Modular tool and hardgoods organizer and storage unit for a bucket
US5261556A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 1992 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25H3/06
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A modular tool and hardgoods organizer and storage unit converts the interior of a bucket into a number of tool and hardgoods storage units. A plurality of bucket interior divider segments divides the interior of the bucket into a number of storage areas. At least one organizer and storage assembly is disposed within each one of the storage areas. The storage and organizer assemblies are movable between a first retracted position within the interior of the bucket and a second extended position to the exterior of the bucket. Each of the organizer and storage assemblies includes storage elements such as a tool holder having tool storage receptacles and a hardgoods storage compartment. The storage elements may be permanently coupled to the organizer and storage assemblies or the bucket interior divider segments. Alternatively, the storage elements may be slidably coupled by means of grooves or slots. Also included are support assemblies movable between first and second positions, for maintaining the organizer and storage assemblies in an extended position, and for allowing the organizer and storage assemblies to be returned to an enclosed position within the interior of the bucket whe…
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