CN101610695A - Tool belt - Google Patents

Abstract

A kind of hammer bracing or strutting arrangement that can be used for tool belt, it is used for easily hammer being left in user that tool belt prevents to dress this tool belt simultaneously when walking about, and hammer knocks this user.Described hammer bracing or strutting arrangement forms by forming upper support arm that supports hammer and the following storing apparatus that forms the handle swing that prevents hammer.Described hammer bracing or strutting arrangement is connected to the tool belt that removably is attached to the user.Described tool belt has last accessory bag and following accessory bag.The described accessory bag of going up is attached to described tool belt above described accessory bag down, and the size of described accessory bag down goes up accessory bag so that pick and place described accessory bag down greater than described.

Description

tool belt

Cross References to Related Applications

This application claims the benefit of US Provisional Application No. 60/869,139, filed December 8, 2006.

technical field

The present invention relates generally to tool belts, and more particularly to tool support devices attached to tool belts.

Background technique

Construction workers often use tool belts to conveniently store hardware tools in easy-access slit pockets. These tool belts are typically formed to support tools such as hammers, nail punches, scrapers, measuring sticks, and the like. The hammer is generally supported in a single belt or in some cases a single metal belt. The hammer support is generally secured to a base with strap loops that allow it to be hung on a strap. In other examples, the hammer support is secured to the outer surface of the bag on the tool belt. Typically, the hammer support is positioned such that the handle of the hammer is at the side of the user's hip so that the handle of the hammer extends towards the user's knee. The hammers in these hammer supports are easily accessible and are relatively unrestricted for movement of the hammer within the hammer supports. However, the hammer often swings uncontrollably as the user walks around, causing the handle of the hammer to repeatedly strike the back of the user's knees and legs, causing bruising and pain in these areas. Accordingly, there is a need for an improved hammer support.

Contents of the invention

The present invention relates to a hammer support system formed to conveniently store a hammer or other such implement in a tool belt while preventing the hammer from striking a person wearing the tool belt as he walks about. The hammer support system is formed such that a hammer can be easily inserted into the system for temporary storage and easily removed from the support system when the hammer is needed. The structure of the hammer support system is relatively strong, which can withstand the continuous mechanical damage that professional craftsmen usually encounter when using it.

The hammer support system is formed from a tool belt and a hammer support arrangement formed to attach to a user. The hammer support is formed by an upper support arm attached to the tool belt forming an opening sized such that the handle of the hammer can be inserted into the opening while preventing the head of the hammer from passing through the opening. The hammer support device also includes a lower receiving device. The lower receiver is attached to the upper support arm, or is offset from the upper support arm. The lower receiver forms an opening sized to receive the handle of the hammer to limit movement of the hammer while the head of the hammer is supported by the upper support arm. In one embodiment, said lower containment means is formed by a lower support arm. The upper support arm and the lower support arm are formed by a single structure. The upper support arm may be formed by a U-shaped support arm, and the lower support arm may be formed by a U-shaped support arm.

In one embodiment, the upper support arm and the lower support arm are connected together by at least one support leg, and the support leg extends between the upper support arm and the lower support arm. The at least one support leg includes a first support leg extending from a first side of the upper support arm to a first side of the lower support arm and a first support leg extending from a second side of the upper support arm to the lower support arm. A second support leg on the second side of the support arm is formed. The upper support arm extends generally perpendicular to the first and second support legs, and the lower support arm extends generally perpendicular to the first and second support legs. The hammer support also includes a flange on the upper support arm extending upwardly from the plane in which the upper support arm lies to assist in receiving the hammer.

The hammer support is attachable to the tool belt through at least one hole in the at least one support leg, the hole allowing a connector to be inserted therein to attach the at least one support leg to the tool belt . The at least one support leg includes an attachment region with the at least one aperture for insertion of a connector therethrough for attaching the at least one support leg to the tool belt. The width of the attachment area is greater than the width of the at least one support leg to facilitate the use of appropriately sized connectors and to form a secure attachment. The attachment area includes first and second holes in the attachment area.

The hammer support system also includes a tool belt having upper and lower accessory pockets. The upper accessory pocket is attached to the tool belt above the lower accessory pocket. The lower accessory pocket is sized larger than the upper accessory pocket such that the perimeter of the lower accessory pocket extends vertically from the generally flat surface of the tool belt a greater distance than the perimeter of the upper accessory pocket extends vertically from the generally flat surface to facilitate access and placement. Accessory bag. The advantage of this structure over existing designs is that less frequently used nails such as cut nails can be placed in the upper accessory pocket while more frequently used items such as split and 12 split nails and larger Items are placed in the lower accessory pocket.

One advantage of the present invention is that the lower containment means allows the hammer to be stored in the tool belt while hanging from it, and prevents the hammer from swinging and hitting the back of the leg of the user wearing the tool belt.

Another advantage of the present invention is that the upper support arm includes a flange on the upper support arm extending upwardly from the plane in which the upper support arm lies to hold the head of the hammer in the correct orientation To prevent the hammer from moving violently while being supported in the hammer support.

Yet another advantage of the present invention is that said tool belt includes an upper accessory pocket positioned above a larger lower accessory pocket, whereby said smaller upper accessory pocket can extend outwardly in the same direction as said larger pocket, And both bags are easily accessible.

Description of drawings

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the presently disclosed invention and, together with the description, disclose the subject matter of the invention.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a hammer support system composed of a tool belt and a hammer support device;

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the hammer support system;

Figure 3 is a front view of the hammer support system;

Figure 4 is a side view of the hammer support system;

Figure 5 is a rear view of the hammer support system;

Figure 6 is a top view of the hammer support system;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the hammer support system of FIG. 2 .

Detailed ways

As shown in FIGS. 1-7, the present invention relates to a hammer support system 9 formed to conveniently store a hammer 12 or other such tool in a tool belt 14 while preventing the hammer 12 from knocking when the person wearing the tool belt 14 walks about. hit him. The hammer support system 9 is formed such that a hammer 12 can be easily inserted into the system 9 for temporary storage and easily removed from the support system 9 when the hammer 12 is needed. The structure of the hammer support system 9 is relatively strong, and it can withstand the continuous mechanical damage that professional craftsmen usually encounter when using it.

As shown in Figures 1-3, the hammer support system 9 is formed by a hammer support 10 formed by an upper support arm 16 attached to a tool belt 14 forming an opening 18 sized such that The handle 20 of the hammer 12 is insertable into the opening 18 while preventing the head 22 of the hammer 12 from passing through the opening 18 . The opening 18 may be larger than the cross-sectional area of the hammer handle, but smaller than the distance between the end of the hammer head to the opposite side of the handle at the hammer head, to prevent the hammer head from passing through the opening 18. The hammer support 10 also includes a lower receiver 24 offset from the upper support arm 16 and defining an opening 26 sized to receive the handle 20 of the hammer 12 for the head 22 of the hammer 12 when supported by the upper support arm 16 While restricting the movement of the hammer 12. In at least one embodiment, the lower receiver 24 is downwardly offset from the upper support arm 16 . Upper support arm 16 may be formed from any material that is strong enough to support hammer 12 . In at least one embodiment, upper support arm 16 is made of metal such as aluminum, steel, brass, or other suitable material. The components of the hammer support device 10 may be coated with paint, plasticized rubber, plastic, or other suitable coatings.

The upper support arm 16 can be any shape capable of removably supporting the hammer 12 . As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the upper support arm 16 is generally U-shaped. The upper support arm 16 is formed from a strip of generally cylindrical cross-section. In other embodiments, the cross section of the upper support arm 16 has other shapes.

As shown in FIG. 3 , the upper support arm 16 also includes a flange 28 extending upwardly from the plane of the upper support arm 16 in a direction generally away from the lower receiving device 24, to hold the hammer 12 in the upper support arm 16 and to hold the hammer 12 in the upper support arm 16. The upper support arm 16 restricts movement of the head 22 of the hammer 12 while supporting the head 22 of the hammer 12 .

The lower receiving means 24 may be formed by any means capable of limiting the amount of lateral movement of the handle 20 of the hammer 12 . In at least one embodiment, the lower receiver 24 is formed by a lower support arm 30 . The lower support arm 30 is formed from one or more continuous or discontinuous parts. The lower support arm 30 includes an opening 26 that receives the handle 20 of the hammer 12 . The opening 26 may be the same size as the opening 18 in the upper support arm 16 or smaller than the opening 18 . The lower support arm 30 may be formed from the same material as the upper support arm 16, or from another material. For example, lower support arm 30 may be formed from the same material as upper support arm 16 and be a unitary structure formed with support arm 16 and support legs 32 and 34 . In another embodiment, the lower receiving device 24 may be made of webbing or other devices that limit the movement of the handle 20 . The webbing may include a support structure in the fabric forming the opening 26 .

As shown in FIGS. 1-3 , the upper support arm 16 is offset upwardly from the lower support arm 30 to form an open space between the upper support arm 16 and the lower support arm 30 . The distance between the upper support arm 16 and the lower support arm 30 is related to the length of the handle 20 of the hammer 12 to be stored in the hammer support 10 . In at least one embodiment, supporting a conventional framing hammer 12 such as a 2 pound hammer, the distance between the upper support arm 16 and the lower support arm 30 is about 3.5 inches. In other embodiments, the distance between the upper support arm 16 and the lower support arm 30 may be other than 3.5 inches. In yet another embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7 , the lower receiving device 24 extends continuously from the upper support arm 16 to a desired distance away from the upper support arm 16 . For example, in one embodiment, the lower receiver 24 may be formed from a sheath extending downwardly from the upper support arm 16 3.5 inches. The sheath can be formed from rigid or flexible material.

The upper support arm 16 and the lower support arm 30 may be supported by and offset by one or more support legs 32 . In one embodiment, the upper support arm 16 and the lower support arm 30 are supported by the first support leg 32 and the second support leg 34 . The upper support arm 16 extends generally perpendicularly from the support leg 32 . Furthermore, the lower support arm 30 extends vertically from the support leg 32 . In one embodiment, the upper support arm 16 and the lower support arm 30 are substantially parallel. The first support leg 32 is attached to a first side 36 of the upper support arm 16 and extends to a first side 38 of the lower support arm 30 . The second support leg 34 is attached to the second side 40 of the upper support arm 16 and extends to the second side 42 of the lower support arm 30 . In one embodiment, the first support leg 32 and the second support leg 34 are formed from the same material as the upper support arm 16 and the lower support arm 30 . In another embodiment, the first support leg 32 and the second support leg 34 are formed of a different material than the upper support arm 16 and the lower support arm 30 .

One or both of the first support leg 32 and the second support leg 34 may include one or more apertures 44 for attaching the hammer support device 10 to the tool belt 14 . Connectors 46 including, but not limited to, rivets, pins, screws, or other suitable connectors may be used to attach the hammer support device 10 to the tool belt 14 . In at least one embodiment, the first support leg 32 and the second support leg 34 each include two holes 44 . The first support leg 32 includes first and second holes 48 and 50 and the second support leg 34 includes first and second holes 52 and 54 . Attachment areas 56 and 58 attach to first support leg 32 and second support leg 34 . The attachment areas 56 and 58 have a width greater than the width of the first support leg 32 and the second support leg 34 so that the attachment areas 56 and 58 may include holes 48 , 50 , 52 , 54 .

Tool belt 14 may be any tool belt formed to be attached to a user. In at least one embodiment, the tool belt 14 includes an upper accessory pocket 60 and a lower accessory pocket 62 . The upper accessory pocket 60 is attached to the tool belt 14 above the lower accessory pocket 62 . The lower accessory pocket 62 is sized larger than the upper accessory pocket 60 such that the perimeter of the lower accessory pocket 62 extends perpendicularly from the generally planar surface 64 of the tool belt 14 a greater distance than the perimeter of the upper accessory pocket 60 perpendicular to the generally planar surface 64. Extended distance, so that take and take down accessory bag 62. Compared with existing designs, the advantage of this structure is that less frequently used nails such as cut nails can be placed in the upper accessory pocket 60, while 16-point nails or 12-point nails (penny nails) etc. more frequently used items and larger items are placed in the lower accessory bag 62.

Accessory pockets 60 and 62, as well as other pockets 66 of tool belt 14, may be formed from wear-resistant fabrics such as CORDURA, SPUNTUFF, or other suitable fabrics, without limitation. The lower accessory pocket 62 includes, but is not limited to, a rigid support panel such as polyethylene (PE) panels, including but not limited to high density polyethylene (HDPE) panels, such that the lower accessory pocket 62 remains open to facilitate access to the contents of the pocket. put. The outer surface 68 of the lower accessory pocket 62 may have one or more pockets 66 attached thereto. The hammer support 10 is attached to the outer surface 68 . A tape clip 70 is attached to the outer surface 68 to support the cylindrical tape measure by existing support clips attached to the cylindrical tape measure.

The tool belt 14 can be supported in a number of different ways. For example, the tool belt 14 includes a belt compartment 70 into which a cord is inserted. The strap is looped around the waist of the user to attach the tool belt 14 to the waist of the user. The tool belt 14 may also include a plurality of shoulder strap connectors 72 to attach a shoulder strap 78 to the tool belt 14 . Shoulder strap connector 72 may be, but is not limited to, a D-ring buckle or other suitable connector. A shoulder strap connector 72 may be attached to the front or rear side surface of the upper corner 74 of the tool belt 14 . The second shoulder strap connector 72 may be attached to the front or rear side surface of the upper corner 76 of the tool belt 14 .

Shoulder straps 78 may be any suitable shoulder straps. In at least one embodiment, the shoulder strap 78 may include padding and include a non-slip outer surface to prevent the shoulder strap from slipping off the shoulder of a user of the tool belt 14 . Shoulder straps 78 include, but are not limited to, detachable connectors such as carabineers, clips, or other detachable connectors.

The tool belt 14 also includes a pad 80 on a rear side surface 82 of the tool belt 14 . In one embodiment, the pad protrudes from the rear side surface 82 by about 3/8 inch to about 3/4 inch. The liner can be any liner capable of withstanding the rigors of everyday use. The rear side surface 82 of the tool belt 14 may be supported by the aforementioned PE sheet covered with ripstop fabric.

The foregoing has been presented for purposes of illustration, explanation and description of the embodiments. Variations and modifications will be apparent to those skilled in the art that can be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention.

Claims (20)

1, a kind of tool belt comprises:

Last accessory bag, and

Following accessory bag, its size is greater than the described accessory bag of going up, so that the vertical extended distance on the described surface of circumference general planar on described tool belt of accessory bag down is greater than the described vertical extended distance of going up the circumference of accessory bag from the surface of described general planar, so that described accessory bag is is down picked and placeed.

2, tool belt as claimed in claim 1, wherein said accessory bag down comprises rigid support plate.

3, tool belt as claimed in claim 1 comprises that also at least one is attached to the described pocket of the outer surface of accessory bag down.

4, tool belt as claimed in claim 1 also comprises the gage folder that is attached to described outer surface, and described gage folder supports described cylindrical tape measure by being attached to the existing propclip of cylindrical tape measure.

5, tool belt as claimed in claim 1 also comprises the band collecting bag, and rope band is inserted in the described band collecting bag.

6, tool belt as claimed in claim 1 also comprises the shoulder belt that has a plurality of removable connectors, and described connector is attached on a plurality of shoulder belt connectors on the described tool belt.

7, tool belt as claimed in claim 1 also is included in the liner on the rear side surface of described tool belt.

8, tool belt as claimed in claim 1, also comprise the hammer bracing or strutting arrangement, described hammer bracing or strutting arrangement comprises and is attached to described tool belt to form the upper support arm of opening that described opening is of a size of and makes the handle of hammer can insert described opening, and prevents that the head of hammer from passing described opening; Described hammer bracing or strutting arrangement also comprises the following storing apparatus that forms opening, and described opening is of a size of the handle that holds described hammer in the head that is supported described hammer by described upper support arm to limit moving of described hammer.

9, tool belt as claimed in claim 8, wherein said storing apparatus down and described upper support arm depart from.

10, tool belt as claimed in claim 9, wherein said upper support arm are formed by the U-shaped support arm and described lower support arm is formed by the U-shaped support arm.

11, tool belt as claimed in claim 10, wherein said upper support arm and described lower support arm utilize at least one supporting leg to link together, and described supporting leg extends between described upper support arm and described lower support arm.

12, tool belt as claimed in claim 11, wherein said at least one supporting leg extend to by first side from described upper support arm described lower support arm first side first supporting leg and constitute from second supporting leg that second side of described upper support arm extends to second side of described lower support arm.

13, tool belt as claimed in claim 12, wherein said upper support arm generally perpendicularly extends from described first and second supporting leg, and described lower support arm generally perpendicularly extends from described first and second supporting leg.

14, tool belt as claimed in claim 13, wherein said at least one supporting leg comprises at least one hole, described hole makes connector can insert wherein so that described at least one supporting leg is attached to described tool belt.

15, tool belt as claimed in claim 14 also comprises the flange on the described upper support arm, and described flange extends upward from the residing plane of described upper support arm.

16, a kind of tool belt comprises:

Last accessory bag, and

Following accessory bag, its size is greater than the described accessory bag of going up, so that the circumference of described down accessory bag from the vertical extended distance on the surface of the general planar of described tool belt greater than the described vertical extended distance of going up the circumference of accessory bag from the surface of described general planar, so that described accessory bag is is down picked and placeed;

Wherein said accessory bag down comprises rigid support plate;

The band collecting bag, rope band is inserted in the described band collecting bag;

At least one is attached to the described pocket of the outer surface of accessory bag down;

Be attached to the gage folder of described outer surface, described gage folder supports described cylindrical tape measure by being attached to the existing propclip of cylindrical tape measure; And

The shoulder belt that has a plurality of removable connectors, described connector are attached on a plurality of shoulder belt connectors on the described tool belt.

17, tool belt as claimed in claim 16 also is included in the liner on the rear side surface of described tool belt.

18, tool belt as claimed in claim 16, also comprise the hammer bracing or strutting arrangement, described hammer bracing or strutting arrangement comprises and is attached to described tool belt to form the upper support arm of opening that described opening is of a size of and makes the handle of hammer can insert described opening, and prevents that the head of hammer from passing described opening; Described hammer bracing or strutting arrangement also comprises the lower support arm that forms opening, and described opening is of a size of the handle that holds described hammer in the head that is supported described hammer by described upper support arm to limit moving of described hammer; And described upper support arm and described lower support arm utilize at least one supporting leg to link together, and described supporting leg extends between described upper support arm and described lower support arm.

19, hammer support system as claimed in claim 18 also comprises the flange on the described upper support arm, and described flange extends upward from the residing plane of described upper support arm; Wherein said at least one supporting leg comprises attachment regions, and described attachment regions has at least one hole, passes wherein so that described at least one supporting leg is attached to described tool belt so that connector inserts; Wherein said at least one supporting leg extend to by first side from described upper support arm described lower support arm first side first supporting leg and constitute from second supporting leg that second side of described upper support arm extends to second side of described lower support arm, wherein said upper support arm generally perpendicularly extends from described first and second supporting leg, and described lower support arm generally perpendicularly extends from described first and second supporting leg.

20, a kind of tool belt comprises:

Last accessory bag, and

Following accessory bag, its size is greater than the described accessory bag of going up, so that the circumference of described down accessory bag from the vertical extended distance on the surface of the general planar of described tool belt greater than the described vertical extended distance of going up the circumference of accessory bag from the surface of described general planar, so that described accessory bag is is down picked and placeed;

Wherein said accessory bag down comprises rigid support plate;

The band collecting bag, rope band is inserted in the described band collecting bag;

At least one is attached to the described pocket of the outer surface of accessory bag down;

Be attached to the gage folder of described outer surface, described gage folder supports described cylindrical tape measure by being attached to the existing propclip of cylindrical tape measure;

The shoulder belt that has a plurality of removable connectors, described connector are attached on a plurality of shoulder belt connectors on the described tool belt;

Liner on the rear side surface of described tool belt;

The hammer bracing or strutting arrangement, it comprises:

Be attached to described tool belt to form the upper support arm of opening, described opening is of a size of feasible hammer

The handle of son can insert described opening, and prevents that the head of hammer from passing described opening;

Depart from described upper support arm and form the lower support arm of opening, described opening be of a size of in the head that supports described hammer by described upper support arm, hold described hammer handle to limit moving of described hammer; And

Described upper support arm and described lower support arm utilize at least one supporting leg to link together, and described supporting leg extends between described upper support arm and described lower support arm.

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