JP2023148306A - Storage case for electric tool - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a technology which contributes to removal of viruses and germs adhering to an electric tool.SOLUTION: An electric tool storage case includes: a body; a lid; a power supply part; at least one light source; and a control device. The body has: a bottom wall; and a peripheral wall protruding from a peripheral edge of the bottom wall in a direction intersecting with the bottom wall. The lid is configured to open or close an opening defined by a protruding end of the peripheral wall. The lid has an upper wall. The at least one light source is configured to emit light including ultraviolet light by electric power supplied from the power supply part. The control device is configured to control electric power supply from the power supply part to the at least one light source.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

The present disclosure relates to a case that can house a power tool.

BACKGROUND ART A case is known that includes a main body case and a lid body that allows the main body case to be opened and closed, and is capable of storing a power tool (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2011-142014

In recent years, there has been an increasing awareness of defense against viruses and bacteria. There is also a need to remove viruses and bacteria from power tools that can be shared by multiple workers.

In view of the above-mentioned situation, one non-limiting objective of the present disclosure is to provide a technique that contributes to the removal of viruses and bacteria attached to power tools.

According to one non-limiting aspect of the present disclosure, a power tool storage case is provided that includes a main body, a lid, a power source, at least one light source, and a control device. The main body has a bottom wall and a peripheral wall protruding from the periphery of the bottom wall in a direction intersecting the bottom wall. The lid is configured to be able to open or close an opening defined by the protruding end of the peripheral wall. The at least one light source is configured to emit light including ultraviolet light using electric power supplied from the power supply unit. The control device is configured to control power supply from the power supply unit to the at least one light source.

The power tool storage case of this embodiment includes a light source that emits light including ultraviolet light. Therefore, the ultraviolet rays emitted from the light source can remove at least a portion of viruses and bacteria attached to the housed power tool. In addition, the control device can appropriately control operations of the light source, such as turning on and turning off the light source, by controlling power supply to the light source.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the power tool storage case when the lid is in the closed position. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the power tool storage case when the lid is in the open position. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the internal structure of the power tool storage case. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a position defining section disposed within the main body. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of another position defining section disposed within the main body. It is an explanatory view of a lock mechanism. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 6, and is an explanatory diagram of the locking mechanism and the second detection device when the locking member is in the unlocked position. FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 6, and is an explanatory diagram of the locking mechanism and the second detection device when the locking member is in the locking position. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a first detection device. It is an explanatory view of another 1st detection device. FIG. 3 is a top view of the main body and the lid in the open position, and is an explanatory diagram of an example of the arrangement of light sources. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of another example of the arrangement of light sources. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the power tool storage case. It is a flowchart of lighting control processing.

In one non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one light source may be located inside at least one of the bottom wall, the peripheral wall, and the top wall. According to this embodiment, the arrangement of the light source that facilitates irradiation of ultraviolet rays to at least a portion of the housed power tool is realized.

In addition to or in place of the above embodiments, the ultraviolet light contained in the light emitted from the at least one light source may be deep ultraviolet (UV-C). According to this embodiment, the effect of removing viruses and bacteria can be enhanced.

In addition to or in place of the above embodiments, the power tool storage case may further include at least one ultraviolet reflective material disposed inside at least one of the bottom wall, the peripheral wall, and the top wall. . According to this embodiment, the at least one ultraviolet reflecting material can reflect the ultraviolet light emitted from the light source and efficiently apply it to the power tool.

In addition to or in place of the above embodiments, at least one light source and at least one ultraviolet reflector are arranged inside the bottom wall, the peripheral wall, and the top wall that face each other. It's okay. According to this embodiment, the arrangement of the ultraviolet reflecting material that easily reflects ultraviolet rays emitted from the light source is realized.

In addition to or in place of the above embodiments, the power tool storage case may include a position defining portion configured to define a position where the power tool is accommodated. The at least one ultraviolet reflector may be disposed within the area defined by the position defining portion. According to this embodiment, the at least one ultraviolet reflecting material can efficiently irradiate the power tool with ultraviolet light in the vicinity of the power tool.

In addition to or in place of the above embodiments, the position defining portion may be selectively attachable to and detachable from the main body or the lid. According to this embodiment, the position defining portion can be replaced depending on the power tool housed in the main body. Therefore, it becomes possible to use the power tool storage case in common for different types of power tools.

In addition to or in place of the above embodiments, the power tool storage case may further include at least one ultraviolet absorber disposed inside at least one of the bottom wall, the peripheral wall, and the top wall. . According to this embodiment, the ultraviolet absorbing material can suppress deterioration of the main body and the lid due to ultraviolet rays.

In addition to or in place of the above embodiments, the power tool storage case may further include a first detection device. The first detection device may be configured to detect that the lid is in a closed position that closes the opening of the main body. The control device may be configured to turn on the at least one light source only when the lid is in the closed position. According to this embodiment, since the light source does not emit ultraviolet rays when the lid is open, it is possible to reduce the possibility that ultraviolet rays will hit the user.

In addition to or in place of the above embodiments, the power tool storage case may further include a locking mechanism and a second detection device. The locking mechanism may be configured to lock the lid to the body in a closed position that closes the opening of the body. The second detection device may be configured to detect that the lid is locked by the locking mechanism. The control device may be configured to turn on the at least one light source only when the lid is locked. According to this embodiment, the possibility that ultraviolet rays will hit the user can be reliably reduced.

In addition to or in place of the above embodiments, the power supply section includes a first connection section electrically connectable to a battery detachable from the power tool, and a second connection section electrically connectable to an external power supply. At least one of the connection parts may be included. According to this embodiment, a rational configuration capable of supplying power to the light source is realized.

In addition to or in place of the above embodiments, the power supply section includes a first connection section electrically connectable to a battery detachable from the power tool, and a second connection section electrically connectable to an external power supply. It may also include a connection part. According to this embodiment, it is possible to selectively use a battery or an external power source, thereby improving convenience.

In addition to or in place of the above embodiments, the first connection part that can be electrically connected to a battery that is detachable from the power tool may be arranged inside the main body. According to this embodiment, the ultraviolet rays emitted from the light source can remove at least a portion of viruses and bacteria attached not only to the power tool but also to the battery used as a power source.

In addition to or in place of the above embodiments, the power tool storage case may further include an operating section that can be manually operated from the outside. The control device may be configured to control the operation of at least one light source in response to an instruction input via the operation unit. According to this embodiment, the user can operate the light source by inputting desired instructions via the operation unit.

In addition to or in place of the above embodiments, the power tool storage case may further include a communication device capable of communicating with external equipment. Note that the communication device may be capable of wireless communication with an external device or may be capable of wired communication, and the communication method is not particularly limited. The control device may be configured to control the operation of at least one light source in response to an instruction input from an external device via the communication device. According to this embodiment, the user can operate the light source by inputting desired instructions via an external device (for example, a mobile terminal) that is separate from the power tool storage case. Therefore, even when the user is away from the power tool storage case, the user can operate the light source via the external device, which improves convenience.

In addition to or in place of the above embodiments, the power tool storage case further includes a display section disposed on the outer surface of the peripheral wall or the outer surface of the top wall, and capable of displaying information regarding the operating mode of the at least one light source. You may prepare. According to this embodiment, the user can visually check the display section and understand the operating mode of the light source, which improves convenience.

Hereinafter, representative and non-limiting embodiments of the power tool storage case according to the present disclosure will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

First, a schematic configuration of a power tool storage case 1 (hereinafter simply referred to as storage case 1) will be described.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the storage case 1 is a hollow body and has an accommodation space 20 therein for accommodating a power tool 91 and the like. In this embodiment, the storage case 1 is configured to be able to accommodate at least a hand-held power tool 91 (see FIG. 4).

The storage case 1 includes a main body 2 and a lid 3. The main body 2 and the lid 3 are both made of synthetic resin. The main body 2 is a box-shaped body with a bottom and opening in one direction. The lid 3 is movable between a closed position (the position shown in FIG. 1) in which the opening 201 of the main body 2 is closed and an open position (the position shown in FIG. 2) in which the opening 201 is opened. At least one light source 5 is attached inside the storage case 1. The light source 5 is a light source (ultraviolet light source) that emits light including ultraviolet light. The storage case 1 also includes a power supply unit 6 that supplies power to the light source 5 and a controller 7 that controls the operation of the light source 5. In the storage case 1, the controller 7 controls the operation (turning on and off) of the light source 5 by controlling the power supply from the power supply unit 6 to the light source 5. The ultraviolet rays emitted from the light source 5 can remove at least a portion of viruses and bacteria attached to the power tool 91 etc. housed in the storage case 1.

The detailed configuration of the storage case 1 will be described below.

First, the configuration of the main body 2 will be explained.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the main body 2 includes a bottom wall 21 and a cylindrical shape that protrudes from the periphery of the bottom wall 21 in a direction intersecting the bottom wall 21 (specifically, in a direction substantially orthogonal to the bottom wall 21). and a peripheral wall 22 of. The bottom wall 21 is a part that is intended to be placed on the ground, floor, cart, desk, etc. when the lid 3 is opened and closed. In the following, for convenience of explanation, the direction of the storage case 1 will be defined based on the attitude when the bottom wall 21 of the storage case 1 is placed on a horizontal surface. That is, when the bottom wall 21 of the storage case 1 is placed on a horizontal surface, the direction perpendicular to the horizontal direction is the vertical direction of the storage case 1. The side disposed on the horizontal plane is the lower side of the storage case 1, and the side away from the horizontal plane is the upper side. The peripheral wall 22 extends upward from the bottom wall 21. The opening 201 defined (surrounded) by the projecting end (upper end) of the peripheral wall 22 allows access to the internal space of the main body 2 from the outside of the main body 2 .

The main body 2 of this embodiment has a generally rectangular box shape. The bottom wall 21 is a generally rectangular wall, and the peripheral wall 22 is a rectangular cylindrical wall. The peripheral wall 22 includes four rectangular side walls corresponding to the rectangular bottom wall 21 . In the following, for convenience of explanation, two side walls of the peripheral wall 22 that connect to the long sides of the bottom wall 21 are referred to as a front wall 221 and a rear wall 223, respectively, and two side walls that connect to the short sides of the bottom wall 21 are referred to as a front wall 221 and a rear wall 223, respectively. , are respectively referred to as a left wall 225 and a right wall 227. The shape of the main body 2 is not limited to those exemplified here. For example, the shape of the bottom wall 21 may be a circle, an ellipse, or a polygon. The configuration of can also be changed.

Next, the lid 3 will be explained.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the lid 3 includes an upper wall 31 and a cylindrical peripheral wall 32 that projects downward from the periphery of the upper wall 31. As shown in FIGS. The peripheral wall 22 of the main body 2 and the peripheral wall 32 of the lid 3 constitute the peripheral wall of the storage case 1 as a whole. Similar to the main body 2, the peripheral wall 32 is formed as a rectangular cylindrical wall portion including four rectangular side walls in correspondence with the rectangular upper wall 31. Below, for convenience of explanation, two side walls of the peripheral wall 32 that connect to the long sides of the top wall 31 are referred to as a front wall 321 and a rear wall 323, respectively, and two side walls that connect to the long sides of the top wall 31 are referred to as a front wall 321 and a rear wall 323, respectively. , are respectively referred to as a left wall 325 and a right wall 327.

Note that, similarly to the main body 2, the shape of the lid 3 is not limited to that illustrated here. For example, the peripheral wall 32 of the lid 3 exemplified in this embodiment is significantly shorter than the peripheral wall 22 of the main body 2 in the vertical direction. Therefore, the bottom wall 21 and the peripheral wall 22 of the main body 2 substantially define the accommodation space 20 for the power tool 91 and the like. However, the peripheral walls 22 and 32 may have approximately the same length in the vertical direction. The bottom wall 21 and the peripheral wall 22 of the main body 2 define a part of the accommodation space 20 for the power tool 91 etc., and the top wall 31 and the peripheral wall 32 of the lid 3 define a part of the accommodation space 20. It's okay. In other words, the concepts of "main body" and "lid" in the present disclosure are for convenience, and the storage case 1 may be a hollow body in which the storage space 20 is defined inside two members connected to each other. .

The rear wall 323 of the lid 3 is connected to the upper end of the rear wall 223 of the main body 2 via a plurality of hinges (not shown). Thereby, the lid 3 can be rotated between a closed position (the position shown in FIG. 1) and an open position (the position shown in FIG. 2). Note that when the lid 3 is in the closed position, the lower end surface of the peripheral wall 32 of the lid 3 substantially contacts the upper end surface of the peripheral wall 22 of the main body 2, and the lid 3 closes the opening 201 at the upper end of the main body 2 ( cover). When the lid 3 is in the open position, the peripheral wall 32 of the lid 3 is spaced apart from the upper end of the peripheral wall 22, opening the opening 201. Note that the lid 3 does not necessarily need to be rotatably connected to the main body 2. For example, the lid 3 may be configured to be removable from the main body 2 and to cover the opening 201 of the main body 2 by being fitted to the upper end of the main body 2.

The main body 2 and/or the lid 3 described above may be provided with the position defining section 25, the operating section 81, the display section 83, the locking mechanism 4, the first detecting device 85, and the second detecting device 87. Below, these configurations will be explained in order.

First, the position defining section 25 will be explained with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. The position defining portion 25 is configured to define a position where the power tool 91 etc. is housed (a position where the power tool 91 etc. is held in the accommodation space 20), and is provided inside the main body 2 or the lid 3. sell.

In the example shown in FIG. 4 , the position defining portion 25 is configured as at least one partition member 251 attached to the main body 2 . The partition member 251 can be configured, for example, to partition a region where the power tool 91 is placed from another region in the internal space of the main body 2, and/or to hold the power tool 91 at a predetermined position. Further, another partition member 251 may partition an area where items other than the power tool 91 (for example, a battery 93, a battery charger 95, a container containing accessories, a light, etc.) are arranged. The partition member 251 may be fixed to the main body 2 irremovably, or may be removable from the main body 2. The shape of the partition member 251 is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, plate-shaped or rod-shaped (pin-shaped). If the lid 3 defines part of the accommodation space 20, the lid 3 can likewise be provided with at least one partition member 251.

In the example shown in FIG. 5, the position defining portion 25 is configured as at least one recess 254 provided in the main body 2. In the example shown in FIG. At least one recess 254 has a shape corresponding to the power tool 91 (and an article other than the power tool 91), and the power tool 91 (and an article other than the power tool 91) is fitted into the recess 254 and held. . Note that the recess 254 may be formed in the removable holder 253 fitted into the main body 2, or may be formed directly in the bottom wall 21 of the main body 2. In the former case, the user can replace the holder 253 with another holder 253 having a recess 254 corresponding to another type of power tool 91 or the like. In this case, since the user can also use the storage case 1 to carry another type of power tool 91, the convenience of the storage case 1 is improved. When the lid 3 defines a part of the accommodation space 20, a holder 253 and a recess 254 may be provided in the lid 3 in the same way.

The operation section 81 and display section 83 will be explained below with reference to FIG.

An operating section 81 that can be manually operated from the outside and a display section 83 that can display information can be provided on the outer surface of the main body 2 or the lid 3, respectively. The user can input various instructions and information by manually operating the operation unit 81. The instructions input via the operation unit 81 may include information regarding, for example, an instruction to start or turn off the light source 5, a lighting time (the amount of time the light source is continuously turned on), and the like. The information displayed on the display unit 83 may include, for example, instructions input via the operation unit 81 and information regarding the operating mode of the light source 5. The user can easily understand the operating mode of the light source 5 by visually checking the display section 83. The operation unit 81 and the display unit 83 are each electrically connected to the controller 7 (specifically, the control circuit 71 (see FIG. 13)) via electric wires (not shown).

In the example shown in FIG. 1, the operation section 81 and the display section 83 are arranged on the outer surface of the upper wall 31 (the upper surface of the storage case 1). In this case, it becomes easy to operate the operating section 81 and visually check the display section 83 when the storage case 1 is placed on the ground or the like. Alternatively, the operation section 81 and the display section 83 may be provided on the outer surface of the peripheral wall 32 or the outer surface of the peripheral wall 22 of the main body 2 (the side surface of the storage case 1). Furthermore, the operation section 81 and the display section 83 may be arranged in different parts of the storage case 1, respectively. Alternatively, the operation section 81 (and the display section 83) may be arranged in a dedicated operation unit (for example, a remote control) provided separately from the main body 2 and the lid 3. The operating unit can be connected to the controller 7 via an electric wire or wirelessly.

The operation unit 81 may have any configuration as long as it is capable of inputting instructions according to a manual operation by a user. For example, various switches (push button type, slide type, knob type, etc.), touch sensors (capacitance type, resistive film type), etc. may be employed. Note that when a capacitive touch sensor is adopted, even if the operation unit 81 is provided on the top surface of the storage case 1, it may not be connected to another storage case 1 or another article placed on top of the storage case 1. The possibility of malfunction of the operating section 81 can be effectively reduced.

In the example shown in FIG. 1, the operation unit 81 includes an on/off switch 811 and a time setting switch 813. The on/off switch 811 is a switch for inputting an instruction to turn on or turn off the light source 5. The on/off switch 811 outputs a signal corresponding to the input instruction to the controller 7 (control circuit 71). The time setting switch 813 is a switch for setting the lighting time of the light source 5. The time setting switch 813 outputs a signal corresponding to the set lighting time to the controller 7 (control circuit 71).

Any device capable of displaying information may be employed as the display section 83. For example, a light emitting diode (LED), a segment LED/liquid crystal, a liquid crystal display, etc. may be employed.

In the example shown in FIG. 1, display unit 83 includes an indicator light 831 and a display 833. The indicator light 831 includes an LED, and is turned on while the light source 5 is turned on to notify that the light source 5 is turned on. The set lighting time of the light source 5 is displayed on the display 833. Turning on/off of the indicator light 831 and the display on the display 833 are controlled by the controller 7 (control circuit 71). Note that the indicator light 831 may be omitted, and the lighting state of the light source 5 may be displayed by, for example, changing the display mode of the lighting time on the display 833 depending on whether the light source 5 is on or off.

The lock mechanism 4 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8.

The locking mechanism 4 may have any configuration as long as it can lock the lid 3 with respect to the main body 2 in the closed position. Typically, the locking mechanism 4 is provided on the main body 2 and the lid 3, and includes a first engaging portion and a second engaging portion that are engageable with each other. In the example of FIG. 1, the number of lock mechanisms 4 is two, but it may be one or three or more.

In the example shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the locking mechanism 4 includes a locking member 41 provided on the main body 2 and a protrusion 43 provided on the lid 3.

A lower portion of the locking member 41 is connected to the front wall 221 of the main body 2 via a pin 42, and is supported rotatably around the axis of the pin 42. The pin 42 substantially extends in the left-right direction. Further, the pin 42 is supported by the front wall 221 so as to be movable in the vertical direction. More specifically, both ends of the pin 42 are fitted into grooves 231 formed in the front wall 221. The groove 231 is a long groove extending in the vertical direction, and both ends of the pin 42 can slide in the vertical direction along the groove 231. With this configuration, the locking member 41 can move in the vertical direction with respect to the front wall 221 together with the pin 42, and can rotate in the front and rear directions around the axis of the pin 42. Furthermore, a protrusion 411 is provided at the upper rear end portion of the locking member 41 . The protrusion 411 projects downward.

The protrusion 43 is provided on the front wall 321 of the lid 3. The projection 43 has an L-shape in side view and includes a first portion 431 that projects forward from the front wall 321 and a second portion 432 that extends upward from the front end of the first portion. The protrusion 411 of the locking member 41 can be inserted into the gap between the outer surface (front surface) of the front wall 321 and the second portion 432.

Specifically, the procedure for locking the lid 3 using the locking mechanism 4 is as follows. First, as shown by the solid line in FIG. 7, when the locking member 41 is in the unlocked position, the upper part of the locking member 41 is spaced forward from the protrusion 43 of the lid 3, and the pin 42 is located in the lower end of the groove 231. It is in. Subsequently, as shown by the dashed line in FIG. 7, the locking member 41 is moved upward from the unlocked position, and the pin 42 is disposed within the upper end of the groove 231. Thereafter, the locking member 41 is rotated rearward as shown by the dashed line in FIG. As shown by the solid line in FIG. 8, when the lock member 41 is moved downward and the protrusion 411 of the lock member 41 is inserted into the gap between the outer surface of the front wall 321 of the lid 3 and the second portion 432, The lock member 41 is placed in the lock position.

When the lock member 41 is in the lock position, the rotation of the lock member 41 is prevented by the engagement between the protrusion 411 (first engagement portion) and the protrusion 43 (second engagement portion). Therefore, the lid 3 is locked to the main body 2 by the locking member 41 and cannot be moved from the closed position to the open position. Note that the procedure for unlocking the lid 3 is basically the reverse of the locking procedure described above.

The first detection device 85 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10.

The first detection device is a device configured to detect that the lid 3 is in the closed position. The first detection device 85 may be a non-contact type detection device or a contact type detection device. The first detection device 85 is electrically connected to the controller 7 (specifically, the control circuit 71 (see FIG. 13)). Although details will be described later, the controller 7 (control circuit 71) can control the operation of the light source 5 based on the detection result of the first detection device 85.

In the example shown in FIG. 9, a Hall sensor 851 is employed as the first detection device 85. The Hall sensor 851 is a well-known sensor including a Hall element, and is capable of detecting a magnet 852 within a predetermined detection range. Hall sensor 851 is configured to output a specific signal to controller 7 in response to detection by magnet 852.

The Hall sensor 851 is fixed to the inner surface of the upper end of the front wall 221 of the main body 2 . The magnet 852 is fixed to the inner surface of the lower end of the front wall 321 of the lid 3. Alternatively, contrary to this arrangement, the Hall sensor 851 may be fixed to the lid 3 and the magnet 852 may be fixed to the main body 2. When the lid 3 is in the closed position (the position shown in FIG. 9), the magnet 852 is placed within the detection range of the Hall sensor 851. Therefore, the Hall sensor 851 outputs a signal. On the other hand, when the lid 3 is rotated in the direction of the arrow in the figure toward the open position, the magnet 852 leaves the detection range of the Hall sensor 851, so the Hall sensor 851 does not output a signal. In this way, the Hall sensor 851 detects that the lid 3 is closed and outputs a corresponding signal to the controller 7.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 10, a momentary switch 855 is employed as the first detection device 85. The momentary switch 855 is a switch configured to remain on while the button is pressed, and return to the off state when the button is released. The momentary switch 855 is configured to output a specific signal to the controller 7 when in the on state.

The momentary switch 855 is fixed to the upper end of the front wall 221 of the main body 2. A projection 856 for pressing a button of a momentary switch 855 is provided at the lower end of the front wall 321 of the lid 3 . However, similar to the example of FIG. 9, this arrangement relationship may be reversed. When the lid 3 is in the closed position (the position shown in FIG. 10), the momentary switch 855 is pressed by the projection 856 and is in the on state. Therefore, momentary switch 855 outputs a signal. On the other hand, when the lid 3 is rotated in the direction of the arrow in the figure toward the open position, the momentary switch 855 is no longer pressed by the protrusion 856, so the momentary switch 855 does not output a signal. In this way, the momentary switch 855 detects that the lid 3 is closed and outputs a corresponding signal to the controller 7.

In addition to the above-described example, the first detection device 85 may be, for example, a reed switch or an optical sensor (for example, a photointerrupter). Further, the position of the first detection device 85 is not limited to the above example, and may be changed as appropriate.

The second detection device 87 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8.

The second detection device 87 is a device configured to detect that the lock member 41 is in the locked position. Like the first detection device 85, the second detection device 87 may be a non-contact type position detection device or may be a contact type detection device. The second detection device 87 is electrically connected to the controller 7 (specifically, the control circuit 71 (see FIG. 13)). Although details will be described later, the controller 7 (control circuit 71) can control the operation of the light source 5 based on the detection result of the second detection device 87.

In the example shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, a Hall sensor 871 having a well-known configuration is employed as the second detection device 87. The Hall sensor 871 is fixed inside the front wall 321 of the lid 3. Further, a magnet 872 is fixed to the upper end of the locking member 41 (specifically, the protrusion 411). When the lock member 41 is in the unlocked position (the position shown in FIG. 7), the magnet 872 is outside the detection range of the Hall sensor 871, so the Hall sensor 851 does not output a signal. On the other hand, when the lock member 41 is in the lock position (the position shown in FIG. 8), the magnet 872 is within the detection range of the Hall sensor 851, so the Hall sensor 851 outputs a signal. In this way, the Hall sensor 871 detects that the lid 3 is locked and outputs a corresponding signal to the controller 7.

Although detailed illustrations and explanations are omitted, instead of the Hall sensor 871, a momentary switch, a reed switch, a photointerrupter, or the like may be employed as the second detection device 87. Further, the position of the second detection device 87 is not limited to the above example, and may be changed as appropriate. Note that when a plurality of locking mechanisms 4 are provided, the number of second detection devices 87 may be one or more.

The light source 5 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12.

As described above, the light source 5 employs an ultraviolet light source for the purpose of removing viruses and bacteria. Ultraviolet rays are classified into ultraviolet A waves (UV-A), ultraviolet B waves (UV-B), and ultraviolet C waves (also referred to as deep ultraviolet rays) (UV-C) depending on their wavelengths. The light source 5 may be an ultraviolet light source that emits light containing any of UV-A, UV-B, and UV-C. Further, the type of light source 5 is not particularly limited, and a lamp (for example, a metal halide lamp, a high-pressure sodium lamp, a mercury discharge lamp) or an LED may be employed. However, in view of the ability to inactivate viruses and bacteria, it is preferable to use a deep ultraviolet light source. From the viewpoint of being able to efficiently generate UV-C with high inactivation ability, it is more preferable to employ a deep ultraviolet LED (UV-C LED).

The light source 5 is attached to the inside of the storage case 1 (main body 2, lid 3) so that the electric tool 91 and the like stored in the storage case 1 are exposed to UV-C emitted from the light source 5. The number and arrangement of the light sources 5 can be selected as appropriate depending on the type of the light sources 5 (for example, the directivity and intensity of light), the arrangement of the power tools 91, etc. in the storage case 1, and the like. For example, one or more light sources 5 may be disposed on at least one of the inner surface 310 of the top wall 31 of the lid 3, the inner surface 210 of the bottom wall 21 of the main body 2, and the inner surface 220 of the peripheral wall 22.

In the example of FIG. 11, the plurality of light sources 5 are evenly arranged over the entire inner surface 310 of the upper wall 31. However, depending on the arrangement of the power tool 91 and the like, at least one light source 5 may be arranged only in a part of the inner surface 310 (eg, right half, left half, center). For example, in the example shown in FIG. 12, the power tool 91 is fitted into and held in a recess 254 provided in the left half region of the housing space 20. Ultraviolet light is useful for removing viruses and bacteria, but synthetic resin products tend to deteriorate if exposed to UV light for a long time. Therefore, in this example, a plurality of A light source 5 (deep ultraviolet LED) is attached. When the light sources 5 are arranged on the inner surfaces 210 and 220, the number and arrangement of the light sources 5 can be similarly selected as appropriate.

Further, in order to effectively apply the ultraviolet rays emitted from the light source 5 to the electric tool 91 and the like, at least one ultraviolet reflecting material 55 may be provided inside the storage case 1. Any known ultraviolet reflecting material may be employed as the ultraviolet reflecting material 55. Furthermore, the ultraviolet reflecting material 55 may be configured as, for example, a plate (sheet), a film, a paint, or the like.

The number and arrangement of the ultraviolet reflectors 55 can be appropriately selected depending on the type of the ultraviolet reflector 55, the arrangement of the light source 5, the power tool 91, etc. in the storage case 1, and the like. For example, in order to efficiently reflect the ultraviolet rays emitted from the light source 5, at least one light source 5 and at least one ultraviolet reflecting material 55 are connected to the inner surface 310 of the top wall 31 of the lid 3, the bottom wall 21 of the main body 2, etc. The inner surface 210 of the peripheral wall 22 and the inner surface 220 of the peripheral wall 22 may be arranged on opposing surfaces, respectively. For example, as shown in FIG. 11, when the light source 5 is arranged on the inner surface 310 of the top wall 31, the ultraviolet reflecting material 55 is arranged on the inner surface 210 of the bottom wall 21 facing each other.

Alternatively, at least one ultraviolet reflector 55 may be arranged within the area defined by the above-mentioned position defining portion 25 so as to concentrate the ultraviolet rays emitted from the light source 5 onto the power tool 91 and the like. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 4, a sheet-like ultraviolet reflecting material 55 may be attached to the entire or part of the surface of the plate-like partition member 251 that faces the power tool 91 and the like. Alternatively, in the example shown in FIG. 5, the entire or part of the inner surface of the recess 254 may be coated with an ultraviolet reflecting material 55, which is a paint. The ultraviolet reflecting material 55 may be arranged only in a region corresponding to a part where viruses and bacteria are likely to adhere (for example, a region facing the grip of the power tool 91).

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, at least one ultraviolet absorber 57 may be provided inside the storage case 1 in order to suppress deterioration of the synthetic resin main body 2 and lid 3 due to ultraviolet rays. . Any known ultraviolet absorber may be used as the ultraviolet absorber 57. The ultraviolet absorbing material 57 can be configured, for example, as a plate (sheet) film, paint, or the like. For example, the ultraviolet absorbing material 57 may be arranged in the entire area of the inner surface of the storage case 1 where the light source 5 and the ultraviolet reflecting material 55 are not arranged, or it may be arranged only in the area facing the light source 5. good. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 5, the ultraviolet absorbing material 57 may be applied to a portion of the holder 253 where the recess 254 is not formed.

The power supply section 6 will be described below with reference to FIG.

The power supply unit 6 is provided to supply power to the light source 5 and the like. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the power supply section 6 includes two battery mounting sections 61 to which batteries 93 can be attached and detached, and a connector 65 that can be connected to an external power source other than the battery 93.

Two different types of batteries 93 (for example, an 18V battery and a 36V battery) can be attached to and detached from the two battery attachment parts 61, respectively. The battery 93 is, for example, a well-known battery that is removably attached to the power tool 91 and supplies power to the power tool 91. Further, since it is a well-known configuration, to briefly explain, each battery mounting portion 61 includes a pair of slide rails 615 that can be engaged with a pair of grooves of the battery 93, and a recessed portion that can be engaged with a locking member of the battery 93. (not shown). Further, each battery mounting portion 61 includes a terminal 611 for the battery 93. The terminal 611 can be electrically connected to a terminal (not shown) of the battery 93 when the battery 93 is placed in a predetermined position. The terminal 611 is electrically connected to the controller 7 (specifically, the power supply circuit 72 (see FIG. 13)) via an electric wire.

The battery mounting section 61 is provided inside the main body 2. Therefore, the ultraviolet rays emitted from the light source 5 can remove at least a portion of viruses and bacteria attached to the battery 93 attached to the battery attachment part 61. Further, the slide rail 615 of the battery mounting section 61 extends in the vertical direction, and the battery 93 is slid downward and mounted on the battery mounting section 61. Therefore, the user can easily attach or detach the battery 93 to or from the main body 2 with the lid 3 in the open position.

The connector 65 is a connector for DC power input (so-called DC jack), and can be electrically connected to, for example, an AC adapter, a car cigarette lighter socket, a USB device, etc. via a connection cord. That is, the connector 65 can be electrically connected to an external power source other than the battery 93. Note that an output side connector (so-called DC plug) such as an AC adapter can be connected to the connector 65 outside the main body 2. The connector 65 is electrically connected to the controller 7 (specifically, the power supply circuit 72 (see FIG. 13)) via an electric wire.

According to the power supply section 6 having such a configuration, the user can selectively use two types of batteries 93 and an external power source as power sources for the light source 5, thereby improving convenience. However, the power supply section 6 may include one battery mounting section 61 and the connector 65, or may include only the battery mounting section 61 or only the connector 65. Alternatively, the power supply unit 6 may include a plug connectable to an external AC power source, or may include a rechargeable built-in battery.

Hereinafter, an example of the physical configuration of the controller 7 and the electrical configuration of the entire storage case 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 13.

In the example shown in FIG. 3, the controller 7 includes a case 79 and a circuit board 70 housed in the case 79 and on which a control circuit 71 and the like are mounted. For protection from ultraviolet rays, the outer surface of case 79 is preferably covered with ultraviolet absorbing material 57. The controller 7 is placed inside the storage case 1. Note that the controller 7 may be housed in the main body 2 or may be attached to the inside of the lid 3.

FIG. 13 shows an example of the electrical configuration of the storage case 1. In this example, the controller 7 includes a control circuit 71, a power supply circuit 72, AND circuits 73 and 74, a drive circuit 76, a communication circuit 77, and an antenna 78.

The control circuit 71 is composed of a microcontroller unit (MCU) including a CPU, ROM, RAM, etc., and controls the operation of each part of the storage case 1. A power supply circuit 72 , an AND circuit 74 , a drive circuit 76 , and a communication circuit 77 are connected to the control circuit 71 .

The terminal 611 of the battery mounting section 61 of the power supply section 6 and the connector 65 are connected to the power supply circuit 72 . The power supply circuit 72 adjusts the power supplied from the battery 93 through the terminal 611 or the power supplied from the external power supply through the connector 65 to a predetermined voltage, and supplies power to the control circuit 71, the light source 5, etc. supply. A switch 75 is arranged between the power supply circuit 72 and the light source 5. The switch 75 is normally in an off state, and is turned on by an AND circuit 74.

Note that when the battery 93 is connected to the terminal 611 and the external power source is connected to the connector 65, the control circuit 71 controls the power source circuit 72 to preferentially use the power from the external power source. You may. Further, the control circuit 71 may control the power supply circuit 72 to charge the battery 93 connected to the terminal 611 with power from an external power source.

The AND circuit 73 is connected to the first detection device 85 , the second detection device 87 , and the AND circuit 74 . AND circuit 73 outputs a signal to AND circuit 74 only when signals are output from both first detection device 85 and second detection device 87. That is, the AND circuit 73 outputs a signal to the AND circuit 74 only when the lid 3 is closed and locked.

AND circuit 74 is connected to AND circuit 73, control circuit 71, and switch 75. The AND circuit 73 turns on the switch 75 only when signals are output from both the AND circuit 73 and the control circuit 71. That is, the AND circuit 73 turns on the switch 75 only when the lid 3 is closed and locked, and a signal is output from the control circuit 71 to the AND circuit 74. When the switch 75 is turned on, power can be supplied from the power supply circuit 72 to the light source 5.

The drive circuit 76 is a circuit for lighting the light source 5. The control circuit 71 lights up the light source 5 by supplying power to the light source 5 via the drive circuit 76 .

The communication circuit 77 is connected to an antenna 78 and can wirelessly communicate with an external device (for example, a mobile terminal) via the antenna 78. Note that the communication method is not particularly limited. Communication circuit 77 outputs a signal according to information received from an external device via antenna 78 to control circuit 71 . For example, information regarding an instruction to turn on or turn off the light source 5 and a setting for the lighting time of the light source 5 can be transmitted from the external device. Further, the communication circuit 77 can also transmit information to an external device via the antenna 78 in response to a signal from the control circuit 71.

The control circuit 71 also includes an operation section 81 (on/off switch 811 and time setting switch 813), a display section 83 (indicator light 831 and display 833), a first detection device 85, and a second detection device 87. are connected.

When the control circuit 71 acquires a signal related to setting the lighting time of the light source 5 from the time setting switch 813 or the communication circuit 77, the control circuit 71 sets the lighting time according to the signal, stores it in the RAM, and displays the lighting on the display 833. Display the time. Further, the control circuit 71 responds to a signal regarding an instruction to turn on or turn off the light source 5 acquired from the on/off switch 811 or the communication circuit 77 and a signal acquired from the first detection device 85 and the second detection device 87. The drive circuit 76 is controlled to control power supply to the light source 5 (operation of the light source 5). Further, the control circuit 71 controls the operation of the indicator light 831 as well as the operation of the light source 5.

An example of the lighting control process executed by the control circuit 71 will be described below with reference to FIG. 14. Note that this lighting control process is started in response to the start of power supply to the control circuit 71 from the battery 93 or an external power source other than the battery 93 via the power supply unit 6 and the power supply circuit 72, and when the power supply is stopped. It will be terminated if it is done. The control circuit 71 executes processing based on a program stored in advance in the ROM. In the following description and figures, each "step" during processing is abbreviated as "S".

The control circuit 71 first determines whether a signal is output from the first detection device 85, that is, whether the lid 3 is closed (S1). When the control circuit 71 determines that the lid 3 is not closed (S1: NO), the control circuit 71 returns to monitoring the signal from the first detection device 85 (S1). When the control circuit 71 determines that the lid 3 is closed (S1: YES), it determines whether a signal is output from the second detection device 87, that is, whether the lid 3 is locked ( S2). When the control circuit 71 determines that the lid 3 is not locked (S2: NO), the control circuit 71 returns to monitoring the signal from the first detection device 85 (S1).

When the control circuit 71 determines that the lid 3 is locked (S2: YES), the control circuit 71 determines whether a signal is output from the on/off switch 811 or the communication circuit 77, that is, whether the light source 5 is instructed to turn on. It is determined whether or not (S3). When the control circuit 71 determines that lighting has not been instructed (S3: NO), the control circuit 71 returns to monitoring the signal from the first detection device 85 (S1).

When the control circuit 71 determines that lighting has been instructed (S3: YES), it lights the light source 5 via the drive circuit 76 (S4), and further lights the indicator light 831 of the display section 83 (S5). Note that when the control circuit 71 acquires a signal from the communication circuit 77 in S3 (that is, when an instruction is input from an external device), the control circuit 71 transmits information from the communication circuit 77 to the external device indicating that lighting of the light source 5 has started. may be sent.

Further, the control circuit 71 outputs a signal to the AND circuit 74 in addition to outputting a signal to the drive circuit 76 in S4. As described above, the AND circuit 74 turns on the switch 75 to enable power to be supplied from the power supply circuit 72 to the light source 5 only when signals from the AND circuit 73 and the control circuit 71 are obtained. Therefore, for example, even if the control circuit 71 outputs a signal to the AND circuit 74 due to some malfunction even though the lid 3 is not closed/locked, as long as the AND circuit 73 operates normally, AND circuit 74 does not turn on switch 75. Therefore, the light source 5 is not turned on.

Subsequently, the control circuit 71 determines whether or not a signal is output from the second detection device 87, that is, whether or not the lid 3 is locked (S11). When the control circuit 71 determines that the lid 3 is locked (S11: YES), the control circuit 71 determines whether a signal is output from the first detection device 85, that is, whether the lid 3 is closed. (S12). When the control circuit 71 determines that the lid 3 is closed (S12: YES), the control circuit 71 determines whether a signal is output from the on/off switch 811 or the communication circuit 77, that is, whether the light source 5 is instructed to turn off. It is determined whether or not (S13).

When the control circuit 71 determines that turning off the light has not been instructed (S13: NO), the control circuit 71 determines whether the set lighting time has elapsed (S14). Note that whether or not the lighting time has elapsed depends on whether the elapsed time since the light source 5 was turned on has exceeded the lighting time set via the time setting switch 813 and/or the communication circuit 77 and stored in the RAM. You can judge whether or not. When the control circuit 71 determines that the set lighting time has not elapsed (S14: NO), the control circuit 71 returns to monitoring the signal from the second detection device 87 (S11).

If the control circuit 71 determines that the set lighting time has elapsed (S14: YES), it turns off the light source 5 (S15). The control circuit 71 further turns off the indicator light 831 of the display section 83 (S16). Note that when the control circuit 71 acquires a signal from the communication circuit 77 in S13 (that is, when an instruction is input from an external device), the control circuit 71 transmits information indicating that the light source 5 has been turned off to the external device from the communication circuit 77. You may let them. The control circuit 71 returns to monitoring the signal from the first detection device 85 (S1).

Further, when the control circuit 71 determines that the lid 3 is not locked (S11: NO), when determining that the lid 3 is not closed (S12: NO), the control circuit 71 determines that the light source 5 has been instructed to turn off. If so (S13: YES), the process directly proceeds to S15, and the light source 5 is turned off.

As explained above, in the lighting control process of FIG. 3 is locked. The control circuit 71 turns on the light source 5 in response to an instruction to start lighting only when it determines that the lid 3 is closed and locked. Therefore, the possibility that ultraviolet rays will hit the user can be reliably reduced.

Further, if the control circuit 71 determines that the lid 3 is unlocked or opened while the light source 5 is turned on, it turns off the light source 5 even if there is no instruction to turn off the light. In other words, not only the start of lighting but also the continuation of lighting is conditioned on the lid 3 being closed and locked. Therefore, it is possible to further reliably reduce the possibility that ultraviolet rays will hit the user.

Further, as described above, by providing not only the control circuit 71 but also AND circuits 73 and 74 that function as protection circuits, the controller 7 that can cope with a malfunction of the control circuit 71 is realized.

Further, after the light source 5 starts lighting, the control circuit 71 continues to close the lid 3 and, if locked, turns off the light source 5 after the set lighting time has elapsed. Furthermore, when the control circuit 71 recognizes an instruction to turn off the light source 5 before the lighting time of the light source 5 has elapsed, the control circuit 71 turns off the light source 5 . In other words, the user can set the desired lighting time, and can also turn off the light source 5 as appropriate even during the lighting time. Therefore, the convenience of the storage case 1 is improved. Further, the light source 5 is turned on only during the lighting time, or from the start of lighting until it is instructed to turn off. Therefore, power consumption can be reduced compared to the case where the light source 5 is continuously turned on while the lid 3 is closed and locked.

Note that the following non-limiting changes may be made to the electrical configuration of the storage case 1 illustrated in FIG. 13 and the lighting control process illustrated in FIG. 14, for example.

For example, the control circuit 71 of the controller 7 may include a combination of separate electronic components (eg, discrete elements) instead of or in addition to the MCU. Alternatively, the control circuit 71 may include, for example, ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuits) or a programmable logic device (eg, FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array)). That is, part or all of the functions of the control circuit 71 may be achieved by hardware or software.

One of the first detection device 85 and the second detection device 87 may be omitted. In other words, the operation of the light source 5 may be controlled based only on whether the lid 3 is closed or locked. That is, in the lighting control process, one of S1 and S2 and one of S11 and S12 can be omitted. Furthermore, the configurations of the AND circuits 73 and 74 may be changed in accordance with this change. The AND circuit 73 may be omitted, and the AND circuit 74 may be connected to one of the first detection device 85 and the second detection device 87 and the control circuit 71. Further, the AND circuits 73 and 74 may be omitted.

The operation unit 81, the communication circuit 77, the antenna 78, and the display 833 for displaying the lighting time may be omitted. In other words, the user does not necessarily have to instruct the lighting to start or turn off, or set the lighting time. In this case, for example, S3, S13, and S14 are omitted in the lighting control process. Based on the detection results of the first detection device 85 and the second detection device 87, the light source 5 is turned on and the lid 3 is opened while it is determined that the lid 3 is closed and locked. Alternatively, the light source 5 is turned off in response to determining that the lock is released. Note that the indicator light 831 may also be omitted.

Further, the communication circuit 77 and the antenna 78 (or the operation unit 81) may be omitted, and the user may instruct the lighting start and turn off and set the lighting time only from the operation unit 81 (or an external device). Only an instruction to start lighting can be input from the operation unit 81 and/or an external device, and the lighting time may be uniformly determined. Only instructions for starting lighting and turning off the lighting may be input from the operation unit 81 and/or the external device. In this example, the first detection device 85 and the second detection device 87 are omitted, and the light source 5 only needs to be turned on or off according to instructions. That is, in the lighting control process, S1, S2, S11, and S12 can be omitted.

The correspondence between each component (feature) of the above embodiment and each component (feature) of the present disclosure or invention is shown below. However, each component of the embodiment is merely an example, and does not limit each component of the present disclosure or the present invention.

The control circuit 71 and the AND circuits 73 and 74 are an example of a "control device." The terminal 611 of the battery mounting section 61 is an example of a "first connection section." The connector 65 is an example of a "second connection section." The communication circuit 77 and the antenna 78 are an example of a "communication device."

Note that the above embodiment is merely an example, and the power tool storage case according to the present disclosure is not limited to the illustrated power tool storage case 1. A plurality of functions of one component in the above embodiment may be realized by a plurality of components, and a function of one component may be realized by a plurality of components. Further, a plurality of functions possessed by a plurality of constituent elements may be realized by one constituent element, or one function realized by a plurality of constituent elements may be realized by one constituent element. Further, a part of the configuration of the above embodiment may be omitted. Further, at least a part of the configuration of the above embodiment may be added to or replaced with the configuration of other embodiments.

In view of the spirit of the present invention and the above embodiments, the following aspects are constructed. Only one or more of the following aspects may be employed in combination with the power tool storage case 1 of the embodiment and its modifications, or the inventions described in the claims.
[Aspect 1]
The at least one light source includes at least one LED.
[Aspect 2]
The position defining portion is a holder that includes a concave portion or a convex portion that can hold the power tool at a predetermined position, and is selectively attachable to and detachable from the main body or the lid.
[Aspect 3]
The first detection device is a non-contact sensor that detects the position of the lid relative to the main body, or a contact switch that operates when the lid is placed in the closed position.
[Aspect 4]
The locking mechanism includes a first engaging part provided on the main body, and a first engaging part provided on the lid, when the locking mechanism is arranged in a locked position with respect to the first engaging part. a second engaging portion that engages;
The second detection device is configured to detect that the first engagement portion and the second engagement portion are engaged with each other.
The locking member 41 (protrusion 411) of the above embodiment is an example of a "first engagement part". The protrusion 43 is an example of a "second engaging part".
[Aspect 5]
The second detection device is a non-contact type sensor that detects the position of the first engagement portion with respect to the second engagement portion, or a sensor that detects the position of the first engagement portion with respect to the second engagement portion, or a sensor that detects the position of the first engagement portion with respect to the second engagement portion. It is a contact type switch that operates depending on the timing.

1: Power tool storage case, 2: Main body, 3: Lid, 4: Lock mechanism, 5: Light source, 6: Power supply section, 7: Controller, 20: Accommodation space, 21: Bottom wall, 22: Peripheral wall, 25: Position Regulation part, 31: Upper wall, 32: Peripheral wall, 41: Lock member, 42: Pin, 43: Projection, 55: Ultraviolet reflector, 57: Ultraviolet absorber, 61: Battery mounting part, 65: Connector, 71: Control Circuit, 72: Power supply circuit, 73: AND circuit, 74: AND circuit, 75: Switch, 76: Drive circuit, 77: Communication circuit, 78: Antenna, 79: Case, 81: Operation section, 83: Display section, 85 : first detection device, 87: second detection device, 91: power tool, 93: battery, 95: charger, 201: opening, 210: inner surface, 220: inner surface, 221: front wall, 223: rear wall, 225 : left wall, 227: right wall, 231: groove, 251: partition member, 253: holder, 254: recess, 310: inner surface, 311: region, 321: front wall, 323: rear wall, 325: left wall, 327 : Right wall, 411: Protrusion, 431: First part, 432: Second part, 611: Terminal, 615: Slide rail, 811: Off switch, 813: Time setting switch, 831: Indicator light, 833: Display, 851 : Hall sensor, 852: Magnet, 855: Momentary switch, 856: Protrusion, 871: Hall sensor, 872: Magnet, A: Ultraviolet light, B: Ultraviolet light, C: Ultraviolet light, L: Side view

Claims (16)

a main body having a bottom wall and a peripheral wall protruding from a peripheral edge of the bottom wall in a direction intersecting the bottom wall;
a lid capable of opening or closing an opening defined by the protruding end of the peripheral wall, the lid having an upper wall;
power supply section,
at least one light source configured to emit light including ultraviolet light by power supplied from the power supply unit;
and a control device configured to control power supply from the power supply unit to the at least one light source. The power tool storage case according to claim 1, wherein the at least one light source is disposed inside at least one of the bottom wall, the peripheral wall, and the top wall. The power tool storage case according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the ultraviolet rays are deep ultraviolet rays. The power tool storage case according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising at least one ultraviolet reflector disposed inside at least one of the bottom wall, the peripheral wall, and the top wall. 4. The at least one light source and the at least one ultraviolet reflecting material are each disposed inside one of the bottom wall, the peripheral wall, and the top wall that faces each other. Power tool storage case described in. Further comprising a position defining part configured to define a position where the power tool is housed,
The power tool storage case according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the at least one ultraviolet reflecting material is arranged within a region defined by the position defining section. The power tool storage case according to claim 6, wherein the position defining portion is selectively attachable to and detachable from the main body or the lid. The power tool storage case according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising at least one ultraviolet absorber disposed inside at least one of the bottom wall, the peripheral wall, and the top wall. further comprising a first detection device configured to detect that the lid is in a closed position that closes the opening;
The power tool according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the control device is configured to turn on the at least one light source only when the lid is in the closed position. storage case. a locking mechanism configured to lock the lid to the main body in a closed position that closes the opening;
a second detection device configured to detect that the lid is locked by the locking mechanism,
The power tool storage according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the control device is configured to turn on the at least one light source only when the lid is locked. Case. The power supply section is characterized in that it includes at least one of a first connection section that can be electrically connected to a battery that is detachable from the power tool, and a second connection section that can be electrically connected to an external power source. The power tool storage case according to any one of claims 1 to 10. The power tool storage case according to claim 11, wherein the power supply section includes the first connection section and the second connection section. The power tool storage case according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the first connecting portion is arranged inside the main body. It is further equipped with an operating section that can be manually operated from the outside.
Any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the control device is configured to control the operation of the at least one light source in accordance with an instruction input via the operation unit. Power tool storage case described in. It is further equipped with a communication device that can communicate with external devices,
15. The control device according to claim 1, wherein the control device is configured to control the operation of the at least one light source in response to an instruction input from the external device via the communication device. Any one of the power tool storage cases listed. The power tool according to any one of claims 1 to 15, further comprising a display section disposed on the outer surface of the peripheral wall or the outer surface of the upper wall and capable of displaying information regarding an operating mode of the at least one light source. storage case.

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