Power toolbox
First Claim
1. A toolbox, comprising:
- a. a bottom section having a bottom, a front wall, side walls arid a back wall, the walls extending generally perpendicular to the bottom;
b. a lid coupled to the bottom section, wherein the lid opens in a hinging manner with respect to the bottom;
c. at least one electrical terminal which can be perdurably coupled to an automotive electrical system;
d. at least one detachable compartment for storing at least one power tool having a rechargeable battery cell, the at least one detachable compartment having located therein a first electrical connector which can be coupled to the at least one electrical terminal and a second electrical connector which can be coupled to the at least one power tool; and
e. means for mechanically perdurably coupling the toolbox to a vehicle;
wherein the at least one compartment is capable of charging a rechargeable battery cell of a power tool.
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Abstract
This invention is a “power” toolbox for vehicles that charges power tools and batteries while the vehicle is driven. A preferred embodiment is intended to be placed in a pick-up truck bed. The toolbox is coupled to the vehicular automotive system, and electrical power is delivered through electrical contacts in the toolbox to modular compartments that hold power tools or batteries in a nested fashion. When the vehicle is running, any battery or tool coupled to a compartment is charged. The compartments may be of different shapes and sizes and may include electrical circuitry to modulate the voltage and current from the vehicular electrical system. An optional manual switch is provided to disengage the toolbox from the vehicular electrical system.
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17 Claims
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1. A toolbox, comprising:
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a. a bottom section having a bottom, a front wall, side walls arid a back wall, the walls extending generally perpendicular to the bottom;
b. a lid coupled to the bottom section, wherein the lid opens in a hinging manner with respect to the bottom;
c. at least one electrical terminal which can be perdurably coupled to an automotive electrical system;
d. at least one detachable compartment for storing at least one power tool having a rechargeable battery cell, the at least one detachable compartment having located therein a first electrical connector which can be coupled to the at least one electrical terminal and a second electrical connector which can be coupled to the at least one power tool; and
e. means for mechanically perdurably coupling the toolbox to a vehicle;
wherein the at least one compartment is capable of charging a rechargeable battery cell of a power tool. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A toolbox, comprising:
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a. a bottom section having a bottom, a front wall, side walls arid a back wall, the walls extending generally perpendicular to the bottom;
b. a lid coupled to the bottom section, wherein the lid opens in a hinging manner with respect to the bottom;
c. at least one electrical terminal which can be perdurably coupled to an automotive electrical system;
d. at least one detachable compartment for storing at least one power tool having a rechargeable battery cell, the at least one detachable compartment having located therein a first electrical connector which can be coupled to the at least one electrical terminal and a second electrical connector which can be coupled to the at least one power tool, the at least one detachable compartment comprising at least one pocket for accommodating the at least one power tool; and
e. means for mechanically perdurably coupling the toolbox to a vehicle;
wherein the at least one compartment is capable of charging a rechargeable battery cell of a power tool.
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13. A toolbox for a pick-up truck bed, comprising:
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a. a bottom section having a bottom, a front wall, side walls arid a back wall, the walls extending generally perpendicular to the bottom;
b. a lid coupled to the bottom section, wherein the lid opens in a hinging manner with respect to the bottom;
c. at least one electrical terminal which can be coupled to an automotive electrical system;
d. at least one detachable compartment for storing at least one rechargeable battery cell, the at least one detachable compartment having located therein a first electrical connector which can be coupled to the at least one electrical terminal and a second electrical connector which can be coupled to the at least one battery cell; and
e. means for mechanically coupling the toolbox to a pick-up truck bed;
wherein the at least one compartment is capable of charging a rechargeable battery cell of a power tool.
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14. A method for charging power tools, the method comprising the steps of:
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a. placing a power tool in a detachable compartment having located therein at least one electrical connection;
b. electrically coupling the compartment to a tool box;
c. perdurably electrically coupling the tool box to a vehicular power source; and
perdurably mechanically coupling the tool box to a vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16)
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17. A toolbox, comprising:
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a. a bottom section having a bottom, a front wall, side walls and a back wall, the walls extending generally perpendicular to the bottom;
b. a lid coupled to the bottom section, wherein the lid opens in a hinging manner with respect to the bottom;
c. at least one electrical terminal which can be perdurably coupled to an automotive electrical system;
d. at least one detachable compartment for storing at least one power tool having a rechargeable battery cell, the at least one detachable compartment having a first electrical connector which can be coupled to the at least one electrical terminal and a second electrical connector which can be coupled to the at least one power tool, the at least one detachable compartment comprising at least one pocket for accommodating the at least one power tool; and
e. means for mechanically perdurably coupling the toolbox to a vehicle;
wherein the at least one compartment is capable of charging a rechargeable battery cell of a power tool.
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Specification