Tool storage case

Abstract

To provide a tool housing case having an easily-openable upper lid.SOLUTION: A tool housing case includes a case body, an upper lid for opening / closing an opening provided on an upper part of the case body, a hinge mechanism for connecting the rear of the case body and the rear of the upper lid, and a hook part provided on the front side of the center of the upper lid in the cross direction.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The technology disclosed in this specification relates to a tool storage case.

Background Art

[0002] In the technical field related to tool storage cases, a tool storage case as disclosed in Patent Document 1 is known.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The tool storage case includes a case body and an upper lid. Conventionally, the user of the tool storage opened the upper lid only by the frictional force between the lid and the finger.

[0005] The technology disclosed in this specification aims to provide a tool storage case with an upper lid that is easy to open.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] This specification discloses a tool storage case. The tool storage case may include a case body, an upper lid that opens and closes an opening provided in the upper part of the case body, a hinge mechanism that connects the rear part of the case body and the rear part of the upper lid, and a hook portion provided on the front side of the center of the upper lid in the front-rear direction.

Effects of the Invention

[0007] According to the technology disclosed in this specification, a tool storage case with an upper lid that is easy to open is provided.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0008] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing a tool storage case according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a front view of the tool storage case according to the embodiment. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a rear view of the tool storage case according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a view of the tool storage case according to the embodiment, seen from the left. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a view of the tool storage case according to the embodiment, seen from the right. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a perspective view showing the hook portion according to the embodiment. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a view of the hook portion according to the embodiment, seen from the left. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a perspective view showing the top cover in a lifted position according to the embodiment. [Figure 9] Figure 9 is a perspective view showing the top lid and inner lid in a lifted state according to the embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] In one or more embodiments, the tool storage case may include a case body, a top lid that opens and closes an opening provided on the top of the case body, a hinge mechanism that connects the rear of the case body and the rear of the top lid, and a hook provided in front of the center of the top lid in the front-to-back direction.

[0010] In the above configuration, the hook is located in front of the center of the lid in the front-to-back direction, allowing the user of the tool storage case to easily lift the lid by hooking their fingers onto the hook. The user can easily open the lid.

[0011] In one or more embodiments, the hook portion may be provided on the side of the top cover.

[0012] In the above configuration, it is easy for the user to hook a finger on the hooking portion provided on the side surface of the upper lid. Note that the hooking portion may be provided on the front surface of the upper lid.

[0013] In one or more embodiments, the case body may include a first front plate portion provided with a handle, a first rear plate portion provided with a leg member, a lower plate portion connecting the lower edge portion of the first front plate portion and the lower edge portion of the first rear plate portion, a first left plate portion connecting the left edge portion of the first front plate portion and the left edge portion of the first rear plate portion, and a first right plate portion connecting the right edge portion of the first front plate portion and the right edge portion of the first rear plate portion. The upper lid may include a second front plate portion disposed above the first rear plate portion, a second rear plate portion disposed above the first rear plate portion, an upper plate portion connecting the upper edge portion of the second front plate portion and the upper edge portion of the second rear plate portion, a second left plate portion connecting the left edge portion of the second front plate portion and the left edge portion of the second rear plate portion, and a second right plate portion connecting the right edge portion of the second front plate portion and the right edge portion of the second rear plate portion. The side surface of the upper lid may include the left surface of the second left plate portion and the right surface of the second right plate portion. The distance between the hooking portion and the second front plate portion may be shorter than the distance between the hooking portion and the second rear plate portion.

[0014] In the above configuration, since the hooking portions are provided on the left surface of the second left plate portion and the right surface of the second right plate portion respectively, the user can lift the upper lid with the left hand's finger hooked on the hooking portion of the second left plate portion and the right hand's finger hooked on the hooking portion of the second right plate portion.

[0015] In one or more embodiments, the hooking portion may include a convex portion protruding from the side surface of the upper lid.

[0016] In the above configuration, it is easy for the user to hook a finger on the hooking portion. Note that the hooking portion may be a concave portion or a hole provided on the side surface of the upper lid.

[0017] In one or more embodiments, the hooking portion may include a first portion, a second portion disposed behind the first portion, and a third portion disposed behind the second portion. The rear end portion of the first portion and the front end portion of the second portion may be connected via a first bending portion. The rear end portion of the second portion and the front end portion of the third portion may be connected via a second bending portion.

[0018] In the above configuration, it is easy for the user to hook a finger on the hooking portion.

[0019] In one or more embodiments, the first portion may slope downward toward the front, and the third portion may slope downward toward the rear.

[0020] In the above configuration, it is easy for the user to hook a finger on the hooking portion.

[0021] In one or more embodiments, the tool storage case may include a case body, an upper lid that opens and closes an opening provided in an upper portion of the case body, a middle lid disposed between the case body and the upper lid, a hinge mechanism that connects a rear portion of the case body and a rear portion of the upper lid, an opening / closing latch that can fix the upper lid and the middle lid, and a lifting portion that is lifted when the upper lid and the middle lid are fixed by the opening / closing latch.

[0022] In the above configuration, the user of the tool storage case can lift the upper lid and the middle lid together while hooking a finger on the lifting portion. The user can easily open the upper lid and the middle lid.

[0023] In one or more embodiments, the lifting portion may be provided in front of the center of the upper lid in the front-rear direction.

[0024] In the above configuration, since the lifting portion is provided in front of the center of the upper lid in the front-rear direction, the user can easily lift the upper lid and the middle lid while hooking a finger on the lifting portion.

[0025] In one or more embodiments, the lifting portion may be provided on the upper lid.

[0026] In the above configuration, since the lifting portion is provided on the upper lid, the user can easily lift the upper lid and the middle lid while hooking a finger on the lifting portion. Note that the lifting portion may be provided on the middle lid.

[0027] In one or more embodiments, the lifting portion may be provided on the side of the top lid.

[0028] In the above configuration, the user can easily hook their fingers onto the lifting portion provided on the side of the top lid. The lifting portion may also be provided on the front of the top lid.

[0029] The embodiments of this disclosure will be described below with reference to the drawings, but this disclosure is not limited to these embodiments. The components of the embodiments described below can be combined as appropriate. In addition, some components may not be used.

[0030] In the following explanation, the terms "top," "bottom," "front," "back," "left," and "right" will be used to describe the positional relationships of each part. These terms indicate relative positions or directions with respect to the center of the tool storage case.

[0031] [Tool storage case] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing a tool storage case 1 according to an embodiment. Figure 2 is a front view of the tool storage case 1 according to an embodiment. Figure 3 is a rear view of the tool storage case 1 according to an embodiment. Figure 4 is a left view of the tool storage case 1 according to an embodiment. Figure 5 is a right view of the tool storage case 1 according to an embodiment.

[0032] Tool storage case 1 stores power tools. Examples of power tools that can be stored in tool storage case 1 include impact drivers, driver drills, circular saws, jigsaws, chainsaws, brush cutters, nail guns, hammers, hedge trimmers, grinders, and other power tools.

[0033] The tool storage case 1 comprises a case body 2, a top lid 3, a hinge mechanism 4, a handle 5, leg members 6, an inner lid 8, an operating section 7, a hook section 80, an opening / closing latch 20, and a retaining latch 30.

[0034] The external shape of the tool storage case 1 is substantially rectangular. The tool storage case 1 has an upper plate 11, a lower plate 12, a front plate 13, a rear plate 14, a left plate 15, and a right plate 16. The external shapes of the upper plate 11, lower plate 12, front plate 13, rear plate 14, left plate 15, and right plate 16 are each substantially rectangular.

[0035] The handle 5 is provided on the front panel 13. The leg member 6 is provided on the rear panel 14. The upper panel 11 is provided so as to connect the upper edge of the front panel 13 and the upper edge of the rear panel 14. The lower panel 12 is provided so as to connect the lower edge of the front panel 13 and the lower edge of the rear panel 14. The left panel 15 is provided so as to connect the left edge of the front panel 13 and the left edge of the rear panel 14. The right panel 16 is provided so as to connect the right edge of the front panel 13 and the right edge of the rear panel 14.

[0036] The case body 2 stores the power tool. An opening is provided at the top of the case body 2. The user can put the power tool into the case body 2 and take it out of the case body 2 through the opening. The bottom plate 12 is provided on the case body 2. The case body 2 also has a first front plate 13A connected to the front edge of the bottom plate 12, a first rear plate 14A connected to the rear edge of the bottom plate 12, a first left plate 15A connected to the left edge of the bottom plate 12, and a first right plate 16A connected to the right edge of the bottom plate 12.

[0037] The top cover 3 opens and closes the opening of the case body 2. The top cover 3 has an opening that matches the opening of the case body 2. The top plate portion 11 is provided on the top cover 3. The top cover 3 also has a second front plate portion 13B connected to the front edge of the top plate portion 11, a second rear plate portion 14B connected to the rear edge of the top plate portion 11, a second left plate portion 15B connected to the left edge of the top plate portion 11, and a second right plate portion 16B connected to the right edge of the top plate portion 11.

[0038] The front panel 13 of the tool storage case 1 includes the first front panel 13A of the case body 2 and the second front panel 13B of the top lid 3. The rear panel 14 of the tool storage case 1 includes the first rear panel 14A of the case body 2 and the second rear panel 14B of the top lid 3. The left panel 15 of the tool storage case 1 includes the first left panel 15A of the case body 2 and the second left panel 15B of the top lid 3. The right panel 16 of the tool storage case 1 includes the first right panel 16A of the case body 2 and the second right panel 16B of the top lid 3.

[0039] The hinge mechanism 4 connects the rear of the case body 2 and the rear of the top lid 3 so that they can rotate relative to each other. The hinge mechanism 4 also connects the first rear plate portion 14A of the case body 2 and the second rear plate portion 14B of the top lid 3 so that they can rotate relative to each other. The case body 2 rotatably supports the top lid 3 via the hinge mechanism 4. As the top lid 3 rotates, the opening of the case body 2 is opened and closed. As the top lid 3 rotates and the opening of the case body 2 is closed, the first front plate portion 13A and the second front plate portion 13B become one, the first left plate portion 15A and the second left plate portion 15B become one, and the first right plate portion 16A and the second right plate portion 16B become one. As the top cover 3 rotates and the opening of the case body 2 is opened, the first front panel 13A and the second front panel 13B separate, the first left panel 15A and the second left panel 15B separate, and the first right panel 16A and the second right panel 16B separate.

[0040] In the following explanation, closing the opening of the case body 2 with the top cover 3 will be referred to as "closing the top cover 3," and opening the opening of the case body 2 will be referred to as "opening the top cover 3."

[0041] In the vertical direction, the dimensions of the front panel 13, the rear panel 14, the left panel 15, and the right panel 16 are substantially equal. In the horizontal direction, the dimensions of the upper panel 11, the lower panel 12, the front panel 13, and the rear panel 14 are substantially equal. The dimensions of the left panel 15 and the right panel 16 in the vertical direction are smaller than the dimensions of the upper panel 11 and the lower panel 12 in the horizontal direction. The dimensions of the left panel 15 and the right panel 16 in the front-to-back direction are smaller than the dimensions of the front panel 13 and the rear panel 14 in the horizontal direction.

[0042] In other words, in the tool storage case 1, which has a rectangular parallelepiped shape, the sides in the left-right direction are the longest, followed by the sides in the front-to-back direction, and the sides in the up-to-down direction are the shortest. The dimensions of the left edge and right edge of the front panel 13 are shorter than the dimensions of the upper edge and lower edge of the front panel 13. The dimensions of the left edge and right edge of the rear panel 14 are shorter than the dimensions of the upper edge and lower edge of the rear panel 14.

[0043] The handle 5 is held by the user. The user holds the handle 5 to carry the tool storage case 1. The handle 5 is provided on the first front plate portion 13A of the case body 2. The handle 5 is connected to the first front plate portion 13A of the case body 2 via a connecting mechanism 5C. The handle 5 has a gripping portion 5A that is held by the user and a connecting portion 5B that is connected to the connecting mechanism 5C. The gripping portion 5A is long in the left-right direction. The connecting portion 5B is connected to the left end and the right end of the gripping portion 5A, respectively. The connecting mechanism 5C connects the case body 2 and the handle 5 so that they can rotate relative to each other. The axis of rotation of the connecting mechanism 5C extends in the left-right direction. The case body 2 rotatably supports the handle 5 via the connecting mechanism 5C.

[0044] The coupling mechanism 5C rotatably supports the handle 5 so that it changes between a gripping state in which the coupling portion 5B of the handle 5 is substantially perpendicular to the surface of the first front plate portion 13A, and a stowed state in which the coupling portion 5B of the handle 5 is substantially parallel to the surface of the first front plate portion 13A. In the gripping state, the handle 5 is separated from the first front plate portion 13A, and the user can grasp the handle 5. In the stowed state, the handle 5 is in contact with the first front plate portion 13A.

[0045] The first front plate portion 13A has a housing member 5D having a recess in which the connecting portion 5B of the handle 5 is housed. The housing member 5D is positioned around a portion of the periphery of the connecting portion 5B of the handle 5 when it is housed. When housed, the connecting portion 5B is positioned in the recess of the housing member 5D. Also, when housed, the surface of the handle 5 is positioned behind the surface of the housing member 5D or substantially in the same plane as the surface of the housing member 5D. When gripped, at least a portion of the gripping portion 5A and the connecting portion 5B is positioned outside the recess of the housing member 5D.

[0046] When the tool storage case 1 is installed on a mounting surface, the leg members 6 contact the mounting surface to support the tool storage case 1. The leg members 6 are provided on the rear plate portion 14. The leg members 6 are provided in a position different from the hinge mechanism 4. As shown in Figure 3, multiple leg members 6 are provided in the left-right direction. In addition, the leg members 6 are provided on the first rear plate portion 14A of the case body 2 and the second rear plate portion 14B of the top lid 3. The leg members 6 have a support surface 6A that can contact the mounting surface. The support surface 6A is a flat surface. The support surface 6A is positioned behind the hinge mechanism 4.

[0047] The operating unit 7 is an operating unit used by the user when removing the tool storage case 1. The user can move the tool storage case 1 by operating the operating unit 7.

[0048] The operating section 7 is provided on either the left plate section 15 or the right plate section 16. The structure and function of the operating section 7 provided on the left plate section 15 and the structure and function of the operating section 7 provided on the right plate section 16 are substantially the same. The following description will mainly focus on the operating section 7 provided on the left plate section 15, and the description of the operating section 7 provided on the right plate section 16 will be simplified or omitted.

[0049] An opening 7M is provided in the left plate portion 15. The operating portion 7 includes an operating edge portion 7H that indicates the edge of the left plate portion 15 that defines the opening 7M. The opening 7M is a hole that penetrates the outer surface and inner surface of the left plate portion 15. The opening 7M is provided in the second left plate portion 15B of the top cover 3. Alternatively, the opening 7M may be provided in the first left plate portion 15A of the case body 2.

[0050] The user can insert their finger into the opening 7M from the outside of the tool storage case 1, bring their fingertip into contact with the inner surface of the left plate portion 15, and rest part of their finger on the operating edge portion 7H. With their fingertip in contact with the inner surface of the left plate portion 15 and part of their finger resting on the operating edge portion 7H, the user can move and remove the tool storage case 1 by pulling it.

[0051] The opening 7M is long in the front-to-back direction. The opening 7M may also be long in the up-to-down direction. Furthermore, in the front-to-back direction, the opening 7M is located on the side of the rear plate 14 (towards the leg member 6) from the center of the left plate 15. That is, in the front-to-back direction, the distance between the operating section 7 and the rear plate 14 is shorter than the distance between the operating section 7 and the front plate 13.

[0052] The inner lid 8 is positioned between the case body 2 and the top lid 3. At least a portion of the inner lid 8 is positioned inside the tool storage case 1. The inner lid 8 functions as a parts case. The inner lid 8 houses small parts such as bits or washers. The inner lid 8 is supported by the case body 2 so as to close the opening of the case body 2. Power tools and other equipment are stored in the space between the inner lid 8 and the case body 2.

[0053] The case body 2 has a first edge portion 2A that defines the opening of the case body 2. The top lid 3 has a second edge portion 3A (see Figure 8) that defines the opening of the top lid 3. The inner lid 8 has a third edge portion 8A that is supported by the first edge portion 2A of the case body 2.

[0054] With the top lid 3 closed, the third edge 8A of the inner lid 8 is positioned between the first edge 2A of the case body 2 and the second edge 3A of the top lid 3. When the top lid 3 is closed, the peripheral wall 8B of the inner lid 8 is positioned within the internal space of the tool storage case 1 defined by the case body 2 and the top lid 3.

[0055] The opening / closing latch 20 can secure the top lid 3 and the inner lid 8. The opening / closing latch 20 is provided on the top plate portion 11 of the top lid 3. The opening / closing latch 20 is hooked onto a hook 17 (see Figure 8) provided on the front of the inner lid 8.

[0056] A recess 18 is provided at the front end of the upper plate portion 11 of the top cover 3, in the center in the left-right direction. The opening / closing latch 20 is positioned in the recess 18.

[0057] The opening / closing latch 20 has a latch body 21 that is rotatably supported on the upper plate portion 11 of the top cover 3, and an arm portion 23 that is connected to the latch body 21 via a pivot shaft 22 and hooked onto the hook 17. The arm portion 23 has a claw portion 24 that hooks onto the hook 17.

[0058] To release the locking mechanism between the inner lid 8 and the top lid 3 by the opening / closing latch 20, the user operates the latch body 21 so that the rear end of the latch body 21 is flipped up. As the rear end of the latch body 21 moves upward, the arm portion 23, which is connected to the latch body 21 via the pivot shaft 22, moves forward. As the arm portion 23 moves forward, the claw portion 24 of the arm portion 23 separates from the hook 17. After the claw portion 24 of the arm portion 23 separates from the hook 17, the user operates the arm portion 23 so that the front end of the arm portion 23 moves upward while moving the arm portion 23 forward. This releases the locking mechanism between the inner lid 8 and the top lid 3 by the opening / closing latch 20. The user can release the locking mechanism between the inner lid 8 and the top lid 3 by operating the opening / closing latch 20 with one hand. Alternatively, the user can separate the top lid 3 from the inner lid 8 by holding the opening / closing latch 20 with one hand and pulling it up. In this way, the user can perform the actions of releasing the locking latch 20 from the inner lid 8 and the top lid 3, and separating the top lid 3 from the inner lid 8, with one hand.

[0059] When securing the inner lid 8 and the top lid 3 with the opening / closing latch 20, the user closes the top lid 3, then moves the arm portion 23 forward to hook the claw portion 24 of the arm portion 23 onto the hook 17. After the claw portion 24 of the arm portion 23 is hooked onto the hook 17, the user operates the latch body 21 while moving it backward so that the rear end of the latch body 21 moves downward. This causes the arm portion 23 to move backward so that the hook 17 is pulled by the claw portion 24. The user presses the rear end of the latch body 21 against the top plate portion 11 while moving the latch body 21 backward until the latch body 21 is housed in the recess 18 provided in the top plate portion 11. This secures the inner lid 8 and the top lid 3 with the opening / closing latch 20. The user can secure the inner lid 8 and the top lid 3 with the opening / closing latch 20 by operating the opening / closing latch 20 with one hand.

[0060] The retaining latch 30 maintains the closed state in which the opening of the case body 2 is closed by the inner lid 8. Two retaining latches 30 are provided on the first front plate portion 13A of the case body 2. The retaining latches 30 are provided on the left and right sides of the handle 5, respectively.

[0061] The retaining latch 30 has a latch body 31 that is rotatably supported on the first front plate portion 13A of the case body 2, and an arm portion 33 that is connected to the latch body 31 via a pivot shaft 32. The arm portion 33 is hooked onto a hook 19 (see Figure 9) provided on the front of the inner lid 8. The arm portion 33 has a claw portion 34 that is hooked onto the hook 19.

[0062] To release the closed state maintained by the retaining latch 30, the user operates the latch body 31 so as to flip up the lower end of the latch body 31. When the lower end of the latch body 31 separates from the first front plate portion 13A, the arm portion 33, which is connected to the latch body 31 via the pivot shaft 32, moves upward. When the arm portion 33 moves upward, the claw portion 34 of the arm portion 33 separates from the hook 19. This releases the closed state maintained by the retaining latch 30.

[0063] When the retaining latch 30 maintains the closed state, the user moves the arm portion 33 upward while the top cover 3 is closed, and hooks the claw portion 34 of the arm portion 33 onto the hook 19. After the claw portion 34 of the arm portion 33 is hooked onto the hook 19, the user operates the latch body 31 while moving it downward so that the lower end of the latch body 31 approaches the first front plate portion 13A. As a result, the arm portion 33 moves backward so that the hook 19 is pulled by the claw portion 34, and the retaining latch 30 maintains the closed state.

[0064] [Hook part] Figure 6 is a perspective view showing the hook portion 80 according to the embodiment. Figure 7 is a view of the hook portion 80 according to the embodiment from the left.

[0065] The hook portion 80 is an operating part that is handled when opening the top lid 3. The user can open the top lid 3 by handling the hook portion 80. When opening the top lid 3, the user can hook their fingers into the hook portion 80 and lift the top lid 3.

[0066] The hook portion 80 is provided on the side surface of the top lid 3. The hook portion 80 includes a protrusion that extends from the side surface of the top lid 3. The side surface of the top lid 3 includes the left surface of the second left plate portion 15B and the right surface of the second right plate portion 16B. The hook portion 80 is provided in front of the center of the top lid 3 in the front-rear direction of the top lid 3. The distance between the hook portion 80 and the second front plate portion 13B is shorter than the distance between the hook portion 80 and the second rear plate portion 14B.

[0067] In this embodiment, the hook portion 80 is provided on both the second left plate portion 15B and the second right plate portion 16B of the top cover 3. The structure and function of the hook portion 80 provided on the second left plate portion 15B and the structure and function of the hook portion 80 provided on the second right plate portion 16B are substantially the same. The following description will mainly focus on the hook portion 80 provided on the second left plate portion 15B, and the description of the hook portion 80 provided on the second right plate portion 16B will be simplified or omitted.

[0068] The hook portion 80 includes a protrusion that projects to the left from the left surface of the second left plate portion 15B. The hook portion 80 is long in the front-rear direction. In the front-rear direction, the hook portion 80 is located on the side of the first front plate portion 13A (the side of the opening / closing latch 20) from the center of the second left plate portion 15B. In the front-rear direction, the distance between the hook portion 80 and the second front plate portion 13B is shorter than the distance between the hook portion 80 and the second rear plate portion 14B.

[0069] The hook portion 80 has a first portion 81, a second portion 82, and a third portion 83. The second portion 82 is positioned behind the first portion 81. The third portion 83 is positioned behind the second portion 82.

[0070] The rear end of the first section 81 and the front end of the second section 82 are connected via a first bend. The rear end of the second section 82 and the front end of the third section 83 are connected via a second bend.

[0071] With the top cover 3 closed, the first portion 81 is inclined downward toward the front. The second portion 82 is positioned to extend in the front-to-back direction. The third portion 83 is inclined downward toward the rear. The second portion 82 is positioned above the second edge 3A of the top cover 3. The lower end of the first portion 81 reaches the second edge 3A of the top cover 3. The lower end of the third portion 83 reaches the second edge 3A of the top cover 3.

[0072] The amount D of the protrusion of the hook portion 80 from the left side of the second left plate portion 15B may be 1 mm or more and 5 mm or less, or 2 mm or more and 4 mm or less. In this embodiment, the amount of protrusion D is 3 mm. The hook portion 80 is a long strip in the front-rear direction. The width W of the hook portion 80 may be 3 mm or more and 7 mm or less, or 4 mm or more and 6 mm or less. In this embodiment, the width W is 5 mm.

[0073] [Lifting only the top lid] Figure 8 is a perspective view showing the top lid 3 in a lifted state according to the embodiment. When only the top lid 3 is lifted, the retaining latch 30 maintains a closed state in which the opening of the case body 2 is closed by the inner lid 8. At the same time, the fixing of the top lid 3 and the inner lid 8 by the opening / closing latch 20 is released. After releasing the fixing of the top lid 3 and the inner lid 8 by the opening / closing latch 20, the user hooks their fingers onto the hook portion 80 and lifts the hook portion 80. As the hook portion 80 is lifted, the top lid 3 is lifted. For example, the user can lift the top lid 3 from the front of the tool storage case 1 by hooking the fingers of their left hand onto the hook portion 80 of the second left plate portion 15B and the fingers of their right hand onto the hook portion 80 of the second right plate portion 16B.

[0074] As shown in Figure 8, the inner lid 8 has a peripheral wall portion 8B supported by the third edge portion 8A, and a plurality of partition portions 8C that divide the space inside the peripheral wall portion 8B into multiple spaces. Components are stored in the spaces partitioned by the partition portions 8C.

[0075] A notch 7K is provided in a part of the second edge 3A of the top lid 3. The opening 7M includes the notch 7K provided in the second edge 3A of the top lid 3. An operating edge 7H is arranged around the notch 7K. When the top lid 3 is closed, the opening 7M is formed between the notch 7K and the third edge 8A of the inner lid 8. The notch 7K may also be provided in the first edge 2A of the case body 2.

[0076] A peripheral wall recess 8D is provided in a part of the peripheral wall portion 8B. The peripheral wall recess 8D is provided in the left portion and the right portion of the peripheral wall portion 8B, respectively. At least a portion of the peripheral wall recess 8D in the left portion of the peripheral wall portion 8B faces the inner surface of the second left plate portion 15B. The peripheral wall recess 8D in the left portion of the peripheral wall portion 8B is formed to be away from the inner surface of the second left plate portion 15B. At least a portion of the peripheral wall recess 8D in the right portion of the peripheral wall portion 8B faces the inner surface of the second right plate portion 16B. The peripheral wall recess 8D in the right portion of the peripheral wall portion 8B is formed to be away from the inner surface of the second right plate portion 16B. The peripheral wall recess 8D faces the opening 7M of the operating section 7.

[0077] With the top cover 3 closed, the inner surface of the left plate portion 15 surrounding the operating edge portion 7H and the outer surface of the peripheral wall portion 8B in the peripheral wall recess 8D face each other with a gap in between. Since a gap is provided between the inner surface of the left plate portion 15 surrounding the operating edge portion 7H and the outer surface of the peripheral wall portion 8B in the peripheral wall recess 8D, the user can insert their fingertip into the opening 7M from the outside of the tool storage case 1 and insert their fingertip into the gap between the inner surface of the left plate portion 15 surrounding the operating edge portion 7H and the outer surface of the peripheral wall portion 8B in the peripheral wall recess 8D, and make contact with the inner surface of the left plate portion 15.

[0078] [Lifting the top and middle lids] Figure 9 is a perspective view showing the top lid 3 and middle lid 8 in a lifted state according to the embodiment. When the top lid 3 and middle lid 8 are lifted together, the closure state in which the opening of the case body 2 is closed by the middle lid 8 by the retaining latch 30 is released. The top lid 3 and middle lid 8 are also fixed in place by the opening / closing latch 20. After the user fixes the top lid 3 and middle lid 8 with the opening / closing latch 20, the user hooks their fingers onto the hook portion 80 and lifts the hook portion 80. With the top lid 3 and middle lid 8 fixed in place by the opening / closing latch 20, the top lid 3 and middle lid 8 are lifted together when the hook portion 80 is lifted. The hook portion 80 functions as a lifting part that is handled to lift the top lid 3 and middle lid 8 together.

[0079] [effect] As described above, in this embodiment, the tool storage case 1 comprises a case body 2, a top lid 3 that opens and closes an opening provided on the top of the case body 2, a hinge mechanism 4 that connects the rear of the case body 2 and the rear of the top lid 3, and a hook portion 80 provided in front of the center of the top lid 3 in the front-to-back direction.

[0080] In the above configuration, the hook portion 80 is provided in front of the center of the top lid 3 in the front-to-back direction, so the user of the tool storage case 1 can easily lift the top lid 3 by hooking their fingers onto the hook portion 80. The user can easily open the top lid 3.

[0081] In this embodiment, the hook portion 80 is provided on the side surface of the top cover 3.

[0082] In the above configuration, the user can easily hook their fingers onto the hook portion 80 provided on the side of the top lid 3. The hook portion 80 may also be provided on the front of the top lid 3.

[0083] In this embodiment, the case body 2 includes a first front plate portion 13A on which a handle 5 is provided, a first rear plate portion 14A on which a leg member 6 is provided, a lower plate portion 12 connecting the lower edge of the first front plate portion 13A and the lower edge of the first rear plate portion 14A, a first left plate portion 15A connecting the left edge of the first front plate portion 13A and the left edge of the first rear plate portion 14A, and a first right plate portion 16A connecting the right edge of the first front plate portion 13A and the right edge of the first rear plate portion 14A. The top cover 3 includes a second front plate portion 13B positioned above the first rear plate portion 14A, a second rear plate portion 14B positioned above the first rear plate portion 14A, an upper plate portion 11 connecting the upper edge of the second front plate portion 13B and the upper edge of the second rear plate portion 14B, a second left plate portion 15B connecting the left edge of the second front plate portion 13B and the left edge of the second rear plate portion 14B, and a second right plate portion 16B connecting the right edge of the second front plate portion 13B and the right edge of the second rear plate portion 14B. The side surface of the top cover 3 includes the left surface of the second left plate portion 15B and the right surface of the second right plate portion 16B. The distance between the hook portion 80 and the second front plate portion 13B is shorter than the distance between the hook portion 80 and the second rear plate portion 14B.

[0084] In the above configuration, since hooking portions 80 are provided on the left surface of the second left plate portion 15B and the right surface of the second right plate portion 16B, the user can lift the top lid 3 by hooking the fingers of their left hand onto the hooking portion 80 of the second left plate portion 15B and the fingers of their right hand onto the hooking portion 80 of the second right plate portion 16B.

[0085] In this embodiment, the hook portion 80 includes a protrusion that extends from the side surface of the top cover 3.

[0086] In the above configuration, the user can easily hook their finger onto the hook portion 80. The hook portion 80 may also be a recess or hole provided on the side of the top cover 3.

[0087] In this embodiment, the hook portion 80 includes a first portion 81, a second portion 82 positioned behind the first portion 81, and a third portion 83 positioned behind the second portion 82. The rear end of the first portion 81 and the front end of the second portion 82 are connected via a first bend. The rear end of the second portion 82 and the front end of the third portion 83 are connected via a second bend.

[0088] In the above configuration, the user can easily hook their finger onto the hook portion 80.

[0089] In this embodiment, the first portion 81 is inclined downward toward the front, and the third portion 83 is inclined downward toward the rear.

[0090] In the above configuration, the user can easily hook their finger onto the hook portion 80.

[0091] In this embodiment, the tool storage case 1 comprises a case body 2, a top lid 3 that opens and closes an opening provided on the top of the case body 2, an inner lid 8 positioned between the case body 2 and the top lid 3, a hinge mechanism 4 connecting the rear of the case body 2 and the rear of the top lid 3, an opening and closing latch 20 capable of fixing the top lid 3 and the inner lid 8, and a hook portion 80 that functions as a lifting portion that lifts the top lid 3 and the inner lid 8 while they are fixed by the opening and closing latch 20.

[0092] In the above configuration, the user of the tool storage case 1 can lift the top lid 3 and the middle lid 8 together while hooking their fingers onto the hook portion 80. The user can easily open the top lid 3 and the middle lid 8.

[0093] In this embodiment, the hook portion 80 is provided in front of the center of the top cover 3 in the front-rear direction.

[0094] In the above configuration, the hook portion 80 is provided in front of the center of the top lid 3 in the front-to-back direction, so the user can easily lift the top lid 3 and the middle lid 8 by hooking their fingers onto the hook portion 80.

[0095] In this embodiment, the hook portion 80 is provided on the top cover 3.

[0096] In the above configuration, since the top lid 3 is provided with a hook portion 80, the user can easily lift the top lid 3 and the inner lid 8 by hooking their fingers onto the hook portion 80. The lifting portion may also be provided on the inner lid 8.

[0097] [Other embodiments] In the above embodiment, the hook portion 80 is a protrusion projecting from the left surface of the second left plate portion 15B or the right surface of the second right plate portion 16B. The hook portion 80 may also be a recess or hole provided in the second left plate portion 15B or the second right plate portion 16B.

[0098] In the above embodiment, the hook portion 80 may be provided on the second front plate portion 13B.

[0099] In the embodiments described above, the relative positions of "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," and "right" are examples only. Depending on the setting of the reference point, the relative positions of "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," and "right" may change. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0100] 1...Tool storage case, 2...Case body, 2A...First edge, 3...Top lid, 3A...Second edge, 4...Hinge mechanism, 5...Handle, 5A...Grip, 5B...Connecting part, 5C...Connecting mechanism, 5D...Storage member, 6...Leg member, 6A...Support surface, 7...Operating part, 7H...Operating edge, 7K...Notch, 7M...Opening, 8...Inner lid, 8A...Third edge, 8B...Surface wall, 8C...Compartment, 8D...Surface wall recess, 11...Top plate, 12...Bottom plate, 13...Front plate, 13A...First front plate, 13B...Second front plate, 14...Rear plate, 1 4A...First rear plate section, 14B...Second rear plate section, 15...Left plate section, 15A...First left plate section, 15B...Second left plate section, 16...Right plate section, 16A...First right plate section, 16B...Second right plate section, 17...Hook, 18...Recess, 19...Hook, 20...Opening / closing latch, 21...Latch body, 22...Rotating shaft, 23...Arm section, 24...Claw section, 30...Holding latch, 31...Latch body, 32...Rotating shaft, 33...Arm section, 34...Claw section, 80...Hooking section (lifting section), 81...First part, 82...Second part, 83...Third part.

Claims

1. The case body and The case body includes an upper lid that opens and closes an opening provided on the top of the case, A hinge mechanism connecting the rear of the case body and the rear of the top lid, The upper lid is provided with a strip-shaped hook portion that is located on the side surface of the upper lid and is positioned in front of the center of the upper lid in the front-to-back direction, The hook portion includes a first portion, a second portion positioned behind the first portion, a third portion positioned behind the second portion, a first bent portion connecting the rear end of the first portion and the front end of the second portion, and a second bent portion connecting the rear end of the second portion and the front end of the third portion. Each of the first part, the second part, the third part, the first bent part, and the second bent part is connected to the side surface of the top lid and protrudes from the side surface of the top lid. The second portion is positioned above the edge of the top lid, the lower end of the first portion reaches the edge of the top lid, and the lower end of the third portion reaches the edge of the top lid. Tool storage case.

2. The aforementioned case body is A first front panel section on which a handle is provided, A first rear plate portion on which leg members are provided, A lower plate portion connecting the lower edge of the first front plate portion and the lower edge of the first rear plate portion, A first left plate portion connecting the left edge of the first front plate portion and the left edge of the first rear plate portion, It has a first right plate portion connecting the right edge portion of the first front plate portion and the right edge portion of the first rear plate portion, The aforementioned top cover is A second front panel is positioned above the first front panel, A second rear panel is positioned above the first rear panel, An upper plate portion connecting the upper edge of the second front plate portion and the upper edge of the second rear plate portion, A second left plate portion connecting the left edge of the second front plate portion and the left edge of the second rear plate portion, It has a second right plate portion connecting the right edge portion of the second front plate portion and the right edge portion of the second rear plate portion, The side surface of the top cover includes the left surface of the second left plate portion and the right surface of the second right plate portion. The distance between the hook portion and the second front plate portion is shorter than the distance between the hook portion and the second rear plate portion. The tool storage case according to claim 1.

3. The first part is inclined downward toward the front, The third portion is inclined downward toward the rear. The tool storage case according to claim 1.

4. An inner lid is placed between the case body and the upper lid, The upper lid and the inner lid are equipped with an opening and closing latch capable of securing them together. With the upper lid and the middle lid fixed in place by the opening and closing latch, the hook portion is lifted. The tool storage case according to claim 1.

5. The case body and The case body includes an upper lid that opens and closes an opening provided on the top of the case, An inner lid is placed between the case body and the upper lid, A hinge mechanism connecting the rear of the case body and the rear of the top lid, An opening and closing latch that can secure the top lid and the middle lid and is hooked onto a hook provided on the front of the middle lid, A lifting section is provided on the side of the upper lid, which is used to lift the upper lid and the inner lid while they are fixed together by the opening and closing latch, The upper lid is provided with an operating section for removal located on its side surface, The lifting portion is provided in the front-to-back direction, in front of the center of the top lid. The operating section is located behind the center of the top cover in the front-to-back direction. The lifting portion is connected to the side surface of the top lid and is strip-shaped, protruding from the side surface of the top lid. The operating section is a through-hole that penetrates the side plate portion of the top cover. Tool storage case.

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