TECHNICAL FIELD

Embodiments of the present disclosure relates to a toolbox. More particularly, embodiments relate to the multi toolbox in which multiple tools are stored and toolbox is moved inside the shop floor.

BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE

Numerous tools of different kinds and/or shapes and/or sizes are often required in a factory to carry out different maintenance activities of a machine. At present the different tools are manually carried by an operator to factory floor which consumes time and maintenance process become slow. Toolbox is used to selectively store tools, such as repair tools, and other materials. The toolbox allows such tools and other materials to be stored and selectively retrieved.

The conventional tool boxes are heavy, space-occupying and inconvenient in storage and/or carriage. The tools are frequently freely placed in a storing box of the conventional toolbox therefore the tools gets mixed-up together in the toolbox.

In light of above stated disadvantages it is required to provide a toolbox for storing different mechanical, electrical and pneumatic tools for their easy retrieval and use during maintenance of the machines.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

The shortcomings of the prior art are overcome and additional advantages are provided through the provision of toolbox as claimed in the present disclosure.

Additional features and advantages are realized through the techniques of the present disclosure. Other embodiments and aspects of the disclosure are described in detail herein and are considered as part of the claimed disclosure.

One embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a toolbox. The toolbox comprises a bottom sheet of predetermined shape configured to form a base plate of the toolbox. A plurality of side walls mounted on the bottom sheet to form a first container. The toolbox further comprises a compartment mounted on at least two adjacent side walls of the first container wherein said compartment is formed by plurality of side walls, top wall and bottom wall. A plurality of second containers of predetermined shape are provided between the two adjacent side walls of the compartments. The second containers are hinged to outer edge of either of the side wall of the compartments. And plurality of wheels provided on bottom surface of the bottom sheet for maneuvering the toolbox.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the compartment is enclosed by a front wall, and one of the side walls of the compartment is configured to act as door.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one retractable ladder detachably mounted inside the compartment using guide rails and said guide rails slides in and out of the compartment for storing and using the ladder.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, atleast one caster wheel is provided at outer end of the guide rails for supporting the ladder.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, plurality of grooves are provided inside the compartments for holding tools.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second containers are hinged to the outer edges of side walls of the compartments using metal hinges selected from atleast one of butt hinge, butterfly hinge, flush hinge, barrel hinge, concealed hinge and continuous hinge.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a top sheet of predetermined shape is mounted on top side of the first container to form an enclosure for the first container.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, atleast one drawer is detachably connected to side walls of the first container.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a magnet is provided between side walls of the compartment and the second containers to hold said second containers in closed position.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one handle provided on the toolbox to maneuver said toolbox.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one retractable sheet is provided below the bottom sheet.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, shape of the first container, bottom sheet, second containers and top sheet is selected from atleast one of rectangle, square, triangle and pentagon.

The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING FIGURES

The novel features and characteristic of the disclosure are set forth in the appended claims. The disclosure itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description of an illustrative embodiment when read in conjunction with the accompanying figures. One or more embodiments are now described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying figures wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of the toolbox of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the toolbox with ladder in retracted position.

FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of the toolbox with ladder guide rails in open position.

FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of the toolbox with boxes in open position and showing mechanical hinge and magnet in the toolbox.

The figures depict embodiments of the disclosure for purposes of illustration only. One skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The foregoing has broadly outlined the features and technical advantages of the present disclosure in order that the detailed description of the disclosure that follows may be better understood. Additional features and advantages of the disclosure will be described hereinafter which form the subject of the claims of the disclosure. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the conception and specific aspect disclosed may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying or designing other structures for carrying out the same purposes of the present disclosure. It should also be realized by those skilled in the art that such equivalent constructions do not depart from the spirit and scope of the disclosure as set forth in the appended claims. The novel features which are believed to be characteristic of the disclosure, both as to its organization and method of operation, together with further objects and advantages will be better understood from the following description when considered in connection with the accompanying figures. It is to be expressly understood, however, that each of the figures is provided for the purpose of illustration and description only and is not intended as a definition of the limits of the present disclosure.
The disclosure is drawn, interalia, to a tool box. More particularly, embodiments relate to a multi tool box in which multiple tools are stored and tool box is moved inside the shop floor.

FIG. 1 is an exemplary embodiment which illustrates a perspective view of the toolbox of the present disclosure. The toolbox (100) comprises a bottom shell (101) of predetermined shape configured to form a base plate of the toolbox (100). The bottom shell (101) is provided with plurality of wheels (108) in the bottom surface which facilitates maneuverability to the toolbox (100). The wheels (108) are caster wheels and _said wheels (108) are connected to the bottom surface of the bottom shell (101) by fastening. Plurality of sidewalls (102) are mounted on top side of the bottom shell (101) to form a first container (102) of the toolbox (100) for storing multiple tools. A plurality of compartments (103) are mounted on side walls (102a, 102b, 102c and 102d) of the container (102). The compartments (103) are formed by plurality of side walls (103a and 103b) extending from sides of the container (101) and top wall (103c) and bottom wall (103d) extending perpendicularly to the side walls (103a and 103b) of the compartments (103). The toolbox (102) further comprises plurality of second containers (104) of predetermined shape in between two adjacent side walls (103a and 103b) of the compartment (103). The second containers (104) are hinged to an outer edge (103d) of one of the side wall (103a and 103b) of the compartment (103) using metal hinges (113) such that the second containers (104) can be opened and closed for storing and retrieving the different tool and materials placed in the second containers (104). A top sheet (107) of predetermined shape is provided in the toolbox (100) to form an enclosure to the first container (100). The top sheet (107) is mounted on top end of the first container (102) and said top sheet (107) is configured to slide in and out of the toolbox (100) to close the container (104) and to retrieve the tools stored in the centre hallow portion of the container (102). In one aspect of the present disclosure, the top sheet (107) can be hinged to top end of the container (102) using metal hinges (113) such that the top sheet (107) can be opened and closed. The top surface of the top sheet (107) can be utilized for placing grinding machine, drilling machine and any other portable machines required for operation of tools. A handle (112) is joined to the toolbox (100) for maneuvering said toolbox (100). The toolbox (100) can be pushed and pulled using the handle (112) to move the toolbox (100) inside the shop floor. Hence, it is very easy for the mechanic to retrieve any tools required for maintenance operation from toolbox (100).

Further, the toolbox (100) comprises plurality of drawers (109) detachably connected to side walls (102b, 102c and 102d) of the container (102) for storing the different tools and other materials required for maintenance operation in the shop floor. The drawers (109) are mounted on guide rails and said guide rails can slide in and out of the container (102) for storing tools and other materials, and retrieving the tools and other materials for carrying out the maintenance operation.

The compartments (103) are enclosed by front wall (103e) and one of the side walls (103a and 103b) is configured to act as door for using the compartment (103). The door can be opened and closed to store the tools and other materials and retrieve the same for maintenance operation. The compartments (103) are further provided with plurality of grooves on inner wall to hold tools such as spanners, wrenches, screw drivers and alien keys etc of different shapes and sizes.

FIGS. 2 and 3 are exemplary embodiments illustrating perspective views of the toolbox (100) with ladder (105) in retracted position and the ladder guide rails (106) in open position. The ladder (105) is detachably mounted inside the compartment (103) through the ladder guide rails (106), for using the ladder (105) to carry out the maintenance operations at heights in the shop floor. The ladder (105) is retractable ladder (105) and can be used to carry out maintenance operations up to the height of 20 feet in the shop floor and the said ladder (105) can withstand a load up to 150 kg. The ladder (105) will be mounted on ladder guide rails (106) and the guide rails (106) can slides in and out of the compartment (103) to store and use the ladder (105).

FIG. 3 shows ladder guide rails (106) in open position, the guide rails (106) can be slide in and out of the compartment (103) to store and use the ladder (105). The guide rails (106) are supported by connecting a caster wheel (111) at outer end (106a) of the guide rails (106) to use the ladder (105). The guide rails (106) along with the ladder (106) will be pushed inside the compartment (103) for storing the ladder (106). An oval shape portion is provided in the side wall (103 a) of the compartment (103) to enclose the ladder (106) after pushing the guide rails (106) along with the ladder (106) inside the compartment (103).

Further, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 the toolbox (100) is provided with a retractable sheet (113) of predetermined shape below the bottom shell (101) for storing the tools such as ratchets of different sizes.

The retractable sheet (113) is mounted on the guide rails and said guide rails slide in and out of the toolbox (100) for storing and retrieving the tools such as ratchets placed on the bottom sheet (113).
In one aspect of the present disclosure, the shape of the first container (102), bottom sheet (101), second containers (104) and top sheet (107) is selected from group comprising but not limited to rectangular shape, square shape, triangular shape and pentagon shape.

FIG. 4 is an exemplary embodiment which illustrates perspective view of the toolbox (100) with second containers (104) in open position and showing mechanical hinge (113) and magnetic latch assembly (111) in the toolbox (100). The containers (104) are hinged to an outer edge (103d) of one of the extended side wall (103a) using metal hinges (113) such that the containers (104) can be opened and closed for storing and retrieving the different tool and materials placed in the containers (104). The metal hinges (113) used for hinging the containers is selected from a group comprising but not limited to the butt hinge, butterfly hinge, flush hinge, barrel hinge, concealed hinge and continuous hinge or any other hinge which serve the purpose. The magnetic latch (111) is provided between side walls (103a and 103b) of the compartment (103) and the second containers (104) for holding the second containers (104) in closed position. The second containers (104) can be opened in sideways for retrieving the tools and other materials stored in the second containers (104) for carrying the maintenance in the shop floor. And the second containers (104) can be closed and held by magnet (111) in closed position when the toolbox (100) is moving and not in operation.

Advantages:
The present disclosure provides a toolbox which has plurality of containers for storing tools and other materials required for maintenance operation.

The present disclosure provides a toolbox which is capable of moving inside the shop floor for carrying the maintenance operation and thereby reducing the retrieval time of the tool, which in turn reduces maintenance and servicing time of the machine.

The present disclosure provides a toolbox which has plurality of second containers mounted in corners of the first containers, which results in effective usage of available space in the toolbox.

Equivalents
With respect to the use of substantially any plural and/or singular terms herein, those having skill in the art can translate from the plural to the singular and/or from the singular to the plural as is appropriate to the context and/or application. The various singular/plural permutations may be expressly set forth herein for sake of clarity.

It will be understood by those within the art that, in general, terms used herein, and especially in the appended claims (e.g., bodies of the appended claims) are generally intended as "open" terms (e.g., the term "including" should be interpreted as "including but not limited to," the term "having" should be interpreted as "having at least," the term "includes" should be interpreted as "includes but is not limited to," etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such an intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation no such intent is present. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain usage of the introductory phrases "at least one" and "one or more" to introduce claim recitations. However, the use of such phrases should not be construed to imply that the introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinite articles "a" or "an" limits any particular claim containing such introduced claim recitation to inventions containing only one such recitation, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases "one or more" or "at least one" and indefinite articles such as "a" or "an" (e.g., "a" and/or "an" should typically be interpreted to mean "at least one" or "one or more"); the same holds true for the use of definite articles used to introduce claim recitations. In addition, even if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is explicitly recited, those skilled in the art will recognize that such recitation should typically be interpreted to mean at least the recited number (e.g., the bare recitation of "two recitations," without other modifiers, typically means at least two recitations, or two or more recitations). Furthermore, in those instances where a convention analogous to "at least one of A, B, and C, etc." is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., "a system having at least one of A, B, and C" would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). In those instances where a convention analogous to "at least one of A, B, or C, etc." is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., "a system having at least one of A, B, or C" would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that virtually any disjunctive word and/or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims, or drawings, should be understood to contemplate the possibilities of including one of the terms, either of the terms, or both terms. For example, the phrase "A or B" will be understood to include the possibilities of "A" or "B" or "A and B."

While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.

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We claim

1. A toolbox (100) comprising:

a bottom sheet (101) of predetermined shape configured to form a base plate of the toolbox (100);

plurality of side walls mounted on the bottom sheet (101) to form a first container (102);

a compartment (103) each mounted on at least two adjacent side walls of the first container (102),

wherein said compartment (103) is formed by plurality of side walls (103a and 103b), top wall (103c) and bottom wall (103d);

plurality of second containers (104) of predetermined shape are provided between the two adjacent side walls (103a) of the compartments (103), wherein each of the second container (104) is hinged to outer edge (A) of either of the side wall (103a) of the compartments (103); and

plurality of wheels (108) provided on bottom surface of the bottom sheet (101) for maneuvering the toolbox (100).

2. The toolbox as claimed in claim 1, wherein the compartment (103) is enclosed by a front wall
(103d), and one of the side wall (103a and 103b) of the compartment (103) is configured to act as door.

3. The toolbox as claimed in claim 2, wherein at least one retractable ladder (105) detachably mounted inside the compartment (103) using guide rails (106) and said guide rails (106) slides in and out of the compartment (103) for storing and using the ladder (105).

4. The toolbox as claimed in claim 3, wherein atleast one caster wheel (110) is provided at outer end (106a) of the guide rails (106) for supporting the ladder (105).

5. The toolbox as claimed in claim 1, wherein plurality of grooves are provided inside the compartments (103) for holding tools.

6. The toolbox as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second containers (104) are hinged to the outer edges (A) of side walls (103a) of the compartments (103) using metal hinges (114) selected from atleast one of butt hinge, butterfly hinge, flush hinge, barrel hinge, concealed hinge and continuous hinge.

7. The toolbox as claimed in claim 1, wherein the wheels (108) are caster wheels.

8. The toolbox (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a top sheet (107) of predetermined shape is mounted on top side of the first container (102) to form an enclosure for the first container (102).

9. The toolbox as claimed in claim 1, wherein atleast one drawer (109) is detachably connected to side walls of the first container (102).

10. The toolbox as claimed in claim 1, wherein a magnetic latch (111) is provided between side walls (103 a) of the compartment (103) and the second containers (104) to hold said second containers (104) in closed position.

11. The toolbox as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one handle (112) provided on the toolbox (100) to maneuver said toolbox (100).

12. The toolbox as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one retractable sheet (113) is provided below the bottom sheet (101).

13. The toolbox as claimed in claim 1, wherein shape of the first container (102), bottom sheet (101), second containers (104) and top sheet (107) is selected from atleast one of rectangle, square, triangle and pentagon.