EP3774189B1 - Tool carrier - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a mobile tool carrier, in particular for use in workshops.

Various mobile tool carriers with a base that can be moved on rollers for receiving tools and accessories for processing at mobile workstations are known in the prior art. Out of U.S. 7,367,571 B1 For example, a tool carrier that can be moved with two rollers is known, in which two laterally projecting columnar individual carriers are provided on a base, which on the one hand comprise holding rails for drawers or machine parts and on the other hand additional holders for tools. This tool carrier, however, is completely open from the sides and offers little stability with heavy objects or tool boxes and is not sufficiently stable for certain countertop machining applications.

Out of DE 20 2013 105 620 U1 a tool trolley in the form of a cabinet-shaped tool trolley with wheels is known, which is provided with a solar panel for power supply. This cabinet-like tool trolley has various drawers and cabinet compartments that can be locked with doors, as well as a side bracket for holding the solar panel.

The U.S. Patent 4,976,450 in turn relates to a tool box which can also be moved on four castors and which is provided with a central cupboard door with holders for tools and a large number of individual drawers which are mounted on rails inside a cupboard-shaped receptacle. Two lights are provided on the worktop at respective corner areas of the worktop.

U.S. 2013/0026120 A1 relates to a material holder with a lattice-like structure on all sides, in which several receptacles or hooks are provided on a box-like lattice structure for holding and fastening tools, materials, aids, etc., with this lattice trolley being designed to be movable on rollers.

Against this background, it is the object of the present invention to provide a mobile tool carrier with a base that can be moved on rollers to accommodate a tool box, which offers greater versatility in use and adaptability with a more stable shape than before and in which the tool boxes and accessories are safe and are included protected and a flexible interchangeability of the individual tools and a total of a tool box is made possible.

This object is achieved with a mobile tool carrier having the features of claim 1. Advantageous refinements and developments are the subject matter of the dependent claims.

According to one aspect of the invention, the tool carrier has a wheeled base in the form of a plate or frame on which a commercially available tool box can be placed, with a worktop spaced above the base to be mounted directly on the tool box or mounted on the tool carrier at a distance from the surface of the tool box. At least one preferably rod-shaped individual support for tools and/or accessories is attached to at least one side of the base, which preferably extends perpendicularly from the base over the height of the worktop. The single support can also only extend to the height of the worktop.

The tool carrier with worktop designed in this way forms a mobile workplace that can be equipped with all the tools required for the respective work processes.

An individual carrier is advantageously provided on opposite sides of the tool carrier. Covering surfaces with devices for holding tools and/or accessories are advantageously provided between the individual supports above the worktop.

It is also advantageous to also provide side surfaces on the base, which form a box-shaped structure with the worktop for accommodating a tool box and on which further holding devices for tools and accessories are provided on the outside.

On the rear side of the box-shaped structure formed on the base there is a receiving space which can preferably be closed off by a roller blind and in which electrically operated tools can be arranged, electrical connections being provided in the separate box-shaped receiving space.

Holders for tools and/or accessories are expediently attached to the rod-shaped individual supports, which are preferably attached to the individual supports such that they can be rotated and adjusted in height. In the case of tubular individual supports, the holders are preferably ring-shaped, with the ring holders being able to be clamped by clamping devices in the respectively set position on the individual support.

Cable reels for flexible supply lines can advantageously be attached to the upper section of individual supports which extend upwards over the worktop, so that they do not disturb the work area.

It is also advantageous to provide tool holders on a surface section between the upper ends of the individual carriers, which can hold tools operated by compressed air, for example, with a compressed air supply line leading to the tool holders mounted above the worktop, preferably together with an electrical supply line.

To increase the working area of the mobile tool carrier, the supply lines for compressed air and electricity are provided between the tool carrier and a wall or ceiling assembly, which can be rotated or swiveled on the wall or on the ceiling of a work space.

The worktop on the tool carrier can be permanently mounted on this, preferably it can be pulled out forwards or attached to the tool carrier so that it can be moved forwards via a linkage, so that work on the worktop can also be carried out comfortably from a wheelchair.

The worktop is preferably also attached to the tool carrier so that it can be adjusted in height, for example by means of lifting cylinders.

To supplement the workplace, a vice is arranged on one of the individual supports on a support projecting radially from the individual support, with a support strut running obliquely from the outer edge of the support to the individual support forming a stiffening of the support of the vice. Adjustable ring holders are provided at both ends of the support and the strut, by means of which the vice can be adjusted in height on the individual carrier and pivoted about it. Preferably, each of the ring holders is provided with a clamping device to fix the vise in the desired working position.

The tool holders that can be attached to the tool carrier can be designed to match the respective working device. For example, sleeves slotted in the longitudinal direction can be provided as tool holders, into which, for example, a hand drill can be inserted. The side surfaces on the tool carrier are preferably designed as perforated plates, so that various holders for tools and accessories can be hung on.

Fig. 1

in einer perspektivischen Seitenansicht schematisch den Aufbau des Werkzeugträgers ohne Werkzeuge,

Fig. 2

eine perspektivische Seitenansicht des Werkzeugträgers mit Werkzeugen,

Fig. 3

eine perspektivische Ansicht von der gegenüberliegenden Seite in Fig. 2,

Fig. 4

eine Ansicht eines durch ein Rollo verschließbaren Aufbewahrungsbereichs auf der Rückseite des Werkzeugträgers,

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eine schematische Darstellung mit zwei stabförmigen Einzelträgern beiderseits des Werkzeugträgers,

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den unteren Teil des Werkzeugträgers in einer perspektivischen Ansicht von vorne mit Erläuterungen des Arbeitsbereichs in Fig. 6a bis 6c, mit schematischer Darstellung der Montage der Versorgungsleitungen im Zusammenhang mit dem Arbeitsbereich des Werkzeugträgers,

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eine weitere Ausführungsform in der Ansicht wie in Fig. 1, und

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eine Seitenansicht einer abgewandelten Ausführungsform.

For example, embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the drawing. Show it

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in a perspective side view schematically the structure of the tool carrier without tools,

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a perspective side view of the tool carrier with tools,

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a perspective view from the opposite side in 2 ,

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a view of a storage area that can be closed by a roller blind on the back of the tool carrier,

figure 5

a schematic representation with two rod-shaped individual carriers on both sides of the tool carrier,

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the lower part of the tool carrier in a perspective view from the front with explanations of the working area in Figures 6a to 6c , with a schematic representation of the assembly of the supply lines in connection with the working area of the tool carrier,

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another embodiment in the view as in 1 , and

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a side view of a modified embodiment.

1 shows a schematic perspective front view of an embodiment of a mobile tool carrier 1 without tools. On a base in the form of a plate or frame 1.1 with rollers 1.2 on the underside there is arranged a box-shaped structure 1a which is open at the front and has side walls 1.8, the upper side of which forms a worktop or workbench. A wall 1.4 is arranged above the workbench 1.3 in the rear area, the upper area 1.41 of which is inclined or angled forward. A rod-shaped individual support 1.5 and 1.6 is arranged on both sides of the box-shaped structure 1a with the workbench 1.3. These rod-shaped individual carriers extend from the base plate 1.1, which can also be designed as a frame, to the upper end of the rear wall 1.4, with the individual carriers supporting the rear wall 1.4. In the lower area, a flat box-shaped structure 1b is arranged on the rear side of the box-shaped structure 1a 3 and 4 is explained in more detail.

The box-shaped structure 1a of the tool carrier 1, which is open on the front, serves to accommodate a tool box W with drawers S, which is known per se and is commercially available in various sizes.

In the representation of 1 the working area is open at the side of the workbench 1.3. Side walls 1.7 can also be provided, on which individual tools can be hung, like this 2 shows. The side walls 1.7 form a box-shaped structure 1a' with the rear wall.

2 shows such an embodiment with side walls 1.7, which extend approximately over half of the workbench 1.3 from the rear wall. Furthermore shows 2 on the top of the tool carrier 1 a receiving area 2 for tools provided with compressed air or electric drive, which are supplied with drive energy through corresponding lines for compressed air and electricity. The receiving area 2 above the working area of the worktop 1.3 is in the embodiment in 2 formed by a plate 2.1, which is fixed approximately horizontally at the upper end of the two individual carriers 1.5 and 1.6. In the illustrated embodiment, a strip 2.2 with connections for compressed air is arranged on the plate 2.1, with a compressed air spiral hose 3 for explanation leading to a tool 3a, which is shown in FIG 2 is inserted by hand into a holder on the individual carrier 1.6 on the side.

Plate-shaped holding areas 2.3 and 2.4 are attached to the front and back of the plate 2.1, which in this exemplary embodiment carry sleeves 2.5 through angled upper edges, into which tools operated by compressed air, such as the tool 3a, can be inserted for storage, as indicated at 4a , this tool 4a being supplied with drive energy through a compressed air line 4, like the tool 3a through line 3.

With 5 is in 2 a lighting device for the work area on the workbench 1.3 is indicated on the upper recording area 2. The preferably rod-shaped lighting device 5 can be mounted so that it can pivot around the tool carrier 1, so that it can be pivoted forwards over the workbench 1.3, in particular if the workbench 1.3 can be pulled out to the front.

On the front of the plate 2.3 of the upper receiving area 2, for example, a controller 6 can be provided for adjusting the compressed air supply, as well as other switches as indicated at 6a.

Instead of the plate 2.1, the upper end of the rear wall 1.4 can also be angled approximately at right angles, so that the plate 2.1 is formed by the angled area.

In the illustrated embodiment, the two individual carriers 1.5 and 1.6 are designed as tubes or rods, on which annular holders 40 are arranged at intervals, preferably adjustable in height and clampable. 7 shows a ring-shaped holder provided with a clamping lever 7a, to which an inclined support strut 7.1 is fastened, which supports a horizontally arranged plate 7.2, which in turn is fastened to the individual carrier 1.5 via a ring-shaped holder 8 provided with a clamping lever 8a. This plate 7.2 carries a vice 9, the two holders 7 and 8 being pivotable with the vice 9 and adjustable in height after loosening the clamping lever.

At 10 is in 2 an electrically operated grinder (flex) is indicated, which is inserted in a sleeve 11, which is attached obliquely to the individual carrier 1.5 by a corresponding annular holder. The sleeve 11 has a slot 11c on the underside, through which the cable 11a can be guided. The cable 11a runs via a retractor 11b to a connector strip 12 which is attached to the side of the box-shaped structure 1a.

The roll-up device 11b can be a spring-loaded roll-up device in a manner known per se.

In 2 a plurality of annular holders 40 arranged one above the other are provided on the individual carrier 1.5, which are designed in such a way that various tools or tool devices can be attached to these holders 40.

3 shows a perspective view of the rear of the tool carrier 1, the individual carrier 1.6 in tubular form, on which only a sleeve 11 for storing an electrically operated drill 13 is provided via a ring holder. More holders for tools can be arranged on the tubular single carrier 1.6 such as 2 shows.

There are two reels 14 on the plate-shaped holder 2 attached to the top for holding the devices that are permanently supplied with compressed air and/or electricity and 15 provided for a compressed air line 14a and a power cable 15a, the connections based on the 6 be explained in more detail.

At 16 is in 3 a power cable reel for an additional extension of the electrical connection is indicated.

3 shows a power cable 16 leading from the connector strip 12 into the interior of the box-shaped structure 1b. The chargers in the box-shaped structure 1b on the back of the tool carrier 1 can thus be activated from the outside by the switch on the connector strip 12.

4 shows a view of the box-shaped structure 1b, the underside of which is preferably open, in which box-shaped structure 1b various devices such as grinders 10 and drills 13 can be stored by hanging on appropriate holders on the rear wall of the structure. At 17 a charger for devices is called whose battery is to be charged. At 18 individual plugs are indicated.

A roller blind box 1c is arranged above the box-shaped structure 1b. The open side of the box-shaped structure 1b can be closed and preferably locked off by the roller blind that can be pulled down, so that the individual devices can be closed after the work is completed and the battery-operated devices can be recharged.

figure 5 shows a schematic view of the two individual carriers 1.5 and 1.6, on which different devices are attached by means of ring-shaped holders 40. On the single beam 1.5, the in 2 reproduced vise 9 reproduced pivoted, with a double arrow indicating the pivoting range over about 180 ° in the horizontal.

Under the vise 9 are two sleeves 11 ( 2 ) arranged side by side, both of which are attached to a ring holder 7 on the single carrier 1.5 and consist of a slotted sleeve, which can also be expanded when a device is inserted.

A magnetic plate 18 is attached via a ring holder 40 above the vise 9 and is used for temporarily holding screws, nails and the like, as well as individual tools such as drills, etc. serves.

On the single carrier 1.6 the in 3 shown sleeve 11 for receiving an electric drill or the like. Indicated, which is attached to a ring holder 40. An additional cable reel is indicated at 19, which is fastened via two ring holders 40 to the individual carrier 1.6, preferably in a rotatable manner.

A handle is indicated at 20, which is fastened to the individual carrier 1.6 via a ring holder. Using this handle 20, the entire tool carrier 1 can be moved to the rollers 1.2.

All ring holders are preferably arranged on the individual carriers 1.5 and 1.6 such that they can be rotated, so that they can be rotated into the appropriate position and, if necessary, clamped.

6 shows an embodiment of the movable tool carrier 1, wherein essentially only the lower part of the 2 and 3 reproduced structure is reproduced without countertop. A tool box W is arranged on the base plate 1.1 and various devices are attached to the tool carrier 1 in the box-shaped structure 1a formed above it. 21 denotes a bar with connections for compressed air. Denoted at 22 is a water separator and at 23 is an oiler (an oil adding device), which are connected to each other by a compressed air pipe 22a. The compressed air line 14a from the hose reel 14 leads via the water separator 22 to the oiler 23 and from the oiler to the distributor bar 21. The distributor bar is equipped with a separator 21a so that oil-free and oil-containing air can be used.

With the simplified tool carrier 1 in 6 are the reels 14 and 15, which are in 3 are arranged on the workbench 1.3, mounted on the single carrier 1.5, the lines 14a and 15a lead to a device 24, which is a strain relief for these lines 14a and 15a and in detail in Figure 6a is reproduced.

The two lines 14a and 15a for compressed air and electricity are each guided through a sleeve or line guide 25, which are attached to the opposite end of a strut 26. This strut 26 is attached to a plate-shaped, rotatable element 27 which is rotatable about a pivot 28, as indicated by a double arrow in FIG Figure 6a implied.

This plate-shaped element 27 can, for example, be rotated about the pivot 28 mounted on the ceiling when installed on the ceiling, with the individual lines 14a and 15a also being able to rotate in the sleeves 25, as indicated by the double arrow in FIG Figure 6a shows.

Figure 6b shows schematically the radius of action of the tool carrier 1 when the pivoting device 24 is mounted on the ceiling, with a cable length of about 12 m between the pivoting device 24 and the tool carrier 1 resulting in a circle of action A with a diameter of about 24 m.

Figure 6a shows an angle 29 fastened to the plate-shaped element 27, which can be provided for mounting the pivoting device 24 on a wall.

Figure 6c shows a 180° extending radius of action A of the mobile tool carrier 1 when mounted on a wall, while when mounted on the ceiling Figure 6b a range of action over 360° is possible.

Various modifications of the described embodiments of a mobile or displaceable tool carrier 1 with worktop 1.3 are possible. For example, the two individual carriers 1.5 and 1.6 can also have a flat shape instead of a tubular shape.

Further holders for tools or accessories can be attached to the individual areas of the tool carrier 1, which has both surface elements at 1.4 and 1.7 and rod-shaped elements 1.5 and 1.6.

Punch-outs 30 can be provided on the surface elements, as shown in 3 are indicated on the rear wall 1.4. The punched out 30 correspond the openings in tool panels on which various tools are held by means of hooks or the like.

The surfaces on the tool carrier 1, such as the rear 1.4 and the side surfaces 1.7, are preferably formed by perforated metal plates, so that no special punched-out portions 30 have to be provided.

7 shows a modified embodiment of the tool carrier 1, wherein instead of the box-shaped structure 1a only a base plate or a frame 1.1 is provided, on which the rollers 1.2 are attached. A commercially available tool box W, which preferably has lockable drawers S, can be arranged on the base plate 1.1. A worktop 1.3, as shown in 1 is indicated. Instead of the in 1 open sides on the worktop 1.3 are in 7 Side walls 1.7 provided, which preferably consist of perforated sheet metal, can be attached to the holder for tools. The lower part of the tool carrier 1 in 7 is open at the side, so that a tool box W is placed freely between the individual beams 1.5 and 1.6, as is the case with this example 6 shows. The upper ends of the individual carriers 1.5 and 1.6 are connected to one another by a connecting strut 1.9.

8 shows a modified embodiment in which the rear wall 1.4 is angled approximately at right angles in the upper part and forms a support surface 1.42 between the two individual supports 1.5 and 1.6, so that tools and accessories are mounted on this cladding surface 1.42 of the work area 1a' delimited by the side walls 1.7 can like this 3 shows.

At 1.3 is in 8 reproduced a worktop, which is fixed between the individual carriers 1.5 and 1.6 in this embodiment.

The worktop 1.3 can be attached to the tool carrier 1 so that it can be pulled out towards the front.

According to a further embodiment, the worktop 1.3 can also be attached to the tool carrier 1 so that it can be adjusted in height via a linkage (not shown) or via a lifting cylinder.

In addition to the two individual carriers 1.5 and 1.6, further individual carriers can be provided, for example parallel to these. For example, another tool box can be attached to such a lateral double carrier by means of ring holders 40 on the tool carrier 1 outside the box-shaped structure 1a ( 1 ) to be attached.

The vice 9 can also be attached directly to the worktop 1.3, especially if it is designed as a solid workbench.

A pivotable or adjustable lamp can advantageously also be detachably attached to the tool carrier 1, so that lighting can also be used at a greater distance from the tool carrier.

Claims (10)

1. Mobile tool carrier (1), comprising

   a base (1.1) movable on rollers (1.2), for receiving a tool box (W), and

   a work plate (1.3) mounted at a distance above the base (1.1), wherein on at least a side of the base (1.1) a single beam (1.5, 1.6) for tools and/or accessories is mounted protruding vertically from the base,

   characterised in that

   cladding surfaces (1.4, 1.7) with means (30) for the holding of tools and/or accessories are provided between two rod-shaped single beams (1.5, 1.6) on opposite sides,

   and that at the base (1.1) lateral walls (1.8) are provided, which form with the work plate (1.3) a box-shaped construction (1a) for receiving a toolbox (W).
2. Tool carrier according to claim 1, wherein on the rear side a receiving space (1b) for electrically driven tools (10, 13) is provided, in which electrical connections (17, 18) are provided.
3. Tool carrier according to claim 1 or 2, wherein holders (7, 8) for tools and/or accessories are mounted preferably rotatably and displaceably in height at rod-shaped single beams (1.5, 1.6) which extend above the work plate (1.3).
4. Tool carrier according to one of the preceding claims, wherein cable- and line reels (14, 15) for supply lines (14a, 15a) are mounted at the upper section of the single beams (1.5, 1.6) above the work plate (1.3).
5. Tool carrier according to one of the preceding claims, wherein tool holders are mounted on a surface section (2) between the upper ends of the single beams (1.5, 1.6).
6. Tool carrier according to one of the preceding claims, wherein supply lines (14a, 15a) for compressed air and power supply extend between the tool carrier (1) and a wall- or ceiling mounting (24) which are rotatably and swivellably mounted at the wall or at the ceiling of a working space.
7. Tool carrier according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the work plate (1.3) is mounted extendably and/or displaceably in height at the tool carrier (1).
8. Tool carrier according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a vice (9) is mounted at a single beam (1.5, 1.6) on a support means which has a plate (7.2) mounted horizontally at the single beam and a support strut (7.1) extending from the free end of the plate (7.2) at an inclined angle in relation to the single beam (1.5), wherein the plate and the support strut are supported respectively at the single beam by means of a holder (7, 8).
9. Tool carrier according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a preferably rod-shaped lighting means is swivellably and displaceably mounted at the tool carrier.
10. Tool carrier according to one of the preceding claims, wherein compressed air regulators, manometers and suchlike regulating means and monitoring means for compressed air-driven tools are provided preferably at a crossbeam extending at an upper end of the single beams.

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