Tool securing mechanism for hangtag assembly

Abstract

An apparatus for securing a tool to a hangtag is provided. A method for securing the tool is also provided. The invention particularly pertains to a hangtag assembly that includes a fastening mechanism for securing a tool having a shank portion, such as a socket driver. The hangtag has a body portion, and a hanging mechanism connected to the body portion. The hangtag also has a tool fastening mechanism for securely attaching a tool to the hangtag. The tool fastening mechanism includes one or more pairs of through-openings, and one or more ties, wherein each tie is wove around the shank of the tool and through a respective pair of through-openings.

1 . A hangtag assembly for hanging a tool, the tool having a shank portion, and the hangtag assembly comprising: 
 a body portion having a front surface and a back surface;    a hanging mechanism connected to the body portion; and    a tool fastening mechanism comprising at least one pair of through-openings, the at least one pair of through-openings being configured to each receive a respective tie such that the tie may be wrapped around the shank portion of the tool and wove through the respective through-openings.    
     
     
         2 . The hangtag assembly of  claim 1 , further comprising a planar surface offset from the front surface of the body portion, with the at least one pair of through-openings being disposed within the planar surface.  
     
     
         3 . The hangtag assembly of  claim 2 , wherein each pair of through-openings is disposed on a respective recess formed on the planar surface substantially normal to the longitudinal axis of the tool.  
     
     
         4 . The hangtag assembly of  claim 3 , wherein the planar surface is substantially parallel to the front surface of the body portion.  
     
     
         5 . The hangtag assembly of  claim 1 , wherein each of the one or more ties defines a cable tie comprising a retaining member.  
     
     
         6 . The hangtag assembly of  claim 4 , further comprising a label placed on the planar surface, thereby concealing the one or more recesses, the one or more pairs of through-openings, and the one or more respective ties.  
     
     
         7 . The hangtag assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the tool is a socket driver.  
     
     
         8 . The hangtag assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the tool is a screwdriver.  
     
     
         9 . The hangtag assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the tool is a wrench.  
     
     
         10 . A method of hanging a tool from a hangtag assembly, the tool having a shank portion, and the hangtag assembly having a body portion and a hanging mechanism connected to the body portion, the method comprising: 
 providing a tool fastening mechanism on the body portion of the hangtag assembly, the tool fastening mechanism comprising at least one pair of through-openings, the at least one pair of through-openings being configured to each receive a respective tie such that the tie may be wrapped around the shank portion of the tool and wove through the respective through-openings one or more ties; wherein each tie is disposed through a respective pair of through-openings;    placing the shank portion of the tool adjacent the tool fastening mechanism;    weaving a tie through each of the at least one pairs of through-openings;    tightening each of the respective ties around the shank portion of the tool; and    fastening each of the at least one ties around the shank portion of the tool.    
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 10 , 
 wherein the hangtag assembly further comprises a planar surface offset from the front surface of the body portion, with the at least one pair of through-openings being disposed within the planar surface; and    the step of placing the shank portion of the tool adjacent the tool fastening mechanism further comprises inserting the tool into the hangtag assembly between the planar surface and the body portion.    
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein each pair of through-openings is disposed on a respective recess formed on the planar surface substantially normal to the longitudinal axis of the tool.  
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the planar surface is substantially parallel to the front surface of the body portion.  
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein each of the one or more ties defines a cable tie comprising a retaining member.  
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 13 , further comprising a label placed on the planar surface, thereby concealing the one or more recesses, the one or more pairs of through-openings, and the one or more respective ties.  
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein the tool is a socket driver.  
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein the tool is a screwdriver.