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US 2026/0167384 A1Published application
Mobile Storage for Modular Systems
AssigneeMilwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
InventorsChristian R. Braun, Benjamin T. Jones, Aaron M. Williams, Aura Mariani de J. Escobar Padilla, Grant T. Squiers, Caleb C. Adams, Charlie G. Noble
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Abstract
One or more support platforms for a modular system are provided. The support platforms are configured to detachably support and optionally couple with utility modules in a system, such as modular tool storage units. The support platforms include one or more components, such as shelves and/or top panels, that include couplers configured to coupled to modular tool storage units.
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A support structure comprising:
- a base;
- a first wall coupled to and extending upward from the base;
- a second wall coupled to and extending upward from the base opposite the first wall;
- a storage area collectively defined by the first wall, the second wall, and the base;
- a shelf coupled to the first wall and the second wall, the shelf at least partially located within the storage area;
- a first female coupler located on the shelf, the first female coupler comprising a first back wall, a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a first rib extending from the first sidewall towards the second sidewall, and a second rib extending from the second sidewall towards the first sidewall, wherein each of the first rib and the second rib extend from the first back wall, wherein the first female coupler is configured to slidingly and rigidly engage with a first male coupler of a first utility module;
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- a second female coupler located on the shelf, the second female coupler comprising the first sidewall, the second sidewall, a first front wall opposite the first back wall, a third rib extending from the first sidewall towards the second sidewall, and a fourth rib extending from the second sidewall towards the first sidewall, wherein the second female coupler is configured to slidingly and rigidly engage with a second male coupler of the first utility module.
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A support structure comprising:
- a base;
- a first wall coupled to and extending upward from the base;
- a second wall coupled to and extending upward from the base opposite the first wall;
- a storage area collectively defined by the first wall, the second wall, and the base;
- a first shelf coupled to the first wall and the second wall, the first shelf at least partially located within the storage area;
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- a first female coupler located on the first shelf, the first female coupler comprising a recessed surface, a back wall extending upward from the recessed surface, a first sidewall extending upward from the recessed surface, a second sidewall opposite the first sidewall and extending upward from the recessed surface, a first rib extending from the first sidewall towards the second sidewall above the recessed surface, and a second rib extending from the second sidewall towards the first sidewall above the recessed surface, each of the first rib and the second rib extending from the back wall above the recessed surface, the first female coupler configured to slidably and rigidly engage with a first male coupler of a first utility module.
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A support structure comprising:
- a base;
- a first wall coupled to and extending upward from the base;
- a second wall coupled to and extending upward from the base opposite the first wall;
- a storage area collectively defined by the first wall, the second wall, and the base;
- a first shelf coupled to the first wall and the second wall, the first shelf at least partially located within the storage area;
- a first female coupler located on the first shelf, the first female coupler configured to slidingly and rigidly engage with a first male coupler of a first utility module;
- a second female coupler located on the first shelf, the second female coupler configured to slidingly and rigidly engage with a second male coupler of the first utility module;
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- a first latch recess configured to receive and engage with a first latch extending from the first utility module.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.