Protective case for a disc-shaped data carrier

• Main Authors: MAEDER DANIEL KARIM, SPANDAU KAI, TIMPE RAINER, STEINER OLAF
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 13.09.2005
• Edition: 7
• Subjects: INFORMATION STORAGE; INFORMATION STORAGE BASED ON RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN RECORDCARRIER AND TRANSDUCER; PHYSICS

A protective case for a disc-shaped data carrier ( 4 ) having a circular profile, the protective case having a bottom plate ( 1 ) and a top plate ( 2 ) that between them enclose a holding space bounded by lateral walls ( 3 ) provided for holding the data carrier ( 4 ), with the data carrier ( 4 ) being accessible via an insertion slot ( 6 ) in an end face of the protective case. Guides ( 5 ) are provided in the lateral walls ( 3 ) which support the data carrier ( 4 ) spaced a distance from the bottom plate ( 1 ). A recess or cut-out ( 10 ), which opens at the end face containing the insertion slot ( 6 ), is provided in the top plate ( 2 ) to facilitate grasping the data carrier ( 4 ). The invention provides an improved protective case of the type described above which can accommodate inserts, such as booklets, by providing interruptions ( 11 ) in the guides ( 5 ) in the lateral walls ( 3 ) adjacent the insertion slot ( 6 ) on both sides. The interruptions ( 11 ) are located in an area immediately behind the edge of the insertion slot ( 6 ) and provide access for inserting a booklet or other insert into the space ( 12 ) between the guide ( 5 ) and the bottom plate.