Purse or wallet having a tracker

Abstract

The invention relates to a purse or a wallet (10) having at least two wall portions (12, 14) which are connected to one another such that they form a receiving space (16). A tracker arrangement (24) is arranged in this receiving space (16). The tracker arrangement (24) comprises at least one tracker (18), at least one storage battery (20) and at least one charging coil (22) which enables wireless recharging of the storage battery (20). In order to improve the durability, the tracker (18), the charging coil (22) and the storage battery (20) are part of a tracker arrangement (24) having a common support element (26) on which at least the tracker (18) and the storage battery (20) are arranged. Said support element (26) is preferably flexurally elastic in order to create a flat, robust and comfortable functional unit which withstands flexural loads. The entire tracker arrangement (24) can be enclosed by an elastic envelope (28) which, by means of a protrusion, can be fastened, in particular sewn, between the wall portions (12, 14).

Description

[0001] Wallet or purse with a tracker

[0002] Description

[0003] The invention relates to a wallet with a tracker. A tracker, as used in this invention, is understood to be a wirelessly operating element that allows the wallet to be located. Such trackers are known from the prior art and typically operate using the Bluetooth standard. A tracker commonly found in practice is the Apple® AirTag®. A tracker as defined in the invention does not itself require a Global Positioning System (GPS), but can be equipped with a GPS function when paired with a mobile device that has this capability. In this case, the tracker can also be located when paired with any other device that transmits the GPS location.

[0004] From EP 4 079 183 B1, a purse and a wallet for holding a tag / tracker are known, each having at least one leather outer surface with a certain wall thickness, wherein the outer surface has a cutout with a pocket for the tag / tracker. The cutout has a round viewing window on the outside, and the tag / tracker can be detachably and securely integrated into the outer surface with direct visibility from the outside. The pocket is accessible from inside the purse or wallet. A disadvantage of this purse is that the battery built into the tag / tracker must be replaced regularly. Button cells, which are relatively thick, are usually used as such batteries. This also makes the tracker correspondingly thick, reducing carrying comfort. Another disadvantage is that the tracker is easily found and visible to others.In practice, this means that objects or devices that can no longer be located are "freed" from the tracker by simply removing and, if necessary, disposing of the tracker.

[0005] In practice, card-sized trackers are also known that can be inserted into other objects to track their current location. While these cards can generally be stored in wallets and carried around, the inconvenience lies in the fact that the battery needs to be recharged regularly, requiring the card to be removed from the wallet. Often, people forget to put the cards back in their wallets after charging, resulting in tracking not working—usually when it's needed most. Another disadvantage of card-sized trackers is that they occupy a space in a card wallet. The "disposal problem" described above also exists because such a card is easily identifiable as a tracker. Consequently, it is removed and disposed of when unwanted, especially after an item has been stolen.

[0006] Wallets with integrated trackers containing a rechargeable battery are also known from practical use. These wallets have external terminals so the battery can be regularly recharged via a cable connection.

[0007] The solutions known from practical experience have the disadvantage that using the tracking function requires considerable discipline from the users, particularly in replacing a non-rechargeable battery in a timely manner. Another disadvantage is that the tracker itself, or at least individual components of the tracker, such as a button cell battery or accumulator, and possibly other rigid elements, are usually arranged separately and connected only by cables. This reduces the wearing comfort of wallets and wallets with trackers known from the prior art, and defects occur after some time, especially if cable connections between individual components break or become loose.

[0008] The invention is based on the objective of providing a wallet with tracking function that is improved in terms of durability.

[0009] The problem is solved according to the invention with the features of claim 1. Further practical embodiments and advantages of the invention are described in connection with the dependent claims.

[0010] A purse and a wallet according to the invention each comprise at least two wall sections connected to one another in such a way that a receiving space for a tracker is formed between the wall sections. At least one tracker with at least one accumulator and at least one charging coil is arranged in the receiving space, the charging coil enabling wireless recharging of the accumulator. Furthermore, the at least one tracker, the at least one charging coil, and the at least one accumulator are part of a tracker assembly with a support element on which at least the at least one tracker and the at least one accumulator are arranged. By arranging at least the tracker and the accumulator on a common support element, a functional unit is formed that exhibits high durability and ensures a reliable connection between the elements even after the wallet has been dropped several times.Durability is particularly high when the tracker and the accumulator are firmly connected to the carrier element, for example, by a positive-locking or material-locking connection. The aforementioned elements, as well as functional connections, can also be partially formed integrally with the carrier element. This results in a robust and durable functional unit that is resistant to impacts. The charging coil and other elements of the tracker assembly can also be arranged on the carrier element or otherwise functionally connected to other elements of the tracker assembly. In a particularly preferred embodiment, all elements of the tracker assembly are arranged on the carrier element, in particular firmly connected to the carrier element and / or integrally formed with the carrier element.

[0011] In another practical embodiment, the support element is designed to be flexible. This has the advantage that the tracker assembly can be part of a flexible section of the wallet or purse without restricting the user's comfort or posing a risk of damage to the tracker assembly due to excessive bending stress, particularly continuous alternating stress.

[0012] In another practical embodiment, the ends of the support element, with the at least one tracker, the at least one accumulator, and the at least one charging coil arranged thereon, can be bent non-destructively by at least 1° from an unstuck initial configuration. Preferably, the ends are bendable by at least 5°, at least 10°, or at least 20°, more preferably by at least 30°, and particularly preferably by at least 45°. The property of being "non-destructive" refers to the entire tracker arrangement and, in particular, to the support element. Support elements known from the prior art, especially so-called "printed circuit boards" (PCB boards), are not suitable for such bending stress. Such PCB boards break under even the slightest bending stress. The invention, however, utilizes a support element and individual elements arranged thereon, which enable the corresponding bending stress.Regarding the support elements, particular reference is made to elastically bendable sheet and film materials, especially polyimide (PI), polyethylene (PE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), or polyetheretherketone (PEEK). The support element preferably has a thickness of no more than 1 mm, more preferably no more than 0.5 mm, more preferably no more than 0.25 mm, and most preferably no more than 1 mm, particularly no more than 0.07 mm or no more than 0.05 mm. This allows a purse or wallet according to the invention to have a very small thickness and very low weight. Furthermore, due to its flexible design, the tracker can be concealed within the purse or wallet, in such a way that the tracking function of a stolen or lost item may not be noticeable at all.

[0013] For an understanding of the term "tracker," please refer to the introductory description. A tracker within the meaning of the invention comprises a communication module that enables connectivity with another device, in particular a mobile device. In this regard, particular reference is made to a Bluetooth communication module.

[0014] Preferably, a pouch cell or several pouch cells, or other flexible battery cells, are used as the accumulator. These have the advantage that no additional stresses arise on the carrier element when it is bent.

[0015] Preferably, the carrier element is a flexible mat on which the at least one tracker, the at least one accumulator, and the at least one charging coil are arranged, attached, or formed. In particular, if the aforementioned elements and functional connections in the form of conductor sections are at least partially formed on the carrier element, for example, by printing or vapor deposition, a large number of solder joints and the associated risks can be eliminated. This results in improved durability, a tracker assembly that is easier to manufacture, and a tracker assembly that can be discreetly integrated into a wallet. Furthermore, the connection technology that avoids solder joints makes it possible to integrate the tracker into soft wallets, such as those made of leather, without the need for additional stiffening elements like plates, etc.However, this does not preclude the possibility of using such plates for other purposes.

[0016] A charging coil is understood to be, in particular, a wound, separate element that is arranged on the support element and, in particular, connected to the support element. It also refers to an element formed on the support element, in particular a charging coil printed, vapor-deposited, or otherwise formed on it. In the latter cases, high integrity and thus a long service life result, since the charging coil is an integral part of the support element.

[0017] The invention relates to wallets in which the tracker assembly is removable, in particular by being removable from the compartment. This can be achieved, for example, by allowing the compartment to be opened and closed using Velcro, a snap fastener, a zipper, or an alternative closure element. This variant has the advantage that the tracker in the tracker assembly can also be used independently of the wallet, and the tracker assembly can also be easily disposed of separately as electronic waste.

[0018] The invention also relates to wallets in which the tracker assembly is fully integrated into the receiving space in such a way that non-destructive removal of the tracker or tracker assembly is not possible. In this case, the tracker assembly is preferably integrated so advantageously that its presence is not immediately noticeable to users of the wallet. The wireless charging function makes it possible to dispense with poles or other external connection elements protruding from the receiving space. Accordingly, it is also possible and advantageous to enclose the carrier element in a liquid-repellent or even liquid-tight manner by means of an elastic covering and / or to arrange the carrier element within the wallet in a liquid-repellent or even liquid-tight manner enclosed by at least one other element.This results in a water-repellent or even waterproof arrangement that is robust against the effects of moisture and functions reliably even in areas with permanently very high humidity of more than 70 percent, more than 80 percent or more than 90 percent.

[0019] Further manufacturing advantages arise when the support element is enclosed by an elastic covering that has at least a larger outer dimension than the support element, such that at least one side of the covering projects beyond the support element, with the projection being used for attachment to at least one wall section. An elastic covering is understood to mean, in particular, an enclosure made of film material. In this regard, reference is made especially to the materials polyethylene (PE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polypropylene (PP), polycarbonate, and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). Reference is made in particular to the possibility that two sides, three sides, or the entire circumference, especially four sides of a rectangular covering, have a projection.The excess material can then be used – particularly when joining the two wall sections – to secure the casing along with the tracker assembly within the recording space. As just one example, the wall sections can be sewn together with an overhang of the casing. This allows the standard manufacturing process to be used to secure the casing and the tracker assembly within the recording space, eliminating the need for additional joining steps. It should be noted that, instead of sewing, bonding or other joining techniques such as clipping, pressing, or material bonding can be used, provided the wall section material is suitable.

[0020] In another practical embodiment of a purse and wallet according to the invention, the tracker has the form of a flat structure with a tracker thickness of a maximum of 2 mm, and / or the tracker arrangement has a tracker arrangement maximum thickness of a maximum of 4 mm. In this case, the overall design is not only flexible but also very flat and inconspicuous, which in practice allows for the almost invisible integration of a tracker function.

[0021] If the external dimensions of the carrier element are smaller than 85.6 mm x 53.98 mm, a tracker assembly can be integrated into a wallet that is exactly the size of a card with the ISO / IEC 7810 ID-1 format or only slightly larger. In this case, such a card itself can be made flexible to create a space for the tracker assembly. Alternatively, a wallet in the form of a card holder can incorporate a very compact tracker assembly. In this context, it is also possible to design one wall of such a card holder as a double wall to create a suitable space for the tracker assembly. In this case, the space available for holding cards is not reduced by the tracker module.

[0022] In another practical embodiment of a wallet, an actuating element, an ultra-wideband chip, a signaling element, an NFC-blocking antenna, and / or an RFID-blocking antenna are functionally connected to the tracker and arranged on the carrier element. Such an antenna is understood to be, in particular, an antenna that transmits a jamming signal with a frequency of 13.56 MHz.

[0023] In this context, an actuating element is understood to be, in particular, a microswitch with which the tracker can be switched on and off and / or with which the tracker can be paired with a mobile device. Reference is made especially to actuating elements with a maximum height of 1 mm, preferably a maximum of 0.7 mm, and more preferably a maximum of 0.5 mm. Such a microswitch can, in particular, be a push-button switch, a rocker switch, or a slide switch. Reference is also made to a switch that reacts only to pressure or touch, which itself does not need to perform any movement and can therefore have a very low profile.

[0024] An ultra-wideband chip is particularly advantageous when the most accurate possible positioning and improved localization are required, especially when, during localization, the direction and distance to an object according to the invention are to be determined and displayed or otherwise determined from a mobile device coupled to it.

[0025] A signal element within the meaning of the invention is understood to be, in particular, haptic, optical, and / or acoustic signal elements. Specifically, reference is made to signal elements that are arranged in the wallet in such a way that the signals emitted by the signal elements are perceptible to users of the wallet through at least one of the wall sections. Optical signal elements can be visibly integrated through an outer wall, an inner wall, or an intermediate wall, in particular by means of perforations, openings, microperforations, or transparent or translucent elements. For acoustic signal elements, the wall thickness can be partially reduced, or openings can be provided, in particular perforations in a wall section.

[0026] In a further practical embodiment of a wallet according to the invention, the wallet is formed from a receiving frame and an insertable section that can be slid into the receiving frame, wherein the tracker is arranged between two wall sections of the insertable section. An insertable section within the meaning of the invention is understood to be, in particular, a U-shaped flap with a C-shaped cross-sectional profile, which allows cards to be inserted from the open side of the "U". Because the insertable section, together with the tracker integrated therein, can be removed from the receiving frame, the insertable section can be easily removed for charging and placed on a charging station.In this case, it is also possible to temporarily carry the insertion section independently of the mounting frame to use the tracker away from the wallet, for example, in another item that should remain temporarily traceable. Alternatively, the insertion section can be removed to take it to an authorized repair shop or to replace it with another if it is irreparable or if waiting for repair is not desired. However, if the mounting frame is empty because the insertion section is missing, it is obvious to the user that the tracker is still charging or is located elsewhere with the insertion section. The likelihood is therefore low that a user would use the mounting frame without the insertion section without knowingly accepting that the tracker is not in its designated place in the mounting frame and therefore unusable.

[0027] If the charging coil is positioned at least some distance from the tracker and / or the battery, an advantageous positioning can be achieved despite the arrangement on a support element, particularly such that the charging coil is positioned in the area of ​​an outer surface of a wallet, while other elements are arranged in the area of ​​inner surfaces of the wallet. This allows the battery to be charged when the wallet is closed, which is convenient for the user. Preferably, the charging coil is positioned at a distance from a plurality of elements of the tracker arrangement and, more preferably, from all other elements of the tracker arrangement.

[0028] In another practical embodiment of a wallet, at least one magnetic element or other positioning element is placed in the area of ​​the charging coil such that, through interaction with a charger, a predetermined relative positioning between the charging coil and the charger can be achieved by means of magnetic force and / or a complementary positioning element. With regard to magnetic elements, particular reference is made to individual magnets, a magnetic ring, magnetic strips, magnetic arc sections, or other arrangements. Positioning elements can, in particular, be projections and corresponding recesses, wherein the projections engage in the corresponding recesses when positioned in the desired position.

[0029] If at least one stabilizing plate is arranged between the support element and at least one of the wall sections, the flexibility can be appropriately designed by selecting the material and thickness of the stabilizing plate. Preferably, the design is such that the flexibility prevents damage to the support element due to overloading and prevents excessively large bending radii. The stabilizing plate can be made of a metallic material, in particular aluminum, or of a non-metallic material, in particular plastic. Thicknesses of 0.05 mm to 0.5 mm, in particular 0.1 mm to 0.5 mm, are preferred. The range between 0.1 mm and 0.3 mm is particularly preferred. In connection with a stabilizing plate, reference is also made to the possibility of attaching or forming a support element directly to such a stabilizing plate.

[0030] If the wallet is a card case and is formed from at least two housing plates which are connected by means of at least one elastic element (in particular band or bands) such that the distance between the housing plates is variable depending on the number of cards arranged between them, the tracker arrangement can be advantageously implemented in a removable or non-removable manner.

[0031] If the tracker assembly is integrated into one of the housing plates, it cannot be removed. In this case, the tracker can be very well hidden and therefore invisibly positioned.

[0032] Alternatively, the tracker assembly can be integrated into one of the housing plates. In this case, it is easily removable and offers the advantages already mentioned above.

[0033] The tracker assembly can also include two—or more—independent Bluetooth communication modules, enabling simultaneous communication with different devices. In this regard, particular reference is made to a communication module for the "Apple Find My Network" and for the "Google Find My Device Network." In this case, the wallet can be located simultaneously with a device running an Apple-based operating system and another device running an Android-based operating system.

[0034] If an outer surface of a wall section is designed as a map and / or a map is attached to the outside of a wall section or to any other element of the purse or wallet, a wallet or purse according to the invention can be easily inserted into a card holder and transported together with it.

[0035] In another practical embodiment of a wallet according to the invention, a loudspeaker is functionally connected to the tracker. Such a loudspeaker, particularly in the form of a piezo loudspeaker, has the advantage that the wallet can be located acoustically when it is being searched for.

[0036] In conjunction with a loudspeaker, it is particularly preferred if a wall section immediately adjacent to the loudspeaker has a reduced wall thickness and / or at least one opening and / or at least one spacer is arranged between the loudspeaker and an immediately adjacent wall section. In all cases, the audibility of the loudspeaker to the outside is improved. The arrangement of at least one spacer, particularly with a minimum dimension of 0.1 mm, preferably at least 0.3 mm, and more preferably at least 0.4 mm or at least 0.5 mm, has the advantage that the loudspeaker can vibrate more freely and thus produce a higher volume.

[0037] Further practical embodiments and advantages of the invention are described below in connection with the drawings. They show:

[0038] Fig. 1 shows a first embodiment of a wallet according to the invention in a half-opened and partially cut-open isometric view from the outside,

[0039] Fig. 2 shows the wallet from Figure 1 in an isometric view from the inside, Fig. 3 shows the wallet from Figures 1 and 2 in a closed but partially cut-open isometric view,

[0040] Fig. 4 shows a longitudinal section through one side of the wallet shown in Figures 1 to 3.

[0041] Fig. 5 shows another embodiment of a wallet according to the invention in a half-opened position in an isometric view looking at the inside,

[0042] Fig. 6 shows another embodiment of a wallet according to the invention in a half-opened position in an isometric view looking at the outside,

[0043] Fig. 7 shows another embodiment of a wallet according to the invention in a half-open position in an isometric view looking at the outside,

[0044] Fig. 8 shows a further embodiment of a wallet according to the invention in a folded position in an isometric view looking at an outside,

[0045] Fig. 9 shows another embodiment of a wallet according to the invention in a double half-opened position in an isometric view,

[0046] Fig. 10 shows another embodiment of a wallet according to the invention in a half-open position in an isometric view,

[0047] Fig. 11 shows a further embodiment of a wallet according to the invention in a half-open position in an isometric view, Fig. 12 shows a further embodiment of a wallet according to the invention in a folded position in an isometric view looking at an outside,

[0048] Fig. 13 shows another embodiment of a wallet according to the invention, which is formed from two housing plates held together by elastic elements, in an isometric view and

[0049] Fig. 14 shows a simplified representation of a support element 26 in a side view in an unloaded, planar configuration and in a bent configuration subjected to a bending force.

[0050] Figures 1-4 show a first embodiment of a wallet 10 according to the invention. This wallet 10 is essentially intended for storing and transporting banknotes (not shown) and / or cards (not shown). It has two wall sections 12, 14, which are connected to each other in such a way that a receiving space 16 for a tracker 18 is formed between the wall sections 12, 14. A tracker assembly 24 is arranged in the receiving space 16, which in particular comprises a tracker 18 with a battery 20 and a charging coil 22. The charging coil 22 enables wireless recharging of the battery 20. A flexible support element 26 is provided for the tracker assembly 24, on which the tracker 18, the charging coil 22, and the battery 20 are arranged.The ends of the carrier element 26 with the tracker 18, the accumulator 20 and the charging coil 22 arranged on it can each be bent non-destructively by an angle a of at least 10° starting from an unswept initial configuration.

[0051] The tracker assembly 24 is surrounded by a casing 28, which is indicated in the figures only by a dashed line. This casing is preferably transparent and more preferably made of a transparent film material that provides water-repellent or even waterproof protection for the tracker assembly 24. In the embodiment shown in Figures 1-4, the casing 28 has a lateral overhang all around and is sewn to the first wall section 12 and the second wall section 14. This allows the tracker assembly 24, enclosed by the casing 28 and fixed within the casing 28 at least by clamping forces, but preferably also by adhesive forces or other fastening means, to be fixed in its position within the receiving space 16 without requiring an additional work step, since sewing the two wall sections 12 and 14 together is also necessary for wallets 10 without trackers 18.

[0052] Figure 14 serves to illustrate the concept of non-destructive bending. Figure 14 shows a highly simplified side view of a support element 26. It can be seen that the thickness of the support element 26 is very small in relation to its length. The ratio of the thickness to the width, which is not visible in Figure 14, is also very small. If the support element is placed on a support at its outer ends 48, 50, bearing forces A arise—due to gravity alone—which are represented by arrows in Figure 14. If the support element 26 is then additionally subjected to a bending force, visualized as arrow B, the support element 26 bends and assumes the bent position shown as 26' in Figure 14, provided the support element 26 can withstand the bending forces. In the position marked 26', the angle α between the left end 48 and the right end 50 with respect to the horizontal is 10° in each case.The support element 26 of a wallet according to the invention must withstand such a bending force without sustaining damage. This means that the support element 26 itself must not break, and there must be no risk – particularly after repeated alternating loads – that the functionality of the tracker arrangement is impaired or that the tracker even becomes inoperative. This can be achieved through the appropriate selection and arrangement of individual elements. For example, it is advantageous and preferred if a flexible pouch cell with a maximum thickness of only 2 mm is used as the accumulator 20 (see Figure 4). This cell can adapt variably to the bending, so that there is no risk of additional stresses arising in the support element 26.

[0053] Furthermore, it is preferred if all other elements that are part of the tracker arrangement also have a tracker arrangement maximum thickness dTA (see

[0054] Fig. 4) of a maximum of 4 mm, preferably a maximum of 3 mm and more preferably a maximum of 2 mm. Preferably, these elements are all arranged such that the above-mentioned maximum tracker arrangement thickness dTA is maintained for the sum of all layers of the tracker arrangement 24 including the support element 26.

[0055] Further embodiments of the wallets or purses 10 according to the invention are described below with reference to Figures 5 to 13, whereby the same reference numerals are used for identical or at least functionally equivalent elements.

[0056] In the embodiment shown in Figure 5, the tracker arrangement 24 has an antenna 32 surrounding the charging coil 22. This antenna 32 can be an NFC and / or RFID blocking antenna.

[0057] Furthermore, an additional actuating element 30 is provided, which is also located in the recording space 16 and is not visible to the user. With the help of this actuating element 30, here in the form of a push button, the tracker function of the Wallet 10 can be switched on and off, and it is possible to pair the Wallet 10 with another Bluetooth device via Bluetooth by activating the pairing mode and initiating a pairing process.

[0058] In the embodiment shown in Figure 6, in addition to the wall section 12, a stabilizing plate 38 is arranged between it and the tracker arrangement 24 in order to design and slightly increase the stiffness of the entire tracker arrangement between the wall sections.

[0059] In the embodiment shown in Figure 7, the antenna 32 is arranged completely along the outer circumference of the support element 26. Furthermore, connections formed directly on the support element 26 are visible, which are preferable to additional connecting elements, such as cables with soldered connections.

[0060] In the embodiment shown in Figure 8, an antenna 32 is arranged in the area of ​​an outer surface of the wallet 10, thereby providing particularly efficient protection for cards arranged inside (not shown in Figure 8).

[0061] In the embodiment shown in Figure 9, the receiving space 16 is formed by a wall section 14 of a housing plate 42 of a card holder 54, which is part of the wallet, and a wall section 12 in the form of a leather layer or other fabric layer, which is the outer element of the wallet 10.

[0062] In the embodiment shown in Figure 10, the tracker arrangement 24 is integrated into the outer wall of a card holder 54 insofar as the outer wall is designed as a double wall with a cavity (shown only schematically), the cavity serving as a receiving space 16.

[0063] As can be seen from the embodiment shown in Figure 11, the charging coil 22 and / or the antenna 32 can also be arranged significantly apart from the rest of the tracker assembly 24 on an outer surface of the wallet 10, so that the wallet 10 can be easily charged even when closed by placing it on a charger (not shown), or so that the cards 46 arranged in the wallet 10 are well protected by the antenna 32. Figure 12 shows by way of example how a plurality of magnetic elements 36, here in a circular arrangement, can be arranged around the charging coil 22 to simplify and ensure the optimal positioning of a charger (not shown) by means of magnetic force.

[0064] The embodiment shown in Figure 13 consists of two housing plates 42 which, via elastic elements 44 (here, three rubber bands), allow for a variable relative arrangement of the housing plates 42 to one another. The elastic elements 44 are designed such that the housing plates 42 rest against each other when no card 46 is positioned between them. By gently pulling apart the plates on the side without an elastic element 44, one or more cards 46 can be inserted between them and held in place by clamping. In the illustrated embodiment, the upper housing plate 42 is formed by two wall sections 12 and 14, creating a receiving space 16 for a tracker arrangement 24.

[0065] The features of the invention disclosed in this description, in the drawings, and in the claims can be essential for realizing the invention in its various embodiments, both individually and in any combination. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments. It can be varied within the scope of the claims and taking into account the knowledge of the person skilled in the art.

[0066] * * * * * * * Reference sign list

[0067] 10 Wallet

[0068] 12 Wall section

[0069] 14 Wall section

[0070] 16 Recording room

[0071] 18 trackers

[0072] 20 accumulator

[0073] 22 Charging coil

[0074] 24 tracker arrangement

[0075] 26 Support element

[0076] 26' bent position

[0077] 28 Envelope

[0078] 30 Actuating element

[0079] 32 Antenna

[0080] 34 mounting frames

[0081] 36 magnetic elements

[0082] 38 stabilizing plate

[0083] 40 card cases

[0084] 42 Housing plate

[0085] 44 elastic element

[0086] 46 map

[0087] 48 End

[0088] 50 End

[0089] 52 connections (on support element)

[0090] 54 card holders dT Tracker thickness dTA Tracker arrangement maximum thickness

[0091] A Support force

[0092] B Bending load force

[0093] * * * * * * *

Claims

Protection claims 1. Wallet (10) with at least two wall sections (12, 14) connected to each other in such a way that a receiving space (16) for a tracker (18) is formed between the wall sections (12, 14), wherein at least one tracker (18) with at least one accumulator (20) and at least one charging coil (22) is arranged in the receiving space (16), wherein the charging coil (22) enables wireless recharging of the accumulator (20), characterized in that the at least one tracker (18), the at least one charging coil (22) and the at least one accumulator (20) are part of a tracker arrangement (24) with a carrier element (26) on which at least the at least one tracker (18) and the at least one accumulator (20) are arranged.

2. Wallet (10) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the support element (26) is designed to be flexible.

3. Wallet (10) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the ends of the carrier element (26) with the at least one tracker (18) and the at least one accumulator (20) arranged thereon are each non-destructively bendable by an angle α of at least 1° starting from an unswept initial configuration.

4. Wallet (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the carrier element (26) is enclosed in a liquid-tight manner by means of an elastic covering (28) and / or the carrier element (26) is enclosed by at least one other The element is enclosed in a liquid-tight manner.

5. Wallet (10) according to the preceding claim, wherein the carrier element (26) is enclosed by an elastic covering (28), characterized in that the covering (28) has at least a larger outer dimension than the carrier element (26) such that at least one side of the covering (28) has a projection relative to the carrier element (26), wherein the projection is used for attachment to at least one wall section (12, 14).

6. Wallet (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tracker (18) has the form of a planar structure with a tracker thickness (dT) of a maximum of 2 mm and / or the tracker arrangement (24) has a tracker arrangement maximum thickness (dTA) of a maximum of 3 mm.

7. Wallet (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the outer dimensions of the carrier element (26) are smaller than 85.6 mm x 53.98 mm.

8. Wallet (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an actuating element (30), an ultra-wideband chip, a signaling element, an NFC-blocking antenna (32) and / or an RFID-blocking antenna (32) is / are functionally connected to the tracker (18) and arranged on the carrier element (26).

9. Wallet (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the wallet (10) is formed from a receiving frame (34) and an insertable section that can be inserted into the receiving frame (34), wherein the tracker (18) is arranged between two wall sections (12, 14) of the insertion section.

10. Wallet (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the charging coil (22) is arranged at least a distance from the tracker (18) and / or the accumulator (20).

11. Wallet (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one magnetic element (36) or another positioning element is placed in the area of ​​the charging coil (22) such that, by interaction with a charger, a predetermined relative positioning between the charging coil (22) and the charger can be achieved by means of magnetic force and / or a complementary positioning element.

12. Wallet (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one stabilizing plate (38) is arranged between the support element (26) and at least one of the wall sections (12, 14).

13. Wallet (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the wallet (10) is a card case (40) and is formed from at least two housing plates (42) which are connected by means of at least one elastic element (44) such that the distance between the housing plates (42) is variable depending on the number of cards (46) arranged between them.

14. Wallet (10) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the tracker arrangement (24) is integrated into one of the housing plates (42) or the tracker arrangement (24) is integrated in an element with a receiving space (16) which can be arranged between the housing plates (42).

15. Wallet (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tracker arrangement (24) has two independent Bluetooth communication modules which simultaneously enable communication with different terminal devices.

16. Purse or wallet (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an outer surface of a wall section (12, 14) is designed as a card (46) and / or a card (46) is attached to the outside of a wall section (12, 14) or to another element of the purse or wallet (10).

17. Wallet (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a loudspeaker is functionally connected to the tracker (18).

18. Wallet (10) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that a wall section (12, 14) arranged immediately adjacent to the loudspeaker has a reduced wall thickness and / or at least one opening and / or at least one spacer is arranged between the loudspeaker and an immediately adjacent wall section (12, 14). * * * * * * *

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