WO2008155577A1 - Liasse perforée - Google Patents

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WO2008155577A1
WO2008155577A1 PCT/GB2008/050463 GB2008050463W WO2008155577A1 WO 2008155577 A1 WO2008155577 A1 WO 2008155577A1 GB 2008050463 W GB2008050463 W GB 2008050463W WO 2008155577 A1 WO2008155577 A1 WO 2008155577A1
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holder
hole punch
lever
ring binder
sheets
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Jabar Hussain
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Jabar Hussain
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B42—BOOKBINDING; ALBUMS; FILES; SPECIAL PRINTED MATTER
    • B42F—SHEETS TEMPORARILY ATTACHED TOGETHER; FILING APPLIANCES; FILE CARDS; INDEXING
    • B42F13/00—Filing appliances with means for engaging perforations or slots
    • B42F13/40—Filing appliances with means for engaging perforations or slots combined or formed with other articles, e.g. punches, stands
    • B42F13/404—Filing appliances with means for engaging perforations or slots combined or formed with other articles, e.g. punches, stands with punches

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  • the present invention relates to a holder within a ring binder and a method of storing sheets on a ring binder of a holder.
  • Folders comprising ring binders are well known.
  • the folders store paper sheets on two arches.
  • Each arch has a generally straight and static prong that extends away from the folder and a movable hook.
  • the hook is movable by operating a lever to pivot each hook towards or away from the static prongs.
  • the ring binder When pivoted away from the prongs the ring binder is in an open position and paper may be loaded onto the static prongs.
  • the hooks are pivoted towards the prongs, the end of the hooks locate on the ends of the prongs to form two enclosed arches. As such the ring binder is in a closed position wherein the paper is secured to the folder.
  • each leaf of paper In order to load paper onto the ring binder, each leaf of paper is required to be punched or cut to include two spaced holes to correspond to the static prongs. Paper that does not come with ready made holes requires the holes to be made by the operators. Paper hole punches for these purposes are widely available. Typically, hole punches include two parallel punching rods that are movable in a lateral direction towards and away from a die surface. The die surface includes two holes that the punching rods may penetrate. When paper sheets are inserted between the punching rods and die surface, a lever may be operated in order to move the punching rods towards the die surface. The punching rods penetrate the holes to shear discs of paper from the sheets.
  • a holder comprising a support and a built in mechanism, the mechanism comprising a ring binder and a hole punch.
  • the mechanism may be made from plastic or metal and the support may be made from cardboard or plastic coated cardboard.
  • the mechanism includes a built in hole punch it is not necessary to transport a separate paper hole punch along side the holder. Moreover, it is not possible to lose or mislay the hole punch relative to the storage apparatus.
  • the support may comprise a folder that provides protection to any sheets stored by the apparatus.
  • the folder may comprise a folded sheet.
  • the sheet may include at least two folds.
  • the mechanism may be attached to the folder between an end of the sheet and a first fold.
  • the first fold may be the nearest fold to the end of the sheet .
  • the ring binder and the hole punch may be movable between an open and closed position and may be so movable by operating means which operating means may be common to both the hole punch and the ring binder.
  • the operating means comprises a lever.
  • the lever may pivot about a hinge.
  • the hinge may be formed along a front edge of the hole punch.
  • the ring binder comprises at least two laterally spaced arches.
  • Each arch may include a static part and a movable part.
  • the moveable parts may be movable between an open position, wherein an end of each part is spaced from an end of each respective static part, and a closed position, wherein the end of each part is located adjacent to the end of each respective static part.
  • the moveable part may be moved by the lever.
  • the hole punch comprises at least two laterally spaced punching rods .
  • Each punching rod may be constrained to move laterally and may be so movable in a first direction, away from the point at which the mechanism is attached to the support and a second direction towards the point at which the mechanism is attached to the support. Movement of each punching rod in one direction may open the hole punch. Movement of each punching rod in another direction may close the hole punch.
  • Each punching rod may be constrained to move simultaneously.
  • Each punching rod may be moved by the lever .
  • the hole punch includes a support plate. The support plate may be spaced from the support to create an opening. The opening may be sized so as to restrict the number or thickness of sheets that may fit in to the hole punch.
  • the size may restrict the number of sheets to less than 15, or alternatively to less than 10.
  • the opening restricts the amount of sheets to less than 5.
  • the support plate ensures that only a small number of sheets may fit in the hole punch thus the size and robustness of the hole punch may be reduced. Accordingly, the overall size and durability of the hole punch and folder are minimised which aids the transportability of the folder.
  • the support plate may restrict the punching rods to constrain their movement.
  • the hole punch includes a corresponding die hole.
  • the hole punch may include a die plate and the die holes may be formed therein.
  • the support plate may be attached to the die plate by a back plate.
  • the back plate may act as a paper stop. As such the depth of the punched hole relative to the paper may be controlled.
  • the support includes at least one aperture.
  • the aperture may be arranged to communicate with each die hole. There may be at least one aperture for each die hole.
  • each aperture is closable.
  • Each aperture may be closable by a plug.
  • Each plug may be resilient .
  • each hook is fast with or integrally formed with each punching rod. The lever may open and close the hole punch and ring binder simultaneously. The hooks may be constrained to move laterally in the first and second directions.
  • each hook may be separate from each punching rod.
  • the lever may open and close the hole punch and ring binder simultaneously. Distal ends of each punching rod may slide relative to the lever.
  • Each hook may be attached to the lever. The hooks may be moveable by pivoting about a hinge of the lever.
  • the hole punch and ring binder may be biased towards the open positions.
  • each punching rod may be biased towards the open position.
  • the hole punch includes a top member that is hingeably moveable.
  • the top member may be biased to hinge towards the open position.
  • the punching rods may cooperate with the top member. Said co-operation may cause the punching rods to move.
  • a part of the ring binder may be attached fast to the top member.
  • the top member may be moveable by a lever.
  • the lever may pivot about a pivot point that is fixed in relation to the mechanism.
  • a part of the lever may moveably co-operate with the top member in order to move the top member.
  • the part may co-operate with the top member such as by sliding or rotatable cooperation.
  • the part may lock the top member in at least one position.
  • the part of the lever that co-operates with the top member may be arranged to be positioned in an over centre position whereby the part has moved from one side of a line from the lever pivot to the bias acting to urge the hinge towards the open position to the other side.
  • a method of storing sheets on a holder that comprises a support and a built-in mechanism, wherein the mechanism includes a hole punch and a ring binder, the method comprising punching the sheets with the built-in hole punch and loading the punched paper on to the ring binder.
  • the method comprises operating a storage apparatus wherein the storage apparatus is in accordance with the first aspect of this invention.
  • the apparatus and method of the first and second aspects respectfully may be substantially as herein described and with reference to the accompanying drawings .
  • Figure 1 is a top perspective view of a storage apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 2 is a rear perspective view of a mechanism of the storage apparatus in an open position.
  • Figure 3 is a rear perspective view of the mechanism in a closed position.
  • Figure 4 is a side view of a mechanism in the open position .
  • Figure 5 is a perspective view of a mechanism, according to a second embodiment, in a closed position.
  • Figure 6 is a perspective view of the second embodiment of the mechanism in an open position.
  • Figure 7 is a view of an underside of the storage apparatus .
  • Figure 8 is a view of Figure 7 showing a pair of plugs removed from the storage apparatus.
  • Figure 1 shows a storage apparatus 1 comprising a folder 2 and a mechanism 3.
  • the mechanism is permanently attached to the folder 2 by any suitable method, for instance by adhesive or rivets.
  • the mechanism comprises a ring binder 4, 9 hole punch 5 and a lever 7.
  • the lever 7 is operable by moving its handle 37 towards and away from the folder 2. Movement of the lever 7 initiates movement of the ring binder 4 and hole punch 5 between open and closed positions. Raising the lever 7, i.e., moving the handle 37 away from the folder 2, moves the ring binder 4 and hole punch 5 to the open positions.
  • punched leafs of paper may be loaded on to the ring binder 4.
  • hole punch 5 When the hole punch 5 is in the open position un-punched leafs of paper may be inserted into the hole punch. Lowering the lever 7, i.e. moving the handle 37 towards the folder 2, closes the ring binder 4 and operates the hole punch 5.
  • the ring binder 4 In the closed position the ring binder 4 is closed, thereby restricting any loaded sheets of paper from being removed from the ring binder 4.
  • Closing the hole punch 5 causes any sheets inserted in the hole punch 5 to be punched. Opening the hole punch 5 allows the punched paper to be removed. Punched paper may then be loaded on to the ring binder 4 before closing the ring binder 4 and transporting the folder.
  • the folder 2 comprises a rectangular sheet folded along two parallel fold lines 10, 11.
  • the fold lines are generally perpendicular to the edge of the sheet.
  • the sheet is folded to form a base 13, spine 14 and top 15 of the folder 2.
  • the folder 2 provides protection to the stored sheets of paper and also carries the mechanism 3. As such it is required to be reasonably stiff and may be made from any suitable material for instance cardboard, plastic coated paper and even thin metal.
  • the mechanism 3 is attached to the base 13 of the folder 2 by adhesive, rivets or any other suitable permanent means (not shown) .
  • the ring binder 4 comprises two arches 17,18. As shown in Figure 2, each arch includes a static prong 19 and a movable hook 21.
  • the static prongs may be integral to the hole punch 4 (as shown in Figure 1) or alternatively the static prongs 19 may be separate to the lever 7 and hole punch 4 and permanently attached to the folder (as shown in Figure 2) . In either case the static prongs 19 do not move relative to the folder 2 and extend away or upwardly from the folder 2.
  • the movable hooks 21 are moveable by the lever 7 between an open position (as shown in Figure 2) and a closed position (as shown in Figure 3) . In the closed position a free end of the hooks 21 locates adjacent to a free end of the static prong 19.
  • the hole punch 5 comprises a die plate 23, a support plate 25, and two punching rods 27.
  • the die plate 23 is permanently attached to the base 3 of the folder 2.
  • Two die holes 29 are formed in the die plate 23.
  • the support plate 25 is arranged spaced from and parallel to the die plate 23. The spacing is sufficient to fit a plurality of paper sheets between the die plate 23 and support plate 25. So that the mechanism 3 (and consequently the folder 2) does not become overly bulky or large, the spacing of the support plate 25 from the die plate 23 it is preferably arranged to enable up to 5 sheets of paper to fit in the hole punch. Alternatively the support plate may be arranged to fit up to 10 or up to 15 sheets of paper.
  • the support plate is attached to the die plate via a back plate 31.
  • the back plate 31 acts as a stop when paper is inserted into the hole punch 5 such that the holes punched in the paper are consistently and correctly spaced from the edge of the paper.
  • the folder 3 includes two apertures 80 positioned beneath the die holes 29.
  • the apertures are the same size as or larger than the die holes 29.
  • a pair of plugs 82 locate within the apertures 80 such that the plugs seal the apertures and do not become dislodged during normal use.
  • the plugs 82 may be fabricated from a resilient material such as rubber and may locate within the aperture in a compressed state. In use, the plugs 82 can be removed by pulling them from the apertures 80. As such, any punched material may be ejected from the underside of the folder. This avoids the mechanism becoming jammed up with punched waste .
  • the punching rods 27 are arranged to move laterally within two holes formed through the support plate 25.
  • the support plate 25 ensures the punching rods 27 move laterally.
  • Each punching rod 27 includes a cutting end, which may be shaped to give the cutting end some sharpness. For instance, the cutting end may have a concave profile. The cutting end is sized so as to fit snugly within the die holes 29 in order to create the desired shearing affects.
  • the punching rods 27 are movable between an open and closed position as shown in Figures 2 and 3 respectively.
  • the lever 7 is hinged along a top edge 33 of the support plate.
  • the lever 7 is biased away from the support plate such that the lever moves the ring binder and hole punch to the open position.
  • the handle 37 is formed extending away from the mechanism 3 to assist the movement of the lever 7.
  • the hooks 21 are attached directly to or are formed integrally with the punching rods 27. As such the hooks 21 are constrained to move laterally.
  • the axes of each punching rod 27 is coincident with the axis of each hook 21.
  • the integral punching rods 27 and hooks 21 co-operate with the lever 7, such that as the lever 7 hinges towards and away from the support plate 25, the integral punching rods and hooks move laterally up and down .
  • the lever 7 may include slots (not shown) within which each integral punching rod 27 and hook 21 is able to move.
  • Each integral punching rod and hook cooperates with the lever 7 such that a contact point between the lever 7 and integral punching rods and hooks remain constant relative to the integral punching rods and hooks but moves relative to the lever 7 towards and away from the hinge 33.
  • the co-operation may be due to stops
  • integral punching rods and hooks are positioned between the hinge 33 and handle 37 and are preferably close to the hinge in order to increase the lever affect.
  • the hooks 21 are shown attached to the lever 7 with the punching rods 27 separate to the hooks 21. As such, the hooks 21 move by pivoting about the hinge axis 33.
  • the punching rods are biased (as described below) upwardly against an underside of the lever 7.
  • the lever 7 may be biased towards the open position by a leaf spring 39, which acts between the lever 7 and support plate 25.
  • each punching rod 27 may be biased by a coil spring (not shown) in any well-known manner towards the open position thereby biasing the lever 7 open.
  • the mechanism 3 includes a lock (not shown) to lock the lever 7 in the closed position.
  • Figures 5 and 6 show an alternative embodiment, wherein a lever 40 pivots about a pivot point 42, which is fixed in relation to the folder 2.
  • the lever is bent at an elbow 44 that is arranged towards the pivot connection 42.
  • a bearing 46 is provided at the elbow 42.
  • the bearing comprises a stub axle that extends from the lever and a follower, such as a rubber sleeve, arranged about the stub axle.
  • the distal end of the lever includes two further bends 48,50 which enable a user to easily operate the lever.
  • the ring binder 4 and hole punch 5 are as herein described.
  • the moveable hooks 21 are connected to a top plate 52 of the hole punch. Springs (not shown) that act on the underside of the plate 52 bias the hole punch and ring binder towards the open position.
  • the bearing 46 contact 5 the upper surface of the plate 52.
  • the lever 40 when the lever 40 is pivoted upwardly, the bearing moves away from the hole punch allowing the hole punch and therefore also the ring binder to open.
  • the lever 40 can be pivoted downwardly. Consequently, the bearing follows an arcuate path, about the pivot point 42, moving towards the hole punch.
  • the bearing co-operates with the plate 52 and forces it downwards toward the closed position and against the biasing of the springs.
  • the elbow 44 carrying the bearing is positioned underneath or slightly past the pivot 42.
  • the mechanism is advantageous over prior art ring binder mechanisms as it incorporates a hole punch.
  • the hole punch does not require an extendible guide to position the paper. This is because the paper may be positioned by aligning it to the paper already stored on the ring binder, or the base 13 of the folder 2 may include markings to assist the positioning of the paper in the hole punch.

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L'invention concerne un dispositif de maintien comprenant un support et un mécanisme intégré (3), le mécanisme comprenant un classeur à anneaux (4) et une poinçonneuse (5). La présente invention comprend en outre un procédé de stockage de feuilles sur un tel dispositif de maintien, comprenant le poinçonnage des feuilles avec la poinçonneuse intégrée et la fixation du papier poinçonné sur le classeur à anneaux.
PCT/GB2008/050463 2007-06-21 2008-06-18 Liasse perforée WO2008155577A1 (fr)

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GB0712002.5 2007-06-21
GB0712002A GB0712002D0 (en) 2007-06-21 2007-06-21 Punch File
GB0717547.4 2007-09-10
GB0717547A GB0717547D0 (en) 2007-06-21 2007-09-10 Punch file

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CN108422765A (zh) * 2018-03-14 2018-08-21 浙江协利科技有限公司 一种具有打孔功能且便于装订的文件夹

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WO1999054149A2 (fr) * 1998-04-22 1999-10-28 Hwang Suk Hyun Classeur de documents possedant une fonction de perforation
EP1103388A2 (fr) * 1999-11-19 2001-05-30 Divarci, Haluk Mécanique pour classeur
WO2004052658A1 (fr) * 2002-12-08 2004-06-24 Lap-Institute For Advanced Surgery Ltd. Appareil combine relieur de documents et perforateur a papier

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FR472887A (fr) * 1914-06-02 1914-12-22 Marc Demignot Perfectionnement à la commande des poincons de perforateurs pouvant s'adapter à toutes les mécaniques de classeurs à levier
DE2751359A1 (de) * 1977-11-17 1979-05-23 Georg Fendt Ordner mit locher
DE2947367A1 (de) * 1979-11-24 1981-05-27 Bessey & Sohn Gmbh & Co, 7000 Stuttgart Ablagevorrichtung zum ablegen losen gelochten schriftgutes
WO1999054149A2 (fr) * 1998-04-22 1999-10-28 Hwang Suk Hyun Classeur de documents possedant une fonction de perforation
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WO2004052658A1 (fr) * 2002-12-08 2004-06-24 Lap-Institute For Advanced Surgery Ltd. Appareil combine relieur de documents et perforateur a papier

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US20140363215A1 (en) * 2013-06-05 2014-12-11 Dylan Jacobson Three-ring binder with hole punch
US9421812B2 (en) * 2013-06-05 2016-08-23 Dylan Jacobson Three-ring binder with hole punch
CN108422765A (zh) * 2018-03-14 2018-08-21 浙江协利科技有限公司 一种具有打孔功能且便于装订的文件夹

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