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Portable tool case and workstation

a tool case and workstation technology, applied in the field of tool cases, can solve the problems of inconvenience for users, inconvenient for handymen, and lack of flexibility in prior art tool cases

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-07-28
TEAM FAIR HLDG
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Benefits of technology

[0009] This invention therefore provides a portable tool case and workstation which allows a user to have access to both tools and workstation attachments at a location proximate a job site.

Problems solved by technology

It is therefore quite inconvenient for a handyman to have the workstation attachments situated in one location while the tool case is located elsewhere and vice versa.
On the other hand, this also causes inconveniences to the user if the tools and workpiece are being worked on at the workbench since it may be a distance away from the job site where it is required.
Prior art tool cases do not offer much flexibility, nor are they very efficient, since it can be very time-consuming and frustrating moving between the job site and the workbench with the required attachments.

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[0045] Referring to the drawings, FIG. 1A shows a tool case and workstation in a closed position. The tool case and workstation 10 has a base portion 12 and a lid portion 14. The lid portion 14 is attached to the base portion 12 by connecting means 16. In the present embodiment, the lid portion 14 is manufactured from a transparent plastic which allows the contents of the tool case and workstation 10 to be seen even when the tool case and workstation is in the closed position. Alternatively, the lid portion 14 may be manufactured from an opaque plastic. The base and lid portions 12 and 14 of the tool case and workstation 10 preferably have handles 18a and 18b, respectively, that complement each other to provide a carrying grip 18 for the user when the tool case and workstation 10 is in the closed position.

[0046] Locking means 19 secure the lid portion 14 to the base portion 12 in the closed position so that the tool case and workstation 10 cannot be inadvertently opened. In the pres...

second embodiment

[0060] Turning to FIG. 1F, a workstation attachment 30 is shown. In this embodiment, when a grip 42 of the workstation attachment 30 is closed, the top edge of the grip 42 forms a groove 44, within which a complementary groove on the surface of the rotary tool 40 may be inserted in order to secure the rotary tool 40 in place.

third embodiment

[0061] Turning to FIG. 1G, a workstation attachment 30 is shown. In this embodiment, a groove 46 is formed on the top edge of one of the grips 48 which receives the rotary tool 40 in order to secure the rotary tool 40 in place.

[0062] Turning to FIG. 1H, a tool case and workstation is shown with a second type of workstation attachment. In FIG. 1H, the workstation attachment 49 is a universal holder with dovetail grooves. Similar to the vise described above, the workstation attachment 49 may be folded out from a storage position into an operational position so that a user may attach a tool to the workstation attachment 49, as shown in FIG. 1I. In FIG. 1I, an example of the workstation attachment 49 in use is shown with a rotary tool being attached to the universal holder. The rotary tool preferably has complementary dovetail grooves which mate with the dovetail grooves on the universal holder allowing for quick release and attachment of the tool to the workstation attachment. The work...

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Abstract

The invention is directed at a portable tool case and workstation comprising storage means for housing tools; and at least one workstation attachment, stored with the tool case; wherein the at least one workstation attachment cooperates with the tool case to provide a portable workstation to a user.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 531,984, filed Dec. 24, 2003, which is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates generally to tool cases. More particularly, the present invention relates to a portable tool case and workstation. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Tool cases are well known, and typically include a base, in the form of an open-topped box, and a lid hinged or otherwise mated with the base, with a clip or other means to retain the lid in the closed position. For convenience, these main components will hereinafter be referred to as the base and the lid. [0004] Presently, tool cases are used for the storage of tools, such as a rotary tool, and its various associated accessories. In some cases, use of the tools in the tool case also requires the use of workstation or workbench attachments, such as a vise. Many times, these attachments ...

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IPC IPC(8): B25B1/10B25B1/24B25H1/00B25H1/12B25H3/02
CPCB25B1/103B25B1/24B25H1/00B25H3/023B25H1/12B25H3/02B25H1/005
Inventor ALLAN, SCOTT W.SINGH, SATNAMKAPUR, ASHWANI
Owner TEAM FAIR HLDG
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