EP4186646B1 - Toolbox - Google Patents

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EP4186646B1
EP4186646B1 EP22213258.1A EP22213258A EP4186646B1 EP 4186646 B1 EP4186646 B1 EP 4186646B1 EP 22213258 A EP22213258 A EP 22213258A EP 4186646 B1 EP4186646 B1 EP 4186646B1
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locking unit
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Yung-Shun Chen
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Ming Shin Tools Co Ltd
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25H—WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT, e.g. FOR MARKING-OUT WORK; STORAGE MEANS FOR WORKSHOPS
    • B25H3/00—Storage means or arrangements for workshops facilitating access to, or handling of, work tools or instruments
    • B25H3/02—Boxes
    • B25H3/021—Boxes comprising a number of connected storage elements
    • B25H3/023—Boxes comprising a number of connected storage elements movable relative to one another for access to their interiors
    • B25H3/028—Boxes comprising a number of connected storage elements movable relative to one another for access to their interiors by sliding extraction from within a common frame

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  • the present invention relates to a toolbox.
  • drive tools such as wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers or the like
  • fasteners or connectors for assembling/disassembling.
  • drive tools such as wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers or the like
  • toolboxes are often used for easy storage and carrying of the drive tools.
  • Examples are known from DE 20 2019 104418 U1 , US 2017/129096 A1 or US 6 637 592 B1 .
  • the structural strength of the toolbox made of plastic is weak.
  • locking members, hinges and other connecting elements are attached to the toolbox, it can cause the damage to the structure of the toolbox and can make the toolbox fragile.
  • portions of the toolbox on which the locking members, hinges and connecting elements are mounted are easy to bend, deform and/or break off, which results in a shorter service life.
  • the present invention is, therefore, arisen to obviate or at least mitigate the above-mentioned disadvantages.
  • the main object of the present invention is to provide a toolbox which has good structural strength and light weight.
  • a toolbox including: a main body, including a main frame, a storing tray, at least one drawer, a first flange and a first frame, the main frame defining an inner space, a first opening and a second opening which are in communication with the inner space, the storing tray being disposed on the main frame and covering the first opening, at least one of the storing tray and the main frame including an annular face, the first flange projecting from the annular face in a direction toward the first opening, the first frame including two first side walls and a first end wall, the two first side walls being respectively connected to opposite ends of the first end wall to define a first receiving room, the first flange being inserted within the first receiving room, the at least one drawer being inserted within the inner space via the second opening and mounted to the main frame, the first frame being made of metal, the first flange being made of plastic material; a lid, rotatably connected to the main body, including a second flange and a second frame
  • a toolbox of the present invention includes a main body 1, a lid 2 and at least one locking assembly 4.
  • the main body 1 includes a main frame 11, a storing tray 15, at least one drawer 16, a first flange 17 and a first frame 18.
  • the main frame 11 define an inner space 111, a first opening 112 and a second opening 113 which are in communication with the inner space 111.
  • the storing tray 15 is disposed on the main frame 11 and covers the first opening 112. At least one of the storing tray 15 and the main frame 11 includes an annular face 19.
  • the first flange 17 projects from the annular face 19 in a direction toward the first opening 112.
  • the first frame 18 includes two first side walls 181 and a first end wall 182, the two first side walls 181 are respectively connected to opposite ends of the first end wall 182 to define a first receiving room 183, the first flange 17 is inserted within the first receiving room 183, and the at least one drawer 16 is inserted within the inner space 111 via the second opening 113 and mounted to the main frame 11, wherein, the first frame 18 is made of metal, and the first flange 17 is made of plastic material.
  • the lid 2 is rotatably connected to the main body 1, and the lid 2 includes a second flange 21 and a second frame 22.
  • the second frame 22 includes two second side walls 221 and a second end wall 222, the two first side walls 181 are respectively connected to opposite ends of the first end wall 182 to define a second receiving room 223, and the second flange 21 is inserted within the second receiving room 223.
  • One of the first end wall 182 and the second side wall 222 includes a projection 184
  • the other of the first end wall 182 and the second end wall 222 includes a recess 224
  • the projection 184 and the recess 224 have corresponding shapes
  • the projection 184 is tapered
  • the projection 184 which is tapered is advantageous for insertion of the projection 184 into the recess 224.
  • the at least one locking assembly 4 includes a first locking unit 41, a second locking unit 42, a plurality of first positioning members 43 and a plurality of second positioning members 44, the first locking unit 41 is positioned to the first frame 18 by the plurality of first positioning members 43, the second locking unit 42 is positioned to the second frame 22 by the plurality of second positioning members 44, and the first locking unit 41 is lockable with the second locking unit 42 to releasably lock the lid 2 and the main body 1.
  • the first frame 18 and the second frame 22 which are made of metal provides sufficient and good support to the at least one locking assembly 4, which can avoid deformation after using.
  • the first frame 18 and the second frame 22 are preferably made of aluminum which is strong, light, and attractive.
  • Each said first positioning member 43 includes a first shaft 431 and two first blocking portions 432, the first shaft 431 is disposed through the first locking unit 41, the first flange 17 and the two first side walls 181, the two first blocking portions 432 are respectively connected to opposite ends the first shaft 431, and the two first blocking portions 432 are respectively blockable with the first locking unit 41 and one said first side wall 181 in a direction in which the first shaft 431 extends.
  • the first shaft 431 is disposed through the two first side walls 181 so that the two first blocking portions 432 are both abutted against the first frame 18 which is pretty stiff, which enhances the structural strength of the first flange 17.
  • Each said second positioning member 44 includes a second shaft 441 and two second blocking portions 442, the second shaft 441 is disposed through the second locking unit 42, the second flange 21 and the two second side walls 221, and the two second blocking portions 442 are respectively connected to opposite ends of the second shaft 441, and the two second blocking portions 442 are respectively blockable with the second locking unit 42 and one said second side wall 221 in a direction in which the second shaft 42 extends.
  • the toolbox further includes a plurality of linkage assemblies 9 for restricting the lid 2 and the main body 1 under open state; each said linkage assembly 9 includes a first linkage member 91 and a second linkage member 92, an end of the first linkage member 91 is connected to the first frame 18, an end of the second linkage member 92 is connected to the second frame 22, another end of the first linkage member 91 and another end of the second linkage member 92 are rotatably connected.
  • each said linkage assembly 9 includes a first linkage member 91 and a second linkage member 92, an end of the first linkage member 91 is connected to the first frame 18, an end of the second linkage member 92 is connected to the second frame 22, another end of the first linkage member 91 and another end of the second linkage member 92 are rotatably connected.
  • a grip 23 is connected to the lid 2, for carrying the toolbox.
  • the first locking unit 41 includes a first base portion 411, a retainer 412 and a lever 415
  • the second locking unit 42 includes a second base portion 421 and an engaging hole 422
  • the first base portion 411 is connected to the main body 1 by the plurality of first positioning members 43
  • the second base portion 421 is connected to the lid 2 by the plurality of second positioning members 44
  • the lever 415 is rotatably connected to the first base portion 411
  • the retainer 412 is connected to and movable with the lever 415 and is configured to securedly hoop on the second base portion 421, and the engaging hole 422 is disposed on the second base portion 421
  • the retainer 412 includes an annular body 413 and an engaging portion 414 connected with the annular body 413, when the annular body 413 is securedly hooped on the second base portion 421, the engaging portion 414 is engaged within the engaging hole 422.
  • the engaging portion 414 and the annular body 413 are integrally formed.
  • the engaging portion 414 is formed
  • the first locking unit 41 includes a first recessed portion 416 on a side facing toward the main body 1, and one of the two first side walls 181 adjacent to the first locking unit 41 is partially received within the first recessed portion 416, so that the first locking unit 41 can fittingly contact the main body 1 and this provides good combination.
  • the second locking unit 42 includes a second recessed portion 423 on a side facing the lid, and one of the two second side walls 221 adjacent to the second locking unit 42 is partially received within the second recessed portion 423.
  • the toolbox further includes a plurality of hinges 5, each said hinge 5 includes a connection member 51, a plurality of third positioning members 52 and a plurality of fourth positioning members 53.
  • Each said third positioning member 52 includes a third shaft 521 and two third blocking portions 522, the third shaft 521 is disposed through an end of the connection member 51, the first flange 17 and the two first side walls 181, the two third blocking portions 522 are respectively connected to opposite ends of the third shaft 521, and the two third blocking portions 522 are respectively blockable with the connection member 51 and one said first side wall 181 in a direction in which the third shaft 521 extends.
  • Each said fourth positioning member 53 includes a fourth shaft 531 and two fourth blocking portions 532, the fourth shaft 531 is disposed through another end of the connection member 51, the second flange 21 and the two second side walls 221, the two fourth blocking portions 532 are respectively connected to opposite ends of the fourth shaft 531, and the two fourth blocking portions 532 are respectively blockable with the connection member 51 and one said second side wall 221in a direction in which the fourth shaft 531 extends.
  • the main frame 11 includes a plurality of first wall parts 12 and a plurality of second wall parts 13, one of the plurality of first wall parts 12 and the plurality of second wall parts 13 includes a plurality of connection projections 61, the other of includes a plurality of connection recesses 65, and the first wall part 12 and the second wall part 13 and the plurality of connection recesses 65 are connected by engagement of the plurality of connection projections 61; the second opening 113 is disposed on and through one said first wall part 12.
  • the main frame 11 further includes a third side wall 14, the two first side walls 181 are inserted and connected to two opposite sides of the third side wall 14, and the two second side walls 221 are inserted and connected to another two opposite sides of the third side wall 14, which is advantageous for producing parts and efficiency. Additionally, before combined, the plurality of first wall parts 12 and the plurality of second wall parts 13 can be stacked to save space for storage and to facilitate transportation.
  • Each said connection projection 61 includes a necked portion 62 and an enlarged portion 63 connected with the necked portion 62
  • each said connection recess 65 includes a necked opening 66 and an inner room 67 in communication with the necked opening 66
  • each said enlarged portion 63 is disposed through one said necked opening 66 and blockably engaged within one said inner room 67
  • each said necked opening 66 restricts one said necked portion 62.
  • each said enlarged portion 63 includes a lateral flange 64
  • each said necked opening 66 includes a narrowed section 661 and two widened sections 662 respectively connected to opposite sides of the narrowed section 661
  • each said enlarged portion 63 is disposed through one said necked opening 66 and blockably engaged within one said inner room 67
  • each said narrowed section 661 restricts one said necked portion 62
  • the cooperation of the narrowed section 661 and the lateral flange 64 provide good engagement with the necked portion 62.
  • the number of the plurality of first wall parts 12 is two, and the number of the plurality of first wall parts 12 is two.
  • Each said first wall part 12 includes an engaging slot 121, top faces of the plurality of second wall parts 13 are aligned with a bottom of the engaging slot 121, each of opposite sides of the storing tray 15 is received within the engaging slot 121 of one said first wall part 12, each of another opposite sides of the storing tray 15 is abutted on the top face of one said second wall part 13, and a top face of the storing tray 15 and the top faces of the plurality of first wall parts 12 form the annular face 19. That is, the first flange 17 extends on the top face of the storing tray 15 and the top faces of the two first wall parts 12, and by covering of the first frame 18, the storing tray 15 and the two first wall parts 12 can be stably combined.
  • the plurality of first wall parts 12 and the plurality of second wall parts 13 define a circumferential wall 31, each of two opposite sides of the circumferential wall 31 includes at least one slot 32, and each of two opposite sides of each said drawer 16 is inserted within one said slot 32.
  • an inner face of each said slot 32 includes a bump 33, and each of the two opposite sides of each said drawer 16 includes a concave 161 within which one said bump 33 is engageable, for further engagement.
  • the main frame 11 further includes a plurality of fastening assemblies 7, and each said fastening assembly 7 includes a bolt 71 and a nut 72.
  • One of adjacent said first and second side walls 12, 13 further includes a plurality of through holes 81, and the other of the adjacent said first and second side walls 12, 13 further includes a plurality of receiving holes 82 which respectively correspond to the plurality of through holes 81.
  • Each said receiving hole 82 receives one said nut 72, each said bolt 71 is disposed through one said through hole 81 and within one said receiving hole 82, and the bolt 71 and the nut 72 of each of the plurality of fastening assemblies 7 fixedly secure the adjacent said first and second wall parts 12, 13.
  • the main frame 11 is stably combined, can bear large external force or impact, and is uneasy to disengage, detach or break.
  • each said receiving hole 82 includes a receiving section 821 receiving one said nut 72 and an extension section 822 in communication with and narrower than the receiving section 821, and each said bolt 71 is disposed through one said nut 72 and extends within one said extension section 822.
  • each said nut 72 is abutted laterally against an inner face of one said receiving hole 82, and a distal end of each said bolt 71 is abutted axially against an inner face of one said receiving hole 82, which sufficiently prevents the bolt 71 from loosening.

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