Abstract A tool box constructed of sheetlike metal includes a lower compartment which is the major containing part and within which the tools and other materials are received, and a cover which pivotally is received thereon. The upper edges of the lower compartment are formed into a rolled edge which both adds strength to the wall and provides safety against accidental cutting or other injury to the user. In fabrication, the lower compartment is formed from two sheetlike members, the first member having what will be its upper edges rolled into a generally cylindrical form and then the member is shaped to provide a front panel and two end panels. The second member is formed by bending a rectangular sheet into an L-shape, providing the bottom and rear walls for the containing part of the chest. The rear wall of the lower chamber has its upper edge rolled with a substantial gap provided which is received onto a similarly rolled edge of the cover to provide a pivotal hinge for the cover.
Inventors
👤 Richard G. Kirkton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number—
JurisdictionUS
Data Sourcegoogle_patents
Last Synchronized2026-10-23 15:12
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H3/00; B25H3/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A storage box having a container and cover, comprising: a first elongated metal sheet having two opposite end portions bent generally normally to the central portion forming the container front and two end panels; a second metal sheet bent to form an L-shaped member, said member being secured to the first metal sheet defining back and bottom panels for the container; the exposed edges of the front, two end and back panels being contoured into generally cylindrical edges; and the cover includes an edge which is rolled into cylindrical shape and mated with the container rear panel edge to form a hinge between the cover and the container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A storage box having a container and cover, comprising: a first elongated metal sheet having two opposite end portions bent generally normally to the central portion forming the container front and two end panels; a second metal sheet bent to form an L-shaped member, said member being secured to the first metal sheet defining back and bottom panels for the container; the exposed edges of the front, two end and back panels being contoured into generally cylindrical edges; and the cover includes an edge which is rolled into cylindrical shape and mated with the container rear panel edge to form a hinge between the cover and the container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A storage box as in claim 1, in which the contoured cylindrical edges of the front and end panels are spaced inwardly of the major sheet planes of the respective front and end panels.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A storage box as in claim 1, in which the L-shaped member is secured to the first metal sheet by welding.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A storage box as in claim 1, in which edge margins of the end panels are formed inwardly about the edge margins of the bottom and back panels.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A storage box as in claim 1, in which there is further provided means incorporated in said hinge for limiting the degree of relative movement of the cover with respect to the container.