JPH09142558A - Disk case - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a disk case which prevents damage and breakage of disks and improve properties of the premium part and design, and also originality and which is easily handled and excellent in the cost. SOLUTION: This disk case B is constituted of a case body 2 forming a shallow box with a cover 1 and a tray 9 fitted in the case body 2 to contain and hold a thin disk D like a compact disk, a mini-disk, etc. The tray 9 is made of an elastic material R like a flexible synthetic resin material. The case body 2 including the cover 1 is also made of the elastic material R and it can be integrally molded with the tray. In this way, since at least the tray 9 is made of the elastic material R, in the disk case B, cracks or the like are prevented and a rugged premium part 14 can be formed and a disk can be easily taken out and moreover, the mold-processing is easy.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

[0001] The present invention relates to a disk case. That is, the present invention relates to a disk case for a compact disk (CD), a mini disk (MD), and other floppy disks.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 4 is a schematic perspective view for explaining a disk case according to a conventional example of this type, in which (1) is a case main body, (2) is a tray, and (3) is a compact. Indicates a disk. As shown in the figure, this type of disk case A is composed of a case body 2 shown in FIG.
(2) It consisted of the tray 3 shown in the figure. That is, a transparent case body 2 made of a hard plastic with a lid 1 and having a shallow box shape, and fitted and mounted in the case body 2, and the compact disk shown in FIG.
And a tray 3 for accommodating and holding a thin disk D such as a mini disk or another floppy disk.

The tray 3 of the disk case A as described above is conventionally made of a hard plastic mold material, and the case body 2 is formed by the engagement of a small claw member (not shown).
It was fitted and mounted inside. For example, polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene, polyethylene, or the like has been used as a hard plastic mold material for forming the tray 3. The illustrated tray 3 has a shallow concave portion 4 for accommodating the disk D and an outer peripheral portion 5 that forms a peripheral edge of the concave portion 4.
And an engaging projection 6 formed at the center of the recess 4 and fitted in the center opening E of the disk D. 7 in the figure
Are a number of slits formed to impart elasticity to the engaging projections 6, and the engaging projections 6 of the tray 3 use the elasticity imparted by the slits 7 to make the center of the disc D The inner fitting engagement was made in the opening E. In the figure, reference numeral 8 denotes a hinge between the case body 2 and the lid 1.

[0004]

The following problems have been pointed out in such a conventional example. First
In addition, as described above, the conventional disk case A is composed of the box body 2 made of hard plastic and the tray 3 which is also a hard plastic shape. If it did, it was easy to be damaged or broken. That is,
If it is accidentally dropped or bumped during transportation or transportation, the case body 2 and the tray 3 are easily broken, and the hinge portion 8 is likely to break down. This may even damage the surface of the disk D that is housed in it, which is a problem.

Second, since the tray 3 of the conventional disk case A is made of a hard plastic material as described above, the recesses 4 and the like are formed with irregularities so that characters,
It has been considered difficult to express marks, symbols, figures, and the like. That is, engraving such a concave shape or projecting a convex shape with respect to the concave portion 4 and the like of the tray 3 of the conventional disk case A is performed in consideration of the fact that the tray 3 is a hard plastic mold material. It is not easy in the process,
If such irregularities were formed, there was a great deal of concern that the irregularities would scratch the surface of the disk D and damage it. Therefore, with respect to the tray 3 of the conventional disk case A, it is impossible to express characters, marks, symbols, figures, patterns, and the like in the concavities 4 and the like that occupy a large area with concavities and convexities. It was pointed out that it lacked in character, design and originality.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and has been made to solve the problems in the above-described conventional example.
By adopting elastic material such as synthetic rubber for at least the tray, firstly, damage and breakage are prevented, secondly, premium, design, originality, etc. are improved, and thirdly, , Easy to handle, and fourth,
The purpose is to propose a disk case that is also excellent in cost.

[0007]

The technical means of the present invention for achieving the above object is as follows. First, claim 1 is as follows. That is, this claim 1
The disk case comprises a case body with a lid, and a tray that is mounted in the case body and that accommodates and holds thin disks such as compact disks, mini disks, and other floppy disks. The tray is flexible and made of a flexible elastic material. Next, claim 2 is as follows. That is, in the disk case according to the second aspect, in the disk case according to the first aspect, the case body including the lid is also made of an elastic material, and the case body and the tray are integrally formed; It is characterized by. Next, claim 3 is as follows. That is, the disk case according to claim 3 is characterized in that, in the disk case according to claim 1 or 2, synthetic rubber is used as the elastic material.

[0008] Claim 4 is as follows. That is, the disc case according to claim 4 is the disc case according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the tray has a shallow recess for accommodating the disc, an outer peripheral portion forming a peripheral edge of the recess, and the recess. An engaging convex portion formed in the center of the disk and internally fitted and engaged in the central opening of the disk by utilizing its elasticity, and a shallow take-out portion formed on the outer peripheral portion so as to be partially connected to the concave portion. It is characterized by comprising a groove portion and a premium portion formed in a concave-convex shape on the concave portion and the outer peripheral portion. Next, claim 5 is as follows. That is,
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the disc case according to the first aspect, a plurality of trays are used in a multi-tiered manner and a box-shaped cover-like case main body with a lid is used. Each of the trays can be fitted into the case body.

As described above, in this disk case, at least the tray for accommodating and holding the disk is made of an elastic material such as synthetic rubber, and such a tray is mounted in a case body with a lid. Further, in claim 2,
The case body is also made of an elastic material and is integrally molded with the tray. In claim 4, the tray is specifically a recess for accommodation formed in the outer peripheral portion, an engaging convex portion at the center of the recess, and an outer peripheral portion. And a shallow groove portion for taking out formed on the concave portion and an uneven premium portion formed on a concave portion or an outer peripheral portion. In claim 5, a plurality of trays can be fitted into the deep box-shaped case body.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described below in detail based on an embodiment shown in the drawings. 1, 2, and 3 are schematic perspective views provided for describing an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is provided for describing an embodiment of the first invention, FIG. 2 is provided for describing an embodiment of the second invention, and FIG. The tray is shown, and FIG. FIG. 3 (1) is for describing an embodiment of the third invention,
FIG. (2) is provided for describing the third embodiment of the present invention relating to a single board, and FIG. (3) is provided for describing the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

The disk case B has a shallow box-shaped case body 2 with a lid 1, and is fitted and mounted in the case body 2 and has a compact disk, mini disk,
And a tray 9 for accommodating and holding another thin disk D such as a floppy disk. The tray 9 is made of a flexible and flexible elastic material R.

The disk case B will be described in more detail. First, in the example shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the case main body 2 has a shallow square box shape with a lid 1 and is made of, for example, a hard plastic such as polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene, or polyethylene, and is transparent. Is often used, and paper front and back papers are often attached inside.
Instead of this, a case body 2 with a lid 1 entirely made of paper or leather is also conceivable. The case body 2 of the example of FIG. 1 is connected to the lid 1 by a hinge portion 8 and is used in an open / close system, whereas the case body 2 of the example of FIG.
Can be separated from the lid 1, and when closed,
The lid 1 is externally fitted on the case body 2 and assembled.

Next, in the example shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the tray 9 has a suitable size and shape (square) that can be fitted into the case main body 2 having such a shallow box shape.
It has a thickness of about 5 mm in a thick place and about 1 to 2 mm in a thin place. The tray 9 is made of an elastic material R, for example, synthetic rubber, urethane, sponge, other soft plastic or natural rubber, and has flexibility, flexibility, elasticity and the like.

The tray 9 shown in FIG.
Is formed in the center of the recess 10 and a shallow circular recess 10 that accommodates the outer peripheral portion 11 that forms the peripheral edge of the recess 10.
A low cylindrical engaging projection 12 and a recess 10 which are internally fitted and engaged in the circular central opening E of the disk D by utilizing its own elasticity.
A shallow groove portion 13 about the size of a thumb for taking out, which is formed on the outer peripheral portion 11 so as to be partially connected to the concave portion 10, and a premium portion 14 formed on the concave portion and the outer peripheral portion 11 in an uneven shape. Become. In the illustrated example, a premium portion 14 in which a circular concave portion and a convex portion of an alphabet character are combined is formed at two positions on the outer peripheral portion 11, and a concave or convex shape made of alphabet characters is formed on the surface of the concave portion 10. But,
Two sets are formed. The tray 9 is attached to the bottom surface of the case main body 2 on the back surface of the outer peripheral portion 11 or the concave portion 10 using an adhesive or the like.

Next, the examples shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B will be described. In these disc cases B, the case body 15 including the lid 16 is also made of an elastic material R, and the case body 15 and the tray 9 are integrally formed. That is, FIG. 1A shows a disc case B for an album, and FIG. 2B shows a disc case B for a single disc. In each case, the tray 9 is made of an elastic material R and includes the lid 1 as well. The case body 15 is also made of an elastic material R.
And both are integrally formed. In the illustrated example, such a cover 16 on the case body 15 side is used.
Also, the premium portion 14 described above is formed therein.
Reference numeral 17 denotes a bent portion (in place of the hinge portion 8 described above).
At the bent portion 17, the case body 15 and the lid 16 are connected to be openable and closable.

Next, the example shown in FIG. 3C will be described. In the disk case B, a plurality of (three in the illustrated example) trays 9 are used in a multi-tiered manner, and the shallow box-like shape shown in FIG. 1 (1) or FIG. 2 (1) is used. The case body 2 with the cover 1 and the integrated case body 1 with the cover 16 shown in FIGS.
Instead of 5, a case body 18 with a cover in the form of a deep box-shaped cover is used, and each tray 9 can be fitted into such a case body 18. Further, regardless of each of the illustrated examples, the case body with the lid is entirely made of a foldable cardboard, for example, three-fold (two-fold or four-fold is of course also possible). A disc case B of a type in which the above-described tray 9 is attached to an inner surface such as a surface or two surfaces by adhesion is also conceivable. In this case, the fold is set to be wide in consideration of the thickness of the tray 9 or the like.

The present invention is configured as described above. Then it becomes as follows. This disk case B
At least a tray 9 for accommodating and holding the disk D
However, it is made of an elastic material R such as synthetic rubber having flexibility and flexibility. In the example shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, such a tray 9 is fitted and attached to the case main body 2 with the lid 1. ing. On the other hand, in the disk case B of the example shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, not only the tray 9 but also the case body 15 including the lid 16 is made of an elastic material R. 15 are integrally formed. These trays 9 are, specifically, a concave portion 10 for storage formed at the outer peripheral portion 11, an engaging convex portion 12 at the center of the concave portion 10,
It has a shallow groove portion 13 for taking out formed on the outer peripheral portion 11, and a premium portion 14 having an uneven shape formed on the concave portion 10 and the outer peripheral portion 11. The disk case B shown in FIG. 3 (3) has a plurality of such trays 9,
It is adapted to be fitted into a deep box-shaped case body 18. Now, these disk cases B have the following first, second, third, and fourth cases.

First, in the disc case B, the tray 9 for accommodating and holding the disc D is made of an elastic material R such as synthetic rubber having flexibility. Therefore, even if the tray 9 is accidentally dropped or bumped during transportation or transportation, the tray 9 is made of the elastic material R so that the tray 9 is not cracked. As a result, cracking of the case body 2 and lid 1 made of hard plastic, failure of the hinge 8 and the like are prevented. Further, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the case body 15 and the lid 16 integrally formed with the tray 9 are also made of the elastic material R. Is prevented. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the stored important disk D from being damaged. In this way, the disk case B
The tray 9, the case body 2, the lid 1, the case body 15, the lid 16, and the case body 18 are prevented from being damaged or damaged, and the disc D is also prevented from being damaged or damaged.

Secondly, in the disk case B, since the tray 9 for accommodating and holding the disk D is made of an elastic material R such as synthetic rubber, not only its outer peripheral portion 11 but also a conspicuous concave portion 10 occupying a large area. Also, the premium portion 14 having a concave-convex shape can be formed easily and easily in the molding process and without the risk of scratching and scratching the surface of the disk D after the fact. Further, as shown in FIG. 3 (1) and (2),
The case body 15 and the lid 16 made of the elastic material R are
When integrally molded with the above, a premium portion 14 having an uneven shape can be formed on the case body 15 and the lid 16 like the tray 9. Thus, characters, marks, symbols, figures, patterns, and the like can be freely expressed by the premium portion 14 having the concave shape or the protruding convex shape engraved as described above. Further, in the disk case B shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the bent portion 17 is cut with a cutter or the like, so that the removed lid 16 is used as a coaster or the like. It is also possible to do. Further, for each disk case B, tray 9, case body 2, lid 1,
By appropriately setting the case body 15, the lid 16, the case body 18, and the like to have transparent specifications, it is conceivable that the accommodated disk D can be seen through from the outside.

Thirdly, in the disc case B, the tray 9 for accommodating and holding the disc D is made of an elastic material R such as synthetic rubber having flexibility, flexibility and elasticity, so that the disc D is accommodated. At the time of taking out or taking out, it is easy to get used to the fingertips, and it is possible to perform these operations easily, reliably and comfortably. For example, by placing the index finger on the engaging convex portion 12 at the center of the tray 9 and placing the disc D on the tray 9, the engaging convex portion 1 can be easily and surely formed.
2 is fitted in the central opening E of the disk D, and thus,
The disc D can be housed and held in the recess 10 of the tray 9. Further, when taking out the disc D housed and held in the tray 9 as described above, after opening the lids 1 and 16, the index finger is placed on the engaging convex portion 12 at the center of the tray 9 and the thumb is placed on the shallow groove portion 13. By placing the disk D and pulling the end of the disk D away from the concave portion 10, the disk D can be easily and reliably taken out from the tray 9.

Fourthly, in the disc case B, since the tray 9 for accommodating and holding the disc D is made of the elastic material R such as synthetic rubber, the molding process to a predetermined size, wall thickness and shape is also possible. It can be easily and easily done by pouring into a mold.
Particularly, in the disc case B shown in FIGS. 3 (1) and 3 (2), the case body 15 and the lid 16 are also made of the elastic material R and integrally molded with the tray 9, so that the molding process is greatly simplified. Be converted.

[0022]

As described above, the disk case according to the present invention exhibits the following effects by adopting an elastic material such as synthetic rubber for at least the tray.

First, damage, breakage and the like are prevented. That is, in this disc case, since the tray that accommodates and holds the disc is made of flexible and flexible elastic material such as synthetic rubber, it may be accidentally dropped or bumped while being carried or transported. In the event of occurrence, not only the tray will not break, but the cushioning action of the tray also prevents the case body and lid from cracking and the hinge from breaking down. Further, when the case body and the lid are also made of an elastic material, the cracking is naturally prevented. These also prevent the stored disk surface from being damaged. That is, in the above-described conventional disk case, the damage, breakage, and the like pointed out as a result of using the hard plastic mold tray can be reliably prevented.

Second, premiumness, design, originality, etc. are improved. That is, in this disc case, since the tray for storing and holding the disc is made of an elastic material such as synthetic rubber, not only the outer peripheral portion but also the concave portion can be easily and easily scratched without rubbing the disc surface. Can be formed. Further, when the case body and the lid made of an elastic material are integrally formed with the tray, the case body and the lid can be uneven. Thus, by engraving a concave shape or projecting a convex shape in this way, it is possible to freely express characters, marks, symbols, figures, patterns, and the like, and these have been regarded as difficult. Compared with the example disk case, premiumness, design, originality, etc. are greatly improved.

Thirdly, it is easy to handle. That is,
In this disc case, since the tray for storing and holding the disc is made of a flexible and flexible elastic material such as synthetic rubber, it is easy and surely comfortable for the fingertips when the disc is stored and taken out, and it is easy and surely comfortable. , Will be able to do these tasks.

Fourth, the cost is excellent. That is, in this disc case, since the tray for accommodating and holding the disc is made of an elastic material such as synthetic rubber, as compared with the tray of the above-mentioned conventional disc case of this kind, the molding process is easier and the cost is reduced. Excellent manufacturability. Especially,
In the disk case according to the second aspect, since the case body and the lid are also made of an elastic material and integrally formed with the tray, the manufacturing process is extremely simplified, and the disk case can be manufactured excellently. As described above, the effects exhibited by the present invention are remarkable and large, for example, all the problems existing in this type of conventional example are solved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view for explaining a first embodiment of a disk case according to the present invention, wherein FIG. 1A shows a case main body, FIG.
(3) The figure shows a compact disc.

FIGS. 2A and 2B are schematic perspective views illustrating a disk case according to the second embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 1A shows a case body, FIG.
(3) The figure shows a compact disc.

FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view of a disk case according to the present invention, in which FIG. 1A is provided for describing an embodiment of the third invention, and FIG. 3B is a third embodiment relating to a single disk. (3) is provided for describing an embodiment of the fourth invention.

FIGS. 4A and 4B are schematic perspective views for explaining a conventional disk case, wherein FIG. 1A shows a case main body, FIG. 2B shows a tray, and FIG. 3C shows a compact disk.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 lid 2 case body 3 tray (conventional example) 4 recess (conventional example) 5 outer peripheral part (conventional example) 6 engaging convex part (conventional example) 7 slit 8 hinge part 9 tray (book) Invention) 10 Recesses (of the present invention) 11 Outer peripheral portion (of the present invention) 12 Engagement protrusions (of the present invention) 13 Shallow groove portion 14 Premium portion 15 Case body 16 Lid 17 Bent portion 18 Case body A disk case (conventional example) B disk case (present invention) D disk E central opening R elastic material

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A case main body with a lid, and a tray mounted in the case main body for accommodating and holding thin disks such as compact disks, mini disks, and other floppy disks. A disk case, wherein the tray is made of a flexible and flexible elastic material. 2. The disk case according to claim 1, wherein said case body including said lid is also made of an elastic material, and said case body and said tray are integrally formed. . 3. The disk case according to claim 1, wherein a synthetic rubber is used as said elastic material. 4. The disc case according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the tray is formed in a shallow concave portion for accommodating the disc, an outer peripheral portion forming a peripheral edge of the concave portion, and a central portion of the concave portion. An engaging convex portion that is internally fitted and engaged in the central opening of the disc by utilizing its own elasticity, a shallow groove portion for taking out formed in the outer peripheral portion so as to be partially connected to the concave portion, the concave portion, A disk case, comprising: a premium portion formed in a concave-convex shape on an outer peripheral portion thereof. 5. The disk case according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of the trays are used in a multi-stage stack,
The case body with a lid in the form of a box-shaped cover is used,
The disc case, wherein each of the trays can be fitted into such a case main body.