Tray and wrench tool set

Abstract

To provide a tray of a maintenance component which can be applied to various vehicle models and enables efficient utilization of a storage space of a vehicle.SOLUTION: A tray 1 is used to hold a maintenance component (for example, a spare fuse 8). The tray 1 may be directly fixed to a wrench handle 9 with at least part of the tray 1 inserted into the wrench handle 9 attachable to a wrench 90. A holding part 13 which holds the maintenance component is provided at an insertion part 11 which is inserted into the wrench handle 9.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to the storage of parts, particularly parts for maintenance of vehicles. [Background technology]

[0002] It has been known in the past to provide a storage space in a vehicle or a device provided in the vehicle to store spare electronic components for maintenance (replacement), such as fuses. Patent Document 1 discloses a coupler device for a vehicle battery that stores a plurality of fuses.

[0003] The vehicle battery coupler device in Patent Document 1 is used to collectively connect the positive and negative terminals provided on one of the short sides of the upper surface of the battery. This coupler device is configured such that a starter relay is disposed above one of the positive and negative terminals, and multiple fuses are stored above the other terminal, arranged vertically, with the starter relay and fuses being attached to and detached from the case from the same direction. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 3836230 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The configuration of Patent Document 1 requires the addition of a fuse storage section to the case of the coupler device. This makes the structure of the coupler device complicated, increasing the cost of the mold. In addition, the configuration of Patent Document 1 is difficult to apply to other vehicle models with different structures, and is not versatile enough.

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a maintenance parts tray and wrench tool set that can be applied to various vehicle models and can efficiently utilize the storage space of the vehicle.

[0007] The problem to be solved by the present invention has been described above. Next, the means for solving this problem and the effects thereof will be described.

[0008] According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a tray having the following configuration. That is, the tray holds maintenance parts. The tray can be fixed directly or indirectly to a wrench handle when inserted into a wrench handle that can be attached to a wrench. In the tray, a holding part that holds the maintenance parts is provided at an insertion part that is inserted into the wrench handle. An exposed part that cannot be inserted into the wrench handle is provided at one end in the direction in which the tray is inserted into the wrench handle. When the insertion part is inserted into the wrench handle, the exposed part is exposed to the outside of the wrench handle. A tray fixing part that fixes the tray to the wrench handle is provided at the exposed part. The tray fixing part is a claw part. The claw part hooks onto the wrench handle, thereby fixing the tray to the wrench handle. The maintenance part is a spare fuse or a relay.

[0009] This makes it possible to store maintenance parts inside the wrench handle. Therefore, since there is no need to secure a separate storage space for maintenance parts, the storage space can be used efficiently. By making the tray compatible with a general-purpose wrench handle that is commonly used regardless of the vehicle model, it can be adapted to a variety of vehicle models. Therefore, since there is no need to individually design the shape of the tray according to the vehicle model, manufacturing costs can be significantly reduced. By the worker applying force to the exposed portion, the tray can be easily inserted and pulled out. With a simple configuration, the tray can be easily fixed to the wrench handle. To easily store a spare fuse or relay that becomes necessary when the fuse being used melts down.

[0012] The tray is preferably configured as follows: the insertion portion is elongated, and a plurality of the holding portions are arranged in the longitudinal direction of the insertion portion.

[0013] This allows multiple maintenance parts to be stored at the same time.

[0014] The tray is preferably configured as follows: the wrench handle is hollow and formed in an elongated sleeve shape, and at least a portion of the tray is inserted into the wrench handle by sliding along the longitudinal direction of the wrench handle.

[0015] This allows the internal space of the wrench handle to be utilized to store maintenance parts.

[0016] In the above tray, it is preferable that the insertion portion is formed with a slide surface capable of sliding in contact with the inner wall of the wrench handle.

[0017] This allows the tray to be smoothly inserted into the wrench handle.

[0032] In the above-mentioned tray, it is preferable that the insertion portion is provided with a tray fixing portion for fixing the tray to the wrench handle.

[0033] This allows the insertion portion inserted inside the wrench handle to be stored in a stable state.

[0034] The tray is preferably configured as follows: the tray fixing portion has a tapered surface, and the tray is fixed to the wrench handle by frictional force at a portion where the tapered surface contacts the inner wall of the wrench handle.

[0035] This allows a strong frictional force to be generated between the tapered surface and the inner wall of the wrench handle due to the force applied when inserting the tray into the wrench handle, thereby enabling the tray to be securely fixed to the wrench handle.

[0036] In the above tray, the maintenance part is preferably a spare fuse.

[0037] This makes it possible to easily store a spare fuse that becomes necessary when the fuse in use is blown.

[0038] The tray is preferably configured as follows: the insertion portion is provided with a plurality of holding portions, the plurality of holding portions holding the spare fuses of different sizes.

[0039] This allows multiple types of spare fuses to be stored.

[0040] The tray is preferably configured as follows: That is, the insertion portion is provided with a plurality of the holding portions, and the plurality of holding portions hold the spare fuses of the same size.

[0041] This allows for storage of multiple spare fuses of the same type.

[0042] In the above tray, it is preferable that the plurality of holding portions hold the spare fuses in different orientations.

[0043] This allows multiple spare fuses to be stored in different orientations, and also improves the freedom of storage layout.

[0044] According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a wrench tool set having the following configuration. That is, the wrench tool set is used for storing maintenance parts. The wrench tool set includes a wrench, a wrench handle, and a tray. The wrench handle is formed in a hollow shape and can be attached to the wrench. The tray can be inserted into the wrench handle. The maintenance parts are stored in the wrench handle. In the tray, a holding part for holding the maintenance parts is provided in an insertion part inserted into the wrench handle. In the tray, an exposed part that cannot be inserted into the wrench handle is provided at one end in a direction in which the tray is inserted into the wrench handle. When the insertion part is inserted into the wrench handle, the exposed part is exposed to the outside of the wrench handle. The exposed part is provided with a tray fixing part for fixing the tray to the wrench handle. The tray fixing part is a claw part. The claw part is hooked onto the wrench handle, thereby fixing the tray to the wrench handle. The maintenance part is a spare fuse or a relay.

[0045] This eliminates the need to secure separate storage space for maintenance parts, allowing efficient use of storage space. The tray can be adapted to a variety of vehicle models by being compatible with a universal wrench handle that is commonly used regardless of vehicle model. This eliminates the need to individually design the shape of the tray for each vehicle model, allowing for significant reduction in manufacturing costs. The tray can be easily inserted and removed by an operator applying force to the exposed portion. The simple configuration allows the tray to be easily fixed to the wrench handle. To easily store a spare fuse or relay that becomes necessary when the fuse being used melts down.

[0046] The wrench tool set preferably has the following configuration: the wrench includes a wrench tip and an extension; the wrench tip is engageable with a fastener; the extension is connected to the wrench tip; and the wrench handle is detachable from the extension.

[0047] This makes it possible to store maintenance parts within the wrench handle included in the maintenance tool, eliminating the need to secure separate storage space for the maintenance parts and allowing for convenient use during maintenance.

[0048] The wrench tool set is preferably configured as follows: before The maintenance parts are housed in the tray and housed within the wrench handle.

[0049] This makes it easier to store the maintenance parts in the wrench handle in a more stable state.

[0050] In the above-mentioned wrench tool set, the wrench handle is preferably provided with an identification portion that enables the maintenance parts housed therein to be identified.

[0051] This makes it easy to check the storage status inside the wrench handle. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0052] [Figure 1] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing how the tray according to the embodiment of the present invention is stored in the wrench handle. [Diagram 2] FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. [Diagram 5] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing the tray housed within the wrench handle. [Figure 6] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a state in which the tray of the first modified example is housed in the wrench handle. [Figure 7] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a tray of a second modified example housed in a wrench handle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0053] Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a tray 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is stored in a wrench handle 9. Figs. 2 and 3 are perspective views showing the configuration of the tray 1. Fig. 4 is a side view showing the configuration of the tray 1. Fig. 5 is a perspective view showing the state in which the tray 1 is stored in the wrench handle 9.

[0054] A tray 1 shown in FIG. 1 is used to store maintenance parts for vehicles, etc., such as spare fuses. As shown in FIG. 1, at least a portion of the tray 1 is stored in a state inserted inside a wrench handle (tool) 9. The wrench handle 9 is a member that can be attached to and detached from an extension 91 of a wrench 90. The extension 91 is formed in a straight, elongated shape. A wrench tip 92 that can engage with a fastening member such as a nut (not shown) is connected to one longitudinal end of the extension 91. The tray 1, wrench handle 9, and wrench 90 constitute the wrench tool set of this embodiment.

[0055] The wrench 90 and the wrench handle 9 are included in a maintenance tool equipped on a vehicle. The wrench handle 9 is hollow and formed in the shape of an elongated sleeve. The wrench handle 9 is formed in a flat shape and has a substantially elliptical cross section. The wrench handle 9 is formed in a cylindrical shape and has openings 9a formed at both ends in the longitudinal direction.

[0056] 1, the wrench handle 9 is attached to the wrench 90 by inserting an extension 91 of the wrench 90 into the wrench handle 9 through an opening 9a at one end of the wrench handle 9 in the longitudinal direction. At least a portion of the tray 1 is inserted through an opening 9a at the other end of the wrench handle 9 in the longitudinal direction, so that at least a portion of the tray 1 is stored inside the wrench handle 9.

[0057] The tray 1 is integrally formed, for example, by injection molding of a synthetic resin. As shown in FIG. 2 etc., the tray 1 is formed elongated to fit the shape of the wrench handle 9. The tray 1 mainly includes an insertion portion 11 and an exposed portion 12.

[0058] The insertion portion 11 is a portion that holds a maintenance part and is inserted into the inside of the wrench handle 9. The insertion portion 11 is formed long and thin along the longitudinal direction of the tray 1. The insertion portion 11 is inserted into the wrench handle 9 along its longitudinal direction. In other words, the longitudinal direction of the insertion portion 11 coincides with the direction in which the insertion portion 11 is inserted into the wrench handle 9.

[0059] The insertion portion 11 is formed in a plate shape having a certain width and thickness. The thickness direction of the insertion portion 11 coincides with the thickness direction of the wrench handle 9 which is formed in a flat shape, as shown in FIG.

[0060] Since the insertion portion 11 occupies the majority of the tray 1, the longitudinal direction, width direction, and thickness direction of the insertion portion 11 can also be said to be the longitudinal direction, width direction, and thickness direction of the tray 1. In Figure 1 etc., the longitudinal direction, width direction, and thickness direction of the insertion portion 11 (tray 1) are indicated by arrows.

[0061] The insertion portion 11 is provided with a holding portion 13, a slide surface 14, and a tray fixing portion 15.

[0062] A plurality of holding portions 13 are formed in the insertion portion 11 in order to hold maintenance parts such as spare fuses 8. Each holding portion 13 is formed on the widthwise center side of the insertion portion 11. The plurality of holding portions 13 are arranged side by side in the longitudinal direction of the insertion portion 11.

[0063] Each of the holding portions 13 is formed as a recess that opens one surface in the thickness direction of the insertion portion 11. The holding portion 13 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped storage space.

[0064] In the following description, when each holding portion 13 has an elongated shape (e.g., a rectangle), the longitudinal direction of the holding portion 13 may be referred to as the longitudinal direction of the holding portion 13. In this embodiment, the longitudinal direction of the holding portion 13 coincides with the width direction of the insertion portion 11.

[0065] The holding portion 13 can hold a tall spare fuse 8a and a low spare fuse 8b.

[0066] The tall spare fuse 8a includes a thin rectangular plate-like insulating housing 81. A fusible part (not shown) is disposed inside the insulating housing 81. Two electrode blades 82 protrude in parallel from the ends of the insulating housing 81.

[0067] The low-profile spare fuse 8b includes a thin, T-shaped insulating housing 81. A fusible portion (not shown) is disposed inside the center of the insulating housing 81. Two electrode blades 82 are disposed in parallel to sandwich the center of the insulating housing 81.

[0068] Hereinafter, in both the tall spare fuse 8a and the low spare fuse 8b, the direction in which the electrode blades 82 are arranged may be referred to as the width direction. Also, the width direction of the spare fuse 8 stored in the holding portion 13 may be referred to as the storage width direction. In this embodiment, the storage width direction of the holding portion 13 is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the holding portion 13. Also, the storage width direction of the holding portion 13 coincides with the longitudinal direction of the insertion portion 11.

[0069] The overall shape of the low-profile spare fuse 8b is substantially the same as the shape of the insulating housing 81 of the high-profile spare fuse 8a. Therefore, one of the two types of spare fuses 8a, 8b can be selected and fitted into the common holding portion 13. The insertion portion 11 has a plurality of holding portions 13. Therefore, the insertion portion 11 can hold either one of the high-profile spare fuse 8a and the low-profile spare fuse 8b, or can hold both types simultaneously. FIG. 1 shows the two types of spare fuses 8a, 8b held simultaneously. In the holding portion 13, the space in which the electrode blade 82 is accommodated when the high-profile spare fuse 8a is mounted is not substantially used when the low-profile spare fuse 8b is mounted.

[0070] The inserting portion 11 is provided with a tool insertion opening 16 corresponding to each holding portion 13. The tool insertion opening 16 is formed as a small rectangular parallelepiped recess adjacent to the holding portion 13. However, the shape of the tool insertion opening 16 is not limited, and it may be, for example, a slit-like opening. The tool insertion opening 16 is open on the same side as the open side of the holding portion 13 in the thickness direction of the inserting portion 11. The inside of the tool insertion opening 16 is connected to the storage space of the holding portion 13.

[0071] 1 etc., the tool insertion opening 16 is provided at one end in the longitudinal direction of the holding part 13. When the spare fuse 8 is fitted in the holding part 13, the insulating housing 81 is positioned adjacent to the tool insertion opening 16. The spare fuse 8 can be easily removed from the holding part 13 by inserting an appropriate tool (e.g., a flat-head screwdriver) into the tool insertion opening 16 and applying force to the insulating housing 81.

[0072] 2, the multiple holding portions 13 are arranged side by side in the longitudinal direction of the insertion portion 11. The multiple holding portions 13 are all arranged such that the storage width direction coincides with the longitudinal direction of the insertion portion 11.

[0073] The multiple holding parts 13 may be arranged so that the storage width direction coincides with the width direction of the insertion part 11. Also, as shown in FIG. 5(b), some of the multiple holding parts 13 may be arranged so that the storage width direction coincides with the longitudinal direction of the insertion part 11, and the remaining holding parts 13 may be arranged so that the storage width direction coincides with the width direction of the insertion part 11. In this case, the multiple spare fuses 8 attached to the insertion part 11 will have their width directions (the direction in which a pair of electrode blades 82 are arranged) facing two different directions. For example, a high-profile spare fuse 8a and a low-profile spare fuse 8b can be stored so that they face in different directions. In this example, two different types of spare fuses 8 can be easily distinguished from each other.

[0074] As shown in Fig. 2 etc., the sliding surfaces 14 are formed on both sides in the width direction of the insertion portion 11. That is, the sliding surfaces 14 are located on both sides of the holding portion 13 in the width direction of the insertion portion 11. The sliding surfaces 14 are formed to contact and slide on the inner wall of the wrench handle 9. This allows the insertion portion 11 to be easily inserted into the wrench handle 9 simply by sliding the insertion portion 11 along the longitudinal direction of the wrench handle 9, as shown in Fig. 4.

[0075] The sliding surface 14 is formed, for example, by forming the ends on both sides of the width of the insertion portion 11 into a semicircular shape as shown in Fig. 3(a). As shown in Fig. 3(b), the sliding surface 14 can also be formed into a straight line. As shown in Fig. 3(b), the portions on both sides of the width of the insertion portion 11 may be formed so as to become thinner as they go outward in the width direction of the insertion portion 11.

[0076] The insertion portion 11 may be tapered at its longitudinal end on the inner side in the insertion direction. This allows the insertion portion 11 to be smoothly inserted into the opening 9a of the wrench handle 9.

[0077] The tray fixing parts 15 are formed at one end in the longitudinal direction of the insertion part 11. As shown in Fig. 2 etc., the tray fixing parts 15 are provided on both outer sides in the width direction of the insertion part 11 than the slide surfaces 14. In the longitudinal direction of the insertion part 11, one side of the tray fixing parts 15 is connected to the exposed part 12 described below.

[0078] As shown in Fig. 2 etc., the tray fixing part 15 is formed in a claw shape. The tray fixing part 15 has a tapered surface. When viewed in the thickness direction of the tray 1, this tapered surface is formed so that the amount of protrusion outward in the width direction decreases toward the back side in the insertion direction into the wrench handle 9, and the tapered surface approaches the slide surface 14.

[0079] 4 and 5, when the insertion portion 11 is inserted into the wrench handle 9, the tapered surface comes into contact with the inner wall of the wrench handle 9. The tray 1 is fixed to the wrench handle 9 by the frictional force at the portion where the tapered surface comes into contact with the wrench handle 9. Because the contact surface is tapered, a large frictional force is generated by the force applied when inserting the insertion portion 11 into the wrench handle 9, and the tray 1 can be firmly fixed to the wrench handle 9.

[0080] With the entirety of the insertion portion 11 inserted into the wrench handle 9, the tray 1 is fixed directly to the wrench handle 9 via a tray fixing portion 15 formed on the insertion portion 11. As a result, the insertion portion 11 inserted into the wrench handle 9 is accommodated in a stable state.

[0081] 5 etc., exposed portion 12 is a portion that is exposed to the outside of wrench handle 9 when insertion portion 11 is inserted into wrench handle 9. This exposed portion 12 is formed larger than the cross section of the internal space of wrench handle 9, and cannot be inserted into wrench handle 9. Exposed portion 12 is provided so as to be connected to insertion portion 11 on the side where tray fixing portion 15 is formed in the longitudinal direction of insertion portion 11.

[0082] For example, a worker performing maintenance on a vehicle can easily pull out the tray 1 (and thus the insertion portion 11) from the wrench handle 9 by gripping the exposed portion 12 with his or her fingers.

[0083] The wrench handle 9 may have a confirmation portion (not shown) on one side in the thickness direction. This confirmation portion may be configured as, for example, a slit. This allows the storage status of the insertion portion 11 inserted inside to be easily confirmed. However, without being limited to this, the confirmation portion may be configured as, for example, a window made of a transparent material.

[0084] As described above, the tray 1 of this embodiment is used to hold maintenance parts (e.g. spare fuses 8). The tray 1 can be fixed directly to the wrench handle 9 with at least a portion of the tray 1 inserted into the wrench handle 9 which can be attached to a wrench 90. The insertion portion 11 which is inserted into the wrench handle 9 is provided with a holding portion 13 which holds the maintenance part.

[0085] This makes it possible to store maintenance parts inside the wrench handle 9 included in the maintenance tool. Therefore, since there is no need to secure a separate storage space for maintenance parts, the storage space can be used efficiently. By making the tray 1 compatible with the universal wrench handle 9 that is commonly used regardless of the vehicle model, it can be adapted to a variety of vehicle models. Therefore, since there is no need to individually design the shape of the tray 1 according to the vehicle model, the manufacturing cost can be significantly reduced.

[0086] In the tray 1 of this embodiment, the insertion portion 11 is formed to be elongated. The insertion portion 11 is provided with a plurality of holding portions 13 arranged in the longitudinal direction.

[0087] This allows multiple maintenance parts to be stored at the same time.

[0088] In addition, the wrench handle 9 into which the tray 1 of this embodiment is inserted is hollow and formed in a long, thin sleeve shape. At least a part of the tray 1 is inserted into the wrench handle 9 by sliding along the longitudinal direction of the wrench handle 9.

[0089] This allows the internal space of the wrench handle 9 to be utilized to store maintenance parts.

[0090] In addition, in the tray 1 of this embodiment, the insertion portion 11 is formed with a slide surface 14 that can come into contact with the inner wall of the wrench handle 9 and slide along the same.

[0091] This allows the tray 1 to be smoothly inserted into the wrench handle 9.

[0092] Moreover, in the tray 1 of this embodiment, an exposed portion 12 that cannot be inserted into the wrench handle 9 is provided at one end in the direction in which the tray 1 is inserted into the wrench handle 9. When the insertion portion 11 is inserted into the wrench handle 9, the exposed portion 12 is exposed to the outside of the wrench handle 9.

[0093] This allows an operator to easily insert and pull out the tray 1 by applying force to the exposed portion 12.

[0094] In addition, in the tray 1 of this embodiment, the insertion portion 11 is provided with a tray fixing portion 15 for fixing the tray 1 to the wrench handle 9.

[0095] This allows the insertion portion 11 inserted inside the wrench handle 9 to be stored in a stable state.

[0096] In the tray 1 of this embodiment, the tray fixing portion 15 has a tapered surface. The tray 1 is fixed to the wrench handle 9 by frictional force at the portion where the tapered surface comes into contact with the inner wall of the wrench handle 9.

[0097] This allows a strong frictional force to be generated between the tapered surface and the inner wall of the wrench handle 9 due to the force applied when inserting the tray 1 into the wrench handle 9. Therefore, the tray 1 can be reliably fixed to the wrench handle 9.

[0098] In the tray 1 of this embodiment, the maintenance part is a spare fuse 8.

[0099] This makes it possible to easily store the spare fuse 8 that becomes necessary when the fuse in use is blown.

[0100] In addition, in the tray 1 of this embodiment, a plurality of holding portions 13 are provided in the insertion portion 11. The plurality of holding portions 13 hold spare fuses 8a, 8b of different sizes.

[0101] This allows a plurality of types of spare fuses 8a, 8b to be stored.

[0102] In addition, in the tray 1 of this embodiment, a plurality of holding portions 13 are provided in the insertion portion 11. The plurality of holding portions 13 hold spare fuses 8 of the same size.

[0103] This allows a plurality of spare fuses 8 of the same type to be stored.

[0104] Furthermore, in the tray 1 of this embodiment, the multiple holding portions 13 hold the spare fuses 8 in different orientations.

[0105] This allows a plurality of spare fuses 8 to be stored in different orientations, and also improves the freedom of storage layout.

[0106] As described above, the wrench tool set of this embodiment is used to store the spare fuse 8. The wrench tool set includes the wrench 90 and the wrench handle 9. The wrench handle 9 is formed to be hollow. The spare fuse 8 is stored in the wrench handle 9.

[0107] As a result, there is no need to secure a separate storage space for the spare fuse 8, and the storage space can be used efficiently.

[0108] In the wrench tool set of this embodiment, the wrench 90 includes a wrench tip 92 and an extension 91. The wrench tip 92 is capable of engaging with a fastening member. The extension 91 is connected to the wrench tip 92. The wrench handle 9 is detachable from the extension 91.

[0109] This makes it possible to store the spare fuse 8 inside the wrench handle 9, eliminating the need to secure a separate storage space for the spare fuse 8 and allowing for convenient use during maintenance.

[0110] The wrench tool set of this embodiment also includes a tray 1 that can be inserted into the wrench handle 9. The spare fuses 8 are stored in the tray 1 and housed in the wrench handle 9.

[0111] This makes it easier to store the spare fuse 8 in the wrench handle 9 in a more stable state.

[0112] In the wrench tool set of this embodiment, the wrench handle 9 is provided with a confirmation portion that allows the spare fuse 8 housed therein to be confirmed.

[0113] This makes it possible to easily check the storage status inside the wrench handle 9.

[0114] Next, a first modified example of the above embodiment will be described. Fig. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which the tray 1x of the first modified example is housed in the wrench handle 9. In the description of the modified example, the same reference numerals are given to the same or similar members as those in the above embodiment, and the description may be omitted.

[0115] A tray 1x of a first modified example shown in Fig. 6 includes an insertion portion 11x, a tray fixing portion 15x, and an exposed portion 12x. The tray fixing portion 15x is formed in the exposed portion 12x, not in the insertion portion 11x. That is, the exposed portion 12x of this modified example is composed of a main body portion 17 that closes the opening 9a of the wrench handle 9, and the tray fixing portion 15x.

[0116] The tray fixing portion 15x is configured as a claw portion and is provided on each side of the exposed portion 12x in the width direction of the tray 1x. When the insertion portion 11x is inserted into the wrench handle 9, the tray fixing portion 15x is exposed to the outside of the wrench handle 9.

[0117] The tray fixing portion 15x is formed to protrude toward the insertion portion 11x side in the longitudinal direction of the tray 1x further than the main body portion 17. As a result, when the insertion portion 11x is inserted into the wrench handle 9, the tray fixing portion 15x comes into contact with the outer wall of the wrench handle 9. The tray 1x is fixed to the wrench handle 9 by the frictional force of the portion where the tray fixing portion 15x comes into contact with the outer wall of the wrench handle 9.

[0118] In this manner, the tray 1x of this modified example is fixed to the wrench handle 9 by sandwiching (hooking onto) the wrench handle 9 from both sides in the width direction of the wrench handle 9 via the two tray fixing parts 15x.

[0119] As described above, in the tray 1x of this modified example, the tray fixing portion 15x for fixing the tray 1x to the wrench handle 9 is provided on the exposed portion 12x.

[0120] This allows the tray 1x to be easily fixed to the wrench handle 9.

[0121] In the tray 1x of this modified example, the tray fixing portion 15x is a claw portion. The claw portion is hooked onto the wrench handle 9, whereby the tray 1x is fixed to the wrench handle 9.

[0122] This makes it possible to fix the tray 1x to the wrench handle 9 with a simple structure.

[0123] Next, a second modified example of the above embodiment will be described. Fig. 7 is a perspective view showing a state in which the tray 1y of the second modified example is housed in the wrench handle 9. In the description of the modified example, the same reference numerals are given to the same or similar members as those in the above embodiment, and the description may be omitted.

[0124] The tray 1y of this modified example is accommodated inside the wrench handle 9 not only in part but in its entirety.

[0125] 7, after the tray 1y is inserted into the wrench handle 9, the opening 9a of the wrench handle 9 is closed using a cover member 12y. The cover member 12y is a separate member from the tray 1y.

[0126] The cover member 12y is, for example, a rubber plug. The tray 1y is fixed to the cover member 12y by an appropriate method. This allows the tray 1y to be easily pulled out from the wrench handle 9. In this way, the tray 1y is indirectly fixed to the wrench handle 9 via the cover member 12y.

[0127] 7, the cover member 12y has a portion that can be inserted into the wrench handle 9. However, this portion may be omitted. The cover member 12y may be formed into a short cylinder with one end closed, and the cover member 12y may be placed over the outside of the outer wall of the wrench handle 9 to close the opening 9a.

[0128] As described above, the tray 1y of this modified example can be indirectly fixed to the wrench handle 9 with the entire tray 1y inserted into the wrench handle 9.

[0129] This allows the tray 1 to be stored in the wrench handle 9 in a stable state.

[0130] Further, the wrench handle 9 into which the tray 1y of this modified example is inserted is formed with an opening 9a into which the tray 1y can be inserted. When the tray 1y is fully inserted, the opening 9a is closed by a cover member 12y.

[0131] This allows the tray 1y and the spare fuse 8 to be well protected.

[0132] Moreover, the tray 1y of this modified example is fixed to a cover member 12y.

[0133] This allows the tray 1y to be easily pulled out from the wrench handle 9 via the cover member 12y.

[0134] Moreover, the cover member 12y to which the tray 1y of this modified example is fixed is made of rubber.

[0135] This makes it possible to easily prevent water or the like from entering the inside of the wrench handle 9.

[0136] The preferred embodiment and modifications of the present invention have been described above, but the above configurations can be modified, for example, as follows.

[0137] Any number of holding portions 13 may be arranged in the insertion portion 11. A plurality of holding portions 13 may be arranged side by side in the width direction of the insertion portion 11.

[0138] A mark indicating that a maintenance part is stored may be attached to the wrench handle 9. The mark may be a character, a symbol, etc. The mark may be attached to the exposed portion 12, the cover member 12y, etc.

[0139] In order to prevent the wrench 90 from being inserted too far into the wrench handle 9, a wrench insertion stopper (not shown) may be provided in the wrench handle 9, which protrudes into the internal space thereof or blocks the internal space of the wrench handle 9. This makes it possible to reliably secure storage space for the trays 1, 1x, and 1y.

[0140] The maintenance part may be a relay or the like instead of the spare fuse 8. [Explanation of symbols]

[0141] 1,1x,1y Tray 8 Spare fuses (maintenance parts) 9 Wrench Handle 11 Insertion part 13 Holding part 90 Wrench

Claims

1. A tray for holding maintenance parts, a wrench handle that is attachable to a wrench and that is directly or indirectly fixable to said wrench handle; a holding portion for holding the maintenance part is provided on an insertion portion that is inserted into the wrench handle, An exposed portion that cannot be inserted into the wrench handle is provided at one end in a direction in which the wrench handle is inserted, When the insertion portion is inserted into the wrench handle, the exposed portion is exposed to the outside of the wrench handle, a tray fixing portion for fixing the tray to the wrench handle is provided on the exposed portion; The tray fixing portion is a claw portion, The claw portion is hooked onto the wrench handle, thereby fixing the tray to the wrench handle, The tray, wherein the maintenance part is a spare fuse or a relay.

2. 2. The tray of claim 1, The insertion portion is formed elongated, A tray, characterized in that a plurality of the holding portions are arranged in the longitudinal direction in the insertion portion.

3. 3. The tray according to claim 1 or 2, The wrench handle is hollow and formed as an elongated sleeve; A tray characterized in that at least a portion of the tray is inserted inside the wrench handle by sliding it in the longitudinal direction of the wrench handle.

4. 4. The tray of claim 3, A tray characterized in that the insertion portion is formed with a slide surface capable of sliding in contact with the inner wall of the wrench handle.

5. A tray according to any one of claims 1 to 4, A tray, characterized in that the insertion portion is provided with a tray fixing portion for fixing the tray to the wrench handle.

6. 6. The tray of claim 5, The tray fixing portion has a tapered surface, A tray, characterized in that the tray is fixed to the wrench handle by frictional force at the portion where the tapered surface contacts the inner wall of the wrench handle.

7. A tray according to any one of claims 1 to 6, The tray, wherein the maintenance part is a spare fuse.

8. 8. The tray of claim 7, The insertion portion is provided with a plurality of the holding portions, A tray, characterized in that the plurality of holding portions hold spare fuses of different sizes.

9. 8. The tray of claim 7, The insertion portion is provided with a plurality of the holding portions, A tray, characterized in that a plurality of the holding portions hold spare fuses of the same size.

10. A tray according to any one of claims 7 to 9, A tray, wherein the plurality of holding portions hold the spare fuses in different orientations.

11. A wrench tool set capable of storing maintenance parts, The wrench tool set includes: A wrench and a hollow wrench handle that can be attached to the wrench; a tray insertable within said wrench handle; Equipped with The maintenance part is housed within the wrench handle; The tray has an insertion portion that is inserted into the wrench handle and a holding portion that holds the maintenance part, The tray has an exposed portion at one end in a direction in which the tray is inserted into the wrench handle, the exposed portion being unable to be inserted into the wrench handle, When the insertion portion is inserted into the wrench handle, the exposed portion is exposed to the outside of the wrench handle, a tray fixing portion for fixing the tray to the wrench handle is provided on the exposed portion; The tray fixing portion is a claw portion, The claw portion is hooked onto the wrench handle, thereby fixing the tray to the wrench handle, A wrench tool set, wherein the maintenance part is a spare fuse or a relay.

12. 12. A wrench tool set according to claim 11, The wrench is a wrench tip engageable with a fastener; an extension connected to the tip of the wrench; Equipped with The wrench handle is detachable from the extension.

13. A wrench tool set according to claim 11 or 12, The wrench tool set according to claim 1, wherein the maintenance parts are stored in the tray and housed within the wrench handle.

14. A wrench tool set according to any one of claims 11 to 13, The wrench tool set is characterized in that the wrench handle is provided with an identification portion that allows the maintenance parts housed therein to be identified.

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