초록 ▼

A case for a compact disc comprises two hinged parts adapted to house a compact disc. One of the parts defines a base which includes a spindle on which the compact disc may be mounted. The other hinged part defines a lid. A catch mechanism, including a button on one of the hinged parts is adapted to

A case for a compact disc comprises two hinged parts adapted to house a compact disc. One of the parts defines a base which includes a spindle on which the compact disc may be mounted. The other hinged part defines a lid. A catch mechanism, including a button on one of the hinged parts is adapted to interact with the other hinged part and is resiliently mounted on a stem to latch in a snap-fit action with the other hinged part. A resilient biasing element is formed on the base and is disposed adjacent the stem and acts to bias the two hinged parts apart. Depression of the button by a user unlatches the two hinged parts and thereby opens the case. The button is recessed so that the upper surface of the button does not project substantially beyond the planar surface of the lid when the case is closed.

대표청구항 ▼

[ We claim:] [1.] A storage case for a disc shaped information carrier, said case comprising:two hinged parts adapted to house said disc shaped information carrier, one of the said hinged parts defining a base which includes a spindle on which the disc shaped information carrier may be mounted, the

[ We claim:] [1.] A storage case for a disc shaped information carrier, said case comprising:two hinged parts adapted to house said disc shaped information carrier, one of the said hinged parts defining a base which includes a spindle on which the disc shaped information carrier may be mounted, the other said hinged part defining a lid, the lid defining a generally planar surface;a catch mechanism on the base, said catch mechanism used for latching the lid to the base by holding said hinged parts in a closed position;a retaining member on the inner surface of the lid;a button integral to said catch mechanism for unlatching the retaining member in response to a force or depression of said button, the button having a ledge for engaging the retaining member, thereby latching the lid to the base in a snap fit action; anda biasing means between the lid and base, said biasing means exerting a force against the lid and base respectively when the case is in a closed position, thereby opening the case by the touch of a finger when the lid is unlatched by depression of said button.