JP2000355384A - Compact disk housing case - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To give decorativeness, discriminability and hightening of individuality to a compact disk housing case produced uniformly out of transparent plastics while leaving the case main body as it is. SOLUTION: For a compact disk housing case which is composed of a case main body having a housing indent 3a with a compact disk holding boss 7 at its center and a lid body 2 for covering the case main body in a structure wherein both of the case main body 1 and the lid body 2 are hinged at one side thereof so as to be opened and closed freely, an insertion matter 9 made up by enclosing a colored fluid 9b in a container is put in a hollow part 8 provided longitudinally along the side whereat the case main body is hinged and the insertion matter is made decorative and visible from the outside of the case, and the case is made decorative while the insertion matter is made to serve as a discriminating medium.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a storage case for storing a compact disc.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As is well known, a storage case for a compact disk comprises a shallow box-shaped case body for accommodating the compact disk, and a lid covering an opening of the body. At both ends of the edge, that is, at the upper end and the lower end, pivotable ear pieces provided at the upper and lower ends of one side edge of the lid body facing the one side edge are pivotally mounted and freely opened and closed. The lid can be opened to take out the compact disk to be stored in the storage recess of the case body.

[0003] This storage case is generally made of transparent plastic. As a result, the compact disc can be seen from the outside as it is, so usually insert a sheet on which letters and graphics are printed on the back of the lid, and also print letters and pictures on the bottom of the case body on the same surface It is used by describing and explaining the contents of the compact disc to be inserted, blindfolded and stored.

On the other hand, one side edge pivoting portion of the case main body is provided so as to protrude so as to avoid the storage recess, and pivoting ears are provided at upper and lower ends thereof so as to project from upper and lower ends of one side edge of the lid. With the piece attached from the outside, a shaft protruding from the inner side surface of the ear piece is fitted into a shaft hole formed at both ends of the pivot portion so that it can be freely opened and closed.

The pivot portion of the case main body is provided so as to protrude so as not to hinder the insertion / removal of the compact disk. However, in order to increase the strength of the case or to adjust the overall appearance, the pivot portion of the case body is closed. Walls are made on the front and back according to the thickness of the entire case to form a hollow part.
Usually, a strip showing the contents of the compact disc or the like is inserted and used like a spine of a book in order to prevent the part from being simply viewed as a hollow part.

[0006]

The conventional example of inserting a strip or the like into the hollow portion is used like a spine. However, since the case itself is originally thin, characters and pictures are used. There was a limit to the expression, and there was a problem that it was easily ignored and was not used effectively because it was difficult to see.

In view of the above, the present invention has been developed to make effective use of the hollow portion on the pivot side of the storage case. In addition to enhancing the uniqueness and individuality to demonstrate discrimination, it is necessary to provide a storage case for compact discs that has a decorative function and gives a decorative effect when stored in a rack etc., and also becomes an accessory in the room Is what you do.

[0008]

According to the present invention, in order to achieve the above object, an insert having a decorative function is sealed in a vertically long hollow portion provided at one side edge pivoting portion of a case body, and this is externally inserted. In addition to decorating the storage case as a simple box that is not specially decorated so that it can be peeped from, the insert gives identification power so that it can be easily sorted out from the same type of storage case is there.

The present invention will be described in further detail. The main features of the case body are that a circular storage recess is provided, and a locking boss for mounting a compact disk is projected from the center of the recess. Having a lid covering the storage recess of
In a compact disc storage case in which the upper and lower ends of a common side edge of both bodies are pivotally connected to freely open and close the lid, a vertically long hollow portion is formed along one pivot side of the case body. Another object of the present invention is to provide a storage case for a compact disc, characterized in that the hollow portion can be seen through and an insert having a decorative function is accommodated in the hollow portion.

Further, the present invention provides the storage case,
An object of the present invention is to provide a storage case for a compact disc, characterized in that the insert is a transparent or translucent cylindrical container in which a fluid such as a powdery substance, a granular substance, or a liquid substance is enclosed.

Further, the present invention provides the storage case,
An object of the present invention is to provide a compact disk storage case characterized in that the fluid is colored in one color or a plurality of colors.

Further, the present invention provides the storage case,
The insert has a storage case for a compact disc, characterized in that it is a transparent or translucent cylindrical hourglass-shaped container having a reduced diameter portion in the middle of the length and enclosing a powdery or granular material inside. To provide.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a storage case for a compact disc, wherein the insert is a decoration whose outer peripheral surface is decorated. Hereinafter, embodiments illustrating the present invention will be described in detail, and features of the embodiments will be clarified.

[0014]

Embodiment

1 is a plan view of a storage case for a compact disk according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. Bottom view,
FIG. 4 is an exploded cross-sectional view. In the drawing, reference numeral 1 denotes a case main body, 2 denotes a lid, and 3 denotes an auxiliary frame to be incorporated into the case main body 1.

Each of the case body 1, the lid 2 and the auxiliary frame 3 is individually formed of a transparent synthetic resin, and the case body 1 is formed by raising frame pieces 1b on four sides of a rectangular bottom plate 1a and shallow. The cover 2 is formed in a box shape and the bottom plate 1
A frame 2b is raised from three sides mainly of a square lid plate 2a slightly larger than a and is formed in a shallow box shape with one side edge opened.

The lid 2 is composed of upper and lower opposing frame pieces 2b, 2b.
The earpieces 4 and 4 for pivoting are respectively extended from one end of the case body in parallel, and the shafts 5 and 5 are protruded inwardly from the opposing surfaces of the earpieces. Upper and lower frame pieces 1b,
1b is fitted into shaft holes 6 and 6 drilled at one end and connected to the case main body, and rotates about the shafts 5 and 5 to open and close the case main body 1.

The ear pieces 4, 4 of the lid 2 can be opened outward due to the elasticity of the material. When the ear pieces 4, 4 are connected to the case body, the ear pieces 4, 4 are kept open. They are attached to the outside of the frame pieces 1b, 1b, and the shafts 5, 5 projecting therefrom are made to face the facing shaft holes 6, 6, and then fitted using the restoring force of the ear pieces.

The auxiliary frame 3 constitutes the inside of the case main body 1 and is formed as a separate body in view of the difficulty of integrally molding with the case main body. Here, a circular storage recess 3a is formed at the center of the substantially square main body,
At the center of the recess 3a, a mounting boss 7 for mounting the compact disc is projected. The auxiliary frame 3 has an extension piece 3b having an L-shaped cross section extending at one side edge, and the entire size including the extension piece 3b is the case body 1.
It is made to match the size of the inner shape of.

After the auxiliary frame 3 is formed separately from the case body 1, it is fitted into the case body and assembled integrally. Although not shown in this assembly, the frame 1 of the case body is not shown.
b, 1b and one of the peripheral edges of the auxiliary frame 3 are formed with a convex portion and a concave portion which are engaged with each other, and are fitted by utilizing the elasticity of the material at the time of fitting. I'm trying not to come off.

The case body 1 has a recess 3a for accommodating a disk therein by assembling the auxiliary frame 3, and at the same time, a vertically long hollow portion is formed on one side edge of the pivot side by a frame piece 1b and an extension piece 3b. 8 will be formed.

The hollow portion 8 is provided with the shaft holes 6 and 6 at the upper and lower ends thereof as described above, and the shafts 5 and 5 of the lid 2 are fitted into the shaft holes 6 and 6 to substantially pivot the case body 1. When the cover 2 is closed, the cover 2 comes off the cover and is exposed as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3.

Reference numeral 9 in the drawing denotes an insert formed separately from the case body 1 and the auxiliary frame 3 housed in the hollow portion 8. The insert is mainly composed of a transparent plastic cylindrical container 9a formed to have a size that can be accommodated in the hollow part, and a plurality of colored plastic granules 9b colored therein.
Before the auxiliary frame 3 is assembled to the case main body 1, the auxiliary frame 3 is attached to the inside of the frame 1 b of the case main body 1, and the auxiliary frame 3 is assembled and confined in the hollow portion 8.

The insert 9 serves as a decoration for the storage case,
Alternatively, it serves as a mark, and the granular material 9b in the container 9a becomes conspicuous by coloring to enhance the display power. In this embodiment, the size of the insert is substantially adapted to the size of the hollow portion 8. However, the insert may be made smaller and move freely inside the hollow portion. On the other hand, although the inside of the container 9a is almost completely filled with the granular material 9b, the movement is almost stopped.
It may be possible to freely move inside a.

FIG. 5 shows another embodiment of the insert in which the amount of the granular material 9b packed in the container 9a is reduced so that it can be freely moved. The insert 10 shown here is formed in an hourglass shape by reducing the diameter in the vicinity of the center of the container 10a.
Ob gradually flows down through the reduced diameter portion 10c to enjoy the change.

In the embodiment shown in the drawings, an example is described in which the inserts are filled with the granular materials 9b, 10b in the cylindrical containers 9a, 10a. It may be liquid. In particular, in the case of a fluid, since the fluid has mobility, the variability is enhanced, which is effective in giving a decorative effect.

Of course, the insert may have a decorative effect by coloring the surface of the container and applying a pattern. In this case, the change due to the movement of the enclosed granular material or the like cannot be expected, but the change may be made conspicuous by using, for example, a luminescent paint.

The compact disk storage case of the present invention is constructed as described above. The case body 1, the lid 2, and the auxiliary frame 3 are individually formed, and the auxiliary frame 3 is
And the shafts 5 and 5 are fitted into the shaft holes 6 and 6 by attaching the pivoting pieces of the lid 2 to the upper and lower ends of the pivoting portion of the case body. Will be. Further, here, a printed sheet (not shown) is inserted between the case body 1 and the auxiliary frame 3 to cover the bottom surface, and the printed sheet is inserted into the back surface of the lid 2 to form the frame piece 2b. It is hung on the claws 11 projecting from the inner surface, and covers both surfaces of the transparent case.

As is well known, the compact disk is stored in the storage recess 3a by fitting a through hole provided in the center of the disk to the locking boss 7.
When the lid 2 is closed, the pivoting portion of the case main body 1 is exposed on the other front surface except for one inner surface, and the insert 9 accommodated in the hollow portion 7 is exposed through the transparent material. As a result, the insert 9 becomes visible and at the same time reveals its presence by coloring or by the movement of the granules, making it prominent and attracting the attention of the consumer.

[0029]

As described above, the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments. However, as will be apparent from the above description, the decorative insert is fitted in one side of the storage case in an external appearance, so that it is attractive. This has the advantage of emphasizing, and has the effect of exhibiting discrimination when placed in many cases.

Further, if a color or the like that shares the image and the content recorded on the compact disc is selected and the granular material or the like to be enclosed in the container is determined, a medium that is equivalent to or more than the character expression can be obtained. Therefore, a display effect can be exhibited in addition to the decorative effect on the case.

The storage case of the present invention is completed by simply inserting an insert into a hollow portion formed between the auxiliary frame and the case body when the auxiliary frame is assembled to the case main body. It can be easily manufactured because it can be exchanged with a conventional storage case, and can be implemented without any special change to a conventional storage case, so that there is an advantage that practicality is excellent.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view of a storage case for a compact disk according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a bottom view taken along a line BB in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a sectional view of a part in a disassembled state.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the insert.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Case main body 1a Case main body bottom plate 1b Case main body frame piece 2 Lid body 2a Lid plate 2b Lid frame plate 3 Auxiliary frame 3a Storage recessed part 3b Auxiliary frame extension piece 4 Pivot ear piece 5 Shaft 6 Shaft hole 7 Mounting Locking boss 8 Hollow portion 9,10 Insert 9a, 10a Container for insert 9b, 10b Granular material sealed in container for insert 10c Reduced diameter portion for insert

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A case body having a circular storage recess provided with a locking boss for mounting a compact disc at the center of the recess, and a lid covering the storage recess of the case body. In a compact disc storage case in which the upper and lower ends of a common one side edge of both bodies are pivotally connected to freely open and close the lid, a vertically long hollow portion is formed along one pivot side of the case body. A storage case for a compact disk, wherein the storage case is formed, and the hollow portion is made transparent, and an insert having a decorative function is accommodated in the hollow portion. 2. The transparent or translucent cylindrical container according to claim 1, wherein the insert has a flowable material such as a powdery material, a granular material, and a liquid material enclosed therein. A storage case for compact discs, characterized in that: 3. The storage case for a compact disc according to claim 2, wherein the fluid enclosed in the container of the insert is colored in one color or a plurality of colors. . 4. The storage case for a compact disk according to claim 2, wherein the insert has a reduced diameter portion in the middle of its length, and a granular material such as a powdery material or a granular material is enclosed therein. A storage case for a compact disc, characterized by being a transparent or translucent cylindrical container. 5. The storage case for a compact disk according to claim 1, wherein the insert is a decoration whose outer peripheral surface is decorated.