Modular tool container

Abstract

A container, the container comprising: a base comprising a base wall and a cavity defined by the base wall; a cover movably coupled to the base to selectively close the cavity; a first engagement member coupled to one of the base walls; and a hinge rotatably coupled to the base and the cover adjacent to one of the base walls. The hinge includes a second engagement member that selectively engages the first engagement member. The hinge remains stationary relative to the base when the first engagement member engages the second engagement member and is movable relative to the base when the first engagement member is disengaged from the second engagement member.

Description

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 296,923, filed on January 6, 2022, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] The present disclosure relates to a tool container or case, and more particularly, to a tool container or case having modular components that allow for customization by a user. Utility Model Content

[0004] In one aspect, a container includes: a base including a base wall and a cavity defined by the base wall; a lid movably coupled to the base to selectively close the cavity; a first engagement member coupled to one of the base walls; and a hinge rotatably coupled to the base and the lid adjacent to one of the base walls. The hinge includes a second engagement member that selectively engages the first engagement member. When the first engagement member engages the second engagement member, the hinge remains stationary relative to the base. When the first engagement member is disengaged from the second engagement member, the hinge is movable relative to the base.

[0005] In another aspect, a container includes: a base including a base wall and a cavity defined by the base wall; a lid movably coupled to the base to selectively close the cavity; and a hinge including a generally planar body having a first end rotatably coupled to the base and a second end rotatably coupled to the lid. The hinge further includes a reinforcing rib positioned between the first end and the second end on the generally planar body.

[0006] In another aspect, a container includes a base including a base wall, a cavity defined by the base wall, and a lip extending from one of the base walls; and a lid including a lid wall and a recess formed in one of the lid walls. The lid is movably coupled to the base between an open position and a closed position to selectively close the cavity. When the lid is in the closed position, the lip is received by the recess to prevent the lid from shifting relative to the base.

[0007] Other aspects of the disclosure will become apparent by consideration of the detailed description and accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram of a tool container.

[0009] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Exploded view of the tool container.

[0010] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Side view of a tool container with the lid in a closed position and the hinge in an engaged position.

[0011] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A top view of a tool container with the lid in a closed position and the hinge hidden.

[0012] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 00147] Figure 2 is a rear view of a tool container with the lid in a closed position and the hinge in an engaged position.

[0013] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 Front view of a tool container with the lid in an example middle position.

[0014] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 A perspective view of a tool container with the lid hidden and the hinge in a disengaged position.

[0015] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a tool container taken through a hinge with the hinge in a disengaged position.

[0016] Fig.9A yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a tool container taken through a hinge with the hinge in an engaged position.

[0017] Fig. 9B yes Fig.9A A magnified view of the callout box in .

[0018] Fig. 10A yes Figure 1 Side view of a tool container with the lid in an example open position and the hinge in an engaged position.

[0019] Fig. 10B yes Figure 1 Side view of a tool container with the lid in an example open position and the hinge in a disengaged position.

[0020] Fig. 10C yes Figure 1 0026] Figure 2 is a side view of a tool container with a cover positioned below a base of the tool container.

[0021] Fig. 10D yes Figure 1 Side view of the tool container showing FIG. 10A to FIG. 10C Example hinge positions and lid positions. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] Before explaining any embodiment of the present disclosure in detail, it should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the construction details and component arrangements set forth in the following description or shown in the following drawings in terms of its application. The present disclosure can have other embodiments and can be practiced or executed in various ways. In addition, it should be understood that the wording and terms used herein are for the purpose of description and should not be considered as restrictive. The "including" and "comprising" and their variations used herein are intended to cover the items listed below and their equivalents, as well as additional items. The "consisting of..." and its variations used herein are intended to cover only the items listed below and their equivalents. Unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "mounting", "connection", "support" and "connection" and their variations are used broadly, and these terms cover both direct mounting, connection, support and connection and indirect mounting, connection, support and connection.

[0023] In general, the present disclosure relates to a container for storing tools. Modular components are coupled to the container and allow a user to store tools in various positions within the container. The container also includes a lid that is movable from a first position on top of the container to a second position below the container.

[0024] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the tool container or case 10 includes a base 14 that is coupled to a lid 18 via a hinge 22. The base 14 includes a first or lower surface 26 and a wall 30 extending from the lower surface 26 and defining a cavity 34. In some embodiments, a shelf or tab 20 is formed on at least one of the walls 30 and / or coupled to at least one wall or to the lid 18. In some cases, the tab 20 can provide a handle or gripping surface. The case 10 also includes a recess 38 positioned adjacent to the lower surface 26. In the illustrated embodiment, the recess 38 is formed directly on the lower surface 26 and arranged in a row along the lower surface 26. In the illustrated embodiment, the recess 38 is sized and shaped to receive the base of an insert 98, a pin, and / or the like that is configured to receive a tool (e.g., a hole saw blade, an oscillating multi-purpose tool (OMT) blade, a circular saw blade, etc.). In other embodiments, the recess 38 can be arranged in other configurations or can be omitted.

[0025] Still refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the cover 18 includes a first surface or upper surface 42 and a wall 46 extending from the upper surface 42. The upper surface 42 includes a recess 50. In the illustrated embodiment, the recess 50 is circular in shape and has a smaller diameter than the recess 38. Likewise, the recesses 50 are arranged in a row along the upper surface 42. In the illustrated embodiment, when the cover 18 is closed ( Figures 3 to 5), the recess 50 of the cover 18 is substantially aligned with the recess 38 of the base 14 to receive the end of the insert 98. In some embodiments, the recess 50 also facilitates the injection molding process because a long core pin is not required. In other embodiments, the recess 50 can be arranged in other configurations or can be omitted.

[0026] Reference now Figures 1 to 5 The base 14 also includes a first locking member or latch 39, which is configured to secure the base 14 and the cover 18 in the closed position ( Figure 3 ). The base 14 further includes a first receiving portion 40. In the illustrated embodiment, the latch 39 is disposed on one wall 30, and the first receiving portion 40 is disposed on another wall 30, which is opposite to the wall 30 including the latch 39. The latch 39 can be moved relative to the wall 30 (e.g., slid, pivoted, detached, etc.). Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the first receiving portion 40 includes a series of protrusions 41 separated from each other by a series of openings 43 for coupling to the hinge 22. The centers of the openings 43 are aligned along the axis. The openings 43 provide a space ( Figure 5 ). In the illustrated embodiment, feet 118 are provided on both sides of the first receiving portion 40. The illustrated feet 118 have a triangular profile. The feet 118 extend outwardly from the wall 30 and can prevent the base 14 from tipping over.

[0027] The cover 18 also includes a second locking member 51 and a second receiving portion 52 ( Figure 2 ). In the illustrated embodiment, the second locking member 51 is disposed on one wall 46, and the second receiving portion 52 is disposed on the wall 46 opposite the second locking member 51. The second locking member 51 includes a protrusion fixed relative to the wall 46. The latch 39 selectively engages the second locking member 51 to secure the lid 18 in the closed position. In the illustrated embodiment, the second receiving portion 52 includes a series of protrusions 53 separated from each other by a series of openings 43 for coupling to the hinge 22. The centers of the openings 43 are aligned along another axis. In other embodiments, the locking members 39, 51 can be formed on different portions of the case 10.

[0028] Before closing the lid 18, the latch 39 moves along the wall 30 to provide clearance for the second locking member 51. Once the lid 18 is closed, the latch 39 moves back along the wall 30 to engage the second locking member 51, thereby securing the lid 18 to the base 14. In some embodiments, the latch 39 may include a biasing member (e.g., a spring) to bias the latch 39 into engagement with the locking member 51. Additionally or alternatively, in some embodiments, the latch 39 may pivot relative to the wall 30 to engage and disengage the locking member 51. In other embodiments, other suitable types of latches may be used. In the illustrated embodiment, the lid 18 completely covers the cavity 34 in the closed position. The tab 20 may help lift or open the lid 18 relative to the base 14.

[0029] like Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the hinge 22 includes an elongated body. In the embodiment shown, the hinge 22 is substantially rectangular in shape. The hinge 22 is also plate-like in that the hinge 22 is relatively thin and generally planar. The third receiving portion 54 is disposed along a first edge of the hinge 22, and the fourth receiving portion 58 is disposed along a second edge of the hinge 22 opposite the first edge. In the embodiment shown, the receiving portions 54, 58 include a series of aligned openings. The center of the opening of the third receiving portion 54 and the center of the opening of the fourth receiving portion 58 are each aligned along a corresponding axis.

[0030] The first receiving portion 40 of the base 14 is aligned with the third receiving portion 54 of the hinge 22, and the second receiving portion 52 of the cover 18 is aligned with the fourth receiving portion 58 of the hinge 22. With this arrangement, the centers of the series of openings constituting the third receiving portion 54 and the fourth receiving portion 58 are aligned with the centers of the series of openings of the first receiving portion 40 and the second receiving portion 52, respectively. The rod or pin 62 is received in the adjacent receiving portions (e.g., the first receiving portion 40 and the third receiving portion 54 and the second receiving portion 52 and the fourth receiving portion 58). The rod includes a first rod 62a that rotatably couples the hinge 22 to the cover 18 and a second rod 62b that rotatably couples the hinge 22 to the base 14. The first rod 62a and the second rod 62b shown are parallel and define a pivot axis. In the illustrated embodiment, the hinge 22 includes a rib 24. The rib 24 can strengthen the hinge 22 and can include a rigid bend, an undulation, and / or the like. In some embodiments, the ribs 24 are coupled to the body of the hinge 22, while in other embodiments, the ribs 24 and the body are integrally formed together. Other embodiments of the hinge 22 are formed of plastic, polymers, and / or the like, and the ribs 24 are molded to / positioned within / extruded from the body of the hinge 22.

[0031] like Figure 3As shown, the cover 18 can be moved to a first position or closed position relative to the base 14. The hinge 22 can be pivoted relative to the base 14 about the second rod 62b (or second pivot axis), and the cover 18 can be pivoted relative to the hinge 22 about the first rod 62a (or first pivot axis). The hinge 22 and the cover 18 are both rotated in a first direction (e.g., Figure 3 1 (counterclockwise in FIG. 1 ) toward the base 14. In the illustrated embodiment, the hinge 22 can be pivoted to a substantially vertical position, and the lid 18 can be pivoted to a substantially orthogonal position relative to the hinge 22 when in the closed position.

[0032] As shown in the embodiment Figures 1 to 3 As shown, an outer surface 112 of the base 14 opposite the lower surface 26 includes a protrusion or foot 110 ( Figure 3 An outer surface 113 of the cover 18 opposite the upper surface 42 includes a complementary recess 114 ( Figure 4 ). When the base 14 rests on top of the cover 18 ( Fig. 10C ), the foot 110 cooperates with the recess 114 to secure the lid 18 to the base 14 (e.g., via an interference fit) until the two are removed (e.g., pulled apart) by a user. In some embodiments, the foot 110 can fit loosely within the recess 114, so that the foot 110 and the recess 114 help align the lid 18 under the base 14, but do not secure the lid 18 under the base 14. In addition, the foot 110 and the recess 114 can help the case 10 stack with similarly sized cases having similar feet and recesses.

[0033] Reference now Figure 6 and Figure 7 , the base 14 and the cover 18 can each include a raised edge, lip, alignment flange, protrusion and / or the like. In the illustrated embodiment, the base 14 includes a plurality of protrusions, projections, flanges or lips 63 extending upward (e.g., toward the cover 18) from the upper edge of the wall 30. Some embodiments of the cover 18 include a plurality of gaps, slits, notches or recesses 65 formed in the lower portion of the wall 46 and complementary to the lip 63. In such embodiments, the size and shape of the recess 65 are determined to receive the lip 63. In the illustrated embodiment, the recess 65 is in communication with the cavity 64 defined by the cover 18. Thus, when the cover 18 is closed, the lip 63 extends into the cavity 64. In other embodiments, a gap can be formed between the inner and outer surfaces of the wall 46. The lip 63 can also be considered as a flange-like structure, such as a flange, a flange groove, a lip groove and / or the like.

[0034] In the illustrated embodiment, the lips 63 include a first set of lips 63a formed on a front portion of the base 14, a second set of lips 63b formed on a middle portion of the base 14, and a third set of lips 63c formed on a rear portion of the base 14. Figure 1 and Figure 6 As shown, recess 65 comprises first group of recess 65a, second group of recess 65b, and third group of recess or notch 65c.First group of lip 63a is configured to be received by first group of recess 65a.Second group of lip 63b can also be referred to as middle lip and is configured to be received by second group of recess 65b.Third group of lip 63c can also be referred to as wing, and wing 63c is shaped and positioned to be received by notch 65c.In some embodiments, lip 63c and notch 65c can be reversed and / or positioned on any one of lid 18 and base 14.

[0035] like Figure 7 As shown, the first set of lips 63a on the front portion are formed adjacent to the front corner of the box 10. Although the front and rear corners of the illustrated embodiment are generally angled, chamfered, etc., the corners can form a substantially right angle. In some embodiments, the middle lip 63b is positioned adjacent to the tab 20. The lip 63 positioned on the wall 30 substantially or even completely prevents the base 14 and the lid 18 from shifting relative to each other (e.g., left-right, front-back, rotational, etc.) when extending into the cavity 64. In some embodiments, the first set of lips 63a and the second set of lips 63b prevent relative sliding between the base 14 and the lid 18, and the wing 63c can be assembled in a slot or cutout in the lid 18 to prevent twisting or twisting between the base 14 and the lid 18. The wing 63c can also provide further stability to the lid 18 when it is opened. In some embodiments, the wing 63c interlocks with a portion of the lid 18.

[0036] like Figure 7 As further shown in FIG. 1 , the lips 63 can occupy a portion (e.g., a width) of the upper surface of the wall 30 of the base 14. In the illustrated embodiment, when the lid 18 is closed, at least some of the lips 63 (e.g., the first set of lips 63a and the second set of lips 63b) occupy an interior portion of the wall 30 and extend into the cavity 64 ( Figure 6 ) (e.g., within the periphery of the cover 18 ( Figure 6)) to form an interlock between the wall 46 of the cover 18 and the wall 30 of the base 14. In other words, the lip 63 can extend from about half of the upper surface of the wall 30 so that the inner surface of the wall 46 engages the lip 63 and the lower surface of the cover wall 46 engages the upper surface of the base wall 30. In other embodiments, the position of the lips can be reversed, or the walls 30, 46 can include other features for forming an interlock between the walls 30, 46. In the illustrated embodiment, the first set of lips 63a and the second set of lips 63b occupy a portion of the upper surface of the wall 30 (e.g., the width), and the wing 63c occupies the entire or substantially the entire portion of the upper surface of the wall 30 (e.g., the width).

[0037] Reference now Figures 7 to 9B , the base 14 includes a contact surface or receiver 74 extending from one of the walls 30. The hinge 22 pivots toward the receiver 74 in the first rotational direction 66 and can pivot upward to contact the receiver 74. In an example application, the receiver 74 prevents the hinge 22 from being at an acute angle relative to the wall 30. In the closed position, the wall 46 of the lid 18 contacts the wall 30 and the lip 63 of the base 14. The receiver 74 and the lip 63 are configured to interlock the two sets of walls 30, 46 and help secure the case 10 (e.g., keep the case closed) if the case 10 is dropped, loaded, tilted, etc.

[0038] Specific reference Figure 7 and Figure 8 , the receiving portion 74 shown includes a plurality of stops 76, which may be formed as ridges, cavities, valleys, and / or the like. The stops 76 may also be referred to as first engagement members. The stops 76 may be elastically deformable recesses positioned on the base 14 for receiving a stop or protrusion 78 on the hinge 22. The protrusion 78 may also be referred to as a second engagement member. The protrusion 78 may be a lug, pin, ball, and / or the like that may be pressed into or received by the stop 76. For example, the hinge 22 may be rotated toward the base 14 in the first rotational direction 66 so that the lug 78 contacts the stop 76. When pressed into the stop 76, the lug 78 may prevent the hinge 22 from rotating relative to the base 14 (e.g., away from the base), but still allow the cover 18 to rotate relative to the hinge 22 (and thus relative to the base 14). In some embodiments, the engagement between the stopper 76 and the lug 78 is substantially resilient so that a user can overcome the friction between the stopper 76 and the lug 78 to separate the lug 78 from the stopper 76. In other embodiments, the hinge 22, the base 14, and / or the lid 18 may include an actuator that can be operated by a user to separate the lug 78 from the stopper 76.

[0039] Fig. 9B An enlarged portion of the housing 10 is shown, namely Fig.9AThe labeled portion around the hinge 22 is shown. Fig. 9B , the lugs 78 include a main lug or central lug 78a and a plurality of secondary lugs or side lugs 78b positioned on either side of the central lug 78a. In the illustrated embodiment, the central lug 78a has a smaller outer dimension (e.g., diameter) than the side lugs 78b. As such, the central lug 78a fits into the corresponding stopper 76 but does not engage with the inner surface of the corresponding receiving portion 74 to create an interference fit or friction fit. More specifically, the central lug 78a helps reduce over-extension (e.g., accidental flexure, rotation, or deformation) of the hinge 22. The central lug 78a can help reduce the amount of movement allowed to the hinge 22, which may cause the cover 18 and the base 14 to be misaligned when the cover 18 is in its closed position on the base 14. For example, if the cover 18 and the base 14 are misaligned (e.g., when the front end of the cover 18 extends beyond or exceeds the front end of the base 14), the respective complementary or similar surfaces may not be able to mesh together or fit properly. In some embodiments, one or more of the lugs 78 include an additional socket configured to receive a projection extending from the receiving portion 74 (e.g., from within the retainer 76). In the illustrated embodiment, each retainer 76 includes opposing ridges, flanges, or walls 80 that can selectively receive the lugs 78 therebetween. In some embodiments, the walls are formed as recesses having a cylindrical, conical, partially conical, etc. shape that is at least partially complementary to the shape of the lugs 78.

[0040] like Fig. 9B As further shown, the side lugs 78b are each received in a corresponding detent 76 between opposing walls 80 to engage the base 14 ( Figure 7 ). When the side lugs 78b engage the stoppers 76, the engagement forms an interference fit to better secure the cover 18 in place. Further, when engaged, the side lugs 78b can engage the stoppers 76 to resist relative displacement (e.g., rotation, twisting, etc.) between the base 14 and the cover 18.

[0041] In the illustrated embodiment, the case 10 includes five receivers 74, at least three of which include detents 76 for receiving lugs 78. In other embodiments, any number of receivers, detents, and / or lugs may be included, depending on, for example, the size, weight, durability, capacity, etc. of the case 10. Fig. 9BAs shown, the central lug 78a may include a deformable stop 82 that abuts or rests on the wall 30 of the base 14. In other embodiments, the stop may be omitted. In the illustrated embodiment, the stop 76 is a socket formed on the base 14, and the lug 78 is formed on the hinge 22. In other embodiments, the positions of the stop 76 and the lug 78 may be swapped or changed. For example, the stop 76 may be formed on the hinge 22 and the lug 78 may be formed on the base 14. In another example, each of the hinge 22 and the base 14 may include alternating lugs 78 and stops 76. In yet another example, each of the hinge 22, the cover 18 and / or the base 14 may include any arrangement of lugs 78 and stops 76.

[0042] In other embodiments, the case 10 may include other types of first and second engagement members for selectively securing the hinge 22 relative to the base 14. For example, the first engagement member may be a magnet and the second engagement member may be a metal piece, or vice versa. Alternatively, the first and second engagement members may be snaps, hooks, hook-and-loop fasteners (e.g., Velcro), and the like.

[0043] Reference now FIG. 10A to FIG. 10D , the cover 18 can be moved relative to the base 14 from a closed position ( Figure 3 ) is further moved to a plurality of example open positions. The hinge 22 and the lid 18 can each be rotated in a second direction (eg, Fig. 10C The second rotation direction is the same as the first rotation direction 66 ( Figure 3 ). The cover 18 pivots in the second rotational direction 70 and allows the base 14 to rest on top of the cover 18 (i.e., the lower surface 26 faces in the opposite direction from the upper surface 42). The pivot axis defined by each rod or pin 62 of the hinge 22 can be referred to as a swivel joint. For example, Fig. 10A As shown, the first rod 62a defines a first or upper joint 84 that couples the hinge 22 to the lid 18, while the second rod 62b defines a second or lower joint 86 that couples the hinge 22 to the base 14. In the illustrated embodiment, the lug 78 and the stop 76 are positioned between the joints 84 and 86.

[0044] Fig. 10AThe lid 18 is shown in an example open position and the hinge 22 is in an example fixed or engaged position. In this position, the hinge 22 does not rotate relative to the base 14, but the lid 18 rotates relative to the hinge 22 and the base 14. The hinge 22 can be held in the example engaged position by the stop 76 and the lug 78 (or other engagement member) so that the lid 18 can rotate only about the upper joint 84 relative to the base 14 and the hinge 22. In other words, the stop 76 and the lug 78, when engaged, retain the hinge 22 to the base 14 and stabilize the lid 18 to rotate like a conventional lid 18 (e.g., about 180 degrees around a single axis).

[0045] Fig. 10B The lid 18 is shown in an example intermediate open position or configuration, and the hinge 22 is in an example disengaged and partially rotated position. In this position, the lid 18 is rotated relative to the hinge 22 and the base 14, and the hinge 22 is rotated relative to the base 14. Fig. 10B As shown, when the lugs 78 and the detents 76 are disengaged from one another, the hinge 22 is permitted to rotate relative to the base 14 about the lower joint 86, and the cover 18 is permitted to rotate relative to the hinge 22 about the upper joint 84. In operation, a user can overcome the biasing force provided by the lugs 78 and the detents 76 to push the hinge 22 away from the base 14 and rotate the hinge 22 relative to the base 14. Thus, the hinge 22 can be selectively operated to provide two degrees of movement (e.g., offset rotation) of the cover 18 relative to the base 14.

[0046] Fig. 10C The cover 18 is shown in an example fully open position or configuration, while the hinge 22 is disengaged and in an example fully rotated position. In this position, the cover 18 is positioned below the base 14, and the hinge 22 and the cover 18 are relative to each other. Figure 3 The illustrated configuration of the case 10 (e.g., closed position) is rotated approximately 180 degrees. The lid 18 and hinge 22 pivot in a second rotational direction 70 and allow the base 14 to rest on top of the lid 18. In the example fully open position, the cavity 34 ( Figure 1 ) is unobstructed (i.e., the lid 18 and hinge 22 do not obstruct the cavity 34 in any way). In this position, a user can enter the cavity 34 along any wall 30. In other cases ( Fig. 10A ), the user may not need to move the lid 18 to the fully open position, and may pivot the hinge 22 and / or the lid 18 in the second rotational direction 70 so that the lid 18 is spaced apart from the base 14 without the base 14 resting on top of the lid 18. However, the fully open position is also useful when displaying the box 10, for example, in a store. The box 10 may be packaged (e.g., in a transparent blister pack) when in any of the example configurations / positions.

[0047] Fig. 10CExample ranges of motion of the cover 18 relative to the hinge 22 and of the cover 18 and hinge 22 relative to the base 14 are shown.

[0048] The box 10 can be used to store tools and tool accessories. For example, in the illustrated embodiment, the box 10 can be used to store a hole saw and a spindle. Figure 1 As shown, one or more first inserts are positioned within cavity 34. In the illustrated embodiment, the first insert is a spindle box 90a. Figure 3 As shown, the spindle box 90a includes a base 90b defining a compartment or cavity 90c, a cover 90d, and a post or pin 90e. The cover 90d can move (e.g., pivot) relative to the base 90b and selectively cover the cavity 90c. When the cover 18 is in the closed position ( Figure 3 ), the cover 90d cannot be opened and the cavity 90c is exposed. The cover 18 also includes two lugs 92 ( Figure 1 and Figure 2 ), which engage the cover member 90d when the lid 18 is in the closed position. The lugs 92 prevent the cover member 90d from opening if the case 10 is dropped. In the illustrated embodiment, the spindle box 90a includes a pin that can be received in any recess 38. A user can reposition the spindle box 90a to any position within the case 10 by positioning the pin in a different recess. Additional spindle boxes (not shown) may also be positioned within the case 10. The spindle box 90a is configured to store spindles.

[0049] One or more second inserts, such as pins 98, may be positioned within the cavity 34. The cross-section of the pins 98 may be x-shaped or cross-shaped. In other embodiments, the pins 98 may be frustoconical and / or have a cylindrical, square, or similarly shaped cross-section. The pins 98 may be configured to hold a hole saw. For example, the hole saw slides over one end and onto the pins 98. In some scenarios, the pins 98 are configured to hold one or more hole saws having different diameters in a stacked configuration. Moving the pins 98 to different recesses 38 allows the user to store the hole saws in different configurations within the case 10. The pins 98 and / or alternative pins may be secured in the cavity via threads, bayonet connections, etc.

[0050] The (multiple) embodiments described above and shown in the accompanying drawings are presented by way of example only and are not intended to be limiting of the concepts and principles of the present disclosure. Thus, it should be understood that variations and modifications to the elements and their configurations and / or arrangements exist within the spirit and scope of one or more independent aspects described. A number of different features and advantages of the utility model are set forth in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A container, comprising: a base comprising base walls and a cavity defined by the base walls; a cover movably coupled to the base to selectively close the cavity; a first engagement member coupled to one of the base walls; as well as A hinge is rotatably coupled to the base and the lid adjacent the one of the base walls, the hinge including a second engagement member that selectively engages the first engagement member, the hinge remaining stationary relative to the base when the first engagement member engages the second engagement member, and the hinge is movable relative to the base when the first engagement member is disengaged from the second engagement member.

2. The container according to claim 1, wherein The cover is movable relative to the base between an open position and a closed position when the first engagement member engages the second engagement member.

3. The container according to claim 1, wherein The first engagement member includes a detent, and wherein the second engagement member includes a lug selectively received in the detent.

4. The container according to claim 1, wherein The first engagement member is one of a plurality of first engagement members, and wherein the second engagement member is one of a plurality of second engagement members.

5. The container according to claim 4, wherein The hinge further comprises a central lug, and wherein the second plurality of engagement members comprises side lugs.

6. The container according to claim 5, wherein The central lug has a smaller outer dimension than the side lugs.

7. The container according to claim 5, wherein: The central lug includes a deformable stop configured to abut the one of the base walls.

8. The container of claim 1, wherein: When the first engagement member is disengaged from the second engagement member, the cover can be pivoted to a position below the base to rest the base on top of the cover.

9. The container of claim 1, wherein: The hinge further includes a generally planar body and a reinforcing rib positioned on the generally planar body.

10. The container of claim 1, wherein: The base further includes a lip, wherein the lid further includes a recess, and wherein the lip is received by the recess when the lid is in the closed position.

11. A container comprising: a base comprising base walls and a cavity defined by the base walls; a cover movably coupled to the base to selectively close the cavity; as well as A hinge includes a generally planar body having a first end rotatably coupled to the base and a second end rotatably coupled to the cover, the hinge including a reinforcing rib positioned on the generally planar body between the first and second ends.

12. The container of claim 11, wherein: The reinforcing rib includes a rigid curved portion.

13. The container of claim 11, wherein: The reinforcing rib is integrally formed with the generally planar body.

14. A container comprising: a base comprising base walls, a cavity defined by the base walls, and a lip extending from one of the base walls; as well as a cover including a cover wall and a recess formed in one of the cover walls, the cover being movably coupled to the base between an open position and a closed position to selectively close the cavity, Wherein, when the cover is in the closed position, the lip is received by the recess to prevent the cover from shifting relative to the base.

15. The container of claim 14, wherein: The lip is one of a plurality of lips and the recess is one of a plurality of recesses.

16. The container of claim 15, wherein: The plurality of lips include a first lip formed on a front portion of the base, a second lip formed on a middle portion of the base, and a third lip formed on a rear portion of the base.

17. The container of claim 14, wherein: The lip is positioned on an upper edge of one of the base walls.

18. The container of claim 17, wherein: The lip occupies an inner portion of the upper edge.

19. The container of claim 14, wherein: The lip interlocks with the cover.

20. The container of claim 14, wherein: The lip extends into the cover when the cover is in the closed position.

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