WO2001087741A1 - Boitier de rangement pour disques - Google Patents

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WO2001087741A1
WO2001087741A1 PCT/US2001/016337 US0116337W WO0187741A1 WO 2001087741 A1 WO2001087741 A1 WO 2001087741A1 US 0116337 W US0116337 W US 0116337W WO 0187741 A1 WO0187741 A1 WO 0187741A1
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Victorio T. Flores, Jr.
Victorio M. Flores, Iii
Ernst C. Benjamins
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Filam National Plastics
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G11—INFORMATION STORAGE
    • G11B—INFORMATION STORAGE BASED ON RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN RECORD CARRIER AND TRANSDUCER
    • G11B33/00—Constructional parts, details or accessories not provided for in the other groups of this subclass
    • G11B33/02—Cabinets; Cases; Stands; Disposition of apparatus therein or thereon
    • G11B33/04—Cabinets; Cases; Stands; Disposition of apparatus therein or thereon modified to store record carriers
    • G11B33/0405—Cabinets; Cases; Stands; Disposition of apparatus therein or thereon modified to store record carriers for storing discs
    • G11B33/0411—Single disc boxes
    • G11B33/0422—Single disc boxes for discs without cartridge
    • G11B33/0427—Single disc boxes for discs without cartridge comprising centre hole locking means

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  • the present invention relates generally to disc storage containers and more particularly to a disc storage container which is configured to store an optical disc such as a CD, CD-ROM, CD-
  • Optical discs such as CDs, CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVDs, DVD-Rs, DVD-RAMs and the like are well known. Such discs are commonly stored within a protective container. The protective container prevents the disc from being scratched or otherwise damaged during shipping, handling and storage thereof.
  • discs are subject to being damaged by mishandling thereof.
  • the bottom surface of such discs comprises a layer of polycarbonate or the like which has a thickness of approximately 0.050 inch (and which is thus comparatively durable and resistant to physical damage)
  • the top surface of such discs comprises an extremely delicate aluminum film which typically has a thickness of only approximately 1 micron.
  • the delicate aluminum surface on the top of contemporary discs is therefore undesirably susceptible to physical damage. Scratching or other damage to this thin aluminum film often results in damage to the data, e.g., computer program, computer data, audio data, video data or the like stored upon the disc.
  • data e.g., computer program, computer data, audio data, video data or the like stored upon the disc.
  • data is typically stored upon such optical discs in a manner which readily facilitates recovery of lost portions thereof due to such physical damage to the media, it is still possible to damage the aluminum film in a manner such that data is permanently lost. It is even possible to damage the disc sufficiently that it becomes completely unusable.
  • protective storage containers are frequently utilized to facilitate shipping, handling and storage of such optical discs. The storage containers protect the discs from physical damage which might otherwise occur.
  • contemporary storage containers for discs and the like have proven generally suitable for their intended use
  • contemporary storage containers suffer from inherent deficiencies which detract from their overall effectiveness and desirability.
  • contemporary storage containers are loaded with a disc, either initially at the factory or by a user, by pushing the disc downwardly into the container to force the central opening of the disc over a hub.
  • contemporary storage containers require that a disc be removed therefrom by pulling the disc upwardly at the periphery thereof, while pushing downwardly upon the hub of the storage container, so as to free the disc from the hub.
  • Such pulling up at the periphery of the disc causes the disc to deform or bend substantially, thereby introducing substantial stresses into the disc.
  • Multi-layer optical discs such as those used in the production of high density DVDs and the like.
  • Multi-layer discs are rapidly becoming popular because of the ability to store large amounts of data, such as video programming thereon.
  • a storage container which is configured to store an optical disc, such as a CD, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RAM or the like, which mitigates the undesirable introduction of stresses into the optical disc when it is placed within the storage container (both during an initial machine placement of the disc within the storage container and during subsequent user placement of the optical disc therein) and when the disc is removed from the storage container.
  • an optical disc such as a CD, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RAM or the like
  • the storage container facilitate automated or machine based manufacturing techniques, wherein a machine arm, pusher or the like is used to place an optical disc within the storage container in a rapid and efficient manner.
  • automated loading of a disc storage container should be performed without introducing substantial undesirable stresses to the disc.
  • Another disadvantage commonly associated with contemporary disc storage containers is that of their inability to adequately deter theft therefrom.
  • a disc may be removed from a contemporary disc storage container by merely slitting the outer cellophane wrapping thereof and then popping the disc loose from its retainer within the housing of the disc storage container so that the disc can be removed through the slit in the cellophane wrapper. Thieves generally prefer to remove such discs from their disc storage containers, since anti-theft devices are typically attached to the disc storage containers, and not the discs themselves.
  • a small knife or other sharp object may be used to slit one end of the cellophane wrapper of a housing sufficiently to allow a disc to be removed therefrom. Then the housing is deformed or bent, such as by pressing in the middle thereof and pulling out the ends thereof, so as to disengage a disc contained therein from the hub. The loose disc may then be manipulated toward the opening which was slit in the cellophane wrapper, so as to facilitate removal of the disc from the housing.
  • a disc storage container for storing a disc having a center with a hole therein comprises a tray having a disc storage area formed therein, wherein the disc storage area has a floor and is circular in shape.
  • the disc storage area is dimensioned to store the disc when the center of the disc is aligned with a center of the disc storage area.
  • a supporting wall is provided which at least partially surrounds the disc storage area.
  • a centering post positioned is provided which is positioned at the center of the floor of the disc storage area and is dimensioned to receive the hole of the disc when the disc is placed in the disc storage area.
  • a plurality of holding members is configured to move outwardly in relation to the disc storage area, wherein each holding member has an arm attached to the floor of the disc storage area.
  • a disc supporting wall extends laterally from the arm, wherein each holding member is disposed in an opening in the tray so as to contact the tray via the arm.
  • a lip provided on the disc supporting wall for inhibiting upward movement of the disc when the disc is seated in the disc storage area.
  • a plurality of recesses is provided wherein the recesses are dimensioned to allow access to the disc for removal of the disc from the disc storage area.
  • a disc storage container which comprises a housing having a cover, and a base.
  • a hinge member is provided which interconnects the cover and the base via two living hinges.
  • the cover has an open position and a closed position with respect to the base.
  • a raised portion of the base defines a recess which is configured to receive at least one disc.
  • At least one stop is formed upon the housing and is configured to inhibit removal of the disc from the recess when the cover is closed.
  • a disc storage container comprises a frame having at least two ledges formed on the frame which define a recess configured to receive a disc. Additionally, a pair of latches are formed on the frame which are configured to bend out of the way when a disc is inserted into the frame from above.
  • FIG. 1 is a plan view of an exemplary embodiment of the disc storage container of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the disc storage container of FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 3 is an enlarged fragmentary view of the holding member of the disc storage container of FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 4 is a side cross-sectional view of the disc storage container of FIG. 1 taken along line 4-4, showing a disc in phantom above the disc storage container, the center of the disc being aligned with the center of the disc storage container;
  • FIG. 5 is the view of the storage container of FIG. 4 showing the disc installed in the storage container and securely held by the holding member;
  • FIG. 6 is a plan view of another exemplary embodiment of the disc storage container of the present invention, shown in an open state;
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the disc storage container of FIG. 6;
  • FIG. 8 is an enlarged fragmentary view of the release buttons and holding members of an exemplary embodiment of the disc storage container of the present invention;
  • FIG.9 is an enlarged fragmentary view of the release button of an exemplary embodiment of the disc storage container of the present invention.
  • FIG. 10 a side cross-sectional view of the disc storage container of FIG.6 taken along line 10-10, showing a disc in phantom above the disc storage container;
  • FIG. 11 is the view of the storage container of FIG. 10 showing the disc installed in the storage container and securely held by the release buttons;
  • FIG. 12 is a side view of arelease button of another exemplary embodiment of the present invention wherein the arm of the release button is attached to base of the disc storage container at an inclined angle.
  • FIG. 13 is a semi-schematic perspective view of another exemplary embodiment of the disc storage container of the present invention.
  • FIG. 14 is a semi-schematic top view of the disc storage container of FIG. 13;
  • FIG. 15 is a semi-schematic bottom view of the disc storage container of FIG. 13;
  • FIG. 16 is a semi-schematic cross-sectional view of the disc storage container of FIG. 14, taken along line 16 thereof;
  • FIG. 17 is a semi-schematic end view of the disc storage container of FIG. 13, showing one end thereof, the other end thereof being substantially similar to the end shown;
  • FIG. 18 is a semi-schematic cross-sectional view of the disc storage container of FIG. 14, taken along line 18 thereof;
  • FIG. 19 is a semi-schematic cross-sectional end view of the disc storage container of the present invention in the closed position thereof;
  • FIG. 20 is a semi-schematic side view of the disc storage container of FIG. 13;
  • FIG.21 is a semi-schematic cross-sectional view of the disc storage container of FIG. 14, taken along line 21 thereof;
  • FIG.22 is a semi-schematic cross-sectional view of the disc storage container of FIG. 14, taken along line 22 thereof;
  • FIG. 23 is an enlarged semi-schematic perspective view of a latch of the disc storage container of FIG. 13;
  • FIG. 24 is a semi-schematic top view of a tray for a disc storage container, according to the present invention.
  • FIG.25 is a semi-schematic top view of a further embodiment of the disc storage container of the present invention.
  • FIG.26 is a semi-schematic cross sectional view of the disc storage container of FIG.25, taken along line 26 thereof;
  • FIG. 27 is a semi-schematic bottom view of the disc storage container of FIG. 25.
  • disc is defined to include any compact disc (CD), compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM), recordable compact disc (CD-R), rewriteable compact disc (CD- RW), digital video disc or digital versatile disc (DVD), recordable digital video disc or digital versatile disc (DVD-R), digital video disc random access memory or digital virtual disc random access memory (DVD-RAM), as well as any other similar device which is used for storing information.
  • CD compact disc
  • CD-ROM compact disc read only memory
  • CD-R recordable compact disc
  • CD- RW rewriteable compact disc
  • DVD digital video disc or digital versatile disc
  • DVD-R digital video disc random access memory or digital virtual disc random access memory
  • DVD-RAM digital virtual disc random access memory
  • the disc storage container 10 comprises a tray 12, having a disc storage area 14 formed therein.
  • the disc storage container is preferably injection molded as an integrally formed unit, preferably of a transparent or clear polymer material, such as polypropylene or polystyrene or the like.
  • the disc storage area 14 is preferably circular and is supported at its circumference, at least in part, by a supporting wall 16.
  • a centering post 18 is provided at the center 20 of the floor 22 of the disc storage area 14. The centering post 18 is dimensioned to fit inside the center hole of an optical disc and to center the optical disc in the disc storage area 14 when the disc is placed therein.
  • the centering post 18 comprises a ring 19 and four equally radially spaced apart panels 24 extending upward from ring 19.
  • the panels 24 are positioned circumferentially so as to fit inside a center hole of a disc.
  • the center hole of the disc fits snugly on the centering post 18 of the disc storage area 14.
  • the panels 24 are spaced apart so as to allow easy access for the index finger of a user to engage the center hole of a disc when the disc is installed on the centering post 18.
  • the gap between the panels 24 allows a user to contact the circumference of the center hole of a disc, when the disc is installed on the centering post 18.
  • the index finger can be used to exert an upward force on the disc, thus facilitating the removal of the disc from the disc storage area 14.
  • the disc storage area 14 is preferably formed as a depression in the tray 12, and the diameter of the crater is dimensioned to receive an optical disc therein.
  • the depth of the disc storage area is equal to or greater than the thickness of the optical disc.
  • the disc is secured in the disc storage area 14 by a plurality of holding members 30.
  • Each holding member 30 has an arm 32 and a disc supporting wall 34 connected to the arm.
  • the arm 32 is attached to the floor 22 of the disc storage area 14 and preferably lies in the same plane as the floor 22.
  • the disc supporting wall 34 preferably extends upward from the arm 32 at a substantially perpendicular angle.
  • Each holding member 30 is preferably located in an opening 36 in the tray 12 such that the only part of the holding member 30 that is attached to the tray 12 is the arm 32.
  • the holding members 30 preferably include a lip 40 for retaining the disc in the disc storage area 14.
  • the lip 40 protrudes from the disc supporting wall 34 and inhibits the upward movement of a disc that has been placed in the disc storage area 14.
  • the lip 40 preferably has an inclined upper surface 41 to facilitate the insertion of the disc there past.
  • the disc storage container 10 includes four holding members 30a, 30b, 30c, and 3 Od, respectively.
  • the holding members 30a, 30b, 30c, and 30d are identical and referred to generally herein as 30.
  • the holding members 30a-d are preferably positioned in the tray 12 such that the first 30a and third 30c holding members are diametrically opposed to each other and the second 30b and fourth 30d holding members are diametrically opposed to each other.
  • the distance between the first 30a and the second 30b holding members is preferably equal to the distance between the third 30c and the fourth 30d holding members.
  • the distance between the second 30b and the third 30c holding members is preferably equal to the distance between the first 30a and the fourth 30d holding members.
  • the positioning of the holding members and the distance therebetween is selected to maximize the stability for holding the disc in the disc storage area.
  • the four holding members are not equidistant from each other.
  • the distance between the first 30a and second 30b holding members is preferably greater than the distance between the second 30b and the third 30c holding members. More preferably, the first and second holding members are 120 degrees apart, while the second and third holding members are separated by 60 degrees.
  • the disc is positioned above the disc storage container 10, as shown in FIG. 4, such that the center of the disc is aligned with the centering post 18 of the disc storage container 10. As the disc 1 is urged downward, the periphery of the disc contacts the top surface of the lips 40 of the holding members 30a-d, causing the holding members 30 to extend or bend outwardly away from the center 20 of the disc storage area 14.
  • the holding members 30 As the disc is being moved downwardly toward the floor 22, its periphery moves past the lips 40 whereupon the holding members 30 snap or bend back to their original positions so as to capture the disc 1, at the unrecorded periphery thereof, as best shown in FIG. 5.
  • the design of the holding members 30, namely, the inclined upper surface 41, is structured to ensure that the holding members 30 bend outwards as the disc is installed in the disc storage container 10. Unlike prior art devices, the holding members 30 of the present invention will not bend inward and will not interfere with the installation of the disc into the disc storage area.
  • the arm 32 of the holding member 30 is constructed such that it is sufficiently flexible and pliant so as allow the holding member 30 to bend outward when the disc is being installed in the disc storage area. Yet, the arm is sufficiently rigid to inhibit the movement of disc 1 once it is installed in the disc storage area. In one embodiment of the invention, arm 32 has a cut-out relief 38 therein to ensure flexibility of the holding member 30.
  • support tabs 42 are provided on the tray 12 projecting from the tray into the opening 36 toward the holding member 30.
  • the support tabs 42 are positioned so as to limit the 1 distance that the holding members 30 can bend outwardly. The limiting action of the tabs prevents the holding members 30 from moving or bending excessively outward to avoid mechanical failure of the arm 32.
  • the support tabs 42 are preferably provided in each opening 36 to support each holding member 30.
  • the tray 12 includes recesses 50a, 50b, 50c and 50d to facilitate the removal of the disc 1 from the disc storage area 14.
  • the recesses are identical and are generally referred to herein as 50.
  • the recesses 50a-d are dimensioned to allow a portion of a finger, e.g., the tip, to reach under the disc 1, thereby allowing the disc to be grasped and popped out of the tray 12.
  • a machine operated tool can be inserted into the recess 50 to facilitate the removal of the disc 1 from the disc storage area 14.
  • the shape of the recess is semi-circular.
  • Each recess 50 is preferably positioned adjacent an opening 36 containing a holding member 30 therein.
  • the placement of the recess 50 in proximity to a holding member 30 facilitates the removal of the disc 1 from the disc storage area 14 by allowing the user to counteract the holding force exerted by the holding member 30.
  • the first recess 50a is positioned diametrically opposed to the third recess 50c and the second recess 50d is positioned diametrically opposed to the fourth recess 50d.
  • the recesses 50 are positioned near the holding members 30 so as to efficiently utilize the lifting force applied to the disc to counteract the holding force applied by the holding members 30.
  • the distance between the first 50a and the second 50b recesses is preferably equal to the distance between the third 50c and the fourth 50d recesses.
  • the distance between the second 50b and the third 50c recesses is preferably equal to the distance between the first 50a and the fourth 50d recesses.
  • the four recesses are not equidistant from each other. Rather, the distance between the first 50a and second 50b recesses is preferably greater than the distance between the second 50b and the third 50c recesses.
  • the tray 12 of the disc storage container 10 is configured to be stackable with other trays. Accordingly, multiple disc storage containers can be stacked on top of each other to minimize the space needed for storing the containers. To facilitate the selection of one tray 12 from a stack of trays, each tray has a groove 44 on the side of the tray that is accessible when the tray is stacked with other trays.
  • the storage container 100 comprises a cover or upper housing section 102 and a lower housing section 104.
  • the upper housing section 102 is preferably attached to the lower housing section 104 via a hinge panel 106 which is attached to the upper housing section 102 via a first living hinge 108 and which is attached to the lower housing section 104 via second living hinge 110.
  • Hinge panel 106 preferably includes a reinforcing rib 112 to enhance the structural strength thereof.
  • the storage container 100 is preferably made of a polymer material which can provide a living hinge, such as polypropylene.
  • first and second clips 114a and 114b respectively, facilitate removable attachment of a cover, pamphlet, brochure, booklet or the like to the upper housing section 102.
  • the upper housing section 102 comprises a transparent window 116 such that either the cover or a front page of the pamphlet, brochure, booklet or the like may be viewed when the disc storage container is closed.
  • the first 108 and second 110 living hinges are bent such that the upper housing section 102 is laminarly juxtaposed to and generally parallel with the lower housing section 104.
  • the upper housing section 102 and lower housing section 103 comprise an upper and lower housing flange 118 and 120.
  • the upper housing flange 118 and lower housing flange 120 cooperate when the disc storage container is closed to define side walls therefor.
  • the upper housing section 102 has an upper concave edge 134 that corresponds to a lower concave edge 136 on the lower housing section 104.
  • the upper and lower concave edges 134, 136 form an indentation on the exterior of the case.
  • the upper and lower concave edges facilitate the opening of the disc storage container by providing an indentation in the disc storage container 100 that can be manipulated by a user's fingers to open the container.
  • the disc storage container is preferably injection molded as an integrally formed unit, preferably of a substantially transparent or clear polymer material, such as polypropylene.
  • the upper housing section may be formed separately from the lower housing section and then attached thereto during assembly via attachment means such as pivot hinges.
  • Upper housing latches 122a and 122b cooperate with lower housing latches 124a and 124b, respectively, to openably latch the disc storage container 100 in a closed configuration.
  • Upper housing latches 122a and 122b preferably define detents which engage complimentary detents defined by lower housing latches 124a and 124b according to well-known principles. Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, in addition to FIGS.
  • the lower housing section comprises a disc storage area 126 which is surrounded and defined by a support ring 128.
  • the support ring 128 preferably comprises a projecting portion (best seen in FIGS.8 and 9), the upper surface of which is flattened so as to define a seat 130 for a disc.
  • the seat 130 is configured so as to contact the disc about the unrecorded periphery thereof only.
  • the support ring 128 preferably comprises four partial quadrants 128a, 128b, 128c and
  • each partial quadrant physically separated from the other partial quadrants by a hole 132 in the disc storage container 100.
  • the quadrants 128a-d collectively define the disc storage area 126.
  • a disc is secured in the disc storage area 126 by a pair of holding members 140, 141 and a pair of release buttons 160, 161.
  • Each holding member 140, 141 is disposed in a respective hole or opening 132 and more preferably, the pair of holding members 140, 141 are disposed in respective holes or openings 132 diametrically opposed to each other.
  • each holding member 140, 141 comprises a pair of radially extending, spaced apart arms 142 and a disc supporting wall 144.
  • the holding member is attached to the floor 127 of the disc storage area 126 by the pair of extending arms 142.
  • the disc supporting wall 144 extends laterally from the pair of extending arms and is structurally supported thereby.
  • the disc supporting wall 144 comprises a retaining lip 146.
  • the retaining lip 146 is dimensioned to maintain a disc in the disc storage area 126 by limiting the upward movement of the disc disposed upon the seat 130.
  • the retaining lip 146 is a flat ledge that is perpendicularly connected to the disc supporting wall 144.
  • the composition and dimensions of the extending arms 142 are selected so as to provide a flexible, pliant holding member 140 that bends in order to facilitate the insertion and removal of a disc from the disc storage area 126. Yet the holding member 140, 141 must remain sufficiently rigid to retain a disc in the disc storage area 126 when the disc is stored therein.
  • each release button 160, 161 is disposed in a respective hole 132 and more preferably, the pair of release buttons 160, 161 are disposed in respective holes 132 diametrically opposed to each other.
  • each release button 160, 161 comprises a base 162 and a disc supporting wall 164.
  • the base 162 of the release button is preferably attached to the floor 127 of the disc storage area 126.
  • the disc supporting wall 164 extends laterally from the base 162 and is structurally supported thereby.
  • the reinforcing rib 112 has a raised portion 148 thereon.
  • One of the holding members 140 is positioned such that when the disc storage container 100 is in a closed configuration, the raised portion 148 bears against the back surface of the disc supporting wall 144 of the associated holding member 140.
  • the raised portion 148 exerts force on the holding member 140 to keep the disc supporting wall 144 pressed toward the center of the disc storage area 126, thus securely retaining a disc placed in the disc storage area.
  • the upper concave edge 134 of the upper housing section 102 includes a proj ecting portion 150 thereon.
  • a second holding member 141 is positioned such that when the disc storage container 100 is in a closed configuration, the raised portion 150 of the upper concave edge 134, bears against the disc supporting wall 144 of the holding member 141.
  • both holding members 140, 141 are pressed toward the center of the disc storage area 126, a disc placed between the holding members 140, 141 is securely held in place.
  • the raised portions 148 and 150 work together to hold the opposed holding members closed, in order to secure the disc between the holding members.
  • This feature, together with the release buttons 160, 161 is particularly helpful in keeping the disc between the holding members in the event that the storage container is accidentally dropped.
  • the disc supporting wall 164 comprises a retaining lip 166.
  • the retaining lip 166 is dimensioned to maintain a disc in the disc storage area 126 by limiting the upward movement of the disc disposed upon the seat 130.
  • the retaining lip 166 is a flat ledge that is perpendicularly connected to the disc supporting wall 164.
  • the retaining lip 166 has an inclined upper surface to facilitate the insertion of the disc there past into the disc storage area 126.
  • the release button preferably has a flat upper surface 168 extending laterally form the disc supporting wall 164. The upper surface 168 is dimensioned so as to bend the release button 160, 161 outward when it is depressed by a finger or by an automated machine.
  • the composition and dimensions of the base 162 are selected so as to provide a flexible, pliant release button 160, 161 that bends in order to facilitate the insertion and removal of a disc from the disc storage area 126. Yet the release button 160, 161 must remain sufficiently rigid to retain a disc in the disc storage area 126 when the disc is stored therein.
  • the base 162 of the release button 160, 161 has a cut-out relief 170. The cut-out relief 170 in the base 162 ensures that release button is sufficiently flexible and pliant so as to bend and facilitate the insertion and removal of a disc from a disc storage area 126.
  • the base 162 extends outwardly from the floor 127 of the disc storage area 126, in the same plane as the disc storage area.
  • the base 162 is attached to the floor 127 at an angle 172.
  • the base 162 of each of the release buttons 160, 161 extends from the floor 127 of the disc storage area 126 at an angle 172.
  • the base 162 of each of the release buttons 160, 161 extends from a hinge point 174, wherein the distance between the hinge point and the support ring is less than the distance between the hinge point and a center of the disc storage area.
  • the release button 127 of the disc storage area 126 facilitates the release button to be depressed sufficiently to effect removal of the disc, even when the disc container is laid upon a flat surface, such as a table top.
  • the holding members 140, 141 are preferably disposed in holes 132 in the lower housing section 104 so as to facilitate injection molding of the lower housing section 104.
  • release buttons 160, 161 are disposed in holes 132 in the lower housing section 104 to facilitate injection molding. Forming the holding members 140, 141 and release buttons 160, 161 in holes
  • a disc storage container which facilitates easy insertion and removal of a disc by a user in a manner which does not result in the application of substantial stresses to the disc. This is particularly important for multi-layered discs which may become delaminated due to the repeated application of such undesirable stresses thereto during the removal of such discs from contemporary storage containers. As discussed above, the removal of the disc from a contemporary storage container typically results in undesirable bending of the disc in a manner which may cause such delamination. To store a disc in the disc storage container of the present invention, the user depresses the release buttons 160, 161 simultaneously and inserts the disc into the disc storage area from above.
  • the depression of the release buttons 160, 161 causes the buttons to extend outward allowing the disc access to the seat 130 and the disc storage area 126.
  • the force of the disc on the retaining lip 146 of the holding members 140, 141 causes the holding members to bend outward, allowing the disc to be seated on seat 130.
  • the holding members 140, 141 return to the neutral position wherein the retaining lips 146 of the holding members 140, 141 capture the disc and limit the upward movement of the disc seated in the disc storage area 126. Only the unrecorded periphery of the disc contacts the retaining lip 144 of the holding members 140, 141 as the disc is forced downwardly there past.
  • FIG. 10 shows a disc 1 in position to be installed in the disc storage area 126 of the present invention.
  • FIG. 11 shows the disc 1 installed in the disc storage area 126, and held in place by the retaining lips 164 of the release buttons 160 and 161.
  • the combination of the holding members 140, 141 and the release buttons 160, 161 ensure that the disc is centered in the disc storage area and securely held in place.
  • the release buttons 160, 161 are depressed, causing the disc supporting walls 164 to move away from the disc, thus releasing the disc.
  • the depression of one of the buttons 160, 161 is sufficient to release the disc.
  • This feature is advantageous in that the disc storage container can be operated by either a right-handed or left-handed person.
  • an individual can place his thumb on one of the release buttons 160, 161 and his index finger in the center hole of the disc and pull the disc easily form the case in that manner.
  • the center hole of the disc can easily be accessed by the index finger of a user since there is no centering post to block the access to the center hole of the disc.
  • the geometry of base 162 with respect to the lower housing section 104 causes the disc supporting wall 164 of the release buttons to move away from the disc without substantially frictionally engaging, e.g., scratching, scraping abrading, or otherwise undesirably contacting the disc.
  • the disc storage container of the present invention facilitates automated, i.e., machine loading of a disc therein.
  • the disc storage container may be machine loaded by, for example, using a vacuum gripper to pick up a disc and to push the disc downwardly into the disc storage area 126 thereby deforming the retaining lips 144 and 166 such that the disc snaps there past.
  • the inclined surface of the lips 144, 166 facilitates the outward movement of the arm of the holding members 140, 141 or the base 162 of the release buttons 160, 161.
  • a disc can be inserted into the disc storage area from above, such as during packaging of the disc by the disc manufacturer or producer.
  • the design of the inclined upper surface of the lips 144, 166 is structured to ensure that the holding members 140, 141 or release buttons 160, 161 bend outwards as the disc is installed in the disc storage container. Unlike prior art devices, the holding members 140, 141 or release buttons 160, 161 of the present invention will not bend inward and will not interfere with the installation of the disc into the disc storage area.
  • FIGS. 13-23 another exemplary embodiment of a disc storage container 210 provided in accordance with practice of the present invention comprises a housing 211 having a cover 212, a base 213 and a living hinge member 214.
  • the living hinge member 214 interconnects the cover 212 and the base 213 with two living hinges, 216 and 217.
  • a raised portion 218 of the base 213 is configured to receive at least one disc, such that the lowermost disc received thereby rests upon a taper 221 defined by the raised portion 218.
  • the lower most disc rests upon the taper 221 at the peripheral edge thereof, such that the portion of the bottom surface of the disc where information is stored is spaced apart from the floor 219 of the base 213, preferably by approximately 0.090 inch, so as to prevent undesirable contact of the bottom of the disc with the disc storage container of the present invention. In this manner, the likelihood of scratching, abrading or otherwise undesirably damaging the underside of the disc is substantially mitigated.
  • the lowermost disc by supporting the lowermost disc at the periphery thereof and thus providing some clearance between the bottom of the lowermost disc and the floor 219 of the base 213, sufficient room is provided for a user to easily insert a finger or thumb beneath the disc (between the disc and the floor 219 of the base 213) so as to allow the user to conveniently lift the disc from the recess 220, as described in detail below.
  • the raised portion 218 comprises a taper 221 which generally surrounds the floor 219 and which defines a concave, generally conical, surface which facilitates self-centering of a disc, as the disc is being inserted into the recess 220.
  • the recess 220 is configured so as to receive and contain at least one disc.
  • the recess is preferably configured so as to receive and contain from one to four discs.
  • the recess may be configured so as to receive and contain any desired number of discs.
  • the recess may be configured so as to receive and contain one, two, three, four, five, six, or more discs.
  • the raised portion 218 further comprises a top wall 225, a bottom wall 226, a right wall
  • Each of the top wall 225, bottom wall 226, right wall 227, and left wall 228 is configured to inhibit movement of a disc radially out of the recess 220.
  • the top wall 225, bottom wall 226, right wall 227 and left wall 228 cooperate to maintain any disc(s) contained within the recess 220 therein during an attempt to steal the disc(s) by slitting the cellophane wrapper of the disc storage container 220 and then manipulating the disc storage container 210 so as to remove the disc(s) therefrom.
  • an attempt to bend the disc storage container 210 so as to pop discs contained therein from a central hub is not likely to be successful.
  • the disc storage container of the present invention does not have a central hub from which the discs can be popped or otherwise removed.
  • discs are maintained within the recess 219 of the disc storage container 210 of the present invention by the top 225, bottom 226, right 227, and left 228 walls, even when the disc storage container 210 of the present invention is deformed substantially. Therefore, it is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to remove a disc from the disc storage container of the present invention by slitting the wrapper thereof and then deforming the disc storage container in an attempt to move the disc from the recess and through the slit in the wrapper.
  • a first depression 231 is formed in the raised portion 218 intermediate the top wall 225 and the right wall 227.
  • a second depression 232 is similarly formed in the raised portion 218 intermediate the right wall 227 and the bottom wall 226.
  • Both depressions 231 and 232 are configured to facilitate grasping of a disc disposed within the recess 220. That is, both the first and second depressions, 231 and 232, are configured so as to allow a user to insert a thumb or finger underneath one or more disc(s) contained within the recess 220, so as to allow the user to easily lift the disc(s) from the recess 220.
  • a cover stop 233 is formed to the cover 212 and is configured to inhibit removal of disc(s) from the recess 220 when the cover 212 is closed.
  • a hinge member stop 234 is formed to the hinge member 214, so as to similarly inhibit removal of disc(s) from the recess 220 when the cover is closed.
  • a notch 236 formed in the left wall 228 receives the hinge member stop 234 when the cover 212 is closed, such that the hinge member stop 234 extends over the top of any disc(s) disposed within the recess 220.
  • cover stop 233 and the hinge member stop 234 cooperate to maintain any disc(s) contained within the recess 220 therein, in a manner which inhibits theft of the disc(s) by slitting the cellophane wrapper and manipulating the disc storage container 210, as described above.
  • the first latch 41 and a second latch 242 cooperate to keep the disc(s) in the recess 220 when the cover 212 is open (as well as when the cover is closed).
  • the first latch 241 is disposed proximate the top wall 225.
  • the first latch 241 has an open position and a closed position. Removal of the disc(s) from the recess 220 is inhibited by the first latch 241 when the first latch 241 is in the closed position and is facilitated by the first latch 241 when the first latch 241 is in the open position.
  • the second latch 242 is disposed proximate the bottom wall 226.
  • the second latch 242 also has an open position and a closed position. Removal of disc(s) from the recess 220 is inhibited by the second latch when the second latch is in the closed position and is facilitated by the second latch when the second latch is in the open position.
  • Disc(s) disposed within the recess 220 are removable when either one of the first latch and the second latch is in the open position.
  • both right and left-handed operation of the latches, 241 and 242 is facilitated. That is, a user may use either the user's right-hand or a left-hand to depress either the first latch or the second latch, in order to effect removal of disc(s)from the recess 220.
  • each latch, 241 and 242 preferably comprises a pair of flextures, 243 and 244.
  • the flextures, 243 and 244 bend downwardly when the latch is depressed, so as to allow the latch to move downwardly and thus move the lip 250 of the latch outwardly (away from any discs stored in the recess 220), so as not to interfere with removal of one or more disc(s) from the recess 220.
  • Outward movement of the lip is enhanced by the latch pivoting about the connections 249 between the flextures and the remaining portions of the latch.
  • Each latch, 241 and 242, further comprises a button 246, which preferably has the word
  • Opening 248 reduces the amount of force required to bend the flextures 243 and 244, so as to allow the latches, 241 and 242, to be easily depressed or moved downwardly.
  • At least one, preferably a plurality of inwardly extending ribs 247 are preferably formed upon each latch.
  • the ribs 247 are configured so as to contact the periphery of any disc(s) contained within the recess 220, so as to frictionally engage the disc(s) and thus inhibit rattling thereof, particularly in the instance that the recess 220 contains less than the total number of discs which may be disposed therein. For example, if the recess 220 is configured to contain a maximum of four discs and the recess 220 actually contains only one disc, then that disc would tend to be loose in the recess, such that the disc could move up and down or possibly rattle within the recess.
  • opening 248 and/or the flextures 243 and 244 are likewise suitable. Indeed, in some instances it may be desirable to omit the opening 248 such that one large flexture is provided instead of the two smaller flextures shown in FIG. 23.
  • Clips, 251 and 252 hold a paper (not shown) within the cover 212 of the disc storage container 210, as is done according to contemporary practice. Such papers typically comprise cover art for the disc and/or game instructions, advertising literature, song selections, movie scenes, etc.
  • the top wall 225, bottom wall 226, right wall 227, and left wall 228 each have a height such that when a paper is disposed in the cover 210 (and held thereby by clips, 251 and 252), then the top wall 225, bottom wall 226, right wall 227 and left wall 228 cooperate with the paper, so as to capture the disc(s) within the recess 220.
  • first wall 225, second wall 226, right wall 227, and left wall 228 each have a height such that a disc cannot move radially out of the recess 220 between any of the walls, 225, 226, 227, and 228, and the cover 212, when the cover 212 is closed.
  • Cover detent members 261 and 262 are configured to cooperate with base detent members 263 and 264, so as to releasably latch the cover 212 in the closed position with respect to the base 213.
  • Ribs 265 enhance the strength of the cover 212 according to well known principles.
  • ribs 266 enhance the strength of the base 213 according to well known principles.
  • the ribs 265 and 266, at least along one edge (preferably the lower edge) of the disc storage container 210 are preferably formed so as to facilitate stable standing of the disc storage container on end in a half or quarter open position (wherein the cover forms an angle of approximately 45 ° to 90 ° with respect to the base), in an open-book fashion. That is, the ribs 265 and 266 formed along the lower edge of the disc storage container 210 preferably define feet which provide a stable contact surface such that the disc storage container may be opened slightly and placed on end upon a table, counter, shelf of the like.
  • a tray which is substantially similar to the base 213, may alternatively be utilized without the associated cover 212.
  • a number of such trays may be formed in a book-like fashion (wherein another tray is substituted for the cover 212 shown in FIG. 1.
  • any desired number of such trays may be attached to one another, such as in a Z-fold fashion, so as to facilitate the storage of any desired number of discs.
  • Those skilled in the art will appreciate the various different configurations of the present invention are contemplated herein.
  • a central post 302 extends upwardly from the floor 219 of the recess 220 to inhibit radial movement of disc(s) out of the recess 220.
  • the central post 302 is received within a central opening of a disc and has a diameter which is substantially smaller than the diameter of the central opening of a disc. Therefor, the central post does not engage the disc, as does the hub of a contemporary disc storage container.
  • the walls 225, 226, 227 and 228 may optionally be provided, as well.
  • the central post has a height similar to that of the walls and functions in a similar manner to retain the disc(s) within the recess and inhibit theft.
  • the latches, 241 and 241 ; depressions, 231 and 232; taper 221 and raised portion 218 of the tray 301 are substantially identical to those of FIGS. 13-23.
  • walls 225, 226, 227 and 228 are likewise provided for the tray, in a fashion similar to that shown in FIGS. 13-23.
  • the central post 302 optionally in cooperates with the walls 225, 226, 227 and 228 inhibit movement of any disc(s) contained within the recess 220 in a radial direction, so as to similarly inhibit theft.
  • One or more discs are initially loaded into the disc storage container 210 of the present invention utilizing a machine which lowers the discs, preferably one at a time, into the recess 220 of the base 213.
  • Each disc is preferably supported about the periphery thereof as it is lowered passed the latches,
  • a user removes one or more discs from the recess 220 by simply depressing either one of the latches, 241 and 242, and then lifting the desired disc(s) from the recess 220. Because the lowermost disc is spaced apart from the floor 219 of the base 213, a user can simply insert a finger or thumb under the lowermost disc at one of the depressions, 231 or 232, so as to allow the user to conveniently lift the disc(s) from the recess 220. Typically, a finger or thumb will be inserted into the depression, 231 or 232, which is closest to the latch, 241 or 242, which has been depressed. However, either depression 231 or
  • latch 232 may be utilized with either latch, 241 or 242, as desired.
  • FIGS. 25-27 there is shown yet another embodiment of a storage container
  • the storage container 270 is similar to the container of FIG. 24 except that the floor 219 is absent. Turning particularly to
  • the storage container 270 comprises a generally rectangular frame 272 including a top side 274, a bottom side 278, a left side 282 and a right side 286.
  • the frame is defined by four contiguous walls, a top wall 275 extending along its top side, a bottom wall 279 extending along its bottom side and side walls 283 and 287 extending along the left and right sides respectively.
  • Each wall comprises a front side surface, 277, 281, 289 and 293 respectively, and an outside surface, 273, 285, 291 and 295 respectively.
  • the frame 272 includes first and second ledges, 276 and 280, that extend along cutout portions, 297 and 299, in the top and bottom walls, 275 and 279.
  • Third and fourth ledges, 284 and 288, extend along the base of the side walls, 283 and 287 respectively.
  • the recess is preferably configured so as to receive and contain from one to four discs.
  • the recess may be configured so as to receive and contain any desired number of discs.
  • the recess may be configured so as to receive and contain one, two, three, four, five, six, or more discs.
  • the storage container 270 is injection molded from polystyrene, polypropylene or any other suitable plastic material.
  • the left and right walls, 283 and 287 include semi-circular cutout portions, 290 and 292, and the third and fourth ledges, 284 and 288, include tapers, 294 and 296, which are sloped slightly downwards from cutout portions, 290 and 292, towards the recess 269. This facilitates self-centering of a disc, as the disc is being inserted into the recess 269.
  • the first and second ledges, 276 and 280 also define a tapered surface which facilitate self-centering of a disc, as the disc is being inserted into the recess 269.
  • Each of the top wall 275, bottom wall 279, left wall 283, and right wall 287 is configured to inhibit movement of a disc radially out of the recess 269.
  • top wall 275, bottom wall 279, left wall 283, and right wall 287 cooperate to maintain the disc contained within the recess 269.
  • a first latch 298 and a second latch 400 oppositely disposed on the frame 272, cooperate to keep the disc in the recess 269.
  • Each latch, 298 and 400 includes a vertically extending wall, 412a and 414a respectively. Lips, 412b and 414b, extend horizontally from the vertically extending walls, 412a and 414a, respectively, and inwardly toward the center of the recess 269.
  • the top surface of the lips are sloped so when the periphery of a disc contacts the top surface of the lips and is urged downwards, the latches bend out of the way facilitating insertion of the disc.
  • Pairs of flextures, 404, 406 and 408, 410 connect the latches, 298 and 400 respectively, to the frame 272 at the base portion of the first and second ledges, 276 and 280.
  • the flextures bend downwardly when each latch is depressed, so as to allow each latch to move downwardly and thus move the respective lips 412b and 414b of each latch outwardly (away from any disc stored in the recess 269), so as not to interfere with removal a disc from the recess 269.
  • Outward movement of the lips is enhanced by the latches pivoting about the connections 415 between the flextures and the remaining portion of the latches.
  • the lips, 412b and 414b are configured so as to contact the periphery or an unrecorded portion of any disc contained in the recess 269, so as to frictionally engage the disc and thus inhibit vertical movement of the disc within the recess 269.
  • Openings, 416 and 418 reduce the amount of force required to bend the flextures, 404, 406, 408 and 410, so as to allow the latches, 298 and 400, to be easily depressed or moved downwardly.
  • the second latch 400 which is disposed proximate the bottom side 278 of the frame, also has an open position and a closed position. Removal of a disc from the recess 269 is inhibited by the second latch 400 when the second latch is in the closed position and is facilitated by the second latch when the second latch is in the open position.
  • the disc is urged downward into the frame. This causes the periphery of the disc to contact the top surface of the lips, 412b and 414b, of the latches, 298 and 400, causing the latches to bend out of the way facilitating insertion of the disc onto the frame 272 from above.
  • the latches, 298 and 400 snap or bend back to their original positions so as to capture the disc.
  • a disc disposed within the recess 269 is removable when either the first latch 298 or the second latch 400 or both are in the open position.
  • both right and left-handed operation of the latches, 298 and 400 is facilitated. That is, a user may use either the user's right-hand or a left-hand to depress either the first latch 298 or the second latch 400, in order to effect removal of a disc from the recess 269.
  • a user may use either the user's right-hand or a left-hand to depress either the first latch 298 or the second latch 400, in order to effect removal of a disc from the recess 269.
  • 416 and 418 and/or the flextures, 404, 406, 408, 410 are likewise suitable. Indeed, in some instances it may be desirable to omit the openings 416 and 418 such that one large flexture is provided instead of the two smaller flextures shown in FIG. 25.
  • FIG. 27 a bottom view of the disc storage container 270 is shown.
  • the bottom surface of the storage container 270 comprises a bottom edge 423 on each of its four sides and four generally cylindrical pillars, 424, 426, 428 and 430, one of which is located in each corner.
  • each pillar has an outer cylindrical surface 425, 429, 433 and 437 respectively, and an inner cylindrical surface, 427, 431, 435 and 439 respectively, connected via four ribs 241, 242, 243 and 244.
  • adhesive is applied to openings, 432, 434, 436 and 438, to adhere the container 270 to a base or backing material (not shown), such as a piece of cardboard or the like.
  • the container 270 includes a stepped surface forming a stacking ledge 440 that extends outwardly from each wall, 275, 279, 283 and 287, and extends around the periphery of the frame 272.
  • the width of the stacking ledge 440 is equal to the thickness of the bottom edge 423 of the frame 272 to allow for a number of containers 270 to be stacked on top of each other.
  • each pillar is located on the bottom surface of the top or bottom walls, 275 and 279, and is configured so that the bottom surface of each pillar is recessed into the container the same distance as the height of the stacking ledge 440. This allows the frame's bottom edge 423 to contact the stacking ledge around the periphery of the frame when one container is stacked on top of another.
  • the design of the stacking ledge and the from bottom edge 423 accommodate the stacking of any number of containers one on top of the other.

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L'invention concerne un boîtier (10) de rangement comprenant une bague (19) de support définissant une zone de rangement du disque et une pluralité d'éléments (30) de maintien assurant fermement la retenue du disque placé dans ladite zone de rangement. Ledit boîtier est caractérisé en ce que chaque élément de maintien comporte un bras (32) connecté à la zone de rangement du disque et une paroi (34) de support du disque pourvue d'une lèvre (40) limitant tout mouvement du disque lorsque celui-ci est placé dans la zone de rangement. L'élément de maintien est souple, de manière à faciliter l'insertion d'un disque dans la zone de rangement du disque et son extraction. Dans un autre mode de réalisation, le boîtier (100) de rangement comprend une paire de boutons (160, 161) d'ouverture placés diamétralement à l'opposé l'un à l'autre pour faciliter l'extraction d'un disque contenu dans le boîtier de rangement. Dans un autre mode de réalisation encore, le boîtier (210) de rangement se présente sous la forme d'un cadre rectangulaire (272), qui comporte quatre rebords (276, 280, 284, 288) créant un évidement avec cadre destiné au support du disque. Deux verrous (298, 400) assurent fermement la retenue du disque dans ledit évidement, chacun des verrous étant pourvu d'une lèvre limitant tout déplacement du disque. Chaque verrou est souple, de manière à faciliter l'insertion et l'extraction du disque.
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