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System and method for positioning a tool in a work space

A work space and tool technology, applied in the direction of manufacturing tools, metal processing equipment, metal processing machinery parts, etc., can solve the problems of boring and expensive, long layout process, etc.

Active Publication Date: 2015-11-04
TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LTD
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[0007] Although position determination systems such as ranging radio systems and robotic total station systems can facilitate and speed up this layout process, the layout process can still be lengthy, tedious and expensive

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[0017] figure 1 A building 11 under construction is shown, a typical environment in which a system for assisting a tool operator in properly positioning a tool is needed, and an environment in which this system can provide a substantial increase in productivity. Power tools are utilized to install fasteners, nails, and similar devices, and to cut holes and larger openings in various structural components, such as floors, walls, and ceilings of buildings. Non-electric tools can also be used to perform a variety of functions. In the past, it was necessary for workers to go through the time-consuming process of laying out, measuring, and marking the points where various tools (eg, power tools) were to be operated before cutting, fastening, and performing steps. The embodiments described below eliminate this measuring and marking process so that the tool can simply be moved directly to its intended location and the operator can be signaled that the tool is properly positioned an...

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A system for assisting an operator in positioning an operating element of any of a plurality of tools at a desired location at a worksite, includes a plurality of fixed position video imaging devices located at known positions at the worksite. Each of the imaging devices has a known field of view. A memory stores a digital image and dimensions of each of the tools, as well as the desired locations at the worksite for operating the tools. A processor is responsive to the video devices for determining the tool being viewed, and determining the position and orientation of the tool and the operating element of said tool. A radio transmitter transmits this to a receiver with the tool operator.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application is related to and claims priority to US Application Serial No. 13 / 800,350, filed March 13, 2013, entitled "SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POSITIONING A TOOL IN A WORK SPACE," which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. [0003] Statement Regarding Federally Funded Research or Development [0004] Not applicable Background technique [0005] This document relates to a system that facilitates positioning of tools in a workspace or on a worksite, such as, for example, a construction site. When the interior of the building is completed, connectors, anchors, etc. are attached to the floor, ceiling, or other structure within the building, and cuts and holes are made using a power saw or drill. All this has to be done at the required locations using special power tools which need to be operated at several precisely defined locations within the building. For example, nail guns, chainsaws, powder anch...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): G01C15/00
CPCB23Q17/24B23Q17/22G01C15/00H04N7/181G01C11/02
Inventor 肯特·韦恩·卡勒李英振
Owner TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LTD