CN-224218455-U - Device with display and camera

Abstract

The utility model relates to a device with a display and a camera. The device includes a coupling member that couples the device to a stackable storage unit container. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a battery interface for coupling to a battery for a power tool, a camera, and a display that displays an image captured by the camera.

Inventors

• Nolan J. Hendon
• Samuel J. Krolo
• Christopher j turner
• Taylor A. Val

Assignees

• 米沃奇电动工具公司

Dates

Publication Date

20260508

Application Date

20250227

Priority Date

20250210

Claims (20)

1. 1. An apparatus having a display and a camera, the apparatus comprising: A housing; a bottom surface defined by the housing; A plurality of male couplers extending from the bottom surface, the plurality of male couplers detachably and rigidly coupling the housing to a top surface of a storage unit; The display device is provided with a display device, the display is pivotably coupled to the housing; A cable configured to extend from and retract into the housing, and A camera coupled to an outer end of the cable, wherein the display displays one or more images captured by the camera.
2. 2. The device of claim 1, wherein each male coupler of the plurality of male couplers includes a body extending from the bottom surface and a first tongue extending from the body, the first tongue being offset relative to the bottom surface, below and parallel to the bottom surface.
3. 3. The device of claim 2, wherein the first tongue defines a first channel comprising a front open end and a rear closed end.
4. 4. The device of claim 3, wherein the housing includes a front wall and an opposite rear wall, the first channel extending from the rear closed end toward the front open end and the rear wall, the utility module including a handle coupled to the front wall.
5. 5. The device of claim 3, wherein the housing includes a front wall and an opposing rear wall, the first channel extending from the rear closed end toward the front open end and the rear wall, the utility module including a latch coupled to the front wall, the latch configured to engage a latch recess defined by the top surface of the storage unit, wherein engagement of the latch and the latch recess biases a male coupler to prevent disengagement with a female coupler of the storage unit.
6. 6. The device of claim 1, wherein the display pivots relative to the housing about a first axis and a second axis different from the first axis.
7. 7. The device of claim 6, wherein the second axis is perpendicular to the first axis.
8. 8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the utility module comprises a knee pad configured for use by a user operating the camera and the display.
9. 9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the display is a touch screen.
10. 10. An apparatus having a display and a camera, the apparatus comprising: A housing; a bottom surface defined by the housing; A plurality of male couplers extending from the bottom surface, the plurality of male couplers detachably and rigidly coupling the housing to a top surface of a storage unit; The display device is provided with a display device, the display is pivotably coupled to the housing; A camera, wherein the display displays one or more images captured by the camera, and A battery interface configured to be physically coupled to a rechargeable power tool battery, wherein the display and the camera are configured to receive power from the rechargeable power tool battery coupled to the battery interface.
11. 11. The device of claim 10, wherein the utility module comprises a first cover pivotably coupled to the housing, the first cover and the housing together defining a first compartment configured to store a cable coupled to the camera.
12. 12. The device of claim 11, wherein the utility module includes a second cover pivotably coupled to the housing, the second cover and the housing together defining a second compartment, the battery interface being located in the second compartment.
13. 13. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the utility module comprises a knee pad coupled to the second cover, the knee pad configured for use by a user operating the camera and the display.
14. 14. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the utility module comprises: A drum located within the first compartment, wherein the cable is wound within the drum, and A retainer including a vertical arm extending away from the first cover and within the barrel, the vertical arm partially enclosing the cable within the barrel.
15. 15. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein each male coupler of the plurality of male couplers includes a body extending from the bottom surface, a first tongue extending from the body, and a second tongue opposite the first tongue and extending from the body, each of the first tongue and the second tongue being offset relative to the bottom surface, below and parallel to the bottom surface.
16. 16. The device of claim 15, wherein the first tongue defines a first channel and the second tongue defines a second channel, each of the first tongue and the second tongue including a front open end and a rear closed end.
17. 17. The device of claim 16, wherein the housing includes a front wall and an opposing rear wall, each of the first and second channels extending from the rear closed end toward the front open end and the rear wall, the utility module including a latch coupled to the front wall, the actuated latch configured to engage a latch recess defined by the top surface of the storage unit, wherein engagement of the latch and the latch recess biases a male coupler to prevent disengagement with a female coupler of the storage unit.
18. 18. An apparatus having a display and a camera, the apparatus comprising: A housing; a bottom surface defined by the housing; A plurality of male couplers extending from the bottom surface, the plurality of male couplers detachably and rigidly coupling the housing to a top surface of a storage unit; The display device is provided with a display device, the display is pivotably coupled to the housing; A storage area defined by the housing, the storage area configured as a storage device, and A camera, wherein the display displays one or more images captured by the camera.
19. 19. The apparatus of claim 18, comprising an engagement member extending from and underlying the plurality of male couplers, wherein the engagement member is formed from a rubber-containing material.
20. 20. The device of claim 19, wherein the display pivots relative to the housing about a first axis and a second axis different from the first axis, wherein the second axis is perpendicular to the first axis, and wherein the display is a touch screen.

Description

Device with display and camera Cross Reference to Related Applications The present application claims the benefit and priority of U.S. application Ser. Nos. 19/049612, filed on 10 at 2 months of 2025, and U.S. provisional application 63/559366 filed on 29 at 2 months of 2024, each of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. Technical Field The present disclosure relates generally to the field of tool storage systems and related devices. The present disclosure relates in particular to a device or unit comprising a camera, a display and a coupling mechanism that detachably couples the device to another device or container in a modular tool storage system, such as a tool storage container. Background Tool storage units are commonly used for vehicles and tool accessories. Some storage units are designed to be incorporated into modular storage systems. In a modular storage system, different units, devices and/or containers may provide different functions, such as functions adapted to capture images via a camera and display the images on a display. Disclosure of utility model One embodiment of the present utility model is directed to a utility module that includes a housing, a bottom surface defined by the housing, a plurality of male couplers extending from the bottom surface, the plurality of male couplers detachably and rigidly coupling the housing to a top surface of a storage unit, a display pivotably coupled to the housing, a cable configured to extend from within and retract within the housing, and a camera coupled to an outer end of the cable. The display displays one or more images captured by the camera. Another embodiment of the utility model is directed to a utility module that includes a housing, a bottom surface defined by the housing, a plurality of male couplers extending from the bottom surface, the plurality of male couplers detachably and rigidly coupling the housing to a top surface of a storage unit, a display pivotably coupled to the housing, a camera displaying one or more images captured by the camera, and a battery interface configured to be physically coupled to a rechargeable power tool battery. The display and camera are configured to receive power from a rechargeable power tool battery coupled to the battery interface. Another embodiment of the utility model is directed to a utility module that includes a housing, a bottom surface defined by the housing, a plurality of male couplers extending from the bottom surface, the plurality of male couplers detachably and rigidly coupling the housing to a top surface of a storage unit, a display pivotably coupled to the housing, a storage area defined by the housing, the storage area configured as a storage device, and a camera. The display displays one or more images captured by the camera. Another embodiment of the utility model is directed to an apparatus that includes a housing, a bottom surface defined by the housing, a plurality of male couplers extending from the bottom surface, a display pivotably coupled to the housing, and a camera operatively coupled to the display such that an image captured by the camera is visible on the display. In particular embodiments, the device includes a cable configured to extend from and retract into the housing, and the camera is coupled to the cable. A plurality of male couplers detachably and rigidly couple the housing to the top surface of the storage unit. The display includes a screen that displays one or more images captured by the camera. In various embodiments, the device includes a first cover pivotably coupled to the housing, the first cover and the housing together defining a first compartment. The cable extends from and retracts into the first compartment. In various embodiments, the display is pivotably coupled to the housing by pivotably coupling the display to the first cover and pivotably coupling the first cover to the housing. In various embodiments, the device includes a second cover pivotably coupled to the housing, the second cover and the housing together defining a second compartment, and the device further includes a battery interface within the second compartment configured to be physically coupled to the rechargeable power tool battery. The display and camera are configured to receive power from the rechargeable power tool battery. In various embodiments, each male coupler of the plurality of male couplers includes a body extending below a bottom surface, a first tongue, and a second tongue. The first tongue and the second tongue both extend from the body and both are offset relative to and below the bottom surface. The first tongue defines a first channel between the bottom surface and the first tongue, and the second tongue defines a second channel between the bottom surface and the second tongue. The first and second channels each extend on opposite sides of the body, and each channel includes a front open end and a rear closed end. Another embodiment of