STORING SYSTEM FOR COMPACT DISCS

Abstract: Storing system for compact discs, where at least one metal clip (1) made of sheet metal is adapted to be secured to the back of each compact disc box (2), each clip (1) having a flange gripping the underside of the box, the clip (1) extending around the back face and the front face of the box to a second flange extending into the box (2) between the box and the box cover (3), the clip (1) thereby being biased and clamped to the box by the flanges, the system further comprising a magnet bar (4) to which the compact disc box (2) easily may be secured by means of the metal clip (1).

Description: Storing svstem for compact discs The present invention is related to a storing system for compact discs (CD), A plurality of suggested systems is available on the market for storing of compact discs. Such systems being adapted for storing discs vertically in such a way that the user is looking down to the edge face of the disc comprising the title field or the user is looking horizontally with the discs standing vertically in a book shelf like position. Furthermore the discs may be stored horizontally in a stack like manner. Most commonly the storing systems are provided with partitions or slot, each accommodating one disc. Such partitions, however, utilizes part of the space, leaving less space for storing discs. When storing discs by horizontal displacement the user will be able to read the text on the edge face of the discs, the discs thereby being arranged horizontally or vertically. In all such embodiments the partitions occupy part the total system volume, the systems additionally very often being build into box like houses. With the storing system according to the present invention, however, a system is provided for optional storing according the needs of the individual user. Partitions, slots or the like between the discs are avoided, thereby utilizing the total volume almost entirely for storing discs. The above advantages are achieved with the storing system according to the present invention as defined by the features stated in claims. In the drawing figure 1 discloses a vertical section through a compact disc having a metal clips secured, figure 2 discloses an enlarged portion of figure 1 disclosing the cross section shape of the clips, figure 3 discloses a side view of part of a disc secured to a magnet bar arranged horizontally on a wall, figure 4 discloses in a perspective view compact discs secured horizontally to a vertical magnet bar on a wall, figure 5 discloses in a perspective view two compact discs secured vertically to a vertical magnet bar on a wall, figure 6 discloses in a perspective view compact discs arranged vertically to a horizontal magnet bar on a horizontal surface, and figure 7 discloses in a side view compact discs secured to a magnet bar arranged on a horizontal surface, adapted tiltable from one side to the other, thereby enabling a user to read the front covers individually. 5 A metal clip 1 is shaped to conform with the hinge portion of a standard compact disc, comprising two flanges, one of which being adapted to grip the inclined surface of the disc box 2 towards the disc position, the other flange being adapted to grip the underside of the disc box 2. The rear face of the o clip 1 being flat and lying flat against the back face of the box 2. The thickness of the clip sheet being such that opening and closing of the box cover 3 is possible utilizing the slot between the box 2 and the cover 3. The clip 1 being biased by the two flanges upon s installation. The clip may be snapped in place at any place along the back of the box 2, depending of the desired use. The flat faces of the clip 1, namely the back face and the flat front face, may be utilized for prize tag, logo etc or other informations. Utilizing the clip 1 for the prize tag avoids o the usual tag on the box 2 or the cover 3. With a clip 1 secured to a compact disc box, the box easily may be secured to a magnet bar 4 comprising at least one magnet list 5. As disclosed in figure 4 a magnet bar 4 may be secured 5 vertically to a wall thereby enabling securement of disc boxes horizontally above and below each other. Figure 5 discloses how disc boxes 2 may display the front cover of the box when each box is secured vertically to a vertical magnet bar 4. o As can be seen from figure 6, the magnet bar 4 may be arranged on a horizonal surface. Disc boxes 2 may be secured vertically on and transversally to the bar 4. The disc boxes 2 may be secured any where on the magnet bar 4, spaced apart or side by side. A desired disc box 2 easily 5 may be taken out of the line by tilting the box 2 by pressing the outer edge of the box 2 against the magnet bar 4, thereby gripping the free part of the box. Figure 7 discloses schematically how boxes 2 may be secured to a magnet bar 4, utilizing a wedge like stopper 6 on each side. For this purpose each disc box may be provided with one clip 1 at each end, using two connected magnet bars 4.

Claims: Patent Claims 1. Storing system for compact discs, CHARACTERIZED BY 5 at least one metal clip ( 1 ) made of sheet metal being adapted to be secured to the back of each compact disc box (2), each clip (1) having a flange gripping the underside of the disc box, the clip (1 ) extending along the back face and the front face of the box comprising the box hinge portion, to a second flange o extending into the box (2) between the box (2) and the box cover (3), the clip (1 ) thereby being biased and clamped to the box by the flanges and the two plane faces, the system further comprising a magnet bar (4) to which the compact disc box (2) easily may be secured by means of the metal clip ( 1 ) . s 2. System according to preceding claim, CHARACTERIZED BY each metal bar (4) comprising at least one magnet list (5) adapted to hold the box (2) . 3. System according to preceding claims, CHARACTERIZED BY the metal bar (4) being adapted to be secured vertically or 0 horizontally to a wall or another vertical surface. 4. System according to claims 1-2, CHARACTERIZED BY the metal bar (4) being adapted to be secured to or rest on a horizontal surface. 5. System according to claim 4, CHARACTERIZED BY one 5 wedge like stopper ( 6) being arranged at either side of the compact boxes (2) on a magnet bar (4) thereby enabling tilting of the boxes individually, disclosing the front cover to a user. 6. System according to claim 5, CHARACTERIZED BY each compact disc box (2) being provided with two clips ( 1) , each clip 0 (l ) securing the box (2) to one magnet bar (4), the two magnet bars (4) thereby being connected with each other. 5

Inventors: STANGEBYE-HANSEN HENRIK, STANGEBYE-HANSEN, HENRIK
Applicants: STANGEBYE HANSEN HENRIK, STIANSEN DAG S, STANGEBYE-HANSEN, HENRIK, STIANSEN, DAG, S.
Application year: 1996
Main classification: B65D85
IPC codes: A47F7, B65D85, G11B23, G11B33