tool holder box

Abstract

Tool holder box, comprising a base (1); and at least one first receiving body (4) which is pivotally arranged on the base (1) and has at least one first receiving space (41), wherein the first receiving space (41) serves for inserting a tool (7).

Description

Technical FieldThe invention relates to storage, in particular a tool holder box.Prior ArtConventional tool storage devices are provided with a plurality of spaced apart compartments. The user inserts tools (such as screwdriver heads) into the compartments for storage and display. For example, the tool holder box for screwdriver heads disclosed in Chinese patent CN201015869 belongs to this category.Although the above patent can store screwdriver heads effectively and evenly, the placement angle is strictly limited, which results in the user having to move to a certain angle (directly above) in order to be able to easily remove or insert the screwdriver heads. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a novel and advanced tool storage seat in order to solve the above problem.Object of the InventionThe object of the invention is to provide a tool holder box wherein the first receiving body can be pivoted relative to the base to adapt to the angular position of the first receiving space so that the user can conveniently remove the tool from the first receiving space from the side or place it therein.This object is achieved by the tool holder box of the invention, comprising: a base; and at least one first receiving body pivotally disposed on the base and having at least one first receiving space, the first receiving space for inserting a tool.Brief Description of the DrawingsFIG. 1 is a perspective view of the first embodiment of the invention, FIG. 2 is a top view according to FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is an exploded view according to FIG. 1, FIG. 4 is a view from another viewing direction according to FIG. 3 , FIG. 5 is a front view of the base of the first embodiment of the invention, FIGS. 6 and 7 are illustrations showing the pivoting of the limiting projection relative to the limiting opening of the first embodiment of the invention, FIGS. 8 and 9 show illustrations of the engagement of the positioning projection in the different positioning recesses. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the accommodation of the tool in the first accommodation space of the first embodiment of the invention, FIG. 11 is a plan view according to FIG. 10, FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the main body on the rail of the first embodiment of the invention, FIG. 13 shows a sectional illustration according to FIG. 12, FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the third embodiment of the present invention.WAYS OF CARRYING OUT THE INVENTIONThe following embodiments are provided to illustrate the possible practice of this invention only, but are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The term "one" or "at least one" preceding the substantives mentioned in the article has no limiting meaning for the amount. Depending on requirements, a "plurality" is also possible. Variations of this number are also within the scope of the invention.Figs. 1 to 13 show an embodiment of the present invention. The tool holder box of the present invention includes: a base 1 and at least one first receiving body 4; the at least one first receiving body 4 is pivotally disposed on the base 1 and can be adjusted as needed so that the user can remove and set the tool from the base 1 side. The at least one first receiving body 4 has at least one first receiving space 41, wherein the first receiving space 41 serves for inserting a tool 7. The tool 7 is, for example, but not limited to, a screwdriver head.The base 1 consists of a main body 2 and at least one limiting opening 27. the main body 2 has a bottom 21 and two side parts 22. The two side parts 22 extend upwards from the base 21. The two sides of the at least one first receiving body 4 are connected in articulated fashion to the two side parts 22. The side of the base 21 facing the at least one first receiving body 4 is arcuate. The at least one limiting opening 27 penetrates the bottom 21, and the at least one limiting protrusion 48 of the at least one first receiving body 4 is inserted into the at least one limiting opening 27, whereby the pivoting amplitude of the at least one first receiving body 4 is limited. The at least one restriction opening 27 has an open structure that passes through the bottom 21, so that the allowable size range of the at least one restriction protrusion 48 in the depth direction of the at least one restriction opening 27 is relatively large. In other words, larger size errors and assembly errors can be allowed.In addition, the base 1 has at least one positioning structure 3. The at least one positioning structure 3 contains two positioning recesses 31 and one positioning protrusion 32. the two positioning recesses 31 are arranged on the receiving body 4 and the positioning protrusion 32 is arranged on the base 21 or vice versa. When the at least one first accommodating body 4 pivots relative to the main body 2, the positioning protrusion 32 can engage with one of the positioning recesses 31 to stably position the at least one first accommodating body 4 at a certain angle.In the first embodiment, the at least one positioning structure 3 further includes a through hole 33 and a positioning arm 34. the through hole 33 penetrates the bottom 21. the positioning arm 34 is disposed on the bottom 21 and protrudes from the through hole 33. The positioning protrusion 32 is formed on the positioning arm 34 and gradually narrows in a direction away from the positioning arm 34. The two positioning recesses 31 are arranged on the at least one first receiving body 4. The through hole 33 provides sufficient clearance for the positioning arm 34, so that the positioning arm 34 can deform in accordance with the outer contour of the at least one first receiving body 4.Preferably, the at least one positioning structure 3 further includes a reinforcing rib 35 connected to the bottom 21 and the positioning arm 34 to increase the connection strength between the positioning arm 34 and the bottom 21. The thickness of the reinforcing rib 35 gradually decreases from the bottom 21 toward the positioning protrusion 32.The base 1 further comprises two ribs 23. The main body 2 extends along a first direction 6. the two ribs 23 protrude perpendicularly to the first direction 6 from the main body 2. The two ribs 23 are slidably inserted into a rail 8. More specifically, the base 1 further includes at least one pressing protrusion 24 disposed on at least one of the two ribs 23. The at least one pressing protrusion 24 is for pressing against an inner wall 81 of the rail 8, so that the base 1 can be stably positioned on the rail 8. More specifically, the base 1 further includes at least one recess 25. The at least one recess 25 is provided on at least one of the two ribs 23 so that a portion of at least one of the two ribs 23 is not connected to the main body 2 to form at least one elastic portion 26. The at least one pressing protrusion 24 is disposed on the at least one elastic portion 26. The at least one recess 25 provides clearance for deformation of the at least one elastic portion 26.The at least one first accommodating body 4 further includes a first bottom wall 42 and at least one first frame 43. the first frame 43 extends upward from the first bottom wall 42 and forms therewith the first accommodating space 41. the first frame 43 has a first fixed wall 44 and a first movable wall 45. the first fixed wall 44 is fixed to the first bottom wall 42. The first movable wall 45 is connected to the first fixed wall 44 and is capable of pivoting relative to the first bottom wall 42. A first slot 46 is formed between the first movable wall 45 and the first fixed wall 44. The first slot 46 is connected to the first accommodation space 41.Preferably, the at least one first frame 43 further includes a first clamping block 47. the first clamping block 47 is disposed on the first movable wall 45 and protrudes into the first accommodation space 41. The first clamping block 47 is used to press against the tool 7 and thus to increase the positioning ability.The tool holder box further comprises at least one second receiving body 5 which is fastened to the base 1. The at least one second receiving body 5 has at least one second receiving space 51 for inserting the tool 7. In the first embodiment, the at least one second receiving body 5 is formed integrally with the base 1, for example, but not limited to, by resin injection molding.The at least one second accommodating body 5 further includes a second bottom wall 52 and at least one second frame 53. the second frame 53 extends upward from the second bottom wall 52 and forms the second accommodating space 51 therewith. the second frame 53 has a second fixed wall 54 and a second movable wall 55. the second fixed wall 54 is fixed to the second bottom wall 52. The second movable wall 55 is connected to the second fixed wall 54 and is capable of pivoting relative to the second bottom wall 52. A second slot 56 is formed between the second movable wall 55 and the second fixed wall 54, and the second slot 56 is connected to the second accommodation space 51.Preferably, the at least one second frame 53 further includes a second clamping block 57 disposed on the second movable wall 55 and protruding into the second accommodation space 51. The second clamping block 57 is used to press against the tool 7 and thus to increase the positioning ability.In the first embodiment, the number of the at least one first receiving body 4 is one and the number of the at least one second receiving body 5 is one. The number of the at least one first frame 43 is equal to the number of the at least one second frame 53, and is a plurality. The plurality of first frames 43 and the plurality of second frames 53 are arranged in rows along the first direction 6. Each of the first frames 43 faces one of the second frames 53 perpendicular to the first direction 6, the first slot 46 being located on the side of the first frame 43 facing the second frame 53, and the second slot 56 being located on the side of the second frame 53 facing the first frame 43. More specifically, each of the first frames 43 has a hexagonal shape and each of the second frames 53 has a hexagonal shape. The corners of two adjacent first frames 43 are connected to each other, and the corners of two adjacent second frames 53 are connected to each other. Moreover, the first slot 46 and the second slot 56 are offset in a direction perpendicular to the first direction 6, so that the first movable wall 45 and the second movable wall 55 do not interfere with each other when simultaneously pivoted and deformed.FIG. 14 shows the second embodiment, which is different from the first embodiment in the shape of the second frame 53A and the shape of the second slot 56A. The second frame 53A has two second movable walls 55A and a second fixed wall 54A. The two second movable walls 55A are pivotally disposed at two ends of the second fixed wall 54A. The two second movable walls 55A are symmetrical and spaced above the second slot 56A. It is understood that the shape of the first frame 43A corresponds to the shape of the second frame 53A.FIG. 15 shows the third embodiment, which is different from the first embodiment in the shape of the second frame 53B and the shape of the second slot 56B. The second frame 53B includes a second movable wall 55B and a second fixed wall 54B. One end of the second movable wall 55B is connected to the second fixed wall 54B, and the other end of the second movable wall 55B is located above the second slit 56B and is a free end. It is understood that the shape of the first frame 43B corresponds to the shape of the second frame 53B.The invention thus relates to a tool holder box comprising: a base 1; and at least one first receiving body 4 which is pivotably arranged on the base 1 and has at least one first receiving space 41, wherein the first receiving space 41 serves for inserting a tool (7). In use, the user can adjust the angle of the first receiving body so that the user can conveniently remove or place the tool from the first receiving space from the side.List of reference characters1 Base 2 Main body 21 Bottom 22 Side part 23 Rib 24 Pressing protrusion 25 Recess 26 Elastic portion 27 Restriction opening 3 Positioning structure 31 Positioning recess 32 Positioning protrusion 33 Through hole 34 Positioning arm 35 Reinforcing rib 4 First accommodating body 41 First accommodating space 42 First bottom wall 43, 43A, 43B First frame 44 First fixed wall 45 First movable wall 46 First slit 47 First clamping block 48 Restriction protrusion 5 Second accommodating body 51 Second accommodating space 52 Second bottom wall 53, 53A, 53B Second frame 54, 54A, 54B Second fixed wall 55, 55A, 55B Second movable wall 56, 56A, 56B Second slit 57 Second clamping block 6 First direction 7 Tool 8 Rail 81 Inner wallReferences included in the specificationThis list of documents cited by the applicant has been produced in an automated manner and is only included for the better information of the reader. The list is not part of the German patent application or utility model application. The DPMA does not take any adhesion for any faults or omissions.Patent Literature citedCN201015869

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Claims

Tool holder box, having a base (1); and at least one first receiving body (4) which is pivotably arranged on the base (1) and has at least one first receiving space (41), wherein the first receiving space (41) serves for inserting a tool (7).Tool holder box according to claim 1, characterized in that the base (1) consists of a main body (2) and two ribs (23), the main body (2) extending along a first direction (6), the two ribs (23) protruding perpendicular to the first direction (6) from the main body (2), and the two ribs (23) being slidably inserted into a rail (8).Tool holder box according to claim 2, characterised in that the base (1) further comprises at least one pressure protrusion (24) arranged on at least one of the two ribs (23), wherein the at least one pressure protrusion (24) serves for pressing against an inner wall (81) of the rail (8).Tool holder box according to claim 3, characterized in that the base (1) further comprises at least one recess (25), wherein the at least one recess (25) is provided on at least one of the two ribs (23), such that a portion of at least one of the two ribs (23) is not connected to the main body (2) to form at least one elastic portion (26), wherein the at least one pressing protrusion (24) is arranged on the at least one elastic portion (26), and wherein the at least one recess (25) provides a clearance for the deformation of the at least one elastic portion (26).Tool holder box according to claim 1, characterized in that the base (1) consists of a main body (2) and at least one limiting opening (27), wherein the main body (2) has a bottom (21) and two side parts (22), wherein the two side parts (22) extend upwards from the bottom (21), wherein the two sides of the at least one first receiving body (4) are hingedly connected to the two side parts (22), wherein the at least one limiting opening (27) penetrates the bottom (21), and wherein the at least one limiting protrusion (48) of the at least one first receiving body (4) is inserted into the at least one limiting opening (27).Tool holder box according to claim 5, characterised in that the side of the base (21) facing the at least one first receiving body (4) is arcuate.Tool holder box according to claim 1, characterized in that the base (1) comprises a main body (2) and at least one positioning structure (3), wherein the main body (2) comprises a bottom (21) and two side parts (22), wherein the two side parts (22) extend upwards from the bottom (21), wherein the two sides of the at least one first receiving body (4) are hingedly connected to the two side parts (22), wherein the side of the bottom (21) facing the at least one first receiving body (4) is arc-shaped, wherein the at least one positioning structure (3) comprises two positioning recesses (31) and a positioning protrusion (32), wherein the two positioning recesses (31) are arranged on the receiving body (4) and the positioning protrusion (32) is arranged on the bottom (21) or vice versa, and wherein when the at least one first receiving body (4) pivots relative to the main body (2), the positioning protrusion (32) is engageable with one of the positioning recesses (31).The tool holder box according to claim 7, characterized in that the at least one positioning structure (3) further includes a through hole (33) and a positioning arm (34), the through hole (33) penetrates the bottom (21), the positioning arm (34) is disposed on the bottom (21) and protrudes from the through hole (33), the positioning protrusion (32) is formed on the positioning arm (34), and the two positioning recesses (31) are disposed on the at least one first accommodating body (4).Tool holder box according to claim 8, characterized in that said at least one positioning structure (3) further comprises a reinforcing rib (35) connected to said bottom (21) and to said positioning arm (34).The tool holder box according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the at least one first receiving body (4) further comprises a first bottom wall (42) and at least one first frame (43), the first frame (43) extending upwards from the first bottom wall (42) and forming with it the first receiving space (41), the first frame (43) having a first fixed wall (44) and a first movable wall (45), the first fixed wall (44) being fixed to the first bottom wall (42), the first movable wall (45) being connected to the first fixed wall (44) and being able to pivot relative to the first bottom wall (42), a first slot (46) being formed between the first movable wall (45) and the first fixed wall (44), and the first slot (46) being connected to the first receiving space (41).Tool holder box according to claim 10, characterized in that the at least one first frame (43) further comprises a first clamping block (47), wherein the first clamping block (47) is arranged on the first movable wall (45) and protrudes into the first receiving space (41), and wherein the first clamping block (47) is used to press against the tool (7).Tool holder box according to claim 10, characterised byat least one second receiving body (5) which is fastened to the base (1), wherein the at least one second receiving body (5) has at least one second receiving space (51) for inserting the tool (7).The tool holder box according to claim 12, characterized in that the at least one second receiving body (5) further comprises a second bottom wall (52) and at least one second frame (53), the second frame (53) extending upwards from the second bottom wall (52) and forming with it the second receiving space (51), the second frame (53) having a second fixed wall (54) and a second movable wall (55), the second fixed wall (54) being fixed to the second bottom wall (52), the second movable wall (55) being connected to the second fixed wall (54) and being able to pivot relative to the second bottom wall (52), a second slot (56) being formed between the second movable wall (55) and the second fixed wall (54), and the second slot (56) being connected to the second receiving space (51).Tool holder box according to claim 13, characterized in that the at least one second frame (53) further comprises a second clamping block (57) arranged on the second movable wall (55) and protruding into the second receiving space (51), wherein the second clamping block (57) is used to press against the tool (7).Tool holder box according to claim 13, characterized in that the number of the at least one first receiving body (4) is one and the number of the at least one second receiving body (5) is one, wherein the number of the at least one first frame (43) is equal to the number of the at least one second frame (53) and is a plurality, wherein the plurality of first frames (43) and the plurality of second frames (53) are arranged in rows along the first direction (6), wherein each of the first frames (43) is opposite one of the second frames (53) perpendicular to the first direction (6), wherein the first slot (46) is located on the side of the first frame (43) facing the second frame (53) and the second slot (56) is located on the side of the second frame (53) facing the first frame (43).Tool holder box according to claim 15, characterised in that the first slot (46) and the second slot (56) are offset in a direction perpendicular to the first direction (6).The tool holder box according to claim 2, characterized in that the base (1) further comprises at least one pressing protrusion (24), a protrusion (25), at least one limiting opening (27) and at least one positioning structure, wherein the at least one pressing protrusion (24) is arranged on at least one of the two ribs (23), wherein the at least one pressing protrusion (24) is for pressing against an inner wall (81) of the rail (8); that the recess (25) is provided on at least one of the two ribs (23) such that a portion of at least one of the two ribs (23) is not connected to the main body (2) to form at least one elastic portion (26), wherein the at least one pressing protrusion (24) is arranged on the at least one elastic portion (26), and wherein the at least one recess (25) provides a clearance for the deformation of the at least one elastic portion (26); the main body (2) having a bottom (21) and two side parts (22), the two side parts (22) extending upwards from the bottom (21), the two sides of the at least one first receiving body (4) being hingedly connected to the two side parts (22), the side of the bottom (21) facing the at least one first receiving body (4) being arc-shaped, the at least one limiting opening (27) penetrating the bottom (21), and the at least one limiting protrusion (48) of the at least one first receiving body (4) being inserted into the at least one limiting opening (27); wherein the at least one positioning structure includes two positioning recesses (31), a positioning protrusion (32), a through hole (33), a positioning arm (34) and a reinforcing rib (35), wherein the two positioning recesses (31) are arranged on the receiving body (4) and the positioning protrusion (32) is arranged on the bottom (21) or vice versa, and wherein when the at least one first receiving body (4) pivots relative to the main body (2), the positioning protrusion (32) can engage in one of the positioning recesses (31); that the through hole (33) penetrates the bottom (21), wherein the positioning arm (34) is arranged on the bottom (21) and protrudes from the through hole (33), wherein the positioning protrusion (32) is formed on the positioning arm (34), and wherein the two positioning recesses (31) are arranged on the at least one first receiving body (4); the reinforcing rib (35) being connected to the bottom (21) and the positioning arm (34); the at least one first receiving body (4) further comprising a first bottom wall (42) and at least one first frame (43), the first frame (43) extending upward from the first bottom wall (42) and forming the first receiving space (41) therewith, the first frame (43) having a first fixed wall (44) and a first movable wall (45), the first fixed wall (44) being fixed to the first bottom wall (42), the first movable wall 45 being connected to the first fixed wall (44) and being able to pivot relative to the first bottom wall (42), a first slot (46) being formed between the first movable wall (45) and the first fixed wall (44), and the first slot (46) being connected to the first receiving space (41); the at least one first frame (43) further comprises a first clamping block (47), the first clamping block (47) being arranged on the first movable wall (45) and protruding into the first receiving space (41), and the first clamping block (47) being used to press against the tool (7); the tool holder box further comprises at least one second receiving body (5) fixed to the base (1), the at least one second receiving body (5) comprising at least one second receiving space (51) for inserting the tool (7); the at least one second receiving body (5) further comprises a second bottom wall (52) and at least one second frame (53), the second frame (53) extending upward from the second bottom wall (52) and forming therewith the second receiving space (51), the second frame (53) having a second fixed wall (54) and a second movable wall (55), the second fixed wall (54) being fixed to the second bottom wall (52), the second movable wall (55) being connected to the second fixed wall (54) and being able to pivot relative to the second bottom wall (52), a second slot (56) being formed between the second movable wall (55) and the second fixed wall (54), and the second slot (56) being connected to the second receiving space (51); said at least one second frame (53) further comprising a second clamping block (57) arranged on said second movable wall (55) and protruding into said second receiving space (51), said second clamping block (57) being used to press against said tool (7); wherein the number of the at least one first receiving body (4) is one and the number of the at least one second receiving body (5) is one, wherein the number of the at least one first frame (43) is equal to the number of the at least one second frame (53) and is a plurality, wherein the plurality of first frames (43) and the plurality of second frames (53) are arranged in rows along the first direction (6), wherein each of the first frames (43) is opposite one of the second frames (53) perpendicular to the first direction (6), wherein the first slot (46) is located on the side of the first frame (43) facing the second frame (53) and the second slot (56) is located on the side of the second frame (53) facing the first frame (43); the first slot (46) and the second slot (56) being offset in a direction perpendicular to the first direction (6); the at least one second receiving body (5) being formed integrally with the base (1); each of the first frames (43) having a hexagonal shape and each of the second frames (53) having a hexagonal shape; the corners of two adjacent first frames (43) being connected to each other and the corners of two adjacent second frames (53) being connected to each other; the positioning protrusion (32) gradually tapers in a direction away from the positioning arm (34); and the thickness of the reinforcing rib (35) gradually decreases from the bottom (21) toward the positioning protrusion (32).

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