Case and tray for holding high density discs

Details Case and tray for holding high density discs Case and tray for holding high density discs

1995-06-21

1996-09-24

Sewell, Paul T.

Special receptacle or package

For holding a machine readable recording medium

For holding an optical disc

206310, B65D 8557

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055582206

ABSTRACT:
A case and tray for holding at least one high recording density disc. The case comprises a base (14), a cover (11) and a tray (12) for carrying at least one disc is disposed within the case. The tray (12) has a generally rectangular shape and is adapted to fit in the base (10). A cylindrical hub (50, 60) having a locking side and a spring side is unitarily formed and centrally located on the tray. Lips (51, 61) extend from the locking side of the hub (50, 60) and the underside of the lips (57, 67) are spaced from the tray (12) at a distance not less than the thickness of the disc. The portion of hub between the tray (12) and the lips (57, 67) is rigid. Springs (53, 63) are disposed on the spring sides of the hub (50, 60). The springs (53, 63) are adapted to move inwardly when engaged by the center hole of the disc as it is forced over the lips (57, 67) and onto the hub (50, 60) to hold the disc on the hub between the lip (57, 67) and the tray (12). Cavities (56, 66) are disposed in the tray on the spring side of the hub (50, 60) to dislodge discs from the hub whereby a user can urge the outer edge (72) of a disc to move the internal edge over the spring (53, 63) to remove a disc from the tray.

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