Lock catch structure suitable for stacking tool boxes

Abstract

The utility model provides a lock catch structure suitable for stacking toolboxes, and relates to the field of toolboxes, the lock catch structure comprises two tool box bodies which are arranged in a stacked mode, and the outer side walls of the two tool box bodies are both provided with a pressing part and a locking part; the two tool box bodies are an upper tool box body and a lower tool box body respectively, the pressing part located on the upper tool box body is an upper pressing part, and the locking part located on the lower tool box body is a lower locking part; wherein the upper pressing part comprises a connecting block and a first elastic assembly, the first elastic assembly is arranged between the connecting block and the upper tool box body, and the connecting block is connected to the upper tool box body in a sliding mode and moves towards the lower tool box body; the locking part comprises a locking block and a second elastic assembly, the second elastic assembly is arranged between the locking block and the lower tool box body, and the locking block is horizontally connected to the lower tool box body in a sliding mode and used for being connected with the connecting block in a clamped mode. According to the tool box, when the tool box is assembled, the connecting assemblies can be connected or not connected according to existing conditions.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of tool boxes, and in particular to a locking structure suitable for stacking tool boxes. Background Art

[0002] A general tool box contains a variety of different metal hand tools, which increases the weight of the tool box. After use, in order to avoid the tool boxes being laid flat and occupying extra storage space, the tool boxes are stacked to reduce the space occupied.

[0003] In the prior art, when stacking tool boxes, the tool box on top is generally pressed onto the tool box on the bottom, and fixed by means of buckles and other components, so as to facilitate the carrying of multiple tool boxes. However, there is a problem that a buckle connection will inevitably appear when stacking. When the operator only wants to stack and store the tool boxes, he needs to unlock them again when he wants to take them out for use separately later. As a result, the fixed connection of the buckle cannot be manually controlled according to the existing situation. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to ensure that the connecting components can be connected or disconnected according to the existing situation when assembling the tool box, the present application provides a locking structure suitable for stacking tool boxes.

[0005] To solve the above problems, the technical solution of the utility model is:

[0006] A locking structure suitable for stacking tool boxes, comprising two stacked tool box bodies, wherein the outer side walls of the two tool box bodies are both provided with a pressing portion and a locking portion; the two tool box bodies are respectively an upper tool box body and a lower tool box body, the pressing portion located on the upper tool box body is an upper pressing portion, and the locking portion located on the lower tool box body is a lower locking portion;

[0007] Wherein, the upper pressing part includes a connecting block and a first elastic component, the first elastic component is arranged between the connecting block and the upper tool box body, the connecting block is slidably connected to the upper tool box body and moves toward the lower tool box body; the locking part includes a locking block and a second elastic component, the second elastic component is arranged between the locking block and the lower tool box body, and the locking block is horizontally slidably connected to the lower tool box body, and the locking block is used to clamp the connecting block.

[0008] The utility model is suitable for a locking structure of a stacking tool box. The outer side wall of the tool box body is provided with a receiving groove. The pressing portion and the locking portion are located in the corresponding receiving groove.

[0009] The utility model is suitable for the locking structure of the stacking tool box, the upper pressing part also includes a guide rod arranged on the upper tool box body, the connecting block is provided with a guide groove, the guide groove extends in the vertical direction, and the guide rod is located in the guide groove;

[0010] Wherein, the first elastic component includes a first spring, one end of the first spring is arranged on the connecting block, the other end of the first spring is arranged on the upper tool box body, and the first spring is arranged vertically.

[0011] The utility model is suitable for a locking structure of stacking tool boxes, wherein a pressing groove is provided on the connecting block to facilitate pressing by fingers.

[0012] The utility model is suitable for the locking structure of stacking tool boxes, wherein the tool box body is provided with a baffle, and the baffle covers the corresponding pressing part;

[0013] Wherein, a movable through slot is provided on the baffle, and the pressing slot is aligned with the movable through slot to achieve that the pressing slot is connected to the movable through slot.

[0014] The utility model is suitable for the lock structure of the stacking tool box, the lower locking part also includes a fixing seat arranged on the lower tool box body, and the locking block is slidably connected to the fixing seat;

[0015] Wherein, the second elastic component includes a second spring, and one end of the second spring is arranged on the locking block, the other end of the second spring is arranged on the fixing seat, and the second spring is arranged horizontally.

[0016] The utility model is suitable for a locking structure of a stacking tool box, wherein a card slot and a first inclined surface are provided on the connecting block, and the card slot is located on a side wall of the connecting block away from the upper tool box body, and the first inclined surface is located below the card slot; a buckle is provided on the locking block, and a second inclined surface is provided on the buckle, and the first inclined surface is used to contact the second inclined surface and realize the buckle being engaged in the card slot.

[0017] The utility model is suitable for the locking structure of stacking tool boxes, and the locking block is also provided with an active chamber to prevent interference when the connecting block moves.

[0018] The utility model is suitable for a lock buckle structure of a stacking tool box, wherein the locking block is provided with an unlocking groove, and the unlocking groove is convenient for finger operation.

[0019] The utility model is suitable for a locking structure of stacking tool boxes, wherein the upper surface of the tool box body is provided with a positioning groove, the lower surface of the tool box body is provided with a positioning strip, and the positioning strip located on the upper tool box body is located in the positioning groove of the lower tool box body.

[0020] Due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the utility model has the following advantages and positive effects compared with the prior art:

[0021] During the implementation of this solution, the upper tool box is first placed on the lower tool box. When the operator needs to connect the upper tool box to the lower tool box, the connecting block is moved so that the moving block moves toward the lower tool box. Then, the connecting block pushes the locking block to move outward. Then, under the action of the second elastic component, the locking block moves closer to the lower tool box to achieve the connection between the connecting block and the locking block.

[0022] When unlocking, the locking block is pulled outward, and the connecting block is reset under the drive of the first elastic component, thereby achieving unlocking.

[0023] When the operator only stacks the tool box body, the operator does not need to move the connecting block. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the overall structure of the locking structure of the stacking tool box in this embodiment

[0025] Figure 2 Exploded view of the locking structure of the stacking tool box according to this embodiment

[0026] Explanation of the accompanying drawings: 1. Upper tool box body; 2. Lower tool box body; 3. Upper pressing part; 4. Lower locking part; 5. Connecting block; 6. Guide rod; 7. Guide groove; 8. First spring; 9. Pressing groove; 10. Baffle; 11. Movable through groove; 12. Fixed seat; 13. Second spring; 14. Locking block; 15. Slot; 16. Buckle; 17. Movable chamber; 18. Unlocking groove; 19. Positioning groove; 20. Positioning strip. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The following is a further detailed description of a locking structure suitable for stacking tool boxes proposed by the utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The advantages and features of the utility model will become more apparent according to the following description and claims.

[0028] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2The embodiment of the present application provides a locking structure suitable for stacking tool boxes, comprising two stacked tool boxes, and the outer side walls of the two tool boxes are both provided with a pressing portion and a locking portion; the two tool boxes are respectively an upper tool box 1 and a lower tool box 2, the pressing portion located on the upper tool box 1 is an upper pressing portion 3, and the locking portion located on the lower tool box 2 is a lower locking portion 4;

[0029] Among them, the upper pressing part 3 includes a connecting block 5 and a first elastic component, the first elastic component is arranged between the connecting block 5 and the upper tool box body 1, the connecting block 5 is slidably connected to the upper tool box body 1 and moves toward the lower tool box body 2; the locking part includes a locking block 14 and a second elastic component, the second elastic component is arranged between the locking block 14 and the lower tool box body 2, and the locking block 14 is horizontally slidably connected to the lower tool box body 2, and the locking block 14 is used to clamp the connecting block 5.

[0030] Further, each tool box body is provided with two sets of pressing parts and locking parts, and the two sets of pressing parts and locking parts are located on opposite sides of the tool box body, so that the connection between the upper tool box body 1 and the lower tool box body 2 is more stable. Of course, for each set of pressing parts and locking parts on each tool box body, the locking part is located above the pressing part.

[0031] During the implementation of this solution, the upper tool box body 1 is first placed on the lower tool box body 2. When the operator needs to connect the upper tool box body 1 to the lower tool box body 2, the connecting block 5 is moved so that the moving block moves toward the lower tool box body 2, and then the connecting block 5 will push the locking block 14 to move outward, and then the locking block 14 will move closer to the lower tool box body 2 under the action of the second elastic component to achieve the connection between the connecting block 5 and the locking block 14; when unlocking, the locking block 14 is pulled outward, and the connecting block 5 is reset under the drive of the first elastic component; then unlocking is achieved.

[0032] When the operator only stacks the tool boxes, the operator does not need to move the connection block 5, and the connection fixing structure can be manually controlled to be connected according to the existing situation.

[0033] The specific structure of the locking structure suitable for stacking tool boxes of this embodiment is further described below. In this scheme, the upper pressing portion 3 and the lower locking portion 4 are taken as an example. The pressing portion located at the lower tool box body 2 has the same structure as the upper pressing portion 3, and the locking portion located at the upper tool box body 1 has the same structure as the lower locking portion 4.

[0034] In this embodiment, accommodating grooves are provided on the outer side walls of the tool box body, and the pressing portion and the locking portion are located in the corresponding accommodating grooves.

[0035] To further explain, the accommodating groove is actually formed by the tool box body being recessed inward during the molding process, and then after the corresponding pressing part and locking part are installed, the appearance becomes more beautiful.

[0036] In this embodiment, the upper pressing portion 3 also includes a guide rod 6 arranged on the upper tool box body 1, and a guide groove 7 is opened on the connecting block 5, the guide groove 7 extends in the vertical direction, and the guide rod 6 is located in the guide groove 7; wherein, the first elastic component includes a first spring 8, one end of the first spring 8 is arranged on the connecting block 5, and the other end of the first spring 8 is arranged on the upper tool box body 1, and the first spring 8 is arranged vertically.

[0037] It is further arranged that the number of the guide rods 6 is two, and thus the number of the corresponding guide grooves 7 is two, and the guide rods 6 and the corresponding guide grooves 7 are slidably connected, so that the movement of the connection block 5 is more stable.

[0038] Further, the connection block 5 is T-shaped, and the two sides of the connection block 5 protrude to form an extrusion block, so that the number of the first springs 8 can be set to two, and the first springs 8 are located on both sides of the connection block 5, so as to achieve the effect of facilitating the extrusion of the first spring 8, that is, one end of the first spring 8 is arranged on the extrusion block, and the other end of the first spring 8 is arranged on the upper tool box body 1. In the natural state, the first spring 8 pulls the connection block 5 to be located in the corresponding receiving groove of the upper tool box body 1.

[0039] In this embodiment, a pressing groove 9 is provided on the connecting block 5 to facilitate pressing by fingers.

[0040] It is further provided that the pressing groove 9 is located on a side of the connecting block 5 facing away from the upper tool box body 1 .

[0041] In this embodiment, a baffle 10 is provided on the tool box body, and the baffle 10 covers the corresponding pressing portion; wherein, a movable through slot 11 is opened on the baffle 10, and the pressing slot 9 is aligned with the movable through slot 11 to achieve the pressing slot 9 being connected to the movable through slot 11.

[0042] It is further arranged that the baffle plate 10 is connected to the tool box body by bolts, the baffle plate 10 is located in the receiving groove, and the baffle plate 10 is shielded by the connecting block 5, so that the appearance is more beautiful.

[0043] To further explain, during operation, the operator can pass his finger through the movable through slot 11 and press the inner wall of the pressing slot 9 to drive the connecting block 5 to move downward.

[0044] In this embodiment, the lower locking portion 4 also includes a fixed seat 12 arranged on the lower tool box body 2, and the locking block 14 is slidably connected to the fixed seat 12; wherein, the second elastic component includes a second spring 13, and one end of the second spring 13 is arranged on the locking block 14, and the other end of the second spring 13 is arranged on the fixed seat 12, and the second spring 13 is arranged horizontally.

[0045] It is further configured that two T-bars are provided in the receiving groove of the locking portion 4 of the lower tool box body 2, the two T-bars are parallel and spaced apart, and two T-slots are provided on the lower bottom surface of the fixing seat 12. During installation, the T-bar is first located in the T-slot, and the fixing seat 12 is moved to slide into the corresponding receiving groove. Since a protrusion is provided on the lower tool box body 2 between the two T-bars, and a fixing groove is provided on the lower bottom surface of the fixing seat 12, the protrusion is located in the fixing groove, so that the fixing seat 12 is fixed.

[0046] Furthermore, two T-shaped bars are also arranged on the upper surface of the fixing seat 12, and two corresponding T-shaped grooves are opened on the lower surface of the locking block 14, and the T-shaped bars are located in the T-shaped grooves, so as to realize the sliding of the locking block 14 in the horizontal direction. When the second spring 13 is in a natural state, the second spring 13 pulls the locking block 14 close to the lower tool box body 2; when the locking block 14 is under the action of the connecting block 5, it will move.

[0047] It is further provided that the number of the second springs 13 is also two.

[0048] In this embodiment, a card slot 15 and a first inclined surface are provided on the connecting block 5, and the card slot 15 is located on a side wall of the connecting block 5 facing away from the upper tool box body 1, and the first inclined surface is located below the card slot 15; a buckle 16 is provided on the locking block 14, and a second inclined surface is provided on the buckle 16, and the first inclined surface is used to contact the second inclined surface and realize the buckle 16 being snapped into the card slot 15.

[0049] In this embodiment, a movable chamber 17 is further provided on the locking block 14 to prevent interference when the connecting block 5 moves.

[0050] It is further explained that during the downward movement of the connecting block 5, the first inclined surface will abut against the second inclined surface, and then the first inclined surface acts on the second inclined surface, causing the locking block 14 to move outward, thereby causing the connecting block 5 to extend into the active chamber 17. Under the action of the second spring 13, the locking block 14 causes the buckle 16 to be located in the slot 15, thereby finally achieving connection.

[0051] In this embodiment, an unlocking slot 18 is formed on the locking block 14, and the unlocking slot 18 is convenient for finger operation.

[0052] In this embodiment, the upper surface of the tool box body is provided with a positioning groove 19 , and the lower surface of the tool box body is provided with a positioning bar, and the positioning bar located at the upper tool box body 1 is located in the positioning groove 19 of the lower tool box body 2 .

[0053] It is further explained that the positioning strips and the positioning grooves 19 make the assembly stacking more stable.

[0054] The above is a detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Even if various changes are made to the present invention, if these changes fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention and their equivalents, they still fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A locking structure suitable for stacking tool boxes, characterized in that: It comprises two stacked tool boxes, and the outer side walls of the two tool boxes are both provided with a pressing portion and a locking portion; the two tool boxes are respectively an upper tool box and a lower tool box, the pressing portion located on the upper tool box is an upper pressing portion, and the locking portion located on the lower tool box is a lower locking portion; Wherein, the upper pressing part includes a connecting block and a first elastic component, the first elastic component is arranged between the connecting block and the upper tool box body, the connecting block is slidably connected to the upper tool box body and moves toward the lower tool box body; the locking part includes a locking block and a second elastic component, the second elastic component is arranged between the locking block and the lower tool box body, and the locking block is horizontally slidably connected to the lower tool box body, and the locking block is used to clamp the connecting block.

2. The locking structure for stacking tool boxes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side walls of the tool box body are each provided with a receiving groove, and the pressing portion and the locking portion are located in the corresponding receiving groove.

3. The locking structure for stacking tool boxes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper pressing part further comprises a guide rod arranged on the upper tool box body, the connecting block is provided with a guide groove, the guide groove extends in a vertical direction, and the guide rod is located in the guide groove; Wherein, the first elastic component includes a first spring, one end of the first spring is arranged on the connecting block, the other end of the first spring is arranged on the upper tool box body, and the first spring is arranged vertically.

4. The locking structure for stacking tool boxes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting block is provided with a pressing groove to facilitate pressing by fingers.

5. The locking structure for stacking tool boxes according to claim 4, characterized in that: The tool box body is provided with a baffle, and the baffle covers the corresponding pressing part; Wherein, a movable through slot is provided on the baffle, and the pressing slot is aligned with the movable through slot to achieve that the pressing slot is connected to the movable through slot.

6. The locking structure for stacking tool boxes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower locking portion further comprises a fixing seat disposed on the lower tool box body, and the locking block is slidably connected to the fixing seat; Wherein, the second elastic component includes a second spring, and one end of the second spring is arranged on the locking block, the other end of the second spring is arranged on the fixing seat, and the second spring is arranged horizontally.

7. The locking structure for stacking tool boxes according to claim 6, characterized in that: The connecting block is provided with a slot and a first inclined surface, and the slot is located on a side wall of the connecting block away from the upper tool box body, and the first inclined surface is located below the slot; the locking block is provided with a buckle, and the buckle is provided with a second inclined surface, and the first inclined surface is used to contact the second inclined surface and realize the buckle being buckled in the slot.

8. The locking structure for stacking tool boxes according to claim 7, characterized in that: The locking block is also provided with an active chamber to prevent interference when the connecting block moves.

9. The locking structure for stacking tool boxes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking block is provided with an unlocking slot, which is convenient for finger operation.

10. The locking structure for stacking tool boxes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the tool box body is provided with a positioning groove, and the lower surface of the tool box body is provided with a positioning strip, and the positioning strip located at the upper tool box body is located in the positioning groove of the lower tool box body.

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