Storage device for cards in a standardized credit card format

The storage device addresses the issues of secure and easy access to credit cards by using a base element with frictional locking elements, ensuring cards are held securely and easily accessible, addressing the challenges of conventional wallets.

DE102024129184A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-04-09HOLZHÄUER AARON
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Filing Date
2024-10-09
Publication Date
2026-04-09

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Technical Problem

Conventional wallets for storing credit cards in a standardized format face issues with secure storage and easy accessibility, as slots loosen over time, leading to cards falling out and difficulty in finding the right card.

Method used

A storage device with a base element and frictional locking elements, designed for securely holding credit cards in a uniform format, featuring a base element with side guides and frictional elements that allow cards to be slid in and out while maintaining secure grip, ensuring cards are held in place until needed.

Benefits of technology

The device provides secure storage and easy access to credit cards by preventing them from falling out and simplifying the retrieval process, maintaining order and clarity with minimal deformation of friction elements.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a storage device (1) for cards (2) in a uniform credit card format, in particular according to ISO / IEC 7810, with a uniform credit card width (3) and a uniform credit card length (4), wherein the storage device (1) comprises: a base element (6) and at least one frictional locking element (7-1 to 7-4), wherein the base element (6) forms a receptacle (11) suitable for receiving and slidably storing credit cards of substantially the same shape and size between a bottom guide element (8) and lateral guide elements (9-1, 9-2), so that credit cards can be removed via an open front and / or open rear end face of the base element (6), wherein the at least one frictional locking element (7-1 to 7-4) is arranged on at least one lateral guide element in order to engage with inserted credit cards (2) in such a way thatthat the check cards (2) received in the base element (6) can only be removed from the storage device (1) by overcoming the frictional closure.
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[0001] The invention relates to a storage device for cards in a uniform check card format. background

[0002] The use of cards, such as credit cards, debit cards, loyalty cards, ID cards, etc., in a standardized credit card format is ubiquitous. On the one hand, these cards need to be stored securely, and on the other hand, they need to be readily accessible when needed. If you keep the cards in a conventional wallet, they are usually stacked in designated slots. While the wallet is new, the cards are difficult to remove. Over time, however, the slots tend to loosen, which can cause the cards to fall out of the wallet. Another disadvantage is that it can be difficult to find the right card in the slots. Summary

[0003] It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a storage device that securely and quickly stores cards in a uniform credit card format.

[0004] Accordingly, a storage device for cards in a uniform check card format, in particular check cards according to ISO / IEC 7810, with a uniform check card width and a uniform check card length, is provided.

[0005] Advantageously, the storage device has a base element and at least one frictional locking element.

[0006] The base element can form a receptacle suitable for holding and slidingly storing credit cards of essentially the same shape and size between a bottom and side guide element.

[0007] The material for the base element preferably possesses the following properties: It has high impact resistance, meaning it is robust and resistant to shocks. Nevertheless, it is easily formable. Its suitability for injection molding makes it ideal for mass production.

[0008] It is heat-resistant, meaning it can withstand relatively high temperatures without losing its shape.

[0009] It has a smooth surface, which is ideal for painting or coating.

[0010] Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) can be advantageously used as the material for the base element, since it possesses these properties.

[0011] The check cards can then be removed via an open front or rear end of the base element.

[0012] It is advantageous if the friction element is arranged on a lateral guide element, so that check cards can only be removed from the device by overcoming the frictional engagement. This allows for the secure storage of the check cards.

[0013] The friction element is advantageously designed as an elastic cushion or block, such that it grips several superimposed cards evenly. With a spring, only the widest card would be gripped.

[0014] Therefore, the friction elements are advantageously designed in such a way that they grip a longitudinal edge of several or all inserted check cards – preferably during removal or insertion. This allows the cards to be moved while simultaneously being held in place, for example, to locate a card further down in the stack.

[0015] Preferably, the device has upper guide elements that are opposite the bottom guide element and are designed to prevent the check cards from being removed upwards from the base element by means of a positive fit. This ensures that removal only occurs via the front or rear end face, which improves safety and handling.

[0016] The upper guide elements can also be part of the base element, or provided by an additional component.

[0017] According to one aspect, the bottom-side guide element is designed as a rectangular base.

[0018] The side guide elements can be positioned at right angles to the bottom guide element, particularly the floor, or vertically on the sides. This ensures stable storage of the credit cards by guiding them through the shape of the side walls. This guarantees a secure hold and precise positioning of the credit cards.

[0019] Advantageously, at least one frictional locking element is arranged on the inner surfaces of the lateral guide elements, particularly the side walls. This arrangement ensures that the credit cards are held securely by friction during insertion and removal, providing an additional layer of security to prevent them from falling out.

[0020] Preferably, the frictional locking element engages with the side edges, particularly the side edges, of the check cards, especially during removal. This ensures that the cards are removed in a controlled manner, further optimizing the handling of the device.

[0021] A particularly useful feature is that the upper check cards can be slid sideways to locate the check card underneath. Thanks to the friction-fit elements, the shifted check cards remain in their displaced position until the correct one is found. The correct check card can then be removed towards an open end, and the other check cards can be slid back into their storage position.

[0022] Advantageously, the base element or the holder of the base element has a length that approximately corresponds to the length of the check cards or, preferably, slightly exceeds it.

[0023] The distance between the inner surfaces of the side walls can also be slightly greater than the width of the credit cards, allowing the credit cards to move freely along the inner surfaces. This ensures that the cards are stored securely yet still easily movable.

[0024] According to one aspect, several frictional elements are provided on the inner surfaces of the base element's side walls. This arrangement allows for an even distribution of friction along the credit card, thus improving the grip.

[0025] Preferably, the friction elements are located at the ends of the lateral guide elements or side walls of the base element. It is particularly advantageous if four friction elements are provided, arranged at opposite ends of each side wall. This strengthens the frictional connection at critical points and increases the stability of the cards during storage.

[0026] Advantageously, the friction elements near the ends of the lateral guide elements are thicker than those in the middle. This strengthens the frictional connection when the cards are moved towards the end faces, further improving card removal control.

[0027] It is particularly advantageous if the friction elements have a profile. This profile is designed so that friction only occurs when a card is removed or moved from its resting position for removal. The friction elements can be advantageously designed so that they deform only minimally as long as all the cards are in the holding position and are only deformed when a card is removed. This prevents the friction elements from deforming in their resting position, thus extending their lifespan.

[0028] Preferably, the base element is manufactured as an injection molded element, resulting in cost-effective and robust production.

[0029] According to one aspect, the base element features dividers that are designed and arranged to separate the inserted credit cards. This prevents the cards from shifting sideways, as it limits the depth of the slot. Without the dividers, the cards could shift sideways (with less cards). They would then occupy less width laterally, increasing the lateral distance to the TPE and potentially preventing a secure fit.

[0030] Furthermore, it improves the order and clarity of the maps and makes them easier to handle.

[0031] Preferably, the separating ribs are flat and project perpendicularly from the lateral guide elements. These ribs extend towards the end faces, thus ensuring a clear separation of the cards and preventing them from tilting or falling out. This also allows for clean and organized storage of the cards.

[0032] Advantageously, the storage device features a frame that encloses the base plate and side walls. In one embodiment, the frame can have retaining edges that extend around the lateral guide elements, particularly the side walls, and into the receptacle to prevent the cards from being removed upwards, thus ensuring secure storage. The two-part design allows for the exchange of the frame and base element, making the storage device flexible for various applications and visual appearances.

[0033] According to one aspect, the base element has a locking element that engages with the frame in a snap-fit ​​connection. This ensures a stable connection between the components and reinforces the structure of the device.

[0034] Preferably, the base element within the base plate has a spring element that provides additional flexibility and stability and improves user-friendliness.

[0035] The friction element is advantageously made of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). This material offers elasticity, flexibility, and durability, resulting in improved device performance.

[0036] The hardness of the friction elements should be chosen so that they are hard enough to keep wear from abrasion low, but soft enough to exert sufficient friction on the cards and not be too difficult to deform.

[0037] It is particularly advantageous if the friction element(s) have the following properties: TPEs for the friction elements: Material: TM9MED Shore hardness: 90 Shore A.

[0038] According to one aspect, the frame is made of stainless steel, which significantly increases the durability and stability of the device.

[0039] Preferably, the frame has a holder for banknotes. This makes the storage device multifunctional and expands its range of applications. A clip or similar device can be provided as a punched-out element in the frame for this purpose.

[0040] According to one aspect, the storage element can be designed to accommodate one or more valuable items in addition to check cards.

[0041] Accordingly, the frame may have a recess. A suitable receptacle, at least partially transparent, may be provided for this recess. The receptacle is designed to accommodate the valuable object from one side. On the other side, the receptacle may be closed and advantageously transparent. The receptacle may have a circumferential rim that prevents it from sliding through the recess in the frame. The closed side of the receptacle faces through the recess. The valuable object is then visible through the transparent base of the receptacle from the rear of the storage device. If the frame and base element are connected, the receptacle is closed by the base element. The valuable object may be round, cylindrical, or cubic. It may be a coin or a gold bar. Brief description of the characters

[0042] Further features and properties will become apparent from the following description of the exemplary embodiments and reference to the accompanying figures. These show: Fig. 1 a simplified schematic perspective view of a safekeeping device according to an exemplary embodiment without check cards, Fig. 2 a simplified schematic perspective exploded view of the storage device of the Fig. 1, Fig. 3 a simplified schematic perspective view of the storage device of the Fig. 1 on the front open end face, Fig. 4 a simplified schematic perspective view of the storage device of the Fig. 1 on the open rear end face, Fig. 5 a simplified schematic perspective view from above of the base element of the storage device of the Fig. 1, Fig. 6 a simplified schematic perspective view of the storage device of the Fig. 1 with seven check cards, Fig. 7 a simplified schematic perspective view of the storage device of the Fig. 6 with seven check cards on the open front surface, Fig. 8 a simplified schematic detail section of a corner of a check card in conjunction with a friction element, Fig. 9 a simplified schematic perspective view of the storage device of the Fig. 6 with seven check cards and a partially extended top check card, Fig. 10 a simplified schematic perspective view of the storage device of the Fig. 8 and Fig. 9 with seven check cards and a partially extended top check card in a first direction and a partially extended check card immediately below the top check card in a second direction, Fig. 11 a simplified schematic perspective view of the storage device of the Fig. 6 with seven check cards from the back looking towards a banknote receiving device, Fig. 12 a simplified schematic perspective view of the storage device of the Fig. 11, wherein a banknote has been completely removed from the banknote receiving device, Fig. 13 a simplified schematic perspective view of the storage device of the Fig. 11, where no banknote is shown, Fig. 14 A simplified perspective view of a coin with a receptacle for insertion into the storage device according to an exemplary embodiment, Fig. 15 Another simplified perspective view of a coin with a receptacle for insertion into the storage device according to an exemplary embodiment, Fig. 16 A simplified perspective view of the storage device with partially separated frame and base element for inserting the receptacle for the coin, Fig. 17 A simplified perspective view of the storage device with partially separated frame and base element with inserted receptacle for the coin, Fig. 18 a simplified perspective view of the storage device from the reverse side with assembled frame and base element with inserted receptacle for the coin, Fig. 19 A simplified perspective view of a bar with a receptacle for insertion into the storage device according to an exemplary embodiment, Fig. 20 Another simplified perspective view of a bar with a receptacle for insertion into the storage device according to an exemplary embodiment, Fig. 21 Another simplified perspective view of a bar with a receptacle for insertion into the storage device according to an exemplary embodiment, Fig. 22 a simplified perspective view of the storage device with partially separated frame and base element for inserting the receptacle for the bar, Fig. 23 a simplified perspective view of the storage device with partially separated frame and base element with inserted receptacle for the coin and Fig. 24 a simplified perspective view of the storage device from the reverse side with assembled frame and base element with inserted receptacle for the coin. Detailed description of exemplary implementations

[0043] The Fig. Figures 1 to 5 show simplified schematic perspective views of a safekeeping device 1 according to an exemplary embodiment. Here, the safekeeping device is shown without check cards 2. Fig. Figures 6 to 12 show views of the storage device 1 with check cards 2. As shown in the Fig. As illustrated in Figures 1 to 12, the storage device 1 is designed to hold cards 2 in a uniform credit card format, in particular according to ISO / IEC 7810, with a uniform credit card width 3 and a uniform credit card length 4. Likewise, the credit cards have a substantially uniform credit card thickness SD. This is particularly important for the Fig. 9 can be seen.

[0044] It is understood that the credit card length 4, the credit card width 3, and the credit card thickness SD are pairwise perpendicular to each other, i.e., they lie on the axes (X, Y, Z) of a Cartesian coordinate system. Such a Cartesian coordinate system is shown for reference. The credit card width 3 points in the direction of the Y-axis, the credit card length 4 in the direction of the Z-axis, and the credit card height SD in the direction of the X-axis. The directions (X, Y, Z without sign) are also applicable in all other figures. An example is also shown in Fig. Figure 8 shows such a coordinate system.

[0045] The storage device 1 has a base element 6 which lies within the frame 5 (see Fig. 2), or is enclosed on three sides by this frame 5. The base element has four frictional locking elements 7-1 to 7-4. The frictional locking elements 7-1 to 7-4 are arranged at the corners of the base element 6 and face their inner surfaces inwards. The base element 6 forms a receptacle 11 suitable for receiving and slidably storing credit cards 2 of essentially the same shape and size between a bottom guide element 8 (which is essentially designed as a type of plate) and lateral guide elements 9-1, 9-2. The credit cards 2 can thus be removed from or inserted into the base element 6 via an open front end face 21-1 and / or an open rear end face 21-2.The friction elements 7-1 to 7-4 can be arranged on the lateral guide elements 9-1, 9-2 to engage with inserted check cards 2 in such a way that the check cards 2 held in the base element 6 can only be removed from the storage device 1 by overcoming the frictional engagement with the friction elements 7-1 to 7-4. The lateral guide elements 9-1 and 9-2 can be designed as guide walls or guide surfaces.

[0046] The storage device 1 can have upper guide elements 15-1, 15-2, which are opposite the bottom guide element 8 and are designed to prevent the received check cards 2 from being removed upwards from the base element 6 by means of a positive locking mechanism, so that the removal and insertion of check cards 2 can only take place via the front end face 21-1 and / or the rear end face 21-2. It should be noted that the upper guide elements 15-1, 15-2 can advantageously be designed as narrow edges that engage only slightly from the top of the lateral guide elements 9-1, 9-2 in the receptacle 11. This ensures that the check cards 2 can be easily accessed from the top.

[0047] The bottom guide element 8 can be configured as a substantially rectangular base 8, in particular as a base plate 8, and the side guide elements 9-1, 9-2 can be configured as two side walls 9-1, 9-2 projecting at right angles from the base 8 on opposite sides of the base. In general, however, the guide elements 8, 9-1, 9-2, 15-1 and 15-2 are to be understood functionally as encompassing the check cards 2 laterally, from below (base 8) and from above (15-1, 15-2) to such an extent that they can be advantageously removed forwards and / or backwards.

[0048] The friction locking elements 7-1 to 7-4 can be arranged on the inner surfaces 10-1, 10-2 of the lateral guide elements or side walls 9-1, 9-2.

[0049] The frictional elements 7-1 to 7-4 can come into frictional contact with a side edge 27-1, 27-2 of inserted check cards 2, at least during removal. The longitudinal edges 27-1, 27-2 are longer than the transverse edges 28-1, 28-2 of the check cards 2.

[0050] The friction elements 7-1 to 7-4 are advantageously designed in such a way that, when the credit cards are fully inserted (rest position), they are not deformed by the credit cards 2. This protects the friction elements 7-1 to 7-4 and maintains their functionality.

[0051] The basic element 6 can have a length of 23 (cf. Fig. 1) have a length approximately equal to or, preferably, slightly exceeding the length of a credit card. The distance 22 from opposing inner surfaces 10-1, 10-2 of the side walls 9-1, 9-2 can be selected such that this distance is slightly larger than the width of the credit card, allowing the inner surfaces 10-1, 10-2 to movably, and in particular positively, hold the inserted credit cards on both sides along the inner surfaces 10-1, 10-2 of the side walls 9-1, 9-2. The receiving width 22 is slightly larger than the credit card width 3, and the receiving length 23 is slightly larger than the credit card length 4.

[0052] Four frictional locking elements 7-1 to 7-4 are provided on the inner surfaces (10-1, 10-2) of the side walls 9-1, 9-2 of the base element 6. The frictional locking elements 7-1 to 7-4 are generally cushion-shaped or block-shaped and are also located at the ends of the side walls 9-1, 9-2 of the base element 6, one at each end of each side wall 9-1, 9-2. Each frictional locking element 7-1 to 7-4 is significantly shorter than the length of a credit card 2 or the length of the lateral guide elements 9-1, 9-2 (cf. Fig. 1 to 8).

[0053] For example, the Fig. As can be seen from Figure 8, the friction elements 7-1 to 7-4 are designed such that they have a greater thickness 25 closer to the ends of the lateral guide elements than a thickness 24 further away from the ends of the lateral guide elements 9-1, 9-2, so that the frictional engagement occurs or increases when the check cards are moved from a centered position (rest position, storage position) towards the front or rear end face 21-1, 21-2 into a moving or removal position.

[0054] The base element 6 can advantageously be an injection-molded element. It can advantageously be made of ABS.

[0055] The base element 6 can have separating webs 19 projecting from the inner surfaces 10-1, 10-2 of the lateral guide elements or side walls 9-1, 9-2, which are designed and arranged to separate inserted check cards 2 from one another. The separating webs 19 can be uniformly aligned parallel to the base 8 and engage between the inserted check cards 2 (see Figure 1). Fig. 7) Advantageously, they are positioned approximately in the middle between the check cards 2. With a maximum of seven inserted or insertable check cards 2-1 to 2-7, the dividers can be located between the fourth check card 2-4 from the top and the third check card 2-3 from the top. This prevents the check cards 2-1 to 2-7 from tilting and allows for the storage of a larger number of check cards 2.

[0056] The Fig. Figure 8 shows a Cartesian coordinate system with an X-axis, a Y-axis, and a Z-axis. The three axes are pairwise perpendicular to each other. The X-axis points in the direction of the height of the storage device 1 and also in the direction of the height of the friction element 7-1. The Y-axis points in the direction of the width of the storage device 1, the credit card width 3, and the widths 24 and 25 of the friction element 7-1. The Z-axis points in the direction of the length of the storage device 1, the credit card length 4, and the length of the friction element 7-1. The total length of the friction element 7-1 is LR1 in the direction of the Y-axis. LR1 is at least a factor X smaller than the credit card length 4. The factor X can be 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10, or even greater than 10.

[0057] On a length LR2 of the first length segment LR2, the width 25 of the frictional locking element 7-1 is smaller than on a second length segment LR3. Conversely, on the second length segment LR3, the width 24 is wider than on the first length segment LR2. Both LR2 and LR3 are smaller than LR1. LR2 + LR3 = LR1. This ensures that the credit cards 2 do not come into contact with the second length segment LR3 in the rest or storage position, thus protecting it. In the repositioned position during removal (E, Z) or insertion (E, Z), the second length segment LR3 then provides the frictional locking.

[0058] The height of the friction element 7-1 in the direction of the X-axis, and thus also in the direction of the height of the storage device 1, corresponds at least to the height of the majority of check cards 2 (possibly including the thickness of the dividers 19) that can be inserted into the storage device 1. This ensures that all check cards 2 are held in place by friction. The same applies, of course, to the other friction elements 7-2, 7-3, and 7-4.

[0059] In one embodiment for a friction-locking element or all friction-locking elements 7-1 to 7-4, LR1 can be 7 mm, LR3 can be 2.7 mm, and correspondingly LR2 = LR1 - LR3 = 4.3 mm. The height (X-direction) can advantageously also be approximately 7 mm, where, of course, the number of check cards to be stacked 2 and their height SD are added to the thickness of the separating rib 19. The width 25 on the first length section LR2 is advantageously 1 mm, and the width 24 on the second length section LR3 is advantageously 1.5 mm.

[0060] The separating webs 19 can be flat and stand perpendicular (direction Y-axis) on the lateral guide elements 9-1, 9-2 and extend in the direction (Z-axis) of the front and / or rear end face 21-1, 21-2.

[0061] In principle, the storage device 1 can comprise only the base element 6 and the friction-locking elements 7-1 to 7-4. The upper retaining edges or guide elements 15-1, 15-2 can then be part of the base element 6. Advantageously, however, the storage device 1 has a frame 5, and the frame 5 encloses the base plate 8 (bottom-side guide element) and the side walls 9-1, 9-2 (side guide elements) from the outside. The frame 5 can have the upper guide elements or retaining edges 15-1, 15-2, which extend into the receptacle 11, so that the receptacle 11 in the base element 6 is secured against upward removal of the credit cards.

[0062] In principle, the upper guide elements 15-1, 15-2 allow sufficient access to the top side of the cards 2 when they are inserted or removed. Typically, a credit card 2 can be moved from its rest position in a removal direction E against the frictional resistance of the frictional locking elements 7-1 to 7-4 using a finger, e.g., thumb (see figure). Fig. 9 and Fig. 10) Particularly advantageous is the ability to slide the upper check cards 2 laterally to locate a check card 2 underneath. The frictional elements 7-1 to 7-4 hold the shifted check cards 2 in their displaced position until the correct check card 2 is found. The correct check card can then be removed towards an open end face 21-1 or 21-2, and the other check cards 2 can be pushed back into their storage position.

[0063] The base element 6 can have a locking element 16 (see below). Fig. 12 and Fig. 13), which is designed and arranged to engage in a snap-fit ​​connection with the frame 5. This enabled easy separation and easy assembly of the base element 6 with the frame 5. A pressure or release element 26 can be provided on the snap-fit ​​element 16, by which the snap-fit ​​connection can be released.

[0064] The friction elements 7-1 to 7-4 are advantageously made of TPE. During manufacturing, the friction elements 7-1 to 7-4 can be subsequently added to the base element 6. The frame 5 can be made of stainless steel.

[0065] In other embodiments, the base 6 and / or the frame 5 could also be made of an elastic material. Stability could then be provided by the credit cards themselves. Alternatively, a soft sleeve could be attached around the storage device 1, or a soft sleeve could be provided instead of the frame.

[0066] How the Fig. 11, Fig. 12 and Fig. To facilitate the removal of banknotes from the storage device, the frame 5 can have a receptacle 14, in particular a clip 17, on the back of the device. The locking element 16 can additionally be designed to advantageously form a ramp for removing the banknotes from the banknote clip 17. The base element 6 can have a spring element 18 within the base plate 8 that applies pressure to the banknotes and secures them.

[0067] The card-shaped packaging advantageously has dimensions that conform to the ISO / IEC 7810 ID-1 format. The card-shaped packaging can have a length of approximately 85.60 mm + / - 10 mm and a width of 53.98 mm + / - 10 mm. It can also have a length of 85.60 mm and a width of 53.98 mm according to the ISO / IEC 7810 standard.

[0068] In one embodiment, the receptacle for the base element 6 for the cards can have an inner free width 22 (in the Y-axis direction) of 56 mm to 57 mm. The length 23 (in the Z-axis direction) of the receptacle for the base element 6 can be between 90 mm and 86 mm. The outer width (in the Y-axis direction) of the base element can be between 58 mm and 59 mm. Thus, the wall thickness of the base element 6 is between 1 mm and a maximum of 2 mm. The free distance between the upper guide elements 15-1 and 15-2 (also called retaining edges) in the Y-axis direction can be approximately 55 mm.

[0069] The storage device 1 has at least one frictional locking element, but advantageously four identical separate frictional locking elements 7-1 to 7-4, each of which is designed as an elastic block or elastic cushion. Each frictional locking element 7-1 to 7-4 is identically shaped or has the same profile. Its extension in the removal direction is significantly shorter, advantageously by more than a factor of 3, more advantageously by more than a factor of 5, and still more advantageously by more than a factor of 10, than the credit card length 4 along the side edges 27-1, 27-2 and / or the length of the lateral guide elements 9-1, 9-2. The frictional locking elements 7-1 to 7-4 extend in the direction of the credit card thickness SD over a plurality of credit cards 2, in particular all credit cards 2 that can be inserted into the base element 6 and thus engage all inserted credit cards 2 at the side edges 27-1, 27-2 with frictional locking.

[0070] The Fig.Figures 14 to 18 and 19 to 24 show two embodiments in which additional storage of valuables is made possible within the frame.

[0071] According to one aspect, the storage device 1 can be designed to accommodate one or more valuable items 41, 51 in addition to check cards 2.

[0072] Accordingly, the frame 5 can have a recess 42, 52. A suitable receptacle 40, 50 can be provided for this recess 42, 52, which is at least partially transparent or has at least one transparent window 43, 53. The receptacle 40, 50 is designed to receive the valuable object from one side. On the other side, the receptacle can be closed and advantageously transparent at least in the area of ​​the window 43, 53. The receptacle 40, 50 can have a circumferential rim that prevents it from sliding through the recess 42, 52 in the frame. The closed side of the receptacle 40, 50 faces through the recess 42, 52. The valuable object 41, 51 is then visible through the transparent base 43, 53 of the receptacle from the rear of the storage device 1. When frame 5 and base element 6 are connected, then the opening 40, 50 is closed by the base element 6.The valuable item 41, 51 can be round, cylindrical, or cubic. It could be a coin 41 or a gold bar 51. Reference symbol list 1 storage device 2 credit cards 3 credit card width 4 credit card length 5 frames 6 Basic element 7-1 first frictional locking element 7-2 second friction element 7-3 third friction element 7-4 fourth friction element 8 Base plate of the base element 9-1 first side wall of the base element 9-2 second side wall of the base element 10-1 first inner surface (first side wall) 10-2 second inner surface (second side wall) 11 Recording in the basic element 12 Base plate of the frame 12-1 first side wall frame 12-2 second side wall frame 13-1 first inner surface (side wall frame) 13-2 second inner surface (side wall frame) 14 Recording within the framework 15-1 first retaining edge frame, first upper guide element 15-2 second retaining edge frame, second upper guide element 16 locking element of the base element 17 Money clip frames 18 Spring element Base element 19 Dividing bridge base element 21-1, 21-2 anterior open frontal face, posterior open frontal face 22 Distance between partitions, width of the recording 23 Length of the recording 24 first (end-face) thickness friction element 25 second (inner) thickness friction element 26 Release element, pressure element 27-1, 27-2 first and second long edge of the check card 28-1, 28-2 first and second transverse edge of the check card 40 Receptacle for coin (cylindrical, circular cylindrical element) 41 coins 42 Recess in the frame for coin insertion 43 windows 50 ingots for bars (cubic element) 51 bars 52 Recess in the frame for mounting bars 53 windows E Withdrawal direction check card Z Feed direction check card S gap due to the partition walls 19 G banknotes SD card height or also card thickness or card thickness LR1 Total length (Z-direction) of the friction element LR2 first length segment (Z-direction) of length LR2 of the friction element LR3 second length segment (Z-direction) of length LR3 of the friction element

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