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Tool handling and transportation system
AssigneeThe Stanley Works
InventorsJohn L. Remington, Harry W. Seidel
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AssigneeThe Stanley Works
InventorsJohn L. Remington, Harry W. Seidel
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A tool storage and transportation system is described in which a single basic extrusion is used to support tools and for interaction with various types of support devices including vertically extending stationary shelves, drawers, tool carts or taxis, and the like. The basic extrusion can be cut to lengths sufficient to hold but a single tool or can be used in longer lengths as required. The basic extrusion can be used to interact with a tool taxi by addition of handle members at the end of the extrusion, so that the assembly with tools therein can be readily lifted in or out of the taxi as required. The basic extrusion has members running along its length which provide interaction at both sides for support between paired support bars or for fitting within storage brackets, in which the basic extrusion is held by the force of gravity.
An integrated tool storage and transportation system comprising a tool transportation means, a tool storage means, and an elongated tool holder member, in which said tool holder member is adapted for engagement for support by both said tool transportation means and said tool storage means, wherein said tool holder member comprises at its ends means adapted for mating with said tool transportation means, wherein said means adapted for mating with said tool transportation means comprised by said tool holder member at the ends thereof comprises pivoted handle means adapted for releasable engagement with said tool transportation means, said pivoted handle means comprising hook means for resting in slots formed in said transportation means, such that said handle means may be pivoted to move said hook means with respect to said slot means, in order to permit removal of said tool holder member from said transportation means.
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