Abstract
The invention relates to a tool tray that holds tools and parts that is attached to the sides of the aerial lift and can be moved around the sides of the lift when necessary. The aerial lift mechanic can easily mount this tool tray on either sides of the lift to make it easily accessible to utilize tools to complete the project. On one hand, the Aerial Lift Tool Tray can be used as a dual function component that allows the functionality of the tool tray to be temporarily mounted on various sides of the lift; on the other hand, the Aerial Lift Tool Tray can allow the lift mechanic to keep their tools together in one place so that the completion of the project/job can be quicker, more efficient, and without interruption of locating tools that are not together in one place.
Claims
1. An Aerial Lift Tool Tray comprising: A portable quick-attach design, which also has quick-attach side frames that allows for fast assembly and disassembly for transporting and storage of said Aerial Lift Tool Tray; further comprising a design that allows the aerial lift mechanic to quickly and easily without fasteners reposition said Aerial Lift Tool Tray to different sides or ends of the safety rails that surround the work platform of the aerial lift; further comprising an upper level tool tray and an additional lower level tool tray that provides more space for tools, fasteners, and other items needed to safely and efficiently complete projects without having to place said items on the said work platform where space is limited and should be free and clear of said items to safely walk around; further comprising an adjustable lower rail rest that extends the said quick-attach side frames position of rest to be lower if needed and also serves as a guard between said quick-attach side frames and said lower safety railing of said work platform; further comprising a no-tool needed wing nut and bolt fastener to make adjusting said adjustable lower rail rest more user friendly; further comprising a construction of durable and strong materials, such as wood, metal, or plastic for a long-lasting product; further comprising a strong, durable finish that will protect the materials used to construct it.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] FIG. 1 shows a three-dimensional view of the Aerial Lift Tool Tray.
[0017] FIG. 2 shows an elevational view of the left side if facing the front of the tool tray.
[0018] FIG. 3 shows an elevational view of the right side if facing the front of the tool tray.
[0019] FIG. 4 shows an elevational view of the front of the tool tray.
[0020] FIG. 5 shows an elevational view of the back of the tool tray.
[0021] FIG. 6 shows an exploded three-dimensional view of the tool tray.
[0022] FIG. 7 shows a three-dimensional view of the tool tray in its working position hooked onto and hanging from an aerial lifts' work-basket railing.
[0023] FIG. 8 shows an elevational view that shows it on the railing of the aerial lifts' work basket.
COMPONENT LIST
[0024] 100—Aerial Lift Tool Tray [0025] 101—Upper Tool Tray [0026] 102—Lower Tool Tray [0027] 103—Quick Attach Side Frames [0028] 104—Quick Attach Fastener System [0029] 105—Adjustable Lower Rail Rest [0030] 106—Wing Nut and Bolt Fasteners [0031] 107—Upper Rail Rest Retainer [0032] 108—Work Platform [0033] 109—Safety Rails of Aerial Lift
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0034] Detailed illustrated embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein.
[0035] FIG. 1 illustrates a three-dimensional view of the invention, which is the Aerial Lift Tool Tray 100. This is a product that many construction trades can benefit from. It has the ability to be portable and can be assembled and hung onto the Safety Rails of Aerial Lift 109 in just a few minutes. Its' design has an Upper Tool Tray 101 and a Lower Tool Tray 102 allowing for more space for fasteners, tools, and other items. As the worker stands on the Work Platform 108 of the aerial lift, they can easily access tools or other items they may need without bending down to retrieve them from where they are standing, making it safer to walk around the Work Platform 108.
[0036] FIG. 2 illustrates a left side Quick Attach Side Frame 103 elevational view of the Aerial Lift Tool Tray 100 if facing the front. The Aerial Lift Tool Tray 100 can hang from either side of the Work Platform 108 and either inside or outside of Safety Rails of Aerial Lift 109 quickly and easily because of its' ability to hang from the Safety Rails of Aerial Lift 109 without fasteners.
[0037] FIG. 3 illustrates the right side of the Quick Attach Side Frame 103 elevational view if facing the front of the Aerial Lift Tool Tray 100. This view also illustrates the holes and slots of the Quick Attach Fastener System 104 which allows you to quickly assemble and disassemble the Aerial Lift Tool Tray 100 for easier storage or transport. In order to accomplish this task, loosen the Phillip Head screw and slide the Quick Attach Side Frame 103 forward through the slot until the Phillip Head screw comes out of the hole.
[0038] FIG. 4 illustrates the front elevational view of the Aerial Lift Tool Tray 100. This side, while in use, would typically be the side that faces the Work Platform 108. This side also has the Upper Rail Rest Retainer 107, which keeps the Aerial Lift Tool Tray 100 from coming off the Safety Rails of Aerial Lift 109.
[0039] FIG. 5 illustrates the back elevational view of the Aerial Lift Tool Tray 100. This shows the Upper Rail Rest Retainer 107 and the Phillip Head fasteners holds the Upper Rail Rest Retainer 107 to the Upper Tool Tray 101. The Upper Rail Rest Retainer 107 is indicated by a cross-hatch pattern. This elevation also illustrates the Adjustable Lower Rail Rest 105. It is attached to the Quick Attach Side Frame 103 with Wing Nut and Bolt Fasteners 106 for a no-tool quick adjustment. The Adjustable Lower Rail Rest 105 is used in situations where on certain Aerial Lift models the lower rail is lower than the bottom of the Quick Attach Side Frame 103. It also serves as a protective guard between the Quick Attach Side Frame 103 and the Safety Rails 109 on the Aerial Lift.
[0040] FIG. 6 illustrates the an exploded view of the Aerial Lift Tool Tray 100. The materials used to construct this product could be wood, metal, plastic, or any combination there of and would be strong for durability and longevity.
[0041] FIG. 7 illustrates a three-dimensional view of the Aerial Lift Tool Tray 100 hanging on the Safety Rails 109 of the Aerial Lift, with the front facing the Work Platform 108. Some work situations may require the Aerial Lift Tool Tray 100 to face the other direction where the Aerial Lift Tool Tray 100 is inside the Work Platform 108 because of clearance issues outside the Work Platform 108.
[0042] FIG. 8 illustrates the elevational view of the left side of the Aerial Lift Tool Tray 100. This shows how the Safety Rails 109 comes into contact with the Aerial Lift Tool Tray 100 and how the Safety Rail 109 passes through the Upper Rail Rest Retainer 107 channel, which it hangs from.
[0043] The disclosed embodiments have been described in full details of the structure and features of this invention, which comprises of an Aerial Lift Tool Tray that attaches to an aerial lift. Several examples have been described that have been referenced to various disclosed embodiments. These embodiments are for the illustration purposes and are not limited in nature. This invention should not be limited to the design of the Aerial Lift Tool Tray and is not limited to the particular embodiments that are disclosed herein. It is however, intended to cover all modifications, changes, and adaptations within the scope of this present invention as is defined by the appended claim.
