At a glance
| Patent number | CN206263916U (application CN201621368294) |
| Type | China utility model (实用新型) - protects product shape and structure |
| Original title | Tool management case (工具管理箱) |
| Patent owner | Guangzhou Bestsafe Lock Technology Co., Ltd. (广州市贝安锁具科技有限公司) |
| Inventors | Long Fuwen, Lü Jinshui |
| Filing date | 2016-12-14 |
| Grant date | 2017-06-20 |
| Status (China) | Lapsed - terminated for non-payment of annual fees (recorded 2020-11-27) |
| Patent family | Chinese filings only - no US, European, Japanese, PCT or other filings listed |
| Cited by | 3 later documents |
| Source | Google Patents (search for CN206263916U) |
What the claims cover, in plain language
Claim 1 - a tool cabinet with a body and a door. The body has multiple slots arranged from top to bottom and symmetrically on both side walls, and multiple shelves that each fit any pair of slots, forming several storage spaces.
Claims 2-3 - catch holes in the side walls below the slots and a latch under each shelf whose pin enters the catch hole; the latch is spring-loaded (claim 3). Claim 4 - hooks on the wall at the bottom of at least one storage space. Claim 5 - a clear window in the middle of the door. Claim 6 - the door is hinged and locked by an electronic lock. Claim 7 - a magnet on the door that holds it to the body.
This is a simplified reading for orientation only. The legal scope is defined by the exact claim wording in the official Chinese document.
What this means for US production
This patent was filed only in China, and it lapsed for non-payment of annual fees (recorded in 2020). It no longer restricts anyone - in China or elsewhere.
Before production, keep in mind:
- Other patents may exist. Adjustable shelving and cabinet hardware are widely patented, including design patents on cabinet styling. Use your own styling and have a freedom-to-operate (FTO) search done by a US patent attorney before volume production.
Customization and manufacturing
What can be customized
| Area | Options |
|---|---|
| Size | Wall, bench or floor sizes - to be confirmed in design |
| Material | Powder-coated steel sheet, aluminum or wood panels |
| Inside | Number of shelves, slot spacing, hooks, pegboard back panel, bins |
| Door | Window (acrylic or tempered glass) or solid; key, combination or electronic lock |
| Finish | Brand colors, labels and logo |
| Delivery | Assembled or flat-pack with mounting hardware |
Things to plan for (US market)
- Wall mounting - provide a mounting method rated for the loaded weight, and a tip-over warning for floor versions.
- Glass - use acrylic or safety glass in the door.
- Electronic locks - if fitted, the lock module needs the relevant FCC and battery labeling; a mechanical lock avoids this.
How a project runs
- Inquiry - size, material, lock type and quantity.
- Design - slot pattern, shelf and latch details, door.
- Prototype - sample cabinet for shelf-load, latch and door tests.
- Pilot run - small batch to check fabrication and finish.
- Production - volume production, packaging and shipping.
Quantities & timeline
A steel cabinet needs punching and bending tooling; the slots and catch holes are punched in the same step. Send us your size, material, quantity and target price and we will reply with options.
Patent drawings
Drawings reproduced from the public patent document for reference.
