Tool storage disc capable of rotating automatically

By designing an automatically rotating tool storage tray, the problem of the inability to fully hang the tool and the large area occupied is solved, and the automated access to the tool and efficient use of space are achieved.

CN120190798APending Publication Date: 2025-06-24STATE GRID HEILONGJIANG ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY +1
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Application Number
CN202510462765.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-14
Publication Date
2025-06-24

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Technical Problem

The existing tools cannot be hung all on the wall, and the area occupied by hanging is too large and inconvenient to access.

Method used

An automatic rotating tool storage tray is designed, including storage boxes for the chassis, external disk, internal disk, external disk and internal disk. The external disk and internal disk are driven to rotate through a stepper motor, and the storage box layout of the ring array is used to realize automatic access to tools and efficient use of space.

Benefits of technology

It realizes automatic access to tools, reduces the time for tool retrieval, saves the space occupied by hanging tools, and makes the tool easier to pick and place through the rotation mechanism.

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Abstract

The invention discloses an automatic rotating tool storage disc, relates to an automatic tool storing and taking device, and aims to solve the problems that all existing tools cannot be hung on a wall, and the occupied area is too large after the tools are hung. An inner disc is of a disc-shaped structure, and the back face of the inner disc is in shaft connection with the center of a base disc through an inner disc bearing; the outer disc is of an annular structure, the outer disc and the inner disc are concentrically arranged, and meanwhile the back face of the outer disc is connected to the base disc through an outer disc bearing shaft. The number of the outer disc storage boxes is M, and the M outer disc storage boxes are in shaft connection to the front face of the outer disc in an annular array arrangement mode. The number of the inner tray storage boxes is N, and the N inner tray storage boxes are connected to the front face of the inner tray in a shaft mode in an annular array arrangement mode. M and N are integers greater than 1; and the outer tray storage box and the inner tray storage box are both used for storing tools. The hanging tool has the advantages of being large in arrangement density, saving occupied space of the hanging tool and being more convenient to take and store.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an automatic tool access device. Background Art

[0002] When performing equipment maintenance and other work on workbenches in workshops, repair rooms, test laboratories, etc., many tools such as pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, and multimeters are used. Currently, for the picking up, placing, and storage of tools, generally a tool bag is used or the tools are directly placed on the workbench, and the placement is prone to be messy, and it takes a long time to find tools; to avoid such problems, operators will directly hang the tools on the wall after classification; however, due to the limitations of the specific structures of different tools, not all of them can be hung on the wall; at the same time, there are limitations in the height of the operators, resulting in that the hanging height is not suitable to be too high, so that the occupied area is too large when hanging tools, and there are still problems of inconvenient storage and access. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the problems that existing tools cannot all be hung on the wall, the occupied area is too large after hanging, and the hanging is inconvenient, and an automatically rotating tool storage tray is proposed.

[0004] An automatically rotating tool storage tray according to the present invention includes a chassis, an outer disk, an inner disk, an outer disk bearing, an inner disk bearing, an outer disk storage box, and an inner disk storage box;

[0005] The inner disk is of a disk-shaped structure, and the back surface of the inner disk is axially connected to the center of the chassis through the inner disk bearing;

[0006] The outer disk is of an annular structure, and the outer disk is concentric with the inner disk. At the same time, the back surface of the outer disk is axially connected to the chassis through the outer disk bearing;

[0007] There are M outer disk storage boxes, and the M outer disk storage boxes are arranged in an annular array on the front surface of the outer disk, and the outer disk storage boxes are rotationally connected to the outer disk;

[0008] There are N inner disk storage boxes, and the N inner disk storage boxes are arranged in an annular array on the front surface of the inner disk, and the inner disk storage boxes are rotationally connected to the inner disk;

[0009] Both M and N are integers greater than 1; and both the outer disk storage box and the inner disk storage box are used for storing tools.

[0010] Furthermore, it further includes an outer disk stepper motor and an inner disk stepper motor;

[0011] Teeth are provided on the outer ring surfaces of both the outer disk and the inner disk;

[0012] The outer disk stepping motor is fixed on the chassis, and the rotating shaft of the outer disk stepping motor is also provided with teeth, and the teeth on the rotating shaft of the outer disk stepping motor are meshed with the teeth on the outer ring surface of the outer disk;

[0013] The inner disk stepping motor is fixed on the chassis, and the rotating shaft of the inner disk stepping motor is also provided with teeth, and the teeth on the rotating shaft of the inner disk stepping motor are meshed with the teeth on the outer ring surface of the inner disk.

[0014] Further, M is equal to 12.

[0015] Further, N is equal to 6.

[0016] Further, a suspension through hole is provided in the upper part of the chassis.

[0017] Further, a fixing frame is further included;

[0018] The fixing frame includes two fixing blocks;

[0019] Both of the two fixing blocks are in a cuboid structure;

[0020] A groove is provided in the middle of the fixing block. When the two fixing blocks are placed in parallel, the chassis can be embedded in the two grooves at the same time, so that the chassis is supported.

[0021] Further, the inner disk storage box is in a cylindrical structure with one end open, and the rotating shaft of the inner disk storage box is arranged at the center of its bottom.

[0022] Further, the outer disk storage box is half of a cylindrical structure, and the rotating shaft of the outer disk storage box is arranged at the center of its bottom.

[0023] The present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:

[0024] The automatically rotating tool storage tray described in the present invention adopts a disc structure, and a number of outer disk storage boxes are arranged on the outer disk, and a number of inner disk storage boxes are arranged on the inner disk; tools that cannot be hung can be stored in the outer disk storage box or the inner disk storage box, and finally suspended on the wall through the chassis; at the same time, both the outer disk and the inner disk are rotatable, so that in the process of taking and placing tools, by rotating the outer disk or the inner disk, the tools located at a high place are rotated to a low place, which is more convenient to take and store at a low place; at the same time, the arrangement density of the outer disk storage box or the inner disk storage box is large, which can save the occupied space for hanging tools; at the same time, the chassis can be supported and fixed separately away from the wall, which is more convenient to use. Description of the Drawings

[0025] Figure 1 A three-dimensional view of an automatically rotating tool storage tray according to Embodiment 1;

[0026] Figure 2Front view of a tool storage tray with automatic rotation described in Embodiment 1;

[0027] Figure 3 Stereogram of a tool storage tray with automatic rotation described in Embodiment 6;

[0028] Among them, 1 is the chassis; 2 is the outer disk; 3 is the inner disk; 4 is the outer disk bearing; 5 is the inner disk bearing; 6 is the outer disk storage box; 7 is the inner disk storage box; 8 is the outer disk stepper motor; 9 is the inner disk stepper motor; 10 is the suspension through hole; 11 is the fixing bracket. Specific Embodiment

[0029] Specific Embodiment 1, in combination with Figures 1 to 2 Describe this embodiment. A tool storage tray with automatic rotation described in this embodiment includes a chassis 1, an outer disk 2, an inner disk 3, an outer disk bearing 4, an inner disk bearing 5, an outer disk storage box 6 and an inner disk storage box 7;

[0030] The inner disk 3 is in a disk-shaped structure, and the back of the inner disk 3 is axially connected to the center of the chassis 1 through the inner disk bearing 5;

[0031] The outer disk 2 is in an annular structure, and the outer disk 2 is concentric with the inner disk 3. At the same time, the back of the outer disk 2 is axially connected to the chassis 1 through the outer disk bearing 4;

[0032] There are M outer disk storage boxes 6, and the M outer disk storage boxes 6 are arranged in an annular array on the front of the outer disk 2, and the outer disk storage box 6 is rotationally connected to the outer disk 2;

[0033] There are N inner disk storage boxes 7, and the N inner disk storage boxes 7 are arranged in an annular array on the front of the inner disk 3, and the inner disk storage box 7 is rotationally connected to the inner disk 3;

[0034] Both M and N are integers greater than 1; and both the outer disk storage box 6 and the inner disk storage box 7 are used to store tools.

[0035] In this embodiment, the outer diameter of the outer disk is D720, and the outer diameter of the inner disk is D400; the back surface of the outer disk 2 is fixed on the outer ring of the outer disk bearing 4, and the inner ring of the outer disk bearing 4 is fixed on the chassis 1; the back surface of the inner disk 3 is fixed on the outer ring of the inner disk bearing 5, and the inner ring of the inner disk bearing 5 is fixed at the center of the chassis 1; each outer disk storage box 6 is an independent tool storage interval, and each inner disk storage box 7 is also an independent tool storage interval; through the setting of the chassis 1, the automatically rotating tool storage disk can be installed on the wall or on the mobile rack, with flexible installation and convenient use; and when tools are placed in the outer disk storage box 6 or the inner disk storage box 7, its center of gravity is at the lower part. When the outer disk 2 or the inner disk 3 rotates, the outer disk storage box 6 can rotate and adjust itself along with the rotation of the outer disk 2, always keeping the center of gravity at the lower part (that is, the outer disk storage box 7 is relatively stationary with respect to the chassis 1), and the upper part is horizontal, preventing the outer disk storage box 6 from tipping over and avoiding tool damage; similarly, the inner disk storage box 7 can rotate and adjust itself along with the rotation of the inner disk 3, always keeping the center of gravity at the lower part (that is, the inner disk storage box 7 is relatively stationary with respect to the chassis 1), and the upper part is horizontal, preventing the inner disk storage box 7 from tipping over and avoiding tool damage.

[0036] Specific Embodiment 2: This embodiment further limits an automatically rotating tool storage disk described in Specific Embodiment 1. In this embodiment, it further includes an outer disk stepping motor 8 and an inner disk stepping motor 9;

[0037] Teeth are provided on the outer ring surfaces of the outer disk 2 and the inner disk 3;

[0038] The outer disk stepping motor 8 is fixed on the chassis 1, and teeth are also provided on the rotating shaft of the outer disk stepping motor 8. The teeth on the rotating shaft of the outer disk stepping motor 8 are engaged with the teeth on the outer ring surface of the outer disk 2;

[0039] The inner disk stepping motor 9 is fixed on the chassis 1, and teeth are also provided on the rotating shaft of the inner disk stepping motor 9. The teeth on the rotating shaft of the inner disk stepping motor 9 are engaged with the teeth on the outer ring surface of the inner disk 3.

[0040] In this embodiment, the outer disk 2 is driven to rotate by the outer disk stepping motor 8, and the inner disk 3 is driven to rotate by the inner disk stepping motor 9; meanwhile, a PLC logic controller is used. By programming it, the drive control and position coding addressing of the outer disk stepping motor 8 and the inner disk stepping motor 9 are realized, and the calculation of the optimal path is carried out;

[0041] A touch screen can also be used. Position buttons corresponding to the tool storage intervals are defined through configuration on the touch screen. By clicking the buttons on the touch screen, the same functions as the wireless control button box are realized, but the cost is slightly higher. The touch screen can use a wired or wireless touch screen, and the wireless touch screen has a high cost.

[0042] Specific Embodiment III. This embodiment further defines an automatically rotating tool storage tray described in Specific Embodiment I. In this embodiment, M is equal to 12.

[0043] In this embodiment, 12 outer disk storage boxes 6 are axially connected to the front surface of the outer disk 2 in a manner of being arranged at equal intervals in a circular array.

[0044] Specific Embodiment IV. This embodiment further defines an automatically rotating tool storage tray described in Specific Embodiment I. In this embodiment, N is equal to 6.

[0045] In this embodiment, 6 inner disk storage boxes 7 are axially connected to the front surface of the inner disk 3 in a manner of being arranged at equal intervals in a circular array. A wireless control button box is made. According to the structure of this device, there are three rows of buttons externally placed on the button box panel, with 6 buttons in each row, a total of 18 buttons, corresponding to 18 tool storage intervals. The first 2 rows of 12 buttons correspond to the 12 outer disk storage boxes 6 on the outer disk 2, and the 6 buttons in the 3rd row correspond to the 6 inner disk storage boxes 7 on the inner disk 3. When pressing the buttons on the pre-defined wireless button box, the corresponding outer disk storage box 6 or inner disk storage box 7 will rotate to the lower part, facilitating the storage and taking of tools. The wireless button box can be placed casually and is convenient to use.

[0046] For the 12 outer disk storage boxes 6 in the outer circle, the bottom position is set as 1, and they are sequentially sorted in a clockwise direction, defined as No. 1 to No. 12. For the 6 inner disk storage boxes 7 in the inner circle, the bottom is set as 1, and they are sequentially sorted in a clockwise direction, defined as No. 1 to No. 6.

[0047] Address codes are set in binary coding form on the inner disk or outer disk of each tool storage interval, and photoelectric switches are installed on the chassis to realize the positioning and addressing of the tool storage intervals.

[0048] There are 12 outer disk storage boxes 6 on the outer disk 2 of this device and 6 inner disk storage boxes 7 on the inner disk. For the outer disk 2, 4 photoelectric switches are installed on the chassis 1 and arranged in the binary form of 1, 2, 4, 8, which can realize the position positioning of 15 outer disk storage boxes 6. For the inner disk 3, 3 photoelectric switches are installed on the chassis 1 and arranged in the binary form of 1, 2, 4, which can realize the position positioning of 7 inner disk storage boxes 7.

[0049] Specific Embodiment V. This embodiment further defines an automatically rotating tool storage tray described in Specific Embodiment I. In this embodiment, a suspension through hole 10 is provided on the upper part of the chassis 1.

[0050] In this embodiment, the suspension through hole 10 is a cylindrical through hole; the suspension through hole 10 is for facilitating the suspension of the chassis 1 on the wall.

[0051] Specific Embodiment VI. Combine Figure 3Describing this embodiment, this embodiment further defines an automatically rotating tool storage tray described in the specific embodiment 1. In this embodiment, it further includes a fixing frame 11;

[0052] The fixing frame 11 includes two fixing blocks;

[0053] Both of the two fixing blocks are in a cuboid structure;

[0054] A groove is provided in the middle of the fixing block. When the two fixing blocks are placed in parallel, the chassis 1 can be simultaneously embedded inside the two grooves, so that the chassis 1 is supported.

[0055] In this embodiment, by adding the fixing frame 11, the chassis 1 can be fixed at any position, not limited to being hung on the wall, and the structure of the fixing frame 11 is simple, easy to manufacture, and convenient for installation and movement.

[0056] Specific embodiment 7. This embodiment further defines an automatically rotating tool storage tray described in the specific embodiment 1. In this embodiment, the inner disk storage box 7 is a cylindrical structure with one end open, and the rotation axis of the inner disk storage box 7 is set at the center of its bottom.

[0057] In this embodiment, the cylindrical structure is not likely to affect the surrounding tools. At the same time, the inner disk storage box 7 can rotate and adjust itself along with the rotation of the inner disk 3, always keeping the center of gravity below and the upper part horizontal, preventing the tool storage compartments from tipping over.

[0058] Specific embodiment 8. This embodiment further defines an automatically rotating tool storage tray described in the specific embodiment 1. In this embodiment, the outer disk storage box 6 is half of a cylindrical structure, and the rotation axis of the outer disk storage box 6 is set at the center of its bottom.

[0059] In this embodiment, the outer disk storage box 6 being half of a cylindrical structure can store some large tools. For tools that are not suitable to be placed in the inner disk storage box 7, they can be placed in the outer disk storage box 6 because the outer disk storage box 6 is more open relative to the inner disk storage box 7; increasing the applicability of tool storage; at the same time, the outer disk storage box 6 can rotate and adjust itself along with the rotation of the outer disk 2, always keeping the center of gravity below and the upper part horizontal, preventing the tool storage compartments from tipping over.

[0060] The above is only the specific embodiment of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention can easily think of changes or substitutions, which should all be covered within the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention should be subject to the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An automatically rotating tool storage tray, characterized in that: It comprises a chassis (1), an outer disk (2), an inner disk (3), an outer disk bearing (4), an inner disk bearing (5), an outer disk storage box (6) and an inner disk storage box (7); The inner disk (3) is a disk-shaped structure, and the back side of the inner disk (3) is axially connected to the center of the chassis (1) via an inner disk bearing (5); The outer disk (2) is a circular ring structure, and the outer disk (2) and the inner disk (3) are arranged concentrically, and the back side of the outer disk (2) is connected to the chassis (1) through an outer disk bearing (4); The number of the outer disk storage boxes (6) is M, and the M outer disk storage boxes (6) are arranged in a circular array on the front side of the outer disk (2), and the outer disk storage boxes (6) are rotatably connected to the outer disk (2); The inner disk storage boxes (7) are N in number, and the N inner disk storage boxes (7) are arranged in a circular array on the front side of the inner disk (3), and the inner disk storage boxes (7) are rotatably connected to the inner disk (3); Both M and N are integers greater than 1; and both the outer disk storage box (6) and the inner disk storage box (7) are used to store tools.

2. The automatically rotating tool storage tray according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an outer disk stepping motor (8) and an inner disk stepping motor (9); The outer ring surfaces of the outer disk (2) and the inner disk (3) are both provided with teeth; The outer disk stepping motor (8) is fixed on the chassis (1), and the rotating shaft of the outer disk stepping motor (8) is also provided with teeth, and the teeth on the rotating shaft of the outer disk stepping motor (8) mesh with the teeth on the outer ring surface of the outer disk (2); The inner disk stepper motor (9) is fixed on the chassis (1), and the rotating shaft of the inner disk stepper motor (9) is also provided with teeth, and the teeth on the rotating shaft of the inner disk stepper motor (9) mesh with the teeth on the outer ring surface of the inner disk (3).

3. The automatically rotating tool storage tray according to claim 1, characterized in that: M is equal to 12.

4. The automatically rotating tool storage tray according to claim 1, characterized in that: N is equal to 6.

5. The automatically rotating tool storage tray according to claim 1, characterized in that: A hanging through hole (10) is provided on the upper part of the chassis (1).

6. The automatically rotating tool storage tray according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes a fixing frame (11); The fixing frame (11) comprises two fixing blocks; Both fixed blocks are rectangular structures; A groove is provided in the middle of the fixing block, and when the two fixing blocks are placed in parallel, the chassis (1) can be embedded in the two grooves at the same time, so that the chassis (1) is supported.

7. The automatically rotating tool storage tray according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner disk storage box (7) is a cylindrical structure with one end open, and the rotation axis of the inner disk storage box (7) is arranged at the center of the circle at the bottom thereof.

8. The automatically rotating tool storage tray according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer disk storage box (6) is half of a cylindrical structure, and the rotation axis of the outer disk storage box (6) is arranged at the center of the circle at the bottom thereof.