Tool positioning device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a tool positioning device which is used for arranging an inserting piece, the inserting piece is provided with a penetrating column, an abutting portion is formed in the lateral direction of the penetrating column, the tool positioning device comprises a main body of a plate-shaped structure, the main body is provided with a top edge side and a bottom edge side, the length between the top edge side and the bottom edge side is defined as a first length, and the length between the top edge side and the bottom edge side is defined as a second length. The axial length of the penetrating column is defined as a second length, the first length is at least equal to the second length, the main body penetrates through the arrangement holes, the penetrating column is inserted from top to bottom, the main body forms a plurality of limiting parts which are located in the arrangement holes respectively, and the limiting parts stop the abutting parts entering the arrangement holes respectively, so that the inserting piece is limited.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to an appliance for positioning a tool, in particular to a tool positioning device. Background Art

[0002] When using a tool box to store sockets, wrenches and other tools, one or more positioning plates may be configured inside the tool box to allow each hand tool to be positioned separately and provide users with convenient access to tools.

[0003] Patent document US8505720B2 discloses a positioning plate, which passes through multiple sockets, each of which can provide an insert for insertion. Each socket is a rectangular hole with two long sides and two short sides. The insert includes a disc-shaped portion, a protrusion and a through-column. The protrusion is connected to one side of the disc-shaped portion, and the through-column is connected to the other side of the disc-shaped portion. The protrusion is used to insert a tool. The through-column is composed of a cylindrical neck axially connected to a chuck. The neck is connected to the disc-shaped portion, and the diameter of the neck is equal to or less than the width of the short side. The chuck is a rectangular disc body that fits the rectangular hole.

[0004] When the insert is selected to be inserted into the positioning plate, the chuck is selected to be opposite to any one of the sockets up and down, and the rectangle of the chuck matches the rectangle of the socket. The through column is inserted into the socket from top to bottom, and the chuck leaves the socket from the bottom end of the positioning plate, and the disc-shaped part is placed on the top of the positioning plate. Then, the insert is rotated so that the long side of the chuck is opposite to the short side of the socket up and down. The bottom of the positioning plate restricts the chuck, and the chuck cannot enter the socket from bottom to top, completing the operation of setting the insert on the positioning plate. At this time, the sleeve can be equipped with a protrusion to position the sleeve accordingly.

[0005] Other positioning tools used for positioning tools can also be provided with protrusions. The positioning tool can be a clamping arm, and several clamping arms are respectively provided with a protrusion of an insert. Each clamping arm relatively clamps a positioning wrench or other tool. The positioning tool can also be other forms of tools used for positioning tools. The protrusion of the insert can form a clamping arm shape so that multiple inserts can relatively clamp the tool. The tool can also be optionally provided with a through column so that the tool is directly positioned and set on the positioning plate using the through column.

[0006] The chuck needs to protrude from the bottom of the positioning plate through the socket before the insert can be rotated. The bottom of the positioning plate forms a stop for the chuck. The chuck located below the positioning plate affects the stability of the positioning plate setting. Utility Model Content

[0007] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a tool positioning device.

[0008] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present utility model adopts the following technical solutions.

[0009] A tool positioning device is used to set an insert, which includes a disc-shaped portion, a through-column and an upper extension portion, wherein the disc-shaped portion connects the top edge of the through-column and the bottom edge of the upper extension portion, and the through-column forms a supporting portion laterally, the top edge of the supporting portion is located between the two ends of the through-column, and the upper extension portion is used to position a tool.

[0010] A tool positioning device includes a main body of a plate-like structure, wherein the main body has a top edge side and a bottom edge side, the top edge side and the bottom edge side are opposite to each other along the thickness direction of the main body, and the main body passes through a plurality of setting holes along the thickness direction, each setting hole extends to the top edge side and the bottom edge side respectively, and each setting hole provides a through-column for insertion from top to bottom, and the length of each setting hole between the top edge side and the bottom edge side is defined as a first length, and the axial length of the through-column is defined as a second length, and the first length is at least equal to the second length, and the main body forms a plurality of hole walls, and at least every three hole walls are adjacent to each other in sequence to form a setting hole therebetween, the width of each hole wall is the same, and the angle between every two adjacent hole walls is the same.

[0011] The main body forms several limiting parts respectively located in each setting hole, each limiting part is connected to a hole wall, and each limiting part extends toward the center direction of each setting hole, and each limiting part forms a bearing surface at the bottom edge, and the distance between each bearing surface and the top edge side is defined as a first distance, and the distance between the bearing part and the disc-shaped part is defined as a second distance. The first distance is at most equal to the second distance, and each limiting part forms a stop for the bearing part entering each setting hole, thereby limiting the inserted part.

[0012] When the insert is positioned and arranged in any setting hole, the main body can be placed firmly and not easily shaken against a plane, thereby stably arranging the main body. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the inserting component used in the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 2 It is a front view of the insert used in the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the first embodiment of the present utility model.

[0016] Figure 4 It is a partial cross-sectional view of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 5 It is a partial three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the first embodiment of the present utility model.

[0018] Figure 6 It is a partial top view of the first embodiment of the present utility model.

[0019] Figure 7It is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the present invention in which an insert is provided.

[0020] Figure 8 This is a partial bottom view (1) of the first embodiment of the present invention in which an insert is provided.

[0021] Figure 9 This is a partial bottom view (2) of the first embodiment of the present invention in which an insert is provided.

[0022] Figure 10 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the use state of the first embodiment of the utility model.

[0023] Figure 11 It is a partial three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the second embodiment of the present utility model.

[0024] Figure 12 It is a partial cross-sectional view of the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 13 It is a partial three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the third embodiment of the present utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The drawings show embodiments of the tool positioning device of the present invention. However, these embodiments are for illustration purposes only and the patent application is not limited to these structures.

[0027] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, the tool positioning device is used to set one to several inserts 10, and the insert 10 includes a disc-shaped portion 12, a through-post 14 and an upper extension portion 16, wherein the disc-shaped portion 12 connects the top edge of the through-post 14 and the bottom edge of the upper extension portion 16, and the through-post 14 forms a supporting portion 18 laterally, and the top edge of the supporting portion 18 is located between the two ends of the through-post 14. The upper extension portion 16 is used to position a tool 92, and the upper extension portion 16 can also be used to constitute a part of the tool 92.

[0028] Embodiment 1 of the tool positioning device includes a main body 20 of a plate-like structure, wherein the main body 20 has a top edge side 21 and a bottom edge side 22, the top edge side 21 and the bottom edge side 22 are respectively selected to be planar, and the top edge side 21 and the bottom edge side 22 are preferably parallel to each other, and the top edge side 21 and the bottom edge side 22 are opposite to each other along the thickness direction of the main body 20.

[0029] The main body 20 has several setting holes 23 extending through it along the thickness direction. Each setting hole 23 extends to the top edge side 21 and the bottom edge side 22 respectively. Each setting hole 23 provides a through-column 14 for insertion from top to bottom. The length of each setting hole 23 between the top edge side 21 and the bottom edge side 22 is defined as a first length L1, and the axial length of the through-column 14 is defined as a second length L2. The first length L1 is at least equal to the second length L2, and it is preferred that the first length L1 is slightly larger than the second length L2.

[0030] The main body 20 forms a plurality of hole walls 24, and every four hole walls 24 are sequentially adjacent to form a setting hole 23 therebetween, so that the radial shape of each setting hole 23 is square. The radial shape of each setting hole 23 can be optionally changed to a triangle, a hexagon, or other polygonal shape. Accordingly, in the present invention, at least every three hole walls 24 are sequentially adjacent to form a setting hole 23 therebetween.

[0031] The width W1 of each hole wall 24 is the same, and the angle θ between every two adjacent hole walls 24 is the same.

[0032] The main body 20 forms several limiting portions 30, which are respectively located in each setting hole 23. Each limiting portion 30 is respectively connected to a hole wall 24, and each limiting portion 30 extends toward the center direction of each setting hole 23. Each limiting portion 30 forms a bearing surface 32 at the bottom edge, and each bearing surface 32 is respectively connected to a hole wall 24. The distance between each bearing surface 32 and the top edge side 21 is defined as a first distance D1, and the distance between the abutting portion 18 and the disc-shaped portion 12 is defined as a second distance D2. The first distance D1 is at most equal to the second distance D2, and it is preferred that the first distance D1 is equal to the second distance D2. Each limiting portion 30 forms a stop for the abutting portion 18 entering each setting hole 23, thereby limiting the insert 10.

[0033] In the first embodiment, a limiting portion 30 is formed on each hole wall 24 on the radial side of each setting hole 23. When the through column 14 is inserted into a selected setting hole 23 through the top edge side 21, any limiting portion 30 located on the radial side of the selected setting hole 23 can form a stop for the abutting portion 18 located below it in the direction facing the top edge side 21, so that the abutting portion 18 abuts against the bearing surface 32, thereby improving the operational convenience of the insert 10 set on the main body 20.

[0034] The number of the limiting portions 30 located in each setting hole 23 can be changed as needed, but is limited to forming at least one limiting portion 30 in each setting hole 23 .

[0035] When the insert 10 is set in the main body 20, the insert 10 is moved to the top of the main body 20, and the through column 14 is located below the disc-shaped portion 12. The insert 10 is moved so that the through column 14 is inserted into a selected setting hole 23 from the top of the main body 20 through the top edge side 21. At this time, the abutment 18 can be selected to face any hole wall 24, and the elasticity of the material of the hole wall 24 composed of the abutment 18, the through column 14 or the main body 20 is utilized to enable the abutment 18 to move to the bottom of the supporting surface 32, and the limiting portion 30 forms a stop limit on the abutment 18, so that the through column 14 cannot move upward arbitrarily and leave the setting hole 23, thereby positioning the insert 10.

[0036] The diagram shows that the through column 14 is selected to be a hollow structure that can be elastically deformed in the radial direction. During the process of inserting the through column 14 into the selected setting hole 23, the through column 14 can be compressed in the radial direction and elastically collapsed. Accordingly, the abutment portion 18 can be easily moved to the bottom of the limiting portion 30 due to the elastic deformation and recovery characteristics of the through column 14 in the radial direction. However, the through column 14 is not limited to having the aforementioned elastically deformable hollow structure. The specific composition of the through column 14 shown in the diagram cannot be interpreted as a limitation on the scope of application of the tool positioning device of the present invention.

[0037] When the insert 10 is set in the selected setting hole 23, the following can be selected: Figure 8 In the operation of the state shown, the abutting portion 18 is facing the junction of two adjacent hole walls 24, so that the abutting portion 18 is easier to move along with the through-post 14 and enter the setting hole 23, until the disc-shaped portion 12 is abutted against the top edge side 21, the abutting portion 18 is located between the limiting portion 30 and the bottom edge side 22 in the thickness direction of the main body 20, and then as shown in FIG. Figure 9 As shown, the insert 10 is operated to rotate so that the abutting portion 18 is located below any limiting portion 30 , and the limiting portion 30 forms a stop limit for the abutting portion 18 , completing the setting operation of the insert 10 .

[0038] When you want to remove the insert 10 from the main body 20, you can choose to directly pull the insert 10 upward, and use the elasticity of the material of the abutment portion 18 or the through-column 14 or the main body 20 to make the abutment portion 18 pass over the limiting portion 30 upward, and the through-column 14 can leave the setting hole 23 through the top edge side 21. You can also choose to rotate the insert 10 first so that the abutment portion 18 leaves the bottom of the limiting portion 30 and faces the connection between the two adjacent hole walls 24, and then pull the insert 10 upward so that the through-column 14 leaves the setting hole 23 through the top edge side 21.

[0039] Since the first length L1 is at least equal to the second length L2, the bottom end of the through-post 14 does not protrude downward from the main body 20 through the bottom edge 22. When the first distance D1 is equal to the second distance D2, the disc portion 12 abuts against the top edge 21.

[0040] The space between the setting hole 23 and the supporting surface 32 and the through column 14 and the supporting portion 18 is formed so that when the insert 10 is positioned and set in any selected setting hole 23, the through column 14 will not protrude downward from the main body 20 through the bottom edge side 22, and the main body 20 can be firmly and non-shakily placed on a plane 94. The plane 94 can be the table top of a workbench (not shown) or a tool box (not shown) located at the bottom of the receiving space, which is used to support the surface of the received objects, thereby stably setting the main body 20.

[0041] Compared with the positioning plate disclosed in US Pat. No. 8,505,720B2, the main body 20 does not need to form a structure for limiting or positioning the insert 10 on the bottom edge side 22, and the overall structure is more streamlined.

[0042] The setting hole 23 can provide a variety of radial shapes of through-pillars 14 for insertion, such as circles, triangles, and regular polygons with an even number of sides. The regular polygons with an even number of sides include but are not limited to squares and hexagons. The sockets of the positioning plates mentioned in the prior art can only provide conventional through-pillar insertions that match in shape and length and width. Embodiment 1 has a wider range of applications.

[0043] The holes 23 are arranged in a matrix arrangement, and the hole walls 24 extend to the top edge 21 and the bottom edge 22 .

[0044] The shortest distance between the two limiting portions 30 located on radially opposite sides of each setting hole 23 is defined as the third distance D3, and the radial width of the through column 14 is defined as the second width W2. It is better that the third distance D3 adapts to the second width W2, and the adaptation means that the third distance D3 is equal to or slightly larger than the second width W2.

[0045] like Figure 10 As shown, the main body 20 can provide a plurality of inserting members 10 for installation. The upper extension portion 16 of each inserting member 10 can be changed according to the use requirements of the corresponding installation tool 92 and is not limited to what is shown in the drawings.

[0046] like Figure 11 As shown, the main difference between the second embodiment and the first embodiment is that the main body 20 forms a limiting portion 30 at each setting hole 23, each limiting portion 30 is annular, and each limiting portion 30 forms an annular bearing surface 32 connected to each hole wall 24 located on the radial side of the setting hole 23, and the shortest distance between the radially opposite sides of the annular inner edge of each limiting portion 30 is defined as a third distance D3, and the third distance D3 is adapted to the second width W2.

[0047] like Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, the main difference between the third embodiment and the second embodiment is that each limiting portion 30 forms an annular guide surface 34, the guide surface 34 is connected to the side of the supporting surface 32 away from the hole wall 24, and the guide surface 34 extends toward the top edge side 21, thereby guiding the through column 14 and the supporting portion 18 to pass through the annular limiting portion 30 from top to bottom.

Claims

1. A tool positioning device for arranging an insert, the insert comprising a disc-shaped portion, a through-post, and an upward extension, wherein the disc-shaped portion connects the top edge of the through-post and the bottom edge of the upward extension, the through-post laterally forms an abutment portion, the top edge of the abutment portion being located between the ends of the through-post, and the upward extension portion being used to position a tool; The tool positioning device is characterized in that The invention comprises a main body of a plate-like structure, wherein the main body has a top edge side and a bottom edge side, the top edge side and the bottom edge side being opposite to each other along the thickness direction of the main body, and a plurality of setting holes passing through the main body along the thickness direction, each setting hole extending to the top edge side and the bottom edge side respectively, each setting hole providing for a through-post to be inserted from top to bottom, a length between each setting hole and the top edge side being defined as a first length, an axial length of the through-post being defined as a second length, the first length being at least equal to the second length, the main body forming a plurality of hole walls, at least every three hole walls being sequentially adjacent to form a setting hole therebetween, the width of each hole wall being the same, and the angle between every two adjacent hole walls being the same; The main body forms several limiting parts respectively located in each setting hole, each limiting part is connected to a hole wall, and each limiting part extends toward the center direction of each setting hole, and each limiting part forms a bearing surface at the bottom edge, and the distance between each bearing surface and the top edge side is defined as a first distance, and the distance between the bearing part and the disc-shaped part is defined as a second distance. The first distance is at most equal to the second distance, and each limiting part forms a stop for the bearing part entering each setting hole.

2. The tool positioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that The main body forms a restriction portion at each setting hole.

3. The tool positioning device according to claim 2, characterized in that The limiting portion located at each setting hole is respectively annular, and each limiting portion respectively forms an annular bearing surface connected to each hole wall located at the radial circumferential side of the setting hole.

4. The tool positioning device according to claim 3, characterized in that Each limiting portion forms an annular guide surface, the guide surface is connected to the side of the supporting surface away from the hole wall, and the guide surface extends toward the top edge side.

5. The tool positioning device according to claim 3, characterized in that The shortest distance between the radially opposite sides of the annular inner edge of each limiting portion is defined as a third distance, the radial width of the through column is defined as a second width, and the third distance is adapted to the second width.

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