US20110248077A1

US20110248077A1 - Dual-purpose file folder

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Publication number: US20110248077A1
Application number: US12/757,267
Authority: US
Inventors: James C. Huang
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2010-04-09
Filing date: 2010-04-09
Publication date: 2011-10-13

Abstract

A dual-purpose file folder includes a main body with a bearing plate, upper/lower and left/right folded plates. A first mobile folded plate includes two first folding flanges, and a first insertion strip on the first folding flange. A second mobile folded plate includes two second folding flanges, and a second insertion strip on the second folding flange. A folding locating position includes folding insertion holes. A framing locating position includes framing insertion holes. When the strips on the folding flanges are inserted into the folding insertion holes, the folded plates of the main body can be covered onto the bearing plate in a folding state. Alternatively, when the insertion strips are inserted into framing insertion holes, the folded plates of the main body can be incorporated into a standing frame, thus forming a holding space with the bearing plate.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED U.S. APPLICATIONS

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STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

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NAMES OF PARTIES TO A JOINT RESEARCH AGREEMENT

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to a file folder, and more particularly to an innovative one which is configured to be folded into the briefcase or formed into a stand-up folding box used on a desk, thus improving the functions to meet the diversified user demands with better applicability.
2. Description of Related Art Including Information Disclosed Under 37 CFR 1.97 and 37 CFR 1.98.
The file folder is a best-selling product currently used to collect the paper sheets and files by many people, who call for upgrading of the functional aspects and applicability. Hence, breakthrough progress has to be made in the file folder industry when faced with the fierce market environment and diversified user demands.
There are currently available with a variety of file folders, of which the present invention relates particularly to a file folder that's provided with a bottom plate 01 and lateral plates 02, 03, 04, 05 arranged around the bottom plate 01 in a foldable state. Referring to FIG. 1( a), the file folder of such a prior art structure allows one to place files onto the bottom plate 01, then onto the lateral plates 02, 03 at left and right sides and the lateral plates 04, 05 at upper and lower parts of the bottom plate 01, so that the lateral plates 02, 03, 04, 05 can be covered onto the bottom plate 01 in the service state shown in FIG. 1( b) or FIG. 1( c).
Thus, to overcome the aforementioned problems of the prior art, it would be an advancement if the art to provide an improved structure that can significantly improve the efficacy.
Therefore, the inventor has provided the present invention of practicability after deliberate experimentation and evaluation based on years of experience in the production and development of related products.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The enhanced efficacy of the present invention is as follows:
Based on the unique configuration of the present invention wherein the “dual-purpose file folder” comprises: a main body, a first mobile folded plate, a second mobile folded plate, a folding locating position and a framing locating position. The first and second insertion strips on the first and second mobile folded plates can be inserted into the folding locating position. Alternatively, the first and second insertion strips can be inserted into the framing locating position, such that the 3D frame of the file folder can be positioned. This allows the file folder to be folded into the briefcase or formed into a stand-up folding box on the desk, thus improving the functions to meet the diversified user demands with better applicability.
The improvements brought about by this invention are as follow:
Based on the structural pattern of the present invention wherein the insertion strips and holes are matched, the file folder can be easily removed and assembled with better applicability.
Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows a schematic view for the folding procedure of a conventional file folder.

FIG. 2 shows an upper perspective view of the expanded file folder of the present invention.

FIG. 3 shows a schematic view of the folding procedure of the file folder of the present invention.

FIG. 4 shows a schematic view for another service state of the file folder of the present invention.

FIG. 5 shows an isolated view of another preferred embodiment of the first and second insertion strips of the present invention.

FIG. 6 shows a schematic view of the first folding flange in the insertion state is aligned with the internal surface.

FIG. 7 shows a schematic view of the first folding flange in the insertion state is aligned with the external surface.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

FIGS. 2-4 depict preferred embodiments of a dual-purpose file folder of the present invention, which, however, are provided for only explanatory objective for patent claims. Said file folder includes a main body 10 including a bearing plate 11, upper/lower folded plates 12, 13 and left/right folded plates 14, 15 arranged around the bearing plate 11 in a foldable state.
A first mobile folded plate 20 includes two first folding flanges 21, which are separately arranged at both ends of the right folded plate 15 of the main body 10 in a foldable state. A first insertion strip 211 is formed on the first folding flange 21.
A second mobile folded plate 30 includes two second folding flanges 31, which are separately arranged at both ends of the left folded plate 14 of the main body 10 in a foldable state. A second insertion strip 311 is formed on the second folding flange 31.
A folding locating position includes two first folding insertion holes 41 and two second folding insertion holes 42. The first folding insertion hole 41 is arranged on the right folded plate 15, and the second folding insertion hole 42 on the left folded plate 14.
A framing locating position includes two first framing insertion holes 51 and two second framing insertion holes 52. The first framing insertion holes 51 are separately arranged on the upper and lower folded plates 12, 13. The second framing insertion holes 52 are placed at interval on the first framing insertion hole 51.
When the first and second insertion strips 211, 311 on the first and second folding flanges 21, 31 are separately inserted into the first and second folding insertion holes 41, 42 of the folding locating position, the upper, lower, left and right folded plates 12, 13, 14, 15 of the main body 10 can be covered onto the bearing plate 11 in a folding state. Meanwhile, a locator 60 is used for limitation purposes. Alternatively, when the first and second insertion strips 211, 311 are separately inserted into first and second framing insertion holes 51, 52 of the framing locating position, the upper, lower, left and right folded plates 12, 13, 14, 15 of the main body 10 can be incorporated into a standing frame, thus forming a holding space 17 with the bearing plate 11.
Of which, the first and second insertion strips 211, 311 are available with several patterns. Referring to FIG. 5, the first and second folding flanges 21, 31 are provided with a retaining groove 70 at two adjacent sides. The first and second insertion strips 211, 311 are protruded towards the end from the retaining groove 70. Referring to FIG. 2, the first and second folding flanges 21, 31 are provided with a curved breaking joint 71, so the first and second insertion strips 211, 311 are protruded correspondingly to the curved breaking joint 71.
Referring to FIG. 3( d), the locator 60 includes an elastic strip 61 and a hook 62. Said elastic strip 61 is connected with the upper folded plate 12 of the main body 10, and the hook 62 is arranged correspondingly on the lower folded plate 13. The locator 60 is used for limitation of the file folder.
Of which, the upper and lower folded plates 12, 13 of the main body 10 are defined to form an internal surface 18 and an external surface 19 (in collaboration with FIG. 5). The first and second folding flanges 21, 31 on the left and right folded plates 14, 15 are aligned with either the internal surface 18 (shown in FIG. 6) or the external surface 19 (shown in FIG. 7).
Of which, a spaced flange 80 is arranged between the bearing plate 11 and the upper/lower, left/right folded plates 12, 13, 14, 15, and used to accommodate more folded files from the file folder to meet the user demands.
Based on above-specified structural configuration, the present invention is operated as follows:
Said file folder can be folded by the procedures shown in FIG. 3, wherein the first and second folding flanges 21, 31 are folded inwards (indicated by arrow L1), and the first and second insertion strips 211, 311 are separately inserted into the first and second folding insertion holes 41, 42 (shown in FIG. 3( b)). Next, the left and right folded plates 12, 13 are folded towards the bearing plate 11 (shown by arrow L2), such that the left and right folded plates 12, 13 can be covered onto the bearing plate 11 (shown in FIG. 3( c)). Then, the upper and lower folded plates 12, 13 are folded towards the bearing plate 11(indicated by arrow L3) and covered onto the bearing plate 11 for the folding of the file folder, as disclosed in FIG. 3( d).
Said file folder can be utilized in the other state as shown in FIG. 4, wherein the left folded plate 14 is folded in a standing state (indicated by arrow L4 in FIG. 4( a)), and the second insertion strip 311 is inserted into the second framing insertion hole 52, as shown in FIG. 4( b). Next, the right folded plate 15 is operated in the same manner, such that the file folder is shaped to form a holding space 17 (shown in FIG. 4( c)), enabling the users to place articles and files with better functionality.

Claims

1. A dual-purpose file folder comprising:

a main body comprising a bearing plate; and upper/lower and left/right folded plates arranged around the bearing plate in a foldable state;

a first mobile folded plate comprising two first folding flanges, which are separately arranged at both ends of the right folded plate of the main body in a foldable state; and a first insertion strip is formed on the first folding flange;

a second mobile folded plate comprising two second folding flanges, which are separately arranged at both ends of the left folded plate of the main body in a foldable state; and a second insertion strip is formed on the second folding flange;

a folding locating position comprising first and second folding insertion holes; the first folding insertion hole is arranged on the right folded plate, and the second folding insertion hole on the left folded plate;

a framing locating position, arranged on the upper and lower folded plates of the main body comprising two first and two second framing insertion holes;

when the first and second insertion strips on the first and second folding flanges are separately inserted into the first and second folding insertion holes of the folding locating position, the upper, lower, left and right folded plates of the main body can be covered onto the bearing plate in a folding state, meanwhile a locator is used for limitation purpose; alternatively, when the first and second insertion strips are separately inserted into first and second framing insertion holes of the framing locating position, the upper, lower, left and right folded plates of the main body can be incorporated into a standing frame, thus forming a holding space with the bearing plate.

2. The structure defined in claim 1, wherein the first and second folding flanges are provided with retaining groove at two adjacent sides; the first and second insertion strips are protruded towards the end from the retaining groove.

3. The structure defined in claim 1, wherein the first and second folding flanges are provided with a curved breaking joint, so the first and second insertion strips are protruded correspondingly to the curved breaking joint.

4. The structure defined in claim 1, wherein said locator comprises an elastic strip and a hook; said elastic strip is connected with the upper folded plate of the main body, and the hook is arranged correspondingly on the lower folded plate.

5. The structure defined in claim 1, wherein the upper and lower folded plates of the main body are defined to form an internal surface and an external surface; the first and second folding flanges on the left and right folded plates are aligned with either the internal surface or the external surface.

6. The structure defined in claim 1, wherein a spaced flange is arranged between the bearing plate and the upper/lower, left/right folded plates.

7. The structure defined in claim 1, wherein these two first framing insertion holes are separately arranged on the upper and lower folded plates.

8. The structure defined in claim 1, wherein these two second framing insertion holes are arranged separately at interval on the upper and lower folded plates.