Protective packing inserts for machine tool holders

Abstract

The disclosed subject matter is directed to a packing insert for holding a holder and a kit including a container configured to hold the insert. The insert including a base portion having a bottom side and a top side and a support member axially protruding from the top side of the base member, where the support member is configured to be at least partially received within a central bore of the holder received within the packing insert.

1 . A packing insert for holding a holder, comprising a base portion having a bottom side and a top side, and a support member axially protruding from the top side of the base portion, wherein the support member is configured to be at least partially received within a central bore of the holder received within the packing insert. 
     
     
         2 . The packing insert in accordance with  claim 1 , further comprising a circumferential wall upwardly extending from the base portion in the direction of the support member and configured to at least partially abut at least a bottom portion of an outer periphery of a shaft of the holder when received within said packing insert. 
     
     
         3 . The packing insert in accordance with  claim 2 , wherein the circumferential wall is provided with inwardly indented portions configured to abut the outer periphery of the shaft. 
     
     
         4 . The packing insert in accordance with  claim 2 , wherein the circumferential wall tapers away from the base portion. 
     
     
         5 . The packing insert in accordance with  claim 2 , wherein the circumferential wall is continuous. 
     
     
         6 . The packing insert in accordance with  claim 2 , wherein the circumferential wall is provided with inwardly protruding support members. 
     
     
         7 . The packing insert in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the base portion of the packing insert is a web comprising a plurality of strips. 
     
     
         8 . The packing insert in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the support member has a frusto-conical configuration. 
     
     
         9 . A packing insert for holding a holder, the packing insert comprising a collar member having an inner surface and an outer surface, and a plurality of support legs extending from the outer surface of the collar member, wherein each support leg of the plurality of support legs has a shoulder portion substantially laterally extending from a top edge of the collar member to connect the plurality of support legs to the collar member, wherein the collar member is configured to receive therethrough a shaft portion of the holder, and the shoulder portion is configured to support thereupon a flange of the holder. 
     
     
         10 . The packing insert in accordance with  claim 9 , wherein a bottom, free end of the plurality of support legs is provided with an outwardly bent leg portion. 
     
     
         11 . A packing insert, comprising:
 a circumferential wall having an outer wall surface and an inner wall surface, a top edge and a bottom edge; and   at least two fin-shaped support members extending inwardly at least along the top edge of the inner wall surface,   wherein the width of the at least two fin-shaped support members is less than or corresponds to a width of a flange portion of a holder, the flange portion extending outwardly from a shaft portion of the holder, and the top edge of the at least two fin-shaped support members is configured to support at least a portion of the flange portion thereon.   
     
     
         12 . A container receptacle, comprising a base member and a circumferentially extending wall having an outer surface and an inner surface defining an inner space configured for accommodating a holder therewithin, wherein the wall comprises at least two inwardly protruding bulging members configured for at least partially being received within a slit provided on a flange portion of said holder. 
     
     
         13 . A kit, comprising:
 a. a packing insert for holding a holder, the packing insert comprising a base portion having a bottom side and a top side, and a support member axially protruding from the top side of the base portion, wherein the support member is configured to be at least partially received within a central bore of the holder received within the packing insert; and   b. a container comprising a container receptacle and a cover, the container receptacle having a base member and a circumferentially extending wall having an outer surface and an inner surface defining an inner space configured for accommodating a holder therewithin, wherein the wall comprises at least two inwardly protruding bulging members configured for at least partially being received within a slit provided on a flange portion of said holder,   wherein the packing insert is configured to be received within the inner space of the container receptacle.