Loose-leaf structure that allows multiple pages of content to be displayed simultaneously and easily compared and contrasted.

Abstract

A loose-leaf structure that facilitates simultaneous presentation and cross-comparison of multiple pages contains multiple stacked sheets. These sheets are folded along a binding line and bound together, with the binding line dividing them into a first page and a second page. Each first page has a first page width and a first margin relatively far from the binding line, and each second page has a second page width and a second margin relatively far from the binding line. Any first or second margin extends outward to form an extension with multiple binding holes for binding to the binder rings. This invention transforms the traditional single-page loose-leaf structure into a multi-page booklet structure. Binding holes are only required on any one page, rather than all pages, allowing multiple pages to be presented simultaneously for convenient cross-comparison of book contents, thus overcoming the limitation of traditional loose-leaf structures that can only be compared side-by-side.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention belongs to the technical field of loose-leaf pages, and in particular refers to a loose-leaf structure that facilitates the simultaneous presentation of multiple pages of loose-leaf content and allows for cross-referencing between them. [Previous Technology]

[0002] Note: Loose-leaf folders are commonly used for storing archived documents because they are easy to replace and can be used to add notebooks and various folders as needed to meet the requirements of recording and saving data. Currently, when replacing, multiple sheets of loose-leaf paper need to be taken out in a whole stack, and then the binding hole of the replacement page needs to be aligned with the binder to complete the replacement. However, if it is not handled properly when taking out or inserting, the paper will scatter everywhere. And if the binding holes of the replacement pages are not aligned, it is not possible to smoothly insert the whole stack of replacement pages into the binder, resulting in a poor user experience. Moreover, the replaced loose-leaf paper needs to be additionally bound with a spiral to prevent it from scattering, otherwise it is inconvenient to store. Although notebooks that are generally bound do not have the problem of internal pages scattering, they do not have binding holes for binding, so they cannot be stored with other corresponding documents in a loose-leaf folder, making it inconvenient to classify and archive data.

[0003] Taiwan Patent No. 370009 discloses a self-adhesive data processing tape, which consists of a binding part and two adhesive parts. The adhesive areas of the adhesive parts can be used to bind and combine documents, catalogs, or manuals to be archived. The binding part is then used to bind the tape to the binder rings of a file folder. While this overcomes the drawback of documents scattering during conventional archiving and eliminates the need for drilling to preserve the integrity of the text and images, it requires the purchase of additional accessories, increasing the cost of document preservation.

[0004] Furthermore, when multiple documents located on different pages within the same folder need to be compared and read, the documents can only be removed before they can be laid out for comparison and reading, making browsing the documents inconvenient and reducing the flexibility of use.

[0005] In view of this, how to solve the above problems is the primary issue that the present invention aims to address. [Summary of the Invention]

[0006] The main objective of this invention is to provide an improved loose-leaf structure, particularly a loose-leaf structure that allows multiple pages to be opened and read simultaneously, facilitates quick replacement without scattering, and allows multiple pages of loose-leaf content to be presented simultaneously without the need for additional installation accessories, and facilitates cross-comparison and comparison between them.

[0007] To achieve the aforementioned objectives, the present invention provides a loose-leaf structure that facilitates the simultaneous presentation of multiple pages of loose-leaf content and allows for easy cross-comparison and comparison, comprising:

[0008] Multiple pages are stacked on top of each other and folded along a binding line and bound into a book. Each of these pages is divided by the binding line to form a first page and a second page. Each of the first pages has a first page width and a first page margin that is relatively far away from the binding line. Each of the second pages has a second page width and a second page margin that is relatively far away from the binding line.

[0009] An extension is formed by extending outward from either the first or second page edge, and the extension has a plurality of binding holes for binding to the binder rings.

[0010] Preferably, the width of the first page is the same as the width of the second page.

[0011] Preferably, the width of the first page is smaller than the width of the second page, and the extension is formed by extending outward from either edge of the second page.

[0012] Preferably, the sheets are composed of one or both of paper and plastic materials.

[0013] Preferably, the page assembly is formed by two overlapping adhesive films to create an open pocket, and multiple pages of the page assembly are bound together along the binding line by heat fusion. The first and second pages are both in pocket shape for storing documents.

[0014] The present invention also provides another loose-leaf structure that facilitates the simultaneous presentation of multiple pages of loose-leaf content and allows for easy cross-comparison, comprising:

[0015] Multiple pages are combined into a sheet, stacked on top of each other, and bound together along a binding line adjacent to the binding edge, with one side of the sheet as the binding edge.

[0016] An extension is formed by extending outward from the other side of any page component opposite to the binding edge. The extension has a plurality of binding holes and can be bound to the binder ring of a binder.

[0017] Preferably, the sheets are made of one or both of paper and plastic materials.

[0018] Preferably, the page is formed by two overlapping adhesive films to form an open bag, and multiple pages of the page are bound together along the binding line by heat fusion to store documents.

[0019] The above-mentioned objects and advantages of the present invention can be readily understood from the following detailed description of the selected embodiments and the accompanying drawings.

Implementation Method

[0021] As shown in Figure 1, this is a first embodiment of the loose-leaf structure provided by the present invention, which facilitates the simultaneous presentation of multiple pages of content and allows for easy cross-comparison. The bound notebook 100 constructed from this loose-leaf structure comprises multiple sheets 1 made of paper. These sheets 1 are stacked on top of each other and folded along a binding line 2, then bound together with saddle stitches. The binding method can also be perfect binding or thread binding. After being bound together, these sheets 1 can be used as a general notebook for writing and recording.

[0022] In the first embodiment shown in Figure 1, the page assembly 1 is symmetrically folded along the binding line 2 and divided into a first page 11 and a second page 12 by the binding line 2. Each first page 11 has a first page width L1 and a first page edge 111 relatively far from the binding line 2, and each second page 12 has a second page width L2 and a second page edge 121 relatively far from the binding line 2. In this embodiment, the first page width L1 and the second page width L2 are the same. The second page assembly 1 from bottom to top also has a first page 11 and a second page 12. The first page edge 111 of the first page 11 extends outward to form an extension 3, and the second page edge 121 of the second page 12 can also extend outward to form an extension 3. The extension 3 has a plurality of binding holes 31 for binding to the binder rings. Because the paper is already bound into a book, this invention avoids the problem of paper easily scattering during binding. During binding, the extension 3 can be quickly attached to the binder's rings. Furthermore, the thickness of the page assembly 1 with the extension 3 is greater than the thickness of any other page assembly 1, allowing it to withstand greater tensile force and extend its service life.

[0023] When using the loose-leaf structure described in the first embodiment above, which facilitates the simultaneous presentation of multiple pages of loose-leaf content and allows for easy cross-comparison, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the two bound books 100 are placed opposite each other on the side with the extension 3, and respectively bound to the loose-leaf clip ring 41 of the binder 4. At this time, the extension 3 of the bound book 100 located on the left side of the binder 4 is located at its second page edge 121 and can be opened to the left. The extension 3 of the bound book 100 located on the right side of the binder 4 is located at its first page edge 111 and can be opened to the right. As shown in Figure 4, when reading, the left and right bound books 100 are opened simultaneously, and the four pages are laid out at the same time to display the content in front of the reader, facilitating cross-comparison and comparison, and making it easier for the reader to look up information.

[0024] As can be seen from the above description and structure, the biggest difference between the present invention and traditional loose-leaf binders is that the binding hole 31 of the present invention is not located on the same side as the binding of the binder. The purpose of the binding hole in traditional binders or notebooks is only for convenient storage and browsing. Therefore, during manufacturing, the binding hole is directly set on the side with the binding, so as to achieve the purpose of storing the binder or notebook in the binder and making it convenient to browse. The reason why the conventional binding hole position and the improvement of the present invention have the above-mentioned differences is entirely due to the fact that the conventional binding hole does not take into account the need for comparison between the contents of different binders or notebooks. Therefore, according to the conventional binding hole design, the contents of the binders or notebooks stored in the binder cannot be presented and compared simultaneously unless the binder or notebook is taken out of the binder. However, through the "loose-leaf structure that facilitates the simultaneous presentation of multiple pages of loose-leaf content and allows for easy cross-comparison and comparison" of loose-leaf content, the data notebooks and other notebooks stored in the binder can be compared and compared without having to be removed from the binder, which is a significant improvement in functionality.

[0025] As shown in Figure 5, this is the second embodiment provided by the present invention. The difference between this second embodiment and the first embodiment described above is that the pages 1 are folded along the binding line 2 to form an asymmetrical folded structure, and the width L1 of the first page is greater than the width L2 of the second page. In this embodiment, the pages 1 are all made of paper and bound into a book using a threaded and glued binding method.

[0026] As shown in Figure 6, this is the third embodiment provided by the present invention. The difference between this third embodiment and the first embodiment described above is that the bottom sheet of the multi-layered sheet 1 can be made of cardboard or plastic sheet. When closed, it serves as a cover to protect the inner pages. The sheet 1 is divided into a first page 11 and a second page 12 by the binding line 2. The first edge 111 of the first page 11 extends outward to form an extension 3 for binding. The extension 3 can have a plurality of binding holes 31 pre-drilled, or additional holes can be drilled according to the number of holes in the binder used to meet the needs of different sizes of binders. Since cardboard and plastic sheet have better toughness, they are not easily torn or damaged during use and can effectively protect the inner pages.

[0027] As shown in Figure 7, the fourth embodiment of the present invention comprises two overlapping adhesive films 13 to form an open pocket. Multiple copies of these pages 1 are bound together along the binding line 2 using a heat-sealing method. Both the first pages 11 and the second pages 12 are pocket-shaped for storing documents. The second edge 121 of one of the second pages 12 extends outward to form an extension 3, which has several binding holes 31. In use, the documents 5 to be stored are placed inside the first page 11 or the second page 12, and the extension 3 is fitted into a binder ring. This allows the documents to be categorized and stored in the binder without the need for punching holes to maintain the integrity of the text and images.

[0028] Further, as shown in Figure 8, the fifth embodiment of the present invention comprises multiple paper sheets 1 stacked on top of each other, with one side 14 serving as the binding edge, and bound together along a binding line 2 adjacent to the binding edge. The extension 3 is formed by extending outward from the other side 14 opposite to the binding edge of any sheet 1. In this embodiment, the extension 3 extends outward from the side 14 of the second sheet 1 from the bottom upward, and the extension 3 has a plurality of binding holes 31 for binding to the binder rings of a binder. The bound book prepared in this embodiment has a larger writing space, which is convenient for writing.

[0029] As shown in Figure 9, this is the sixth embodiment of the present invention, which is another implementation of the fourth embodiment. The page assembly 1 is formed by two overlapping adhesive films to create an open pocket 15 for storing documents 5. Multiple pages of the page assembly 1 are stacked on top of each other, and one side 14 is used as the binding edge. They are bound together by heat fusion along a binding line 2 adjacent to the binding edge to form a booklet with multiple pockets 15 for storing documents. The page assembly 1 at the bottom extends outward from the other side 14 opposite to the binding edge to form an extension 3. The extension 3 has several binding holes 31 for binding into a binder to classify and archive documents.

[0030] The loose-leaf structure provided by the present invention, which allows for the simultaneous presentation of multiple pages of content and facilitates cross-comparison, has the following technical advancements and advantages:

[0031] First, it can be quickly replaced; the present invention is composed of multiple pages folded along the binding line and bound into a book, and is bound to the binder rings of the binder by the extension. When replacing, the whole book can be taken out, and there will be no problem of pages being misaligned and unable to be put into the binder rings, thus achieving the effect of quick replacement; the replaced book can be preserved as a whole without additional binding.

[0032] Second, it is convenient to read; when using it, at least two bound books of the present invention can be placed opposite each other and bound in a binder. The bound books opposite each other can be opened in opposite directions to present four pages at the same time, which makes it convenient to compare and read the information.

[0033] Third, it can be used in any combination; In addition to binding the paper into a book for easy replacement, the present invention can also bind the document bag into a book. When in use, paper book and document bag can be put into the binder, and the quantity and ratio can be adjusted according to actual needs. It can be used in any combination, which is flexible and convenient.

[0034] Fourth, no additional accessories are needed, reducing costs; the extension of this invention can be directly inserted into the binder ring for binding, without the need for additional accessories, thus reducing costs.

[0035] However, the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Therefore, any changes in numerical values ​​or substitutions of equivalent elements should still fall within the scope of the present invention.

[0036] In summary, since this invention can indeed achieve the aforementioned objectives, it meets the requirements of the Patent Law, and therefore an application is filed in accordance with the law. [Simplified Explanation of the Diagram]

[0020] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the present invention in its usage state. Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the present invention with the inner pages closed from a bottom-view perspective. Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the present invention with the inner pages open from a bottom-view perspective. Figure 5 is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the third embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the fourth embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the fifth embodiment of the present invention. Figure 9 is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the sixth embodiment of the present invention.

Claims

1. A loose-leaf structure that facilitates the simultaneous presentation of multiple pages of loose-leaf content and allows for easy cross-comparison, comprising: multiple sheets of pages stacked on top of each other and folded along a binding line and bound into a book, each sheet of pages being divided by the binding line into a first page and a second page, each first page having a first page width and a first page margin relatively far from the binding line, and each second page having a second page width and a second page margin relatively far from the binding line; an extension portion extending outward from any of the first or second page margins, the extension portion having a plurality of binding holes for binding to the loose-leaf clips of a binder.

2. A loose-leaf structure as described in claim 1, which facilitates the simultaneous presentation of multiple pages of content and allows for easy cross-comparison and comparison, wherein... The width of the first page is the same as the width of the second page.

3. A loose-leaf structure as described in claim 1, which facilitates the simultaneous presentation of multiple pages of content and allows for easy cross-comparison and comparison, wherein... The width of the first page is smaller than the width of the second page, and the extension is formed by extending outward from either edge of the second page.

4. A loose-leaf structure as described in claim 1, which facilitates the simultaneous presentation of multiple pages of content and allows for easy cross-comparison and comparison, wherein... These pages are made of one or both of the following materials: paper and plastic.

5. A loose-leaf structure as described in claim 1, which facilitates the simultaneous presentation of multiple pages of content and allows for easy cross-comparison and comparison, wherein... The page is composed of two overlapping sheets of film forming an open pocket. Multiple pages of this page are bound together along the binding line by heat sealing. The first and second pages are both pocket-shaped for storing documents.

6. A loose-leaf structure that facilitates the simultaneous presentation of multiple pages of loose-leaf content and allows for easy cross-comparison, comprising: multiple sheets of pages stacked on top of each other and bound together along a binding line adjacent to the binding edge; an extension portion extending outward from the opposite side of any sheet of pages opposite the binding edge, the extension portion having a plurality of binding holes for binding onto the loose-leaf clips of a binder.

7. A loose-leaf structure as described in claim 6, which facilitates the simultaneous presentation of multiple pages of content and allows for easy cross-comparison and comparison, wherein... These pages are made of one or both of the following materials: paper and plastic.

8. A loose-leaf structure as described in claim 6, which facilitates the simultaneous presentation of multiple pages of content and allows for easy cross-comparison, wherein... This page is composed of two overlapping sheets of adhesive film forming an open pocket. Multiple pages of this page are bound together along the binding line using a heat-sealing method to store documents.

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