JP2023508333A - Interchangeable and Interconnectable Tool Organizing Devices - Google Patents

Abstract

A custom tool accessory for containing a tool, the custom tool accessory comprising a body, at least one tongue disposed on a first side of the body and opposite the first side of the body. At least one tongue receiving groove disposed on a second side of the body, which is the side, and a tool retaining portion disposed on the body for retaining a tool. At least one magnet is attached to the underside of the metal baseplate, which in turn is secured to the underside of the body. A retainer surrounds the at least one magnet and also underlies portions of the bottom of the base plate not covered by the at least one magnet.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Technical Field The general concept of the present invention relates generally to tool organization devices, and more specifically to interchangeable and interconnectable tool organization devices.

Description of the Related Art Currently, there are no practical and inexpensive products on the market that provide accessories that can provide custom organization for tool storage. Most individuals store their mechanical tools in toolboxes or various containers, and these storage containers tend to contain many devices. Too many instruments and tools in a toolbox or mechanic's drawer can make it difficult to find the right tools to use due to clutter and chaos.

What is needed, therefore, is a device that facilitates easy storage and organization of tools in tool boxes and/or drawers.

There is also a need for inexpensive devices that facilitate easy storage and organization of tools.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION This Summary is intended to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify key features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter. do not have.

The general concept of the present invention provides interchangeable and interconnectable tool organization devices.
Additional features and utilities of the general concepts of the invention will be set forth in part in the text which follows, and in part will become apparent from the text or may be learned by practice of the general concepts of the invention. can be

The foregoing and/or other features and utilities of the general concept of the invention may be achieved by providing a custom tool accessory for containing the tool, the custom tool accessory comprising: a main body; At least one tongue located on a first side of the body and at least one tongue receiving groove located on a second side of the body opposite the first side of the body to hold the tool. and a tool holding portion disposed on the body for the purpose.

The custom tool accessory may further include magnets disposed on the bottom surface of the body to magnetically couple the custom tool accessory to the metal surface.

The at least one tongue may be inserted into another at least one tongue receiving groove of another custom tool accessory to couple the custom tool accessory to another custom tool accessory.

The at least one tongue may have a shape corresponding to and fitting within the at least one tongue receiving groove.

The shape may be at least one of a trapezoidal shape, a triangular shape, a circular shape and a rectangular shape.

The tool holding portion may include at least one socket receiving portion projecting vertically away from the top surface of the body to receive a tool having the shape of a socket.

The at least one socket-receiving portion may include a gap located on its upper surface to allow a labeling device identifying the size of the tool to be inserted therein.

The tool holding portion may include a recessed portion located on the upper surface of the body to receive a tool having a rounded shape.

The recessed portion may include a missing tool indicator having a different color than the body so as to be visible when the tool is not placed on the recessed portion.

The tool holding portion includes a crevice including a missing tool indicator positioned at a lowermost portion of the crevice and a first angularly disposed first wall extending downwardly from the top surface of the first wall toward the missing tool indicator. There may be a wall ramp and an angularly disposed second wall ramp 414 extending downwardly from the top surface of the second wall toward the missing tool indicator.

The first wall and the second wall may be perpendicular to the bottom surface of the body. The first wall and the second wall may be arranged at an angle to the bottom surface of the body.

The tool holding portion has a first inner wall parallel to the first and second walls, a second inner wall parallel to the first and second walls and opposite the first inner wall, and a second inner wall parallel to the first and second walls. a tool receiving portion positioned between the bottom portion of the one inner wall and the bottom portion of the second inner wall.

The tool holding portion has a first tool receiving portion disposed at an angle to the first wall and an angle extending downwardly from the upper portion of the first wall toward the second tool receiving portion. a sloped surface of the first wall positioned at an angle to the second wall; a second tool receiving portion positioned at an angle to the second wall; an angled surface of the second wall extending downwardly toward the second wall.

According to a further embodiment of the present disclosure, a modular tool holder for use separately and with one or more corresponding tool holders, the modular tool holder comprising:
a body portion comprising a base portion and a tool holding portion disposed above the base portion;
at least one tongue located on the first side of the body;
at least one tongue receiving groove located on a second side of the body opposite the first side of the body;
a metal baseplate aligned within the base portion of the body;
at least one magnet attached to the underside of the metal base plate for magnetically coupling the modular tool holder to the metal surface.

In one embodiment described herein, the area of the metallic baseplate is greater than the area of the at least one magnet.

In one embodiment described herein, the magnet is of flat configuration. One embodiment described herein further comprises a retainer for surrounding the at least one magnet to help retain the at least one magnet in a stationary position.

In one embodiment described herein, the retainer is in the shape of a baseplate. In one embodiment described herein, the retainer comprises an opening for snugly receiving at least one magnet therein.

In one embodiment described herein, the thickness of the retainer corresponds to the thickness of the at least one magnet.

In one embodiment described herein, the outer peripheral portion of the retainer engages a receiving slot formed in the base portion of the body portion to secure the retainer to the body portion.

In one embodiment described herein, portions of the retainer are locked in engagement with corresponding portions of the body portion.

In one embodiment described herein, the tool holding portion comprises:
(1) a socket receiving portion projecting upwardly from the base portion for engagement through a drive hole in the socket;
(2) a plurality of sockets extending downwardly into the body to receive the shank portion of the tool bit;
(3) spaced apart first and second walls extending upwardly from the base portion for receiving tools to be held between the first and second walls;
(4) a plurality of walls extending upwardly from the base portion for receiving tools to be held between adjacent pairs of walls;
selected from the group consisting of

In one embodiment described herein,
The first and second walls have the following relationship with respect to each other:
separated vertically from each other,
tilted parallel to each other,
branching upward from each other,
First, from the base portion they diverge upwardly from each other and then extend parallel to each other for the remaining height of the first and second walls in one relationship.

In one embodiment described herein, the tool holding portion comprises first and second walls extending upwardly from the base portion, the distance separating the first and second walls accommodating different sized tools. can be adjusted to

In one embodiment described herein, a linear ratchet projecting from one of the first and second walls, the linear ratchet defining a series of lateral slots extending along the length of the linear ratchet; a linear ratchet;
A pawl carried by the lateral pawl lever is operable to engage and disengage the pawl with the ratchet lateral slot.

In one embodiment described herein, the pawl is mounted on a lateral pawl bar movable longitudinally of the pawl bar to engage and disengage the pawl with the ratchet slot.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES Many of the foregoing aspects and attendant advantages of the present invention will become easier as they are better understood by reference to the following detailed description read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. will be recognized by

1 is a top oblique perspective view of a custom tool accessory, according to an exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 4 is a top view of a custom tool accessory, according to an exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a bottom view of a custom tool accessory, according to an exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a side view of a custom tool accessory, according to an exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention; FIG. 10 is a top perspective view of a custom tool accessory, according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a top view of a custom tool accessory according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention; FIG. 10 is a side view of a custom tool accessory, according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention; FIG. 10 is another top perspective view of a custom tool accessory, according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention; FIG. 10 is a top perspective view of a custom tool accessory, according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a top view of a custom tool accessory according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention; FIG. 10 is a bottom view of a custom tool accessory, according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention; FIG. 10 is a side elevational view of a custom tool accessory, according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention; FIG. 10 is a top perspective view of a custom tool accessory, according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a top view of a custom tool accessory according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention; FIG. 10 is a bottom view of a custom tool accessory, according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention; FIG. 10 is a side view of a custom tool accessory, according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention; FIG. 10 is a top perspective view of a custom tool accessory, according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention; FIG. 10 is a top perspective view of a custom tool accessory, according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention; FIG. 10 is another top perspective view of a custom tool accessory, according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention; FIG. 10 is a side elevational view of a custom tool accessory, according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention; FIG. 10 is a top perspective view of a custom tool accessory, according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a top view of a custom tool accessory according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention; FIG. 10 is a bottom view of a custom tool accessory, according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention; FIG. 10 is a side view of a custom tool accessory, according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention; FIG. 10 is a top perspective view of a custom tool accessory, according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention; FIG. 10 is another top perspective view of a custom tool accessory, according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention; FIG. 10 is a bottom perspective view of a custom tool accessory, according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention; FIG. 10 is a side elevational view of a custom tool accessory, according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention; Fig. 2 illustrates multiple custom tool accessories coupled together, according to an exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention; 1 illustrates a variety of multiple custom tool accessories linked together in a mechanic's drawer, according to an exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention; Fig. 2 illustrates multiple custom tool accessories coupled together, according to an exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention; 1 illustrates a variety of multiple custom tool accessories linked together in a mechanic's drawer, according to an exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention; Fig. 2 illustrates multiple custom tool accessories coupled together, according to an exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention; 1 is a top perspective view showing multiple custom tool accessories about to be coupled together, according to an exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 10 is another top perspective view showing a plurality of custom tool accessories about to be coupled together, according to an exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention; 6 shows a plurality of custom tool accessories 600 coupled together, according to an exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention. 1 is a top perspective view showing multiple custom tool accessories having various sizes, according to an exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention; FIG. 1 illustrates a variety of multiple custom tool accessories linked together in a mechanic's drawer, according to an exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention; 1 illustrates a variety of multiple custom tool accessories linked together in a mechanic's drawer, according to an exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention; FIG. 12 is a perspective view of another custom tool accessory of the present disclosure specially designed to hold a tool bit; Figure 15B is an exploded view of Figure 15A; FIG. 4 is an isometric view of another embodiment of the present disclosure also specially designed to hold a tool bit; FIG. 10 is an isometric view of a further embodiment of the present disclosure specially designed to hold a socket; Figure 17B is an exploded view of Figure 17A; FIG. 4 is an isometric view of another embodiment of the present disclosure specially designed to hold a socket; 19 is an identification post indicating the size of the retained sockets for use in conjunction with the embodiment of the present disclosure shown in FIGS. 17A, 17B and 18; FIG. FIG. 4 is an isometric view of a further embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 4 is an isometric view of another embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 20B is an exploded view of FIG. 20A taken from the same perspective as FIG. 20A; 20B is a further exploded view of FIG. 20A taken from the bottom side of FIG. 20A; FIG. FIG. 4 is an isometric view of a further embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 21B is an exploded view of Figure 21A; FIG. 4 is an isometric view of a further embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig. 10 is an isometric view of a further embodiment of the present disclosure specially adapted to hold a wrench; Figure 23B is an exploded view of Figure 23A; FIG. 4 is an isometric view of a further embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 24B is an exploded view of Figure 24A; FIG. 4 is an isometric view of a further embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 25B is an exploded view of Figure 25A; FIG. 4 is an isometric view of a further embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 10 is an isometric view of a further embodiment of the present disclosure showing examples of indicia utilized with the tool holder of the present disclosure; FIG. 4 is an isometric view of a further embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 28B is an exploded view of Figure 28A; FIG. 4 is an isometric view of a further embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 4 is an isometric view of a further embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 4 is an isometric view of a further embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 4 is an isometric view of a further embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 4 is an isometric view of a further embodiment of the present disclosure; 30B is an exploded view of FIG. 30A; FIG. FIG. 5 is an isometric view of a further embodiment of the present disclosure, taken from above the illustrated tool holder; 31B is an isometric view of FIG. 31A taken from below; FIG. 31B is an exploded view of FIG. 31A; FIG. Figure 31C is a partial isometric view of Figure 31C; FIG. 31B is an isometric view of FIG. 31A looking down on FIG. 31A with a portion removed to reveal the interior of the tool holder;

DETAILED DESCRIPTION Various exemplary embodiments (also known as exemplary embodiments) will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which some exemplary embodiments are shown. The thickness of lines, layers and/or regions in the figures may be exaggerated for clarity.

Accordingly, while various modifications and alternative forms are possible with respect to example embodiments, embodiments thereof are shown by way of example in the figures and will herein be described in detail. However, the exemplary embodiments are not intended to be limited to the particular forms disclosed, but rather the exemplary embodiments encompass all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the disclosure. One thing should be understood. Like numbers refer to like/similar elements throughout the detailed description.

When an element is referred to as being "linked" or "coupled" to another element, it may be directly linked or coupled to the other element, although there are intervening elements. It is understood that there are cases. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being "directly linked" or "directly coupled" to another element, there are no intervening elements present. Other terms used to describe relationships between elements should be interpreted similarly (e.g., "between" and "directly between", "adjacent" and "directly adjacent ",other).

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As used herein, the singular articles "a" and "the" are intended to include the plural as well, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Furthermore, the terms “comprising” and/or “including” as used herein identify the presence of the stated features, integers, steps, acts, elements and/or components, but not one It will also be understood that it does not exclude the presence or addition of a plurality of other features, entities, steps, acts, elements, components and/or groups thereof.

Unless defined otherwise, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the illustrative embodiments belong. have meaning. It will also be appreciated that terms defined, for example, in commonly used dictionaries, are to be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art. . However, where this disclosure ascribes a particular meaning to a term that departs from its commonly understood meaning by one of ordinary skill in the art, this meaning is taken into account in the particular context in which this definition is given herein. should be

In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that many embodiments of the disclosure may be practiced without some or all of the specific details. In other instances, well-known process steps have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure various aspects of the disclosure. Further, it will be appreciated that embodiments of the present disclosure may use any combination of features described herein.

This application refers to "forward", "backward", "front", "back", "forward", "backward", "upper", "lower", "upper", "lower", "upper" , "Bottom", "Right", "Left", "Middle", "Outer", "Extended", "Advance", "Retreat", "Proximal", "Distal", "Middle", etc. May contain directional references. These and other similar references in this application are merely to help explain and aid in understanding the invention and are not intended to limit the invention to these directions or locations. do not have.

This application may also refer to amounts and numbers. Unless specifically indicated, such amounts and numbers should not be considered limiting, but rather illustrative of the possible amounts or numbers associated with the present application. Also, in this regard, the application may use the term "plurality" in reference to quantity or number. In this regard, the term "plurality" means any number greater than one, eg, 2, 3, 4, 5, etc.

This application may contain modifiers such as "generally," "approximately," "about," or "approximately." These terms do not require that the 'dimensions', 'shapes', 'temperatures', 'time' or other physical parameters of the problem be precise, as long as the functions that need to be performed are practicable. It is meant to function as a modifier indicating that something can change. For example, when referring to the phrase "generally circular shape", the shape need not be exactly circular, so long as it is capable of performing the function required for the structure in question. Where a quantitative value is required to fully define an applicable parameter, the applicable parameter is within five percent (5%) of the specified parameter value.

The following description describes various embodiments of the disclosure. In the following description and accompanying drawings, corresponding systems, assemblies, devices and units are identified by the same part number but with an alpha suffix, or prime ("'") or double prime ("''") or even may be identified by the triple prime ("'''") notation. In this application, descriptions of parts/components of the same or similar systems, assemblies, devices and units are not repeated to avoid redundancy.

1A-14 illustrate various embodiments of interchangeable and interconnectable tool organization devices, sometimes referred to hereinafter as custom tool accessories.

FIG. 1A is a top oblique perspective view of a custom tool accessory 100, according to one exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention.

FIG. 1B is a top view of custom tool accessory 100, according to an exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a bottom view of custom tool accessory 100, according to an exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention.

FIG. 1D is a side view of custom tool accessory 100, according to an exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention.

1A-1D, custom tool accessory 100 may be constructed from plastic, rubber, metal, wood, or any other material known to those of ordinary skill in the art.

Custom tool accessory 100 may include body 110 , at least one tongue 120 , at least one tongue receiving groove 130 , socket receiving portion 140 and magnet 150 .

The at least one tongue 120 may be disposed on one side portion of the body 110 so as to extend laterally therefrom and may be trapezoidal, triangular, circular, rectangular, or any other shape of ordinary skill in the art. may have any other shape known to the art.

The at least one tongue receiving groove 130 may be arranged in another side portion of the body 110 opposite the at least one tongue 120 and into the other side portion of the body 110 into which the at least one tongue is located. It may be cut to have a trapezoidal shape corresponding to 120, a triangular shape, a circular shape, a rectangular shape, or any other shape known to those of ordinary skill in the art. Therefore, by inserting at least one tongue 120 of the first custom tool accessory 100 into at least one tongue receiving groove 130 of the second custom tool accessory 100, the two custom tool accessories 100 , can be connected to each other.

The socket receiving portion 140 may be disposed on the top surface of the body 110 at the central portion of the body 110 so that the socket receiving portion 140 protrudes vertically away from the top surface of the body 110 . Socket receiving portion 140 has a socket, socket wrench or any other similar tool inserted thereon such that the socket, socket wrench or any other similar tool is held in place by socket receiving portion 140. It may have a cubic shape, a rectangular shape, a hexagonal shape, or any other shape known to those of ordinary skill in the art. As such, socket receiving portion 140 is sometimes known as tool holding portion 140 .

The socket-receiving portion 140 may include a gap 141 that allows a labeling device to be inserted therein so that the user can easily see the size of the tool held by the socket-receiving portion 140.

The magnet 150 can be located in the central portion of the body 110, but is not so limited. A magnet 150 may be provided within the central portion of body 110 to allow custom tool accessory 100 to magnetically couple to a metal surface.

FIG. 2A is a top perspective view of a custom tool accessory 200 according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention.

FIG. 2B is a top view of custom tool accessory 200 in accordance with another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention.

FIG. 2C is a side view of custom tool accessory 200 in accordance with another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention.

FIG. 2D is another top perspective view of custom tool accessory 200, according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention.

2A-2D, custom tool accessory 200 may be constructed from plastic, rubber, metal, wood, or any other material known to those of ordinary skill in the art.

Custom tool accessory 200 may also have similar components and functionality as custom tool accessory 100, but is designed to hold two tools at once instead of one.

Custom tool accessory 200 may include body 210 , at least one tongue 220 , at least one tongue receiving groove 230 , multiple socket receiving portions 240 , and at least one magnet 250 .

The at least one tongue 220 may be disposed on one side portion of the body 210 so as to extend laterally therefrom and may be trapezoidal, triangular, circular, rectangular, or any other shape of ordinary skill in the art. may have any other shape known to the art.

The at least one tongue receiving groove 230 may be arranged in another side portion of the body 210 opposite the at least one tongue 220 and into the other side portion of the body 210 into which the at least one tongue is located. 220 may be cut to have a trapezoidal shape, a triangular shape, a circular shape, a rectangular shape, or any other shape known to those of ordinary skill in the art. Therefore, by inserting at least one tongue 220 of the first custom tool accessory 200 into at least one tongue receiving groove 230 of the second custom tool accessory 200, the two custom tool accessories 200 , can be connected to each other.

The plurality of socket receiving portions 240 may be arranged as two or more sockets 240 on the top surface of the body 210 such that the plurality of socket receiving portions 240 project vertically away from the top surface of the body 210 . A plurality of socket-receiving portions 240 are configured so that a socket, socket wrench, or any other similar tool can be held in place by the plurality of socket-receiving portions 240 . It may have a cubic shape, a rectangular shape, a hexagonal shape, or any other shape known to those of ordinary skill in the art to allow it to be inserted over. As such, multiple socket receiving portions 240 are sometimes known as tool holding portions 240 .

Each of the plurality of socket receiving portions 240 may include a gap 241 located on its upper surface to allow the labeling device 260 to be inserted therein. The labeling device 260 may be shaped like a right-angled prism so that it can fit into one of the gaps 241 and allows the user to see the labeled sizes of tools placed on the multiple sockets. It may have an angled top surface that allows for, but is not limited to. Labeling device 260 may also be utilized in gap 141 of socket receiving portion 140 of FIG. 1, or in any other gap, for labeling the size of tools placed on custom tool accessories.

The at least one magnet 250 may be located in the central portion of the body 210, but is not so limited. At least one magnet 250 may be provided within the central portion of body 210 to allow custom tool accessory 200 to magnetically couple to a metal surface.

FIG. 3A is a top perspective view of a custom tool accessory 300 according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention.

FIG. 3B is a top view of custom tool accessory 300, according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention.

FIG. 3C is a bottom view of custom tool accessory 300, according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention.

FIG. 3D is a side elevational view showing custom tool accessory 300, according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention.

3A-3D, custom tool accessory 300 may be constructed from plastic, rubber, metal, wood, or any other material known to those of ordinary skill in the art.

Custom tool accessory 300 may include body 310 , at least one tongue 320 , at least one tongue receiving groove 330 , missing tool indicator 340 and magnet 350 .

Body 310 may include a first wall 311 , a second wall 312 , and a concave surface 313 positioned between first wall 311 and second wall 312 .

The at least one tongue 320 may be arranged on one side portion of the body 310, in particular a side portion of the first wall 311, extending laterally therefrom, and is trapezoidal, triangular in shape. It may have a shape, a circular shape, a rectangular shape, or any other shape known to those of ordinary skill in the art.

The at least one tongue receiving groove 330 may be arranged in another side portion of the body 310 opposite the at least one tongue 320, specifically a side portion of the second wall 312, and Into another side portion of the main body 310 of the two walls 312, a trapezoidal shape, a triangular shape, a circular shape, a rectangular shape, or any other shape known to those of ordinary skill in the art corresponding to the at least one tongue 320 is formed. It may be cut to have Therefore, by inserting at least one tongue 320 of the first custom tool accessory 300 into at least one tongue receiving groove 330 of the second custom tool accessory 300, the two custom tool accessories 300 , can be connected to each other.

Missing tool indicator 340 may extend across a central portion of concave surface 313 of body 310 and may be brightly colored (eg, orange) to clearly indicate that a tool is missing from custom tool accessory 300 . , yellow, etc.). When a tool is placed on concave surface 313 and thus over missing tool indicator 340, missing tool indicator 340 disappears. Concave surface 313 may be designed to receive a tool having a rounded shape on top, such as the metal portion of a screwdriver, or any other similar tool. Accordingly, concave surface 313 is sometimes known as tool-holding portion 313 .

The magnet 350 can be placed in the central portion of the concave surface 313, but is not so limited. A magnet 350 may be provided within the central portion of body 310 to allow custom tool accessory 300 to magnetically couple to a metal surface. A magnet 350 may also be provided to magnetically couple and retain a tool, such as a screwdriver, to concave surface 313 .

FIG. 4A is a top perspective view of a custom tool accessory 400 according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention.

FIG. 4B is a top view of a custom tool accessory 400 according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention.

FIG. 4C is a bottom view of custom tool accessory 400, according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention.

FIG. 4D is a side view of custom tool accessory 400, according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention.

4A-4D, custom tool accessory 400 may be constructed from plastic, rubber, metal, wood, or any other material known to those of ordinary skill in the art.

Custom tool accessory 400 may include body 410 , at least one tongue 420 , at least one tongue receiving groove 430 , missing tool indicator 440 , magnet 450 and label 460 .

The body 410 may include a first wall 411 , a first wall ramp 412 , a second wall 413 , a second wall ramp 414 , and a label receiving portion 415 .

The first wall sloping surface 412 may be positioned extending downwardly from the top surface of the first wall 411 at an angle toward the missing tool indicator 440 .

A second wall ramp 414 may be positioned extending downwardly from the top surface of the second wall 413 at an angle toward the missing tool indicator 440 .

Thus, the first wall slanted surface 412 and the second wall slanted surface 414 both converge at the missing tool indicator 440 , thus leading from the missing tool indicator 440 to the first wall 411 and the second wall 413 respectively. It extends obliquely upward toward the upper surface.

Label receiving portion 415 may be disposed on the upper surface connecting second wall 413 and second wall sloping surface 414 and may include at least one gap for receiving label 460 therein. good. Label 460 may be an identification member that may be inserted into label receiving portion 415 so that it is replaceable based on user preference. Thus, label 460 may allow the user to see if the tool held by custom tool accessory 400 has a particular size, such as 10mm, 12mm, etc. FIG.

The at least one tongue 420 may be arranged on one side portion of the body 410, in particular the side portion of the first wall 411, extending laterally therefrom, and is trapezoidal, triangular in shape. It may have a shape, a circular shape, a rectangular shape, or any other shape known to those of ordinary skill in the art.

The at least one tongue receiving groove 430 may be arranged on another side portion of the body 410 opposite the at least one tongue 420, specifically a side portion of the second wall 413, and Into another side portion of the main body 410 of the two walls 413, a trapezoidal shape, a triangular shape, a circular shape, a rectangular shape or any other shape known to those of ordinary skill in the art corresponding to the at least one tongue 420 is formed. It may be cut to have Therefore, by inserting at least one tongue 420 of the first custom tool accessory 400 into at least one tongue receiving groove 430 of the second custom tool accessory 400, the two custom tool accessories 400 , can be connected to each other.

The missing tool indicator 440 is a surface located in a crevice generally in the central portion of the body 410 , specifically between the bottom portion of the first wall ramp 412 and the second wall ramp 414 . It may be formed and have a bright color (eg, orange, yellow, etc.) to clearly indicate that a tool is missing from custom tool accessory 400 . When a tool is placed on and thus over the missing tool indicator 440, the missing tool indicator 440 disappears. Missing tool indicator 440 may be designed to accept a tool having a relatively flat shape and/or surface, such as the handle of a wrench, or any other similar tool. As such, missing tool indicator 440 is sometimes known as tool holding portion 440 .

When a tool such as a wrench is placed on the missing tool indicator 440 , the tool may sit on its edge down at a 90 degree angle to the missing tool indicator 440 .

The magnet 450 may be placed in the central portion of the bottom surface of the body 410, but is not limited thereto. A magnet 450 may be provided within the central portion of body 410 to allow custom tool accessory 400 to magnetically couple to a metal surface. A magnet 450 may also be provided to magnetically couple and retain a tool, such as a wrench, to the missing tool indicator 440 .

FIG. 5 is a top perspective view of a custom tool accessory 500 according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, custom tool accessory 500 may be constructed from plastic, rubber, metal, wood, or any other material known to those of ordinary skill in the art.

Custom tool accessory 500 may also have similar components and functionality as custom tool accessory 400, but is designed to hold two tools at once instead of one.

The custom tool accessory 500 includes a body 510, at least one tongue 520, at least one tongue receiving groove 530, a first missing tool indicator receiving portion 540, a second missing tool indicator receiving portion 541, A magnet 550 , a first label 560 , a second label 561 , a first missing tool indicator 570 and a second missing tool indicator 571 may be included.

The body 510 includes a first outer wall 511, a first outer wall ramp 512, a center wall 513, a center wall first ramp 514, and a center wall second ramp 515. , a first label receiving portion 516 , a second outer wall 517 , a second outer wall ramp 518 , and a second label receiving portion 519 .

The first outer wall sloping surface 512 may be arranged to extend downwardly at an angle from the top surface of the first wall 511 toward the first missing tool indicator receiving portion 540 .

A central wall first angled surface 514 extends downwardly from the top surface of central wall 513 (i.e., from first label receiving portion 516) toward first missing tool indicator receiving portion 540 at an angle. may be placed.

Thus, the first outer wall angled surface 512 and the central wall first angled surface 514 converge together at the first missing tool indicator receiving portion 540 , thus each extending from the first missing tool indicator receiving portion 540 . It extends obliquely upward toward the upper surface of first wall 511 and central wall 513 (ie, first label receiving portion 560).

A second angled surface 515 of the center wall may be positioned extending downwardly from the top surface of the center wall 513 at an angle toward the second missing tool indicator receiving portion 541 .

Second outer wall slanted surface 518 is disposed extending downwardly from the top surface of second outer wall 517 (i.e., from second label receiving portion 519) toward second missing tool indicator receiving portion 541 at an angle. may be

Thus, the central wall second angled surface 515 and the second outer wall angled surface 518 both converge at the second missing tool indicator receiving portion 541 and thus each tap from the second missing tool indicator receiving portion 541 . It extends obliquely upward toward the central wall 513 and the upper surface of the second outer wall 517 (ie, the second label receiving portion 561).

The first label receiving portion 516 may be disposed on the upper surface of the central wall 513, specifically, the first angled surface 514 of the central wall and the second angled surface 515 of the central wall. may be placed between First label receiving portion 516 may include at least one gap for receiving first label 560 therein. First label 560 may be an identification member that may be inserted into first label receiving portion 516 so that it is replaceable based on user preference. Thus, first label 560 may allow a user to see if the first tool held by custom tool accessory 500 has a particular size, such as 10mm, 12mm, etc.

The second label receiving portion 519 may be disposed on the upper surface of the second outer wall 517 , specifically between the second outer wall sloping surface 518 and the outer surface of the second outer wall 517 . may be Second label receiving portion 519 may include at least one gap for receiving second label 561 therein. The second label 561 may be an identification member that can be inserted into the second label receiving portion 519 so it is replaceable based on user preference. Thus, second label 561 may allow the user to see if the second tool held by custom tool accessory 500 has a particular size, such as 10mm, 12mm, etc.

The at least one tongue 520 may be arranged on one side portion of the body 510, specifically a side portion of the first outer wall 511, extending laterally therefrom, and may be trapezoidal, triangular in shape. It may have a shape, a circular shape, a rectangular shape, or any other shape known to those of ordinary skill in the art.

The at least one tongue receiving groove 530 may be arranged in another side portion of the main body 510 opposite the at least one tongue 520, specifically a side portion of the second outer wall 517, and At least one tongue 520 corresponding to a trapezoidal, triangular, circular, rectangular or any other shape known to those of ordinary skill in the art is formed into another side portion of the main body 510 of the two outer walls 517. It may be cut to have Therefore, by inserting at least one tongue 450 of the first custom tool accessory 500 into the at least one tongue receiving groove 530 of the second custom tool accessory 500, the two custom tool accessories 500 are , can be connected to each other.

The first missing tool indicator receiving portion 540 may be positioned in a crevice between the bottom portion of the first outer wall angled surface 512 and the central wall first angled surface 514 and may include a first tool indicator receiving portion 540 therein. At least one gap may be included to receive one missing tool indicator 570 . First missing tool indicator 570 may have a bright color (eg, orange, yellow, etc.) to clearly indicate that a tool is missing from custom tool accessory 500 . When a tool is placed on and thus over the first missing tool indicator 570, the first missing tool indicator 570 disappears. First missing tool indicator 570 may be designed to accept a tool having a relatively flat shape and/or surface, such as a wrench handle, or any other similar tool. Accordingly, first missing tool indicator 570 is sometimes known as first tool holding portion 570 .

When a tool such as a wrench is placed on first missing tool indicator 570 , the tool may sit on its edge down at a 90 degree angle to first missing tool indicator 570 .

A second missing tool indicator receiving portion 541 may be positioned in the crevice between the bottom portion of the second central wall angled surface 515 and the second outer wall angled surface 518 and may be positioned in the second missing tool indicator receiving portion 541 . At least one gap may be included to accommodate two missing tool indicators 571 . Second missing tool indicator 571 may have a bright color (eg, orange, yellow, etc.) to clearly indicate that a tool is missing from custom tool accessory 500 . When a tool is placed on and thus over the second missing tool indicator 571, the second missing tool indicator 571 disappears. Second missing tool indicator 571 may be designed to accept a tool having a relatively flat shape and/or surface, such as a wrench handle, or any other similar tool. Therefore, second missing tool indicator 571 is sometimes known as second tool holding portion 571 .

If a tool such as a wrench is placed on the second missing tool indicator 571 , the tool may sit on its edge down at a 90 degree angle to the first missing tool indicator 571 .

First missing tool indicator 570 and second missing tool indicator 571 are provided in first missing tool indicator receiving portion 540 and second missing tool indicator, respectively, to allow the user to have different colors of missing tool indicators. It may be removably and replaceably inserted into the missing tool indicator receiving portion 541 . This replaceability and removability of the missing tool indicator can apply to all of the embodiments of the general concept of the invention.

The magnet 550 may be arranged at the central portion of the bottom surface of the main body 510 , but is not limited to this, and may be provided in plurality along the bottom surface of the main body 510 . Magnet 550 allows custom tool accessory 500 to magnetically couple to a metal surface while simultaneously holding two tools, such as wrenches, at first missing tool indicator receiving portion 540 and second missing tool indicator receiving portion 540, respectively. A bottom surface of the body 510 may be provided to correspond to the first missing tool indicator receiving portion 540 and the second missing tool indicator receiving portion 541 to remain magnetically coupled to the receiving portion 541 . . Specifically, the magnetic coupling may pass from the plurality of magnets 550 through a first missing tool indicator 570 and a second missing tool indicator 571, such that two tools, such as wrenches, are connected to each of the first It magnetically sticks to and covers the missing tool indicator 570 and the second missing tool indicator 571 .

FIG. 6A is a top perspective view of a custom tool accessory 600 according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention.

FIG. 6B is another top perspective view of custom tool accessory 600, according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention.

FIG. 6C is a side elevational view showing a custom tool accessory 600 according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention.

6A-6C, custom tool accessory 600 may be constructed from plastic, rubber, metal, wood, or any other material known to those of ordinary skill in the art.

Custom tool accessory 600 may include body 610 , at least one tongue 620 , at least one tongue receiving groove 630 , missing tool indicator 640 and magnet 650 .

Body 610 and its components can be similar to body 410 of FIG. may be

The body 610 may include a first wall 611 , a first wall ramp 612 , a second wall 613 , a second wall ramp 614 , and a label receiving portion 615 .

The first wall sloping surface 612 may be positioned extending downward from the top surface of the first wall 611 at an angle toward the missing tool indicator 640 .

A second wall ramp 614 may be positioned extending downwardly from the top surface of the second wall 613 at an angle toward the missing tool indicator 640 .

Accordingly, the first wall angled surface 612 and the second wall angled surface 614 both converge at the missing tool indicator 640, thus leading from the missing tool indicator 640 to the first wall 611 and the second wall 613 respectively. It extends obliquely upward toward the upper surface.

The at least one tongue 620 may be arranged on one side portion of the body 610, in particular a side portion of the first wall 611, extending laterally therefrom, and is trapezoidal, triangular in shape. It may have a shape, a circular shape, a rectangular shape, or any other shape known to those of ordinary skill in the art.

The at least one tongue receiving groove 630 may be arranged on another side portion of the body 610 opposite the at least one tongue 620, specifically a side portion of the second wall 613, and Into another side portion of the main body 610 of the two walls 613, a trapezoidal shape, a triangular shape, a circular shape, a rectangular shape, or any other shape known to those of ordinary skill in the art corresponding to the at least one tongue 620 is provided. It may be cut to have Therefore, by inserting at least one tongue 620 of the first custom tool accessory 600 into at least one tongue receiving groove 630 of the second custom tool accessory 600, the two custom tool accessories 600 are , can be connected to each other.

The missing tool indicator 640 is a surface located in a crevice generally in the central portion of the body 610 , specifically between the bottom portion of the first wall ramp 612 and the second wall ramp 614 . can also be angled, and brightly colored (eg, orange, yellow, etc.) to clearly indicate that a tool is missing from the custom tool accessory 600 may have When a tool is placed on or over the missing tool indicator 640, the missing tool indicator 640 disappears. Missing tool indicator 640 may be designed to accept a tool having a relatively flat shape and/or surface, such as a wrench handle, or any other similar tool. As such, missing tool indicator 640 is sometimes known as tool holding portion 640 .

When a tool such as a wrench is placed on the missing tool indicator 640 , the tool may sit on its edge down and at an angle (such as 60 degrees) to the missing tool indicator 640 .

The magnet 650 may be placed in the central portion of the bottom surface of the body 610, but is not limited thereto. A magnet 650 may be provided within the central portion of body 610 to allow custom tool accessory 600 to magnetically couple to a metal surface. A magnet 650 may also be provided to magnetically couple and retain a tool, such as a wrench, to the missing tool indicator 640 .

FIG. 7A is a top perspective view of a custom tool accessory 700 according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention.

FIG. 7B is a top view of a custom tool accessory 700 according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention.

FIG. 7C is a bottom view of custom tool accessory 700, according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention.

FIG. 7D is a side view of a custom tool accessory 700 according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention.

7A-7D, custom tool accessory 700 may be constructed from plastic, rubber, metal, wood, or any other material known to those of ordinary skill in the art.

Custom tool accessory 700 may include body 710 , at least one tongue 720 , at least one tongue receiving groove 730 , tool receiving portion 740 and magnet 750 .

Body 710 may include a first outer wall 711 , a first inner wall 712 , a second outer wall 713 and a second inner wall 714 .

First inner wall 712 may be parallel to at least a portion of first outer wall 711 . Second inner wall 714 may be parallel to at least a portion of second outer wall 713 .

The at least one tongue 720 may be arranged on one side portion of the body 710, specifically a side portion of the first outer wall 711 so as to extend laterally therefrom, and has a trapezoidal, triangular shape. It may have a shape, a circular shape, a rectangular shape, or any other shape known to those of ordinary skill in the art.

The at least one tongue-receiving groove 730 may be arranged in another side portion of the body 710 opposite the at least one tongue 720, specifically a side portion of the second outer wall 713, and At least one tongue 720 corresponding to a trapezoidal, triangular, circular, rectangular shape or any other shape known to those of ordinary skill in the art is formed into another side portion of the main body 710 of the two outer walls 713. It may be cut to have Accordingly, by inserting at least one tongue 720 of the first custom tool accessory 700 into at least one tongue receiving groove 730 of the second custom tool accessory 700, the two custom tool accessories 700 , can be connected to each other.

The tool receiving portion 740 may be positioned between the bottom portion of the first inner wall 712 and the bottom portion of the second inner wall 714 .

Missing tool indicator 741 may be disposed on the surface of tool receiving portion 740 over at least a portion of tool receiving portion 740 and clearly indicates that a tool is missing from tool receiving portion 740 . may have a bright color (eg, orange, yellow, etc.) to indicate When a tool is placed on the tool receiving portion 740 and thus over the missing tool indicator 741, the missing tool indicator 741 disappears.

The tool receiving portion 740 may be designed to receive tools having any type of shape such as, but not limited to, tin pincers, rulers, tape measures, pliers, hammers, drills, and the like. Therefore, custom tool accessory 700 is sometimes known as a "universal" custom tool accessory because it allows it to hold many different types of tools.

The magnet 750 may be located at the central portion of the bottom surface of the body 710, but is not limited thereto. A magnet 750 may be provided within the central portion of body 710 to allow custom tool accessory 700 to magnetically couple to a metal surface. A magnet 750 may also be provided to magnetically couple and retain a tool, such as a wrench, to the tool receiving portion 740 .

FIG. 8A is a top perspective view of a custom tool accessory 800 according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention.

FIG. 8B is another top perspective view of custom tool accessory 800, according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention.

FIG. 8C is a bottom view of custom tool accessory 800, according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention.

FIG. 8D is a side elevational view showing a custom tool accessory 800 according to another exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention.

8A-8D, custom tool accessory 800 may be constructed from plastic, rubber, metal, wood, or any other material known to those of ordinary skill in the art.

Custom tool accessory 800 may include body 810 , at least one tongue 820 , at least one tongue receiving groove 830 , first tool receiving portion 840 and magnet 850 .

The body 810 includes a first wall 811, a first wall ramp 812, a second wall 813, a second wall top surface 814, a second wall ramp 815, and a second wall. A tool receiving portion 816 may also be included.

The first wall sloping surface 812 may be arranged to extend downwardly from the upper portion of the first wall 811 at an angle toward the second tool receiving portion 816 .

A second wall ramp 815 may be positioned extending downwardly from the inner edge of top surface 814 at an angle toward second tool receiving portion 816 .

The second tool receiving portion 816 may be substantially flat, may be positioned between the first wall angled surface 812 and the second wall angled surface 815, and may be positioned between the first tool receiving portion 816 and the first tool receiving portion 816. Along with the receiving portion 840, it may be designed to receive a tool thereon.

The first wall angled surface 812 may be substantially parallel to the second wall angled surface 815, and the second tool receiving portion 816 extends between the first wall angled surface 812 and the second wall angled surface 815. It may be substantially perpendicular to the sloped surface 815 of the wall.

The at least one tongue 820 may be arranged on one side portion of the body 810, in particular a side portion of the first wall 811, extending laterally therefrom, and is trapezoidal, triangular in shape. It may have a shape, a circular shape, a rectangular shape, or any other shape known to those of ordinary skill in the art.

The at least one tongue-receiving groove 830 may be arranged in another side portion of the body 810 opposite the at least one tongue 820, specifically a side portion of the second wall 813, and Into another side portion of the main body 810 of the two walls 813, a trapezoidal shape, a triangular shape, a circular shape, a rectangular shape, or any other shape known to those of ordinary skill in the art corresponding to the at least one tongue 820. may be cut to have Accordingly, by inserting at least one tongue 820 of the first custom tool accessory 800 into at least one tongue receiving groove 830 of the second custom tool accessory 800, the two custom tool accessories 800 , can be connected to each other.

The first tool receiving portion 840 may include a missing tool indicator 841 thereon and may also be positioned at an angle and indicate that a tool is missing from the custom tool accessory 800. It may have a bright color (eg, orange, yellow, etc.) for clarity. When a tool is placed on the first tool receiving portion 840 and thus over the missing tool indicator 841, the missing tool indicator 841 disappears. First tool receiving portion 840 and second tool receiving portion 816 may be designed to receive a tool such as a wrench or any other similar tool. Accordingly, first tool receiving portion 840 and second tool receiving portion 816 are sometimes known as tool holding portions.

When a tool, such as pliers, is placed over first tool receiving portion 840 and second tool receiving portion 816 , the tool may sit against the bottom surface of body 810 (eg, 45 degrees).

The magnet 850 may be placed in the central portion of the bottom surface of the body 810, but is not limited thereto. A magnet 850 may be provided within the central portion of body 810 to allow custom tool accessory 800 to magnetically couple to a metal surface. A magnet 850 may also be provided to magnetically couple and retain a tool, such as a wrench, to the missing tool indicator 840 .

FIG. 9A shows multiple custom tool accessories 100 coupled together, according to an exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D and 9A, on the socket 140 of the plurality of custom tool accessories 100 are stored a plurality of sockets 10 having various sizes. can be arranged as much as possible.

FIG. 9B shows various multiple custom tool accessories 100 linked together in a mechanic's drawer, according to an exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D and 9B, a plurality of box wrenches 11 and wrench heads 12 of various sizes are placed on the socket 140 of the plurality of custom tool accessories 100 to It can be arranged to be stored thereon.

FIG. 10A shows multiple custom tool accessories 300 coupled together, according to an exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention.

3A, 3B, 3C, 3D and 10A, each custom tool accessory 300 allows for extra space between each custom tool accessory 300, A spacer 300a is arranged therebetween. Spacers 300 a may each include at least one tongue 320 and at least one tongue receiving groove 330 similar to custom tool accessory 300 .

FIG. 10B shows various multiple custom tool accessories 300 linked together in a mechanic's drawer, according to an exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D and 10B, a plurality of custom tool accessories 300 have a plurality of screwdrivers of various sizes arranged to be stored thereon. can be

FIG. 11 shows a plurality of custom tool accessories 400 coupled together according to an exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D and 11, custom tool accessory 400 has wrench 40 disposed thereon and custom tool accessory 400 has no wrench. One appears to include a visible missing tool indicator 450 .

FIG. 12A is a top perspective view showing multiple custom tool accessories 600 about to be coupled together, according to an exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention.

FIG. 12B is another top perspective view showing multiple custom tool accessories 600 about to be coupled together, according to an exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention.

FIG. 12C shows multiple custom tool accessories 600 coupled together, according to an exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention.

6A, 6B, 6C, 12A, 12B and 12C, one end of the plurality of custom tool accessories 600 adds stability to the plurality of custom tool accessories 600 that are coupled together. To do so, a ballast 600a may be provided.

Specifically, stabilizer 600a may include a body 610a, a first angled wall 611a, a second angled wall 612a, and at least one tongue 620a.

The at least one tongue 620a may be disposed on one side portion of the body 610a, specifically a side portion of the first wall 611a, extending laterally therefrom, and may be trapezoidal, triangular in shape. It may have a shape, a circular shape, a rectangular shape, or any other shape known to those of ordinary skill in the art.

At least one tongue 620a may be inserted into at least one tongue receiving groove 630 to couple the stabilizer 600a to one end of a plurality of custom tool accessories 600 coupled together.

FIG. 13A is a top perspective view showing multiple custom tool accessories 700 having various sizes, according to one exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention.

FIG. 13B shows various multiple custom tool accessories 700 linked together in a mechanic's drawer, according to an exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention.

7A, 7B, 7C, 7D and 13A, it can be seen that the custom tool accessory 700 can be included in various widths/sizes to accommodate different types of tools inside. is.

Thus, referring to FIGS. 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D, 13A and 13B, a first custom tool accessory 700a can be used to hold tweezers 70 therein and a second A custom tool accessory 700b can be used to hold a laser 71 in, a third custom tool accessory 700c can be used to hold a mallet 72 in, and a fourth A custom tool accessory 700d may be used to hold the wire stripper therein. However, custom tool accessories 700a-700d are not limited to holding the tools described above, and thus may hold any type of tool therein.

FIG. 14 shows various multiple custom tool accessories 800 linked together in a mechanic's drawer, according to an exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention.

8A, 8B, 8C, 8D and 14, a custom tool accessory 800 can be used to accommodate different types of tools such as pliers 80 and/or scissors 70 therein. It is clear that other custom tool accessories 700 or 800 can be linked together.

Accordingly, a user may mix, match and connect different types of custom tool accessories together, including but not limited to custom tool accessories 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700 and 800. You may

The custom tool accessories of embodiments such as those shown in FIGS. 1A-14 are all interchangeable and interconnectable tool organization devices to facilitate the organization of a user's tools within a toolbox or tool drawer. can include Accordingly, a professional, such as a mechanic, can maintain the custom tool accessories of embodiments such as those shown in FIGS. , can be used to store and organize.

While we have shown and described several embodiments of the general inventive concept, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made therein without departing from the principles and spirit of the general inventive concept, It will be appreciated that the general inventive concept is defined in the following claims and their equivalents.

15A-31E illustrate further exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. Some of these embodiments are similar in structure to the embodiments shown in FIGS. 1A-14 above. In such instances, the part numbers in the embodiment of FIGS. 15A-31D are the same as in FIGS. 1A-14, with the exception of prime or double prime designations, or triple prime designations. Therefore, to avoid duplication, the description of these parts will not be repeated.

One feature in the embodiment of Figures 15A-31D is the use of a metal base plate attached to the base of the tool holder to which one or more magnets are attached. The use of a metal plate at the base of the toolholder provides a positive attachment structure for the magnets, which increases the structural integrity of the toolholder.

Another advantage of the embodiments of the present disclosure shown in FIGS. 15A-31D is that a "sandwich" magnet assembly is created. In this regard, the magnets are sandwiched between a metallic base plate and the metallic surface upon which various embodiments of the tool holder are placed. Thus, the metal baseplate and the metal surface on which the tool holder is placed "sandwich" the magnets between them, creating a stronger magnetic assembly than if the metal baseplate were not used. Such metal assemblies produce magnetic fields that can be many times stronger than the use of magnets alone without a metal baseplate.

The enhanced effect of the magnetic assembly sandwich exists regardless of the composition of the magnet, ie whether the magnet is constructed of metallic material, ceramic material, or the like.

Figures 15A and 15B show a custom tool accessory 900 adapted to receive and hold a tool bit, such as a screwdriver bit. In this regard, custom tool accessory 900 includes body 902 for receiving holder insert 904 within the outer perimeter of the body. Body 902 includes a base 906 at the bottom of the body surrounded by side walls 908 and 910 and end walls 912 and 914 . Tangs 916 are formed in sidewall 910 and end wall 912 and grooves 918 are formed in sidewalls 908 and 914 . The construction of tongue 916 may be the same as, or very similar to, the previously described tongues, eg, tongue 120 . Similarly, the structure of groove 918 may be similar to grooves previously described, including groove 130 . In this regard, tangs 916 and grooves 918 allow several bit holders 900 to be assembled together as desired.

Referring specifically to Figure 15B, the base 906 is configured with a shallow rectangular shaped recess 920 for receiving a metal base plate 921 therein. Dimples 920 are each formed with a circular hole 922 for receiving a disk-shaped magnet 924 therein. A magnet 924 is glued or otherwise attached to the underside of the metal base plate 921 which in turn is glued or otherwise attached into the shallow recess 920 . It will be appreciated that the underside of magnet 924 is flush with the bottom surface of body base 906 .

The top surface of body base 906 is covered with a missing bit indicator in the form of colored panel 928 . Holder insert 904 is receivable within body 902 to overlie missing bit indicator 928 . A series of hexagonal sockets 930 extend downwardly from holder insert 904 to receive the shank portion of the tool bit to be held by tool bit holder 900 . Missing bit indicator 928 is clearly visible at the bottom of bit socket 930 even in low lighting conditions to conveniently and clearly indicate that no bit is present in socket 930 .

Although the sockets 930 are shown arranged in evenly spaced rows and columns, the spacing of the bit sockets 930 may vary depending on the size of tool bits or tool bits of various sizes that may be attached to, for example, a hexagonal shank, such as a hex wrench socket. They may be different to accommodate different types of tools. Since hex sockets vary in size depending on the size of the nut or bolt to be operated, socket 930 is designed as shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B to provide clearance for the hex socket. may be required to be at different intervals.

FIG. 16 shows a bit holder 950 similar in construction to bit holder 900, but with a single row of bit receiving sockets 930'. Except for this point, the structure of bit holder 950 corresponds to the structure of bit holder 900 . Therefore, the discussion of bit holder 900 also applies to bit holder 950 .

Figures 17A and 17B show a custom tool accessory 100' in the form of a socket holder corresponding to the socket holder shown in Figures 1A-1D and 2A-2D previously described. Accordingly, components of custom tool accessory 100' that are the same or similar to custom tool accessory 100 are identified with the same part number followed by a prime.

One difference of custom tool accessory 100' relative to custom tool accessory 100 is the addition of a metal baseplate 960 that is glued or otherwise attached to the underside of body 110'. Additionally, a circular magnet 150 is glued or otherwise attached to the underside of the metal base plate 960 . Retaining plate 962 has circular openings surrounding magnets 150 to hold the magnets in place and to help hold base plate 960 in place. The retainer plate includes tabs 963 projecting from the edge of the retainer plate for snugly engaging within tight-fitting notches provided in body 110'. Although tabs 963 are shown projecting from the edge of retaining plate 962, such tabs could also extend from the side edges of the retaining plate. Similarly, the retaining plate 962 may also be glued to the underside of the metal base plate 960 or otherwise fixedly attached.

The retainer plate 962 and the underside of the magnets 150 provide a continuous plane presenting a surface to which the socket holder 100 is attached. Unless otherwise noted, custom tool accessories shown in subsequent drawings are of similar construction, with a metal (steel) baseplate attached to the underside of the toolholder and a baseplate underside. is attached to one or more magnets, and a retaining plate surrounds the magnets and is attached to the base of the tool holder. Also projecting from the retaining plate are tabs for attaching the retaining plate to the tool holder body. Additionally, the retaining plate may be glued to the underside of the base plate or otherwise attached.

FIGS. 17A and 17B show a slanted or diagonal top surface 966 extending upwardly from the socket receiving portion 940 and which may include indicia indicative of the size of a socket held by, for example, the custom tool accessory 100'. A stem or post 964 is shown configured with a . In this regard, Figure 19A shows a series of posts 967, 968, 970, 972, 974 and 976, each corresponding to a different size socket to be held by a custom tool accessory. Markings on the oblique top surface of the post indicate the size of the socket held. The bottoms of posts 964 - 976 engage the interior of socket receiving portion 940 . Socket receiving portion 940 receives a typically square opening in the base of the socket into which a socket wrench extends when the socket is in use.

FIG. 18 shows a custom tool accessory similar to accessory 100' but designed for sockets with smaller square openings for smaller sized socket wrenches. Except for this difference, custom tool accessory 100' has the same structure as custom tool accessory 100' shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B.

FIG. 19B shows a spacer 980 for interconnecting socket holders 100, 100', 100'', etc. FIG. Spacer 980 can be configured similarly to socket holders 100' and 100'', but without socket receiving portions 140, 940 or 940'. The purpose of the spacers is to position the socket holders 100, 100' or 100'' further apart from each other if necessary to provide sufficient spacing for the sockets to be held. In this respect, spacer 980 includes tongues 984 and grooves 986 integral to spacer base portion or body 982, as in holders 100, 100' and 100''. Additionally, spacer 980 can be configured with or without magnets, such as magnet 150 or magnet 924, and associated metal mounting and retaining plates.

It will be appreciated that spacers such as spacer 980 can be configured in various widths to achieve the desired spacing between socket holders 100, 100' and 100''.

The tool holder 500' shown in Figures 20A, 20B and 20C is similar to the tool holder shown in Figure 5, but the tool receiving portions 540 and 541 are angled rather than vertical. Accordingly, the components of tool holder 500' are identified with the same part numbers as the tool holder shown in FIG. 5, plus a prime.

Additionally, tool holder 500' includes a metal base plate portion 1000 attached to the underside of body 510'. In this regard, the underside of body 510' is formed with a recess 1002 for receiving plate 1000. As shown in FIG. A circular magnet 1004 is attached to the underside of plate 1000 by glue or other means. Retaining plate 1006 has a circular shape for snugly receiving magnet 1004 therein and otherwise closing the bottom of body 510' to form a flat surface on which tool holder 500' sits. have an opening. A plurality of tabs 1007 protrude from the retaining plate for engaging within blind holes 1008 formed in the side walls.

21A and 21B show an end connector 1010 for use in interconnecting an angled tool accessory such as 500' to a vertical tool accessory, such as tool accessory 500 shown in FIG. To this end, connector 1010 has a body 1012 with slanted sides 1014 from which tongues 512 protrude. The other surface 1016 is configured with a groove 530 for receiving a vertical tongue such as the tongue 520 shown in FIG. It should be understood that the positions of tongues 520 and grooves 530 on connector 1010 can be reversed other than that shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B.

End connector 1010 can also be configured with a metallic magnetically permeable plate, such as plate 1000 shown in FIGS. Alternatively, the end connector 1010 can be configured without a base plate, retaining plate or magnets, since the connector 1010 itself does not retain tools.

FIG. 22 shows a tool holder 500'' similar to tool holder 500' but configured to hold one tool within tool receiving portion 540''. In other respects, the tool holder 500'' is not visible in FIG. 22, but is attached with a metal base plate and magnets, and is accompanied by a retaining plate similar to retaining plate 1006, also not visible in FIG. and configured similarly to tool holder 500'.

Referring to Figures 23A and 23B, a custom tool accessory 400' configured to hold various types of tools including wrenches is shown. The structure and function of custom tool accessory 400' is similar to custom tool holder 400 shown in FIGS. 4A, 4B, 4C and 4D. Accordingly, aspects of the construction of custom tool holder 400' that are the same or similar to those of custom tool holder 400 will not be repeated.

However, custom tool holder 400' includes a base plate 1020 that is fixedly attached to the underside of body 410' of holder 400'. As with other embodiments of the present disclosure, a disc-shaped magnet 1022 is glued or otherwise fixedly attached to the underside of the metal base plate 1020 . Additionally, a retaining plate 1024 is attached to the underside of the base plate 420 . The tabs 1026 snap tightly into blind holes formed in the base of the body 410', thereby holding the retaining plate 1024 firmly in place beneath the tool holder 400'. It protrudes from the edge of plate 1006 .

Retainer plate 424 has a circular through opening for receiving magnet 1022 therein. This allows magnet 1022 to adhere to the metal surface against which tool holder 400' is aligned, while providing a flat, stable surface for tool holder 400'. The construction of custom tool holder 400' is similar to tool holder 400 previously described, except with respect to the use of base plate 1020, magnets 1022 and retaining plate 1024. FIG.

24A and 24B, custom tool holder 500''' is similar in construction to tool holder 500 shown in FIG. 5 above, with the following differences. Tool holder 500''', like tool holder 500, can hold a plurality of tools, such as wrenches. Further, tool holders similar to tool holder 500''' can be configured to hold more than two tools, such as three, four, five, etc. tools. should be recognized.

Referring first to FIG. 24B, the tool holder 500''' includes a metal base plate 1030 that is secured to the underside of the tool holder body 500''' by any convenient means such as the use of adhesive. A disc-shaped magnet 1032 is glued or otherwise attached to the bottom side of the metal plate 1030 . Also, a rectangular holding plate 1034 is attached to the underside of the body 510'''. Retaining plates 1034 extend laterally from the side edges of the retaining plate for snap fitly into blind holes formed in the bottom portion of body 510''' to hold the retaining plate securely in place. Includes protruding tabs 1036 .

Retainer plate 1034 has a circular opening 1038 for snugly receiving magnet 1032 therein. Thus, the underside of magnet 1032 is flush with the underside of retaining plate 1034 . As a result, the tool holder 500''' is securely held in place on the magnetic surface on which it rests. Additionally, the retaining plate 1034 provides a flat, stable surface under the tool holder 500'''.

25A and 25B, custom tool holder 400'' is shown to be of similar construction to tool holder 400, but inner surfaces 412'' and 414'' It has a lower slanted section and an upper vertical section adapted to receive various types of tools, such as the handles of pliers or scissors or the handles of other tools.

Custom tool accessory 400'' includes a metal base plate 1040 that is adhered or otherwise attached to the underside of tool body 410''. A disc-shaped magnet 1042 is glued or otherwise attached to the underside of the metal base plate 1040 . A retainer plate 1044 is adhered or otherwise attached to the underside of the base plate 1040 . A tab 1046 projects from the edge of retaining plate 1044 for snap fit into a blind hole formed in the base portion of body 410''.

Retainer plate 1044 has a circular through opening 1048 for snugly receiving disk-shaped magnet 1042 therein. The underside of retaining plate 1044 is coextensive with the underside of disk-shaped magnet 1042, thereby providing a uniform flat surface to the surface to which tool holder 400'' is mounted. As with other embodiments of the present disclosure, magnets 1042 hold tool holder 400' firmly in place on the magnetic surface.

26 shows a spacer 1050 whose height and width are similar to the height and width of walls 411'' and 413'' of holder 400'' shown in FIGS. 25A and 25B. Spacers 1050 space holders, such as holders 400'', such that sufficient clearance is provided between tools held by holders 400'', or by other types of holders to which spacers 1050 may be coupled. function as Accordingly, sidewalls 1052 of spacer 1050 can be of varying widths to provide a desired amount of clearance between holders, such as holder 400''. Additionally, the spacer 1050 includes a tang 420'' similar to that used in the tool holder 400''. Spacer 450 also includes hidden grooves that are of the same construction as holders 400 and 400''. Spacer 1050 can also be configured with a base plate, disk-shaped magnets and retaining plate similar to the corresponding components 1040, 1042 and 1044 discussed above with respect to holder 400''. .

FIG. 27 is shown in combination with various toolholders of the present disclosure, such as toolholders 400, 400', 400'', 500, 500', 500'', 500''' as previously discussed. Various configurations of labels 1060, 1062, 1064 and 1066 that may be used are shown. Labels 1060 and 1062 indicate, for example, SAE wrench sizes 5/16 inch and 7/16 inch. Labels 1064 and 1066 indicate metric wrench sizes of 10 mm and 5 mm. Of course, other indicia may also be used. Additionally, the indicia and/or the entire label may be a specific color corresponding to whether the indicated tool is an SAE-sized tool or a metric-sized tool.

Figures 28A and 28B show another embodiment 1400 of a custom tool holder similar in construction to the custom tool holder 400'' of Figures 25A and 25B. Accordingly, equivalent components of custom tool holder 1400 corresponding to custom tool holder 400'' are given the same basic part number in the 1400 line. 28A and 28B differs from that shown in FIGS. 25A and 25B in that the tool holder 1400 has walls with longer vertical wall inner surfaces 1412 and 1414 and shorter diagonal surfaces at its bottom. It is to have 1411 and 1413. In this regard, tool holder 1400 is adapted, perhaps more conveniently, to hold tools having round or oval members, such as the handle of a hammer or perhaps a screwdriver. As with tool holder 400'', tool holder 1400 is constructed and operative in a manner equivalent to corresponding components 1040, 1042, 1044, tab 1046 as previously described, base plate 1440, and disc 1400; It includes shaped magnets 1442 , retaining plates 1444 and tabs 1446 .

Figures 29A, 29B, 29C and 29D disclose tool holders in which the gap separating vertical walls 1411 and 1413 is progressively wider than that shown in Figures 28A and 28B. In other respects, tool holders 1400A, 1400B, 1400C and 1400D are the same as previously described with respect to 1400. Accordingly, the components of holders 29A, 29B, 29C and 29D are identified with the same part numbers as in FIGS. 28A and 28B with the suffixes "A", "B", "C" and "D". . One possible difference in tool holders 29A, 29B, 29C and 29D is that a larger base plate 1440 may be used, or perhaps , two baseplates 1440 may be utilized, and a disk-shaped magnet 1442 as well as a retaining plate 1444 may be used with each of the baseplates 1440 . Also, perhaps two magnets may be used with a larger base plate.

30A and 30B, a custom tool accessory 800' is shown of similar construction to the custom tool accessory 800 shown in FIGS. 8A-8D previously described. The construction of custom tool holder 800' is very similar to custom tool holder 800, except that missing tool indicator 841' is located within tool receiving portion 816' rather than being aligned with ramp 812'. are placed in

Additionally, the tool holder 800' shown in Figures 30A and 30B includes a rectangular shaped base plate 1080 attached to the underside of the tool holder body 810'. A disc-shaped magnet 1082 is glued or otherwise fixedly attached to the underside of the metal base plate 1080 . Additionally, a retaining plate 1084 underlies the body 810' to act as a base for the body. Tabs 1086 protrude from the side edges of retention plate 1034 to snap tightly into blind holes formed in the base portion of body 810', thereby securely retaining them to retention plate body 810'. .

Retainer plate 1084 includes circular openings 1088 formed therein for snugly receiving magnets 1082 therein. With this construction, the magnets 1082 hold the tool holder firmly in place on the metal tool receiving surface, and the retaining plate 1084, as previously described with respect to other embodiments of the present disclosure. It provides a stable base for the tool holder 800'.

31A-31E illustrate the present invention in which the width of tool holder 1450 may be adjustable, thereby replacing one or more of tool holders 1400, 1400A, 1400B, 1400C and 1400D previously described. 1 depicts a further embodiment of the disclosure. The contour of tool holder 1450 corresponds to tool holders 1400, 1400A, 1400B, 1400C and 1400D. In this regard, tool holder 1450 is comprised of a first female half 1452 and a second male half 1454 . Female half 1452 is configured with a socket 1456 incorporated into the outer surface of vertical wall 1458 . Also in a manner similar to tool holders 1400, 1400A, 1400B, 1400C and 1400D, male section 1454 is provided with a pair of upright/vertical tangs 1460 sized to engage within corresponding grooves 1456. Configured.

As with tool holder 1400 , tool holder 1450 also utilizes a base plate 1463 attached to the underside of male section 1454 . A pair of disk-shaped magnets 1464 are glued or otherwise attached to the underside of the base plate 1463 . In addition, retainer plate 1466 is glued or otherwise attached to the underside of base plate 1463 . Although not shown, tabs 1446 or similar to tabs 1086 snap tightly into openings formed in the base of male section 1454 to firmly attach retaining plate 1466 and male section. , protrude from the edge of retaining plate 1466. As shown in FIG.

Retainer plate 1466 includes a pair of circular openings 1468 for snugly receiving magnets 1464 therein. When the base plate 1462, magnets 1464 and retainer plate 1466 are assembled, the underside of the magnets and retainer plate 1466 are flush with the underside of the holder 1450 to present a flat coplanar surface to the mounting position of the tool holder. .

A missing tool indicator in the form of an elongated strip or member 1469 fits within a groove or channel 1470 extending along tool receiving portion 1472 in a manner similar to tool holders 400, 1400, 1400A, 1400B, 1400C and 1400D. and acceptable.

As previously mentioned, tool holder 1450 is designed to be adjustable in size. In this regard, male holder half 1454 includes an elongate ratchet tongue portion 1480 extending horizontally from its lower portion for engaging within groove 1482 formed in the base portion of female half 1452 . The groove is defined by a pair of sidewalls 1484 and 1486 that extend parallel to the outer sides of ratchet tongue 1480 . Sidewalls 1484 and 1486 include upwardly extending slots 1488 and 1490 for receiving lateral claw bars 1492 therein. Pawl bar 1492 is adapted to slide within slots 1488 and 1490 along its length. The pawl bar 1492 is an upper side engageable within one of a series of tight lateral slots 1496 extending laterally from the sides of longitudinal slots 1498 formed along the length of the ratchet tongue 1480 . configured with lugs 1494 protruding into.

The ends of claw bar 1492 are attached to end panels 1500 and 1502, with end panel 1502 being inwardly curved or arcing inwardly as shown in FIG. 31C. End panels 1500 and 1502 are configured with rounded enlarged edges 1504 receivable within vertical arc-shaped channels 1508 formed in the base portion of holder half 1452 . Arcuate channels 1508 snugly receive circular upright end portions 1504 at each end of end panels 1500 and 1502 . In this manner, claw bar 1492 and end panels 1500 and 1502 are held confined within the base portion of holder half 1452 .

Between sidewall 1484 and end panel 1500, compression spring 1512 acts to bias pawl bar 1492 toward end panel 1500, thereby biasing lug 1494 into lateral slot 1496. .

A bottom plate 1514 covers the underside of the base of holder half 1452 . Side edges of bottom cover plate 1514 project tabs 1516 for snapping into blind holes 1518 formed in the lower portion of holder half 1452 .

Separation of holder halves 1452 and 1454 pushes end panel 1500 inwardly such that lugs 1494 no longer seat in lateral slots 1496 and are instead aligned in longitudinal slots 1498 . , and thus by compressing the spring 1512 . This allows male half 1454 to be adjustable relative to female half 1452 by sliding tongue 1480 relative to slot 1482 . Upon reaching the new position, the end panel 1500 is released to allow the lugs 1494 to seat within different lateral slots 1496 . It will be appreciated that end panel 1502 will flex under the force of a user pushing on end panel 1500 . However, when the force is removed from end panel 1500 , end panel 1502 resumes its bent (arc) shape to help lock lugs 1494 into corresponding lateral slots 1496 .

While illustrative embodiments have been shown and described, it will be appreciated that various changes can be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

FIG. 1C is a bottom view of custom tool accessory 100, according to an exemplary embodiment of the general concept of the present invention.

Thus, the first outer wall angled surface 512 and the central wall first angled surface 514 converge together at the first missing tool indicator receiving portion 540 , thus each extending from the first missing tool indicator receiving portion 540 . It extends obliquely upward toward the upper surfaces of first wall 511 and central wall 513 (ie, first label receiving portion 516 ).

Thus, the central wall second angled surface 515 and the second outer wall angled surface 518 both converge at the second missing tool indicator receiving portion 541 and thus each tap from the second missing tool indicator receiving portion 541 . It extends obliquely upward toward the central wall 513 and the upper surface of the second outer wall 517 (ie, the second label receiving portion 519 ).

The at least one tongue receiving groove 530 may be arranged in another side portion of the main body 510 opposite the at least one tongue 520, specifically a side portion of the second outer wall 517, and At least one tongue 520 corresponding to a trapezoidal, triangular, circular, rectangular or any other shape known to those of ordinary skill in the art is formed into another side portion of the main body 510 of the two outer walls 517. It may be cut to have Therefore, by inserting at least one tongue 520 of the first custom tool accessory 500 into at least one tongue receiving groove 530 of the second custom tool accessory 500, the two custom tool accessories 500 , can be connected to each other.

If a tool such as a wrench is placed on the second missing tool indicator 571 , the tool may sit on its edge down at a 90 degree angle to the second missing tool indicator 571 .

Figures 15A and 15B show a custom tool accessory 900 adapted to receive and hold a tool bit, such as a screwdriver bit. In this regard, custom tool accessory 900 includes body 902 for receiving holder insert 904 within the outer perimeter of the body. Body 902 includes a base 906 at the bottom of the body surrounded by side walls 908 and 910 and end walls 912 and 914 . Tangs 916 are formed in sidewall 910 and end wall 912 and grooves 918 are formed in sidewall 908 and end wall 914 . The construction of tongue 916 may be the same as, or very similar to, the previously described tongues, eg, tongue 120 . Similarly, the structure of groove 918 may be similar to grooves previously described, including groove 130 . In this regard, tangs 916 and grooves 918 allow several bit holders 900 to be assembled together as desired.

FIG. 18 shows a custom tool accessory similar to accessory 100' but designed for sockets with smaller square openings for smaller sized socket wrenches. Except for this difference, custom tool accessory 100'' has the same structure as custom tool accessory 100' shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B.

However, custom tool holder 400' includes a baseplate 1020 that is fixedly attached to the underside of body 410' of holder 400'. As with other embodiments of the present disclosure, a disc-shaped magnet 1022 is glued or otherwise fixedly attached to the underside of the metal base plate 1020 . Additionally, a retaining plate 1024 is attached to the underside of the base plate 1020 . The tabs 1026 snap tightly into blind holes formed in the base of the body 410', thereby holding the retaining plate 1024 firmly in place beneath the tool holder 400'. It protrudes from the edge of plate 1006 .

Retainer plate 1024 has a circular through opening for receiving magnet 1022 therein. This allows the magnet 1022 to adhere to the metal surface against which the tool holder 400' is aligned, while providing a flat, stable surface for the tool holder 400'. The construction of the custom tool holder 400' is similar to the previously described tool holder 400, except with respect to the use of the baseplate 1020, magnets 1022 and retaining plate 1024. FIG.

Referring first to FIG. 24B, tool holder 500''' includes a metal base plate 1030 that is secured to the underside of tool holder body 510''' by any convenient means, such as the use of adhesive. A disc-shaped magnet 1032 is glued or otherwise attached to the bottom side of the metal plate 1030 . Also, a rectangular holding plate 1034 is attached to the underside of the body 510'''. Retaining plates 1034 extend laterally from the side edges of the retaining plate for snap fitly into blind holes formed in the bottom portion of body 510''' to hold the retaining plate securely in place. Includes protruding tabs 1036 .

Retainer plate 1044 has a circular through opening 1048 for snugly receiving disk-shaped magnet 1042 therein. The underside of retaining plate 1044 is coextensive with the underside of disk-shaped magnet 1042, thereby providing a uniform flat surface to the surface to which tool holder 400'' is mounted. As with other embodiments of the present disclosure, magnets 1042 hold tool holder 400'' firmly in place on the magnetic surface.

26 shows a spacer 1050 whose height and width are similar to the height and width of walls 411'' and 413'' of holder 400'' shown in FIGS. 25A and 25B. Spacers 1050 space holders, such as holders 400'', such that sufficient clearance is provided between tools held by holders 400'', or by other types of holders to which spacers 1050 may be coupled. function as Accordingly, sidewalls 1052 of spacer 1050 can be of varying widths to provide the desired amount of clearance between holders, such as holder 400''. Additionally, the spacer 1050 includes a tang 420'' similar to that used in the tool holder 400''. Spacer 1050 also includes hidden grooves that are of the same construction as holders 400 and 400''. Spacer 1050 can also be configured with a base plate, disk-shaped magnets and retaining plate similar to the corresponding components 1040, 1042 and 1044 discussed above with respect to holder 400''. .

Retainer plate 1466 includes a pair of circular openings 1468 for snugly receiving magnets 1464 therein. When the base plate 1463 , magnets 1464 and retainer plate 1466 are assembled, the underside of the magnets and retainer plate 1466 are flush with the underside of the holder 1450 to present a flat coplanar mounting position for the tool holder. .

Claims (14)

A modular tool holder for attachment to an underlying metal attachment surface, for use separately and with one or more corresponding tool holders, said modular tool holder comprising:
a body portion for receiving and retaining a tool, comprising a base portion and a tool retaining portion positioned above said base portion;
at least one tongue located on a first side of said body portion;
at least one tongue receiving groove located on a second side of said body portion opposite said first side of said body portion;
a metal base plate aligned within the base portion of the body portion at a level directly below the tool holding portion;
at least one magnet attached to the underside of the metallic base plate for magnetically coupling the modular tool holder to the metallic attachment surface, the at least one magnet being attached to the at least one positioned between the metallic base plate positioned above the magnets and the metallic attachment surface positioned beneath the at least one magnet; and
A modular tool holder wherein the metallic base plate enhances the magnetic force to the metallic attachment surface. 2. The modular tool holder of claim 1, wherein the area of said metallic base plate is greater than the area of said at least one magnet. 3. A modular tool holder according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the magnets are of flat configuration. A modular tool holder according to any preceding claim, further comprising a retainer for surrounding the at least one magnet to help retain the at least one magnet in a stationary position. 5. A modular tool holder according to claim 4, wherein said retainer is in the shape of said metal base plate. 6. The modular tool holder of claim 5, wherein said retainer comprises an opening for snugly receiving said at least one magnet therein. A modular tool holder according to any one of claims 4 to 6, wherein the thickness of the retainer corresponds to the thickness of the at least one magnet. 8. A peripheral portion of the retainer engages a receiving slot formed in the base portion of the body portion to secure the retainer to the body portion. Modular tool holder as described in . A modular tool holder according to any one of claims 4 to 8, wherein portions of the retainer are locked in engagement with corresponding portions of the body portion. The tool holding portion is
(1) a socket receiving portion projecting upwardly from said base portion for engagement through a socket drive hole;
(2) a plurality of sockets extending downwardly into said body to receive shank portions of tool bits;
(3) spaced apart first and second walls extending upwardly from said base portion for receiving tools to be held between the first and second walls;
(4) a plurality of walls extending upwardly from said base portion for receiving tools to be held between adjacent pairs of walls;
A modular tool holder according to any preceding claim, selected from the group consisting of: The first and second walls have the following relationships with respect to each other:
separated vertically from each other,
tilted parallel to each other,
branching upward from each other,
first diverging upwardly from each other from the base portion and then extending parallel to each other for the remaining height of the first and second walls;
11. A modular tool holder according to claim 10, extending in relation to one of: said tool holding portion comprising first and second walls extending upwardly from said base portion, wherein a distance separating said first and second walls is adjustable to accommodate different sized tools; A modular tool holder according to any one of the preceding claims. a linear ratchet projecting from one of said first and second walls, said linear ratchet defining a series of lateral slots extending along the length of said linear ratchet;
13. The modular tool of claim 12, further comprising a pawl carried by a lateral pawl lever operable to engage and disengage said pawl with said ratchet lateral slot. holder. 14. The modular of claim 13, wherein the pawl is mounted on a transverse pawl bar movable longitudinally of the pawl bar to engage and disengage the pawl with the ratchet slot. tool holder.

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