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EP 0214807 A2 19870318 - Improvements in or relating to tool storage.

Title (en)

Improvements in or relating to tool storage.

Title (de)

Lagerung von Werkzeugen.

Title (fr)

Rangement d'outils.

Publication

EP 0214807 A2 19870318 (EN)

Application

EP 86306594 A 19860827

Priority

GB 8521319 A 19850827

Abstract (en)

An apparatus (1) for storing tools comprises a platform (2) through which apertures (9,10), for receiving tools such as screwdrivers and chisels extend. The platform (2) can be supported on the lower cross-ties of a workbench, so that the tools are held clear of the ground, and the platform (2) is additionally provided with retractable legs.

IPC 1-7

B25H 3/04

IPC 8 full level

B25H 3/00 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

B25H 3/00 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE CH DE FR GB IT LI LU NL SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0214807 A2 19870318; EP 0214807 A3 19880914; GB 2179246 A 19870304; GB 8521319 D0 19851002

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 86306594 A 19860827; GB 8521319 A 19850827