US20010007343A1 - Vehicle lift rack mounted tool organizer - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to organizers and tool caddies and, more particularly, to a tool organizer specifically adapted to be supported by the lift arms of a conventional vehicle lift rack.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,773,535 issued in the name of Cook discloses a portable tool case that can be draped over a sawhorse.
- the device is to be a tool box caddy with extending arms/hangars for suspending the caddy from the rails of a vehicle lift.
- an apparatus attaches to a vehicle lift while working under motor vehicles. It has a tray area for holding such items as parts or tools. Along the front is an area with multiple holes of approximately three-quarters to one inch in diameter for holding items such as screwdrivers. Two “U” shaped arms protrude from the rear of the tray to attach the tray to the vehicle lift. The arms simply hook over the rack and the weight of the invention holds it into place. The arms are adjustable so that they may fit any size rack on a vehicle lift. Finally, located on the side of the device is a beverage holder that can be used to hold a cup of coffee or a can of soda.
- Advantages of the present invention are numerous, and include the ability to keep all necessary items close at hand, saving time and also aiding in safety, as the user will not accidentally bang or bump into objects while groping for a tool or part.
- the use of the present invention allows automotive mechanics to keep all parts, tools, and other necessities handy while working under a motor vehicle on a vehicle lift.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of vehicle lift rack mounted tool organizer according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a top view thereof
- FIG. 3 a is a side elevational view thereof.
- FIG. 3 b is a side elevational view thereof shown with an optional storage drawer attached.
- a vehicle lift rack mounted tool organizer 10 is shown, according to the present invention, for use in mounted to the support arms 12 of an otherwise conventional vehicle lift rack 14 .
- the organizer 10 includes a support means 16 , shown herein a pair of support hooks, for grasping the rack arm 12 in a manner that allows the organizer 10 to be supported through gravity impingement, without the necessity for permanent fasteners.
- the hooks will be laterally adjustable in size, from between 3 inches to 51 ⁇ 2inches in order to accommodate various standard makes of lift racks currently commercially available.
- a main containment volume 20 Extending cantilever outward from the support means 16 in a manner that hangs below the horizontal level of the rack arm 12 is a main containment volume 20 , formed in an otherwise conventional boxlike fashion and having a hinged, lockable lid 22 .
- This containment volume has an anticipated use for holding various parts, fasteners, and the like used during the analysis, maintenance, and repair of automobiles.
- FIG. 2 and 3 a various specialty features are anticipated as being elements of the best mode of the present invention. These include means for supporting pneumatic driving tools 30 , means for supporting tools 33 , shown as various sized orifices formed by a lateral support plate, as well as means for supporting cups 34 , rags 36 , and the like.
- FIG. 3 b shows an alternate embodiment of the present invention, in which a slidably retained storage drawer 40 is provided along the lower surface of the organizer 10 , thereby allowing for additional storage.
- the present invention is to aid in the analysis, maintenance, and repair of motor vehicles.
- activities are generally performed by lifting the motor vehicle overhead by use of a hydraulic lift rack.
- the present invention can be simply slide mounted over the lift rack arms. From there, a service technician can store and support tools, fasteners, parts, and the like in a convenience fashion.
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Abstract
A vehicle lift rack is provided as a mounted tool organizer for use with a conventional vehicle lift rack of a type having rack arms. A pair of support hooks, for grasping the rack arm in a manner that allows a containment volume to be supported through gravity impingement, without the necessity for permanent fasteners. The main containment volume is formed in a boxlike fashion and includes a hinged, lockable lid.
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- The present invention is a continuation of U.S. Provisional Patent, Ser. No. 60/174,986, filed on Jan. 7, 2000. There are no other previously filed, nor currently any co-pending applications, anywhere in the world.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates generally to organizers and tool caddies and, more particularly, to a tool organizer specifically adapted to be supported by the lift arms of a conventional vehicle lift rack.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- As anyone who performs a lot of mechanical work will attest, nothing beats having the proper tool for a job. The proper tool can save time, save money, produce a higher quality job, reduce damage to equipment, and provide for the increased safety of the worker. However, many times keeping track of such a quantity of tools can become overwhelming. While toolboxes and storage bins go a long way to helping this situation during storage of the tool, it does not help while the tool is being utilized. Here the tool can become easily misplaced, dropped, roll under something or become damaged. Nowhere is this more evident than when working under a motor vehicle. Such locations are often cramped and not very well illuminated. It becomes even more important to keep track of a tool under these conditions.
- A search of the prior art did not disclose any patents that read directly on the claims of the instant invention; however, the following patents disclose a ladder-mounted tool belt carrier: U.S. Pat. No. 5,813,530 issued in the name of Kornblatt; and, U.S. Pat. No. 5,649,623 issued in the name of Kornblatt.
- Also, U.S. Pat. No. 5,547,080 issued in the name of Klimas describes a scaffold-suspendable tool box.
- The following patents all disclose the function and design of a wall-mounted tool organizer or caddy: U.S. Pat. No. 4,895,334 issued in the name of Bajek et al.; U.S. Pat. No. D 390,056 issued in the name of Pujals, Jr.; and, U.S. Pat. No. D 340,824 issued in the name of Pujals, Jr.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,535,882 issued in the name of Liu describes a tool case with a clip member for hanging on the user's belt.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,773,535 issued in the name of Cook discloses a portable tool case that can be draped over a sawhorse.
- U.S. Pat. No. 3,980,217 issued in the name of Yochum describes a tool rack whose arms are bolted to a bumper of a vehicle.
- And finally, U.S. Pat. No. 1,094,009 issued in the name of Parkhurst describes a roll-type tool organizer carrier with a handle.
- Consequently, a need exists for a means by which tools and/or parts can be held and organized while working under a motor vehicle held upon a vehicle lift.
- Therefore, it is an object of the invention to indicate a device of the type disclosed above which avoids the disadvantages inherent in the state of the art. In particular, the device is to be a tool box caddy with extending arms/hangars for suspending the caddy from the rails of a vehicle lift.
- Briefly described according to one embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus is provided that attaches to a vehicle lift while working under motor vehicles. It has a tray area for holding such items as parts or tools. Along the front is an area with multiple holes of approximately three-quarters to one inch in diameter for holding items such as screwdrivers. Two “U” shaped arms protrude from the rear of the tray to attach the tray to the vehicle lift. The arms simply hook over the rack and the weight of the invention holds it into place. The arms are adjustable so that they may fit any size rack on a vehicle lift. Finally, located on the side of the device is a beverage holder that can be used to hold a cup of coffee or a can of soda.
- Advantages of the present invention are numerous, and include the ability to keep all necessary items close at hand, saving time and also aiding in safety, as the user will not accidentally bang or bump into objects while groping for a tool or part. The use of the present invention allows automotive mechanics to keep all parts, tools, and other necessities handy while working under a motor vehicle on a vehicle lift.
- The advantages and features of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following more detailed description and claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like elements are identified with like symbols, and in which:
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of vehicle lift rack mounted tool organizer according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention;
- FIG. 2 is a top view thereof;
- FIG. 3a is a side elevational view thereof; and
- FIG. 3b is a side elevational view thereof shown with an optional storage drawer attached.
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- Referring now to FIG. 1, a vehicle lift rack mounted
tool organizer 10 is shown, according to the present invention, for use in mounted to thesupport arms 12 of an otherwise conventionalvehicle lift rack 14. Theorganizer 10 includes a support means 16, shown herein a pair of support hooks, for grasping therack arm 12 in a manner that allows theorganizer 10 to be supported through gravity impingement, without the necessity for permanent fasteners. In this manner, it is anticipated that the hooks will be laterally adjustable in size, from between 3 inches to 5½inches in order to accommodate various standard makes of lift racks currently commercially available. Extending cantilever outward from the support means 16 in a manner that hangs below the horizontal level of therack arm 12 is amain containment volume 20, formed in an otherwise conventional boxlike fashion and having a hinged,lockable lid 22. This containment volume has an anticipated use for holding various parts, fasteners, and the like used during the analysis, maintenance, and repair of automobiles. - Referring to FIG. 2 and3 a, various specialty features are anticipated as being elements of the best mode of the present invention. These include means for supporting
pneumatic driving tools 30, means for supportingtools 33, shown as various sized orifices formed by a lateral support plate, as well as means for supportingcups 34,rags 36, and the like. - FIG. 3b shows an alternate embodiment of the present invention, in which a slidably retained storage drawer 40 is provided along the lower surface of the
organizer 10, thereby allowing for additional storage. - 2. Operation of the Preferred Embodiment
- In operation, the present invention is to aid in the analysis, maintenance, and repair of motor vehicles. Currently, such activities are generally performed by lifting the motor vehicle overhead by use of a hydraulic lift rack. To aid in this activity, the present invention can be simply slide mounted over the lift rack arms. From there, a service technician can store and support tools, fasteners, parts, and the like in a convenience fashion.
- As designed, a device embodying the teachings of the present invention is easily applied. The foregoing description is included to illustrate the operation of the preferred embodiment and is not meant to limit the scope of the invention. As one can envision, an individual skilled in the relevant art, in conjunction with the present teachings, would be capable of incorporating many minor modifications that are anticipated within this disclosure. Therefore, the scope of the invention is to be broadly limited only by the following claims.
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1. A vehicle lift rack mounted tool organizer for use with a conventional vehicle lift rack of a type having rack arms, said organizer comprising:
a storage volume, said storage volume formed by a bottom connected to a plurality of vertical sidewalls and having an articulated lid,
support means connected to said storage volume for grasping said rack arm in a manner that allows the organizer to be supported through gravity impingement extending cantilever outward from the support means in a manner that hangs below the horizontal level of the rack arm;
means for supporting pneumatic driving tools;
means for supporting tools formed by a lateral support plate;
means for supporting cups; and
means for supporting rags.
2. The vehicle lift rack mounted tool organizer of , further comprising a slidably retained storage drawer provided along the lower surface of the organizer, thereby allowing for additional storage.
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3. A vehicle lift rack mounted tool organizer comprising:
support means for mounting to the support arms of an otherwise conventional vehicle lift rack; and
a main containment volume formed in a boxlike fashion extending cantilever outward from said support means in a manner that hangs below the horizontal level of said rack arm;
a hinged, lockable lid affixed to and covering said main containment volume.
4. The vehicle lift rack mounted tool organizer of , wherein said support means comprises a pair of support hooks, for grasping the rack arm in a manner that allows the containment volume to be supported through gravity impingement, without the necessity for permanent fasteners.
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5. The vehicle lift rack mounted tool organizer of , wherein said hooks are laterally adjustable in size, from between 3 inches to 5½inches in order to accommodate various standard makes of lift racks currently commercially available.
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6. The vehicle lift rack mounted tool organizer of , further comprising a lateral support plate extending horizontally from said containment volume.
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7. The vehicle lift rack mounted tool organizer of , wherein said lateral support plate further include means for supporting pneumatic driving tools.
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8. The vehicle lift rack mounted tool organizer of , wherein said lateral support plate further include means for supporting tools comprising various sized orifices formed by said lateral support plate.
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9. The vehicle lift rack mounted tool organizer of , wherein said lateral support plate further include means for supporting a beverage receptacle.
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10. The vehicle lift rack mounted tool organizer of , further comprising a slidably retained storage drawer provided along a lower surface of said containment volume, thereby allowing for additional storage.
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