Card storage case

Abstract

The present invention relates to a card storage case for accommodating and storing a card and, more specifically, to a card storage case that can be used alone or attached to a cell phone, wherein the card is completely accommodated in an accommodation space of a main body and thus safely stored without the risk of loss, and when the card is ready to be used, the card is partially exposed in the main body and can be conveniently taken out of the main body. The card storage case according to the present invention comprises: the main body having the accommodation space into which the card is inserted and stored; an advancing-retreating plate on which a card is seated and which can advance and retreat on the inner bottom of the main body and externally exposes a portion of the card to the outside of the main body when advancing; a first spring which elastically supports the advancing-retreating plate so that the advancing-retreating plate is advanced; and a stopper which holds the advancing-retreating plate that has retreated, and is made to release the advancing-retreating plate by a user's operation. The inner bottom of the main body has a seating groove having a depth corresponding to the thickness of the advancing-retreating plate in which the advancing-retreating plate is seated, wherein the seating groove limits the range of advancement of the advancing-retreating plate.

Description

Card storage case

[0001] The present invention relates to a card storage case for storing and storing cards, and more specifically, to a card storage case that can be used independently as well as attached to a mobile phone, in which the entire card is stored in the storage space of the main body so as to be safely stored without the risk of loss, and when the card is to be used, a part of the card is exposed from the main body so that the card can be easily removed from the main body.

[0002] Modern people carry various cards, such as credit cards and transportation cards. And as mobile phones have become a daily necessity, it is common for phone protective cases to be able to store cards.

[0003] Prior art regarding card storage cases has been disclosed in Registered Utility Model 20-0462099 "Wallet-cum-mobile phone case having a card storage structure" and Registered Patent 10-1340346 "Mobile phone case for storing transportation cards," but the above prior art has the risk of the card falling out of the storage space and being lost while carrying the mobile phone, or the inconvenience of having to first detach the protective case from the mobile phone to insert or remove the card.

[0004] Accordingly, the applicant proposed Registered Utility Model Design No. 20-0498241, "Card Storage Case." The above Registered Utility Model Design No. 20-0498241, "Card Storage Case," has an opening to the storage space that is always open, allowing for immediate withdrawal and insertion of cards without other operations. Furthermore, even when the opening is open, the stored card does not unintentionally fall out of the storage space, thereby eliminating the risk of loss.

[0005] However, the above-mentioned Registered Utility Model No. 20-0498241 "Card Storage Case" has the drawback of being inconvenient for removing a card, as it involves inserting a finger into a withdrawal groove formed in the body and grasping the card solely through the friction of the finger to take it out of the main body.

[0006] The present invention is an invention developed to solve the inconvenience of taking a card out of the main body, and aims to provide a card storage case in which, when a user presses a stopper provided at the rear of the main body, a part of the card is exposed to the outside of the main body, allowing the user to conveniently take out the exposed card by gripping it with their finger.

[0007] A card storage case according to the present invention for achieving such an purpose

[0008] A main body having a storage space into which a card is inserted and stored;

[0009] A forward / backward plate configured to be movable back and forth on the inner bottom of the main body, on which a card is placed, and which exposes a portion of the card to the outside of the main body when moving forward;

[0010] A first spring that elastically supports the forward and backward plate so that it moves forward;

[0011] It includes a stopper that holds the aforementioned forward and backward plate that has been retracted and releases the holding by user operation,

[0012] The inner bottom of the main body is characterized by having a depth corresponding to the thickness of the forward / backward plate, and a seating groove is formed therein to accommodate the forward / backward plate and to limit the forward range of the forward / backward plate.

[0013] And guide protrusions are provided protruding from both sides of the aforementioned forward and backward plates, and

[0014] The inner side wall of the main body is characterized by having a guide groove formed therein into which the guide projection is inserted and moved.

[0015] A locking groove is formed at the rear of the above forward and backward plate, and

[0016] The above stopper includes a locking part that is inserted into and engaged with the locking groove, and a pressing part that is lowered by a user pressing.

[0017] The above stopper is characterized by being elastically supported by a second spring to be raised and lowered,

[0018] A pair of connecting plates that guide the raising and lowering of the stopper are provided at the rear of the main body, and

[0019] It is characterized in that a second receiving groove is formed between the pair of connecting plates above to accommodate the second spring.

[0020] The card storage case according to the present invention is a product that is very useful for industrial development, as when a user presses the stopper, the forward and backward plate moves forward to expose a part of the card from the main body so that the user can easily take the card out of the main body, and when the card is pushed into the storage space of the main body, the forward and backward plate moves backward and is caught by the stopper so that the entire card is stored in the storage space of the main body so that there is no risk of losing the card.

[0021] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a usage state in which a card storage case according to an example of the present invention is attached to a mobile phone.

[0022] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the front and rear of a card storage case according to an example of the present invention.

[0023] Fig. 3 is an exploded perspective view of Fig. 2.

[0024] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the forward and backward movement of the forward and backward plate and the stopper operation at that time.

[0025] *Explanation of symbols for major parts of the drawing*

[0026] 10 : Upper case 19 : Assembly protrusion

[0027] 20 : Lower case 21 : Seating groove

[0028] 22 : 1st receiving groove 23 : Tape groove

[0029] 24 : Connecting plate 25 : Second receiving groove

[0030] 26 : Holder 27 : Guide groove

[0031] 29 : Assembly groove 30 : Forward / backward plate

[0032] 31 : Push piece 33 : Locking groove

[0033] 34 : Support pin 37 : Guide projection

[0034] 40 : 1st spring 50 : Stopper

[0035] 51 : Pressing part 53 : Catching part

[0036] 55 : Information Department 57 : Information Officer

[0037] 59 : Connecting part 60 : Second spring

[0038] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the card storage case according to the present invention comprises a main body (B), a forward and backward plate (30), a first spring (40), a stopper (50), a second spring (60), etc.

[0039] The card storage case according to the present invention can be used independently, or it can be attached to a mobile phone as shown in FIG. 1. It can also constitute part of a mobile phone protective case.

[0040] Referring to FIGS. 2 and FIGS. 3, the main body (B) is composed of an upper case (10) and a lower case (20) that are assembled and joined together.

[0041] A storage space (b1) for storing a card (C) is formed inside the main body (B), and an entrance (b2) connected to the storage space (b1) for inserting and removing the card (C) is formed on one side.

[0042] A seating groove (21) for the forward / backward plate (30) is formed on the inner bottom of the lower case (20) of the main body (B). The depth of the seating groove (21) corresponds to the thickness of the forward / backward plate (30). The seating groove (21) limits the forward / backward range of the forward / backward plate (30).

[0043] On the bottom of the seating groove (21) of the lower case (20), a first spring (40) for advancing the forward / backward plate (30) and a first receiving groove (22) for receiving a support pin (34) into which the first spring (40) is inserted and supported are formed on both sides. For reference, the support pin (34) is formed on the lower surface of the forward / backward plate (30).

[0044] A tape groove (23) may be formed on the outer surface, i.e., the lower surface, of the lower case (20) to accommodate and adhere a double-sided tape. The double-sided tape attaches the lower case (20) to a smartphone, etc.

[0045] A pair of connecting plates (24) are provided on the inner surface of the lower case (20), that is, on the rear of the upper surface, to which the stopper (50) is connected so as to be raised and lowered. A second receiving groove (25) is formed between the pair of connecting plates (24) to accommodate a second spring (60). The second spring (60) elastically supports the stopper (50) so that the stopper (50) is raised and lowered.

[0046] A holder (26) is formed on the upper front surface of the lower case (20) to hold the front corner of the card (C) stored in the storage space (b1) so that the card (C) is not unintentionally separated from the storage space (b1). The holder (26) has a structure with a gently rounded front edge and has elasticity. The elastic force of the holder (26) holding the card (C) is smaller than the elastic force of the first spring (40), so that when the forward / backward plate (30) moves forward by the first spring (40), the card (C) can push out of the holder (26).

[0047] Assembly grooves (29) and assembly protrusions (19) are formed at the four corners of the lower case (20) and the upper case (10) to be assembled and joined in a male-female manner.

[0048] The front side of the upper case (30) is formed with a gently curved structure so that a portion of the card stored in the storage space (b1) can be exposed, and the user can forcibly remove the exposed portion of the card using a fingernail. By making the front of the upper case (30) gently curved so that only a very small portion of the card is exposed, the appearance of the main body in which the card is stored is made neat.

[0049] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the forward and backward plate (30) is provided to be movable back and forth on the inner bottom of the lower case (20) from the main body (B), and a card (C) is placed on the upper surface.

[0050] A push piece (31) is provided on the upper surface of the forward / backward plate (30) to push the placed card (C) upward. One or more cards (C) can be stored in the storage space (b1) of the main body (B). The push piece (31) pushes the card (C) stored in the storage space (b1) upward so that the upper surface of the card (C) comes into contact with the inner surface (lower surface) of the upper case (10), thereby restricting the movement of the card (C) stored in the storage space (b1) and preventing the card (C) from being unintentionally separated from the storage space (b1).

[0051] A support pin (34) is provided on the lower surface of the forward / backward plate (30) to which the first spring (40) is inserted and supported on the outer circumference. The support pin (34) is received in the first receiving groove (22) of the lower case (20).

[0052] A catch groove (33) that engages with the stopper (50) is formed at the rear of the forward / backward plate (30).

[0053] Guide protrusions (37) are formed protruding from both sides of the forward / backward plate (30), and a guide groove (27) is formed in the inner side wall of the lower case (20) to guide the forward / backward movement of the guide protrusions (37) by inserting the guide protrusions (37). The guide protrusions (37) and the guide groove (27) prevent the forward / backward plate (30) from moving upward, thereby allowing the forward / backward plate (30) to move forward and backward on the bottom of the lower case (20).

[0054] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the stopper (50) is connected to a connecting plate (24) formed at the rear of the lower case (20) in the main body (B) so as to be able to move up and down, and is supported by a second spring (60) to receive a force that moves it up and down.

[0055] The stopper (50) includes a locking part (53) that is inserted into and engaged with the locking groove (33) of the forward / backward plate (30), and a pressing part (51) that is pressed by the user to lower it. Between the locking part (53) and the pressing part (51), a guide part (55) is formed that is interposed between the two connecting plates (24) of the lower case (20) to guide the raising and lowering of the stopper (50). On both sides of the guide part (55), guide holes (57) are formed that are inserted into the two connecting plates (24) respectively to guide the raising and lowering of the stopper (50).

[0056] In the above stopper (50), the guide part (55) is provided with a connecting part (59) to which the upper side of the second spring (60) is connected.

[0057] [A] of FIG. 4 shows the forward / backward plate (30) in a retracted state, and [B] of FIG. 4 shows the forward / backward plate (30) in an advanced state. The process of storing the card (C) in the storage space (b1) of the main body (B) or taking it out of the main body (B) is as follows.

[0058] When the forward / backward plate (30) is advanced inside the main body (B), and a card (C) is pushed into the entrance (b2) of the main body (B), the card (C) is placed on the forward / backward plate (30) and then moves backward together with the forward / backward plate (30).

[0059] When the forward / backward plate (30) moves backward, the locking part (53) of the stopper (50) enters between the inner bottom of the lower case (20) and the lower surface of the forward / backward plate (30), and then the stopper (50) descends. When the forward / backward plate (30) moves backward to the end and the locking part (53) of the stopper (50) is positioned in the locking groove (33) of the forward / backward plate (30), the stopper (50) is raised by the second spring (60), and accordingly, the locking part (53) of the stopper (50) is inserted into and locked in the locking groove (33) of the forward / backward plate (30), thereby maintaining the forward / backward plate (30) in a backward state. (Refer to [A] in FIG. 4)

[0060] When the user presses the pressing portion (51) of the stopper (50), the stopper (50) descends, and the locking portion (53) of the stopper (50) disengages from the locking groove (33) of the forward / backward plate (30). Then, due to the elastic force of the first spring (40), the forward / backward plate (30) advances and exposes the card (C) to the outside of the main body (B) on the front side. The user can pull the exposed card (C) with their finger to remove the card (C) from the main body (B). (See [B] in FIG. 4)

[0061] In describing the present invention above, a card storage case having a specific shape and structure has been described with reference to the attached drawings; however, the present invention is capable of various modifications and changes by those skilled in the art, and such modifications and changes should be interpreted as falling within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A main body having a storage space into which a card is inserted and stored; A forward / backward plate configured to be movable back and forth on the inner bottom of the main body, on which a card is placed, and which exposes a portion of the card to the outside of the main body when moving forward; A first spring that elastically supports the forward and backward plate so that it moves forward; It includes a stopper that holds the aforementioned forward and backward plate that has been retracted and releases the holding by user operation, A card storage case characterized by having a seating groove formed on the inner bottom of the main body, having a depth corresponding to the thickness of the forward / backward plate, wherein the forward / backward plate is seated thereon and the forward / backward plate's forward range is limited.

2. In Paragraph 1, Guide protrusions are provided protruding from both sides of the aforementioned forward and backward plates, and A card storage case characterized by having a guide groove formed in the inner side wall of the main body, into which the guide projection is inserted and moved.

3. In Paragraph 1, A locking groove is formed at the rear of the above forward and backward plate, and The above stopper includes a locking part that is inserted into and engaged with the locking groove, and a pressing part that is lowered by a user pressing. A card storage case characterized by the above-mentioned stopper being elastically supported by a second spring to be raised and lowered.

4. In Paragraph 3, A pair of connecting plates that guide the raising and lowering of the stopper are provided at the rear of the main body, and A card storage case characterized by having a second receiving groove formed between the pair of connecting plates to accommodate the second spring.

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