EP2508306B1 - Tool box with set-up function - Google Patents

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EP2508306B1
EP2508306B1 EP12160347.6A EP12160347A EP2508306B1 EP 2508306 B1 EP2508306 B1 EP 2508306B1 EP 12160347 A EP12160347 A EP 12160347A EP 2508306 B1 EP2508306 B1 EP 2508306B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25H—WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT, e.g. FOR MARKING-OUT WORK; STORAGE MEANS FOR WORKSHOPS
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  • the present invention relates to a tool case for receiving and transporting hand tools according to the features in the preamble of claim 1.
  • tool boxes made of metal which are hinged and have various engaging compartments, in which the tool is distributed appropriately and accessible for a fitter and / or can be reached with a short search effort.
  • tool cases are known in particular from plastic, in which a tool assortment, usually consisting of screwdrivers, socket wrenches and pliers is positioned so that each tool has a corresponding storage space.
  • a tool assortment usually consisting of screwdrivers, socket wrenches and pliers is positioned so that each tool has a corresponding storage space.
  • foam inserts or in the plastic recesses are provided which are shaped according to the contour of the tool.
  • such a tool case is placed on a floor or work surface. Due to the opening and closing of a tool case, the tools in the tool case halves are distributed over more than one square meter. If the fitter is in working position, it may not be possible for him to reach all the tools in a tool box without leaving his working position.
  • Tool cases are known from the prior art, which can not be opened at an angle of about 180 °, but are held by special hinges or tethers in an opening angle of about 90 °. As a result, the required contact area of the tool is reduced by about half with the same tool assortment. Due to the upright lid, however, it may happen that the installer does not reach the tool immediately and tilts back due to the gripping pulse of the open tool box to the rear.
  • the EP 0 291 467 A1 discloses a box for receiving photographic utensils, which allows it by an attached support to take an angled Aufstellposition and among other things to serve as a photo frame.
  • US 4,934,549 A1 shows a portable device for receiving objects. With the help of four support elements, it is possible to bring the entire arrangement into an elevated working position.
  • US 2004/0107878 A1 a versatile device that can be used to hold objects.
  • This device also includes two support elements, which can be integrated into the lower housing part and thus allow a horizontal positioning of the arrangement.
  • Object of the present invention is therefore to provide a tool box for holding tools, in particular for holding hand tools, which is inexpensive to produce and robust, a good recording option for a variety of tool assortments forms and optimal handling and good access to the tool therein in different places of work.
  • the tool case according to the invention for receiving and transporting hand tools, in particular for receiving ratchets, screwdrivers or other hand tools, wherein the tool case has a closure device, an upper housing part and a lower housing part, wherein the upper housing part and the lower housing part are pivotally coupled to each other about an axis of rotation and on the Housing lower part is arranged a pivotable relative to the lower housing part support, with which the lower housing part is supported in a supporting position, characterized in that a pivot axis of the support is parallel to the axis of rotation of the tool box and that the support is disposed on a recess of the housing base, wherein the support in the folded-away position substantially forms a flat surface with the housing base outer surface.
  • the tool case thus makes it possible to set it up on any surface and / or work surface in a partially open position. For the fitter, access to the tool box or tool assortment located in the tool box is thus possible. Due to the support function of the lower housing part, a tipping over or over tilting of the lower housing part is prevented at the same time partially open tool case. Due to the pivoting of the support itself, this can be brought into a Einklappposition or in a position of use. Thus, with the support extended and the tool case open, the lower housing part can be supported at an angle to a base. When the tool box is closed and the support folded out, the entire tool box can be supported laterally at an angle to a substrate.
  • the support is in a folded-in position, a complete opening of the tool case is possible.
  • the tool case in particular the lower housing part and the upper housing part, are pivoted by approximately 180 °, and thus both housing parts essentially lie flat on a substrate.
  • the support is brought into an unfolded position, the lower housing part can be supported by the support in a support position.
  • the support position is particularly preferred in an angular range of 90 to 160 °, in particular from 100 to 150 ° and very particularly preferably between 110 and 140 ° between the upper housing part and lower housing part selectable.
  • the pivot axis of the support is designed to run parallel to the axis of rotation of the housing parts. As a result, a slight unfolding of the support is made possible by the applying mechanic. A logical rethinking when positioning the support and then opening the tool case or simultaneous execution of both movements is ensured due to parallel pivoting and rotating direction.
  • the support is arranged on a recess of the housing lower part, wherein the support in the folded-in position with the housing lower part outer surface substantially forms a planar surface. This means that the support is coupled to the lower housing part in such a way that, in a folded-in position, a unit is optically formed by the support and the visible parts of the housing lower side.
  • the surface is essentially designed so flat, so that no heels or other trip hazards are formed here.
  • the support is particularly preferably locked in a Einklappposition and / or in a position of use via a positive connection, in particular on the lower housing part.
  • the tool case is preferably made of a hard material, in particular of a plastic and / or a plastic material.
  • Between support and housing lower part can be made by various configurations of Nopponne, undercuts or other interventions, locking tongues or locking a positive connection, so that the support remains in its Einklappposition or in its use position and is not unintentionally placed in another position.
  • the support is additionally adjustable via a frictional connection and / or lockable. This ensures that the support after initial unfolding from the folding position in any position is pivotable and here remains independent. As a result, a tailor-made parking of the tool case according to the invention at any work site results. Also, the support can be adapted to different surfaces or different angles of the substrates and always an optimal support position can be found.
  • the support is fixed in the Einklappposition over unlockable locking means.
  • the locking means can be formed directly during the production process with. An increase in the cost of production is thereby hardly or not given, with simultaneous additional applicability of the locking means.
  • feet are arranged, wherein at least one base is formed as a locking means.
  • the feet are designed such that the tool box can be turned off substantially vertically oriented and has no direct contact with the setting surface. This allows for a safe footprint over the feet, on the other scratched and / or dirty tool case, as a distance on the feet is held to the Abstellober Assembly.
  • the base is at least partially formed as a web, wherein on the support at least one tongue is formed and in the folding position, the support and the web are positively engageable in engagement.
  • a clip function between tongue and web is formed, wherein the web and the tongue is formed in each case on the already existing component with.
  • two locking means are formed by web and support, which are each formed in the region of the corners on the base side and / or on the edges of the base side of the tool box.
  • the support on the base side of the tool box on a handle wherein the handle in the longitudinal direction of the stand side, preferably at least over half of the base side is formed running.
  • the handle is in particular a handle bar.
  • the handle allows a user fitter a universally accessible and above all handy handling of the support so that it can be detected by haptic palpation and folded.
  • the handle is particularly preferably designed as a footprint of the support in the use position.
  • the support thus allows a punctual application of a supporting force, wherein the handle bar can be positioned so optimally flow optimized that form no stress cracks on the tool case in these areas.
  • the lower housing part outside and / or all outer sides in each case have spacer feet, so that a direct scratching of the surface is excluded.
  • the support is particularly preferably designed such that it has on the side of the pedestal side and the sides of the tool case adjoining the pedestal sides an edge running around at least in sections.
  • the at least partially circumferential edge comprises the lower housing part at least in sections.
  • the support is harmoniously integrated into the overall appearance of the tool case according to the invention by this embodiment.
  • the peripheral edge serves as a stiffening of the support, so that there is always a safe support function given in the support position brought tool case according to the invention.
  • a hinge extension is particularly preferably formed at each end of the peripheral edge, wherein the hinge extension is pivotally engaged in a receiving opening of the housing base.
  • latching lugs are particularly preferably formed on the support and / or on the housing lower part, which can be brought into engagement by hooking and / or engaging the support and housing lower part. If the projections are locked into corresponding corresponding openings, the support is held in a form-fitting manner in the position and is pivotable to the other.
  • the housing underside has on its side surfaces in each case a recess.
  • the recess itself serves to receive the peripheral edge of the support, so that it can be incorporated optically, harmoniously and plan into the overall appearance of the tool case.
  • a positive stop can be formed between the recess and an outer side surface of the side surface and the unfolded support. This means that the support in the transition region can be brought to a positive stop, wherein the positive connection is formed by the transition from recess to outer side surface and the support itself.
  • the support itself has reinforcing ribs.
  • the reinforcing ribs serve the additional Stiffening of the support against bending and torsion, so that always one of the required load adapted and dimensioned support can be used in a tool case according to the invention.
  • FIG. 1 shows a tool case 1 according to the invention in a perspective view.
  • the tool case 1 has an upper housing part 2 and a lower housing part 3.
  • the lower housing part 3 is based on the image plane below. Both housing parts are pivotally coupled to one another about hinges 4 about a rotation axis 5.
  • the tool case 1 at an upper end 6 on a handle device 7, with which he can be transported.
  • the tool case 1 additionally has a support 8, wherein the support 8 is arranged on the lower housing part 3.
  • the support 8 is rotatably coupled to the lower housing part 3 about a pivot axis 9.
  • feet 11 are further arranged, wherein the feet 11 of the lower housing part 3 are formed in connection with the support 8 itself as a locking means. Furthermore, a handle bar 12 is arranged on the pedestal side 10 on the support 8, wherein the handle bar 12 extends substantially between the feet 11 in the longitudinal direction 13 at least in sections over the entire length of the base side 10. Further arranged are on the lower housing part outer surface 14 spacers 15, which avoid scratching the housing base outer surface 14 when resting on a support surface. Furthermore, several tool cases on the spacers 15 are stackable.
  • FIG. 2 shows a further perspective view of the tool case 1 according to the invention, in particular with a view of the housing lower part 3.
  • the tool box 1 On the left side of FIG. 2 is the tool box 1 with support 8 shown in the folded position and on the right side without the support 8. It can be seen on the lower housing part 3, a recess 16, which extends over about half of the housing base outer surface 14 extends here. With attached support 8 results in a harmonious picture, so that the support 8 substantially planar to the lower housing part 3, in particular the lower housing part surface 14 affiliated.
  • a recess 18 is formed on a side surface 17 of the tool case 1 according to the invention, in which also the support 8 circumferential edge 19 is inserted such that a harmonious and even or overall plan image of the side surface 17 results in inserted support 8 in Einklappposition.
  • FIG. 2 shown on the left representation that on the representation of the tool case with support on the support two extensions 81 are formed.
  • the extensions 81 come in unfolded support on the housing base outer surface 14 to the system, so that not the entire longitudinal edge 82 of the support 81 on the Housing base outer surface 14 comes to rest and this would scratch it.
  • the extensions 81 thus hold the longitudinal edge 82 at a distance from the housing base outer surface 14 when the support is folded out.
  • FIG. 3 shows a tool case 1 according to the invention in a side view in support position.
  • the support 8 itself is spent in a use position, so that the tool case 1 according to the invention rests on its upper housing part 2 on a working surface not shown here and is supported on the support 8 also on this working surface not shown here.
  • the support 8 comes with the handle bar 12 on the surface not shown here to the plant, so that also the peripheral edge 19 and the support 8 is protected from fractures or unwanted voltages.
  • the handle bar 12 is formed in the simplest version as a strip-shaped extension and prevents when setting up the support scratching the support. Further, the handle bar stiffened 12 the support by the cross-sectionally T-shaped arrangement.
  • the recess 18 of the side surface 17 is further formed in the coupling region such that the support 8 comes to a positive fit in use position at a transition 20 of the recess 18 to the outer side surface 21. Further unfolding of the support 8 would therefore not possible. This ensures that the support 8 can not unfold further in the position of use, or can not be folded over to move the support 8 into the use position.
  • the opening angle ⁇ is preferably, as shown here, between 110 and 160 °.
  • FIG. 4 shows a further perspective view of the tool case 1 according to the invention in the open support position. Furthermore, it can be clearly seen that the inner side 22 of the lower housing part 3 is formed with reinforcing ribs 23. As a result, it is possible to respond individually to the respective load of the housing lower part 3 through recess 18 and construction. Also can be responded to by selecting the height 24 of the ribs on different depositors for receiving tools not shown here.
  • two tongues 25 are formed on the peripheral edge 19 of the support 8, wherein the tongues 25 can be brought into engagement with the formed as a locking means base 11 of the housing base 3 in the folded position.
  • the tongues 25 recesses 26 to a positive engagement with a in FIG. 5 shown thickening 27 of a web 28 of the formed as a locking means stand 11 can be coupled.
  • a hinge 83 is shown that the upper housing part 2 and the lower housing part 3 is coupled together.
  • the hinge 83 may be cast for example in the upper housing part 2 and the lower housing part 3, but it can also be subsequently introduced by positive, in particular frictional engagement in slots in the upper housing part 2 and lower housing part 3, wherein the upper housing part 2 and lower housing part 3 are made of plastic and the Hinge 83 is formed of metal. So that the hinge pins not shown, which are located within the hinge 83, can not slip out of the hinge 83 in the axial direction, a locking extension 84, shown here on the housing top is formed, which prevents the hinge pin not shown in the axial direction slips out of the hinge 83.
  • the barrier extension can also be formed on the housing lower part 3.
  • the barrier extension is formed directly in one piece, in particular with the manufacturing process of upper housing part 2 or lower housing part 3. This ensures that even with years of intensive use, the hinges 4 always ensure their full functionality. Further preferably, the barrier extension 84 is disposed on each side of the hinge 83 so that the hinge pin can not slip out of the hinge 83 to one side in the axial direction.
  • FIG. 6 Good to see that on the side surface 17 of the housing part 3, a transition 20 between outer side surface 21 and recess 16 is formed on which the support 8 in the unfolded use position form-fit to the plant comes.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft einen Werkzeugkoffer zur Aufnahme und zum Transport von Handwerkzeugen gemäß den Merkmalen im Oberbegriff von Patentanspruch 1.The present invention relates to a tool case for receiving and transporting hand tools according to the features in the preamble of claim 1.

Ein solcher Koffer ist aus EP0291467 bekannt.Such a suitcase is out EP0291467 known.

Zur Montage und Demontage von Vorrichtungen und Gegenständen jeglicher Art werden sowohl im privaten als auch im gewerblichen Bereich eine Vielzahl von Werkzeugen, insbesondere von Handwerkzeugen benötigt.For the assembly and disassembly of devices and objects of any kind, a variety of tools, in particular of hand tools are required both in the private and in the commercial sector.

Oftmals sind verschiedene Werkzeugtypen in Werkzeugsortimenten bzw. Werkzeugsätzen zusammengestellt, sodass eine Auswahl der am häufigsten benötigten Werkzeuge zentralisiert ist. Hierdurch wird einem anwendenden Monteur die Zeit zur Arbeitsvorbereitung derart erleichtert, sodass er in den meisten Fällen alle Werkzeuge in Griffnähe hat.Oftentimes, different tool types are grouped in tool assortments or toolkits, so that a selection of the most frequently used tools is centralized. As a result, the time to prepare for work is made easier for an applying fitter, so that in most cases he has all the tools within reach.

Insbesondere bei Anwendungen im Hobbybereich oder aber auch bei Montagearbeiten ist darüber hinaus eine hohe Mobilität gefragt. Somit ist es notwendig, dass der Monteur einen entsprechenden Werkzeugsatz mit an Ort und Stelle des Montage- und/oder Reparaturvorgangs nimmt. Hierzu sind aus dem Stand der Technik verschiedenste Arten von Werkzeugkästen und/oder Werkzeugkoffern bekannt.In particular, in applications in the hobby sector or even during assembly work, high mobility is also required. Thus, it is necessary that the installer takes a corresponding set of tools in place of the assembly and / or repair process. These are from the state the art various types of tool boxes and / or tool cases known.

Beispielsweise sind Werkzeugkästen aus Metall bekannt, die aufklappbar sind und verschiedene Eingriffsfächer aufweisen, in denen das Werkzeug entsprechend verteilt ist und für einen Monteur zugriffsbereit und/oder mit kurzem Suchaufwand erreichbar ist.For example, tool boxes made of metal are known, which are hinged and have various engaging compartments, in which the tool is distributed appropriately and accessible for a fitter and / or can be reached with a short search effort.

Wiederum sind Werkzeugkoffer insbesondere aus Kunststoff bekannt, in denen ein Werkzeugsortiment, meistens bestehend aus Schraubendrehern, Steckschlüsseln und Zangen derart positioniert ist, dass jedes einzelne Werkzeug einen entsprechenden Aufbewahrungsplatz aufweist. Hierzu sind beispielsweise Schaumeinleger oder aber im Kunststoff Aussparungen vorgesehen, die entsprechend der Kontur des Werkzeugs geformt sind.Again, tool cases are known in particular from plastic, in which a tool assortment, usually consisting of screwdrivers, socket wrenches and pliers is positioned so that each tool has a corresponding storage space. For this purpose, for example, foam inserts or in the plastic recesses are provided which are shaped according to the contour of the tool.

Bei vielen Montageanwendungen wird ein solcher Werkzeugkoffer auf einem Boden oder aber einer Arbeitsfläche abgestellt. Aufgrund eines Öffnens und Überklappens eines Werkzeugkoffers sind die Werkzeuge in den Werkzeugkofferhälften auf rund mehr als einem Quadratmeter verteilt. Befindet sich der Monteur in Arbeitsposition, so ist es ihm mitunter nicht möglich, alle Werkzeuge in einem Werkzeugkoffer zu erreichen, ohne seine Arbeitsposition zu verlassen.In many assembly applications, such a tool case is placed on a floor or work surface. Due to the opening and closing of a tool case, the tools in the tool case halves are distributed over more than one square meter. If the fitter is in working position, it may not be possible for him to reach all the tools in a tool box without leaving his working position.

Aus dem Stand der Technik sind hier Werkzeugkoffer bekannt, die nicht in einem Winkel von circa 180° geöffnet werden können, sondern durch spezielle Scharniere oder aber Fangbänder in einem Öffnungswinkel von circa 90° gehalten werden. Hierdurch reduziert sich die benötigte Aufstandsfläche des Werkzeugs bei gleichbleibendem Werkzeugsortiment um circa die Hälfte. Aufgrund des aufstehenden Deckels kann es hier jedoch dazu kommen, dass der Monteur das Werkzeug nicht sofort erreicht und aufgrund des Greifimpulses der geöffnete Werkzeugkasten nach hinten überkippt.Tool cases are known from the prior art, which can not be opened at an angle of about 180 °, but are held by special hinges or tethers in an opening angle of about 90 °. As a result, the required contact area of the tool is reduced by about half with the same tool assortment. Due to the upright lid, however, it may happen that the installer does not reach the tool immediately and tilts back due to the gripping pulse of the open tool box to the rear.

Die EP 0 291 467 A1 offenbart eine Kiste zur Aufnahme von Fotografieutensilien, welche es durch eine angebrachte Stütze ermöglicht, eine winklige Aufstellposition einzunehmen und unter anderem auch als Fotorahmen zu dienen.The EP 0 291 467 A1 discloses a box for receiving photographic utensils, which allows it by an attached support to take an angled Aufstellposition and among other things to serve as a photo frame.

Auch die US 4,934,549 A1 zeigt eine portable Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme von Gegenständen. Dieser Aufnahme ist es durch den Einsatz von vier Stützelementen möglich, die gesamte Anordnung in eine erhöhte Arbeitsposition zu bringen.Also the US 4,934,549 A1 shows a portable device for receiving objects. With the help of four support elements, it is possible to bring the entire arrangement into an elevated working position.

Weiterhin zeigt auch die US 2004/0107878 A1 eine vielseitig einsetzbare Vorrichtung, welche zur Aufnahme von Gegenständen verwendet werden kann. Diese Vorrichtung beinhaltet ebenfalls zwei Stützelemente, welche in das Gehäuseunterteil integriert werden können und so ein waagerechtes Aufstellen der Anordnung ermöglichen.Furthermore shows also the US 2004/0107878 A1 a versatile device that can be used to hold objects. This device also includes two support elements, which can be integrated into the lower housing part and thus allow a horizontal positioning of the arrangement.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es daher, einen Werkzeugkasten zur Aufnahme von Werkzeugen, insbesondere zur Aufnahme von Handwerkzeugen, bereitzustellen, der günstig produzierbar und robust ist, eine gute Aufnahmemöglichkeit für verschiedenste Werkzeugsortimente bildet und eine optimale Handhabung und einen guten Zugriff auf das darin befindliche Werkzeug an verschiedenen Arbeitsorten ermöglicht.Object of the present invention is therefore to provide a tool box for holding tools, in particular for holding hand tools, which is inexpensive to produce and robust, a good recording option for a variety of tool assortments forms and optimal handling and good access to the tool therein in different places of work.

Die zuvor genannte Aufgabe wird mit einem Werkzeugkasten gemäß den Merkmalen im Patentanspruch 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausführungsvarianten der vorliegenden Erfindung sind Bestandteil der abhängigen Patentansprüche.The aforementioned object is achieved with a tool box according to the features in claim 1. Advantageous embodiments of the present invention are part of the dependent claims.

Der erfindungsgemäße Werkzeugkoffer zur Aufnahme und zum Transport von Handwerkzeugen, insbesondere zur Aufnahme von Knarren, Schraubendrehern oder anderen Handwerkzeugen, wobei der Werkzeugkoffer eine Verschlusseinrichtung, ein Gehäuseoberteil und ein Gehäuseunterteil aufweist, wobei das Gehäuseoberteil und das Gehäuseunterteil um eine Drehachse schwenkbar miteinander gekoppelt sindund an dem Gehäuseunterteil eine relativ zu dem Gehäuseunterteil schwenkbare Stütze angeordnet ist, mit welcher das Gehäuseunterteil in einer Stützposition abstützbar ist, ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine Schwenkachse der Stütze parallel zu der Drechachse des Werkzeugkoffers verläuft und dass die Stütze auf einer Vertiefung des Gehäuseunterteils angeordnet ist, wobei die Stütze in Elnklappposition mit der Gehäuseunterteilaußenfläche im Wesentlichen eine plane Oberfläche bildet.The tool case according to the invention for receiving and transporting hand tools, in particular for receiving ratchets, screwdrivers or other hand tools, wherein the tool case has a closure device, an upper housing part and a lower housing part, wherein the upper housing part and the lower housing part are pivotally coupled to each other about an axis of rotation and on the Housing lower part is arranged a pivotable relative to the lower housing part support, with which the lower housing part is supported in a supporting position, characterized in that a pivot axis of the support is parallel to the axis of rotation of the tool box and that the support is disposed on a recess of the housing base, wherein the support in the folded-away position substantially forms a flat surface with the housing base outer surface.

Der Werkzeugkoffer ermöglicht es somit, ein Aufstellen auf jedem Untergrund und/oder jeder Arbeitsfläche in teilgeöffneter Stellung. Für den Monteur ist somit ein Zugriff auf das in dem Werkzeugkoffer befindliche Handwerkzeug bzw. Werkzeugsortiment möglich. Durch die Stützfunktion des Gehäuseunterteils wird gleichzeitig ein Umkippen bzw. Überkippen des Gehäuseunterteils bei teilgeöffnetem Werkzeugkoffer verhindert. Aufgrund der Schwenkbarkeit der Stütze selber kann diese in eine Einklappposition oder aber in eine Gebrauchsposition bringbar sein. Somit kann bei ausgeklappter Stütze und geöffnetem Werkzeugkoffer das Gehäuseunterteil in einem Winkel zu einer Unterlage begestützt werden. Bei geschlossenem Werkzeugkoffer und ausgeklappter Stütze kann der gesamte Werkezugkoffer in einem Winkel zu einem Untergrund seitlich abgestützt werden.The tool case thus makes it possible to set it up on any surface and / or work surface in a partially open position. For the fitter, access to the tool box or tool assortment located in the tool box is thus possible. Due to the support function of the lower housing part, a tipping over or over tilting of the lower housing part is prevented at the same time partially open tool case. Due to the pivoting of the support itself, this can be brought into a Einklappposition or in a position of use. Thus, with the support extended and the tool case open, the lower housing part can be supported at an angle to a base. When the tool box is closed and the support folded out, the entire tool box can be supported laterally at an angle to a substrate.

Befindet sich die Stütze in einer Einklappposition, ist ein vollständiges Öffnen des Werkzeugkoffers möglich. Dies bedeutet, dass der Werkzeugkoffer, insbesondere das Gehäuseunterteil und das Gehäuseoberteil, um circa 180° verschwenkt werden und somit beide Gehäuseteile im Wesentlichen flächig auf einem Untergrund aufliegen. Wird die Stütze hingegen in eine Ausklappposition gebracht, ist das Gehäuseunterteil durch die Stütze in einer Stützposition abstützbar. Die Stützposition ist dabei besonders bevorzugt in einem Winkelbereich von 90 bis 160°, insbesondere von 100 bis 150° und ganz besonders bevorzugt zwischen 110 und 140° zwischen Gehäuseoberteil und Gehäuseunterteil wählbar.If the support is in a folded-in position, a complete opening of the tool case is possible. This means that the tool case, in particular the lower housing part and the upper housing part, are pivoted by approximately 180 °, and thus both housing parts essentially lie flat on a substrate. If, however, the support is brought into an unfolded position, the lower housing part can be supported by the support in a support position. The support position is particularly preferred in an angular range of 90 to 160 °, in particular from 100 to 150 ° and very particularly preferably between 110 and 140 ° between the upper housing part and lower housing part selectable.

Die Schwenkachse der Stütze ist parallel zu der Drehachse der Gehäuseteile verlaufend ausgebildet. Hierdurch wird ein leichtes Ausklappen der Stütze durch den anwendenden Monteur ermöglicht. Ein logisches Umdenken beim in Position bringen der Stütze und anschließend Öffnen des Werkzeugkoffers oder gleichzeitiges Ausführen beider Bewegungen ist aufgrund parallel verlaufender Schwenk- und Drehrichtung sichergestellt.The pivot axis of the support is designed to run parallel to the axis of rotation of the housing parts. As a result, a slight unfolding of the support is made possible by the applying mechanic. A logical rethinking when positioning the support and then opening the tool case or simultaneous execution of both movements is ensured due to parallel pivoting and rotating direction.

Die Stütze ist auf einer Vertiefung des Gehäuseunterteils angeordnet, wobei die Stütze in Einklappposition mit der Gehäuseunterteilaußenfläche im Wesentlichen eine plane Oberfläche bildet. Dies bedeutet, dass die Stütze derart mit dem Gehäuseunterteil gekoppelt ist, dass in einer Einklappposition optisch durch die Stütze und die sichtbaren Teile der Gehäuseunterteilseite eine Einheit gebildet ist.The support is arranged on a recess of the housing lower part, wherein the support in the folded-in position with the housing lower part outer surface substantially forms a planar surface. This means that the support is coupled to the lower housing part in such a way that, in a folded-in position, a unit is optically formed by the support and the visible parts of the housing lower side.

Die Oberfläche ist im Wesentlichen derart plan ausgebildet, sodass hier keine Absätze oder sonstige Stolperfallen gebildet sind.Die Stütze ist besonders bevorzugt in einer Einklappposition und/oder in einer Gebrauchsposition über eine formschlüssige Verbindung arretierbar, insbesondere an dem Gehäuseunterteil. Im Rahmen der Erfindung ist der Werkzeugkoffer bevorzugt aus einem harten Werkstoff, insbesondere aus einem Kunststoff und/oder einem Plastikwerkstoff hergestellt. Zwischen Stütze und Gehäuseunterteil kann durch verschiedene Ausbildungen von Noppungen, Hinterschneidungen oder sonstigen Eingriffen, Rastzungen oder Arretiermöglichkeiten eine formschlüssige Verbindung hergestellt werden, sodass die Stütze in ihrer Einklappposition oder aber in ihrer Gebrauchsposition verbleibt und nicht ungewollt in eine andere Position gebracht wird.The surface is essentially designed so flat, so that no heels or other trip hazards are formed here. The support is particularly preferably locked in a Einklappposition and / or in a position of use via a positive connection, in particular on the lower housing part. In the context of the invention, the tool case is preferably made of a hard material, in particular of a plastic and / or a plastic material. Between support and housing lower part can be made by various configurations of Noppungen, undercuts or other interventions, locking tongues or locking a positive connection, so that the support remains in its Einklappposition or in its use position and is not unintentionally placed in another position.

Bevorzugt ist die Stütze zusätzlich über eine reibschlüssige Verbindung justierbar und/oder arretierbar. Hierdurch wird sichergestellt, dass die Stütze nach anfänglichem Ausklappen aus der Einklappposition in beliebige Positionen schwenkbar ist und hier selbständig verbleibt. In der Folge ergibt sich ein passgenaues Abstellen des erfindungsgemäßen Werkzeugkoffers an einem beliebigen Arbeitsort. Ebenfalls kann die Stütze so an verschiedene Untergründe bzw. verschiedene Winkel der Untergründe angepasst werden und stets eine optimale Abstützposition gefunden werden.Preferably, the support is additionally adjustable via a frictional connection and / or lockable. This ensures that the support after initial unfolding from the folding position in any position is pivotable and here remains independent. As a result, a tailor-made parking of the tool case according to the invention at any work site results. Also, the support can be adapted to different surfaces or different angles of the substrates and always an optimal support position can be found.

Die Stütze ist in der Einklappposition über entriegelbare Rastmittel fixiert. Insbesondere bei einem aus Kunststoff hergestellten Werkzeugkoffer oder aber zumindest bei einem aus Kunststoff hergestellten Gehäuseteil können die Rastmittel direkt während des Produktionsprozesses mit ausgebildet werden. Eine Verteuerung der Produktion ist hierdurch kaum oder nicht gegeben, bei gleichzeitig zusätzlicher Anwendbarkeit des Rastmittels.The support is fixed in the Einklappposition over unlockable locking means. In particular, in a tool case made of plastic or at least in a housing part made of plastic, the locking means can be formed directly during the production process with. An increase in the cost of production is thereby hardly or not given, with simultaneous additional applicability of the locking means.

An einer Standfußseite des erfindungsgemäßen Werkzeugkoffers sind Standfüße angeordnet, wobei mindestens ein Standfuß als Rastmittel ausgebildet ist. Die Standfüße sind dabei derart ausgebildet, dass der Werkzeugkoffer im Wesentlichen vertikal orientiert abgestellt werden kann und keinen direkten Kontakt zur Abstelloberfläche hat. Dies ermöglicht zum einen eine sichere Aufstandsfläche über die Standfüße, zum anderen verkratzt und/oder verschmutzt der Werkzeugkoffer nicht, da eine Distanz über die Standfüße zu der Abstelloberfläche gehalten wird.On a stand side of the tool case according to the invention feet are arranged, wherein at least one base is formed as a locking means. The feet are designed such that the tool box can be turned off substantially vertically oriented and has no direct contact with the setting surface. This allows for a safe footprint over the feet, on the other scratched and / or dirty tool case, as a distance on the feet is held to the Abstelloberfläche.

Der Standfuß wird zumindest bereichsweise als Steg ausgebildet, wobei an der Stütze mindestens eine Zunge ausgebildet ist und in der Einklappposition die Stütze und der Steg formschlüssig in Eingriff bringbar sind. Hierdurch ist eine Clipfunktion zwischen Zunge und Steg ausgebildet, wobei der Steg und die Zunge jeweils an dem bereits vorhandenen Bauteil mit ausgebildet ist. Die Produktionskosten werden hierdurch weder erhöht, noch sind zusätzliche Anbauteile notwendig, um eine stets sichere Verwahrung der Stütze in der Einklappposition zu halten. Bevorzugt sind zwei Rastmittel durch Steg und Stütze ausgebildet, wobei diese jeweils im Bereich der Ecken an der Standfußseite und/oder an den Rändern der Standfußseite des Werkzeugkoffers ausgebildet sind.The base is at least partially formed as a web, wherein on the support at least one tongue is formed and in the folding position, the support and the web are positively engageable in engagement. As a result, a clip function between tongue and web is formed, wherein the web and the tongue is formed in each case on the already existing component with. As a result, the production costs are neither increased, nor are additional attachments necessary in order to keep always safe storage of the support in the folded-in position. Preferably, two locking means are formed by web and support, which are each formed in the region of the corners on the base side and / or on the edges of the base side of the tool box.

Vorzugsweise weist die Stütze an der Standfußseite des Werkzeugkoffers einen Griff auf, wobei der Griff in Längsrichtung der Standfußseite, vorzugsweise mindestens über die Hälfte der Standfußseite verlaufend ausgebildet ist. Bei dem Griff handelt es sich insbesondere um eine Griffleiste. Die Griffleiste ermöglicht einem anwendenden Monteur eine allseits zugängliche und vor allen Dingen griffige Handhabung der Stütze, sodass diese durch haptisches Ertasten erfassbar und ausklappbar ist. Der Griff ist besonders bevorzugt als Aufstandsfläche der Stütze in der Gebrauchsposition ausgebildet.Preferably, the support on the base side of the tool box on a handle, wherein the handle in the longitudinal direction of the stand side, preferably at least over half of the base side is formed running. The handle is in particular a handle bar. The handle allows a user fitter a universally accessible and above all handy handling of the support so that it can be detected by haptic palpation and folded. The handle is particularly preferably designed as a footprint of the support in the use position.

Durch eine Standfußfläche, ausgebildet durch die Griffleiste, wird wiederum ein Verkratzen der Stütze und somit des Werkzeugkoffers selber vermieden. Gleichzeitig ermöglicht die Stütze somit ein punktuelles Aufbringen einer Abstützkraft, wobei die Griffleiste derart kraftflussoptimiert positioniert werden kann, dass sich an dem Werkzeugkoffer in diesen Bereichen keine Spannungsrisse ausbilden.By a base surface, formed by the handle bar, in turn scratching the support and thus the tool case itself is avoided. At the same time, the support thus allows a punctual application of a supporting force, wherein the handle bar can be positioned so optimally flow optimized that form no stress cracks on the tool case in these areas.

Bei eingeklappter Stütze ist es somit möglich, den erfindungsgemäßen Werkzeugkoffer über bzw. auf die Stütze selbst abzulegen. Bevorzugt weist hier die Gehäuseunterteilaußenseite und/oder alle Außenseiten jeweils Abstandsfüße auf, sodass ein direktes Verkratzen der Oberfläche ausgeschlossen wird.When folded support it is thus possible to store the tool case according to the invention over or on the support itself. Preferably, the lower housing part outside and / or all outer sides in each case have spacer feet, so that a direct scratching of the surface is excluded.

Zur optischen Integration ist die Stütze besonders bevorzugt derart ausgebildet, dass sie an der Standfußseite und den an die Standfußseiten angrenzenden Seitenflächen des Werkzeugkoffers eine zumindest abschnittsweise umlaufende Kante aufweist. Die zumindest abschnittsweise umlaufende Kante umfasst dabei das Gehäuseunterteil zumindest abschnittsweise. In Einklappposition gliedert sich die Stütze durch diese Ausgestaltung harmonisch in das Gesamterscheinungsbild des erfindungsgemäßen Werkzeugkoffers ein. Zusätzlich dient die umlaufende Kante als Versteifung der Stütze, sodass stets eine sichere Abstützfunktion bei in Stützposition gebrachtem erfindungsgemäßen Werkzeugkoffer gegeben ist.For optical integration, the support is particularly preferably designed such that it has on the side of the pedestal side and the sides of the tool case adjoining the pedestal sides an edge running around at least in sections. The at least partially circumferential edge comprises the lower housing part at least in sections. In the folded-in position, the support is harmoniously integrated into the overall appearance of the tool case according to the invention by this embodiment. In addition, the peripheral edge serves as a stiffening of the support, so that there is always a safe support function given in the support position brought tool case according to the invention.

Weiterhin ist besonders bevorzugt an jeweils einem Ende der umlaufenden Kante ein Scharnierfortsatz ausgebildet, wobei der Scharnierfortsatz in einer Aufnahmeöffnung des Gehäuseunterteils schwenkbar in Eingriff steht. Hierbei sind besonders bevorzugt Rastnasen an der Stütze und/oder an dem Gehäuseunterteil ausgebildet, die durch Einhaken und/oder Einrasten von Stütze und Gehäuseunterteil in Eingriff bringbar sind. Sind die Fortsätze in entsprechende korrespondierende Öffnungen eingerastet, wird die Stütze zum einen formschlüssig in der Position gehalten und ist zum anderen schwenkbar. Insbesondere bietet dieser Vorteil eine besonders günstige Produzierbarkeit, bei gleichzeitiger ausreichend massiver Ausgestaltung, sodass über die Lebensdauer eines erfindungsgemäßen Werkzeugkoffers hin stets eine einwandfreie Scharnierfunktion gegeben ist.Furthermore, a hinge extension is particularly preferably formed at each end of the peripheral edge, wherein the hinge extension is pivotally engaged in a receiving opening of the housing base. In this case, latching lugs are particularly preferably formed on the support and / or on the housing lower part, which can be brought into engagement by hooking and / or engaging the support and housing lower part. If the projections are locked into corresponding corresponding openings, the support is held in a form-fitting manner in the position and is pivotable to the other. In particular, this advantage offers a particularly favorable producibility, at the same time sufficiently massive design, so over the life of a tool case according to the invention out always a perfect hinge function is given.

Weiterhin weist die Gehäuseunterseite an ihren Seitenflächen jeweils eine Ausnehmung auf. Die Ausnehmung selber dient der Aufnahme der an der Stütze umlaufenden Kante, sodass diese sich optisch, harmonisch und plan in das Gesamterscheinungsbild des Werkzeugkoffers eingliedern lässt. Zwischen der Ausnehmung und einer Außenseitenoberfläche der Seitenfläche und der ausgeklappten Stütze ist ein formschlüssiger Anschlag ausbildbar. Dies bedeutet, dass die Stütze in dem Übergangsbereich zu einem formschlüssigen Anschlag bringbar ist, wobei der Formschluss durch den Übergang von Ausnehmung zur Außenseitenfläche und der Stütze selbst ausgebildet ist.Furthermore, the housing underside has on its side surfaces in each case a recess. The recess itself serves to receive the peripheral edge of the support, so that it can be incorporated optically, harmoniously and plan into the overall appearance of the tool case. Between the recess and an outer side surface of the side surface and the unfolded support a positive stop can be formed. This means that the support in the transition region can be brought to a positive stop, wherein the positive connection is formed by the transition from recess to outer side surface and the support itself.

In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsvariante weist die Stütze selbst Verstärkungsrippen auf. Die Verstärkungsrippen dienen dabei der zusätzlichen Versteifung der Stütze gegen Biegung und Torsion, sodass stets eine der geforderten Belastung angepasste und dimensionierte Stütze in einem erfindungsgemäßen Werkzeugkoffer einsetzbar ist.In a further preferred embodiment, the support itself has reinforcing ribs. The reinforcing ribs serve the additional Stiffening of the support against bending and torsion, so that always one of the required load adapted and dimensioned support can be used in a tool case according to the invention.

Weitere Vorteile, Merkmale, Eigenschaften und Aspekte der vorliegenden Erfindung ergeben sich aus der folgenden Beschreibung. Bevorzugte Ausführungsvarianten sind in den schematischen Figuren dargestellt. Diese dienen dem einfachen Verständnis der Erfindung. Es zeigen:

Figur 1
einen erfindungsgemäßen Werkzeugkofifer mit eingeklappter Stütze in einer perspektivischen Ansicht;
Figur 2
eine weitere perspektivische Darstellung des erfindungsgemäßen Werkzeugkoffers mit und ohne Stütze;
Figur 3
eine Seitenansicht des erfindungsgemäßen Werkzeugkoffers in Stützposition;
Figur 4
eine perspektivische Ansicht des erfindungsgemäßen Werkzeugkoffers in Stützposition;
Figur 5
eine Teilansicht mit eingeklappter Stütze und Rastmittel in Eingriff und
Figur 6
eine Teilseitenansicht des erfindungsgemäßen Werkzeugkoffers mit eingeklappter Stütze.
Further advantages, features, characteristics and aspects of the present invention will become apparent from the following description. Preferred embodiments are shown in the schematic figures. These are for easy understanding of the invention. Show it:
FIG. 1
a Werkzeugkofifer invention with folded support in a perspective view;
FIG. 2
a further perspective view of the tool case according to the invention with and without support;
FIG. 3
a side view of the tool case according to the invention in the supporting position;
FIG. 4
a perspective view of the tool case according to the invention in the supporting position;
FIG. 5
a partial view with folded support and locking means in engagement and
FIG. 6
a partial side view of the tool case according to the invention with folded support.

In den Figuren werden für gleiche oder ähnliche Bauteile dieselben Bezugszeichen verwendet, auch wenn eine wiederholte Beschreibung aus Vereinfachungsgründen entfällt.In the figures, the same reference numerals are used for the same or similar components, even if a repeated description is omitted for reasons of simplicity.

Figur 1 zeigt einen erfindungsgemäßen Werkzeugkoffer 1 in einer perspektivischen Ansicht. Der Werkzeugkoffer 1 weist ein Gehäuseoberteil 2 und ein Gehäuseunterteil 3 auf. In der hier gezeigten Darstellungsvariante liegt allerdings das Gehäuseunterteil 3 auf die Bildebene bezogen unten. Beide Gehäuseteile sind über Scharniere 4 um eine Drehachse 5 schwenkbar miteinander gekoppelt. Weiterhin weist der Werkzeugkoffer 1 an einem oberen Ende 6 eine Griffeinrichtung 7 auf, mit der er transportiert werden kann. Erfindungsgemäß hat der Werkzeugkoffer 1 zusätzlich eine Stütze 8, wobei die Stütze 8 an dem Gehäuseunterteil 3 angeordnet ist. Die Stütze 8 ist mit dem Gehäuseunterteil 3 um eine Schwenkachse 9 drehbar gekoppelt. FIG. 1 shows a tool case 1 according to the invention in a perspective view. The tool case 1 has an upper housing part 2 and a lower housing part 3. In the illustration variant shown here, however, the lower housing part 3 is based on the image plane below. Both housing parts are pivotally coupled to one another about hinges 4 about a rotation axis 5. Furthermore, the tool case 1 at an upper end 6 on a handle device 7, with which he can be transported. According to the invention, the tool case 1 additionally has a support 8, wherein the support 8 is arranged on the lower housing part 3. The support 8 is rotatably coupled to the lower housing part 3 about a pivot axis 9.

An einer Standfußseite 10 des erfindungsgemäßen Werkzeugkoffers 1 sind weiterhin Standfüße 11 angeordnet, wobei die Standfüße 11 des Gehäuseunterteils 3 in Verbindung mit der Stütze 8 selbst als Rastmittel ausgebildet sind. Weiterhin ist eine Griffleiste 12 an der Standfußseite 10 an der Stütze 8 angeordnet, wobei die Griffleiste 12 im Wesentlichen zwischen den Standfüßen 11 in Längsrichtung 13 zumindest abschnittsweise über die gesamte Länge der Standfußseite 10 verläuft. Weiterhin angeordnet sind an der Gehäuseunterteilaußenfläche 14 Abstandhalter 15, die bei Aufliegen auf einer Auflagefläche ein Verkratzen der Gehäuseunterteilaußenfläche 14 vermeiden. Weiterhin sind mehrere Werkzeugkoffer über die Abstandhalter 15 stapelbar.On a pedestal side 10 of the tool case 1 according to the invention feet 11 are further arranged, wherein the feet 11 of the lower housing part 3 are formed in connection with the support 8 itself as a locking means. Furthermore, a handle bar 12 is arranged on the pedestal side 10 on the support 8, wherein the handle bar 12 extends substantially between the feet 11 in the longitudinal direction 13 at least in sections over the entire length of the base side 10. Further arranged are on the lower housing part outer surface 14 spacers 15, which avoid scratching the housing base outer surface 14 when resting on a support surface. Furthermore, several tool cases on the spacers 15 are stackable.

Figur 2 zeigt eine weitere perspektivische Darstellung des erfindungsgemäßen Werkzeugkoffers 1 insbesondere mit Blick auf das Gehäuseunterteil 3. Auf der linken Seite von Figur 2 ist der Werkzeugkoffer 1 mit Stütze 8 in Einklappposition gezeigt und auf der rechten Seite ohne die Stütze 8. Zu erkennen ist an dem Gehäuseunterteil 3 eine Vertiefung 16, die sich hier dargestellt über circa die Hälfte der Gehäuseunterteilaußenfläche 14 erstreckt. Mit aufgesetzter Stütze 8 ergibt sich ein harmonisches Bild, sodass sich die Stütze 8 im Wesentlichen plan an das Gehäuseunterteil 3, insbesondere die Gehäuseunterteilaußenfläche 14 angliedert. Weiterhin ist an einer Seitenfläche 17 des erfindungsgemäßen Werkzeugkoffers 1 eine Ausnehmung 18 ausgebildet, in die ebenfalls eine die Stütze 8 umlaufende Kante 19 derart eingliederbar ist, dass sich ein harmonisches und ebenes bzw. planes Gesamtbild der Seitenfläche 17 bei eingesetzter Stütze 8 in Einklappposition ergibt. FIG. 2 shows a further perspective view of the tool case 1 according to the invention, in particular with a view of the housing lower part 3. On the left side of FIG. 2 is the tool box 1 with support 8 shown in the folded position and on the right side without the support 8. It can be seen on the lower housing part 3, a recess 16, which extends over about half of the housing base outer surface 14 extends here. With attached support 8 results in a harmonious picture, so that the support 8 substantially planar to the lower housing part 3, in particular the lower housing part surface 14 affiliated. Furthermore, a recess 18 is formed on a side surface 17 of the tool case 1 according to the invention, in which also the support 8 circumferential edge 19 is inserted such that a harmonious and even or overall plan image of the side surface 17 results in inserted support 8 in Einklappposition.

Ferner ist in Figur 2 auf der linken Darstellung gezeigt, dass an der Darstellung des Werkzeug koffers mit Stütze an der Stütze zwei Fortsätze 81 ausgebildet sind. Die Fortsätze 81 kommen bei ausgeklappter Stütze an der Gehäuseunterteilaußenfläche 14 zur Anlage, so dass nicht die gesamte Längskante 82 der Stütze 81 an der Gehäuseunterteilaußenfläche 14 zur Anlage kommt und diese dadurch verkratzen würde. Die Fortsätze 81 halten somit bei ausgeklappter Stütze die Längskante 82 in einem Abstand zur Gehäuseunterteilaußenfläche 14.Furthermore, in FIG. 2 shown on the left representation that on the representation of the tool case with support on the support two extensions 81 are formed. The extensions 81 come in unfolded support on the housing base outer surface 14 to the system, so that not the entire longitudinal edge 82 of the support 81 on the Housing base outer surface 14 comes to rest and this would scratch it. The extensions 81 thus hold the longitudinal edge 82 at a distance from the housing base outer surface 14 when the support is folded out.

Figur 3 zeigt einen erfindungsgemäßen Werkzeugkoffer 1 in einer Seitenansicht in Stützposition. Hierzu ist die Stütze 8 selbst in eine Gebrauchsposition verbracht, sodass der erfindungsgemäße Werkzeugkoffer 1 über sein Gehäuseoberteil 2 auf einer hier nicht näher dargestellten Arbeitsoberfläche aufliegt und sich über die Stütze 8 ebenfalls auf dieser hier nicht näher gezeigten Arbeitsoberfläche abstützt. Insbesondere kommt die Stütze 8 dabei mit der Griffleiste 12 auf der hier nicht näher dargestellten Oberfläche zur Anlage, sodass ebenfalls die umlaufende Kante 19 bzw. die Stütze 8 vor Brüchen oder ungewollten Spannungen geschützt ist. Die Griffleiste 12 ist in einfachster Ausführung als leistenförmiger Fortsatz ausgebildet und verhindert bei Aufstellen der Stütze ein Verkratzen der Stütze. Ferner versteift die Griffleiste 12 die Stütze durch die im Querschnitt T-förmige Anordnung. FIG. 3 shows a tool case 1 according to the invention in a side view in support position. For this purpose, the support 8 itself is spent in a use position, so that the tool case 1 according to the invention rests on its upper housing part 2 on a working surface not shown here and is supported on the support 8 also on this working surface not shown here. In particular, the support 8 comes with the handle bar 12 on the surface not shown here to the plant, so that also the peripheral edge 19 and the support 8 is protected from fractures or unwanted voltages. The handle bar 12 is formed in the simplest version as a strip-shaped extension and prevents when setting up the support scratching the support. Further, the handle bar stiffened 12 the support by the cross-sectionally T-shaped arrangement.

Die Ausnehmung 18 der Seitenfläche 17 ist weiterhin derart im Koppelungsbereich ausgebildet, dass die Stütze 8 in Gebrauchsposition an einem Übergang 20 der Ausnehmung 18 zu der Außenseitenfläche 21 formschlüssig zur Anlage kommt. Ein weiteres Aufklappen der Stütze 8 wäre mithin nicht möglich. Hierdurch wird sichergestellt, dass die Stütze 8 sich nicht in Gebrauchsposition weiter aufklappen kann, bzw. zum Verbringen der Stütze 8 in die Gebrauchsposition diese nicht überklappt werden kann. Der Öffnungswinkel α beträgt vorzugsweise, wie hier dargestellt, zwischen 110 und 160°.The recess 18 of the side surface 17 is further formed in the coupling region such that the support 8 comes to a positive fit in use position at a transition 20 of the recess 18 to the outer side surface 21. Further unfolding of the support 8 would therefore not possible. This ensures that the support 8 can not unfold further in the position of use, or can not be folded over to move the support 8 into the use position. The opening angle α is preferably, as shown here, between 110 and 160 °.

Figur 4 zeigt eine weitere perspektivische Ansicht des erfindungsgemäßen Werkzeugkoffers 1 in geöffneter Stützposition. Weiterhin gut zu erkennen ist, dass die Innenseite 22 des Gehäuseunterteils 3 mit Verstärkungsrippen 23 ausgebildet ist. Hierdurch kann individuell auf die jeweilige Belastung des Gehäuseunterteils 3 durch Ausnehmung 18 und Konstruktion eingegangen werden. Ebenfalls kann durch Wahl der Höhe 24 der Rippen auf verschiedene Einleger zur Aufnahme von hier nicht näher dargestelltem Werkzeug reagiert werden. FIG. 4 shows a further perspective view of the tool case 1 according to the invention in the open support position. Furthermore, it can be clearly seen that the inner side 22 of the lower housing part 3 is formed with reinforcing ribs 23. As a result, it is possible to respond individually to the respective load of the housing lower part 3 through recess 18 and construction. Also can be responded to by selecting the height 24 of the ribs on different depositors for receiving tools not shown here.

Ebenso sind an der umlaufenden Kante 19 der Stütze 8 zwei Zungen 25 ausgebildet, wobei die Zungen 25 zum Eingriff mit dem als Rastmittel ausgebildeten Standfuß 11 des Gehäuseunterteils 3 in der Einklappposition bringbar sind. Hierzu weisen die Zungen 25 Ausnehmungen 26 auf, um einen formschlüssigen Eingriff mit einer in Figur 5 dargestellten Verdickung 27 eines Steges 28 des als Rastmittel ausgebildeten Standfußes 11 koppelbar sind.Likewise, two tongues 25 are formed on the peripheral edge 19 of the support 8, wherein the tongues 25 can be brought into engagement with the formed as a locking means base 11 of the housing base 3 in the folded position. For this purpose, the tongues 25 recesses 26 to a positive engagement with a in FIG. 5 shown thickening 27 of a web 28 of the formed as a locking means stand 11 can be coupled.

Weiterhin in Figur 5 ist ein Scharnier 83 dargestellt, dass das Gehäuseoberteil 2 und das Gehäuseunterteil 3 miteinander koppelt. Das Scharnier 83 kann beispielsweise in das Gehäuseoberteil 2 und das Gehäuseunterteil 3 eingegossen sein, es kann jedoch auch nachträglich durch formschlüssigen, insbesondere kraftschlüssigen Eingriff in Schlitze im Gehäuseoberteil 2 und Gehäuseunterteil 3 eingebracht werden, wobei das Gehäuseoberteil 2 und Gehäuseunterteil 3 aus Plastik sind und das Scharnier 83 aus Metall ausgebildet ist. Damit die nicht näher dargestellten Scharnierstifte, die sich innerhalb des Scharniers 83 befinden, nicht in axialer Richtung aus dem Scharnier 83 herausrutschen können, ist ein Sperrfortsatz 84, hier dargestellt an der Gehäuseoberseite ausgebildet, der verhindert, dass der nicht näher dargestellte Scharnierstift in axialer Richtung aus dem Scharnier 83 herausrutscht. Der Sperrfortsatz kann jedoch auch an dem Gehäuseunterteil 3 ausgebildet sein. Vorteilig ist, dass der Sperrfortsatz insbesondere mit dem Herstellungsverfahren von Gehäuseoberteil 2 oder Gehäuseunterteil 3 direkt einstückig ausgebildet wird. Hierdurch wird gewährleistet, dass auch bei jahrelanger intensiver Nutzung die Scharniere 4 stets ihre volle Funktionsfähigkeit gewährleisten. Weiterhin bevorzugt ist der Sperrfortsatz 84 an jeder Seite des Scharniers 83 angeordnet, so dass der Scharnierstift nicht zu einer Seite in axialer Richtung aus dem Scharnier 83 herausrutschen kann.Continue in FIG. 5 a hinge 83 is shown that the upper housing part 2 and the lower housing part 3 is coupled together. The hinge 83 may be cast for example in the upper housing part 2 and the lower housing part 3, but it can also be subsequently introduced by positive, in particular frictional engagement in slots in the upper housing part 2 and lower housing part 3, wherein the upper housing part 2 and lower housing part 3 are made of plastic and the Hinge 83 is formed of metal. So that the hinge pins not shown, which are located within the hinge 83, can not slip out of the hinge 83 in the axial direction, a locking extension 84, shown here on the housing top is formed, which prevents the hinge pin not shown in the axial direction slips out of the hinge 83. However, the barrier extension can also be formed on the housing lower part 3. It is advantageous that the barrier extension is formed directly in one piece, in particular with the manufacturing process of upper housing part 2 or lower housing part 3. This ensures that even with years of intensive use, the hinges 4 always ensure their full functionality. Further preferably, the barrier extension 84 is disposed on each side of the hinge 83 so that the hinge pin can not slip out of the hinge 83 to one side in the axial direction.

Figur 6 zeigt noch einmal eine Detailansicht des erfindungsgemäßen Werkzeugkoffers 1 mit eingeklappter Stütze 8. Gut zu erkennen ist, dass an der Seitenfläche 17 des Gehäuseunterteils 3 ein Übergang 20 zwischen Außenseitenoberfläche 21 und Vertiefung 16 ausgebildet ist, an dem die Stütze 8 in ausgeklappter Gebrauchsposition formschlüssig zur Anlage kommt. FIG. 6 Good to see that on the side surface 17 of the housing part 3, a transition 20 between outer side surface 21 and recess 16 is formed on which the support 8 in the unfolded use position form-fit to the plant comes.

Bezugszeichen:Reference numerals:

1 -1 -
Werkzeug kofferTool case
2 -2 -
GehäuseoberteilHousing top
3 -3 -
GehäuseunterteilHousing bottom
4 -4 -
Scharnierehinges
5 -5 -
Drehachse zu 1Rotary axis to 1
6 -6 -
oberes Endetop end
7 -7 -
Griffeinrichtunghandle means
8 -8th -
Stützesupport
9 -9 -
Schwenkachse zu 8Swivel axis to 8
10 -10 -
Standfußseitestand side
11 -11 -
Standfußstand
12 -12 -
Griffleistehandle bar
13 -13 -
Längsrichtung zu 10Longitudinal direction to 10
14 -14 -
GehäuseunterteilaußenflächeHousing bottom outer surface
15 -15 -
Abstandhalterspacer
16 -16 -
Vertiefungdeepening
17 -17 -
Seitenflächeside surface
18 -18 -
Ausnehmungrecess
19 -19 -
umlaufende Kantecircumferential edge
20 -20 -
Übergangcrossing
21 -21 -
AußenseitenoberflächeOutside surface
22 -22 -
Innenseite zu 3Inside to 3
23 -23 -
Verstärkungsrippereinforcing rib
24 -24 -
Höhe zu 23Height to 23
25 -25 -
Zungetongue
26 -26 -
Ausnehmung zu 25Recess to 25
27 -27 -
Verdickungthickening
28 -28 -
Stegweb
81 -81 -
Fortsatzextension
82 -82 -
Längskante zu 8Long edge to 8
83 -83 -
Scharnierhinge
84 -84 -
SperrfortsatzBlocking extension
α -α -
Winkelangle

Claims (9)

  1. Tool box (1) for holding and transporting hand tools, in particular for holding ratchets, screwdrivers or other hand tools, wherein the tool box (1) comprises a closure device, an upper housing part (2) and a lower housing part (3), wherein the upper housing part (2) and the lower housing part (3) are coupled to one another rotatably about an axis of rotation (5) and on the lower housing part (3) a support (8) is arranged which is pivotable relative to the lower housing part (3), by means of which the lower housing part (3) can be supported in a support position, wherein a pivot axis (9) of the support (8) runs parallel to the axis of rotation (5) of the tool box (1) and in that the support (8) is arranged on a depression (16) of the lower housing part (3), wherein the support (8) in a folded down position essentially forms a planar surface with the outside of the lower housing part (14), characterised in that feet (11) are arranged on a foot side (10), wherein at least one foot (11) is designed as a catching means and the foot (11) is designed at least partly as a web (28), wherein on the support (8) at least one tongue (25) is formed and in a folded down position the tongue (25) and the web (28) can be moved into engagement with one another in a form-fitting manner.
  2. Tool box according to claim 1, characterised in that the support (8) can be locked in a folded down position and/or a position of use by a form-fitting connection.
  3. Tool box according to claim 2, characterised in that the support (8) can be adjusted and/or locked by a frictional connection.
  4. Tool box according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the support (8) can be fixed in a folded down position by unlockable locking means.
  5. Tool box (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the support (8) on the foot side (10) has a handle, wherein the handle runs in longitudinal direction (13) of the foot side (10) preferably at least over half of the foot side (10).
  6. Tool box according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the support (8) on the foot side (10) and the adjoining side surfaces (17) has an at least partly circumferential edge (19).
  7. Tool box according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterised in that a hinge extension is formed at one edge of the circumferential edge (19), wherein the hinge extension can be moved pivotably into engagement with receiving openings of the lower housing part (3).
  8. Tool box according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that the lower housing side (3) comprises a recess (18) on each side surface (17), wherein between a transition (20) from the recess (18) to the outer side surface (21) and the unfolded support (8) a form-fitting stop can be formed.
  9. Tool box according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterised in that the support (8) comprises reinforcing ribs.
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