Supports: racks – Special article – Recorded music type
Patent
1999-04-05
2000-08-29
Gibson, Jr., Robert W.
Supports: racks
Special article
Recorded music type
211DIG1, 211 4112, 2063081, A47F 500
Patent
active
061094544
DESCRIPTION:
BRIEF SUMMARY
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is related to a storing system for compact discs (CD).
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
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, utilize 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 of the total system volume, the systems additionally very often being built into box like houses.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
With the storing system according to the present invention, however, a system is provided for optional storing according to 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 the claims.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a compact disc holder having secured thereto a metal clip assembled in accordance with the teachings of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is an enlarged fragmentary cross-sectional view of the clip shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a side elevational view of a compact disc holder secured to a magnet bar arranged horizontally on a wall;
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a pair of compact disc holders secured horizontally to a vertical magnet bar on a wall;
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a pair of compact disc holders secured vertically to a vertical magnet bar on a wall;
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a pair of compact disc holders secured vertically to a horizontal magnet bar on a horizontal surface; and
FIG. 7 is an elevational view of a plurality of compact disc holders secured to a magnet bar arranged on a horizontal surface and being adapted to permit tilting of the holders from side to side, thereby enabling a user to read the front covers of the compact disc holders individually.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
A metal clip 1 is shaped to conform with the hinge portion of a standard compact disc, and includes a pair of flanges 7, 8. Flange 7 is adapted to grip the inclined surface of the disc box 2 towards the disc position, while flange 8 is adapted to grip the underside of the disc box 2. Flange 8 is generally flat and lies 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 installation. The clip may be snapped in place at any place along the back of the box 2, depending on the desired use.
The flat faces of the clip 1, namely the back face and the flat front face, may be utilized for price tag, logo etc or other information. Utilizing the clip 1 for the prize tag avoids 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 FIG. 4 a magnet bar 4 may be secured vertically to a wall thereby enabling securement of disc boxes horizontally above and below each other.
FIG. 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.
As can be seen from FIG. 6, the magnet bar 4 may be arranged on a horizontal surface. Disc boxes 2 may be secure
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