Hanging calendar

Abstract

To provide a hanging calendar capable of storing documents and easily disposing of the documents.SOLUTION: A calendar 100 includes a date display sheet 110, and a storage section forming sheet 120 that is provided so as to overlap the date display sheet 110. A document storage section 130 is provided between the back surface of the date display sheet 110 and the storage section forming sheet 120. The document storage section 130 has an opening 140 for storing documents on at least one of the left and right sides. With a focus on the fact that old months are always disposed of at the end of the month, the calendar 100 is provided with the document storage section 130, and by placing documents in the document storage section 130, it becomes possible to dispose of documents together with old calendars. It is possible to create a routine of periodically checking documents that need to be kept for a while and disposing of those that are no longer needed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a hanging calendar. [Background technology]

[0002] Many families have trouble sorting out documents such as flyers and letters from school. They cannot throw away documents immediately and end up storing them until the event is over. If they were to dispose of documents whenever they were no longer needed, they would not pile up, but most families leave them in files and only end up disposing of them when they reach a certain volume. Also, there is no designated place to store documents, and they end up having to search for them later because they are left lying around haphazardly.

[0003] To solve this problem, documents are sometimes attached to hanging calendars with cellophane tape. However, this not only looks bad, but also requires the removal of the cellophane tape when disposing of the documents, taking into consideration waste separation, which is time-consuming. For this reason, a hanging calendar is known, as disclosed in Patent Document 1. The hanging calendar disclosed in this document has pockets for storing documents for each month (Figure 7). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Publicly-available Practical Application Publication No. Heisei 2-108063 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, in the conventional hanging calendars disclosed in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, documents are inserted from the top, making it difficult to take them out. Also, in order to make pockets, a material other than the calendar needs to be glued, which incurs extra costs. Furthermore, there is a problem that documents cannot be easily disposed of.

[0006] The present invention has been made in consideration of such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved hanging calendar that allows documents to be stored and easily disposed of. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to solve the above problems, according to the present invention, there is provided a hanging calendar which is constructed by connecting the upper edges of a number of date display sections, each of which displays a date on its front surface, and which is characterized in that a document storage section capable of storing documents is provided on the back side of the date display section, and that the document storage section has an opening formed on at least one of the left and right sides for storing documents.

[0008] With this configuration, documents can be stored in one place on the calendar, eliminating the need to search for them. Furthermore, by focusing on the fact that old months are always disposed of at the end of the month, a document storage section is provided in the calendar, and by storing documents in the document storage section, documents can be disposed of along with old calendars. This allows users to create a routine of periodically checking documents that need to be kept for a while and disposing of those that are no longer needed. Furthermore, by placing documents in from the side, they are sandwiched between the documents, making them less likely to fall out due to friction from the paper.

[0009] The present invention can be applied in various ways. The following application examples can be implemented in appropriate combination. For example, the document storage section may be provided between the back surface of the date display section and a storage section forming section that is provided so as to overlap the date display section. With this configuration, it is not necessary to provide a separate member such as an envelope as the document storage section, and the document storage section can be easily provided.

[0010] The storage section forming portion may be the same size as the date display portion. With this configuration, the date display portion and the storage section forming portion are the same size, which is advantageous in manufacturing the calendar. Also, a large number of documents can be placed in the document storage portion.

[0011] The storage section forming portion may be narrower than the date display portion. With this configuration, the number of documents that can be placed in the document storage section is reduced, but after cutting out the calendar, it can be folded up like an envelope.

[0012] In addition, a plurality of the date display sections and the storage section forming sections (document storage sections) may be connected in the vertical direction. With this configuration, a plurality of months can be displayed, and documents can be stored in the document storage sections corresponding to the plurality of months.

[0013] In addition, multiple dates may be displayed on the storage section forming section. With this configuration, for example, the date display section and the storage section forming section may display dates of different months, and the date display section and the storage section forming section may be turned over to be used for different months. This also reduces the amount of paper used, making it eco-friendly.

[0014] In addition, at least one pair of the date display section and the storage section forming section may be formed by folding back a single piece of paper. This configuration is advantageous in terms of manufacturing the calendar, since the date display section and the storage section forming section can be formed simply by folding back the piece of paper. Effect of the Invention

[0015] According to the present invention, a hanging calendar is provided that allows documents to be stored and easily disposed of. Other effects of the present invention will be described in the following description of the preferred embodiment of the invention. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a calendar 100 according to a first embodiment. [Diagram 2] 1 is a diagram showing a document storage section 130 of the calendar 100. FIG. [Diagram 3] 1A to 1C are diagrams illustrating how to use the calendar 100. [Figure 4] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a configuration of a calendar 200 according to a second embodiment. [Diagram 5] 1 is a diagram showing how to use the calendar 200. FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a configuration of a calendar 300 according to a third embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the layout of each month in a calendar 300. [Figure 8] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a configuration of a calendar 400 according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a state in which the date is also printed on the storage section forming paper piece 420. [Figure 10] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a state in which the date is also printed on the storage section forming paper piece 420. [Figure 11] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the layout of each month of a calendar 400.

[0017] A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this specification and the drawings, components having substantially the same functional configurations are designated by the same reference numerals to avoid repetitive explanation. In the following description, a hanging calendar is also simply referred to as a calendar.

[0018] (First embodiment) A calendar 100 according to a first embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 1 to Fig. 3. First, the configuration of the calendar 100 will be described with reference to Fig. 1. Fig. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of the calendar 100.

[0019] As shown in Fig. 1, the calendar 100 is a hanging monthly calendar (monthly calendar) configured by connecting the upper edges of a plurality of date display sheets 110 on which dates for one month are displayed. As shown in Fig. 1, the calendar 100 is provided with the date display sheet 110 and a storage section forming sheet 120 provided so as to overlap the date display sheet 110, and a document storage section 130 is provided between the back surface of the date display sheet 110 and the storage section forming sheet 120. The document storage section 130 is characterized in that an opening 140 for storing documents is formed on at least one of the left and right sides. Each component will be described in detail below.

[0020] (Date display paper piece 110) The date display sheet 110 is an example of the date display section of the present invention, and is a sheet of paper on which dates are displayed in the same manner as a typical monthly calendar. The date display sheet 110 displays the dates for one month. There are 12 date display sheets 110, from January to December.

[0021] (Storage section forming paper piece 120) The storage section forming sheet of paper 120, which is a characteristic component of this embodiment, will now be described. The storage section forming sheet of paper 120 is an example of a storage section forming portion of the present invention, and is provided so as to overlap the date display sheet of paper 110. Note that the date display sheet of paper 110 and the storage section forming sheet of paper 120 are closed at the bottom but not at the sides, forming an opening 140 for the document storage section 130, which will be described later. In this embodiment, the storage section forming sheet of paper 120 is substantially the same size as the date display sheet of paper 110.

[0022] The storage section forming sheet of paper 120 is provided integrally with the date display sheet of paper 110. In other words, the storage section forming sheet of paper 120 and the date display sheet of paper 110 are formed from a single sheet of paper, and the dates for one month are printed on the date display sheet of paper 110. The date display sheet of paper 110 and the storage section forming sheet of paper 120 are then folded back and joined at the top. A document storage section 130 is formed between the back surface of the date display sheet of paper 110 thus constructed and the storage section forming sheet of paper 120. Other configurations associated with a general calendar, such as the ability to tear off the paper for a used month, can be manufactured in the same manner as a general monthly calendar.

[0023] (Document storage section 130) The document storage section 130 is formed between the back surface of the date display sheet 110 and the storage section forming sheet 120. The document storage section 130 has openings 140 formed on the left and right sides for storing documents.

[0024] The above describes the configuration of the calendar 100. Next, a method of using the calendar 100 will be described with reference to Fig. 3 in addition to Fig. 1 and Fig. 2. Fig. 3 is a diagram showing a method of using the calendar 100.

[0025] As shown in Fig. 3, the calendar 100 allows documents to be inserted into the document storage section 130 through a side opening 140. Documents such as flyers and letters from the school can be inserted inside. Since documents can be inserted into the document storage section 130 while the calendar 100 is hanging, storing documents is easy.

[0026] When the month is over, the date display paper piece 110 and the storage section forming paper piece 120 for that month that are no longer needed can be cut off. At the same time, the documents stored in the document storage section 130 can also be discarded.

[0027] (Effects of the First Embodiment) As described above, according to this embodiment, by consolidating documents in one place, the calendar 100, the effort of searching for documents can be reduced. Furthermore, by focusing on the fact that old months are always disposed of at the end of the month, the calendar 100 is provided with a document storage section 130, and by storing documents in the document storage section 130, documents can be disposed of along with old calendars. It is possible to create a routine of periodically checking documents that need to be kept for a while and disposing of those that are no longer needed. Furthermore, by placing documents from the side, the documents are sandwiched between the documents, making them less likely to fall out due to friction of the paper.

[0028] In addition, since the document storage section 130 is provided between the back surface of the date display paper piece 110 and the storage section forming paper piece 120, there is no need to provide a separate member such as an envelope as the document storage section 130, and the document storage section 130 can be provided easily.

[0029] In addition, the storage section forming sheet 120 is the same size as the date display sheet 110, which is advantageous in terms of manufacturing the calendar 100. In addition, the document storage section 130 can hold a large number of documents.

[0030] Second embodiment A calendar 200 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 4 and Fig. 5. In this embodiment, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described. The same reference symbols will be used to designate the same components as those of the first embodiment, and redundant description will be omitted.

[0031] As shown in Fig. 4, the calendar 200 of this embodiment is configured with a date display sheet 210 and a storage section forming sheet 220 that is provided so as to overlap the date display sheet 210. The date display sheet 210 can be configured substantially similarly to the date display sheet 110 of the first embodiment.

[0032] The calendar 200 of this embodiment is different from the calendar 100 of the first embodiment in that the storage section forming sheet of paper 220 is narrower than the date display sheet of paper 210. A document storage section 230 is provided between the date display sheet of paper 210 and the storage section forming sheet of paper 220. Documents can be stored in the document storage section 230 through a side opening 240.

[0033] Above, a description has been given of the configuration of the calendar 200. Next, a method of using the calendar 200 will be described with reference to Fig. 5 in addition to Fig. 4. Fig. 5 is a diagram showing a method of using the calendar 200.

[0034] The calendar 200 can be used to store documents in the same manner as in the first embodiment. Even if the storage section forming sheet 220 is narrower than the date display sheet 210, it does not affect the storage of documents.

[0035] When the month is over, the date display sheet 210 and the storage section forming sheet 220 can be cut off. At the same time, the documents in the document storage section 230 can also be discarded. At this time, since the width of the storage section forming sheet 220 is smaller than the width of the date display sheet 210, the three peripheral sides of the date display sheet 210 can be folded to form an envelope-like shape, as shown in FIG. 5.

[0036] (Effects of the second embodiment) As described above, according to this embodiment, the storage section forming piece of paper 220 is narrower than the date display piece of paper 210, so after cutting it out, it can be folded up into an envelope.

[0037] (Third embodiment) A calendar 300 according to a third embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 6 and Fig. 7. In this embodiment, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described. The same reference symbols will be used to designate the same components as those in the first embodiment, and redundant description will be omitted.

[0038] As shown in FIG. 6, the calendar 300 has two date display sheets 310-1 and 310-2 and storage section forming sheets 320-1 and 320-2 connected to each other so that they can be separated in the vertical direction. The date display sheets 310-1 and 310-2 have substantially the same functions as the date display sheet 110 of the first embodiment. The storage section forming sheets 320-1 and 320-2 have substantially the same functions as the storage section forming sheet 120 of the first embodiment. This allows document storage sections 330-1 and 330-2 to be provided in the vertical direction. The upper ends of the multiple date display sheets 310-2 and storage section forming sheets 320-2 arranged on top are connected to each other so that they can be separated, similar to the date display sheet 110 and storage section forming sheet 120 of the first embodiment.

[0039] Above, we have explained the configuration of the calendar 300. Next, we will explain how to use the calendar 200 with reference to Fig. 7 in addition to Fig. 6. Fig. 7 is a diagram showing the layout of each month in the calendar 300.

[0040] If the bottom is configured as January and the top as February, the bottom January date display paper piece 310-1 and the storage section forming paper piece 320-1 can be cut off when January is over. After that, March will be displayed on the front under February, which is convenient.

[0041] (Effects of the third embodiment) As described above, according to this embodiment, the date display piece of paper 310 and the storage section forming piece of paper 320 (document storage section 330) are connected in the vertical direction, so that multiple months can be displayed and documents can also be placed in the document storage section 330 corresponding to multiple months.

[0042] In this embodiment, an example in which two months' worth are arranged vertically has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and three or more months' worth may be arranged vertically.

[0043] (Fourth embodiment) A calendar 400 according to a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to Figs. 8 to 11. In this embodiment, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described. The same reference symbols will be used to designate the same components as those in the first embodiment, and redundant description will be omitted.

[0044] As shown in Figures 8 to 10, the calendar 400 comprises a date display sheet 410 and a storage section forming sheet 420, with a document storage section 430 formed between them. Documents can be stored through a side opening 440. As shown in Figure 8, the multiple date display sheets 410 and storage section forming sheet 420 are connected at the top by a ring 450, and the date of the desired month can be displayed by turning over the date display sheets 410 and storage section forming sheet 420.

[0045] This embodiment is characterized in that the date is also displayed on the storage section forming paper piece 420, as shown in Figures 9 and 10. As shown in Figure 11, the storage section forming paper piece 420 corresponding to the date display paper piece 410 for January has the date of December displayed on it. Similarly, the storage section forming paper piece 420 corresponding to the date display paper piece 410 for month n has the date of (13-n) displayed on it.

[0046] Above, we have explained the configuration of the calendar 400. Next, we will explain how to use the calendar 400 with reference to Figs.

[0047] Once January is over, turn the page over without cutting it out. Turning over January will display February (see Figure 10). Do the same, and once June is over, turn the page over to display June. If you turn the entire calendar over in this state, July, which is the back side of June, will be displayed. Turning over July will display August.

[0048] From January to June, the date display paper piece 410 and the storage section forming paper piece 420 cannot be removed from the ring 450 even after the end of the month, but they can be removed from July onwards. Thus, documents for June are not discarded until the end of July, but are discarded when July ends. Documents for other months can be discarded in the same manner, at least after a certain period of time. The calendar 400 is eco-friendly in that fewer pieces of paper are used compared to the calendars of other embodiments.

[0049] (Effects of the fourth embodiment) As described above, according to this embodiment, the dates of different months can be displayed on the date display piece 410 and the storage section forming piece 420, and by turning over the date display piece and the storage section forming piece, they can be used for different months. This also reduces the amount of paper used, making it eco-friendly.

[0050] Although the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to such an example. It is clear that a person skilled in the art can think of various modified or altered examples within the scope of the claims, and it is understood that such examples also naturally belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

[0051] For example, in the above first embodiment, an example was described in which the document storage section 130 is formed between the date display sheet 110 and the storage section forming sheet 120, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, instead of providing the storage section forming sheet 120, an envelope-like structure capable of storing documents from the side may be provided on the back side of the date display sheet 110. The same applies to the other embodiments.

[0052] In the above embodiment, a monthly calendar (monthly calendar) is used as an example, but it may be for a certain period of time. A single sheet of paper may be for one month or more (for example, three months), or may be for less than one month (for example, one week). A daily calendar may also be used.

[0053] In addition, in the above embodiment, the calendar is made of pieces of paper, but it may be made of resin such as vinyl.

[0054] In the above embodiment, a calendar in which one book is made up of 12 months has been given as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this example, and the 12 months may be divided into multiple books. For example, a calendar in which 12 months are made up of two books may be used, such that the first book is made up of January to June and the second book is made up of July to December.

[0055] The above-described embodiments, applications, modifications, and the like can be implemented in any combination. [Explanation of symbols]

[0056] 100, 200, 300, 400 Calendar 110, 210, 310, 410 Date display paper strip (date display section) 120, 220, 320, 420 Storage section formation paper piece (storage section formation section) 130, 230, 330, 430 Document storage section 140, 240, 340, 440 aperture 450 Ring

Claims

1. A hanging calendar is configured by connecting upper sides of a plurality of date display sections, each of which displays a date on its surface, in a detachable manner. A document storage section capable of storing documents is provided on the back side of the date display section so as to be detachable from the date display section, The document storage section has an opening formed on at least one of the left and right sides for storing documents.

2. 2. The hanging calendar according to claim 1, wherein the document storage section is provided between a rear surface of the date display section and a storage section forming section provided so as to overlap the date display section.

3. 3. The hanging calendar according to claim 2, wherein the storage portion forming portion has the same size as the date display portion.

4. 3. The hanging calendar according to claim 2, wherein the storage portion forming portion has a width smaller than that of the date display portion.

5. 3. The hanging calendar according to claim 2, wherein a plurality of said date display sections and said storage section forming sections are connected in the vertical direction.

6. 3. The hanging calendar according to claim 2, wherein a plurality of dates are also displayed on the storage portion.

7. 7. The hanging calendar according to claim 2, wherein at least one pair of the date display portion and the storage portion forming portion is formed by folding back a single piece of paper.

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