Apparatus for storing the chain of a chain saw

Abstract

An apparatus for storing a chain of a chain saw includes a lower element and an upper element. The lower element includes at least one pair of pegs for receiving a chain. At least one peg of the at least one pair of pegs is moveably mounted with respect to the lower element. The upper element is pivotally coupled to the lower element for movement between an upper position and a lower position.

1 . An apparatus for storing a chain of a chain saw, the apparatus comprising: 
 a lower element including at least one pair of pegs for receiving a chain, at least one peg of the at least one pair of pegs being moveably mounted with respect to the lower element; and    an upper element pivotally coupled to the lower element for movement between an upper position and a lower position.    
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one peg of the at least one pair of pegs includes a locking mechanism for locking the at least one peg in a desired position.  
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the locking mechanism further comprises a locking bolt, a locking spool, and a locking handle.  
   
   
       4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the upper element is formed to include at least one set of grooves for storing a plurality of tools.  
   
   
       5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising an integrated handle attached to an exterior side of the upper element.  
   
   
       6 . An apparatus for storing a chain of a chain saw, the apparatus comprising: 
 a panel member;    a spool defining a reduced diameter groove for receiving a portion of the chain;    a locking bolt passing through an aperture in the panel member and through an aperture defined by the spool; and    a handle threadably engaging the locking bolt for securing the locking bolt relative to the panel member.