Method for adapting a device to a tool, method for operating a device, device, and system

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for adapting a device (1) to a set of motor-driven tools (2) of different types, wherein the device (1) is arranged on the tool (2), wherein the method comprises the steps of: a) detecting an identifier (ID) of the tool (2) by means of the device (1), and b) transmitting type-specific configuration information (KI) from a database (3) to the device (1) based on the detected identifier (ID), such that the device (1) is configured to process the operating data (BD) of the tool (2) in a type-specific manner.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a method for adapting a device to a set of motor drive tools from different types of motor drive tool sets, a method for operating a device according to type, wherein the device is arranged on a set of motor drive tools from different types of motor drive tool sets, wherein the method has such a method for adapting the device to the tool, a device for adapting to a set of motor drive tools from different types of motor drive tool sets, and a system having such a device. Summary of the Invention

[0002] The objective of this invention is to provide a method for adapting a device to a set of motor drive tools from different types of motor drive tool sets, particularly wherein said method has improved features. Furthermore, the objective of this invention is to provide a method for operating a device according to type, wherein said device is arranged on a set of motor drive tools from different types of motor drive tool sets, wherein said method has this method for adapting said device to said tool, providing a device for adapting to a set of motor drive tools from different types of motor drive tool sets, and a system having such a device.

[0003] The present invention solves this task by providing a method having the features of claim 1. Furthermore, the task on which the invention is based is solved by a method having the features of claim 12, an apparatus having the features of claim 13, and a system having the features of claim 14 and / or claim 15. Advantageous extensions and / or designs of the invention are described in the dependent claims.

[0004] The invention relates to a particularly automatic method for adapting a device, particularly automatically and / or in software, to a collection of motor-driven tools from different types of motor-driven tool sets, wherein the device is arranged on, particularly in, or mechanically connected to, the tools, the method comprising the steps of: a) detecting, particularly automatically, an identifier of the tool, particularly the value of the identifier, by means of the device; b) based on the detected identifier, transmitting, particularly automatically, type-specific configuration information from a database (particularly the cloud) to the device, such that the device is constructed or configured to process, particularly the value of the operating data of the tool, type-specifically.

[0005] The method allows the device to be delivered from the factory without needing to be adapted to the tool. In other words, the method allows the device to be delivered from the factory without having type-specific configuration information from different sets of type-specific configuration information, thus avoiding delivery in different types or variants. In other words, the method allows the device to be delivered from the factory in only a single variant or uniform form. This allows users to obtain the device regardless of the type of tool.

[0006] Additionally or alternatively, the method enables adaptation without requiring the user to do anything, particularly without requiring user information.

[0007] Furthermore, or alternatively, the method, particularly the transmission of type-specific configuration information or the configuration of the device for type-specific processing, enables the implementation of type-specific functions of the device. This allows, in particular, the configuration for type-specific processing, to prevent the device from forwarding the tool's operational data unprocessed. In other words, this allows the amount of data to be transmitted from the device to be kept at a low level.

[0008] In particular, the device may have type-independent configuration information or basic configuration information or basic functions when delivered from the factory, such that the device can be configured to detect the identifier.

[0009] Additionally or alternatively, the identifier may be arranged on, or particularly within, the tool to enable detection. Furthermore, additionally or alternatively, the identifier may contain information for explicitly identifying the tool or the type of tool.

[0010] Step b) can be performed after step a) in terms of time.

[0011] Type-specific configuration information can be transmitted wirelessly. Additionally or alternatively, step b) may include: transmitting the detected identifier, or identifier information determined or selected by means of the device based on the detected identifier, from the device to the database. Furthermore, additionally or alternatively, step b) may include: determining or selecting type-specific configuration information based on the transmitted identifier or the transmitted identifier information by means of the database, particularly determining or selecting type-specific configuration information from different sets of type-specific configuration information. Furthermore, additionally or alternatively, step b) may include: transmitting the determined or selected type-specific configuration information from the database to the device. Furthermore, additionally or alternatively, step b) may include: implementing the type-specific configuration information by means of the device or on the device. Furthermore, additionally or alternatively, type-specific configuration information can be assigned to the identifier or the identifier information, particularly in the database. Furthermore, additionally or alternatively, type-specific configuration information may be referred to as a type-specific configuration file. Furthermore, additionally or alternatively, type-specific configuration information may be a suitable version. In addition, or alternatively, type-specific can mean that tools are different for different types of tools.

[0012] The tool can be a hand-guided tool, particularly a handheld or ground-guided tool. Specifically, a hand-guided tool, particularly a handheld tool, can mean that the tool can have a maximum weight of 50 kg, particularly 20 kg, particularly 10 kg. Additionally or alternatively, the tool can be a horticultural and / or forestry tool or a soil work tool.

[0013] The device may differ from the tool. Additionally or alternatively, the database may differ from the tool and / or the device. Furthermore, additionally or alternatively, the identifier may differ from the runtime data. Furthermore, additionally or alternatively, the configuration information may differ from the identifier and / or the identifier information (if it exists) and / or the runtime data.

[0014] The device may be coupled to, or mounted or fixed to, the tool, particularly within the tool, in particular mechanically. Specifically, the device may be detachably connected to the tool, particularly through material-fit connections (e.g., adhesive bonding), force-fit connections (e.g., latching or snap-fit ​​connections), and / or form-fit connections (e.g., threaded connections). Additionally or alternatively, the device may be in direct or seamless contact with the tool.

[0015] The device may be part of the tool.

[0016] In an extension of the invention, the device can be constructed or configured separately from the tool. This allows the device to be mounted on the tool, particularly after the tool has been delivered from the factory. Specifically, the device can be referred to as an apparatus. Additionally or alternatively, the device can be part of the tool's battery, particularly a battery pack, specifically for supplying drive current to the tool, which is, in particular, a battery-powered tool.

[0017] In an extension of this invention, the identifier has a type number and / or a sequence number. Specifically, the identifier is either a type number or a sequence number.

[0018] The detection of the identifier can be wireless. In particular, the device can query the tool for the identifier.

[0019] In an extension of the invention, the device is connected to the tool via a cable to detect the identifier, and in particular, to detect the operational data. Step a) involves detecting the identifier via the cable. This makes it easy to detect the identifier, and in particular, to detect the operational data.

[0020] The tool may have a motor control device. The cable may be directly or seamlessly connected to the motor control device.

[0021] In this invention, the tool is a battery-powered tool, having a battery interface, particularly non-type specific, and connected via this interface to a battery, particularly non-type specific, for supplying drive current, specifically to the tool's drive motor. The identifier, and particularly the operating data, are transmitted between the battery-powered tool and the battery via the battery interface, particularly via a communication line of the battery interface. The cable is connected to the battery interface or a bus of the tool for the battery interface. This allows for easy detection of the identifier, and particularly the operating data, particularly when the device and the tool are constructed separately or when the device is attached. Specifically, the device may be different from the battery.

[0022] In an extension of this invention, the tool's operational data exists in a type-specific data format. Type-specific processing involves understanding or interpreting the operational data using this type-specific data format.

[0023] Additionally or alternatively, type-specific processing includes type-specific analysis of the operational data.

[0024] In addition, or alternatively, type-specific processing has type-specific storage of the running data.

[0025] The type-specific data format allows the amount of runtime data generated by the tool to be kept low. Additionally or alternatively, understanding the runtime data in a type-specific data format enables the analysis (particularly type-specific analysis) and / or storage (particularly type-specific storage) of the runtime data by means of the device. Furthermore, additionally or alternatively, type-specific analysis of the runtime data enables type-specific functionality of the device, particularly ensuring that the device does not need to forward the tool's runtime data without analysis, and / or enables the storage of user-related runtime data and / or the non-user-related runtime data by means of the device. Furthermore, additionally or alternatively, type-specific storage keeps the amount of data to be stored, particularly runtime data, at a low level.

[0026] Specifically, the identifier may be a type-free data format. Additionally or alternatively, the device may be configured to understand the identifier, particularly upon delivery from the factory. Specifically, step a) may include: understanding the identifier.

[0027] In the design of this invention, the configuration information is for the purpose of understanding and is used to locate and / or identify the operating data of the tool, particularly in the interface data of the battery-type interface, especially information about the data address, data name, data type, data value and / or data size.

[0028] Additionally or alternatively, the configuration information may include information about at least one type-specific runtime data value, particularly at least one type-specific runtime data limit value, for type-specific analysis, particularly for creating runtime data statistics, and / or for identifying and / or storing faults of the tool, and / or for outputting and / or sending analysis information based on the runtime data analysis, particularly in a user-perceptible manner.

[0029] In addition, or alternatively, the configuration information may include information for storing or not storing operational data that cannot be understood and / or analyzed, depending on the type of storage.

[0030] In particular, identifiers with a non-type-specific data format may have a non-type-specific data address. Additionally or alternatively, the device may be configured to look up and / or identify the identifier, especially upon delivery from the factory.

[0031] In an extension of the invention, the operating data includes the rotational speed of the drive motor of the tool, the motor current of the drive motor, the temperature of the tool (especially the drive motor), the battery voltage of the battery (especially the battery) connected to the tool and detected by means of the tool, the status information of the tool, and / or the fault information of the tool.

[0032] In an extension of this invention, the tool is a saw, or pruning shears, or a hedge trimmer, or a hedge cutter, or a logging machine, or a pruning machine, or a blower, or a leaf blower, or a vacuum cleaner, or a leaf vacuum, or a cleaning machine, or a pressure washer, or a roller broom, or a sweeping brush, or a lawnmower, or a shrub remover, or a soil loosener. In other words, the different types of tool sets can include saws, or pruning shears, or a hedge trimmer, or a hedge cutter, or a logging machine, or a pruning machine, or a blower, or a leaf blower, or a vacuum cleaner, or a leaf vacuum, or a cleaning machine, or a pressure washer, or a roller broom, or a sweeping brush, or a lawnmower, or a shrub remover, or a soil loosener.

[0033] In an extension of the invention, the method comprises the following steps: storing, particularly automatically, the detected identifier or identifier information (in particular, the identifier information) determined or selected by means of the device based on the detected identifier; repeatedly detecting, particularly automatically, identifiers (in particular, the identifiers) from a set of motor-driven tools of different types, wherein the device is arranged on, particularly in, the tool, or mechanically connected to the tool; comparing, particularly automatically, the repeatedly detected identifier or identifier information determined or selected by means of the device based on the repeatedly detected identifier with the stored identifier or stored identifier information; and outputting, particularly automatically, comparison result information based on the comparison result, particularly user-perceptible and / or automatically, and / or automatically transmitting, particularly automatically, comparison result information. This enables, particularly by the user, to detect and / or perceive, changes in arrangement from, particularly the original tool, to other or new tools. This enables, particularly by the user, to trigger and / or release, particularly new, adaptations of the device to the other tools. Specifically, if the result of the comparison is that the identifier of the duplicate detection or the identifier information determined based on the identifier of the duplicate detection is different from the stored identifier or the stored identifier information, then the comparison result information can be output and / or sent.

[0034] In an extension of the invention, step b) includes: transmitting the detected identifier or identifier information (in particular the identifier information) determined by the device based on the detected identifier from the device to, in particular, a mobile terminal and from the terminal to the database.

[0035] Additionally or alternatively, step b) includes: transferring type-specific configuration information from the database to the terminal and from the terminal to the device.

[0036] This allows the device to be configured, in particular, for or solely for short-range transmissions, such as Bluetooth or WLAN transmissions. Specifically, the terminal may be referred to as a gateway. Additionally or alternatively, the mobile terminal may be a laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Additionally or alternatively, the mobile may be referred to as portable or hand-guided, particularly handheld. Furthermore, additionally or alternatively, the terminal may differ from the device, the database, and / or the tool.

[0037] According to the invention, a particularly automatic method is used for operating a device, particularly said device, in a type-specific manner, wherein the device is arranged on, in, or mechanically connected to a set of motor-driven tools of different types (particularly said motor-driven tools), and the method includes: a method for adapting the device to the tool as described above, particularly said method. Furthermore, the method for operating the device according to type includes the steps of: detecting, particularly automatically detecting, the operating data of the tool, particularly by means of a cable (wherever it exists), and processing, particularly automatically, the detected operating data, particularly the value of said operating data, by means of the device in a type-specific manner.

[0038] The detection of the operational data can be achieved by means of the tool, particularly within the tool. Additionally or alternatively, the type-based operation and / or type-specific processing may differ for different types of tools. Furthermore, additionally or alternatively, the method for operating the device according to its type may include the following steps: creating operational data statistics (particularly the operational data statistics) by means of the device and / or identifying and / or storing faults of the tool, particularly the faults, and / or, particularly, outputting and / or sending, in a user-perceptible manner, analytical information based on the analysis of the operational data, particularly the analytical information.

[0039] According to the invention, a device, particularly an electric device, is constructed or configured to be adapted to motor-driven tools (particularly the motor-driven tools) from a collection of motor-driven tools of different types (particularly the collection of motor-driven tools of different types). The device is constructed or configured to be arranged on, particularly within, the tool. Furthermore, the device is constructed or configured to detect an identifier of the tool, particularly the identifier. Additionally, the device is constructed or configured to transmit type-specific configuration information (particularly the type-specific configuration information) from, particularly, a database (particularly the database) to the device based on the detected identifier, such that the device is constructed or configured to process, in a type-specific manner, the operating data of the tool (particularly the operating data).

[0040] Specifically, the device may be configured to detect the operational data of the tool. Additionally or alternatively, the device may be configured to perform at least a portion of the method, as described above for adaptation and / or for type-dependent operation.

[0041] The electrical system according to the invention has the device described above, particularly the device described above.

[0042] Additionally, the system has a database, particularly the database and / or an electronic database. The system is constructed or configured to transfer type-specific configuration information from the database, particularly to the device, based on detected identifiers.

[0043] Additionally or alternatively, the system has the aforementioned tool.

[0044] In addition, or alternatively, the system has a terminal, particularly the terminal.

[0045] In particular, the system can be configured to perform at least a portion of the above-described methods, especially the complete methods, as described above for adaptation and / or for type-dependent operation. Attached Figure Description

[0046] Other advantages and aspects of the invention will become apparent from the claims and from the following description of preferred embodiments of the invention, which are explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Hereinafter:

[0047] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a system according to the invention and a method according to the invention for operating a device according to a type is shown. The system has a device and a motor-driven tool according to the invention, and the method has a method according to the invention for adapting the device to the tool.

[0048] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1A schematic exploded view of the equipment.

[0049] Figure 3 It shows Figure 1 A schematic block diagram of the system and methods.

[0050] Figure 4 A diagram shows a device for connecting with Figure 1 An overview of a portion of the type-specific configuration information for tool adaptation, and

[0051] Figure 5 It shows Figure 4 Another overview of another part of the type-specific configuration information. Detailed Implementation

[0052] Figures 1 to 3 A system 10 according to the invention is shown. The system has a device 1 according to the invention. Additionally, the system 10 has a database 3, which is represented as a cloud in the illustrated embodiment. Furthermore, the system 10 also has a motor-driven tool 2.

[0053] In the illustrated embodiment, system 10 has a terminal 8, particularly a mobile terminal, especially in the form of a smartphone.

[0054] Device 1 is configured to adapt to a set of motor-driven tools 2 from different types of motor-driven tools. Device 1 is configured to be arranged on tool 2. In addition, device 1 is configured to detect the identifier ID of tool 2. Furthermore, device 1 is configured to wirelessly transmit type-specific configuration information KI based on the detected identifier ID, specifically from database 3 to device 1, such that device 1 is configured to process the operating data BD of tool 2 in a type-specific manner.

[0055] In the illustrated embodiment, device 1 is configured to detect the operational data BD of tool 2.

[0056] System 10 is configured to transmit (especially wirelessly) type-specific configuration information KI from database 3 to device 1 based on the detected identifier ID.

[0057] also, Figures 1 to 3 A method for operating a device 1 according to a type, according to the present invention, is shown. The device is arranged on a collection of motor-driven tools 2 from different types. The method has the following features:

[0058] According to the present invention, a method is used to adapt a device 1 to a collection of motor-driven tools 2 from different types. The device 1 is arranged on the tool 2. The method comprises the following steps: a) detecting an identifier ID of the tool 2 by means of the device 1; b) transmitting (particularly wirelessly transmitting) type-specific configuration information KI from a database 3 to the device 1 based on the detected identifier ID, such that the device 1 is configured to process the operating data BD of the tool 2 in a type-specific manner.

[0059] Additionally, the method for operating device 1 according to type includes the following steps: detecting the operating data BD of tool 2, and performing type-specific processing on the detected operating data BD by means of device 1.

[0060] In the illustrated embodiment, device 1 and tool 2 are constructed separately.

[0061] Furthermore, in the illustrated embodiment, device 1 is connected to tool 2 via cable 4 to detect identifier ID, and in particular, to detect operating data BD. Step a) involves: detecting identifier ID via cable 4. In an alternative embodiment, the detection of the identifier and / or the operating data can be wireless.

[0062] In detail, tool 2 is a battery-powered tool 2'. Furthermore, tool 2 has a battery interface 5, particularly a type-independent battery interface. Additionally, tool 2 is connected via battery interface 5 to a battery 6, also type-independent, specifically for supplying drive current, particularly to the drive motor 7 of tool 2. Between battery-powered tool 2' and battery 6, an identifier ID is transmitted via battery interface 5, particularly a communication line 5' of battery interface 5, and in particular, operating data BD is transmitted. Cable 4 is connected to battery interface 5 or a bus for tool 2 using battery interface 5.

[0063] In the illustrated embodiment, the drive motor 7 is an electric drive motor 7'. In an alternative embodiment, the drive motor of the tool may be an internal combustion engine.

[0064] Specifically, device 1 has a detection device 11. The detection device 11 is configured to detect the identifier ID and / or operating data BD of the instrument 2.

[0065] Furthermore, the device 1 has a processing unit 12. The processing unit 12 is configured to process the operational data BD of the tool 2 in a manner specific to its type.

[0066] Furthermore, the runtime data BD of tool 2 exists in a type-specific data format sDF. Type-specific processing involves understanding the runtime data BD existing in the type-specific data format sDF, particularly the detected runtime data BD, especially by means of the understanding device 13 of processing device 12.

[0067] Additionally, the type-specific processing includes type-specific analysis of the operational data BD, particularly the understood operational data BD, and analysis is performed, especially by means of the analysis device 14 of the processing device 12.

[0068] In addition, the type-specific processing has type-specific storage of operational data BD, particularly the analyzed operational data BD, which is stored, in particular, by means of the storage device 15 of the processing device 12.

[0069] In detail, for the purposes of this understanding, the configuration information KI contains information for finding and / or identifying the operating data BD of tool 2, particularly the operating data BD in the interface data SD of battery interface 5, especially information regarding data address DA, data name DN, data type DT, data value DW, and / or data size DG, such as... Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown in the image.

[0070] Additionally, for type-specific analysis, the configuration information KI has information about at least one type-specific operating data value BDW, and in particular at least one type-specific operating data limit value BDGW, specifically for creating operating data statistics BDS and / or for identifying and / or storing faults in the storage device 2, specifically stored in the storage device 15, and / or for outputting and / or sending analysis information AI based on the operating data BD analysis, specifically to the terminal 8, specifically by means of the output device 16 (specifically the display 16') and / or the communication interface 17 of the device 1.

[0071] Additionally, for type-specific storage, the configuration information includes information on whether to store or not store operational data (BD) that cannot be understood and / or analyzed.

[0072] Additionally, the method for operating device 1 according to type includes the following steps: using device 1 to create operating data statistics BDS and / or identify and / or store faults of tool 2 and / or output and / or send analysis information AI based on operating data BD analysis.

[0073] In addition, the operating data BD includes the rotational speed nrot of the drive motor 7 of tool 2, the motor current MS of the drive motor 7, the temperature T2 of tool 2 (especially the drive motor 7), the battery voltage AS of the battery 6 connected to tool 2 detected by means of tool 2, the status information ZI of tool 2 and / or the fault information FI of tool 2.

[0074] In the illustrated embodiment, tool 2 is a saw 2''. In alternative embodiments, the tool may be pruning shears, or a hedge trimmer, or a hedge cutter, or a logger, or a pruning machine, or a blower, or a leaf blower, or a vacuum cleaner, or a leaf vacuum, or a cleaning device, or a pressure washer, or a roller broom, or a sweeping brush, or a lawnmower, or a shrub remover, or a soil loosener.

[0075] In detail, the different operating data in the aforementioned operating data BD are differently related to saw 2'' and, for example, a hedge trimmer or a hair dryer. Therefore, operating data BD related to the corresponding type exists in a type-specific data format sDF, and operating data unrelated to the corresponding type does not exist in a type-specific data format sDF. For example, saw 2'' is torque-controlled, and therefore the motor current MS is related. The hair dryer is speed-controlled, and therefore the speed is related.

[0076] Furthermore, while the rotational speed (nrot) is zero in the operating data BD of the 2'' saw and the hedge trimmer or blower, the type-specific operating data value BDW differs for the 2'' saw and the hedge trimmer or blower. For example, a low value for nrot is expected in the case of the 2'' saw, but a high value is expected in the case of the hedge trimmer. And in the case of the blower, by selecting type-specific operating data values, especially type-specific operating data limits, it is possible to consider that the blower can have power even when idling. Therefore, the operating data statistics BDS, for example, presented as a rotational speed histogram, as analytical information AI, are type-specific.

[0077] Furthermore, the type-specific runtime data value (BDW) can define which event causes the output and / or transmission of the analytics information AI. Specifically, the analytics information AI can contain information about the type of the event. For example, a display 16' with green LEDs 16'', yellow LEDs 16''', and red LEDs 16'''' can output information about the type of the event in green, yellow, or red. Alternatively or additionally, the display 16' can output analytics information AI containing information about the type of the event by continuously illuminating or flashing.

[0078] In particular, the identifier ID exists in a type-free data format uDF, specifically having a type-free data address.

[0079] Additionally, the identifier has a type number TN and / or a serial number SN. In the illustrated embodiment, the identifier ID is the serial number SN. The serial number SN has a type number TN.

[0080] Furthermore, the method for adapting device 1 to tool 2 includes the following steps: storing the detected identifier ID or identifier information determined by device 1 based on the detected identifier ID in device 1, particularly in storage device 15; repeatedly detecting the identifier ID (particularly the identifier) ​​of motor-driven tools 2 (particularly the motor-driven tools) from a collection of different types of motor-driven tools 2, wherein device 1 is arranged on tool 2; comparing the repeatedly detected identifier ID or identifier information determined by device 1 based on the repeatedly detected identifier ID with the stored identifier ID or stored identifier information by means of device 1, particularly analysis device 14; and outputting and / or sending comparison result information VI, such as..., to terminal 8 based on the comparison result by means of device 1, particularly output device 14 and / or communication interface 17. Figure 5 As shown in the image.

[0081] Specifically, if the result of the comparison is that the identifier detected repeatedly or the identifier information determined based on the identifier detected repeatedly is different from the stored identifier or the stored identifier information, then the comparison result information VI can be output and / or sent, particularly by means of the continuous illumination of the yellow LED 16'''.

[0082] In the illustrated embodiment, device 1 has a user-operable control element 30. Outputs, particularly analysis information AI and / or comparison result information VI, are performed under conditions where the control element 30 has been manipulated.

[0083] Additionally, step b) involves: transmitting the detected identifier ID or identifier information determined by means of device 1 based on the detected identifier ID, particularly the identifier information, from device 1 to terminal 8 and from terminal 8 to database 3.

[0084] Additionally, step b) involves: transferring type-specific configuration information KI from database 3 to terminal 8 and from terminal 8 to device 1.

[0085] Specifically, step b) includes: transmitting the detected identifier ID or identifier information determined by device 1 based on the detected identifier ID, particularly the identifier information, from device 1 to database 3, especially via communication interface 17 and / or terminal 8. Additionally, step b) includes: determining type-specific configuration information KI based on the transmitted identifier ID or the transmitted identifier information, particularly from different sets of type-specific configuration information KI, via database 3. Furthermore, step b) includes: transmitting the determined type-specific configuration information KI from the database to device 1, particularly via terminal 8 and / or communication interface 17. Furthermore, step b) includes: implementing the type-specific configuration information KI via device 1.

[0086] In addition, the detection device 11, the processing device 12, especially the understanding device 13, the analysis device 14, the storage device 15, the output device 16, the communication interface 17 and / or the operating element 30 are electrically connected to each other.

[0087] Additionally, device 1 has an energy storage device 18, particularly an energy storage device in the form of a battery pack 18'. The energy storage device 18 is configured to supply electrical power to the detection device 11, processing device 12, particularly the understanding device 13, analysis device 14, storage device 15, output device 16 and / or communication interface 17. In particular, the energy storage device 18 supplies electrical power to the detection device 11, processing device 12, particularly the understanding device 13, analysis device 14, storage device 15, output device 16 and / or communication interface 17.

[0088] In the illustrated embodiment, the device 1 may additionally be configured to be powered by the battery 6 via the cable 4, and in particular, the device 1 may additionally be powered by the battery 6 via the cable 4.

[0089] Furthermore, terminal 8 can be configured to output the received analysis information AI and / or the received comparison result information VI in a user-perceptible manner. Additionally or alternatively, terminal 8 can be any data processing device that may have a wireless communication interface, which can be configured to wirelessly transmit or communicate with the communication interface 17 of device 1.

[0090] As clearly illustrated in the embodiments shown and explained above, the present invention provides a method for adapting a device to a set of motor-driven tools from different types of motor-driven tool sets, particularly wherein said method has improved features. Furthermore, the present invention provides a method for operating a device according to type, wherein said device is arranged on a set of motor-driven tools from different types of motor-driven tool sets, wherein said method has this method for adapting said device to said tool; the present invention also provides a device for adapting to motor-driven tools from different types of motor-driven tool sets and a system having such a device.

Claims

1. A method for adapting a device (1) to a set of motor-driven tools (2) of different types, wherein the device (1) is arranged on the tool (2), wherein the method comprises the following steps: a) Detecting the identifier (ID) of the tool (2) using the device (1), and b) Based on the detected identifier (ID), type-specific configuration information (KI) is transferred from the database (3) to the device (1), such that the device (1) is configured to process the operational data (BD) of the tool (2) in a type-specific manner. -The runtime data (BD) of the tool (2) exists in a type-specific data format (sDF), and the type-specific processing has the ability to understand the runtime data (BD) in a type-specific data format (sDF), and / or - Wherein the type-specific processing has type-specific analysis of the running data (BD), and / or - Wherein, type-specific processing has type-specific storage of the runtime data (BD); -The configuration information (KI) mentioned therein, for the purposes of this understanding, includes information on the operational data (BD) of the tool (2), particularly information regarding the data address (DA), data name (DN), data type (DT), data value (DW), and / or data size (DG), and / or -The configuration information (KI) therein contains information about at least one type-specific runtime data value (BDW) for type-specific analysis, particularly for creating runtime data statistics (BDS), and / or for identifying and / or storing faults of the tool (2), and / or for outputting and / or sending analysis information (AI) based on the runtime data (BD), and / or -The configuration information (KI) mentioned therein has information for storing or not storing operational data (BD) that cannot be understood and / or analyzed, for the sake of storage specific to the type; in -Type-specific means that tools are different for different types; and / or - For different types of tools, the operation and / or type-specific processing are different.

2. The method according to claim 1, -The device (1) is constructed separately from the tool (2).

3. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, -The identifier (ID) wherein the identifier (ID) has a type number (TN) and / or a serial number (SN), in particular the identifier (ID) is a type number (TN) or a serial number (SN).

4. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, -The device (1) is connected to the tool (2) by means of a cable (4) for detecting the identifier (ID), and in particular, detecting the operating data (BD), and - Wherein step a) includes: detecting the identifier (ID) by means of the cable (4).

5. The method according to claim 4, -The tool (2) is a battery-operated tool (2') having a battery interface (5) and being connected to a battery (6) via the battery interface (5), wherein the identifier (ID) and, in particular, the operating data (BD) are transmitted between the battery-operated tool (2') and the battery (6) via the battery interface (5), and especially the communication line (5') of the battery interface (5). - wherein the cable (4) is connected to the battery interface (5) or the bus of the tool (2) for the battery interface (5).

6. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, -The operating data (BD) includes the rotational speed (nrot) of the drive motor (7) of the tool (2), the motor current (MS) of the drive motor (7), the temperature (T2) of the tool (2), the battery voltage (AS) of the battery (6) connected to the tool (2) detected by means of the tool (2), the status information (ZI) of the tool (2) and / or the fault information (FI) of the tool (2).

7. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, -The tool (2) therein is a saw (2”), or pruning shears, or hedge trimmer, or hedge cutter, or logger, or pruning machine, or blower, or leaf blower, or vacuum cleaner, or leaf vacuumer, or cleaning equipment, or pressure washer, or roller broom, or sweeping brush, or lawn mower, or shrub remover, or soil loosener.

8. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The method comprises the following steps: - Store the detected identifier (ID) or the identifier information determined by the device (1) based on the detected identifier (ID) in the device (1). -The identifier (ID) of a motor-driven tool (2) from a collection of motor-driven tools (2) of different types is repeatedly detected by means of the device (1), wherein the device (1) is arranged on the tool (2). - Using the device (1), the duplicate detection identifier (ID) or the identifier information determined by the device (1) based on the duplicate detection identifier (ID) is compared with the stored identifier (ID) or the stored identifier information. - Using the device (1), output and / or send comparison result information (VI) based on the comparison result.

9. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, -where step b) has: - The detected identifier (ID) or identifier information determined by the device (1) based on the detected identifier (ID) is transmitted from the device (1) to, in particular, a mobile terminal (8) and from the terminal (8) to the database (3), and / or - Transfer type-specific configuration information (KI) from the database (3) to the terminal (8) and from the terminal (8) to the device (1).

10. A method for operating a device (1) according to type, wherein the device (1) is arranged on a set of motor-driven tools (2) of different types. -The method described herein includes a method for adapting the device (1) to the tool (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, and -The method for operating the device (1) according to the type has the following steps: by means of the device (1) detecting the operating data (BD) of the tool (2) and processing the detected operating data (BD) in a type-specific manner.

11. A device (1) for adapting to a set of motor-driven tools (2) from different types of motor-driven tool sets (2), -The device (1) is configured to be arranged on the tool (2), - wherein the device (1) is configured to detect the identifier (ID) of the tool (2), and - wherein the device (1) is configured to transmit type-specific configuration information (KI) from the database (3) to the device (1) based on the detected identifier (ID), such that the device (1) is configured to process the operational data (BD) of the tool (2) in a type-specific manner. -The runtime data (BD) of the tool (2) exists in a type-specific data format (sDF), and the type-specific processing has the ability to understand the runtime data (BD) in a type-specific data format (sDF), and / or - Wherein the type-specific processing has type-specific analysis of the running data (BD), and / or - Wherein, type-specific processing has type-specific storage of the runtime data (BD); -The configuration information (KI) mentioned therein, for the purposes of this understanding, includes information on the operational data (BD) of the tool (2), particularly information regarding the data address (DA), data name (DN), data type (DT), data value (DW), and / or data size (DG), and / or -The configuration information (KI) therein contains information about at least one type-specific runtime data value (BDW) for type-specific analysis, particularly for creating runtime data statistics (BDS), and / or for identifying and / or storing faults of the tool (2), and / or for outputting and / or sending analysis information (AI) based on the runtime data (BD), and / or -The configuration information (KI) mentioned therein has information for storing or not storing operational data (BD) that cannot be understood and / or analyzed, for the sake of storage specific to the type; in -Type-specific means that tools are different for different types; and / or - For different types of tools, the operation and / or type-specific processing are different.

12. A system (10), wherein the system (10) has: - The device (1) according to claim 11, and - Database (3), wherein the system (10) is configured to transfer type-specific configuration information (KI) from the database (3) based on the detected identifier (ID).

13. A system (10), particularly the system according to claim 12, wherein the system (10) comprises: - The device (1) according to claim 11, and - Tools (2).

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