Forward rendering tool box

Abstract

The application relates to a forward presentation tool box, comprising: a box body, the box body comprising a first shell and a second shell matched with each other; at least one pivoting unit, the pivoting unit being used for pivotally connecting the first shell and the second shell, so that the first shell and the second shell can be relatively opened and closed; a handle used for holding the tool box; and at least one locking assembly used for locking the first shell and the second shell when the first shell and the second shell are closed. The forward presentation tool box designed by the application establishes the inherent use direction of the tool box by arranging the pivoting unit and the handle on the same side of the box body, so that the tools in the tool box can be uniformly presented in the vertical direction after the tool box is opened, regardless of whether the tool box is vertically placed or horizontally placed, the identification difficulty and the inconvenience caused by the tool being placed upside down in the prior art are eliminated, the user can directly and accurately grasp the tool, the work efficiency is improved, and the risk of tool falling or scratching caused by mistaken grasping is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of storage device technology, and in particular to a forward-facing toolbox. Background Technology

[0002] Tool boxes, widely used in industrial maintenance, household use, and professional work, have evolved from early wooden and metal designs to modern plastic molding. Currently, mainstream tool boxes, especially those for storing tool sets (such as socket wrenches and screwdrivers), are typically made of high-strength engineering plastics like polypropylene (PP) or ABS, molded in one piece using injection molding or blow molding. These tool boxes generally feature a double-shell, hinged structure, with the two shells pivotally connected by at least one pivot. They are equipped with handles for easy carrying and latches to keep the box closed. This design combines mass production feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and good protective performance, providing basic protection against impact, dust, and water splashes, effectively meeting the market's fundamental needs for portable, protected, and categorized tool display.

[0003] However, in practice, when the toolbox is laid flat on the ground or opened on a workbench, the tools inside the top cover are upside down. Users need to look up or adopt an unnatural posture to identify the specifications and models of the tools, making them extremely inconvenient to grasp. When the toolbox is held upright against a wall and opened, the tools inside one side of the casing may be facing forward, but the orientation of the tools inside the other side is still difficult to guarantee in the user's intuition. This uncertainty and inversion of tool orientation not only seriously affects the efficiency of tool retrieval but also, in a fast-paced work environment, easily leads to safety hazards such as accidental grasping, dropping tools, or even tools colliding with each other or scratching the user due to visual misjudgment. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, this application provides a positive presentation toolbox that allows users to directly and accurately grasp tools, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present application designs a forward-facing toolbox, comprising: a box body, the box body including a first housing and a second housing that cooperate with each other; at least one pivot unit, the pivot unit pivotally connecting the first housing and the second housing so that the first housing and the second housing can be opened and closed relative to each other; a handle for gripping the toolbox; and at least one locking component for locking the first housing and the second housing when they are closed; wherein the pivot unit and the handle are located on the same side of the box body.

[0006] Preferably, the locking component is disposed on the side of the box body opposite to the handle.

[0007] Preferably, the box body further includes a plurality of standing parts, each of which is respectively disposed on the first housing and the second housing, and is located on the same side as the locking component.

[0008] Preferably, along a first direction perpendicular to the standing surface of the standing part, the outline of the locking component does not protrude beyond the outline of the standing part.

[0009] Preferably, the outline of the pivot unit protrudes beyond the outline of the handle along a second direction opposite to the first direction.

[0010] Preferably, the box body further includes a mezzanine layer, which is pivotally disposed between the first housing and the second housing, and the mezzanine layer is pivotally connected to the first housing and the second housing via at least one common pivoting unit.

[0011] Preferably, the handle is disposed on the interlayer.

[0012] Preferably, the interlayer includes a main body and an eave extending from the edge of the main body, wherein the eave is clamped between the first housing and the second housing when the first housing and the second housing are in a closed state.

[0013] Preferably, a plurality of receiving slots for accommodating tools are provided on the inner wall of at least one of the first housing, the second housing, or the interlayer; each receiving slot has a first end for accommodating a tool driving part and a second end for accommodating the tool driven part; wherein the second end of each receiving slot faces the side where the pivot unit is located.

[0014] Preferably, at least one of the first housing and the second housing includes a transparent portion that is permeable to the viewer.

[0015] The forward-facing toolbox designed in this application establishes the inherent orientation of the toolbox by placing the pivot unit and handle on the same side of the main body. This ensures that the tools inside are always presented upright, whether the toolbox is placed upright or flat. This eliminates the identification difficulties and inconvenience caused by the upside-down placement of tools in existing technologies. Users can directly and accurately grasp the tools, improving work efficiency and reducing the risk of tools falling or being scratched due to accidental grasping. At the same time, the gravity effect when carrying the toolbox also helps to keep the box closed, increasing the reliability of carrying it. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the forward-presentation toolbox provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional exploded view of the forward-presentation toolbox provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a side view of the front presentation toolbox provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the planar structure of the forward presentation toolbox provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the usage state of the forward presentation toolbox provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the transparent portion provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the mezzanine position switching provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0023] The components include: box body 100, first shell 10, second shell 20, pivot unit 30, handle 40, locking assembly 50, standing part 60, interlayer 70, main body part 71, eaves part 72, receiving groove 80, first end 81, second end 82, first direction F1, and second direction F2. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The preferred embodiments of this application are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit this application.

[0025] See Figures 1 to 7 The forward-presentation toolbox described in this embodiment mainly includes a box body 100, at least one pivot unit 30, a handle 40, and at least one locking component 50.

[0026] Specifically, see Figure 1 , Figure 5 The box body 100 is composed of a first shell 10 and a second shell 20 that cooperate with each other. When closed, the first shell 10 and the second shell 20 together form a storage space for storing tools. The pivot unit 30 pivotally connects the first shell 10 and the second shell 20, allowing the first shell 10 and the second shell 20 to open and close relative to each other. In this embodiment, the pivot unit 30 can be a traditional hinge structure.

[0027] The handle 40 is fixed to the toolbox for the user to hold; and the locking component 50 is used to reliably lock the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 when they are closed to prevent accidental opening during transport.

[0028] The pivot unit 30 and the handle 40 are intentionally positioned on the same side of the box body 100. With this structural design, when the user grips the handle 40, the side containing the pivot unit 30 naturally faces upwards or backwards. Thus, regardless of whether the toolbox is laid flat or upright, as long as the handle 40 is used as a reference for opening, the orientation of the tools inside remains fixed, achieving a forward-facing effect for the user.

[0029] As a preferred implementation method, see [link / reference] Figure 4 , Figure 5 The locking component 50 is located on the side of the box body 100 opposite to the handle 40. This layout spatially separates the lifting and locking functions, ensuring that the user's hand will not touch the locking component 50 when carrying the box, effectively avoiding the risk of accidental locking.

[0030] Furthermore, to ensure the toolbox can stand stably upright, refer to... Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 The box body 100 also includes a plurality of standing portions 60, each of which is integrally formed or mounted on the outer wall of the first housing 10 and the second housing 20, and is located on the same side as the locking assembly 50. These standing portions 60 together form a stable supporting base. More preferably, along a first direction F1 perpendicular to the standing surface of the standing portion 60, i.e., the height direction when the tool box is placed upright, the overall outline of the locking assembly 50 does not protrude beyond the outline of the standing portion 60. In other words, the height of the standing portion 60 is slightly greater than or equal to the thickness of the locking assembly 50, which ensures that when the tool box is placed upright or dragged, the wear-resistant standing portion 60 is the first to contact the ground, thereby effectively protecting the locking assembly 50 from impact and wear, and extending its service life.

[0031] Similarly, see Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 Along a second direction F2 opposite to the first direction F1, the outline of the pivot unit 30 does not protrude beyond the outline of the handle 40. The handle 40 has a relatively large structure, and its outer outline forms a physical protective frame, enclosing the relatively fragile pivot unit 30. When the toolbox is dropped or collides with other objects, the handle 40 can withstand the impact first, thereby protecting the pivot unit 30 from damage and further improving the durability of the entire toolbox.

[0032] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5The box body 100 further includes a mezzanine 70, which is pivotally disposed between the first housing 10 and the second housing 20, and the mezzanine 70 is pivotally connected to the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 via at least one common pivoting unit 30. See also... Figure 7 The configuration of the interlayer 70: First, it can effectively expand the storage area inside the toolbox without increasing the overall length and width of the toolbox, so as to achieve the partitioned management of tools. For example, frequently used tools can be placed in the inner layer, and infrequently used tools can be placed in the bottom shell.

[0033] Secondly, when the toolbox is open, the interlayer 70 can cover the lower first housing 10, acting as a protective barrier. This is especially important for protecting fragile tools stored below, such as precision instruments, or preventing small parts from accidentally falling out. When the toolbox is closed, the interlayer 70 is tightly clamped between the two housings, and its inner surface can limit and stop the tools in the second housing 20, effectively preventing the tools from falling out of their original positions during transportation and thus effectively reducing the risk of tools falling out and being damaged by each other.

[0034] Furthermore, the interlayer 70 is connected via the pivot unit 30, making its swing angle adjustable and allowing it to hover stably at multiple angles within its swing range. In space-constrained work environments, users do not need to fully flatten the toolbox to open the interlayer 70 to a suitable intermediate angle and hold it there. In this state, users can simultaneously obtain an unobstructed view and access path for tools on the upper surface of the interlayer 70 and inside the housing below, effectively improving visibility and access efficiency.

[0035] Preferably, the handle 40 is integrally formed on the interlayer 70. When the user lifts the entire toolbox using the handle 40, the lifting force is evenly distributed to the pivot units 30 on both sides through the interlayer 70, and then transmitted to the first housing 10 and the second housing 20, making the overall force more balanced and avoiding deformation or warping caused by excessive force on one side of the housing under long-term use.

[0036] To further enhance structural stability, see [reference needed]. Figure 1 , Figure 5 The interlayer 70 includes a main body 71 and a protruding eave 72 extending from the edge of the main body 71. When the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are in a closed state, the protruding eave 72 is clamped between the closed edges of the first housing 10 and the second housing 20. That is, the protruding eave 72 acts as an internal reinforcing rib, effectively enhancing the bending and torsional rigidity of the entire box body 100, and more effectively protecting the internal tools when subjected to external impacts.

[0037] In some embodiments, see Figure 5 On the inner wall of at least one of the first housing 10, the second housing 20, or the interlayer 70, there are a plurality of receiving slots 80 for accommodating tools. Taking a ratchet wrench as an example, each receiving slot 80 has a first end 81 for accommodating the ratchet head (i.e., the driving part) of the wrench and a second end 82 for accommodating the handle (i.e., the driven part) of the wrench. The key design is that the second end 82 (i.e., the handle end) of all receiving slots 80 uniformly faces the side where the pivot unit 30 is located. Combined with the aforementioned layout where the handle 40 and the pivot unit 30 are on the same side, when the user opens the tool box, the handle end of the tools inside the box is naturally located at the bottom, while the tool head is located at the top, achieving a visual top-to-bottom orientation that fully conforms to the user's operating intuition and facilitates quick identification and retrieval.

[0038] In other embodiments, the inner wall shape of the receiving groove 80 is precisely designed to match the specific cross-section of the tool it accommodates, such as a wrench, socket, or bit, thereby providing a non-rotational circumferential restraint on the tool. Since the size markings of these tools, such as stamped or laser-engraved "10mm," are typically engraved on their specific outer surfaces, this circumferential restraint ensures that when a tool is placed in the receiving groove 80 "top-down," its size markings are uniformly readable and facing the user in a "size-positive" state. The user can easily see the specifications of all tools without having to remove them or tilt their head to identify them. This ergonomic and optimized visual identification design effectively improves the accuracy and efficiency of the operation.

[0039] In some embodiments, see Figure 6 At least one of the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 may be made of a transparent or translucent material, thereby including a see-through portion. This design allows users to visually inspect whether the internal tools are complete without opening the box, facilitating tool management and inventory.

[0040] The forward-facing toolbox provided in this application establishes the inherent orientation of the toolbox by placing the pivot unit and the handle on the same side of the main body. This ensures that the tools inside the toolbox are always presented in an upright position, regardless of whether the toolbox is placed upright or flat. This eliminates the identification difficulties and operational inconveniences caused by the upside-down placement of tools in the prior art. Users can directly and accurately grasp the tools, improving work efficiency and reducing the risk of tools falling or being scratched due to accidental grasping. At the same time, the gravity effect when carrying the toolbox also helps to keep the box closed, increasing the reliability of carrying it.

[0041] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "vertical", "up", "down", "horizontal", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0042] In the description of this application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0043] Finally, it should be noted that the above descriptions are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A positive-presentation toolbox, characterized in that, include: The box body includes a first shell and a second shell that cooperate with each other; At least one pivoting unit pivotally connects the first housing to the second housing so that the first housing and the second housing can be opened and closed relative to each other; A handle for gripping the toolbox; At least one locking component for locking the first housing and the second housing when they are closed; wherein the pivot unit and the handle are located on the same side of the housing body.

2. The forward-presentation toolbox according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking component is located on the side of the box body opposite the handle.

3. The forward-presentation toolbox according to claim 2, characterized in that, The box body also includes a plurality of standing parts, each of which is respectively disposed on the first housing and the second housing, and is located on the same side as the locking component.

4. The forward-presentation toolbox according to claim 3, characterized in that, Along a first direction perpendicular to the standing surface of the stand, the outline of the locking component does not protrude beyond the outline of the stand.

5. The forward-presentation toolbox according to claim 4, characterized in that, Along a second direction opposite to the first direction, the outline of the pivot unit protrudes beyond the outline of the handle.

6. The forward-presentation toolbox according to claim 1, characterized in that, The box body further includes a mezzanine layer, which is pivotally disposed between the first housing and the second housing, and the mezzanine layer is pivotally connected to the first housing and the second housing via at least one common pivoting unit.

7. The forward-presentation toolbox according to claim 6, characterized in that, The handle is located on the interlayer.

8. The forward-presentation toolbox according to claim 7, characterized in that, The interlayer includes a main body and an eaves extending from the edge of the main body. When the first housing and the second housing are in a closed state, the eaves are clamped between the first housing and the second housing.

9. The forward-presentation toolbox according to claim 6, characterized in that, On the inner wall of at least one of the first housing, the second housing, or the interlayer, there are a plurality of receiving slots for accommodating tools; each receiving slot has a first end for accommodating a tool driving part and a second end for accommodating the tool driven part; wherein the second end of each receiving slot faces the side where the pivot unit is located.

10. The forward-presentation toolbox according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least one of the first housing and the second housing includes a transparent portion that is permeable to the viewer.

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