Tool organizer

Abstract

A tool organizer is provided, having a housing and a tool holder received within a recess of the housing. The tool holder, which includes a body for holding a tool, is mounted in the recess such that the body of the tool holder can pivot relative to the housing. Thus, a user can orient the body of the tool holder upward to access to a tool and can pivot the body for storage within the recess. The tool holder is also configured to be removed from the housing. Thus, a user can take the tool holder without needing to carry the entire tool organizer.

1 . A tool organizer, comprising: 
 a housing defining a recess having first and second side walls in spaced relationship;    a tool holder configured to be received in the recess such that a pivot axis of the tool holder extends between the first and second side walls, the tool holder including a body configured to receive a plurality of tools; and    a deflectable clip disposed between the first side wall and the body of the tool holder such that the body of the tool holder can pivot relative to the housing about the pivot axis and that the tool holder can be removed from the housing.    
   
   
       2 . A tool organizer as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the clip detachably engages the first side wall, thereby facilitating removal of the tool holder from the recess.  
   
   
       3 . A tool organizer as defined in  claim 1 , the housing having a tray and a lid configured to cooperatively define an interior cavity, the tray defining the recess on an interior surface thereof such that, with the lid closed and the tool holder in place, the tool holder is disposed in the interior cavity of the housing.  
   
   
       4 . A tool organizer as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the body of the tool holder includes a spring-biased support configured to receive a single tool.  
   
   
       5 . A tool organizer as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the clip includes a post received within a slot defined by the body of the tool holder such that the body can rotate relative to the clip.  
   
   
       6 . A tool organizer as defined in  claim 5 , wherein the first side wall includes a lip configured to engage a catch defined by an outer surface of the clip.  
   
   
       7 . A tool organizer as defined in  claim 5 , wherein the clip includes a distal portion angled outwardly relative to the body and configured to deflect upon engagement of the corresponding side wall.  
   
   
       8 . A tool organizer as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the body includes an elongated base and a plurality of spring-biased supports extending upwardly from the base, each spring-biased support configured to receive a tool.  
   
   
       9 . A tool organizer as defined in  claim 8 , wherein each spring-biased support is formed of a unitary piece having inwardly facing ends secured about the base and an upstanding intermediate portion.  
   
   
       10 . A tool organizer, comprising: 
 a housing defining a recess having opposing side walls; and    a tool holder having first and second opposing ends, the tool holder including 
 a body configured to secure a tool,  
 a first clip disposed at the first end of the holder and pivotally attached to the body, and  
 a second clip disposed at the second end of the holder and pivotally attached to the body, the first and second clips each configured to engage the corresponding side wall of the recess such that the body of the tool holder can pivot relative to the housing and that the tool holder can be removed from the housing.  
   
   
   
       11 . A tool organizer as defined in  claim 10 , wherein the body includes an elongated base and a plurality of spring-biased supports extending upwardly from the base configured to receive a tool.  
   
   
       12 . A tool organizer as defined in  claim 10 , wherein the first and second clips each include a distal portion angled outwardly relative to the body and configured to deflect upon engagement of the corresponding side wall.  
   
   
       13 . A tool organizer as defined in  claim 10 , wherein the body includes an elongated base and a plurality of spring-biased supports extending upwardly from the base configured to receive a tool.  
   
   
       14 . A tool organizer as defined in  claim 10 , wherein the body includes 
 a first cap at the first end of the holder, the first cap defining a slot for receiving a post of the first clip, and    a second cap at the second end of the holder, the second cap defining a slot for receiving a post of the second clip.    
   
   
       15 . A tool organizer as defined in  claim 10 , wherein the opposing side walls of the recess each include a portion configured to deflect upon engagement of the corresponding clip.  
   
   
       16 . A tool organizer, comprising: 
 a housing defining a recess having opposing side walls; and    a tool holder having first and second opposing ends, the tool holder including 
 a body configured to secure a tool, the body defining a first slot disposed at the first end of the holder and a second slot disposed at the first end of the holder,  
 a first clip having a post pivotally received within the first slot of the body, and  
 a second clip having a post pivotally received within the second slot of the body, the first and second clips each configured to engage the corresponding side wall of the recess such that the body of the tool holder can pivot relative to the housing and that the tool holder can be removed from the housing.  
   
   
   
       17 . A tool organizer as defined in  claim 16 , wherein the body includes an elongated base and a plurality of spring-biased supports extending upwardly from the base configured to receive a tool.  
   
   
       18 . A tool organizer as defined in  claim 16 , wherein the first and second clips each include a distal portion angled outwardly relative to the body and configured to deflect upon engagement of the corresponding side wall.  
   
   
       19 . A tool organizer as defined in  claim 16 , wherein the opposing side walls of the recess each include a portion configured to deflect upon engagement of the corresponding clip.