JP2013039646A - Power tool storage case - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a power tool storage case capable of saving a time and labor for molding a member having different kinds of functions.SOLUTION: The power tool storage case 1 includes a body case 2 having a storage part 4 capable of storing a power tool, and a lid 3 hinged with the body case and capable of opening and closing the storage part. A first seal member for sealing a mating surface between the body case and the lid is formed with a soft material on an inner surface of the lid, and first shock absorbing members 25A-25D are formed with the soft material outside the lid. Then, the seal member and the first shock absorbing members are continued and integrally molded.

Description

  The present invention relates to a power tool storage case for storing a power tool such as an impact driver.

  For example, in Patent Document 1, a synthetic resin main body case capable of accommodating an electric tool and having a synthetic resin lid capable of opening and closing an opening of the main body case is provided, and a sound device such as a speaker or an amplifier is provided in the main body case. Is disclosed. In the power tool storage case of Patent Document 1, a double partition wall projecting from the inner surface of the main body case and a double partition wall projecting from the inner surface of the lid corresponding to the partition wall Is partitioned into a plurality of accommodating portions.

  Further, a pair of speakers attached to the front side wall portion of the main body case are arranged in separate speaker storage chambers, and one speaker storage chamber is communicated with a tool storage portion located rearward in the main body case. The other sound path space is formed by connecting the other speaker housing chamber to the charger housing portion located behind the other speaker housing chamber. In addition, in order to completely separate the two sound path spaces and reproduce high-quality sound with a speaker, the upper surface of the double partition wall on the body case side is covered with a belt-like rubber packing, When the opening of the main body case is closed, the belt-like rubber packing is pressed by the double partition wall on the lid side.

JP 2006-205323 A

  By the way, in the electric tool storage case provided with the main body case and the lid as described above, the main body case and the lid are not in close contact with each other. It was not possible to prevent rainwater or the like from entering the storage case by mistake. In recent years, there has been a demand for providing a waterproof function for the power tool housing case.

  Furthermore, for example, when the power tool storage bag is placed on the floor surface in a state where the lid body is in contact with the floor surface, there is a demand for preventing an impact from being applied to the lid body from the floor surface. In such a case, if a member having a waterproof function is formed on the mating surface, and a member having an impact mitigating function on the lid is formed in a separate process, it takes time and effort. There is concern.

  This invention is proposed in view of such a situation, and it aims at providing the storage case for electric tools which can save the shaping | molding effort of the member which gave the mutually different function.

  A power tool storage case according to the first aspect of the present invention includes: a main body case having a storage portion capable of storing a power tool; and a lid body hinged to the main body case and capable of opening and closing the storage portion. A tool storage case, wherein a first sealing member for sealing a mating surface of the main body case and the lid is formed on the inner surface of the lid by a soft material, and the soft surface is formed on the outer surface of the lid. A first soft molded part is formed of a material, and the first seal member and the first soft molded part are continuously formed integrally.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the first soft molded portion is formed at least at a corner portion of the outer surface of the lid.

  The invention of claim 3 is characterized in that, in claim 1, the first soft molded portion is a logo mark portion.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to third aspects, the sub-accommodating portion formed on the outer surface of the lid, and an outer lid that is hinged to the lid and can open and close the sub-accommodating portion A second sealing member that seals a mating surface of the lid and the outer lid is formed of the soft material, and a second material of the soft material is formed on the outer surface of the outer lid. A soft molded part is formed, and the second seal member and the second soft molded part are continuously formed integrally.

  The invention of claim 5 is characterized in that, in claim 4, the second soft molded portion is a logo mark portion.

According to the power tool housing case of the first aspect of the invention, the first soft molding portion for protection provided on the outer surface of the lid, and the first seal member for sealing provided on the inner surface of the lid. Can be formed integrally. Therefore, since the first seal member and the first soft molding part having different functions can be molded at a time, the molding labor can be saved.
According to the second aspect of the present invention, for example, when the power tool storage case is placed on the floor surface in a state where the lid body is in contact with the floor surface, the first flexible molded portion tries to join the lid body from the floor surface. Can absorb shocks. Therefore, the first soft molding part can be provided with a function of mitigating the impact received by the lid from the outside.
According to the invention of claim 3, the first flexible molded part forms a logo mark representing the company name or product name, for example, so that the first soft molded part recognizes the company name or product name. Can be given.
According to the invention of claim 4, it is possible to integrally form the second soft molding part for protection provided on the outer surface of the outer lid and the second sealing member for sealing provided on the outer lid. . Therefore, since the second seal member and the second soft molding part having different functions can be molded at a time, the molding labor can be saved.
According to the invention of claim 5, the second soft molded part forms a logo mark representing the company name or product name, for example, so that the second soft molded part recognizes the company name or product name. Can be given.

It is a top view of the storage case for electric tools of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of the main body case, the cover body, and the outer cover which comprise the storage case for electric tools. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the power tool storage case including a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 1. FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a portion C in FIG. 3. It is the BB sectional view taken on the line of FIG. It is a figure explaining the structure by the side of the inner surface of the same outer lid. It is a figure explaining the state by which the 2nd seal member and the 2nd impact-absorbing member were integrally formed continuously. It is a figure explaining the state by which the 2nd sealing member and the logo mark part were integrally molded.

  An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. A power tool storage case 1 (hereinafter referred to as a storage case 1) shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 includes a deep bottom square box-shaped main body case 2 and a square box-shaped shallow bottom cover similar to the main body case 2. The main body case 2 is made of a synthetic resin provided with a body 3, and a housing portion 4 for housing a power tool main body such as an impact driver (not shown), a battery pack, a charger, and the like is formed. The main body case 2 and the lid body 3 are configured such that the opening edges on the rear surface side (the lower side in FIG. 1) are hinge members 5 in a state where the upper opening of the main body case 2 and the lower opening of the lid body 3 are combined. 5 (see FIG. 3) are coupled to each other so as to be rotatable around a hinge shaft (not shown). The accommodating part 4 can be opened by rotating the lid 3 about the hinge axis.

  On the other hand, the opening edges on the front side (upper side in FIG. 1) of the main body case 2 and the lid 3 can be locked or unlocked by a pair of left and right latches 7 and 7 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). ing. Each latch 7 includes a lever plate 8 and a hook plate 9 as shown in FIG. The upper end portion of the lever plate 8 is rotatably mounted when the body case 2 is opened, and the lower end portion of the hook plate 9 is rotatably mounted to the intermediate portion of the lever plate 8. Therefore, the lever plate 8 faces downward along the front surface of the main body case 2 in a state where the upper end portion of each hook plate 9 is engaged with each projection 10 (see FIG. 2) provided when the lid 3 is opened. When it is tilted, the lid 3 is locked in a state in which the housing 4 of the main body case 2 is closed.

  3 and 4 show a state in which the lid 3 is locked by the latches 7 and 7 with the accommodating portion 4 closed. As shown in FIG. 4, a first seal member 21 that seals the mating surface S of the main body case 2 and the lid 3 is provided in an annular shape with respect to the inner surface of the lid 3. The first seal member 21 is formed of an elastomer that is a soft material. In the state where the lid 3 is locked, the first seal member 21 is elastically deformed and is brought into close contact with the main body case 2 to prevent a gap from being formed on the mating surface S. Therefore, the first sealing member 21 exhibits the sealing function of the mating surface S and can prevent rainwater or the like from entering the accommodating portion 4 from the mating surface S.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a pair of left and right lower projections 12, 12 projecting forward from the latches 7, 7 in the locked state are provided between the latches 7, 7 on the front surface of the main body case 2. The upper and lower ridges 13 are continuously provided. A handle 14 is provided between the ridges 13, 13, and both ends of the handle 14 can be rotated around each ridge 13 around a rotation shaft 15 (see FIG. 5) supported by each ridge 13. Each is connected. As shown in FIG. 5, a drainage hole 16 is provided at the lower end of each ridge 13 to communicate the inside and the outside of the ridge 13. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 5, even when a gap 18 is formed between the outer surface of the ridge 13 and the end portion 17 of the handle 14, rainwater or the like that has entered the ridge 13 from the gap 18 16 can be discharged to the outside of the ridge 13.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, a pair of left and right upper protrusions 19, 19 that are continuous with the lower protrusions 12, 12 in a state where the housing portion 4 is closed protrudes from the front surface of the lid 3. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, first impact absorbing members 25 </ b> A to 25 </ b> D serving as first soft molded portions are projected at corners of the four corners of the outer surface of the lid 3 using an elastomer. In the following description, the left side in FIG. 1 is the left side of the lid 3, and the right side in FIG. 1 is the right side of the lid 3. The right side of FIG. 2 is the left side of the lid 3 and the left side of FIG. 2 is the right side of the lid 3.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a band-shaped soft member 26 that continues the first shock absorbing members 25 </ b> A and 25 </ b> B at the left corners of the lid 3 protrudes along the left outer surface of the lid 3. ing. In the present embodiment, the elastomer is poured into the mold, so that the soft member 26 and the first shock absorbing members 25A and 25B are first through the elastomer penetrating the opening 27 of the lid 3 as shown in FIGS. The sealing member 21 can be integrally formed continuously. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the soft member 28 that connects the first shock absorbing members 25 </ b> C and 25 </ b> D at the corners at the right corners of the lid 3 extends along the right outer surface of the lid 3. Projected. The soft member 28 and the first shock absorbing members 25C and 25D can be integrally formed continuously with the first seal member 21 in the same manner as the soft member 26 and the first shock absorbing members 25A and 25B. For example, the user may place the storage case 1 on the floor surface with the lid 3 in contact with the floor surface. Even in this case, the first shock absorbing members 25 </ b> A to 25 </ b> D absorb the shock that is about to be applied to the lid 3 from the floor surface. Accordingly, the first shock absorbing members 25A to 25D exhibit a function of mitigating the impact received by the lid 3 from the outside.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, a sub-accommodating portion 29 that accommodates small items such as bits is recessed on the upper surface of the lid 3 in a state of being partitioned into a plurality of spaces 30 to 35. Is provided with an outer lid 36 for opening and closing the upper surface of the sub-accommodating portion 29. The outer lid 36 is a synthetic resin square plate that covers the entire sub-accommodating portion 29, and a plurality of rear edge portions 37 (see FIG. 6) that are bent downward are left and right along the rear edge of the sub-accommodating portion 29. By being engaged with a plurality of engagement grooves 38 (see FIG. 2) provided in the direction, it is possible to rotate in the vertical direction around the rear edge portion 37. At the center of the front end of the outer lid 36, the lid 3 projects the front part of the lid 3 in an arc shape with the lid 3 closing the housing portion 4 and the outer lid 36 closing the sub-housing portion 29. A cover portion 39 (see FIG. 2) that continues to the upper protrusions 19 of the lid 3 is provided in the left-right direction.

  Second shock absorbing members 40A to 40D (see FIG. 1 and FIG. 2) as second soft molded portions are projected from the corners at the four upper corners of the outer lid 36 using an elastomer. Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a logo mark portion 41 having a rectangular shape extending in the left-right direction is formed on the upper surface of the outer lid 36 using an elastomer. A logo mark representing a company name (here, Makita) is formed in the logo mark portion 41. Therefore, the logo mark part 41 exhibits the function of recognizing the company name. In addition, since the logo mark is formed of an elastomer, the wear resistance of the logo mark is improved as compared with the case where a label on which the logo mark is written is attached to the upper surface of the outer lid 36. Furthermore, the logo mark can be used as a non-slip projection for a tool placed on the logo mark portion 41.

  In FIG. 7, the vicinity of the mating surface S <b> 1 between the lid 3 and the outer lid 36 with the outer lid 36 closing the sub-accommodating portion 29 is shown in an enlarged manner. As shown in FIG. 7, the second seal member 42 that seals the mating surface S <b> 1 between the lid 3 and the outer lid 36 is continuous with the entire circumference of the outer peripheral wall 43 (see FIG. 6) of the outer lid 36. Is provided. The lower end surface of the second seal member 42 is formed in a shape that protrudes inward of the outer lid 36 and is bent downward. The second seal member 42 is also formed of an elastomer like the first seal member 21. In a state where the outer lid 36 closes the sub-accommodating portion 29, the lower end surface of the second seal member 42 is elastically deformed and is brought into close contact with the lid body 3, thereby preventing a gap from being formed on the mating surface S1. Therefore, the second sealing member 42 exhibits the sealing function of the mating surface S1 and can prevent rainwater or the like from entering the sub-accommodating portion 29 from the mating surface S1.

  In the present embodiment, the elastomer is poured into a mold, whereby the second seal member 42 is integrally formed continuously with the second shock absorbing member 40B as shown in FIG. In addition, the second shock absorbing members 40A, 40C, and 40D are also integrally formed with the second seal member 42 in the same manner as the second shock absorbing member 40B. Even when the user places the housing case 1 on the floor surface with the outer lid 36 facing the floor surface, the second shock absorbing members 40A to 40D absorb the shock that is applied to the outer lid 36 from the floor surface. It becomes possible to do.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, a linear soft member 45 with the inner surface of the outer lid 36 facing is formed integrally with the second seal member 42 through the outer peripheral wall portion 43. The soft member 45 is mounted on a concave groove 46 (see FIG. 6) formed of an elastomer and extending in the left-right direction on the inner surface of the outer lid 36. In this embodiment, by pouring the elastomer into the mold, as shown in FIG. 8, the logo mark portion 41 is formed through the elastomer filled in the communication hole 47 that allows the outer surface and the inner surface of the soft member 45 and the outer lid 36 to communicate with each other. The two sealing members 42 are integrally formed continuously.

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In the storage case 1 of the present embodiment, the first shock absorbing members 25A to 25D for shock reduction provided on the outer surface of the lid 3 and the first seal member 21 for sealing provided on the inner surface of the lid 3 are provided. It becomes possible to mold integrally. Therefore, since the first seal member 21 and the first shock absorbing members 25A to 25D having different functions can be molded at a time, the molding labor can be saved.

  In addition, since the first shock absorbing members 25A to 25D are formed at the corners of the four corners of the outer surface of the lid 3, the first shock absorber is placed when the housing case 1 is placed on the floor with the lid 3 in contact with the floor. The members 25 </ b> A to 25 </ b> D can absorb an impact to be applied to the lid 3 from the floor surface. Therefore, the first shock absorbing members 25 </ b> A to 25 </ b> D can be provided with a function of reducing the impact received by the lid 3 from the outside.

  Further, the impact reducing second shock absorbing members 40A to 40D provided on the upper surface of the outer lid 36 and the sealing second seal member 42 provided on the outer peripheral wall portion 43 of the outer lid 36 are integrally formed. Is possible. Therefore, since the second seal member 42 and the second impact absorbing members 40A to 40D having different functions can be molded at a time, the molding labor can be saved.

  In addition, by forming a logo mark representing the company name in the logo mark part 41, the logo mark part 41 can have a function of recognizing the company name.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be implemented by appropriately changing a part of the configuration without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example, you may form the logo mark part similar to the logo mark part 41 in the outer surface of the cover body which does not provide the sub accommodating part 29 and the outer cover 36. FIG. In this case, the logo mark portion is integrally formed with the first seal member 21 and the linear soft member made of elastomer in which the inner surface of the lid body is formed, and the lid body from the inner surface continuously with the linear soft member. You may integrally mold so that the 1st sealing member 21 may be followed via the elastomer penetrated to an outer surface. The logo mark part formed on the outer surface of the lid can also function to recognize the company name. Moreover, you may form a logo mark part in the outer surface of the cover body 3 which provided the sub accommodating part 29, the outer cover 36, and 1st impact-absorbing member 25A-25D.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the logo mark portion 41 is integrally formed with the second seal member 42 via one soft member 45 is shown, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the inner surface of the outer lid 36 is recessed. A plurality of grooves may be formed, and the logo mark portion 41 may be integrally formed with the second seal member 42 via a plurality of linear soft members formed in a mounted state in these concave grooves.

  In addition, instead of forming the logo mark that represents the company name in the logo mark part, the logo mark part is changed to the product name by forming, for example, a logo mark that represents the product name or product number in the logo mark part. Or a function for recognizing a product number or the like. In addition, instead of the impact absorbing member, for example, a member that exhibits a reinforcing function or a member that exhibits an anti-slip function may be provided on the outer surface of the lid 3 or the upper surface of the outer lid 36.

  1 .. Housing case, 2 .. Main body case, 3 .. Lid body, 4 .. Housing portion of main body case, 21... First seal member, 25 A to 25 D. Sub-accommodating part, 36 ... outer cover, 40A to 40D ... second shock absorbing member, 41 ... logo mark part, 42 ... second sealing member, S ... mating surface of main body case and lid, S1 .. The mating surface of the lid and the outer lid.

Claims (5)

A power tool storage case comprising: a main body case having a storage portion capable of storing a power tool; and a lid body hinged to the main body case and capable of opening and closing the storage portion;
A first sealing member that seals a mating surface of the main body case and the lid is formed on the inner surface of the lid with a soft material, and a first soft molding portion is formed on the outer surface of the lid with the soft material. Forming
The power tool storage case, wherein the first seal member and the first soft molding portion are continuously formed integrally.   2. The power tool storage case according to claim 1, wherein the first soft molding portion is formed at least at a corner portion of the outer surface of the lid.   The power tool storage case according to claim 1, wherein the first flexible molded portion is a logo mark portion. A sub-accommodating portion formed on the outer surface of the lid, and an outer lid that is hinged to the lid and capable of opening and closing the sub-accommodating portion,
A second seal member that seals a mating surface between the lid and the outer lid is formed on the outer lid with the soft material, and a second soft molding portion is formed on the outer surface of the outer lid with the soft material. Forming
The power tool storage case according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the second seal member and the second soft molded portion are continuously formed integrally.   The power tool storage case according to claim 4, wherein the second flexible molded portion is a logo mark portion.

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