Tool holder and tool connection system

Abstract

The utility model discloses a tool holder which is characterized by comprising a receiving part which is configured to guide a hanging interface of a tool to move along a first direction and is provided with a containing part for containing the hanging interface, a stopping part which can operably move between a locking position and an unlocking position, and when the stopping part is located at the locking position, the stopping part is located at the unlocking position; the hanging connector is limited to leave the containing part in the first direction; when the stopping part is located at the unlocking position, the pushing part drives the hanging connector to move in the direction away from the containing part in the first direction; when the stop part is operated to the unlocking position, movement of the stop part to the locking position is limited. Through the arrangement of the tool holder, a user can take or hang tools with one hand.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to a tool holder and a tool connection system. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, handheld power tools often come with tool holders to attach them to belts or lanyards. However, existing tool holders cause significant tool wobbling and potential collisions after the tool is mounted; retrieving the tool sometimes requires both hands. This is extremely inconvenient when working at heights or when both hands are limited, highlighting the urgent need for a tool holder that is less prone to wobbling and easier to handle with one hand.

[0003] This section provides background information related to this application, which is not necessarily prior art. Utility Model Content

[0004] One object of this application is to solve or at least alleviate some or all of the aforementioned problems. Therefore, one object of this application is to provide a tool holder that facilitates the user's access to or mounting of tools.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solution: a tool holder, characterized in that it includes: a receiving part configured to guide the tool mounting interface to move along a first direction and provided with a receiving part for accommodating the mounting interface; a stop part operable to move between a locked position and an unlocked position, wherein when the stop part is in the locked position, it restricts the mounting interface from leaving the receiving part along the first direction; and a pushing part that, when the stop part is in the unlocked position, drives the mounting interface to move along the first direction in the direction away from the receiving part; and when the stop part is operated to the unlocked position, the movement of the stop part towards the locked position is restricted.

[0006] In some embodiments, an operating part is further included, formed or connected to the stop, the operating part being operated to drive the stop to move from the locked position to the unlocked position.

[0007] In some embodiments, the tool holder is detachably attached to the belt, and when the tool holder is attached to the user's right side, the operating part is located behind the receiving part.

[0008] In some embodiments, when the stop is operated to the unlock position, the movement of the stop towards the lock position is restricted by the limiting part, and the limiting part is linked with the pushing part.

[0009] In some embodiments, a limiting portion is formed or connected to the mounting interface.

[0010] In some embodiments, the actuating part is at least partially disposed within the receiving part, and the actuating part includes at least an energy storage component, which releases energy when the stop part moves to the unlocked position.

[0011] In some embodiments, the device further includes a main body, a receiving portion disposed on a first side of the main body, and a mounting portion disposed on a second side of the main body. The mounting portion includes a belt groove for receiving a belt, the belt groove having an opening for the belt to enter, and a buckle portion that is closable with the main body to partially close or open the opening.

[0012] In some embodiments, an elastic element protruding in the opening direction is provided in the belt groove.

[0013] A tool holder, detachably connected to a belt, is characterized by comprising: a receiving portion configured to guide the movement of a tool mounting interface along a first direction and having a receiving portion for accommodating the mounting interface; a stop portion operable to move between a locked position and an unlocked position, wherein when the stop portion is in the locked position, it restricts the mounting interface from leaving the receiving portion along the first direction; and an operating portion formed or connected to the stop portion, wherein the operating portion is operated to drive the stop portion to move from the locked position to the unlocked position; when the tool holder is connected to the user's right side, the operating portion is located behind the receiving portion.

[0014] A tool attachment system includes: a tool body comprising a tool housing and a mounting interface, the mounting interface being formed or connected to the tool housing; a tool retainer detachably connected to a belt, the mounting interface being detachably connected to the tool retainer, the tool retainer holding the tool body on the belt; characterized in that the tool retainer includes: a receiving portion configured to guide the mounting interface of the tool along a first direction and having a receiving portion for accommodating the mounting interface; a stop portion operable to move between a locked position and an unlocked position, wherein when the stop portion is in the locked position, it restricts the mounting interface from leaving the receiving portion along the first direction; and a pushing portion driving the mounting interface to move along the first direction away from the receiving portion when the stop portion is in the unlocked position; and when the stop portion is operated to the unlocked position, the movement of the stop portion towards the locked position is restricted.

[0015] The advantage of this application is that the tool is connected to the belt through a tool holder. By designing the receiving part, the stop part, and the pushing part on the tool holder, the tool can be picked up or hung on the tool holder with one hand, making it convenient for the user. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a tool connection system;

[0017] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the tool holder stop in the locked position;

[0018] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The diagram shows the tool retainer stop moving from the locked position to the unlocked position.

[0019] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 The diagram shows a partial structural schematic of the tool holder stop when it is in the locked position.

[0020] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 The diagram shows a partial structural schematic of the tool retainer when the stop is in the unlocked position.

[0021] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cover plate in the tool holder shown;

[0022] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 The tool holder in the connection system shown is mounted on the belt in a cross-sectional view. Detailed Implementation

[0023] Before explaining any implementation of this application in detail, it should be understood that this application is not limited to its application to the structural details and component arrangements set forth in the following description or shown in the above drawings.

[0024] In this application, the terms "comprising," "including," "having," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.

[0025] In this application, the term "and / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent three cases: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this application generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "and / or" relationship.

[0026] In this application, the terms "connection," "combination," "coupling," and "installation" can refer to direct connection, combination, coupling, or installation, or indirect connection, combination, coupling, or installation. For example, a direct connection refers to two parts or components being connected together without the need for an intermediary, while an indirect connection refers to two parts or components each being connected to at least one intermediary, with the connection achieved through the intermediary. Furthermore, "connection" and "coupling" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections or couplings, but can also include electrical connections or couplings.

[0027] In this application, those skilled in the art will understand that relative terms (e.g., “about,” “approximately,” “basically,” etc.) used in conjunction with quantities or conditions are to include the values ​​and have the meaning indicated by the context. For example, such relative terms include at least the degree of error associated with the measurement of a particular value, tolerances associated with the particular value due to manufacturing, assembly, use, etc. Such terms should also be considered as disclosing a range defined by the absolute values ​​of the two endpoints. Relative terms may refer to a certain percentage (e.g., 1%, 5%, 10% or more) of the indicated value. Numerical values ​​that do not use relative terms should also be disclosed as specific values ​​with tolerances. Furthermore, “basically” when expressing relative angular relationships (e.g., substantially parallel, substantially perpendicular) may refer to a certain degree (e.g., 1 degree, 5 degrees, 10 degrees or more) added to or subtracted from the indicated angle.

[0028] In this application, those skilled in the art will understand that the function performed by a component can be performed by one component, multiple components, one part, or multiple parts. Similarly, the function performed by a part can also be performed by one part, one component, or a combination of multiple parts.

[0029] In this application, the directional terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," and "rear" are used to describe the orientation and positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and should not be construed as limiting the embodiments of this application. Furthermore, in the context, it should be understood that when an element is mentioned as being connected "upper" or "lower" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element "upper" or "lower," or indirectly connected through an intermediate element. It should also be understood that directional terms such as upper side, lower side, left side, right side, front side, and rear side not only represent positive orientation but can also be understood as lateral orientation. For example, "below" can include directly below, lower left, lower right, lower front, and lower rear.

[0030] To clearly illustrate the technical solution of this application, the terms "top," "bottom," "left," and "right" are defined in the accompanying drawings.

[0031] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 This application illustrates a tool connection system 100, including a tool body 10 and a tool holder 20. The tool holder 20 is configured to hold the tool body 10 on a belt 30 or a lanyard, allowing a user to carry or temporarily store the tool body 10. The tool 10 includes handheld power tools 10, such as electric drills, impact drills, impact wrenches, impact screwdrivers, angle grinders, reciprocating saws, nail guns, heat guns, and electric scissors. The tool 10 may also include measuring tools 10 such as laser rangefinders, measuring tapes, and voltage testers. The tool 10 may also include hand tools such as utility knives.

[0032] The tool 10 body includes a tool 10 housing and a mounting interface 11. The mounting interface 11 is formed on or connected to the tool 10 housing and is connected to a tool holder 20. The tool holder 20 is detachably connected to a belt 30. Figure 1 As shown, the tool 10 body, taking an electric screwdriver as an example, includes a housing and a mounting interface 11 connected to the housing. Exemplarily, the mounting interface 11 is attached to the housing as a separate accessory, and can be detached when not in use to reduce the space occupied by the tool 10 body. Exemplarily, the mounting interface 11 is formed on the housing. In this embodiment, the mounting interface 11 includes a plate-like interface, such as a plate-like clip. In some embodiments, the mounting interface 11 includes a ball-end interface or a post-end interface.

[0033] In this embodiment, the electric screwdriver is provided with a grip portion 13 for the user to hold and use the screwdriver, and a mounting interface 11 is provided in the upper region of the grip portion 13. In some embodiments, the mounting interface 11 is provided in the lower region of the grip portion 13. Here, "upper" and "lower" refer to the direction the user's four fingers and hand are positioned on the grip portion 13 when gripping the tool 10, with the thumb pointing upwards and the other side downwards.

[0034] like Figure 1 As shown, the tool holder 20 includes a main body 21, wherein a first side 211 of the main body 21 is connected to the mounting interface 11 of the tool 10, and a second side 212 of the main body 21 is connected to the belt 30. Exemplarily, the first side 211 and the second side 212 are arranged opposite to each other; for example, the front, upper, or left side of the main body 21 is the first side 211, and the rear, lower, or right side of the main body 21 is the second side 212. Exemplarily, the first side 211 and the second side 212 are arranged adjacent to each other; for example, the front side of the main body 21 is the first side 211, and the left, right, upper, or lower side of the main body 21 is the second side 212.

[0035] like Figure 1The diagram illustrates a structural example of a tool holder 20 connecting to a mounting interface 11 of a tool 10. In this embodiment, taking a plate-shaped strap clip as an example, the tool holder 20 includes a receiving portion 27, a stop portion 22, a pushing portion 23, and an operating portion 24. The receiving portion 27 is configured to guide the mounting interface 11 along a first direction and is provided with a receiving portion 26 for accommodating the mounting interface 11. The stop portion 22 is operable to move between a locked position and an unlocked position. When the stop portion 22 is in the locked position, it restricts the mounting interface 11 from leaving the receiving portion 26 along the first direction, at which time the tool 10 is stably held in the tool holder 20. When the stop portion 22 is in the unlocked position, the tool 10 can be operated to leave the tool holder 20 along the first direction. The pushing portion 23 is configured to drive the mounting interface 11 to move along the first direction away from the receiving portion 26 when the stop portion 22 is in the unlocked position, and to restrict the movement of the stop portion 22 towards the locked position when the stop portion 22 is operated to the unlocked position. When tool 10 is held on belt 30 or seatbelt via tool holder 20, the user needs to remove tool 10 by moving stop 22 from locked position to unlocked position. In this embodiment, by restricting the movement of stop 22 from unlocked position to locked position, the user can remove tool 10 from tool holder 20 without continuously operating stop 22, facilitating one-handed operation. This is especially beneficial for female users or users with relatively small hands, who can release the operation on stop 22 after moving it to unlocked position to retrieve tool 10 without needing to operate with both hands simultaneously. For most users, since the movement of stop 22 from unlocked position to locked position is restricted, and pusher 23 drives mounting interface 11 to move in the first direction, tool 10 can be removed from tool holder 20 while moving stop 22 to unlocked position. It is important to note that the locked and unlocked positions in this application are not specific locations. As long as the mounting interface 11 is partially housed within the receiving portion 26 and the mounting interface 11 is relatively fixed to the tool holder 20, the position of the stop portion 22 can be called the locked position. When the mounting interface 11 leaves the receiving portion 26 and separates from the tool holder 20, the position of the stop portion 22 can be called the unlocked position. Additionally, the stop portion 22 also includes an initial position, which refers to the position of the stop portion 22 when the mounting interface 11 is completely separated from the tool holder 20. The locked position and the initial position may sometimes overlap.

[0036] In this embodiment, the operating part 24 is formed or connected to the stop part 22, and the operating part 24 is configured to be operated to drive the stop part 22 to move from the locked position to the unlocked position. When the tool holder 20 is connected to the user's right side, the operating part 24 is located behind the receiving part 27. This component position arrangement allows the user to easily operate the operating part 24 with their thumb while holding the grip part 13 of the tool 10 in their hand, that is, to drive the stop part 22 to move from the locked position to the unlocked position, which is convenient for one-handed operation and is more in line with the ergonomics of one-handed operation. In this embodiment, as a tool connection system 100, when the tool holder 20 is connected to the user's right side and the tool 10 body is held in the tool holder 20, the operating part 24 is closer to the grip part 13 of the tool 10 body than the receiving part 27.

[0037] like Figures 2 to 5 The first direction is the vertical direction. The receiving part 27 includes a guide groove 271 extending along the first direction and a receiving part 26 connecting to the bottom of the guide groove 271. The guide groove 271 includes a C-shaped guide rail groove 272 with openings 282 facing each other. The two ends of the plate-shaped belt clip extend into the guide rail grooves 272 on both sides, and then move along the vertical direction of the guide rail grooves 272. When the plate-shaped belt clip continues to move, it enters the receiving part 26 until it moves to the point where the stop part 22 abuts against the plate-shaped belt clip. That is, the stop part 22 restricts the plate-shaped belt clip from leaving the receiving part 26 along the first direction. It can be understood that the stop part 22 is in a locked position at this time.

[0038] A plate-shaped belt clip is formed with or connected to a limiting part 12, which is configured to cooperate with a stop part 22. When the stop part 22 is operated to the unlocked position, the movement of the stop part 22 towards the locked position is restricted by the limiting part 12, which is linked to the pushing part 23. Specifically, when the stop part 22 is in the locked position, the user drives the operating part 24, and the stop part 22 is removed from the plate-shaped belt clip. Under the pushing action, the plate-shaped belt clip moves in a first direction away from the receiving part 26, at which time the stop part 22 switches from the locked position to the unlocked position. When the stop part 22 is in the unlocked position, the stop part 22 releases its holding force on the plate-shaped belt clip, and the pushing part 23 immediately pushes the plate-shaped belt away from the receiving part 26. The plate-shaped belt clip is formed with or connected to the limiting part 12, that is, when the plate-shaped belt clip moves away from the receiving part 26, the limiting part 12 moves accordingly. It can also be understood that when the stop part 22 removes its holding force on the plate-shaped belt clip, the limiting part 12 receives the pushing force of the pushing part 23 and moves upward until the limiting part 12 abuts against the stop part 22. At this time, the limiting part 12 restricts the stop part 22 from moving to the locked position, and thus the stop part 22 remains in the unlocked position. At this time, the user does not need to continuously drive the operating part 24 to keep the stop part 22 in the unlocked position, so the user can directly remove the plate-shaped belt clip completely from the tool holder 20.

[0039] The pushing part 23 is at least partially disposed in the receiving part 26. The pushing part 23 includes an energy storage component 251 and a pushing block 252. One end of the energy storage component 251 abuts against the main body part 21, and the other end abuts against the pushing block 252. When the plate-shaped belt clip is inserted into the receiving part 27, it moves downward under the guidance of the guide groove 272 until the end of the plate-shaped belt clip contacts the pushing block 252. It continues to move downward to press the energy storage component 251. The energy storage component 251 is compressed and stores energy until the stop part 22 presses on the plate-shaped belt clip. At this time, the stop part 22 is in the locked position. Understandably, when a user wants to remove the plate-shaped tape clamp from the tool holder 20, the user drives the stop 22, moving it from the locked position to the unlocked position. This immediately removes the holding force of the stop 22 against the plate-shaped tape clamp. At this time, the energy storage component 251 releases and recovers its energy, driving the push block 252 upwards. The end of the plate-shaped tape clamp contacts the push block 252. As the push block 252 moves upwards, it also moves the plate-shaped tape clamp upwards. Simultaneously, the limiting part 12 moves upwards until it abuts against the stop 22, thus restricting the stop 22 from moving towards the locked position. At this point, the user can remove the tool 10 from the tool holder 20. In this application, the energy storage component 251 can be composed of two symmetrically arranged springs, one end of which is connected to the main body 21, and the other end is connected to the push block 252.

[0040] The tool holder 20 also includes a reset member 29, which is disposed on the main body 21. In the absence of external force, the reset member 29 holds the stop 22 in the locked or initial position. When the user wants to remove the plate clip from the tool holder 20 or attach the plate clip to the tool holder 20, the stop 22 will change position. When the stop 22 is moved under force, the reset member 29 deforms under force until the stop 22 moves to the desired position. After the tool 10 is removed from or attached to the tool holder 20, the force on the stop 22 is released, and the reset member 29 releases energy to drive the stop 22 to move back to the locked or initial position. Specifically, the reset member 29 is a spring, with one end connected to the main body 21 and the other end connected to the operating part 24. With the above configuration, when the user hangs the tool 10 on the tool holder 20, the stop 22 can be directly switched from the unlocked position to the locked position by the reset member 29. Similarly, when the user removes the tool 10 from the tool holder 20, the stop 22 can be directly switched from the unlocked position to the initial position by the reset member 29. In other words, this configuration is simple in structure, convenient to operate, and suitable for users to hang and remove the tool 10 with one hand during work.

[0041] like Figure 1 , Figures 6 to 7As shown, a mounting portion 28 is provided on the second side 212 of the main body 21. The mounting portion 28 includes a belt groove 281 and a locking portion 284. The belt groove 281 is formed or connected to the main body 21, and the locking portion 284 is connected to the main body 21 in an openable manner. The belt groove 281 and the locking portion 284 are configured to cooperate. The belt groove 281 is provided with an opening 282 for the waist belt 30 to enter. The locking portion 284 cooperates with the belt groove 281 to partially close or open the opening 282. With this configuration, when the user wants to install the tool holder 20 on the waist belt 30, he / she simply opens the locking portion 284 to expose the opening 282, the waist belt 30 is engaged in the belt groove 281, and then the locking portion 284 is operated to cooperate with the belt groove 281 to partially close the opening 282, thereby completing the installation of the tool holder 20 on the waist belt 30. Similarly, if a user wants to remove the tool holder 20 from the belt 30, they simply need to open the buckle 284 and then remove the tool holder 20.

[0042] Specifically, a snap-fit ​​groove 286 is formed or connected to the belt groove 281, and a locking part 284 is formed or connected to the cover plate 283. One end of the cover plate 283 is pivotally connected to the main body 21, and the other end of the cover plate 283 is formed or connected to the locking part 284. When the locking part 284 is inserted into the snap-fit ​​groove 286, it partially closes the opening 282. When the locking part 284 is separated from the snap-fit ​​groove 286, it opens the opening 282.

[0043] In some embodiments, an elastic element 285 protruding in the direction of the opening 282 is provided inside the belt groove 281. When the tool holder 20 is installed on the belt 30, the elastic element 285 is located between the main body 21 and the belt 30. In this way, when the user installs the tool holder 20 on the belt 30, the elastic element 285 always abuts against the belt 30, thereby keeping the tool holder 20 relatively fixed to the belt 30 and preventing the tool holder 20 from sliding freely on the belt 30.

[0044] In terms of specific operation, when the user wants to install the tool holder 20 on the belt buckle, one end of the cover plate 283 is opened. At this time, the locking part 284 separates from the locking groove 286, thus exposing the opening 282. The user inserts the belt 30 into the belt groove 281. At this time, the elastic element 285 abuts against the belt 30. Then, the cover plate 283 is flipped over, and the locking part 284 is rotated towards the locking groove 286 until the locking part 284 is inserted into the locking groove 286, thus completing the insertion of the belt 30 into the belt groove 281. Similarly, when the user wants to remove the tool holder 20 from the belt 30, the user rotates the locking part 284 away from the locking groove 286, exposing the opening 282, and then simply removes the tool holder 20.

[0045] One or more tool holders 20 can be mounted on the belt 30.

[0046] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this application. Those skilled in the art should understand that the above embodiments do not limit this application in any way, and all technical solutions obtained by equivalent substitution or equivalent transformation fall within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A tool holder, characterized in that, include: The receiving unit is configured to guide the mounting interface of the tool along a first direction and is provided with a receiving portion to accommodate the mounting interface. The stop portion is operable to move between a locked position and an unlocked position. When the stop portion is in the locked position, it restricts the mounting interface from leaving the receiving portion in a first direction. The pusher, when the stop is in the unlocked position, drives the mounting interface to move in the first direction away from the receiving part; When the stop is operated to the unlock position, the movement of the stop towards the lock position is restricted.

2. The tool holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes an operating part, which is formed or connected to the stop part, and the operating part is operated to drive the stop part to move from the locked position to the unlocked position.

3. The tool holder according to claim 2, characterized in that, The tool holder is detachably connected to the belt, and when the tool holder is connected to the user's right side, the operating part is located behind the receiving part.

4. The tool holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the stop part is operated to the unlock position, the movement of the stop part to the lock position is restricted by the limiting part, and the limiting part is linked with the pushing part.

5. The tool holder according to claim 4, characterized in that, The limiting part is formed or connected to the mounting interface.

6. The tool holder according to claim 4, characterized in that, The pushing part is at least partially disposed within the receiving part, and the pushing part includes at least an energy storage component. When the stop part moves to the unlocked position, the energy storage component releases energy.

7. The tool holder according to claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes a main body, wherein the receiving part is disposed on a first side of the main body. A mounting portion is provided on the second side of the main body. The mounting portion includes a belt groove for accommodating a waist belt. The belt groove has an opening for the waist belt to enter. It also includes a buckle portion that is closable with the main body to partially close or open the opening.

8. The tool holder according to claim 7, characterized in that, An elastic element protruding towards the opening is provided inside the belt groove.

9. A tool holder, detachably attached to a belt, characterized in that, include: The receiving unit is configured to guide the mounting interface of the tool along a first direction and is provided with a receiving portion to accommodate the mounting interface. The stop portion is operable to move between a locked position and an unlocked position. When the stop portion is in the locked position, it restricts the mounting interface from leaving the receiving portion in a first direction. An operating part is formed or connected to the stop part, and the operating part is operated to drive the stop part to move from the locked position to the unlocked position; when the tool holder is connected to the user's right side, the operating part is located behind the receiving part.

10. A tool connection system, comprising: The tool body includes a tool housing and a mounting interface, wherein the mounting interface is formed on or connected to the tool housing; A tool holder, detachably connected to a belt, wherein the mounting interface is detachably connected to the tool holder, and the tool holder holds the tool body on the belt; The tool holder is characterized in that it comprises: The receiving unit is configured to guide the mounting interface of the tool along a first direction and is provided with a receiving portion to accommodate the mounting interface. The stop portion is operable to move between a locked position and an unlocked position. When the stop portion is in the locked position, it restricts the mounting interface from leaving the receiving portion in a first direction. The pusher, when the stop is in the unlocked position, drives the mounting interface to move in the first direction away from the receiving part; When the stop is operated to the unlock position, the movement of the stop towards the lock position is restricted.

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