EP2185327B1 - Hinged case for a set of tools, in particular spanners having a handle of flattened shape - Google Patents

Hinged case for a set of tools, in particular spanners having a handle of flattened shape Download PDF

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EP2185327B1
EP2185327B1 EP08834732.3A EP08834732A EP2185327B1 EP 2185327 B1 EP2185327 B1 EP 2185327B1 EP 08834732 A EP08834732 A EP 08834732A EP 2185327 B1 EP2185327 B1 EP 2185327B1
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  • the present invention relates to a case for a series of tools, consisting of open-end wrenches or wrenches, each tool comprising at least one working head and a flat-shaped handle, the case being of the type described in the preamble of claim 1 ( US 2003/0234196 A1 ).
  • Hand tools are generally marketed as a series of tools arranged on a rack, which rack is used later, in maintenance shops, to store the series of tools and to check the presence of all the tools of the series on the rack. .
  • the invention aims to optimize the compactness of a case for a series of tools while improving accessibility to the tool set and benefiting from a low cost.
  • the subject of the invention is a case for a series of tools of the aforementioned type, characterized by the characterizing part of claim 1.
  • the invention ensures a minimum size of the tool series and allows easy access to the tools.
  • the invention also relates to a tooling composition comprising a series of tools arranged in a case as defined above.
  • FIG. 1 to 8 illustrate a support 10 for a series of tools 12 ( Figure 3 ), in particular for open-end wrenches, each tool comprising at least one working head 13 and 14 and a handle 16, the head 13 comprising a female internal cavity 15 of open-fork profile type and the head 14 being of the type with a closed profile in the eye in the example shown in FIG. Figure 3 .
  • the support 10 comprises a first support 17 and a second support 18.
  • the first support 17 is a large support adapted to receive a series of large tools.
  • the second support 18 is a small support adapted to receive a series of small tools.
  • a hinge 19 articulates the supports 17 and 18 to each other between a first storage and transport position and a second access position to the tools ( Figures 2 , 3 , and 6 to 8 ).
  • Each of the two supports 17 and 18 is a separate piece molded in one piece by thermoplastic injection of a thermoplastic elastomer material, which is for example a thermoplastic elastomer with a hardness of between 50 shore D and 90 shore D.
  • a thermoplastic elastomer material which is for example a thermoplastic elastomer with a hardness of between 50 shore D and 90 shore D.
  • the first support 17 comprises a base 20 of substantially flat overall shape and trapezoidal shape.
  • a plurality of means for receiving and retaining 32 tool head 13 extends substantially perpendicularly to the housing 22, each receiving and retaining means 32 being associated with a housing 22 and for receiving and retaining the working head 13 of the corresponding tool 12 in a determined position in the support 10.
  • the housings 22 and the reception and retention means 32 are integral with the base 20.
  • the intermediate seats 22 comprise solid partitions 24 substantially parallel to each other, delimiting a channel 22.
  • the outer walls of the two end housings respectively form an outer side wall 26, 28.
  • the side walls 26 and 28 connect the base 20 to the receiving and retaining means 32 and are arranged at the bases of the trapezoidal shape.
  • the wall 28 is thus of longitudinal dimension smaller than that of the wall 26.
  • the partitions 24 and the two side walls 26 and 28 are integral with the base 20, project substantially perpendicular to this base, on the same face thereof, and each comprise a positioning means 30 of the handle 16
  • This means 30 is formed by a boss 30, integral with the partition 24 and / or the side wall 26 or 28 which carries it, and arranged in transverse projection in the channel 22.
  • the receiving and retaining means 32 of the tool heads are also integrally formed with the base 20 and comprise a hollow, generally conical, pitch bar 32 extending substantially perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction of the channels 22.
  • a section 34 of dimension complementary to that of the female internal cavity 15 of a tool head 13 of the series of tools, defines a stage of the bar 32.
  • Each section 34 is spaced from the base 20 and retains transversely the fork 13 with respect to the bar 32.
  • One stage of the bar 32 is respectively disposed substantially in the same plane as the associated housing 22 of the corresponding tool handle 12, and the bar 32 has progressively increasing sections from one section 34 to the next.
  • a tongue 36 projecting extends the stepped bar 32 in the longitudinal direction of the channels 22.
  • the base 20 further comprises a tapered end 38 ( Figure 2 ) turned towards the bar 32 and spaced therefrom by a receiving space 39 of the tool head 13, as will be described later.
  • the hollow bar 32 opens respectively into each of the side walls 26 and 28 at respective orifices 40 and 42 ( Figures 4 and 8 ).
  • a metal clip 44 ( Figure 4 ), positioned on the rear face of the base 20 is reported and fixed by a fastener (not shown), itself screwed into a blind hole (not shown).
  • the clip 44 allows to hang the case on the belt of a user.
  • a light 48 is provided in the extension of one of the partitions 24, and is dimensioned such that a pin of a sales display can pass right through the base 20.
  • the case 10 participates in the packaging of the series of tools.
  • the Figure 5 illustrates an enlarged scale section relative to the area of the bosses 30. It represents an end channel 22 in which is inserted a tool handle 16.
  • a first boss 30 projects transversely in the channel 22 from the side wall 26.
  • a second boss 30 projects into the channel 22 from the partition 24.
  • Two surfaces 52 and 54 laterally delimit the channel 22, the base 20 delimiting the bottom surface 56 of the channel 22.
  • the surfaces 52 and 54 are lightly stripped to allow demolding during thermoplastic injection.
  • two surfaces 58 and 60 which are substantially planar and in the form of flanks inverted with respect to the surfaces 52 and 54 extend respectively beyond half the height of the lateral wall 26 and the partition 24. in the direction of the free end of these same side wall and partition.
  • An inclined surface 62 extends respectively each of the surfaces 58 and 60, the surfaces 62 converging towards the center of the channel.
  • Two flat and parallel surfaces 64 extend in the longitudinal axis of the channel 22 respectively each of the inclined surfaces 62 towards the free end of the wall 26 and the partition 24.
  • an inclined surface 66 respectively extends each of the flat surfaces 64, the surfaces 66 diverging from the center of the channel in the direction of the free end of the side wall 26 and the partition 24.
  • the surfaces 62, 64 and 66 respectively form retaining surfaces, connection and entry bosses 30.
  • the distance between the connecting surfaces 64 is smaller than the smallest dimension of the section of the handle 16, so that the retaining surfaces 62 are adapted to retain the handle of the tool.
  • a wrench 12 With reference to the Figure 4 , the positioning of a wrench 12 will now be described.
  • the fork 13 of the tool 12 is shown on the section 34 corresponding to the dimension of opening of the female internal profile 15 of the tool 12, so that the fork 13 overlaps the associated section 34.
  • One of the jaws of the fork 13 is introduced into the receiving space 39 separating the base 20 of the bar 32, the inner profile 15 fitting on the section 34 of complementary dimension of the bar 32.
  • the handle 16 then forms an angle with the longitudinal direction of the channel 22 of the support 10.
  • the section of the section 34 being substantially circular, the key 12 is then able to rotate about a center of rotation defined by the center of the section of the portion 34 overlapped by the fork 13.
  • the operator engages the handle 16 in the latter and comes into contact with the handle 16 with the inclined input surfaces 66 of the boss 30.
  • the input surfaces 66 move away from each other, driving with them the connecting surfaces 64, on which the handle 16 slides.
  • the partitions 24 and the side walls 26 and 28 are adapted to flex elastically and transversely to allow the handle 16 to cross the positioning bosses 30 of the handle.
  • the handle 16 After crossing the connecting surfaces 64 of the bosses 30, the handle 16 abuts the bottom 56 of the channel 22 and the retaining surfaces 62 hold with a game the handle 16 in the housing 22 associated.
  • Each channel 22 has a width slightly greater than the smallest dimension of the handle 16 of the associated tool 12.
  • the partition 24 and the side wall 26 flex resiliently from their unstressed initial position and return, once the positioning bosses 30 have been passed through the handle 16, to their initial position, even if the adjacent dwellings are occupied. by other tools.
  • the partition 24 and the side wall 26 are subjected to bending stresses only when crossing the positioning boss 30 by the handle 16, which improves the resistance over time of the plastic material.
  • the handle 16 is retained in its housing with a slight clearance in both directions of its section
  • the end 38 of the base 20 forms a retaining stop of the outer profile of the tool head 13.
  • the head 13 is held transversely by the bar 32 and longitudinally by the stop 38, the latter effectively opposing the movement in longitudinal translation of the tool 12 relative to the channel 22.
  • the outer side wall 28 of the first support 17, situated on the side of the smallest of the large tools, is extended, perpendicular to the base 20 and laterally outwards, by an upper knuckle 70 and a lower knuckle 71 traversed by vertical bores. coaxial 72 ( Figure 8 ).
  • the second support 18 is structured similarly to the first support 17.
  • the elements of the structure of the second support 18 which have the same function as those described above for the structure of the first support 17 retain the reference numerals increased by 100.
  • the second support 18 nevertheless differs from the first support 17 in that the number of housings is, in the example shown, equal to five. It also differs in that the outer lateral wall 128 of the second support 18, situated on the side of the larger of the small tools, is extended, perpendicularly to the base 120 and laterally outwards, by an upper knuckle 170 and a lower knuckle. 171, the upper knuckle 170 of the second support 18 having a blind bore (not shown) open downwardly.
  • the two supports 17 and 18 are presented approximately in alignment with one another, they are brought together to fit the knuckles 70, 71, 170 and 171, and a metal insert pin 74 is inserted through the bores and, in force, in the blind bore of the upper knuckle 170 of the second support 18.
  • the tools of the series are arranged, the sleeves being arranged substantially vertically in their respective channels, in two half series of tools of four and five tools, superimposed in two substantially parallel planes, which increases the compactness of the case according to the invention compared to a conventional rack.
  • the tools of the series are arranged, the sleeves always being arranged substantially vertically in their respective channels, in a single series of tools of nine tools, aligned substantially in a single plane, in particular in descending order of size tool for each support, which improves access to all the tools of the case compared to a conventional rack.
  • the free ends 14 of the two sets of tools substantially define, for each support, an inclined line L1, L2. These two lines are offset relative to each other in the longitudinal direction of the tools.
  • the largest tool of one of the supports is, in the closed position of the case corresponding to the first position storage and transport ( Figure 6 ), facing the smaller tool on the other supports, their free ends 14 being offset in the longitudinal direction of the tools. This makes it possible to increase the compactness of the assembly in the closed position of the case.
  • the case 10 further comprises a locking device 80 supports 17 and 18 on top of each other in their first storage position and transport. Locking is done by clipping.
  • a boss 82 integral with the outer side wall 26 of the first support 17 opposite the articulation 19, is arranged in internal projection on the side wall 26, that is to say on the side of the channels 24 of the housings 22.
  • a local recess 84 integral with the outer side wall 126 of the second support 18 opposite the hinge 19, is arranged on the outer surface of the side wall 126.
  • the boss 82 and the recess 84 cooperate due to the elasticity of the injection material of the supports 17 and 18.
  • the side wall 126 of the second support 18 is positioned offset from the side wall 26 of the first support 17 so that the outer face of the side wall 126 is positioned on the inside of the side wall 26 of the first support 17.
  • the free end 190 of the side wall 126 comes into contact with the boss 82, and, by elasticity of the material, the side wall 26 of the first support 17 flexes slightly to allow the free end 190 to overcome the boss 82 and allow it is thus locked in the storage and transport position, the supports 17 and 18 being in position. abutment on one another by means of two flat portions 86 and 88 respectively arranged on the partitions 24 and 124 of the respective supports 17 and 18, the partitions 24 and 124 being those which are furthest from the articulation 19.
  • the user has a local protuberance 90 in the form of tongue, arranged outwardly external projection from the outer side wall 126 of the second support 18 and substantially in the extension of the base 120 of the second support 18.
  • the user grasps the first support 17 in the palm of his first hand. This is facilitated by the width of the first support adapted to the palm of the user.
  • the latter grasps the second support 18 between the thumb and the other fingers of his second hand. It then acts on the protuberance 90 in the form of tongue so as to apply a force tending to separate the second support 18 of the first support 17 by rotation about the pin 74.
  • the handling of the case is easy both at the opening and at closing.
  • a second embodiment, shown at Figure 9 differs from that shown in Figures 1 to 8 in that the case 210 comprises first and second supports 217 and 218 made of material by thermoplastic injection, and connected by a hinge 219 also integral.
  • the holster 210 does not require assembly of the hinge as in the embodiment described above, and thus has a lower installation cost.
  • the case according to the invention has rounded shapes and therefore not aggressive for an operator.
  • the case according to the invention has an improved ergonomic feature.
  • the design of the holster in small dimensions that can open and close in the manner of a portfolio improves compactness, while ensuring a low manufacturing cost.

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Description

La présente invention concerne un étui pour une série d'outils, constitués par des clés à fourche ou clés à oeil, chaque outil comprenant au moins une tête de travail et un manche de forme aplatie, l'étui étant du type décrit dans le préambule de la revendication 1 ( US 2003/0234196 A1 ).The present invention relates to a case for a series of tools, consisting of open-end wrenches or wrenches, each tool comprising at least one working head and a flat-shaped handle, the case being of the type described in the preamble of claim 1 ( US 2003/0234196 A1 ).

Les outils à main sont généralement commercialisés en série d'outils disposés sur un râtelier, lequel râtelier sert ultérieurement, dans les ateliers de maintenance, à ranger la série d'outils et à contrôler la présence de tous les outils de la série sur le râtelier.Hand tools are generally marketed as a series of tools arranged on a rack, which rack is used later, in maintenance shops, to store the series of tools and to check the presence of all the tools of the series on the rack. .

Il est connu du brevet US 2003/0234196 A1 , de fabriquer un tel râtelier de clés à partir de deux éléments de râtelier séparés, chaque élément comprenant une base à partir de laquelle s'étendent des logements pour maintenir à plat les manches d'outil. Les éléments de râtelier sont articulés entre eux de façon que les éléments se superposent en position de rangement et de transport. Il est connu aussi du brevet US-B2-6 896 136 , de fabriquer un tel râtelier de clés à partir de deux éléments de râtelier séparés, chaque élément comprenant une base à partir de laquelle s'étendent des logements pour maintenir à plat les manches d'outil. Les éléments de râtelier sont articulés entre eux de façon que les éléments se superposent en position de rangement et de transport. Cependant, une telle conception ne permet pas un rangement compact de la série d'outils dans la poche d'un utilisateur, ne donne pas un accès facile aux outils, et ne bénéficie pas d'un coût de fabrication faible.It is known from the patent US 2003/0234196 A1 , making such a key rack from two separate rack members, each member comprising a base from which slots extend to hold the tool handles flat. The rack elements are hinged together so that the elements are superimposed in the storage position and transport. It is also known from the patent US-B2-6,896,136 , making such a key rack from two separate rack members, each member comprising a base from which slots extend to hold the tool handles flat. The rack elements are hinged together so that the elements are superimposed in the storage position and transport. However, such a design does not allow compact storage of the series of tools in a user's pocket, does not give easy access to tools, and does not benefit from a low manufacturing cost.

L'invention a pour but d'optimiser la compacité d'un étui pour une série d'outils tout en améliorant l'accessibilité à la série d'outils et bénéficiant d'un coût faible.The invention aims to optimize the compactness of a case for a series of tools while improving accessibility to the tool set and benefiting from a low cost.

A cet effet, l'invention a pour objet un étui pour une série d'outils du type précité, caractérisé par la partie caractérisante de la revendication 1.For this purpose, the subject of the invention is a case for a series of tools of the aforementioned type, characterized by the characterizing part of claim 1.

Ainsi, l'invention garantit un encombrement minimal de la série d'outils et permet d'accéder facilement aux outils.Thus, the invention ensures a minimum size of the tool series and allows easy access to the tools.

D'autres modes de réalisation sont décrits dans les revendications 2 à 11.Other embodiments are described in claims 2 to 11.

L'invention concerne également une composition d'outillage comprenant une série d'outils agencée dans un étui tel que défini ci-dessus.The invention also relates to a tooling composition comprising a series of tools arranged in a case as defined above.

L'invention et ses avantages seront mieux compris à la lecture de la description qui va suivre, donnée uniquement à titre d'exemple et faite en se référant aux dessins annexés, sur lesquels :

  • la Figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'un étui pour une série d'outils selon l'invention montrant l'étui en position de rangement et de transport ;
  • la Figure 2 est une vue en perspective de l'étui pour une série d'outils représenté à la Figure 1 montrant l'étui en position d'accès à la série d'outils ;
  • la Figure 3 est une vue de face de l'étui pour une série d'outils représenté à la Figure 2, les outils étant en place sur le support ;
  • la Figure 4 est une vue en coupe selon la ligne IV-IV de la Figure 3 ;
  • la Figure 5 est une vue en coupe à échelle agrandie selon la ligne V-V de la Figure 3 ;
  • la Figure 6 est une vue en bout de l'étui pour une série d'outils selon l'invention en position de rangement et de transport ;
  • la Figure 7 est une vue en bout de l'étui pour une série d'outils selon l'invention en position d'accès à la série d'outils ;
  • la Figure 8 est une vue de côté de l'étui pour une série d'outils selon l'invention ; et
  • la Figure 9 est une vue en bout d'un deuxième mode de réalisation de l'étui pour une série d'outils selon l'invention.
The invention and its advantages will be better understood on reading the description which follows, given solely by way of example and made with reference to in the accompanying drawings, in which:
  • the Figure 1 is a perspective view of a case for a series of tools according to the invention showing the case in storage and transport position;
  • the Figure 2 is a perspective view of the case for a series of tools shown in the Figure 1 showing the holster in access position to the tool series;
  • the Figure 3 is a front view of the case for a series of tools shown in the Figure 2 , the tools being in place on the support;
  • the Figure 4 is a sectional view along line IV-IV of the Figure 3 ;
  • the Figure 5 is a sectional view on an enlarged scale along the line VV of the Figure 3 ;
  • the Figure 6 is an end view of the case for a series of tools according to the invention in storage and transport position;
  • the Figure 7 is an end view of the case for a series of tools according to the invention in the access position to the series of tools;
  • the Figure 8 is a side view of the case for a series of tools according to the invention; and
  • the Figure 9 is an end view of a second embodiment of the case for a series of tools according to the invention.

Les Figures 1 à 8 illustrent un support 10 pour une série d'outils 12 (Figure 3), en particulier pour des clés à fourche, chaque outil comprenant au moins une tête de travail 13 et 14 et un manche 16, la tête 13 comprenant une empreinte intérieure femelle 15 de type à profil ouvert en fourche et la tête 14 étant du type à profil fermé en oeil dans l'exemple représenté à la Figure 3.The Figures 1 to 8 illustrate a support 10 for a series of tools 12 ( Figure 3 ), in particular for open-end wrenches, each tool comprising at least one working head 13 and 14 and a handle 16, the head 13 comprising a female internal cavity 15 of open-fork profile type and the head 14 being of the type with a closed profile in the eye in the example shown in FIG. Figure 3 .

Le support 10 comprend un premier support 17 et un deuxième support 18. Le premier support 17 est un grand support adapté pour recevoir une série de grands outils. Le deuxième support 18 est un petit support adapté pour recevoir une série de petits outils. Une charnière 19 articule les supports 17 et 18 l'un à l'autre entre une première position de rangement et de transport et une deuxième position d'accès aux outils (Figures 2, 3, et 6 à 8).The support 10 comprises a first support 17 and a second support 18. The first support 17 is a large support adapted to receive a series of large tools. The second support 18 is a small support adapted to receive a series of small tools. A hinge 19 articulates the supports 17 and 18 to each other between a first storage and transport position and a second access position to the tools ( Figures 2 , 3 , and 6 to 8 ).

Chacun des deux supports 17 et 18 est une pièce séparée, moulée d'une seule pièce par injection thermoplastique d'un matériau élastomère thermoplastique, qui est par exemple un élastomère thermoplastique d'une dureté comprise entre 50 shore D et 90 shore D.Each of the two supports 17 and 18 is a separate piece molded in one piece by thermoplastic injection of a thermoplastic elastomer material, which is for example a thermoplastic elastomer with a hardness of between 50 shore D and 90 shore D.

Le premier support 17 comporte une base 20 de forme générale sensiblement plane et en forme de trapèze.The first support 17 comprises a base 20 of substantially flat overall shape and trapezoidal shape.

Une pluralité de logements 22, dans l'exemple représenté au nombre de quatre, s'étendent parallèlement entre eux à partir de la base 20, chaque logement étant destiné à recevoir et retenir le manche 16 d'un outil correspondant de la série en position déterminée dans le support 10.A plurality of housings 22, in the example shown in number of four, extend parallel to each other from the base 20, each housing being intended to receive and retain the handle 16 of a corresponding tool of the series in position. determined in the support 10.

Une pluralité de moyens de réception et de rétention 32 de tête d'outil 13 s'étend sensiblement perpendiculairement aux logements 22, chaque moyen de réception et de rétention 32 étant associé à un logement 22 et destiné à recevoir et retenir la tête de travail 13 de l'outil 12 correspondant dans une position déterminée dans le support 10.A plurality of means for receiving and retaining 32 tool head 13 extends substantially perpendicularly to the housing 22, each receiving and retaining means 32 being associated with a housing 22 and for receiving and retaining the working head 13 of the corresponding tool 12 in a determined position in the support 10.

Les logements 22 et les moyens de réception et de rétention 32 sont solidaires de la base 20.The housings 22 and the reception and retention means 32 are integral with the base 20.

Les logements intermédiaires 22 comprennent des cloisons pleines 24 sensiblement parallèles entre elles, délimitant un canal 22. Les cloisons extérieures des deux logements extrêmes forment respectivement une paroi latérale 26, 28 extérieure.The intermediate seats 22 comprise solid partitions 24 substantially parallel to each other, delimiting a channel 22. The outer walls of the two end housings respectively form an outer side wall 26, 28.

Les parois latérales 26 et 28 relient la base 20 aux moyens de réception et de rétention 32 et sont disposées au niveau des bases de la forme en trapèze. La paroi 28 est ainsi de dimension longitudinale inférieure à celle de la paroi 26.The side walls 26 and 28 connect the base 20 to the receiving and retaining means 32 and are arranged at the bases of the trapezoidal shape. The wall 28 is thus of longitudinal dimension smaller than that of the wall 26.

Les cloisons 24 et les deux parois latérales 26 et 28, sont venues de matière avec la base 20, sont en saillie sensiblement perpendiculairement à cette base, sur la même face de celle-ci, et comportent chacune un moyen de positionnement 30 du manche 16. Ce moyen 30 est formé par un bossage 30, venu de matière avec la cloison 24 et/ou la paroi latérale 26 ou 28 qui le porte, et disposé en saillie transversale dans le canal 22.The partitions 24 and the two side walls 26 and 28 are integral with the base 20, project substantially perpendicular to this base, on the same face thereof, and each comprise a positioning means 30 of the handle 16 This means 30 is formed by a boss 30, integral with the partition 24 and / or the side wall 26 or 28 which carries it, and arranged in transverse projection in the channel 22.

Les moyens de réception et de rétention 32 de têtes d'outil sont également venus de matière avec la base 20 et comprennent un barreau étagé 32, creux, de forme générale sensiblement conique, s'étendant sensiblement perpendiculairement à la direction longitudinale des canaux 22. Un tronçon 34, de dimension complémentaire à celles de l'empreinte intérieure femelle 15 d'une tête d'outil 13 de la série d'outils, définit un étage du barreau 32. Chaque tronçon 34 est espacé de la base 20 et retient transversalement la fourche 13 par rapport au barreau 32.The receiving and retaining means 32 of the tool heads are also integrally formed with the base 20 and comprise a hollow, generally conical, pitch bar 32 extending substantially perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction of the channels 22. A section 34, of dimension complementary to that of the female internal cavity 15 of a tool head 13 of the series of tools, defines a stage of the bar 32. Each section 34 is spaced from the base 20 and retains transversely the fork 13 with respect to the bar 32.

Un étage du barreau 32 est disposé respectivement sensiblement dans le même plan que le logement 22 associé du manche 16 d'outil 12 correspondant, et le barreau 32 présente des sections progressivement croissantes d'un tronçon 34 au suivant.One stage of the bar 32 is respectively disposed substantially in the same plane as the associated housing 22 of the corresponding tool handle 12, and the bar 32 has progressively increasing sections from one section 34 to the next.

Une languette 36 en saillie prolonge le barreau étagé 32 dans la direction longitudinale des canaux 22. Un marquage 37, venu de matière avec la languette 36, est disposé en vis-à-vis de chaque tronçon 34 du barreau étagé 32. Chaque marquage 37 indique la dimension d'ouverture du profil intérieur femelle 15 de la tête 13 de l'outil 12.A tongue 36 projecting extends the stepped bar 32 in the longitudinal direction of the channels 22. A marking 37, integral with the tongue 36, is arranged vis-à-vis each section 34 of the stepped bar 32. Each marking 37 indicates the opening dimension of the female inner profile 15 of the head 13 of the tool 12.

La base 20 comporte en outre une extrémité effilée 38 (Figure 2) tournée vers le barreau 32 et espacée de celui-ci par un espace de réception 39 de la tête d'outil 13, comme cela sera décrit ultérieurement.The base 20 further comprises a tapered end 38 ( Figure 2 ) turned towards the bar 32 and spaced therefrom by a receiving space 39 of the tool head 13, as will be described later.

Le barreau creux 32 débouche respectivement dans chacune des parois latérales 26 et 28 au niveau d'orifices respectifs 40 et 42 (Figures 4 et 8).The hollow bar 32 opens respectively into each of the side walls 26 and 28 at respective orifices 40 and 42 ( Figures 4 and 8 ).

Une agrafe métallique 44 (Figure 4), positionnée sur la face arrière de la base 20, est rapportée et fixée par un élément de fixation (non représenté), lui-même vissé dans un trou borgne (non représenté). L'agrafe 44 permet d'accrocher l'étui à la ceinture d'un utilisateur.A metal clip 44 ( Figure 4 ), positioned on the rear face of the base 20 is reported and fixed by a fastener (not shown), itself screwed into a blind hole (not shown). The clip 44 allows to hang the case on the belt of a user.

Une lumière 48 est prévue dans le prolongement d'une des cloisons 24, et est dimensionnée de telle manière qu'une broche d'un présentoir de vente puisse traverser de part en part la base 20. Ainsi, l'étui 10 participe au conditionnement de vente de la série d'outils.A light 48 is provided in the extension of one of the partitions 24, and is dimensioned such that a pin of a sales display can pass right through the base 20. Thus, the case 10 participates in the packaging of the series of tools.

Comme représenté plus particulièrement sur les Figures 2, 4 et 5, des lumières 50 réalisées dans la base 20 en vis-à-vis des bossages de positionnement 30 en saillie transversale dans les canaux 22, permettent, lors de l'injection thermoplastique, le passage de broches permettant le moulage d'une partie de chaque bossage 30.As shown more particularly on Figures 2 , 4 and 5 , lights 50 made in the base 20 opposite the positioning bosses 30 projecting transversely in the channels 22, allow, during the thermoplastic injection, the passage of pins for molding a portion of each boss 30.

La Figure 5 illustre une coupe à échelle agrandie relative à la zone des bossages 30. Elle représente un canal extrême 22 dans lequel est inséré un manche d'outil 16. Un premier bossage 30 fait saillie transversalement dans le canal 22 à partir de la paroi latérale 26. Un deuxième bossage 30 fait saillie dans le canal 22 à partir de la cloison 24. Deux surfaces 52 et 54 délimitent latéralement le canal 22, la base 20 délimitant la surface de fond 56 du canal 22. Les surfaces 52 et 54 sont en légère dépouille pour permettre le démoulage lors de l'injection thermoplastique.The Figure 5 illustrates an enlarged scale section relative to the area of the bosses 30. It represents an end channel 22 in which is inserted a tool handle 16. A first boss 30 projects transversely in the channel 22 from the side wall 26. A second boss 30 projects into the channel 22 from the partition 24. Two surfaces 52 and 54 laterally delimit the channel 22, the base 20 delimiting the bottom surface 56 of the channel 22. The surfaces 52 and 54 are lightly stripped to allow demolding during thermoplastic injection.

Dans le prolongement de la lumière 50, deux surfaces 58 et 60 sensiblement planes et en dépouille inversée par rapport aux surfaces 52 et 54, s'étendent respectivement au-delà de la moitié de la hauteur de la paroi latérale 26 et de la cloison 24 en direction de l'extrémité libre de ces mêmes paroi latérale et cloison. Une surface inclinée 62 prolonge respectivement chacune des surfaces 58 et 60, les surfaces 62 convergeant vers le centre du canal. Deux surfaces planes et parallèles 64 prolongent dans l'axe longitudinal du canal 22 respectivement chacune des surfaces inclinées 62 en direction de l'extrémité libre de la paroi 26 et de la cloison 24. Toujours en direction de l'extrémité libre de la paroi latérale 26 et de la cloison 24, une surface inclinée 66 prolonge respectivement chacune des surfaces planes 64, les surfaces 66 divergeant par rapport au centre du canal dans la direction de l'extrémité libre de la paroi latérale 26 et de la cloison 24.In the extension of the light 50, two surfaces 58 and 60 which are substantially planar and in the form of flanks inverted with respect to the surfaces 52 and 54 extend respectively beyond half the height of the lateral wall 26 and the partition 24. in the direction of the free end of these same side wall and partition. An inclined surface 62 extends respectively each of the surfaces 58 and 60, the surfaces 62 converging towards the center of the channel. Two flat and parallel surfaces 64 extend in the longitudinal axis of the channel 22 respectively each of the inclined surfaces 62 towards the free end of the wall 26 and the partition 24. Still towards the free end of the side wall 26 and the partition 24, an inclined surface 66 respectively extends each of the flat surfaces 64, the surfaces 66 diverging from the center of the channel in the direction of the free end of the side wall 26 and the partition 24.

Les surfaces 62, 64 et 66 forment respectivement des surfaces de retenue, de raccordement et d'entrée des bossages 30. La distance entre les surfaces de raccordement 64 est inférieure à la plus petite dimension de la section du manche 16, si bien que les surfaces de retenue 62 sont adaptées pour retenir le manche de l'outil.The surfaces 62, 64 and 66 respectively form retaining surfaces, connection and entry bosses 30. The distance between the connecting surfaces 64 is smaller than the smallest dimension of the section of the handle 16, so that the retaining surfaces 62 are adapted to retain the handle of the tool.

En référence à la Figure 4, le positionnement d'une clé à fourche 12 va maintenant être décrit. Sur cette Figure est représentée, en traits mixtes, une première étape du positionnement d'une clé à fourche 12 sur le support d'outils 10. La fourche 13 de l'outil 12 est présentée sur le tronçon 34 correspondant à la dimension d'ouverture du profil intérieur femelle 15 de l'outil 12, de telle manière que la fourche 13 chevauche le tronçon 34 associé.With reference to the Figure 4 , the positioning of a wrench 12 will now be described. In this figure is represented, in phantom, a first step of positioning a wrench 12 on the tool support 10. The fork 13 of the tool 12 is shown on the section 34 corresponding to the dimension of opening of the female internal profile 15 of the tool 12, so that the fork 13 overlaps the associated section 34.

Un des mors de la fourche 13 est introduit dans l'espace de réception 39 séparant la base 20 du barreau 32, le profil intérieur 15 s'adaptant sur le tronçon 34 de dimension complémentaire du barreau 32.One of the jaws of the fork 13 is introduced into the receiving space 39 separating the base 20 of the bar 32, the inner profile 15 fitting on the section 34 of complementary dimension of the bar 32.

Le manche 16 forme alors un angle avec la direction longitudinale du canal 22 du support 10. La section du tronçon 34 étant sensiblement circulaire, la clé 12 est alors apte à tourner autour d'un centre de rotation défini par le centre de la section du tronçon 34 chevauché par la fourche 13. Dans un mouvement de rotation tendant à rapprocher le manche 16 du canal 22 (flèche F de la Figure 4), l'opérateur engage le manche 16 dans celui-ci et vient mettre en contact le manche 16 avec les surfaces inclinées d'entrée 66 du bossage 30. Sous l'effet de l'avance du manche 16 et par effet d'élasticité de la cloison 24 et/ou de la paroi 26, les surfaces d'entrée 66 s'écartent l'une de l'autre, entraînant avec elles les surfaces de raccordement 64, sur lesquelles le manche 16 glisse. En effet, les cloisons 24 et les parois latérales 26 et 28 sont adaptées pour fléchir élastiquement et transversalement afin de permettre au manche 16 de franchir les bossages de positionnement 30 de ce manche.The handle 16 then forms an angle with the longitudinal direction of the channel 22 of the support 10. The section of the section 34 being substantially circular, the key 12 is then able to rotate about a center of rotation defined by the center of the section of the portion 34 overlapped by the fork 13. In a rotational movement tending to bring the handle 16 of the channel 22 (arrow F of the Figure 4 ), the operator engages the handle 16 in the latter and comes into contact with the handle 16 with the inclined input surfaces 66 of the boss 30. Under the effect of the advance of the handle 16 and by elasticity effect of the partition 24 and / or the wall 26, the input surfaces 66 move away from each other, driving with them the connecting surfaces 64, on which the handle 16 slides. Indeed, the partitions 24 and the side walls 26 and 28 are adapted to flex elastically and transversely to allow the handle 16 to cross the positioning bosses 30 of the handle.

Après franchissement des surfaces de raccordement 64 des bossages 30, le manche 16 vient en butée sur le fond 56 du canal 22 et les surfaces de retenue 62 retiennent avec un jeu le manche 16 dans le logement 22 associé.After crossing the connecting surfaces 64 of the bosses 30, the handle 16 abuts the bottom 56 of the channel 22 and the retaining surfaces 62 hold with a game the handle 16 in the housing 22 associated.

Chaque canal 22 présente une largeur légèrement supérieure à la plus petite dimension du manche 16 de l'outil 12 associé. De ce fait, la cloison 24 et la paroi latérale 26 fléchissent élastiquement, depuis leur position initiale non contrainte, et reviennent, une fois les bossages de positionnement 30 franchis par le manche 16, dans leur position initiale, même si les logements adjacents sont occupés par d'autres outils. Ainsi, la cloison 24 et la paroi latérale 26 ne sont soumises à des contraintes de fléchissement que lors du franchissement du bossage de positionnement 30 par le manche 16, ce qui améliore la tenue dans le temps du matériau plastique. Par suite, le manche 16 est retenu dans son logement avec un léger jeu dans les deux directions de sa sectionEach channel 22 has a width slightly greater than the smallest dimension of the handle 16 of the associated tool 12. As a result, the partition 24 and the side wall 26 flex resiliently from their unstressed initial position and return, once the positioning bosses 30 have been passed through the handle 16, to their initial position, even if the adjacent dwellings are occupied. by other tools. Thus, the partition 24 and the side wall 26 are subjected to bending stresses only when crossing the positioning boss 30 by the handle 16, which improves the resistance over time of the plastic material. As a result, the handle 16 is retained in its housing with a slight clearance in both directions of its section

Dans la position de retenue du manche 16, l'extrémité 38 de la base 20 forme une butée de rétention du profil extérieur de la tête d'outil 13. Ainsi, la tête 13 est retenue transversalement par le barreau 32 et longitudinalement par la butée 38, cette dernière s'opposant effectivement au mouvement en translation longitudinale de l'outil 12 par rapport au canal 22.In the retaining position of the handle 16, the end 38 of the base 20 forms a retaining stop of the outer profile of the tool head 13. Thus, the head 13 is held transversely by the bar 32 and longitudinally by the stop 38, the latter effectively opposing the movement in longitudinal translation of the tool 12 relative to the channel 22.

La paroi latérale extérieure 28 du premier support 17, située du côté du plus petit des grands outils, est prolongée, perpendiculairement à la base 20 et latéralement vers l'extérieur, par un charnon supérieur 70 et un charnon inférieur 71 traversés par des alésages verticaux coaxiaux 72 (Figure 8).The outer side wall 28 of the first support 17, situated on the side of the smallest of the large tools, is extended, perpendicular to the base 20 and laterally outwards, by an upper knuckle 70 and a lower knuckle 71 traversed by vertical bores. coaxial 72 ( Figure 8 ).

Le deuxième support 18 est structuré de manière similaire au premier support 17. Dans la suite de la description, les éléments de la structure du deuxième support 18 qui ont la même fonction que ceux décrits précédemment pour la structure du premier support 17 conservent les références numériques augmentées de 100.The second support 18 is structured similarly to the first support 17. In the following description, the elements of the structure of the second support 18 which have the same function as those described above for the structure of the first support 17 retain the reference numerals increased by 100.

Le deuxième support 18 diffère néanmoins du premier support 17 en ce que le nombre de logements est, dans l'exemple représenté, égal à cinq. Il diffère également en ce que la paroi latérale extérieure 128 du deuxième support 18, située du côté du plus grand des petits outils, est prolongée, perpendiculairement à la base 120 et latéralement vers l'extérieur, par un charnon supérieur 170 et un charnon inférieur 171, le charnon supérieur 170 du deuxième support 18 présentant un alésage borgne (non représenté) ouvert vers le bas.The second support 18 nevertheless differs from the first support 17 in that the number of housings is, in the example shown, equal to five. It also differs in that the outer lateral wall 128 of the second support 18, situated on the side of the larger of the small tools, is extended, perpendicularly to the base 120 and laterally outwards, by an upper knuckle 170 and a lower knuckle. 171, the upper knuckle 170 of the second support 18 having a blind bore (not shown) open downwardly.

Pour assembler l'étui, comme on le voit sur les Figures 2 et 8, on présente les deux supports 17 et 18 à peu près dans l'alignement l'un de l'autre, on les rapproche pour emboîter les charnons 70, 71, 170 et 171, et on introduit un tourillon 74 rapporté métallique à travers les alésages et, à force, dans l'alésage borgne du charnon supérieur 170 du deuxième support 18.To assemble the case, as seen on the Figures 2 and 8 , the two supports 17 and 18 are presented approximately in alignment with one another, they are brought together to fit the knuckles 70, 71, 170 and 171, and a metal insert pin 74 is inserted through the bores and, in force, in the blind bore of the upper knuckle 170 of the second support 18.

Les supports de l'étui 10 peuvent alors s'ouvrir et se fermer à la manière d'un portefeuille, pour prendre deux positions principales :

  1. (1) une première position, dite de rangement et de transport (Figures 1, 6, 8 et 9), dans laquelle l'étui est replié autour du tourillon 74, les bases 20 et 120 étant disposées extérieurement et en opposition l'une de l'autre, et les canaux respectifs 24 et 124 des logements 22 et 122 des premier et deuxième supports 17 et 18 étant superposés en regard les uns des autres ;
  2. (2) une deuxième position, dite d'accès aux outils (Figures 2, 3 et 7), dans laquelle les premier et deuxième supports sont ouverts à plat en portefeuille, les bases 20 et 120 étant disposées sensiblement dans un même plan et les canaux respectifs 24 et 124 des logements 22 et 122 des premier et deuxième supports 17 et 18 étant côte à côte tous parallèles entre eux.
The supports of the case 10 can then open and close in the manner of a wallet, to take two main positions:
  1. (1) a first position, said storage and transport (Figures 1, 6, 8 and 9), wherein the case is folded around the pin 74, the bases 20 and 120 being arranged externally and in opposition one of on the other, and the respective channels 24 and 124 of the housings 22 and 122 of the first and second supports 17 and 18 being superimposed opposite one another;
  2. (2) a second position, called access to the tools ( Figures 2 , 3 and 7 ), wherein the first and second supports are open flat portfolio, the bases 20 and 120 being disposed substantially in the same plane and the respective channels 24 and 124 of the housing 22 and 122 of the first and second supports 17 and 18 being side side by side all parallel to each other.

Dans la première position, les outils de la série sont agencés, les manches étant disposés sensiblement verticalement dans leurs canaux respectifs, en deux demies séries d'outils de quatre et cinq outils, superposées selon deux plans sensiblement parallèles, ce qui augmente la compacité de l'étui selon l'invention par rapport à un râtelier classique.In the first position, the tools of the series are arranged, the sleeves being arranged substantially vertically in their respective channels, in two half series of tools of four and five tools, superimposed in two substantially parallel planes, which increases the compactness of the case according to the invention compared to a conventional rack.

Dans la deuxième position, les outils de la série sont agencés, les manches étant toujours disposés sensiblement verticalement dans leurs canaux respectifs, en une série unique d'outils de neuf outils, alignés selon sensiblement un plan unique, notamment dans un ordre décroissant de dimension d'outil pour chaque support, ce qui améliore l'accès à tous les outils de l'étui par rapport à un râtelier classique.In the second position, the tools of the series are arranged, the sleeves always being arranged substantially vertically in their respective channels, in a single series of tools of nine tools, aligned substantially in a single plane, in particular in descending order of size tool for each support, which improves access to all the tools of the case compared to a conventional rack.

Comme on le voit sur la Figure 3, les extrémités libres 14 des deux séries d'outils définissent sensiblement, pour chaque support, une ligne inclinée L1, L2. Ces deux lignes sont décalées l'une par rapport à l'autre suivant la direction longitudinale des outils. Compte tenu du rangement dans l'ordre décroissant de dimension d'outil dans la deuxième position d'accès aux outils, le plus grand outil de l'un des supports se trouve, dans la position fermée de l'étui correspondant à la première position dite de rangement et de transport (Figure 6), en regard du plus petit outil de l'autre des supports, leurs extrémités libres 14 étant décalées suivant la direction longitudinale des outils. Ceci permet d'augmenter la compacité de l'ensemble en position fermée de l'étui.As we see on the Figure 3 , the free ends 14 of the two sets of tools substantially define, for each support, an inclined line L1, L2. These two lines are offset relative to each other in the longitudinal direction of the tools. Given the storage in descending order of tool size in the second tool access position, the largest tool of one of the supports is, in the closed position of the case corresponding to the first position storage and transport ( Figure 6 ), facing the smaller tool on the other supports, their free ends 14 being offset in the longitudinal direction of the tools. This makes it possible to increase the compactness of the assembly in the closed position of the case.

Comme représenté à la Figure 6, l'étui 10 comporte, en outre, un dispositif de verrouillage 80 des supports 17 et 18 l'un sur l'autre dans leur première position de rangement et de transport. Le verrouillage est réalisé par clippage.As represented in Figure 6 , the case 10 further comprises a locking device 80 supports 17 and 18 on top of each other in their first storage position and transport. Locking is done by clipping.

Un bossage 82, venu de matière avec la paroi latérale extérieure 26 du premier support 17 opposée à l'articulation 19, est agencé en saillie intérieure sur la paroi latérale 26, c'est à dire du côté des canaux 24 des logements 22.A boss 82, integral with the outer side wall 26 of the first support 17 opposite the articulation 19, is arranged in internal projection on the side wall 26, that is to say on the side of the channels 24 of the housings 22.

Un évidement local 84, venu de matière avec la paroi latérale extérieure 126 du deuxième support 18 opposée à l'articulation 19, est agencé sur la surface extérieure de la paroi latérale 126.A local recess 84, integral with the outer side wall 126 of the second support 18 opposite the hinge 19, is arranged on the outer surface of the side wall 126.

Le bossage 82 et l'évidement 84 coopèrent du fait de l'élasticité du matériau d'injection des supports 17 et 18.The boss 82 and the recess 84 cooperate due to the elasticity of the injection material of the supports 17 and 18.

En effet, lorsque le deuxième support 18 passe de la deuxième position à plat à la première position repliée (Figure 7), la paroi latérale 126 du deuxième support 18 se positionne en décalage par rapport à la paroi latérale 26 du premier support 17 de telle manière que la face externe de la paroi latérale 126 soit positionnée du côté intérieur de la paroi latérale 26 du premier support 17.Indeed, when the second support 18 moves from the second flat position to the first folded position ( Figure 7 ), the side wall 126 of the second support 18 is positioned offset from the side wall 26 of the first support 17 so that the outer face of the side wall 126 is positioned on the inside of the side wall 26 of the first support 17.

L'extrémité libre 190 de la paroi latérale 126 vient au contact du bossage 82, et, par élasticité du matériau, la paroi latérale 26 du premier support 17 fléchit légèrement pour permettre à l'extrémité libre 190 de surmonter le bossage 82 et permettre à celui-ci de s'engager dans l'évidement local 84. L'étui est ainsi verrouillé en position de rangement et de transport, les supports 17 et 18 étant en butée l'un sur l'autre par l'intermédiaire de deux parties planes 86 et 88 agencées respectivement sur les cloisons 24 et 124 des supports respectifs 17 et 18, les cloisons 24 et 124 étant celles qui sont les plus éloignées de l'articulation 19.The free end 190 of the side wall 126 comes into contact with the boss 82, and, by elasticity of the material, the side wall 26 of the first support 17 flexes slightly to allow the free end 190 to overcome the boss 82 and allow it is thus locked in the storage and transport position, the supports 17 and 18 being in position. abutment on one another by means of two flat portions 86 and 88 respectively arranged on the partitions 24 and 124 of the respective supports 17 and 18, the partitions 24 and 124 being those which are furthest from the articulation 19.

Pour ouvrir l'étui 10, l'utilisateur dispose d'une protubérance 90 locale sous forme de languette, agencée en saillie latérale extérieure à partir de la paroi latérale extérieure 126 du deuxième support 18 et sensiblement dans le prolongement de la base 120 du deuxième support 18.To open the case 10, the user has a local protuberance 90 in the form of tongue, arranged outwardly external projection from the outer side wall 126 of the second support 18 and substantially in the extension of the base 120 of the second support 18.

Il est à noter que, dans la première position de rangement comme représenté sur les Figures 6 et 8, les parois latérales extérieures 28 et 128 respectives des premier et deuxième supports 17 et 18, agencées du côté de l'articulation 19 se superposent (Figure 6) et s'imbriquent (Figure 7) avantageusement. Seule, la charnière 19 de forme arrondie se trouve en saillie latérale dans la partie médiane de la paroi extérieure reconstituée de l'articulation 19, ce qui ne gène pas à l'ergonomie de préhension de l'étui.It should be noted that in the first storage position as shown on the Figures 6 and 8 , the respective outer lateral walls 28 and 128 of the first and second supports 17 and 18, arranged on the side of the articulation 19, overlap ( Figure 6 ) and interlock ( Figure 7 ) advantageously. Only the hinge 19 of rounded shape is in lateral projection in the middle part of the reconstituted outer wall of the hinge 19, which does not interfere with the ergonomics of grip of the holster.

L'utilisateur, souhaitant ouvrir l'étui replié, saisit le premier support 17 dans la paume de sa première main. Ceci est facilité par la largeur du premier support adaptée à la paume de l'utilisateur. Ce dernier saisit le deuxième support 18 entre le pouce et les autres doigts de sa deuxième main. Il agit ensuite sur la protubérance 90 en forme de languette de manière à appliquer un effort tendant à séparer le deuxième support 18 du premier support 17 par rotation autour du tourillon 74. La manipulation de l'étui est aisée tant à l'ouverture qu'à la fermeture.The user, wishing to open the folded case, grasps the first support 17 in the palm of his first hand. This is facilitated by the width of the first support adapted to the palm of the user. The latter grasps the second support 18 between the thumb and the other fingers of his second hand. It then acts on the protuberance 90 in the form of tongue so as to apply a force tending to separate the second support 18 of the first support 17 by rotation about the pin 74. The handling of the case is easy both at the opening and at closing.

Un second mode de réalisation, représenté à la Figure 9, diffère de celui représenté aux Figures 1 à 8 en ce que l'étui 210 comporte un premier et un deuxième supports 217 et 218 venus de matière par injection thermoplastique, et raccordés par une charnière 219 également venue de matière. L'étui 210 ne requiert pas d'assemblage de la charnière comme dans le mode de réalisation décrit précédemment, et bénéficie ainsi d'un coût de montage plus faible.A second embodiment, shown at Figure 9 , differs from that shown in Figures 1 to 8 in that the case 210 comprises first and second supports 217 and 218 made of material by thermoplastic injection, and connected by a hinge 219 also integral. The holster 210 does not require assembly of the hinge as in the embodiment described above, and thus has a lower installation cost.

Réalisé en matériau thermoplastique, l'étui selon l'invention présente des formes arrondies et donc non agressives pour un opérateur. Ainsi, l'étui selon l'invention revêt une caractéristique d'ergonomie améliorée.Made of thermoplastic material, the case according to the invention has rounded shapes and therefore not aggressive for an operator. Thus, the case according to the invention has an improved ergonomic feature.

De plus, la conception de l'étui dans des dimensions faibles pouvant s'ouvrir et se refermer à la manière d'un portefeuille, améliore la compacité, tout en garantissant un faible coût de fabrication.In addition, the design of the holster in small dimensions that can open and close in the manner of a portfolio, improves compactness, while ensuring a low manufacturing cost.

Claims (11)

  1. Case (10, 210) for a series of tools (12) constituted by combination wrenches or spanners, each tool comprising at least one working head (13, 14) and a flat form handle (16), the case being of the type comprising:
    - a first support (17) and a second support (18), hinged to each other by the intermediary of a hinge (19, 219) between a first storage and transportation position a second tool access position,
    each one of the first and second supports comprising:
    - a base (20, 12) of a generally substantially flat form;
    - a plurality of housings (22, 122) parallel to each other, each plurality of housings (22, 122) being secured to the base (20, 120) of the corresponding support (17, 18),
    each housing comprising two partitions (24, 124) substantially parallel to each other defining a channel (22, 122) intended to receive and retain the handle (16) of a corresponding tool of the series in a determined position in the first (17) or second (18) support;
    characterised in that each channel (22, 122) has a slightly wider width to the smallest dimension of the handle (16) of the connected tool, such that, in each channel, the tool handle is arranged substantially vertical, and in that each support (17, 18) comprises a plurality of means for receiving and retaining (32, 132) the working head (13, 14) of the tool, each receiving and retaining means (32, 132) being connected to a housing (22, 122) and intended to receive and retain the working head of the corresponding tool in a determined position in the support (17, 18), the plurality of receiving and retaining means (32, 132) being secured to the base (20, 120) and being made from one single part with it; in that, in the first storage and transportation position, the supports (17, 18) are folded over each other, the bases (20, 120) being arranged externally and opposite each other and the channels (22, 122) of the housings being superimposed opposite each other; and in that each support (17, 18) is a moulded part made of plastic material.
  2. Case according to claim 1, characterised in that, in the second position for accessing tools, the first (17) and second (18) supports are open flat into a portfolio, the bases (20, 120) being arranged substantially in one same plane and in that, in the second position for accessing tools, the channels (22, 122) of the housings of the first and second supports are arranged side-by-side, all parallel to each other.
  3. Case according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the first (17) and second (18) supports are constituted by separate parts, the first support being a large support adapted to receive a series of large tools, and the second support being a small support adapted to receive a series of small tools.
  4. Case according to claim 3, characterised in that each support (17, 18) comprises at least one side wall (26, 28, 126, 128), preferably two side walls, made from one single part with each base (20, 120), which externally define(s) one or more extreme housing(s) (22, 122), the outer side wall (128) of the small support (18) situated on the larger side of the small tools being hinged on the outside side wall (28) of the large support (17) situated on the smaller side of the large tools.
  5. Case according to claim 3 or 4, characterised in that the first (17) and second (18) supports are hinged to each other by the intermediary of a related metal pin (74).
  6. Case according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that a clipping device (80) locks the first support (17) on the second support (18) in the first folded storage and transportation position thereof.
  7. Case according to claim 6, characterised in that the first support (17) comprises an outer side wall (26), arranged opposite the hinge (19, 219), whereon the outer wall of the first support, a boss (82), made from one single part with the wall which supports it, is arranged on the inner side, and in that the second support (18) comprises an outer side wall (126), also arranged opposite the hinge (19, 219), whereon the outer wall of the second support, a recess (84), made from one single part with the wall which supports it, is arranged on the outer side, said boss cooperating with said recess to enable the locking by ratcheting of the first support on the second support.
  8. Case according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the at least one of the partitions (24, 124) comprises a means for positioning (30, 130) the handle (16), and in that at least one partition (24, 124) of each channel (22, 122), made of one single part with the base (20, 120), is adapted to elastically and transversally bend to enable the handle (16) to cross the means for positioning (30, 130) the handle (16).
  9. Case according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that each support (17, 18) comprises at least one side wall (26, 28, 126, 128), preferably two side walls, made from one single part with each base (20, 120), which externally define(s) one or more extreme housing(s) (22, 122), and in that the side walls connect the base to said plurality of receiving and retaining means (32, 132).
  10. Case according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the receiving and retaining means (32) comprise a tiered bar (32) extending substantially perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction of the channels (22).
  11. Tooling composition comprising a series of tools (12) constituted by combination wrenches or spanners, each tool comprising at least one working head (13, 14) and a flat form handle (16), the series of tools being arranged in a case (10, 210) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that, in the second position of the case, the free ends (14) of the tools substantially define, for each support (17,18), a tilted line (L1, L2), the two lines being offset from each other along the longitudinal direction of the tools.
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