Package support device for compact disc

Abstract

A package support device for a compact disc includes a support disk formed with an annular inner rib and an annular outer rib, and a plurality of arcuate raised locking ribs each located at an inner edge of the annular inner rib. Thus, the package support devices are laminated rigidly and stably by design of the arcuate raised locking ribs, so that the compact discs can be laminated and supported rigidly and stably. In addition, the central post is combined with the support disk to support the compact discs rigidly and stably, thereby providing a positioning effect efficiently.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention

[0002] The present invention relates to a package support device for a compact disc, and more particularly to a package support device for supporting and laminating a plurality of compact discs rigidly and stably.

[0003] 2. Description of the Related Art

[0004] A conventional package support device for a compact disc in accordance with the prior art comprises a support rack, a plurality of compact discs laminated on the support rack, a top protective disc mounted on the top of the compact discs, a bottom protective disc mounted on the bottom of the compact discs, and a cylindrical contraction film heat sealed on the top and bottom protective discs and the compact discs. However, the contraction film heat cannot be removed from the compact discs easily, thereby causing inconvenience to the user. In addition, after the contraction film heat is removed from the compact discs, the compact discs cannot be laminated any more, thereby causing inconvenience in use.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0005] The present invention is to mitigate and/or obviate the disadvantage of the conventional package support device for a compact disc.

[0006] The primary objective of the present invention is to provide a package support device for a compact disc, wherein the central post is combined with the support disk to support the compact discs rigidly and stably, thereby providing a positioning effect efficiently.

[0007] Another objective of the present invention is to provide a package support device for a compact disc, wherein the package support devices are laminated rigidly and stably by design of the arcuate raised locking ribs of the support disk of each of the package support devices, so that the compact discs can be laminated and supported rigidly and stably.

[0008] A further objective of the present invention is to provide a package support device for a compact disc, wherein the mounting recess of the first support disk provides a rigid support effect to the advertising paper, thereby facilitating packaging of the compact discs.

[0009] A further objective of the present invention is to provide a package support device for a compact disc, wherein the recesses are formed between the protruding ribs, the annular inner rib and the annular outer rib of the support disk, thereby facilitating the user breaking and tearing the contraction film.

[0010] In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a package support device for a compact disc, comprising a support disk having a first side formed with an annular inner rib and an annular outer rib, the first side of the support disk being formed with a plurality of arcuate raised locking ribs each located at an inner edge of the annular inner rib, the arcuate raised locking ribs are equally spaced from each other.

[0011] Further benefits and advantages of the present invention will become apparent after a careful reading of the detailed description with appropriate reference to the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a package support device in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention,

[0013] FIG. 2 is a perspective assembly view of the package support device in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0014] FIG. 3 is a side plan cross-sectional view of the package support device as shown in FIG. 2;

[0015] FIGS. 4, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D and 4E are schematic plan views showing the procedure for packaging a plurality of compact discs by the package support device in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] FIG. 5 is a perspective assembly view of two package support devices in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] FIG. 6 is a top plan cross-sectional view of the package support device as shown in FIG. 5; and

[0018] FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the use of the package support device in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0019] Referring to the drawings and initially to FIGS. 1-3, a package support device for a compact disc in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a support disk 10.

[0020] The support disk 10 has a center formed with a through hole 11. The support disk 10 has a first side formed with a plurality of (preferably four) V-shaped protruding ribs 12 each extended from a center to a periphery of the support disk 10. The protruding ribs 12 of the support disk 10 are spaced from each other and arranged in a radiating manner. The first side of the support disk 10 is formed with an annular inner rib 14 intersecting each of the protruding ribs 12 and an annular outer rib 13 intersecting each of the protruding ribs 12. The annular inner rib 14 and the annular outer rib 13 of the support disk 10 are concentric with each other. The annular outer rib 13 of the support disk 10 is located at the periphery of the support disk 10. Each of the protruding ribs 12 of the support disk 10 is provided with an arcuate raised locking rib 15 which is located at an inner edge of the annular inner rib 14. The support disk 10 has a second side formed with a mounting recess 16. The mounting recess 16 of the support disk 10 has an annular wall formed with an oblique chamfered portion 161.

[0021] The package support device in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention further comprises a cylindrical advertising paper 30, a central post 40, and a cylindrical contraction film 50. The central post 40 has an end formed with a resting plate 42. The resting plate 42 of the central post 40 is formed with an insertion section 41. The insertion section 41 of the central post 40 has a cruciform shape.

[0022] The procedure for packaging a plurality of compact discs 20 is described as follows.

[0023] First of all, a first support disk 10 is mounted on a support rack 60 as shown in FIG. 4, with the mounting recess 16 of the first support disk 10 being directed upward. Then, a plurality of compact discs 20 and the cylindrical advertising paper 30 are mounted on the first support disk 10 as shown in FIG. 4A, with the advertising paper 30 being coated around the compact discs 20, and with the lower end of the advertising paper 30 being mounted in the inner periphery of the mounting recess 16 of the first support disk 10. Then, the compact discs 20, the advertising paper 30 and the first support disk 10 are removed from the support rack 60 as shown in FIG. 4B. Then, a second support disk 10′ is mounted on the resting plate 42 of the central post 40 as shown in FIG. 4C, with the mounting recess 16 of the second support disk 10′ being directed downward, and with the insertion section 41 of the central post 40 being inserted into the through hole 11 of the second support disk 10′. Then, the central post 40 is inserted into the central hole 21 of each of the compact discs 20 and the through hole 11 of the first support disk 10, so that the second support disk 10′ is mounted on the compact discs 20 and the advertising paper 30 as shown in FIG. 4D, with the upper end of the advertising paper 30 being mounted in the inner periphery of the mounting recess 16 of the first support disk 10. Then, the cylindrical contraction film 50 is heat sealed between the annular inner rib 14 and the annular outer rib 13 of the support disk 10, thereby accomplishing the packaging process of the compact discs 20 as shown in FIG. 4E.

[0024] As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, two package support devices are laminated in a vertical manner, wherein the arcuate raised locking ribs 15 of the lower support disk 10 of the upper package support device and the arcuate raised locking ribs 15 of the upper support disk 10′ of the lower package support device are arranged in a staggered manner, thereby forming an interlocking action, so that the two package support devices are laminated rigidly and stably.

[0025] As shown in FIG. 7, when the user wishes to remove the contraction film 50, the user can press the recesses formed between the protruding ribs 12, the annular inner rib 14 and the annular outer rib 13 of the support disk 10 so as to break and tear the contraction film 50. After the contraction film 50 is removed, the advertising paper 30 and the upper support disk 10′ of the upper package support device are removed, thereby exposing the compact discs 20 for use. The upper support disk 10′ of the upper package support device can be mounted on the compact discs 20 when not in use.

[0026] Accordingly, the package support device for a compact disc in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention has the following advantages.

[0027] The package support devices are laminated rigidly and stably by design of the arcuate raised locking ribs 15 of the support disk 10 of each of the package support devices, so that the compact discs 20 can be laminated and supported rigidly and stably.

[0028] In addition, the mounting recess 16 of the first support disk 10 provides a rigid support effect to the advertising paper 30, thereby facilitating packaging of the compact discs 20.

[0029] Further, the recesses are formed between the protruding ribs 12, the annular inner rib 14 and the annular outer rib 13 of the support disk 10, thereby facilitating the user breaking and tearing the contraction film 50.

[0030] Further, the central post 40 is combined with the support disk 10 to support the compact discs 20 rigidly and stably, thereby providing a positioning effect efficiently.

[0031] Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment(s) as mentioned above, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. It is, therefore, contemplated that the appended claim or claims will cover such modifications and variations that fall within the true scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A package support device for a compact disc, comprising a support disk having a first side formed with an annular inner rib and an annular outer rib, the first side of the support disk being formed with a plurality of arcuate raised locking ribs each located at an inner edge of the annular inner rib, the arcuate raised locking ribs are equally spaced from each other.

2. The package support device for a compact disc in accordance with claim 1, wherein the support disk has a center formed with a through hole.

3. The package support device for a compact disc in accordance with claim 1, wherein the first side of the support disk is formed with a plurality of protruding ribs each extended from a center to a periphery of the support disk.

4. The package support device for a compact disc in accordance with claim 3, wherein the protruding ribs of the support disk are spaced from each other and arranged in a radiating manner.

5. The package support device for a compact disc in accordance with claim 3, wherein each of the protruding ribs intersects the annular inner rib and the annular outer rib of the support disk.

6. The package support device for a compact disc in accordance with claim 1, wherein a plurality of recesses are formed between the protruding ribs, the annular inner rib and the annular outer rib of the support disk.

7. The package support device for a compact disc in accordance with claim 1, wherein the annular inner rib and the annular outer rib of the support disk are concentric with each other.

8. The package support device for a compact disc in accordance with claim 1, wherein the annular outer rib of the support disk is located at the periphery of the support disk.

9. The package support device for a compact disc in accordance with claim 1, wherein the support disk has a second side formed with a mounting recess.

10. The package support device for a compact disc in accordance with claim 9, wherein the mounting recess of the support disk has an annular wall formed with an oblique chamfered portion.

11. The package support device for a compact disc in accordance with claim 9, further comprising a cylindrical advertising paper having an end mounted in the inner periphery of the mounting recess of the first support disk.

12. The package support device for a compact disc in accordance with claim 1, further comprising a central post having an end formed with a resting plate rested on the second side of the support disk.

13. The package support device for a compact disc in accordance with claim 12, wherein the resting plate of the central post is formed with an insertion section inserted into a through hole of the support disk.

14. The package support device for a compact disc in accordance with claim 12, wherein the insertion section of the central post has a cruciform shape.

15. The package support device for a compact disc in accordance with claim 12, wherein the central post is inserted into a through hole of a compact disc.

16. The package support device for a compact disc in accordance with claim 1, wherein two package support devices are laminated in a vertical manner, the arcuate raised locking ribs of the lower support disk of the upper package support device and the arcuate raised locking ribs of the upper support disk of the lower package support device are arranged in a staggered manner, thereby forming an interlocking action.