Patent ID: 6283291
Filing Date: 2001-09-04
Classification: B25H

Abstract:
A case for drill bits and other items, comprising:a base having at least one item holder mounted therein for movement between an access position wherein each said item holder and any items in each said item holder are angled outwardly from a main plane of said base and a storage position wherein each said item holder and any items in each said item holder are more aligned with said main plane, said item holder having a plurality of means for holding items;biasing means biased to rotate at least one said item holder(s) towards said access position; anda cover securable onto said base, said cover arranged to contact at least one item or item holder when closing, said cover thereby rotating said item holder(s) towards said storage position;wherein said cover is slidable along said base in a plane parallel to said base between a closed position where said item holders are covered and a position where said item holders are at least partially exposed.