JP2000128268A - Method and apparatus for receiving and protecting data storage device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To protect CDs or tapes together with data stored thereon in case of fire by using a rigid composite material with low density or a ceramic material. SOLUTION: A lid 102 of a data memory medium storage box 100 is fixed to the box 100 with a hinge 104 for opening/closing the lid 102. The data memory medium storage box 100 and the lid 102 are sealed by using a synthetic compound material with a light weight and low density such as reinforced mono-fiber insulating material. The box 100 can be sealed by a known heat- resistant and fire-resistant protection coat, wherein the coat reduces heat conduction through a surface and is fire-resistant to 1600 deg.C.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to the field of data storage devices, and more particularly to containers for storing data storage devices, such as CDs. In particular, the present invention provides a container for storing and protecting a CD or other data storage device during a fire.

[0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION With the increasing use of computers in the workplace and at home, efficient and secure data storage has become a problem. Going home from work, commuting away from home, and banking, bookkeeping,
As more and more people engage in important business transactions, there is a current need to securely store data both at home and at the workplace. hard disk,
There are many possibilities, such as CD, tape backup, and storing data offsite. Storing data on a computer's hard disk is not the best option because the hard disk can quickly become full. Also, data is lost if the computer breaks or a fire breaks out. Storing data off-site in separate locations is time consuming, keeping everything up-to-date and has a practical problem finding information. Most computer users now use CD or tape backup as the primary means of storing data. Often, users store CDs or tapes in drawers on their desks, stacked on their desks, or in boxes or containers on or above their desks near their computers. are doing.

[0003]

Storing data in this format is very convenient because the data is easy to use for retrieval. However, one problem with this type of storage medium is that CDs and tapes are easily destroyed in the event of a fire, as well as the data stored thereon. Therefore, even if a fire occurs, CD
It would be desirable to provide a means for storing CDs or tapes that protects the tapes along with the data stored on them.

[0004]

[MEANS FOR SOLVING THE PROBLEMS] Even if a fire occurs, C
It is an object of the present invention to provide a secure data protection container for D, tape, and other data storage devices. Such a data protection container may use a low density rigid composite or ceramic material. Also, the data protection container of the present invention can be made entirely of fire protection material, and can be made of fire protection material encapsulating plastic or other types of containers, and the interior of a plastic or other type of container. Can be stuck on. The data protection container of the present invention can provide a data protection means that is more secure than a simple container by providing the container locking means.

[0005] The above and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will be better understood by reading the following more detailed description of the invention, which is provided in connection with the accompanying drawings.

[0006]

FIG. 1 shows a lid 102 according to a first embodiment of the present invention for safely storing a data storage device such as a CD 106 against destruction by heat or fire.
Shows the data protection box 100 with. Lid 102 of container 100
Is a container 100 with a hinge 104 for opening and closing the lid 102.
It is fixed to. Data protection container 100 and lid 102
U.S. Pat.No. 5,073, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Reinforced monofilament insulation (Toughened) described in 9,082
It can be encapsulated using a lightweight, low-density synthetic composite material, such as a Uni-Piece Fibrous Insulator (hereinafter TUFI) material. In particular, TUFA is a fibrous, low density, porous silicon-based insulating material that is very lightweight and can provide insulation at temperatures above 1200 ° C. (2300 ° F.) in a convective heating environment. The data protection container 100 may be replaced by a known heat resistant container, such as taught in U.S. Patent 5,296,288, which is incorporated herein by reference.
It can be encapsulated by a flame-resistant protective coating, which reduces thermal conduction through the surface and is heat-resistant up to 1600 ° C (2910 ° F).

[0007] As an alternative, a heat-resistant or fire-resistant material can be applied to the inside of the data protection container 100 and a decoration such as a cigarette box or jewelry box can be provided on the outside. It should be noted that the lid 102 should fit securely into the box 100 to maximize the heat and fire protection of the inner data storage medium.

FIG. 2 shows a lid 202 according to a second embodiment of the present invention for securely storing a data storage medium such as a CD or tape against destruction from heat or fire.
Shows the data protection container 200 with. Data protection container 200
Can have an inner shelf 206 with a helicopter 204 to provide additional protection against extreme heat or flame. Again, it should be noted that the lid 202 should fit securely into the box 200 for proper heat or fire protection of the data storage medium inside the data protection container. Further, the data protection container 200 may be provided with a heat-resistant or flame-resistant protective coating as described above on the outside or inside of the container. Alternatively, the data protection containers 100 and 200 can be made entirely of a heat or fire resistant material as described above.

The embodiments of the present invention have been described above in detail. Hereinafter, examples of each embodiment of the present invention will be described.

(Embodiment 1) A data protection container for protecting a data storage medium (106) against damage during a fire, (a) a box (1) for storing the data storage medium (106)
(B) a lid (102, 202) that fits securely in the box (100, 200); and (c) protection of a fire and heat resistant, low density, rigid ceramic composite. A film, wherein the box (100, 200) and the lid (102, 202)
A protective coating applied to the box (100, 200) and the lid (102, 202) to reduce conduction heat passing through the data protection container.

(Embodiment 2) The protective coating made of a rigid ceramic composite material having fire resistance and heat resistance and low density is as follows:
The data protection container according to claim 1, wherein the entire outside of the data protection container is covered.

(Embodiment 3) The protective coating of the fire-resistant and heat-resistant, low-density rigid ceramic composite material is as follows:
The data protection container according to claim 1, wherein the entire inside of the data protection container is covered.

(Embodiment 4) The protective film of the fire-resistant and heat-resistant, low-density rigid ceramic composite material is as follows:
The data protection container according to claim 1, comprising a reinforced monofilamentous insulating material.

(Embodiment 5) A data protection container for protecting a data storage medium (106) against damage during a fire, comprising: (a) fire-resistant to reduce heat conduction through the boxes (100, 200); And (b) a box (100, 200) for storing the data storage medium (106), which is made of a material including a heat-resistant, low-density rigid ceramic composite material; , 202), made of a material that is refractory and heat resistant to reduce the heat conduction through it, including a low density rigid ceramic composite material, and a lid (102, 202), comprising a data protection container.

(Embodiment 6) The box (100, 200) and the lid (102, 202) are made of a material containing a reinforced monofibrous insulating material. Data protection container.

The foregoing description of the present invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed, and other modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. For example, making data protection containers from known fire or flame retardant materials other than those listed here,
Or they can be glued inside or encapsulated therein. Also, enclose the hard disk drive, floppy disk drive, CD drive, or the outer skin of the computer itself with a heat-resistant or fire-resistant or flame-retardant material, or cover the drive door with such a material. And ensure that information in the computer is not lost during a fire. The embodiment is
It best describes the principles of the invention and its practical applications so that those skilled in the art can use the invention in various embodiments and various modifications to suit the particular application envisioned. Selected and described. It is intended that the appended claims be construed to include other embodiments of the invention except insofar as limited by the prior art.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a data protection container according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a view illustrating a data protection container according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 100: data storage medium storage box 102: lid 104: hinge 106: data storage medium 200: data storage medium storage box 202: lid 204: helicopter 206: inner shelf

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A data protection container for protecting a data storage medium against damage during a fire, comprising: (a) a box for storing the data storage medium; (b) a lid portion that fits securely in the box;
And (c) a fire resistant and heat resistant, low density rigid ceramic composite protective coating applied to the box and the lid to reduce conduction heat through the box and the lid. A data protection container comprising a protective film.