Wallet

Abstract

To provide a miniaturized wallet.SOLUTION: This wallet 10 is provided with a paper money storage part 14, a first card storage part 16, a second card storage part 18 and a coin storage part 20 in a wallet main body 12. The wallet body 12 includes a first partition 38, a second partition 40, and a side portion 42. The length direction of the card stored in the first card storage part 16 is different by 90 ° from the length direction of the card stored in the second card storage part 18. Two card storage parts 16 and 18 are provided, and the length directions of stored cards are different by 90 °. The wallet 10 can be miniaturized while having a sufficient number of cards to be stored.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a wallet for storing bills, coins, cards, etc. [Background technology]

[0002] Various wallets have been developed and sold. For example, the wallet in Patent Document 1 below has a bill storage section, a coin storage section, and a card storage section. Each storage section can store bills, coins, and cards separately.

[0003] Considering the convenience of carrying a wallet, it is possible to make the wallet smaller. One idea is to make the wallet smaller by stacking the card storage sections, but this may result in the wallet becoming thicker. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3244833 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a compact wallet. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The wallet of the present invention comprises a first side portion, a second side portion arranged opposite the first side portion, a lower portion connecting the long sides of the first side portion and the second side portion, a first gusset portion connecting the short sides of the first side portion and the second side portion, a first partition arranged between the first side portion and the second side portion, a first card storage portion attached to the second side portion, the first partition, or both, capable of storing a card, the length direction of the stored card coinciding with the length direction of the first side portion and the second side portion, a second partition separating the second side portion and the first partition, and a second card storage portion formed by the second side portion, the lower portion, the first gusset portion, the first partition, and the second partition, capable of storing a card, the length direction of the stored card being 90 degrees different from the length direction of the card stored in the first card storage portion. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] The present invention has two card storage sections, with the orientation of the stored cards differing by 90 degrees, allowing the wallet to be shortened in the length direction and to avoid an increase in thickness. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is a side view of a wallet according to the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is a plan view of the wallet of the present invention in an open state. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the arrangement position of the card storage section relative to the first partition. [Figure 4] FIG. 1(a) is a side view showing a wallet of another configuration of the present invention, and FIG. 1(b) is a side view showing the wallet in an open state. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the wallet of FIG. 4 in an open state. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 shows stacked card storage sections. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] The wallet of the present application will be described with reference to the drawings. This application describes multiple embodiments, and common parts will be described in one embodiment, and description of other embodiments may be omitted. In each drawing, the length direction of the wallet is the x-axis direction, the width direction of the wallet is the y-axis direction, and the thickness direction of the wallet is the z-axis direction.

[0010] [Embodiment 1] The wallet 10 of the present invention shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 has a wallet body 12 provided with a bill storage section 14, a first card storage section 16, a second card storage section 18, and a coin storage section 20.

[0011] The wallet body 12 comprises a first side section 22, a second side section 24, a bottom section 26, a first gusset section 28, and a second gusset section 30. These components are made of sheet-like materials such as leather, synthetic leather, resin, and cloth. Each component may be made by laminating the same or multiple types of sheet-like materials. The material for each component may be different. The material for each component may also be flexible.

[0012] The first side portion 22 and the second side portion 24 are rectangular. The corners of the rectangle may be rounded. The first side portion 22 and the second side portion 24 are the same shape. The length direction (direction of the long sides) of the first side portion 22 and the second side portion 24 is the length direction (x-axis direction) of the wallet 10, and the width direction (direction of the short sides) is the width direction (y-axis direction) of the wallet 10.

[0013] The lower portion 26 is disposed between one long side of the first side portion 22 and one long side of the second side portion 24. When the wallet 10 is closed, the first side portion 22 and the second side portion 24 are disposed so that their flat surfaces face each other.

[0014] A first gusset portion 28 is disposed between one short side of the first side portion 22 and one short side of the second side portion 24. The center of the first gusset portion 28 is bent toward the inside of the wallet body 12. The area between the center of the first gusset portion 28 and the first side portion 22, and the area between the center of the first gusset portion 28 and the second side portion 24 may bulge toward the outside of the wallet body 12. When the wallet body 12 is opened, the first gusset portion 28 is opened.

[0015] The second gusset portion 30 is connected to the other short side (the short side not connected to the first gusset portion 28) of the second side portion 24. The second gusset portion 30 is not connected to the other short side (the short side not connected to the first gusset portion 28) of the first side portion 22. The center of the second gusset portion 30 may be bent inward of the wallet body 12.

[0016] A tape 34 of a zipper 32 is attached to the other long side of the first side portion 22, the other short side of the first side portion 22, the other long side of the second side portion 24, and the other short side of the second side portion 24. The wallet body 12 is opened and closed by moving a slider 36.

[0017] The wallet body 12 includes a first partition 38, a second partition 40, and a side portion 42. These components are made of a sheet-like material such as leather, just like the wallet body 12.

[0018] The first divider 38 is disposed between the first side 22 and the second side 24. The first divider 38 is rectangular in shape. The plane of the first divider 38 is disposed so as to be substantially parallel to the planes of the first side 22 and the second side 24 when the wallet 10 is closed.

[0019] One short side of the first partition 38 is positioned near the first gusset portion 28. One short side of the first partition 38 is not attached to another member. One short side of the first partition 38 is free to move. The other short side of the first partition 38 is attached to the second gusset portion 30. The second gusset portion 30 is positioned between the second side portion 24 and the first partition 38.

[0020] The space surrounded by the first side portion 22, the first gusset portion 28, the bottom portion 26, and the first partition 38 forms the banknote storage section 14. The first side portion 22 and the first partition 38 are slightly larger than a banknote. They are sized so that banknotes can be stored in the banknote storage section without folding. For example, the length of the long side of the first side portion 22 is approximately 16.5 mm, and the length of the short side is approximately 8.9 mm. These dimensions may be changed as appropriate to match the size of banknotes in circulation in each country.

[0021] There is no connection between the other short side of the first side portion 22 and the other short side of the first partition 38. This increases the number of directions for inserting and removing banknotes into and from the banknote storage section 14. This makes it easier to insert and remove banknotes into and from the banknote storage section 14.

[0022] The side portion 42 is attached to the second side portion 24, the first partition 38, or both. In FIG. 2, the side portion 42 is attached to both the second side portion 24 and the first partition 38. The side portion 42 is sheet-like or plate-like and has a rectangular shape. The sides and bottom of the side portion 42 are attached to the above-mentioned members. Cards can be stored between the side portion 42 and the second side portion 24, and between the side portion 42 and the first partition 38. In other words, the side portion 42 and the second side portion 24, and the side portion 42 and the first partition 38 form the first card storage section 16. The length direction of cards stored in the first card storage section 16 coincides with the length direction (x-axis direction) of the wallet 10. A notch 44 may be provided in the upper part of the side portion 42 to make it easier to insert and remove cards. The number of cards stored in the first card storage section 16 is not limited to one, and multiple cards may be stored.

[0023] The second partition 40 is attached to the second side portion 24 and the first partition 38. The second partition 40 may be integral with the side portion 42. For example, two side portions 42 are provided, and the second partition 40 is provided between them. One side portion 42 is attached to the first partition 38, and the other side portion 42 is attached to the second side portion 24. The second partition 40 is disposed between the first partition 38 and the second side portion 24. In the x-axis direction, the space between the second side portion 24 and the first partition 38 is divided into two by the second partition 40.

[0024] The second partition 40 may be bent so as to bulge toward the first gusset portion 28. The space surrounded by the second side portion 24, the lower portion 26, the first gusset portion 28, the first partition 38, and the second partition 40 is the second card storage portion 18. The length direction of the cards stored in the second card storage portion 18 coincides with the width direction (y-axis direction) of the wallet 10. The second card storage portion 18 may be designed to store multiple cards.

[0025] The cards stored in each of the card storage sections 16, 18 include credit cards and cash cards. For example, the dimensions of a credit card are determined by the international standard "ID-1," which specifies a length of 53.98 mm, a width of 85.60 mm, and a thickness of 0.76 mm. Each of the card storage sections 16, 18 is designed to store such cards.

[0026] The length direction of the cards stored in the first card storage section 16 and the length direction of the cards stored in the second card storage section 18 are at an angle of 90 degrees. The second card storage section 18 is positioned so as to be in contact with the first gusset section 28, and the first card storage section 16 is positioned so as to be in contact with the second gusset section 28. The first card storage section 16 and the second card storage section 18 are positioned adjacent to each other in the length direction (x-axis direction) of the wallet 10. The first card storage section 16 and the second card storage section 18 do not overlap in the thickness direction (z-axis direction) of the wallet 10. These conditions allow the length direction (x-axis direction) of the wallet 10 to be shortened. Because the first card storage section 16 and the second card storage section 18 do not overlap in the width direction of the wallet 10, the thickness (z-axis direction) of the wallet 10 can also be made thinner. By providing two card storage sections 16, 18, the number of cards that can be stored can also be increased.

[0027] The space formed by the second side portion 24, the lower portion 26, the first partition 38, the second gusset portion 28, and the second partition 40 is the coin storage section 20. The first card storage section 16 is provided in the second side portion 24, the first partition 38, or both. A distance d is provided between the first card storage section 16 and the lower portion 26 (FIG. 3). This distance d is preferably such that when coins are placed in the coin storage section 20, they are less likely to come into contact with the first card storage section 16. Not allowing cards and coins to overlap allows the thickness of the wallet 10 to be kept thin. It should be noted that even at a height where the first card storage section 16 is located in the coin storage section 20, coins can be stored so that they overlap with cards.

[0028] The number of cards that can be stored in first card storage section 16 is set to be less than the number of cards that can be stored in second card storage section 18. For example, the number of cards that can be stored in first card storage section 16 is set to be half or less of the number of cards that can be stored in second card storage section 18. Even if cards are stored in first card storage section 16 and coins are also stored in coin storage section 20, the thickness of wallet 10 is unlikely to increase.

[0029] As described above, the present application has two card storage sections 16, 18, and the length directions of the cards stored therein are 90 degrees apart. This allows the wallet 10 to be made compact while still being able to store a sufficient number of cards.

[0030] [Embodiment 2] In the first embodiment, the zipper 32 is used as the member for opening and closing the wallet 10, but the member for opening and closing is not limited to the zipper 32. For example, the zipper 32 may be replaced with a button, a hook, a magnet, or the like. The case where a button is used will be described.

[0031] As shown in wallet 50 in Figures 4 and 5, a spring 52 is attached to first side 22. Second side 24 is provided with a lid 54 that overlaps first side 22. Wallet 50 is closed when lid 54 bends and overlaps first side 22. A dowel 56 is attached to lid 54. Wallet 50 can be closed by fitting spring 52 and dowel 56 together.

[0032] The short sides of the first partitions 38 are attached to the short sides of the first side portions 22. The space between the first side portions 22 and the first partitions 38 forms the banknote storage section 14.

[0033] The second gusset portion 30 is attached to the first side portion 22 and the second side portion 24. This is for closing the wallet 50, since there is no zipper 32 as in the first embodiment.

[0034] A third partition 58 may be provided between the second side portion 24 and the first partition 38. The third partition 58 may be overlapped on the second side portion 24. The third partition 58 may have the same shape as the first partition 38. The two short sides of the third partition 58 may not be attached to other members. The second partition 40 is attached to the first partition 38 and the third partition 58. The space between the second side portion 24 and the third partition 58 may be the banknote storage section 14. Two banknote storage sections 14 are provided.

[0035] Other components are the same as in embodiment 1. Like wallet 10 in embodiment 1, wallet 50 in embodiment 2 comprises bill storage section 14, two card storage sections 16, 18, and coin storage section 20. The orientation of the cards stored in the two card storage sections 16, 18 differs by 90 degrees, allowing wallet 50 to be made more compact.

[0036] [Embodiment 3] In the second embodiment, the third partition 58 is provided, but the first embodiment may also be provided with the third partition 58 in the same manner, and two banknote storage units 14 may be provided.

[0037] In the second embodiment, the third partition 58 may not be provided, and the second partition 40 may be attached to the second side portion 24 as in the first embodiment.

[0038] [Embodiment 4] 6, multiple side surface portions 42 may be stacked. Multiple first card storage sections 16 are arranged in a stacked manner. Multiple side surface portions 42 may be stacked with different heights in the y-axis direction.

[0039] [Embodiment 5] In the above embodiment, the positions of the components may be reversed around the first partition 38. By reversing the positions of the components, the keyboard can be used for right-handed and left-handed users.

[0040] The members described in the above embodiments may be formed by a plurality of members being integrated together, or may be sewn or joined together.

[0041] In addition, the present invention can be implemented in various forms with various improvements, modifications, and changes made based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0042] 10, 50: Wallet 12: Wallet body 14: Bill storage section 16: First card storage section 18: Second card storage section 20: Coin storage section 22: First side 24: Second side 26: Lower 28: First gusset 30: Second gusset 32: Zipper 34: Zipper tape 36: Slider 38: First compartment 40: Second partition 42: Side part 44: Side cutout 52: Spring 54: Lid 56: Dowel 58: Third partition

Claims

1. A first side portion; a second side portion disposed opposite the first side portion; a lower portion connecting the long sides of the first side portion and the second side portion; a first gusset portion connecting the short sides of the first side portion and the second side portion; a first divider disposed between the first and second sides, the first divider being positioned between the first and second sides; a first card storage section attached to the second side section, the first partition, or both, capable of storing a card, the length direction of the stored card being aligned with the length directions of the first side section and the second side section; a second partition separating the second side portion from the first partition; a second card storage section formed by the second side section, the lower section, the first gusset section, the first partition, and the second partition, capable of storing cards, the length direction of the stored cards being different by 90 degrees from the length direction of the cards stored in the first card storage section; A wallet with.

2. 2. The wallet of claim 1, wherein the first compartment is not fixed to the first gusset portion.

3. 3. The wallet of claim 1, wherein a space is provided between the first card storage section and the lower section.

4. a second gusset portion connecting the second side portion and the first partition; a coin storage section formed by the second side section, the lower section, the first partition, the second partition, and the second gusset section, and capable of storing coins; 3. The wallet of claim 1 or 2, comprising:

5. 3. The wallet of claim 1, wherein a bill storage section capable of storing bills is formed by the first side section, the bottom section, and the first gusset section.

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