Retaining device for carrying hand tools

Abstract

A buckle device for carrying hand tools, comprising a base plate, a bracket and a buckle. The base plate has a front side. The bracket comprises two first supports fixed to the front side of the base plate in parallel to each other, between which the two first supports are sized to receive at least a portion of a handle of a hand tool, and a top edge of each of the first supports is provided with a recessed notch configured to receive a working portion of the hand tool. The buckle is directly or indirectly provided on the front side of the base plate and is configured to define a first space with the recessed notches of the two first supports, which allows the working portion of the hand tool to be placed in the recessed notches of the two first supports from the outside of the buckle device via the first space after at least partial elastic deformation of the buckle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of carrying hand tools, and in particular to a buckle for carrying hand tools. Background Technology

[0002] In various handicraft or construction work, craftsmen often need to use a variety of hand tools to complete different tasks. Since this type of work is mostly carried out within a specific area and does not require frequent movement or changes in work location, a solution that allows for easy carrying and quick access to hand tools is crucial for improving work efficiency and safety. Among these methods, hanging hand tools on the user's belt is a relatively ideal and widely adopted approach.

[0003] Most existing hand tool carrying devices consist of two basic structures: a belt buckle and a tool holder. The belt buckle securely fastens the entire device to the user's belt, while the tool holder is mounted on the belt buckle and provides a socket for inserting the hand tool. The user can insert parts of the hand tool into the socket, allowing it to hang securely at the waist, achieving the effect of being readily accessible and easy to store, which is especially suitable for work scenarios that require frequent use of specific tools.

[0004] Taking a hammer as an example, there are still two main problems with commonly available hand tool carrying devices. First, most users are accustomed to inserting the handle of the hammer into the socket of the holder. Since the handle is usually long, precise alignment of the socket is required when inserting it, and a considerable distance needs to be moved to completely remove it. This not only reduces the efficiency of use but also does not conform to ergonomic design, and can easily lead to fatigue during prolonged use. Second, to avoid frictional resistance when inserting the handle, the diameter of the socket is often designed to be slightly larger than the diameter of the handle. However, this design makes the tool unstable and prone to shaking and falling out of the socket when moving or bending over, which not only affects the work process but may also cause safety concerns.

[0005] Therefore, while existing hand tool carrying solutions have some practicality, there is still significant room for improvement in terms of tool accessibility and stability. Utility Model Content

[0006] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides a buckle for carrying hand tools that makes the tools more securely fixed and easier to access.

[0007] On one hand, this application provides a holder for carrying hand tools, comprising a base plate, a bracket, and a fastening member. The base plate has a front side surface. The bracket includes two first supports fixed parallel to each other to the front side surface of the base plate, with a dimensional space between the two first supports to accommodate at least a portion of the handle of a hand tool. Each of the two first supports has a notch at its top edge, configured to accommodate the working part of the hand tool. The fastening member is disposed directly or indirectly on the front side surface of the base plate and configured to define a first space between itself and the notch of the first supports, thereby allowing the working part of the hand tool to be placed from the outside of the holder through the first space into the notch of the two first supports after at least partial elastic deformation of the fastening member.

[0008] In some embodiments of this application, the aforementioned fastener includes an elastic body and a top abutment. The elastic body is disposed directly or indirectly on the front side of the substrate. The top abutment is connected to a first end of the elastic body and bends toward the notch to prevent the working part of the hand tool disposed in the notch from falling off the fastener.

[0009] In some embodiments, the bracket further includes a base fixed to the front side of the substrate, wherein two first supports are fixed to the base, and the elastic body is suspended on the base by a second end relative to the first end.

[0010] In some embodiments, the front side of the base is inclined relative to the front side of the substrate, such that the elastic body located on the base is inclined outward.

[0011] In some embodiments, the elastic body is an elastic metal sheet, and the top abutment is formed into a hook shape by bending a metal wire.

[0012] In some embodiments, the aforementioned buckle holder for carrying hand tools further includes a pendant disposed on the rear side of the substrate, with the rear side opposite to the front side.

[0013] In some embodiments, the aforementioned pendant is a loop or clip configured to allow the user's belt to pass through.

[0014] On the other hand, this application provides a holder for carrying hand tools, comprising a base plate, a bracket, and a magnetic element. The base plate has a front side surface. The bracket includes two first supports fixed parallel to each other to the front side surface of the base plate, with the space between the two first supports sized to accommodate at least a portion of the handle of the hand tool. Each of the first supports has a notch at its top edge, configured to accommodate the metal working part of the hand tool. The magnetic element is disposed on the front side surface of the base plate and positioned such that when the metal working part of the hand tool is placed within the notch of the first supports, the magnetic element contacts and secures the metal working part of the hand tool.

[0015] In some embodiments, the magnetic element is located between two first supports and above the concave notch of the first supports.

[0016] In some embodiments, the aforementioned hand tool holder further includes a pendant disposed on the rear side of the base plate, the rear side being opposite to the front side, wherein the pendant is a collar or clip configured to allow the user's belt to pass through.

[0017] The buckle for carrying hand tools provided in this application has a reasonable structure and ingenious design, which can not only securely fix the tools, but also facilitate the user's access and return. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a front view of a buckle for carrying hand tools provided according to the first embodiment of this application.

[0019] Figure 2 It is along Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of line A-A' in the middle.

[0020] Figure 3 It is along Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of line B-B' in the middle.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of a buckle for carrying hand tools provided according to the first embodiment of this application.

[0022] Figure 5 , Figure 6 as well as Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a buckle for carrying hand tools provided according to the first embodiment of this application.

[0023] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a buckle for carrying hand tools provided according to the second embodiment of this application.

[0024] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a buckle for carrying hand tools provided according to the third embodiment of this application.

[0025] Figure 10 This is a perspective view of a buckle for carrying hand tools provided according to the third embodiment of this application.

[0026] Figure 11 This is a front view of a buckle for carrying hand tools provided according to the fourth embodiment of this application.

[0027] Figure 12 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a buckle for carrying hand tools provided according to the fourth embodiment of this application.

[0028] Figure 13 This is a front view of a buckle for carrying hand tools and a hand tool provided according to the fourth embodiment of this application.

[0029] Figure 14 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a buckle holder for carrying hand tools and a hand tool provided according to the fourth embodiment of this application.

[0030] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0031] 100: Buckle; 110: Base plate; 112: Front side; 119: Rear side; 120: Bracket; 122: First support; 122a: Notch; 124: Base; 130: Buckle; 132: Elastic body; 1321: First end; 1322: Second end; 134: Top abutment; 140: Hanger; 150: Magnetic component; 2a: Working part; 2b: Handle; 2c: Metal working part; S: First space Detailed Implementation

[0032] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 as well as Figure 4 The illustration shows a buckle holder 100 for carrying hand tools provided in the first embodiment of this application. In use, the user first wraps a belt around and secures it to their waist, then attaches the buckle holder 100 to the user's belt, and then places hand tools such as hammers in the buckle holder 100.

[0033] according to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 as well as Figure 4 As shown, the fastener 100 includes a base plate 110, a bracket 120, and a fastener 130, wherein the base plate 110 has a front side surface 112. According to Figure 4 As shown, the bracket 120 includes two first supports 122, which are fixed parallel to each other to the front side 112 of the base plate 110. The distance between the two first supports 122 is determined according to design requirements, and the distance is just enough to accommodate the handle 2b of the hand tool (e.g., Figure 5 At least a portion of (as shown). Each of the first supports 122 has a notch 122a at its top edge, which is configured to receive the working part 2a of a hand tool (e.g., the head of a hammer).

[0034] The bracket 120 includes a base 124. The base 124 is fixed to the front side 112 of the substrate 110. Two first supports 122 are fixed to the base 124. In one application, the two first supports 122 and the base 124 may be integrally formed. In different applications, the substrate 110, the two first supports 122, and the base 124 may be integrally formed.

[0035] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figure 4 As shown, the retaining member 130 is directly or indirectly disposed on the front side 112 of the base plate 110, and the retaining member 130 is configured to define a first space S between itself and the recesses 122a of the two first supports 122. The first space S allows the working part 2a of the hand tool to be placed from the outside of the retaining member 100 into the recesses 122a of the two first supports 122 through the first space S after at least partial elastic deformation of the retaining member 130.

[0036] according to Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figure 4 As shown, the retaining member 130 includes an elastic body 132 and abutting portion 134. The elastic body 132 is directly or indirectly disposed on the front side surface 112 of the substrate 110 and can be elastically deformed under external force. The abutting portion 134 is connected to the first end 1321 of the elastic body 132 and bends toward the notch 122a to abut against the working part 2a of the hand tool from above, preventing the working part 2a of the hand tool disposed in the notch 122a from falling off the retaining member 100. Specifically, the elastic body 132 is cantilevered and fixed to the base 124 via a second end 1322 relative to the first end 1321, and is indirectly disposed on the front side surface 112 of the substrate 110. In one application example of this application, the elastic body 132 is an elastic metal sheet, and the abutting portion 134 is a hook-shaped metal wire. The abutting portion 134 is generally configured to have high rigidity and is not easily deformed to ensure that the abutting portion 134 effectively abuts against the working part 2a.

[0037] Furthermore, the base 124 of the bracket 120 is used to locally increase the thickness of the substrate 110, so that the elastic body 132 is disposed on the protruding structure on the substrate 110, and is cantilevered to the base 124 by the second end 1322 relative to the first end 1321, so as to provide space for the elastic body 132 to bend back and forth elastically, and the elastic body 132 can maintain a large distance from the user's body, without being too close to the body and causing difficulties in operation.

[0038] according to Figure 2 as well as Figure 4As shown, to facilitate carrying the buckle 100 on a user, the buckle 100 includes a pendant 140 disposed on the rear side 119 of the base plate 110. Generally speaking, the pendant 140 and the bracket 120 may be located on opposite sides of the base plate 110 (i.e., the rear side 119 relative to the front side 112). The pendant 140 is a loop configured to allow the user's belt to pass through, thereby securing the buckle 100 to the user's waist. In other applications of this application, the pendant 140 is a clamping piece made of a flexible metal sheet or metal wire bent into shape, configured to allow the user's belt to pass through.

[0039] according to Figure 5 , Figure 6 as well as Figure 7 The image shows an example of using a hammer as a hand tool. According to... Figure 5 As shown, when placing the hammer, the user can grip the working part 2a and allow the handle 2b to hang naturally. Next, according to... Figure 6 As shown, the user can move the hand tool horizontally, so that at least a portion of the handle 2b passes horizontally through the space between the two first supports 122; and the working part 2a of the hammer slightly presses against the retaining member 130 to cause at least partial deformation of the retaining member 130 (e.g., causing the elastic body 132 to bend toward the substrate 110), thereby allowing the working part 2a of the hammer to enter the first space S. According to Figure 7 As shown, the user then lowers the working part 2a of the hammer onto the recesses 122a of the two first supports 122, so that the working part 2a is supported on the two first supports 122. At the same time, the fastener 130 returns to its original position, causing the top abutment 134 to reset. At this time, the top abutment 134 will abut against the top of the working part 2a, thereby fixing the working part 2a in the first space S, thus achieving the purpose of fixing the hand tool to the fastener 100.

[0040] like Figure 7 As shown, in the horizontal and vertically downward directions, the working part 2a is limited by the notches 122a of the two first supports 122. In the vertically upward direction, the working part 2a is fixed by the top part 134 of the fastener 130, thereby fixing the working part 2a in the first space S formed by the two first supports 122 and the fastener 130, and fixing the hand tool in the fastener 100.

[0041] Conversely, when retrieving a hand tool, the user can press the top portion 134 of the retainer 130 slightly towards the body (i.e., towards the substrate 110) with one hand, causing the elastic body 132 to bend towards the substrate 110 and releasing the working part 2a from the top portion 134. At this time, the user only needs to slightly lift the working part 2a to disengage it from the notch 122a, and then move the working part 2a away from the body, disengaging it from the retainer 100 to retrieve the hand tool. In this way, when placing or retrieving a hand tool, the user does not need to move the hand tool up and down for a long distance, but can place or retrieve the hand tool quickly and stably.

[0042] See Figure 8 This illustration shows a buckle 100 for carrying hand tools according to a second embodiment of this application. The composition of the second embodiment is generally the same as that of the first embodiment; the differences will be described below.

[0043] In the second embodiment, the front side of the base 124 is inclined relative to the front side 112 of the substrate 110. When the elastic body 132 of the fastener 130 is cantilevered to the base 124 via the second end, the elastic body 132 is inclined outward, thereby increasing the distance between the end of the elastic body 132 and the substrate 110, so that the position of the top abutment 134 is more prominent and facilitates operation.

[0044] Figure 9 This application demonstrates a third embodiment of a hand tool holder 100, comprising a base plate 110, a bracket 120, and a magnetic element 150. The base plate 110 has a front side surface 112. The bracket 120 includes two first supports 122. The two first supports 122 are fixed parallel to each other to the front side surface 112 of the base plate 110, and are sized to accommodate at least a portion of the handle 2b of the hand tool. Each first support 122 has a notch 122a at its top edge, configured to accommodate the metal working part 2c of the hand tool.

[0045] like Figure 9 As shown, a magnetic element 150 is disposed on the front side 112 of the substrate 110 and positioned such that when the metal working part 2c of the hand tool is placed within the two recesses 122a of the two first supports 122, the magnetic element 150 contacts and secures the metal working part 2c of the hand tool. Specifically, the magnetic element 150 is located between the two first supports 122 and above the two recesses 122a of the two first supports 122. The metal working part 2c is attracted by the magnetic element 150, such as a magnet. Therefore, when the metal working part 2c is placed in the recesses 122a of the bracket 120, the metal working part 2c is attracted by the magnetic element 150, preventing the metal working part 2c from detaching from the recesses 122a during user activity.

[0046] Simultaneously, when the user places the metal working part 2c onto the bracket 120, it is attracted by the magnetic element 150, and the metal working part 2c automatically enters the recess 122a and contacts the magnetic element 150. In other words, the user does not need to precisely place the metal working part 2c into the recess 122a; simply bringing the metal working part 2c close to the magnetic element 150 will automatically move it into the recess 122a. The user also does not need to perform any additional locking action; the magnetic element 150 attracting the metal working part 2c achieves the effect of locking it.

[0047] Conversely, when the user needs to retrieve the hand tool, they can quickly take it from the holder 120 by simply gripping the metal working part 2c and applying appropriate force to counteract the magnetic force of the magnetic component 150, without needing any additional unlocking action.

[0048] Similarly, the buckle 100 of the third embodiment also includes a pendant 140. The pendant 140 is disposed on the rear side 119 of the base plate 110, and the rear side 119 is opposite to the front side 112. The pendant 140 may be a collar or a clip, configured to allow the user's belt to pass through.

[0049] like Figure 11 , Figure 12 , Figure 13 as well as Figure 14 As shown, this application discloses a buckle 100 for carrying hand tools according to the fourth embodiment of the present application. The buckle 100 includes a base plate 110, a bracket 120, and a buckle member 130. The composition of the fourth embodiment is generally the same as that of the first embodiment; the differences will be described below.

[0050] like Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, the retaining member 130 includes an elastic body 132 and a top abutment portion 134. The elastic body 132 is directly or indirectly disposed on the front side 112 of the substrate 110 and can be elastically deformed under external force. In the fourth embodiment, the elastic body 132 bends outward relative to the substrate 110, such that the first end 1321 of the elastic body 132 is away from the substrate 110, and the position of the first end 1321 is located as far above the notch 122a as possible.

[0051] like Figure 11 and Figure 12As shown, the top abutment portion 134 is connected to the first end 1321 of the elastic body 132 at the middle position, and the front end of the top abutment portion 134 is bent toward the notch 122a. The rear end of the top abutment portion 134 is bent toward the direction away from the substrate to form a near-horizontal pressing portion 134a, which abuts against the working part 2a of the hand tool from above to prevent the working part 2a of the hand tool provided in the notch 122a from falling off the self-locking holder 100.

[0052] like Figure 12 , Figure 13 as well as Figure 14 The image shows an example of using a hammer as a hand tool. (As shown...) Figure 12 As shown, when placing the hammer, the user can grip the working part 2a and let the handle 2b hang down naturally.

[0053] Next, as Figure 13 as well as Figure 14 As shown, the user can move the hand tool horizontally so that at least a portion of the handle 2b passes horizontally through the space between the two first supports 122; and the working part 2a of the hammer slightly presses against the retaining member 13 so that the working part 2a of the hammer can enter the first space S. The user lowers the working part 2a of the hammer onto the recess 122a of the two first supports 122 so that the working part 2a is supported on the two first supports 122.

[0054] like Figure 13 As shown, in the horizontal direction, the working part 2a is limited by the abutment part 134. In the vertically upward direction, the working part 2a is fixed by the pressing part 134a of the fastener 130, thereby fixing the working part 2a in the first space S formed by the two first supports 122 and the fastener 130, and fixing the hand tool in the fastener 100.

[0055] Conversely, when accessing the hand tool, the user can press the top part 134 of the retaining member 130 slightly towards the body (i.e., towards the substrate 110) with one hand, causing the elastic body 132 to bend towards the substrate 110 and tend to straighten, thus tilting the top part 134 and the pressing part 134a to release the working part 2a. At this time, the user can move the working part 2a away from the body by slightly lifting it to disengage it from the notch 122a.

[0056] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application. Those skilled in the art will understand that these embodiments can be easily modified or other structures designed to achieve the same purpose as this application. Such modifications and variations that do not depart from the inventive concept of this application are all within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A buckle holder for carrying hand tools, characterized in that, The fastener includes: A substrate having a front side surface; A bracket comprising two first supports fixed parallel to each other to the front side of the base plate, the two first supports being sized to accommodate at least a portion of the handle of the hand tool, each of the two first supports having a notch at its top edge configured to accommodate the working part of the hand tool; and A fastener is disposed directly or indirectly on the front side of the substrate and configured to define a first space between itself and the recesses of the two first supports, thereby allowing the working part of the hand tool to be placed in the recesses of the two first supports from the outside of the fastener via the first space after at least partial elastic deformation of the fastener.

2. The buckle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fastening element includes: An elastic body, which is directly or indirectly disposed on the front side surface of the substrate; and A top abutment portion, which is connected to the first end of the elastic body and bends toward the notch, to prevent the working part of the hand tool provided in the notch from falling off the buckle.

3. The buckle holder for carrying hand tools according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bracket further includes a base fixed to the front side of the substrate, wherein the two first supports are fixed to the base, and the elastic body is cantilevered to the base by a second end relative to the first end.

4. The buckle holder for carrying hand tools according to claim 3, characterized in that: The front side of the base is inclined relative to the front side of the substrate, causing the elastic body located on the base to tilt outward.

5. The buckle holder for carrying hand tools according to claim 2, characterized in that: The elastic body is an elastic metal sheet, and the top abutment is formed into a hook shape by bending a metal wire.

6. The buckle holder for carrying hand tools according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The fastener also includes a hanging part disposed on the rear side of the base plate, the rear side being opposite to the front side.

7. The buckle holder for carrying hand tools according to claim 6, characterized in that: The attachment is a loop or clip that is configured to allow the user's belt to pass through.

8. A buckle holder for carrying hand tools, characterized in that, The fastener includes: A substrate having a front side surface; A bracket comprising two first supports fixed parallel to each other to the front side of the substrate, the two first supports being sized to receive at least a portion of the handle of the hand tool, each of the two first supports having a notch at its top edge configured to receive the metal working part of the hand tool; and A magnetic element is disposed on the front side of the substrate and positioned such that when the metal working part of the hand tool is placed in the recess of the two first supports, the magnetic element contacts and fixes the metal working part of the hand tool.

9. The buckle holder for carrying hand tools according to claim 8, characterized in that: The magnetic component is located between the two first supports and above the recessed notch of the two first supports.

10. The buckle holder for carrying hand tools according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that, The buckle holder also includes a hook disposed on the rear side of the base plate, the rear side being opposite the front side, wherein the hook is a collar or clip configured to allow the user's belt to pass through.

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