BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to a cylindrical toolbox, more particularly, a cylindrical
toolbox formed by combining two housings, characterized in that concavities for containing
tools are formed on the surfaces of the two housings, such that tools may be conveniently
placed and obtained, and the cylindrical space formed by the two housings may also
be utilized for placing other tools, parts or miscellaneous objects. Thus, by effectively
utilizing the space formed by the toolbox, the present invention is capable of achieving
the object of saving space and enhancing the degree of convenience.
DESCRIPTION OF RELATED ARTS
[0002] Please refer to FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, which are the pictorial views of the conventional
toolbox 80. The conventional toolbox 80 comprises an upper cover 81, lower cover 82,
a hinge 83, fastening portions 84 and a handle 85, wherein the inner surfaces of both
the upper cover 81 and the lower cover 82 are disposed with a plurality of concavities
86 for accommodating all kinds of tools. The hinge 83 is utilized for pivotally fastening
both the upper cover 81 and the lower cover 82 at the rear ends thereof, and the fastening
portions 84 are disposed at two ends on the front edge of the upper cover 81. Two
grooves 87, corresponding to the fastening portions 84, are respectively disposed
at two ends on the front edge of the lower cover 82 for engaging with the fastening
portions 84 so as to allow the upper cover 81 and the lower cover 82 to shut and close.
[0003] As the toolbox 80 is shut, as shown in FIG. 10, the fastening portions 84 on the
upper cover 81 are to engage with the grooves 87 on the lower cover 82, thus a portable
toolbox 80 is formed. If the user is to obtain tools contained in the toolbox 80,
the fastening state between the fastening portions 84 and the grooves 87 should be
released first, and then the upper cover 81 should be lifted so as to take hold of
various tools such as hammers, pincers, nippers, flat-head screwdrivers or phillips
screwdrivers.
[0004] The user, when using the conventional toolbox, has to lift the cover to take hold
of tools contained therein, a procedure that causes inconvenience; moreover, concavities
in the conventional toolbox are designed for specific tools, causing the conventional
toolbox not being able to contain extra tools brought in, such that extra expenses
have to be incurred to the user for a new toolbox.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] The object of the present invention is to provide a cylindrical toolbox with containing
spaces being formed on the surface thereof for containing tools therein, and an internal
space being formed inside the cylindrical toolbox for containing other tools, parts
and miscellaneous items, so as to effectively utilize spaces.
[0006] The cylindrical toolbox achieving the foregoing object comprises a first housing
with one side thereof disposed with at least one first fastening device, a second
housing with one side thereof disposed with at least one second fastening device,
and a base engaging with the bottoms of both the first and second housings. A plurality
of concavities for containing tools are disposed on both surfaces of the first and
second housings, and the first housing and the second housing are fastened by the
first fastening device and the second fastening device so as to form a cylindrical
cavity.
[0007] Two lugs can further be mounted respectively on the top portions of the first and
second housings.
[0008] The first housing and the second housing are both hollow bodies with the outer shape
thereof capable of being any shape such as cylindrical or cuboid.
[0009] The base can be rotatable.
[0010] Two ends of the handle are to extend outwardly to respectively form two straight
rods that connect to the inner sidewalls of both the first and second housings.
[0011] Two ends of the handle are to extend inwardly to respectively form two straight rods
that connect to the outer sidewalls of both the first and second housings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become
better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims and accompanying
drawings that are provided only for further elaboration without limiting or restricting
the present invention, where:
FIG. 1 shows an outer pictorial view of the cylindrical toolbox of the present invention;
FIG. 2 shows a sectional view of the X-X line in FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 shows a sectional view of the Y-Y line in FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 shows another embodiment for the disposition of the handle in the cylindrical
toolbox of the present invention;
FIG. 5 shows yet another embodiment for the disposition of the handle in the cylindrical
toolbox of the present invention;
FIG. 6 shows another embodiment for means of connection between the first and second
housings in the cylindrical toolbox of the present invention;
FIG. 7 shows a sectional view of the Y-Y line in FIG. 1 regarding another embodiment
for the base of the present invention;
FIG. 8 shows an outer pictorial view of another embodiment for the cylindrical toolbox
of the present invention;
FIG. 9 shows an outer pictorial view of yet another embodiment for the cylindrical
toolbox of the present invention;
FIG. 10 shows an outer pictorial view of a conventional toolbox; and
FIG. 11 shows a pictorial view of a conventional toolbox having the upper lid thereof
lifted.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0013] The following is a detailed description of the best presently known modes of carrying
out the inventions. This description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is
made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the inventions.
[0014] Please refer to FIG. 1, wherein an outer pictorial view of the cylindrical toolbox
of the present invention is shown, which comprises a first housing 10, a second housing
20, a base 30, lugs 40 and a handle 50, wherein the first housing 10 and the second
housing 20 are designed as hollow cavities, providing functions of decreasing the
weight of the toolbox 1 and lowering the cost, and both housings 10 and 20 are arc-shaped
bodies with the outer surfaces thereof disposed with a plurality of concavities 11
for containing tools, and a containing space 12 in the shape of cylinder is formed
by the combination of both housings 10 and 20. The base 30 is disposed at the bottom
of the cylindrical body formed by the combination of both housings 10 and 20. The
lugs 40 are mounted respectively on the top of the first and second housings 10 and
20, and two piercing holes 41 are respectively disposed on the lugs 40 for the handle
50 to pierce through. The handle 50 is for connecting the piercing holes 41 so as
to enable the user to conveniently lift and carry the cylindrical toolbox 1.
[0015] Please continue refer to FIG. 1, wherein both ends of the handle 50 are to extend
to form straight rods 51 for piercing through the piercing holes 41 disposed on the
lugs 40 so as to interposingly engaged therewith. A plurality of nodes are mounted
on the two sides of a plurality of concavities 11 (not shown in drawings) for enhancing
the fixation of tools placed therein, such that as tools are placed in the concavities
11 formed on the surfaces of both the first and second housings 10 and 20, the nodes
are to closely contact the tools to prevent tools from dropping out of the concavities
11.
[0016] Please refer to FIG. 2 in accordance with FIG. 1, which shows a sectional view of
the X-X line in FIG. 1, wherein the first housing 10 has a first fastening device
mounted respectively on the two sides thereof, whereas a second housing 20 has a second
fastening device mounted on the two sides thereof so as to correspond to the first
fastening device respectively. The first fastening device may be, for example, a fastening
portion 13 and a groove 14, whereas the second fastening device may be, for example,
a first piercing hole 21 and a second piercing hole 22.
[0017] Please continue refer to FIG. 2, wherein the fastening portion 13 is formed as a
bending body made of elastic material, with the front end thereof being formed with
a locking portion 15, whereas the groove 14 is disposed on the inner side end of the
first housing 10. The piercing hole 21 is disposed on the front end of the side of
the second housing 20, whereas the second piercing hole 22 is disposed on the inner
side end of the second housing 20, with the first piercing hole 21 and the second
piercing hole 22 being interconnected. As the first and second housings 10 and 20
are assembled, the fastening portion 13 of the first fastening device is to interpose
through the first piercing hole 21 of the second housing 20, and out of the second
piercing hole 22, and finally engage with the groove 14 of the second fastening device
of the first housing 10 by means of the engaging portion 15 of the fastening portion
13, so as to make tighter engagement between the first and second housings 10 and
20.
[0018] Please refer to FIG. 3, which shows a sectional view of the Y-Y line in FIG. 1, wherein
a groove 16 is disposed at the bottom of both the first and second housings 10 and
20, and a protruding portion 31 is disposed on the base 30 corresponding to the groove
16, with the protruding portion 31 interposing into the groove 16 of both the first
and second housings 10 and 20 so as to engage therewith, thus forming a fixated base
30 for the cylindrical toolbox 1 to accommodate tools and other miscellaneous items.
[0019] Please refer to FIG. 4, which shows another embodiment for the disposition of the
handle in the cylindrical toolbox of the present invention, wherein the two ends of
the handle 50 are extended outwards to form a straight rod 51 respectively, which
inwardly interposes through the piercing hole 41 of the lug 40 portion from the outside
and thus interposingly engage with the lug portion 40. Such means of disposition may
increase the carrying area of the handle 50 for user's more convenient grip and lifting.
[0020] Please refer to FIG. 5, which shows yet another embodiment for the disposition of
the handle in the cylindrical toolbox of the present invention, wherein the handle
50 is to interposingly engage directly with the sidewalls of both the first and second
housings 10 and 20, and the handle 50 may interposingly engage with either outer sidewalls
or inner sidewalls of both the first and second housings 10 and 20. Such embodiment
is different the foregoing in that no lug portion 40 is disposed, thus making the
manufacturing process easier and costs for parts lesser.
[0021] Please refer to FIG. 6, which shows another embodiment for means of connection between
the first and second housings 10 and 20 in the cylindrical toolbox of the present
invention, wherein a hinge 60 is disposed on one side of both the first and second
housings 10 and 20 for jointing the first and second housings 10 and 20, with the
other side of the first housing 10 being disposed with a first fastening device, whereas
the other side of the second housing 20 being disposed with a second fastening device
for corresponding to the first fastening device of the first housing 10. The first
fastening device may be, for example, a fastening portion 13 and a groove 14, whereas
the second fastening device may be, for example, a first piercing hole 21 and a second
piercing hole 22. the fastening portion 13 is formed as a bending body made of elastic
material, with the front end thereof being formed with a locking portion 15, whereas
the groove 14 is disposed on the inner side end of the first housing 10. The piercing
hole 21 is disposed on the front end of the side of the second housing 20, whereas
the second piercing hole 22 is disposed on the inner side end of the second housing
20, with the first piercing hole 21 and the second piercing hole 22 being interconnected.
As the first and second housings 10 and 20 are assembled, one side of both the first
and second housings 10 and 20 are fastened by the hinge 60, with the other end thereof
being fastened by the fastening portion 13 of the first fastening device interposing
through the first piercing hole 21 of the second housing 20, and out of the second
piercing hole 22, and finally engaging with the groove 14 of the second fastening
device of the first housing 10 by means of the engaging portion 15 of the fastening
portion 13, so as to make tighter engagement between the first and second housings
10 and 20.
[0022] Please refer to FIG. 7, which shows a sectional view of the Y-Y line in FIG. 1 regarding
another embodiment for the base of the present invention, wherein the base is a rotatable
base 70 having a protruding portion 71 and a base plate 72, and a groove 73 is disposed
on two sides of the protruding portion 71, whereas a groove 74 is also disposed on
two sides of the base plate 72. A roller 75 is disposed between the two grooves 73
and 74, such that the base is rotatable and the user may rotate the base 70 for more
convenient access to tools.
[0023] Please refer to FIG. 8, which shows an outer pictorial view of another embodiment
for the cylindrical toolbox of the present invention. The cylindrical toolbox 1 of
the present invention comprises a first housing 10, a second housing 20, a base 30,
lug portions 40 and a handle 50, wherein the first and second housings 10 and 20 are
both triangularly shaped with the surface area of these two triangular bodies being
disposed with a plurality of concavities 11 for accommodating tools, and the first
and second housings 10 and 20 are combined to form a square-shaped cylindrical body
having a containing space 12. Other disposition of parts, functions and embodiments
are identical to those of the first embodiment.
[0024] Please refer to FIG. 9, which shows an outer pictorial view of yet another embodiment
for the cylindrical toolbox of the present invention, comprising a cylindrical body
90, a base 30, lug portions 40 and a handle 50, wherein the cylindrical body 90 is
integrally formed, with the outer surface thereof being disposed with a plurality
of concavities 11 for accommodating tools. The base 30 is disposed at the bottom of
the cylindrical body 90, and the lug portions 40, disposed on top of the cylindrical
body 90, are disposed with a piercing hole 41 respectively, which is for the handle
50 to interpose through. The handle 50 is for connecting the piercing holes 41 of
the lug portions 40, so as to provide the user a convenient means for carrying the
cylindrical toolbox 1.
[0025] Although the present invention has been described in considerable detail with reference
to certain preferred embodiments thereof, those skilled in the art can easily understand
that all kinds of alterations and changes can be made within the spirit and scope
of the appended claims. Therefore, the spirit and scope of the appended claims should
not be limited to the description of the preferred embodiments contained herein.
1. A cylindrical toolbox, comprising:
a first housing having at least one first fastening device mounted on the side thereof;
a second housing having at least one second fastening device mounted on the side thereof;
and
a base engaging with the bottom of both said first housing and said second housing;
wherein a plurality of concaves being mounted on the outer surfaces of said first
housing and said second housing, and a cylindrical body being formed by said first
housing and said second housing through the engagement between said first fastening
device and said second fastening device.
2. A cylindrical toolbox, comprising:
a first housing having at least one first fastening device mounted on the side thereof;
a second housing having at least one second fastening device mounted on the side thereof;
and
a base engaging with the bottom of both said first housing and said second housing;
wherein a plurality of concavities being mounted on the outer surfaces of said first
housing and said second housing, a hinge being used for connecting one side of said
first housing and said second housing, with the other side thereof being lockingly
engaged by said first fastening device and said second fastening device so as to form
a cylinder body.
3. The cylindrical toolbox as in claim 1 or 2, wherein a handle is further included,
which may be interposingly engaged with the side of both said first housing and said
second housing.
4. The cylindrical toolbox as in claim 3, wherein two lugs are further included, and
said lugs having piercing holes are respectively mounted on the top of said first
housing and said second housing so as to be interposingly engaged by said handle.
5. The cylindrical toolbox as in claim 1 or 2, wherein the shape of said first housing
and said second housing may be arc-shaped, cuboid-shaped or shaped in other geometrical
forms.
6. The cylindrical toolbox as in claim 1 or 2, wherein said base may be rotatable.
7. The cylindrical toolbox as in claim 3, wherein the two ends of said handle are extended
outwards to form a straight rod respectively, and said straight rods are connected
to the inner sidewalls of both said first housing and said second housing.
8. The cylindrical toolbox as in claim 3, wherein the two ends of said handle are extended
inwards to form a straight rod respectively, and said straight rods are connected
to the outer sidewalls of both said first housing and said second housing.
9. A toolbox, comprising:
a cylindrical body that being an integrally formed hollow body, with the outer surface
of said cylindrical body having a plurality of concavities mounted thereon, and a
base engaging with the bottom of said cylindrical body.