Tool storage

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • 11338959
  • Patent Number
    11,338,959
  • Date Filed
    Wednesday, February 20, 2019
    5 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, May 24, 2022
    2 years ago
Abstract
Described herein are various coupling systems to be used with storage units that are selectively coupled and decoupled. The coupling systems may be used with storage units that are stackable and/or transportable, thus allowing the storage units to function well within a large stationary environment, such as a basement, and also for a subset of the storage units to be selected and easily moved to another location.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to the field of storage units, and more specifically to tool storage units.


Tool storage units are often used to transport tools and tool accessories. Some tool storage units are designed to be easily transported, some are designed to be stationary, and some are designed with either possibility in mind. Tool storage units include walls that may be either soft-sided (e.g., a strong fabric) or hard-sided (e.g., plastic).


SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In one embodiment, a container assembly comprises a first container and a second container. The first container comprises a latch and a coupler extending from a face of the first container. The first coupler comprises a body and an overhang extending from the body over the face of the first container. The second container comprises a latch receptacle configured to interface with the latch and a coupling wall extending outwardly away from an exterior wall of the second container. The coupling wall comprises one or more rib walls that extend from an end of the coupling wall opposite the exterior wall, the coupling wall configured to engage with the first coupler. In another embodiment the coupling wall comprises two coupling walls that each comprise a rib wall, and the two coupling walls are configured to collectively engage the first coupler.


In another embodiment the coupler comprises first and second couplers, and the coupling wall comprises first, second and third coupling walls. The first and second coupling walls are configured to collectively engage the first coupler and the second and third coupling walls are configured to collectively engage the second coupler.


In another embodiment the coupler comprises at least four couplers and the coupling wall comprises at least six coupling walls. The first coupler is configured to collectively engage the first and second coupling walls, the second coupler is configured to collectively engage the second and third coupling walls, the third coupler is configured to collectively engage the fourth and fifth coupling walls, and the fourth coupler is configured to collectively engage the fifth and sixth coupling walls.


In one embodiment, a container assembly comprises a first container and a second container. The first container comprises a first coupler extending above a first face of the first container. The first coupler comprises a body and an overhang extending from the body over the first face. The second container comprises a second face that defines a recess within the second face. The second container further comprises a locking plate disposed above the recess, the locking plate defining an opening configured to receive the first coupler. To engage the first and second containers, the first coupler is placed through the opening and rotated 90 degrees such that the overhang is rotated to be disposed between the second container's second face and locking plate. The first container further comprises a latch that interfaces with a latch receptacle of the second container, locking the two containers together.


In another embodiment, a container assembly comprises a first container and a second container. The first container comprises a first face and a cylinder extending above the first face. In one embodiment the cylinder is coupled to the first face. In another embodiment the cylinder is coupled to a sidewall of the first container. The first container further comprises a threaded component, such as a helical screw, that extends through the cylinder. In one embodiment the first container comprises two cylinders at opposing ends of the first container and the threaded component extends through both cylinders. The second container comprises a second face that defines a threaded receptacle. In one embodiment the threaded receptacle defines a plurality of threaded apertures configured to receive the thread of the helical screw. The threaded component defines a locked position in which the threaded component is received within the threaded receptacle and rotated to couple the two containers together. The threaded component further defines an unlocked position in which the first container and second container can be selectively coupled and decoupled.


In one embodiment the container assembly comprises a first container and a second container. The first container comprises a first face, a retractable cleat extending from the first face, a frame configured to interface with the retractable cleat, and a locking button configured to interface with the frame to toggle the retractable cleat between a locked position and an unlocked position. The second container comprises a second face and a recessed receptacle defined by the second face configured to receive the retractable cleat.


Additional features and advantages will be set forth in the detailed description which follows, and, in part, will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art from the description or recognized by practicing the embodiments as described in the written description included, as well as the appended drawings. It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary.


The accompanying drawings are included to provide further understanding and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate one or more embodiments and, together with the description, serve to explain principles and operation of the various embodiments.





BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS


FIG. 1 is a perspective top view of a pair of stacked storage units, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 2 is a perspective top view of a storage unit, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 3 is a perspective top view of a storage unit, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 4 is a perspective bottom view of a storage unit, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 5 is a perspective top view of a storage unit, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a coupling component of FIG. 5, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a coupling component of FIG. 5, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 8 is several views of a storage unit coupling component, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a storage unit, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 10 is a perspective top view of the storage unit of FIG. 9, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 11 is a perspective cross-sectional view of a storage unit, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 12 is a perspective cross-sectional view of a storage unit, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 13 is a perspective top view of a coupling component for a storage unit, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 14 is a perspective top view of female coupling components for a storage unit, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 15 is a perspective top view of male coupling components for a storage unit, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 16 is a perspective top view of female coupling components for a storage unit, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 17 is a perspective top view of male coupling components for a storage unit, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 18 is a perspective top view of a storage unit, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 19 is several views of a storage unit that interfaces with the storage unit of FIG. 18, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 20 is a perspective view of a coupling component of a storage unit, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 21 is several perspective views of a storage unit that interfaces with the storage unit of FIG. 20, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 22 is a perspective side view of a storage unit, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 23 is a perspective view of the coupling component of the storage unit of FIG. 22, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 24 is several views of the storage unit of FIG. 22, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 25 is a perspective top view of a storage unit that interfaces with the storage unit of FIG. 22, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 26 is a perspective top view of a storage unit that interfaces with the storage unit of FIG. 22, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 27 is a perspective top view of a storage unit, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 28 is a perspective view of a storage unit, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 29 is a bottom view of a coupling system of a storage unit in an unlocked position, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 30 is a bottom view of a coupling system of a storage unit in a locked position, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 31 is a bottom view of a coupling system of a storage unit in an unlocked position, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 32 is a bottom view of a coupling system of a storage unit in a locked position, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 33 is a perspective view of a storage unit with the coupling systems of FIGS. 28-32, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 34 is a perspective view of a storage unit with the coupling systems of FIGS. 28-32, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 35 is several views of a coupling system for a storage unit, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 36 is several perspective views of a coupling system for a storage unit, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 37 is several perspective views of a coupling system for a storage unit, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 38 is several views of a coupling system for a storage unit, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 39 is several views of a coupling system for a storage unit, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 40 is several views of a coupling system for a storage unit, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 41 is a perspective view of a coupling system of a storage unit, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 42 is a side view of a coupling system of a storage unit, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 43 is a side view of a coupling system of a storage unit, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 44 is a perspective view of a male component of the coupling system of FIG. 43, according to an exemplary embodiment.



FIG. 45 is a perspective view of a coupling system of a storage unit, according to an exemplary embodiment.





DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Referring generally to the figures, various embodiments of a stackable tool storage unit are shown. Described herein are various embodiments of stackable and movable tool storage units. One or more of the units are configured to selectively couple and decouple with other units. The coupling mechanisms to couple the units include a cleat and depression system, a cleat and projecting walls system, horizontal ribs, and a cleat that is coupled to a recess and rotated below a locking plate to couple the containers. Other coupling mechanisms described herein include a spring-loaded rail, wire pivots, threaded apertures configured to receive a threaded component, and a retractable cleat, such as a pivoting extension from the cleat and such as a retractable projection extending from the cleat. Other coupling mechanisms include a puck shaped cleat with retractable extensions, a tear-shaped cleat configured to couple with a recess defining an undercut that interfaces with the tear-shaped cleat, cleats with retractable feet, using ball-detents rather than springs to bias retractable components, and a rotatable locking cleat.



FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of stacked storage containers 8, according to the embodiment of FIGS. 1-4. According to various embodiments, two or more storage containers 8 are selectively coupled together.



FIG. 2 illustrates a tool storage container 8 having a lid 10. The lid 10 includes receptacles 12 that receive cleats 14 (FIG. 4) on the bottom the container to stack and attach multiple containers. The receptacles 12 are recessed into the housing of the container.



FIG. 3 illustrates the lid 10 of FIG. 2 having a latch receptacle 16. The latch 18 (FIG. 4) and the latch receptacle 16 prevent the two containers from sliding from engagement to disengagement of the cleat system. In another embodiment, the containers do not include the latch and latch receptacles. Rather, the containers include a ball detent (or other similar mechanism) for clicking the two containers or boxes together. The ball detent would not prevent the two boxes from sliding and disengaging, but the ball detent would provide friction that would secure the boxes until a strong enough force is applied to slide the boxes. The detents could be located at any suitable location, such as at the four corners of the lid/bottom surface.



FIG. 5 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the lid 10 of FIG. 2. The lid 20, instead of having recessed receptacles, the lid has raised guides 22 with fins. Each receptacle would not include a front wall.



FIGS. 6 and 7 illustrate an alternative lid for the container 8 of FIG. 2. The lid of FIGS. 6 and 7 includes protruding bosses 130 rather than depressed receptacles.


In the embodiments of FIGS. 5-7, rather than receptacles 12 that recess within top surface 24 of storage container 8, bosses 130 and coupling walls 30 extend perpendicularly outwardly away from top surface 24 (shown as a wall). Cleats 14, such as in FIG. 4, couple with bosses 130 allowing the embodiment(s) of FIGS. 1-4 and the embodiment(s) of FIGS. 5-7 to engage with each other. In the embodiments shown in FIGS. 5-7 there is no back wall 30 between rib walls 26, although it is contemplated herein that a vertical wall may extend between rib walls 26 in a given receptacle 12.


In one embodiment, a single coupling wall 30 is configured to engage cleat a single 14. In another embodiment two coupling walls 30 are configured to collectively engage a single cleat 14. In another embodiment first and second coupling walls 30 are configured to collectively engage a single cleat 14 and second and third coupling walls 30 are configured to collectively engage a second cleat 14.


In another embodiment a single cleat 14 is configured to collectively engage first and second coupling walls 30, a second cleat 14 is configured to collectively engage second and third coupling walls 30, a third cleat 14 is configured to collectively engage fourth and fifth coupling walls 30, and a fourth cleat 14 is configured to collectively engage fifth and sixth coupling walls 30.



FIG. 8 illustrates a lid of the boxes include raised tracks 80 along one direction, and have rails 82 running through and perpendicular to the tracks. The bottom of the box would include feet that engage the rails and secure the boxes in a direction orthogonal to the top and bottom surfaces of the boxes. The outside dimension of the feet can be about the same (slightly smaller) than the width between the tracks to prevent the boxes from sliding left and right (e.g., the direction of the axis of the rails). A sliding lock in the top box can engage one of the rails to prevent the boxes from sliding in the direction parallel to the tracks. Thus, once locked, the boxes would not move with respect to one another. One aspect of this concept that is beneficial is that the top and bottom boxes can be almost any dimensions and still engage one another. For example, in the example above, the lid can engage four red boxes. Also, the simplicity of the rails will make it easy to adapt other items to the box (e.g., items can be strapped or tied down using the rails).


Sliding lock 84 comprises a spring that biases sliding lock 84 towards rail 82 (from the perspective of FIG. 8). Feet 86 of top storage container 8 are engagably coupled to rails 82 as top storage container 8 is slid into and pivoted with respect to bottom storage container 8 (from the perspective of FIG. 8). Then, sliding lock 84 engages with rail 82. To decouple top storage container 8 from bottom storage container 8, sliding lock 84 is first decoupled from rail 82, thus permitting top storage container 8 to slide and pivot away from bottom storage container 8.



FIGS. 9-12 illustrate storage containers or boxes according to another embodiment. In general, this concept works by lowering the top box onto the bottom box while the two boxes are rotated 90° to one another. The oblong cleat passes through the oblong hole in the lid and into the circular inner recess. Then the boxes are rotated 90° to one another such that they are aligned (in the embodiment shown, the boxes are rectangular, but boxes could be square) and the oblong hole and the oblong cleat are 90° to one another. In this position, the latch engages with the latch receptacle to prevent the boxes from rotating with each other.


At bottom surface 94 of storage container 8, cleat 90 comprises body 108 and overhang 92 extending from either end 96 of cleat 90. Overhang 92 comprises a semi-circular shape and extends over bottom surface 94. To lock storage containers 8, cleat 90 from top storage container 8 is placed through opening 110 into depression 100 into unlocked position 104. Then, top storage container 8 and bottom storage container 8 are rotated 90 degrees with respect to each other until cleat 90 is rotated into locked position 106. In locked position 106, end 96 of cleat 90 is disposed between top surface 98 and locking plate 102. It is contemplated herein that cleat 90 and opening 110 may have any shape as would be understood by those skilled in the art (e.g., rectangular, triangle, etc.). It is also contemplated herein that storage containers 8 are rotated more or less than 90 degrees to lock cleat 90 within locking plate 102 (e.g., 30 degrees, 45 degrees, etc.).



FIG. 13 illustrates a lid that includes uses a metal wire form 150 to create the fins in the female cleat receptacle (on the right of the image of FIG. 13) in place of the formed plastic fins (such as the fins 152 on the left receptacle in FIG. 13).


It is contemplated herein that wire 150 consists of any material that would provide sufficient strength to the coupling of storage containers 8 (e.g., plastic). It is also contemplated herein that wire 150 may be any shape beyond the two-sided shape depicted in FIG. 13 (e.g., a linear shape, a two-sided shape at a 90 degree angle with respect to each other, etc.).



FIGS. 14 and 15 illustrate a lid and base that replaces the cleat and receptacle structures from the box discussed above with regard to FIG. 2 with E-track cleats and receptacles. FIG. 14 is the lid with the receptacles 160, and FIG. 15 is the base with the cleats 170.


It is contemplated herein that a wall (e.g., back wall of a pickup truck) comprises receptacles 160 and/or cleats 170 that engage with cleats 170 or receptacles 160, respectively.



FIGS. 16 and 17 illustrated an alternative embodiment. This system includes L-track cleats and receptacles. FIG. 16 is the lid with the receptacles 180, and the FIG. 17 is the base with the cleats 190.


It is contemplated herein that a wall (e.g., back wall of a pickup truck) comprises receptacles 180 and/or cleats 190 that engage with cleats 190 or receptacles 180, respectively.



FIGS. 18-19 illustrate an alternative embodiment. This concept includes a center channel and rail system. The channel has ends that are wider than the main portion of the channel. Similarly, the rail has tabs at the end that are as wide as the wide end to secure the rail within the channel and has a bump on an upper surface of the rail that engages with the wide end of the channel. The rail includes a spring loaded portion that allows the two pieces to be disconnected from one another.


Bottom storage container 8 comprises receptacles 180, shown as channel 180, defined by wall 194 with ends 182. Top storage container 8 includes rail 186 with protrusions 188 extending laterally from rail 186. Button 196 is pressed causing protrusions 188 to retract towards rail 186, allowing rail 186 to be placed within channel 180. Button 196 is then released allowing protrusions 188 to laterally extend from rail 186 within channel 180. Bump 192 engages channel 180 at end 182 to interface channel wall 194



FIGS. 20 and 21 illustrates an alternative embodiment. The top box includes a metal rail 230 that engages with a receptacle 232 on the bottom box. The metal rail and receptacle are on one end of the system, and the other end would be secured using a latch, a buckle, a lock, etc.


Rail 230 is pivotably engaged to top storage container 8. Rail 230 is rotated to selectively engage with receptacle 232 on bottom storage container 8.



FIGS. 22-26 illustrate an alternative embodiment. This concept uses a helical screw 250 design to engage the two pieces. The screw 250 is mounted to the bottom of a box at both ends of the screw, and the center section is free to engage with corresponding helical receptacles 270 (FIG. 25) in the lid. Once the two pieces are mated (e.g., the box is placed on top of the lid), the screw can be turned one quarter of a turn by the knob to engage the threads in the helical receptacles. There is enough engagement that the screw would be locked within the helical receptacle such that the two pieces would not come apart.


Screw 250 rotates within cylinders 226, shown as tubular structures, which are affixed to either end of storage container 8 along the longitudinal axis of screw 250. A user engages lever 220 to rotate screw 250. To couple top storage container 8 and bottom storage container 240, top storage container 8 is placed above bottom storage container 240 and screw 250 is placed within threaded receptacle 270. After screw 250 is rotated (e.g., 90 degrees of rotation) then screw 250 is displaced within threaded receptacle 270 such that screw 250 can no longer be removed from threaded receptacle without counter-rotating screw 250 into the unlocked position.


In one embodiment, screw 250 and threaded receptacle 270 are locked by virtue of threaded receptacle 270 including multiple threaded apertures 244 that are angled (e.g., non-perpendicular, in this context) with respect to top surface 242 of bottom storage container 240. In the locking position, engagement screw 250 cannot be slid from threaded receptacle 270 because cylinder 226 of top storage container 8 interfaces against locking surface 246, thereby preventing lateral sliding of top storage container 8 with respect to bottom storage container 240.



FIG. 27 illustrates an alternative embodiment of a locking mechanism. The fins or tabs of the female receptacle slide in and out to selectively lock the male cleat. The male cleat is similar to cleat of FIG. 4, but would have the same length and width as the female receptacle such that the two pieces would not slide along in the same direction that the fins move. That is, once the fins are retracted, the top box could be lifted off in the vertical direction, but the two boxes would not slide in a horizontal direction. Ribs are attached to front lever. The ribs retract and the top box can come in from the top. Than the ribs will pop back out and lock the box in. The ribs can be spring loaded and ramped so that the other box will snap in and all you have to do is push in the front lever to disengage the ribs.



FIGS. 28-34 illustrate an alternative embodiment of a tool storage container that can be attached to multiple containers. Attached to the unlocking button is a steel frame 310 that passes through the male cleats 320 that have the locking levers 312, 314. The locking levers can include the pivot style 312 and/or a wedge style 314. In the unlocked position (FIG. 29), the top box would be able to be lifted off of the bottom, and the two boxes would not slide in the horizontal position with respect to one another. Although not shown, the male cleats would be longer to fill out the depressions in the female receptacle. In one embodiment, either one may be used. The pivot style 312 has a bar that pivots from an extended position (locked—FIG. 30) that engages the female rib to a retracted position that moves out of the way from the female rib. The wedge style has a wedge shape that, when the top box is pushed down onto and into the bottom box, the wedge moves inward (away from the female rib) and moves the steel frame until the wedge passes by the female rib when the wedge extends and locks the boxes in place.


Locking button 280 is spring-loaded so pivot-style locking lever 312 and wedge-style locking lever 314 are extended (best shown in FIGS. 30 and 32) or retracted (best shown in FIGS. 29 and 31). Locking button 280 is biased by spring so that pivot-style locking lever 312 and wedge-style locking lever 314 are extended in the locking position (FIGS. 30 and 32). In one embodiment frame 310 has protrusions and recesses that cause the pivot (e.g., pivot-style lever 312) and the wedge (e.g., wedge-style lever 314) to alternately retract or extend from cleat 286.


It is contemplated herein that frame 310 may comprise multiple frames 310 and locking buttons 280 (e.g., one per each row of retractable cleats 286). It is also contemplated herein that tool storage container 8 may comprises any combination of pivot-style levers 312, wedge-style levers 314, and male cleats 320, including without limitation all or none of any of lever 312, lever 314, and male cleat 320.



FIGS. 35-40 illustrate alternative embodiments of tool storage containers that can be attached to multiple containers.



FIG. 35 depicts retractable cleats 286 with retractable extensions 288. Retractable extensions 288 are biased (e.g., spring-biased) to protrude from retractable cleats 286. Retractable cleats 286 are configured to selectively engage with apertures 350. Aperture 350 comprises opening 352 that is less wide than base 354. When retractable cleat 286 is initially placed within aperture 350, opening 352 forces retractable extension 288 into retractable cleat 286. As retractable cleat 286 is fully disposed within aperture 350, retractable extension 288 fully extends from retractable cleat 286.



FIG. 36 depicts another embodiment of retractable cleat 286. Top storage container 362 comprises male cleats 320 with permanent extensions, and retractable cleats 286, comprising retractable extensions 288, which are shown as retractable bars 288. Knob 360 is rotated to retract retractable extensions 288 within retractable cleat 286. Knob and retractable extensions 288 are spring-biased to a default position of retractable extensions 288 extending from retractable cleat 286. To engage top storage container 362 with rails 230, retractable extensions 288 are retracted within retractable cleats 286 by turning knob 360, male cleats 320 and retractable cleats 286 are coupled to rails 230 within receptacles 232, and knob 360 is released allowing the spring-loading bias to extend retractable extensions 288 thereby engaging rails 230.



FIG. 37 depicts another embodiment of retractable extensions 288. Top storage container 374 comprises knob 360, which is spring-biased to extend retractable extensions 288. To retract retractable extensions 288, knob 360 is rotated against the spring-bias. In practice, top storage container 374 is coupled to a bottom surface of storage container 8, and knob 360 is rotated to retract retractable extensions 288 and retractable extensions 288 are placed within receptacle 370. Knob 360 is released allowing the spring-loaded bias to extend retractable extensions 288 into apertures 372. It is contemplated herein that retractable extensions 288 are parallel to each other (e.g., FIG. 37). It is also contemplated herein that retractable extensions 288 are angled with respect to each other (e.g., perpendicular).



FIG. 38 depicts another embodiment of male cleat 320 in which male cleats 320 engage with receptacle 380. Receptacle 380 comprises an overhang (similar to FIGS. 9-12) that male cleats 320 engage within.



FIG. 39 depicts another embodiment of retractable cleat 286 that engages rails 82. Locking button 390 is spring-biased so that retractable extensions 288 are fully laterally extended when locking button 390 is not engaged. When engaged, diagonal face 394 of protrusions 392 case retractable extensions 288 to be laterally retracted (best shown in bottom-right figure of FIG. 39). In the embodiment of locking button 390 depicted in 390, two sets of protrusions with two sets of diagonal faces interface with two sets of retractable cleats 286.



FIG. 40 depicts another embodiment of retractable cleat 286. Engaging locking button 400 laterally moves locking button 400 and retractable cleat 286 into storage container 8, thus disengaging retractable cleat 286 from rail 82. Locking button 400 is spring-biased to default to the extended position (best shown in bottom-right figure in FIG. 40).



FIG. 41 illustrates a front latch for a tool storage container that can be secured in the locked or unlocked position with a ball detent (as opposed to being spring loaded).



FIG. 41 depicts ball-detent 410 biasing retractable cleat 286. It is contemplated that ball-detent 410 may be used rather than a spring with any of the embodiments described herein.



FIGS. 42-43 illustrate an alternative embodiment where the back cleat includes a rib that slides into a female receptacle.


In FIGS. 42-43, male cleats 320 are slid into receptacles 420 as top storage container 8 is pivoted and slid towards bottom storage container 8. FIG. 44 depicts an alternative embodiment of retractable cleat 286.



FIG. 45 illustrates a ratcheting front latch for a tool storage container, as opposed to being spring loaded.


In FIG. 45, axle 452 engages with rack 450 to bias retractable cleat 286 into an engaging position with cleat 14 (not shown). As axle 452 is rotated, arm 454 is biased towards and away from rack 450. Arm 454 interfaces with retractable cleat 286 to engage and retract retractable extension 288 in retractable cleat 286.


It should be understood that the figures illustrate the exemplary embodiments in detail, and it should be understood that the present application is not limited to the details or methodology set forth in the description or illustrated in the figures. It should also be understood that the terminology is for description purposes only and should not be regarded as limiting.


Further modifications and alternative embodiments of various aspects of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art in view of this description. Accordingly, this description is to be construed as illustrative only. The construction and arrangements, shown in the various exemplary embodiments, are illustrative only. Although only a few embodiments have been described in detail in this disclosure, many modifications are possible (e.g., variations in sizes, dimensions, structures, shapes and proportions of the various elements, values of parameters, mounting arrangements, use of materials, colors, orientations, etc.) without materially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described herein. Some elements shown as integrally formed may be constructed of multiple parts or elements, the position of elements may be reversed or otherwise varied, and the nature or number of discrete elements or positions may be altered or varied. The order or sequence of any process, logical algorithm, or method steps may be varied or re-sequenced according to alternative embodiments. Other substitutions, modifications, changes and omissions may also be made in the design, operating conditions and arrangement of the various exemplary embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention.


Unless otherwise expressly stated, it is in no way intended that any method set forth herein be construed as requiring that its steps be performed in a specific order. Accordingly, where a method claim does not actually recite an order to be followed by its steps or it is not otherwise specifically stated in the claims or descriptions that the steps are to be limited to a specific order, it is in no way intended that any particular order be inferred. In addition, as used herein, the article “a” is intended to include one or more component or element, and is not intended to be construed as meaning only one. As used herein, “rigidly coupled” refers to two components being coupled in a manner such that the components move together in a fixed positional relationship when acted upon by a force.


Various embodiments of the invention relate to any combination of any of the features, and any such combination of features may be claimed in this or future applications. Any of the features, elements or components of any of the exemplary embodiments discussed above may be utilized alone or in combination with any of the features, elements or components of any of the other embodiments discussed above.

Claims
  • 1. A container assembly comprising: a first container comprising: a first coupler extending from a first face of the first container, the first coupler comprising a body and an overhang extending from the body over the first face; anda latch; anda second container comprising: a latch receptacle configured to interface with the latch;a first coupling wall extending perpendicularly outward away from a continuous second face of a first exterior wall of the second container, the first coupling wall comprising a first rib wall that extends from the first coupling wall in a first direction above the continuous second face, the first coupling wall comprising a second rib wall that extends from the first coupling wall in a second direction opposite the first direction above the continuous second face, the first rib wall of the first coupling wall configured to engage with the first coupler.
  • 2. The container assembly of claim 1, the second container comprising a second coupling wall comprising a third rib wall that extends from the second coupling wall above the continuous second face towards the first coupling wall, the first rib wall of the first coupling wall and the third rib wall of the second coupling wall configured to collectively engage the first coupler.
  • 3. The container assembly of claim 2, the first container comprising a second coupler, the second container comprising a third coupling wall comprising a fourth rib wall that extends from the third coupling wall above the continuous second face towards the first coupling wall, the second rib wall and the fourth rib wall configured to collectively engage with the second coupler.
  • 4. The container assembly of claim 2, the first container comprising a second coupler comprising a body and an overhang extending from the body over the first face;the second coupling wall comprising a fourth rib wall that extends above the continuous second face;the second container comprising a third coupling wall comprising a fifth rib wall and a sixth rib that extend from the third coupling wall in opposing directions above the continuous second face, the fifth rib wall of the third coupling wall and the fourth rib wall of the second coupling wall configured to collectively engage the second coupler.
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATION

This application is a continuation of International Application No. PCT/US2019/014940, filed Jan. 24, 2019, which claims priority from U.S. Application No. 62/621,403, titled “Tool Storage,” filed Jan. 24, 2018, the contents of each of which are incorporated herein in their entireties.

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