Tool storage units with integrated power

Abstract

The present invention broadly relates to a tool storage unit with an integrated power strip. In some embodiments, the power strip is movable with a compartment of the tool storage unit. In other embodiments, the power strip is stationary. The compartment is adapted to provide access to the power strip when the compartment is open.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A tool storage unit, comprising:
 a compartment movable between open and closed positions;   a power strip accessible via the compartment when the compartment is in the open position; and   a power cable extending from the power strip and adapted to couple to a power source,   wherein the compartment includes a cutout in a wall of the compartment to allow the compartment to move between the open and closed positions without interfering with the power cable.   
     
     
         2 . The tool storage unit of  claim 1 , wherein the power strip is coupled to an interior surface of a wall of the tool storage unit. 
     
     
         3 . The tool storage unit of  claim 1 , further comprising a slidable connection coupled to an interior surface of a wall of the compartment, and wherein the power strip is coupled to the slidable connection. 
     
     
         4 . The tool storage unit of  claim 3 , wherein the power strip is adapted to travel with the slidable connection. 
     
     
         5 . The tool storage unit of  claim 1 , further comprising a slidable connection coupled to an interior surface of a wall of the compartment, wherein the power strip is coupled to the slidable connection and is adapted to remain stationary when the compartment is moved between the open and closed positions. 
     
     
         6 . The tool storage unit of  claim 1 , wherein the power strip includes at least one power outlet. 
     
     
         7 . The tool storage unit of  claim 1 , wherein the compartment includes a lock adapted to lock the compartment in the closed position. 
     
     
         8 . The tool storage unit of  claim 1 , wherein the power strip includes at least one of a 110-120 V AC power outlet, a 220-240 V AC power outlet, and a 12 V power outlet.