Cooled tool bit holder storage system and tool bag

Abstract

The invention relates to a cooled tool bit holder storage system and a tool bag. After use of the drill tool, the drill tip of the drill bit reaches a higher temperature than the shank or slot of the drill bit. In one embodiment, compartments are provided that are sized by length and width (diameter) to receive drill bits, and an elevated melting temperature cover or back plate facilitates the storage of hot drill tips. By using different components to construct the bit holder, the lightweight and versatile cooling system allows the bit to be quickly interchanged on the power tool or drill without melting through the storage device. In this way, an operator is helped to exchange the drill bits when machining a workpiece, and it is not necessary to store and replace the drill bits after each drill bit is cooled.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of an application with an international application date of August 12, 2019, a Chinese national application number of 201980051384.0 (international application number PCT / US2019 / 046186), and an invention name of “Tool Bit Storage System”.

[0002] Cross-references to related patent applications

[0003] This application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 718,178, filed on August 13, 2018, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Background Art

[0004] The present invention relates generally to the field of organizing and storing drill bits. The present invention particularly relates to a bit holder storage system for storing tool bits at elevated temperatures resulting from use of the tool bits. Summary of the invention

[0005] One embodiment of the present invention relates to a cooling tool holder storage system. The system includes a first compartment, a second compartment and a cover plate. The first compartment extends along a longitudinal first compartment axis and includes a first opening, a first end positioned opposite to the first opening along the first compartment axis, and a first material having a first melting temperature. The second compartment extends along a second compartment longitudinal axis parallel to the first compartment longitudinal axis. The second compartment includes a second opening and has a second end opposite to the second opening along the second compartment axis and a second material having a second melting temperature. The cover plate is connected to the first end of the first compartment and the second end of the second compartment in a direction perpendicular to the first compartment axis and the second compartment axis. The cover plate includes a third material having a third melting temperature, which is higher than the first melting temperature of the first compartment and the second melting temperature of the second compartment.

[0006] Another embodiment of the present invention relates to a storage tool bit holder for cooling drill bits. The storage tool bit holder includes a first compartment, a second compartment and a cover plate. The first compartment includes a first material extending along a first longitudinal axis, a first opening opposite to the first end, and a first radius orthogonal to the first longitudinal axis. The second compartment includes a second material extending along a second longitudinal axis, a second opening opposite to the second end, and a second radius orthogonal to the second longitudinal axis. The first radius is smaller than the second radius to accommodate drill bits of different sizes. The cover plate has a third material different from the first material and the second material. The cover plate is connected to an orifice between the first compartment and the second compartment. The orifice is perpendicular to the first longitudinal axis and the second longitudinal axis. The cover plate extends over the first end of the first compartment and the second end of the second compartment.

[0007] Another embodiment of the present invention is directed to a cooling system for a drill bit. The system includes a drill bit, a first compartment, a second compartment, and a cover plate. The drill bit has an elevated temperature at a drill tip of the drill bit that is greater than a temperature of a shank of the drill bit. The first compartment includes: a first material extending along a first longitudinal axis having a first melting temperature, a first opening opposite a first end, and a first radius orthogonal to the first axis. The second compartment includes: a second material extending along a second longitudinal axis parallel to the first axis having a second melting temperature, a second opening opposite a second end, and a second radius orthogonal to the second axis. The cover plate includes a third material having a third melting temperature. The temperature of the drill tip of the drill bit is higher than the first melting temperature of the first compartment and higher than the second melting temperature of the second compartment and less than the third melting temperature of the cover plate.

[0008] Alternative exemplary embodiments relate to other features and combinations of features which may generally be recited in the claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] The present application will be more fully understood from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals refer to like elements, and in which:

[0010] Figure 1 is a side view of a tool bit for use with a drill according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0011] Figure 2 is a front view of a tool bag according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0012] Figure 3 is a perspective view of a tool bit holder according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0013] Figure 4 According to an exemplary embodiment Figure 3 A perspective view of a cover of a tool bit holder.

[0014] Figure 5 According to an exemplary embodiment Figure 3 Exploded view of the tool bit holder.

[0015] Figure 6 According to an exemplary embodiment Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the tool head holder taken along line AA.

[0016] Figure 7 is a perspective view of a tool bit holder according to another embodiment.

[0017] Figure 8 According to an exemplary embodiment Figure 7 Exploded view of the tool bit holder.

[0018] Fig. 9 is a perspective view of a tool bit holder according to yet another embodiment.

[0019] Fig.10 According to an exemplary embodiment Fig. 9 A perspective view of the end cap of a tool bit holder.

[0020] Fig.11 According to an exemplary embodiment Fig. 9 Exploded view of the tool bit holder.

[0021] Fig.12 According to an exemplary embodiment Fig. 9 A cross-sectional view of a tool head holder taken along line BB.

[0022] Fig.13 is a perspective view of a tool bit holder according to yet another embodiment.

[0023] Fig.14 yes Fig.13 Exploded view of the tool bit holder.

[0024] Fig.15 yes Fig.13 A cross-sectional view of the tool head holder taken along line CC. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] Referring generally to the accompanying drawings, a plurality of different embodiments of a cooling bit holder storage system, a cooling system for a drill bit, a storage bit holder and / or a bit holder are shown. After use, the tip and / or cutting end of the drill bit becomes hot due to the friction generated between the drill bit and the workpiece. When the operator changes the hot drill bit to another drill bit (for example, for drilling a hole of a different size), the operator will store the hot drill bit. The operator usually does not wait for the drill bit to cool, but stores the hot drill bit in, for example, the pocket of the apron. This results in melting, scorching, burning, etc. of the pocket of the apron. The applicant has found that by including a drill bit holder designed as described herein in the pocket of the apron, the chance of damaging the pocket in this way when storing a hot drill bit is reduced. Specifically, the bit holder can prevent melting by including a material with an elevated melting temperature.

[0026] In some embodiments, the bit holder includes two or more compartments configured to store drill bits of different sizes. The compartments are coupled together and configured to fit in the pocket of an apron or other tool carrying device. The bottom of the compartment includes a material having a melting point greater than the melting point of the compartment and / or the apron. In other words, the cover is made of a material configured to withstand melting due to hot, used drill bits.

[0027] Figure 1An auger tool or drill bit 10 is shown for use with a drill or other power tool. The drill bit 10 includes an elongated drill shank 12 coupled to a drill flute 14, both of which extend along a drill axis 16 of the drill bit 10. A cutting insert, chisel edge, flank, or drill tip 18 extends along the drill axis 16 at the cutting end of the drill bit 10 and is configured to frictionally engage a workpiece, such as to drill a hole in the workpiece.

[0028] like Figure 2 As shown, the tool bag, transport device or apron 20 includes a plurality of pockets 22. When the drill bit 10 or power tool is not in use, the user places the drill bit 10 and / or power tool (e.g., drilling tool) in one of the pockets 22 for storage. In some embodiments, the pocket 22 includes a tool bit holder 24 ( Figure 3 ) to store the drill bit 10 after use. For example, the drill tip 18 of the used drill bit 10 has an elevated temperature compared to the drill shank 12 and / or flute 14. Using the bit holder 24 in the pocket 22 of the skirt 20 prevents the hot drill tip 18 from melting the pocket 22 of the skirt 20. In other embodiments, the bit holder 24 stores the drill bit 10 independently of the skirt 20, such that the bit holder 24 serves as an independent means to store the used drill bit 10.

[0029] Figure 3 A tool head holder 24 with a first extended or long compartment 26 and a second shortened or short compartment 28 is shown. The long compartment 26 extends along a first or long compartment axis 30, and the short compartment 28 extends along a second or short compartment axis 32. The long compartment axis 30 and the short compartment axis 32 are parallel to each other and between a first separated or separated end 34 and a second adjacent or adjacent end 36. In the illustrated embodiment, the length of the long compartment 26 is different from the length of the short compartment 28, for example, the long length is greater than the short length. The long compartment 26 and the short compartment 28 are substantially flush or coplanar at the adjacent end 36. In the present embodiment, at the separated end 34, the long compartment 26 extends farther along the long compartment axis 30 than the short compartment 28 extends along the short compartment axis 32. In the illustrated embodiment, both the long compartment 26 and the short compartment 28 are cylindrical bodies. In other embodiments, one or both of the long compartment 26 and / or the short compartment 28 may have different shapes.

[0030] In some embodiments, the long compartment 26 and the short compartment 28 are formed together as a single, unitary piece. In this configuration, the connector 38 supports the connection between the compartment 26 and the compartment 28. In some embodiments, the long compartment 26 and the short compartment 28 are different pieces and / or materials that are connected together by the connector 38. The connector 38 connects and / or supports the long compartment 26 relative to the short compartment 28. Figure 3 In the embodiment of the present invention, the connector 38 adjacent to the adjacent end 36 includes an orifice 40 ( Figure 5), the aperture spans across the long compartment 26 and the short compartment 28 and / or extends between them. The aperture 40 extends in a direction orthogonal to the long compartment axis 30 and the short compartment axis 32.

[0031] The long compartment 26 and the short compartment 28 are both hollow and include a first or exposed opening 42 at the separated end 34 and a second or sealed opening 44 at the adjacent end 36 ( Figure 5 ). In this way, when the drill bit 10 is placed in one of the exposed openings 42 at the separated end 34, the corresponding sealed opening 44 prevents the drill bit 10 from falling from the adjacent end 36. A bottom cover plate or cover 46 is received and coupled to the sealed opening 44. The cover 46 uses a different material than the long compartment 26 and the short compartment 28. Therefore, the cover 46 uses a material with a different melting temperature, which prevents the tool bit holder 24 from melting when the used drill tip 18 is stored at the sealed opening 44. For example, the long compartment 26 and the short compartment 28 are made of the same material or different materials (e.g., a first material with a first melting temperature and / or a second material with a second melting temperature) with corresponding melting temperatures. The cover 46 on the sealed opening 44 at the adjacent end 36 is located on the side opposite to the exposed openings 42, which are configured to receive the drill bit 10.

[0032] For example, a cover 46 is disposed adjacent the end 36 and seals the opening 44. Figure 4 As shown, the cover 46 includes two generally semicircular side portions 48 and a generally rectangular middle portion 50 located between the two side portions 48. The side portions 48 and the middle portion 50 are configured to generally match the cross-section of the opening 44 at the adjacent end 36 of the tool bit holder 24 ( Figure 3 In some embodiments, the drill tip 18 is oriented to rest on the cap 46. In some embodiments, the cap 46 includes an insert 330 ( Figure 5 , Fig.10 and Fig.11 ) to receive the hot drill tip 18. For example, the insert 330 protects the cap 46 and / or the inner walls 51 of the compartments 26 and 28. The cap 46 extends perpendicular to the compartment axes 30 and 32 and has a third cap 46 material having a third cap 46 melting temperature. The melting temperature of the cap 46 material is different from the melting temperature of the compartment 26 and / or 28 material. For example, the melting temperature of the cap 46 material is higher than the melting temperature of the compartment 26 and / or 28 material. In some embodiments, the insert 330 is coupled to the cap so that the melting temperature of the cap 46 is equal to or less than the melting temperature of the compartment 26 and / or 28. In this configuration, the melting temperature of the insert 330 is higher than the temperature of the drill tip 18 and protects the cap 46 and the compartments 26 and 28.

[0033] In some embodiments, two or more curved protrusions 52 extend from opposite sides of the cover 46 (eg, from the middle portion 50). Figure 4 4, the curved protrusions 52 are spaced apart from the two side portions 48 and are generally orthogonal relative to the middle portion 50. For example, when the cover 46 is coupled to the compartments 26 and 28 (e.g., at the orifice 40), the curved protrusions 52 extend in a direction generally parallel to the compartment axes 30 and 32. Each curved protrusion 52 includes a hole 54 that is positioned near the terminal end of the curved protrusion 52. When the cover 46 is located on the adjacent end 36 of the tool bit holder 24, the holes 54 passing through the curved protrusions 52 are aligned along a hole axis 56 that is orthogonal to the compartment axes 30 and 32. For example, as shown in FIG. Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the cover 46 is coupled to the connector 38 by a fitting or bolt 58 that passes between the hole 54 and the aperture 40 through a bore axis 56 located between the compartments 26 and 28 .

[0034] like Figure 5 As shown, the cover 46 is positioned adjacent the adjacent end 36 such that each side portion 48 is aligned with the opening 44. The cover 46 is attached to the tool bit holder 24 using a bolt 58 with a hollow passage 60 to receive a screw 62. The bolt 58 extends through the hole 54 and the aperture 40 along the hole axis 56 to secure and seal the cover 46 to the adjacent end 36 of the tool bit holder 24.

[0035] The drill bit 10 and the tool bit holder 24 have a generally cylindrical shape. The diameter of the compartment 26 is greater than or equal to the diameter of the compartment 28. Typically, the diameter of the drill bit 10 is smaller than the diameter of one of the compartments 26 and / or 28, which allows the drill bit 10 to be received / stored in at least one of the compartments 26 and / or 28. Similarly, the different lengths of the long compartment 26 and the short compartment 28 enable drill bits 10 of different sizes to be conveniently stored in different compartments 26 and / or 28 of the same tool bit holder 24. For example, a longer drill bit 10 (e.g., having a larger diameter) is stored in the long compartment 26, while a shorter drill bit 10 (e.g., having a smaller diameter) is stored in the short compartment 28.

[0036] For example, a first length extending from opening 44 of short compartment 28 to adjacent end 36 of short compartment 28 is less than a second length extending from opening 44 of long compartment 26 to adjacent end 36 of long compartment 26 such that the second length is greater than the first length.

[0037] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4, compartments 26 and 28 are hollow cylinders, and the cover 46 extends in a radial direction perpendicular to the center on the compartment axes 30 and 32. The radius 64a extends from the semicircular side portion 48 of the cover 46 and matches the radius 66a of the cylindrical long compartment 26 extending from the compartment axis 30 to the inner wall 51 of the compartment 26 at the adjacent end 36. Similarly, the radius 64b extends from the semicircular side portion 48 of the cover 46 and matches the radius 66b of the cylindrical compartment 28 extending from the compartment axis 32 to the inner wall of the compartment 28 at the adjacent end 36. In some embodiments, the radii 64a and 66a are greater than or equal to the radii 64b and 66b. In this way, the compartment 28 with the smaller radius 66b is configured to accommodate a drill bit with a smaller diameter, while the compartment 26 with the larger radius 66a is configured to accommodate a drill bit with a larger diameter.

[0038] In some embodiments, compartments 26 and 28 are constructed of a polymer plastic material that may melt after repeated contact with a hot drill bit 10. Cap 46 is made of a metal or composite material having a melting point greater than the polymer plastic material (e.g., greater than the temperature of a used drill tip 18). When drill bit 10 is inserted into bit holder 24 after use, drill tip 18 of drill bit 10 contacts cap 46. The material of cap 46 has a melting temperature that prevents drill bit 10 from melting out of a hole through cap 46 or bit holder 24. In some embodiments, drill tip 18 directly contacts cap 46.

[0039] In some embodiments, the cover 46 is coupled to the insert 330 (hereinafter Fig.10 46 ), the insert extending into the compartments 26 and 28. The cover 46 seals the opening 44 at the adjacent end 36, and the insert 330 extends within the inner wall 51 of the compartments 26 and 28. The insert 330 has a fourth or insert material, wherein the fourth or insert melting temperature is different from the melting temperature of the cover 46 and / or the compartments 26 and 28. For example, the melting temperature of the insert 330 is higher than the melting temperature of the cover 46. The melting temperature of the insert 330 is higher than the melting temperature of the compartment 26 or 28. The insert 330 thermally isolates the ends 36 and / or the inner wall 51 (e.g., the inside) of the compartments 26 and 28.

[0040] Figure 6 It shows that Figure 3 4. A cross section of the tool bit holder 24 is shown taken at line AA. As shown in this cross section of the tool bit holder 24, the compartments 26 and 28 are connected as a single integral piece and have the same material properties (e.g., the same melting temperature). The inner radius 64a of the long compartment 26 can be equal to or greater than the inner radius 64b of the short compartment 28. In some embodiments, the compartments 26 and 28 are constructed of a lightweight polymer to reduce the weight of the tool bit holder 24. The bolt 58 extends through the aperture 40 ( Figure 5), and the screw 62 is adapted in the hollow passage 60 ( Figure 5 )Inside.

[0041] Figure 7 and Figure 8 Another embodiment of a tool bit holder 124 is shown. Except for the differences described, the embodiment of the tool bit holder 124 is substantially the same or similar to the tool bit holder 24 described above. Compared to the design of the tool bit holder 24, the design of the tool bit holder 124 uses a cover 146 that is inserted into a slot 166 adjacent to the adjacent end 136. Similar features include the same reference numerals of the tool bit holder 24 increased by 100.

[0042] Slot 166 ( Figure 8 ) extends orthogonally relative to the compartment axes 130 and 132. In some embodiments, the slot 166 extends through the long compartment 126 and the short compartment 128 in a direction perpendicular to the compartment axes 130 and 132. The cover 146 is slidably fitted within the slot 166 so that the cover 146 extends across both the compartments 126 and 128. The slot 166 is adjacent to the adjacent end 136, and the cover 146 is a flat material extending through the slot 166. When the user inserts the drill bit 10 into the opening 142 of the compartment 126 or 128, the drill tip 18 rests on the inserted cover 146. In the illustrated embodiment, the cover 146 is made of a metal material or a composite material having a melting point higher than the temperature of the used drill tip 18 or the melting temperature of the compartment 126 or 128. The material of the cover 146 prevents the drill bit 10 from melting out of the hole through the tool bit holder 124 or the cover 146.

[0043] Figures 9 to 12 The embodiment of the tool bit holder 224 shows another embodiment of a tool bit holder 224 that is similar to the tool bit holder 24 and / or the tool bit holder 124. Except for the differences described, the embodiment of the tool bit holder 224 is substantially the same or similar to the tool bit holders 24 and 124. Compared to the designs of the tool bit holders 24 and 124, the tool bit holder 224 includes a bracket cover or end cap 246 that extends around the adjacent ends 236 of the compartments 226 and 228. Similar features of the tool bit holder 224 include the same reference numerals of the tool bit holder 24 with 200 added.

[0044] like Fig.10 and Fig.11 As shown, the end cap 246 includes an outer portion 260 and an insert 330. The size of the insert 330 is smaller than the size of the outer portion 260, which allows the insert 330 to fit within the outer portion 260. The outer portion 260 has a substantially oval shape and allows the outer portion 260 to fit around the compartments 226 and 228 of the tool bit holder 224 ( Fig. 9 ).

[0045] In some embodiments, the insert 330 includes a first insert receiving portion 332 and a second insert receiving portion 334. The insert receiving portions 332 and 334 are formed of the same material and are spaced apart from each other. When the end cap 246 is attached to the tool bit holder 224, the first insert receiving portion 332 is aligned with the long compartment axis 230, and the second insert receiving portion 334 is aligned with the short compartment axis 232. In some embodiments, the insert 330 is modified to adapt to the configuration of the adjacent end 136 so that each compartment 126 and / or 128 is sealed.

[0046] like Fig.12 As shown, the first insert receiving portion 332 and the second insert receiving portion 334 have a generally conical shape that is configured to align with the inner wall 51 of the compartments 226 and 228. In other embodiments, the first insert receiving portion 332 and / or the second insert receiving portion 334 have another shape that is configured to align with the inner wall of the tool bit holder 224.

[0047] The user attaches the end cap 246 with the insert 330 to the bit holder 224 to cover the adjacent opening 244. The user can then insert the drill bit 10 into the compartment 226 or 228 based on the size (e.g., diameter and length) of the drill bit 10 so that the drill tip 18 of the drill bit 10 rests within the corresponding insert receptacle 332 or 334 associated with that compartment 226 or 228. In the illustrated embodiment, the insert 330 is made of a rubber, metal, or composite material having a melting point greater than the temperature of the used drill tip 18. The material of the insert 330 prevents the drill tip 18 from melting out of the hole through the end cap 246. Similarly, the melting temperature of the insert 330 is greater than the melting temperature of the compartment 226 and / or the end cap 246.

[0048] Figures 13 to 15 Another embodiment of a tool bit holder 424 similar to tool bit holder 24, 124, and / or 224 is shown. Except for the differences described, the embodiment of tool bit holder 424 is substantially the same or similar to tool bit holder 24, 124, and / or 224. Compared to the design of tool bit holder 24, 124, and / or 224, tool bit holder 424 includes a ring 470 and a flat attachment surface 474. In some embodiments, tool bit holder 424 has one compartment 426. In other embodiments, tool bit holder 424 has two or more compartments 426 and 428, as described with reference to tool bit holder 24, 124, and / or 224. Similar features of tool bit holder 424 include the same reference numerals of tool bit holder 24 with 400 added.

[0049] like Fig.13As shown, the tool bit holder 424 includes only the first compartment 426. In some embodiments, the ring 470 is integrally formed with the compartment 426. In some embodiments, the ring 470 is a separate piece coupled to the compartment 426. The ring 470 includes flat attachment surfaces 474 that protrude beyond the compartment 426 and provide a substantially flat attachment surface 474 for the tool bit holder 424 to rest on. The flat attachment surface 474 includes a hole 478 to receive a fastener and secure the tool bit holder 424 to a flat surface.

[0050] like Fig.14 and Fig.15 As shown, a cover or end cap 482 is attached to the compartment 426. The end cap 482 includes a threaded portion 486 that cooperates with the threaded portion 490 of the compartment 426 to seal the opening 444. An insert 494 is disposed within the end cap 482 and includes a diameter substantially similar to the diameter of the compartment 426. A user can position the drill bit 10 in the compartment 426 so that the drill tip 18 of the drill bit 10 rests on the insert 494. In some embodiments, the insert 494 includes a metal or composite material having a melting point or melting temperature greater than the used drill tip 18 and / or the compartment 426. The material of the insert 494 prevents the drill bit 10 from melting out of the hole through the end cap 482. The ring 470 is coupled to at least one of the compartments 426 (and / or 428) and protrudes to define a flat attachment surface 474.

[0051] It should be understood that the drawings show exemplary embodiments in detail, and it should be understood that the present application is not limited to the details or methods set forth in the specification or shown in the drawings. It should also be understood that the terminology is for descriptive purposes only and should not be considered as limiting.

[0052] In view of this description, other modifications and alternative embodiments of many different aspects of the present invention will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, this description is interpreted as being illustrative only. The construction and arrangement shown in a plurality of different exemplary embodiments are illustrative only. Although only a few embodiments have been described in detail in the present disclosure, many modifications are possible (e.g., changes in the size, dimensions, structure, shape and proportion of a plurality of different elements, parameter values, mounting arrangements, use of materials, colors, orientations, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described herein. Some elements shown in one-piece forming may be composed of a plurality of parts or elements, the position of the elements may be reversed or otherwise changed, and the nature or quantity or position of the discrete elements may be changed or changed. According to alternative embodiments, the order or sequence of any process, logic algorithm or method steps may be changed or reordered. Without departing from the scope of the present invention, other substitutions, modifications, changes and omissions may also be made in the design, operating conditions and arrangements of a plurality of different exemplary embodiments.

[0053] For the purposes of this disclosure, the term "coupled" refers to the engagement of two components, directly or indirectly, with one another. Such engagement may be fixed in nature or removable in nature. Such engagement may be achieved by the two members and any additional intermediate members being integrally formed with one another as a single unitary body, or by the two members or the two members and any additional members being attached to one another. Such engagement may be permanent in nature, or may be removable or releasable in nature.

[0054] Although the present application recites specific combinations of features in the appended claims, many different embodiments of the present invention are directed to any combination of any features described herein (whether or not such combination is currently required), and any such combination of features may be claimed in this application or in a future application. Any feature, element, or component of any exemplary embodiment discussed above may be used alone or in combination with any feature, element, or component of any other embodiment discussed above.

Claims

1. A cooling tool holder storage system, comprising: A first compartment extending longitudinally along a first axis, the first compartment comprising: First opening; a first end located opposite the first opening along the first axis; and a first material having a first melting temperature; a second compartment extending longitudinally along a second axis parallel to the first axis, the second compartment comprising: The second opening; a second end on the second axis opposite the second opening; and a second material having a second melting temperature; a plurality of connectors coupling the first compartment to the second compartment, the plurality of connectors extending along a plurality of planes between the first compartment and the second compartment such that each of the plurality of connectors contacts both the first compartment and the second compartment, the plurality of connectors comprising: a first connector including an aperture extending through the first connector in a direction orthogonal to the first axis and the second axis and between the first compartment and the second compartment; and A cover plate coupled to both the first end and the second end, the cover plate comprising a third material having a third melting temperature, the third melting temperature being higher than the first melting temperature and the second melting temperature, the cover plate comprising two curved portions extending parallel to the first axis and the second axis, wherein the two curved portions are coupled to an orifice between the first compartment and the second compartment.

2. The cooling tip holder storage system according to claim 1, wherein: The first melting temperature is the same as the second melting temperature.

3. The cooling tip holder storage system according to claim 1, wherein: The first material is the same as the second material.

4. The cooling bit holder storage system of claim 1, the first compartment extending a first length from the first opening to the first end, and the second compartment extending a second length from the second opening to the second end, wherein The second length is greater than the first length.

5. The cooling tip holder storage system of claim 1 , wherein the first compartment comprises a hollow cylinder defining a first radius extending perpendicularly from the first axis to an inner wall of the first compartment, and the second compartment comprises a hollow cylinder defining a second radius extending perpendicularly from the second axis to an inner wall of the second compartment, wherein: The second radius is greater than the first radius.

6. The cooling tool bit holder storage system of claim 1, further comprising an insert coupled to the cover plate, the insert extending into the first compartment and the second compartment, the insert comprising a fourth material having a melting temperature higher than the first melting temperature and the second melting temperature.

7. The cooling tip holder storage system according to claim 1, wherein: Each of the plurality of connectors is spaced apart from one another in a direction parallel to the first axis.

8. The cooling tip holder storage system according to claim 1, wherein: The first compartment and the second compartment are a single integral component.

9. The cooling tip holder storage system according to claim 1, wherein: The cover plate includes two semicircular side portions, wherein the semicircular side portions are connected by a rectangular middle portion extending between the semicircular side portions.

10. The cooling tip holder storage system according to claim 1, wherein: Each of the plurality of connectors extends between the first compartment and the second compartment such that each of the plurality of connectors contacts an opposing outer surface of the first compartment and each of the plurality of connectors contacts an opposing outer surface of the second compartment.

11. A cooling tool holder storage system, comprising: A first compartment extending longitudinally along a first axis, the first compartment comprising: First opening; a first end located opposite the first opening along the first axis; and a first material having a first melting temperature; a second compartment extending longitudinally along a second axis parallel to the first axis, the second compartment comprising: The second opening; a second end on the second axis opposite the second opening; and a second material having a second melting temperature; a plurality of connectors coupling the first compartment to the second compartment, the plurality of connectors extending along a plurality of planes between the first compartment and the second compartment such that each connector of the plurality of connectors contacts both the first compartment and the second compartment; a cover plate coupled to both the first end and the second end, the cover plate comprising a third material having a third melting temperature, the third melting temperature being higher than the first melting temperature and the second melting temperature; and An insert is coupled to the cover plate, the insert extending into the first compartment and the second compartment, the insert comprising a fourth material having a melting temperature higher than the first melting temperature and the second melting temperature.

12. A tool bag, comprising: including aprons with multiple pockets; as well as a tool bit holder disposed within a first pocket of the plurality of pockets, the tool bit holder comprising a first compartment extending longitudinally along a first axis, the first compartment comprising: First opening; a first end located opposite the first opening along the first axis; and a first material having a first melting temperature; The tool bit holder further comprises a second compartment extending longitudinally along a second axis parallel to the first axis, the second compartment comprising: The second opening; a second end on the second axis opposite the second opening; and a second material having a second melting temperature; and A cover plate is coupled to both the first end and the second end, the cover plate comprising a third material having a third melting temperature that is higher than the first melting temperature and the second melting temperature.

13. The tool bag according to claim 12, wherein: The first melting temperature is the same as the second melting temperature.

14. The tool bag according to claim 12, wherein: The first material is the same as the second material.

15. The tool bag of claim 12, the first compartment extending a first length from the first opening to the first end, and the second compartment extending a second length from the second opening to the second end, wherein The second length is greater than the first length.

16. The tool bag according to claim 12, wherein: The first compartment comprises a hollow cylinder defining a first radius extending perpendicularly from the first axis to an inner wall of the first compartment, and wherein the second compartment comprises a hollow cylinder defining a second radius extending perpendicularly from the second axis to an inner wall of the second compartment, wherein the second radius is greater than the first radius.

17. The tool bag of claim 12, the tool bit holder further comprising a plurality of connectors coupling the first compartment to the second compartment, the plurality of connectors extending along a plurality of planes between the first compartment and the second compartment such that each connector of the plurality of connectors contacts both the first compartment and the second compartment; in, a first connector of the plurality of connectors comprising an aperture extending through the first connector in a direction orthogonal to the first axis and the second axis and between the first compartment and the second compartment; wherein the cover plate comprises two curved portions extending parallel to the first axis and the second axis; and Wherein, the two curved portions are coupled to the orifice between the first compartment and the second compartment.

18. The tool bag according to claim 17, wherein: Each of the plurality of connectors is spaced apart from one another in a direction parallel to the first axis.

19. The tool bag according to claim 17, wherein: Each of the plurality of connectors extends between the first compartment and the second compartment such that each of the plurality of connectors contacts an opposing outer surface of the first compartment and each of the plurality of connectors contacts an opposing outer surface of the second compartment.

20. The tool bag of claim 12, further comprising an insert coupled to the cover, the insert extending into the first compartment and the second compartment, the insert comprising a fourth material having a melting temperature higher than the first melting temperature and the second melting temperature.

21. The tool bag according to claim 12, wherein: The first compartment and the second compartment are formed from a single integral component.

22. A cooling tool holder storage system, comprising: A first compartment extending longitudinally along a first axis, the first compartment comprising: First opening; a first end located opposite the first opening along the first axis; and a first material having a first melting temperature; a second compartment extending longitudinally along a second axis parallel to the first axis, the second compartment comprising: The second opening; a second end on the second axis opposite the second opening; and a second material having a second melting temperature; a plurality of connectors coupling the first compartment to the second compartment; and An end cap coupled to both the first end and the second end, the end cap comprising an outer portion extending around the first end of the first compartment and around the second end of the second compartment, the end cap comprising a third material having a third melting temperature, the third melting temperature being higher than the first melting temperature and the second melting temperature.

23. The cooling tip holder storage system of claim 22, wherein: The first melting temperature is the same as the second melting temperature.

24. The cooling tip holder storage system of claim 22, wherein: The first material is the same as the second material.

25. The cooling bit holder storage system of claim 22, further comprising an insert coupled to the end cap, the insert extending into the first compartment and the second compartment.

26. The cooling tip holder storage system of claim 22, wherein: The first axis is parallel to the second axis.

27. A cooling tool holder storage system, comprising: aprons including pockets; a drill bit having a bit temperature at a drill tip of the drill bit; as well as A tool bit holder placed in the pocket, the tool bit holder comprising a first compartment extending longitudinally along a first axis, the first compartment comprising: First opening; a first end located opposite the first opening along the first axis; and a first material having a first melting temperature; The tool bit holder further comprises a second compartment extending longitudinally along a second axis parallel to the first axis, the second compartment comprising: The second opening; a second end on the second axis opposite the second opening; and a second material having a second melting temperature; and a cover sheet comprising a third material having a third melting temperature, the third melting temperature being higher than the first melting temperature and the second melting temperature; The cutter head temperature of the drill tip of the drill bit is higher than the first melting temperature of the first material, higher than the second melting temperature of the second material, and lower than the third melting temperature of the third material.

28. The cooling tip holder storage system of claim 27, wherein: The first material is the same as the second material.

29. The cooling tip holder storage system of claim 27, wherein: The first melting temperature is the same as the second melting temperature.

30. The cooling bit holder storage system of claim 27, further comprising an insert coupled to the cover plate, the insert extending into the first compartment and the second compartment, the insert comprising a fourth material having a higher melting temperature than the third melting temperature.

31. The cooling tip holder storage system of claim 27, wherein: The first compartment and the second compartment are a single integral component.

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