WO2023161476A1

WO2023161476A1 - Compressible organiser device for a game box

Info

Publication number: WO2023161476A1
Application number: PCT/EP2023/054853
Authority: WO
Inventors: Alberto Adrian ALONSO PEREZ
Original assignee: Gamegenic Gmbh
Priority date: 2022-02-28
Filing date: 2023-02-27
Publication date: 2023-08-31
Also published as: FR3133021B1; FR3133021A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a game box organiser device (1), comprising a rectangular parallelepiped block (4) made of compressible material, the block (4) being supported by at least one separator (2, 3), the device (1) being intended to be placed in a game box (10) and configured so that its volume retracts under the action of a force on the separator (2, 3) or otherwise has an initial volume, the volume occupied by the device (1) thus being variable so as to adjust a storage capacity of a game box (10).

Description

Compressible device organizer of a game box

TECHNICAL FIELD AND STATE OF THE ART

The invention relates to an organizer device for a game box and in particular a card game box.

A game box is used to store game materials such as playing cards. Such a box comprises as such an enclosure for storing the game equipment and a lid for closing the enclosure.

To store game cards, the box is sized to suit the width and height of the cards. However, the storage volume is not always adapted to the number of cards to be stored. In this case, the cards can move in the box and be damaged. This is not desirable.

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION

The invention makes it possible to store game equipment and in particular playing cards without damaging them.

The invention makes it possible to modulate a storage volume to store the cards. It also makes it possible to compartmentalize the storage volume as needed.

According to a first aspect, the invention relates to a game box organizer device, comprising a rectangular parallelepipedal block of compressible material, the block being supported by at least one separator, the device being intended to be placed in a game box and is configured so that its volume retracts under the action of a force on the separator or otherwise has an initial volume, the volume occupied by the device thus being variable so as to adjust a storage capacity of a game box.

The invention is advantageously completed by the following characteristics, taken alone or in any of their technically possible combination:

- It comprises two separators, the block being interposed between the two separators;

- each separator is fixed to the block, preferably by means of an adhesive; - at least one separator comprises a tab projecting from the separator so as to be able to grasp the device;

- the tongue and the separator are connected by means of a folding line so as to be able to bend the tongue against the block or against the separator;

- in which the block is made of foam, for example polyurethane, preferably of the RG 14/18 type;

- in which each separator is made of Polypropylene or cardboard or leather or plastic;

- in which the separators have a smooth surface so as to facilitate removal of the device when it is in a box and in contact with a set of card(s). According to a second aspect, the invention relates to an assembly comprising a game box and at least one organizer device according to the first aspect of the invention configured to adapt the storage volume of the game box and to compartmentalize the box.

The invention therefore makes it possible to adapt the storage capacity of a game box. This is particularly advantageous for keeping playing cards in the box so as not to damage them and prevent them from falling to the bottom of the box and they are difficult to catch. In addition, by compartmentalising the volume, the device makes it possible to classify the cards.

The organizer device is light and easy to handle. In addition, it is perfectly adapted to the game box in which it is inserted.

PRESENTATION OF FIGURES

Other characteristics, objects and advantages of the invention will emerge from the description which follows, which is purely illustrative and not limiting, and which must be read in conjunction with the appended drawings in which:

- Figure 1 and Figure 2 illustrate in perspective a view of an organizer device of a game box according to one embodiment of the invention in an uncompressed position;

- Figure 3a, Figure 3b and Figure 3c illustrate several side views of an organizer device of a game box according to an embodiment of the invention in an uncompressed position, with a tongue in several positions;

- Figure 4 illustrates a perspective view of an organizer device of a game box according to one embodiment of the invention in a compressed position;

- Figure 5 and Figure 6 illustrate side views of an organizer device of a game box according to one embodiment of the invention;

- Figure 7 illustrates a top view of an organizer device of a game box according to one embodiment of the invention;

- Figure 8 and Figure 9 illustrate a game box with the organizer device in an uncompressed position;

- Figure 10 and Figure 11 illustrate a game box with the device organized in a compressed position.

In all the figures, similar elements bear identical references.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Figures 1 to 8 illustrate a game box organizer device 1 according to the invention. Such a device 1 is intended to be positioned in a game box in order to organize its storage volume. It is specified that a game box can comprise several devices 1. In particular, the game box stores playing cards. Figures 8 to 11 illustrate a game box 10 with the device 1 organizer.

Such an organizer device 1 comprises two main faces 21, 31 formed respectively by rectangular plates 2, 3 and define a first separator 2 and a second separator 3. Each separator 2, 3 has a thickness. The two main faces 21, 31 are opposed to each other and arranged one opposite the other. The main faces 21, 31 extend along a longitudinal axis AA.

The device 1 comprises a parallelepipedic block 4 of compressible material disposed between the two main faces 2, 3. The block 4 therefore fills a volume defined between the two separators 2, 3. The block 4 is thus sandwiched between the two separators 2 , 3. The separators 2, 3 are fixed to the block 4 by means of glue for example.

Block 4 has a height H and a thickness E. The height H is taken along the longitudinal axis AA while the thickness E is taken along a transverse axis BB perpendicular to the longitudinal axis AA. By way of example, block 4 has a thickness of between 2 cm and 5 cm, preferably 3 cm, a height H of between 7 cm and 9 cm, preferably 8.6 cm.

The separators 2, 3 comprise four side faces 22, 32, 23, 33, longitudinal side faces 22, 23 and transverse side faces 23, 33. The longitudinal side faces 22 have a height H′ along the upper longitudinal axis or equal to the height H of the block 4. This is particularly visible in Figures 1 and 2 where the height H 'of the separators is greater than the height H of the block

4. The separators 2, 3, for example have a thickness E' of between 0.5 mm and 2 mm, preferably 1 mm. They are therefore very thin compared to block 4.

The separators 2, 3 advantageously have rounded corners which allow a comfortable grip while therefore not having any sharp points.

As will be explained later, the dimensions of the device 1 of the invention are more generally adapted to the size of playing cards. It will therefore be understood that the dimensions may vary.

On at least one of the separators 2, 3 from a transverse side face 23 extends a tongue 5 of rectangular shape. The corners of the tongue 5 are rounded for the same reasons as the corners of the separators 2, 3 This tongue 5 has a thickness E′ identical to that of the separators 2, 3 and protrudes from the separator. It is an extension of the separator 5 in a longitudinal direction AA. The tab 5 is advantageously made in one piece from the separator 2. In the figures, only one of the separators 2, 3 comprises a tab

5. Complementarily, each separator 2, 3 comprises a tab 5. At the junction between the tab 5 and the separator 2 there is provided a fold line 6 over the entire junction. In this way it is possible to fold the tongue 5 above the block 4 or against the separator 2 depending on the direction in which the tongue is folded. It is possible to bend the tongue 5 in several directions as can be seen in FIGS. 3a and 3b in particular.

By way of non-limiting example, the separator with the tongue has a height of between 65 mm and 68 mm, preferably equal to 66.4 mm. Block 4 therefore consists of a compressible material having a variable volume. In particular, this volume is variable when a force is applied to one or the other of the main faces of the device 1. On the other hand, the block 4 is such that when a force is applied to one of the main faces 21 , 31, it will compress less than when a force is applied to the faces of the block which are not in contact with the separators 2, 3. The compressible material is advantageously a very flexible, aerial foam. For example, it is Polyurethane type RG14/1 or RG14/18. Of course, the person skilled in the art can use any material provided that it is compressible so that its volume can vary from an initial uncompressed volume to a minimum volume when it is compressed to the maximum. Furthermore, between this initial volume and this minimum volume and depending on the force applied, the volume of block 4 varies. Thus, the block 4 presented acts as a spring which compresses more or less according to the needs.

The separators 2, 3 are made of a material such as cardboard, plastic or imitation leather or Polypropylene (PP). In other words, the separators are made of a material which deforms less than the block 4. Depending on the type of material, the thickness E′ of the separator 2, 3 will be adjusted to give it sufficient rigidity to be able to compress the block 4. Furthermore, the material of the separators 2, 3 is chosen to allow the tab 5 to be bent without it being able to be separated from the separator 2, 3 with which it is associated. It is in fact undesirable to damage device 1 in this way. Also and additionally, separators 2, 3 have a smooth surface which makes it easier to remove block 4 when pulling on tab 5.

In relation to FIGS. 8 to 11, the device 1 is adapted to be positioned in a game box 10 which comprises a bottom 11 and side walls 12, 13, 14, 15 rising from the sides of the bottom 11. box 10 can comprise several devices 1 thus described.

The device 1 is such that it rests against the bottom 11 of the box. The game box 10 is used to store playing cards. In FIGS. 8, 9, 10 and 11, one-piece sets E1 and E2 of playing cards have been shown for simplicity. The device 1 is of dimensions adapted to the size of playing cards as can be seen in these figures. In particular, the height of the separators 2, 3 conforms to the height of the playing cards.

Indeed, the objective of the device 1 is to make it possible to fill a storage volume not occupied by the playing cards E1, E2 so that they cannot to move. Also, it can make it possible to compartmentalize the storage volume. Depending on the needs, the cards can be divided into several sets and distributed on either side of the device 1 or between several devices 1 if present. In this case, the device 1 makes it possible to classify the cards in the storage volume while adapting to the volume occupied by the cards.

To easily adapt to the volume occupied by the cards, device 1 compresses and stabilizes the cards. For example, in Figures 8 and 9 two sets E1, E2, playing cards are separated by the device 1 which fills the volume not occupied by the playing cards. The cards are well maintained and do not fall into the box 10. They are therefore easy to catch without damaging them.

In FIGS. 10 and 11, there are more cards and device 1 has adapted to the volume to be filled that is less than the volume to be filled in FIGS. 8 and 9. In the event that a single device 1 is not sufficient to fill the volume not occupied by the cards then one can provide one or more device 1 by varying the compression of the devices 1. In addition, in FIGS. 8 to 10 the device 1 is arranged between two sets E1, E2 of cards but is not mandatory. Furthermore, several devices 1 can be used to separate the cards into desired sets.

Advantageously, when the separators 2, 3 are of greater height than that of the block 4, the block 4 is not in direct contact with the bottom 11 of the box 10. This makes it possible not to damage the block 4 and facilitates the compression since the block 4 does not rub against the bottom 11. In addition, in the compressed position, the block 4 can deform and the separators being larger than the block 4, the block 4 does not protrude from the separators. The difference in size between the block 4 and the separators 2, 3 makes it possible to compensate for the deformation of the block 4 when it is compressed between the separators 2, 3. Thus, as can be seen in FIGS. 9 and 10, the block 4 does not rest directly against the bottom 11 of the box 10, only the transverse faces 23, 33 of the separators are in contact with the block 4.

Alternatively, depending on the material of the block 4 the separators 2, 3 can be of identical dimensions to the faces of the block 4 with which the separators 2, 3 are in contact. This is the case where when block 4 is compressed it does not deform and therefore does not exceed separators 2, 3.

The tab 5 makes it possible to remove the device 1 from the box and may also include inscriptions to designate sets of playing cards. Removing the device 1 via the tongue 5 is facilitated by the compression/decompression of the block 4 and by the fact that the material of the separators 2, 3 in contact with the cards has a smooth surface. Being of smooth surface, the cards around will not be damaged (there will be no rough friction). Also, for this same reason, being of smooth surface, the removal of the device 1 will not carry any cards in its wake.

Being able to bend tab 5 also makes it possible to close box 10 with a lid (not shown) without damaging tab 5.

Claims

1. Device (1) game box organizer, comprising a rectangular parallelepipedic block (4) of compressible material, the block (4) being supported by two separators (2, 3), of material which deforms less than the block ( 4), and interposed between these two separators (2, 3), the device (1) being: intended to be placed in a game box (10) and to compartmentalize it, and configured so that its volume retracts under the action of a force on the separator (2, 3) or otherwise has an initial volume, the volume occupied by the device (1) thus being variable so as to adjust a storage capacity of a game box (10).

2. Device according to claim 1, wherein each separator (2, 3) is fixed to the block (4), preferably by means of an adhesive.

3. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, in which at least one separator (2, 3) comprises a tab (5) projecting from the separator so as to be able to grasp the device (1).

4. Device according to claim 3, wherein the tongue (5) and the separator are connected via a folding line (6) so as to be able to fold the tongue against the block (4) or against the separator (2).

5. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the block (4) is made of foam, for example polyurethane, preferably of the RG14/18 type.

6. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, in which each separator (2, 3) is made of polypropylene or cardboard or leather or plastic.

7. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the separators (2, 3) have a smooth surface so as to facilitate removal of the device (1) when it is in a box (10) and in contact with a set of card(s).

8. Assembly comprising a game box (10) and at least one organizer device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims configured to adapt the storage volume of the game box (10) and compartmentalize the box (10) .