Notebook and notebook cover

Abstract

To provide a notebook capable of placing relevant sections a user most frequently needs to write in or check on the front surface of the notebook all the time, while preventing inner sheets from getting dirty or damaged.SOLUTION: A notebook 1 is a bound notebook binding multiple rectangular inner sheets 2a, and comprises the inner sheets 2a, a rectangular cover 3 that covers the bundle of the inner sheets 2a from outside, a rectangular support piece 4 located on the inner surface of the cover 3 and connected along a binding center line serving as the center line when the cover 3 is in a bound state, and a connecting sheet integrally and continuously provided from the side of the support piece 4 opposite to the binding center line. By this configuration, the notebook 1 can place relevant sections a user most frequently needs to write in or check on the front surface of the notebook, while preventing the inner sheets from getting dirty or damaged.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a notebook and a notebook cover that covers and protects the notebook from the outside. [Background technology]

[0002] Traditionally, bound notebooks, which are bound on one side to form a booklet, have been widely used for recording memos, diaries, schedule management, etc. Meanwhile, binder-style notebooks, which allow you to add or replace inner pages and combine them freely, are also gaining popularity.

[0003] There are various configurations and designs of planners, and for example, a planner cover with a binding device that combines a bound planner and loose-leaf paper into a single planner by attaching a binding device to the planner cover body has been disclosed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).Also disclosed is a planner cover in which the outer cover and the inner cover that forms the pocket are formed separately and made of different materials (see, for example, Patent Document 2). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 7074636 [Patent Document 2] Utility Model Registration No. 3135183 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, with conventional planners like those described above, when you want to check your schedule for "today," "this week," or "this month" or write down notes, you have to open the planner and find and open the relevant page each time, which is a hassle.

[0006] Furthermore, in the case of a system in which a desired page can be placed on top, such as a calendar, there is a problem that the pages can become dirty or damaged when carried around because there is no cover.

[0007] The present invention was made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a planner that allows the user to always place the relevant item that they most need to write or check (for example, the page for the day in the case of a diary) on the surface of the planner, while preventing the inner pages from getting dirty and damaged. Another aim is to provide a planner cover that can achieve these aims when combined with the inner pages. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a notebook comprising: inner paper; a rectangular cover that covers the stack of inner paper from the outside; a rectangular support piece that is connected to the inner surface of the cover along a binding center line that is the center line when the cover is bound; and a connecting sheet that is integrally and continuously provided from the edge of the support piece that faces the binding center line.

[0009] In addition, in the notebook of the present invention, a plurality of binding holes are formed on the upper side of the connecting sheet along a direction perpendicular to the opening and closing direction of the cover for binding the stack of inner sheets and the connecting sheet together, and it is preferable that the notebook is a bound notebook that can be set on the back side by turning the inner sheets on the front side around the binding holes.

[0010] In addition, in the notebook of the present invention, it is preferable that the connecting sheet has a bag structure for storing cardboard, and that an opening is formed on the upper edge of the bag-structured connecting sheet for inserting the cardboard.

[0011] In the notebook according to the present invention, the connecting sheet is preferably made of a flexible material.

[0012] In the notebook according to the present invention, the cover is preferably made of a transparent material.

[0013] In the notebook according to the present invention, it is preferable that the inner surface of the cover is formed with a pocket for storing a shielding sheet.

[0014] In addition, in the notebook according to the present invention, it is preferable that the support piece is made of a flexible material.

[0015] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides a notebook cover comprising a rectangular cover that covers a stack of inner pages from the outside, a rectangular support piece on the inner surface of the cover that is connected along a binding center line that becomes the center line when the cover is bound, and a connecting sheet that is integrally and continuously provided from the edge of the support piece that faces the binding center line.

[0016] In addition, in the notebook cover of the present invention, a plurality of binding holes are formed on the upper edge of the connecting sheet along a direction perpendicular to the opening and closing direction of the cover for binding the stack of inner sheets and the connecting sheet together, and it is preferable that the notebook is a bound notebook that can be set on the back side by turning the inner sheets on the front side around the binding holes.

[0017] In addition, in the notebook cover of the present invention, it is preferable that the connecting sheet has a bag structure for containing cardboard, and that an opening is formed on the upper edge of the bag-structured connecting sheet for inserting the cardboard.

[0018] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides a notebook comprising inner papers, a notebook cover that covers the stack of inner papers from the outside, and binding rings that connect the stack of inner papers and the notebook cover, wherein the notebook cover has three surfaces, a front surface, a back surface, and a connecting surface, that are U-shaped when viewed from the right side, and a rectangular folded surface that is connected to one side of the back surface and folded inward.

[0019] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a notebook comprising inner pages and a notebook cover that covers the stack of inner pages from the outside, wherein the notebook cover has three surfaces, a front surface, a back surface, and a connecting surface, that are U-shaped when viewed from the right side, and a rectangular folded surface that is connected to one side of the back surface and folded inward, and a pocket shaped to accommodate the back cover of the inner pages is formed on the folded surface.

[0020] In addition, in the notebook according to the present invention, the notebook cover is preferably made of a transparent material. [Effects of the Invention]

[0021] The notebook of the present invention comprises inner pages, a rectangular cover that covers the bundle of inner pages from the outside, a rectangular support piece that is connected to the inner surface of the cover along the binding center line that will be the center line when the cover is bound, and a connecting sheet that is attached integrally to the support piece from the side opposite the binding center line. With this configuration, the notebook of the present invention allows the user to always place the relevant items that they most need to write or check on the front of the notebook, while preventing the inner pages from getting dirty and damaged. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0022] [Figure 1] 1A is a perspective view of a notebook according to an embodiment of the present invention in a bound state, and FIG. 1B is a perspective view of the notebook in an open state. [Figure 2] FIG. 2A is a plan view of the notebook cover provided with the notebook, and FIG. 2B is a diagram showing an example of the ruled lines of the inner pages used in the notebook. [Figure 3] 10(a) to 10(c) are side views illustrating the changes over time of the notebook. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a notebook according to a first modified example of an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] (a) and (b) are plan views of a notebook cover according to a second variant embodiment of the present invention in an open state, and (c) is an oblique view showing a window opening formed in the shielding sheet provided on the same notebook cover. [Figure 6] 1A is a perspective view of a notebook according to a second embodiment of the present invention in an open state, and FIG. 1B is a right side view of the notebook. [Figure 7] 10(a) is a perspective view of an open notebook according to a third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10(b) is a perspective view of an inner page stored inside the notebook. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0023] (Embodiment) The notebook according to the embodiment of the present invention is a general-purpose notebook used for keeping a diary, managing schedules, recording activities, taking notes, etc., and is particularly a bound notebook bound on one side so that the inner pages form a booklet.

[0024] First, the overall structure of the notebook and notebook cover according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 1 and 2. Figure 1(a) is a perspective view of the notebook 1 in a bound state, and Figure 1(b) is a perspective view of the notebook 1 in an open state. Figure 2 is a plan view of the notebook 1 with the stack of inner pages 2a removed and the notebook cover 2 in an open state. In explaining this embodiment, the horizontal direction when the notebook 1 and notebook cover 2 are open will be referred to as the left-right direction, and the vertical direction will be referred to as the up-down direction.

[0025] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the notebook 1 is a bound notebook with multiple rectangular inner pages 2a bound together, and includes the inner pages 2a, a rectangular cover 3 that covers the bundle of inner pages 2a from the outside, a rectangular support piece 4 that is connected to the inner surface of the cover 3 along a binding center line 3a that serves as the center line when the cover 3 is bound, and a connecting sheet 5 that is provided integrally and continuously from the side 4a of the support piece 4 that faces the binding center line 3a. The support piece 4 and the binding center line 3a, and the support piece 4 and the connecting sheet 5 are integrated by, for example, heat welding. The cover 3 opens left and right, and the connecting sheet 5 is preferably a backing (cardboard) with a certain degree of strength.

[0026] On the upper side of the connecting sheet 5, multiple binding holes 5a (holes for binding the inner sheets 2a together) are formed along a direction perpendicular to the opening / closing direction D of the front cover 3. Here, the opening / closing direction D of the front cover 3 is the direction of an arc formed when the notebook cover 2 is opened and closed, as shown in Figure 2, and multiple binding holes 5a are provided along the left-right direction and arranged perpendicular to this opening / closing direction D.

[0027] As shown in Figure 2, the support piece 4 has a vertically elongated rectangular shape (rectangle) and is made of a flexible material. Examples of flexible materials include synthetic resins such as polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane resin, and epoxy resin. By using a flexible and durable material for the support piece 4, the stack of inner pages 2a supported by the cover 3 via the support piece 4 can be securely held, and the book is comfortable to use.

[0028] Next, we will explain the method for binding the inner pages 2a in the notebook 1. As shown in Figure 1, the bundle of inner pages 2a and the binding holes 5a are bound together using a binding tool such as a wire (made of metal or plastic, for example). Specifically, the binding tool is spirally passed through holes formed on the top side of the inner pages 2a and the binding holes 5a to bind them together. With this configuration, the inner pages 2a on the front side can be set on the back side by turning them around the binding holes 5a. Preferred binding methods include spiral binding, twin ring binding, cell ring binding, and ring-type binding tools, which allow the inner pages to be turned and set on the spine.

[0029] The cover 3 is made of a transparent material, so that the top page can be seen from the outside even when the notebook 1 is closed. Examples of transparent materials include highly transparent and durable resin materials such as polyethylene terephthalate, polycarbonate, polyvinyl chloride, and acrylic.

[0030] Here, an example of the type of schedule column displayed on the inner page 2a will be explained with reference to Figure 2(b). This figure shows the case where the inner ruled lines are a diary, with the current date, Plan, and To Do items pre-printed in parallel. Note that the type of schedule column on the inner page is not limited, and examples include a one-page-per-day format like a diary, a monthly calendar format where a calendar for one month opens when the planner is opened and you fill in the schedule, a two-page spread format where you fill in the week's schedule from left to right page when the planner is opened, and a vertical format where hourly scales are provided vertically.

[0031] Next, how to use the notebook 1 according to this embodiment will be explained with reference to Figure 1(b). As shown in Figure 1(b), in the case of a diary with one page per day in the inner pages 2a, when the day is over, the top inner page 2a is opened upward and rotated around a binding device such as a wire that is fastened to the binding holes 5a, and set to the back side. The next leaf then appears at the top, and can be seen through even when the cover is closed.

[0032] Next, we will explain how the notebook 1 of this embodiment changes over time with reference to Figure 3. Figure 3 shows a side view of the stack of inner pages 2a (notebook surface) as seen from the front, with the support piece 4 made of a flexible material. Figure 3(a) shows the notebook 1 when it is first used (for example, January 1st in the case of a diary), Figure 3(b) shows the notebook 1 with half of its inner pages used (for example, June 30th in the case of a diary), and Figure 3(c) shows the notebook 1 with the last inner page used (for example, December 31st in the case of a diary).

[0033] As described above, in the planner 1 according to this embodiment, binding holes 5a for the inner pages (internal pages) are formed in the connecting sheet 5, which is separate from the cover 3, along a direction perpendicular to the opening direction of the cover 3. This configuration allows the cover 3 to be closed with the user's desired page always positioned on the front (top) side. In other words, the item that the user most needs to write or check (for example, the page for the day in the case of a diary) can always be positioned on the front side of the planner, and the inner pages 2a are protected from dirt and damage because they are covered by the cover 3.

[0034] Furthermore, since the cover 3 is made of a transparent material, the user can check the contents of the top page without opening the cover 3, which is very convenient.

[0035] Furthermore, in many daily diaries, past pages are torn out for past days, but in the planner 1 according to this embodiment, past pages can also be saved as inner pages 2a of the planner 1 at the user's option, without being torn away.

[0036] (Variation 1) A first variation of a notebook according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 4. As shown in FIG. 4, this first variation uses a bound notebook 6 in which a stack of inner pages 6a and a cardboard (such as a strong cardboard) 6b placed on the bottom of the stack of inner pages 6a are closed at the top. The connecting sheet 7 of the notebook cover 2 has a pouch-like structure that accommodates the cardboard 6b of the bound notebook 6, and an opening 7a is formed on the top edge of the pouch-like connecting sheet 7 for inserting the cardboard 6b of the bound notebook 6. The bottom of the bound notebook 6 is not limited to the cardboard 6b; it can also be a strong backing sheet, plastic sheet, or other suitable material. The connecting sheet 7 can tightly accommodate the cardboard 6b, so it need only have a storage space of approximately the same size and shape as the cardboard 6b.

[0037] The connecting sheet 7 is made of the flexible material described above and is connected to the opposing side 4a of the support piece 4 by heat welding or the like. With this configuration, in the planner 1 according to this modification 1, in addition to the effects of the above embodiment, it becomes very easy to replace the bound planner 6. In the case of a diary, it becomes possible to replace the diary every year simply by replacing the bound planner 6 side, making it possible to use the planner 1 more economically.

[0038] (Variation 2) A second variant of the notebook according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figure 5. In this second variant, pockets 3b and 3c are formed on both sides of the inside of the notebook cover 2 for storing opaque shielding sheets 8. Here, pocket 3b is formed on the inside of the front cover side, and pocket 3c is formed on the inside of the back cover side.

[0039] As shown in Figure 5(a), upon purchase, the shielding sheet 8 is stored in pocket 3c. When the user wants to hide the top page from view during use, they move the shielding sheet 8 to pocket 3b and store it there. As a result, the page they want to see is at the top of the planner, but if the user wants to avoid others seeing it, they can set the concealing sheet 8 in pocket 3c and then move it to pocket 3b, thereby appropriately preventing the top page from showing through the surface of the planner cover 2.

[0040] As shown in Figure 5(c), by forming a window 8a in a portion of the concealing sheet 8, for example, only the numerical portion of the calendar can be seen through this window 8, allowing the date and the like to be confirmed, and appropriately preventing others from seeing only the content written by the user.

[0041] (Embodiment 2) Next, the overall structure of the notebook according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 6. Fig. 6(a) is a perspective view of the notebook 10 in an open state, and Fig. 6(b) is a right side view of the notebook 10.

[0042] As shown in Figure 6, notebook 10 is a long-binding, horizontally bound notebook that includes inner pages 11, notebook cover 12 that covers the stack of inner pages 11 from the outside, and binding rings 13 that connect the stack of inner pages 11 to notebook cover 12. Furthermore, notebook cover 12 opens vertically and is preferably made of a resin or backing (cardboard) that has a certain degree of strength, and may also be made of a transparent material so that inner pages 11 can be seen from the outside.

[0043] As shown in Figure 6(b), the notebook cover 12 has four surfaces: a front surface 12a, a back surface 12b, and a connecting surface 12c, which are U-shaped when viewed from the right side, and a rectangular folded surface 12d that is connected to one side of the back surface 12b and folded inward. The stack of inner pages 11 is rotatably integrated with the folded surface 12d via a binding ring 13 located on the upper side of the inner pages 11, and the stack of inner pages 11 is supported inside the notebook cover 12.

[0044] With this configuration, just like in the above embodiment, the planner cover 12 can be closed with the page desired by the user always positioned on the front (top) surface. In other words, the item that the user most needs to write or check (for example, the page of the current month in the case of a calendar, or the page of the current day in the case of a diary) can always be positioned on the front surface of the planner 10, and the inner pages 12 can be prevented from getting dirty or damaged because they are covered by the planner cover 12.

[0045] Furthermore, if the planner cover 12 is made of a transparent material, the user can check the contents of the relevant page at the top without opening the planner cover 12, which is extremely convenient. Furthermore, while most daily tear-off diaries require past pages to be torn out, the planner 10 of this embodiment allows the user to save past pages as inner pages 12 of the planner 10, at their discretion, without tearing them up. Note that the planner 10 is not limited to a horizontally long planner as shown in Figure 6, but may also be a vertically long planner with the same configuration.

[0046] (Embodiment 3) Next, the overall structure of the notebook 20 according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 7. Fig. 7(a) is a perspective view of the notebook 20 in an open state, and Fig. 7(b) is a perspective view of the inside pages stored inside the notebook 10.

[0047] As shown in Figure 7, the notebook 10 is a long-bound, horizontally bound notebook that includes inner pages 21 and a notebook cover 22 that houses a stack of inner pages 21. The notebook cover 22 can also be opened vertically and made of transparent resin so that the inner pages 11 can be seen from the outside.

[0048] As shown in Figure 7(a), the notebook cover 22 has four sides: three sides (front side 22a, back side 22b, and connecting side 22c) that are U-shaped when viewed from the right side, and a rectangular folded-over side 22d that is connected to one side of the back side 22b and folded inward. Furthermore, a pocket 22e shaped (rectangular) to accommodate the back cover 21d of the inner pages 21, such as cardboard, is integrally formed on the folded-over side 22d. In other words, the notebook 20 according to the third embodiment has a structure in which the inner pages 21 are not bound to the notebook cover 22, but the pocket 22e is formed in the notebook cover 22, and the back cover of the twin-ring bound stack of notebooks (the inner pages 21) is inserted into the pocket 22e.

[0049] This configuration can achieve the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment 2. Note that the notebook 20 is not limited to a horizontally long notebook as shown in Fig. 6, but may also be a vertically long notebook having the same configuration.

[0050] The present invention is not limited to the configuration of the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the invention. For example, even if the notebook surface of the planner 1 is not a diary, by using a normal notebook (with horizontal lines or a grid), the necessary page can be checked through the cover 3 even when the planner 1 is closed, thereby improving the convenience of the planner 1. [Explanation of symbols]

[0051] 1,10,20 Diary 2. Notebook cover 2a,11,12 Medium paper 3 Cover 3a Binding centerline 3b, 3c, 22e pockets 4 Support piece 4a Opposite sides 5,7 Connecting sheet 5a Binding holes 6 Bound notebook 6a inner paper 6b cardboard 7a aperture 8. Shielding sheet 12,22 Notebook cover 12a,22a surface 12b,22b back side 12c,22s connection surface 12d, 22d Folded surface

Claims

1. The inner paper and a rectangular cover that covers the bundle of inner pages from the outside; a rectangular support piece that is connected to the inner surface of the cover along a binding center line that is the center line of the cover in a bound state; a connecting sheet provided integrally and continuously from the side of the support piece opposite the binding center line.

2. A plurality of binding holes for binding the bundle of inner sheets and the connecting sheet together are formed on the upper side of the connecting sheet along a direction perpendicular to the opening and closing direction of the cover; 2. The notebook according to claim 1, wherein the notebook is a bound notebook that can be set on the back side by turning over the inner page on the front side around the binding holes.

3. The connecting sheet has a bag structure for accommodating cardboard, 2. The notebook according to claim 1, wherein an opening is formed on the upper side of the connecting sheet of the pouch structure for inserting the cardboard.

4. 4. The notebook according to claim 3, wherein the connecting sheet is made of a flexible material.

5. 4. The notebook according to claim 1, wherein the cover is made of a transparent material.

6. 6. The notebook according to claim 5, wherein a pocket for accommodating a shielding sheet is formed on the inner surface of the cover.

7. 4. The notebook according to claim 1, wherein the support piece is made of a flexible material.

8. a rectangular cover that covers the bundle of inner pages from the outside; a rectangular support piece that is connected to the inner surface of the cover along a binding center line that is the center line of the cover in a bound state; A notebook cover characterized by comprising a connecting sheet provided integrally and continuously from the side of the support piece opposite the binding center line.

9. A plurality of binding holes for binding the bundle of inner sheets and the connecting sheet together are formed on the upper side of the connecting sheet along a direction perpendicular to the opening and closing direction of the cover; 9. The notebook cover according to claim 8, wherein the notebook is a bound notebook that can be set on the back side by turning over the inner paper on the front side around the binding holes.

10. The connecting sheet has a bag structure for accommodating cardboard, 9. The notebook cover according to claim 8, wherein an opening is formed in the upper edge of the connecting sheet of the bag structure for inserting the cardboard.

11. The inner paper and a notebook cover that covers the bundle of inner pages from the outside; A notebook comprising: a binding ring that connects the bundle of inner pages and the notebook cover; The notebook cover is characterized by having three surfaces, a front surface, a back surface, and a connecting surface, which are U-shaped when viewed from the right side, and a rectangular folded surface that is connected to one side of the back surface and folded inward.

12. The inner paper and A notebook cover that covers the bundle of inner pages from the outside, The notebook cover has three surfaces, a front surface, a back surface, and a connecting surface, which are U-shaped when viewed from the right side, and a rectangular folded surface that is connected to one side of the back surface and folded inward, A notebook characterized in that a pocket shaped to accommodate the back cover of the inner page is formed on the folded surface.

13. 13. The notebook according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the notebook cover is made of a transparent material.

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