Storage container
US7165674B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 18, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25H3/003
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A storage container for housing drill bits includes a front housing portion and a rear housing portion pivotally connected through a hinge for moving between open and closed positions. The front housing portion and the rear housing portion define a body cavity therebetween in the closed position. A plurality of sleeves are pivotally and independently connected to the hinge and arranged to fit within the body cavity in the closed position. The plurality of sleeves each include a plurality of bore portions formed thereon for accepting the drill bits. The plurality of sleeves further include hinge arms for cooperating with the hinge.
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