Tool caddy for a wall-mounted electrical panel

Abstract

A tool caddy for a wall-mounted electrical panel has an upper section with openings for receiving and holding tools. The caddy has a lower section which forms a recessed cavity for storing additional tools and electrical components. Arm members extend laterally outward from the upper section of the caddy. These arm members are configured to be placed within the internal space, over the panel floor, and behind the front framing members of the panel. In this position, the caddy is mounted within the panel, in a cantilevered position in relation to the panel. Ready access to electrical tools and components are thus provided while work is being done on the electrical panel.

1 . A tool caddy for a wall-mounted electrical panel having an internal space, a panel floor, and vertically front panel framing members, said caddy comprising:
 an upper section having a front wall, side walls, and opening means for receiving and holding tools;   a lower section comprising a front wall and a back wall, each said wall extending downward beneath the upper section; and   arm means extending laterally outward from the upper section, perpendicular to the side walls, for positioning the caddy within the electrical panel, said arm means being configured for placement within the internal space, over and on the panel floor, and behind the front panel framing members, whereby upon placement of the caddy within the internal space, the caddy is mounted in a cantilevered position in relation to the electrical panel.   
     
     
         2 . The tool caddy for a wall-mounted electrical panel as in  claim 1  further comprising a recessed cavity located between the front and back walls of the lower section. 
     
     
         3 . The tool caddy for a wall-mounted electrical panel as in  claim 1  wherein the arm means comprise arm members extending laterally outward from the side walls of the upper section. 
     
     
         4 . The tool caddy for a wall-mounted electrical panel as in  claim 3  wherein the arm members extend from the side walls in opposite directions. 
     
     
         5 . The tool caddy for a wall-mounted electrical panel as in  claim 1  wherein the opening means comprises through openings within the upper section. 
     
     
         6 . A tool caddy for a wall-mounted electrical panel having an internal space, a panel floor, vertically front panel framing members, and a horizontal bottom panel framing member extending between the front panel framing members, said caddy comprising:
 an upper section having a front wall, side walls, and opening means for receiving and holding tools;   a lower section comprising a front wall and a back wall, each said wall extending downward beneath the upper section; and   arm means extending laterally outward from the upper section, perpendicular to the side walls, for positioning the caddy within the electrical panel, said arm means being configured for placement within the internal space, over and on the panel floor, and behind the front panel framing members, whereby upon placement of the caddy within the internal space, the caddy is mounted in a cantilevered position in relation to the electrical panel, with the back wall of the lower section flush against the bottom panel framing member.   
     
     
         7 . The tool caddy for a wall-mounted electrical panel as in  claim 6  further comprising a recessed cavity located between the front and back walls of the lower section. 
     
     
         8 . The tool caddy for a wall-mounted electrical panel as in  claim 6  wherein the arm means comprise arm members extending laterally outward from the side walls of the upper section. 
     
     
         9 . The tool caddy for a wall-mounted electrical panel as in  claim 8  wherein the arm members extend from the side walls in opposite directions. 
     
     
         10 . The tool caddy for a wall-mounted electrical panel as in  claim 6  wherein the opening means comprises through openings within the upper section.