Storage unit with light-emitting components
A device or unit with a lighting component is provided. The device includes coupling components that couple the device to stackable storage unit containers. In one embodiment, the device includes a battery interface to couple to a battery for power tools. In one embodiment, the device includes three lights that are pivotally coupled to the housing between a retracted position in which the lights are disposed against sidewalls of the housing, and an open position in which the lights are pivoted above the top panel of the housing.
1 . A lighting unit configured to couple to a stackable container, the lighting unit comprising:
a housing;
a top panel coupled to the housing;
a plurality of coupling components that extend from the housing and couple the housing to a stackable container; and
a light coupled to the housing, the light pivotable with respect to the housing about a first axis;
wherein each of the plurality of coupling components comprise:
a recess; and
a first ledge and a second ledge that overhang the recess.
2 . The lighting unit of claim 1 , wherein the light is rotatable with respect to the housing about a second axis.
3 . The lighting unit of claim 2 , wherein the second axis is perpendicular to the first axis.
4 . The lighting unit of claim 1 , wherein the top panel comprises a top surface, and wherein the top surface comprises the coupling component.
5 . The lighting unit of claim 4 , wherein the stackable container further comprises:
a second housing;
a storage compartment defined within the second housing; and
a bottom surface defined by the second housing, the bottom surface comprising a second coupling component;
wherein lighting unit and the stackable container are coupled together via the coupling component of the lighting unit and the second coupling component of the stackable container.
6 . The lighting unit of claim 1 , further comprising a battery interface configured to interface with a rechargeable battery.
7 . The lighting unit of claim 1 , wherein the light is movable between an open position and a retracted position in which the light is positioned adjacent to a sidewall of the housing.
8 . The lighting unit of claim 1 , wherein, when the light is moved into an open position, the light moves away from the plurality of coupling components.
9 . A modular storage system comprising:
a housing;
a top panel coupled to the housing;
a plurality of couplers extending from the housing; and
a light coupled to the housing, wherein the light is a dome light; and
a stackable container, the stackable container comprising:
a second housing;
a storage compartment defined within the second housing; and
a second plurality of coupling components;
wherein housing and the stackable container are coupled together via the plurality of coupling components and the second plurality of coupling component of the stackable container.
10 . The modular storage system of claim 9 , wherein the light is configured to emit a light such that illumination is 360 degrees relative to the light.
11 . The modular storage system of claim 9 , wherein the second plurality of coupling components are positioned on an upper surface of the second housing.
12 . The modular storage system of claim 9 , wherein the light is positioned along the top panel.