Coin purse and wallet equipped with one

Abstract

The challenge is to provide a user-friendly wallet that prevents coins from spilling out. [Solution] The housing comprises a housing section 1, an opening 2 that connects the housing section 1 to the outside, a check valve 3, and a pair of fastening members 4 that can maintain the closed state of the opening 2. The housing section 1 has a front surface 11 and a rear surface 12, with the front surface 11 positioned opposite the rear surface 12. The check valve 3 is provided on the edge of the front surface 11 inside the housing section 1. The pair of fastening members 4 can switch between an open state and a closed state, and the pair of fastening members 4 are provided so that they face each other on the rear surface 12 and the check valve 3 inside the housing section 1.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a coin purse and a wallet provided with the same.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, coin purses for accommodating coins and the like, and wallets for accommodating banknotes, cards and the like provided with such coin purses have been widely used.

[0003] In particular, since coins are as small as about 20 to 30 mm in diameter, the accommodated coins are likely to drop out to the outside. Further, due to the small diameter of coins, it has not been easy for persons who are not dexterous with hands to take out the accommodated coins.

[0004] For this reason, various coin purses have been proposed that can suppress dropping of accommodated coins and facilitate insertion and removal of coins.

[0005] For example, Patent Document 1 describes a coin purse including an accommodation portion and an opening, wherein the opening is provided with a check piece extending inward of the accommodation portion from a peripheral edge of the opening.

Prior Art Literature

Patent Literature

[0006]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problem to be Solved by the Invention

[0007] However, in a coin purse as described in Patent Document 1, since the opening is closed only by the check piece, it is difficult to maintain the closed state, and there is a possibility that the accommodated coins may drop out.

[0008] This invention was made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and aims to provide a user-friendly coin purse that prevents the stored coins from spilling out. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] The present invention, for solving the above problems, is a coin purse comprising: a storage section; an opening that connects the storage section to the outside; a check valve; and a pair of fastening members capable of maintaining the closed state of the opening, wherein the storage section has a front surface and a rear surface, the front surface is positioned opposite the rear surface, the check valve is provided on the edge of the front surface inside the storage section, the pair of fastening members are switchable between an open state and a closed state, and the pair of fastening members are provided so as to face each other on the rear surface and the check valve inside the storage section.

[0010] According to the present invention, the storage area is secured while preventing coins from spilling out of the storage area. Furthermore, the opening can be smoothly switched between the open and closed states by fastening or unfastening a pair of fastening members.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the pair of fastening members comprises a male member and a female member, the female member having a recess into which the male member is inserted and a flat plate portion surrounding the recess, the flat plate portion of the female member being embedded in the check valve, and the check valve and the flat plate portion of the female member forming the same plane.

[0012] With this configuration, when the opening is closed, the inside of the rear part and the check valve come into contact, which reduces the gap in the opening and further prevents coins from spilling out of the storage area.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, one of the male member or the female member is a magnet, and the other of the male member or the female member is a magnet or a magnetic material.

[0014] With this configuration, when the opening is closed, the check valve is pulled inward by magnetic force, reducing the gap in the opening and further preventing coins from spilling out of the storage compartment.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the check valve includes one end positioned on the housing side, and this end is a free end.

[0016] With this configuration, when the opening is closed, one end is separated from the front and positioned on the rear side, which prevents coins from spilling out of the storage area and allows more coins to be stored in the storage area.

[0017] Another aspect of the present invention is a wallet equipped with a coin purse as described above. [Effects of the Invention]

[0018] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a user-friendly coin purse that prevents the stored coins from spilling out. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0019] [Figure 1] This is a front view of a wallet equipped with a coin purse according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a perspective view of a coin purse according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] This is a perspective view from another angle of a coin purse according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] This is a perspective view of the coin purse according to an embodiment of the present invention, with the opening at another angle in the closed state. [Figure 5] This is an exploded view of a coin purse according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing a rear view of the front and a front view of the rear. [Figure 6] This is an exploded view of a coin purse according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing a cross-sectional view A-A' with the opening in the open state and a cross-sectional view A-A' with the opening in the closed state. [Figure 7]It is a diagram for explaining a method of using a coin purse according to an embodiment of the present invention. DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

[0020] <Present Embodiment> Hereinafter, a coin purse according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7. It should be noted that the embodiments shown below are examples of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments. Also, in these drawings, reference sign X denotes the coin purse according to the present embodiment.

[0021] <Configuration> As shown in FIG. 1, the coin purse X can be provided on a wallet Y including a card compartment Y1 and a bill compartment Y2. Note that the coin purse X may also be an article independent of the wallet Y.

[0022] A notch Y1a is formed in the card compartment Y1. This facilitates inserting and removing a card (not shown) into and from the card compartment Y1. Additionally, the type of card can be easily identified.

[0023] Similarly, a notch Y2a is formed in the bill compartment Y2. This facilitates inserting and removing a banknote (not shown) into and from the bill compartment Y2. Additionally, the denomination of the banknote contained in the bill compartment Y2 can be easily identified.

[0024] As shown in FIG. 2, the coin purse X includes a storage portion 1, an opening 2 that communicates the storage portion 1 with the outside, a non-return portion 3, and a pair of fastening members 4 capable of maintaining the opening 2 in a closed state.

[0025] In the present embodiment, the material of the storage portion 1 is genuine leather, but any material generally used for coin purses such as synthetic leather, fabric such as canvas, or vinyl may also be used.

[0026] As shown in Figure 3 or Figure 4, the housing section 1 has a front surface 11 and a rear surface 12 positioned opposite the front surface 11. In this embodiment, the front surface 11 and the rear surface 12 are formed from a single component, but the front surface 11 and the rear surface 12 may be made from separate components.

[0027] As shown in Figure 3, the front surface 11 includes a first front surface component 111 and a second front surface component 112.

[0028] As shown in Figure 5, the first front component 111 is provided with an edge portion 111a and a notch 111b that are located on the opening 2 side.

[0029] The notch 111b is provided on the bottom side of the housing section 1 (the side located opposite to the opening 2). As a result, as shown in Figure 6, the lower side of the storage section 1 is formed by the second front component 112 which is positioned outside the first front component 111, making it possible to store more coins C.

[0030] As shown in Figure 3 or Figure 5, the rear surface 12 includes a first rear surface component 121 and a second rear surface component 122.

[0031] As shown in Figure 5, the first rear component 121 is provided with a bent line L. As a result, when opening the opening 2, the first front component 111 deforms along the fold line L, making it easier to insert and remove coins C from the storage section 1. In this embodiment, the leather seam that sews the first rear component 121 and the second rear component 122 together serves as the fold line L.

[0032] Furthermore, the first rear component 121 is provided with an edge portion 121a positioned on the opening 2 side and a hollow portion 121b.

[0033] The hollow section 121b is located on the bottom side of the housing section 1 (the side opposite to the opening 2).

[0034] As shown in Figure 6, the check valve 3 forms a connecting edge 3a that connects to the second front component 112. In this embodiment, the check valve portion 3 is formed integrally with the second front component 112, and the check valve portion 3 is formed by bending the member forming the second front component 112 at a connecting edge portion 3a located at the edge portion 111a of the first front component 111. As a result, the check valve 3 is provided on the edge 111a of the first front component 111 inside the housing 1. The second front component 112 and the check valve 3 may be separate components.

[0035] In particular, the edge of the housing portion 1 that forms the opening 2 is composed of a part of the edge 111a of the first front component 111, a connecting edge 3a, and the edge 121a of the first rear component 121.

[0036] Furthermore, the check valve 3 is bent towards the first front component 111 with respect to the bending axis 3b. As a result, the check valve portion 3 bulges slightly from the bending axis 3b towards the edge portion 111a of the first front component 111. In particular, the bending axis 3b forms one end of the check valve 3.

[0037] The approximate center of the check valve 3 is fixed to the second front component 112 by a female member 42, which will be described later. As a result, the bending shaft 3b has a free end that is not fixed to the second front component 112, and when the opening 2 is in the closed state, the bending shaft 3b of the check valve 3 is positioned on the rear surface 12 side.

[0038] As shown in Figure 3, the pair of fastening members 4 have a male member 41 and a female member 42. In particular, by bringing the male member 41 and the female member 42 into contact and separating, the pair of fastening members 4 can switch between an open state with the opening 2 open and a closed state with the opening 2 closed.

[0039] The male component 41 and the female component 42 are made of magnets. This makes it possible to fix the male member 41 and the female member 42 together by magnetic force. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 6, since the female member 42 is pulled by the male member 41, the check valve 3 on which the female member 42 is provided is pulled toward the rear surface 12. In particular, since the bending axis 3b is a free end, the bending axis 3b side of the check stop portion 3 is spaced apart from the first front component 111 and positioned on the rear side 12. Similarly, because the male member 41 is pulled by the female member 42, the first rear component 121 on which the male member 41 is provided, and the second rear component 122 sewn to the first rear component 121, are slightly pulled toward the check valve 3. In this embodiment, the male member 41 and the female member 42 are a pair of magnets arranged in directions that attract each other. However, one of the male member 41 and the female member 42 may be a magnet and the other a magnetic material.

[0040] The male member 41 is provided on the first rear surface component 121 on the inside of the housing 1.

[0041] As shown in Figure 6, the male member 41 is provided with a protruding portion 411 that can be inserted into a recess 421 (described later), and a flat plate portion 412 that surrounds the protruding portion 411.

[0042] As shown in Figure 6, the female member 42 is provided so as to communicate with the second front component 112, the first front component 111, and the check valve 3. As a result, the second front component 112 and the check valve 3 are fixed to the first front component 111, preventing them from separating significantly from the first front component 111. In particular, this prevents the bending shaft 3b, which forms the free end of the check valve 3, from being separated from the first front component 111 by a large distance.

[0043] Furthermore, the female member 42 is provided with a recess 421 into which the protruding portion 411 is inserted, and a flat plate portion 422 surrounding the recess 421.

[0044] The recess 421 and the flat plate portion 422 are provided on the check valve portion 3, which is located inside the housing portion 1, so as to oppose the male member 41.

[0045] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 2 or Figure 6, the flat plate portion 422 is embedded in the check valve portion 3. In particular, the check valve portion 3 and the flat plate portion 422 of the female member 42 form the same plane.

[0046] The flat plate portion 422 is in close contact with the flat plate portion 412 of the male member 41. This makes it possible to further reduce the gap between the first rear component 121 and the check valve 3 when the opening 2 is closed. Furthermore, the male member 41 and the female member 42 can stably maintain the closed state of the opening 2.

[0047] <How to use> To place coins C into the coin purse X, the user first pulls the second front component 112 and the check valve 3 on the connecting edge 3a side and the first rear component 121 on the edge 121a side in opposite directions, as shown in Figure 7, to separate the male member 41 and the female member 42, and open the opening 2.

[0048] Next, the user places the coin C into the storage compartment 1 through the opening 2.

[0049] Next, the user again holds the second front component 112 and the check valve 3 on the connecting edge 3a side, and the first rear component 121 on the edge 121a side, and brings the male member 41 and the female member 42 into contact, closing the opening 2.

[0050] In this way, as shown in Figure 7(b), it becomes possible to store coins C in the coin purse X.

[0051] When removing coin C from storage section 1, the same procedure used to store coin C in storage section 1 can be used to remove it.

[0052] <Effects> According to this embodiment, since the pair of fastening members 4 are provided so as to face the first rear surface component 121 and the check valve 3 on the inside of the housing 1, respectively, coins C are prevented from spilling out of the housing 1. Furthermore, the opening 2 can be smoothly switched between the open and closed states by fastening or unfastening the pair of fastening members 4.

[0053] Furthermore, since the flat plate portion 422 of the female member 42 is embedded in the check valve portion 3, and the check valve portion 3 and the flat plate portion 422 of the female member 42 form the same plane, when the opening 2 is in the closed state, the inside of the first rear surface component 121 and the check valve portion 3 come into contact, which reduces the gap of the opening 2 and further prevents coins C from spilling out of the storage portion 1.

[0054] Furthermore, since the male member 41 and the female member 42 are magnets, when the opening 2 is closed, the check valve 3 is pulled inward by the magnetic force, thereby reducing the gap in the opening 2 and further preventing coins C from spilling out of the storage section 1.

[0055] Furthermore, the check valve 3 includes a bending shaft 3b at one end that is positioned on the storage section 1 side. Since the bending shaft 3b is a free end, when the opening 2 is closed, the bending shaft 3b side of the check valve 3 is spaced away from the front surface 11 and positioned on the rear surface 12 side. This prevents coins C from spilling out of the storage section 1 while allowing more coins C to be stored in the storage section 1.

[0056] <Example of changes> The shapes and dimensions of the components shown in the above embodiment are merely examples and can be modified in various ways based on design requirements, etc.

[0057] For example, if the coin purse X is provided in a wallet Y which has a card holder Y1 and a bill compartment Y2, the second rear component 122 may be formed from a part of the bill compartment Y2.

[0058] Furthermore, for example, the rear surface 12 may be a single component.

[0059] Furthermore, for example, a check valve 3 may also be provided on the rear surface 12, and in addition, a pair of fastening members 4 may be provided on each of the check valves 3 on the front surface 11 and the rear surface 12.

[0060] Furthermore, for example, the storage compartment 1 may have a gusset (not shown) between the front 11 and the rear 12. This allows the storage section 1 to accommodate a larger number of coins C. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0061] X Coin Purse Y Wallet 1. Storage area 11 Front 111 First front structure 111a Edge 111b Notch 112 Second front structure 112a Edge 12 Rear 121 First rear structure 121a Edge 121b Notch 122 Second rear structure L-shaped fold line 2 aperture 3. Check valve 3a Folding shaft 4 fastening members 41 Male member 42 Female component 411 Protruding section 412 Flat plate part 421 Recess 422 Flat plate part C coin

Claims

1. It is a coin purse, It comprises a housing section, an opening that connects the housing section to the outside, a check valve, and a pair of fastening members capable of maintaining the closed state of the opening, The aforementioned housing section has a front surface and a rear surface. The aforementioned front surface is positioned opposite the aforementioned rear surface. The check valve is provided on the edge of the front surface inside the housing, The pair of fastening members are switchable between an open state in which the opening is open and a closed state in which the opening is closed. A coin purse in which the pair of fastening members are provided so as to face each other on the rear surface inside the housing and on the check valve.

2. The pair of fastening members comprises a male member and a female member, The female member is provided with a recess into which the male member is inserted, and a flat plate portion surrounding the recess. The flat portion of the female member is embedded in the check valve portion. The coin purse according to claim 1, wherein the check valve and the flat plate portion of the female member form the same plane.

3. One of the male member or the female member is a magnet, The coin purse according to claim 2, wherein the other of the male member or the female member is a magnet or a magnetic material.

4. The check valve includes one end that is positioned on the housing side, The coin purse according to claim 3, wherein one end is a free end.

5. A wallet comprising the coin purse described in claim 1.

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