WO2018079944A1

WO2018079944A1 - Business card case

Info

Publication number: WO2018079944A1
Application number: PCT/KR2017/001082
Authority: WO
Inventors: 최영오
Original assignee: 최영오
Priority date: 2016-10-31
Filing date: 2017-02-01
Publication date: 2018-05-03
Also published as: KR20180048248A

Abstract

The present invention relates to a business card case comprising finger holes formed on the lower surface of a rectangular case body having a business card transfer device provided on the upper surface thereof. When the business card transfer device on the upper end portion of the case is operated, particularly, when a transfer roller is turned or a transfer plate is pushed with the thumb while business cards within the case are suitably pushed up with the fingertips inserted into the case through the finger holes, one business card is removed from a business card opening according to a user's intent.

Description

Business card case

The present invention relates to a business card case, and more particularly, to a business card case that has a smart appearance and can easily and accurately withdraw business cards.

The business card case is a necessity for carrying out external work or interpersonal relations of office workers, and is usually in the form of a rectangular case that can accommodate a plurality of business cards in a folded state.

Commercially available business card case is a flat rectangular case combined with an open / close cover of a hinge structure at an upper end thereof, and is used by opening a cover when necessary and then picking up one business card from the top and handing it to the other.

As is well known, the reason why the business card case is flat is to have a smart appearance as possible, that is, a stylish appearance.

Looking specifically at the process of handing one business card to the other, placing the business card case on the palm of one hand, opening the cover with the other hand and flipping the cover with the other hand, and using the same hand, the top one of the business cards in the case It is a fairly cumbersome process, that is, a step of picking up and closing a cover with the same hand and handing a business card to the other.

Many of the prior art regarding business card cases are focused on the structure or device to eliminate the trouble of removing a single business card from the case and picking it up, namely the business card withdrawal process.

As prior art for solving the trouble of the card withdrawal process as described above, the Republic of Korea Patent No. 10-1377315 "Business Card Case", Utility Model Registration Application No. 20-2002-31489 "Easy to withdraw business card case", patent application No. 10-2011-58674 "Business card case", Japanese Laid-Open Patent No. JP 2002-16859 "Business Card Case", US Patent No. 8,646,649 "Business Card Case" and the like can be exemplified.

These inventions have a structure of a business card conveying device according to the invention of the invention instead of an opening and closing cover at the upper end of the rectangular case. By operating the conveying device, the top of the business cards in the case is pushed toward the business card exit on the side surface of the case. .

An inner lower end of the case is provided with an elastic member, i.e., a spring, which springs up the business cards in the case toward the transfer device.

In the case of the prior art exemplified above, it can be said that the spring must be provided at the inner bottom of the case for pushing the business cards in the case toward the business card conveying device.

On the other hand, while the prior art solves the trouble of the above-mentioned business card withdrawal process will cause another problem.

Specifically, the business card case according to the prior art has a problem that the thickness of the case must be thickened at least as much as the spring free length (inherent length in the uncompressed state), in other words, of a clunky shape far from the smart appearance That is the problem that can only lead to a business card case.

Since the pushing force of the spring is different according to the amount of business cards in the case, it is often difficult to withdraw exactly one card.

In the above prior arts, a business card conveying method, in other words, a method of pushing a single business card toward a business card outlet, adopts a method of turning a conveying roller or a method of pushing a conveying plate. Increasing manufacturing cost is also a problem because of the complexity and the need for many components.

The present invention is to solve the conventional problems as described above, the main object of the present invention to provide a business card case that has a smart appearance and easy and accurate business card withdrawal.

In addition, there is an additional object of the present invention to provide a viable business card case at a low price compared to excellent appearance and function.

The object of the present invention as described above is achieved by forming a finger hole on the bottom surface of the case while deleting the spring that has occupied the inner bottom of the business card case of the conventional structure according to the prior art.

The finger hole is a hole into which a user's finger can be inserted. When the card is withdrawn, the end of some or all of the fingers except for the thumb of the hand holding the business card case passes through the hole on the bottom surface of the case. It becomes the state which entered.

In other words, the user end of some or all of the fingers except the thumb supports the business cards in the case.

In the above state, the business card conveying device in the upper part of the case is operated with the thumb while pushing the business cards in the case moderately with the tip of the fingers entered into the case through the finger hole, specifically, the conveying roller is turned or the conveying plate is rotated. Once pushed, a single business card exits the business card exit as the user intends in an easy way without going through the conventional cumbersome process.

As described above, according to the present invention, by simplifying the internal structure of the rectangular case body with a business card conveying device on the upper surface as much as possible while adopting a rational business card conveying mechanism that can be arbitrarily adjusted by the user, it has a smart appearance and easy and accurate business card. You can get a business card case that can be withdrawn.

In addition, by reducing the manufacturing cost by simplifying the structure of the business card case, it is possible to obtain a practical business card case at a considerably lower price than its excellent appearance and function.

1 is a plan view of a business card case according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A in FIG. 1;

3 is a rear view of a business card case according to the first embodiment,

4 is a use state diagram of a business card case according to the first embodiment;

5 is a state diagram used in the business card case according to the second embodiment of the present invention;

6 is a plan view of a business card case according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

7 is a front sectional view of a business card case according to the third embodiment;

8 is a use state diagram of a business card case according to a third embodiment;

9 is a front view of a business card case according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention;

10 is a diagram illustrating a method of using a business card case according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, a business card case according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

As shown in Figs. 1 to 3, the business card case of the first embodiment of the present invention has the side flat plate 12 which forms a cube by connecting the top flat plate 11, the bottom flat plate 13 and these

flat plates

11 and 13; Rectangle case body 10 including; The structure coupled to the upper plate 11 in the form of penetrating the upper plate 11, and pushes from the top of the business card (C) in the case to the business card exit (E) on the side plate 12 In the business card case including the transfer device 20, the lower plate 13 is characterized in that a finger hole F is formed.

In the case of the embodiment, the top plate 11, the bottom plate 13, and the four side end plates 12 are made of synthetic resin, and the case body 10 is bonded to each other with these

plates

11, 12, 13. Is made by.

Reference numeral 14 denotes a reinforcing rib that is bonded above both side ends of the upper plate 11 to reinforce the strength of the plate.

The conveying device 20 is a structure that is coupled to the upper plate 11 in a form penetrating the upper plate 11, and supporting members 21 coupled to both sides of the roller receiving hole R on the upper plate 11. )Wow; A feed roller 22 accommodated in the roller receiving hole R in a state in which both tip projections are inserted into a support hole on the support member 21; It is configured to include a close contact member 23 coupled in a form surrounding the outer peripheral portion of the transfer roller 22.

The business card outlet E is a gap formed between the top of one of the two side plates 12 facing each other and the bottom of the top plate 11.

The finger hole F (see FIG. 3) inserts some or all of the fingers, preferably three or two ends, except for the thumb of the user's hand holding the business card case, as mentioned above. It is a hole to make.

The thumb operates the conveying apparatus 20 above the upper flat plate 11, specifically, the contact member 23 and the conveying roller 22 are rotated.

The roller receiving hole (R) is a rectangular hole formed on the upper plate 11, the lower end of the conveying roller 22 protrudes below the roller receiving hole (R) so that the top of the business card (c) in the case Contact.

In the case of the embodiment, the support member 21 is the same synthetic resin plate as the upper plate 11, the center portion of the hole for supporting both front end projections 22 'of the feed roller 22 (avoid complicated drawing) Reference numerals are omitted).

The contact member 23 in the form of a soft tube coupled to the outer circumference of the transfer roller 22 is preferably a silicone rubber in terms of adhesion affinity (adherence to each other) to paper (name card), but the material It does not specifically limit.

As shown in the use state diagram of Figure 4, by inserting the end of some or all of the fingers other than the user's thumb into the finger hole (F) to push up the business cards in the case (C) When the contact member 23 on the conveying roller 22 is turned, the top one card C contacting the contact member 23 among the business cards C in the case is drawn out of the business card exit E. (See arrow)

Reference numeral "P" denotes a business card pushing force exerted at the end of the finger (s) of the user, and the number of the fingers inserted into the finger hole F or the insertion point thereof, or the strength of the pushing force is determined by the user's preference There is no particular limitation on the number of business cards in the case, as they will always vary.

On the other hand, the other components except for the contact member 23 are all the same material, but shown as an example of completing one business card case by adhering these components with an adhesive, but other materials such as metal materials or screw coupling Other combination methods, such as these may be sufficient. (This also applies to the other embodiments to be described later)

In addition, on the said FIG. 1, you may change the position so that a business card exit may be parallel with the said conveying apparatus, while combining the conveying apparatus 20 horizontally.

In this case, one long side of a generally rectangular business card is drawn out of the business card exit and is held in the user's hand. (See also the example of how to use in Figure 10)

In other words, the claims of the present invention, regardless of the material of the case, the method of coupling between the components, the transfer method of the business card conveying device, etc., the finger on the lower surface of the rectangular case body provided with a business card conveying device on the upper surface It should be understood that it is comprehensively applied to a business card case characterized by the formation of holes.

FIG. 5 is a view illustrating a state of use of a business card case according to a second embodiment of the present invention, in which an auxiliary plate 15 having a vertically movable structure is disposed in an inner space of the case between the upper plate 11 and the lower plate 13. .

The auxiliary flat plate 15 distributes the user's finger force P evenly over the entire lower end of the business cards C in the case for smooth card withdrawal without deformation or blockage of the business card.

6 and 7, the first and second business card cases according to the third embodiment of the present invention are characterized in that the business card conveying device is provided on the upper surface and the finger hole is formed on the lower surface. Same as the second embodiment, but different from the first and second embodiments in terms of the business card transfer method.

Specifically, the transfer device 30 includes a guide member 31 coupled to both sides of the transfer plate receiving hole M on the upper plate 11; A transfer plate 32 inserted in the guide groove on the guide member 31 in a slidable state while the front plate 32 is accommodated in the transfer plate accommodation hole M; An adhesive member 33 in the form of a soft plate coupled to the bottom surface of the transfer plate 32; And an elastic member 34 coupled between the contact member 33 and the inner wall of the case body 10.

As shown, the conveying plate 32 is composed of upper and lower portions of different shapes, the lower portion of which forms a vertical columnar shape (see FIG. 6, the center square indicated by the dotted line) extending from the upper portion of the horizontal sheet form. It is accommodated in the said transfer plate accommodation hole M.

In addition, the contact member 33 bonded to, or adhered to, the lower end surface of the transfer plate 32 is made of the same material as the contact member in the first and second embodiments.

As shown in the use state diagram of Figure 8, by inserting the end of some or all of the fingers other than the user's thumb into the finger hole (F) to push up the business cards in the case (C) When the transfer plate 32 is pushed, the top one card C 'contacting the contact member 33 at the bottom thereof while the lower end of the transfer plate 32 slides along the transfer plate receiving hole, exits the business card. Are drawn out. (See arrow)

The stretchable member 34 is stretched along the contact member 33 when the user pushes the transfer plate 32 for card extraction, while the contractor immediately contracts after removing the thumb from the transfer plate 32 after the card is pulled out. Return 32) to its original position.

Reference numeral “35” denotes a pin for fixedly coupling the one end of the elastic member to the upper plate 11, and in some cases, may be directly bonded with an adhesive without a separate member such as a pin.

9 is a front view of the business card case according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, and shows the upper plate 11 and the lower portion thereof in cross-sectional view.

In the case of the business card case according to the fourth embodiment, the lower plate 13 has a detachable structure, which facilitates the replacement of the business card.

Specifically, one end of the lower plate 13 is formed by the upward bending hook 13 ', while the corresponding portion on the lower plate 12 is formed to engage with each other by forming a locking hole Q, and the lower plate ( The other end of 13) has a convex arc shape, while the corresponding portion on the lower plate 12 is formed into a concave arc shape, i.e., a groove so that they also engage with each other.

According to the structure as described above, by inserting a pointed tip such as a pin into the locking hole (Q) by pushing the locking projection (13 ') part to separate the lower plate 13 and then replenish the business card, After replenishment, the convex and concave arc forming portions are engaged with each other, and then the latching projection 13 'portion is pushed up again to have a complete business card case shape.

For reference, a smart appearance and a simple structure may be given priority, and new business cards may be replenished by using a business card exit as a business card entrance without a separate business card replenishing means such as the locking projection 13 '. (See the first to third embodiments)

10 is an exemplary view illustrating a method of using a business card case according to the present invention, in which a drawing of a business card using the business card case of the present invention is very easy and accurate.

As shown, inserting the end of the index finger (F2) and the middle finger (F3) of the hand holding the business card case into the case, while pressing the business card properly (while pushing toward the feed roller), the transfer roller, In other words, a single business card C 'is pulled out of the business card exit simply by returning the contact member 23.

For reference, in the case of the exemplary diagram, the end of the fourth finger (F4) serves to maintain the entire business card case in a stable state over the lower end of the finger hole.

Claims

A rectangular case body 10 including an upper plate 11, a lower plate 13, and a side end plate 12 that forms a cube by connecting between the plates 11 and 13; The structure coupled to the upper plate 11 in the form of penetrating the upper plate 11, and pushes from the top of the business card (C) in the case to the business card exit (E) on the side plate 12 In the business card case comprising the transfer device (20, 30),

A business card case comprising a finger hole (F) formed in the lower plate (13).
The method of claim 1,

The conveying device 20 has a structure coupled to the upper plate 11 in a form penetrating the upper plate 11, and supporting members coupled to both sides of the roller receiving hole R on the upper plate 11. 21); A feed roller 22 accommodated in the roller receiving hole R in a state in which both tip projections are inserted into a support hole on the support member 21; Business card case comprising a close contact member 23 coupled in a form surrounding the outer peripheral portion of the transfer roller (22).
The method of claim 1,

The conveying apparatus 30 includes a guide member 31 coupled to both sides of the conveying plate receiving hole M on the upper plate 11; A transfer plate 32 inserted in the guide groove on the guide member 31 in a slidable state while the front plate 32 is accommodated in the transfer plate accommodation hole M; An adhesion member 33 coupled to the bottom surface of the transfer plate 32; Business card case comprising an elastic member 34 coupled between the contact member 33 and the inner wall of the case body (10).