Abstract Holders for tools, such as cutters for machine tools, support the tools when they are not in use, for example in a store or for setting or grinding. The holder comprises a number of blocks (10) having holes (12) or tool shanks, two end members (14), and two bolts (16) running through the blocks (10) for securing the blocks (10) and making them integral with the end members (14). The blocks (10) may be of standard dimensions to fit between the beams of a rack, but they may also be of various widths and provided with more than one hole (12). The end members (14) are each provided with a handle (32) comprising an aperture moulded in an upper part, and have two legs (34) to make them free standing and stackable. The end members (14) have a number of recesses (36) at the top for the legs (34) of adjacent holders in a stack.
Inventors
👤 Leslie Flint
Bibliographic Details
Application Number—
JurisdictionEP
Data Sourcegoogle_patents
Last Synchronized2026-10-31 17:04
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H3/00; B25H3/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
58 words
A tool holder comprising a hole (12) for a tool shank characterised by a number of blocks (10) having holes (12) for tool shanks, two end members (14), and two holds (16) running through the blocks (10) from one end member (14) to the other for securing the blocks (10) and end members (14) and making them integral.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
58 words
A tool holder comprising a hole (12) for a tool shank characterised by a number of blocks (10) having holes (12) for tool shanks, two end members (14), and two holds (16) running through the blocks (10) from one end member (14) to the other for securing the blocks (10) and end members (14) and making them integral.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A tool holder according to claim 1 in which the blocks (10) are provided with more than one hole (12).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A tool holder according to claim 1 or claim 2 in which the end members (14) are provided with an outward projection (30) for resting on a beam.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A tool holder according to claim 1 or claim 2 in which the end members (14) are provided with a handle (32).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A tool holder according to claim 1 or claim 2 in which the end members (14) each have two legs (34) to make them free standing and facilitate stacking.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
A tool holder according to claim 1 or claim 2 in which each end member (14) has a number of recesses (36) on its top for the legs (34) of adjacent holders in a stack.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
A tool holder according to claim 1 or claim 2 in which the end members (14) have holes (38) below the bolts (16) all supporting a tray on which the end of narrow tool shanks may rest.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
A tool holder according to claim 1 or claim 2 in which the end members (14) have a cavity (42) for a lug on a bracket whereby the tool holder can be mounted.