Abstract: A display device includes a housing for engaging into an article and having one or more projections formed in the outer peripheral portion for engaging into the article and for locking the housing to the article. A casing is secured on the housing. A hanger device has a block rotatably received in the casing, a board secured on the block, and an actuator attached to the block and engageable into the housing and rotatable force the projections to lock the block to the article. The board has an edge to be engaged into the casing and to be locked to the casing.

Abstract: A tool suspension rack consists of a suspension element (10, or 50) movably hanging multiple tool sockets (14) thereon, and a fixing element (20, 40, or 80) secured on the suspension plate (10) and meanwhile fixing the multiple tool sockets (14) so as to provide a theft-proof effect.

Abstract: A socket wrench organizer includes top and bottom socket holders with receptacles for holding sockets for a socket wrench. The receptacles may be individually sized to each socket. A magnet is provided near the bottom of each receptacle for securely holding the sockets. Magnetic or mechanical fasteners hold the socket wrench organizer together in a closed position with the sockets inside for even more securely holding the sockets. The sockets are nested within each other when the socket wrench organizer is in the closed position for compactness and space efficiency. A wrench handle is provided with a flat portion and a hole to facilitate attachment in a convenient package of the socket wrench and socket wrench organizer in the closed position. A non-scratching, non-marring coating is provided on the surface of the socket wrench organizer to facilitate magnetically attaching or merely placing the socket wrench organizer on a scratchable surface.

Abstract: A holder of wrench sockets that has a carrying handle (40), and a main member (56). The main member (56) extends from the handle (40) and passes through the existing drive hole (62) in the sockets (58) to form a chain of sockets (60) that are retained in place by a stop (68). The handle (40) is easily removable so the sockets can be laid out on a tray (120) for easy access and deployment.

Abstract: A tool suspension rack consists of a suspension element (10, or 50) movably hanging multiple tool sockets (14) thereon, and a fixing element (20, 40, or 80) secured on the suspension plate (10) and meanwhile fixing the multiple tool sockets (14) so as to provide a theft-proof effect.

Abstract: A socket suspender includes a support plate, a positioning rack detachably mounted on the support plate, and a positioning bolt for securing the positioning rack on the support plate. In such a manner, the positioning rack may be secured on and detached from the support plate easily and quickly by screwing or unscrewing the positioning bolt, so that the socket may be stored in the socket suspender when not in use or taken out from the socket suspender when in use easily and quickly, thereby facilitating the user using or storing the socket.

Abstract: A toolbox has a tool-receiving plate received therein. The tool-receiving plate includes a number of tool-receiving grooves in both sides thereof. The toolbox includes a first casing and a second casing that is pivotally connected to the first casing at one end thereof. Each of the first and second casings has an opening for viewing and displaying purposes. Glass is fitted in each opening to avoid theft.

Abstract: A socket suspension rack includes a U-shaped guard and a suspension rod attached to the guard to form a space to hold sockets. The suspension rod has multiple holders extending toward the guard to be received in a square hole in the socket to hold the socket in place. Each holder includes two resilient plates facing each other. A boss extends outwardly from the resilient plate and engages to a detent defined in the sidewall of the square hole in the socket. An inverted U-shaped strip is integrally formed between the two resilient plates to provide a restitution force to the two resilient plates to hold the socket in place and prevent the socket from detaching from the suspension rod.

Abstract: An elongate base has rows of closely spaced serrations along its sides to receive a multitude of wrench socket holders. The holders include a pair of clips for snug engagement with the sides of the elongate base. A projection on a clip of the holder seats intermediate pair of adjacent serrations. The socket holders may flex to engage the base in a lateral snap in place manner.

Abstract: A socket suspension rack includes a U-shaped guard and a suspension rod attached to the guard to form a space to hold sockets. The suspension rod has multiple holders extending toward the guard to be received in a square hole in the socket to hold the socket in place. Each holder includes two resilient plates facing each other. A boss extends outwardly from the resilient plate and engages to a detent defined in the sidewall of the square hole in the socket. An inverted U-shaped strip is integrally formed between the two resilient plates to provide a restitution force to the two resilient plates to hold the socket in place and prevent the socket from detaching from the suspension rod.

Abstract: A system for securing at least one socket includes a base member and at least one clip sized to engage the socket. The clip can have a top surface, at least one leg extending from the top surface for detachably mounting the clip to the base member, and at least one releasing structure extending from the top surface. The releasing structure can have a release tab for disengaging the socket from the clip.

Abstract: A wrench socket rack is formed of an elongated support defining a track with a pair of bearing surfaces overhanging the track from opposite sides. A plurality of socket pegs are provided. Each peg has a base with laterally projecting lugs that fit into the track. Each socket peg is sized to receive a wrench socket thereon. A bore with internal threads is defined from top to bottom in each of the socket pegs. A track-engaging clamp formed as a set screw that is threadably engaged in the socket peg at the bottom end of the bore. A hollow spring clamping screw is threadably engaged in the top end of the bore. The track-engaging set screw may be manipulated using a tool that is inserted through the cylindrical opening in the spring clamping screw.

Abstract: A tool box includes a display surface in which at least one cavity is defined. Which includes a bottom surface and two opposite insides extend from the bottom surface. The two opposite insides extend inclinedly toward each other and are wave-shaped. A tip portion is formed on an abutment between each inside and the display surface so that the two tip portions are engaged with two ends of a socket.

Abstract: A fast-accessible socket retainer mainly comprises a socket holder and at least a snap fastener, wherein the snap fastener further comprises: a main body having at least a through hole; a flexible buckling portion coupled to the main body; a depressing portion jointed to the buckling portion; at least a protruding part on the outer surface of the buckling portion; and a resilient member disposed between the depressing portion and the main body. When a wrench socket is collared onto a snap fastener, the protruding part of the buckling portion will be choked in a pit in the inner wall of a buckling concavity. The socket holder comprises a flexible bar and a holding means disposed at two ends of the flexible bar, wherein the flexible bar is arranged penetrating the through holes of the snap fasteners and fixed with the holding means for easy storing, collecting, or displaying of the wrench sockets.

Abstract: A toolbox has a tool-receiving plate received therein. The tool-receiving plate includes a number of tool-receiving grooves in both sides thereof. The toolbox includes a first casing and a second casing that is pivotally connected to the first casing at one end thereof. Each of the first and second casings has an opening for viewing and displaying purpose. A glass is fitted in each opening to avoid theft.

Abstract: An integrated support for tools utilizes both round and rectangularly shaped “U” socket tool support members that can be slidably mounted on a metal strip, and displaceable supports that can be mounted on a solidly shaped strip to provide an extended support with which the strip may be supported and stabilized. The extended support may be extruded, cut, or formed in any manner. It provides a body to which the strip may be attached, provides side surfaces that include recessed surfaces to facilitate grasping, and may optionally provide an extended area magnetic base, which works well with metal tool boxes to provide a measure of stability beyond its own weight. The support may actively provide accommodative support to a plurality of strips.

Abstract: A socket suspension rack includes a handle and a suspension rod extending from the handle. The suspension rod includes the top aligning with the top of the handle and a T-shaped flange formed on extending down from the bottom. A stopper is attached to the free end of the suspension rod. A number of socket connectors each including a T-shaped groove defined in the upper portion to receive the T-shaped flange of the suspension rod and having a socket stud extending down from a lower portion connect with a socket.

Abstract: A tool pack comprises a board including an annular toothed portion and a rotary member. An end face of an end of the rotary member has an annular toothed portion. The end of the rotary member is engaged with the board to allow rotation of the rotary member relative to the board with the annular toothed portion of the rotary member meshing with the annular toothed portion of the board. A second end of the rotary member may be engaged with an end of a tool to rotate therewith. When the rotary member is turned, the annular toothed portion of the rotary member moves across the annular toothed portion of the board to generate clicks.

Abstract: A tool box includes a display surface in which at least one cavity is defined. Which includes a bottom surface and two opposite insides extend from the bottom surface. The two opposite insides extend inclinedly toward each other and are wave-shaped. A tip portion is formed on an abutment between each inside and the display surface so that the two tip portions are engaged with two ends of a socket.

Abstract: A tool container (20, 520, 620) has a pair of clamshell housing members (22, 24, 422, 424) hingedly coupled to be moved between opened and closed positions. At least one of the members (22, 24, 422, 424) defines a cavity defined by a base (42, 44, 442, 444) and a wall (58, 60, 62, 64, 458, 460, 462, 464) extending from the base (42, 44, 442, 444), and a two-retaining insert (32, 34, 36, 37, 431, 433) is provided in the cavity. The insert (32, 34, 36, 37, 431, 433) and wall (58, 60, 62, 64, 458, 460, 462, 464) include alternating complementary dovetail tenons (74, 132, 474, 532) and recesses (76, 134, 476, 534) secure a tool-retaining insert in the cavity of the housing member (22, 24, 422, 424).

Abstract: An organizer (10) for a plurality of sets of fastener sockets (S) includes a receptacle (12) rotatable relative to a shroud (44) in the preferred form of an arcuate wall concentric to the axis (A) of the receptacle (12). The receptacle (12) is rotatable to a presentation position where a plurality of holders (16) are aligned with an opening (45) in the shroud (44). The sockets (S) are slideably received in a first direction along linear paths in the holders (16) without an interfitting relation and in the preferred form in chambers formed in the receptacle (12). Each of the side walls (18) of the chambers includes inner ends (22) which are located at different spacings from the axis (A) so that the individual sockets (S) have an equal extent from the axis (A) and includes outer ends (20). Some of the chambers are located in raised areas (15) so that the outer ends (20) have different spacing than the outer ends (20) of other chambers according to the particular sockets (S) being received in the chamber.

Abstract: A holder system for holding at least one socket includes an elongated base, which has a slide slot. Each of a plurality of socket receiving members has a lower retaining portion retained axially and movably on the base, and an upper insert portion that is formed integrally on an upper end of the lower retaining portion and that is adapted to extend into the socket. The upper insert portion includes an integral resilient unit, which is formed with a nub unit that is adapted to be biased to engage a groove in the socket. A lock rod is received slidably within the slide slot in the base, and is disposed under the socket receiving members. A top surface of the lock rod is formed integrally with an upwardly projecting pushing rib unit that is adapted to press the resilient unit against the inner surface of the socket so as to engage the nub unit with the groove in the socket, thereby preventing removal of the socket from the socket receiving member.

Abstract: An auxiliary handle of an L shape spanner comprises a handle, and at least one hollow. The handle has a hollow structure, and two sides thereof are spaced with at least one groove for being inserted by the cylinder. The center of the handle has a spanner through hole and an extension portion. The cylinder has at least one spanner fixing holes for being inserted by the L shape spanner and being fixed therein and thus, the cylinder is embedded into the groove of the handle. A short rod of a selected L shape spanner is be inserted into the cylinder of the spanner retaining hole so that a long rod protrudes from the spanner through hole so as to be formed with an L shape spanner with a T shape auxiliary handle; only one handle can match with L shape spanner of different size. The auxiliary handle can be varied easily by assembly and can be operated easily.

Abstract: A tool box has an upper casing and a lower casing. The upper casing has a first outer layer and a first inner layer. The lower casing has a second outer later and a second inner layer. The first inner layer has a plurality of first click blocks, a plurality of first grooves, a first pivot seat, a first pivot mount, a first protrusion, and a first blind hole. The second inner layer has a plurality of second click blocks, a plurality of second grooves, a second pivot seat, a second pivot mount, a second protrusion, and a second blind hole. The first pivot mount engages with the second pivot seat. The first pivot seat engages with the second pivot mount.

Abstract: A socket holder holds sockets firmly in place without the need for a lid. Sockets can be extracted from and returned to the socket holder without undue effort. The socket holder has a base and a wall with a channel disposed in the base. A post is attached to the wall and extends into the channel. A pocket is disposed within the base while a slot extends between the pocket and the channel. A retaining member slides within the channel and the pocket and has a leg with a rounded surface. A spring resides in the pocket and abuts a wall of the pocket and a portion of the retaining member.

Abstract: A tool pack comprises a board including an annular toothed portion and a rotary member. An end face of an end of the rotary member has an annular toothed portion. The end of the rotary member is engaged with the board to allow rotation of the rotary member relative to the board with the annular toothed portion of the rotary member meshing with the annular toothed portion of the board. A second end of the rotary member may be engaged with an end of a tool to rotate therewith. When the rotary member is turned, the annular toothed portion of the rotary member moves across the annular toothed portion of the board to generate clicks.

Abstract: A tool holder for elongate tools, in particular drill bits, having a front wall part and a rear wall part, it being possible for the two wall parts to be moved relative to one another in order to expose a filling and removal opening, and having a receiving means for the tools, tool-receiving cutouts being arranged in the receiving means, it being possible for the tool-receiving cutouts to be filled with tools from the filling and removal opening, and the receiving means having at least two spaced-apart crosspieces which run at least more or less perpendicularly to the longitudinal axes of the wall parts and in which the tool-receiving cutouts are arranged, wherein the receiving means has at least one viewing opening which is arranged such that the tool-receiving cutouts, which are arranged in the crosspieces, can be seen during the operation of filling with tools.

Abstract: A plastic canister for storing and shipping drill bits, especially roller cone drill bit, has a pin-holder built into the lid of the canister for ease of field dressing the bit. The lid and body of the container are slip fit to one another and indexed to each other for positive positioning in their relationship. Safety features include the use of a conductive plastic polymer, a non-rolling base, mating protrusions and recesses for stacking, recessed areas for strapping, and welded loop handles.

Abstract: A holding device designed in one piece for hanging up tools is provided with a holding strap and a receiver with at least two elastically springing receiving wings spaced apart from each other, whereby on the contact surfaces of the receiving wings facing the tool, numerous elastically springing barbs are arranged. A relatively economical and lightweight holding device for tools can be made available owing to its one piece design which is nonetheless stable and reliable in holding the tool through a combination of frictional engagement and form fit. The receiving wings are preferably arranged on a receiving plate connected to a holding strap, whereby stabilizing ribs, possibly connected to the base plate, can be provided between the receiving wings. The holding device is universally applicable for all types of tools with openings located on their interior, with or without catching grooves, or for support on the outer surface of the tools.

Abstract: A rail is provided with a hand grip at one end and serves to receive wrench supports on which ratchet or socket wrenches are stored in parallel with the rail. The wrench supports include U-shaped brackets which may carry wrench extensions. Drive sockets are stored on rail mounted carriers each including a base on the rail, the number of which may be altered to carry a set of drive sockets for use with a ratchet or socket wrench supported by the rail. The drive socket carriers engage a recess in an internal socket wall. A modified form of the holder includes a rail having an irregular edge engaged by a projection on the base of a socket carrier or wrench support to prevent accidental displacement of the base along the rail. The drive socket carriers and wrench supports are preferably of plastic construction having a degree of flexibility. A modified holder dispenses with a hand grip on the rail.

Abstract: A wrench socket rack is formed of an elongated support defining a track with a pair of bearing surfaces overhanging the track from opposite sides. A plurality of socket pegs are provided. Each peg has a base with laterally projecting lugs that fit into the track. Each socket peg is sized to receive a wrench socket thereon. A bore with internal threads is defined from top to bottom in each of the socket pegs. A track-engaging clamp formed as a set screw that is threadably engaged in the socket peg at the bottom end of the bore. A hollow spring clamping screw is threadably engaged in the top end of the bore. The track-engaging set screw may be manipulated using a tool that is inserted through the cylindrical opening in the spring clamping screw.

Abstract: An adjustable rack for socket wrench sockets has an elongated mounting strip and a plurality of socket mounts that are removably coupled to the mounting strip. A longitudinally extending track having overhanging bearing ledges is defined in the mounting strip. Each socket mount has a base with a configuration that conforms to the configuration of the track in the mounting strip. The bases of the socket mounts may be inserted into the track of the mounting strip from either of the open ends of the track. The socket mounts are moved longitudinally along the mounting strip to selected positions which are spaced apart an appropriate distance to accommodate the thickness of the walls of the sockets placed atop the socket mounts. The socket mounts are thereupon tightened relative to the mounting strip. Each socket mount has an internally tapped bore extending through its structure from top to bottom.

Abstract: A tool display box includes a main body having a number of spaced resilient retaining plates projecting outward therefrom. A holding space is defined between each two adjacent resilient retaining plates to hold a tool by two mutually facing walls of the two adjacent resilient retaining plates. Each resilient holding plate includes a distal end having a notch defined therein. A retaining member is secured to each resilient holding plate and includes a passage aligned with the notch. A locking member is extended through the notches of the resilient holding plates and the passages of the retaining members for preventing removal of the tool in the holding space.

Abstract: A tool box has a lower casing and an upper casing engaging with the lower casing. The lower casing has a plurality of separation plates, and at least a series of spaced grooves defined between two of the separation plates. Each of the separation plates has a plurality of click blocks and a plurality of click protrusions. A plurality of sleeves are inserted in the spaced grooves. Each of the sleeves has a center hole engaging with the respective click block and the respective click protrusion.

Abstract: An improved structure of tool holding seat for a tool box or the like having a tool box cover enclosing an interior positioning board, a zipper formed along the edges of the box to provide zipping of the tool box is disclosed. The present invention is characterized in that a plurality of engaging members are provided on the top surface of the tool holding seat and the top surface of the engaging member is provided with a linear slot or a cross-shaped slot to form a flexible engaging element. A plurality of protruded dovetails are provided to detachably mount the tool holding seat onto the interior positioning board after the protruded dovetails pass through a corresponding circular pad and a corresponding circular hole provided on the tool holding seat, thereby a plurality of sleeves for wrench are inserted into the engaging members, which can be easily taken down for application, and the tool holding seat can be detachably replaced to accommodate the numbers and types of tools.

Abstract: A socket retainer and utility belt for using same to allow maintenance or construction personnel to quickly identify and gain access to a particularly sized socket. The present invention provides a socket retainer, preferably adapted to be worn on a utility belt, wherein a plurality of socket retainers are strung from the utility belt, with each socket retainer being adapted to hold a particular socket. Each socket retainer includes a mechanism for retaining a socket thereon, and a mechanism for releasing a socket therefrom when it is so desired by the worker. As opposed to prior art systems, the present system increases the efficiency of the worker in that less time is required for searching for the socket of interest.

Abstract: A tool container, such as a toolbox or gift case, has at least one pivotable component holder pivotally mounted therein for pivoting movement between a storage position and an access position. The pivotable component holders are biased towards the access position when the lid is open. The tool container brings an element directly or indirectly into contact with at least one of the pivotable component holders to rotate it to the storage position when the lid closes, with no direct connection between the lid and the pivotable component holders. Where there are multiple pivotable component holders, they may be ganged together, for example via a gang bar. Instead of rotation of the pivotable component holders being triggered by lid closure, such rotation could be triggered by removal or storage of the tool for which the components are intended. Pivotable holder components may be manipulated manually between storage and access positions when the lid is open and movement may be independent of the lids position.

Abstract: A socket receiving device includes a base with a plurality of receiving units connected thereto, the receiving units disengagably connected with each other side by side. Each receiving unit has a recess defined therein and a protrusion extends from one of two closed end of each receiving unit. The other closed end of each receiving unit is a plate which is pivotally connected to the base. The plate has a plurality of apertures defined therethrough so that a wire extends through the socket in the recess and the aperture to secure the socket to the device.

Abstract: A socket stud for a tool suspension rack comprising a suspension rack having two edges and a raised central portion with two ends. At least one socket rack is mounted on the suspension rack. The socket rack has a T-shaped locking recess with two lugs and at least one socket stud extending therefrom. The socket rack includes a top portion abutting the raised central portion of the suspension rack and a bottom portion with two ends each abutting the edges of the suspension rack. Two lugs of the T-shaped locking recess respectively abut the two ends of the raised portion of the suspension rack. The socket rack includes a passage having a flexible strip parallel to the T-shaped locking recess with a retaining boss. At least one C-shaped clamp or at least one T-shaped flange extends from the socket rack.

Abstract: Wrench sockets are supported on an elongate base by socket holders. A locking member restricts axial displacement of each socket preventing socket separation from each holder. Arms on the locking member protrude into the sockets to contribute to socket retention as do edge surfaces on the locking member. Flexible arms secure the locking member to the base while permitting socket removal upon displacement by the end user.

Abstract: A wrench socket holder includes a post structure on which may be received a wrench socket. A flexible arm adjacent the post carries a boss which seats in a recess commonly found in internal socket walls and otherwise utilized for drive stud retention. A resilient member extends intermediate the post and arm to urge the latter toward engagement with a socket thereon to insure retention of the socket against all but intentional removal. A base of the socket holder may be shaped for sliding engagement with an elongate guideway or an elongate surface for the reception of several socket holders. A modified form of socket holder dispenses with a resilient member and relies on resiliency of the arm for socket retention. A multitude of socket holders may be supported by a common base on which several semicircular socket receptacles are formed with the holders preventing undesired socket separation from the holder.

Abstract: A socket receiving device includes a base and a cover slidably mounted to the base which has a plurality of recesses for receiving sockets therein. A plurality of access openings are defined in a side of the base and respectively communicate with the recesses. The cover has a plurality of apertures separated by ribs and each aperture is located between the two adjacent recesses so that the socket in the recess is stopped by the rib. The cover has holes defined in a side thereof so that the socket can be removed from the hole corresponding thereto by adjusting the position of the cover relative to the base.

Abstract: A magnetic tool organizer has a top body member having a plurality of spaced apart body member apertures of a size and shape for accommodating at least one surface of a tool. The apertures are organized in a planar array according to an outline of at least one surface of a tool. The magnetic organizer has a bottom body member, and a magnetic segment having a plurality of spaced apart apertures complimentary to at least part of the top body member apertures. The magnetic segment is interposed between the top body member and the bottom body member. A method of manufacturing a tool display includes the steps of self-assembling a magnetically attracting tool retaining apparatus to a plurality of magnetically attractable tools by automatically positioning tools in apertures disposed on the tool retaining apparatus with a strong magnetic force emanating from the tool retaining apparatus as a result of the arrangement of the components of the tool retaining apparatus.

Abstract: A tool box includes a housing having a chamber for rotatably receiving one or more tool holders each of which is pivotally secured to the housing at a pivot shaft. The tool holders may be used for holding the tool bits or the tool members. One or more springs are engaged with the tool holders for biasing the tool holders to rotate about the pivot shaft and to slightly elevate the tool members such that the tool members may be easily obtained. The tool box may include a cover for enclosing the chamber and for forcing the tool holders inward of the housing.

Abstract: A holder system for interchangeable socket members comprises at least one socket receiving member, a base, and a lock member. The socket receiving member has a central axis and nub for engaging a socket. The socket receiving member is also removably attached to the base. The lock member has a lock stop, and the lock member is removably insertable into the receiving member. The lock member also prevents the nub from releasing the socket receiving member. The base and the lock stop prevent movement of the lock member in either direction along the central axis.

Abstract: A tool/accessory caddy for removably holding a plurality of tools or portions thereof, such as driver bits and nut drivers. The tool/accessory housing has a plurality of apertures, and is made of a material of sufficient elasticity for enabling driver bits or nut drivers to be securely retained in place in said apertures, and the tool/accessory housing has an apertured portion for the resilient gripping of the tool/accessory housing to a portion of a tool.

Abstract: A magnetic tool organizer has a top body member having a plurality of spaced apart body member apertures of a size and shape for accommodating at least one surface of a tool. The apertures are organized in a planar array according to an outline of at least one surface of a tool. The magnetic organizer has a bottom body member, and a magnetic segment having a plurality of spaced apart apertures complimentary to at least part of the top body member apertures. The magnetic segment is interposed between the top body member and the bottom body member.

Abstract: A socket displaying device includes a back plate with two grooves defined in two sides thereof and a stop extends from the first end of the back plate. A frame is slidably engaged with the two grooves of the back plate and has two side plates between which a plurality of chambers are defined so as to receive sockets therein. Each of the side plates has a flange extending toward the other side plate. The frame has a first end thereof so as to engage with the stop of the back plate when the frame is in its first position. An aperture is defined in the second end of the frame so that when the frame is pulled away from the back plate, the stop is engaged with the aperture so limit the frame from dropping from the back plate.

Abstract: A socket stud for a tool suspension rack includes a substantially cubic body having two opposite first sides and two opposite second sides, and containing a passage transversely defined through the two first sides, and a snap mounted on one of the two first sides of the substantially cubic body. The snap includes at least one flexible strip having a first side facing opposite the passage and a second side facing the passage, and a retaining boss extending outward from the first side of the flexible strip.

Abstract: A tool/accessory caddy for removably holding a plurality of tools or portions thereof, such as driver bits and nut drivers. The tool/accessory housing has a plurality of apertures, and is made of a material of sufficient elasticity for enabling driver bits or nut drivers to be securely retained in place in said apertures, and the tool/accessory housing has an apertured portion for the resilient gripping of the tool/accessory housing to a portion of a tool.