A photodetector kit

By designing a photoelectric detection tool box, the problems of inconvenient tool status detection, storage, and retrieval are solved by using a contour pad and a photoelectric detector, thus achieving convenient management of tool status and preventing tools from falling.

CN224445923UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-03NANJING FEILINING AVIATION TECH DEV CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NANJING FEILINING AVIATION TECH DEV CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-09
Publication Date
2026-07-03

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In existing technologies, it is inconvenient to monitor the usage status of tools and to store and retrieve them, especially when they are hung on a rack, which makes them difficult to fix and retrieve, affecting the efficiency and convenience of maintenance work.

Method used

Design a photoelectric detection tool box, comprising a protective shell, a contour pad, and a photoelectric detector. The contour pad has a tool-shaped groove for placing the tool. The photoelectric detector is fixed to the side wall of the groove, and the tool is fixed by an elastic material and fixing elements. The photoelectric detector detects the tool status, and an indicator light indicates the tool status.

Benefits of technology

It enables convenient detection and management of tool status, improves the convenience of tool storage and retrieval, reduces wear and tear, and ensures that the toolbox will not fall off when installed at an angle.

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Abstract

This utility model relates to a photoelectric detection tool box, which includes a protective shell, a contour pad, and several photoelectric detectors. The contour pad is disposed inside the protective shell and has several first grooves in the shape of tools for placing tools of corresponding shapes. The photoelectric detectors are fixed to the sidewalls of each first groove. This utility model's device allows maintenance personnel to promptly obtain information about the status and availability of the required maintenance tools; the contour design facilitates tool fixing and placement; and the use of a fixing device to secure the tools allows for tilted installation of the tool box, preventing tools from falling out.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a photoelectric detection toolbox. Background Technology

[0002] In the existing technology, when repairing workpieces or storing repair tools, it is often time-consuming and laborious to check the tool usage status, tool storage status, and to take inventory of tools after use. In addition, some special tools are difficult to store and retrieve, especially when they are hung on racks, which are difficult to fix and retrieve, thus affecting the efficiency and convenience of tool management in repair work. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a photoelectric detection tool box to address the problems of inconvenience in tool status detection, tool storage, and retrieval during the repair of small and medium-sized workpieces.

[0004] To achieve the above technical objectives, the present invention adopts the following solution:

[0005] A photoelectric detection toolbox includes a protective shell, a contour pad, and several photoelectric detectors. The contour pad is disposed inside the protective shell and has several first grooves in the shape of tools for placing tools of corresponding shapes. The photoelectric detectors are fixed on the sidewalls of each first groove.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment, the conformal pad is made of an elastic material. Elastic materials offer better accommodation for different tools while reducing tool wear.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, the conformal pad is made of EVA material.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, a second groove is provided on the sidewall of the first groove, and the photodetector is disposed within the second groove. The second groove secures the photodetector and prevents it from interfering with the placement of the tool.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the plurality of photodetectors are connected to a power source via wires; the wires are laid between the protective shell and the contour pad, or embedded in the contour pad.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, when using a reflective photoelectric sensor, the detected portion of the tool placed in the first groove is color-treated; the color treatment includes applying white tape to the detected portion or spraying white paint. For some photoelectric sensors, such as reflective photoelectric sensors, black or dark-colored tools may result in poor detection performance. When using a reflective photoelectric sensor, the detected portion of such tools can be color-treated to prevent the photoelectric sensor from failing to detect or having poor detection performance.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the tool in the first groove of the photodetector is fixed in the first groove by a fixing element.

[0012] Furthermore, the contour pad is also provided with a third groove, and the fixing element is disposed in the third groove.

[0013] Furthermore, the fixing element is a spring clip;

[0014] The spring snap fastener consists of a plastic snap fastener, a spring, and a bolt; one side of the plastic snap fastener is fixed in the third groove by the bolt, and the bolt is fitted with a spring, which causes the plastic snap fastener to move vertically by the extension and contraction of the spring.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the photodetector is equipped with an indicator light. By observing the on / off state of the indicator light, the number of tools taken and their return status can be more easily determined.

[0016] The device of this utility model allows maintenance personnel to promptly obtain information on the status and availability of the necessary maintenance tools; the contour design facilitates tool fixing and placement; and the use of a fixing device to secure the tools makes it easy to install the tool box at an angle, preventing tools from falling off. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the photoelectric detection toolbox structure.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing device structure in one embodiment.

[0019] The components include: 1. Protective shell; 2. Contouring pad; 21. First groove; 22. Second groove; 23. Third groove; 3. Photodetector; 4. Fixing device; 41. Plastic snap fastener; 42. Spring; 43. Bolt; 5. Power switch; 6. Power socket. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0021] like Figure 1 As shown, in one embodiment of this utility model, the photoelectric detection tool box includes a protective shell 1, a contour pad 2, and a plurality of photoelectric detectors 3; the contour pad 2 is disposed inside the protective shell 1, and the contour pad 2 is provided with a plurality of first grooves 21 in the shape of tools for placing tools of corresponding shapes; the photoelectric detector 3 is fixed on the side wall of each first groove 21. The photoelectric detector 3 is connected to a power source via a power cord.

[0022] The protective shell 1 of the photoelectric detection toolbox in this embodiment is equipped with a power switch 5 and a power socket 6. The power socket is used to connect to a power source. The plurality of photoelectric detectors 3 are routed from inside the contour pad 2, or from the bottom of the contour pad 2 and the protective shell 1, and connected to the power source through the power socket 6. Preferably, the wiring is routed from inside the contour pad 2 to avoid interference with the circuitry when a metal protective shell is used. In use, the power is connected to the power source through the power socket 6, and the power switch 5 is used to control the power supply.

[0023] In one embodiment, the conforming pad 2 is made of an elastic material, preferably EVA.

[0024] In one embodiment, when the photodetector 3 used is a reflective photodetector, the detected part of the tool is color-processed according to the tool's color to prevent the detection capability of the reflective photodetector from weakening when the tool is dark or black. The color processing can be achieved by attaching white tape to the detected part, spraying white paint, or other alternative existing processing methods.

[0025] In one embodiment, the sidewall of the first groove 21 is provided with a second groove 22, and the photodetector 3 is disposed in the second groove 22.

[0026] In one embodiment, the tool within the first groove 21 is fixed within the first groove 21 by a fixing element 4. The contour pad 2 has a third groove 23, and the fixing element 4 is disposed within the third groove 23.

[0027] like Figure 2 As shown, the fixing element 4 is a spring clip; the spring clip consists of a plastic clip 41, a spring 42, and a bolt 43; the plastic clip is formed by injection molding, one end of the plastic clip is strip-shaped for fixing the tool, and the other end is a hollow column-shaped, with the bolt 43 set inside the hollow column to fix the plastic clip 41 inside the protective shell 1, and the spring is sleeved on the bolt 43. The spring clip is initially in a partially compressed state. When it is necessary to remove the tool, the plastic clip 41 is pulled up, at which point the spring is in a compressed state, and the plastic clip 41 can be rotated 360° to remove the tool. After the tool is put back, the plastic clip 41 is pulled up, the strip-shaped end is rotated back to the first groove, and then the plastic clip 41 is lowered to press the tool. When the tool box is installed at an angle, the spring clip can press the tool to prevent it from tilting and falling.

[0028] In one embodiment, the photodetector is equipped with an indicator light. The indicator light can be used to indicate the tool status to the operator; when the tool is removed, the indicator light turns off, and when the tool is returned, the indicator light turns on.

Claims

1. A photoelectric detection toolbox, characterized in that, The toolbox includes a protective shell, a contour pad, and several photoelectric detectors; the contour pad is disposed inside the protective shell, and the contour pad has several first grooves in the shape of tools for placing tools of corresponding shapes; the photoelectric detectors are fixed on the sidewalls of each first groove.

2. The kit of claim 1, wherein, The conforming pad is made of elastic material.

3. The kit of claim 1, wherein, The contour pad is made of EVA material.

4. The kit of claim 1, wherein, The sidewall of the first groove is provided with a second groove, and the photodetector is disposed in the second groove.

5. The kit of claim 1, wherein, The photodetectors are connected to a power source via wires; the wires are laid between the protective shell and the contour pad, or embedded in the contour pad.

6. The kit of claim 1, wherein, When using a reflective photoelectric sensor, the detected part of the tool placed in the first groove is color-treated; the color treatment includes attaching white tape to the detected part or spraying white paint.

7. The kit of claim 1, wherein, The tool in the first groove is fixed in the first groove by a fixing element.

8. The kit of claim 7, wherein, The contour pad is also provided with a third groove, and the fixing element is disposed in the third groove.

9. The kit of claim 8, wherein, The fixing element is a spring clip; The spring snap fastener consists of a plastic snap fastener, a spring, and a bolt; one side of the plastic snap fastener is fixed in the third groove by the bolt, and the bolt is fitted with a spring, which causes the plastic snap fastener to move vertically by the extension and contraction of the spring.

10. The kit of claim 1, wherein, The photodetector is equipped with an indicator light.