A holding device for cards and / or banknotes

Abstract

The invention relates to a holding device for cards and / or banknotes, comprising a housing (1, 1', 1") for accommodating cards and / or banknotes, the object being to provide a holding device for cards and / or banknotes, the housing of which can be replenished with replacement parts as problem-free as possible, wherein the cards accommodated in the housing are held as protected and securely as possible, characterized in that the housing (1, 1', 1") comprises a sliding element (9, 9', 15, 8", 8"') which extends through the corner region (1a, 1b) of the housing (1, 1', 1") and / or which is part of a sliding element structure (8", 8"') which extends through the corner region (1a, 1b) of the housing (1, 1', 1").

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a holding device for cards and / or banknotes according to the preamble of the present invention. Background Technology

[0002] Such a retaining device is known from WO 2019 / 243 082 A1, which is manufactured by powder injection molding and includes a sliding element. The sliding element protects the credit card and its magnetic stripe when the card is inserted or pulled out. However, the sliding element also functions as a brake or containment element, so that the card does not unintentionally fall out or slide out of the housing.

[0003] In this context, it is necessary to construct such housings as individually as possible, for example, with different covers, so as not to affect the quality of the card holder. Furthermore, as many different types of credit cards as possible should be able to be placed securely and protectively within the housing. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a holding device for cards and / or banknotes, the housing of which can be replenished and replaced with as few problems as possible, wherein the cards contained in the housing are held as protectively and securely as possible.

[0005] The present invention achieves the above-mentioned objectives through its features.

[0006] According to the present invention, it has been recognized that the fixed or loose portions of the sliding element and / or the sliding element structure extending through the corner region of the housing can be very securely and reliably inserted into the housing, even after the housing is manufactured. Through the arrangement around the corners, the sliding element or sliding element structure can be secured in the housing in a stable force-fit, form-fit, material-fit, and / or friction-fit manner. The card is also guided, protected, and secured, particularly in the corners of the housing, in a specific manner.

[0007] A sliding element structure, manufactured separately from the housing, can be assigned to the housing. This sliding element structure includes at least one sliding element and at least one support leg for abutting against the inner wall of the housing, with the sliding element and support leg abutting against each other. The sliding element structure, manufactured separately from the housing, can then be inserted into the housing, that is, after it has been manufactured from a specific material. The sliding element protects the card. The support leg reduces the inner diameter of the housing when abutting against the inner wall, thereby creating a surrounding effect on the card. Furthermore, if the support leg is made of a brittle material, it can stabilize the wall of the housing. The sliding element abutting against the support leg can secure it. This also applies if the sliding element is connected to or integrally constructed with the support leg.

[0008] The housing can be open upwards and have a bottom, wherein the bottom is provided with upright side panels arranged at intervals. Therefore, cards can be inserted into the housing without any problems from the front and from the top, and removed from the housing upwards.

[0009] At least one sliding element can be configured to be elastically deformable and / or flexible. Thus, the sliding element can deform and clamp into the cavity. After being clamped, the sliding element can apply force to the support leg, thereby fixing or stabilizing the support leg in a force-fit and / or form-fit manner. Alternatively or additionally, at least one support leg can be configured to be elastically deformable and / or flexible. Such a support leg can be used as a flexible insert in a housing, particularly a sliding element integrally formed thereon and preferably made of or formed thereon from the same material.

[0010] At least one sliding element may have a bottom side element that is received in or form-fittedly received in a groove at the bottom, thereby pressing itself and / or its supporting leg against the side web. The sliding element may be supported in the groove on the groove wall and apply force to the side web.

[0011] At least one sliding element can have a bottom-side element received in a groove at the bottom, and a side-web element that rises from the bottom-side element and is at least partially surrounded by a support leg or side web. Thus, a portion of the sliding element can almost completely disappear into the bottom, while another portion can almost completely disappear into the inner wall of the housing. Furthermore, this sliding element, which almost crosses the corner, can be easily engaged when the support leg is already against the side web, for example, glued thereto. The sliding element does not completely disappear into the bottom plate or inner wall, but rather protrudes into the housing in a planar overhang, allowing the card to slide on this overhang.

[0012] In this context, the side web can have a gap in its inner wall that accommodates or surrounds elements on the side web, wherein the gap is formed by the side web. In this case, separate support legs are not required because the gap can be milled directly from the side web.

[0013] Retaining ribs or retaining rivets for passing through holes in the cover plate extend between the support leg and the side web. The cover plate is thus secured. Retaining ribs or retaining rivets can be arranged on the side web, on the support leg, or on both parts. The retaining ribs can engage with each other in a form-fitting manner.

[0014] In this context, a first retaining rib can be formed on the side web plate, which complements a second retaining rib on the support leg, such that the second retaining rib can engage with the first retaining rib. Thus, the support leg is secured to the side web plate supported by the bottom element of the sliding element.

[0015] At least one cover plate can be provided, which can be held directly or indirectly by a sliding element structure that is at least partially lining the housing. This cover plate can cover the housing and protect the card or banknote from contact. The cover plate is preferably constructed to be flexible. The cover plate is particularly preferably made of leather, fabric, or rubber.

[0016] At least one support leg can be configured to be elongated and / or at least one support leg can directly or indirectly abut against at least one inner wall of the shell, i.e., the side plate. This achieves effective lining and stability of the shell. The support leg can function as an inner wall, and can be stabilized or has been stabilized by one or more inserted clips. The clips can press against the support leg in the inserted state to fix and stabilize the support leg.

[0017] The support legs can act as a brake for the card to be inserted and / or generate undersized and / or corrugated structures. The undersized or locally generated corrugated structure exerts a surrounding effect on the card. Undersized refers to the width of the inner wall of the housing being smaller than the width of the card. Because of the undersized structure, or because it is made of a specific material, the support legs can generate a braking effect on the card, preventing it from falling out of the housing.

[0018] At least one support leg is provided with at least one locking element, which engages in at least one recess and / or at least one undercut of the housing. Thus, the sliding element structure can be reversibly locked in the housing in a form-fit manner.

[0019] At least one clip can be housed within the housing. The clip can be removably inserted into the housing. The clip can press against banknotes or cards from above and additionally secure them.

[0020] Because of the presence of sliding elements and / or sliding element structures within the housing, an insertion width for the card can be generated at least locally along the defined enclosure length, wherein the insertion width is greater than 52 mm and less than 53.98 mm. Advantageously, an inner abutment surface is formed by the sliding elements or sliding element structures, which at least slightly clamps the card and prevents it from falling out of the housing. In this respect, the insertion width is the distance between the inner abutment surfaces, wherein this distance can be given locally or over the entire length of the housing.

[0021] A retaining rivet can extend between the support leg and the side web plate, the retaining rivet protruding through a hole in the support leg and / or through a hole in the side web plate, wherein the retaining rivet is connected to a rivet head that extends into the hole in the support leg and / or into the hole in the side web plate. The retaining rivet and rivet head preferably form a snap-fit ​​connection. This connection is reversibly detachable. However, it is also conceivable that the retaining rivet and rivet head form a threaded connection. Preferably, the support leg can be inserted into the housing through its extension.

[0022] The support leg can abut against the side plate and engage therein by at least one protrusion or cam and / or pass through the side plate by at least one protrusion and / or cam and / or connector. The cam and protrusion are used to position the support leg in the correct position relative to the side plate or relative to the housing. The connector can pass through the side plate, thereby reversibly attaching the cover plate to the connector. Therefore, during use of the retaining device, the cover plate can be easily removed from the connector and folded up to allow better access to cards or banknotes in the housing.

[0023] The inner wall of the housing can be spherically protruding and / or the support legs can have or form such an inner wall. Because the inner wall protrudes into the housing, cards located at the narrowest point inside can be clamped or experience greater friction compared to cards located at the bottom or top openings. Cards placed at the bottom, i.e., at the opening or selection window formed through the bottom, are easier to pull out of the card stack than cards located in the middle of the stack.

[0024] The support leg can have a first sub-connector that engages in a second sub-connector, wherein one or both sub-connectors pass through a channel in the side web. The second sub-connector abuts against the inner wall of the side web and simultaneously forms an outwardly projecting convex portion for a button on the cover. Preferably, the first sub-connector is snapped into the second sub-connector in a form-fit manner. It is also conceivable that the second sub-connector be pressed, glued, and / or pressed onto the first sub-connector. In this respect, a material-fitting, force-fitting, and / or form-fitting connection of the two sub-connectors is conceivable.

[0025] The second sub-connector is preferably made of metal. Therefore, a high-quality metal sub-connector, particularly made of precious metal, can be placed on a first sub-connector made of plastic, which is constructed as a single piece and has the same material as the first support leg. In this context, the housing itself can also be made of metal, particularly precious metal, while the support legs are made of plastic.

[0026] The support legs can have tongues at the corners to surround the plastic cards inserted into the housing. This protects the plastic cards from abrasion. Furthermore, the tongues prevent the plastic cards from slipping out of the housing unintentionally.

[0027] The card can slide protectively on the sliding element described herein. To protect the card, the sliding element is preferably made of a material softer than the housing. In particular, if the housing is manufactured by powder injection molding, it can have a rough bottom so that the card can be spaced apart from the bottom by the sliding element and can be protected when pushed in and pulled out.

[0028] The modification kit for the retaining device advantageously includes a cover plate and / or sliding element structure and / or sliding element and / or removable support legs serving as the inner wall.

[0029] The casing can be made of titanium, precious metals, ceramics, or carbon materials. The casing can also be manufactured using powder injection molding.

[0030] The sliding element, as defined in this specification, applies braking, i.e., restraint, to the card in the housing, thereby preventing the card from falling out of the housing in an undesirable manner.

[0031] Alternatively or additionally, as understood in this specification, the sliding element protects the card when it is pushed into and / or stored in the housing. The sliding element then allows the card to slide on itself, rather than against the bottom of the housing. The card is at least partially or completely separated from the bottom by the sliding element.

[0032] The entire sliding element structure and its individual components, such as individual sliding elements or support legs, can be fixed in the housing with the help of adhesives. Attached Figure Description

[0033] The diagram shows: Figure 1 A perspective view shows a retaining device with a housing, clips, and a partially assembled second support leg for securing a replaceable cover plate. Figure 2 A partial cross-sectional view is shown, in which the second support leg can accommodate and secure a replaceable cover plate between itself and the second side web. Figure 3 In the lower part of the view Figure 3 Figure A shows the housing of the retaining device, into which two first sliding elements can be inserted at the bottom. These elements, through a form-fitting mechanism, secure the first support leg. (See center view) Figure 3 B shows two inserted first sliding elements, and the dashed circle 3C shows an enlarged view of the first sliding element, in the upper view. Figure 3 The first supporting leg is shown in D. Figure 4 In the lower part of the view Figure 4Figure A shows the housing of the retaining device, wherein the second sliding element, together with a second support leg integrally formed thereon, can be inserted into the bottom of the housing, intermediate view Figure 4 B shows a top view of the side of the second support, which faces the second side web and is in the upper view. Figure 4 Figure C shows a three-dimensional view of the second supporting leg. Figure 5 Top left view Figure 5 Figure A shows a partial view of the first groove in the bottom for receiving the first sliding element, in the upper right view. Figure 5 Figure B shows a partial view of the first support leg bonded to the first side web, wherein the first sliding element has not yet been clamped in, in the middle view. Figure 5 C shows a partial view of the inserted second support leg, in the lower view. Figure 5 D shows the fully assembled retaining device, without clips and a cover plate. Figure 6 Another embodiment of the retaining device is shown, wherein two support legs are provided, which engage with side webs assigned to them via protrusions, cams, or couplings. Figure 7 It shows according to Figure 6 The side view shows the arrangement of the cover plate on the outer side of the side web, which can be easily opened and closed. Figure 8 It shows according to Figure 6 A three-dimensional view showing the arrangement of the components in the direction of connection to the web. Figure 9 It shows according to Figure 6 The side view shows the cover plate on the outer side of the side web, which is hinged and foldable onto the side web. Figure 10 It shows according to Figure 6 The arrangement is a three-dimensional diagram from the bottom along the direction of the printed logo. Figure 11 It shows according to Figure 6 Another perspective view showing the arrangement from below along the bottom direction where the mark is printed and along the direction connecting the inner side of the web. Figure 12 A partial view shows the inner wall of a spherically convex structure, which exerts greater friction on the middle cards of a card stack than on the top or bottom cards. Figure 13 Another view shows the inner wall with its spherical protrusion design. Figure 14 Another view shows the inner wall of the design featuring spherical protrusions formed on the support legs. Figure 15A partial view shows the inner wall of a spherically protruding structure, which exerts greater friction on the middle cards of a card stack than on the top or bottom cards, wherein the support legs are not yet inserted into the housing. Figure 16 The housing is partially shown, in which a flexible support leg of the flexible inlay type is inserted. Figure 17 The housing is partially shown, in which multiple flexible support legs of the flexible inlay type are inserted. Figure 18 A schematic exploded view of another retaining device is shown, in which a first sub-connector is integrally connected to a first loose support leg, the first sub-connector being capable of engaging in a form-fitting manner with a separately manufactured second sub-connector, wherein both sub-connectors pass through a channel in a first side web. Figure 19 The following is shown: [The following is a description of a design without clips and a cover plate] Figure 18 Another view of the retaining device, Figure 20 The diagram shows the assembly state without clips and covers. Figure 18 Another view of the retaining device, Figure 21 A cross-sectional view is partially shown passing through the two sub-connectors, through the first support leg, and through the first side web abutted by the first support leg. Figure 22 Another cross-sectional view is shown through the second sub-connector, which passes through a channel in the first side web and abuts against its inner side by an edge, wherein the first sub-connector also passes through a channel in the first side web and is form-fitted into the hollowly constructed second sub-connector. Detailed Implementation

[0034] Figure 1 A holding device for cards and / or banknotes is shown, comprising an upwardly open housing 1 having a bottom 2, wherein the bottom 2 is provided with upwardly erected and spaced apart side panels 3, 4, and wherein at least one clip 5 is provided that extends into the housing 1 from above toward the bottom 2 in order to press the cards and banknotes onto the bottom 2.

[0035] Side plates 3 and 4 are connected to each other only on the rear side of the housing 1 by a connecting plate 6 perpendicular to the bottom 2. Cards or credit cards can be pushed into the housing 1 from the front in a drawer-like manner until they stop against the connecting plate 6 or other stops.

[0036] The bottom 2 also has a flat front transverse web 2a, adjacent to which is a through-hole 2b in the direction of connection to the web 6. The card can be moved through the through-hole 2b using a finger or thumb. Then the thumb or finger protrudes from below through the through-hole 2b in the direction in which the clip 5 enters from above. The flat front transverse web 2a is flush with the bottom 2 and is part of the bottom 2. The clip 5 can be reversibly inserted into the housing 1 as a replacement part. Therefore, at least one clip 5 is accommodated in the housing 1.

[0037] Figure 2 A cover plate 7 is schematically and partially shown in cross-section, held by a sliding element structure that at least partially lines the housing 1. This sliding element structure is constructed as a separate component from the housing 1 and has at least one support leg 8 for reversibly conformally, forcefully, and / or materially abutting against the housing 1 and for reversibly inserting into the housing 1. The cover plate 7 can be inserted into the housing 1 through a slot. The support leg 8, separate from the housing 1, is elongated and abuts against the inner wall of the housing 1, i.e., against the side web 4 when the cover plate 7 is in the middle. Thus, the support leg 8 itself forms the inner wall that holds the cover plate 7. As a result, the cover plate 7 can be reversibly replaced, and the support leg 8 can be held and / or stabilized by a clip pushed into the housing 1.

[0038] Figure 3 A holding device for cards and / or banknotes is shown, comprising an upwardly opening housing 1 having a bottom 2, wherein the bottom 2 is provided with upwardly erected and spaced apart side panels 3, 4, but without clips 5.

[0039] Figure 3 and Figure 5 The bottom view shows a housing 1 for holding cards and / or banknotes, wherein the housing 1 includes two sliding elements 9 that extend through the corner region 1a of the housing 1 and are at an angle.

[0040] In certain cases, the housing 1 is equipped with a sliding element structure, which is manufactured separately from the housing 1 and includes a first sliding element 9 and a first support leg 8a for contacting the inner wall of the housing 1. The first sliding element 9 and the first support leg 8a abut against each other after assembly. The first sliding element 9 is configured to be elastically deformable.

[0041] The first sliding element 9 has bottom side elements 10 that are received in a form-fitting groove 11 in the bottom 2, the shape of which is complementary to them. Each first sliding element 9 abuts a first support leg 8a against the first side web 3. The first sliding element 9 has three bottom side elements 10 received in the groove 11 in the bottom 2, and three side web side elements 12, the portions of which protrude from the bottom side elements 10 and are surrounded by the support legs 8a. For this purpose, the first support legs 8a are constructed in a fence-like shape. The first support legs 8a are pressed against the side web 3 by each bottom side element 10 of the first sliding element 9 at position 13 and surround the side web side elements 12 with gaps 14 respectively. The first support legs 8a are first glued to the first side web 3 and then clamped in the first sliding elements 9, thereby permanently pressing the first support legs 8a against the first side web 3.

[0042] Figure 4 A holding device for cards and / or banknotes is shown, including an upward-opening housing 1, which also lacks clips 5.

[0043] Figure 4 and Figure 5 The bottom view shows that the housing 1 includes a second sliding element 15, which is part of an angled sliding element structure that extends through the corner region 1b of the housing 1.

[0044] In certain cases, the housing 1 is provided with a sliding element structure, which is manufactured separately from the housing 1 and includes a second sliding element 15 and a second support leg 8 for contacting the inner wall of the housing 1. The second sliding element 15 and the second support leg 8 are connected to each other and integrally constructed. The second sliding element 15 is configured to be elastically deformable.

[0045] Each second sliding element 15 has a bottom side element 16 that is received in a form-fitting manner in a complementary second groove 17 in the bottom 2, thereby pressing the second support leg 8 against the second side web 4.

[0046] Retaining ribs 18 and 19 for passing through holes in the edge of cover plate 7 extend between the second support leg 8 and the second side web plate 4, as shown. Figure 2 As shown. A first retaining rib 18 is formed on the second side web 4, and is configured to complement a second retaining rib 19 on the second support leg 8, such that the second retaining rib 19 can engage with the first retaining rib 18. Specifically, the second retaining rib 19 can be pinned into the first retaining rib 18, which has a receiving portion. However, the first retaining rib 18 can also be pinned into the second retaining rib 19, if they will form corresponding receiving portions. Figure 2It can be seen that at least one cover plate 7 is provided, which can be held directly or indirectly by a sliding element structure that is at least partially lined on the housing 1.

[0047] Both supporting legs 8, 8a are constructed in an elongated shape and each is in direct or indirect contact with the inner wall of the shell 1, i.e., the side plates 3, 4.

[0048] At least one locking element 20 is assigned to the second support leg 8 and engages in at least one recess and / or at least one undercut of the housing 1.

[0049] The first sliding element 9 has a bottom side element 10 housed in the bottom 2 and a side web element 12 housed in the first support leg 8a. The bottom side elements 10 are connected to each other by a contracting bridge 21. The contraction creates an undercut that securely fixes the sliding element 9 in the housing 1.

[0050] Figure 1 and Figure 5 The lower view shows that within the housing 1, an insertion width E for the card is generated at least locally along the defined enclosure length K by means of existing sliding elements 9, 15 and the sliding element structure, wherein the insertion width E is less than 53.95 mm. This insertion width E is distinguished from the card width as a size deficiency.

[0051] The insertion width E here is specifically the distance extending between the fully inserted support legs 8, 8a, which serve as internal contact surfaces or newly inserted inner walls. However, the insertion width E can also be the distance extending between the elements of the sliding elements positioned relative to each other within the housing 1, particularly between the elements on the side web side. Of course, this distance can also extend between the sliding elements, especially their side web elements, and the support legs, provided they are relative to each other within the housing.

[0052] Figures 6 to 11 Another embodiment of the retaining device is shown, wherein a retaining rivet 22 extends between the second support leg 8' and the second side web 4, the retaining rivet passing through a hole in the second side web 4 and extending into a hole in the second support leg 8', wherein the retaining rivet 22 is connected to a rivet head 23 like a button, the rivet head 23 extending into a hole in the second support leg 8'.

[0053] The rivet 22 is kept able to pass through the hole in the cover plate 7 together with the rivet head 23, and is fixed between the second side web plate 4 and the second support leg 8'.

[0054] The rivet head 23 rests against the inner side of the second support leg 8', while the head of the rivet 22 rests against the outer side of the second side web 4. In the final assembled state, the rivet head 23 is aligned with the inner surface of the second support leg 8'. In the final assembled state, the head of the rivet 22 is kept flush with the outer surface of the second side web 4.

[0055] Figure 9 and Figure 11 As shown, the second support leg 8' abuts against the second side web 4 and is engaged therein by at least one cam 26a, 26b. Specifically, two cams 26a, 26b are provided, which are arranged at opposite ends of the second support leg 8' and project from the second support leg 8' in the direction of the inside of the second side web 4.

[0056] One elongated cam 26a points substantially parallel to the bottom 2 with its longitudinal axis, and another cam 26b points substantially perpendicular to the bottom 2 with its longitudinal axis. In the final assembled state, cams 26a and 26b are aligned with the outer surface of the second side web 4.

[0057] Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the first support leg 8'a rests against the first side web 3 and engages therewith using at least one protrusion 24a, 24b and is used for... Figure 1 The connector 25 of the cover plate 7 passes through it.

[0058] Specifically, two protrusions 24a and 24b are provided, located at opposite ends of the first support leg 8'a and protruding from the first support leg 8'a toward the inner side of the first side web 3. One elongated protrusion 24a points substantially parallel to the bottom 2 with its longitudinal axis, and the other protrusion 24b points substantially perpendicular to the bottom 2 with its longitudinal axis. In the final assembled state, the protrusions 24a and 24b are flush with the outer surface of the first side web 3.

[0059] The holes in the side plates 3 and 4 that accommodate the protrusions 24a, 24b and the cams 26a, 26b are constructed to be complementary to them, i.e., having substantially the same cross-sectional shape as the protrusions 24a, 24b and the cams 26a, 26b that they accommodate.

[0060] Figures 12 to 15 As shown, the inner wall 27 of the housing 1 is spherically protruding. Specifically, the second support leg 8' is shown to have or form such an inner wall 27.

[0061] Figure 16 Details of the housing 1' are shown, with flexible support legs 8'' inserted into it as flexible inserts.

[0062] Figure 17Details of housing 1' are shown, in which multiple [structures] are... Figure 16 The shorter flexible support leg 8'' is inserted as a flexible insert.

[0063] Figure 16 and Figure 17 The flexible and elastically deformable support legs 8'' and 8''' are equipped with sliding elements located on or in the bottom of the housing 1' and are integrally made of the same material as the support legs 8'' and 8'''.

[0064] Figure 18 A schematic exploded view of another retaining device 1'' is shown.

[0065] In this retaining device 1'', the first sub-connector 25a is integrally connected to the first loose support leg 8''a, which is shown repeatedly, in the same material, and can reliably engage in the second separately manufactured sub-connector 25b.

[0066] Two sub-connectors 25a, 25b pass through the circular channel 29 in the first side web 3 and thus form a convex portion for securing the button of the cover plate 7.

[0067] In addition, a loose cover plate 7 is shown, which can be connected to the second side web plate 4 via a second loose support leg 8. Finally, a loose clip 5 is also shown, which can be inserted into the connecting web plate 6.

[0068] Figure 19 It shows according to Figure 18 Another view of the retaining device 1'', without the clip 5 and cover plate 7. A wedge 31 is formed on the second support leg 8'''', and the wedge 31 is disposed on the end of the support leg 8'''' facing the connecting web plate 6.

[0069] The wedge 31 provided in all embodiments of the second support leg shown here engages in a recess in the housing 1'' and presses the second support leg 8'''' against the cover plate 7 (not shown here) in a suitable manner, so that the desired internal dimensions exist between the support legs or between the inner sides formed by the support legs in the housing 1''.

[0070] like Figure 18 and Figure 19 As shown, a tongue 30 is formed on the second support leg 8'''', which faces the card insertion area and is able to surround the rounded corners of the received plastic cards there, thereby protecting them from wear.

[0071] The tongue 30 also protects the plastic card from sliding out of the housing 1''.

[0072] A tongue 30 is formed on the longitudinal end of the support leg 8''''. The support leg 8'''' thus has a tongue 30 for surrounding the corner of the plastic card inserted into the housing 1''.

[0073] Figure 20 It shows according to Figure 18 Another view of the retaining device 1'', in the assembled state without the clip 5 and cover plate 7, i.e., when the support legs 8''a, 8'''' are held on the side webs 3, 4 in a form-fit, material-fit and / or force-fit manner.

[0074] Figure 21 A cross-sectional view is shown in part through the two sub-connectors 25a, 25b, through the first support leg 8''a and through the first side web 3, wherein the first support leg 8''a is firmly abutted against the first side web.

[0075] The second sub-connector 25b is made of metal. The first sub-connector 25a, like the support leg 8''a, is made of plastic.

[0076] Figure 22 Another cross-sectional view is shown through the second sub-connector 25b, which passes through the channel 29 in the first side web 3 and rests against its inner side by means of the edge, wherein the first sub-connector 25a also passes through the channel 29 in the first side web 3 and is shaped-fitted into the hollow second sub-connector 25b.

[0077] The support leg 8''a has an integral first sub-connector 25a, which engages in a form-fitting manner with a separately manufactured second sub-connector 25b, wherein the two sub-connectors 25a, 25b together pass through a channel 29 in the side web 3.

[0078] The second sub-connector 25b is made of metal and serves as a protrusion for attaching the button to the cover plate 7.

[0079] Here, the second sub-connector 25b engages behind the frame or the first side web 3 and also serves as a receiving part for the first sub-connector 25a, which engages in the second sub-connector 25b.

[0080] A pin-shaped retaining rivet 22', which is integrated and integrally formed with the second side web plate 4, protrudes inward from the second side web plate so as to be able to engage with the support leg 8''''.

[0081] The rivet head 23' that interacts with the retaining rivet 22' can be arranged or formed in the support leg 8''''.

[0082] The first support leg 8''a has sliding elements 9' and 10 integrally formed therewith. The second support leg 8'''' also has sliding elements 15 and 16 integrally formed therewith.

[0083] Sliding elements 9', 10, 15, and 16 are assigned to corner regions 1a and 1b of housing 1''. Corner regions 1a and 1b are formed by a bottom surface on which a card is inserted and an inner wall plane extending substantially perpendicular to the bottom surface.

[0084] The housing 1 can be made of metal, ceramic, carbon material, precious metal, titanium, plastic or other materials. The housing 1 can be manufactured, in particular, by powder injection molding. Inorganic materials such as metals or ceramics can be processed using powder injection molding.

[0085] The shell 1, which is essentially composed entirely of inorganic materials, can be relatively easily and individually formed in three dimensions and modified in terms of its physical properties, its roughness, and / or its tactile feel, so that cards and / or banknotes are protected and contained.

[0086] Metals and ceramics are more difficult to process or cast into complex shapes than plastics. Therefore, metal or ceramic powders are mixed with plastic and then molded into the complex shape of the shell 1 by powder injection molding. The plastic is then removed. The shell 1 manufactured by powder injection molding can then be sintered, and the shell 1 is essentially purely inorganic, particularly metallic or ceramic.

[0087] A housing 1, which is open upwards and has a bottom 2, can be produced using a powder injection molding process. The bottom 2 has upwardly erected and spaced apart side plates 3, 4 for a retaining device of the type described herein. The retaining device can have clips 5, but is not required.

[0088] Powder injection molding process includes the following steps

[0089] - Mix metal or ceramic powder with plastic. - Use this mixture in the shape of shell 1. - Remove the plastic and cure the casing 1.

[0090] The sliding element structure or other related components for stabilization can then be installed into such a housing 1. Of course, the clip 5 or the cover plate 7 can also be used as replacement parts.

[0091] Reference number list

[0092] 1, 1', 1" shell

[0093] The angular region of 1a, 1b, 1, 1', 1"

[0094] 2. Bottom

[0095] 2a 2 Anterior transverse web

[0096] 2b 2 port

[0097] 3 First lateral web

[0098] 4 Second lateral web

[0099] 5 clips

[0100] 6 Connecting webs

[0101] 7. Cover plate

[0102] 8, 8', 8"" Second long support leg

[0103] 8", 8''' Flexible support legs, inserts and sliding elements

[0104] 8a, 8'a, 8"a First elongated support leg

[0105] 9, 9' First sliding element

[0106] 10 9, 9' bottom side element

[0107] The first groove in 11 2

[0108] 12 9 Side web elements

[0109] Position on 13 8a

[0110] The gap in 14 8a

[0111] 15 Second sliding element

[0112] 16 15 bottom side element

[0113] The second groove in 17 2

[0114] 18 4 First retaining rib

[0115] The second holding rib of 198

[0116] 20 8, 8' locking element

[0117] 21 9 Bridge

[0118] 22, 22' Keep the rivets

[0119] 23, 23' Rivet head

[0120] 24a, 24b, and the protrusions of 8'a

[0121] 25 8'a connector

[0122] The first sub-connector at 25a 8''a

[0123] 25b Second Sub-connector

[0124] Cams 26a and 24b (8')

[0125] 27 8' spherical protrusion of the inner wall

[0126] 28 cards

[0127] 29 3 channels

[0128] Tongue at position 30 8"

[0129] 31. Wedge-shaped object.

Claims

1. A holding device for cards and / or banknotes, the holding device comprising a housing (1, 1', 1") for receiving the cards and / or banknotes. Its features are, The housing (1, 1', 1") includes sliding elements (9, 9', 15) extending through corner regions (1a, 1b) of the housing (1, 1', 1'') and / or the sliding elements are part of a sliding element structure extending through corner regions (1a, 1b) of the housing (1, 1', 1") The housing (1, 1', 1") is equipped with a sliding element structure manufactured separately from the housing (1, 1', 1"), the sliding element structure comprising at least one sliding element and at least one support leg (8, 8', 8", 8"a, 8'", 8""), the support leg being used to abut against the inner wall of the housing (1, 1', 1"), wherein the sliding element and the support leg (8, 8', 8", 8"a, 8'", 8"") are connected to each other or integrally constructed. At least one sliding element (9, 9', 15) has a bottom side element (10, 16) which is received or shaped-fittedly received in a groove (11, 17) in the bottom (2), and in the groove, the bottom side element presses itself and / or the supporting leg toward the side plate (3, 4).

2. The holding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing (1, 1', 1") is equipped with a sliding element structure manufactured separately from the housing (1, 1', 1"), the sliding element structure including at least one sliding element (9, 9', 15) and at least one support leg for abutting against the inner wall of the housing (1, 1', 1"), wherein the sliding element (9, 9', 15) and the support leg abut against each other.

3. The holding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shell (1, 1', 1") is open to the top and the shell has a bottom (2), wherein the bottom (2) is provided with side plates (3, 4) that are arranged upright and spaced apart from each other.

4. The holding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least one sliding element (9, 9', 15) and / or support leg is configured to be elastically deformable and / or flexible.

5. The holding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least one sliding element has a bottom side element housed in a groove in the bottom (2), and the at least one sliding element has a side web element (12) that rises from the bottom side element and is surrounded by a support leg or side web.

6. The holding device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The side web has a gap (14) at the inner wall of the side web, the gap accommodating the side web side element (12), wherein the gap (14) is formed by the side web.

7. The holding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Retaining ribs or retaining rivets for passing through holes in the edge of the cover plate (7) extend between the support leg and the side web.

8. The holding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A first retaining rib (18) is constructed at the side web plate, which is complementary to a second retaining rib (19) at the support leg, such that the second retaining rib (19) can engage with the first retaining rib (18).

9. The holding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least one cover plate (7) is provided, which can be held directly or indirectly by a sliding element structure that is at least partially lined in the housing (1, 1', 1") 10. The holding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least one support leg is configured to be elongated and / or at least one support leg directly or indirectly abuts against at least one inner wall, i.e., the side web (3, 4), of the housing (1, 1', 1") 11. The holding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least one support leg is provided with at least one locking element (20) or wedge (31), which engages in at least one recess and / or at least one undercut of the housing (1, 1', 1") 12. The holding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least one clip (5) is accommodated in the housing (1, 1', 1") 13. The holding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Inside the housing (1, 1', 1"), the sliding elements (9, 9', 15) and / or the sliding element structure generate, at least locally, an insertion width (E) for the card along a defined clamping length (K), wherein the insertion width (E) is greater than 52 mm and less than 53.95 mm or 53.98 mm.

14. The holding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A retaining rivet (22, 22') extends between the support leg and the side web, the retaining rivet protruding through a hole in the support leg and / or through a hole in the side web, wherein the retaining rivet (22, 22') is connected to a rivet head (23) that extends into a hole in the support leg and / or into a hole in the side web.

15. The holding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support leg abuts against the side web (3, 4), and the support leg engages in the side web by means of at least one protrusion (24a, 24b) or cam (26a, 26b) and / or the support leg passes through the side web by means of at least one protrusion (24a, 24b) and / or cam (26a, 26b) and / or connector.

16. The holding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall (27) of the housing (1, 1', 1") is spherically protruding, and / or the support legs have or form an inner wall (27) with a spherically protruding structure.

17. The holding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support leg has a first sub-connector (25a) that engages in a second sub-connector (25b), wherein at least one or both sub-connectors pass through a channel (29) in the side web.

18. The holding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support leg has a tongue (30) for surrounding the corner of a plastic card that has been inserted into the housing.

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