DE2356057A1 - TOOLBOX WITH SEVERAL CONNECTED, SIDE EXPANSION COMPARTMENTS - Google Patents

Description

E R ICH Zl PSE DIPL.-PHYSICIST 757 BADEN-BADEN

LESSINGSTRASSE TELEPHONE C072211 22487

Register at: IA CHAMBONNE S.A., Rue Marc Seguin, FEURS (Loire), France

Tool box with several connected, laterally expandable compartments

Priority: France, from November 15, 1972 from the French Patent application no. 72 41201

The invention relates to a tool box with several connected, laterally expandable compartments «.

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The object of the invention relates to the technical field of tool boxes and devices for Classify.

The tool boxes with several compartments generally consist of a basic compartment or sorting box with large dimensions and several compartments, which in the "closed ¹ * position of the tool box are placed symmetrically on top of the basic compartment. Lateral levers enable the basic compartment to be connected to the stacked compartments to form A deformable parallelogram. These tool boxes are made entirely of sheet metal. Their production from cut, folded and welded sheet metal is relatively time-consuming and expensive. In addition, these tool boxes are heavy and noisy. They oxidize if their lining is torn or scratched. On the other hand, these tool boxes show sharp corners and protruding parts, so that injuries can occur during transport and damage can be caused by impacts.

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The tool box according to the present invention avoids these disadvantages. The tool box according to the invention is essentially characterized by that the basic compartment and the superimposed compartments and the lid of the upper compartments made of a plastic or plastics are made and molded in one piece, while the levers and the connecting axes as well as the Handles are made of metal.

The subject matter of the invention is to be explained in more detail using the example of a preferred embodiment with the aid of the drawing.

In the drawing shows

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the tool box according to the invention.

Fig. 2 shows a side view on an enlarged scale, from which the pivoting of the lid of the upper compartments and the attachment of the 'handles

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results.

3 and 4 show sections according to lines 3-3 and 4-4 of Fig. 2 showing the connections the handles and the lid.

The tool box according to the invention consists of a basic compartment, which is closed by levers with the Position on the basic subject is connected to superimposed subjects »which in the open position spread out like a fan to make the tools housed in the various compartments accessible.

According to the invention, the connecting levers, their connecting axes and the handles consist of a surface-treated one Metal, while the various compartments are made of a colored or non-colored plastic or plastics exist.

In Fig. 1, a tool box is shown, which consists of a basic compartment 1 with large dimensions, intermediate compartments 2 and

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upper compartments 3 of the same length as the basic subject and of such a width that the subjects in the closed position can be placed exactly one above the other on the basic compartment. These subjects point rounded corners to avoid any injuries and damage from impacts.

The basic subject is one part at the same time, as is well known connected to the intermediate and upper compartments by levers 4 with connection points 4a, 4b, 4c and other parts connected to the intermediate compartments by lever 5 at 5a and 5b, while lever 6 attached at 6a and 6b connect the compartments in between with the upper compartments. The various connection axes can be adapted to the side walls by arranging approaches or beads.

The upper compartments are provided with lids 7, which in the same way made of plastic with rounded corners, which close the upper compartments, with one Locking of the tool box by a known

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direction, such as a padlock can, which cooperates with the openings 7b, which are formed directly in lugs 7a of the cover and face each other in the closed position (Fig. 2). The lids 7 are with the upper compartments by lateral Tabs 7c and connecting axes, such as rivets 7d, connected which traverse the walls of the upper compartments. These connections, which allow the lid to pivot at an angle of over 90 are more aesthetic than hinges and inaccessible, while the joint axis of conventional hinges can bump into one another.

The transport handles 8 are in the form of double-bent Formed metal tubes with the outer ends flattened to form connecting tabs 8a, which are preferably attached to axes 4d of the levers 4 on the upper compartments.

For this purpose, the lever 4 has an extension 4e with an angled part 4f for supporting the handles, which strike with the opening against the cover.

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Numerous changes can be made within the scope of the present invention. In particular, it is possible to provide the Runststoffächer immediately during the molding with relief-like parts 9, 10, 11 (Fig. 1 and 2), which Form partitioned rooms or carriers or supports for tools or other objects to be inserted. It can cell-shaped compartments or compartments with hollow shapes for receiving a wide variety of objects are also provided be.

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On the other hand, compartments can be designed with a relatively thin material thickness and provided with ribs. The partition walls of the divided compartments can serve as reinforcement ribs.

The advantages resulting from the description consist in particular in the low weight of the tool box, its resilience (additional treatment of the metal parts), the pleasing aesthetics and the safety of use (by coloring the plastic and the wide rounding)., dex robustness of the compartments with resistant cell-shaped * Space.

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Claims (9)

LA CHAMBONNE S.A. Claims (1.J tool box with several connected, laterally Expandable subjects, characterized in that the basic subject (1) and the superimposed Compartments (2, 3) and the cover (7) of the upper compartments (3) made of plastic or plastics in one piece are, while the levers (4, 5, 6) and the connecting axes and the handles (8) are made of metal. 2. Tool box according to claim 1, characterized in that that the lids (7) of the upper compartments (3) made of molded plastic or plastics integrally connected with them and arranged at the outer ends of the tabs (7c) and have lateral axes (7d) in the walls of said upper compartments (3) such that the lids (7) folded down to lock on these compartments or to be opened completely can. - 8 -409821/0370 3. Tool box according to claim 1, characterized in that that the handles (8) consist of double-bent metal tubes, the outer ends of which are flattened, to form tabs (8a) which are attached to the transverse walls of the upper compartments, preferably to the connecting axes on the same pages of the above mentioned Compartments of different axes (4d) are arranged. 4. Tool box according to one of claims 1, 2 and 3, characterized in that the levers (4, 5, 6) are made of metal and have metal axles on the transverse walls of the basic compartment and the superimposed compartments are attached on each side and that a Lever connects all compartments with one another, while the parallel levers connect the neighboring compartments connect with each other. 5. Tool box according to claim 4, characterized in that that approaches or ridges on the transverse walls of the base? compartment and the superimposed compartments are formed to the riveted or otherwise attached 4QS & 21 / & 370 do Metal axles to which the levers are attached are. 6. Tool box according to claim 1 and 2, characterized in that that the plastic or plastics cover (7) on the upper compartments (3) in one piece shaped, pierced lugs (7a) to receive connecting and / or locking devices. 7. Tool box according to claim 1, characterized in that the basic, intermediate and upper compartments are molded directly Have reliefs or cavities, which on the one hand stiffening points and on the other hand partition compartments, support surfaces or guides, spaces or the like. for the tools or various materials to be accommodated therein. 8. Tool box according to claim 1, characterized in that that the existing plastic or plastics Compartments have a relatively reduced wall thickness and - 10 403821 / Ö370 are provided with suitable grooves to ensure their rigidity and robustness. 9. Tool box according to claim 1, characterized in that that the compartments and lids made of plastic or plastics are well rounded at their peripheries are to avoid any damage to the environment during transport or any injury to the user to avoid. - 11 409821/0370 Blank page