clip file

Abstract

The present application provides a simple clip folder. The clip folder (F) has a folder main body portion (1) configured to include a cover (11) and a plurality of clip portions (2, 2). The clip portion (2) has a link portion (21) linked to the folder main body portion (1) in a pivotable manner and a clamping portion (22) provided in connection with the link portion (21). By pivoting the clip portion (2), the clamping state (P) of the clamping portion (22) clamping an object to be clamped arranged in overlapping relation with the cover (11) and the release state (Q) of the clamping portion (22) releasing the object to be clamped can be switched.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to a clip file folder that clamps and holds a clamped object (typically paper, a document, a booklet, or the like) disposed between a pair of covers with a clip. BACKGROUND

[0002] As such a clip file folder, for example, a clip file folder that clamps a clamped object inserted between a front cover (Japanese: table cover) and a back cover (Japanese: back cover) with a slide-type clip is described in Patent Literature 1.

[0003] PRIOR ART DOCUMENTS

[0004] PATENT LITERATURE

[0005] Patent Literature 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2017-105099 SUMMARY

[0006] PROBLEMS TO BE SOLVED BY THE INVENTION

[0007] The slide-type clip is a clip of a double-layer structure of a clip main body and a pressing cover provided to the clip main body in a slideable manner, which switches a state of clamping a clamped object and a state of releasing the clamped object by sliding the pressing cover with respect to the clip main body having a pair of clamping pieces. Therefore, the number of required components increases, and the manufacturing cost also increases.

[0008] The present application was made in view of the above circumstances, and aims to provide a clip file folder of a simple structure.

[0009] TECHNICAL SOLUTION FOR SOLVING THE PROBLEMS

[0010] The present application, in order to achieve such an object, adopts the following means.

[0011] That is, the present application is a clip file folder characterized by comprising:

[0012] a file folder main body portion configured to include a cover; and

[0013] a plurality of clip portions,

[0014] the clip portion is provided with:

[0015] a link portion linked to the file folder main body portion and capable of being pivoted with respect to the file folder main body portion; and

[0016] a clamping portion provided in connection with the link portion,

[0017] By pivoting the clip portion, it is possible to switch between a state where the clip portion clamps a clamped object arranged so as to overlap the cover and a state where the clip portion releases the clamped object.

[0018] According to this configuration, by pivoting the clip portion, it is possible to switch between a state where a clamped object is clamped and a state where the clamped object is released, and therefore it is not necessary to provide a double-layered configuration of a clip main body and a pressing cover as in a slide-type clip, and the configuration becomes simple.

[0019] Preferably, the clip folder is characterized in that

[0020] In the folder main body portion, the cover is connected to another cover via a hinge portion at an end edge different from the end edge on which the clip portion is arranged,

[0021] The plurality of clip portions are arranged separately at both end sides in an extension direction of the hinge portion.

[0022] In a scenario where a copy paper or the like is used as a clamped object and the clip folder is used as a notebook, the cover is opened on a table or the like and writing is performed on the clamped object in the clip folder. In the clip folder, since the plurality of clip portions are arranged separately at both end sides in an extension direction of the hinge portion, a region in which no clip portion is arranged is formed near the center in the extension direction. For example, when a right-handed writer writes on a page on the left side, the writer's arm and elbow are placed so as to straddle the hinge portion near the center in the extension direction of the hinge portion. Since no clip portion is arranged near the center, the writer's arm and elbow do not come into contact with the clip portion, and the writer is able to write without feeling pressure. That is, the clip folder configured as described above does not easily cause pressure to the writer when it is used as a notebook. Therefore, it is suitable for use as a notebook.

[0023] Preferably, the clip folder is characterized in that

[0024] The plurality of clip portions are arranged separately at both end sides in an extension direction of the end edge of the cover.

[0025] Preferably, the clip folder is characterized in that

[0026] In the folder main body portion, the cover is connected to another cover via a hinge portion at an end edge different from the end edge on which the clip portion is arranged,

[0027] Preferably, the clip folder is characterized in that

[0028] In the folder main body portion, the cover is connected to another cover via a hinge portion at an end edge adjacent to the end edge on which the clip portion is arranged via a corner portion.

[0029] Preferably, the clip folder is characterized in that

[0030] In the folder main body, the cover is connected to another cover via a hinge portion at an end edge extending in parallel with an end edge where the clip portion is provided.

[0031] Preferably, the clip folder is characterized in that

[0032] the clip portion is disposed so that the connecting portion is directed toward the center of the extension direction of the end edge of the cover or the hinge portion.

[0033] According to this configuration, for example, when a user of the clip folder turns a page while gripping the center of the end edge (the end edge opposite the side gripped by the plurality of clip portions) of the gripped object, the force applied to the clip portion is difficult to function as a torque in the direction of releasing the grip of the clip portion. That is, it is difficult for the grip to be released under the momentum when turning a page or the like to occur.

[0034] Preferably, the clip folder is characterized in that

[0035] the clip portion provided on one end side in the extension direction of the end edge of the cover or the hinge portion is disposed so that the connecting portion is directed toward the one end side,

[0036] the clip portion provided on the other end side in the extension direction of the end edge of the cover or the hinge portion is disposed so that the connecting portion is directed toward the other end side.

[0037] According to this configuration, a user can switch both clip portions from the gripped state to the released state at once by simultaneously gripping the grip portions of the clip portions provided on one end side in the extension direction of the end edge of the cover or the hinge portion and the grip portions of the clip portions provided on the other end side with both hands and turning them away from each other. Thus, the user can perform the operation involved in the switching in a short time.

[0038] Preferably, the clip folder is characterized in that

[0039] the clip portion provided on one end side in the extension direction of the end edge of the cover or the hinge portion is disposed so that the connecting portion is directed toward the one end side,

[0040] the clip portion provided on the other end side in the extension direction of the end edge of the cover or the hinge portion is disposed so that the connecting portion is directed toward the one end side.

[0041] According to this configuration, the directions in which the clamping portions are rotated when switching between the clamping state and the release state are the same as each other. Therefore, the user can intuitively perform the operation involved in the switching.

[0042] Preferably, the clip folder is characterized in that

[0043] The plurality of clip portions are separately arranged at different end edges of the cover.

[0044] Preferably, the clip folder is characterized in that

[0045] The plurality of clip portions are separately arranged at end edges of the cover that are adjacent via a corner portion.

[0046] Preferably, the clip folder is characterized in that

[0047] The plurality of clip portions are separately arranged at end edges of the cover that extend in parallel to each other.

[0048] Inventive Effects

[0049] According to the present application, a clip folder of simple configuration can be obtained. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0050] Figure 1 is a view showing a clip folder according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0051] Figure 2 is a view showing a folder main body and its constituent elements.

[0052] Figure 3 is a view showing the vicinity of a hinge portion as viewed from the side.

[0053] Figure 4 is a view showing a clip portion.

[0054] Figure 5 is a view showing the case where the clip portion is pivoted between a release state and a clamping state.

[0055] Figure 6 is a view for explaining a mode in which the clip folder is used as a notebook.

[0056] Figure 7 is a view showing a clip folder according to a modified example.

[0057] Figure 8 is a view showing a clip folder according to a modified example.

[0058] Figure 9 is a view showing a folder main body according to a modified example.

[0059] Figure 10Fig. 1 is a view showing a folder main body portion of a first embodiment.

[0060] Figure 11 Fig. 2 is a view showing a clip folder of the first embodiment.

[0061] Figure 12 Fig. 3 is a view showing a clip folder of a second embodiment.

[0062] Figure 13 Fig. 4 is a view showing a clip folder of a third embodiment.

[0063] Figure 14 Fig. 5 is a view showing a clip folder of a fourth embodiment.

[0064] Figure 15 Fig. 6 is a view showing a clip folder of a fifth embodiment.

[0065] Figure 16 Fig. 7 is a view showing a clip folder of a sixth embodiment.

[0066] Figure 17 Fig. 8 is a view showing a clip folder of a seventh embodiment.

[0067] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0068] 1, 1a to 1h folder main body portion

[0069] 11 cover

[0070] 12 hinge portion

[0071] 2 clip portion

[0072] 21 connecting portion

[0073] 22 holding portion

[0074] 221 back holding piece

[0075] 222 front holding piece

[0076] 223 connecting portion

[0077] 224 inclined piece

[0078] 225 tapered surface

[0079] 226 protrusion

[0080] 227 protrusion wall

[0081] P holding state

[0082] Q releasing state

[0083] F, Fa to Fl clip folder

[0084] T object to be held DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0085] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present application will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0086] Reference Figures 1-5 A clip folder of the embodiment will be described. Figure 1 is a view showing a clip folder F of the embodiment. Figure 2 is a view showing a folder main body portion 1 and its constituent elements. Figure 3 is a view showing a vicinity of a hinge portion 12 from a side. Figure 4 is a view showing a clip portion 2. Figure 5 is a view showing a case where the clip portion 2 is pivoted between a released state and a clamped state.

[0087] As Figure 1 shown, the clip folder F is provided with the folder main body portion 1 and a pair of clip portions 2, 2 provided to the folder main body portion 1, and holds and retains an object to be clamped T arranged in the folder main body portion 1 by the clip portions 2. As the object to be clamped T, typically, paper, a document, a booklet, and the like can be assumed, but is not limited thereto.

[0088] (Folder main body portion 1)

[0089] As Figure 2 shown, the folder main body portion 1 is configured to include a cover 11, and more specifically, is provided with a pair of covers 11, 11 connected via a belt-shaped hinge portion 12. One of the pair of covers 11, 11 is a front cover, and the other is a back cover. In addition, the hinge portion 12 is a back cover.

[0090] The cover 11 is a plate-shaped member in a rectangular shape in plan view. The cover 11 is molded by using, for example, plastic such as polypropylene (PP) to a thickness of, for example, about 0.6 mm, thereby maintaining sufficient hardness.

[0091] The hinge portion 12 is a belt-shaped member having a length substantially the same as a length of one side (a long side in the example of the drawing) of the cover 11. The hinge portion 12 is molded by using, for example, plastic such as polypropylene (PP) to a thickness smaller than that of the cover 11 (for example, about 0.3 mm), thereby maintaining sufficient softness.

[0092] The cover 11 is connected at opposite long end sides in the hinge portion 12. Specifically, for example, the hinge portion 12 and the cover 11 are connected by overlapping and fusion bonding the long end sides and their vicinity regions of the hinge portion 12 and the cover 11 with each other.

[0093] A round hole 121 for linking with the clip portion 2 is provided in the hinge portion 12. In addition, a long through-hole 122 for engaging with the clip portion 2 is provided in the hinge portion 12. The functions of the above-mentioned portions 121, 122 will be made clear later.

[0094] In addition, in the hinge portion 12, a plurality of necking lines 123 parallel to each other are formed along the longitudinal direction thereof. As shown in Figure 3 particular, the necking lines 123 are constituted by a pair of grooves provided at positions opposite to each other in the two main surfaces of the hinge portion 12. By forming such necking lines 123, the hinge portion 12 is easily bent toward either main surface at the positions where the necking lines 123 are formed.

[0095] One of the plurality of necking lines 123 provided in the hinge portion 12 is provided at the central position in the width direction of the hinge portion 12 (hereinafter also referred to as "central necking line 123a"). In addition, three sets of paired necking lines (hereinafter, also referred to as "inner necking lines 123b", "first outer necking lines 123c" and "second outer necking lines 123d" from the side closer to the central necking line 123a) are provided in a symmetrical manner across the central necking line 123a.

[0096] As shown in Figure 3 (a) and Figure 3 (b), by changing the angles of bending of the central necking line 123a and the pair of inner necking lines 123b, 123b respectively, the separation width in the thickness direction of the pair of covers 11, 11 is smoothly changed to a width corresponding to the thickness of the object to be clamped T provided between the pair of covers 11, 11. In addition, as shown by the single dotted line in Figure 3 (a), by changing the angles of bending of the pair of first outer necking lines 123c, 123c and the pair of second outer necking lines 123d, 123d respectively, the cover 11 can be opened and closed smoothly within an angle range of at least 0 degrees to 180 degrees. In addition, both of the pair of covers 11, 11 can be opened simultaneously by 180 degrees. Furthermore, the separation distance between the adjacent first outer necking line 123c and the second outer necking line 123d is preferably a distance corresponding to the thickness of the clip portion 2.

[0097] (CLIP PORTION 2)

[0098] As shown in Figure 1As shown in the figure, a pair of clip portions 2, 2 are provided in the folder main body portion 1. The pair of clip portions 2, 2 are disposed separately at both end sides in the extending direction of the hinge portion 12. That is, one clip portion 2 is disposed at one end side (upper side) in the extending direction of the hinge portion 12, and the other clip portion 2 is disposed at the other end side (lower side) in the extending direction. In other words, the clip portions 2 are disposed away from the vicinity of the center in the extending direction of the hinge portion 12, and a region in which no clip portion 2 is disposed is formed in the vicinity of the center.

[0099] Each clip portion 2 is provided with a linking portion 21 that is linked to the hinge portion 12 and is able to pivot with respect to the hinge portion 12, and a clamping portion 22 that is provided in connection with the linking portion 21, and is disposed in a posture in which the linking portion 21 faces the center side in the extending direction of the hinge portion 12. That is, the pair of clip portions 2, 2 are disposed in a manner in which the linking portions 21 face each other in the clamped state P described later.

[0100] As shown in the figure, Figure 4 the linking portion 21 is a portion that is linked to the hinge portion 12 and is able to pivot with respect to the hinge portion 12, and is provided at one end in the longitudinal direction of the clamping portion 22. Specifically, the linking portion 21 is configured to include a base portion 211 that is provided in connection with one end in the longitudinal direction of the clamping portion 22 (specifically, the back clamping piece 221 described later), and a round head hole 212 that is provided in the base portion 211. The round head hole 212 overlaps the round head hole 121 (refer to Figure 2 ) provided in the hinge portion 12, and the linking portion 21 (further, the clip portion 2) is linked so as to be pivotable with respect to the hinge portion 12 (further, the folder main body portion 1) by inserting a round head metal piece 213 into these round head holes 212, 121 in order and riveting.

[0101] The clamping portion 22 is provided with a pair of clamping pieces (a back clamping piece 221 and a surface clamping piece 222) that are disposed opposite each other in the thickness direction. Each clamping piece 221, 222 is a long plate-like member, and the long end edges thereof are connected to each other via a connecting portion 223, and the other long end edges 221e, 222e are disposed opposite each other in the thickness direction. Each clamping piece 221, 222 and the connecting portion 223 are integrally formed using a material (for example, plastic, metal, or the like) that has elasticity and flexibility.

[0102] The back clamping piece 221 is flat, and in contrast, the surface clamping piece 222 is curved in a manner in which it approaches the back clamping piece 221 while drawing a gentle arc on one side, from the side connected to the connecting portion 223 toward the long end edge 222e. Therefore, the pair of clamping pieces 221, 222 are separated by the narrowest interval at the long end edges 221e, 222e.

[0103] The corner portion of the short end edge on the side opposite the joint portion 21 in the table side holding piece 222, which intersects the long end edge 222e, is a slanted piece 224 that stands up obliquely toward the direction away from the back side holding piece 221 as the angle approaches. The held object T is smoothly guided into between the opposite pair of long end edges 221e, 222e via the slanted piece 224. That is, the slanted piece 224 constitutes a guide-in portion for guiding the held object T into between the pair of long end edges 221e, 222e.

[0104] In addition, on the side opposite the back side holding piece 221 in the table side holding piece 222, a tapered portion 225 that inclines toward the direction approaching the back side holding piece 221 as it moves away from the joint portion 21 is provided on the edge portion on the side of the long end edge 222e. The tapered portion 225 is smoothly connected to the slanted piece 224 at one end, and reaches approximately the center of the long end edge 222e on the other end. The held object T guided into between the pair of long end edges 221e, 222e via the slanted piece 224 is smoothly inserted into the inside of the pair of holding pieces 221, 222 along the tapered portion 225. That is, the tapered portion 225 constitutes a guide portion for inserting the held object T into the inside of the pair of holding pieces 221, 222.

[0105] In addition, near the corner portion of the short end edge on the side away from the joint portion 21 in the table side holding piece 222, an elongated protrusion 226 that extends approximately parallel to the long end edge 222e is formed. The protrusion 226 is configured to be disposed inside the long through-hole 122 provided in the hinge portion 12 in the clamped state P. By disposing the protrusion 226 inside the long through-hole 122, the clip portion 2 is locked in the direction of rotation. That is, the protrusion 226 and the long through-hole 122 constitute a locking structure that locks the clip portion 2. In addition, when the protrusion 226 is disposed inside the long through-hole 122, the held object T is directly pressed by the protrusion 226 at the position where the long through-hole 122 is formed, without passing through the hinge portion 12, so that the held object T is difficult to fall off. That is, the protrusion 226 and the long through-hole 122 also function as a reinforcing structure for increasing the holding force so that the held object T is difficult to fall off.

[0106] On the other hand, the side of the short end edge on the side away from the joint portion 21 of the back side holding piece 221 is provided so as to extend outward more than the table side holding piece 222. In addition, a protruding wall 227 that stands up approximately perpendicularly along the corner portion on the side of the joint portion 223 of the extended portion is formed. The protruding wall 227 is configured to abut against the side edge of the hinge portion 12 in the clamped state P. By the protruding wall 227 abutting against the hinge portion 12, the clip portion 2 is locked so as not to further rotate. That is, the protruding wall 227 functions as a rotation-stopping member for locking the clip portion 2 so as not to rotate.

[0107] Furthermore, to facilitate user operation when rotating the clamping part 22, various shaped portions are formed in the clamping part 22. For example, near the position in the surface clamping piece 222 that is diagonally opposite to the inclined piece 224 (i.e., the angle where the short end edge on the side away from the connecting part 21 intersects the long end edge on the connecting part 223 side), an elongated protrusion 228 extending substantially parallel to the long end edge is formed. This protrusion 228 functions as a finger hook when the user pulls the clamping part 2 and rotates it away from the hinge part 12. Additionally, on the surface of the back clamping piece 221 opposite to the side opposite to the surface clamping piece 222, an elongated groove 229 extending substantially parallel to the long end edge on the connecting part 223 side is formed near the long end edge. Similar to protrusion 228, groove 229 functions as a finger hook when the user pulls the clip 2 and rotates it away from hinge 12. Additionally, near the end of connector 223 on the side away from connector 21, a plurality of elongated protrusions 230 extending in the width direction of connector 223 are formed. When the user presses the clip 2 and rotates it towards hinge 12, these protrusions 230 function as anti-slip parts to prevent the user's fingers from slipping.

[0108] like Figure 5 As shown, by rotating the clip portion 2, which has this configuration, relative to the hinge portion 12, the clamping portion 22 can switch between a state (clamping state) P in which the clamped object T is arranged overlapping with the cover 11, and a state (release state) Q in which the clamping portion 22 releases the clamped object T. However, in this clip folder F, the clamped object T is arranged between a pair of covers 11, 11, and the clip portion 2 clamps the clamped object T and the hinge portion 12, which is in a state of vertical overlap with the clamped object T, in one piece.

[0109] The clamping state P is the state in which the object T is inserted into the pair of clamping plates 221, 222. Specifically, it is the following state: Figure 5 As shown in (d), the clamping part 22 is positioned approximately parallel to the hinge part 12, and when viewed from the thickness direction, the entire surface clamping piece 222 overlaps with the hinge part 12.

[0110] On the other hand, the release state Q is the state in which the clamped object T is not inserted into the pair of clamping pieces 221, 222. Specifically, it is the following state: Figure 5 As shown in (a), the clamping part 22 is positioned approximately perpendicular to the hinge part 12, and when viewed from the thickness direction, the surface clamping piece 222 generally does not overlap with the hinge part 12.

[0111] For example, in the case of switching the clip portion 2 from the released state Q Figure 5 (a) to the clamped state P Figure 5 (d), the user holds the clamping portion 22 in a posture substantially perpendicular with respect to the hinge portion 12, and turns the end portion thereof toward the end portion of the hinge portion 12. Then, first, the inclined piece 224 of the surface-side clamping piece 222 overlaps the hinge portion 12 and the clamped article T Figure 5 (b). This inclined piece 224 is formed in a shape inclinedly rising toward the direction away from the back-side clamping piece 221 as it approaches the angle, and thus, in such a turning stage, it is difficult for the hinge portion 12 and the clamped article T to be caught between the hinge portion 12 and the surface-side clamping piece 222. Therefore, the hinge portion 12 and the clamped article T are smoothly introduced between the opposite pair of long end edges 221e, 222e.

[0112] When the turning is further performed, the hinge portion 12 and the clamped article T are inserted between the long end edges 221e, 222e Figure 5 (c). At this time, in the portion of the long end edge 221e intersecting the hinge portion 12 and the clamped article T, a tapered portion 225 inclined toward the direction approaching the back-side clamping piece 221 as it moves away from the link portion 21 is provided. Therefore, in such a turning stage, the hinge portion 12 and the clamped article T introduced between the pair of long end edges 221e, 222e via the inclined piece 224 are smoothly inserted into the inside of the pair of clamping pieces 221, 222 along the tapered portion 225.

[0113] When the turning is performed and the hinge portion 12 and the clamped article T are inserted into the inside of the pair of clamping pieces 221, 222, the pair of clamping pieces 221, 222 are elastically deformed and the interval thereof is expanded. At this time, a restoring force to return to the original state is generated in the pair of clamping pieces 221, 222, and thus, the hinge portion 12 and the clamped article T are clamped from the thickness direction by the long end edges 221e, 222e of the pair of clamping pieces 221, 222 and the edge portions thereof.

[0114] When the clip portion 2 in the released state Q is turned by substantially 90 degrees, the clamping state P is formed in which the clamping portion 22 becomes a posture substantially parallel with the hinge portion 12, and substantially the entire surface-side clamping piece 222 overlaps the hinge portion 12 when viewed from the thickness direction Figure 5 (d). At this time, the protruding wall 227 provided to the back-side clamping piece 221 abuts against the side edge of the hinge portion 12. In addition, substantially at the same time, the protrusion 226 provided to the surface-side clamping piece 222 is disposed inside the long through-hole 122 provided to the hinge portion 12. Thus, the clip portion 2 is latched so as not to be further rotated. In addition, by disposing the protrusion 226 inside the long through-hole 122, the clamping of the clip portion 2 in the clamped state P is difficult to be released, and in addition, the clamped article T is difficult to be detached.

[0115] Thus, the clip portions 2 are switched from the released state Q to the clamped state P. In the case of switching the clip portions 2 from the clamped state P to the released state Q, the reverse operation is performed.

[0116] In the case where the clamped article T is intended to be bound to the clip folder F, the user opens the cover 11 after bringing each clip portion 2 to the released state Q, and arranges the clamped article T between the pair of covers 11, 11. Then, the covers 11 are closed, and each clip portion 2 is switched from the released state Q to the clamped state P. Thus, a state where the clamped article T is clamped is obtained. Conversely, in the case where the clamped article T bound to the clip folder F is intended to be taken out, the user only needs to open the covers 11 after bringing each clip portion 2 to the released state Q, and take out the clamped article T from between the pair of covers 11, 11.

[0117] As described above, the clip folder F of the above embodiment is provided with the folder main portion 1 configured to include the cover 11 and a plurality of clip portions 2, 2. Each clip portion 2 is provided with a link portion 21 linked to the folder main portion 1 and capable of being pivoted with respect to the folder main portion 1, and a clamping portion 22 provided in connection with the link portion 21, and by pivoting the clip portion 2, it is possible to switch between the clamped state P where the clamped article T arranged in overlap with the cover 11 (specifically, between the pair of covers 11, 11) is clamped by the clamping portion 22, and the released state Q where the clamped article T is released by the clamping portion 22.

[0118] According to this clip folder F, by pivoting the clip portion 2, it is possible to switch between the clamped state P where the clamped article T is clamped, and the released state Q where the clamped article T is released, and therefore, it is not necessary to provide a double-layered structure of a clip main body and a pressing cover as in a slide-type clip, and the structure becomes simple. Therefore, the number of components required is reduced, and it is possible to suppress the manufacturing cost.

[0119] Further, the clip folder F of the above embodiment can be used as a notebook by using a copy paper or the like as the clamped article T. In the notebook using the clip folder F, it is possible to simply perform addition of pages, exchange of order, and the like. Further, in the notebook using the clip folder F, it is not necessary to use a special paper having holes as a notebook paper as in a loose-leaf, and it is possible to use a copy paper or the like as a notebook paper.

[0120] Further, the folder main portion 1 of the clip folder F of the above embodiment is provided with a configuration where the cover 11 is connected to the other cover 11 via the hinge portion 12. Also, the plurality of clip portions 2, 2 are arranged separately on both end sides in the extension direction of the hinge portion 12.

[0121] In a case where the binder folder F is used as a notebook with the copy paper and the like as the clamped article T, in a scenario where the cover 11 is opened on a desk or the like and writing is performed on the clamped article T therein, in the binder folder F of the above embodiment, since the plurality of clip portions 2, 2 are separately arranged at both end sides in the extension direction of the hinge portion 12, a region in which no clip portion 2 is arranged is formed near the center in the extension direction. For example, as shown in FIG. 27, when a right-handed writer writes on the left page, the writer's arm and elbow are placed near the center in the extension direction of the hinge portion 12 in a manner of straddling the hinge portion 12, and since no clip portion 2 is arranged near the center, the writer's arm and elbow do not come into contact with the clip portion, and the writer can write without feeling stress. That is, the binder folder F of the above embodiment does not easily cause stress to the writer when it is used as a notebook. Therefore, it can be suitably used as a notebook. Figure 6

[0122] In addition, according to the arrangement in which the plurality of clip portions 2, 2 are separately arranged at both end sides in the extension direction of the hinge portion 12, the central portion of the end edge of the clamped article T arranged overlapping the cover 11 is not clamped by the clip portion 2, and therefore, for example, compared to a case where the clamped article T is clamped as a whole in the extension direction of the end edge thereof, the clamped article T can be easily inserted and removed with respect to the binder folder F. In addition, by separately arranging the plurality of clip portions 2, 2 at both end sides in the extension direction of the hinge portion 12, the end portions in the extension direction of the end edge of the clamped article T are clamped by the clip portions 2. Therefore, for example, compared to a case where the clamped article T is clamped only near the center in the extension direction of the end edge thereof, the posture of the clamped article T is difficult to be deviated. Therefore, a situation where the end portion of the clamped article T protrudes from the end portion of the cover 11 due to a deviation in the posture with respect to the cover 11 is less likely to occur.

[0123] In addition, in the binder folder F of the above embodiment, the clip portion 2 is arranged in a posture in which the link portion 21 faces the central side in the extension direction of the hinge portion 12. According to this arrangement, for example, when a user of the binder folder F turns a page by gripping the central portion of the end edge of the clamped article T (the end edge opposite to the side clamped by the plurality of clip portions 2, 2), the force applied to the clip portion 2 is less likely to function as a torque in a direction in which the clamping of the clip portion 2 is released. That is, a situation where the clamping is released due to momentum when a page is turned and the like is less likely to occur.

[0124] ​Furthermore, in the clip folder F of the above embodiment, the main body 1 of the folder is configured to include a pair of covers 11 and a hinge portion 12, wherein the covers 11 are relatively rigid and the hinge portion 12 is relatively flexible. Since the hinge portion 12 is more flexible than the covers 11, the covers 11 can be opened and closed smoothly over a wide range of angles, and the covers 11 can be easily maintained in a 180-degree open state. Therefore, for example, when using the clip folder F as a notebook, it is easy to open the covers 11 to 180 degrees and write on the clipped item T in this state. On the other hand, since the covers 11 are rigider than the hinge portion 12, for example, when using the clip folder F as a notebook, the covers 11 can be used as a pad. Furthermore, by making the covers 11 rigid, the clipped item T inserted between the pair of covers 11 can be adequately protected.

[0125] The embodiments of the present invention have been described above, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments and can be modified in various ways.

[0126] For example, in the clip folder F of the above embodiment, the clip portion 2 is positioned such that the connecting portion 21 faces the center side in the extending direction of the hinge portion 12, but it can also be, as... Figure 7 As shown in the clip folder Fa, the clip portion 2 is positioned at one end of the extension direction of the hinge portion 12 such that the connecting portion 21 faces that end, and the clip portion 2 is positioned at the other end of the extension direction of the hinge portion 12 such that the connecting portion 21 faces that other end. In other words, the clip portion 2 (2U) positioned at the upper end of the extension direction of the hinge portion 12 such that the connecting portion 21 faces upward, and the clip portion 2 (2L) positioned at the lower end of the extension direction of the hinge portion 12 such that the connecting portion 21 faces downward.

[0127] In the clip folder F of the above embodiment, a pair of clip parts 2, 2 are arranged such that the connecting part 21 faces each other in the clamping state P. However, in the clip folder Fa of this modified example, a pair of clip parts 2, 2 are arranged such that the clamping part 22 faces each other in the clamping state P.

[0128] According to the clip folder Fa of this modified example, the user can simultaneously switch the two clips 2, 2 from the clamping state P to the released state Q by simultaneously grasping the clamping part 22 of the clip 2 located at one end of the extension direction of the hinge part 12 and the clamping part 22 located at the other end of the clip 2 with both hands and rotating them in a way that they are separated from each other. Therefore, the user can perform the operation involved in the switching in a short time.

[0129] Furthermore, as mentioned above, imagine a scenario where the clip folder Fa is used as a notebook, and the writer's arm and elbow are positioned across the hinge portion 12 (see reference). Figure 6 In this modified clip folder Fa, the connecting part 21 is located near the end of the hinge part 12 in the extending direction. Therefore, by slightly rotating the clamping part 22 from the clamping state, it is possible to ensure that there is no area near the center of the hinge part 12 where the clip part 2 is located. As a result, it is particularly difficult for the writer's arm or elbow to come into contact with the clip part 2. Therefore, it is particularly suitable for use as a notebook.

[0130] Or, it could be, such as Figure 8 As shown in the clip folder Fb, the clip portion 2 located at one end of the extension direction of the hinge portion 12 is positioned such that the connecting portion 21 faces that end of the extension direction of the hinge portion 12, and the clip portion 2 located at the other end of the extension direction of the hinge portion 12 is positioned such that the connecting portion 21 faces that end of the extension direction of the hinge portion 12. That is, the clip portion 2 (2U) located at the upper end of the extension direction of the hinge portion 12 and the clip portion 2 (2L) located at the lower end of the extension direction of the hinge portion 12 may both be positioned such that the connecting portion 21 faces upwards. Alternatively, it may be... Figure 8 Conversely, the clip portion 2 (2U) located at the upper end of the hinge portion 12 in the extending direction and the clip portion 2 (2L) located at the lower end of the hinge portion 12 in the extending direction are both positioned such that the connecting portion 21 faces downward. However, the designation of "upper side" and "lower side" is for ease of explanation and does not limit the direction in which the clip folder F is used.

[0131] In the clip folder F of the above embodiment and the clip folder Fa of the above modified example, a pair of clip parts 2, 2 are arranged in a manner in which their postures are opposite to each other in the clamping state P. However, in the clip folder Fb of the modified example, a pair of clip parts 2, 2 are arranged in a manner in which their postures are in the same direction in the clamping state P.

[0132] According to the clip folder Fb in this modified example, the rotation direction of the clip section 2 is the same when switching between the clamping state P and the releasing state Q. Therefore, the user can intuitively perform the switching operations.

[0133] Furthermore, in the above-described embodiments or various modifications, the hinge portion 12 of the folder body 1 is composed of a strip-shaped member, but the manner of implementing the hinge portion is not limited to this.

[0134] For example, it can also be like Figure 9As shown in the folder main body 1a, a configuration is provided in which one rectangular plate-shaped member 3 is bent via a bending line 31 provided in the center thereof. In the folder main body 1a, the bending line 31 constitutes a hinge portion 12a. Further, a portion 301 of the plate-shaped member 3 on one side of the bending line 31 becomes one cover (front cover) 11a, and a portion 302 of the plate-shaped member 3 on the other side of the bending line 31 becomes the other cover (rear cover) 11a, thereby constituting a pair of covers 11a, 11a. In the case of the binder folder configured using such a folder main body 1a, a plurality of binder portions 2, 2 are separately arranged on both end sides in the extension direction of the bending line 31, and are provided at positions in the vicinity of the bending line 31 in the plate-shaped member 3.

[0135] Further, as shown in the folder main body 1b, a configuration can be provided in which two rectangular plate-shaped members 401, 402 that are separate bodies are directly connected to each other at end edges thereof. In the folder main body 1b, a connecting portion 41 of the two plate-shaped members 401, 402 constitutes a hinge portion 12b. Further, one plate-shaped member 401 becomes one cover (front cover) 11b, and the other plate-shaped member 402 becomes the other cover (rear cover) 11b, thereby constituting a pair of covers 11b, 11b. In the case of the binder folder configured using such a folder main body 1b, a plurality of binder portions 2, 2 are separately arranged on both end sides in the extension direction of the connecting portion 41, and are provided at positions in the vicinity of the connecting portion 41 in the plate-shaped member 402 that constitutes the rear cover 11b. Figure 10

[0136] In the above-described embodiment or each modification described above, the folder main body 1 is provided with the hinge portion 12, 12a, 12b, but the hinge portion is not an essential element.

[0137] For example, as shown in the folder main body 1c, the folder main body 1c can be configured only by one rectangular plate-shaped member 501 that becomes the rear cover 11c. In the case of the binder folder Fc configured using such a folder main body 1c, a plurality of binder portions 2, 2 are not provided to the hinge portion but are provided to the cover 11c. That is, a plurality of binder portions 2, 2 are separately arranged on both end sides in the extension direction of either end edge 501n of the plate-shaped member 501 that constitutes the cover (in this case, the rear cover) 11c, and are provided at positions in the vicinity of the end edge 501n in the plate-shaped member 501. In the binder folder Fc, an object to be held T is overlaid on the plate-shaped member 501, and the binder portion 2 holds the plate-shaped member 501 and the object to be held T overlaid on the plate-shaped member 501 integrally. Figure 11 Further, in the case of the binder folder Fc configured using the folder main body 1c, the binder portion 2 can be provided to the plate-shaped member 501 that constitutes the rear cover 11c. That is, the binder portion 2 is arranged on one end edge 501n of the plate-shaped member 501 that constitutes the rear cover 11c, and is provided at a position in the vicinity of the end edge 501n in the plate-shaped member 501.

[0138] Figure 11 ​​In the folder body portion 1c shown, the plate-shaped member 501 can also be used as a front cover instead of a rear cover. In this case, the clamped article T is overlapped below the plate-shaped member 501, and the clip portion 2 clamps the plate-shaped member 501 and the clamped article T overlapped below the plate-shaped member 501 integrally.

[0139] In addition, as shown in Figure 12 In addition, as shown in Figure 11 In the folder body portion 1c shown, a plate-shaped member 502 serving as a front cover 11c is further provided. In the clip folder Fd configured using such a folder body portion Id, the clamped article T is clamped between the pair of plate-shaped members 501, 502, and the clip portion 2 clamps the pair of plate-shaped members 501, 502 and the clamped article T disposed between the pair of plate-shaped members 501, 502 integrally.

[0140] In addition, in the above-described embodiment and the like, in the case where the folder body portion 1 is configured such that the cover 11 is connected to another cover 11 via the hinge portion 12, the plurality of clip portions 2, 2 are separately disposed on both end sides in the extension direction of the hinge portion 12, but the plurality of clip portions 2, 2 can also be separately disposed on both end sides in the extension direction of an end edge in the cover 11 that is not connected to the hinge portion 12. In other words, in the folder body portion 1, it is also possible to have a configuration in which the cover 11 is connected to another cover 11 via the hinge portion 12 at an end edge different from the end edge on which the clip portion 2 is disposed.

[0141] For example, as shown in the clip folders Fe, Ff, Figure 13 In other words, as in the folder body portions le, If, it is also possible to have a configuration in which the cover 11 is connected to another cover 11 via the hinge portion 12 at the end edge 11h adjacent to the end edge 11u via a corner portion. Further, in the case where the pair of covers 11, 11 are connected to each other via the hinge portion 12 at the short side, as shown in Figure 13 (a), in the case where the pair of covers 11, 11 are connected to each other via the hinge portion 12 at the long side, as shown in Figure 13 (b), in the case where the pair of covers 11, 11 are connected to each other via the hinge portion 12 at the short side.

[0142] In addition, for example, as shown in Figure 14As shown in the clip folders Fg and Fh, multiple clip portions 2 are separately arranged on both ends of an end edge 11p extending parallel to the end edge 11h on the side where the hinge portion 12 is located, within one cover 11, and are located near the end edge 11p in the cover 11. In other words, like the folder bodies 1g and 1h, the cover 11 may be connected to another cover 11 via the hinge portion 12 at the end edge 11h extending parallel to the end edge 11p where the clip portion 2 is located. Furthermore, in Figure 14 (a) shows a pair of covers 11, 11 connected on their long sides via a hinge portion 12. Figure 14 (b) shows a pair of covers 11, 11 connected on the short side via hinge portion 12.

[0143] Of course, in Figure 13 and Figure 14 In the various modified examples shown, the hinge portion 12 can be constructed from a strip-shaped component. Figure 1 ), or it can be made by the bent line 31 ( Figure 9 ), connecting part 41 ( Figure 10 It consists of ) and others.

[0144] In addition, in the above-described variations, when multiple clip portions 2, 2 are provided on the cover 11, the multiple clip portions 2, 2 are separately arranged on both ends of the extension direction of any end edge in the cover 11. However, the multiple clip portions 2, 2 can also be separately arranged on different end edges of the cover 11.

[0145] For example, it can also be like Figure 15 (a) and Figure 15 (b) As shown in the clip folders Fi and Fj, multiple clip sections 2, 2 are separately arranged on the end edges 11m, 11m of the cover 11, adjacent to each other via any corner portion. Figure 15 (a) shows the case where the cover 11 is triangular in shape. Figure 15 (b) shows a case where the cover 11 is rectangular. Of course, this variation can also be applied when the cover 11 has a shape other than this. That is, in this variation, the cover 11 can be any shape as long as it includes adjacent end edges 11m, 11m via the corner portions. Furthermore, when multiple clip portions 2, 2 are separately arranged on the adjacent end edges 11m, 11m via the corner portions of the cover 11, it can also be done as follows... Figure 15 As shown in (a), one clamp portion 2 can be positioned near the corner portion of the end edge 11m, and the other clamp portion 2 can be positioned near the center of the end edge 11m. Figure 15 As shown in (b), the clips 2 on both sides are positioned near the corner portion of each end edge 11m.

[0146] Alternatively, as shown in a clip folder Fk, a plurality of clip portions 2, 2 can be arranged separately in the end edges 11n, 11n extending in parallel with each other in the cover 11. In Figure 16 the above embodiment, a case where the cover 11 is a rectangular shape with rounded corners is shown, and of course, this modification example can be applied in a case where the shape of the cover 11 is other than this. That is, in this modification example, the cover 11 can be any shape as long as it is a shape including end edges 11n, 11n extending in parallel with each other. Figure 16

[0147] In addition, in the above embodiment and the like, in a case where the hinge portion 12 is configured by a belt-shaped member, the cover 11 and the hinge portion 12 can also be formed of different materials from each other. For example, in the above embodiment, since the cover 11 and the hinge portion 12 are formed using the same material and the thicknesses are set to be different, the cover 11 is relatively hard and the hinge portion 12 is relatively soft, but it is also possible to form the cover 11 using a first material and form the hinge portion 12 using a second material that is softer than the first material. That is, by making at least one of the materials and the thicknesses of the cover 11 and the hinge portion 12 different from each other, it is possible to make the former harder than the latter.

[0148] In addition, in the above embodiment and the like, in a case where the folder main body portion 1 is provided with a pair of covers 11, 11, at least one of the materials and the thicknesses of the respective covers 11, 11 can be made different from each other. For example, in the folder main body portion 1b shown in Figure 10 the folder main body portion 1d shown in Figure 12 , it is also possible to make at least one of the materials and the thicknesses of the plate-shaped member 401, 501 that is the cover 11b, 11c on one side and the plate-shaped member 402, 502 that is the cover 11b, 11c on the other side different from each other.

[0149] In addition, in the above embodiment and the like, it is also possible to provide two or more clip portions 2. For example, as shown in a clip folder Fl, four clip portions 2 can be arranged two each on both end sides in the extension direction of the hinge portion 12. Figure 17

[0150] In addition, in the above embodiment and the like, the range of rotation of the clip portion 2 is approximately 90 degrees, and switching between the clamped state P and the released state Q is performed by pivoting the shaft by approximately 90 degrees, but the range of rotation of the clip portion is not limited to this. For example, switching between the clamped state P and the released state Q can be performed by pivoting the clip portion by a predetermined angle of 90 degrees or more, or conversely, switching between the clamped state P and the released state Q can be performed by pivoting the shaft by a predetermined angle of less than 90 degrees. ​​

[0151] In addition, in the clip folder F of the above-described embodiment and the like, the clip portion 2 holds the held object T and the hinge portion 12 in a state of overlapping with the held object T in the up-down direction, but the clip portion 2 can hold only the held object T. Specifically, for example, a portion of the hinge portion 12 that overlaps with the clip portion 2 in the thickness direction in the held state P can be cut in a window shape, and the clip portion 2 can hold the held object T that protrudes from the window-shaped portion.

[0152] In addition, the size of the cover 11, the width of the hinge portion 12, and the like can be appropriately determined. In a case where it is assumed that the clip folder F is used as a notebook by using a copy paper or the like as the held object T, it is preferable to assume the size of a general copy paper (A4 size, B5 size, or the like) and to set the cover 11 to a size that is larger than the copy paper by one turn.

[0153] In addition, the size of the clip portion 2 and the like can be appropriately determined. However, it is also preferable to set the width of the holding portion 22 of the clip portion 2 to be sufficiently thin (preferably 15 mm or less, and particularly preferably about 10 mm). The narrower the width of the holding portion 22, the narrower the region in which the held object T is held, and thus, for example, in a case where the clip folder F is used as a notebook, a wide range of the held object T can be written on or the like.

[0154] Of course, the above-described embodiment and each modification example can be appropriately combined. For example, in a case where the clip folder F is used as a notebook by using a copy paper or the like as the held object T, it is preferable to assume the size of a general copy paper (A4 size, B5 size, or the like) and to set the cover 11 to a size that is larger than the copy paper by one turn. Figures 11-14 In each modification illustrated in FIG. 9, the plurality of clip portions 2, 2 that are arranged on both end sides in the extension direction of the end edge of the cover 11 can be arranged in a posture in which the connecting portion 21 faces the center side in the extension direction of the end edge as illustrated, but the modification example illustrated in FIG. 10 can be applied. Figure 7 In the modification example illustrated in FIG. 10, the clip portion 2 arranged on one end side in the extension direction of the end edge is arranged in a posture in which the connecting portion 21 faces the one end side, and the clip portion 2 arranged on the other end side in the extension direction of the end edge is arranged in a posture in which the connecting portion 21 faces the other end side. Alternatively, the modification example illustrated in FIG. 11 can be applied. Figure 8 In the modification example illustrated in FIG. 11, both the clip portion 2 arranged on one end side in the extension direction of the end edge and the clip portion 2 arranged on the other end side in the extension direction of the end edge are arranged in a posture in which the connecting portion 21 faces the one end side.

[0155] In addition, the specific shape, specifications, other detailed configurations, and the like of each portion can be variously modified within a range that does not depart from the gist of the present application. In addition, of course, the configurations of the embodiment and each modification example can be appropriately combined.

Claims

1. A clip-on folder, characterized in that, have: The main body of the folder, wherein the main body of the folder is configured to include a cover; and Multiple clips The clamp portion includes: A connecting part, the connecting part being connected to the main body of the folder and capable of rotating relative to the main body of the folder; and A clamping part is provided in connection with the connecting part. By rotating the clamping part, it is possible to switch between a clamping state in which the clamping part holds an object that overlaps with the cover, and a releasing state in which the clamping part releases the object. In the main body of the folder, the cover is connected to another cover via a hinge. The plurality of clip portions are separately arranged on both ends of the extension direction of the hinge portion. The clamp portion is positioned such that the connecting portion faces the central side of the hinge portion.

2. A clip-on folder, characterized in that, have: The main body of the folder, wherein the main body of the folder is configured to include a cover; and Multiple clips The clamp portion includes: A connecting part, the connecting part being connected to the main body of the folder and capable of rotating relative to the main body of the folder; and A clamping part is provided in connection with the connecting part. By rotating the clamping part, it is possible to switch between a clamping state in which the clamping part holds an object that overlaps with the cover, and a releasing state in which the clamping part releases the object. The plurality of clips are separately arranged on both ends of the end edge of the cover in the extending direction. The clip portion is positioned such that the connecting portion is positioned toward the center side of the extension direction of the end edge of the cover.

3. The clip folder according to claim 2, characterized in that, In the main body of the folder, the cover is connected to another cover via a hinge at an end that is different from the end on which the clip is located.

4. The clip folder according to claim 3, characterized in that, In the main body of the folder, the cover is connected to another cover via a hinge portion at the end edge adjacent to the end edge where the clip portion is disposed via a corner portion.

5. The clip folder according to claim 3, characterized in that, In the main body of the folder, the cover is connected to another cover via a hinge at an end edge that extends parallel to the end edge where the clip is located.

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