A tool box for automobile repair which is easily extended

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of automobile repair tool boxes, in particular to a tool box convenient to expand for automobile repair, which comprises a box body, an expansion module and an adjusting structure. The expansion module is arranged at the top of the box body, the working area is expanded through a folding plate and a supporting frame, and the adjusting structure dynamically adjusts the height of a separated cavity through an adjusting rod and a positioning piece. A lifting assembly is arranged at the bottom of the box body, the overall height can be adjusted, a tool hanger and a drawer assembly are arranged on the side wall, and tools are classified and stored. The application can flexibly adjust the internal space and expand the function, solves the problem of poor adaptability of the existing tool box, and significantly improves the practicability and operation convenience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of automotive repair equipment technology, specifically an expandable toolbox for automotive repair. Background Technology

[0002] In the process of car repair, toolboxes are one of the indispensable auxiliary equipment for repair personnel. At present, most toolboxes on the market adopt a fixed structure design. Although they can meet the basic tool storage needs, in actual use, their internal space is often difficult to be flexibly adjusted according to specific needs. In addition, these toolboxes also have certain limitations in terms of expandability, which means that repair personnel may need to carry other equipment or tools when facing complex repair tasks.

[0003] For example, the Chinese invention patent (application number: 202110345678.9) discloses a "multifunctional automotive repair toolbox," whose specification states that it includes a box body with multiple partitions inside, the partitions being movably connected to the box body via slide rails, a foldable extension platform on the top of the box body connected to the box body via hinges, and a roller assembly installed at the bottom of the box body, the roller assembly being fixedly connected to the box body via bolts. This application, through the design of the partitions and extension platform, can improve the storage capacity and functionality of the toolbox to a certain extent; the aforementioned patent can demonstrate the limitations of existing technologies.

[0004] Therefore, we have made improvements to this by proposing an expandable toolbox for automotive repair. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the problem that the internal space of existing automotive repair toolboxes is difficult to adjust flexibly and lacks expandability, and to provide a toolbox that is easy to expand, so as to improve its adaptability and functionality.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives and improve the aforementioned problems, this utility model proposes an expandable toolbox for automotive repair, comprising a box body, an expansion module, and an adjustment structure. The box body is a cuboid structure with multiple internal compartments for storing tools of different sizes. The expansion module is located at the top of the box body and is detachably connected to the box body via a connecting mechanism. The adjustment structure is located on the inner side wall of the box body and is used for dynamically adjusting the space of the compartments.

[0007] The expansion module includes a folding plate and a support frame. The folding plate consists of two or more hinged flat plates connected to adjacent plates, allowing the folding plate to switch between an unfolded and folded state. The support frame is fixed to the bottom of the folding plate to provide stable support when the folding plate is unfolded. The connecting mechanism includes a slide rail and a locking assembly. The slide rail is located along the edge of the top of the housing, and the locking assembly is installed on both sides of the folding plate, cooperating with the slide rail to allow the folding plate to slide along the slide rail and lock in a designated position.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the adjustment structure includes an adjustment rod and a positioning component. The adjustment rod is arranged vertically along the inner wall of the box, and its two ends are fixedly connected to the top plate and bottom plate of the box, respectively. The positioning component is a sliding sleeve sleeved on the adjustment rod. The outer side of the sliding sleeve is provided with a threaded hole, and the sliding sleeve is fixed to the adjustment rod by tightening bolts. The side wall of the partition cavity is fixedly connected to the sliding sleeve. When the sliding sleeve moves up and down along the adjustment rod, the height of the partition cavity changes accordingly.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the bottom of the box is provided with a lifting assembly for adjusting the overall height of the box. The lifting assembly includes a base, a telescopic column, and a locking device. The base is a rectangular frame structure with mounting holes at its four corners for connecting to the ground or other fixed objects. One end of the telescopic column is fixedly connected to the bottom of the box, and the other end is inserted into the guide groove of the base and fixed at the desired height by the locking device.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the locking device includes a locking pin and a spring. The locking pin passes through the side wall of the base and is inserted into the positioning hole of the telescopic column to restrict the movement of the telescopic column. The spring is sleeved on the outside of the locking pin, with one end fixedly connected to the base and the other end contacting the tail of the locking pin to provide a restoring force.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the side wall of the box is provided with a tool rack for hanging commonly used tools. The tool rack includes a hanging rod and a limiting ring. One end of the hanging rod is fixedly connected to the side wall of the box by threads, and the other end is provided with a baffle to prevent the tools from slipping off. The limiting ring is sleeved on the hanging rod to limit the movement range of the tools.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the front side of the box is provided with a drawer assembly for storing small tools or accessories. The drawer assembly includes a drawer body and a guide rail. The drawer body has sliding grooves on both sides, which cooperate with the guide rail to allow the drawer to slide along the guide rail. The end of the guide rail is provided with a stop block to prevent the drawer from being fully pulled out.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the rear side of the enclosure is provided with a power interface and a lighting device to provide power support and lighting conditions for maintenance work. The power interface is connected to an external power source via a wire, and the lighting device includes an LED light and a switch. The LED light is fixed to the top edge of the enclosure, and the switch is installed on the side of the enclosure to control the LED light's on / off state.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] In this application, by setting up an expansion module and an adjustment structure, the internal space of the toolbox can be flexibly adjusted and its external functions expanded. Specifically, the folding plate in the expansion module can be unfolded when needed to increase the working area of ​​the toolbox, while the supporting frame ensures the stability of the folding plate; the adjusting rod and positioning parts in the adjustment structure allow users to adjust the height of the compartments according to actual needs, thereby adapting to the storage requirements of tools of different sizes. In addition, the design of the lifting component makes the overall height of the toolbox adjustable, convenient for users in different scenarios. The tool rack and drawer components further enhance the functionality of the toolbox, meeting the needs of maintenance personnel for classified storage and quick access to tools. These improvements effectively solve the problems of fixed internal space and insufficient expandability of existing toolboxes, significantly improving the practicality and adaptability of the toolbox. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention, showing the layout relationship of the toolbox body, expansion modules and adjustment structure.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the extended module in its unfolded state, highlighting the working status of the folding plate and support frame, as well as their connection to the housing.

[0018] Figure 3 The enlarged view of the adjustment structure shows in detail the adjustment principle of the adjustment rod, positioning component, and partition cavity.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the lifting assembly, highlighting the working relationship between the base, telescopic column, and locking device.

[0020] Figure 5 The images show detailed diagrams of the tool rack and drawer assembly, illustrating the specific structure of the hanging rod, limit ring, and drawer slides.

[0021] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0022] 1. Cabinet; 2. Expansion module; 3. Folding panel; 4. Support frame; 5. Adjusting rod; 6. Positioning component; 7. Dividing cavity; 8. Lifting assembly; 9. Base; 10. Telescopic column; 11. Locking device; 12. Tool rack; 13. Hanging rod; 14. Limiting ring; 15. Drawer assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0023] This utility model provides an expandable toolbox for automobile repair, the specific implementation of which is described in conjunction with the appendix. Figure 1 To be continued Figure 5 A detailed description is provided below. The toolbox mainly consists of a box body 1, an expansion module 2, an adjustment structure, a lifting assembly 8, a tool rack 12, and a drawer assembly 15. The specific structure of each part, as well as their connection relationships, positional relationships, and mutual cooperation relationships, will be described in detail below.

[0024] The box 1 has a rectangular structure with multiple internal compartments 7 for storing tools of different sizes. A slide rail is provided on the top edge of the box 1 to cooperate with the folding plate 3 in the expansion module 2 to achieve expansion functionality. The expansion module 2 includes the folding plate 3 and a support frame 4. The folding plate 3 consists of two or more hinged flat plates connected by hinges, allowing the folding plate 3 to switch between an unfolded and folded state. The support frame 4 is fixed to the bottom of the folding plate 3, providing stable support when the folding plate 3 is unfolded to ensure it remains horizontal. Locking assemblies are installed on both sides of the folding plate 3, which cooperate with the slide rail to allow the folding plate 3 to slide along the rail and lock in a designated position. When the working area needs to be expanded, the user can pull the folding plate 3 out from the top of the box 1 and secure it with the locking assemblies, thereby increasing the toolbox's working area.

[0025] The adjustment structure is located inside the side wall of the housing 1 and is used to dynamically adjust the space of the partition cavity 7. The adjustment structure includes an adjustment rod 5 and a positioning element 6. The adjustment rod 5 is vertically arranged along the inner wall of the housing 1, and its two ends are fixedly connected to the top and bottom plates of the housing 1, respectively. The positioning element 6 is a sliding sleeve fitted onto the adjustment rod 5. The outer side of the sliding sleeve has a threaded hole, and the sliding sleeve is fixed to the adjustment rod 5 by tightening bolts. The side wall of the partition cavity 7 is fixedly connected to the sliding sleeve. When the sliding sleeve moves up and down along the adjustment rod 5, the height of the partition cavity 7 changes accordingly. Users can adjust the height of the partition cavity 7 according to actual needs to accommodate the storage requirements of tools of different sizes. For example, when storing a long wrench, the bolts can be loosened to move the sliding sleeve downwards along the adjustment rod 5, thereby lowering the height of the partition cavity 7; when storing a short screwdriver, the opposite operation can be performed to increase the height of the partition cavity 7.

[0026] The lifting assembly 8 is located at the bottom of the housing 1 and is used to adjust the overall height of the housing 1. The lifting assembly 8 includes a base 9, a telescopic column 10, and a locking device 11. The base 9 has a rectangular frame structure with mounting holes at its four corners for connection to the ground or other fixed objects. One end of the telescopic column 10 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the housing 1, and the other end is inserted into the guide groove of the base 9 and fixed at the desired height by the locking device 11. The locking device 11 includes a latch and a spring. The latch passes through the side wall of the base 9 and inserts into the positioning hole of the telescopic column 10 to restrict the movement of the telescopic column 10. The spring is sleeved on the outside of the latch, with one end fixedly connected to the base 9 and the other end contacting the tail of the latch to provide a restoring force. When the height of the housing 1 needs to be adjusted, the user can pull the latch to disengage it from the positioning hole, then move the telescopic column 10 along the guide groove to the desired height and release the latch. The spring pushes the latch back into the new positioning hole, thus completing the height adjustment.

[0027] A tool rack 12 is mounted on the side wall of the housing 1 for hanging commonly used tools. The tool rack 12 includes a hanging rod 13 and a retaining ring 14. One end of the hanging rod 13 is threadedly connected to the side wall of the housing 1, and the other end has a baffle to prevent tools from slipping. The retaining ring 14 is fitted onto the hanging rod 13 to limit the range of motion of the tools. Users can hang tools on the hanging rod 13 as needed and fix their position using the retaining ring 14 to prevent the tools from shaking or falling off during transportation.

[0028] Drawer assembly 15 is located on the front side of the cabinet 1 and is used to store small tools or accessories. Drawer assembly 15 includes a drawer body and guide rails. The drawer body has grooves on both sides that cooperate with the guide rails to allow the drawer to slide along the guide rails. The end of the guide rails has a stop to prevent the drawer from being fully pulled out. The user can open the drawer by pulling out the drawer body to take out the required tools or accessories, and then push it back into place after use.

[0029] The power interface and lighting device are located on the rear side of enclosure 1, providing power support and lighting for maintenance work. The power interface is connected to an external power source via a wire. The lighting device includes an LED light and a switch. The LED light is fixed to the top edge of enclosure 1, and the switch is installed on the side of enclosure 1 to control the LED light's on / off state. When maintenance personnel need to work in low-light environments, they can turn on the LED light via the switch to provide sufficient illumination for the work area.

[0030] The connection and positional relationships between the components are as follows: The main body 1 is connected to the expansion module 2 via a slide rail and locking assembly at its top. An adjustment mechanism is provided on the inner side wall to adjust the space of the partition cavity 7. The bottom is connected to the base 9 via a lifting assembly 8 for height adjustment. A tool rack 12 is mounted on the side wall of the body 1, a drawer assembly 15 is located on the front of the body 1, and the power interface and lighting device are located on the rear of the body 1. All components are tightly fitted together via mechanical connections or threaded fasteners to form a complete toolbox system.

[0031] In practical applications, this toolbox can be used for tool storage and repair operations during automotive repair. For example, in a repair shop, users can adjust the height of the compartment 7 according to the tool specifications to categorize and store different types of tools. When the working area needs to be expanded, the folding panel 3 can be pulled out from the top of the box 1 and locked, while the support frame 4 ensures its stability. If the height of the working environment is not suitable for the current operation, the overall height of the box 1 can be adjusted using the lifting assembly 8 to meet ergonomic requirements. In addition, the tool rack 12 can hang commonly used wrenches or screwdrivers for quick and easy access; the drawer assembly 15 can be used to store small accessories such as nuts or washers. In low-light conditions, users can turn on the LED lights to provide illumination for the work area. These designs make the toolbox highly flexible and adaptable in practical use, meeting the needs of automotive repair personnel for tool storage and operation.

[0032] To enable those skilled in the art to fully understand and implement this utility model, the following supplementary explanation of the specific implementation principle of this utility model is provided in conjunction with a specific application scenario.

[0033] First, in the repair workshop, the user needs to adjust the height of the partition cavity 7 according to the specifications of the tools. Specifically, the user needs to loosen the bolts on the positioning piece 6, allowing the sliding sleeve to move up and down along the adjusting rod 5. Once the sliding sleeve has moved to the desired height, the bolts are tightened again to fix the sliding sleeve onto the adjusting rod 5. At this point, the side wall of the partition cavity 7 connected to the sliding sleeve shifts, thereby changing the height of the partition cavity 7. For example, if a longer wrench needs to be stored, the height of the partition cavity 7 can be lowered; if a shorter screwdriver needs to be stored, the height of the partition cavity 7 can be increased. Through these steps, the user can flexibly adjust the spatial layout of the partition cavity 7 according to actual needs to meet the storage requirements of tools of different sizes.

[0034] Secondly, when maintenance work requires expanding the working area, the user can pull out the folding plate 3 from the top of the box 1 in the expansion module 2. Specifically, first, release the locking assembly, allowing the folding plate 3 to slide along the slide rail. Once the folding plate 3 is fully extended, the support frame 4 automatically unfolds and provides stable support, ensuring the folding plate 3 remains horizontal. Subsequently, the user can use the locking assembly to secure the folding plate 3 in the designated position. This process expands the toolbox's working area, providing maintenance personnel with a larger operating space.

[0035] Next, if the height of the working environment is not suitable for the current operation, the user can adjust the overall height of the box 1 using the lifting assembly 8. Specifically, pull the locking pin to disengage it from the positioning hole of the telescopic column 10, and then move the telescopic column 10 along the guide groove of the base 9 to the desired height. After releasing the locking pin, the spring pushes the locking pin back into the new positioning hole, completing the height adjustment. This design allows users to flexibly adjust the height of the toolbox according to ergonomic requirements or the actual needs of the work scenario, improving operational comfort and convenience.

[0036] Furthermore, during maintenance, users can quickly access commonly used tools via the tool rack 12. Specifically, tools are hung on the hanging rod 13, and the movement of the tools is restricted by the limiting ring 14. The limiting ring 14 can be adjusted according to the size of the tool to prevent it from shaking or falling off during transportation. Meanwhile, the drawer assembly 15 can be used to store small accessories, such as nuts or washers. Users simply pull the drawer body to open it along the guide rails, retrieve the required tools or accessories, and push it back into place after use. This design not only improves the efficiency of tool categorization and storage but also facilitates quick access to necessary items for maintenance personnel.

[0037] Finally, in low-light environments, users can provide ample illumination to the work area using a lighting device. Specifically, pressing the switch mounted on the side of the housing 1 activates the LED light. The LED light, fixed to the top edge of housing 1, provides uniform illumination to the work area. The power interface connects to an external power source via a power cord, ensuring the lighting device functions properly. This design solves the lighting problem for maintenance work in low-light conditions, further enhancing the toolbox's functionality and practicality.

[0038] Through the above steps, the toolbox of this utility model demonstrates high flexibility and adaptability in practical applications. The coordinated operation of its expansion module, adjustment structure, lifting assembly, tool rack, drawer assembly, and other components effectively solves the problems of fixed internal space and insufficient expandability in existing toolboxes, significantly improving the toolbox's practicality and adaptability.

[0039] 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. An expandable toolbox for automobile repair, characterized in that, The device includes a housing (1), an expansion module (2), and an adjustment structure. The housing (1) is a cuboid structure with multiple partitioned cavities (7) inside for storing tools of different sizes. The expansion module (2) is located on the top of the housing (1) and is connected to the housing (1) via a connecting mechanism to form a detachable assembly. The adjustment structure is located on the inner side wall of the housing (1) and is used to dynamically adjust the space of the partitioned cavities (7).

2. The expandable toolbox for automobile repair according to claim 1, characterized in that, The expansion module (2) includes a folding plate (3) and a support frame (4). The folding plate (3) is composed of two or more hinged flat plates, which are connected by hinges to each other, so that the folding plate (3) can switch between an unfolded state and a folded state. The support frame (4) is fixed to the bottom of the folding plate (3) to provide stable support when the folding plate (3) is unfolded.

3. The expandable toolbox for automobile repair according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting mechanism includes a slide rail and a locking assembly. The slide rail is arranged along the edge of the top of the housing (1), and the locking assembly is installed on both sides of the folding plate (3) and works in conjunction with the slide rail to enable the folding plate (3) to slide along the slide rail and lock in a designated position.

4. The expandable toolbox for automobile repair according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustment structure includes an adjustment rod (5) and a positioning component (6). The adjustment rod (5) is arranged vertically along the inner wall of the box (1), and its two ends are fixedly connected to the top plate and bottom plate of the box (1) respectively. The positioning component (6) is a sliding sleeve sleeved on the adjustment rod (5). The outer side of the sliding sleeve is provided with a threaded hole. The sliding sleeve is fixed on the adjustment rod (5) by tightening the bolt. The side wall of the partition cavity (7) is fixedly connected to the sliding sleeve. When the sliding sleeve moves up and down along the adjustment rod (5), the height of the partition cavity (7) changes accordingly.

5. The expandable toolbox for automobile repair according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the box (1) is provided with a lifting assembly (8) for adjusting the overall height of the box (1); the lifting assembly (8) includes a base (9), a telescopic column (10) and a locking device (11). The base (9) is a rectangular frame structure with mounting holes at its four corners for connecting to the ground or other fixed objects; one end of the telescopic column (10) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the box (1), and the other end is inserted into the guide groove of the base (9) and fixed at the required height by the locking device (11).

6. The expandable toolbox for automobile repair according to claim 5, characterized in that, The locking device (11) includes a latch and a spring. The latch passes through the side wall of the base (9) and is inserted into the positioning hole of the telescopic column (10) to restrict the movement of the telescopic column (10). The spring is sleeved on the outside of the latch, with one end fixedly connected to the base (9) and the other end in contact with the tail of the latch to provide a restoring force.

7. The expandable toolbox for automobile repair according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side wall of the box (1) is provided with a tool rack (12) for hanging commonly used tools; the tool rack (12) includes a hanging rod (13) and a limiting ring (14). One end of the hanging rod (13) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the box (1) by a thread, and the other end is provided with a baffle to prevent the tools from slipping off; the limiting ring (14) is sleeved on the hanging rod (13) to limit the range of movement of the tools.

8. The expandable toolbox for automobile repair according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front side of the box (1) is provided with a drawer assembly (15) for storing small tools or accessories; the drawer assembly (15) includes a drawer body and a guide rail, the two sides of the drawer body are provided with sliding grooves, which are used in conjunction with the guide rail to allow the drawer to slide along the guide rail; the end of the guide rail is provided with a stop block to prevent the drawer from being fully pulled out.

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