A tool box

By incorporating storage and identification components into the toolbox, and utilizing the combination of pressing and marking components, the problem of difficulty in quickly inventorying tools in the toolbox is solved, enabling rapid and accurate storage and retrieval of tools and improving work efficiency.

CN224445920UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-03KUNMING UNIVERSITY +1

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
KUNMING UNIVERSITY
Filing Date
2025-04-09
Publication Date
2026-07-03

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing toolboxes make it difficult to quickly inventory tools when storing them, which can easily lead to omissions or misplacement, affecting the smooth progress of subsequent work.

Method used

A toolbox was designed, comprising a box body assembly, storage components, and identification components. Multiple storage components and storage slots are set in the storage cavity, and pressing and identification components are set in the storage slots. A battery-powered identification light reminds the staff whether the tools are placed correctly.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid inventory of tools, avoids omissions or misplacements, and improves the convenience of tool storage and retrieval and work efficiency.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a toolbox, including a box assembly, a storage assembly, and an identification assembly. The box assembly includes a box shell and multiple sets of cover plates. The box shell has a storage cavity and a battery inside. The storage assembly includes multiple sets of storage components and multiple sets of storage slots. One end of each storage component is fixedly connected to a cover plate, and adjacent storage components are slidably connected. The identification assembly includes a pressing component and an identification component, which are electrically connected to the battery. By setting up storage components and storage slots on the storage components, tools can be stored conveniently. The pressing component abuts against the tool, and when the tool is not placed in the storage slot, the identification component issues a warning, thus reminding the staff of any missing tools and their locations. The multiple sets of storage slots can store the tools separately, and the tiered storage components make it easy to unfold and expose the tools, thus facilitating their retrieval and making it easier to check the tools, avoiding missing or misplaced tools.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tool collecting devices, specifically to a toolbox. Background Technology

[0002] Many different types of tools are used in various operations such as power emergency repairs, outdoor work, and routine maintenance. These tools are numerous and diverse, and are usually stored in a common toolbox. However, problems such as mispacking and mixing of tools frequently occur, and the stacking of tools makes them inconvenient to access. Currently, to avoid incomplete tools during operations or lost tools after operations, a strict inventory is usually required during preparation, during site transfers, and after post-operation cleanup to prevent tools from being missed. However, due to the mixed storage of tools, a lot of time is wasted during the inventory, resulting in low efficiency.

[0003] Utility model patent CN211220631U discloses a toolbox for power distribution emergency repair, including a toolbox body. A protective base plate is fixedly installed at the lower end of the toolbox body. A connecting handle is fixedly installed on the outer side of the toolbox body. A protective end cover is movably installed at the upper end of the toolbox body. A connecting hinge is movably installed between the protective end cover and the toolbox body. A flexible inner plate is fixedly installed inside the protective end cover. A storage cavity is fixedly installed inside the toolbox body. A partition is fixedly installed inside the storage cavity. A storage rack is movably installed inside the storage cavity. The storage rack has a placement slot and a lifting slot. A [missing information - likely a component or material] is fixedly installed inside the toolbox body. The toolbox body includes a rubber connecting plate with a buffer spring installed inside. Four symmetrical storage connecting columns are arranged on the toolbox body, and a push-out column is fixedly installed on each column. A return spring is also fixedly installed at the lower end of each column. By adding partitions that allow for separation between tools, and adjusting the size of each partition according to the tool size, interference with the internal tools during movement can be reduced, providing better protection and extending the tool's lifespan. While this patent allows for separate storage of tools within the toolbox, it makes it difficult to quickly inventory the tools during storage, potentially leading to omissions or misplacement, which can affect subsequent work. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this utility model is to provide a toolbox that solves the problem that existing toolboxes are difficult to quickly count when storing tools, and there are problems such as missing or misplacing tools.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a toolbox, comprising:

[0006] The enclosure assembly includes an outer shell and multiple sets of cover plates movably mounted on the outer shell; the outer shell contains a storage cavity and a battery.

[0007] The storage assembly includes multiple sets of storage components spaced apart and movable within the storage cavity, and multiple sets of storage slots disposed on the storage components; one end of each storage component is fixedly connected to a cover plate, and adjacent storage components are slidably connected; the cover plate moves away from the outer shell of the box under the action of external force, so as to drive the storage components out of the storage cavity and arranged in a stepped manner from top to bottom;

[0008] The identification component includes a pressing element disposed in the storage slot and an identification element disposed on the storage element and corresponding to the storage slot; the pressing element and the identification element are electrically connected to the battery respectively.

[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model, the upper two sides of the storage cavity are symmetrically provided with slide rails; the storage component includes storage plates arranged from top to bottom in the storage cavity, the uppermost storage plate is provided with first slide grooves on both sides corresponding to the slide rails and a second slide groove at the bottom, and the upper ends of the remaining storage plates are respectively provided with second slide rails and third slide grooves at the bottom.

[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model, the number of the cover plates is the same as the number of storage plates. The cover plates are fixedly installed at the end of the storage plate away from the outer shell of the box, and a sealing strip is provided between the adjacent end faces of the adjacent cover plates.

[0011] As a further improvement of this utility model, a locking component is provided between the cover plate and the outer shell of the box; the locking component includes a locking screw hole provided on the cover plate, a locking stud provided in the locking screw hole, and a fixing screw hole provided on the outer shell of the box.

[0012] As a further improvement of this utility model, the pressing component includes a pressing switch; the marking component includes an identification light; and the batteries are respectively disposed in different storage plates.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are reflected in:

[0014] By setting up storage units and storage slots on the storage units, tools can be easily stored. The pressing element abuts against the tools, and an indicator will sound an alarm when a tool is not in the storage slot, thus reminding staff of any missing tools and their locations. Multiple sets of storage slots can store tools in the cabinet separately, and the tiered storage units make it easy to unfold and expose the tools, making them easy to access. This also helps to check the tools and avoid missing or misplacing them. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a toolbox according to the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the unfolded structure of a toolbox according to the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the storage plate structure of a toolbox according to the present invention;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of another structure of the storage plate of a toolbox according to the present invention;

[0019] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0020] 1. Box outer shell; 2. Cover plate; 3. Storage cavity; 4. Storage component; 401. Storage plate; 5. Storage slot; 6. Pressing component; 7. Identifying component; 8. Slide rail; 9. First slide groove; 10. Second slide groove; 11. Second slide rail; 12. Guide shaft; 13. Handle; 14. Sealing strip; 15. Pull handle; 16. Locking component; 1601. Locking screw hole; 1602. Locking stud; 1603. Fixing screw hole. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the described embodiments are merely some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0022] In one embodiment, see Figure 1 , 2 The present invention provides a toolbox, comprising a box body assembly, a storage assembly, and an identification assembly.

[0023] The enclosure assembly includes an outer shell 1 and multiple sets of cover plates 2 movably mounted on the outer shell 1. The outer shell 1 contains a storage cavity 3 and a battery. The storage component includes multiple sets of storage elements 4 spaced apart and movably mounted in the storage cavity 3, and multiple sets of storage slots 5 mounted on the storage elements 4. One end of the storage element 4 is fixedly connected to the cover plate 2, and adjacent storage elements 4 are slidably connected to each other from top to bottom. Under the action of external force, the cover plate 2 moves away from the outer shell 1 to move the storage elements 4 out of the storage cavity 3 in a stepped arrangement from top to bottom. The identification component includes a pressing element 6 mounted in the storage slot 5 and an identification element 7 mounted on the storage element 4 and corresponding to the storage slot 5. The pressing element 6 and the identification element 7 are electrically connected to the battery.

[0024] Further, see Figure 2 The upper two sides of the storage cavity 3 are symmetrically provided with slide rails 8; the storage component 4 includes multiple sets of storage plates 401 arranged from top to bottom in the storage cavity 3, the two sides of the storage plate 401 are slidably connected to the slide rails 8, and the adjacent end faces of the storage plate 401 are provided with connecting members.

[0025] Preferably, the outer shell 1 is a hollow rectangular body with an opening at one end, an opening at the right end of the outer shell 1, and a handle 13 is movably provided at the top of the outer shell 1.

[0026] Preferably, the storage plate 401 is provided in three parts: a top storage plate 4011, a middle storage plate 4012, and a bottom storage plate 4013. The top storage plate 4011 has a first sliding groove 9 on its left and right sides, and the first sliding groove 9 is slidably connected to the slide rail 8.

[0027] Preferably, the connector includes a second slide groove 10 disposed on the bottom end of the top storage plate 4011 and the bottom end of the middle storage plate 4012, and a connector 11 disposed on the upper end surface of the middle storage plate 4012 and the bottom storage plate 4013, wherein the connector 11 is slidably connected to the second slide groove 10.

[0028] Preferably, the cross-sections of the second slide 10 and the connector 11 in the vertical direction are both "T" shaped. After the connector 11 is connected to the second slide 10, the connector 11 can move within the second slide 10 without detaching.

[0029] Preferably, the first slide rail 8 is located at one end of the storage cavity 3; neither the first slide groove 9 nor the second slide groove 10 penetrates the top storage plate 4011 nor the middle storage plate 4012.

[0030] In the above configuration, the T-shaped second slide groove 10 and the connector 11 are slidably connected, which ensures the stability of the connection between the multiple sets of storage plates 401 arranged from top to bottom. During the process of pulling the bottom storage plate 4013, the bottom storage plate 4013 moves out of the storage cavity 3, and the connector moves in the second slide groove 10 on the middle storage plate 4012. When the bottom storage plate 4013 is completely pulled out of the storage cavity 3, the connector 11 on the bottom storage plate 4013 drives the middle storage plate 4012 to move out of the storage cavity 3, and the connector 11 on the middle storage plate 4012 slides in the second slide groove 10 at the bottom end of the top storage plate 4011. The top storage plate 4011 is pulled out of the storage cavity 3. After all three sets of storage plates 401 are pulled out of the storage cavity 3, the cover plate on the bottom storage plate 4013 is in contact with the ground and is closest to the ground. The middle storage plate 4012 is located above the bottom storage plate 4013, and the top storage plate 4011 is located above the middle storage plate 4012. There is a height difference between the three sets of storage plates 401, forming a stepped shape, which can ensure stability and prevent the storage plates 401 from separating. The adjacent storage plates 401 are fully unfolded to avoid obstructing each other, making it easy to expose the storage tank 5, which is convenient for storing tools and also convenient for retrieving tools.

[0031] Further, see Figure 2 The number of cover plates 2 is the same as the number of storage plates 401. The cover plates 2 are fixedly installed at the end of the storage plate 401 away from the outer shell 1. A sealing strip 14 is provided between the adjacent end faces of the cover plates 2.

[0032] Preferably, the cover plate 2 is provided in three sets, with the bottom end of the bottom cover plate 2 located at the bottom being flush with the bottom end of the outer shell 1 and having a handle 15 on its end face.

[0033] Preferably, a guide shaft 12 is rotatably provided on the inner wall of the bottom end of the storage cavity 3, and the bottom end of the bottom storage plate 4013 is in contact with the guide shaft 12.

[0034] In the above configuration, by pulling the handle 15, the cover plate 2 and the storage plate 401 are moved, thereby pulling the storage plate 401 out of the storage cavity 3. The bottom storage plate 4013 contacts the guide shaft 12. During the movement of the bottom storage plate 4013, the guide shaft 12 rotates accordingly, which avoids friction between the bottom storage plate 4013 and the bottom of the storage cavity, and at the same time provides support for multiple sets of storage plates 401.

[0035] Further, see Figure 2 A locking component 16 is provided between the cover plate 2 and the outer shell 1. The locking component 16 includes a locking screw hole 1601 provided on the cover plate 2, a locking stud 1602 provided in the locking screw hole 1601, and a fixing screw hole 1603 provided on the outer shell 1.

[0036] Preferably, the locking screw hole 1601 is located on the cover plate 2 at the lowest end, and the fixing screw hole 1603 is located on the side wall at the opening end of the housing shell 1.

[0037] In the above configuration, when the cover plate 2 is pushed to adhere to the side wall of the outer shell 1, the sealing strip 14 seals the cover plate 2, and the cover plate 2 is fixedly connected to the outer shell 1 by rotating the locking stud 1602 and the fixing screw hole 1603.

[0038] Further, see Figure 2 The pressing component 6 includes a pressing switch, and the marking component 7 includes an identification light; the batteries are respectively installed in different storage boards 401.

[0039] Preferably, the storage plate 401 has an installation cavity at one end near the outer casing 1, and the battery is installed in the installation cavity.

[0040] Preferably, the battery and push switch are existing structures, and the identification light can be a light-emitting diode.

[0041] Preferably, the storage slot 5 is set in proportion to the shape and size of the required tool.

[0042] In the above setup, when the tools in storage slot 5 are taken out, the press switch pops up to connect the circuit between the battery and the identification light, thereby turning on the identification light. When the tools are all put into storage slot 5, the press switch is pressed down to disconnect the circuit of the identification light, and the identification light goes out. In this way, it is possible to quickly check whether the required tools are missing or misplaced.

[0043] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A tool kit characterized in that, include: The enclosure assembly includes an outer shell (1) and multiple sets of cover plates (2) movably disposed on the outer shell (1). The outer shell (1) of the box is provided with a storage cavity (3), and the outer shell (1) of the box is provided with a storage battery; The storage assembly includes multiple sets of storage components (4) spaced apart and movably arranged in the storage cavity (3), and multiple sets of storage slots (5) arranged on the storage components (4); one end of the storage component (4) is fixedly connected to the cover plate (2), and adjacent storage components (4) are slidably connected to each other from top to bottom; the cover plate (2) moves away from the outer shell (1) of the box under the action of external force, so as to drive the storage components (4) to move out of the storage cavity (3) in a stepped arrangement from top to bottom; The identification component includes a pressing element (6) disposed in the storage slot (5) and an identification element (7) disposed on the storage element (4) and corresponding to the storage slot (5); the pressing element (6) and the identification element (7) are electrically connected to the battery respectively.

2. A kit as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The upper sides of the storage cavity (3) are symmetrically provided with slide rails (8); the storage component (4) includes multiple sets of storage plates (401) arranged from top to bottom in the storage cavity (3), the two sides of the storage plate (401) are slidably connected to the slide rails (8), and a connecting member is provided between adjacent end faces of the storage plate (401).

3. A toolbox according to claim 2, characterized in that: The number of the cover plates (2) is the same as the number of the storage plates (401). The cover plates (2) are fixedly installed at the end of the storage plate (401) away from the outer shell (1). A sealing strip (14) is provided between the adjacent end faces of the cover plates (2).

4. A kit as claimed in claim 3, wherein: A locking element (16) is provided between the cover plate (2) and the outer shell (1); the locking element (16) includes a locking screw hole (1601) provided on the cover plate (2), a locking stud (1602) provided in the locking screw hole (1601), and a fixing screw hole (1603) provided on the outer shell (1).

5. A kit as claimed in claim 4, wherein: The pressing component (6) includes a pressing switch; the marking component (7) includes an identification light; and the batteries are respectively disposed in different storage plates (401).