Card receiving device with a cover and a layer

Abstract

A receiving device (7, 7') for cards, in particular for credit and / or plastic cards, comprising a cover (7a, 7'a) and a layer (7b, 7'b) connected thereto, wherein the cover (7a, 7'a) and the layer (7b, 7'b) form an insertion slot (1a) into which the cards can be inserted in at least one insertion direction, characterized in that the cover (7a, 7'a) and / or the layer (7b, 7'b) has or have a predetermined forming zone (11, 12) on at least one of its and / or its edge regions, which promotes or prescribes or prescribes the assumption of a certain shape of the cover (7a, 7'a) and / or the layer (7b, 7'b) when cards are inserted.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a card receiving device according to the preamble of claim 1.

[0002] From EP 2 773 235 B1, a holding device is known into whose housing cards, in particular credit cards or cards of this format, can be inserted. The cards are pressed from above against a base of the housing by a clamp. Banknotes can also be clamped between the clamp and, for example, the top card of a stack of cards.

[0003] The cards and / or banknotes held in the housing of the holder are protected by a cover that can be hinged to one side of the housing. The cover is reversibly secured and released by means of a push button on the other side of the housing. After releasing the push button, the cover can be opened, and the cards and banknotes are visible from above and easily accessible.

[0004] However, if the number of cards inside the case is too high, the clamp may be too tight, making it very difficult to insert banknotes underneath. Furthermore, cards inserted into overcrowded cases can be deformed and potentially damaged.

[0005] There is therefore a need for receiving devices that can reliably receive cards, especially credit cards or cards of this format, independently of clamps and / or housings.

[0006] The invention is therefore based on the objective of providing a card receiving device that can easily and flexibly receive cards without damaging the cards when inserting or removing them.

[0007] The present invention solves the aforementioned problem through the features of claim 1.

[0008] According to the invention, it has been recognized that a lid and a layer connected to it in a sandwich-like manner can form a slot into which the cards can be inserted in at least one insertion direction or even in two insertion directions.

[0009] By having at least one predetermined shape zone on at least one of its and / or its edge areas, which are preferably facing the longitudinal edges of a card, the assumption of a certain shape of the cover and / or the holder when inserting cards is favored or prescribed.

[0010] The cards do not become jammed when inserted; instead, the cover and / or the layer assume a shape that conforms to the surface area and number of cards. The insertion slot is formed by the cover and a layer attached to it, preferably an inner layer.

[0011] This allows the cards to rest gently between the inside of the lid and the insert. Both the lid and the insert can be appropriately configured to allow for a defined card holder.

[0012] The cover could be box-shaped, bulging outwards or upwards when cards are inserted into the slot, forming a substantially flat base that lies parallel to the bottommost card when cards are inserted. From this base, the cover's side flanks project outwards or upwards, essentially perpendicular to the surface. This allows the cards to lie straight and not be inserted at an angle. If a housing is connected to the receiving device, the surfaces of the cards in the receiving device can be oriented substantially parallel to the surfaces of the cards in the housing. This facilitates the orientation of the cards in a first slot parallel to the cards in a second slot.

[0013] A forming zone could be between 5 and 15 mm wide, i.e., have a width in the range of 5 to 15 mm. Particularly preferably, the forming zone could be between 5 and 30 mm wide, i.e., have a width in the range of 5 to 30 mm, and / or be designed as a sliding area. This reliably ensures that the cards do not get stuck with their edges on an inner surface of the cover and become jammed, but can align themselves easily parallel to each other. The sliding area could be created by smoothing, in particular a leather surface.

[0014] A predetermined forming zone could be designed as a zone of the cover and / or layer that is reduced in thickness compared to the rest of the cover or layer. Determined forming zones are formed on the cover and / or layer to encourage or dictate the assumption of a specific shape when cards are inserted. These predetermined forming zones function similarly to predetermined breaking points, defining weaker areas that tend to buckle or bend in a defined manner. If the cover or layer is made of leather, the leather may be skived, i.e., material reduced, at the predetermined forming zones.

[0015] Two designated forming zones could be spaced 53 to 54 mm apart at their centers. Specifically, the parallel longitudinal center lines located within the designated forming zones could be spaced 53 to 54 mm apart. This ensures that credit card-sized cards can slide smoothly up and down and, if necessary, their long edges can lightly brush against the designated forming zones without jamming or becoming misaligned.

[0016] The card holder could be attached to the cover with opposing seams, spaced between 50 and 54 mm apart. This prevents the cards from tilting and lying crooked in the slot. The seams ensure that the card holder is taut and that the cover is forced to deflect laterally outwards or upwards when cards are inserted into the slot.

[0017] Each seam could have a seam projection facing away from the insertion slot. Because the seam projections on both sides extend downwards towards the housing or away from the insertion slot of the receiving device, the position of the bottommost card in the insertion slot is advantageously predetermined.

[0018] The lid and the layer could be connected by a thread or an elastic thread. A thread, especially an elastic thread, creates a slight amount of play, allowing the two components, lid and layer, to move, and in particular slide, relative to each other.

[0019] The lid could be designed to stretch flexibly outwards. This would allow a large number of cards to be held in the slot under slight tension.

[0020] Alternatively or additionally, the lid could have cutouts forming a net-like structure. The lid, or a part of the lid, could be made flexible by cutouts in or on it, allowing it to stretch by 4% to 15% in its width and / or length, at least in certain areas. Cutouts on or in the lid, or in a part of the lid, make it easily deformable and thus stretchable. The cutouts allow the lid, or a part of the lid, to be stretched non-destructively and reversibly.

[0021] The recesses could form a net-like structure. A net or net-like structure can be stretched or deformed particularly well, especially in all directions. Preferably, at least 25% to 90%, and more preferably 50% to 90%, of the surface of the lid is provided with a net-like structure, namely preferably ribs including recesses, to allow it to be stretched easily.

[0022] The net-like structure could be formed by recesses and ribs, with the ribs separating the recesses from each other, at least in certain areas. The ribs preferably surround holes in the lid or in a layer of the lid and give the lid considerable flexibility. The lid is flexible and reversibly stretchable without sustaining damage.

[0023] The tray could have at least one recess or notch. This makes the tray spring-like. The recess also allows cards to be recognized in the slot and / or pushed out of it with a finger.

[0024] The lid and / or the base could be made of leather. Leather can easily be thinned, namely by skiving.

[0025] A card and / or banknote holder could comprise a receiving device of the type described here and a housing, wherein the receiving device or the cover is pivotally attached to the housing. This allows cards to be received not only in the receiving device but also in the housing.

[0026] The case could have a second card slot. A second slot allows for the storage of additional cards within the case. The lid and the slot can be made of a suitable card-friendly material to minimize damage to the cards stored in the second slot.

[0027] A holding device could comprise an upwardly open housing with a base, the base having upwardly projecting and spaced-apart side ribs, the side ribs together with the base forming, at least partially, the second card slot. Since the housing is open at the top, cards can be easily pulled upwards out of the housing.

[0028] At least one clip could be provided, engaging from above into the open-topped housing. This clip, when neither cards nor banknotes are inside, would be partially positioned between side ribs, with one free end extending at least approximately to the bottom. In this way, the clip can press down on cards from above and wedge banknotes between itself and the cards. The clip is under a certain amount of tension and is particularly effective at securing banknotes that are intended to rest on top of cards inserted into the housing. The clip also presses the cards down against the bottom of the housing.

[0029] The base could have a recess through which the clip, or multiple clips, pass with their free end if neither cards nor banknotes are placed in the case. This allows the clip to have a particularly high preload and exert a particularly high force with which it presses down on cards and / or banknotes from above.

[0030] The side panels could have different heights. Alternatively or additionally, the height of the first side panel could be greater than the height of the second, allowing bills and / or cards to protrude from the case over the lower side panel. This allows for a particularly large number of cards to be held in the case. Individual cards can easily be removed from the side of the case via the lower side panel.

[0031] The housing's insertion slot could be formed by essentially parallel U-profiles, C-profiles, or opposing L-profiles. Such profiles can hold cards between them in a slot-like manner, in particular by gently clamping them. Crucially, a receiving device of the type described here can be pivotably mounted on this housing to provide an additional insertion slot.

[0032] They show Fig. 1 a top view of a pre-made leather lid which has been sharpened at its elongated edge areas, i.e. reduced in thickness, Fig. 2 a top view of the inside of the lid, which is sewn with a layer to form a slot for cards, Fig. 3 a top view of the receiving device in the insertion direction, Fig. 4 A top view of the receiving device in the insertion direction, wherein a stack of cards is received in the insertion slot, Fig. 5 a perspective view of a holding device with a housing, a clamp and a hinged lid, on the inside of which the slot for cards is formed, Fig. 5a a perspective view of another holding device with a housing, a clamp and a hinged lid, on the inside of which the slot for cards is formed, Fig. 6 a perspective view of the push-button side of the holding device, wherein the cover is closed and a plurality of cards are received in the insertion compartment of the housing, wherein the cover is provided with a mesh structure of recesses and wherein the cover forms a layer of insertion compartment in which a further stack of cards is received, Fig. 6a schematically three further holding devices each with an open receiving device, in which the respective insertion compartment of the housing is formed by substantially parallel, oppositely oriented L-profiles, C-profiles or U-profiles, Fig. 7 a perspective view of the holding device according to Fig. 5a with closed lid, Fig. 8 a top view of the lid of the holding device according to Fig. 7, Fig. 9 a top view of the underside of the holding device according to Fig. 7, namely on the inside of the lid or layer, Fig. 10 a side view of the holding device according to Fig. 7 on the side facing away from the snap fastener side, Fig. 11 a side view of the holding device according to Fig. 7 on the snap fastener side, Fig. 12 a side view of the holding device according to Fig. 7 to the side where the connecting bridge is located, Fig. 13 a side view of the holding device according to Fig. 7 to the side where the slot is located, Fig. 14 a perspective view of the underside of the holding device according to Fig. 7 and Fig. 15 a perspective view of the holding device according to Fig. 7 with the lid open.

[0033] Fig. Figure 1 shows a cover 7a for a receiving device 7 for cards, in particular for credit and / or plastic cards. The cover 7a has pre-made seam holes 10a through which a thread 13 can be passed, which connects the cover 7a to a layer 7b.

[0034] Fig. Figure 2 shows that the receiving device comprises the cover 7a and a layer 7b connected to it, wherein the cover 7a and the layer 7b form a first insertion compartment 1a into which the cards can be inserted in at least one insertion direction.

[0035] In this specific example, a double-sided open insertion slot 1a is provided, so that a card can be inserted into the receiving device 7 in two directions, from the front and from the back. However, it is also conceivable that only one insertion direction is possible because the insertion slot 1a is closed on one side.

[0036] Fig. 1 and Fig. Figure 2 shows that the lid 7a has a predetermined forming zone 11 on each of its opposite edge areas on the long sides, which promotes or dictates the assumption of a certain shape of the lid 7a when cards are inserted.

[0037] Fig. 3 and Fig. Figure 4 shows that the cover 7a is box-shaped and bulges outwards when cards are inserted into the slot 1a, with the layer 7b forming a substantially flat base which lies parallel to the bottommost card when cards are inserted into the slot 1a.

[0038] From this base surface, side flanks 7c of the cover 7a project outwards essentially orthogonally or slightly inclined, but approximately orthogonally, especially when cards are inserted in the slot 1a, but also otherwise if the material of the cover 7a is sufficiently stiff.

[0039] Fig. Figure 1 shows that a forming zone 11 has a width b1 in the range of 5 to 15 mm, preferably in the range of 5 to 30 mm. Each forming zone 11 is designed as a sliding area so that cards can easily slide along the forming zones 11 with their edges without jamming or becoming misaligned.

[0040] Fig. Figure 3 shows that each target forming zone 11 is formed as a zone of the lid 7a with a reduced thickness compared to a residual area of ​​the lid 7a.

[0041] Fig. Figure 1 shows that two target forming zones 11 are spaced between 53 and 54 mm at their centers. This width b2 in the range of 53 to 54 mm is represented by the double arrow between the dashed longitudinal center lines of the target forming zones 11.

[0042] Fig. Figure 2 shows that the layer 7b is attached to the cover 7a with opposing seams 10, with the distance b3 of the seams 10 being in the range between 50 and 54 mm.

[0043] Fig. 3 and Fig. Figure 4 shows that each seam 10 is followed by a seam overhang 17 of layer 7b, which is oriented away from the insertion compartment 1a and lies against the lid 7a, namely on its inside.

[0044] Fig. 1, Fig. 2 and Fig. Figure 6 shows that the lid 7a is designed to be flexibly expandable outwards. The lid 7a has recesses 8b that form a net-like structure.

[0045] Fig. 2 and Fig. Figure 5 shows that layer 7b has at least one recess 8a in the form of a U- or V-shaped incision and approximately in the middle a cutout 8c in the form of a rectangular punch-out. Through the cutout 8c approximately in the middle of layer 7b, the recesses 8b of the cover 7a are visible, as are any cards, if any are inserted in the slot 1a.

[0046] The cover 7a and layer 7b are made of leather. The predetermined shaping zones 11, 12 are formed as sharpenings of the leather, namely as reductions in material.

[0047] Fig. Figure 5 shows a holding device for cards and / or banknotes, comprising a receiving device 7 of the type described herein and a housing 1 connected thereto, wherein the receiving device 7 is pivotably connected to the housing 1 via the cover 7a. Specifically, the cover 7a is received in the housing 1 via retaining ribs 16, which are located in the Fig. Numbers 1 to 4 are shown.

[0048] The housing 1 has a second card slot 1b. The holding device has an upwardly open housing 1 which has a base 2, wherein the base 2 has upwardly projecting and spaced-apart side ribs 3, 4, wherein the side ribs 3, 4 together with the base 2 form at least partially the second card slot 1b.

[0049] The arrows in Fig. Figure 5 shows the insertion directions into the insertion compartments 1a, 1b.

[0050] At least one clamp 5 is provided, which engages from above into the upwardly open housing 1, wherein the at least one clamp 5, if neither cards nor banknotes are arranged in the housing 1, is partially located between side ribs 3, 4 and extends with a free end at least approximately to the bottom 2.

[0051] The side ribs 3 and 4 have different heights. The height of the first side rib 3 is greater than the height of the second side rib 4, such that banknotes and / or cards with a lower height can protrude from the housing 1 above the first side rib 4.

[0052] The receiving device 7 has a first slot 1a into which cards can be inserted in the same insertion direction as into the second slot 1b of the housing 1. The identical insertion directions are indicated by the two arrows in Fig. Figure 5 shows the first insertion compartment 1a, formed by the cover 7a and the layer 7b attached to it, namely an inner layer. A tab 15, which carries a snap fastener 14, is also formed on the cover 7a.

[0053] Fig. 1 and Fig. Figure 2 shows that the lid 7a has recesses 8b that form a net-like structure. The lid 7a, or a part of the lid 7a, is flexibly stretchable in its width and / or length by at least 4% to 15% in certain areas.

[0054] Fig. 1 and Fig. Figure 2 shows that the recesses 8b form a net-like structure covering over 25% of the surface of the cover 7a. The net-like structure is formed by the hole-like recesses 8b and ridges, the ridges separating the recesses 8b from each other. The cover 7a and the layer 7b are connected by a yarn 13.

[0055] Fig. Figure 5 shows that position 7b has at least one recess 8a and at least one opening 8c through which cards in the first slot 1a can be detected and moved.

[0056] Fig. Figure 5 shows that the side panels 3, 4 of the housing 1 are connected to each other only at one rear side of the housing 1 by a connecting bar 6 that is perpendicular to the base 2. From the front, cards or credit cards can be inserted into the housing 1 like a drawer until they reach a stop against the connecting bar 6 or other stops.

[0057] The base 2 further features a flat front crossbar 2a, to which a through-hole 2b extends towards the connecting bridge 6. Cards can be moved through the through-hole 2b using a finger or thumb. The thumb or finger then protrudes from below through the through-hole 2b towards the clamp 5 coming from above. The flat crossbar 2a is flush with the base 2 and is part of the base 2.

[0058] The side web 3 forms a connection side of the housing 1, to which the cover 7a is pivotally attached. The cover 7a can be secured to the other side web 4 by means of a push button 14, which forms the push button side of the housing 1. Fig. 5 the lid 7a is opened or swung open so that the inside of the lid 7a is visible.

[0059] In Fig. A thick stack of cards (9) is held in housing 1. Furthermore, another stack of cards (9a) is held in the first slot 1a of the receiving device 7.

[0060] Fig. Figure 5a shows a further holding device for cards and / or banknotes, comprising a further receiving device 7' of the type described herein and a housing 1 connected thereto, wherein the receiving device 7' is pivotably connected to the housing 1 via the cover 7'a. Fig. Figure 5a also shows that each seam 10 is followed by a seam overhang 17 of layer 7'b, which is oriented away from the insertion compartment 1a and rests against the lid 7'a, namely on its inner side. Although only one seam overhang 17 is shown, another seam overhang, not shown, is also provided on the opposite side.

[0061] The housing 1 has a second card slot 1b. The holding device has an upwardly open housing 1, which has a base 2, wherein the base 2 has upwardly projecting and spaced-apart side ribs 3, 4, wherein the side ribs 3, 4 together with the base 2 form at least partially the second card slot 1b. The arrows in Fig. 5a shows the insertion directions into the insertion compartments 1a, 1b.

[0062] At least one clamp 5 is provided, which engages from above into the upwardly open housing 1, wherein the at least one clamp 5, if neither cards nor banknotes are arranged in the housing 1, is partially located between side ribs 3, 4 and extends with a free end at least approximately to the bottom 2.

[0063] The receiving device 7' has a first slot 1a into which cards can be inserted in the same insertion direction as into the second slot 1b of the housing 1. The identical insertion directions are indicated by the two arrows in Fig. Figure 5a shows the first insertion compartment 1a, formed by the cover 7'a and the layer 7'b attached to it, namely an inner layer. A tab 15, which carries a snap fastener 14, is also formed on the cover 7'a.

[0064] Fig. Figure 5a shows that the lid 7'a does not have a net-like structure and has a closed surface.

[0065] Fig. Figure 5 shows that the side panels 3, 4 of the housing 1 are connected to each other only at one rear side of the housing 1 by a connecting bar 6 that is perpendicular to the base 2. From the front, cards or credit cards can be inserted into the housing 1 like a drawer until they reach a stop against the connecting bar 6 or other stops.

[0066] Fig. Figure 6a schematically shows three further holding devices. A hinged receiving device 7 of the type described here is pivotally attached to each housing of the respective holding device. At the top in Fig. Figure 6a shows a housing whose insertion compartment is formed by essentially parallel, oppositely oriented L-profiles. A stack of cards 9 is held in the insertion compartment.

[0067] In the middle in Fig. Figure 6a shows a housing whose insertion compartment is formed by substantially parallel C-profiles. A stack of cards 9 is held in the insertion compartment.

[0068] Below in Fig. Figure 6a shows a housing whose insertion compartment is formed by essentially parallel U-profiles. A stack of cards 9 is held in the insertion compartment. Reference sign 1 case 1a Insert compartment in the receiving device 7, first insert compartment 1b Insert compartment in housing 1, second insert compartment 2 floors 2a front crossbar of 2 2b Access from 2 3 first sidewalk 4 second side bar 5 bracket 6 connecting bridge 7, 7' Receiving device with cover 7a, 7'a and position 7b, 7'b 7a, 7'a lid 7b, 7'b location 7c Side flanks of 7a 8a Recess in 7b, incision in position 7b 8b Recess in 7a, holes in the lid 7a 8c Recess in 7b, punch-out in layer 7b 9 stacks of cards 9a another pile of cards 10 seam 10a pre-made seam holes in 7a 11 Target forming zone of the lid 12 Target shaping zone of the position 13 yarn 14 snap fasteners 15 tab of 7a 16 retaining ribs of 7a 17 Seam overhang b1 Width of 11 b2 Distance of the centers of 11 b3 Distance between seams 10 QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

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[0000] EP 2 773 235 B1

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Claims

[1] Receiving device (7, 7') for cards, in particular for credit and / or plastic cards, comprising a cover (7a, 7'a) and a layer (7b, 7'b) connected thereto, wherein the cover (7a, 7'a) and the layer (7b, 7'b) form a slot (1a) into which the cards can be inserted in at least one insertion direction, characterized by that the cover (7a, 7'a) and / or the layer (7b, 7'b) has or have on at least one of its and / or their edge regions a desired shaping zone (11, 12) which promotes or predetermines the assumption of a certain shape of the cover (7a, 7'a) and / or the layer (7b, 7'b) when cards are inserted. [2] Recording device according to claim 1, characterized bythat the cover (7a, 7'a) is curved outwards in a box-like manner when cards are received in the insertion compartment (1a), wherein the layer (7b, 7'b) forms a substantially flat base surface which lies parallel to the lowermost card when cards are received in the insertion compartment (1a), wherein side flanks (7c) of the cover (7a) protrude substantially orthogonally outwards from this base surface. [3] Recording device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by that a desired shaping zone (11, 12) is between 5 and 15 mm wide, namely has a width in the range 5 to 15 mm, preferably between 5 and 30 mm wide, namely has a width in the range 5 to 30 mm, and / or is designed as a sliding area. [4] Recording device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat a desired forming zone (11, 12) is designed as a zone of the cover (7a, 7'a) and / or the layer (7b, 7'b) which is reduced in thickness compared to a remaining area of ​​the cover (7a, 7'a) or the layer (7b, 7'b). [5] Recording device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that two target forming zones (11, 12) are spaced apart at their centers by between 53 and 54 mm [6] Recording device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the layer (7b, 7'b) is attached to the cover (7a, 7'a) with opposite seams (10), the distance between the seams being between 50 and 54 mm. [7] Recording device according to claim 6, characterized by that each seam (10) is followed by a seam overhang (17) which is oriented away from the insertion compartment (1a). [8] Recording device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the lid (7a, 7'a) is designed to be flexibly expandable towards the outside and / or that the lid (7a, 7'a) has recesses (8b) which form a net-like structure. [9] Recording device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the layer (7b, 7'b) has at least one recess (8a) or cutout (8c). [10] Recording device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the cover (7a, 7'a) and / or the layer (7b, 7'b) is / are made of leather. [11] Holding device for cards and / or notes, comprising a receiving device (7, 7') according to one of the preceding claims and a housing (1), wherein the receiving device (7, 7') or the cover (7a, 7'a) is pivotally connected to the housing (1). [12] Holding device according to claim 11, characterized by that the housing (1) has a second slot (1b) for cards. [13] Holding device according to claim 12, characterized by a housing (1) which is open at the top and has a base (2), the base (2) having side webs (3, 4) which project upwards and are arranged at a distance from one another, the side webs (3, 4) together with the base (2) forming at least in sections the second slot (1b) for cards. [14] Holding device according to claim 13, characterized by that at least one clamp (5) is provided which engages from above into the upwardly open housing (1), wherein the at least one clamp (5), if neither cards nor notes are arranged in the housing (1), is partially located between side webs (3, 4) and reaches with a free end at least approximately to the bottom (2). [15] Holding device according to claim 13 or 14, characterized bythat the side webs (3, 4) have different heights and / or that the height of a first side web (3) is greater than the height of a second side web (4) such that notes and / or cards can protrude from the housing (1) via the first side web (4) with a lower height. [16] Holding device according to claim 11 or 12, characterized by that the housing's insertion compartment is formed by essentially parallel extending U-profiles, C-profiles or oppositely oriented L-profiles.

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