U.S. patent application number 10/906834 was filed with the patent office on 2005-09-15 for toolbox.
Invention is credited to Hu, Bobby.
Application Number | 20050199522 10/906834 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 34910258 |
Filed Date | 2005-09-15 |
United States Patent
Application |
20050199522 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Hu, Bobby |
September 15, 2005 |
TOOLBOX
Abstract
A toolbox includes a box and a hanging device. The box is
connected with the hanging device so that the box can
simultaneously be pivoted and slid between a vertical position and
a horizontal position where the box can be opened so that objects
can easily and securely be put into and taken from the box.
Inventors: |
Hu, Bobby; (Taichung,
TW) |
Correspondence
Address: |
NIKOLAI & MERSEREAU, P.A.
900 SECOND AVENUE SOUTH
SUITE 820
MINNEAPOLIS
MN
55402
US
|
Family ID: |
34910258 |
Appl. No.: |
10/906834 |
Filed: |
March 8, 2005 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
206/373 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45C 5/03 20130101; A45F
5/021 20130101; B25H 3/02 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
206/373 |
International
Class: |
B65D 085/28 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Mar 12, 2004 |
TW |
93106788 |
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. A toolbox comprising a box and a hanging device connected with
the box so that the box can simultaneously be pivoted and slid
between a vertical position and a horizontal position where the box
can be opened so that objects can easily and securely be put into
and taken from the box.
2. The toolbox according to claim 1 wherein the box comprising a
first shell and a second shell pivotally connected with the first
shell.
3. The toolbox according to claim 2 wherein the first shell defines
two slots, wherein the hanging device comprises two pivots put
movably in the slots, wherein when the first shell is pivoted to
the horizontal position from the vertical position, each of the
pivots slides from an end to an opposite end of related one of the
slots so that the first shell abuts the hanging device in order to
keep the first shell in the horizontal position.
4. The toolbox according to claim 2 wherein the first shell defines
an aperture, wherein the hanging device comprises two hooks for
insertion in the aperture defined in the first shell in order to
keep the first shell in the vertical position.
5. The toolbox according to claim 1 wherein the hanging device
comprises a clip formed thereon.
Description
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of Invention
[0002] The present invention relates to a toolbox and, more
particularly, to a toolbox that can be hung.
[0003] 2. Related Prior Art
[0004] In Taiwanese Patent Publication no. 566303, a conventional
toolbox 1 includes a shell 2 and a holder 3 formed together with
the box 2. On the shell 2 is formed a clip 22 so that the toolbox 1
can be hung a user's belt. The shell 2 defines an opening 200. The
holder 3 is shaped based on the opening 200 so that the holder 3 is
put in the opening 200 as the toolbox 1 is closed. The holder 3
defines spaces 300 and 301 for receiving a tool 4. The holder 3
defines spaces 310 and 311 for receiving bits 5. However, the
holder 3 can only hold a few bits 5 since the number of the spaces
310 and 311 is limited. Moreover, the holder 3 can only hold a few
types of bits since the spaces 310 and 311 are shaped according to
the bits 5. Not in use, the tool 4 and bits 5 are partially exposed
and can easily get dirty. In use, the toolbox 1 is opened so that
the tool 4 and the bits 5 are exposed and can easily fall from the
holder 3.
[0005] The present invention is therefore intended to obviate or at
least alleviate the problems encountered in prior art.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
[0006] According to the present invention, a toolbox includes a box
and a hanging device. The box is connected with the hanging device
so that the box can simultaneously be pivoted and slid between a
vertical position and a horizontal position where the box can be
opened so that objects can easily and securely be put into and
taken from the box.
[0007] The primary advantage of the toolbox of the present
invention is that it can contain many tools and bits. A second
advantage is that it can contain various types of tools and bits. A
third advantage is that it can protect the tools and bits from bad
weather and contaminates. A fourth advantage is that it can support
the tools and bits well.
[0008] Other advantages and novel features of the invention will
become more apparent from the following detailed description in
conjunction with the attached drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0009] The present invention will be described through detailed
illustration of the preferred embodiment referring to the
drawings.
[0010] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a toolbox according to the
preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0011] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the toolbox shown in FIG.
1.
[0012] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the toolbox shown in
FIG. 1.
[0013] FIG. 4 is similar to FIG. 3 but shows the toolbox in a
different position.
[0014] FIG. 5 is a view of a user carrying the toolbox shown in
FIG. 1.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0015] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, according to the preferred
embodiment of the present invention, a toolbox 10 includes a box 20
and a hanging device 30 with which the box 20 is pivotally
connected between a vertical position and a horizontal
position.
[0016] The box 20 includes a first shell 21 and a second shell 22
pivotally connected with the first shell 21. The box 20 defines a
space 23 for receiving tools and other objects. The first shell 21
includes a wall and a bottom formed together with the wall. The
wall of the first shell 21 defines two slots 212 facing each other.
An aperture 213 is defined in the bottom of the first shell 21.
[0017] The hanging device 30 includes two pivots 31 formed on an
edge, a clip 32 formed on a side and two hooks 33 formed on an
opposite side. The pivots 31 are put and can slide in the slots
212.
[0018] Referring to FIG. 3, the toolbox 1 is in the vertical
position. The hooks 33 are put in the aperture 213 and hook the
bottom of the first shell 21 in order to keep the toolbox 1 in the
vertical position. Each pivot 31 is put in an end of a related slot
212.
[0019] Referring to FIG. 4, the bottom of the first shell 21 is
released from the hooks 33. The toolbox 1 is moved to the
horizontal position from the vertical position. Each pivot 31 is
moved to an opposite end of a related slot 212. The wall of the
first shell 21 abuts the hanging device 30 in order to keep the
toolbox 1 in the horizontal position.
[0020] Referring to FIG. 5, by means of the hanging device 30, the
toolbox 1 is hung on a belt worn by a user. The first shell 21 is
in the horizontal position. The box 20 is opened, i.e., the second
shell 22 is pivoted from the first shell 21. Various tools 50 can
be taken from and put into the space 23. The tools 50 are well
supported by means of the first shell 21.
[0021] Compared with the conventional toolbox discussed in Related
Prior Art, the toolbox of the present invention is advantagepis.
Firstly, it can contain many tools and bits. Secondly, it can
contain various types of tools and bits. Thirdly, it can protect
the tools and bits from bad weather and contaminates. Fourthly, it
can adequately support the tools and bits.
[0022] The present invention has been described through detailed
illustration of the preferred embodiment. Those skilled in the art
can derive variations from the preferred embodiment without
departing from the scope of the present invention defined in the
claims.
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