Storage device for cards in a standardized credit card format

Abstract

Storage device (1) for cards (2) in a uniform check card format, in particular according to ISO / IEC 7810, with a uniform check card width (3) and a uniform check card length (4), wherein the storage device (1) comprises: - a basic 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 check cards of substantially the same shape and size between a bottom guide element (8) and lateral guide elements (9-1, 9-2), so that check 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 check cards (2) in such a way that check cards (2) received in the base element (6) can only be removed from the storage device (1) by overcoming the frictional locking.

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[0001] The invention relates to a storage device for cards in a uniform credit card format. background

[0002] The use of cards such as credit cards, debit cards, loyalty cards, ID cards, etc., in a standardized check card format is ubiquitous. On the one hand, these cards must be stored securely, yet on the other, they must be readily available when needed. If you store the cards in a conventional wallet, they are usually located in specially stacked compartments. When the wallet is new, the cards are difficult to remove. Over time, however, the compartments usually wear out, which can lead to the cards falling out of the wallet. Another disadvantage is that it is difficult to find the right check card in the compartments. Summary

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

[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 comprises a base element and at least one frictional engagement element.

[0006] The base element can form a receptacle which is suitable for receiving and displaceably storing check cards of substantially the same shape and size between a base and lateral guide element.

[0007] The material for the base element preferably has the following properties: It has high impact resistance, making it robust and resistant to impacts. Yet it is easily moldable. It is advantageously moldable by injection molding, which makes it suitable 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 that is ideal for painting or coating.

[0010] The material for the base element can advantageously be acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), as it has these properties.

[0011] The credit cards can then be removed via an open front or back of the base element.

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

[0013] The frictional engagement element is advantageously designed as an elastic cushion or block, so that it grips several cards lying on top of each other evenly with frictional engagement. With a spring, only the widest card would be gripped with frictional engagement.

[0014] In this respect, the height of the friction elements is advantageously designed so that they grip a long edge of several or all of the inserted check cards – preferably during removal or insertion. This allows for movement while simultaneously holding the cards, 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 results in removal only via the front or rear end surface, which improves safety and handling.

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

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

[0018] The side guide elements can extend at right angles from the base guide element, particularly from the floor, or be arranged vertically along the sides. This ensures stable storage of the check cards by guiding them along the shape of the side walls. This ensures secure hold and precise positioning of the check cards.

[0019] Advantageously, the at least one frictional engagement element is arranged on the inner surfaces of the lateral guide elements, in particular the side walls. This arrangement ensures that the check cards are held in place by the frictional engagement during insertion and removal, providing an additional level of security to prevent them from falling out.

[0020] Preferably, the frictional engagement element engages the side edges of the check cards, particularly during removal. This results in the cards being removed in a controlled manner, further optimizing the handling of the device.

[0021] Particularly advantageous is the ability to slide the upper check cards sideways to locate the check card underneath. The friction lock elements ensure that the shifted check cards remain in this position until the correct check card is located. The correct check card can then be removed toward an open end, and the other check cards can be pushed 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 credit cards or, preferably, slightly exceeds them.

[0023] The distance between the inner surfaces of the side walls can also be slightly larger than the width of the credit cards, allowing the credit cards to be held flexibly along the inner surfaces. This ensures that the cards are stored in a form-fitting manner yet remain easily movable.

[0024] According to one aspect, a plurality of frictional engagement elements are provided on the inner surfaces of the side walls of the base element. This arrangement enables an even distribution of the frictional engagement along the credit cards, thus improving the grip.

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

[0026] It is advantageous to have the friction elements thicker closer to the ends of the side guide elements than in the middle. This increases the friction when the cards are moved toward the end faces, further improving control over removal.

[0027] It is particularly advantageous if the frictional engagement elements have a profile. This profile is designed so that the frictional engagement only occurs when a card is removed or moved from the rest position for removal. Advantageously, the frictional engagement elements can be designed so that they are insignificantly deformed as long as all the check cards are in the storage position and only deform when a card is removed. This prevents the frictional engagement elements from deforming in the rest position, which extends their service life.

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

[0029] According to one aspect, the base element has dividers configured and arranged to separate the inserted credit cards from one another. This prevents the cards from becoming sideways, as this limits the depth of the receptacle. Without the dividers, the cards would be able to become sideways (when less full). They would then take up less width laterally, thereby increasing the lateral distance from the TPE and potentially no longer forming a frictional connection.

[0030] It also improves the order and clarity of the cards and makes them easier to handle.

[0031] Preferably, the dividers are flat and extend perpendicularly from the side guides. These dividers extend toward the end faces, ensuring clear separation of the cards and preventing them from jamming or falling out. This also allows for neat and structured card storage.

[0032] The storage device advantageously comprises a frame that encloses the base plate and the side walls. In one embodiment, the frame can have retaining edges that extend around the lateral guide elements, in particular 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 frame and base element to be exchanged, making the storage device flexible for different uses and visual impressions.

[0033] According to one aspect, the base element has a locking element that engages the frame. This ensures a stable connection between the components and strengthens the structure of the device.

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

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

[0036] The hardness of the friction elements must be selected so that they are hard enough to keep wear due to abrasion to a minimum, but soft enough so that they exert sufficient friction on the cards and are not too difficult to deform.

[0037] It is particularly advantageous if the frictional engagement element(s) have the following properties: TPEs for the frictional engagement 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] The frame preferably has a holder for banknotes. This makes the storage device multifunctional and expands its application possibilities. For this purpose, a clip or similar element can be provided as a cut-out element in the frame.

[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 can have a recess. A suitable receptacle, which is at least partially transparent, can be provided for this recess. The receptacle is designed to accommodate the valuable object from one side. On the other side, the receptacle can be closed and advantageously transparent. The receptacle can have a circumferential edge that prevents the receptacle from slipping through the recess in the frame. The closed side of the receptacle points through the recess. The valuable object can then be seen through the transparent bottom of the receptacle from the back of the storage device. If the frame and base element are connected to one another, the receptacle is closed by the base element. The valuable object can be round, cylindrical, or cubic. It can be a coin or a gold bar. Short description of the characters

[0042] Further features and properties are evident from the following description of the embodiments and reference to the attached figures. They show: Fig. 1 a simplified schematic perspective view of a storage device according to an 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 face, Fig. 4 a simplified schematic perspective view of the storage device of the Fig. 1 on the rear open front surface, 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 credit cards on the front open face, Fig. 8 a simplified schematic detail section of a corner of a credit card in interaction 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 with a view of a banknote acceptor, Fig. 12 a simplified schematic perspective view of the storage device of the Fig. 11, whereby a banknote is 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 embodiment, Fig. 15 a further simplified perspective view of a coin with a receptacle for insertion into the storage device according to an embodiment, Fig. 16 a simplified perspective view of the storage device with partially separated frame and base element for inserting the holder for the coin, Fig. 17 a simplified perspective view of the storage device with partially separated frame and base element with inserted holder for the coin, Fig. 18 a simplified perspective view of the storage device from the back with the frame and base element assembled with the coin holder inserted, Fig. 19 a simplified perspective view of an ingot with a receptacle for insertion into the storage device according to an embodiment, Fig. 20 a further simplified perspective view of an ingot with a receptacle for insertion into the storage device according to an embodiment, Fig. 21 a further simplified perspective view of an ingot with a receptacle for insertion into the storage device according to an embodiment, Fig. 22 a simplified perspective view of the storage device with partially separated frame and base element for inserting the holder for the ingot, Fig. 23 a simplified perspective view of the storage device with partially separated frame and base element with inserted holder for the coin and Fig. 24 a simplified perspective view of the storage device from the back with the frame and base element assembled with the coin holder inserted. Detailed description of implementation examples

[0043] The Fig. 1 to 5 show simplified schematic perspective views of a storage device 1 according to an embodiment. Here, the storage device is shown without check cards 2. The Fig. 6 to 12 show views of the storage device 1 with check cards 2. As in the Fig. 1 to 12, the storage device 1 is designed to store 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. The credit cards also have a substantially uniform credit card thickness SD. This is particularly the case with Fig. 9.

[0044] It is understood that the credit card length 4, the credit card width 3, and the credit card thickness SD are perpendicular to each other in pairs, i.e., they lie on the axes (X, Y, Z) of a Cartesian coordinate system. A Cartesian coordinate system of this kind is shown as an aid. 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. As an example, Fig. 8 shows such a coordinate system.

[0045] The storage device 1 has a base element 6 which lies in the frame 5 (cf. Fig. 2), or is enclosed by this frame 5 on three sides. The base element has four frictional engagement elements 7-1 to 7-4. The frictional engagement elements 7-1 to 7-4 are arranged at the corners of the base element 6 and direct their inner surfaces inwards. The base element 6 forms a receptacle 11 which is suitable for receiving and displaceably storing check cards 2 of essentially the same shape and size between a base-side guide element 8 (which here is essentially designed as a type of plate) and lateral guide elements 9-1, 9-2. The check cards 2 can thus be removed from or inserted into the base element 6 via an open front end face or end surface 21-1 and / or an open rear end face or end surface 21-2.The frictional engagement elements 7-1 to 7-4 can be arranged on the lateral guide elements 9-1, 9-2 in order to achieve frictional engagement with inserted check cards 2 such that check cards 2 accommodated in the base element 6 can only be removed from the storage device 1 by overcoming the frictional engagement with the frictional engagement 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 fit, so that check cards 2 can only be removed and fed in 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 only slightly engage the receptacle 11 from the top side of the lateral guide elements 9-1, 9-2. This ensures that the check cards 2 can be easily reached from the top side.

[0047] The base-side guide element 8 can be designed as a substantially rectangular base 8, in particular as a base plate 8, and the lateral guide elements 9-1, 9-2 can be designed 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 advantageously be removed forwards and / or backwards.

[0048] The frictional engagement 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 engagement elements 7-1 to 7-4 can engage frictionally 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] Advantageously, the frictional engagement elements 7-1 to 7-4 are designed such that, when the credit cards are fully inserted (rest position), they are not deformed by the credit cards 2. This protects the frictional engagement elements 7-1 to 7-4 and maintains their functionality.

[0051] The base element 6 can have a length of 23 (cf. Fig. 1) that approximately corresponds to the check card length 4 or, preferably, slightly exceeds the check card length. The distance 22 between opposing inner surfaces 10-1, 10-2 of the side walls 9-1, 9-2 can be selected such that their distance is slightly greater than the check card width, such that the inner surfaces 10-1, 10-2 hold the inserted check cards movably, in particular in a form-fitting manner, 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 greater than the check card width 3 and the receiving length 23 is slightly greater than the check card length 4.

[0052] Four frictional engagement 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 engagement 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 engagement 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. 8, the frictional engagement elements 7-1 to 7-4 are designed such that they have a greater thickness or greater strength 25 closer to the ends of the lateral guide elements than a thickness or strength 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) in the direction of the front or rear end face 21-1, 21-2 into a displacement position 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 aligned uniformly parallel to the base 8 and engage between the inserted check cards 2 (see. Fig. 7). They are best positioned approximately midway between the check cards 2. With a maximum of seven check cards 2-1 to 2-7 inserted or insertable, the dividers can be positioned 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 becoming jammed and allows for the storage of a larger number of check cards 2.

[0056] The Fig. 8 shows a Cartesian coordinate system with an X-axis, a Y-axis, and a Z-axis. Accordingly, the three axes are perpendicular to each other in pairs. 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 frictional engagement 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, 25 of the frictional engagement 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 frictional engagement element 7-1. The total length of the frictional engagement 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 a first longitudinal section LR2, the width 25 of the frictional engagement element 7-1 is smaller than on a second longitudinal section LR3. Conversely, on the second longitudinal section LR3, the width 24 is wider than on the first longitudinal section LR2. Both LR2 and LR3 are smaller than LR1. LR2+LR3=LR1 applies. This ensures that the check cards 2 do not come into contact with the second longitudinal section LR3 in the rest or storage position, thus protecting it. In the relocated position during removal (E, Z) or supply (E, Z), the second longitudinal section LR3 then effects the frictional engagement.

[0058] The height of the frictional engagement element 7-1 in the X-axis direction, and thus also in the height of the storage device 1, corresponds at least to the height of the majority of check cards 2 (plus the thickness of the separating webs 19, if applicable) that can be inserted into the storage device 1. This ensures that all check cards 2 are held by frictional engagement. The same naturally applies to the other frictional engagement elements 7-2, 7-3, and 7-4.

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

[0060] The separating webs 19 can be flat and stand perpendicular (Y-axis direction) 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 only comprise the base element 6 and the friction elements 7-1 to 7-4. The upper retaining edges or

[0062] Guide elements 15-1, 15-2 can then be part of the base element 6. However, the storage device 1 advantageously 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 (lateral guide elements) from the outside. The frame 5 can have the upper guide elements or retaining edges 15-1, 15-2 that extend into the receptacle 11, so that the receptacle 11 in the base element 6 is secured upwards against the removal of the check cards.

[0063] In principle, the upper guide elements 15-1, 15-2 allow sufficient access to the top side of the cards 2 when they are fed in or removed. Typically, a check card 2 can be moved from the rest position in a removal direction E with a finger, e.g., a thumb, against the frictional resistance of the frictional engagement elements 7-1 to 7-4 (see FIG. Fig. 9 and Fig. 10). Particularly advantageously, the upper check cards 2 can be shifted sideways to locate a check card 2 underneath. The frictional engagement elements 7-1 to 7-4 hold the shifted check cards 2 in the shifted position until the correct check card 2 is found. The correct check card can then be removed toward an open end 21-1 or 21-2, and the other check cards 2 can be pushed back into the storage position.

[0064] The base element 6 can have a locking element 16 (cf. Fig. 12 and Fig. 13), which is configured and arranged to form a snap-in connection with the frame 5. This enables easy separation and easy reassembly of the base element 6 with the frame 5. A pressure or release element 26 can be provided on the snap-in element 16, by means of which the snap-in connection can be released.

[0065] The frictional engagement elements 7-1 to 7-4 are preferably made of TPE. During production, the frictional engagement elements 7-1 to 7-4 can be subsequently added to the base element 6. The frame 5 can be made of stainless steel.

[0066] In other embodiments, the base 6 and / or the frame 5 could also be made of an elastic material. The stability could then be supported by the credit cards themselves. A soft cover could also be attached around the storage device 1, or a soft cover could be provided instead of the frame.

[0067] Like the Fig. 11, Fig. 12 and Fig. To remove the banknotes from the banknote clip 13, the frame 5 can have a receptacle 14, in particular a clip 17, for banknotes on the back of the storage device. The locking element 16 can additionally be designed such that it advantageously forms 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.

[0068] The card-shaped packaging preferably has dimensions that comply with 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.

[0069] In one embodiment, the holder of the base element 6 for the cards can have an inner free width 22 (Y-axis direction) of 56 mm to 57 mm. The length 23 (Z-axis direction) of the holder of the base element 6 can be between 90 mm and 86 mm. The outer width (Y-axis direction) of the base element can be 58-59 mm. Thus, the wall thickness of the base element 6 is 1 to a maximum of 2 mm. The free distance between the upper guide elements 15-1 and 15-2 (also holding edges) in the Y-axis direction can be approximately 55 mm.

[0070] The storage device 1 has at least one frictional engagement element, but advantageously four identical separate frictional engagement elements 7-1 to 7-4, each of which is designed as an elastic block or elastic cushion. Each frictional engagement 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 a factor of more than 3, further advantageously by a factor of more than 5, and even more advantageously by a factor of more than 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 engagement elements 7-1 to 7-4 extend in the direction of the check card thickness SD over a plurality of check cards 2, in particular all check cards 2 that can be inserted into the base element 6, and thus grip all inserted check cards 2 at the side edges 27-1, 27-2 with frictional engagement.

[0071] The Fig.14 to 18 and 19 to 24 show two embodiments in which additional storage of valuables is possible within the frame.

[0072] According to one aspect, the storage device 1 can be designed to accommodate one or more valuable objects 41, 51 in addition to check cards 2.

[0073] Accordingly, the frame 5 can have a recess 42, 52. For this recess 42, 52, a suitable receptacle 40, 50 can be provided, which is at least partially transparent or has at least one transparent window 43, 53. The receptacle 40, 50 is designed to accommodate 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 edge that prevents the receptacle from slipping through the recess 42, 52 in the frame. The closed side of the receptacle 40, 50 points through the recess 42, 52. The valuable object 41, 51 can then be seen 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 to each other, the receptacle 40, 50 is closed by the base element 6.The valuable object 41, 51 can be round, cylindrical, or cubic. It can be a coin 41 or a gold bar 51. List of reference symbols 1 storage device 2 check cards 3 credit card width 4 Credit card length 5 frames 6 Basic element 7-1 first friction 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 base 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 in the frame 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 frame 18 Spring element base element 19 Divider base element 21-1, 21-2 front open end, rear open end 22 Distance between partition walls, width of the recording 23 Length of recording 24 first (frontal) thickness friction element 25 second (inside) 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 horizontal edge of the check card 40 Holder for coin (cylindrical, circular cylindrical element) 41 Coin 42 Recess in the frame for coin 43 windows 50 holder for bars (cubic element) 51 bars 52 Recess in the frame for holding bars 53 windows E Withdrawal direction check card Z Check card feed direction S Gap due to the partition walls 19 G Banknotes SD check card height or check card thickness or check card strength LR1 Total length (Z-direction) of the friction element LR2 first length section (Z-direction) of the length LR2 of the friction element LR3 second length section (Z-direction) of the length LR3 of the friction element

Claims

[1] 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), the storage device (1) comprising: - a base element (6) and - at least one frictional engagement element (7-1 to 7-4), wherein the base element (6) forms a receptacle (11) which is suitable for receiving and displaceably storing check cards of substantially the same shape and size between a base-side guide element (8) and lateral guide elements (9-1, 9-2) so that check 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 engagement element (7-1 to 7-4) is arranged on at least one lateral guide element in order to come into frictional engagement with inserted check cards (2) in such a way that check cards (2) received in the base element (6) can only be removed from the storage device (1) by overcoming the frictional engagement. [2] Storage device (1) according to claim 1, wherein the at least one frictional engagement element (7-1 to 7-4) is designed as an elastic block or elastic cushion and its extension (LR1, LR3) in the removal direction is substantially shorter than the check card length (4) along the side edges (27-1, 27-2) and the length of the lateral guide elements (9-1, 9-2) and / or wherein the frictional engagement element (7-1 to 7-4) extends in the direction of the check card thickness (SD) over a plurality of check cards (2), in particular all check cards (2), which can be inserted into the base element (6) and thus grips all inserted check cards (2) at the side edges (27-1, 27-2) with frictional engagement. [3] Storage device (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the storage device has upper guide elements (15-1, 15-2) which are opposite the bottom-side guide element (8) and are designed to prevent received check cards (2) from being removed upwards from the base element (6) by means of a positive fit, so that check cards can only be removed via the front end face (21-1) and / or the rear end face (21-2). [4] Storage device according to claim 3, wherein the bottom-side guide element (8) is designed as a substantially rectangular base (8), in particular as a base plate (8), and the lateral guide elements (9-1, 9-2) are designed as two side walls (9-1, 9-2) projecting at right angles from the base (8) on opposite sides of the base. [5] Storage device according to claim 4, wherein the at least one frictional engagement element (7-1 to 7-4) is arranged on at least one of the inner surfaces (10-1, 10-2) of the side walls (9-1, 9-2). [6] Storage device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one frictional engagement element (7-1 to 7-4) comes into frictional engagement with a side edge (27-1, 27-2) of inserted check cards (2) at least during removal. [7] Storage device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the base element (6) has a length which corresponds to the check card length (4) or slightly exceeds it and a distance between opposite inner surfaces (10-1, 10-2) of the side walls (9-1, 9-2) is selected such that their distance is slightly greater than the check card width (3) such that the inner surfaces (10-1, 10-2) hold the inserted check cards (2) movably, in particular in a form-fitting manner, on both sides along the inner surfaces (10-1, 10-2) of the side walls (9-1, 9-2), [8] Storage device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a plurality of frictional engagement 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). [9] Storage device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the frictional engagement elements (7-1 to 7-4) are located at the ends of the side walls (9-1, 9-2) of the base element (6), wherein in particular four frictional engagement elements (7-1 to 7-4) are provided, one of which is arranged at one end of each side wall (9-1, 9-2). [10] Storage device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one frictional engagement element (7-1 to 7-4), in particular the frictional engagement elements (7-1 to 7-4), is / are designed such that it / they have a greater thickness closer to the ends of the lateral guide elements than 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 displaced from a centered position in the direction of the front or rear end face (21-1, 21-2). [11] Storage device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the base element (6) is an injection-molded element. [12] Storage device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the base element (6) has separating webs (19) projecting from the inner surfaces (10-1, 10-2) of the side walls (9-1, 9-2), which are designed and arranged to separate inserted check cards (2) from one another. [13] Storage device (1) according to claim 12, wherein the separating webs are flat and protrude perpendicularly from the lateral guide elements (9-1, 9-2) and extend in the direction of the front and / or rear end face (21-1, 21-2). [14] Storage device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein it has a frame (5), and the frame (5) encloses the base plate (8) and the side walls (9-1, 9-2), in particular wherein the frame (5) has holding edges (15-1, 15-2) which extend into the receptacle (11), so that the receptacle (11) in the base element (6) is secured upwards against removal of the check cards. [15] Storage device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the base element (6) has a locking element (16) which is designed and arranged to form a locking connection with the frame (5). [16] Storage device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the base element (6) has a spring element (18) within the base plate (8). [17] Storage device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the frictional engagement element (7-1 to 7-4) is made of TPE. [18] Storage device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the frame (5) is made of stainless steel. [19] Storage device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the frame (5) on the back of the storage device (1) has a receptacle (14), in particular a clip for banknotes.

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