Holders for cards and / or bills

Abstract

The device has an upwardly open container (2) with a floor (6) and upwardly projecting side strips (10, 12) arranged at a distance from one another, the device being designed to accommodate as many card and / or banknote types as possible in a permanently and reliably manner while minimizing material damage to the greatest extent possible, and the side strips (10, 12) together with the floor (6) at least partially form an insertion section, which has, at least partially along a defined clamping length (K), an insertion width (E), which is greater than 52 mm and less than 53.98 mm. [Selection diagram] Figure 1a

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a holding device for cards and / or tags according to the preamble of claim 1. [Background technology]

[0002] From EP 2 773 235 B1 a holding device is known which allows the functional storage of cards, in particular credit cards and / or banknotes, which can be removed from the holding device without any problems.

[0003] This holding device has low material costs and is lightweight. Moreover, the known holding device allows the safe storage of not only a few cards and / or bills, but also a large number of them. The known holding device has side strips arranged parallel to one another, between which the cards are received one above the other, and on which a clasp operates from above. Between the clasp and the card, banknotes can be placed.

[0004] Cards, in particular credit cards or cards for carrying money or so-called loyalty points, often have sensitive magnetic stripes, chips or laminates which need to be handled as carefully as possible.

[0005] Banknotes, especially non-EU banknotes, can also be made from extremely thin paper and are particularly prone to cracking after extended use. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] EP2773235B1 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] In this context, there is a demand or a challenge to accommodate all possible card types and / or banknote types in a holding device as materially and as permanently and reliably as possible. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The above problem is solved by the characteristic features set forth in claim 1. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] According to the invention, the side strips together with the floor are at least piecewise partial ) an insertion section having an insertion width at least piecewise (intermittently) along the defined clamping length (K) that is greater than 52 mm and less than 53.98 mm.

[0010] The width less than that of a normal credit card allows the card to be subjected to a similar "clamping" at least along the clamping length while still being able to insert the card into the container, and even if the container's raw material becomes fatigued or stretched after extended use, the container still has a clamping force.

[0011] If the container had a pinch, it would have had to exert a significantly weaker spring force in the direction of the card to secure it in the container, since the "pinch" at the side would already create a lock. The relatively weak pinch would not damage sensitive banknotes and would prevent tears. The chip, laminate and magnetic stripe of the card would also be protected.

[0012] If the clamping parts exert a weaker clamping force, they will wear and fatigue less. This is related to the lower Young's modulus (E-modulus) operating in the synthetic material. Synthetic materials with a lower Young's modulus tend to have less fatigue and aging (wear-out).

[0013] The insertion width can be wider in the upward direction, so that if the card has excess value that would obstruct insertion, the card can be easily "dipped" upward.

[0014] In this context, the insertion width can be 54-54.2 mm in the upper region and / or can start from 53.98 mm and expand to a predetermined width, the predetermined width being in the range of 54-54.2 mm, thereby ensuring that a configuration is achieved in which normal credit cards can be accepted without problems and nevertheless with good fastening.

[0015] The clamping length can be in the range of 3 mm to 85.6 mm. It has been found that this length range is meaningful in order to provide sufficient side fixation (fixation from the side) and clamping state of the card. The clamping length is preferably in the somewhat longer range of 6 mm to 85.6 mm, and particularly preferably in the longer range of 10 mm to 85.6 mm.

[0016] The inner component surfaces of the side strips can be arranged parallel to one another at least along the clamping length, so that the card is held in the clamped state at a defined height, exclusively via the side strips.

[0017] The inner structural surfaces of the side strips can be shaped or inclined in such a way that the card inserted into the container is received arched upwards or downwards or at an angle to the floor, so that the card is force-determinedly held in the container in a slightly deformed state.

[0018] The floor or portions of the floor may be at least piecewise reversibly deformable and / or may be configured to be arched or curved under a predetermined applied force, allowing portions of the floor to flex and change shape to compensate, reduce or prevent too much "pinching" of an inserted card.

[0019] The same can be achieved if the connecting strips of the container are at least piecewise reversibly deformable and / or are formed into an arched or curved state under a defined load. The container can be made by a two-component casting process. This allows individual regions or parts of the container, in particular its clips, to be made of different materials with different Young's moduli. For example, the clips can be made of a relatively elastic synthetic material and the rest of the container of a relatively stiff synthetic material.

[0020] The holding device, by its simple construction, excels and allows for a functionally appropriate storage of cards and / or bills, the insertion as well as the removal of which can be carried out without any problems.

[0021] A retainer of the type described herein may have one or more clamping portions for pressing the cards and / or banknotes from above against a floor portion.

[0022] At least one clamping part can have its clamping force assisted by a separate spring means, which allows the clamping part to exert a sufficient spring force in the direction of the floor part even if its material shows fatigue phenomena.

[0023] The separate spring means can be formed as a leaf spring, a spiral spring or a spring clip. Such spring means are cheap and easy to manufacture.

[0024] The container can be formed in a single piece and the clip can be an integral part thereof in any desired manner. The holder is advantageously formed as a sack and is useful for storing cards, such as credit cards or cash cards, in particular those usually in the so-called cash card format, as well as banknotes, certificates, memo papers, etc.

[0025] Using one or more clips, the tags or cards are securely fastened within the container, and no additional means for separate retention of the cards is required, although one could be provided.

[0026] Furthermore, the container has two side strips protruding from the floor and facing each other, between which one or more cards can be fixed. When no cards or bills are placed in the container, the one or more clips are at least Almost It reaches the floor of the container.

[0027] The floor preferably has a cavity through which at least one spring-resilient clip can be inserted when no card or bill is present in the holder. The upper area of ​​the floor and the strip is free and the upper part is absent, the clip can reach at least to the floor and / or to the cavity in the floor and preferably at least partially through the cavity.

[0028] When a card and / or bill is inserted, the spring-elastic clamping portion is (slightly) lifted and biased, and based on this biasing force, even a single card can be securely held or firmly secured within the container.

[0029] The dimensions of the cavity are preferably roughly set to allow one or more cards to be moved in a simple manner with two fingers or a thumb so that a desired card can be accessed and removed in a simple manner.

[0030] Furthermore, the cavity preferably has a width considerably larger than the one or more clamping parts, and this width allows a user to insert, for example, a finger at least on one side or in the tip region of the clamping part, thereby minimizing the force exerted on the card by the one or more clamping parts and thus making it easier to remove the desired card from the container.

[0031] Advantageously, the side strips have different heights, which allows a bill or a larger card (than that provided by the spacing of the side strips), e.g. a business card, to protrude beyond the shorter side strips and still be secured.

[0032] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, a lid is provided, in particular a flexible lid, which is fastened to the above-mentioned side strips or to a connecting plate thereof and which is optionally replaceable as required.

[0033] Furthermore, the container preferably has at least one recess to facilitate the insertion of cards and / or bills.

[0034] Further details and particular embodiments of the retainer according to the invention are set out in the dependent claims and in the application examples below.

[0035] For reasons of overview, the same reference numbers are used in different applications (embodiments) for elements that are essentially functionally similar.

[0036] The present invention will be explained in more detail using application examples shown in the drawings, however, the present invention is not limited to these application examples. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0037] [Figure 1a] FIG. 1a is a perspective view of the retainer without the clasp. [Figure 1ab]FIG. 1ab is an enlarged perspective view of the retainer according to FIG. 1a, but without the clamping part. [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a retainer having a single clasp. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 shows the holding device on the side according to FIG. 1 with stored cards and tags. [Diagram 3] 3 and 4 are views according to FIGS. 1 and 2, shown in the direction of gaze A. [Figure 4] 3 and 4 are views according to FIGS. 1 and 2, shown in the direction of gaze A. [Diagram 5] 5 and 6 are diagrams according to FIGS. 1 and 2, shown in the viewing direction B. [Figure 6] 5 and 6 are diagrams according to FIGS. 1 and 2, shown in the viewing direction B. [Figure 7] 7 and 8 are diagrams showing the viewing direction C according to FIGS. [Figure 8] 7 and 8 are diagrams showing the viewing direction C according to FIGS. [Figure 9] 9-11 are perspective views of specific applications having a lid. [Figure 10] 9-11 are perspective views of specific applications having a lid. [Figure 11] 9-11 are perspective views of specific applications having a lid. [Figure 12] 12 to 16 are diagrams showing container-like bodies having lids for specific applications. [Figure 13] 12 to 16 are diagrams showing container-like bodies having lids for specific applications. [Figure 14] 12 to 16 are diagrams showing container-like bodies having lids for specific applications. [Figure 15] 12 to 16 are diagrams showing container-like bodies having lids for specific applications. [Figure 16] 12 to 16 are diagrams showing container-like bodies having lids for specific applications. [Figure 17] 17 and 18 show examples of application of the lid portion. [Figure 18] 17 and 18 show examples of application of the lid portion. [Figure 19] FIG. 19 shows a holder or sack having a lid with the lid in a raised or pivoted position. [Figure 20] FIG. 20 is a bottom view of the holder with the cards stacked thereon. [Figure 21] 21-25 show applications with a lid, which is depicted in a closed position. [Figure 22] 21-25 show applications with a lid, which is depicted in a closed position. [Figure 23] 21-25 show applications with a lid, which is depicted in a closed position. [Figure 24] 21-25 show applications with a lid, which is depicted in a closed position. [Diagram 25] 21-25 show applications with a lid, which is depicted in a closed position. [Figure 26] FIG. 26 is a cutout diagram for creating a container-like body made of metal. [Figure 27] FIG. 27 shows an application having a replaceable lid. [Figure 28] 28 and 29 show two application examples with two clamping portions. [Figure 29] 28 and 29 show two application examples with two clamping portions.

[0038] FIG. 1a or 1ab shows a holder for cards and / or bills comprising an open-topped container 2 having a floor 6 projecting upwardly and having spaced-apart lateral strips 10, 12.

[0039] The side strips 10, 12 together with the floor 6 at least partially (section by section) form an upwardly open insertion section or a class of upwardly open insertion sections which, along a defined clamping length K, at least sectionally (intermittently) have an insertion width E which is greater than 52 mm and less than 53.98 mm.

[0040] The clamping length K is depicted by a dashed line in the vertical direction of the container-like body 2. The insertion width E is depicted in the horizontal direction of the container-like body 2.

[0041] The insertion width E is continuously wider toward the upper side. The insertion width E is in the range of 54 to 54.2 mm in the upper region, and starts from 53.98 mm and is continuously wider to the range of 54 mm to 54.2 mm.

[0042] The clamping length K is in the range of 3 mm to 85.6 mm.

[0043] As shown in FIG. 1, the inner component faces 10a, 12a of the lateral strips 10, 12 can be arranged parallel to one another over the clamping length K in the lower region.

[0044] In FIG. 1a or 1ab, the component surfaces 10a, 12a located on the inside of the side strips 10, 12 are shaped or inclined so that a card inserted into the container 2 is preferably arched upwards or received at an angle relative to the floor 6.

[0045] The floor 6 is at least piecewise reversibly deformable and is formed into an arched or curved state under a predefined force. In particular, the front floor portion 18 and the connecting strip 14 at the rear of the container 2 are reversibly deformable and are formed into an arched or curved state under a predefined force.

[0046] The holding device shown in FIG. 1 has a container-like body 2 and a single clamping part 4 which is particularly integrally connected thereto. The holding device and / or the sack (small case) are preferably made of synthetic materials with spring elasticity, for example PES or PSU, and / or synthetic materials with high processing temperatures (which only show a small tendency to creep when subjected to persistent deformation) and / or high temperature resistance. Advantageously, the synthetic materials used can be reinforced with fibers, in particular carbon fibers. Other synthetic materials can also be used, examples of which are POM, ABS, PA (filled with glass fibers or glass spheres) or similar.

[0047] Instead, the holding device is made of a metal having sufficient elasticity, for example special steel, where the dimensions of the optionally provided clamping part 4 and the thickness of the container 2 provide the former with elasticity of the clamping part 4 and the latter with stability of the whole structure. The container 2 is formed in the manner of a frame and comprises a floor 6 (advantageously provided with a cavity 8), a first side strip 10 and a second side strip 12 arranged opposite the side strip 10 (the side strips 10 and 12 are connected via a connecting strip 14). There is no strip opposite the connecting strip 14, so that at one end, later called the front end 16, there is only a front floor part 18 and the card can be inserted into the container 2 over the front floor part 18 and between the oppositely arranged side strips 10, 12. In alternative specific embodiments, it is possible to eliminate the front bed portion 18. Both side strips 10, 12 have a predetermined distance from each other, which distance is essentially equal and, according to the purpose, a length slightly greater than the width of a normal credit card, cash card or the like. The side strips 10, 12 and the connecting plate 14 extend essentially in a U-shape and are arranged on the floor 6 in at least a roughly rectangular shape.

[0048] Above the floor 6 and the side strips 10, 12, 14 there is free space, which allows the clip 4 to reach at least the cavity 8 and preferably to be inserted at least partially through the cavity 8. For the application with two clips, which will be explained further, it is clearly confirmed that the embodiment for one clip described below is valid for the application with two clips. If neither a card nor a bill is present in the container, the clip 4 is inserted into the cavity 8.

[0049] The cavity 8 occupies a substantial part of the total area of ​​the floor 6, and preferably is substantially larger than half of the total area of ​​the floor 6, the floor 6 being defined by the above-mentioned strips 10, 12, 14 and the outer or front edge 20 of the front floor portion 18. The cavity 8 is also called a window, and in a preferred embodiment is large and / or freely defined, so that the user can insert two thumbs together and stack the cards underneath one after the other or remove them from the holder or sack. This advantageously facilitates the search for the "right card", and nevertheless makes it possible to circulate, in particular cards that have been displaced to the side, and to reinsert them in an easy manner and / or easily return them to the holder or sack.

[0050] The set-up cavity 8 is so large that not only can the card be displaced with one thumb or finger, but the card can also be displaced or pushed with two thumbs or fingers and / or pulled out at the same time. This can be done until the desired card is visible, in particular at the top, and can be removed from the bottom, at the ejection side and / or at the front end. The front edge 20 is preferably rounded and / or curved so that it can be inserted in a simple manner. The side floor portion 22, from which the first side strip 10 protrudes upward in the figure, has a purposefully defined width, which is advantageously smaller than the height 24 of the first side strip 10. The side floor portion assigned to the second side strip 12 has a purposefully essentially equal width to the side floor portion 22. The height 26 of the second side strip 12 is lower than the height 24 by a predefined value, which will be explained in more detail later.

[0051] In the preferred embodiment, there is no floor portion in the region of the connecting strip 14. This asymmetrical configuration of the side strips 10, 12 allows cards having a width greater than that given by the spacing of the side strips to be stored in the container in the preferred embodiment.

[0052] The single clip 4 is purposefully connected to the connecting strip 14 via an arch-shaped region 28, 29, whereby the clip 4 has two clip sections 30, 32 arranged at a distance from one another, between which there is a relief 34. This optimizes the spring elasticity and / or flexibility of the clip 4.

[0053] The joining strip 14 further provides an end stop for an inserted card. The clip 4 is essentially smooth and has a free end 36 with a tip 38 that projects upwardly relative to the floor. In relation to the joining strip 14, the clip 4 is shaped and / or arranged and / or configured to have a length that is inserted into the cavity 8, penetrates the cavity 8 through a substantial portion of its entire length and projects from the underside of the floor 6.

[0054] It is further clearly understood that when no card or bill is inserted in the holding device, the clamping portion 4 is inclined at a predetermined set angle with respect to the floor portion 6. Even if only one card is inserted in the container-like body 2, the clamping portion 8 is lifted in the direction of the arrow 40 from the cavity 8 and holds this sole card firmly in the container-like body 2 based on the applied force.

[0055] The force is applied based on the spring elasticity of the clamping portion 4 and, moreover, in a particularly advantageous embodiment, the clamping portion 4 is arranged above the connecting strip 14, on which a torsional force acts via the clamping portion 4 on the one or more cards and banknotes and, in particular, there is no floor portion in the area of ​​the connecting strip 14.

[0056] The pressure or force of the pinch 4 is created not only through the bending of both pinch parts 30, 32 but also by the twisting of the connecting strip 14. Furthermore, the pinch parts 30, 32 act in the opposite direction to the direction of the arrow 40 with optimal bending and thus in the generation of the force and / or pinch force.

[0057] Furthermore, the clip 4 and / or the clip portions 30, 32 in the bonding area with the bonding strip 14 have a predetermined thickness 42, which is greater than the thickness 44 of the free end 36. The clip 4 thus has a thickness that decreases towards the tip 38. This allows a force to be applied in a beneficial manner at a beneficial point in front of the area of ​​the tip 39 of the clip 4 in order to fix a card or bill inserted in the container 2 in a beneficial area.

[0058] As a result of the wall thickness decreasing towards the tip 38 of the clip 4, the support point of the clip 4 moves relatively easily in the direction of the shorter lever depending on the height of the stored card and / or due to the arched areas 28, 29 and / or due to the connection areas of the clip 4 with the connecting strip 14 and / or with the container 2. The front edges 46, 47 of the side strips 10, 12 are arranged and returned at a distance 48 from the front edge 20 in the direction of the connecting strip 14.

[0059] Furthermore, the front edges 46, 47 are rounded, which makes it possible to insert the card into the container 2 relative to the clamping portion 4 in a particularly simple and easy manner, through the lower part of the tip 38 of the clamping portion 4, which is also rounded, into the case 2.

[0060] 2 shows a holding device, which has cards 50 and banknotes 52 assembled in a container 2, which are fastened together by means of a clip 4. The length 54 of the container 2 is set so that the cards 50 protrude from the container 2 at a given projection 56, and this makes it possible to capture and remove the cards 50 in a simple manner, if required.

[0061] Due to the different heights of the side strips 10, 12, it is further possible to place banknotes 52, or documents or the like, on the upper edge of the lower second side strip 12 and also to project laterally from the container 2 at a projection 58. The higher side strip 10 is preferably formed in such a way that it can comfortably accommodate essentially ten cards, avoiding the cards 50 being pressed onto the lower side strip 12.

[0062] The lower side strip 12 is advantageously designed so that when only a few cards are stored, banknotes or documents or the like can protrude sideways without being bulky. The safe storage of banknotes 52 or documents or the like and / or cards 50 is achieved by the asymmetrical design of the side strips 10, 12 and thus of the container 2.

[0063] To remove one or more cards 50 from the stack shown, the user can push one finger, preferably two fingers or both thumbs, from the underside of the container 2 through the space 8 in the floor 6 in the direction of the clip 4, thereby minimizing the holding force exerted by the clip 4 and making it possible to easily remove the desired card 50. In this case, the user can, for example, hold the container 2 firmly in the hand with the thumb and little finger and, for example, push the card somewhat (upwards) through the space 8 with the middle finger, as shown in FIG. 2 (FIG. 20).

[0064] The user can not only push and remove the bottom or top card of the stack of cards, but also, for example, remove a card from the middle, where the user can first remove one or more adjacent cards from the middle and then push out the desired card completely. It is further noted that banknotes, or the like, are sufficiently flexible that even a single card is firmly held in the holding device together with the banknote by the preset force of the clamping portion 4.

[0065] 3 and 4 show the holding device in the viewing direction A of Fig. 1 with and without a card 50 and a bill 52. The height 24 of the first side strip 10 is greater than the height 26 of the second side strip 12, so that the container 2 is asymmetrical, and according to Fig. 4 the bill 52 protrudes from the top of the second side strip 12 at a protrusion 58.

[0066] According to Fig. 3, due to the aforementioned gap 8 in the floor 6, the clamping part 4 passes at least partially through the gap 8 and projects with the tip 38 from the lower part 60. According to Fig. 4, the tag 52 projects laterally from the container 2 with a projection 58, partly adjacent to the higher first side strip 10 and, on the other side, resting on the upper edge of the lower second side strip 12.

[0067] Due to the asymmetrical formation of the side walls or side strips 10, 12, cards, in particular business cards, are often wider than credit cards by a certain amount of one or a few mm, so that it is possible for the opposing corners and / or inner corners of the protrusions to have a very small radius, especially since, in terms of manufacturing technology, formation without a radius is practically impossible.

[0068] Corners and / or protrusions are required to accommodate wider cards such as business cards, but these should be selectable with less crossover in a manner favorable to credit cards so that the credit cards do not fall out easily. Business cards larger than credit cards can be protruded, particularly business cards, so that there is no foldover and the crossover in the width of the holder or sack is reduced.

[0069] In particular, it is pointed out that in an advantageous manner the card can be inserted not only from one side, but also from three sides into the holding device or sack, if desired.

[0070] 5 and 6 show the retainer of FIG. 1 from viewing direction B, in which in FIG. 5 the rather large cavity 8 is clearly visible, into which the clip 4 partially projects. In FIG. 6 the card 50 is clearly visible, along with the projection 56 of the card 50, and likewise the projection 58 of the bill 52 which is fastened to the container 2 by the clip 4.

[0071] The cavity 8 has a width 61 which is substantially greater than the width 65 of the clamping part 4, and as a result in particular there is a free gap between the side surface of the clamping part 4 and the lateral floor parts 22, 23. Furthermore, as is clear from the figure, there is also a free gap between the floor part 18 and the front end of the clamping part 4. The aforementioned gap is set so that the user's fingers can be inserted.

[0072] When cards are in the container 2, a user can insert a finger into one of the gaps and push the top card of the stack of cards to minimize the holding or force of the clamping portion 4, thereby making it easier to push the desired card out of the container 2. Thus, a user can not only remove the top card, but also, for example, remove the third card from the stack of cards. In this case, for example, the top two cards can be pushed out, preferably to the middle, and finally, the third card can be easily pushed out.

[0073] The retaining device is formed as a frame and comprises two narrow lateral floor portions 22, 23, preferably a front floor portion 18 and two lateral strips 10, 12 joined to one another by a rear connecting strip 14. The preferably rectangular cavity 8 has a width 61 which is considerably greater than the width of the floor portions 22, 23. The cavity 8 advantageously terminates at the rear connecting strip 24, so that there is no floor portion at the rear connecting ridge 24 and / or the frame-like container 2 is retained by the rear connecting strip 14.

[0074] A rear connecting strip 14 connects the two side strips 10, 12, which are connected, preferably at right angles, to the lateral floor parts 22, 23. The frame-like container 2 is open on the top to the floor 6 towards the flexible clamping part 4, which reaches from above into or is inserted through the floor or its cavity 4.

[0075] An alternative embodiment is shown in dashed lines in figure 5. According to this alternative embodiment, undercuts 62 are provided in the region of the front edges 46, 47 of the side strips 10, 12, which undercuts form cut-out elements for fastening the cards. The undercuts 62 or card cut-outs are designed in such a way that the card is pushed through between the opposing fastening portions 62.

[0076] Additionally or alternatively, the front floor portion 18 may be omitted as indicated by dashed line 66. The flexibility of the container 2, and in particular the side strips 10, 12 with the card cutouts designed as undercuts 62, allows cards to be easily inserted and removed from the container 2.

[0077] Figures 7 and 8 show a retaining device comprising a container-like body 2, a clip portion 4 and a cavity 8, in which in Figure 7 the floor portion 23 joining the side strip 12 is shown, and in Figure 8 the inserted card 50 and tag 52 are again visible.

[0078] The holding device satisfies the practical requirements and / or challenges regarding easy handling of cards and / or bills with low construction costs, and functionally secure reception of cards and / or banknotes and easy removal thereof is achieved. Furthermore, the holding device is advantageously characterized by a low mass and / or low material usage.

[0079] The asymmetrical design of the container 2 and / or the design of the different height side strips 10, 12 described above is particularly important for holding cards and banknotes or the like securely together by the clamping portion 4 and, if necessary, for easy removal from the holding device.

[0080] Figures 9 to 11 show particular embodiments of the invention in which the holder and / or sack (small case) comprises a lid 68 which, in the closed position, is positioned above the at least one clip 4 and optionally above any inserted cards and / or bills.

[0081] The flexible lid 68 comprises at least one coupling element 70 and, correspondingly, the container 2 comprises at least one coupling element 72 , particularly on the second lateral strip 12 .

[0082] According to Figures 9 and 10, there are two coupling bodies 70 and two coupling elements 72. As is clear from the figures, the clip part 4 is covered by the lid part 68 after the coupling of the lid part 68 with the container-like body 2 is made. The lid part 68 is at least partially made of a flexible material such as soft leather, felt, fur or synthetic material (plastic material) and can be pivotally moved away from the container-like body 2 or the clip part 4, if necessary, so that the bills and / or cards are more accessible to the user.

[0083] Alternatively, the lid 68 can be formed from a sufficiently non-deformable material, such as a metal or hard synthetic material, where one or more of the connectors 70 are formed as hinges and / or there is another hinge, particularly a film hinge, between one or more of the connectors 70 and the lid 68.

[0084] The lid 68 includes a connector 74 opposite the connector or connectors 70, and correspondingly the container 2 includes an additional strip 76 located at and spaced from the first side strip 10, leaving a space 78 or a cutout 78. The connector 74 can be snapped into the space 78 or the cutout 78.

[0085] In a further expedient form, as shown in dashed lines in Figure 9, the lid portion 68 may have a pocket 75 on the underside or upper side for loose change or coins or other small items, and may preferably be provided with a flap 77 or other closure such as a snap or zipper.

[0086] According to yet another embodiment, the container 2 is provided with at least one recess 79, shown in dashed lines, as an insertion aid on the insertion side and / or on the floor 6 and / or on the floor portion 18, to facilitate the insertion or removal of one or more cards. As shown, at least one insertion aid or recess 79 can be provided at a corner and / or in the center, although it is of course within the scope of the invention to provide such recesses in other locations.

[0087] In an alternative embodiment according to Fig. 11, the lid 68 may be inserted into the space 78 or the cutout 78 by means of the connector 74 and fixed, e.g. inserted and / or clamped and / or glued, with respect to the container 2 within the space 78. In this embodiment, the coupling 70 or coupling element 72 is not provided for a permanent coupling, but for the protection of the lid 68 in the closed state.

[0088] When the user wishes to remove a card or bill from the holder or sack, the coupling or couplings 70 can be disengaged from the coupling element or elements 72 and the lid 68 can be moved in a pivoting manner, while the coupling of the connector 74 in the clearance 78 or cutout 78 is maintained. In another particular embodiment, the connector 74 and / or the lid 68 can be coupled to the container 2 in the manner of a pinch rail using additional strips 76, and in particular the lid 68 can be coupled to the container 2 in a simple manner and can be replaced and / or exchanged for another lid, if necessary.

[0089] 12 and 13 exemplarily show an embodiment in which the container 2 includes the above-mentioned additional strip 76 for accommodating the connector of the flexible lid 68 and / or the side portion 74. As shown by the horizontal line in Fig. 12, the additional strip 76 does not extend over the entire height 80 of the container 2, but over a predetermined portion 82. This portion 82 is in the range of 1 / 4 to 1 / 2 of the entire height 80, and is at least about 3 / 8 of the total height 80.

[0090] However, as shown in bold in Fig. 12, the additional strip 76 essentially extends over the entire height 80 of the container 2, preferably in rounded corner regions 84, 85. The side strips 10 and the additional strip 76 thus form a double wall with a spacing 86 which corresponds to the width of the cut groove 78. Furthermore, the lid 68 has a projection 94, which in particular allows easy gripping of the lid 68 in practice.

[0091] Figures 14 to 16 show an exemplary embodiment corresponding to Figures 12 and 13. In this case, at the long side borders and / or side strips 10, an insert mechanism and / or additional strips 76 are provided with spaces 78 or cutouts 78 provided to receive the joining part of a lid 68 made of a flexible and / or pliable material (in particular leather or synthetic material).

[0092] As can be seen, the lid 68 is suitably fixed to the side of the container 2 so as to cover the "cash side". In this way, an embodiment is formed in which a large number of cards and / or optionally bills such as cash can be carried in the sack, which is easy and / or simple to manufacture and / or convenient. Alternatively, the insertion mechanism can also be located on or integrated into the connecting strip 14.

[0093] 17 shows the lid 68 with a recess 88 and a connecting portion and / or connecting body 70 to allow the lid 68 to be attached better. The connecting portion or connecting body 70 is inserted into the above-mentioned space and fixed, in particular by adhesive. The recess 88 arranged on the side allows the lid 68 to be attached and / or connected to the container 2 in a simple manner and functionally. The recess 88 may include only an edge to prevent the corner fold from turning up, or may include an edge depending on or taking into account the material strength.

[0094] The recess is advantageously designed as a pocket in order to contain (fit) the edge of the lid 68 and / or the coupling 70 in such a way that the edges are covered. It should be noted that in this case the flexible lid 68, which may preferably be made of leather, felt, neoprene, nonwoven fabric, rubber, porous rubber, silicone or any similar combination of materials, is in particular fitted by the above-mentioned recess 88 like a pocket in such a way that the edges are covered.

[0095] This ensures in a particularly advantageous manner that in the event of a material change, e.g. in the event of an action on the leather and lateral distortion from the adhesive point or other connecting means, the fixed lateral side or connecting portion 70 (in the container-like body 2, and in particular within its space) is surrounded by material, in particular the synthetic material of the container-like body 2, and thus a clean and / or neat appearance and / or a functionally reliable connection is present.

[0096] The presence of the recess 88 void and / or pocket and / or the above-mentioned free space allows for a simple and easy attachment of the lid 68 .

[0097] Furthermore, when the lid 68 and / or the connecting part are inserted into the above-mentioned groove, the distance from the inner wall of the groove can be preset so that the adhesive can be applied in a particularly easier and / or more easily manner. The lid 68 has a length 90 that is longer than the length 54 of the container-like body described using FIG. 2 by a predetermined amount. The lid 68 has a protrusion 94 that makes it easier to grasp the lid for pivoting. The length 92 of the protrusion 94 is preferably at least as long as the protrusion 56 of the card described using FIG. 2, and more advantageously is longer than the protrusion 56 of the card by a predetermined value. The dimensions shown are merely exemplary and may be preset in different dimensions within the scope of the invention, in particular depending on the dimensions of the container-like body 2.

[0098] 18 shows a particular embodiment of the lid 68 with a further protrusion 95 at the other end in addition to or instead of the protrusion 94, where the coupling 70 is present on the longitudinal side. In an alternative embodiment, the coupling 70 can be provided instead of the protrusion 95, so that the lid 68 can be arranged to be movable in the longitudinal direction of the container 2 and can be lifted or removed from the container 2 or from cards and / or bills stored therein.

[0099] 19 shows the container 2 with the cards 50 and bills 52 inserted, and the lid 68 raised and pivoted away from the cards 50 and bills 52. When the lid 68 is pivoted back, it covers the clasp 4, bills 52, and cards.

[0100] In Fig. 20 the container 2 is shown from the underside of the floor 6 with narrow floor sections 18, 22, 23 and large cavity 8. Due to the preset size of cavity 8 the user can move or slide or push and / or simultaneously pull out cards 50.1 and 50.2 with not only one thumb but both thumbs. The user continues this action until he finds the desired card in the stack of cards and can then pull and / or remove it completely from the container 2 of the holding device.

[0101] 21 shows the empty holding device or sack, while FIG. 22 shows the state in which cards 50 and bills 52 have been inserted into the container 2. The lid 68 is in each case shown in the closed position of the container, the projections 94, 95 being clearly visible. The clasp 4, which holds the cards 50 and bills 52 in the container 2, is located directly below the lid 68. As already mentioned above, the container 2 has at least one recess on the insertion side of the floor 6 and / or floor part 18 as an insertion aid.

[0102] 23-25 ​​show perspective views of the holder or sack with the card 50 inserted into the container 2 and the lid 68 closed.

[0103] FIG. 26 shows a preliminary mold for bending the various components of the container 2′ for a particular embodiment of the container 2 made of metal. The dashed lines indicate the bending areas of the various components, such as the clamping part 4, the side strips or walls 10, 12 and the connecting strip or wall 14. The void 8 of the floor 6 is also clearly visible. In a preferred manner, the side strips 10, 12 include end portions 96 which can be connected after bending according to FIG. 1. The side strip 10 has an additional strip 98 which can be folded so that the groove or space 78 described above using FIG. 12 or 15 is formed for the connection of the lid 68. In a preferred alternative embodiment, the connection of the lid is interleaved by folding the strip 98 or is clamped tightly in a preferred manner.

[0104] In a particular further embodiment, the clip 4 has a recess 100 on the underside, which, after the clip 4 has been bent, faces or lies on the bill or card at the recess 100. As a protection for the bill or card, a padding can be provided in the recess 100, in particular made of felt or another material softer than metal. Furthermore, additionally or alternatively, the underside and / or the recess 100 can be painted (lacquered) according to the purpose, flocked with soft flock, so that the card or banknote is not damaged.

[0105] In figure 27 a particular embodiment of the connection of the partially shown flexible lid 68 with the connector 74 is shown. The second lateral strip 12 comprises an undercut groove 78 into which the connector 74 of the lid 68 can be inserted by means of an insert 102. The insert 102 is preferably wedge-shaped, which advantageously allows the tolerances between the interchangeable lids, preferably made of leather, to be preset without further enlarging them.

[0106] The insert 102 is formed so as to taper conically from a purposely provided handle or cover 104 to a tip 106 and includes a generally radially projecting plug 108. The lid 68 or a side portion or connector 74 of the lid 68 has a hole 110 which incorporates the aforementioned plug 108. As shown by arrow 112, the insert 102 is connected to the lid using the plug 108 and the hole and aperture 110, and is inserted into the undercut groove 78 for connection to the container 2 according to arrow 114.

[0107] Alternatively, the insert 102 is formed with a slot, in which the coupling 74 can be pinched. Additionally and / or alternatively, the groove 78 can be tapered and / or narrowed from the front floor part 18 in the direction of the rear connecting strip 14 in order to facilitate the insertion of the insert 102, in which case maximum pinching is obtained at the rear and / or this may be applied if the insert 102 is actually fully inserted into the groove 78. The front opening of the groove is advantageously covered by means of a handle or cover 104, the outer contour of which matches the contour of the side strip 12. Furthermore, the insert 102 and the undercut groove 78 have in a preferred manner corresponding and / or intervening notch elements (fixing elements) in order to ensure functional fixation after the complete insertion of the lid 68 or its side parts or the coupling 74.

[0108] Figures 28 and 29 show two specific embodiments of the retainer, each having two clips 4, which have a longer connecting strip 14 of the container compared to the previously described embodiments, and which are otherwise identical. The container 2 includes a floor with a cavity 8, which may be omitted within the scope of the invention.

[0109] In the example embodiment shown in Figure 28, the relatively short side strips 10 include a groove 78 for securing a lid (not shown). The floor of the container 2 has a recess 79 in the insertion area to facilitate insertion or removal of a card.

[0110] In the example embodiment shown in Figure 29, a groove 78 is provided for fastening the lid to the connecting strip 14. Within the scope of the present invention, it is also possible to provide the connecting bodies or connecting elements described with reference to Figures 9 to 11 for fastening and / or connecting the lid in the exemplary embodiment of Figures 28 and 29.

[0111] It is further noted that the lid portion is advantageously formed in such a way that the inserted bills and / or cards are covered by the protrusions of the lid portion as described in particular with the aid of Figures 17 and 18, similar to the examples of the other described embodiments.

[0112] The exemplary embodiment described on the basis of the drawings has the features shown and disclosed in the above description and in the drawings. It is clear that each individual feature described and / or understood from the drawings can be provided and / or combined according to the invention, either alone or in combination with other individual features, in any meaningful manner and / or for each requirement. Each combination of the individual features described and / or shown, which is appropriate for solving the problem laid down, is the subject of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0113] E is the insertion width, shown by the dashed line in the transverse direction of 2 K is the clamping length, shown by the dashed line in the vertical direction of 2 2 Container-shaped body 4 Clamping part 6 Floor 8 Vacancies 10 First Side Strip 10a Inner surface of 10 12 Second Side Strip 12a Inner surface of 12 14 Rear tie strip 16 Front end 18 Front floor part 20 18 Front edge 22, 23 Side floor portion 24 10 height 26 12 height 28, 29 Arch-shaped area 30, 32 Clamping part 34 Removal section between 30 and 32 36 4 free end 38 4 bent tip 40 Arrow 42 Thickness of 4 in the bonded area 44 in 36 in thickness 46, 47 Front edge of 10, 12 48 interval 50 Cards 52 bills / banknotes 54 2 length 56 50 protrusions 58 52 protrusion 60 6 lower part 61 8 width 62 Undercut / Notch Elements 65 4 width 66 Dashed Line 68 Lid 70 Conjugate 72 2 bond elements 74 Connector / Side Part 75 Pockets 76 2 additional strips 77 Drop lid 78 Room / cut groove 79 18 Middle recess Overall height of 80 2 82 Part of 80 / 76 height 84, 85 corner area 86 78 spacing / width 88 68 Middle recess / pocket 90 68 length Size of 92 94 94, 95 68 interval 96 Dashed Line 98 Strip Part 100 4 dent 102 Insert 104 Handle / covering body 106 Tip of 102 108 102 stopper 110 hole, hole 112 Arrow 114 Arrow

Claims

1. A holder for cards or cards and bills, comprising a container-like body (2) open at the top, said container-like body (2) having a floor (6) projecting upwards and having side strips (10, 12) arranged at a distance from each other, the side strips (10, 12) together with the floor (6) at least partially form an insertion section, the insertion section having, at least partially along a defined clamping length (K), an insertion width (E) which, at a lowermost position of the insertion section, is greater than 52 mm and less than 53.98 mm; and The cards include credit cards and cash cards; and The insertion width (E) is expanded in the upward direction, and At least one clamping portion (4) is provided, and the clamping portion (4) has a configuration that is inserted from above into the container-like body (2) that opens upward, The at least one clamping portion (4) is partially present between the side strips (10, 12) when neither a card nor a bill is placed in the container (2), and the free end (36) extends at least approximately to the floor portion (6).

2. 2. The retainer according to claim 1, characterized in that the insertion width (E) of the upper region widens to a value ranging between 54 mm and 54.2 mm.

3. The retainer according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the clamping length (K) is in the range of 3 mm to 85.6 mm.

4. The retainer according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the inner component surfaces (10a, 12a) of the lateral strips (10, 12) are arranged extending parallel to one another in a direction along the clamping length (K).

5. A retaining device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the inner component surfaces (10a, 12a) of the side strips (10, 12) are shaped or inclined so that a card inserted into the container-like body (2) is received arched upwards or downwards or at an oblique angle relative to the floor (6).

6. The retaining device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the floor (6) or a part of the floor (6) is at least partially reversibly deformable and / or is formed into an arched or curved state under a defined load.

7. the connecting strip (14) of the container (2) is at least partially reversibly deformable and / or is formed into an arched or curved state under a defined load, 7. A holder according to claim 1, characterized in that the connecting strip (14) connects the lateral strips (10, 12) at their rear side, located opposite the front side where the card is inserted.

8. 8. The holder according to claim 1, wherein the container (2) is made by a two-component casting process.

9. 9. The holding device according to claim 1, wherein the clamping force of at least one clamping portion (4) is assisted by a separate spring means.

10. 10. The retaining device of claim 9, wherein the separate spring means is formed as a leaf spring, a spiral spring, or a spring clip.

11. A holding device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the floor (6) has a cavity (8) and, when no card or bill is placed in the container (2), one or more clamping portions (4) are inserted with their free ends (36) through said cavity (8).

12. At least two clamping portions (4) are provided, the clamping portions (4) being arranged on the side strips (10, 12) or on the connecting strip (14); 12. A holder according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting strip (14) connects the lateral strips (10, 12) at their rear side, located opposite the front side where the card is inserted.

13. A holding device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that when at least one card or one bill is placed or is placed in the container-like body (2), at least one clamping portion (4) is lifted and exerts a force, whereby at least one card or at least one bill is clamped on the floor portion (6) under said force.

14. A holding device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the side strips (10, 12) have different heights and / or the height (24) of the side strip (10) is greater than the height (26) of the side strip (12), such that the tags and / or cards can protrude from the container-like body (2) via the side strip (12) having the lower height (26).

15. 15. A holder as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the lateral strips (10, 12) are interconnected with a connecting strip (14), which are arranged essentially in a U-shape, and at a front end (16) arranged opposite the connecting strip (14), the card can be inserted into or removed from the container-like body (2).

16. at least one clamping portion (4) is arranged on the connecting strip (14) and / or is connected to the connecting strip (14) via at least one arch-shaped region (28, 29), and if two arch-shaped regions (28, 29) are provided, there is a relief portion (34) between them, 16. A holder according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting strip (14) connects the lateral strips (10, 12) at their rear side, located opposite the front side where the card is inserted.

17. A holder as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that at least one clamping portion (4) is inclined at a preset angle to the floor portion (6) when neither a card nor a bill is placed in the container-like body (2).

18. The holding device according to any one of claims 1 to 17, characterized in that the length (54) of the container (2) is provided such that a card (50) fully inserted or placed in the container (2) protrudes from the container (2) with a pre-defined protrusion (56).

19. A retaining device according to any one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that the side strips (10, 12) have different heights and that one or more tags (52) arranged on the container-like body (2) protrude from the container-like body (2) beyond the side strips (12) having a lower height (26) with a predefined protrusion (58).

20. A holder according to any one of claims 1 to 19, characterized in that only one clamping portion (4) or several clamping portions (4) are formed by means of which the card (50) or the bill (52) is firmly fastened in the container (2) and / or at its floor (6).

21. 12. A retaining device according to claim 11, characterized in that the cavity (8) has a width (61) which is significantly greater than the width (65) of the clamping part or parts (4).

22. a cavity (8) extending across at least half of the surface of the floor (6) between the front end (16) of the floor (6) and the rear connecting strip (14) facing the side strips (10, 12) and the connecting strip (14); 12. A holder according to claim 11, characterized in that a connecting strip (14) connects the lateral strips (10, 12) at their rear side, located opposite the front side where the card is inserted.

23. 12. A retaining device according to claim 11, characterized in that the floor has lateral floor sections (22, 23) at the sides, between which there is a cavity (8).

24. A lid (68) is provided, the lid (68) being fastened to the side strips (10, 12) or the connecting strip (14); 24. A holder according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting strip (14) connects the lateral strips (10, 12) at their rear side, located opposite the front side into which the card is inserted.

25. A holding device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a lid (68) is provided, which is connected to a connecting element (72) of the side strip (12) or to a cut groove (78) of the container-like body (2) by means of at least one connecting body (70) or at least one connector (74).

26. 26. A holder according to claim 25, characterized in that the container (2) has a cutout (78) at which the connector (74) is fixed, in particular firmly fastened or glued.

27. 27. A holder according to claim 25 or 26, characterized in that the lid (68) is connectable to the container (2) and interchangeable and / or replaceable with another lid.

28. 28. A holder according to any one of claims 24 to 27, characterized in that the lid or lid parts (68) are each securable by an insert (102) in a cutout groove (78) of the container-like body (2).

29. A retainer according to any one of claims 24 to 28, characterized in that at least one lid (68) is formed to be resilient.

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