Low-cost holder for labeling and displaying tools
US6345798B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 5, 1999 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D73/0007
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A low-cost holder for labeling and displaying a tool. A tool can be inserted into the holder using high-speed automated assembly equipment. The tools are typically hex wrenches, screwdrivers, TORX drivers, open end wrenches, box end wrenches or some combination thereof. The holder includes a substrate having at least one housing defining a tool conduit with first and second openings. The tool conduit defines a cross sectional area capable of receiving the tool. At least one tool retaining structure extends across at least a portion of the tool conduit so that a frictional engagement force is generated between the tool and the tool retaining structure. The housing, substrate and tool retaining structure are integrally formed as a unitary structure.
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