Framework facilitating positioning of a tool chest
OwnerKelly L. Crowsoninventor
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Abstract
A framework having end members joined by longitudinal members to define an area for the reception of a tool chest. A bail assembly of the framework includes a cross member on which an eye equipped sleeve is positionable and lockable to permit lifting of the tool chest and framework in the horizontal regardless of being in an unbalanced state. Fittings on the end members receive turnbuckles for securing the framework and tool chest to a supporting surface such as the bed of a truck. Tool chest removal from the framework is prevented by a component of each end member overlying a tool chest handle.
Claims5
A framework for placement about a handle equipped tool chest to facilitate positioning of the tool chest on a surface, said framework comprising,
- end members of rectangular configuration, longitudinal members joining said end members, said members defining an open area for the reception of the tool chest, said end members having fittings for the reception of turnbuckles for framework tie down to the surface,
- a bail assembly including arms and a bar interconnecting the arms, a sleeve positionable along said bar and including an eye for reception of a lifting instrumentality, means limiting sleeve movement along said bar, and
- pivot means attaching said arms to said end members.
In combination,
- a tool chest including handles,
- a framework comprising end members of rectangular configuration, longitudinal members joining said end members, said members defining an open area for the reception of the tool chest,
- a bail assembly including arms and a bar interconnecting the arms, a sleeve positionable along said bar and including an eye for reception of a lifting instrumentality, means confining the sleeve along said bar, and
- pivot means attaching said arms to said end members.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.