Modular storage rack for compact discs and the like data media
OwnerDavid Gareau, Sylvain Bouchardinventors
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Abstract
A series of add-on modular clips are serially hinged to one another to hold the disc containing cases in staggered position for storage. The face of any selected disc can be accessed for easy identification and disc retrieval by opening the cover of the selected disc case without removing the case from the clip. Each clip has a resilient unitary U-shaped member with legs of unequal width and of a shape for easy case insertion. A double clip member is also provided to hold two series of single clips, the clips of each series progressively more spaced to permit case opening of any selected disc of one stack of cases without interference from the other stack of cases.
Claims24
A storage apparatus for storing a stack of data media containing cases comprising a series of similar clips, each clip defining a holding plane and capable of releasably holding in said holding plane one case of the stack from an edge of the case, each clip carrying a pair of complementary male and female hinge members by means of which the female hinge member of one clip can receive the male hinge member of an adjacent clip such that said clips are serially hinged together for pivotal movement of any selected clip relative to a preceding clip of the series between a folded position in which said selected clip holding plane is parallel with said preceding clip holding plane and an open position in which both holding planes make an angle, the pivotal axes of said complementary male and female hinge members on any one clip being parallel to each other but offset relative to each other in the direction of said holding plane, each clip having two opposite spaced main faces, said male hinge member being cylindrical and protruding from one main face, said female hinge member being a partially cylindical groove in the opposite main face.
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