Storage and demonstration device for polygonal or round flat objects

(54) Name: Storage and display device for flat, rectangular or round objects, for example as short-designed display objects such as photographs, diarrhea, film coils or tape cassettes (56) Published publications: FR 1 141 096 (B42F 17/00), GB 305 344 (B42F 17/00), GB 1 283 503 (B42F 17/02), GB 1 383 405 (A47F 7/00), US 2 140 382 (129-43) (57) Summary:

A storage and feeding device for flat, rectangular and round objects, e.g. card-like display items (4), e.g. photographs, slides, film reels or tape cassettes in the form of a container. The device comprises a bottom portion serving as a stand (1) and a plurality of times divided by a plurality of subdivided dividing elements (2), which are so pivotally attached to the stand) that they can be pivoted forward and backward, wherein the dividing elements (2) limits compartments which are closed when the dividing elements (2) assume their backward inclined position and open when the dividing elements (2) assume their forward inclined position.

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The invention relates to a storage and display device for flat, rectangular or round objects, e.g. such as briefly designed display objects, for example photographs, diarrhea, film coils or tape cassettes, with a stand for mounting on a flat surface, which exhibits an arrangement surface for the objects to be inserted upright, and several pivotally attached to this stand, one after another and spaced apart, the objects between the accommodating dividing elements, from which the rearwardly extending spacers, with which the splitting elements abut each other in their rearwardly sloping rest position, which splitting elements are pivotable between a rear and a rear respectively. a front in relation to the vertical plane inclined rest position, wherein the front and rear respectively. the rear partition element abuts against a corresponding inclined wall of the frame.

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Card-like collector and display items of this type .t.ex. photographs or postage stamps are usually collected in albums. However, albums are relatively heavy and bulky in relation to the collectors' items and therefore unmanageable. Furthermore, it is a disadvantage of albums that they are relatively costly in relation to their capacity. Furthermore, once placed collectibles can only be moved in a very cumbersome way.

In the field of registration technology, it is known to place card cards standing in boxes. However, the field of view when browsing in directory boxes becomes very limited, so that only an extracted card can be read without much effort. In addition, indexes are uninteresting for purposes other than registration purposes, so there has been no interest in a more widespread use of the indexation principle.

The object of the invention, therefore, is to provide a storage and display device for flat, rectangular, round or card-like objects and / or display objects, while utilizing the indexing principle, eliminating the disadvantages of albums.

In particular, the device according to the invention must meet the following requirements. The collected objects must be protected from environmental influences, e.g. against dimming, the viewing possibilities for individual display items should be facilitated in the inserted state, the possibility of picking out the objects and correspondingly easy repositioning of them, and a high ratio between capacity and price.

In this context, it is of crucial importance that devices belonging to the entertainment sector and devices intended for a larger circle of spectators have a similar appearance and are able to present the objects in an appealing way.

This has been achieved by means of the invention. a device characterized in that - each partition element consists of a flat rectangular partition, the upper edge of which carries a backward, planar lid part and from which both side edges extend rearwardly, flat side wall parts, so that each partition element forms

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- which lid part in the rear rest position extends to the upper edge of the next partition and which ski part wall portions in the rear rest position extend to the side edges of the next following partition wall during complete closure of the space. between 1 and the divided elements,

- in the rear of the rest position, the side wall parts and the abutment, respectively. the lid part forms closed, flat surfaces, which extend parallel to the longitudinal sides and the like. with the side surfaces of the stand and together with the stand forms a versatile closed container.

If all the dividing elements are in their rear position, the contents of the compartments are protected against the environment by the lid formed by the dividing elements. In this case, it is particularly convenient to design the dividing elements as rear open hoods and to allow them to consist of flat-walled wall elements.

In this design, the hoods arranged in a rear position adjacent to each other together can give the impression of a single closed, flat-walled and transparent cover hood for the stand. In addition, the opening angle of the hood should preferably be selected such that the entire contents can be easily traversed by browsing.

The invention will now be explained in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which Fig. 1 is a simplified perspective view of a device according to the invention and Fig. 2 shows a section along the line AA in Fig. 3 through the frame of the device according to Fig. 1. Fig. 3 is a front view of the stand of Fig. 2 and Figs. 4 and 5 are a side view, respectively. a plan view of a divider element of the device of Fig. 1.

As can be seen in Fig. 1, the device consists mainly of the frame 1 and a plurality of divider elements 2 which are pivotally held therein, which can be folded from the rearwardly inclined position with the pivoting angle to the

7809210-3 dashed showing, forward leaning position. The overall impression of the device in the rear position of the dividing elements is a versatile closed square container, the lid of which is divided several times. The dividing elements 2 are in the form of open hoods at the rear, the interior of which forms compartment 3 for receiving display objects 4. The dividing elements 2 preferably consist of glass clear, stable plastic, while the frame 1 is transparent and preferably e.g. black glossy to achieve the desired contrast effect.

According to Figures 1-3, the frame 1 comprises an elongate, rectangular and closed bottom 5 seen in the arrow direction B and two vertical scale side walls 6, 7. The upper edges 8, 9 of the side walls 6, 7 extend horizontally to the rear part 10 of the frame. this bending in the upward direction. Between the curved portions of the upper edges 8, 9 lies a flat, smooth wall 11 whose inclination to the vertical plane corresponds to half the opening angle of the dividing elements 2. At the rear, the frame 1 is sealed by the rear wall 12.

The frame 1 further includes a recessed, horizontal alignment surface 15, extending between the side walls 6 and 7 and spaced from the bottom 5, the alignment surface 15 extends from the front part 16 of the frame to the cutting line 17 with the inclined wall 11 extended in the downward direction. outside the bending point of the upper edges 8, 9. The alignment plane 15 forms the support for the card-like objects 4 thereon. In addition, through the lowered position of the mounting surface 15, protruding upper portions 18, 19 are formed on the side walls 6, 7, in which the dividing elements 2 are pivotally held.

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This bottom part formed by the bottom 5 and the double wall mounting surface 15 results in the acquisition of an additional storage compartment 2D. In such a storage compartment 20 it is often desirable for the placement of usually non-visible objects, e.g. negative. The storage compartment 20 is accessible through the front portion 16 of the stand, which as a unit is designed as a flap. The front part 16 of the frame consists of the end wall 21, which is located in the entrance opening between the bottom 5 and the side walls 6, 7 and closes it completely. In addition, at the upper edge 22 of the end wall 21, an angled wall 23 is formed with an angle of inwardly angled oblique wall 23, which extends to the beginning of the mounting surface 15. Below the upper edge 22, at each side edge, at each end and end, respectively. oblique wall 21, 23 is formed a projecting pin 24, the position of which is merely indicated in FIG. 2, the pins 24 are positioned in correspondingly shaped recesses 25 in the side walls 6, 7, compare Fig. 3 so that the end and oblique walls 21 and 21, respectively. 23 as a unit can be swung out about the pivot point 24, 25 in the direction of the arrow and free the entrance to the storage compartment 20.

The insides of the upper portions 18, 19 of the side walls 6, 7 have pairs, in pairs, opposite to each other, similar bearings for supporting the dividing elements 2. The bearings consist of circular sectors 30 in the upper portions 18, 19, whose opening angle corresponds to the angle of oscillation cL. Further, the circle sectors 30 are symmetrically positioned relative to the vertical plane through the tip, which in turn is located in the support plane 15. The dividing elements 2 are held in the circle sectors 30 according to FIG. 4 and by means of the strips 31, 32, which are formed protruding on the outside of the elements 2. At

The scrolling deletes the strips 31, 32 over the entire sector area, whereby a possible fallout of the strips 31, from the sectors 30 is prevented by the groove shell 34 of the sector 16, see Fig. 3, which engages in a corresponding round hole 35 in the strips. 31, 32. The protruding bracket assembly ensures stable control during the pivotal movement of the dividing members 2. The angle of inclination at the rear and rear, respectively. the forward position of the dividing element 2 is limited by stops forming legs 36 of the circular sectors 30. The legs 36 likewise absorb the load pressure exerted by the entire contents of the compartments 3 against the dividing elements 2.

According to Figures 4 and 5, the hood-shaped dividing elements 2 are integrally formed by the intermediate wall 40 with lateral portions 41, 42 and upper wall 43 disposed at its rear side. The dividing elements 2 are in the form of an inclined, angled parallelepiped. The blunt angle between the partition 40 and the upper wall 43 is preferably 90 °. (jC) so that the upper wall 43 is positioned horizontally or parallel to the bottom. In addition, a support for the dividing elements 2 is thereby obtained by means of the alignment edge 44 on the side parts 41, 42 on the mounting surface 15 at the rear position of the dividing elements 2. The length of the alignment edge 44, respectively. the edge length of the longitudinal dividing element is preferably equal to the distance from tip to tip on adjacent circle sectors 30.

By means of this dimensioning, it is achieved that the dividing elements 2 supporting in the circle sectors 30 in their rear position abut each other in the same plane and close the compartments 3.

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7809210-3 dividing elements 2 give the advantageous impression of a single cover with a horizontal cover plate. In conjunction with the stand 1, a container suitable for use is formed. The angle of oscillation ij (preferably selected at between 50 and 60 ° and the dimensions of the dividing elements 2 should suitably be adapted to the usual format of the storage objects, for example in photographs. storage of slides, which may be arranged e.g. in pockets.

Another use area besides storage, it is possible to exhibit transparent pockets, for example. at exchanges. By the term display objects is meant all card-like objects ie. besides photographs e.g. stamp cards or the like, numismatic articles, etc. Flat items such as collector's and display items also include movie reels for amateur filmmakers. If desired, the device according to the invention can also be used as a directory or register.

The device is not limited to the above embodiments but can be modified in many respects. Although the device does not require a separate lid, since the objects are placed dust-proof, an additional lid may be arranged for certain purposes e.g. transport. The bottom compartment 20 of the device may be provided with a pull-out box or the bottom compartment 20 may be omitted so that a double-walled bottom becomes superfluous. The sidewalls 6, 7 of the frame 1 can be formed higher, whereby the sidewalls 41, 42 of the dividing elements 2 can be omitted. It is also possible to envisage a so-called element construction of the device, which allows for an arbitrary increase in the number of compartments, for example, by interconnecting the frame parts or the application of several racks side by side by means of a groove connection.

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