EP1414625B1 - Box with a receiving recess for a battery-powered electric tool and box system comprising at least two such boxes - Google Patents

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EP1414625B1
EP1414625B1 EP02740298A EP02740298A EP1414625B1 EP 1414625 B1 EP1414625 B1 EP 1414625B1 EP 02740298 A EP02740298 A EP 02740298A EP 02740298 A EP02740298 A EP 02740298A EP 1414625 B1 EP1414625 B1 EP 1414625B1
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  • the invention relates to a case with a first receiving bay for a battery-powered power tool with the generic features of claim 1.
  • Such a suitcase goes out, for example US 5 533 843 out.
  • the battery can be charged in the inserted state.
  • this is a small vacuum cleaner with a wall mount, a drill with machine holder for wall mounting and a cordless screwdriver with wall bracket and charger.
  • the electrical appliance is not well protected during the charging against environmental influences.
  • the electrical device is difficult to transport from one place to another.
  • a transport case according to the invention with the features of claim 1 has the advantage over the prior that a battery-powered power tool together with the inserted battery can be loaded in a closed carrying case.
  • the working battery which is plugged into the battery-powered power tool, when inserted into the receiving bay via a first line connected to the charger.
  • This charger receives the power needed to charge the working battery via a mains connection device that can be connected to a power source. This is usually a plug that is plugged into a power outlet.
  • a mains connection device that can be connected to a power source.
  • This is usually a plug that is plugged into a power outlet.
  • the working battery of the power tool can be charged while the power tool is stored safely. You do not even have to remove the working battery from the power tool. It is only necessary to ensure that the working battery has external contacts, which in the inserted state of the power tool in the first receiving bay is in contact with corresponding contacts in the first receiving bay.
  • a preferred embodiment of the transport case provides that the network connection device has a plug arranged on a cable, which rolls on a cable retractor.
  • the transport case can also be at a distance from the power source that supplies the power of the charger inside the carrying case. This results in greater flexibility for the owner of the transport case.
  • the cable reeling device is arranged in the interior of the suitcase and exerts a force on the stekker, which pulls it into an outer Stekkergarage. This ensures that the Stekker is always pulled back into the carrying case when it is not connected by a fixed connection to a power supply unit. Thus, the cable does not have to be wound up by hand all the time.
  • this is a very simple transport of different devices and replacement batteries possible with the least possible effort.
  • the charger is connected to an external state of charge display which indicates the state of charge of at least one working battery or replacement battery located in a receiving bay and / or charging bay.
  • an external state of charge display which indicates the state of charge of at least one working battery or replacement battery located in a receiving bay and / or charging bay.
  • the network connection device is designed as a first plug-in contact which can be connected to a second, inverse plug-in contact on a further, formed according to one of the preceding claims suitcase.
  • the single FIGURE shows the schematic structure of a transport case according to the invention.
  • a transport case 1 for a battery-powered power tool 3 has a first receiving bay 2 for receiving the power tool 3.
  • the power tool 3 can be inserted with an inserted working battery 4 in the receiving bay 2.
  • contacts (not shown) are arranged, which are in contact with contacts on the working battery 4 (not shown) in the inserted state of the power tool 3. These contacts are connected via a first line 7 with a charger 6.
  • the charger 6 is connected to a power connection device 5.
  • the power connection device 5 is a plug 8 which is mounted on a cable reel 10 via a cable 9.
  • the plug 8 is pulled by a force, usually a spring force that exerts the cable winder 10 on the cable 9, in a transport case 1 on the outside plug garage 11. This principle is comparable to that known for vacuum cleaners.
  • the plug 8 is pulled out of the plug garage 11 against the force of Jardinaufrollvortechnisch .10 and plugged into a power outlet.
  • the charger 6 receives the required for charging the working battery 4 power.
  • the charger 6 is connected to a charge indicator 15 mounted externally on the transport case 1. This can constantly check the state of charge of the working battery 4. The user of the transport case 1 is thus safe from a surprise when he wants to use the power tool 3 and this can not be put into operation due to an empty working battery 4.
  • the transport case 1 has two charging bays 12, 12a, each for a replacement battery 13, 13a.
  • the charging bays 12, 12a and the replacement batteries 13, 13a are the same as the receptacle 2 described above and the working battery 4 each having cooperating contacts (not shown).
  • the charging bays 12, 12a are also connected to the charger 6 via further lines 14, 14a.
  • 16a For each of the two charging bays 12, 12a has its own state of charge indicator 16, 16a is present. These act as described above for working battery 4 charge status indicator 15. This It is possible not only to charge the working battery 4 of the power tool 3, but at the same time two spare batteries 13, 13a. This ensures that the power tool 3 can be used significantly longer, since the empty working battery 4 can be replaced by a replacement battery 13, 13a, which can always be carried in the transport case 1 easily and safely packaged.
  • the power tools 3 may be a drill, a screwdriver and / or a vacuum cleaner. It is also possible to provide a different number of charging bays 12, 12a in the transport case 1 instead of two charging bays 12, 12a for replacement batteries 13, 13a. This depends on the size of the. Transport suitcase 1 and the intended service times for the one or more power tools 3 from.
  • the embodiment described above has further advantages: On the one hand, no additional wall mount is required for charging the power tool 3, on the other hand, it is a very good periphery for sets battery-powered electrical appliances 2, so-called combos. Furthermore, you have on a construction site in a single carrying case 1 all the necessary battery-powered power tools 2 on the hand, with a simultaneous reloading of replacement batteries 13, 13a while working with the working battery 4. In addition, charging the power tools 3 in a very small footprint in the workshop shelf done, the power tools 3 are very well protected against environmental influences.
  • a possibility not shown is to connect several transport case 1 via plug contacts with each other in the manner of a series connection, which can then be stored in a particularly space-saving abutting each other.
  • the plug contacts are for this purpose advantageously designed as mutually inverse plug contacts, which are fixed or formed by means of a cable reeling device described above on the transport case 1.

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Stand der TechnikState of the art

Die Erfindung geht aus von einem Koffer mit einer ersten Aufnahmebucht für ein akkubetriebenes Elektrowerkzeug mit den gattungsbildenden Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a case with a first receiving bay for a battery-powered power tool with the generic features of claim 1.

Ein derartiger Koffer geht beispielsweise aus US 5 533 843 hervor.Such a suitcase goes out, for example US 5 533 843 out.

Es sind Koffer bekannt, die eine oder mehrere Aufnahmebuchten für akkubetriebene Elektrowerkzeuge aufweisen. In diese kann das Elektrowerkzeug entweder zusammen mit dem ihn betreibenden Akku oder getrennt von diesem aufgenommen werden. Dadurch wird das Transportieren eines akkubetriebenen Elektrowerkzeugs vereinfacht. Zum Laden des Akkus muss dieser jedoch aus dem Koffer herausgenommen werden und an ein Ladegerät angeschlossen werden. Falls der Akku noch im Elektrowerkzeug eingeschoben ist, muss das Elektrowerkzeug mit aus dem Koffer genommen und der Akku anschließend auch noch aus diesem herausgezogen werden. Dies ist zeitaufwendig.There are suitcases known which have one or more receiving bays for battery-powered power tools. In this, the power tool can be included either together with the operating battery or separately from this. This simplifies the transportation of a battery powered power tool. To charge the battery, however, it must be removed from the case and connected to a charger. If the battery is still inserted in the power tool, the power tool must be taken out of the case and the battery then also pulled out of this. This is time consuming.

Des Weiteren sind Geräte bekannt, bei denen der Akku im eingesteckten Zustand geladen werden kann. Beispielsweise handelt es sich hierbei um einen kleinen Staubsauger mit einer Wandhalterung, eine Bohrmaschine mit Maschinenhalter für eine Wandmontage und einen Akkuschrauber mit Wandhalter und Ladegerät. Dadurch wird zwar der Aufwand verringert, der durch das Entfernen des Akkus aus dem Elektrogerät nötig ist, jedoch ist das Elektrogerät während des Ladens nicht gut gegen Umwelteinflüsse geschützt. Außerdem kann das Elektrogerät nur schwer von einem Ort zum anderen transportiert werden.Furthermore, devices are known in which the battery can be charged in the inserted state. For example, this is a small vacuum cleaner with a wall mount, a drill with machine holder for wall mounting and a cordless screwdriver with wall bracket and charger. As a result, although the effort is reduced, the by removing the battery from the electrical appliance is necessary, however, the electrical appliance is not well protected during the charging against environmental influences. In addition, the electrical device is difficult to transport from one place to another.

Vorteile der ErfindungAdvantages of the invention

Ein erfindungsgemäßer Transportkoffer mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 hat dem gegenüber den Vorteil, dass ein akkubetriebenes Elektrowerkzeug samt eingesteckten Akku in einem geschlossenen Transportkoffer geladen werden kann.A transport case according to the invention with the features of claim 1 has the advantage over the prior that a battery-powered power tool together with the inserted battery can be loaded in a closed carrying case.

In dem Transportkoffer wird der Arbeits-Akku, der in dem akkubetriebenen Elektrowerkzeug eingesteckt ist, beim Einlegen in die Aufnahmebucht über eine erste Leitung mit dem Ladegerät verbunden. Dieses Ladegerät erhält den zum Aufladen des Arbeits-Akkus benötigten Strom über eine Netzanschlussvorrichtung, die mit einer Stromquelle verbunden werden kann. Hierbei handelt es sich in der Regel um einen Stecker, der in eine Steckdose eingesteckt wird. Somit kann der Arbeits-Akku des Elektrowerkzeugs aufgeladen werden, während das Elektrowerkzeug sicher aufbewahrt ist. Dabei muss nicht einmal der Arbeits-Akku aus, dem Elektrowerkzeug herausgenommen werden. Es ist nur Sorge dafür zu tragen, dass der Arbeits-Akku außenliegende Kontakte aufweist, die im eingelegten Zustand des Elektrowerkzeugs in der ersten Aufnahmebucht mit dazu korrespondierenden Kontakten in der ersten Aufnahmebucht in Kontakt steht.In the transport case, the working battery, which is plugged into the battery-powered power tool, when inserted into the receiving bay via a first line connected to the charger. This charger receives the power needed to charge the working battery via a mains connection device that can be connected to a power source. This is usually a plug that is plugged into a power outlet. Thus, the working battery of the power tool can be charged while the power tool is stored safely. You do not even have to remove the working battery from the power tool. It is only necessary to ensure that the working battery has external contacts, which in the inserted state of the power tool in the first receiving bay is in contact with corresponding contacts in the first receiving bay.

Eine bevorzugte Ausgestaltung des Transportkoffers sieht vor, dass die Netzanschlussvorrichtung einen an einem Kabel angeordneten Stecker aufweist, der auf einer Kabelaufrollvorrichtung abrollt. Dadurch kann der Transportkoffer auch in einem Abstand zu der Stromquelle stehen, die die Stromversorgung des Ladegeräts im Inneren des Transportkoffers speist. Somit ergibt sich eine größere Flexibilität für den Besitzer des Transportkoffers.A preferred embodiment of the transport case provides that the network connection device has a plug arranged on a cable, which rolls on a cable retractor. As a result, the transport case can also be at a distance from the power source that supplies the power of the charger inside the carrying case. This results in greater flexibility for the owner of the transport case.

Besonders vorteilhaft ist es, wenn die Kabelaufrollvorrichtung im Inneren des Koffers angeordnet ist und auf den Stekker eine Kraft ausübt, die ihn in eine außenliegende Stekkergarage zieht. Dadurch wird gewährleistet, dass der Stekker stets in den Transportkoffer zurückgezogen wird, wenn er nicht durch eine feste Verbindung mit einem Stromversorgungsgerät verbunden ist. Somit muss das Kabel nicht ständig von Hand aufgewickelt werden.It is particularly advantageous if the cable reeling device is arranged in the interior of the suitcase and exerts a force on the stekker, which pulls it into an outer Stekkergarage. This ensures that the Stekker is always pulled back into the carrying case when it is not connected by a fixed connection to a power supply unit. Thus, the cable does not have to be wound up by hand all the time.

Besonders vorteilhaft ist es, wenn er mindestens eine weitere Aufnahmebucht für ein weiteres akkubetriebenes Elektrowerkzeug und/oder mindestens eine Ladebuchten für einen Ersatz-Akku aufweist, die jeweils mit dem Ladegerät über eine weitere Leitung verbunden sind. Dadurch ist es möglich, mehrere akkubetriebene Elektrowerkzeuge bzw. für diese benötigte Ersatz-Akkus gleichzeitig bei geschlossenem Transportkoffer zu laden. Außerdem ist dadurch ein sehr einfaches Transportieren von unterschiedlichen Geräten sowie Ersatz-Akkus mit möglichst geringem Aufwand möglich.It is particularly advantageous if it has at least one further receiving bay for another battery-powered power tool and / or at least one charging bays for a replacement battery, which are each connected to the charger via a further line. This makes it possible to load several battery-powered power tools or replacement batteries required for them at the same time with closed transport case. In addition, this is a very simple transport of different devices and replacement batteries possible with the least possible effort.

Besonders vorteilhaft ist es, wenn das Ladegerät mit einer außenliegenden Ladezustandsanzeige verbunden ist, die den Ladezustand mindestens eines sich in einer Aufnahmebucht und/oder Ladebucht befindlichen Arbeits-Akkus bzw. Ersatz-Akkus anzeigt. Dadurch wird der Benutzer ständig auf dem Laufenden gehalten, wie die einzelnen Ladezustände der im Transportkoffer befindlichen Akkus sind. Er kann dadurch nicht durch ein nicht einsatzfähiges Elektrowerkzeug überrascht werden, weil kein oder ein nur unzureichend aufgeladener Akku zur Hand ist.It is particularly advantageous if the charger is connected to an external state of charge display which indicates the state of charge of at least one working battery or replacement battery located in a receiving bay and / or charging bay. As a result, the user is constantly kept up to date, as the individual states of charge of the batteries located in the transport case. He can not be surprised by an unused power tool, because no or a poorly charged battery is at hand.

Weiterhin ist es vorteilhaft, wenn die Netzanschlussvorrichtung als ein erster Steckkontakt ausgebildet ist, der mit einem zweiten, inversen Steckkontakt an einem weiteren, nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche ausgebildeten Koffer verbindbar ist. Durch die Verwendung von zwei oder mehrerer solcher Transportkoffer ist es möglich, mit nur einer Netzanschlussvorrichtung ein ganzes Set von Transportkoffern zu einem Akkusystem zu stapeln..Dadurch können eine Vielzahl von akkubetriebenen Elektrowerkzeugen und Ersatzakkus gleichzeitig über nur eine einzige Steckdose geladen werden. Ein solches Koffersystem hat den weiteren Vorteil, dass es sehr kompakt ist und wenig Platz beansprucht. Beispielsweise kann das Koffersystem in einem Werkstattregal bei sehr geringem Platzbedarf betrieben werden.Furthermore, it is advantageous if the network connection device is designed as a first plug-in contact which can be connected to a second, inverse plug-in contact on a further, formed according to one of the preceding claims suitcase. Through the use of two or more such transport case, it is possible to stack a whole set of transport cases to a battery system with only one power supply device. Thus, a variety of battery-powered power tools and spare batteries can be charged simultaneously via only a single outlet. Such a case system has the further advantage that it is very compact and takes up little space. For example, the case system can be operated in a workshop shelf in a very small footprint.

Weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind Gegenstand der Unteransprüche.Further advantageous embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

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Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in der nachstehenden Beschreibung an Hand der zugehörigen Zeichnung näher erläutert.An embodiment of the invention is explained in more detail in the following description with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Die einzige Figur zeigt den schematischen Aufbau eines erfindungsgemäßen Transportkoffers.The single FIGURE shows the schematic structure of a transport case according to the invention.

Ein Transportkoffer 1 für ein akkubetriebenes Elektrowerkzeug 3 weist eine erste Aufnahmebucht 2 zur Aufnahme des Elektrowerkzeugs 3 auf. Das Elektrowerkzeug 3 kann dabei mit einem eingesteckten Arbeits-Akku 4 in die Aufnahmebucht 2 eingesteckt werden. An der Aufnahmebucht 2 sind Kontakte (nicht gezeigt) angeordnet, die mit Kontakten am Arbeits-Akku 4 (nicht gezeigt) im eingelegten Zustand des Elektrowerkzeugs 3 in Kontakt stehen. Diese Kontakte sind über eine erste Leitung 7 mit einem Ladegerät 6 verbunden. Das Ladegerät 6 ist mit einer Netzanschlussvorrichtung 5 verbunden. Im dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel handelt es sich bei der Netzanschlussvorrichtung 5 um einen Stecker 8, der über ein Kabel 9 auf einer Kabelaufrollvorrichtung 10 angebracht ist. Der Stecker 8 wird dabei von einer Kraft, in der Regel einer Federkraft, die die Kabelaufrollvorrichtung 10 auf das Kabel 9 ausübt, in eine am Transportkoffer 1 außenliegende Steckergarage 11 hineingezogen. Dieses Prinzip ist mit jenem vergleichbar, das für Staubsauger bekannt ist. Zum Laden des Arbeits-Akkus 4 in der Aufnahmebucht 2 wird der Stecker 8 aus der Steckergarage 11 gegen die Kraft der Kabelaufrollvorrichtung .10 herausgezogen und in eine Steckdose gesteckt. Damit erhält das Ladegerät 6 den zur Aufladung des Arbeits-Akkus 4 benötigten Strom. Das Ladegerät 6 ist mit einer außen am Transportkoffer 1 angebrachten Ladezustandsanzeige 15 verbunden. Damit kann ständig der Ladezustand des Arbeits-Akkus 4 überprüft werden. Der Benutzer des Transportkoffers 1 ist somit vor einer Überraschung sicher, wenn er das Elektrowerkzeug 3 benutzen will und dieses auf Grund eines leeren Arbeits-Akkus 4 nicht in Betrieb genommen werden kann.A transport case 1 for a battery-powered power tool 3 has a first receiving bay 2 for receiving the power tool 3. The power tool 3 can be inserted with an inserted working battery 4 in the receiving bay 2. At the receiving bay 2 contacts (not shown) are arranged, which are in contact with contacts on the working battery 4 (not shown) in the inserted state of the power tool 3. These contacts are connected via a first line 7 with a charger 6. The charger 6 is connected to a power connection device 5. In the illustrated embodiment, the power connection device 5 is a plug 8 which is mounted on a cable reel 10 via a cable 9. The plug 8 is pulled by a force, usually a spring force that exerts the cable winder 10 on the cable 9, in a transport case 1 on the outside plug garage 11. This principle is comparable to that known for vacuum cleaners. To charge the working battery 4 in the receiving bay 2, the plug 8 is pulled out of the plug garage 11 against the force of Kabelaufrollvorrichtung .10 and plugged into a power outlet. Thus, the charger 6 receives the required for charging the working battery 4 power. The charger 6 is connected to a charge indicator 15 mounted externally on the transport case 1. This can constantly check the state of charge of the working battery 4. The user of the transport case 1 is thus safe from a surprise when he wants to use the power tool 3 and this can not be put into operation due to an empty working battery 4.

Zusätzlich zu der Aufnahmebucht 2 weist der Transportkoffer 1 noch zwei Ladebuchten 12, 12a für jeweils einen Ersatz-Akku 13, 13a auf. Die Ladebuchten 12, 12a sowie die Ersatz-Akkus 13, 13a sind genauso wie die oben beschriebene Aufnahmebucht 2 und der Arbeits-Akku 4 mit jeweils zusammenwirkenden Kontakten (nicht gezeigt) versehen. Die Ladebuchten 12, 12a sind auch über weitere Leitungen 14, 14a jeweils mit dem Ladegerät 6 verbunden. Für jede der beiden Ladebuchten 12, 12a ist eine eigene Ladezustandsanzeige 16, 16a vorhanden. Diese wirken wie die oben zum Arbeits-Akku 4 beschriebene Ladezustandsanzeige 15. Dadurch ist es möglich, nicht nur den Arbeits-Akku 4 des Elektrowerkzeugs 3 zu laden, sondern gleichzeitig zwei Ersatz-Akkus 13, 13a. Damit wird gewährleistet, dass das Elektrowerkzeug 3 bedeutend länger eingesetzt werden kann, da der leere Arbeits-Akku 4 durch einen Ersatz-Akku 13, 13a ersetzt werden kann, der immer im Transportkoffer 1 problemlos und sicher verpackt mitgeführt werden kann.In addition to the receiving bay 2, the transport case 1 has two charging bays 12, 12a, each for a replacement battery 13, 13a. The charging bays 12, 12a and the replacement batteries 13, 13a are the same as the receptacle 2 described above and the working battery 4 each having cooperating contacts (not shown). The charging bays 12, 12a are also connected to the charger 6 via further lines 14, 14a. For each of the two charging bays 12, 12a has its own state of charge indicator 16, 16a is present. These act as described above for working battery 4 charge status indicator 15. This It is possible not only to charge the working battery 4 of the power tool 3, but at the same time two spare batteries 13, 13a. This ensures that the power tool 3 can be used significantly longer, since the empty working battery 4 can be replaced by a replacement battery 13, 13a, which can always be carried in the transport case 1 easily and safely packaged.

Neben der Ausführung mit nur einer ersten Aufnahmebucht 2 für ein akkubetriebenes Elektrowerkzeug 3 ist es genauso gut möglich, mehrere Aufnahmebuchten für weitere Elektrowerkzeuge 3 im Transportkoffer 1 vorzusehen. Beispielsweise kann es sich bei den Elektrowerkzeugen 3 um eine Bohrmaschine, einen Schrauber und/oder einen Staubsauger handeln. Ebenso ist es möglich, statt zweier Ladebuchten 12, 12a für Ersatz-Akkus 13, 13a eine andere Anzahl von Ladebuchten 12, 12a im Transportkoffer 1 vorzusehen. Dies hängt von der Größe des. Transportkoffers 1 und den beabsichtigten Einsatzzeiten für das oder die Elektrowerkzeuge 3 ab.In addition to the design with only a first receiving bay 2 for a battery-powered power tool 3, it is equally possible to provide several receiving bays for other power tools 3 in the transport case 1. For example, the power tools 3 may be a drill, a screwdriver and / or a vacuum cleaner. It is also possible to provide a different number of charging bays 12, 12a in the transport case 1 instead of two charging bays 12, 12a for replacement batteries 13, 13a. This depends on the size of the. Transport suitcase 1 and the intended service times for the one or more power tools 3 from.

Neben der komfortablen Überwachung der Akkus 4, 13, 13a bei geschlossenem Transportkoffer 1 weist das oben beschriebene erfindungsgemäße Ausführungsbeispiel weitere Vorteile auf: Zum Einen ist zum Laden des Elektrowerkzeugs 3 keine zusätzliche Wandhalterung nötig, zum Anderen handelt sich um eine sehr gute Peripherie für Sets aus akkubetriebenen Elektrogeräten 2, so genannte Combos. Des Weiteren hat man auf einer Baustelle in einen einzigen Transportkoffer 1 alle benötigten akkubetriebenen Elektrowerkzeuge 2 an der Hand, wobei ein gleichzeitiges Nachladen von Ersatz-Akkus 13, 13a während der Arbeit mit dem Arbeits-Akku 4 erfolgt. Außerdem kann ein Laden der- Elektrowerkzeuge 3 bei sehr geringem Platzbedarf im Werkstattregal erfolgen, wobei die Elektrowerkzeuge 3 sehr gut gegen Umwelteinflüsse geschützt sind.In addition to the convenient monitoring of the batteries 4, 13, 13a with the transport case 1 closed, the embodiment described above has further advantages: On the one hand, no additional wall mount is required for charging the power tool 3, on the other hand, it is a very good periphery for sets battery-powered electrical appliances 2, so-called combos. Furthermore, you have on a construction site in a single carrying case 1 all the necessary battery-powered power tools 2 on the hand, with a simultaneous reloading of replacement batteries 13, 13a while working with the working battery 4. In addition, charging the power tools 3 in a very small footprint in the workshop shelf done, the power tools 3 are very well protected against environmental influences.

Eine nicht dargestellte Möglichkeit besteht darin, mehrere Transportkoffer 1 über Steckkontakte miteinander in der Art einer Serienschaltung zu verbinden, wobei diese dann besonders platzsparend direkt aneinander anstoßend aufbewahrt werden können. Die Steckkontakte sind dazu vorteilhafterweise als zueinander inverse Steckkontakte ausgebildet, die fest oder auch mittels einer oben beschriebenen Kabelaufrollvorrichtung am Transportkoffer 1 ausgebildet sind.A possibility not shown is to connect several transport case 1 via plug contacts with each other in the manner of a series connection, which can then be stored in a particularly space-saving abutting each other. The plug contacts are for this purpose advantageously designed as mutually inverse plug contacts, which are fixed or formed by means of a cable reeling device described above on the transport case 1.

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  1. Carry case (1) with a first accommodation receptacle (2) for a battery-operated electric tool (3) and an external mains connection apparatus (5), characterized in that the said carry case has an internal charging device (6) which is connected to the mains connection apparatus (5), with the accommodation receptacle (2) being connected to the charging device (6) via a first line (7) and being designed such that the electric tool (3) with a plugged-in working battery (4) can be accommodated in the said accommodation receptacle and the said working battery can be charged by means of the charging device (6) in the plugged-in state.
  2. Carry case (1) according to Claim 1, characterized in that the mains connection apparatus (5) has a plug (8) which is arranged on a cable (9) and unrolls from a cable reeling apparatus (10).
  3. Carry case (1) according to either of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cable reeling apparatus (10) is arranged in the interior of the carry case (1) and exerts a force on the plug (8), which force draws the said plug into an external plug bay (11).
  4. Carry case (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the said carry case has at least one second accommodation receptacle for a further battery-operated electric tool (3) and/or at least one charging receptacle (12, 12a) for a replacement battery (13, 13a), which receptacles are each connected to the charging device (6) via a further line (14, 14a).
  5. Carry case (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the charging device (6) is connected to an external charging-state display (15) which displays the charging state of at least one working battery (4) or replacement battery (13, 13a) which is located in an accommodation receptacle (2) and/or charging receptacle (12, 12a).
  6. Carry case (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the mains connection apparatus (5) is designed as a first plug contact which can be connected to a second, inverse plug contact on a further carry case (1) which is designed according to one of the preceding claims.
  7. Case system having at least two carry cases (1) according to one of the preceding claims in conjunction with Claim 6, characterized in that the carry cases (1) are in each case connected to one another by means of their first and second plug contacts.
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