Place card case

Abstract

This place card case has a triangular prism shape and can be used both upright on a table or lying on its side, and all three sides can be used effectively. [Solution] The place card case 1a is made of a transparent plastic cylindrical member such as acrylic or polycarbonate and comprises a case body 2 consisting of three flattened bodies 3 to 5 that form a rectangle in plan view, a hinge 6 that connects the flattened bodies 3 and 4 so as to be rotatable with respect to each other, a hinge 7 that connects the flattened bodies 4 and 5 so as to be rotatable with respect to each other, and a pair of recessed members 8, 8 and a pair of convex members 9, 9 that connect the flattened bodies 3 and 5 so as to be detachable.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a name card case used in meetings, banquets, etc., and particularly to a name card case that can be used both in a state of standing on a table and in a state of lying horizontally.

Background Art

[0002] In meetings, banquets, etc., name cards with the names of participants written on them are placed on the table. There are two types of these name cards: one type is used in a state of standing on the table, and the other type is used in a state of lying horizontally. Usually, they are used separately depending on the purpose. However, since these two types of name cards have different sizes and shapes, extra space is required for storage.

[0003] Regarding name cards that can be folded so as not to take up much space during storage, for example, in Patent Document 1, a device related to a paper name card that can be folded and also used in a standing three-dimensional state is disclosed under the name of "foldable paper item". The device disclosed in Patent Document 1 has a structure including a rectangular case body made of rectangular cardboard or a thin plate made of synthetic resin, and formed into a triangular tube shape by engaging an engaging convex portion and an engaging concave portion.

[0004] Also, in Patent Document 2, a device related to a name card for indicating the seating positions of each attendee at the venue of a wedding reception or other banquet is disclosed under the name of "name card". The device disclosed in Patent Document 2 has a structure including an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder formed by folding a rectangular sheet-like base material made of cardboard or the like and having a square tube shape with a triangular cross-section.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0005]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

[0006] The invention disclosed in Patent Document 1 has the problem that it cannot be reused because it does not have a structure that holds business cards or the like, and the names of attendees are directly printed on the paper that makes up the place card. Furthermore, because it is mountain-shaped and designed to be used horizontally, it has the problem that it cannot be used while standing upright on a desk or the like. The place card invention disclosed in Patent Document 2 shows a structure that can hold business cards and the like, but it is formed by folding a sheet-like base material such as cardboard into a cylindrical shape with a triangular cross-section, and is used horizontally with the bottom surface in contact with the tabletop of a desk or the like, so there was a problem that it could not be used in an upright position. In addition, a locking piece is provided on the bottom surface, which meant that it could not function as a place card.

[0007] This invention addresses the aforementioned conventional issues and aims to provide a place card case that is triangular in shape, can be used both upright on a desk or lying on its side, and allows for effective use of all three sides. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] To achieve the above objective, the first invention comprises a case body composed of a flattened body made up of three transparent cylindrical members that form a rectangle in plan view, wherein the flattened bodies are rotatably or detachably connected to each other, and are configured to be switchable between a state assembled to form a triangular prism and a state in which the triangular prism is disassembled.

[0009] The second invention is characterized in that, in the first invention, two flattened bodies are rotatably connected to one flattened body via hinges, and the case body assembled to form a triangular prism is configured such that the triangular prism can be switched to a disassembled state by rotating at least one of the other two flattened bodies around the axis of the hinge.

[0010] The third invention is characterized in that, in the first invention, a first magnet and a second magnet connect two adjacent flattened bodies so as to be separable from each other, wherein the first magnet and the second magnet are respectively installed on one side of the flattened bodies so as to be attracted to each other when the case body is assembled to form a triangular prism.

[0011] The fourth invention is characterized in that, in any of the first to third inventions, the flattened body is made of a solid plate-like member instead of a transparent cylindrical member, and a pair of locking portions that form a U shape in side view are provided on the two long sides of the rectangle, with the U-shaped recesses facing each other. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] In the first invention, the three flattened bodies that make up the case body are made of transparent cylindrical members, so when a sheet with a name written on it, such as a business card, is inserted inside, it has the function of holding it and making it visible from the outside. Therefore, unlike conventional place cards in the first invention where the names of attendees are printed directly on them, it can be reused. Also, in the first invention, since the case body is made up of three flattened bodies of the same structure, when the case body is assembled to form a triangular prism, all three sides of the triangular prism can be effectively utilized. Therefore, in the first invention, by assembling the case body to form a triangular prism, it can be used not only when lying on its side but also when standing upright on a table or the like.

[0013] In the second invention, the case body is initially in a triangular prism shape, but by rotating the two flattened bodies around the hinge axis so that the three flattened bodies are arranged on the same plane, the case body becomes less bulky. Therefore, according to the second invention, in addition to the effects of the first invention, the space required for storage can be saved.

[0014] In the third invention, the three flat bodies connected to each other via the first and second magnets are easily separable. Therefore, if the three flat bodies connected via the first and second magnets are completely separated, they become compact. Thus, in addition to the effects of the first invention, the third invention also has the effect of saving space during storage.

[0015] In the fourth invention, when a portion of a business card is inserted into the recess of the locking portion, the business card is held in place by the locking portion. At this time, the business card is exposed between the pair of locking portions. Therefore, if a triangular prism is assembled using three flattened bodies arranged so that the exposed portion faces outward, the contents written on the business card can be seen from outside the case body, even if the flattened bodies are not transparent. Thus, the fourth invention provides the effect of expanding the freedom of choice regarding the material of the flattened bodies, in addition to the effects of any of the first to third inventions. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0016] [Figure 1] (a) and (b) are perspective and front views of a place card case according to the first embodiment of the present invention, respectively, and (c) is an enlarged view of the portion enclosed by the dashed line in Figure (b). [Figure 2] (a) is an unfolded view of the place card case shown in Figure 1(a), and (b) is a view in the direction of arrow A in Figure 1(a). [Figure 3] Figure 1(a) is a perspective view showing the place card case in an upright position. [Figure 4](a) and (b) are respectively a perspective view and a front view of the name card case according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and (c) is a perspective view showing the state where the name card case shown in Fig. (a) is erected. [Figure 5] (a) and (b) are respectively a plan view and a side view of the flat body shown in Fig. 4(a), and (c) and (d) are respectively a plan view and a side view of a modified example of the flat body shown in Fig. (a).

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

Examples

[0017] As shown in Figs. 1(a) to 1(c), the name card case 1a according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a case body 2 composed of three flat bodies 3 to 5 forming a rectangle in plan view, a hinge 6 for connecting the flat bodies 3 and 4 to be rotatable relative to each other, a hinge 7 for connecting the flat bodies 4 and 5 to be rotatable relative to each other, a pair of concave members 8, 8 and a pair of convex members 9, 9. The flat bodies 3 to 5 are made of a transparent plastic tubular member such as acrylic or polycarbonate. For example, when a sheet with a name written on it, such as a business card, is inserted inside, it has the function of holding it and holding it so that it can be visually recognized from the outside.

[0018] [[ID=第十九]] Also, as shown in Fig. 2(a), the concave member 8 and the convex member 9 have a structure that can be detachably coupled. With respect to one side 2a near the side surfaces 2b and 2c of the case body 2, the pair of concave members 8, 8 and the pair of convex members 9, 9 are respectively installed at locations where the case body 2 forms a triangular prism (see Fig. 1(a) or Fig. 1(b)) by coupling them. That is, in the name card case 1a, the other two flat bodies 3 and 5 are rotatably connected to one flat body 4 via the hinges 6 and 7, and the flat bodies 3 and 5 have a structure that can be detachably connected via the pair of concave members 8, 8 and the pair of convex members 9, 9.

[0019] Therefore, by connecting the pair of recessed members 8, 8 and the pair of convex members 9, 9, the case body 2 can be assembled into a triangular prism shape (see Figure 1(a) or Figure 1(b)). Furthermore, when the case body 2 is in a triangular prism shape, rotating at least one of the two flattened members 3, 5 around the axis of the hinges 6, 7 will disassemble the triangular prism. Furthermore, in the place card case 1a, as shown in Figure 2(a) or Figure 2(b), the case body 2 can be flattened so that the flattened bodies 3-5 are arranged on the same plane, thus reducing bulk. This saves space during storage.

[0020] Furthermore, in the place card case 1a, the case body 2 has the function of holding business cards and the like, so unlike conventional place cards where the names of attendees are directly printed, it can be reused. In addition, in the place card case 1a, the case body 2 is composed of three flattened bodies 3-5 of the same structure, so when the case body 2 is assembled to form a triangular prism, all three sides of the triangular prism can be effectively utilized. Therefore, by assembling the case body 2 into a triangular prism shape, the place card case 1a can be used not only when lying on its side (see Figures 1(a) and 1(b)) but also when standing upright on a table or other surface (see Figure 3). [Examples]

[0021] As shown in Figures 4(a) and 4(b) and Figures 5(a) and 5(b), the place card case 1b according to the second embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that, in the place card case 1a, instead of hinges 6 and 7, recessed material 8 and convex member 9, it is provided with first magnets 10a and second magnets 10b installed on one side 2a of the case body 2 near the sides 3a and 3b of the flattened body 3, near the sides 4a and 4b of the flattened body 4, and near the sides 5a and 5b of the flattened body 5, respectively. The first magnet 10a and the second magnet 10b are installed in such a way that the case body 2 forms a triangular prism (see Figure 4(a) or Figure 4(b)) by attracting each other.

[0022] In other words, in the place card case 1b, by causing the first magnet 10a and the second magnet 10b to attract each other, two adjacent flattened bodies, such as flattened body 3 and flattened body 4, flattened body 4 and flattened body 5, and flattened body 5 and flattened body 3, are connected in a way that allows them to be separated from each other. Therefore, in the place card case 1b, by attracting the first magnet 10a and the second magnet 10b to each other, the case body 2 can be assembled into a triangular prism shape (see Figure 4(a) or Figure 4(b)). Furthermore, when the case body 2 is in a triangular prism shape, separating at least one of the three flattened bodies 3-5 from the remaining flattened bodies will result in the triangular prism being disassembled. Furthermore, in the place card case 1b, the three flattened bodies 3-5, which are connected to each other via the first magnet 10a and the second magnet 10b, are easily separable. Therefore, by disengaging the connection via the first magnet 10a and the second magnet 10b, the flattened bodies 3-5 can be completely separated and stored in a compact state. This saves space during storage.

[0023] Furthermore, in the place card case 1b, the case body 2 has the function of holding business cards and the like, making it reusable. Also, when the case body 2 is assembled to form a triangular prism, the effect of the place card case 1a is similarly achieved, as all three sides of the triangular prism can be effectively utilized. Therefore, just like in the place card case 1a, by assembling the case body 2 into a triangular prism shape, the place card case 1b can be used not only when lying on its side (see Figures 4(a) and 4(b)) but also when standing upright on a table or other surface (see Figure 4(c)).

[0024] The place card case of the present invention is not limited to the structure described above. For example, as shown in Figures 5(c) and 5(d), instead of the cylindrical flat bodies 3 to 5 in the place card case 1b, it may be equipped with three flat bodies 11 to 13 made of a solid plate-like member that forms a rectangle in plan view, and each has a pair of locking parts 14, 14 that form a U shape in side view, with the U-shaped recesses 14a facing each other on the two long sides of the rectangle. In addition, the first magnet 10a and the second magnet 10b are installed near the sides 11a and 11b of the flat body 11, near the sides 12a and 12b of the flat body 12, and near the sides 13a and 13b of the flat body 13, respectively. Furthermore, the first magnet 10a and the second magnet 10b are installed on one side 2a of the case body 2, and are installed in a place that forms a triangular prism when attracted to each other.

[0025] In a place card case of this structure, the locking portion 14 has the function of holding a business card in which at least a portion is inserted into the recess 14a. At this time, the business card is exposed between the pair of locking portions 14, 14. Therefore, by placing the first magnet 10a and the second magnet 10b on the flattened bodies 11-13 on the side opposite to the part where the business card is exposed, the case body 2 can be assembled into a triangular prism shape so that the exposed part faces outwards. In this case, even if the flattened bodies 11-13 are not transparent, the contents written on the business card can be seen from the outside of the case body 2. Thus, the above structure of the place card case has the advantage of allowing greater freedom in selecting the material for the flattened bodies 11-13. [Industrial applicability]

[0026] The place card case of the present invention can be used when it is necessary to place place cards with the names of participants on them on tables or other surfaces at meetings, banquets, and other events. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0027] 1a, 1b…Place card case 2…Case body 2a…One side 2b, 2c…Side 3-5…Flat body 3a, 3b…Side 4a, 4b…Side 5a, 5b…Side 6, 7…Hinge 8…Recessed material 9…Convex member 10a…First magnet 10b…Second magnet 11-13…Flat body 11a, 11b…Side 12a, 12b…Side 13a, 13b…Side 14…Locking part 14a…Recess

Claims

1. The case body is composed of a flattened body made up of three transparent cylindrical members that form a rectangle in plan view. The flattened body is Each is rotatably or detachably connected to other adjacent flattened bodies, A place card case characterized by being configured to allow switching between a state in which the triangular prism is assembled and a state in which the triangular prism is disassembled.

2. Two of the flattened bodies are rotatably connected to one of the flattened bodies via hinges. The case body, which is assembled to form a triangular prism, The place card case according to claim 1, characterized in that the triangular prism is configured to be switched to a disassembled state by rotating at least one of the other two flattened bodies around the axis of the hinge.

3. The device comprises a first magnet and a second magnet that connect two adjacent flattened bodies so that they can be separated from each other. The place card case according to claim 1, characterized in that the first magnet and the second magnet are respectively installed on one side of the flat body so as to be able to attract each other when the case body is assembled to form the triangular prism.

4. The flattened body is Instead of the transparent cylindrical member, it consists of a solid plate-like member. The place card case according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that a pair of locking parts, which form a U shape in side view, are provided on the two long sides of the rectangle, with the U-shaped recesses facing each other.

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