Tool box single body and combined tool box capable of being rapidly stacked

By incorporating a V-shaped self-aligning connector and a spring-loaded latch on the toolbox, the problem of unstable stacking of toolboxes is solved, enabling automatic alignment and rapid stacking, thus improving space utilization and ease of retrieval.

CN223763192UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-06ZHEJIANG KADUN ELECTRIC TOOLS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520115438.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-17
Publication Date
2026-01-06
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-17

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Technical Problem

The existing toolboxes are unstable when stacked, are prone to collapse, resulting in wasted space and management chaos, and the stacking process requires precise alignment.

Method used

A V-shaped self-aligning connector is installed on the body and lid of the toolbox. The V-shaped structure enables automatic calibration and alignment, and the elastic latches and limiting parts are used for fixation, allowing for rapid stacking.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic alignment and rapid stacking of toolboxes, reducing stacking time and improving space utilization and ease of access to items.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a toolbox single body and fast stack up combined toolbox, it includes box body and box cover, said box cover covers on the box body, the top surface of said box cover is provided with at least one first self-correction connecting part, the front side of first self-correction connecting part is provided with spacing part, the bottom surface of said box body is provided with second self-correction connecting part, the spacing part is provided with spacing part, the second self-correction connecting part is provided with spacing part, the spacing part is provided with spacing part, and the spacing part is provided with spacing part. And an elastic lock catch is arranged on the front side of the second self-correcting connecting part. The connecting structure at the bottom of the box body and the top of the box cover is arranged to be the V-shaped structure, clamping connection of the upper box body and the lower box body can be achieved, automatic position correction and alignment of the box bodies can be achieved through the V-shaped structure when the box bodies are stacked, the box bodies can be rapidly stacked, and alignment time is shortened.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of toolboxes, and in particular to a single toolbox and a quick-stacking combination toolbox. Background Technology

[0002] A toolbox is a container used to store tools such as screwdrivers, scissors, and wrenches. It can be used for maintenance in production or at home, and is convenient to carry and can be categorized.

[0003] Currently available toolboxes on the market often cannot be stacked because they are unstable when stacked. They are prone to collapse and breakage if lightly touched by external forces. Therefore, they can only be placed alone, which not only increases space occupancy and wastes space, but also easily leads to management chaos and causes great inconvenience to users.

[0004] Chinese patent CN210335895U discloses an aluminum alloy toolbox that is easy to stack. The toolbox includes a protrusion at the bottom of the box body and a groove on the upper surface of the lid. The protrusions of different boxes abut against the groove of the lid. The box body also includes a protective structure, which includes a buckle and a top block. The buckle is set on the box body, and the top block is hinged to the box body and set on the lower side of the buckle on the same axis. The buckle and the top block abut against each other to lock two adjacent boxes.

[0005] When stacking the toolboxes in the above technology, they need to be aligned first. The upper and lower boxes can only be stacked and locked after they are aligned. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of the defects or deficiencies in the existing technology, the present invention aims to provide a toolbox unit capable of automatic calibration and alignment, and a combination toolbox capable of rapid stacking.

[0007] The purpose of this application is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0008] A toolbox unit includes a box body and a box lid, the box lid being closed onto the box body, the top surface of the box lid having at least one first self-aligning connection part, the front side of the first self-aligning connection part having a limiting part, the bottom surface of the box body having a second self-aligning connection part, the front side of the second self-aligning connection part having an elastic latch.

[0009] Preferably, the first self-aligning connection part is composed of two first oblique strips protruding from the top surface of the box cover, the two first oblique strips are combined to form a V-shaped structure, and the two sides of the first self-aligning connection part extend outward to form first snap-fit ​​parts.

[0010] Preferably, the second self-aligning connection part is composed of two second oblique strips protruding from the bottom surface of the box body. The two second oblique strips are combined to form a V-shaped structure. The second oblique strips are provided with an inwardly extending second snap-fit ​​part, and the first snap-fit ​​part and the second snap-fit ​​part are engaged and snap-fitted together.

[0011] Preferably, the bottom surface of the box at the front end of the second self-aligning connection part is provided with a groove, one end of the elastic buckle is fixed in the groove, and the other end is provided with a downwardly positioned buckle part.

[0012] Preferably, the limiting part is a limiting strip protruding from the top surface of the box cover, and the limiting strip is wedge-shaped.

[0013] Preferably, the lid is snapped or hinged to the top of the box body.

[0014] A quick-stacking combination toolbox includes at least one toolbox unit, which is stacked vertically, with the upper toolbox unit's body stacked on top of the lower toolbox unit's lid; the second snap-fit ​​portion of the upper toolbox unit engages with the first snap-fit ​​portion of the lower toolbox unit, and the elastic latch of the upper toolbox unit is engaged inside the limiting portion of the lower toolbox unit.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, this application has at least the following obvious advantages and effects:

[0016] In this invention, the connection structure between the bottom of the box and the top of the box cover is set into a V-shape, which can not only realize the interlocking of the upper and lower boxes, but also realize the automatic alignment when the boxes are stacked, so that the boxes can be stacked quickly and the alignment time is reduced.

[0017] In this invention, the front of the stacked toolbox is fixed by an elastic buckle and a limiting part, while the rear and left and right sides are fixed by two self-aligning connecting parts with a V-shaped structure. Therefore, when taking out items from the lower toolbox, it is not necessary to remove the upper toolbox and then open the lid. The lid can be opened directly, and the upper toolbox will not move relative to it, making it more convenient to take out items. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural view of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in Example 2;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in Example 3;

[0022] List of components in this application:

[0023] 1. Box body; 2. Box lid; 3. First self-aligning connection part; 4. Limiting part; 5. Second self-aligning connection part; 6. Elastic lock; 7. Groove; 31. First diagonal strip; 32. First snap-fit ​​part; 51. Second diagonal strip; 52. Second snap-fit ​​part; 61. Buckle part. Detailed Implementation

[0024] Specific embodiments of this application have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and the following description to teach those skilled in the art how to make and use this application. For the purpose of teaching the principles of the application, the following conventional aspects have been simplified or omitted. Those skilled in the art should understand that variations derived from these embodiments fall within the scope of this application. Those skilled in the art should understand that the following features can be combined in various ways to form multiple variations of this application. Terms such as “upper,” “lower,” “left,” “right,” “middle,” and “one” used in this application are merely for clarity of description and are not intended to limit the scope of implementation of this utility model. Changes or adjustments to their relative relationships, without substantially altering the technical content, should also be considered within the scope of implementation of this utility model. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments described below, but only to the claims and their equivalents.

[0025] Example 1

[0026] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment relates to a toolbox unit, which includes a box body 1 and a box cover 2. The box cover 2 is hinged to the box body 1. The top surface of the box cover 2 is provided with at least one first self-aligning connection part 3. The front side of the first self-aligning connection part 3 is provided with a limiting part 4. The bottom surface of the box body 1 is provided with a second self-aligning connection part 5. The front side of the second self-aligning connection part 5 is provided with an elastic buckle 6.

[0027] In the embodiments of this application, the first self-aligning connection part 3 is composed of two first inclined strips 31 protruding from the top surface of the box cover 2. The two first inclined strips 31 are combined to form a V-shaped structure, and first snap-fit ​​parts 32 extend outward from both sides of the first self-aligning connection part 3.

[0028] The second self-alignment connection part 5 is composed of two second oblique strips 51 protruding from the bottom surface of the box body 1. The two second oblique strips 51 are combined to form a V-shaped structure. The second oblique strips 51 are provided with an inwardly extending second snap-fit ​​part 52.

[0029] The bottom surface of the housing 1 at the front end of the second self-aligning connection part 5 is provided with a groove 7. One end of the elastic buckle 6 is fixed in the groove 7 by a screw, and the other end is provided with a downwardly positioned buckle part 61. The elastic buckle 6 is made of ABS plastic.

[0030] In addition, the limiting part 4 is a limiting strip that protrudes from the top surface of the box cover 2. The limiting strip is wedge-shaped and its length is the same as the width of the top surface of the box cover 2.

[0031] Example 2

[0032] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this embodiment relates to a quick-stacking combination toolbox, which consists of toolbox units (A and B). Toolbox unit A is stacked on toolbox unit B, with the bottom of the box body 1 of toolbox unit A contacting the top of the box cover 2 of toolbox unit B. Toolbox unit A is engaged with toolbox unit B through a second self-aligning connecting part 5 and a first self-aligning connecting part 3. At the front position of toolbox unit A and toolbox unit B, a buckle part 61 on toolbox unit A is engaged with the inner side of a limiting part 4. The wedge-shaped structure of the limiting part 4 makes it easier for the buckle part 61 to slide through the limiting part 4 and enter the inner position of the limiting part 4.

[0033] When stacked, the V-shaped first self-aligning connection part 3 at the top of the lid 2 and the V-shaped second self-aligning connection part 5 at the bottom of the box body 1 can be aligned according to the V-shaped guide after they come into contact with each other. Therefore, as long as the toolbox unit A and toolbox unit B are facing the same direction, regardless of whether they are aligned with toolbox unit B, they can slide from the rear of toolbox unit A through the front of toolbox unit B onto the first self-aligning connection part 3 at the top of toolbox unit B. The upper and lower positions of toolbox unit A and toolbox unit B can be fixed by the first locking part 32 of the first self-aligning connection part 3 and the second locking part 52 of the second self-aligning connection part 5.

[0034] When you need to open toolbox unit B, you don't need to remove toolbox unit A. Just flip the lid 2 of toolbox unit B, which makes it more convenient to take out items.

[0035] Example 3

[0036] like Figure 4 As shown, this embodiment relates to a quick-stacking combination toolbox, which is composed of toolbox unit C, toolbox unit D and toolbox unit E. The lid of toolbox unit E has two first self-aligning connection parts 3, and the bottom of the box body 1 of toolbox unit C and toolbox unit D each has a second self-aligning connection part 5. Toolbox unit C and toolbox unit D can be stacked on toolbox unit E.

[0037] As those skilled in the art will readily conceive, any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made using the concept and principles of this application should be included within the scope of the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A tool box unit comprising a box body and a box cover, said box cover being closed on the box body, characterized in that, The top surface of the box cover is provided with at least one first self-positioning connecting part, the front side of the first self-positioning connecting part is provided with a limiting part, the bottom surface of the box body is provided with a second self-positioning connecting part, and the front side of the second self-positioning connecting part is provided with an elastic lock catch.

2. The tool box unit according to claim 1, wherein The first self-positioning connecting part is composed of two first inclined strips protruding from the top surface of the box cover, the two first inclined strips are combined into a V-shaped structure, and the two sides of the first self-positioning connecting part extend outwardly to form first clamping parts.

3. The tool box singulate of claim 2, wherein, The second self-positioning connecting part is composed of two second inclined strips protruding from the bottom surface of the box body, the two second inclined strips are combined into a V-shaped structure, and the second inclined strips are provided with second clamping parts extending inwardly.

4. The tool box singulate of claim 1, wherein, The bottom surface of the front end of the second self-positioning connecting part is provided with a groove, one end of the elastic lock catch is fixed in the groove, and the other end is provided with a buckle part downwardly arranged.

5. The tool box singulate of claim 1, wherein, The limiting part is a limiting strip protruding from the top surface of the box cover, and the limiting strip is wedge-shaped.

6. The tool box singulate of claim 1, wherein, The box cover is clamped or hinged with the top part of the box body.

7. A quick stackable combination tool box characterized in that, The tool box comprises at least two tool box units as claimed in any one of claims 1-6, the tool box units are stacked one on top of another, the box body of the upper tool box unit is stacked on the box cover of the lower tool box unit, the second clamping part of the upper tool box unit is clamped with the first clamping part of the lower tool box unit, and the elastic lock catch of the upper tool box unit is buckled on the inner side of the limiting part of the lower tool box unit.

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