Booklet housing case
The booklet storage case with a movement mechanism and upright storage design addresses the challenge of handling booklets and protecting sticky notes, ensuring easy access and maintaining note functionality.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2024025122
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-02-22
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2044-02-22
AI Technical Summary
Handling booklets in storage cases, especially when storing or retrieving them, is difficult due to the risk of bending sticky notes attached to the booklets, which can lead to loss of functionality and increased consumption.
A booklet storage case with a case body and a movement mechanism that includes a holding plate, holes, and a handle, allowing for easy handling and upright storage of booklets, with a space to protect sticky notes from bending.
Facilitates easy handling of booklets and protects sticky notes from bending, maintaining their functionality and reducing consumption, while also enabling easy retrieval of the booklets.
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Abstract
Description
[Technical Field]
[0001] The present disclosure relates to a booklet case. [Background technology]
[0002] Storage cases such as file boxes are known for storing and arranging documents, etc. Patent Document 1 discloses a document storage box for storing and preserving documents, etc. The inside of the document storage box is provided with a handle hole and a slidable partition, making it possible to carry it with one hand and to classify and organize documents. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]
[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-190194 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]
[0004] When using a storage case, the booklets must be handled carefully when putting them in and out of the case, etc. For example, when storing booklets in the storage case or taking them out of the case, it is not easy to handle them without bending the sticky notes attached to the booklets.
[0005] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present disclosure aims to provide a booklet storage case that makes it easy to handle the booklets stored therein. [Means for solving the problem]
[0006] The booklet storage case according to the present disclosure includes a case body and a movement mechanism. The case body includes a storage section capable of storing booklets in an upright position. The movement mechanism moves the booklets stored in the storage section in an upright direction. The movement mechanism includes a holding plate, a hole, and a handle. The holding plate is provided at the bottom of the storage section and is capable of holding booklets. The hole is provided on the side of the case body. The handle is connected to the holding plate and protrudes from the hole to the outside of the case body. The handle moves along the hole to control the up-down position of the holding plate. [Effects of the Invention]
[0007] According to the present disclosure, a booklet storage case is provided that facilitates handling of stored booklets.
[0008] The objects, features, aspects, and advantages of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following detailed description and the accompanying drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawings]
[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a booklet storage case in the first embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a front view showing the configuration of the booklet storage case. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a side view showing the configuration of the booklet storage case. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of a booklet storage case. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a booklet is housed in a booklet housing case. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the booklet is being lifted by the moving mechanism. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing a booklet storage state in the second modification of the first embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of a booklet storage case in the second embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of a booklet storage case in a third embodiment. [Figure 10]FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a booklet storage case in a fourth embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of a booklet storage case in a fifth embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of a booklet storage case in a fifth embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of a booklet storage case in a modified example of the fifth embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0010] <First Embodiment> FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of booklet storage case 101 in embodiment 1. FIG. 2 is a front view showing the configuration of booklet storage case 101. FIG. 3 is a side view showing the configuration of booklet storage case 101. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of booklet storage case 101. FIG. 4 shows a cross section taken along line A-A' shown in FIG. 3.
[0011] The booklet storage case 101 is a case that can store the booklet 1 in an upright position. The booklet 1 is, for example, a book, a notebook, a file, a document, etc. The booklet storage case 101 includes a case body 10 and a moving mechanism 20.
[0012] The case body 10 is made of, for example, plastic or metal. The case body 10 may also be made of reinforced paper such as cardboard. The case body 10 includes a storage section 11 and an opening 12.
[0013] The storage section 11 is provided inside the case body 10. The storage section 11 is capable of storing the booklet 1 in an upright position. When the booklet 1 is stored in the storage section 11, a space 13 is formed between the booklet 1 and the upper end of the case body 10. In other words, when the booklet 1 is stored in the storage section 11, the case body 10 has a space 13 between the booklet 1 and the upper end of the case body 10.
[0014] The opening 12 is provided in the upper part of the case body 10 and is connected to the storage section 11. The booklet 1 is stored in the storage section 11 through the opening 12, or is taken out from the storage section 11 through the opening 12.
[0015] The moving mechanism 20 moves the booklet 1 stored in the storage section 11 in the vertical direction. The moving mechanism 20 is formed of, for example, plastic, metal, or reinforced paper such as cardboard. The moving mechanism 20 includes a holding plate 21, a hole 22, and a handle section 23.
[0016] The holding plate 21 is provided at the bottom of the storage section 11. When the booklet 1 is stored in the storage section 11, the holding plate 21 holds the booklet 1.
[0017] The holes 22 are provided on the side surfaces of the case body 10. In the first embodiment, the holes 22 are provided on the first side surface 10A of the case body 10 and on the second side surface 10B opposite to the first side surface 10A. The holes 22 have a vertically elongated shape.
[0018] Handle portion 23 is connected to holding plate 21 and protrudes from hole 22 to the outside of case body 10. Handle portion 23 controls the vertical position of holding plate 21 by moving along hole 22. Handle portion 23 in embodiment 1 includes first handle 23A and second handle 23B. First handle 23A is provided on first side surface 10A of case body 10. Second handle 23B is provided on second side surface 10B of case body 10.
[0019] Next, a method for removing the booklet 1 from the booklet storage case 101 will be described.
[0020] 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which booklet 1 is stored in booklet storage case 101. Booklet 1 is stored in storage section 11 in a vertically standing state, and booklet 1 is held by holding plate 21. Also, sticky note 2 is sandwiched in the upper part of booklet 1, and sticky note 2 protrudes from the upper end of booklet 1.
[0021] A space 13 is provided between the booklet 1 and the upper end of the case body 10. The sticky notes 2 are contained in this space 13. Therefore, the sticky notes 2 will not bend when they come into contact with the case body 10 or an external object. For example, even if the booklet storage case 101 is stored in a bag, the sticky notes 2 attached to the booklet 1 are unlikely to bend. In this way, the space 13 between the booklet 1 and the upper end of the case body 10 protects the sticky notes 2 attached to the booklet 1.
[0022] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which booklet 1 has been lifted by moving mechanism 20. When booklet 1 is to be removed from booklet storage case 101, first, handle 23 is moved upward. Handle 23 moves along vertically long hole 22. Accordingly, holding plate 21 connected to handle 23 also moves upward. Booklet 1 held by holding plate 21 is lifted, and the upper end of booklet 1 protrudes from opening 12 of case body 10. As a result, booklet 1 can be easily removed. In this way, moving mechanism 20 prevents booklet 1 from being difficult to remove from storage section 11 when space 13 is provided between booklet 1 and the upper end of case body 10.
[0023] To summarize the above, booklet storage case 101 in embodiment 1 includes case body 10 and movement mechanism 20. Case body 10 includes storage section 11 that can store booklet 1 in an upright position. Movement mechanism 20 moves booklet 1 stored in storage section 11 in the vertical direction. Movement mechanism 20 includes holding plate 21, hole 22, and handle 23. Holding plate 21 is provided at the bottom of storage section 11 and can hold booklet 1. Hole 22 is provided on the side of case body 10. Handle 23 is connected to holding plate 21 and protrudes from hole 22 to the outside of case body 10. Handle 23 moves along hole 22 to control the vertical position of holding plate 21.
[0024] With this configuration, the booklet storage case 101 makes it easy to handle the booklets 1 stored in the storage section 11.
[0025] The sticky note 2 is placed so that a part of it sticks out at the point in the notebook or document that the user wants to refer back to. Sticky notes 2 are used in a variety of situations, and there are many different types. For example, commercially available sticky notes 2 are generally made of paper or soft plastic. When booklet 1 is stored in a bag, the sticky note 2 attached to booklet 1 sticks out from booklet 1 and is therefore prone to bending. If the sticky note 2 bends, it becomes difficult to use and loses its adhesiveness. Furthermore, it becomes difficult to identify the point that the user wants to refer back to, and its function as a marker is lost. These problems lead to an increase in the consumption of sticky notes 2.
[0026] Booklet storage case 101 of embodiment 1 protects sticky notes 2 affixed to booklet 1 by space 13 between booklet 1 and the upper end of case body 10. Booklet storage case 101 prevents the sticky notes 2 from losing their function as markers and reduces consumption of sticky notes 2. Furthermore, because booklet 1 itself is stored in case body 10, booklet storage case 101 is suitable for storing important booklets 1.
[0027] In the first embodiment, an example is shown in which a sticky note 2 is affixed to the booklet 1. However, the effect of the moving mechanism 20 can also be obtained when a booklet 1 without a sticky note 2 is stored in the booklet storage case 101. For example, if a space 13 is formed between the top end of the booklet 1 and the opening 12 of the case body 10, the booklet 1 is stored in a position recessed from the opening 12 of the case body 10. Such a booklet 1 is difficult to remove from the storage section 11. However, according to the booklet storage case 101 of the first embodiment, the booklet 1 is lifted by the moving mechanism 20, so that the booklet 1 can be easily removed.
[0028] (First Modification of First Embodiment) Although the above-described booklet storage case 101 is provided with two handles, a first handle 23A and a second handle 23B, as handle portion 23, the number of handles may be one. That is, one handle may be provided so as to protrude from either side of case body 10 to the outside of case body 10. Even with such a configuration, the same effect as above can be obtained.
[0029] (Modification 2 of Embodiment 1) FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing the storage state of booklet 1 in Variation 2 of Embodiment 1. Booklet 1 is stored in storage section 11 in a landscape orientation. Even in this case, the same effect as above can be obtained. That is, booklet storage case 101 protects sticky notes 2 affixed to booklet 1 by space 13 between booklet 1 and the upper end of case body 10. Furthermore, when booklet 1 is to be removed, moving mechanism 20 lifts booklet 1 upward, making it easier to remove booklet 1.
[0030] <Embodiment 2> 8 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of booklet storage case 102 in embodiment 2. When holding plate 21 is in the lowest position, height H of storage section 11 has a value greater than √2 times width W of storage section 11. Height H of storage section 11 corresponds to the distance between the upper surface of holding plate 21 and opening 12 of case body 10. Width W of storage section 11 corresponds to the distance between two opposing side surfaces of case body 10. Here, width W of storage section 11 corresponds to the distance between first side surface 10A and second side surface 10B.
[0031] The booklet 1 in the second embodiment has a size of A or B. Therefore, the ratio of the width to the height is 1:√2 for both A and B sizes.
[0032] As long as booklet storage case 102 has the above-described configuration, a space 13 is formed between booklet 1 stored in storage section 11 in a vertically upright state and the upper end of case body 10. Such booklet storage case 102 protects sticky notes 2 affixed to booklet 1.
[0033] <Third Embodiment> 9 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of booklet storage case 103 in embodiment 3. Handle 23 includes extension / contraction mechanism 24. Extension / contraction mechanism 24 extends or contracts the length of handle 23 in the protruding direction. When handle 23 is contracted, handle 23 is stored inside case body 10. When handle 23 is extended, handle 23 protrudes outside case body 10.
[0034] When booklet storage case 103 is stored in a bag with handle 23 in a contracted state, handle 23 does not protrude, so handle 23 will not be damaged. Also, handle 23 will not interfere with storing booklet storage case 103 in the bag.
[0035] <Fourth Embodiment> Fig. 10 is a perspective view showing the configuration of booklet storage case 104 in embodiment 4. Fig. 10 shows the configuration of movement mechanism 20. Movement mechanism 20 includes stopper 25 that fixes the position of holding plate 21 in the up-down direction.
[0036] The stopper 25 is, for example, a step formed in the hole 22. The stopper 25 catches the handle 23 on the step, thereby fixing the position of the holding plate 21.
[0037] The handle 23 includes, for example, an openable / closable claw. The handle 23 moves upward when the claw is closed, and is caught on the stopper 25 when the claw is open.
[0038] When handle 23 includes first handle 23A and second handle 23B provided on both side surfaces of case body 10 as in the first embodiment, a user of booklet storage case 101 grasps handle 23 with both hands and lifts it. In this state, it is difficult to remove booklet 1 from storage unit 11 because both hands are occupied. According to booklet storage case 104 of the fourth embodiment, stopper 25 fixes the vertical position of holding plate 21. Therefore, even when handle 23 is provided on both sides, the user can easily remove booklet 1 from storage unit 11 by moving holding plate 21 upward.
[0039] <Fifth Embodiment> 11 and 12 are cross-sectional views showing the configuration of booklet storage case 105 in embodiment 5. Fig. 11 shows a cross section corresponding to A-A' shown in Fig. 3. Fig. 12 shows a cross section along B-B' shown in Fig. 11.
[0040] The booklet storage case 105 includes at least one cushion 30. The cushion 30 protrudes from the side surface of the case body 10 in the storage section 11 toward the inside of the case body 10. The cushion 30 is provided above the upper end of the hole 22 of the movement mechanism 20. In the fifth embodiment, two cushions 30 are provided. The cushions 30 are formed of, for example, sponge, rubber, or cloth.
[0041] When booklet 1 is stored in storage section 11, cushion 30 presses against booklet 1. Cushion 30 prevents booklet 1 from jumping out of case body 10 or from moving inside case body 10. As a result, sticky notes 2 attached to booklet 1 are prevented from bending. Furthermore, because cushion 30 is provided above the upper end of hole 22 of movement mechanism 20, holding plate 21 does not interfere with cushion 30 even when handle portion 23 moves upward.
[0042] (Modification of the fifth embodiment) 13 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of a booklet storage case 105A in a modified example of embodiment 5. The number of cushions 30 may be one. Although not shown, three or more cushions 30 may be provided. With at least one cushion 30, the same effect as above can be obtained.
[0043] In the present disclosure, the embodiments can be freely combined, and the embodiments can be modified or omitted as appropriate. [Explanation of symbols]
[0044] 1 booklet, 2 sticky note, 10 case body, 10A first side, 10B second side, 11 storage section, 12 opening, 13 space, 20 moving mechanism, 21 holding plate, 22 hole, 23 handle section, 23A first handle, 23B second handle, 24 telescopic mechanism, 25 stopper, 30 cushion, 101-105A booklet storage case.
Claims
1. a case body including a storage section capable of storing a booklet in an upright position; a moving mechanism that moves the booklet stored in the storage section in a vertical direction, The moving mechanism includes: a holding plate provided at the bottom of the storage section and capable of holding the booklet; a hole provided on a side surface of the case body; A booklet storage case including a handle portion connected to the holding plate, protruding outside the case body through the hole, and moving along the hole to control the vertical position of the holding plate.
2. The booklet storage case according to claim 1 , wherein the case body has a space between the booklet and an upper end of the case body when the booklet is stored in the storage section.
3. the case body includes an opening provided at an upper portion of the case body and connected to the storage portion, a height of the storage section when the holding plate is in the lowest position is greater than √2 times the width of the storage section, the height of the accommodation portion corresponds to the distance between the holding plate and the opening of the case body; 3. The booklet storage case according to claim 1, wherein the width of the storage section corresponds to a distance between two opposing side surfaces of the case body.
4. The handle portion is a first handle provided on a first side surface of the case body; The booklet storage case according to claim 1 , further comprising: a second handle provided on a second side surface of the case body that is arranged opposite to the first side surface.
5. The booklet storage case according to claim 1 , wherein the handle includes an expansion mechanism that expands or contracts the length of the handle in the protruding direction.
6. The booklet storage case according to claim 1 , wherein the movement mechanism includes a stopper that fixes the position of the holding plate in the up-down direction.
7. The booklet storage case according to claim 1 , further comprising at least one cushion protruding from a side surface of the case body in the storage section toward the inside of the case body.
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