Special receptacle or package – For a tool – Plural
Patent
1999-03-26
2000-04-18
Sewell, Paul T.
Special receptacle or package
For a tool
Plural
206379, B65D 8528
Patent
active
060504099
DESCRIPTION:
BRIEF SUMMARY
FIELD AND BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to a storage device for screwdriver bits or the like and for a chuck for the bits to be held in a compartment, the screwdriver bits with their clamping shafts inserted in pockets and the chuck having a head with an insertion aperture being removable after the storage device has been opened.
In a known embodiment, the storage device comprises two housing portions which accommodate the screwdriver bits and the chuck. One of the housing portions defines a cover, so that when storage device is closed, the screwdriver bits and the chuck are removed from sight. It is thus impossible to recognize the nature of the screwdriver bits and the chuck from outside. Such a storage device also turns out to be non-sales-promoting, in particular if the storage device is accommodated in a transparent packaging, even though the storage device can be seen.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the invention to provide a storage device of introductory mentioned type having a construction which is easy to use and promotes sales.
According to the invention, a storage device is provided wherein, in the closed state, the operative ends of the screwdriver bits and the head of the chuck are exposed to the outside.
As a result of this, there is provided a storage device of the present type which is of increased utility value. In order to observe the contents of the storage device, it is not necessary to open the device. The operative ends of the screwdriver bits are now stored in such a way that they can be seen by the observer or the user. This holds good also for the head of the chuck. The observer or the user recognizes of what kind are the screwdriver bits and the chuck. Furthermore, it is clear as to whether the storage device accommodates the appropriate number of screwdriver bits. Moreover, the construction according to the invention is sales-promoting. If the storage device is accommodated in a transparent packaging sleeve, the observer may likewise determine the nature of the contents of the storage device. In addition, the storage device is formed so that in the closed state, the screwdriver bits and the chuck remain in their prescribed position.
Further according to the invention, a storage device is provided in which the free space is open to both broad faces of the second housing portion and, in the pivoted-in state, accommodates the pivoting bar to fill the whole free space and in that a complementary free space of the second housing portion, which, in the pivoted-in state, adjoins the mouth openings of the receiving pockets and serves to accommodate the operative ends, is open to a broad face towards the front end of the second housing portion. On account of the free space open to both broad faces of the second housing portion, which free space accommodates the pivoting bar to fill the whole free space, there is realized a particularly low overall height of the storage device, associated with a reduced space requirement, for example in regard to transport and distribution, as also when offering for sale. Furthermore, material requirements are also kept low by this means, so that altogether, the manufacture of a storage device of this kind is associated with low costs. The free space which is open to both broad faces then permits the pivoting bar to be taken hold of directly when the pivoting bar is pivoted out into the position of use, for example by the thumb or index finger of an actuating hand. Moreover, in the pivoted-in state, it is apparent to the user which receiving pockets of the pivoting bar are occupied and of what kind are the operative ends. The operative ends are accommodated in the complementary free space of the second housing portion which adjoins the receiving pockets and the operative ends can therefore be seen by to the user. In addition, the complementary free space is matched to the length of the operative ends protruding beyond the receiving pockets, so that, in the pivoted-in state, the tools or the screwdriver bits remain in t
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Sewell Paul T.
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