Patent ID: 6705472
Filing Date: 2004-03-16
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A storage apparatus for the vertical storage of data media cases comprising a plurality of box-like holders, each holder comprising a base, which in use is substantially horizontal, and first and second opposing side walls, which in use are substantially vertical, the side walls each having an inner face and an outer face and being adapted to hold a data media case in a vertical position in a clearance fit between the respective inner faces of the first and second opposing side walls;wherein each holder is provided with male and female fastening means adjacent to the first and second side walls respectively of the holder, the male and female fastening means being adapted to permit the releasable engagement of the male fastening means of one holder with the female fastening means of an adjacent holder, the releaseable engagement being in a direction normal to the base; wherein the male fastening means comprises a horizontally extending lug provided on the base adjacent to the first side wall and the female fastening means comprises a corresponding cut-out provided on the base adjacent to the second side wall; and wherein the first side wall is discontinuous and is adapted to engage with the second side wall of an adjacent holder when the male and female fastening means are mutually engaged, such that the inner and outer faces of the first side wall are coplanar with the outer and inner faces respectively of the second side wall of the adjacent holder.