GB2385828A - Closure for an expanding file - Google Patents

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GB2385828A
GB2385828A GB0204792A GB0204792A GB2385828A GB 2385828 A GB2385828 A GB 2385828A GB 0204792 A GB0204792 A GB 0204792A GB 0204792 A GB0204792 A GB 0204792A GB 2385828 A GB2385828 A GB 2385828A
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B42—BOOKBINDING; ALBUMS; FILES; SPECIAL PRINTED MATTER
    • B42F—SHEETS TEMPORARILY ATTACHED TOGETHER; FILING APPLIANCES; FILE CARDS; INDEXING
    • B42F7/00—Filing appliances without fastening means
    • B42F7/06—Filing appliances comprising a plurality of pockets or compartments, e.g. portfolios or cases with a plurality of compartments
    • B42F7/08—Filing appliances comprising a plurality of pockets or compartments, e.g. portfolios or cases with a plurality of compartments expansible
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B42—BOOKBINDING; ALBUMS; FILES; SPECIAL PRINTED MATTER
    • B42P—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO BOOKS, FILING APPLIANCES OR THE LIKE
    • B42P2241/00—Parts, details or accessories for books or filing appliances
    • B42P2241/02—Fasteners; Closures

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A card file device has a pleat-sheet box 2, a cover 11 covering the pleat-sheet box, a flap plate 3 disposed on a front edge of the cover, a fastening element 41 fastening the flap plate on the cover, an elastic element 5 having two ends 42 passing through two through holes 31 of the flap plate 3 and two through apertures of the cover, and a fastener 6 disposed on a front face of the pleat-sheet box. In an alternative arrangement (fig. 7) the ends of the elastic element 5 pass through the flap plate 3 and terminate on end connector 41'.

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TITLE: CARD FILE DEVICE BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a card file device.
More particualrly, the present invention relates to a card file device which has a cover to be closed without damaging the cover.
A first conventional card file has a cover. The cover has a hook-and-loop type fastener to adhere the cover on the first conventional card file. However, an adhesion of the cover and the first conventional card file will be weakened after a long period of usage. The hook-and-loop type fastener is easily aged or defiled.
Furthermore, the cost of the hook-and-loop type fastener is not inexpensive.
A second conventional card file has a cover and an elastic band to surround the cover and the conventional card file while the cover closes the conventional card file. A hoop fastens the elastic band. However, the hoop has a sharp edge to hurt a finger of a user very often.
A third conventional card file has a cover and a snap fastener disposed on the cover. The snap fastener is often broken after a long period of usage. Furthermore, the cover will be deformed or broken while a user open the cover strongly.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
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An object of the present invention is to provide a card file device which has a fastener disposed on the card file device to be engaged with an elastic element in order to close a cover easily.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a card file device which has a cover to be closed without hurting a user nor damaging the cover.
Accordingly, a card file device comprises a pleat-sheet box, a cover covering the pleat-sheet box, a flap plate disposed on a front edge of the cover, a fastening element fastening the flap plate on the cover, an elastic element having two ends passing through the flap plate and the cover, and a fastener disposed on a front face of the pleat-sheet box.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective assembly view of a card file device of a preferred embodiment while a cover is opened; FIG. 2 is a perspective exploded view of a card file device of a preferred embodiment in accordance with the present invention; FIG. 3 is a partially sectional view of a card file device of a preferred embodiment in accordance with the present invention; FIG. 3A is a sectional view of a card file device of a preferred embodiment in accordance with the present
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invention; FIG. 4 is a perspective assembly view of a card file device of a preferred embodiment while a cover is closed; FIG. 5 is a perspective assembly view of a card file device of another preferred embodiment while a cover is closed; FIG. 6 is a perspective exploded view of a card file device of another preferred embodiment in accordance with the present invention; FIG. 7 is a partially sectional view of a card file device of a preferred embodiment in accordance with the present invention; and FIG. 7A is a sectional view of a card file device of a preferred embodiment in accordance with the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4, a card file device 1 comprises a pleat-sheet box 2, a cover 11 covering the pleat-sheet box 2, a flap plate 3 disposed on a front edge of the cover 11, a fastening element 41 fastening the flap plate 3 on the cover 11, an elastic element 5 having two ends 51 passing through two through holes 31 of the flap plate 3 and two through apertures 12 of the cover 11, and a fastener 6 disposed on a front face of the pleat-sheet box 2.
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The pleat-sheet box 2 has a plurality of upper openings 21.
Two end connectors 42 are disposed on the cover 11 to fasten two ends 51 of the elastic element 5.
The flap plate 3 can be in a triangular shape, a rhombic shape, a square shape, or a rectangular shape.
When the cover 11 is closed, the elastic element 5 engages with the fastener 6.
Therefore, the cover 11 can be covered and opened easily.
When the cover 11 is closed, the hand of the user will not be hurt and the cover 11 will not be damaged.
Referring to FIGS. 5 to 7A, another card file device 1'comprises a pleat-sheet box 2', a cover 11' covering the pleat-sheet box 2', a flap plate 3'disposed on a front edge of the cover 11', a fastening element 41' fastening the flap plate 3'on the cover 11', an elastic element 5'having two ends 51'passing through two through holes 31'of the flap plate 3'and two through apertures 12'of the cover 11', and a fastener 6'disposed on a front face of the pleat-sheet box 2'.
The pleat-sheet box 2'has a plurality of upper openings 21'.
Two end connectors 42'are disposed on the cover 11' to fasten two ends 51'of the elastic element 5'.
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The flap plate 3'can be in a triangular shape, a rhombic shape, a square shape, or a rectangular shape.
When the cover 11'is closed, the elastic element 5' engages with the fastener 6'.
Therefore, the cover 11'can be covered and opened easily.

Claims (10)

I CLAIM: 1. A card file device comprising a pleat-sheet box, a cover covering the pleat-sheet box, and a flap plate disposed on a front edge of the cover, characterized in that: a fastening element fastens the flap plate on the cover, an elastic element has two ends passing through the flap plate and the cover, and a fastener is disposed on a front face of the pleat-sheet box. 2. The card file device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the flap plate has two through holes. 3. The card file device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cover has two through apertures. 4. The card file device as claimed in claim 1, wherein two end connectors are disposed on the cover to fasten two ends of the elastic element. 5. The card file device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the flap plate is in a triangular shape. 6. The card file device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the flap plate is in a rhombic shape. 7. The card file device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the flap plate is in a square shape. 8. The card file device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the flap plate is in a rectangular shape. 9. A card file device substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to and as shown in the accompanying drawings. 6 <Desc/Clms Page number 7> Amendments to the claims have been filed as follows Claims :
1. A card file device comprising a pleated box, a cover covering the pleated box, a flap plate disposed on a front edge of the cover and secured to the cover by a fastening element, an elastic element having two ends that pass through holes in the flap plate, and a fastener disposed on a front face of the pleated box and arranged for engagement by the elastic element for holding the cover in its closed position.
2. A card file device as claimed in Claim 1, in which each of the two ends of the elastic element is connected to a respective end connector.
3. A card file device as claimed in Claim 1, in which the two ends of the elastic element are connected to a single end connector.
4. A card file device as claimed in Claim 1, in which the flap plate has two through holes, the cover has two through apertures and the ends of the elastic element pass through respective holes in the flap plate and through respective apertures in the cover.
5. A card file device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, in which the flap plate is rhombic in shape.
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6. A card file device as claimed in any one of Claims 1 to 4, in which the flap plate is triangular in shape.
7. A card file device as claimed in any one of Claims 1 to 4, in which the flap plate is square in shape.
8. A card file device as claimed in any one of Claims 1 to 4, in which the flap plate is rectangular in shape.
9. A card file device substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to and as shown in Figures 1 to 4 of the accompanying drawings.
10. A card file device substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to and as shown in Figures 5 to 7A of the accompanying drawings.
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FR2587940A1 (en) * 1985-10-01 1987-04-03 Radux Sa Filing wallet with elastic band
US6047879A (en) * 1998-06-19 2000-04-11 Acco Brands, Inc. Expanding envelope with a utility pocket

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2587940A1 (en) * 1985-10-01 1987-04-03 Radux Sa Filing wallet with elastic band
US6047879A (en) * 1998-06-19 2000-04-11 Acco Brands, Inc. Expanding envelope with a utility pocket

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