Tool box

Abstract

The utility model provides a tool box which comprises a box body and a hinge structure, the box body comprises an upper shell and a lower shell, and the hinge structure comprises a first hinge portion arranged on the outer side wall of the upper shell, a second hinge portion arranged on the outer side wall of the lower shell and a rotating shaft connected between the first hinge portion and the second hinge portion. When the upper shell and the lower shell are closed, the second hinge parts are located at the two ends of the hinge structure, first shielding parts are arranged on the outer side wall of the upper shell in a protruding mode, the first shielding parts are at least arranged at the two ends of the hinge structure, and the heights, protruding out of the lower shell, of the first shielding parts and the second hinge parts are consistent. According to the tool box, by arranging the first shielding part, the attractiveness can be improved, and the risk that the hinge structure is impacted by external force can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of tool box structures, in particular to a tool box. Background Art

[0002] A tool box is a container for storing commonly used tools such as wrenches and pliers. Figure 1 As shown, the existing tool box generally includes a box body 1 and a hinge structure 2. The box body 1 includes an upper shell 11 and a lower shell 12. The upper shell 11 and the lower shell 12 are rotatably connected through the hinge structure 2. In order to enable the upper shell 11 and the lower shell 12 to achieve a larger opening and closing angle, the hinge structure 2 is generally protrudingly arranged on the outer side wall of the box body 1 (such as Figure 1 As shown, when the hinge structure 2 is arranged on the outer wall of the box body 1, the upper shell 11 can be opened 180° compared to the lower shell 12; and when the hinge structure 2 is hidden in the box body 1 or between the upper shell 11 and the lower shell 12, due to the influence of interference, the opening angle of the upper shell 11 is usually less than 120°).

[0003] Since the hinge structure 2 is protruding from the outer wall of the box body 1, on the one hand, it will affect the aesthetics (the protruding hinge structure 2 will make the lines of the appearance look messy and not integrated enough), and on the other hand, the exposed hinge structure 2 is more susceptible to external forces such as collisions and extrusions during use, making the hinge structure 2 easy to be damaged, thereby affecting the service life of the tool box. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a tool box, which can improve the aesthetics and reduce the risk of the hinge structure being impacted by external forces.

[0005] The utility model provides a tool box, comprising a box body and a hinge structure, the box body comprising an upper shell and a lower shell, the hinge structure comprising a first hinge portion arranged on the outer side wall of the upper shell, a second hinge portion arranged on the outer side wall of the lower shell, and a rotating shaft connected between the first hinge portion and the second hinge portion; when the upper shell and the lower shell are closed, the second hinge portion is located at both ends of the hinge structure, the outer side wall of the upper shell is protruded with a first shielding portion, the first shielding portion is at least arranged at both ends of the hinge structure, and the first shielding portion and the second hinge portion protrude from the lower shell at the same height.

[0006] In one achievable manner, the first shielding portion includes a transverse blocking portion disposed above the hinge structure and side blocking portions disposed on opposite sides of the hinge structure, and two ends of the transverse blocking portion are respectively connected to the side blocking portions on opposite sides.

[0007] In one feasible manner, the rotating shaft is arranged at the bottom edge of the upper shell, the bottom end of the side stop portion extends to the bottom edge of the upper shell, and an avoidance hole is provided on the side stop portion on at least one side at a position corresponding to the rotating shaft.

[0008] In one achievable manner, the top of the transverse stop is flush with the top wall of the upper shell, and the side stop is transitionally connected to the outer side wall of the upper shell via an inclined portion.

[0009] In one achievable manner, a second shielding portion is protruded from the outer side wall of the lower shell, the second shielding portion is at least arranged at two ends of the hinge structure, and the second shielding portion and the second hinged portion protrude from the lower shell at the same height.

[0010] In one feasible manner, the hinge structure is arranged at the junction of the bottom edge of the upper shell and the top edge of the lower shell; the first shielding portion extends to the bottom edge of the upper shell, and the second shielding portion extends to the top edge of the lower shell, and the first shielding portion and the second shielding portion cooperate to surround the hinge structure.

[0011] In an achievable manner, a first groove is provided on the outer side wall of the upper shell, and the first groove is formed by enclosing the first shielding portion; a second groove is provided on the outer side wall of the lower shell, and the second groove is formed by enclosing the second shielding portion; the hinge structure is arranged in the first groove and the second groove;

[0012] When the box body is in a fully opened state, the first shielding portion is located at the periphery of the second shielding portion, and the second shielding portion is located in the first groove.

[0013] In one achievable manner, the side wall of the first shielding portion away from the upper shell is flush with the side wall of the second shielding portion away from the lower shell; when the tool box is in a standing state, the tool box can be supported by the first shielding portion and the second shielding portion.

[0014] In one achievable manner, the second shielding portion includes a first rib and a second rib, wherein the first rib is disposed below the hinge structure, and the second rib is disposed on opposite sides of the hinge structure, and both ends of the first rib are respectively connected to the second ribs on the opposite sides.

[0015] In one achievable manner, the second hinged portion is disposed at the top edge of the lower shell, the top end of the second rib extends to the top edge of the lower shell, and the top end of the second rib is connected to the second hinged portion.

[0016] The tool box provided by the utility model is provided with a shielding structure on the outer side wall of the box body, and the shielding structure includes a first shielding portion protruding on the outer side wall of the upper shell body. When the upper shell body and the lower shell body are closed, the first shielding portion on the upper shell body can shield the two ends of the second hinged portion protruding from the lower shell body, and the first shielding portion and the second hinged portion protruding from the lower shell body are consistent in height. On the one hand, the first shielding portion can shield the hinge structure, so that the hinge structure no longer protrudes independently from the outer side wall of the box body, thereby improving the aesthetics. On the other hand, the first shielding portion can protect the hinge structure, reduce or avoid the risk of the hinge structure being impacted by external force, thereby improving the service life of the hinge structure and the tool box. On the other hand, the first shielding portion can also strengthen the structural strength of the upper shell body, thereby further improving the service life of the tool box. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a tool box in the prior art.

[0018] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of a tool box in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the tool box in another direction in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the tool box in another direction in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0021] Figure 5 It is a top view of the tool box in the embodiment of the utility model.

[0022] Figure 6 It is a bottom view of the tool box in the embodiment of the utility model.

[0023] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the tool box in the embodiment of the utility model.

[0024] Figure 8 It is a structural schematic diagram of the tool box in the embodiment of the utility model when it is in a standing state. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The following is a further detailed description of the specific implementation of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0026] The terms "first", "second", "third", "fourth" and the like (if any) in the description and claims of the present invention are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence.

[0027] The directional words such as up, down, left, right, front, back, top, bottom, etc. (if any) involved in the specification and claims of the utility model are defined by the positions of the structures in the drawings and the positions of the structures relative to each other, and are only for the clarity and convenience of expressing the technical solution. It should be understood that the use of directional words should not limit the scope of protection claimed by the utility model.

[0028] like Figures 2 to 7 As shown, the embodiment of the utility model provides a tool box, including a box body 1 and a hinge structure 2, wherein the hinge structure 2 is protrudingly arranged on the outer wall of the box body 1. The box body 1 includes an upper shell 11 and a lower shell 12, wherein the upper shell 11 is covered on the upper part of the lower shell 12, and the hinge structure 2 includes a first hinge part 21 protrudingly arranged on the outer wall of the upper shell 11, a second hinge part 22 protrudingly arranged on the outer wall of the lower shell 12, and a rotating shaft 23 connected between the first hinge part 21 and the second hinge part 22; the first hinge part 21 and the second hinge part 22 are rotatably connected through the rotating shaft 23, so that the upper shell 11 and the lower shell 12 are rotatably connected through the hinge structure 2. When the rotating shaft 23 is installed on the first hinge part 21 and the second hinge part 22, the second hinge part 22 is located at both ends of the rotating shaft 23. A shielding structure is provided on the outer wall of the box body 1 at a position corresponding to the hinge structure 2 . The shielding structure includes a first shielding portion 3 protruding from the outer wall of the upper shell 11 . The first shielding portion 3 is at least provided at two ends of the second hinge portion 22 .

[0029] Specifically, the tool box provided in the present embodiment is provided with a shielding structure on the outer side wall of the box body 1, and the shielding structure includes a first shielding portion 3 protruding from the outer side wall of the upper shell 11. When the upper shell 11 and the lower shell 12 are closed, the second hinged portion 22 is located at both ends of the hinge structure 2, and the first shielding portion 3 on the upper shell 11 can shield the two ends of the second hinged portion 22 protruding from the lower shell 12, and the height of the first shielding portion 3 and the second hinged portion 22 protruding from the lower shell 12 is consistent (that is, visually, the height of the first shielding portion 3 is roughly flush with the height of the second hinged portion 22); on the one hand, the first shielding portion 3 It can shield the hinge structure 2 so that the hinge structure 2 of the upper and lower shells no longer protrudes independently from the outer wall of the box body 1, thereby improving the aesthetics; on the other hand, the first shielding portion 3 can protect the hinge structure 2, reduce or avoid the risk of the hinge structure 2 being impacted by external forces (that is, at least part of the external force impact can act on the first shielding portion 3 and be borne by the first shielding portion 3), thereby improving the service life of the hinge structure 2 and the tool box; on another hand, the first shielding portion 3 can also strengthen the structural strength of the upper shell 11 (that is, equivalent to a reinforcing rib), thereby further improving the service life of the tool box.

[0030] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, as an embodiment, a lock buckle 13 is provided on the side wall of one side of the box body 1, and the upper shell 11 and the lower shell 12 are connected by the lock buckle 13 to achieve locking and unlocking of the upper shell 11 and the lower shell 12. The hinge structure 2 is provided on the outer wall of the box body 1 on the other side, and the number of the hinge structures 2 is two. The two hinge structures 2 are arranged on the outer wall of the box body 1 at intervals, and the peripheries of the two hinge structures 2 are provided with shielding structures.

[0031] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, as an embodiment, a first axial hole 211 is provided on the first hinge part 21, and a second axial hole 221 is provided on the second hinge part 22. The rotating shaft 23 is inserted into the first axial hole 211 and the second axial hole 221 at the same time to realize the rotational connection between the first hinge part 21 and the second hinge part 22.

[0032] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, as an embodiment, the first shielding portion 3 is an inverted U-shaped structure, and the first shielding portion 3 includes a transverse blocking portion 32 arranged above the hinge structure 2 and side blocking portions 31 arranged on opposite sides of the hinge structure 2, the transverse blocking portion 32 is horizontally extended, and the side blocking portion 31 is vertically extended; both ends of the transverse blocking portion 32 are respectively connected to the side blocking portions 31 on opposite sides, and the side blocking portions 31 can shield the ends of the hinge structure 2.

[0033] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, as an embodiment, the rotating shaft 23 is arranged at the bottom edge 110 of the upper shell 11, and the bottom end of the side stop 31 extends to the bottom edge 110 of the upper shell 11. At least one side of the side stop 31 is provided with an avoidance hole 311 at the position corresponding to the rotating shaft 23. During assembly, the rotating shaft 23 can be installed on the first hinge part 21 and the second hinge part 22 through the avoidance hole 311. In this way, the side stop 31 can have a good shielding effect on the end of the hinge structure 2, so that the upper shell 11 and the lower shell are roughly flush at the outer side wall where the hinge structure 2 is installed, and the hinge structure 2 does not protrude from the outer side wall alone, and the assembly of the rotating shaft 23 can be facilitated.

[0034] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 7As shown, as an embodiment, the top of the horizontal blocking portion 32 is flush with the top wall of the upper shell 11, and the side blocking portion 31 is transitionally connected to the outer side wall of the upper shell 11 through the inclined portion 33, and the surface of the inclined portion 33 is a slope structure. In this way, the first shielding portion 3 can not only play a good shielding effect, but also reduce the external line features of the box body 1, avoid the first shielding portion 3 being too protruding and affecting the aesthetics, and enhance the structural strength of the first shielding portion 3.

[0035] like Figures 3 to 7 As shown, as an embodiment, the shielding structure also includes a second shielding portion 4 protruding from the outer wall of the lower shell 12, and the second shielding portion 4 is at least arranged at the two ends of the second hinged portion 22, and the height thereof protruding from the lower shell 12 is consistent with the height of the second hinged portion 22 (i.e., visually, the height of the second shielding portion 4 is roughly flush with the height of the second hinged portion 22). The hinge structure 2 is arranged at the junction of the bottom edge 110 of the upper shell 11 and the top edge 120 of the lower shell 12; the first shielding portion 3 extends to the bottom edge 110 of the upper shell 11, and the second shielding portion 4 extends to the top edge 120 of the lower shell 12. The first shielding portion 3 and the second shielding portion 4 cooperate, and the heights of the first shielding portion 3, the second shielding portion 4, the first hinged portion 21 and the second hinged portion 22 protruding from the box body 1 are roughly flush, which further provides a better shielding and protection effect for the hinge structure 2.

[0036] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, as an embodiment, the second shielding portion 4 is a U-shaped structure, and the second shielding portion 4 includes a horizontally extending first rib 41 and a vertically extending second rib 42, the first rib 41 is arranged below the hinge structure 2, and the second rib 42 is arranged on two opposite sides of the hinge structure 2, and the two ends of the first rib 41 are respectively connected to the second rib 42 on the opposite sides.

[0037] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, as an embodiment, the second hinged portion 22 is disposed at the top edge 120 of the lower shell 12, the top end of the second rib 42 extends to the top edge 120 of the lower shell 12, and the top end of the second rib 42 is connected to the second hinged portion 22. Thus, not only can the hinge structure 2 be well shielded and protected, but also the second hinged portion 22 can be strengthened.

[0038] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 7As shown, as an embodiment, a first groove 30 is provided on the outer wall of the upper shell 11, and the first groove 30 is formed by the first shielding portion 3; a second groove 40 is provided on the outer wall of the lower shell 12, and the second groove 40 is formed by the second shielding portion 4, and the first groove 30 corresponds to the second groove 40 up and down; the hinge structure 2 is arranged in the first groove 30 and the second groove 40.

[0039] In this embodiment, the first shielding portion 3 and the second shielding portion 4 adopt an avoidance staggered design. When the box body 1 is in a fully opened state (that is, the upper shell 11 is fully opened compared to the lower shell 12), the first shielding portion 3 is located on the periphery of the second shielding portion 4, and the second shielding portion 4 is located in the first groove 30. The first shielding portion 3 will not interfere with the second shielding portion 4, thereby allowing the upper shell 11 to be opened 180° compared to the lower shell 12.

[0040] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, as an embodiment, the first hinged portion 21 is arranged at the bottom edge 110 of the upper shell 11, and a reinforcing rib 111 is further arranged on the outer wall of the upper shell 11. The reinforcing rib 111 is located in the first groove 30, and the reinforcing rib 111 is located between the first shielding portion 3 and the first hinged portion 21. The reinforcing rib 111 is connected to the first hinged portion 21, and the reinforcing rib 111 can strengthen the first hinged portion 21. At the same time, the reinforcing rib 111 and the second shielding portion 4 adopt an avoidance staggered design. When the box body 1 is in a fully opened state, the reinforcing rib 111 is located in the second groove 40, and the second shielding portion 4 is located between the first shielding portion 3 and the reinforcing rib 111.

[0041] like Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown, as an embodiment, the side wall of the first shielding portion 3 away from the upper shell 11 is flush with the side wall of the second shielding portion 4 away from the lower shell 12. When the tool box is in a standing state, the tool box can be supported by the first shielding portion 3 and the second shielding portion 4, thereby realizing the standing function of the tool box.

[0042] As an implementation manner, the first shielding portion 3 and the upper shell 11 are an integral structure, and the second shielding portion 4 and the lower shell 12 are an integral structure.

[0043] The tool box provided by the embodiment of the utility model has a shielding structure arranged on the outer wall of the box body 1, and the shielding structure includes a first shielding portion 3 protruding from the outer wall of the upper shell body 11. When the upper shell body 11 and the lower shell body 12 are closed, the first shielding portion 3 on the upper shell body 11 is arranged at both ends of the second hinge portion 22. On the one hand, the first shielding portion 3 can shield the hinge structure 2, so that the hinge structures 2 of the upper and lower shells no longer protrude independently from the outer wall of the box body 1, thereby improving the aesthetics. On the other hand, the first shielding portion 3 can protect the hinge structure 2, reduce or avoid the risk of the hinge structure 2 being impacted by external force, thereby improving the service life of the hinge structure 2 and the tool box. On the other hand, the first shielding portion 3 can also strengthen the structural strength of the upper shell body 11, thereby further improving the service life of the tool box.

[0044] The above are only specific implementations of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field can easily think of changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, which should be included in the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention should be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A tool box, comprising a box body (1) and a hinge structure (2), wherein the box body (1) comprises an upper shell (11) and a lower shell (12), and the hinge structure (2) comprises a first hinge portion (21) arranged on the outer wall of the upper shell (11), a second hinge portion (22) arranged on the outer wall of the lower shell (12), and a rotating shaft (23) connected between the first hinge portion (21) and the second hinge portion (22); characterized in that: When the upper shell (11) and the lower shell (12) are closed, the second hinged portion (22) is located at the two ends of the hinge structure (2), and a first shielding portion (3) is protruding from the outer wall of the upper shell (11). The first shielding portion (3) is at least arranged at the two ends of the hinge structure (2), and the first shielding portion (3) and the second hinged portion (22) protrude from the lower shell (12) at the same height.

2. The tool box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first shielding portion (3) comprises a transverse blocking portion (32) arranged above the hinge structure (2) and side blocking portions (31) arranged on two opposite sides of the hinge structure (2), and two ends of the transverse blocking portion (32) are respectively connected to the side blocking portions (31) on the two opposite sides.

3. The tool box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating shaft (23) is arranged at the bottom edge (110) of the upper shell (11), the bottom end of the side stop (31) extends to the bottom edge (110) of the upper shell (11), and an avoidance hole (311) is provided on at least one side of the side stop (31) at a position corresponding to the rotating shaft (23).

4. The tool box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the transverse block (32) is flush with the top wall of the upper shell (11), and the side block (31) is transitionally connected to the outer side wall of the upper shell (11) via an inclined portion (33).

5. The tool box according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: A second shielding portion (4) is protruding from the outer wall of the lower shell (12), the second shielding portion (4) is arranged at least at two ends of the hinge structure (2), and the second shielding portion (4) and the second hinged portion (22) protrude from the lower shell (12) at the same height.

6. The tool box according to claim 5, characterized in that: The hinge structure (2) is arranged at the intersection of the bottom edge (110) of the upper shell (11) and the top edge (120) of the lower shell (12); the first shielding portion (3) extends to the bottom edge (110) of the upper shell (11), and the second shielding portion (4) extends to the top edge (120) of the lower shell (12); the first shielding portion (3) and the second shielding portion (4) cooperate to surround the hinge structure (2).

7. The tool box according to claim 5, characterized in that: A first groove (30) is provided on the outer wall of the upper shell (11), and the first groove (30) is formed by enclosing the first shielding portion (3); a second groove (40) is provided on the outer wall of the lower shell (12), and the second groove (40) is formed by enclosing the second shielding portion (4); the hinge structure (2) is arranged in the first groove (30) and the second groove (40); When the box body (1) is in a fully opened state, the first shielding portion (3) is located outside the second shielding portion (4), and the second shielding portion (4) is located inside the first groove (30).

8. The tool box according to claim 5, characterized in that: The side wall of the first shielding portion (3) away from the upper shell (11) is flush with the side wall of the second shielding portion (4) away from the lower shell (12); when the tool box is in a standing state, the tool box can be supported by the first shielding portion (3) and the second shielding portion (4).

9. The tool box according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second shielding portion (4) comprises a first rib (41) and a second rib (42), wherein the first rib (41) is arranged below the hinge structure (2), and the second rib (42) is arranged on two opposite sides of the hinge structure (2), and the two ends of the first rib (41) are respectively connected to the second ribs (42) on the two opposite sides.

10. The tool box according to claim 9, characterized in that: The second hinged portion (22) is arranged at the top edge (120) of the lower shell (12), the top end of the second rib (42) extends to the top edge (120) of the lower shell (12), and the top end of the second rib (42) is connected to the second hinged portion (22).

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