Modular Storage System with Side Mounts

Abstract

One or more adapters for a modular system are provided. The adapters are configured to couple externally to utility modules in a system, such as modular tool storage units to provide access to tool storage devices, tool, and/or tool accessories. One or more support rails for a modular system are provided. The support rails are configured to couple externally to utility modules in a system, thereby providing access to tools, tool accessories, and/or storage devices.

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         21 . A storage system comprising:
 a first storage container comprising:
 an upper surface comprising a first coupler; and 
 a body comprising:
 a front surface; 
 a first side surface; and 
 a first support positioned on the body between the front surface and the first side surface; 
 
   a first accessory device extending from the first support, the first accessory device supported by the first storage container, the first accessory device comprising a plurality of storage recesses;   a second storage container comprising:
 a body comprising:
 a lower surface comprising a second coupler, the second coupler configured to engage the first coupler of the first storage container to secure the second storage container to the first storage container; 
 a second front surface; 
 a rear surface opposing the second front surface; 
 a second side surface; 
 a second support positioned on the body between the second front surface and the second side surface; and 
 a third support positioned on the body between the second side surface and the rear surface; 
 
   a mounting rail extending between the second support and the third support, the second mounting rail supported by the second support and the third support,   a second accessory device removably couplable to the mounting rail, the second accessory device comprising:
 a body; 
 a first wall extending outward from the body; 
 a second wall extending outward from the body; 
 a storage space positioned between the first wall and the second wall; and 
 a gate coupled to the first wall, wherein the gate is movable between a closed position in which the gate extends between the first wall and the second wall and an open position in which the gate is positioned away from the second wall. 
   
     
     
         22 . The storage system of  claim 21 , wherein the second accessory device further comprises a clip positioned at a first end of the second accessory device, the clip comprising:
 a first upper protrusion extending in a first direction;   a second upper protrusion spaced from the first upper protrusion and extending in the first direction; and   a lower portion facing in a second direction toward the first upper protrusion and the second upper protrusion, wherein the first upper protrusion, the second upper protrusion and the lower portion engage the mounting rail to secure the second accessory device to the mounting rail.   
     
     
         23 . The storage system of  claim 22 , wherein the lower portion of the clip is biased between an extended position and engaged position in which the lower portion of the clip engages the mounting rail. 
     
     
         24 . The storage system of  claim 22 , wherein the lower portion of the clip is spring biased. 
     
     
         25 . The storage system of  claim 21 , wherein the second accessory device is aligned with the first accessory device in a vertical direction such that the storage space of the second accessory device is positioned above the plurality of storage recesses of the first accessory device. 
     
     
         26 . The storage system of  claim 21 , wherein, when the gate is in the closed position, an accessory supported by the first accessory device and the second accessory device is restrained by the gate, and wherein, when the gate is in the open position, the accessory is removable from the storage space. 
     
     
         27 . The storage system of  claim 21 , wherein the first storage container further comprises a third side surface opposing the first side surface and a pair of wheels positioned along the first side surface and the third side surface of the body, and wherein the first accessory device extends from the first support toward a wheel of the pair of wheels. 
     
     
         28 . The storage system of  claim 21 , wherein the second support and the third support each extend vertically along the body of the second storage container. 
     
     
         29 . The storage system of  claim 21 , wherein the body of the second storage container further comprises:
 a first corner bumper positioned on the body between the second front surface and the second side surface, the first corner bumper defining a first outer surface that faces away from each of the second front surface and the second side surface; and   a second corner bumper positioned on the body between the second front surface the second side surface, the second corner bumper defining a second outer surface that faces away from each of the second front surface and the second side surface;   wherein the second support is coupled to the first corner bumper and the second corner bumper.   
     
     
         30 . An accessory storage device for a utility module comprising:
 a first end;   a second end;   a longitudinally extending body comprising a front surface and a rear surface opposing the front surface, the longitudinally extending body connecting the first end and the second end;   a first clip extending from the longitudinally extending body, the first clip configured to engage a mounting rail of a utility module;   a first wall extending outward from the front surface of the longitudinally extending body;   a second wall spaced from the first wall and extending outward from the front surface of the longitudinally extending body;   an opening positioned between the first wall and the second wall, the opening facing the front surface of the longitudinally extending body;   a gate comprising a first end and an opposing second end, the first end of the gate pivotably coupled to the second wall;   a storage channel extending vertically, a side of the storage channel connected to the opening, the storage channel defined between the front surface of the longitudinally extending body, the first wall, and the second wall;   wherein the gate is pivotable between a first position in which the gate extends between the first wall and the second wall across the opening and a second position in which the gate extends from the second wall at an angle such that the storage channel is open.   
     
     
         31 . The accessory storage device of  claim 30 , wherein the first wall comprises a curved portion configured to engage the second end of the gate and resist movement of the gate relative to the first wall. 
     
     
         32 . The accessory storage device of  claim 30 , wherein the gate comprises:
 a first longitudinally extending portion;   a second longitudinally extending portion spaced from the first longitudinally extending portion; and   a connector extending between the first longitudinally extending portion and the second longitudinally extending portion, the connector positioned at the second end of the gate.   
     
     
         33 . The accessory storage device of  claim 32 , wherein the gate further comprises a slot defined between the first longitudinally extending portion, the second longitudinally extending portion, and the connector. 
     
     
         34 . The accessory storage device of  claim 30 , further comprising a second clip positioned at the second end, wherein the first clip is positioned at the first end, and wherein the first clip and the second clip each extend outward from the rear surface of the longitudinally extending body. 
     
     
         35 . The accessory storage device of  claim 34 , wherein the first clip and the second clip each comprise:
 a first protrusion extending downward;   a second protrusion spaced from the first protrusion and extending downward; and   a lower portion facing upward and toward the first protrusion and the second protrusion.   
     
     
         36 . An accessory storage device for a utility module, the accessory storage device comprising:
 a body comprising:
 an interior surface, the interior surface defining a cavity; and 
 an exterior surface; 
   a clip extending from the exterior surface of the body, the clip configured to engage a rail of a utility module;   a first pair of rails positioned on the interior surface and projecting outward from the interior surface;   a first channel defined between the first pair of rails;   a second pair of rails positioned on the interior surface and projecting outward from the interior surface toward the first pair of rails;   a second channel defined between the second pair of rails;   a divider removably couplable to the body, the divider positionable in the first channel and the second channel to separate the cavity into a first storage recess and a second storage recess.   
     
     
         37 . The accessory storage device of  claim 36 , wherein the first storage recess comprises an opening opposing an upward facing portion of the interior surface. 
     
     
         38 . The accessory storage device of  claim 36 , wherein the clip comprises:
 a first upper protrusion extending in a first direction;   a second upper protrusion spaced from the first upper protrusion and extending in the first direction; and   a lower portion facing in a second direction toward the first upper protrusion and the second upper protrusion.   
     
     
         39 . The accessory storage device of  claim 36 , wherein the first channel and the second channel each extend vertically along the interior surface of the cavity. 
     
     
         40 . The accessory storage device of  claim 36 , further comprising:
 a third pair of rails positioned on and extending from the interior surface;   a third channel defined between the third pair of rails;   a fourth pair of rails positioned on the interior surface and extending toward the third pair of rails;   a fourth channel defined between the fourth pair of rails; and   a second divider removably couplable to the third channel and the fourth channel.