DE20107310U1 - Holding system for paper - Google Patents

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Paper holding system

The invention relates to a holding system for paper according to the preamble of claim 1.

There are tabs with which several sheets of paper can be held together using a metal or plastic strip. To do this, these sheets of paper are punched. The metal or plastic strip is then pushed through corresponding holes in the tab and through the holes in the paper that were made by punching and bent over. This holds the sheets of paper together. The sheets of paper are also connected to the tab. The tab can in turn have further holes. The tab can then be attached to a folder using these holes. This makes it possible to attach several sheets of paper to one another and then to attach these sheets of paper together in a folder, whereby these sheets of paper can also be removed together.

The present invention is based on the object of showing an alternative way of how several interconnected sheets can be fastened as a whole.

This object is achieved in that, according to claim 1, at least one fastening element extends along the rear edges of the interconnected sheets of paper, with which the sheets of paper can be fastened together.

The fact that this at least one fastening element extends along the spine of the sheets of paper results in various advantages in terms of space. The fastening element according to the present invention only leads to a slight increase in the thickness of the stack of sheets of paper due to the fastening element.

For example, it is possible to bind the sheets of paper by gluing them together at their spine

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of the spine of the sheets, a fastening option for the sheets can be implemented with minimal installation space. Furthermore, the stability of the sheets of paper is increased if the at least one fastening element extends along the spine of these sheets of paper. Likewise, the sheets of paper can be stapled together, for example, before they are connected to the fastening element.

Another advantage compared to the described state of the art is that a strip several centimeters wide is not necessarily required on the individual sheets of paper to make the holes through which the metal or plastic strip is then inserted to connect the sheets to each other and to the tab. Information on this strip can no longer be read once the sheets have been brought together.

In the embodiment according to claim 2, a plurality of fastening elements are present, one of which is connected to the leaves at least in the upper region of the leaves and another of which is connected to the leaves at least in the lower region of the leaves, wherein a holding element can be positioned between the fastening elements, wherein the fastening elements can be fastened by means of the holding element.

The retaining element can therefore be inserted between the fastening elements.

For example, the fastening elements can be tubular and have a certain distance approximately in the middle of the sheets of paper. The holding element is then advantageously also tubular and its length corresponds to the distance between the two fastening elements. When the sheets of paper are held, the continuation of the two fastening elements through the holding element results in a tubular part being attached to the back of the sheets of paper. This significantly improves the stability of the sheets of paper. To do this, one fastening element is connected to the sheets in the upper area of the sheets of paper and the other

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The holding element can then be attached to a folder, a calendar, an appointment planner or similar.

In the embodiment according to claim 3, the at least one fastening element can be fastened by an engagement of a holding element or holding means at the upper and lower end of the fastening element.

This allows the fastening element to be attached easily and in a space-saving manner. Precisely because of the small space requirement, such a fastening element is particularly suitable for attaching an address book in a cover in which a calendar is also inserted. The address book can advantageously be attached in a space-saving manner. Nevertheless, the address book can be removed as a whole. The holding means can be part of a holding element, so that the holding element does not then fully engage in the fastening element. In the exemplary embodiments, it is shown that the holding means can be, for example, a mandrel that is attached to the holding element and engages in the fastening element or that the holding means can be a mandrel that is attached to the fastening element and engages in the holding element.

In conjunction with the embodiment according to claim 2, it is therefore also possible to fasten each of the fastening elements both at the upper end and at the lower end.

In the embodiment according to claim 4, at least one of the holding means and/or at least one of the holding elements is mounted in a spring-elastic manner.

This means that the fastening element can be attached and removed again easily and without much effort. The interconnected sheets of paper can then be removed and reattached as a whole easily and without much effort.

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In the embodiment according to claim 5, the at least one fastening element is at least substantially tubular and is held rotatably about its longitudinal axis in the fastened state.

This means that the interconnected sheets of paper can be folded over as a whole even when attached - for example in the calendar cover.

According to claim 6, the holding elements each have a mandrel as a holding means, which engages in the respective end of the fastening element.

Advantageously, this mandrel can be spring-elastically mounted on at least one of the holding elements, so that the fastening element can be easily removed and reattached.

In the embodiment according to claim 7, the at least one fastening element has at its corresponding end a mandrel as a holding means which engages in the holding element.

The attachment of the mandrel is the exact opposite of the embodiment according to claim 6. However, the way the fastening works is basically the same. With this design, it is advantageous, for example with a calendar, that the wearing parts are also replaced when the calendar is replaced. This is especially true if the mandrel is mounted elastically and is therefore subject to greater wear.

If the fastening element is to be connected to a retaining element at both its upper and lower ends, a retaining means is provided on the fastening element at both its upper and lower ends. If the fastening element is only connected to a retaining element at one end, a retaining means is only attached to that end.

According to claim 8, the holding elements or the holding element are tubular or rod-shaped and in the center of the fastening element coaxial to the

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Fastening element arranged so that the holding elements or the holding element represent extensions of the fastening element.

This results in a space-saving arrangement in which no parts protrude due to the fastening. Furthermore, it results in an attractive appearance.

In the embodiment according to claim 9, the holding elements are connected to one another by a holding clip, wherein the holding elements are in turn connected to a carrier system via the holding clip.

Claim 9 therefore relates to an embodiment in which several holding elements are present. The carrier system can be, for example, a cover in which a calendar and an address book are housed. The address book can then be fastened using the holding system. If the holding clip is flexible, a spring-elastic mounting of the holding elements can be achieved via the holding clip.

The holding elements can be connected to the carrier system directly or via the holding clip. This can be done, for example, by gluing, sewing, stapling or similar. For example, the connection from the holding element to the carrier system can also be made using a closed or open clip.

An embodiment of the invention is shown in more detail in the drawing. It shows in detail:

Fig. 1: several sheets of paper connected to each other with a fastening element,

Fig. 2: an alternative way of attaching the fastener to the interconnected sheets of paper,

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Fig. 3: a representation of the possibility of attaching a fastening element to the holding elements,

Fig. 4: a representation of another fastening option of the fastening element to the holding elements and

Fig. 5: a representation of an embodiment with two fastening elements and a holding element.

Figure 1 shows several sheets of paper 1, 2, 3 connected to one another. These sheets 1, 2, 3 can, for example, be glued together in the area of their spines using the known bookbinding technique.

A fastening element 4 is attached to the back of the sheets 1, 2, 3, with which the interconnected sheets 1, 2, 3 can be fastened as a whole. The fastening element 4 extends over the back of the sheets 1, 2, 3.

In the exemplary embodiment shown, this fastening element 4 is designed as a tube. Furthermore, holding elements 5 and 6 can be seen, which engage the tube at the upper and lower ends. These holding elements 5 and 6 can be attached to a cover of a calendar, for example. The fastening element 4 can then advantageously be attached to the holding elements 5 and 6. This allows the interconnected sheets 1, 2, 3 to be attached in the cover of the calendar.

Advantageously, at least one of the holding elements 5 or 6 is mounted in a spring-elastic manner. It is then possible, for example, to release this holding element 5 or 6 and thus to remove the fastening element 4 and the interconnected blades 1, 2, 3 again.

It also proves to be advantageous if the fastening element 4 in the fastened state

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is at least essentially tubular, as shown in the figure
It is then possible to fold the sheets 1, 2, 3 as a whole in the attached state.

The fastening element 4 can be glued, for example, to the back of the sheets 1, 2, 3
Likewise, retaining clips can be attached to the fastening element 4, with which the blades 1, 2, 3 can be fastened directly to the fastening element 4.

An alternative to this fastening of the blades 1, 2, 3 to the fastening element 4 is shown
Figure 2. Here the leaves 1, 2 are designed so that they are folded in the middle. The
Fastening element 4 has a bracket 7, with which the sheets 1, 2 are gripped. The bracket 7 then lies in the fold of the sheets 1, 2, whereby they are held. The bracket 7 can hold the sheets 1, 2, for example, by a clamping force. It is also possible to
Glue bracket 7 to sheets 1, 2.

The illustration in Figure 3 shows a representation of the possibility of fastening a fastening element 4 to the holding elements 5 and 6. The holding elements 5 and 6 each have a mandrel 8 and 9 as a holding means. The fastening element 4 is tubular. The mandrels 8 and 9 each engage in this fastening element 4 at one end. In order to be able to remove the fastening element 4 and then fasten it again, the mandrel 8 is spring-elastically mounted on the holding element 5. In order to be able to insert the fastening element 4, the mandrel 8 can be pressed upwards against its spring-elastic mounting. The fastening element 4 is then placed on the mandrel 9 and brought into the corresponding position shown in Figure 3. This fastening element 4 is held by the mandrel 8 also engaging in the fastening element 4.

It is evident that the same effect can be achieved if the mandrels 8 and 9 are each attached to the ends of the fastening element 4 and engage in the then tubular holding elements 5 and 6.

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For example, in a carrier system for a calendar, the holding means (pin 8) or the holding element 5 that is arranged at the top of the carrier system is advantageously mounted in a spring-elastic manner. This can prevent the holding means (pin 8) or the holding element 5 from being loaded by the weight of the paper used to such an extent that the fastening against the spring force comes loose as a result of the weight. The holding means (pin 9) or the holding element 6 that is arranged at the bottom of the carrier system is then advantageously mounted rigidly.

Furthermore, it can be seen in the illustration in Figure 3 that the holding elements 5 and 6 are connected to a holding clip 10. This allows the holding elements 5 and 6 to be fastened together in a carrier system by means of the holding clip 10. This fastening of the holding clip 10 in the carrier system can be carried out by gluing, stapling, sewing or in some other way.

The retaining clip 10 can also be omitted. In this case, the retaining elements 5 and 6 must each be attached individually to the support system.

The fastening element 4 is thus mounted so as to be rotatable about its longitudinal axis in the illustration in Figure 3.

Figure 4 shows an alternative way of fastening the fastening element 4 to the holding elements 5 and 6. In the illustration in Figure 4, at least the holding element 5 and the fastening element 4 are tubular. A pin 11 can be seen which can be inserted from above through the holding element 5 into the fastening element 4. Since this pin 11 can be removed, the fastening element 4 can be fastened and also removed again by removing the pin 11 again.

In the illustration in Figure 4, a mandrel 9 can be seen on the holding element 6, onto which the fastening element 4 is placed. Alternatively, the pin 11 can also be made so long that the fastening element 4 can be inserted into the

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the holding element 6 can be inserted. Alternatively, two pins can be provided, each of which can be inserted into one of the holding elements.

Furthermore, it can be seen in the illustration in Figure 4 that the pin 11 has a thickening 12. This thickening is advantageously dimensioned and arranged on the pin 11 in such a way that this thickening causes a clamping fit of the pin 11 in the holding element 5 and is thus secured against falling out. It is clear that this clamping fit of the pin 11 can also be realized in such a way that this clamping fit is realized in the fastening element 4 or in the holding element 6, provided that this pin 11 is pushed through into the holding element 6.

Figure 5 shows an illustration of an embodiment with two fastening elements 4 and a holding element 5. The two fastening elements 4 are attached in such a way that one of these fastening elements 4 is connected to the sheets of paper in the upper area at the upper end of these sheets of paper and the other fastening element 4 is connected to the sheets of paper in the lower area at the lower end of these sheets of paper.

The holding element 5 is also tubular, like the fastening elements 4. The length of the holding element 5 corresponds to the distance between the two fastening elements 4. When the sheets of paper are inserted, the fastening elements 4 and the holding element 5 run in a tubular manner along the back of the sheets of paper.

Advantageously, no holding means need be provided at the top and bottom of the spine of the sheets of paper. However, it is also possible to provide holding means there in order to achieve a more stable hold.

The holding means in the form of spikes which engage in the pipe can in turn be attached to the holding element and engage in one of the fastening elements 4. It is also possible - as shown in Figure 5 - to provide a spike on the corresponding element A which is connected to the

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Holding element 5 is to be connected. By replacing the calendar, the mandrels can be replaced as the mechanically stressed parts.

Here, too, it is possible to mount one of the mandrels in a spring-elastic manner. Furthermore, in the design according to Figure 5, it is also possible to provide a pin instead of the mandrels, which is inserted through the fastening elements. This pin then also engages in the holding element. This also makes it possible to attach the fastening elements.

It can also be seen that the holding element 5 is rotatably attached to an element 501, which in turn has a clasp 502. The element 501 can be attached to a carrier system by means of this clasp 502. It is also possible to provide an open clasp instead of the closed clasp 502.

Claims (9)

1. Holding system for paper, in which several sheets of paper ( 1 , 2 , 3 ) are connected to one another and wherein these interconnected sheets of paper ( 1 , 2 , 3 ) can in turn be fastened together, characterized in that at least one fastening element ( 4 ) extends along the rear edges of the interconnected sheets of paper ( 1 , 2 , 3 ), with which the sheets of paper ( 1 , 2 , 3 ) can be fastened together. 2. Holding system according to claim 1, characterized in that several fastening elements ( 4 ) are present, one of which is connected to the leaves at least in the upper region of the leaves and another is connected to the leaves at least in the lower region of the leaves, wherein a holding element can be positioned between the fastening elements ( 4 ), wherein the fastening elements ( 4 ) can be fastened by means of the holding element ( 5 ). 3. Holding system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the at least one fastening element ( 4 ) can be fastened by an engagement of a holding element ( 5 , 6 ) or a holding means ( 8 , 9 ) at the upper and lower end of the fastening element ( 4 ). 4. Holding system according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that at least one of the holding means ( 8 , 9 ) and/or at least one of the holding elements ( 5 , 6 ) is itself mounted in a spring-elastic manner. 5. Holding system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one fastening element ( 4 ) is at least substantially tubular and that the at least one fastening element ( 4 ) is held rotatably about its longitudinal axis in the fastened state. 6. Holding system according to one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that the holding elements ( 5 , 6 ) each have a mandrel ( 8 , 9 ) as a holding means, which engages in the respective end of the fastening element ( 4 ). 7. Holding system according to one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that the at least one fastening element ( 4 ) has at its corresponding end a mandrel as a holding means which engages in the holding element ( 5 , 6 ). 8. Holding system according to claim 6 or 7 in further relation to claim 3, characterized in that the holding element or elements ( 5 , 6 ) are tubular or rod-shaped and, in the assembled state of the fastening element ( 4 ), are arranged coaxially to the fastening element ( 4 ), so that the holding element or elements ( 5 , 6 ) then represent extensions of the fastening element ( 4 ). 9. Holding system according to one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that the holding elements ( 5 , 6 ) are connected to one another by a holding clip ( 10 ), wherein the holding elements ( 5 , 6 ) are in turn connected to a carrier system via the holding clip ( 10 ).