Patent ID: 9616563
Date: 2017-04-11
CPC Classifications: B25H

Claim:
1. A toolbox comprising: a first section for storage, and a second section for storage, the first section and the second section being pivotally attached together by a pivotal attachment; wherein the pivotal attachment includes a pivot pin formed on the first section and engaged in an elongated slot or elongated groove formed in the second section; wherein said elongated slot or elongated groove is elongated in a direction transverse to a pivot axis of the pivot pin such that the first section may pivot in an eccentric path around the second section; a latch operable to secure the first and second sections together, the latch being pivotally mounted on one of the first section and the second section, having a hook arranged to engage the other of the first section and the second section when the latch is pivoted to a closed position, and having a lever arranged to push the first and second sections apart when the latch is pivoted to an open position; wherein the latch comprises a generally L-shaped configuration, and is arranged to pivot generally around a corner of the generally L-shaped configuration; wherein one arm of the generally L-shaped configuration carries the hook on an inside surface of the one arm, and another arm of the generally L-shaped configuration forms the lever.