Intelligent tool box

By designing an intelligent toolbox, which combines circuit boards and proximity sensors with a handheld terminal, the problem of time-consuming toolbox positioning was solved, enabling quick tool location and improving aircraft maintenance efficiency.

CN223790444UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-13AVIC SHAANXI DONGFANG AVIATION INSTR
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423304612.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-31
Publication Date
2026-01-13
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-31

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Technical Problem

Existing toolkits consume a lot of time in identifying repair areas and finding the required tools, resulting in low work efficiency, especially in aircraft maintenance where tools look similar and mistakes are frequent.

Method used

An intelligent toolbox was designed, which adopts a layered structure of lining and structural board, combined with circuit board and proximity sensor. Tools are attached to the maintenance parts through a handheld terminal, and indicator lights guide the tool position to achieve rapid positioning and management.

Benefits of technology

The handheld terminal allows for quick tool location, reducing the time spent searching for tools, improving work efficiency, and is suitable for field environments with many toolboxes.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an intelligent toolbox, which relates to the technical field of toolboxes and comprises a box body divided into an upper cover portion and a lower bearing portion. A first-layer lining, a first-layer structural board, a first-layer circuit board, a first-layer partition board, a second-layer lining, a second-layer structural board, a second-layer circuit board, a second-layer partition board, a main control box, a main control circuit board, a power source, a power source conversion board, a proximity sensor and an indicator lamp are installed in the box body, and the first-layer circuit board is fixed to the first-layer structural board through screws. The problems that most of existing mechanical tool boxes are similar in appearance, and a user takes a long time in the tool taking process are solved, a handheld terminal and an indicating device are added, after earlier-stage configuration, in the using process, the portion, needing to be maintained, on the handheld terminal can be clicked, an indicating lamp outside the bound tool box is turned on, and therefore the tool box is convenient to use. The tool box positioning device is convenient to use, easy to operate and suitable for the field environment with many tool boxes.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of toolbox technology, specifically to an intelligent toolbox. Background Technology

[0002] Existing toolboxes only have the function of storing tools. When a large number of toolboxes with similar appearances are stored together, a lot of time is spent from identifying the repair part to finding the tool, identifying the toolbox where the tool is stored, and finding the toolbox.

[0003] Especially in aircraft maintenance, aircraft are large and have many parts, and most of these parts have corresponding maintenance tools. Many of these tools look the same, so maintenance personnel unfamiliar with the tools often make mistakes. Once a mistake is made, the tool needs to be searched for again. Therefore, during aircraft maintenance, maintenance personnel often spend a lot of time searching for a specific tool. To address this, an intelligent toolbox is proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an intelligent toolbox, which addresses the problem that existing toolboxes require a lot of time from identifying the repair part to finding the tool, which involves identifying the required tool, finding the toolbox where the tool is stored, and searching for the toolbox. This wastes the time of the staff and reduces work efficiency.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an intelligent toolbox, comprising a box body, the box body being divided into an upper cover and a lower support portion; the interior of the box body is respectively equipped with a layer of inner lining, a layer of structural board, a layer of circuit board, a layer of partition, a second layer of inner lining, a second layer of structural board, a second layer of circuit board, a second layer of partition, a main control box, a main control circuit board, a power supply, a power conversion board, a proximity sensor, and indicator lights; the first layer of circuit board is fixed to the first layer of structural board with screws, the first layer of inner lining is bonded to the first layer of structural board, and the first layer of partition is snap-fitted to the first layer of inner lining; the second layer of circuit board is fixed to the first layer of structural board with screws, the second layer of inner lining is bonded to the first layer of structural board, and the second layer of partition is snap-fitted to the second layer of inner lining; tool slots are provided on the exterior of both the first and second layers of inner lining; the box body is divided into an upper cover and a lower support portion;

[0006] The main control box is fixed to one side of the inner wall of the enclosure with screws, and the main control circuit board and power conversion board are fixed to the main control box with screws; the power supply is fixed to the main control box with a metal baffle.

[0007] The proximity sensors are divided into upper and lower groups, which are fixed to the upper and lower parts of the housing respectively. When the housing is closed, the upper and lower groups of proximity sensors approach each other, and when the housing is open, the upper and lower groups of proximity sensors move away from each other.

[0008] Preferably, a handle is fixedly connected to the lower outer side of the box.

[0009] Preferably, the indicator light is fixed on the outside of the lower support part of the housing, and the power supply circuit of the indicator light is soldered on a first-layer circuit board and a second-layer circuit board.

[0010] Preferably, the first and second inner linings have openings at the corresponding positions of the indicator lights, and the openings are used to solder the indicator lights of the first and second circuit boards to be exposed at the corresponding positions.

[0011] Preferably, the main control box is connected to an external handheld terminal via signal.

[0012] Preferably, tools are placed inside the tool slots on the outside of the first and second inner linings. Each tool is equipped with a uniquely coded electronic tag. Each tool, the tag on the tool, the toolbox, and the maintenance part correspond to each other, and this correspondence is recorded in the handheld terminal.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] This invention effectively meets the needs of users in aircraft maintenance and solves the problem that most existing mechanical toolboxes look similar and take a long time to retrieve tools. By adding a handheld terminal and an indicator device, users can quickly locate tools by clicking on the required repair part on the handheld terminal and illuminating the indicator light on the outside of the toolbox after initial configuration. This invention is convenient to use, simple to operate, and suitable for field environments with many toolboxes. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is one of the three-dimensional structural schematic diagrams of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a second three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the power supply and power conversion board in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the system composition of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is the system operation process of this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Cabinet; 2. First layer of inner lining; 3. First layer of structural board; 4. First layer of circuit board; 5. First layer of partition; 6. Second layer of inner lining; 7. Second layer of structural board; 8. Second layer of circuit board; 9. Second layer of partition; 10. Main control box; 11. Main control circuit board; 12. Power supply; 13. Power conversion board; 14. Proximity sensor; 15. Handle; 16. Indicator light. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0022] like Figures 1-5 As shown, this application discloses an intelligent toolbox, comprising a box body 1, which is divided into an upper cover and a lower support part. Inside the box body 1 are installed a layer of inner lining 2, a layer of structural board 3, a layer of circuit board 4, a layer of partition 5, a second layer of inner lining 6, a second layer of structural board 7, a second layer of circuit board 8, a second layer of partition 9, a main control box 10, a main control circuit board 11, a power supply 12, a power conversion board 13, a proximity sensor 14, and an indicator light 16. The first layer of circuit board 4 is fixed to the first layer of structural board 3 with screws, the first layer of inner lining 2 is bonded to the first layer of structural board 3, and the first layer of partition 5 is snap-fitted to the first layer of inner lining 2. The second layer of circuit board 8 is fixed to the first layer of structural board 3 with screws, the second layer of inner lining 6 is bonded to the first layer of structural board 3, and the second layer of partition 9 is snap-fitted to the second layer of inner lining 6. Tool slots are provided on the exterior of both the first layer of inner lining 2 and the second layer of inner lining 6. The box body 1 is divided into an upper cover and a lower support part.

[0023] The main control box 10 is fixed to one side of the inner wall of the enclosure 1 with screws, and the main control circuit board 11 and the power conversion board 13 are fixed to the main control box 10 with screws; the power supply 12 is fixed to the main control box 10 with a metal baffle.

[0024] The proximity sensor 14 is divided into upper and lower groups. The upper and lower groups of proximity sensors 14 are fixed to the upper and lower parts of the housing 1 respectively. When the housing 1 is closed, the upper and lower groups of proximity sensors 14 approach each other, and when the housing 1 is open, the upper and lower groups of proximity sensors 14 move away from each other.

[0025] Specifically, a handle 15 is fixedly connected to the lower outer side of the box 1.

[0026] Specifically, indicator light 16 is fixed on the outside of the lower support part of the housing 1, and the power supply line of indicator light 16 is soldered to the first layer circuit board 4 and the second layer circuit board 8.

[0027] Specifically, the first inner liner 2 and the second inner liner 6 have openings at the corresponding positions of the indicator lights 16. These openings are used to solder the indicator lights 16 on the first circuit board 4 and the second circuit board 8 to the corresponding positions.

[0028] Specifically, the main control box 10 is connected to an external handheld terminal via signal.

[0029] Specifically, tools are placed inside the tool slots on the outside of the first inner liner 2 and the second inner liner 6. Each tool is equipped with a uniquely coded electronic tag. Each tool, the tag on the tool, the toolbox, and the maintenance part correspond to each other, and this correspondence is recorded in the handheld terminal.

[0030] The specific working process of this utility model is as follows:

[0031] Step 1: Affix the label to the tool. Add a toolbox and a tool to the handheld terminal interface, bind the tool and label, and place them in box 1. Add each box 1 and tool in sequence according to the above steps. Configure the aircraft model and aircraft component information on the handheld terminal, and bind the tool list for the repaired components to the component editor in sequence.

[0032] Step 2: Enter the aircraft maintenance interface on the handheld terminal software, click on the part that needs to be repaired, the handheld terminal displays the tools that can be used to repair the part and shows the status of each tool, then select the tool to be used and click to borrow the tool; the handheld terminal sends the message to the corresponding toolbox via wireless network, the toolbox main control circuit board 11 receives and parses the message, controls the indicator lights 16 at the corresponding positions on the outside and inside to light up, and the tag reading module starts scanning.

[0033] Step 3: Following the guidance of indicator light 16, take the corresponding tool. The label reading module in the toolbox scans and reads the status of the tools in the box and sends the tool status information to the handheld terminal.

[0034] Step 4: After the repair is completed, click "Return Tool" in the handheld terminal software, select the tool to be returned, and the handheld terminal will send the message to the corresponding toolbox via wireless network. The main control circuit board 11 of the toolbox receives and parses the message, controls the indicator lights 16 at the corresponding positions on the outside and inside to light up, and the tag reading module starts scanning. After the tool is returned, the main control circuit board 11 of the toolbox sends the tool status information to the handheld terminal.

[0035] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An intelligent tool box comprising a box body (1) which is divided into an upper cover part and a lower bearing part, characterized in that, The inner part of the box (1) is respectively installed with a layer of inner lining (2), a layer of structural plate (3), a layer of circuit board (4), a layer of partition plate (5), two layers of inner lining (6), two layers of structural plate (7), two layers of circuit board (8), two layers of partition plate (9), a main control box (10), a main control circuit board (11), a power supply (12), a power supply conversion board (13), a proximity sensor (14) and an indicator light (16), the layer of circuit board (4) is fixed on the layer of structural plate (3) by screws, the layer of inner lining (2) is bonded with the layer of structural plate (3), and the layer of partition plate (5) is connected with the layer of inner lining (2) in clamping mode; the two layers of circuit board (8) are fixed on the layer of structural plate (3) by screws, the two layers of inner lining (6) are bonded with the layer of structural plate (3), and the two layers of partition plate (9) are fixed in clamping mode; the outer part of the layer of inner lining (2) and the two layers of inner lining (6) is provided with a tool groove, and the box (1) is divided into an upper cover part and a lower bearing part. The main control box (10) is fixed on the inner wall of the box (1) by screws, and the main control circuit board (11) and the power supply conversion board (13) are fixed on the main control box (10) by screws; the power supply (12) is fixed on the main control box (10) by a metal baffle. The proximity sensor (14) is divided into two groups, and the two groups of proximity sensors (14) are fixed on the upper and lower parts of the box (1), respectively. When the box (1) is closed, the two groups of proximity sensors (14) are close to each other, and when the box (1) is opened, the two groups of proximity sensors (14) are away from each other.

2. The smart tool box of claim 1, wherein: The lower side of the outer part of the box (1) is fixedly connected with a handle (15).

3. The smart tool box of claim 1, wherein: The indicator light (16) is fixed on the outer side of the lower bearing part of the box (1), and the power supply line of the indicator light (16) is welded on the layer of circuit board (4) and the two layers of circuit board (8).

4. The smart tool box of claim 1, wherein: The layer of inner lining (2) and the two layers of inner lining (6) are provided with an opening at the position corresponding to the indicator light (16), and the opening is used for welding the indicator light (16) exposed at the corresponding position of the layer of circuit board (4) and the two layers of circuit board (8).

5. The smart tool box of claim 1, wherein: The main control box (10) is connected with an external handheld terminal signal.

6. The smart tool box of claim 1, wherein: The tool grooves on the outer part of the layer of inner lining (2) and the two layers of inner lining (6) are respectively placed with tools, each tool is provided with an electronic tag with a unique code, each tool, the tag on the tool, the tool box and the maintenance part correspond to each other, and the corresponding relationship is recorded in the handheld terminal.