Tool case

Abstract

A tool case including modular storage compartments. In one aspect, the tool case includes a translucent cover and the modular storage compartments can be removed from the tool case and displayed or mounted to a surface. In another aspect, the case may be configured such that the gravitational load of the contents of the case does not flow through the cover when the case is lifted by a handle, thus facilitating the cover to be made from lightweight translucent material. This configuration is achieved by connecting the handle to the floor of the base of the case, allowing the handle to protrude through an opening in the cover, the cover being separately removable.

1 . A tool case, comprising:
 a base having a floor;   a cover sized to removably mate with the base and formed from translucent material;   a plurality of storage racks, each storage rack sized to be removably retained within the base; and   a handle mounted on two support elements, each support element being connected to the floor of the base;   wherein, the cover defines an opening sized to permit the handle to pass through the opening when the cover is mated with the base.   
   
   
       2 . The tool case of  claim 1 , wherein the handle is rotatable while mounted on the support elements. 
   
   
       3 . The tool case of  claim 2 , wherein the cover defines a recess whereby the handle may be rotated to reside within the recess, the handle remaining mounted on the support elements. 
   
   
       4 . The tool case of  claim 3 , wherein, when the handle is rotated to reside within the recess, the handle is located entirely inside an outer profile of the cover. 
   
   
       5 . The tool case of  claim 1 , wherein the base includes tubes integrally formed with the floor of the base, the tubes being configured to receive the supporting elements. 
   
   
       6 . The tool case of  claim 1 , the base having a generally rectangular shape and a pair of end portions, and further including a rotating latching arm attached to each of the end portions. 
   
   
       7 . The tool case of  claim 1 , the plurality of storage racks each including a plurality of recesses for storing tools. 
   
   
       8 . A tool case, comprising:
 a base having a floor;   a cover sized to removably mate with the base and formed from translucent material;   a plurality of storage racks, each storage rack sized to be removably retained within the base;   a handle; and   means for connecting the handle to the floor of the base;   wherein, the cover defines an opening sized to permit the handle to pass through the opening when the cover is mated with the base.   
   
   
       9 . The tool case of  claim 8 , wherein the handle is rotatable while mounted on the means for connecting the handle to the floor of the base. 
   
   
       10 . The tool case of  claim 9 , wherein the cover defines a recess whereby the handle may be rotated to reside within the recess, the handle remaining mounted on the means for connecting the handle to the floor base. 
   
   
       11 . The tool case of  claim 10 , wherein, when the handle is rotated to reside within the recess, the handle is located entirely inside an outer profile of the cover. 
   
   
       12 . The tool case of  claim 8 , wherein the means for connecting the handle to the floor base includes tubes integrally formed with the floor of the base. 
   
   
       13 . The tool case of  claim 8 , the base having a generally rectangular shape and a pair of end portions, and further including a rotating latching arm attached to each of the end portions. 
   
   
       14 . The tool case of  claim 8 , the plurality of storage racks each including a plurality of steps, each step including a plurality of recesses for storing tools.