Holder for cards and / or cards with separate clamping portions

Abstract

The present invention relates to a holder for cards and / or bills, which has a container-like body (2) that is open on the top, which has a floor (6) that protrudes upward and has lateral strips (10, 12) that are arranged at a distance from one another, and which takes into account the problem of easily manufacturing or retrofitting the outer box (container-like body) of the holder for cards and / or bills, and in this case ensuring the best possible protection of the inserted cards and / or bills, and is characterized in that the clamping parts (4) are arranged in a force-determining, friction-determining and / or shape-determining manner on the container-like body (2).

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] The holder has low material costs and is lightweight.Furthermore, the known holder allows for the safe storage of not only a few cards and / or bills, but also a large number of these.

[0004] This known holding device has side strips arranged parallel to one another, between which the cards are received in a stack and on which a clamping portion acts from above.

[0005] 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.

[0006] 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]

[0007] [Patent Document 1] EP2773235B1 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0008] In this context, there is a demand that all possible card types and / or banknote types must be accommodated in a holding device as material-free as possible and in a permanently reliable manner.

[0009] Furthermore, there is a demand that the outer box (container) must be made as stable as possible in order to avoid material fatigue of the outer box as much as possible.

[0010] Furthermore, there is a demand that the outer box (container-like body) should be individually finished as far as possible in order to suit the type of cards and / or the type of banknotes to be stored.

[0011] Finally, there is a demand that the tactile, weight and visual properties of the outer box should be as individually configurable as possible.

[0012] The object of the present invention is to easily manufacture or retrofit an outer box (container-like body) of a holding device for cards and / or cards and, in so doing, to ensure as reliable as possible protection of the inserted cards and / or cards. [Means for solving the problem]

[0013] The above problem is solved by the characteristic features set forth in claim 1. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0014] According to the invention, the clamping part is arranged in a force-determining and / or friction-determining and / or form-determining manner on the container-like body (outer box). As a result, the clamping part can be clamped into the container-like body or into a slot in the container-like body without problems, preferably without the use of adhesives. In the case of form-determining, the clamping part can engage in the container-like body. As a result, the container-like body can be supplemented with components without problems. The clamping part can be selected independently of the container-like body, taking into account its material, clamping force and tactile sensation. The clamping part is a supplementary part that is manufactured separately from the container-like body. In a preferred embodiment, the container-like body can be manufactured, for example, by cutting or by injection molding, and has good later fit-up properties (German: nachiristbar).

[0015] The clamping part can have at least one plug-in tongue for insertion into a slit in the container, the plug-in tongue having a recess formed therein. The slit can be provided with supports or ribs extending from one side of the inner wall of the slit in the length direction to the opposite side. The clamping part can have two recesses in its two plug-in tongues for receiving or gripping the supports or ribs when inserted into the slit.

[0016] The same applies for example to longer cut-outs into which the lid fits. The lid can also have corresponding recesses for receiving or gripping the supports or ribs.

[0017] The support or rib allows the inner wall of the slit or cutout along its length to have a thin inner wall reinforcement, which is the preferred means to hold the slit or cutout tightly in the powder injection molding process and to avoid deformation of the slit or cutout.

[0018] In this context, the clamping part can have at least one plug-like part which extends conically towards its free end or has a plug-like part tapering in at least one direction. By virtue of the cone-like shape or the tapering in one or more directions, the clamping part is fixed force-determined and / or friction-determined to the container-like body (outer box).

[0019] A plug tongue can have two plug parts which can be spaced apart from one another by a recess, so that when the plug parts are inserted into the container, they can press against one another, thereby achieving an additional clamping force that fixes the clamp part to the container.

[0020] The clamping part can have two plug-like parts, which can be separated from each other by a large ejection part, so that when the plug-like part is inserted into the container, the plug-like parts can press against each other, so that an additional clamping force can be achieved that fixes the clamping part to the container.

[0021] The plug or spigot can be provided with a notch protrusion, which subsequently captures the notch receptacle in the container, thus allowing a shape-determined bond to be made.

[0022] In this context, the container-like body can be produced by powder injection molding and / or can have at least one sliding means. Powder injection molding allows inorganic materials such as metals or ceramics to be processed. The container-like body, which is essentially entirely made of inorganic materials, can be individually shaped in three dimensions relatively easily and, taking into account its physical properties, its roughness and / or its feel can be modified and (carefully) protects the cards and / or bills.

[0023] Metals and ceramics are more difficult to machine (cut) or cast into intricate shapes than synthetic materials. Therefore, metal or ceramic powders are mixed with synthetic materials and then the complex shape of the container is produced by powder injection molding, where the synthetic materials are removed. The container produced by powder injection molding can then be sintered, and the container is essentially purely inorganic, in particular metallic or ceramic.

[0024] By means of the powder injection molding method, a container-like body that is open on the top and has a floor that projects upward and has side strips that are arranged at a distance from one another can be manufactured for a holding device of the technical field described herein. The powder injection molding method comprises the following process steps: - mixing a metal or ceramic powder with a chemical compound; - forming the mixture into a container-like body; - Removing the chemical compounds and hardening the container. Includes.

[0025] The braces or ribs allow the inner wall of the length of the slit or cutout to have a thin inner wall reinforcement, which is the preferred means to hold the slit or cutout tight in the powder injection molding process and to avoid deformation of the slit or cutout.

[0026] The container produced by the powder injection molding process can then be equipped with various elements, such as a clamp, a lid or a sliding means.

[0027] The incorporation of the sliding means into the container-like body also allows the protection of the cards and / or bills independently of the material from which the container-like body is made, for example, the sliding means can act to protect the cards and / or bills if the container-like body is made of a rough synthetic material.

[0028] If the container-like body is made of a relatively rough injection-molded inorganic material, the sliding means can act to protect the cards and / or bills.

[0029] The sliding means can have a coefficient of friction higher than that of the container-like body, whereby the sliding means provides retention (adhesion) and prevents the credit card from slipping out or sticking out of the container-like body in an undesired manner. In this respect, the sliding means is at the same time an adhesion means and its sliding action surface is at the same time an adhesion action surface. If, for example, the credit card is lifted or slightly removed from the sliding means by pressing with a finger, the adhesion action is essentially eliminated.

[0030] The container can comprise or consist of a metal. Advantageously, the container is cast from metal together with a synthetic material. After casting, the synthetic material is removed to provide a pure cast metal container. The container can be manufactured by metal injection molding (MIM). Titanium can be used as a metal. Titanium is unlikely to cause allergic reactions in users of the retainer.

[0031] The container may comprise or consist of ceramics. Advantageously, the container is cast from ceramics together with a synthetic material. After casting, the synthetic material is removed to provide a pure cast ceramic container. The container may be manufactured by ceramic powder injection molding (CIM).

[0032] The sliding means can be integrated into the floor of the container and can have its sliding surface on the upper side, so that the credit card can slide over the sliding means when inserted into the container. Advantageously, in case of rough material of the container, the card does not slide directly on the floor and is protected.

[0033] The sliding means can be provided intrinsically in the material of the container-like body and even materially integral therewith. It is also conceivable to use a sliding lacquer as the sliding means. However, it is preferable that the extruded separate elements are shaped as rounded tips, rounded heads or lenses. PA6 or polycarbonate are conceivable as materials for the sliding means. The coefficient of friction of the material for the sliding means can be greater than that of metals or ceramics, but no damage occurs to the laminate of the card when the card slides on the sliding means.

[0034] The sliding means is at least partially received in a relief or recess in the floor, so that its sliding surface at least partially protrudes from the floor and / or is at least partially disposed deeper than the floor. Advantageously, the sliding means is attached or otherwise fixed to the crater-like portion in the floor as a (separate) separate part. If the sliding means is disposed deeper than the floor, for example if the bottom surface of the relief or recess is slanted or inclined, the sliding means is not wrinkled or damaged by constant pressing.

[0035] The gliding means may have a gliding surface that protrudes from the floor or protrudes from a removed or recessed portion of the floor, the gliding surface may be inclined towards the floor and may form a ramp. Advantageously, a ramp is formed and the card can approach the clamping part under better stress. The ramp also facilitates the insertion of the card.

[0036] It is possible to incorporate multiple gliding means, advantageously achieving an improved gliding effect.

[0037] It is possible to incorporate several sliding means, the sliding surface of which, seen in the insertion direction, is at the rear, has a higher coefficient of friction than the sliding surface of which, seen in the insertion direction, is at the front. Advantageously, the card is more firmly secured when removed and less firmly secured as it is pushed further outwards.

[0038] The sliding means can be made of synthetic materials, textile materials, leather or synthetic leather. Advantageously, textiles, such as felt padding, are less expensive. More expensive sliding means can be leather or synthetic leather.

[0039] The container can incorporate a clamp or clamps made of synthetic or other materials. Alternatively or additionally, the clamp or clamps can be arranged reversibly and removably on the container. If the container is made of inorganic material and the clamps made of synthetic material, the holding device is advantageously made in two parts. It is advantageous that a given clamp is incorporated as a replacement part, independently of the material of which it is made. If the clamps are fixed using hot glue, the user can remove the worn clamps by himself by heating the inorganic container. This allows the clamps to be replaced without problems.

[0040] The container-like body can consist of or comprise a precious metal. Advantageously, the holding device is made of a noble metal. For this, a plaster mold is required.

[0041] The side strips together with the floor at least piecewise form an insertion section which, along the defined clamping length, at least piecewise has an insertion width which can be greater than 52 mm and less than 53.98 mm. This dimension below the normal card width ensures that the card undergoes uniform clamping at least along the clamping length during insertion into the container. Even if the raw material of the container becomes fatigued or stretched, the container is still able to exert a clamping force even after longer use.

[0042] If a clip was incorporated into the container, this clip would have to exert a significantly weaker force in the direction of the card to secure it in the container, because the "clamp" at the side would already create a lock. The weaker clip protects the delicate bill and prevents tears. The chip, laminate and magnetic stripe of the card are also protected.

[0043] 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).

[0044] The insertion width can be wider in the upward direction, so that if the card has excess (oversized) that would impede insertion, the card can be easily "dipped" upward.

[0045] 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.

[0046] 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.

[0047] 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.

[0048] 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.

[0049] 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.

[0050] 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 given applied force.

[0051] The container can be made by a two-component casting process, which allows individual areas or parts of the container, in particular its clip, to be made of different materials with different Young's moduli, for example the clip can be made of a relatively elastic synthetic material and the rest of the container of a relatively stiff synthetic material.

[0052] The holding device has a simple construction and allows a functionally appropriate storage of cards and / or bills, the insertion as well as the removal of which can be performed without any problems.

[0053] 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.

[0054] 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.

[0055] 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.

[0056] 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.

[0057] 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.

[0058] The container has two side strips projecting from the floor and facing each other, between which one or more cards can be fixed, and when no cards or bills are placed in the container, the one or more clips extend at least approximately to the floor of the container.

[0059] 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.

[0060] When a card and / or bill is inserted, the spring-elastic clamping portion is lifted and biased, and based on this biasing force, even a single card is securely held or firmly secured within the container.

[0061] The dimensions of the cavity are preferably 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.

[0062] Furthermore, the cavity preferably has a width considerably larger than the one or more clamping parts, and this width allows the 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 allowing the desired card to be easily removed from the container.

[0063] 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 securely fastened.

[0064] 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 their connecting strips and which is optionally and optionally replaceable.

[0065] Furthermore, the container preferably has at least one recess to facilitate insertion or removal of cards and / or bills.

[0066] Further details and particular embodiments of the retainer according to the invention are set out in the dependent claims and in the application description below.

[0067] For reasons of overview, the same reference numbers are used in different applications (embodiments) for elements that are essentially functionally similar.

[0068] 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]

[0069] [Figure 1a] FIG. 1a shows, on the bottom, a perspective view of the container of the holding device, which is powder injection molded, and on the top, the clamp part placed as a replacement part. [Figure 1b]FIG. 1b shows a further embodiment of the container according to FIG. 1a, in which in the joining area of ​​the clamping part a stopper extension is provided, which ensures that the cards are kept stacked one on top of the other and do not move due to the wall thickness, and which shows a lens-shaped sliding means which can be fitted into a relief or recess in the floor, where the relief or recess is inclined or parallel relative to the floor. [Figure 1c] FIG. 1c shows, in the centre of the figure, an extruded profile with defined dimensions, where the outer edges of the sides are chamfered to accommodate the radius (periphery) in the cut-out so that the profile does not lift off the cut-out, and in the upper left-hand part of the figure a cross-section of the cut-out with said radius is shown. [Figure 1d] FIG. 1d shows a perspective view of the retainer without the clasp. [Figure 1e] FIG. 1e illustrates a container having supports or ribs for reinforcement, and a mountable clamp that can grip the supports or ribs. [Figure 1f] FIG. 1f is a further top view of a clamping part having two bayonet tongues, the two bayonet tongues having two bayonet plug portions which extend conically towards their free ends. [Figure 1] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a retainer having a single clasp. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 shows the holder according to FIG. 1 with cards and tags stored therein. [Diagram 3] 3 and 4 show the state of the device shown in FIGS. [Figure 4] 3 and 4 show the state of the device shown in FIGS. [Diagram 5] 5 and 6 show the state of the device shown in FIGS. [Figure 6] 5 and 6 show the state of the device shown in FIGS. [Figure 7] 7 and 8 show the state of the device shown in FIGS. [Figure 8] 7 and 8 show the state of the device shown in FIGS. [Figure 9] 9-11 show perspective views of certain embodiments having a lid. [Figure 10] 9-11 show perspective views of certain embodiments having a lid. [Figure 11] 9-11 show perspective views of certain embodiments having a lid. [Figure 12] 12 to 16 show views of a particular embodiment of the container-like body having a lid. [Figure 13] 12 to 16 show views of a particular embodiment of the container-like body having a lid. [Figure 14] 12 to 16 show views of a particular embodiment of the container-like body having a lid. [Figure 15] 12 to 16 show views of a particular embodiment of the container-like body having a lid. [Figure 16] 12 to 16 show views of a particular embodiment of the container-like body having a lid. [Figure 17] 17 and 18 show examples of application (embodiments) of the lid portion. [Figure 18] 17 and 18 show examples of application (embodiments) 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 shows a cut out diagram for making 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.

[0070] FIG. 1a shows a holder for cards and / or bills comprising an open-topped container 2 having a floor 6 projecting upwardly and having spaced-apart side strips 10, 12.

[0071] The container 2 can incorporate a clip 4 made of a synthetic chemical material. The clip 4 is arranged so that it can be reversibly (detachably) attached to the container 2. The clip 4 can be inserted into a slit 117 in the container 2 that is provided for this purpose.

[0072] The container-shaped body 2 is made of metal. Specifically, the container-shaped body 2 is made of a precious metal. The container-shaped body 2 is manufactured by a powder injection molding method.

[0073] In the illustrated example, the container 2 has sliding means 113, 113a, 113b. Each sliding means 113, 113a, 113b is arranged on the floor 6 and has a sliding surface 114, 114a, 114b on the upper side (accessible from the upper side), so that a credit card can slide on the sliding means 113, 113a, 113b when inserted into the container 2.

[0074] Each glide means 113 , 113 a , 113 b is at least partially received in a removed portion 115 or recess in the floor portion 6 , so that its gliding surface 114 , 114 a , 114 b at least partially projects from the floor portion 6 .

[0075] A plurality of sliding means 113, 113a, 113b are incorporated. Two sliding means 113a, 113b are incorporated, and the sliding surface 114a of the sliding means 113a on the rear side as viewed in the insertion direction has a higher friction coefficient than the sliding surface 114b of the sliding means 113b on the front side as viewed in the insertion direction.

[0076] The slides 113, 113a, 113b act as slide floors and are circular and / or lenticular in shape.

[0077] Figure 1b shows a variant of the container 2 according to Figure 1a, in which the joining area of ​​the clamping part 4 is provided with two upwardly projecting elongated rod-like stopper extensions 116. With their free ends, the elongated rod-like stopper extensions 116 project upwards and thus away from the floor 6. The stopper extensions 116 thereby keep the cards stacked one on top of the other and prevent them from moving outwards over the wall thickness or other distance.

[0078] The further gliding means 113' is at least partially receivable in an essentially rectangularly shaped relief 115' or recess in the floor 6, as indicated by the arrow. In the recessed state, its effective surface 114' protrudes at least partially from the floor 6 and is at least partially deeper than the floor 6.

[0079] The slide means 113' thus projects with its sliding surface 114' from the floor 6 and from a clearance 115' of the floor 6, the surface 114' being inclined towards the floor 6 and forming a ramp. The base of the clearance 115' is inclined relative to the floor, so that the slide means 113' also lies inclined in the clearance 115'. This shows the slide main body 113' curved like a lens and is sectioned by a profile shown in the external state.

[0080] However, it is also possible for a bridge-shaped sliding means 113″ to be fitted into the removed portion 115″, which is shown enlarged in FIG. 1b and in detail in FIG. 1c. It is also possible for a wedge-shaped sliding means 113″′″ to be fitted, which is also shown in FIG. 1b. FIG. 1c shows a bridge-like sliding means 113″ having a trapezoidal cross section. It has two facing ramps 118 which are inclined relative to a straight surface 119 (horizontal surface 119). The ramps 118 and the straight surface 119 form the sliding surface 114″ of the sliding means 113″.

[0081] The cutouts 115, 115', 115" are essentially formed as pouch-shaped holes. FIG. 1c shows, at the top left, that the cutout 115''' has a straight bottom that is not inclined relative to the floor.

[0082] At the corners of the bottom of the removed portion 115″, a radius is formed which is provided by manufacturing techniques and which raises the sliding means 113″ when the sliding means 113″ is attached to the bottom. This results in a chamfer 121 being formed on the lateral outer edge of the sliding means facing the floor portion 6.

[0083] The chamfer 121 essentially aligns with and receives the radius 120, thereby allowing the gliding means 113″ to closely and planarly contact and mate with the bottom of the relief 115″ with its base surface 122.

[0084] Furthermore, the base surface 122 of the sliding means 113" is provided with narrow grooves 123, into which the adhesive can easily penetrate.

[0085] The sliding means 113" is formed as an extruded profile and cut to a length of approximately 2 mm. The sliding means 113" can be made of a very soft synthetic material. Such a synthetic material has a relatively high coefficient of friction and has good rheology.

[0086] FIG. 1d shows a holding device for cards and / or bills, which includes a further container-like body 2 that is open on the upward side, which has a floor 6 and which has upwardly projecting lateral strips 10, 12 arranged at a distance from each other.

[0087] The side strips 10, 12 together with the floor 6 form, at least piecewise, an upwardly open insertion section or a class of upwardly open insertion sections, which, along a defined clamping length K, at least piecewise, have an insertion width E that is greater than 52 mm and less than 53.98 mm.

[0088] 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.

[0089] The clamping length K is in the range of 3 mm to 85.6 mm.

[0090] For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the inner component faces 10a, 12a of the lateral strips 10, 12 can be arranged parallel to one another along the clamping length K in the lower region.

[0091] In the embodiment of FIG. 1c, 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.

[0092] 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 under a predefined force and are formed into an arched or curved state under a predefined force.

[0093] FIG. 1e shows that the further clamping part 4 has at least one plug-in tongue 4b for insertion into a slit 117 of the container 2, the plug-in tongue 4b being formed with an arch-shaped recess 4a. The slit 117 is provided with supports or ribs 124 which extend from one side of the longitudinal inner wall of the slit 117 to the opposite side. The clamping part 4 has two recesses 4a in its plug-in tongue 4b for receiving or gripping these supports or ribs 124 when the plug-in tongue 4b is inserted into the slit 117. The supports or ribs 124 allow the longitudinal inner wall of the slit 117 to have a thinner wall thickness. Supports or ribs 124 may also be provided in the longer grooves 78 or in the longer free spaces into which, for example, a lid can be inserted.

[0094] FIG. 1f shows, for a further clamping portion 4, that the clamping portion 4 is provided force-determining and / or friction-determining on the container-shaped portion 2 according to FIG. 1a, 1b or 1e.

[0095] The clamping part 4 has at least one plug-in tongue 4b which has a plug-in part 4c which opens conically in the direction of its free end or which tapers in at least one direction.

[0096] Each plug tongue 4b has two plug portions 4c, which are spaced apart from each other by a recess 4a. The recess 4a is formed in an arch shape.

[0097] The clamping part 4 specifically has two plug-in tongues 4b, which are separated from each other by a large removal portion 4d. Four plug-in parts 4c are provided for one clamping part 4.

[0098] The holding device shown in Fig. 1 comprises a further container-like body 2 and a separate clamping part 4, which is in particular integrally connected to said container-like body 2. The holding device and / or the sack (small case) are preferably made of synthetic materials with spring elasticity, such as PES or PSU, and / or synthetic materials with high processing temperatures and / or high temperature resistance, which have a low tendency to creep when permanently molded. Advantageously, the synthetic materials used can be reinforced with fibers, in particular carbon fibers. Other synthetic materials can also be incorporated, such as POM, ABS, PA (filled with glass fibers or glass spheres).

[0099] 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 this end, later called the front end 16, there is only a front floor part 18 and it is possible to insert the card 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 floor 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 that is slightly greater than the width of a normal credit card, cash card or the like. The side strips 10, 12 and the connecting strip 14 extend essentially in a U-shape and are arranged on the floor 6 in at least a roughly rectangular manner.

[0100] Above the floor 6 and the side strips 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.

[0101] The cavity 8 occupies a substantial part of the total area of ​​the floor 6, and is preferably considerably 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 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 again in an easy manner and / or easily return them to the holder or sack.

[0102] The set-up cavity 8 is so large that the card can be shifted not only with one thumb or finger, but with two thumbs or fingers. The card can be pushed or pressed and / or simultaneously pulled out. This can be done until the desired card is visible, especially at the top, and can be removed from the bottom, at the ejection side and / or at the front end.

[0103] 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 projects 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 described in more detail below.

[0104] In a preferred embodiment, there is no floor portion in the region of the connecting strip 14. This asymmetric configuration of the side strips 10, 12 makes it possible to advantageously store cards in the container having a width greater than that given by the spacing of the side strips.

[0105] The single clamp 4 is purposefully connected to the connecting strip 14 via an arch-shaped region 28, 29, whereby the clamp 4 has two clamp parts 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 clamp 4.

[0106] The connecting strip 14 further provides an end stop for the inserted card. The clip 4 is essentially smooth and has a free end 36 with a tip 38 projecting upwardly relative to the floor. The clip 4 is shaped and / or arranged and / or has a length relative to the connecting strip 14 such that the clip 4 is inserted into the cavity 8, penetrates the cavity 8 through a substantial part of its entire length and projects from the underside of the floor 6.

[0107] It is further clearly understood that when no card or bill is inserted in the holder, the clamp 4 is inclined at a set angle with respect to the floor 6, thereby applying a force. Even if only one card is inserted in the container 2, the clamp 8 is lifted out of the cavity 8 in the direction of the arrow 40 and holds this single card firmly in the container 2 based on the applied force.

[0108] 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.

[0109] The pressure or force of the clamp 4 is formed not only through the bending of the two clamp parts 30, 32 but also by the twisting of the connecting strip 14. Furthermore, the two clamp 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 application and / or clamping force.

[0110] Furthermore, the clip 4 and / or clip portions 30, 32 have a thickness 42 in the region of connection with the connection strip 14, which is greater than the thickness 44 of the free end 36. The clip 4 therefore has a thickness that decreases towards the tip 36. This allows a force to be applied in a favorable manner and at a favorable point in front of the region of the tip 36 of the clip 4 in order to fix a card or bill inserted in the container 2 in the favorable region.

[0111] As a result of the wall thickness decreasing towards the tip of the clip 4, the support point of the clip 4 can be moved 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 connecting strip 14 in the direction of the front edge 20.

[0112] Furthermore, the front edges 46, 42 (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 similarly rounded, into the case 2.

[0113] 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.

[0114] 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 the 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 10 (12).

[0115] The lower side strip 12 is advantageously designed so that when only a few cards are stored, bills or documents or the like can protrude laterally without becoming thick and bulky. Safe storage of bills 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.

[0116] To remove one or more cards 50 from the displayed stack, the user can push one finger, preferably two fingers or both thumbs, from the underside of the container 2 through the gap 8 in the floor 6 in the direction of the clip 4. This minimizes the holding force exerted by the clip 4 and allows the desired card 50 to be easily removed. In this case, the user, for example, holds the container 2 firmly in the hand with the thumb and little finger and pushes one or more cards somewhat (upwards) through the gap 8 with the middle finger, as shown in FIG. 2 (FIG. 20).

[0117] 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 previously remove one or more adjacent cards from the middle in order to completely push out the desired card. 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.

[0118] 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.

[0119] According to Fig. 3, due to the aforementioned gap 8 in the floor 6, the clip 4 passes partially through the gap 8 and projects at the tip 38 from the lower part 60. According to Fig. 4, the tag 52 projects laterally from the container 2 at a projection 58, partially adjacent to the higher first side strip 10 and resting on the other side on the upper edge of the lower second side strip 12.

[0120] The asymmetrical formation of the side walls or side strips 10, 12 allows the cards, in particular business cards, which are often wider than credit cards by a certain amount of one or a few mm, to protrude, and it is particularly advantageous for the opposing corners and / or the inner corners of the protrusion to have very small radii, especially since, in terms of manufacturing technology, it is practically impossible to form them without one or more radii.

[0121] Corners and / or protrusions are required to accommodate wider cards such as business cards, but these should be selectable with tight tolerances 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 so that the card will not be easily folded over and the tolerances in the width of the holder or sack are limited to a small extent.

[0122] 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.

[0123] 5 and 6 show the retainer of FIG. 1 from the 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 together with its projection 56, as well as the projection 58 of the bill 52 which is fastened to the container 2 by the clip 4.

[0124] 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.

[0125] 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 applied force (additional force) of the clamping portion 4, thereby making it easier to push the desired card out of the container 2. Thus, the 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.

[0126] The holding device is formed as a frame and comprises two narrow lateral floor parts 22, 23, preferably a front floor part 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 parts 22, 23. The cavity 8 advantageously ends at the rear connecting strip 24, so that at this point there is no floor part and / or the frame-like container 2 is held by the rear connecting strip 14.

[0127] 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 relative 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.

[0128] 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 cut-outs 62.

[0129] 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.

[0130] Figures 7 and 8 show a retaining device comprising a container-like body 2, a clamping portion 4 and a cavity 8, in which Figure 7 shows the floor portion 23 which is integrated into the side strip 12, and in Figure 8 the inserted card 50 and bill 52 are again visible.

[0131] The holding device satisfies the practical requirements and / or challenges regarding easy handling of card and / or bill storage with low construction costs, and achieves functionally safe reception of cards and / or banknotes and easy removal thereof. Furthermore, the holding device is advantageously characterized by a low mass and / or low material usage.

[0132] 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.

[0133] 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 state, is positioned above the at least one clip 4 and, optionally, above the inserted cards and / or bills.

[0134] 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 .

[0135] 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 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.

[0136] 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.

[0137] The lid portion 68 includes a connector 74 opposite the one or more connectors 70, and correspondingly, the container-like body 2 has an additional strip 76 at the first side strip 10 and spaced apart from the side strip 10, leaving a space 78 between them.

[0138] In a further expedient embodiment, as shown in broken lines in FIG. 9, the lid 68 can have a pocket 75 on the lower or upper side for loose change or coins or other small items. It can preferably have a flap 77 or other closure such as a snap or zipper. According to yet another embodiment, the container 2 can have at least one depression 79 shown in broken lines on the insertion side and / or on the floor 6 and / or on the floor part 18 as an insertion aid, which allows easy insertion or removal of one or more cards. As shown, at least one insertion aid or depression 79 can be provided at a corner and / or in the center, but of course it is within the scope of the invention to provide such depressions in other positions.

[0139] 11, the lid 68 can be inserted into the space 78 by means of the connector 74 and may be fixed, e.g. inserted and / or clamped and / or glued, with respect to the container 2 within the space 78. In this embodiment, the connector 70 or connector 72 is not provided for a permanent connection (joining) but for securing the lid 68 in a closed state.

[0140] 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 space 78 is maintained. In another particular embodiment, the connector 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.

[0141] 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 extends over a predetermined portion 82. This portion 82 (small 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.

[0142] 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 corresponding to the width of the (elongated) groove 78. Furthermore, the lid 68 has a projection 94, which in particular allows easy gripping of the lid 68 in practice.

[0143] 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 insertion mechanism and / or additional strips 76 are provided, which have spaces 7878 provided for receiving the connecting parts of a lid 68 made of a flexible and / or pliable material (in particular leather or synthetic material).

[0144] As can be seen, the lid 68 is purposefully fixed to one 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.

[0145] Fig. 17 shows the lid 68 with recesses 88 and connecting parts and / or connecting bodies 70 on the lateral sides to allow better attachment of the lid 68. The connecting parts or connecting bodies 70 are inserted into the abovementioned spaces and fixed, in particular by adhesive. The recesses 88 arranged on the lateral sides allow the lid 68 to be attached and / or connected to the container 2 in a simple manner and functionally. The recesses 88 may surround only the edges to prevent corner folds from turning up, or may include edges depending on or taking into account the strength of the material.

[0146] The recess is advantageously designed as a pocket in order to surround (fit) the edge of the lid 68 and / or the coupling 70 in an overlapping edge manner. It is noted in this case that the flexible lid 68 can preferably be made of leather, felt, neoprene, nonwoven fabric, rubber, porous rubber, silicone or any similar material and / or combination of such materials, whereby the edges are fitted in a covered manner, using said recess 88 formed in particular as a pocket.

[0147] This achieves in a particularly advantageous manner an arrangement in which, when the material changes, for example when the leather is affected and is deflected away from the adhesive or other connecting means, the fixed lateral side or connecting portion 70 (in the container 2, in particular in its space) is surrounded by the material, in particular the synthetic material, of the container 2. Thus, a clean and / or neat appearance and / or a functionally reliable connection is present.

[0148] 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 .

[0149] Furthermore, the insertion of the lid 68 and / or the connecting part into the above-mentioned groove can be pre-set at a distance from the inner wall of the groove so that the adhesive can be applied in a particularly easier and / or more easily manner. The lid 68 has a length 90 which is longer by a certain dimension than the length 54 of the container-like body described using FIG. 2. The lid 68 has a protrusion 94 which 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 is even more advantageously longer by a certain value than the protrusion 56 of the card. The dimensions shown are merely exemplary and may be pre-set differently within the scope of the invention, in particular depending on the dimensions of the container-like body 2.

[0150] 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 longitudinal side has a coupling 70. 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.

[0151] 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. 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.

[0152] 21 shows the holding device or sack with no contents, 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 sack, 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 portion 18 as an insertion aid.

[0153] 23-25 ​​show perspective views of the holder or sack with the card 50 inserted into the container 2 and the lid 68 closed.

[0154] 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 are capable of being connected after bending in accordance with FIG. 1. The side strip 10 has an additional strip 98 which can be folded in such a way 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 in particular inserted by folding the strip 98 and / or is clamped tightly in a preferred manner.

[0155] 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.

[0156] 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 tolerance range between the interchangeable lids, preferably made of leather, to be preset without further expanding it.

[0157] 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 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 hole 110 and, according to arrow 114, is inserted into the undercut groove 78 for connection to the container 2.

[0158] 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 portion 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 inserted completely 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 interlocking notch elements, which ensure functional fixation after the complete insertion of the lid 68 or its side portion 74.

[0159] Figures 28 and 29 show two specific embodiments of the retainer, each of which has two clamping parts 4, which are provided on a long connecting strip 14 of the container 2 in comparison with the previously described embodiments, and which are otherwise identical in configuration. The container 2 includes a floor with a cavity 8, although the cavity 8 can also be omitted within the scope of the invention.

[0160] 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.

[0161] 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.

[0162] It is further noted that the lid portion 68 may be advantageously formed such that the inserted bills and / or cards are covered by the protrusions of the lid portion 68 as described in particular with reference to Figures 17 and 18, similar to the example embodiments described elsewhere.

[0163] 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]

[0164] E Insertion Width K Clamping length 2 Container-shaped body 4 Clamping part 4b Insertion tongue Recess in 4a 4b 4c 4b plug-shaped part 4d 4 large removal 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 protrusions 96 Dashed Line 98 Strip Part 100 4 dent 102 Insert 104 Handle / covering body 106 Tip of 102 108 102 stopper 110, 112, 114P Arrow 113, 113a, 113b, 113', 113“, 113''' sliding means 114, 114', 114“, 114a, 114b Surfaces with slip effect 115, 115', 115“ Removal section 116 Stopper extension 117 Slit 118 Ramp 119 Linear surface 120 Radius 121 Chamfered part 122 Foundation surface 123 Narrow groove 124 Support or rib

Claims

1. A holder for cards and / or bills, comprising a container (2) open at the top, the container (2) having a floor (6) projecting upwards and having side strips (10, 12) spaced apart from one another, The clamping portion (4) is reversibly and detachably arranged on the container-like body (2); and The clamping portion (4) is configured to be inserted into the container-like body (2) that opens upward, from above and at an angle relative to the floor portion (6); the clip portion (4) is at least partially between the side strips (10, 12) when no card or bill is placed in the container (2); The floor (6) is provided with a cavity (8), and the clamping portion (4) is formed such that the free end (36) penetrates at least partially through the cavity (8) and protrudes from the underside of the floor (6); and the clip portion (4) has two plug-in tongue portions (4b) for insertion into the slits (117) of the container-like body (2), and the plug-in tongue portions (4b) have two plug-in plug portions (4c) that taper conically toward their free ends or taper in at least one direction; The retaining device, characterized in that the two plug-shaped portions (4c) are regionally separated from one another by a recess (4a) and the two plug-shaped portions (4b) are regionally separated from one another by a large removal portion (4d).

2. 2. The holding device according to claim 1, characterized in that the container-like body (2) is manufactured by a powder injection molding method and / or that the container-like body (2) has at least one sliding means (113, 113', 113'', 113''', 113a, 113b).

3. 3. A holder according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the container (2) comprises or consists of metal.

4. 3. The holding device according to claim 2, characterized in that the container (2) comprises or consists of ceramics.

5. A holder as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that a sliding means (113, 113', 113'', 113''', 113a, 113b) is integrated into the floor portion (6) and has a sliding surface (114, 114', 114'', 114a, 114b) on the upper side, so that the credit card can slide on the sliding means (113, 113', 113'', 113''', 113a, 113b) when inserted into the container-like body (2).

6. 6. A retaining device according to claim 1, characterized in that the gliding means (113, 113', 113'', 113''', 113a, 113b) are at least partially received in a removed portion (115, 115', 115'') or in a recess in the floor portion (6), so that its gliding surface (114, 114', 114'', 114a, 114b) at least partially protrudes from the floor portion (6) and / or is partially positioned deeper than the floor portion (6).

7. 7. A support device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the sliding means (113', 113'', 113''') together with the sliding surface (114', 114'') protrude from the floor (6) or protrude from a removed portion (115, 115', 115'') or a recessed portion of the floor (6), and the surface (114', 114'') is at least partially inclined towards the floor (6) and forms a ramp.

8. At least two sliding means (113a, 113b) are provided, A retainer as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the sliding surface (114a, 114b) of the sliding means (113a) on the rear side as viewed in the insertion direction has a higher friction coefficient than the sliding surface (114b) of the sliding means (113b) on the front side as viewed in the insertion direction.

9. 9. The holder according to claim 1, wherein the container (2) is made of or comprises a precious metal.

10. 10. The retainer according to claim 1, wherein the lateral strips (10, 12) together with the floor (6) at least piecewise form an insertion section, the insertion section having at least piecewise an insertion width (E) along a defined clamping length (K), the insertion width (E) being greater than 52 mm and less than 53.98 mm.

11. A holder according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a lid (68) is provided, said lid (68) being connected to the container-like body (2).

12. 12. The holding device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the clamping portion (4) is arranged on the container-like body (2) by force and / or by friction and / or by shape.

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