US20050133393A1 - Storage caddy for a power tool - Google Patents
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- the claimed invention relates to a storage caddy for a power tool.
- Power tools typically include a metal housing that has a handle.
- a hose is connected to the power tool in the vicinity of the handle.
- a battery pack is installed on the power tool.
- power packs are also installed in the vicinity of the handle. Power tools may be powered in a number of different manners, including combustion, electric, powder-activated, pneumatic, battery, and otherwise as known in the art.
- Nail guns are utilized to apply nails or staples to surfaces. They typically utilize a separate magazine portion for storing a stick of nails or staples prior to nailing to a surface. The magazine is attached between respective ends of the main housing and the handle of the nail gun. Magazines on small nailers or staplers typically hold a single stick of nails. Additional sticks of nails are usually stored in a box and the user must either lug the box around during use of the nailer, or must return to the location of the box when the nailer magazine is empty.
- a storage caddy for a power tool comprises a container and a mechanical attachment mechanism.
- the container has an internal cavity for storing matter and an access to the internal cavity.
- the attachment mechanism is coupled to the container for removably affixing the container to a power tool.
- a storage caddy for a nailer comprises a container, a door and means for removably attaching the storage caddy to a magazine of a nailer.
- the container has an internal cavity for storing nail sticks and the door is provided for gaining access to the internal cavity.
- a power tool having a storage caddy comprises a housing and a storage caddy, discussed above, coupled to the housing.
- the power tool may be a nailer having a housing with at least a handle and a magazine coupled to the housing.
- the storage caddy is configured to store at least one stick of nails.
- FIG. 1 is a side view of a nailer incorporating a belt hook and a storage caddy according to the invention
- FIG. 2 is rear perspective view of the nailer incorporating the belt hook and storage caddy shown in FIG. 1 , but with the belt hook positioned on the opposite side of the nailer;
- FIG. 3 is a side perspective view of the nailer of FIG. 1 showing the storage caddy in an open position;
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a belt hook according to the invention.
- FIG. 5 is a side view of the belt hook of FIG. 4 ;
- FIG. 6 is a top view of the belt hook of FIG. 4 ;
- FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the belt hook of FIG. 4 ;
- FIG. 8 is a rear view of the belt hook of FIG. 4 ;
- FIG. 9 is a partial side view of the nailer showing the back leg of the nailer incorporating an opening for receiving the belt hook;
- FIG. 10 is a partial side view of the nailer similar to FIG. 9 , but showing the belt hook installed in the opening in the back leg of the nailer;
- FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of the belt hook installed in the opening on the back leg of the nailer, taken at line 11 - 11 in FIG. 10 ;
- FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a storage caddy according to the invention.
- FIG. 13 is another perspective view of the storage caddy of FIG. 12 ;
- FIG. 14 is a bottom view of the storage caddy of FIG. 12 , shown with the door in an open position;
- FIG. 15 is a partial side view of the magazine having the nail caddy installed thereon.
- FIG. 16 is a partial cross-sectional view of the magazine and an end view of the storage caddy, taken at line 16 - 16 in FIG. 15 .
- FIGS. 1-3 A power tool in the form of a nailer 10 is shown in FIGS. 1-3 incorporating a belt hook 30 and a storage caddy 70 according to the invention.
- the nailer 10 is a tool that is utilized to drive nails, brads, staples, or other fasteners into building materials, such as building studs or trim work.
- the nailer 10 includes a housing 12 having a handle 14 , a trigger 16 , a magazine 18 , and a nose piece 20 .
- the magazine 18 houses the fasteners.
- a back leg extends down from the handle 14 to meet the magazine 18 .
- the back leg 22 provides a support for the magazine 18 and the handle 14 .
- the other end of the magazine 18 is connected to the nose piece 20 .
- a pneumatic nailer 10 is typically connected to an air compressor by a hose, which is coupled to the handle 14 utilizing a fitting 24 in a conventional manner.
- An air passageway extends from the fitting 24 through the housing 12 of the tool to the nose piece 20 .
- the nose piece 20 is utilized for driving fasteners into a surface.
- the magazine 18 urges nails into the nose piece 20 and the nose piece cooperates with the trigger 16 in order to allow the release of nails from the magazine 18 utilizing compressed air.
- the belt hook 30 is shown positioned on the left side 26 of the nailer 10 in FIGS. 1 and 3 and on the right side 28 of the nailer 10 in FIG. 2 .
- the belt hook 30 is preferably removable from the nailer 10 and interchangeable with opposite sides 26 , 28 of the nailer 10 .
- the back leg 22 of the nailer 10 includes an opening 32 that extends through the back leg 22 , as shown in FIG. 9 .
- the opening 32 is oval or oblong in shape and is sized and shaped to accept the belt hook 30 .
- the opening 32 in the back leg 22 extends entirely through the back leg 22 so that the belt hook 30 can be positioned on the left or right side 26 , 28 of the nailer 10 .
- the belt hook 30 is positionable on either side of the back leg 22 in order to allow a left or right handed user to position the hook 30 on a convenient side.
- the belt hook 30 is configured to be easily removable from the opening 32 in the back leg 22 in order to allow for use of the nailer 10 in tight spaces.
- the belt hook 30 is easily positionable within the opening 32 and removable without the use of tools.
- FIGS. 4-8 depict the belt hook 30 .
- the belt hook 30 is an L-shaped, rigid member that has an attachment end 34 and a free end 36 .
- the attachment end 34 is for attaching to the opening 32 in the back leg 22 while the free end 36 is configured for attaching to a storage location (not shown).
- the L-shaped member 30 includes a first leg of the L 38 and a second leg of the L 40 .
- the first and second legs 38 , 40 are preferably perpendicular to one another.
- the first and second legs are angled at an angle other than 90 degrees, but are configured relative to one another so that they allow attachment to a storage location, such as a belt, scaffolding, or otherwise.
- the first leg of the L 38 is cylindrical along parts of its length.
- the attachment end 34 includes an inner ledge 42 that is configured to rest against the side 26 , 28 of the back leg 22 .
- the inner ledge 42 has a dimension that is greater than the dimension of the opening 32 in the back leg 22 so that it serves as a stop against the side 26 , 28 of the tool 10 .
- the attachment end 34 includes a middle portion 44 that is configured to seat inside the opening 32 of the back leg 22 .
- the middle portion 44 is cylindrical and includes a cut out 46 that forms a spring arm 48 .
- the spring arm 48 is resilient and can bend inwardly and spring outwardly with the application of force.
- the spring arm 48 has a spring arm free end 50 that includes an outwardly extending knob 52 .
- the knob 52 is sized to mate with a notch 54 defined inside the opening 32 in the back leg 22 of the nailer 10 .
- the notch 54 is positioned inside the opening 32 so that the belt hook 30 can only be positioned in a single desired position, which is obtained upon rotation of the hook 30 into the proper position.
- the spring arm 48 together with the notch 54 provide a spring loaded detent for positioning the belt hook 30 in a specific position relative to the tool 10 .
- the attachment end 34 also includes an outer stop member 56 that has a shape and size configured to fit through the opening 32 in the back leg 22 .
- the stop member 56 has outwardly extending legs 58 so that after the attachment end 34 is inserted through the opening 32 and the inner ledge 42 abuts the side 26 , 28 of the back leg 22 , the belt hook 30 can be turned so that the outwardly extending legs 58 abut the opposite side of the back leg 22 to hold the belt hook 30 in position.
- the inner ledge 42 is circular
- the middle portion 44 is cylindrical
- the outer stop member 56 is oval or oblong in cross-section.
- Other shapes and sizes for the opening 32 and the attachment end 34 may also be utilized.
- a rectangular opening and a rectangular attachment end may be used, where the stop member 56 is rectangular.
- the inner ledge and middle portion may remain cylindrical, or can take on another desired shape.
- the second leg of the L 40 is preferably flat and smooth and may include a bend 60 .
- the bend 60 is utilized to restrain the belt hook 30 on a belt or other surface and to make it easier to place or remove the belt hook 30 from a belt or other surface.
- the user selects a side 26 , 28 of the back leg 22 and inserts the attachment end 34 of the belt hook 30 into the opening 32 in the back leg 22 .
- the opening 32 in the back leg 22 preferably includes the inner notch 54 configured for mating with the knob 52 on the spring arm 48 .
- the user inserts the attachment end 34 into the opening 32 until the inner ledge 42 abuts the side 26 , 28 of the back leg 22 and the stop member 56 is positioned outside of the opening 32 on the opposite side of the back leg 22 .
- the spring arm 48 is bent inwardly.
- the user then rotates the belt hook 30 until the knob 52 mates with the inner notch 54 , at which point the spring arm 48 snaps outwardly to lock the belt hook 30 in position.
- the user receives a tactile response and may hear a clicking noise when the belt hook 30 is rotated into the locked position.
- the user applies rotational force sufficient to dislodge the knob 52 from the inner notch 54 and bend the spring arm 48 inwardly. Once the knob 52 has been dislodged from the notch 54 and the stop member 56 is aligned with the opening 32 in the back leg 22 , the user can withdraw the belt hook 30 out of the opening 32 .
- the belt hook 30 is preferably made of a plastic material, such as nylon. Other types of materials may also be used, as long as they have sufficient strength to hold a power tool.
- the first leg 38 has a length of about 11 ⁇ 2 inches for the portion of the leg that extends outwardly from the tool and the second leg 40 has a length of about 21 ⁇ 2 inches.
- Other dimensions for the belt hook 30 may also be utilized, as desired. It is preferred that the first leg 38 have a length sufficient so that the belt hook 30 extends past the outermost side of the tool 10 . Thus, leg length will be dependent on the size of the power tool. In addition, there may be instances where it is desirable to have a leg length so that the belt hook 30 does not extend past the outermost side of the tool. The present invention incorporates this length as well.
- a storage caddy 70 is shown in FIGS. 12-16 .
- the storage caddy 70 is a container 72 or storage compartment that is configured to attach to the side of a tool 10 .
- the storage caddy 70 is configured to mechanically lockingly attach to a magazine 18 of the nailer 10 , as shown in FIGS. 1-3 , 15 , and 16 .
- the storage caddy 70 is a rectangular container 72 that has a lid or door 74 , an internal cavity 76 , and a bottom surface 78 .
- the lid 74 is openable and closeable and the internal cavity 76 is sized and shaped to store matter.
- the lid is hinged to the container.
- nail sticks 80 are typically rectangular in shape, a rectangular container is advantageous.
- Other shaped containers may also be selected depending on the size and shape of the matter to be stored.
- the storage caddy 70 also includes an attachment mechanism 82 for attaching the caddy 70 to a power tool 10 , as is discussed in greater detail below.
- the lid 74 includes a latch 84 for mating with one of the side walls 26 , 28 of the storage container 72 .
- the lid 74 may have support ridges 86 for added stability.
- the mechanical attachment mechanism 82 of the storage caddy 70 is shown best in FIGS. 13 and 16 .
- the container 72 has four side walls 88 .
- the mechanical attachment mechanism 82 includes leg-like members that are contiguous with and extend from the side walls 88 of the container 72 .
- the leg-like members 82 are shaped to seat between the ribs 92 defined on the side of a nail magazine 18 .
- the attachment members 82 may be positioned at either end of the container 72 .
- the members 82 may be positioned at spaced positions along the length of the container 72 , or may extend along the entire length of the container 72 .
- the bottom surface 78 is raised above the legs 82 .
- one attachment member 82 is positioned on an extension 90 of the container, which may be provided for aesthetic or other purposes.
- the attachment mechanism 82 is mechanical in that it utilizes the shape and size of the container for attaching to the shape and size of a tool. It does not utilize adhesive or hook and loop fasteners.
- the attachment mechanism 82 is a mechanical fastener for conjoining mating parts that are sized and shaped to fit together, like pieces of a puzzle.
- the storage container 72 also includes an aperture 94 defined on one of the side walls 88 of the container 72 adjacent the lid 74 for use in opening the container. Since the storage container 72 is configured to hold nails, when the container 72 is entirely filled with nails, it is difficult to open the lid 74 . By using an aperture 94 on the side wall 88 of the container 72 , the user can insert a finger into the aperture 94 in order to engage the lid 74 from the inside and pry the lid 74 open. The aperture 94 may also be used as a viewing window to determine whether any nail sticks 80 are stored inside the storage caddy 70 .
- the caddy 70 includes indicia 96 for determining the size of nails stored in the caddy 70 .
- This indicia 96 may be defined on the bottom surface 78 of the container 72 , on the lid 74 of the container 72 , or on another surface, if desired. Warning and instructional messages may also be provided in the form of indicia on the caddy 70 .
- FIG. 16 shows the attachment mechanism 82 of the storage caddy 70 installed between the ribs 92 of a nail magazine 18 .
- the legs 82 of the attachment mechanism are captured between the two ribs 92 of the nail magazine 18 to firmly hold the storage caddy 70 in position.
- the attachment mechanism 82 is preferably configured to allow attachment to and disassembly of the storage caddy 70 from the nailer 10 without the use of any tools. Legs that are shaped differently from the legs 82 shown in the drawings may also be used, the invention not being limited to the shape shown. Other types of attachment mechanisms can also be utilized.
- the caddy 70 may be screwed or bolted onto the magazine 18 .
- the storage caddy 70 is preferably positioned on the side of the magazine 18 where loading of nails occurs in order to provide easy access to any nails stored in the caddy 70 , although the caddy 70 can be installed on either side of the magazine 18 .
- the user In order to install the nail caddy 70 on a magazine 18 , the user first opens the nailer magazine 18 and pulls the nail magazine cover backward. The user then moves the nail caddy 70 into alignment with the ribs 92 on the magazine cover and slides the caddy 70 between the ribs 92 . The user then closes the magazine cover and the caddy is installed. In order to remove the nail caddy 70 from the magazine 18 , the user opens the nailer magazine 18 , slides the caddy 70 off the magazine cover, and closes the magazine 18 .
- the storage caddy 70 is preferably made of a lightweight, durable material, such as plastic. Other types of materials may alternatively be utilized, if desired.
- the storage caddy can be molded as a single piece, with the lid hinged to the container with a living hinge. Alternatively, the lid can be a separate member that is hinged with a mechanical hinge to the container.
- the storage caddy 70 is configured to hold five standard sticks of nails 80 .
- the caddy 70 is also designed to hold the full range of sizes of nails that can be utilized with the nailer 10 .
- the caddy 70 may include a built in tool for measuring the gauge of a nail to determine whether or not the nail is suited for use with the tool.
- nail is used herein generically to refer to nails or staples.
- nailer as used herein is used generically to refer to a nailer or a stapler.
- the caddy 70 may be specially designed such that the interior cavity 76 is shaped to accept other types of matter. For instance, with a drill, it may be desirable to install drill bits or drills inside the caddy 70 . For a power saw, it may be desirable to install extra saw blades in the caddy 70 .
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A storage caddy for a power tool includes a container having an internal cavity for storing matter, an access to the internal cavity, and a mechanical attachment mechanism coupled to the container for removably affixing the container to a power tool. The attachment mechanism includes two legs that extend downwardly from the bottom of the container and are configured to lockingly engage a recess on a power tool. Where the power tool is a nailer, the attachment mechanism is configured to engage a recess defined on the magazine of the nailer.
Description
- The claimed invention relates to a storage caddy for a power tool.
- Power tools, and particularly pneumatic power tools, typically include a metal housing that has a handle. A hose is connected to the power tool in the vicinity of the handle. Alternatively, with battery operated tools, a battery pack is installed on the power tool. Oftentimes, power packs are also installed in the vicinity of the handle. Power tools may be powered in a number of different manners, including combustion, electric, powder-activated, pneumatic, battery, and otherwise as known in the art.
- When not in use, users of power tools often want to hang the tool from a belt or on other objects, such as ladders, scaffolding or the like at a job site. Power tools are often used in tight spaces. Therefore, shape and size is important to the overall power tool design.
- Nail guns are utilized to apply nails or staples to surfaces. They typically utilize a separate magazine portion for storing a stick of nails or staples prior to nailing to a surface. The magazine is attached between respective ends of the main housing and the handle of the nail gun. Magazines on small nailers or staplers typically hold a single stick of nails. Additional sticks of nails are usually stored in a box and the user must either lug the box around during use of the nailer, or must return to the location of the box when the nailer magazine is empty.
- According to the invention, a storage caddy for a power tool comprises a container and a mechanical attachment mechanism. The container has an internal cavity for storing matter and an access to the internal cavity. The attachment mechanism is coupled to the container for removably affixing the container to a power tool.
- In an alternative embodiment, a storage caddy for a nailer comprises a container, a door and means for removably attaching the storage caddy to a magazine of a nailer. The container has an internal cavity for storing nail sticks and the door is provided for gaining access to the internal cavity.
- In another embodiment, a power tool having a storage caddy comprises a housing and a storage caddy, discussed above, coupled to the housing. The power tool may be a nailer having a housing with at least a handle and a magazine coupled to the housing. The storage caddy is configured to store at least one stick of nails.
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FIG. 1 is a side view of a nailer incorporating a belt hook and a storage caddy according to the invention; -
FIG. 2 is rear perspective view of the nailer incorporating the belt hook and storage caddy shown inFIG. 1 , but with the belt hook positioned on the opposite side of the nailer; -
FIG. 3 is a side perspective view of the nailer ofFIG. 1 showing the storage caddy in an open position; -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a belt hook according to the invention; -
FIG. 5 is a side view of the belt hook ofFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 6 is a top view of the belt hook ofFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the belt hook ofFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 8 is a rear view of the belt hook ofFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 9 is a partial side view of the nailer showing the back leg of the nailer incorporating an opening for receiving the belt hook; -
FIG. 10 is a partial side view of the nailer similar toFIG. 9 , but showing the belt hook installed in the opening in the back leg of the nailer; -
FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of the belt hook installed in the opening on the back leg of the nailer, taken at line 11-11 inFIG. 10 ; -
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a storage caddy according to the invention; -
FIG. 13 is another perspective view of the storage caddy ofFIG. 12 ; -
FIG. 14 is a bottom view of the storage caddy ofFIG. 12 , shown with the door in an open position; -
FIG. 15 is a partial side view of the magazine having the nail caddy installed thereon; and -
FIG. 16 is a partial cross-sectional view of the magazine and an end view of the storage caddy, taken at line 16-16 inFIG. 15 . - A power tool in the form of a
nailer 10 is shown inFIGS. 1-3 incorporating abelt hook 30 and astorage caddy 70 according to the invention. Thenailer 10 is a tool that is utilized to drive nails, brads, staples, or other fasteners into building materials, such as building studs or trim work. Thenailer 10 includes ahousing 12 having ahandle 14, atrigger 16, amagazine 18, and anose piece 20. Themagazine 18 houses the fasteners. A back leg extends down from thehandle 14 to meet themagazine 18. Theback leg 22 provides a support for themagazine 18 and thehandle 14. The other end of themagazine 18 is connected to thenose piece 20. - A
pneumatic nailer 10 is typically connected to an air compressor by a hose, which is coupled to thehandle 14 utilizing afitting 24 in a conventional manner. An air passageway extends from the fitting 24 through thehousing 12 of the tool to thenose piece 20. Thenose piece 20 is utilized for driving fasteners into a surface. Themagazine 18 urges nails into thenose piece 20 and the nose piece cooperates with thetrigger 16 in order to allow the release of nails from themagazine 18 utilizing compressed air. - The
belt hook 30 is shown positioned on theleft side 26 of thenailer 10 inFIGS. 1 and 3 and on theright side 28 of thenailer 10 inFIG. 2 . Thebelt hook 30 is preferably removable from thenailer 10 and interchangeable withopposite sides nailer 10. - The
back leg 22 of thenailer 10 includes an opening 32 that extends through theback leg 22, as shown inFIG. 9 . The opening 32 is oval or oblong in shape and is sized and shaped to accept thebelt hook 30. In a preferred embodiment, the opening 32 in theback leg 22 extends entirely through theback leg 22 so that thebelt hook 30 can be positioned on the left orright side nailer 10. Thebelt hook 30 is positionable on either side of theback leg 22 in order to allow a left or right handed user to position thehook 30 on a convenient side. In addition, thebelt hook 30 is configured to be easily removable from theopening 32 in theback leg 22 in order to allow for use of thenailer 10 in tight spaces. Thebelt hook 30 is easily positionable within the opening 32 and removable without the use of tools. -
FIGS. 4-8 depict thebelt hook 30. Thebelt hook 30 is an L-shaped, rigid member that has anattachment end 34 and afree end 36. Theattachment end 34 is for attaching to theopening 32 in theback leg 22 while thefree end 36 is configured for attaching to a storage location (not shown). The L-shapedmember 30 includes a first leg of theL 38 and a second leg of theL 40. The first andsecond legs - The first leg of the
L 38 is cylindrical along parts of its length. Theattachment end 34 includes aninner ledge 42 that is configured to rest against theside back leg 22. Theinner ledge 42 has a dimension that is greater than the dimension of theopening 32 in theback leg 22 so that it serves as a stop against theside tool 10. - The
attachment end 34 includes amiddle portion 44 that is configured to seat inside theopening 32 of theback leg 22. Themiddle portion 44 is cylindrical and includes a cut out 46 that forms aspring arm 48. Thespring arm 48 is resilient and can bend inwardly and spring outwardly with the application of force. Thespring arm 48 has a spring armfree end 50 that includes an outwardly extendingknob 52. Theknob 52 is sized to mate with anotch 54 defined inside theopening 32 in theback leg 22 of thenailer 10. Thenotch 54 is positioned inside theopening 32 so that thebelt hook 30 can only be positioned in a single desired position, which is obtained upon rotation of thehook 30 into the proper position. Thespring arm 48 together with thenotch 54 provide a spring loaded detent for positioning thebelt hook 30 in a specific position relative to thetool 10. - The
attachment end 34 also includes anouter stop member 56 that has a shape and size configured to fit through theopening 32 in theback leg 22. Thestop member 56 has outwardly extendinglegs 58 so that after theattachment end 34 is inserted through theopening 32 and theinner ledge 42 abuts theside back leg 22, thebelt hook 30 can be turned so that the outwardly extendinglegs 58 abut the opposite side of theback leg 22 to hold thebelt hook 30 in position. In a preferred embodiment, where an oval opening is provided in theback leg 22, theinner ledge 42 is circular, themiddle portion 44 is cylindrical, and theouter stop member 56 is oval or oblong in cross-section. Other shapes and sizes for theopening 32 and theattachment end 34 may also be utilized. For example, a rectangular opening and a rectangular attachment end may be used, where thestop member 56 is rectangular. In this instance, the inner ledge and middle portion may remain cylindrical, or can take on another desired shape. - The second leg of the
L 40 is preferably flat and smooth and may include abend 60. Thebend 60 is utilized to restrain thebelt hook 30 on a belt or other surface and to make it easier to place or remove thebelt hook 30 from a belt or other surface. - Referring to
FIG. 11 , in operation, the user selects aside back leg 22 and inserts theattachment end 34 of thebelt hook 30 into theopening 32 in theback leg 22. Theopening 32 in theback leg 22 preferably includes theinner notch 54 configured for mating with theknob 52 on thespring arm 48. The user inserts theattachment end 34 into theopening 32 until theinner ledge 42 abuts theside back leg 22 and thestop member 56 is positioned outside of theopening 32 on the opposite side of theback leg 22. At this position, thespring arm 48 is bent inwardly. The user then rotates thebelt hook 30 until theknob 52 mates with theinner notch 54, at which point thespring arm 48 snaps outwardly to lock thebelt hook 30 in position. Thus, the user receives a tactile response and may hear a clicking noise when thebelt hook 30 is rotated into the locked position. In order to remove thebelt hook 30 from theopening 32, the user applies rotational force sufficient to dislodge theknob 52 from theinner notch 54 and bend thespring arm 48 inwardly. Once theknob 52 has been dislodged from thenotch 54 and thestop member 56 is aligned with theopening 32 in theback leg 22, the user can withdraw thebelt hook 30 out of theopening 32. - The
belt hook 30 is preferably made of a plastic material, such as nylon. Other types of materials may also be used, as long as they have sufficient strength to hold a power tool. - In a preferred embodiment, the
first leg 38 has a length of about 1½ inches for the portion of the leg that extends outwardly from the tool and thesecond leg 40 has a length of about 2½ inches. Other dimensions for thebelt hook 30 may also be utilized, as desired. It is preferred that thefirst leg 38 have a length sufficient so that thebelt hook 30 extends past the outermost side of thetool 10. Thus, leg length will be dependent on the size of the power tool. In addition, there may be instances where it is desirable to have a leg length so that thebelt hook 30 does not extend past the outermost side of the tool. The present invention incorporates this length as well. - A
storage caddy 70 is shown inFIGS. 12-16 . Thestorage caddy 70 is acontainer 72 or storage compartment that is configured to attach to the side of atool 10. In the case of anailer 10, thestorage caddy 70 is configured to mechanically lockingly attach to amagazine 18 of thenailer 10, as shown inFIGS. 1-3 , 15, and 16. - In one embodiment, as shown in
FIGS. 12-16 , thestorage caddy 70 is arectangular container 72 that has a lid ordoor 74, aninternal cavity 76, and abottom surface 78. Thelid 74 is openable and closeable and theinternal cavity 76 is sized and shaped to store matter. In a preferred embodiment, the lid is hinged to the container. In the case of anailer 10, it is advantageous to store extra sticks ofnails 80 in thestorage caddy 70, as shown inFIG. 3 . Since nail sticks 80 are typically rectangular in shape, a rectangular container is advantageous. Other shaped containers may also be selected depending on the size and shape of the matter to be stored. Thestorage caddy 70 also includes anattachment mechanism 82 for attaching thecaddy 70 to apower tool 10, as is discussed in greater detail below. Thelid 74 includes alatch 84 for mating with one of theside walls storage container 72. Thelid 74 may havesupport ridges 86 for added stability. - The
mechanical attachment mechanism 82 of thestorage caddy 70 is shown best inFIGS. 13 and 16 . Thecontainer 72 has fourside walls 88. Themechanical attachment mechanism 82 includes leg-like members that are contiguous with and extend from theside walls 88 of thecontainer 72. The leg-like members 82 are shaped to seat between theribs 92 defined on the side of anail magazine 18. Theattachment members 82 may be positioned at either end of thecontainer 72. Alternatively, themembers 82 may be positioned at spaced positions along the length of thecontainer 72, or may extend along the entire length of thecontainer 72. In order to accommodate theattachment members 82, thebottom surface 78 is raised above thelegs 82. In the embodiment shown inFIGS. 13 and 14 , oneattachment member 82 is positioned on anextension 90 of the container, which may be provided for aesthetic or other purposes. - The
attachment mechanism 82 is mechanical in that it utilizes the shape and size of the container for attaching to the shape and size of a tool. It does not utilize adhesive or hook and loop fasteners. Theattachment mechanism 82 is a mechanical fastener for conjoining mating parts that are sized and shaped to fit together, like pieces of a puzzle. - The
storage container 72 also includes anaperture 94 defined on one of theside walls 88 of thecontainer 72 adjacent thelid 74 for use in opening the container. Since thestorage container 72 is configured to hold nails, when thecontainer 72 is entirely filled with nails, it is difficult to open thelid 74. By using anaperture 94 on theside wall 88 of thecontainer 72, the user can insert a finger into theaperture 94 in order to engage thelid 74 from the inside and pry thelid 74 open. Theaperture 94 may also be used as a viewing window to determine whether any nail sticks 80 are stored inside thestorage caddy 70. - In a preferred embodiment of a
storage caddy 70, thecaddy 70 includesindicia 96 for determining the size of nails stored in thecaddy 70. This indicia 96 may be defined on thebottom surface 78 of thecontainer 72, on thelid 74 of thecontainer 72, or on another surface, if desired. Warning and instructional messages may also be provided in the form of indicia on thecaddy 70. -
FIG. 16 shows theattachment mechanism 82 of thestorage caddy 70 installed between theribs 92 of anail magazine 18. Thelegs 82 of the attachment mechanism are captured between the tworibs 92 of thenail magazine 18 to firmly hold thestorage caddy 70 in position. Theattachment mechanism 82 is preferably configured to allow attachment to and disassembly of thestorage caddy 70 from thenailer 10 without the use of any tools. Legs that are shaped differently from thelegs 82 shown in the drawings may also be used, the invention not being limited to the shape shown. Other types of attachment mechanisms can also be utilized. For instance, thecaddy 70 may be screwed or bolted onto themagazine 18. - The
storage caddy 70 is preferably positioned on the side of themagazine 18 where loading of nails occurs in order to provide easy access to any nails stored in thecaddy 70, although thecaddy 70 can be installed on either side of themagazine 18. - In order to install the
nail caddy 70 on amagazine 18, the user first opens thenailer magazine 18 and pulls the nail magazine cover backward. The user then moves thenail caddy 70 into alignment with theribs 92 on the magazine cover and slides thecaddy 70 between theribs 92. The user then closes the magazine cover and the caddy is installed. In order to remove thenail caddy 70 from themagazine 18, the user opens thenailer magazine 18, slides thecaddy 70 off the magazine cover, and closes themagazine 18. - The
storage caddy 70 is preferably made of a lightweight, durable material, such as plastic. Other types of materials may alternatively be utilized, if desired. The storage caddy can be molded as a single piece, with the lid hinged to the container with a living hinge. Alternatively, the lid can be a separate member that is hinged with a mechanical hinge to the container. - In a preferred embodiment, the
storage caddy 70 is configured to hold five standard sticks ofnails 80. Thecaddy 70 is also designed to hold the full range of sizes of nails that can be utilized with thenailer 10. In addition, although not shown, thecaddy 70 may include a built in tool for measuring the gauge of a nail to determine whether or not the nail is suited for use with the tool. - The term “nail” is used herein generically to refer to nails or staples. Likewise, the term “nailer” as used herein is used generically to refer to a nailer or a stapler. In addition, while the above-description was presented in the context of a
nailer 10, other power tools may also benefit from the invention disclosed herein. In the case of thestorage caddy 70, while nails are discussed as being stored in thecaddy 70, any type of matter may alternatively be stored in thecaddy 70, and thecaddy 70 may be specially designed such that theinterior cavity 76 is shaped to accept other types of matter. For instance, with a drill, it may be desirable to install drill bits or drills inside thecaddy 70. For a power saw, it may be desirable to install extra saw blades in thecaddy 70. - While various features of the claimed invention are presented above, it should be understood that the features may be used singly or in any combination thereof. Therefore, the claimed invention is not to be limited to only the specific embodiments depicted herein.
- Further, it should be understood that variations and modifications may occur to those skilled in the art to which the claimed invention pertains. The embodiments described herein are exemplary of the claimed invention. The disclosure may enable those skilled in the art to make and use embodiments having alternative elements that likewise correspond to the elements of the invention recited in the claims. The intended scope of the invention may thus include other embodiments that do not differ or that insubstantially differ from the literal language of the claims. The scope of the present invention is accordingly defined as set forth in the appended claims.
Claims (19)
1. A storage caddy for a power tool comprising:
a container having an internal cavity for storing matter, an access to the internal cavity, and a mechanical attachment mechanism coupled to the container for removably affixing the container to a power tool.
2. The storage caddy of claim 1 , wherein the attachment mechanism is configured to attach to a magazine of a nailer and the internal cavity is sized to hold at least one stick of nails.
3. The storage caddy of claim 1 , wherein the attachment mechanism comprises at least one leg that extends outwardly from the container, said leg having a shape to firmly engage a recess defined on a power tool.
4. The storage caddy of claim 3 , wherein the attachment mechanism comprises a first leg positioned at a first end of the container and a second leg positioned at a second end of the container.
5. The storage caddy of claim 4 , the attachment mechanism further comprising at least one third leg positioned on the bottom of the container and being axially aligned with the first and second legs.
6. The storage caddy of claim 2 , wherein the internal cavity is sized to hold five sticks of nails.
7. The storage caddy of claim 1 , wherein the access is a door hinged to the container, and further comprising a latch coupled between the door and the container for latching the door to the container.
8. The storage caddy of claim 1 , wherein the container includes a measuring tool for determining the size of the nails stored in the container.
9. The storage caddy of claim 1 , wherein the container has a viewing window for viewing matter stored in the container.
10. The storage caddy of claim 1 , wherein the container includes a bottom surface and four side walls, and the access is a door hinged to one of the four side walls, with the attachment mechanism being defined on at least one of the four side walls, and the bottom surface of the container being elevated above the attachment mechanism.
11. The storage caddy of claim 10 , wherein an aperture is defined in one of the four side walls adjacent the door, said aperture for allowing easier access to the door when a stick of nails is positioned inside the container.
12. The storage caddy of claim 1 , further comprising indicia for determining the size of nails in the container, for providing operational instructions to a user, or for providing safety information to a user.
13. A storage caddy for a nailer comprising:
a container having an internal cavity for storing nail sticks and means for removably attaching the storage caddy to a magazine of a nailer.
14. The storage caddy of claim 13 , further comprising a door for gaining access to the internal cavity.
15. A storage caddy for a power tool comprising:
a storage member configured for storing matter and a mechanical attachment mechanism coupled to the storage member for removably affixing the storage member to a power tool.
16. The storage caddy of claim 15 , wherein the storage member is a container having an internal cavity for storing matter.
17. A power tool having a storage caddy comprising:
a housing; and
the storage caddy of claim 1 coupled to the housing.
18. A nailer having a storage caddy for storing nail sticks comprising:
a housing having at least a handle;
a magazine coupled to the housing; and
the storage caddy of claim 1 removably coupled to the magazine, wherein the container is configured to store at least one stick of nails.
19. A nailer having a storage caddy comprising:
a housing having at least a handle;
a magazine coupled to the housing; and
the storage caddy of claim 13 removably attached to the magazine, wherein the container is configured to store at least one stick of nails.
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