Holding device
The holding device with a base plate and protrusions forms a tightly fitting connection to securely retain flat objects, addressing assembly and retention issues in existing devices.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SASSON NISSIM
- Filing Date
- 2026-04-02
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-28
AI Technical Summary
Existing holding devices for flat objects like postcards and business cards often lack a simple and secure method for assembly and secure retention, leading to instability and potential loss or damage.
A holding device comprising a base plate with openings and protrusions on retaining elements that form a tightly fitting, form-fitting connection, ensuring stable retention through precise geometric alignment and dimensioned gaps for flat objects.
Provides a stable and secure means to hold flat objects like postcards and business cards, ensuring easy assembly and preventing loss or damage.
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Abstract
Description
Description of the invention
[0001] The invention relates to a holding device for flat objects (so-called planar objects), such as postcards, business cards, or photographs. The description is based on the claims and the associated figures. General structure and main components
[0002] According to claim 1 and the Fig. 1, Fig. 2 to Fig. 3. The holding device consists of two main components, a base plate and at least two holding elements.
[0003] A particular advantage of the invention lies in the simple manufacture and easy assembly of the individual components of the holding device for flat structures, comprising a base plate and at least two holding elements, in that the base plate has at least four openings and the holding elements each have at least two protrusions on their underside, wherein the protrusions are designed to be inserted into the openings and a gap exists between the inserted holding elements for receiving the flat structures (5).
[0004] A secure fit of the retaining elements is achieved by the fact that the raised sections correspond to the openings, with the height of the raised sections corresponding to the thickness of the base plate. The openings in the base plate form a tight, form-fitting connection with the raised sections on the retaining elements.
[0005] The invention will be described in more detail below with reference to exemplary embodiments illustrated at least partially in the figures.
[0006] They show: Fig. 1: the base plate 1 in the shape of a butterfly with four rectangular openings 3 Fig. 2: two identical retaining elements 2, each having two protrusions 4 on their underside. Fig. 3: a side view and a top view of the assembled holding device, consisting of base plate 1 and holding elements 2, which together form the butterfly motif.
[0007] Base plate 1, as in Fig. Figure 1 shows the main body of the holding device. It has at least four openings 3. In the embodiment shown, the base plate 1 has the shape of a butterfly.
[0008] The retaining elements 2, shown in Fig. 2 are separate components designed to be connected to the base plate 1. Each retaining element 2 has at least two protrusions 4 on its underside. These protrusions are designed to be inserted into the openings 3 of the base plate 1. Function and assembly
[0009] Assembly is achieved by inserting the protrusions 4 of the retaining elements 2 into the corresponding openings 3 of the base plate 1. Claim 9 specifies that this connection is designed as a "tightly fitting, form-fitting connection". This means that the parts fit together precisely due to their shape and form a stable unit.
[0010] As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 3, after assembly a gap with a distance a is created between the holding elements 2. This gap serves to receive and hold a flat object (e.g. a business card).
[0011] Claim 5 describes the functional principle in more detail: The distance a between the openings 3 on the base plate determines the distance between the retaining elements 2 and thus the width of the retaining gap. This distance a is dimensioned such that it corresponds to the thickness of the surface structure to be retained. The claim specifies a range of 0.5 mm to 5 mm, with 1 mm being preferred.
[0012] In this embodiment, the rectangular openings 3 have dimensions of 3.5 mm x 7 mm. The vertical distance between the openings 3 is the distance a and is 1 mm in this embodiment, the horizontal distance is 2 mm. Specific designs and features
[0013] Shape: According to claim 2, the four openings 3 in the base plate 1 can be rectangular. Correspondingly, the two projections 4 on each retaining element 2 have a rectangular cross-section. This is in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 is clearly recognizable. Of course, other geometric designs for the openings 3 and the elevations 4 are also possible.
[0014] Dimensions: Claim 4 specifies that the height of the projections 4 corresponds to the thickness of the base plate 1. This ensures a flush and stable fit of the retaining elements 2 on the base plate 1.
[0015] Design / motif: The combination of base plate 1 and the holding elements 2 can represent a motif (claim 7). Claim 8 and the Fig. 1 and Fig. Figure 3 shows that this motif can be a butterfly, with the base plate 1 forming the body and outer wing parts and the holding elements 2 forming the inner wing parts.
[0016] Material: According to claim 3, the base plate 1 and the retaining elements 2 can be made of wood, plastic or metal or of wood fiber or chipboard laminated with printed paper.
[0017] Application: Claim 6 lists as examples of the flat objects to be held 5 postcards, business cards, photos or other flat products made of paper, cardboard or plastic. List of reference symbols 1 Base plate 2 retaining elements 3 openings 4 surveys a distance
Claims
Holding device for flat structures, comprising a base plate (1) and at least two holding elements (2), characterized in that the base plate (1) has at least four openings (3) and the holding elements (2) each have at least two projections (4) on their underside, wherein the projections (4) are designed to be inserted into the openings (3) and a gap exists between the inserted holding elements for receiving the flat structures. Holding device according to claim 1, characterized in that four rectangular openings (3) are arranged in the base plate (1) and two protrusions (4) with a rectangular cross-section are arranged on the underside of each of the holding elements (2) and the protrusions (4) correspond to the openings (3). Holding device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the material of the base plate (1) and the holding elements (2) is wood or plastic or metal or wood fiberboard or chipboard laminated with printed paper. Holding device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the height of the projections (4) corresponds to the thickness of the base plate (1). Holding device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the distance (a) of the openings (3) to each other and thus the gap between the two holding elements (2) corresponds to the thickness of the surface structures and is in the range of 0.5 mm to 5 mm and preferably 1 mm. Holding device according to claim 1 or 5, characterized in that the flat objects are postcards or business cards or photos or other flat products made of paper, cardboard or plastic. Holding device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base plate (1) in conjunction with the holding elements (2) represents a motif. Holding device according to claim 7, characterized in that the motif is a butterfly. Holding device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the openings (3) in the base plate (1) form a firmly fitting, positive-locking connection with the projections (4) on the holding elements (2).