Tool rack assembly

Abstract

A tool rack assembly comprises a board and a tool rack detachably mounted to the board. In another embodiment, a tool try-on device is provided comprises a board and a rotating member rotatably mounted to the board. The rotating member is engageable with an end of a tool. The rotating member moves in a direction transverse to a plane on which the board lies when the tool engaged with the rotating member is turned.

What is claimed:  
     
         1 . A display for holding wrenches comprising: 
 a) a generally planar backboard having 
 (i) a top edge,  
 (ii) a bottom edge,  
 (iii) two opposite side edges extending between said top edge and said bottom edge, and  
 (iv) a pair of apertures defined through said generally planar backboard adjacent said top edge so that said generally planar backboard may be suspended from said apertures, 
 wherein said top, bottom and side edges extend perpendicular to said generally planar backboard,  
 
   b) a plurality of slots defined on said generally planar backboard;    c) a plurality of first elongated wrenches, each of said plurality of first elongated wrenches being received in a respective said plurality of slots so that said plurality of first elongated wrenches are generally parallel to each other and aligned transversely to a line including said pair of apertures;    d) a polygonally shaped rotating member mounted to said generally planar backboard so that said polygonally shaped rotating member is rotatable with respect to said generally planar backboard; and    e) a second wrench coupled to said polygonally shaped rotating member, 
 wherein a side of said generally planar backboard on which said plurality of first elongated wrenches and said second wrench are disposed is uncovered so that said plurality of first elongated wrenches and said second wrench may be touched by prospective purchasers when said generally planar backboard is suspended by said pair of apertures; and  
 wherein said plurality of first elongated wrenches and said pair of apertures are entirely within an area bounded by said top edge, said bottom edge and said two opposite side edges.  
   
     
     
         2 . The display for holding wrenches of  claim 1 , wherein said plurality of slots are removably attached to said generally planar backboard.  
     
     
         3 . The display for holding wrenches of  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 a. a first plurality of teeth formed on said polygonally shaped rotating member; and    b. a second plurality of teeth formed on said generally planar backboard, 
 wherein said first plurality of teeth are in operative engagement with said second plurality of teeth.  
   
     
     
         4 . The display for holding wrenches of  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 a. a first plurality of teeth formed about said polygonally shaped rotating member; and    b. a second plurality of teeth formed on said generally planar backboard, 
 wherein said first plurality of teeth are in operative engagement with said second plurality of teeth.  
   
     
     
         5 . The display for holding wrenches of  claim 1 , said polygonally shaped rotating member having a hole adapted to receive a cap for engaging with said hole of said polygonally shaped rotating member to thereby prevent disengagement of said second wrench.  
     
     
         6 . The display for holding wrenches of  claim 1 , wherein said polygonally shaped rotating member moves in a direction transverse to a plane on which said generally planar backboard lies when said second wrench is turned in at least one direction.  
     
     
         7 . The display for holding wrenches of  claim 1 , wherein said polygonally shaped rotating member has a tool-engaging portion in the form of a nut for engaging with said second wrench.  
     
     
         8 . The display for holding wrenches of  claim 1 , further comprising a restraining frame through which said second wrench extends, thereby restraining pivotal movement of said second wrench.  
     
     
         9 . A method for displaying wrenches, said method comprising: 
 a. providing a display for holding wrenches, said display having 
 1) a generally planar backboard having 
 (i) a top edge,  
 (ii) a bottom edge,  
 (iii) two opposite side edges extending between said top edge and said bottom edge, and  
 (iv) a pair of apertures defined through said generally planar backboard adjacent said top edge so that said generally planar backboard may be suspended from said pair apertures,  
 wherein said top, bottom and two opposite side edges extend perpendicular to said generally planar backboard,  
 
 2) a plurality of slots defined on said generally planar backboard;  
 3) a plurality of first elongated wrenches, each of said plurality of first elongated wrenches being received in a respective said plurality of slots so that said plurality of first elongated wrenches are generally parallel to each other and aligned transversely to a line including said pair of apertures;  
 4) a polygonally shaped rotating member mounted to said generally planar backboard so that said polygonally shaped rotating member is rotatable with respect to said generally planar backboard; and  
 5) a second wrench coupled to said polygonally shaped rotating member, 
 wherein said plurality of first elongated wrenches and said pair of apertures are entirely within an area bounded by said top edge, said bottom edge and said two opposite side edges; and  
 
   b. suspending said generally planar backboard by said pair of apertures so that said plurality of first elongated wrenches are substantially vertical and said plurality of first elongated wrenches and said second wrench may be touched by prospective purchasers when said generally planar backboard is suspended by said pair of apertures.    
     
     
         10 . The method for displaying wrenches of  claim 9 , further comprising the step of releasably attaching said plurality of slots to said generally planar backboard.  
     
     
         11 . The method for displaying wrenches of  claim 9 , further comprising the step of releasably attaching said second wrench to said polygonally shaped rotating member.  
     
     
         12 . The method for displaying wrenches of  claim 9 , further comprising the steps of: 
 a. providing a first plurality of teeth formed on said polygonally shaped rotating member; and    b. providing a second plurality of teeth formed on said generally planar backboard, wherein said first plurality of teeth are in operative engagement with said second plurality of teeth.    
     
     
         13 . The method for displaying wrenches of  claim 9 , further comprising the steps of: 
 a. providing a first plurality of teeth formed about said polygonally shaped rotating member; and    b. providing a second plurality of teeth formed on said generally planar backboard, 
 wherein said first plurality of teeth are in operative engagement with said second plurality of teeth.  
   
     
     
         14 . The method for displaying wrenches of  claim 11 , wherein said polygonally shaped rotating member has a tool-engaging portion in the form of a nut for engaging with said second wrench.  
     
     
         15 . The method for displaying wrenches of  claim 14 , wherein said polygonally shaped rotating member has a hole adapted to receive a cap for engaging with said hole of said polygonally shaped rotating member to thereby prevent disengagement of said second wrench.