Tool magazine

Abstract

The tool case houses the tool body of a tool having a tool body and a tool handle in a housing space, with the tool handle exposed from the housing space. The tool case is formed to be lockable in a closed state by a sliding locking member. The housing space is formed when the first case and the second case, which are interconnected by a hinge, face each other in the closed state. The first case has a first face portion, a first wall portion, a magnet, a tool body insertion portion, a tool root support portion, a guide portion, and a sliding locking member. The second case has a second face portion, a locking portion, and a protrusion. The tool case is configured such that, by moving the sliding locking member from the open position to the closed position, the guide portion and the locking portion are covered by the sliding locking member, and locking is performed simultaneously at a plurality of positions including both ends in the longitudinal direction of the sliding locking member, so that the second case is not released from the first case.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] One aspect of the present invention relates to a tool case. Background Art

[0002] There are tool cases for storing tools such as kitchen knives when not in use. For example, such tool cases are disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2. The tool sheath described in Patent Document 1 has a structure in which two sheath forming pieces can be separated and a rubber magnet 5 is attached to one sheath forming piece 3. The tool body protector (blade protector) described in Patent Document 2 has a structure formed by two plate-like members connected to each other by a hinge. Each plate-like member has a magnetic body on one surface, and each magnetic body is magnetized by a plurality of long-side poles having polarities alternately in the width direction. At this time, in a state where the hinge is bent and the magnetic bodies are close to each other, they are arranged such that the N pole of one magnetic body faces the S pole of the other magnetic body.

[0003] Prior Art Documents

[0004] Patent Documents

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 57-94468

[0006] Patent Document 2: British Patent Application Publication No. 2460914 Summary of the Invention

[0007] Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0008] However, conventional tool cases need to be improved from the viewpoint of safely storing tools that require sufficient attention during handling. For example, in conventional tool cases, when accidentally dropped while holding a tool, the case may sometimes simply open and expose the tool.

[0009] In addition, when taking out a tool such as a kitchen knife for outdoor use, in order to make it as compact as possible, a tool case that can cover only the blade and keep the handle in a state of protruding from the case is required. It is assumed that such a tool case is carried while being stored together with other items in a bag or a box, etc., but sometimes the tool case may collide with other items or be pushed by other items and be subjected to an external force. At this time, there is a case where the case opens or the tool comes out of the case. For example, in a conventional sheath-type cover into which a tool is inserted and used, the tool easily comes out of the cover, and measures need to be taken to prevent the tool from coming out.

[0010] In addition, in conventional tool cases, the tools rattle in the case and generate noise during transportation, which sometimes causes discomfort or interrupts conversations.

[0011] Means for Solving the Problems

[0012] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides the following solution.

[0013] A tool case according to one aspect of the present invention houses the tool body of a tool having a tool body and a tool handle in a housing space, and exposes the tool handle from the housing space. The tool case is formed to be lockable in a closed state by a sliding locking member, and the housing space is formed in a closed state where a first case and a second case connected to each other by a hinge face each other.

[0014] The first case has: a first face; a first wall portion formed by protruding from an edge of the first face in a direction perpendicular to the first face; a magnet provided on the first face facing the second case in the closed state; a tool body insertion portion formed on the side opposite to the hinge side in the short side direction of the first case and configured to be able to insert the connection portion of the tool body connected to the tool handle in the closed state; a tool root support portion provided on the hinge side of the tool body insertion portion and formed by a ridge protruding from an edge or near the edge of the first face in a direction perpendicular to the first face so that the tool root of the tool does not fall out of the housing space in the closed state; a guide portion provided on the edge portion on the side opposite to the hinge so as to extend along the long side direction of the first case and guide the movement of the sliding locking member; and a sliding locking member mounted on the guide portion and configured to be able to slide along the guide portion between a closed position in the closed state and an open position in the open state, and cover the guide portion and the locking portion when located at the closed position.

[0015] The second case has: a second face facing the first face in the closed state; a locking portion provided on the edge portion on the side opposite to the hinge and provided at a plurality of positions including both ends in the long side direction including the sliding locking member in the closed state; and a ridge provided at a position facing the tool root support portion in the closed state and protruding in a perpendicular direction from the second face.

[0016] Further, in this tool case, by moving the sliding locking member from the open position to the closed position, locking is performed simultaneously at a plurality of positions including both ends in the long side direction including the sliding locking member, so that the second case is not released from the first case.

[0017] The above-mentioned tool case is configured to be a compact structure that only houses the tool body and exposes the tool handle from the housing space. Therefore, it has an excellent portability that makes it easy to carry outdoors or the like. On the other hand, although it is a compact structure, by forming an openable and closable case using a sliding locking member and providing a wall corresponding to the tool shank portion of the tool using a tool shank support portion, even if an external force is applied when colliding with other items in a bag or the like during transportation, the tool cover can be prevented from opening or the tool from accidentally falling out of the tool case, making it a safe structure. In addition, since a magnet for adsorbing the tool and stabilizing it is arranged inside the case, the tool can be suppressed from shaking in the tool case during transportation, and the generation of noise can be suppressed.

[0018] In addition, since it is a structure provided with a magnet, when housing the tool body, when the tool is placed on the inner surface of the opened tool case, the tool can be adsorbed and stably held. Therefore, even when housing a tool while holding the tool case by hand, the tool case can be closed or locked without the tool body shifting. That is, it is a design that also takes into account the safety when the user wants to house the tool.

[0019] In addition, in the above-mentioned tool case, by simply sliding the sliding locking member from the open position to the closed position, the tool case can be locked in the closed state at multiple positions including both ends in the long side direction of the sliding locking member. That is, by simply sliding the sliding locking member, the state of housing the tool can be safely maintained. In this closed state, even if the tool case accidentally falls, it can be prevented from being easily opened. Therefore, compared with conventional tool cases, it is a safe structure.

[0020] In addition, in the above-mentioned tool case, since most of the components are configured to be concentrated on the first case side, it is a structure that is easy to assemble during manufacturing.

[0021] In addition, although the tool case is substantially configured in a flat plate shape, due to temperature changes, external forces during transportation, or the self-weight of the tool, etc., the entire case may sometimes warp or flex. Even in such a case, in this tool case, since it is configured to provide locking portions locked by the sliding locking member at both ends and at multiple positions, local openings or the like will not occur, and the closed state can be reliably maintained.

[0022] In addition, from the perspective of "reducing inequalities within and among countries" which is the 10th among the 17 SDGs, the above-mentioned tool case has a structure that is easy to operate for everyone regardless of age, gender, disability, etc. Therefore, it is possible to create an environment where everyone can equally participate in the handling of tools. Further, from the perspective of "responsible production and consumption" which is the 12th among the 17 SDGs, the above-mentioned tool case is configured to compactly house only the blade part, and thus it is possible to reduce the generation of waste. That is, through the above-mentioned tool case, it is possible to provide a product for a sustainable world.

[0023] In addition, since the blade insertion part is provided on the side opposite to the hinge side, when housed, the tip of the blade faces the hinge side. Therefore, when opening the tool case, it is difficult for the tip of the blade to come into contact with a finger, resulting in a safer structure.

[0024] In the above-mentioned tool case, preferably, the sliding lock member is configured to have a sliding restriction step portion that restricts the sliding of the sliding lock member from the closed position to the open position.

[0025] In a tool case having such a structure, by configuring to restrict the sliding of the sliding lock member from the closed position to the open position, it is easy to maintain the closed state, and thus a safer structure can be formed.

[0026] In the above-mentioned tool case, preferably, the hinge is configured to be separated into three or more in the long side direction of the first case and the second case.

[0027] In the tool case according to one aspect of the present invention, as described above, it has a structure in which the tip of the housed tool faces the hinge side. Therefore, when housing or taking out the tool, the tip of the blade may sometimes come into contact with the hinge, and in this case, there is a situation where a part of the hinge is damaged. Therefore, the above-mentioned tool case is configured such that the hinge is separated into three or more in the long side direction, and even if one of them is damaged, two are effectively retained, and thus it is possible to prevent the entire hinge from being immediately damaged. Thereby, it is possible to configure a durable and safe tool case.

[0028] In the above-mentioned tool case, preferably, unevenness is formed on the surface of the sliding lock member.

[0029] Since the above-mentioned tool case has an excellent portable structure, it is also suitable for outdoor use. When using a tool outdoors, most of the time, the environment is not as complete as in a kitchen indoors, and sometimes various operations need to be carried out with wet hands. In the above-mentioned tool case, in order to be a structure that can be safely handled even in such a situation, it is configured such that unevenness serving as an anti-slip portion is provided on the surface of the sliding locking member. Thus, it becomes a structure that can be safely used even when used outdoors, taking safety into consideration. Of course, it becomes a structure that is also easy to prevent slipping when used in a kitchen indoors, so it becomes a safer structure.

[0030] In the above-mentioned tool case, preferably, the sliding locking member is formed in a U-shaped cross-section so as to cover the end face of the first case on the side opposite to the hinge side, and has a through hole formed facing the end face of the first case. The first case is configured to have an opening / closing identification mark, and the form of the opening / closing identification mark visually recognized from the through hole changes between the open state and the closed state.

[0031] In a tool case with such a structure, even when viewed from the end face side, it is possible to simply visually determine whether the tool case is in the open state or the closed state. Thus, it can become a structure that further improves safety. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the tool case in the unfolded state.

[0033] Figure 2 is a perspective view of the tool case in the state where it is unfolded and the sliding locking member is removed.

[0034] Figure 3 is a perspective view of the tool case in the unfolded state.

[0035] Figure 4 is a perspective view of the tool case in the state where it is unfolded and the sliding locking member is removed.

[0036] Figure 5 is a perspective view of the sliding locking member.

[0037] Figure 6 is a perspective view of the tool case in the closed state.

[0038] Figure 7 is a perspective view of the tool case in the state where the sliding locking member is removed in the closed state.

[0039] Figure 8 is a perspective view of the tool case in the closed state.

[0040] Figure 9A perspective view of the tool case in a state where the sliding locking member is removed in the closed state.

[0041] Figure 10 A top view of the tool case in the open state before tool accommodation.

[0042] Figure 11 A top view of the tool case in the open state with tools placed thereon.

[0043] Figure 12 A top view of the tool case in a state where tools are placed and the second case is closed.

[0044] Figure 13 A top view of the tool case in the closed state with tools accommodated therein. Detailed implementation mode

[0045] The tool case according to one aspect of the present invention is characterized in that most of the constituent elements are concentrated on the first case side, and it is configured to be able to safely maintain the state of accommodating tools only by performing a sliding operation.

[0046] Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. For ease of understanding the description, the same reference numerals are used for the same constituent elements in the respective drawings as much as possible, and repeated descriptions are omitted.

[0047] [Tool case 100]

[0048] Figures 1 to 9 A diagram showing the structure of the tool case 100 of the embodiment. Figures 1 to 4 A perspective view of the tool case 100 in the unfolded state, Figure 5 A perspective view of the sliding locking member 3, Figures 6 to 9 A perspective view of the tool case 100 in the closed state. Figure 2 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 7 And Figure 9 Show the state where the sliding locking member 3 is removed.

[0049] As shown in these figures, the tool case 100 of this embodiment is composed of a first case 1, a second case 2, a sliding locking member 3, and hinges 4a to 4c. The first case 1 and the second case 2 are interconnected by the hinges 4a to 4c. The first case 1, the second case 2, the sliding locking member 3, and the hinges 4a to 4c are typically all formed of resin, but are not limited thereto. That is, at least a part of the first case 1, the second case 2, the sliding locking member 3, and the hinges 4a to 4c may be formed of a metal or the like that is not resin. Details will be described later. The sliding locking member 3 is attached to the first case.

[0050] When the first case 1 and the second case 2 face each other and the sliding locking member 3 is in the closed position, a receiving space is formed by the first case 1 and the second case 2, and the blade body of the tool to be received can be received in this receiving space. At this time, the handle of the tool protrudes outside the receiving space. In a state where the first case 1 and the second case 2 face each other, by sliding the sliding locking member 3 from the open position to the closed position, the tool case 100 can be locked in the closed state.

[0051] It should be noted that the state where the first case 1 and the second case 2 face each other is called the facing state. In the facing state, the state where the sliding locking member is in the closed position is called the closed state. On the other hand, the state where the first case 1 and the second case 2 are unfolded into a planar shape as shown in Figures 1 to 4 is called the open state.

[0052] [First case 1]

[0053] The first case 1 is configured to include a first face portion 11a, a first wall portion 11b, a magnet 12, a blade body insertion portion 13, a blade root support portion 14, a guide portion 15, a guide groove 161, a fitting groove 17, and a fitting convex portion 18.

[0054] The first face portion 11a is a plate-like member formed to face the second face portion 21a of the second case 2. On the edges of two of the four sides of the first face portion 11a, first wall portions 11b protruding in a wall shape in the vertical direction toward the second case 2 side are formed. The first wall portion 11b is formed in an L shape at the edge of the long side on the side where the hinges 4a to 4c are formed and at the edge of the short side on the side opposite to the side where the blade body insertion portion 13 and the blade root support portion 14 are formed.

[0055] The magnet 12 is a plate-like permanent magnet disposed on the side of the first face portion 11a facing the second face portion 21a. The magnet 12 has a size that extends over the entire surface of the first face portion 11a. The magnet 12 is adhered to the first face portion 11a by an adhesive or double-sided tape, etc., but is not limited thereto. For example, it may also be a structure in which the entire first face portion 11a is formed of a permanent magnet and also serves as the magnet 12, or the magnet 12 and the first case 1 may be integrally formed by insert molding or the like.

[0056] The magnet 12 attracts the blade body formed of stainless steel, a ferromagnetic material. By providing the magnet 12 on the first face 11a, the blade body of the tool to be housed can be held in at least a temporarily stable state, and the tool can be safely housed in the tool case 100. As described above, the purpose of the magnet 12 is to hold the blade body at least temporarily, and thus, a magnet having an appropriate magnetic force is employed. For example, the magnet 12 is set to have a magnetic force such that the blade body can move to a certain extent on the magnet 12 even when the blade body is placed on the magnet 12. On the other hand, even when the first face 11a faces vertically downward, the tool does not fall. By making the magnet 12 cover the entire surface of the first face 11a, the range of the sizes of the tools that can be safely housed in the tool case 100 is expanded.

[0057] The blade insertion part 13 is formed at the edge of the short side of the first case 1, on the side opposite to the side where the hinges 4a to 4c are provided. At the edge of the short side of the first case 1 facing the short side where the blade insertion part 13 is formed, a first wall part 11b is formed. The blade insertion part 13 can also be said to be a part of the outer edge of the first case 1 where wall-like elements such as the first wall part 11b, the blade root support part 14, the guide part 15, or the fitting groove 17 are not formed. When the tool is housed in the tool case 100, the connecting part between the blade body and the handle of the tool is inserted through the blade insertion part 13. In other words, the blade insertion part 13 and the blade insertion part 23 together form a through hole formed in the tool case 100 in the facing state, and the connecting part of the tool can be inserted through this through hole.

[0058] The blade root support part 14 is formed by a ridge that is formed on the hinge 4a to 4c side of the blade insertion part 13 and projects vertically from the edge of the first face 11a toward the second face 21a side. At a position facing the blade root support part 14 in the facing state, a ridge 24 of the second case 2 described later is formed. The blade root support part 14 and the blade insertion part 13 are arranged linearly along the short side of the first case 1. However, the blade root support part 14 and the ridge 24 of the second case 2 are arranged so as not to interfere with each other in the facing state and the closed state. The blade root support part 14 is located at a position closer to the inside than the ridge 24 and directly abuts against the blade root of the tool. It should be noted that the blade root support part 14 may not be formed at the edge of the first face 11a but may be formed near the edge.

[0059] The blade root support part 14 has a function of approaching or abutting against the blade root of the blade body of the tool in the closed state and restricting the blade root of the tool from coming out of the housing space.

[0060] The guiding portion 15 is provided at the edge of the long side of the first case 1 on the side opposite to the side where the hinges 4a to 4c are located, extending linearly along the long side direction of the first case 1. The guiding portion 15 facilitates user operation by guiding the sliding movement of the sliding locking member 3. In addition, the guiding portion 15 has the function of preventing the sliding locking member 3 from detaching from the first case 1.

[0061] The guiding portion 15 has a predetermined width in the direction from the first case 1 toward the second case 2, that is, in the thickness direction. The width of the guiding portion 15 is approximately equal to the length of the accommodation space formed by the first case 1 and the second case 2 in the thickness direction, that is, the length in the direction perpendicular to the long side direction and the short side direction of the tool case 100. It should be noted that the thickness of the magnet 12 is not considered at this time.

[0062] At both ends in the width direction of the guiding portion 15, there are provided a plurality of cutouts 15a formed inward from the end faces. The cutouts 15a are equally formed in 3 pairs in the extending direction of the guiding portion 15 in a manner facing each other in the width direction of the guiding portion 15. That is, the cutouts 15a are provided near both ends in the extending direction of the guiding portion 15 and near the central portion in the extending direction of the guiding portion 15. These cutouts 15a are provided to facilitate the installation of the sliding locking member 3 having a guiding protrusion 36 described later on the first case 1. That is, the position of the cutout 15a becomes a position facing the guiding protrusion 36 of the sliding locking member 3.

[0063] On the guiding portion 15, a third sliding restriction step portion 15b is formed on the surface facing the bottom 31 of the sliding locking member 3. The third sliding restriction step portion 15b abuts against the first sliding restriction step portion 34 of the sliding locking member 3 located at the open position, restricting the further movement of the sliding locking member 3 in the direction away from the first case 1 (open direction).

[0064] The guiding groove 161 is provided adjacent to the guiding portion 15 and is formed to extend in a groove shape along the long side direction of the first case 1. In other words, the guiding groove 161 is a portion surrounded by a wall-like portion protruding in a direction perpendicular to the first face 11a to form a groove shape. In the tool case 100, the guiding groove 161 is provided on both sides of the first case 1, but it may also be provided on only one side of the first case 1. In the state where the sliding locking member 3 is installed on the first case 1, the guiding protrusion 36 is inserted into the guiding groove 161. The guiding protrusion 36 can move within the range where the guiding groove 161 is formed. In other words, the guiding protrusion 36 and the guiding groove 161 are one of the elements that define the movement range of the sliding locking member 3.

[0065] As Figure 2 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 7 And Figure 9As shown, movement restricting portions 161a and 161b are formed at both ends in the extending direction of the guide groove 161, that is, both ends in the long side direction. In a state where the sliding locking member 3 is installed in the first case 1, the movement restricting portions 161a and 161b restrict the movement of the sliding locking member 3 and delimit its movement range. The movement restricting portion 161a abuts against the guide protrusion 36 when the sliding locking member 3 is in the open position, restricting the further movement of the sliding locking member 3 in a direction away from the first case 1 (open direction). The movement restricting portion 161b abuts against the guide protrusion 36 when the sliding locking member 3 is in the closed position, restricting the further movement of the sliding locking member 3 in the closing direction opposite to the above-mentioned open direction. That is, the movement restricting portions 161a and 161b prevent the sliding locking member 3 from moving in a manner of falling off from the first case 1.

[0066] The fitting groove 17 is provided at a position facing the fitting ridge 27 of the second case 2 in a facing state. The fitting groove 17 extends in a groove shape along the long side direction. In the facing state, the fitting ridge 27 is fitted into the fitting groove 17.

[0067] The fitting convex portion 18 is provided at the edge of the long side of the first case 1 on the side opposite to the side where the hinges 4a to 4c are located and on the extension line of the fitting groove 17. The fitting convex portion 18 is provided at a position adjacent to the tool body insertion portion 13. The fitting convex portion 18 is in a state of being inserted into the recess 28 of the second case 2 in the facing state.

[0068] [Second case 2]

[0069] The second case 2 is configured to include a second face portion 21a, a second wall portion 21b, a tool body insertion portion 23, a ridge 24, locking portions 25a and 25b, a second sliding restriction step portion 25c, movement restricting portions 25d, 25e and 25f, a fitting ridge 27, and a recess 28.

[0070] The second face portion 21a is a plate-shaped member formed to face the first face portion 11a of the first case 1. On the edges of two sides among the four sides of the second face portion 21a, second wall portions 21b protruding in a wall shape in the vertical direction toward the first case 1 side are formed. The second wall portions 21b are formed in an L shape at the edge of the long side on the side where the hinges 4a to 4c are formed and at the edge of the short side on the side opposite to the side where the tool body insertion portion 23 and the ridge 24 are formed.

[0071] The blade body insertion part 23 is formed at the edge of the short side of the second case 2, on the side opposite to the side where the hinges 4a to 4c are provided. At the edge of the short side of the second case 2 facing the short side where the blade body insertion part 23 is provided, a second wall part 21b is formed. The blade body insertion part 23 can also be said to be the part of the outer edge of the second case 2 where wall-shaped elements such as the second wall part 21b, the protrusion 24, and the fitting protrusion 27 are not formed. When the cutting tool is housed in the tool case 100, the connecting part between the blade body and the handle of the cutting tool is inserted through the blade body insertion part 23.

[0072] The protrusion 24 is formed on the hinge 4a to 4c side of the blade body insertion part 23 and is formed to protrude vertically from the second surface part 21a toward the first surface part 11a side. At a position facing the protrusion 24 in the facing state, a blade root support part 14 of the first case 1 is formed. The protrusion 24 is located at a position outside the blade root support part 14 and does not directly abut against the blade root of the cutting tool. It should be noted that it is also possible to have a structure in which the protrusion 24 abuts against the blade root to support the blade root, but it is preferably configured such that the first case 1 having a structure such as the magnet 12 in the present embodiment has the function of supporting the blade root.

[0073] The fitting protrusion 27 is provided at a position facing the fitting groove 17 of the first case 1 in the facing state. The fitting protrusion 27 is a protrusion extending in the long side direction and protrudes vertically from the second surface part 21a toward the first surface part 11a. In the facing state, the fitting protrusion 27 is fitted into the fitting groove 17.

[0074] The recess 28 is provided at the edge of the long side of the second case 2 on the side opposite to the side where the hinges 4a to 4c are located and on the extension line of the fitting protrusion 27. The recess 28 is provided at a position adjacent to the blade body insertion part 23. The recess 28 is in a state of being inserted into the fitting convex part 18 of the first case 1 in the facing state.

[0075] The locking parts 25a and 25b are provided at the edge of the long side of the second case 2 on the side opposite to the side where the hinges 4a to 4c are located and on the extension line of the fitting protrusion 27. The locking part 25a is provided at a position adjacent to the recess 28. The locking part 25b is provided on the side opposite to the recess 28. That is, the locking parts 25a and 25b are provided at positions that become the two ends in the long side direction of the sliding locking member 3 in the closed state. The locking parts 25a and 25b are in a state of being covered by the sliding locking member 3 together with the guide part 15 of the first case 1 in the closed state. As a result, it becomes a state of being locked in such a way that the second case 2 cannot be released from the first case 1.

[0076] The second sliding restriction step portion 25c is a protrusion formed so as to protrude from the end surface of the locking portion 25a. The second sliding restriction step portion 25c is provided at a position facing the bottom portion 31, which is the surface of the sliding locking member 3 facing the end surface of the first case 1 in the closed state. In the closed state, the first sliding restriction step portion 34 of the sliding locking member 3 is adjacent to the second sliding restriction step portion 25c. When the sliding locking member 3 moves from the closed position to the open position or from the open position to the closed position, the second sliding restriction step portion 25c contacts the first sliding restriction step portion 34. At this time, the sliding locking member 3 slides in such a manner that the first sliding restriction step portion 34 crosses over the second sliding restriction step portion 25c, but in order to cross over the second sliding restriction step portion 25c, the user needs to apply a certain amount of force or more. That is, the second sliding restriction step portion 25c has a function of restricting the sliding movement of the sliding locking member 3 from the closed position to the open position and from the open position to the closed position.

[0077] As Figures 6 to 9 shown, the second case 2 has movement restriction portions 25d, 25e, and 25f. The movement restriction portion 25d is a portion formed in a groove shape on the opposite side of the second surface portion 21a from the side facing the first surface portion 11a. The movement restriction portions 25e and 25f are provided at positions facing each other and are located on the end surfaces of the corner portion 25g provided at the corner of the second case 2. These movement restriction portions 25d, 25e, and 25f abut against the sliding locking member 3 located at the closed position and restrict the sliding movement of the sliding locking member 3.

[0078] [Sliding locking member 3]

[0079] As Figure 5 shown in the perspective view of, the sliding locking member 3 has a U-shaped cross section and extends in a rod shape. For the sake of convenience of explanation, the portion that becomes the bottom of the U-shaped cross section of the sliding locking member 3 is referred to as the bottom portion 31, and the portions extending parallel to the first surface portion 11a from both ends of the bottom portion 31 are referred to as the wall portions 32. The sliding locking member 3 is mounted on the first case 1 as described above. Specifically, the sliding locking member 3 is mounted so as to cover the guide portion 15 of the first case 1, and the guide portion 15 is in a state of being clamped by the bottom portion 31 and six guide protrusions 36.

[0080] The sliding locking member 3 can slide along the guide portion 15 of the first case 1, and is restricted by the movement restriction portions 161a and 161b of the first case 1, the third sliding restriction step portion 15b of the first case 1, and the movement restriction portions 25d, 25e, and 25f of the second case 2 (refer to Figures 6 to 9) and the second sliding restriction step portion 25c of the second case restricts its movement. The second sliding restriction step portion 25c is a portion that the first sliding restriction step portion 34 crosses when a force greater than a certain value is applied to the sliding movement of the sliding locking member 3, and does not function to prohibit the movement of the sliding locking member 3. On the other hand, the movement restriction portions 161a and 161b, the third sliding restriction step portion 15b, and the movement restriction portions 25d, 25e, and 25f of the second case 2 other than the second sliding restriction step portion 25c function to prohibit the movement of the sliding locking member 3.

[0081] When the sliding locking member 3 is in the open position, its movement in the opening direction is restricted by the movement restriction portion 161a and the third sliding restriction step portion 15b. When the sliding locking member 3 is in the open position, the movement restriction portion 161a abuts against the guide protrusion 36, and the third sliding restriction step portion 15b abuts against the first sliding restriction step portion 34.

[0082] When the sliding locking member 3 is in the closed position, its movement in the closing direction is restricted by the movement restriction portions 161b, 25d, 25e, and 25f. When the sliding locking member 3 is in the closed position, the movement restriction portion 161b abuts against the guide protrusion 36, the movement restriction portion 25d abuts against the movement restriction portion 37, and the movement restriction portions 25e and 25f abut against the end face 39. It should be noted that at this time, the movement restriction portions 25e and 25f abut against different sides of the end face 39 (see Figure 6 and Figure 8 ).

[0083] It should be noted that not all of the above elements that restrict the movement of the sliding locking member 3 are necessary, and it may also be configured to include only a part of the elements that can achieve the purpose of restricting the movement of the sliding locking member 3. In addition, the purpose of restricting the movement of the sliding locking member 3 can also be achieved by elements different from the above elements of the present embodiment.

[0084] The sliding locking member 3 is formed with surface irregularities 33 on its surface. The surface irregularities 33 are provided, for example, in a manner that extends in a direction perpendicular to the long side direction of the sliding locking member 3 over the entire sliding locking member 3. The surface irregularities 33 function as an anti-slip portion when the user slides the sliding locking member 3. It should be noted that the surface irregularities 33 are not necessarily limited to the shape in the present embodiment, and may also be other shapes that enable the sliding locking member 3 to function as an anti-slip portion for the user's fingers.

[0085] End faces 38 and 39 are provided at both ends of the sliding locking member 3 in the longitudinal direction. As described above, when the sliding locking member 3 is in the closed position, the end face 39 abuts against the movement restricting portion 25e of the second case 2. The end face 38 has a shape with a central opening and does not function to restrict the movement of the sliding locking member 3. However, it may also be configured such that the end face 38 is not open and the end face 38 has a function of restricting the movement of the sliding locking member 3.

[0086] Three through holes 35 are formed in the bottom 31 of the sliding locking member 3. On the wall portion 32 near these through holes 35, three pairs of guide protrusions 36 are formed so as to face each other. As described above, the guide portion 15 is clamped between the bottom 31 and the guide protrusions 36.

[0087] [Hinges 4a to 4c]

[0088] The hinges 4a to 4c connect the first case 1 and the second case 2. The hinges 4a to 4c are formed by being divided into three in the longitudinal direction of the first case 1 and the second case 2. That is, the hinges 4a to 4c are arranged at a predetermined interval respectively.

[0089] [Housing of the cutting tool]

[0090] Next, with reference to Figures 10 to 13 the states of the respective elements when the cutting tool 5 is housed in the cutting tool case 100 of the present embodiment will be described.

[0091] Figure 10 is a top view of the cutting tool case 100 in an open state for housing the cutting tool 5. As shown in the figure, the first case 1 and the second case 2 are unfolded in a planar shape, and the sliding locking member 3 is in the open position.

[0092] Next, from the above state, a user who wants to house the cutting tool 5 places the tool body 51 of the cutting tool 5 on the magnet 12 of the first case 1. At this time, the connecting portion 51a of the tool body 51 connected to the tool handle 52 is located on the tool body insertion portion 13 of the first case 1. Figure 11 is a top view of the cutting tool case 100 in a state where the tool body 51 is placed on the magnet 12.

[0093] Next, the user closes the second case 2 to bring the first case 1 and the second case 2 into a facing state. Figure 12 is a top view of the cutting tool case 100 in a facing state where the first case 1 and the second case 2 face each other. Thereby, the tool body 51 is housed in the housing space formed by the first case 1 and the second case 2, and the tool handle 52 is exposed from the housing space. The connecting portion 51a is located at the portion of the through hole of the housing space formed by the tool body insertion portion 13 of the first case 1 and the tool body insertion portion 23 of the second case 2. In this state, the sliding locking member 3 is in the open position.

[0094] Next, the user moves the sliding locking member 3 from the open position to the closed position, putting the tool case 100 in the closed state. Figure 13 FIG. Figure 13 is a plan view of the tool case 100 that houses the tool 5 and is in the closed state. In this state, the tool case 100 is locked in the closed state by the sliding locking member 3, and the tool 5 is stored in a safe state.

[0095] As described above, the present embodiment has been described with reference to specific examples. However, the present disclosure is not limited to these specific examples. As long as the features of the present disclosure are provided, the content obtained by appropriately designing and changing these specific examples by those skilled in the art is also included in the scope of the present disclosure. The elements, their configurations, conditions, shapes, etc. of each of the above specific examples are not limited to the illustrated content and can be appropriately changed. As long as there is no technical contradiction among the elements of each of the above specific examples, the combination can be appropriately changed.

[0096] [Modification Example]

[0097] The tool case 100 may have the following structure, for example.

[0098] The sliding locking member 3 of the tool case 100 is configured to have a through hole 35, but it may also be configured such that the user can visually recognize an opening / closing identification mark through the through hole 35. In this case, on the guide portion 15 located inside the through hole 35, a color, a character, a pattern, or a combination thereof is formed as the opening / closing identification mark. The form of the identification mark visually recognized when the tool case 100 is in the open state and the closed state changes.

[0099] According to such a structure, even when the tool case 100 is observed from the end face side, it is possible to simply visually determine whether the tool case 100 is in the open state or the closed state. Thereby, a structure that further improves safety can be achieved.

[0100] The magnet 12 of the tool case 100 is a plate-shaped magnet provided to extend over the entire surface of the first face 11a, but as long as it is configured to have a magnetic force capable of holding the tool body 51 of the tool 5 so that it does not simply fall off, other structures such as arranging a plurality of magnets may be adopted.

[0101] [Features of the Tool Case]

[0102] In this way, the tool case 100 of the present embodiment can be simultaneously locked in the closed state at a plurality of positions including both ends in the long side direction of the sliding locking member 3 only by sliding the sliding locking member 3 from the open position to the closed position. That is, by simply sliding the sliding locking member 3, the state in which the tool 5 is housed can be safely maintained. In this closed state, even if the tool case 100 accidentally falls, it can be prevented from being simply opened, so it has a safer structure than conventional tool cases.

[0103] In addition, in the tool case 100, since most of the components are concentrated on the first case 1 side, it has a structure that is easy to assemble during manufacturing.

[0104] In addition, since only the tool body 51 is housed in the housing space of the tool case 100 and the tool handle 52 protrudes from the housing space, it has a more compact structure than the structure that houses the entire tool 5. Thus, it has an excellent portability that is also easy to carry outdoors and the like.

[0105] In addition, by adopting a structure having a tool root support portion 14, it is possible to prevent the tool root 51b of the tool 5 from coming out of the case. Therefore, as long as the tool case 100 is not opened, the tool body 51 will not be exposed from the case, making it a safer structure.

[0106] In addition, since the tool body insertion portions 13 and 23 are provided on the side opposite to the hinge 4a to 4c side, the tool body 51 is in a state on the hinge side during housing. Therefore, when the tool case 100 is opened, the tool tip 51c is less likely to come into contact with the user's finger, making it a safer structure.

[0107] In addition, in the tool case 100, the sliding locking member 3 is configured to have a first sliding restriction step portion 34 that restricts the sliding of the sliding locking member 3 from the closed position to the open position. In addition, the first case 1 has a third sliding restriction step portion 15b that restricts the sliding of the sliding locking member 3 together with the first sliding restriction step portion 34. In addition, the second case 2 has a second sliding restriction step portion 25c that restricts the sliding of the sliding locking member 3 together with the first sliding restriction step portion 34.

[0108] In the tool case having such a structure, by restricting the sliding of the sliding locking member 3 from the closed position to the open position, it is easy to maintain the closed state, so a safer structure can be formed. It should be noted that the above-mentioned first sliding restriction step portion 34, second sliding restriction step portion 25c, and third sliding restriction step portion 15b are merely examples of the sliding restriction mechanism that restricts the sliding of the sliding locking member 3, and it can also be configured to restrict the sliding of the sliding locking member 3 by other structures.

[0109] In addition, in the tool case 100, the structure is such that the tip 51c of the housed tool 5 faces the hinge 4a to 4c side. Therefore, when housing or removing the tool 5, the tip 51c may sometimes come into contact with the hinge 4a to 4c, and in this case, there is a situation where a part of the hinge 4a to 4c is damaged. However, in the tool case 100 of the present embodiment, since the hinge 4a to 4c is separated into three in the long side direction, even if one of them is damaged, two hinges are effectively retained, and thus, it is possible to prevent the entire hinge from being immediately damaged. Thereby, a durable and safe tool case can be configured. It should be noted that the number of hinges is not limited to three, and by setting it to three or more, the above object can be achieved.

[0110] In addition, the tool case 100 of the present embodiment has an excellent portability structure and is thus also suitable for outdoor use. When using a tool outdoors, most of the time, various environments are not as complete as in a kitchen indoors, and sometimes various operations need to be performed with wet hands. In order for the tool case 100 to be a structure suitable for such a situation, the surface unevenness 33 that functions as an anti-slip portion is provided on the surface of the sliding locking member 3. Thereby, even when used outdoors, it becomes a structure that takes safety into consideration. Of course, it becomes a structure that is also easy to prevent slipping when used in a kitchen indoors, and thus, it becomes a safer structure.

[0111] Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0112] 100 tool case, 1 first case, 11a first face, 11b first wall, 12 magnet, 13 tool body insertion portion, 14 tool root support portion, 15 guide portion, 15a notch, 15b third sliding restriction step portion, 161 guide groove, 161a, 161b movement restriction portion, 17 fitting groove, 18 fitting protrusion, 2 second case, 21a second face, 21b second wall, 23 tool body insertion portion, 24 protrusion, 25a, 25b locking portion, 25c second sliding restriction step portion, 25d, 25e, 25f movement restriction portion, 27 fitting protrusion, 28 recess, 3 sliding locking member, 31 bottom, 32 wall, 33 surface unevenness, 34 first sliding restriction step portion, 35 through hole, 36 guide protrusion, 37 movement restriction portion, 4a to 4c hinge, 5 tool, 51 tool body, 51a connection portion, 51b tool root, 51c tip, 52 tool handle.

Claims

1. A tool case that houses the tool body of a tool having a tool body and a tool handle in a housing space, with the tool handle exposed from the housing space, and the tool case is formed to be lockable in a closed state by a sliding locking member. The housing space is formed when the first case and the second case, which are interconnected by a hinge, face each other in the closed state. Among them, the first case has: a first face; a first wall portion formed by protruding from the edge of the first face in a direction perpendicular to the first face; a magnet provided on the first face that faces the second case in the closed state; a tool body insertion portion formed on the side opposite to the hinge side in the short side direction of the first case and formed to be able to insert the connection portion of the tool body connected to the tool handle in the closed state; a tool root support portion provided on the hinge side of the tool body insertion portion and formed by a protrusion protruding from the edge or near the edge of the first face in a direction perpendicular to the first face so that the tool root of the tool does not fall out of the housing space in the closed state; a guide portion provided on the edge portion on the side opposite to the hinge in a manner extending along the long side direction of the first case to guide the movement of the sliding locking member; and the sliding locking member is mounted on the guide portion and is formed to be able to slide along the guide portion between a closed position in the closed state and an open position in the open state, the second case has: a second face that faces the first face in the closed state; a locking portion provided on the edge portion on the side opposite to the hinge and provided at a plurality of positions including both ends in the long side direction of the sliding locking member in the closed state; and a protrusion provided at a position that faces the tool root support portion in the closed state and protrudes in a vertical direction from the second face, By moving the sliding locking member from the open position to the closed position, the guide portion and the locking portion are covered by the sliding locking member, and locking is performed simultaneously at a plurality of positions including both ends in the long side direction of the sliding locking member, so that the second case is not released from the first case.

2. The tool case according to claim 1, wherein, the sliding locking member has a sliding restriction step portion that restricts the sliding of the sliding locking member from the closed position to the open position.

3. The tool case according to claim 1, wherein, the hinge is formed to be separated into three or more in the long side direction of the first case and the second case.

4. The tool case according to claim 1, wherein, the sliding locking member has irregularities formed on its surface.

5. The tool case according to claim 1, wherein, the sliding locking member is formed in a U-shaped cross-section so as to cover the end face on the side opposite to the hinge side of the first case and has a through hole formed facing the end face of the first case. The first box has an opening / closing identification mark, and the form of the opening / closing identification mark visually recognized from the through hole changes between the open state and the closed state.

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