Tool box

Abstract

The utility model relates to a tool box. The tool box comprises a box body and a fixing mechanism, wherein the box body is provided with an accommodating cavity; the fixing mechanism comprises a fixing body and a locking module, the fixing body is movably arranged on the box body relative to the box body, the fixing body is detachably arranged on the mechanical equipment, the fixing body is provided with a first side close to the box body, the locking module comprises a pressing ring and a locking piece, and the pressing ring is arranged on the first side and used for pressing the box body. The locking piece penetrates through the fixing body and is clamped to the pressing ring. Through the arrangement, in the process that a user screws the locking piece into the fixing body, the locking piece exerts acting force on the pressing ring so as to transmit the acting force to the box body, so that the box body is firmly fixed to mechanical equipment, installation is easy and convenient, meanwhile, the stability of the tool box is enhanced, the installed tool box is not prone to loosening, and the vibration anti-loosening effect is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of tool storage device technology, and in particular to a tool box. Background Technology

[0002] To improve efficiency during processing operations, various mechanical equipment are now equipped with toolboxes to store items for later use. However, the installation of toolboxes on the market into mechanical equipment presents problems such as installation difficulties, poor stability after installation, and easy loosening. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a toolbox that addresses the problems of installation difficulties, poor stability, and easy loosening of current toolboxes.

[0004] A toolbox, the toolbox comprising a box body and a fixing mechanism, wherein:

[0005] The box body has an accommodating cavity;

[0006] The fixing mechanism includes a fixing body and a locking module. The fixing body is movably disposed on the box body relative to the box body, and the fixing body is detachably disposed on mechanical equipment. The fixing body has a first side close to the box body. The locking module includes a pressure ring and a locking member. The pressure ring is disposed on the first side and is used to press the box body. The locking member passes through the fixing body and is engaged with the pressure ring.

[0007] In one embodiment, the locking member includes a fastening shaft and a snap-fit ​​ball disposed at one end of the fastening shaft. The snap-fit ​​ball passes through the fixing body and snaps into the pressure ring. The fastening shaft passes through the fixing body and is disposed on the fixing body.

[0008] In one embodiment, the locking member further includes a locking head and an elastic member. The locking head is disposed at the end of the fastening shaft opposite to the snap ball, and the elastic member is sleeved on the fastening shaft and disposed between the locking head and the fixing body.

[0009] In one embodiment, the fixing body includes a mounting member, the mounting member including a mounting plate and side plates disposed on opposite sides of the mounting plate, the mounting plate and the side plates forming a receiving cavity for accommodating the pressure ring.

[0010] In one embodiment, the fixing body further includes a bonding plate, and the bonding plate is provided at the end of each of the two side plates away from the mounting plate, with the two bonding plates arranged back to back.

[0011] In one embodiment, the outer wall of the box is provided with a sliding groove, and two opposite groove walls in the sliding groove are provided with receiving grooves. The sliding groove is used to accommodate the mounting component, and the receiving groove is used to accommodate the bonding plate.

[0012] In one embodiment, the toolbox further includes a docking structure comprising two docking plates disposed opposite to each other on the box body. The two docking plates have a bent portion on one side that is close to each other. The bent portion and the box body form a first space for accommodating the bonding plate, and a second space for accommodating the mounting component is formed between the two bent portions.

[0013] In one embodiment, the fixing body further includes a limiting plate disposed on the mounting plate, the limiting plate being used to be installed on the mechanical equipment by connecting fasteners.

[0014] In one embodiment, the box body includes a pressing edge member, a cylindrical body and a bottom plate arranged in sequence. The cylindrical body is detachably connected to the pressing edge member and the bottom plate, and the cylindrical body forms the receiving cavity.

[0015] In one embodiment, the pressing element includes a nested ring and a protruding edge disposed along the outer peripheral wall of the nested ring. The nested ring is disposed on the inner side of the cylinder. A snap-fit ​​post is disposed on the side of the protruding edge facing the cylinder. A snap-fit ​​groove adapted to the snap-fit ​​post is disposed on the cylinder.

[0016] The aforementioned toolbox features a detachable connection between its fixed body and mechanical equipment. A locking mechanism, consisting of a locking element that passes through the fixed body and engages with a pressure ring, presses the toolbox body into place. As the user screws the locking element into the fixed body, the locking element applies force to the pressure ring, which is then transmitted to the toolbox body, securely fixing it to the mechanical equipment. This design simplifies installation while enhancing the toolbox's stability, preventing it from easily loosening after installation and providing a vibration-resistant anti-loosening effect. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the toolbox provided in this application.

[0018] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the toolbox provided for this application.

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point C.

[0020] Figure 4 An exploded view of the fixed mechanism provided in this application.

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 1A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle.

[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 1 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point B.

[0023] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the box structure provided in this application.

[0024] in:

[0025] 10. Tool box;

[0026] 100. Box body; 110. Receiving cavity; 120. Pressing edge; 121. Nesting ring; 122. Protruding edge; 123. Snap-fit ​​post; 130. Cylindrical body; 131. Receiving hole; 140. Base plate; 141. First through hole; 150. T-slot; 151. Sliding groove; 152. Receiving groove;

[0027] 200. Fixing mechanism; 210. Fixing body; 211. First side; 212. Mounting component; 2121. Mounting plate; 2122. Side plate; 2123. Receiving cavity; 213. Press-fit nut; 214. Adhesive plate; 215. Limiting plate; 220. Locking module; 221. Pressure ring; 222. Locking component; 2221. Fastening shaft; 2222. Snap-fit ​​ball; 2223. Locking head; 2224. Elastic component;

[0028] 300. Connecting structure; 310. Connecting plate; 311. Bending part; 312. First space; 313. Second space; 314. Fixing part. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0030] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" appear, these terms indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0031] Furthermore, where the terms "first" and "second" appear, these terms are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0032] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0033] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the use of descriptions such as "above" or "below" the second feature indicates that the first and second features are in direct contact or indirect contact via an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. Similarly, "below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0034] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. If so, the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0035] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the toolbox 10 provided in this application. Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the toolbox 10 provided in this application. Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point C. Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the structure of the fixing mechanism 200 provided in this application. An embodiment of this application provides a toolbox 10 assembled into a mechanical device. The toolbox 10 includes a box body 100 and a fixing mechanism 200. The box body 100 has a receiving cavity 110 for storing items to be used. In a specific configuration, the open end of the box body 100 has a protruding edge 122. In a specific assembly, the mechanical device has a platform with an assembly through hole. The box body 100 passes through the assembly through hole until the protruding edge 122 abuts against the surface of the platform, thereby achieving the initial assembly of the toolbox 10.

[0036] The fixing mechanism 200 includes a fixing body 210 and a locking module 220. The fixing body 210 is movably disposed on the box 100 relative to the box 100. In a specific setting, the fixing body 210 can move up and down relative to the box 100. Through the above setting, the fixing body 210 can move along the box 100 to the lower surface of the platform so that the fixing body 210 can be detachably disposed on the mechanical equipment.

[0037] The fixing body 210 has a first side 211 near the box 100. The locking module 220 includes a pressure ring 221 and a locking member 222. The pressure ring 221 is located on the first side 211 of the fixing body 210 and is used to press the box 100. The locking member 222 passes through the fixing body 210 and is engaged with the pressure ring 221. With the above configuration, the user can apply force to the pressure ring 221 by screwing in the locking member 222 to increase the force on the box 100, so that the box 100 is firmly fixed to the mechanical equipment.

[0038] The toolbox 10 described above is detachably connected to the mechanical equipment by setting a fixed body 210. The locking element 222 in the locking module 220 passes through the fixed body 210 and is engaged with the pressure ring 221. The pressure ring 221 is used to press the box body 100. When the user screws the locking element 222 into the fixed body 210, the locking element 222 applies a force to the pressure ring 221 and transmits it to the box body 100, thereby firmly fixing the box body 100 to the mechanical equipment. This not only makes installation simple but also enhances the stability of the toolbox 10, making the toolbox 10 less prone to loosening after installation and achieving the effect of vibration-proofing.

[0039] To facilitate the design of the locking element 222, in a preferred embodiment, the locking element 222 includes a fastening shaft 2221 and a snap-fit ​​ball 2222 disposed at one end of the fastening shaft 2221. The snap-fit ​​ball 2222 passes through the fixing body 210 and snaps into the pressure ring 221. The fastening shaft 2221 passes through the fixing body 210 and is disposed on the fixing body 210. In a specific configuration, to facilitate the snap-fit ​​ball 2222 and the fastening shaft 2221 passing through the fixing body 210, and to facilitate the fastening shaft 2221 screwing into the fixing body 210, the fixing body 210 is provided with a press-fit nut 213 adapted to the fastening shaft 2221. The size of the fastening shaft 2221 is not smaller than that of the snap-fit ​​ball 2222. To apply a stable force to the housing 100 to ensure that the housing 100 is fixed to the mechanical equipment, the pressure ring 221 is preferably a hollow trumpet-shaped structure.

[0040] To ensure that the fixed body 210 can be promptly secured to the housing 100 after being moved to a suitable position, the locking component 222 specifically includes a locking head 2223 and an elastic element 2224. The locking head 2223 is located at the end of the fastening shaft 2221 away from the retaining ball 2222. The elastic element 2224 is sleeved on the fastening shaft 2221 and is positioned between the locking head 2223 and the fixed body 210. With this configuration, when the user screws the fastening shaft 2221 into the fixed body 210 to achieve a tight fit between the housing 100 and the mechanical equipment, the elastic element 2224 located between the locking head 2223 and the fixed body 210 is in a compressed state. The rebound force of the elastic element 2224 continuously applies force to the fixed body 210, ensuring that the fixed body 210 is stably positioned on the housing 100. Specifically, the elastic element 2224 is preferably a spring.

[0041] To facilitate the placement of the pressure ring 221 of the pressing box 100 on the side of the fixing body 210 near the box 100, in a preferred embodiment, the fixing body 210 includes a mounting member 212. The mounting member 212 includes a mounting plate 2121 and side plates 2122 disposed on opposite sides of the mounting plate 2121. The mounting plate 2121 and the side plates 2122 form a receiving cavity 2123 for accommodating the pressure ring 221. With the above arrangement, the pressure ring 221 is located within the receiving cavity 2123, that is, between the fixing body 210 and the box 100, satisfying the requirement for a simple appearance without affecting the pressing of the pressure ring 221 against the box 100. In specific settings, the side plate 2122 and the mounting plate 2121 are preferably connected at 90°, and the accommodating cavity 2123 is a U-shaped cavity. It should be noted that the connection angle between the side plate 2122 and the mounting plate 2121 is not limited to 90°, and any angle that can form a cavity is acceptable. In order to facilitate the engagement of the snap-fit ​​ball 2222 with the pressure ring 221 in the accommodating cavity 2123, a snap-fit ​​nut 213 is provided on the mounting plate 2121.

[0042] To increase the stability of the fixing body 210 when it is installed on the box 100, the fixing body 210 specifically includes a bonding plate 214. The two side plates 2122 are each provided with a bonding plate 214 at the end furthest from the mounting plate 2121, and the two bonding plates 214 are arranged back-to-back. During installation, the bonding plate 214 is attached to the box 100, increasing the contact area between the fixing body 210 and the box 100. When the fastening shaft 2221 passes through the rivet nut 213, the rebound force of the elastic element 2224 pushes the fixing body 210 against the box 100. The large contact area between the fixing body 210 and the box 100 ensures that the fixing body 210 is stably installed on the box 100. Preferably, the bonding plate 214 and the side plate 2122 are vertically connected.

[0043] Combination Figure 5 As shown, Figure 5 for Figure 1 The diagram shows an enlarged view of the structure at point A. In some embodiments, to facilitate the movement of the fixing body 210 relative to the box 100, more specifically, a groove 151 is provided on the outer wall of the box 100. Two oppositely arranged groove walls in the groove 151 are provided with receiving grooves 152. The groove 151 is used to accommodate the mounting component 212, and the receiving grooves 152 are used to accommodate the bonding plate 214. It should be noted that the combination of the groove 151 and the receiving grooves 152 on both sides of the groove 151 forms a T-shaped groove 150, similar to a T-shaped structure, which facilitates the movement of the fixing body 210 along the box 100 so that the fixing body 210 can reach a suitable position for connecting the mechanical equipment.

[0044] With the above setup, the specific installation process of the toolbox 10 is as follows: The box body 100 passes through the assembly through hole until the protruding edge 122 abuts against the platform surface of the mechanical equipment, so as to achieve the initial assembly of the toolbox 10; the fixing body 210 slides upward along the T-slot 150, so that the upper surface of the fixing body 210 abuts against the lower surface of the platform, and the fixing body 210 and the protruding edge 122 together clamp the platform of the mechanical equipment; the fastening shaft 2221 is turned, on the one hand, the pressure ring 221 presses against the groove surface of the receiving groove 152, and on the other hand, the bonding plate 214 of the fixing body 210 abuts against the groove surface of the receiving groove 152, which plays a role in vibration and anti-loosening; then the fixing body 210 is detachably connected to the mechanical equipment to enhance the stability of the toolbox 10.

[0045] It should be noted that, in addition to creating grooves to fix the main body 210 to move along the box 100, furthermore, combined with Figure 6 As shown, Figure 6 for Figure 1 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at point B. In some embodiments, the toolbox 10 further includes a docking structure 300, which includes two docking plates 310 disposed opposite to each other on the box body 100. The two docking plates 310 have a bent portion 311 on their sides that are close to each other. The bent portion 311 and the box body 100 form a first space 312 for accommodating the fitting plate 214, and a second space 313 for accommodating the mounting member 212 is formed between the two bent portions 311. Through the above arrangement, the two docking plates 310 form a space for the fixed body 210 to move, similar to the effect of the T-slot 150, which will not be elaborated further here.

[0046] In a specific configuration, the mating plate 310 is preferably a sheet metal part, and the opposite side of the mating plate 310 has a fixing part 314. The fixing part 314 fixes the mating plate 310 to the outer wall of the box body 100 using fasteners such as screws and bolts. It should be noted that in order to fix the box body 100 to the mechanical equipment from multiple directions, there are multiple fixing mechanisms 200. The mating structure 300 and / or T-slot 150 adapted to the fixing mechanism 200 are correspondingly provided on the outer wall of the box body 100.

[0047] To facilitate the detachable connection of the fixing body 210 to the mechanical equipment, the fixing body 210 further includes a limiting plate 215 disposed on the mounting plate 2121. The limiting plate 215 is used to install the fixing body 210 to the mechanical equipment via fasteners. Specifically, the limiting plate 215 is disposed on the top of the mounting plate 2121, and the extending direction of the limiting plate 215 is towards the direction away from the housing 100. With this configuration, when the fixing body 210 slides upward along the T-slot 150, causing the upper surface of the fixing body 210 (i.e., the top of the limiting plate 215) to abut against the lower surface of the platform, the limiting plate 215 is then connected to the mechanical equipment via fasteners, thereby achieving a detachable connection of the fixing body 210 to the mechanical equipment.

[0048] It should be noted that the box body 100 is currently typically produced using methods such as mold forming, plastic injection molding, and die casting. However, when producing the box body 100 using these methods, the draft angle is difficult, and the presence of draft angle can easily cause large gaps, affecting aesthetics and usability. This is especially true for products with greater depth, where molding is difficult and production costs are high.

[0049] Based on this, in order to solve the problems of production difficulties and high production costs, combined with Figure 7 As shown, Figure 7 The schematic diagram of the box 100 provided in this application shows that in some embodiments, the box 100 includes a pressing member 120, a cylindrical body 130, and a bottom plate 140 arranged sequentially. The cylindrical body 130 is detachably connected to the pressing member 120 and the bottom plate 140, and the cylindrical body 130 forms an accommodating cavity 110. With the above arrangement, the box 100 can be disassembled. The straight-walled shell structure of the pressing member 120, the cylindrical body 130, and the bottom plate 140 can be extruded, which reduces the wall thickness compared to injection molding and eliminates the draft angle problem. After extrusion molding, it is further processed to obtain the final product. It should be noted that the pressing member 120, the cylindrical body 130, and the bottom plate 140 are preferably made of aluminum alloy, which facilitates molding and also provides heat dissipation for the items inside the box 100.

[0050] To facilitate the detachable connection between the pressing element 120 and the cylinder 130, the pressing element 120 specifically includes a nested ring 121 and a protruding edge 122 disposed along the outer peripheral wall of the nested ring 121. The nested ring 121 is disposed on the inner side of the cylinder 130, and a snap-fit ​​post 123 is provided on the side of the protruding edge 122 facing the cylinder 130. A snap-fit ​​groove adapted to the snap-fit ​​post 123 is provided on the cylinder 130. It should be noted that the detachable connection between the pressing element 120 and the cylinder 130 can also be achieved through fasteners such as bolts and screws.

[0051] To facilitate the detachable connection between the base plate 140 and the cylinder 130, specifically, the base plate 140 has a first through hole 141 penetrating its own thickness, and the cylinder 130 has a corresponding receiving hole 131. A first fastener passes through the first through hole 141 and the receiving hole 131 to detachably connect the base plate 140 and the cylinder 130 into one unit. It should be emphasized that the connection method between the base plate 140 and the cylinder 130 can also be a similar concave-convex fit between the convex edge 122 and the cylinder 130.

[0052] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0053] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A toolbox, characterized in that, The toolbox includes a box body (100) and a fixing mechanism (200), wherein: The box body (100) has an accommodating cavity (110); The fixing mechanism (200) includes a fixing body (210) and a locking module (220). The fixing body (210) is movably disposed on the box (100) relative to the box (100), and the fixing body (210) is detachably disposed on the mechanical equipment. The fixing body (210) has a first side (211) close to the box (100). The locking module (220) includes a pressure ring (221) and a locking member (222). The pressure ring (221) is disposed on the first side (211) and is used to press the box (100). The locking member (222) passes through the fixing body (210) and is engaged with the pressure ring (221).

2. The toolbox according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking member (222) includes a fastening shaft (2221) and a snap-fit ​​ball (2222) disposed at one end of the fastening shaft (2221). The snap-fit ​​ball (2222) passes through the fixing body (210) and snaps into the pressure ring (221). The fastening shaft (2221) passes through the fixing body (210) and is disposed on the fixing body (210).

3. The toolbox according to claim 2, characterized in that, The locking member (222) further includes a locking head (2223) and an elastic member (2224). The locking head (2223) is disposed at the end of the fastening shaft (2221) away from the snap ball (2222). The elastic member (2224) is sleeved on the fastening shaft (2221) and is disposed between the locking head (2223) and the fixing body (210).

4. The toolbox according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing body (210) includes a mounting member (212), which includes a mounting plate (2121) and side plates (2122) disposed on opposite sides of the mounting plate (2121). The mounting plate (2121) and the side plates (2122) form a receiving cavity (2123) for accommodating the pressure ring (221).

5. The toolbox according to claim 4, characterized in that, The fixing body (210) also includes a bonding plate (214). The two side plates (2122) are provided with the bonding plate (214) at the ends away from the mounting plate (2121), and the two bonding plates (214) are arranged opposite to each other.

6. The toolbox according to claim 5, characterized in that, The outer wall of the box (100) is provided with a sliding groove (151), and two opposite groove walls in the sliding groove (151) are provided with receiving grooves (152). The sliding groove (151) is used to accommodate the mounting part (212), and the receiving groove (152) is used to accommodate the bonding plate (214).

7. The toolbox according to claim 5, characterized in that, The toolbox also includes a docking structure (300), which includes two docking plates (310) disposed opposite to each other on the box body (100). The two docking plates (310) have a bent portion (311) on the side close to each other. The bent portion (311) and the box body (100) form a first space (312) for accommodating the bonding plate (214), and a second space (313) for accommodating the mounting member (212) is formed between the two bent portions (311).

8. The toolbox according to claim 4, characterized in that, The fixed body (210) also includes a limiting plate (215) disposed on the mounting plate (2121), the limiting plate (215) being used to be installed on the mechanical equipment by means of connecting fasteners.

9. The toolbox according to claim 1, characterized in that, The box body (100) includes a pressing edge member (120), a cylindrical body (130) and a bottom plate (140) arranged in sequence. The cylindrical body (130) is detachably connected to the pressing edge member (120) and the bottom plate (140). The cylindrical body (130) forms the receiving cavity (110).

10. The toolbox according to claim 9, characterized in that, The pressing element (120) includes a nested ring (121) and a protruding edge (122) provided along the outer peripheral wall of the nested ring (121). The nested ring (121) is located on the inner side of the cylinder (130). A snap-fit ​​post (123) is provided on the side of the protruding edge (122) facing the cylinder (130). A snap-fit ​​groove adapted to the snap-fit ​​post (123) is provided on the cylinder (130).

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