The application relates to a tool accessory container or case, and more specifically, to an oscillating multi tool accessory container or case with modular components allowing for user customization.
Generally, oscillating multi tool (OMT) accessories and blades are stored within a container or case. Such containers/cases may include holders for supporting accessories and/or blades within the container/case to prevent the accessories and/or blades from moving within the container/case.
In one embodiment, the invention provides a tool case including a base having a lower surface and a tool holder insert supported by the base. The lower surface of the base defines a plurality of guides. The tool holder insert includes a base portion, an insert portion extending from the base portion in a first direction, a main body portion extending from the base portion in a second direction that is opposite the first direction, and a wing extending outwardly from the base portion. The insert portion engages one of the plurality of guides. The main body portion is configured to receive an oscillating multi tool blade, and the wing has a detent that engages another of the plurality of guides.
In another embodiment, the invention provides a tool case including a base having a lower surface and a tool holder insert supported by the base. The lower surface of the base defines a plurality of guides. The tool holder insert includes a base portion, an insert portion extending from the base portion in a first direction and a main body portion extending from the base portion in a second direction that is opposite the first direction. The insert portion engages one of the plurality of guides. The main body portion includes a projection that forms a resting surface configured to support an offset anchor of an oscillating multi tool blade.
In another embodiment, the invention provides a tool case including a base including a lower surface and walls extending away from the lower surface. The lower surface and the walls define a cavity and the lower surface defines a plurality of double bayonet channels. The tool case further includes a lid coupled to the base to selectively enclose the cavity, and a tool holder insert supported by the base and positioned within the cavity. The tool holder insert includes a base portion, an insert portion extending from the base portion in a first direction, and a main body portion extending from the base portion in a second direction that is opposite the first direction. The insert portion has a double bayonet projection that is received in one of the plurality of double bayonet channels. The main body portion includes a plurality of ridges that extend along the main body portion from the base portion to a top of the tool holder insert. The main body portion also includes a projection between two ridges of the plurality of ridges, and the projection forms a resting surface that is configured to support an offset anchor of an oscillating multi tool blade. The tool holder further includes a wing that extends outwardly from the base portion and has a detent that engages another of the plurality of double bayonet channels.
In still another embodiment, the invention provides a tool holder insert for use with a tool case. The tool holder insert includes a main body portion and a tool mount portion extending from the main body portion in a first direction. The tool mount portion is configured to receive an oscillating multi tool blade. The tool holder insert also includes an insert portion configured to engage the tool case. The tool holder further includes a spring positioned around a portion of the main body portion, a sleeve that surrounds the spring, and a retaining member for receiving a force from the spring to retain the tool blade.
In yet another embodiment, the invention provides a tool holder insert for use with a tool case. The tool holder insert includes a casing, an insert portion, a cap, a spring, and a retaining member. The insert portion is configured to engage the tool case. The cap is housed within the casing for supporting an offset anchor of an oscillating multi tool blade. The spring lies between the cap and the casing for urging the cap away from the casing, and the retaining member inhibits the cap from separating from the casing.
In yet another embodiment, the invention provides a tool case including a base, a lid, and a tool holder insert. The tool holder insert is repositionable within the tool case.
Other aspects of the disclosure will become apparent by consideration of the detailed description and accompanying drawings.
Before any embodiments of the disclosure are explained in detail, it is to be understood that the disclosure is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the following drawings. The disclosure is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or of being carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. Use of “including” and “comprising” and variations thereof as used herein is meant to encompass the items listed thereafter and equivalents thereof as well as additional items. Use of “consisting of” and variations thereof as used herein is meant to encompass only the items listed thereafter and equivalents thereof. Unless specified or limited otherwise, the terms “mounted,” “connected,” “supported,” and “coupled” and variations thereof are used broadly and encompass both direct and indirect mountings, connections, supports, and couplings.
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The base 14 includes a first or lower surface 26 and walls 30 extending away from the lower surface 26. The lower surface 26 and the walls 30 define a cavity 31. In some embodiments, the lower surface 26 is a separate element from the base 14, such as a tray, panel, or the like that is selectively insertable into the cavity 31 and removable from the base 14. A handle 32 is coupled to at least one of the walls 30 or to the lid 18. The case 10 also includes guides 34 positioned adjacent to the lower surface 26. The guides 34 form apertures or openings in the lower surface 26.
In the illustrated embodiment, the guides 34 are formed directly on the lower surface 26. Each guide 34 is generally circular in shape and includes a channel 35 (
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The lid 18 also includes a generally rectangular recess 50. Each corner of the recess 50 is formed to match the shape of the feet 42 such that when the base 14 of one case 10 is placed on the lid 18 of another case 10, the feet 42 of the base 14 may be received in the recess 50 formed on the lid 18 and inhibit movement of the cases 10 in a horizontal plane (i.e., generally parallel to the interface 39). The recesses 46, 50 are also configured to receive decals and or merchandising/product information.
Referring now to
The first axis 64 is substantially perpendicular to a central longitudinal axis of the main body portion 58. Each wing 62 includes rounded detents, bumps, or nubs 66 that extend from the wings 62 in the downward direction 55D (
When engaged, the nubs 66 inhibit the peg 36 from unintentionally rotating relative to the guide 34. In other words, a user may initiate inserting one of the insert portions 54 of the pegs 36 into one of the guides 34, and then the user may rotate the peg 36 to engage the double bayonet projection 37 with the double bayonet channel 35 to lock/secure the peg 36 into the guide 34. As the peg 36 is rotated, the nubs 66 are also rotated into adjacent guides 34, thereby securing the peg 36 to the base 14. Stated yet another way, engagement between the double bayonet projection 37 and the double bayonet channel 35 inhibits the peg 36 from being moved in the upward-downward direction 55U-55D relative the case 10, while engagement between the nubs 66 and the adjacent guides 34 resists rotation of the peg 36 relative the case 10.
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The main body portion 58 of each peg 36 is elongated to fit multiple OMT blades/accessories 22 that are stacked or placed on top of one another. In the illustrated embodiment, the main body portion 58 is sized to receive up to five OMT blades/accessories 22. In other embodiments, the main body portion 58 is sized to receive fewer or more OMT blades/accessories 22. In some embodiments, the main body portion is configured to receive a single OMT blade/accessory to thereby reduce a depth profile of the case 10.
The main body portion 58 is also sized to inhibit OMT blades/accessories 22 from sliding off of the peg 36 when the peg 36 is supported within the case 10 (
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The first projections 72 form a resting surface or mount 74 for the OMT blades/accessories 22. For example, some OMT blades/accessories have an offset or raised anchor (such as the offset second portions 24 of the OMT blades 22 shown in
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Also, similar to the peg 36, the tool holder insert 102 is configured to fit multiple OMT blades/accessories 22. Specifically, the plus sign-shaped tool mount portion 122 is elongated to receive the second portion 24 of multiple OMT blades/accessories 22 that are stacked or placed on top of one another. In some embodiments, the tool mount portion 122 may receive up to four OMT blades/accessories 22. In other embodiments, the tool mount portion 122 may include fewer or more OMT blades/accessories 22. A tool support surface 138 extends radially from the peg 106 at a base 142 of the tool mount portion 122 to support the blades/accessories 22 when they are placed on the tool mount portion 122.
With continued reference to
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The tool holder insert 202 includes a casing 206, a tool retainer 210, a tool support cap 214 and a spring 218. The tool retainer 210 includes an upper portion 222 and a lower portion 226. The upper portion 222 and the lower portion 226 are spaced apart such that the tool retainer 210 is U-shaped. The upper portion 222 includes a protrusion 230 that fits into the second portion 24 of the OMT blades/accessories 22. In the illustrated embodiment, the protrusion 230 is generally plus sign-shaped, but could be have another shape, such as an X-shape. Similar to the plus sign-shaped mount portion 122 and the ridges 70, the plus sign-shaped protrusion 230 receives the second portion 24 of the OMT blades/accessories 22, which also includes a substantially X or plus sign-shape aperture for mounting to the OMT.
The casing 206 includes a double bayonet projection 237 that is complementary to the double bayonet channel 35 of each guide 34. The double bayonet projection 237 has substantially the same make and function as the double bayonet projection 37 of the peg 36. Therefore, the tool holder insert 202 may be inserted into and supported by the guides 34 in the same manner as described above for the peg 36 (
The lower portion 226 of the retainer 210 extends below the casing 206 between a lower surface 238 of the casing 206 and the double bayonet projection 237. The tool retainer 210 is therefore constrained along with the casing 206 in the upward-downward direction 55U-55D. A connecting portion 239 of the tool retainer 210 that connects the upper portion 222 and lower portion 226 fits into a first slot 240 of the casing 206 in a nesting fashion. In this way, the tool retainer 210 is inhibited from rotating relative to the casing 206.
With continued reference to
The second slot 246 allows space for a user to press the OMT blade/accessory 22 in the downward direction 55D against the cap 214 and against the spring 218 to create space between the cap 214 and the plus sign-shaped protrusion 230. In this way, the OMT blade/accessory 22 is placed on the cap 214 between the top surface 242 and the protrusion 230. The spring 218 urges the cap 214 toward the upper portion 222 of the retainer 210 to hold the OMT blade/accessory 22 on the cap and within the plus sign-shaped protrusion 230.
The embodiment(s) described above and illustrated in the figures are presented by way of example only and are not intended as a limitation upon the concepts and principles of the present disclosure. As such, it will be appreciated that variations and modifications to the elements and their configuration and/or arrangement exist within the spirit and scope of one or more independent aspects as described. Various features and advantages of the invention are set forth in the following claims.
This application is a national stage filing under 35 U.S.C. § 371 of International Application No. PCT/US2021/026584, filed Apr. 9, 2021, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/007,581, filed Apr. 9, 2020, the entire contents of all of which are incorporated herein by reference.
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