AU2018205101B2

AU2018205101B2 - Socket holding frame assembly

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Publication number: AU2018205101B2
Application number: AU2018205101A
Authority: AU
Inventors: Jui Chien Kao
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2018-07-11
Filing date: 2018-07-11
Publication date: 2021-05-06
Anticipated expiration: 2038-07-11
Also published as: AU2018205101A1

Abstract

OF THE DISCLOSURE A socket holding frame assembly has a track base (10), multiple holding bases (20), and multiple fasteners (30). The track base (10) has a bottom panel (11), a track channel (14), and a connection portion (16). The track channel (14) is defined in the bottom panel (11). The connection portion (16) is formed through the bottom panel (11). The holding bases (20) are mounted slidably and rotatably in the track channel (14). Each holding base (20) has a connection hole (26) defined in a bottom of the holding base (10). The fasteners (30) are mounted through the connection portion (16) in the bottom panel (11) from a bottom surface of the bottom panel (11) and are screwed respectively into the connection holes (26) in the holding bases (20). CCN C)o

Description

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SOCKET HOLDING FRAME ASSEMBLY

1. Field of the Disclosure

The present disclosure relates to a socket holding frame assembly, and

more particularly to a socket holding frame assembly that can hold a position and

a direction of a socket securely.

2. Description of Related Art

With reference to Fig. 15, a conventional socket holding frame

substantially comprises a holding base 60. Multiple holding holes 62 in different

diameters are formed in a top surface of the holding base 60, such that sockets

can be inserted and held in the holding holes 62.

However, the conventional socket holding frame can only hold sockets

having specific diameters, and the positions of the sockets cannot be changed or

adjusted. Therefore, the conventional socket holding frame is not versatile and

convenient in use.

With reference to Fig. 16, another conventional socket holding frame is

shown and substantially comprises a track base 70 and multiple holding bases

72. The track base 70 is elongated and has a track 702 formed on and protruding

from a top surface of the track base 70. The holding bases 72 are mounted

slidably around and on the track 702 of the track base 70. Accordingly, sockets

can be held on the holding bases 72, and the positions of the sockets on the track

base 70 are adjustable.

However, the holding bases 72 of the conventional socket holding frame

are not rotatable relative to the track base 70. Therefore, after a socket is held on

one of the holding bases 72, the direction of the socket is fixed and is not rotatable and adjustable. Thus, to check the dimension mark on the socket is inconvenient. In addition, the holding bases 72 cannot be held securely on the track base 70, so the holding bases 72 are easily moved unintentionally relative to the track base 70 when an external force is applied to the socket holding frame.

With reference to Fig. 17, further another conventional socket holding

frame is shown and substantially comprises a track base 80 and multiple holding

bases 82. The track base 80 is elongated and has a track channel 802 defined in a

top surface of the track base 80, the holding bases 82 are mounted slidably and

rotatably in the track channel 802 in the track base 80. Sockets are mounted on

the holding bases 82, and the positions and directions of the sockets can be

adjusted by moving or rotating the holding bases 82 relative to the track base 80.

However, the holding bases 82 can be held at predetermined positons

and directions firmly, so the sockets on the holding bases 82 are easily moved or

rotated unintentionally when an external force is applied to the socket holding

frame. Therefore, the conventional socket holding frame is not convenient in

use.

To overcome the shortcomings, the present disclosure tends to provide a

socket holding frame assembly to mitigate or obviate at least some of the

aforementioned problems, or to at least offer a useful choice.

At least some embodiments of the disclosure provide a socket holding

frame assembly that can hold sockets at fixed positions and in fixed directions

securely.

The socket holding frame assembly has a track base, multiple holding

bases, and multiple fasteners. The track base has a bottom panel, a track channel, and a connection portion. The track channel is defined in the bottom panel. The connection portion is formed through the bottom panel. The holding bases are mounted slidably and rotatably in the track channel in the track base. Each holding base has a connection hole defined in a bottom of the holding base. The fasteners are mounted through the connection portion in the bottom panel from a bottom surface of the bottom panel and are screwed respectively into the connection holes in the holding bases, wherein the connection portion in the track base is an elongated through hole.

Other objects, advantages and novel features of the disclosure will

become more apparent from the following detailed description when taken in

conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of a socket holding

frame assembly in accordance with the present disclosure;

Fig. 2 is an enlarged exploded perspective view of the socket holding

frame assembly in Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is an enlarged side view in partial section of the socket holding

frame assembly in Fig. 1;

Fig. 4 is an enlarged end view in partial section of the socket holding

frame assembly in Fig. 1;

Fig. 5 is an operational perspective view of the socket holding frame

assembly in Fig. 1;

Fig. 6 is an enlarged operational exploded perspective view of the socket

holding frame assembly in Fig. 1;

Fig. 7 is an enlarged operational perspective view of the socket holding frame assembly in Fig. 1;

Fig.8 shows operational perspective views of the socket holding frame

assembly in Fig. 1;

Fig. 9 is an exploded perspective view of a second embodiment of a

socket holding frame assembly in accordance with the present disclosure;

Fig. 10 is a side view in partial section of the socket holding frame

assembly in Fig. 9;

Fig. 11 is an exploded perspective view of a third embodiment of a

socket holding frame assembly in accordance with the present disclosure;

Fig. 12 shows operational side views in partial section of the socket

holding frame assembly in Fig. 11;

Fig. 13 is a cross sectional top view of the socket holding frame

assembly in Fig. 11;

Fig. 14 shows operational perspective views of the socket holding frame

assembly in Fig. 11;

Fig. 15 is a perspective view of a conventional socket holding frame;

Fig. 16 is a perspective view of another conventional socket holding

frame; and

Fig. 17 is a perspective view of further another conventional socket

holding frame.

With reference to Figs. 1 to 4, a socket holding frame assembly in

accordance with the present disclosure comprises a track base 10, multiple

holding bases 20, and multiple fasteners 30.

The track base 10 is elongated, has an H-shaped cross section, and comprises a bottom panel 11 and two side panels 12. The side panels 12 are connected respectively with two sides of the bottom panel 11 to define a track channel 14 in the bottom panel 11 and between the bottom panel 11 and the side panels 12. The bottom panel 11 has a connection portion 16 formed through the bottom panel 11. In the first embodiment, the connection portion 16 is an elongated through hole and has two opposite ends respectively spaced from two ends of the bottom panel 11 to form a closed rail slot.

The holding bases 20 are mounted slidably and rotatably in the track

channel 14 in the track base 10 and comprise a bottom base 22 and a holding

portion 24. The bottom base 22 may be a circular board and is mounted slidably

and rotatably in the track channel 14 in the track base 10. The holding portion 24

is formed on and protrudes from a top surface of the bottom base 22 and is

adapted to connect with a socket. Accordingly, sockets can be put on the track

base 10 via the holding bases 20. In addition, each holding base 20 has a

respective connection hole 26 defined in a bottom of the holding base 20 and a

groove formed in the bottom of the holding base 20 and spaced from the

connection hole and an external edge of the bottom of the holding base 20 to

form a screw boss surrounding the connection hole 26.

The fasteners 30 are mounted through the connection portion 16 in the

bottom panel 11 from a bottom surface of the bottom panel 11 and are screwed

into the connection holes 26 in the holding bases 20 respectively. Accordingly,

the holding bases 20 can be held in position securely by the fasteners 30. In the

first embodiment, each fastener 30 is a self-tapping screw, and the connection

holes 26 in the holding bases 20 are blind holes. In an alternative embodiment, each fastener 30 is a bolt, and the connection holes 26 in the holding bases 20 are threaded holes.

In use, with reference to Figs. 5 to 8, the holding bases 20 are put into the

track channel 14 from an end of the track base 10, and sockets 50 are respectively

put onto the holding portions 24 of the holding bases 20. The sockets 50 are

rotated to make the dimension marks on the sockets 50 face a same direction.

The fasteners 30 are then inserted through the connection portion 16 in the

bottom panel 11 from the bottom surface of the bottom panel 11 and are screwed

respectively into the connection holes 26 in the holding bases 20. Accordingly,

the holding bases 20 with the sockets 50 can be held securely at desired positions

and in desired directions. Thus, a user can clearly recognize the dimensions of

the sockets 50 and takes the sockets 50 for use conveniently.

Because the holding bases 20 are securely held on the track base 10 by

the fasteners 30, the positions and directions of the holding bases 20 will not be

changed unintentionally even when an external force is applied to the socket

holding frame assembly. Therefore, the use of the socket holding frame assembly

is stable and convenient. To change the positions or directions of the holding

bases 20 and the sockets 50, the fasteners 30 are released and the holding bases

20 can be moved or rotated relative to the track channel 14 in the track base 10.

After the holding bases 20 are moved to desired positions or directions, the

fasteners 30 are screwed into the connection holes 26 in the holding bases 20.

Consequently, the positons and directions of the sockets 50 can be conveniently

adjusted.

In practice, multiple sockets 50 having different sizes are mounted on the holding portions 24 of the holding bases 20 and are arranged along the track base 10 by size. Accordingly, the sockets 50 can be well classified on the track base 10 and are easily taken for use.

With reference to Figs. 9 and 10, in the second embodiment, the

connection portion 16A on the track base 10A is composed of multiple circular

through holes arranged in a line. Accordingly, when one holding base 20 is

moved to align with one of the through holes, the fastener 30 is inserted through

the through hole and is screwed into the connection hole 26 in the holding base

20 to hold the holding base 20 in position. After the fastener 30 is released, the

position and direction of the holding base 20 can also be adjusted.

With reference to Figs. 11 to 14, in the third embodiment, the bottom

base 22A of each holding base 20A is a polygonal board and has two abutment

surfaces 222. When the bottom bases 22A of the holding bases 20A are mounted

in the track channel 14 in the track base 10, the abutment surfaces 222 of each

holding base 20A can abut two opposite sides of the track channel 14 and

preferably abut the side panels 12. With such an arrangement, the holding bases

20A are sill rotatable relative to the track base 10 and can be kept from being

rotated while the fastener 30 is screwed into the connection hole 26A in the

holding base 20A. Therefore, to lock or to release the holding bases 20A is

convenient.

It will be understood that the term "comprise" and any of its derivatives

(eg comprises, comprising) as used in this specification is to be taken to be

inclusive of features to which it refers, and is not meant to exclude the presence

of any additional features unless otherwise stated or implied.

The reference to any prior art in this specification is not, and should not

be taken as, an acknowledgement of any form of suggestion that such prior art

forms part of the common general knowledge.

It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the invention is not

restricted in its use to the particular application described. Neither is the present

invention restricted in its preferred embodiment with regard to the particular

elements and/or features described or depicted herein. It will be appreciated that

various modifications can be made without departing from the principles of the

invention. Therefore, the invention should be understood to include all such

modifications in its scope.

Claims

1. A socket holding frame assembly comprising:

a track base having

a bottom panel;

a track channel defined in the bottom panel; and

a connection portion formed through the bottom panel;

multiple holding bases mounted slidably and rotatably in the track

channel in the track base, and each holding base having a respective connection

hole defined in a bottom of the holding base; and

a groove formed in the bottom of the holding base and spaced from

the connection hole and an external edge of the bottom of the holding base to

form a screw boss surrounding the connection hole; and

multiple fasteners mounted through the connection portion in the bottom

panel from a bottom surface of the bottom panel and screwed respectively into

the connection holes in the holding bases, wherein

the connection portion in the track base is an elongated through hole and

has two opposite ends respectively spaced from two ends of the bottom panel to

form a closed rail slot.

2. The socket holding frame assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the

track base has two side panels connected with two sides of the bottom panel and

an H-shaped cross section; and

the track channel is defined between the bottom panel and the side

panels.

3. The socket holding frame assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein

each holding base has

a bottom base mounted slidably and rotatably in the track channel in the

track base; and

a holding portion formed on and protruding from a top surface of the

bottom base.

4. The socket holding frame assembly as claimed in claim 3, wherein the

bottom base of each holding base is a circular board.

5. The socket holding frame assembly as claimed in claim 3, wherein the

bottom base of each holding base is a polygonal board and has two abutment

surfaces abutting two sides of the track channel.

6.The socket holding frame assembly as claimed in any one of claims 1

to 5, wherein each fastener is a self-tapping screw and the connection hole of

each holding base is a blind hole.

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