Toolbox

Abstract

A toolbox apparatus includes a toolbox, a cover and a lifting device. The cover is pivotally installed on the toolbox. The lifting device is used to slowly lift the cover from the toolbox. The lifting device includes at least one rotator provided between the toolbox and the cover.

1 . A toolbox apparatus comprising a toolbox, a cover pivotally installed on the toolbox and a lifting device for slowly lifting the cover from the toolbox.  
   
   
       2 . The toolbox apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein the lifting device comprises at least one rotator connected between the toolbox and the cover.  
   
   
       3 . The toolbox apparatus according to  claim 2  wherein the rotator includes an internal tube, an external tube enclosing the internal tube and a spring connected between the internal and external tubes so that the relative rotation between the internal and external tubes loads the spring with torque when the cover is pivoted toward the toolbox.  
   
   
       4 . The toolbox apparatus according to  claim 3  wherein the internal tube comprises a clip formed on an internal side for clipping an end of the spring.  
   
   
       5 . The toolbox apparatus according to  claim 3  wherein the external tube comprises a clip formed on an internal side for clipping an end of the spring.  
   
   
       6 . The toolbox apparatus according to  claim 3  wherein the rotator comprises damping oil between the internal and external tubes to damp the relative rotation between the internal and external tubes.  
   
   
       7 . The toolbox apparatus according to  claim 3  wherein the toolbox comprises a holder for holding the external tube, wherein the cover comprises a holder for holding the internal tube.  
   
   
       8 . The toolbox apparatus according to  claim 7  wherein the external tube comprises a ridge formed at an end, wherein the holder of the toolbox defines a slit for receiving the ridge.  
   
   
       9 . The toolbox apparatus according to  claim 7  wherein the internal tube comprises a ridge formed at an end, wherein the holder of the cover defines a slit for receiving the ridge.  
   
   
       10 . The toolbox apparatus according to  claim 9  comprising a sleeve formed on the cover for receiving the rotator.  
   
   
       11 . The toolbox apparatus according to  claim 10  wherein the sleeve comprises two semi-sleeves joined together.  
   
   
       12 . The toolbox apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein the cover comprises two bosses formed thereon, wherein the toolbox defines two recesses for receiving the bosses, thus pivotally installing the cover on the toolbox.  
   
   
       13 . The toolbox apparatus according to  claim 3  wherein external tube is formed on the toolbox.  
   
   
       14 . The toolbox apparatus according to  claim 1  comprising a buckle that can be switched between a locking position for locking the cover to the toolbox and a releasing position for releasing the cover from the toolbox.  
   
   
       15 . The toolbox apparatus according to  claim 14  wherein the cover comprises a tab for engagement with the buckle.