Energy supply device

Abstract

The invention relates to an energy supply device, in particular a charging device, having at least one housing unit (12a, 12b, 12c) and at least one interface unit (14a, 14b, 14c) arranged on the housing unit (12a, 12b, 12c) for electrically coupling with at least one electrical unit (16a, 18a), in particular a battery. The invention proposes that the energy supply device comprises at least one control or regulating unit (20a) having real-time operating system capability, in particular having multitasking capability, which is set up for autonomously implementing actions, in particular for providing at least one data set for the electrical unit (16a, 18a), on the basis of an analysis of object information, in particular non-charging, of the electrical unit (16a, 18a).

Description

Background Technology

[0001] A power supply device, particularly a charging device, has been proposed in DE 10 2013 208 834 A1. This power supply device has at least one housing unit and at least one interface unit disposed on the housing unit for electrical coupling with at least one electrical unit, particularly a battery pack. The power supply device disclosed in DE 10 2013 208 834 A1 is configured for data transmission between the battery pack and a central entity (Instanz). Summary of the Invention

[0002] The present invention relates to a power supply device, particularly a charging device, having at least one housing unit and at least one interface unit disposed on the housing unit for electrical coupling with at least one electrical unit, particularly a battery pack.

[0003] The present invention proposes that the power supply device includes at least one control or regulation unit with real-time operating system capability, especially with multitasking capability, which is set up to autonomously perform actions based on the analysis of object information of electrical units, especially non-charging (ladefremd), and in particular to provide at least one data set for electrical units.

[0004] The power supply device is preferably configured to power the electrical unit, particularly to supply electrical energy. Preferably, the power supply device is configured as a charging device. Alternatively, the power supply device may be configured as a cable reel, a construction site distribution box, a building distribution unit, a generator, or other power supply device that would be meaningful to those skilled in the art. The electrical unit is preferably configured as a battery pack, particularly a machine tool battery pack. Alternatively, the electrical unit may be configured as a machine tool or other equipment that can be operated using electrical energy, such as a laptop computer, digital camera, mobile phone, or similar device. "Configured" should be understood in particular as specifically equipped and / or established. "Established" should be understood in particular as specifically programmed and / or specifically designed. "An object is configured or established for a specific function" should particularly mean that the object performs and / or implements this specific function in at least one state of use and / or operating state.

[0005] The housing unit preferably houses multiple components of the power supply device, particularly control or regulation units. Specifically, the housing unit is at least partially constructed of plastic, metal, composite material, or similar materials. The interface unit is preferably arranged at least in sections on the outer side of the housing unit. Specifically, the interface unit is configured for at least electrical coupling, preferably electromechanical coupling, with an electrical unit. Specifically, the interface unit can be at least substantially constructed as an interface unit for electromechanical coupling of a battery pack, as known to those skilled in the art. Preferably, the interface unit includes at least one contact element for electrical coupling with the electrical unit. Preferably, the interface unit, particularly at least one contact element of the interface unit, includes electrical and / or mechanical coding, which is configured to enable only one type of coupling of the electrical unit, which is configured for use with the power supply device. Specifically, the electrical unit electrically coupled to the interface unit can be supplied with electrical energy by the interface unit, and in particular, can be used to charge it. Preferably, the interface unit has at least one fixing element, particularly a locking element, configured to secure, particularly lock, the electrical unit to the housing unit during the charging process.

[0006] Preferably, the power supply device includes at least one grid connection for connection to the power grid. In particular, the grid interface is configured to draw electrical energy from the grid to power other components of the power supply device and to charge electrical units. Alternatively or additionally, the power supply device may include at least one energy storage unit configured for self-sufficient power supply to at least the grid voltage of the control or regulation unit. Preferably, the energy storage unit is constructed as an integrated battery, storage capacitor, etc., particularly arranged inside a housing unit. Alternatively, the energy storage unit may be constructed as an external battery pack, particularly coupled to an interface unit and / or an additional power supply interface unit of the power supply device. The energy storage unit is particularly configured for self-sufficient power supply to components of the power supply device, especially control or regulation units, communication units, and sensors, for at least two weeks, preferably at least two months, and particularly preferably at least one year. In particular, the energy storage unit is configured to provide self-sufficient power to the components of the power supply device for at least two weeks, and is configured to charge the electrical unit at least once, preferably multiple times.

[0007] Preferably, the power supply device includes at least one touch-sensitive operating unit configured to operate the control or adjustment unit, particularly biometrically. Preferably, the operating unit is disposed on the housing unit. Preferably, the operating unit is configured as a touch-sensitive display screen. Alternatively, the operating unit may include touch-sensitive buttons, configured as a touchpad, etc. In particular, the operating unit enables control, and particularly configuration, of the functions, settings, etc., of the control or adjustment unit. Preferably, the operating unit is at least partially configured to operate the control or adjustment unit based on at least one biometric characteristic parameter, such as a fingerprint, iris image, voice recording, etc. In particular, the operating unit may include at least one operating element configured to detect the biometric characteristic parameter, such as a fingerprint scanner, iris scanner, voice recognition device, etc. In particular, the operating unit is configured to make operation of the control or adjustment unit possible only for authorized users. Preferably, the operating unit is configured to guide the user, particularly through displays, indicator outputs, etc. As an alternative or supplement to the operating unit, it is possible to consider that the control or adjustment unit is configured to be remotely controllable, for example via a mobile phone or tablet computer.

[0008] Preferably, the control unit is configured to provide the user with instructions regarding the update process of the electrical unit, particularly the electrical unit coupled to the interface unit. In particular, the control unit is configured to provide the user with instructions regarding prohibiting the electrical unit from updating, releasing the electrical unit from updating, the ongoing update process, especially the progress of the ongoing update process, the successful completion of the update, and / or the unintentional interruption of the update process. Preferably, the control unit, particularly when configured as a display screen, is configured to provide instructions in the form of pictographs, text, color codes, etc. Alternatively, the control unit may be configured to provide instructions via light-emitting elements, particularly LEDs of different colors, or via light-emitting elements, particularly LEDs, that flash differently.

[0009] As an alternative or supplement to the power supply device, the electrical unit, especially the electrical unit configured as a machine tool, may preferably also have an operating unit. The operating unit of the electrical unit is preferably configured at least substantially similarly to the operating unit of the power supply device. In particular, the operating unit of the electrical unit, as an alternative or supplement to the operating unit of the power supply device, is designed to output instructions to the user, especially regarding the maintenance process of the electrical unit. The operating unit of the electrical unit can be used to provide tactile instructions, for example, by means of an active electronic switch, by means of a vibrating motor, etc. Preferably, for the purpose of providing tactile instructions, especially for the electrical unit configured as a machine tool, the drive motor may constitute at least part of the operating unit. In particular, it is conceivable to provide the indication output using at least one motion of the drive motor that is unsuitable for driving insert-type tools, such as a rapid jolt of the drive motor, a slow right-hand rotation of the drive motor, a slow left-hand rotation of the drive motor, an intermittent right-hand rotation of the drive motor, an intermittent left-hand rotation of the drive motor, a pulsed right-hand rotation of the drive motor, a pulsed left-hand rotation of the drive motor, or alternating right-hand and left-hand rotations of the drive motor, etc. Furthermore, preferably, the indication output, especially regarding the update process of the electrical unit, can also be implemented via the display screen of an external device, such as a mobile phone or tablet computer.

[0010] The term "control or regulation unit" should be understood in particular as a unit having at least one control electronics device. "Control electronics device" should specifically refer to a unit having a processor unit and a memory unit, and having an operating program stored in the memory unit. The memory unit of the control or regulation unit is preferably configured to at least temporarily store data to be analyzed and / or analyzed, especially object information. In particular, the memory unit of the control or regulation unit has a memory size of at least 512 kilobytes, preferably at least 1 megabyte. Preferably, the control or regulation unit is at least partially constructed as a microcontroller or includes at least one microcontroller. Preferably, the control or regulation unit has computing capabilities, enabling the operation of a real-time operating system. The control or regulation unit is particularly capable of, and especially configured to, perform multiple tasks at least substantially simultaneously. Preferably, the control or regulation unit is configured for multitasking. "Multitasking" should be understood in particular as performing multiple tasks simultaneously in real time. In particular, the control or regulation unit is at least configured for edge computing or fog computing.

[0011] "Non-charging object information" specifically refers to information provided by the electrical unit regarding the electrical unit or its surrounding environment. Preferably, the non-charging object information is independent of the electrical unit's charging, particularly its charging state and charging process. Preferably, the object information of the electrical unit can be detected by sensors of the electrical unit and / or sensors of units coupled to the electrical unit. For example, the electrical unit can be configured as a battery pack, which can be coupled to another electrical unit configured as a machine tool. This other electrical unit can, in particular, have at least one sensor, preferably multiple sensors, for detecting the object information. Preferably, the other electrical unit is capable of transmitting the detected object information to the electrical unit configured as a battery pack, particularly to a memory unit of the electrical unit. In particular, the electrical unit can provide object information to a control or regulation unit. Preferably, the electrical unit is configured to provide object information about an interface unit to the control or regulation unit. In particular, the interface unit is configured for data transmission, particularly bidirectional, between the electrical unit and the control or regulation unit. Preferably, data exchange between the electrical unit and the control or regulation unit can be performed through at least one identical contact element of the interface unit, through which electrical power can be supplied to the electrical unit. The object information of the electrical unit can be configured in particular as the operating temperature of the electrical unit, the rotational speed of the machine tool's drive unit, the type of insert tool mounted on the machine tool, the forces acting on the electrical unit, especially operator forces, impact forces, etc., the operating mode of the electrical unit, environmental characteristic parameters of the electrical unit, such as ambient temperature, air humidity, air pressure, etc., or other object information that is meaningful to those skilled in the art.

[0012] The control or regulation unit is preferably configured to collect, process, and prepare object information of the electrical unit and / or combine it with other information or characteristic parameters, particularly to generate an information range that is increased relative to the sum of all object information of the electrical unit. The control or regulation unit is particularly configured to autonomously implement actions based on the analysis of the object information of the electrical unit, especially independently of user input, instructions from a central computing unit (such as a server, cloud, etc.), and independent of return queries from a central computing unit, particularly in a state of communication separation from other control or regulation units, central computing units, etc. The control or regulation unit is preferably configured to provide at least one data set to the electrical unit based on the analysis of the object information, particularly through an interface unit. Preferably, the control or regulation unit is configured to autonomously generate data sets based on the analysis of the object information, selecting and / or requesting data sets from a plurality of stored data sets, for example, by a central computing unit. Data sets can be configured, in particular, as operation-specific data sets, as update data sets, or as other data sets that appear meaningful to those skilled in the art. Operating behavior-specific data sets, in particular, are configured to automatically match the operating parameters of the electrical unit. Update data sets, in particular, are configured to update the operating procedures, especially the firmware, of the electrical unit. As an alternative to or supplement to providing data sets, control or regulation units can be configured to perform other actions based on the analysis of object information, such as triggering alarms, matching the transmission intervals of components connected to the control or regulation unit, outputting instructions to the user, etc.

[0013] The design of the power supply device according to the invention enables advantageously efficient and convenient data processing. Advantageously, it can generate a large amount of data information. Advantageously, it eliminates the need for manual configuration of electrical units and persistent communication connections between electrical units and / or the power supply device. Advantageously, it provides a power supply device that is particularly flexible in location and, in particular, at least substantially self-sufficient.

[0014] Furthermore, it is proposed that the power supply device includes at least one wireless communication unit fixedly arranged on, and particularly inside, the housing unit, through which a control or regulation unit is configured for bidirectional, real-time, and independent data exchange with the electrical unit. As an alternative or additional scheme to bidirectional, real-time, and independent data exchange with the electrical unit via an interface unit, the control or regulation unit is preferably configured for bidirectional, real-time, and independent data exchange with the electrical unit via the wireless communication unit. "Bidirectional data exchange" should be understood in particular as simultaneous data transmission from the control or regulation unit to the electrical unit and from the electrical unit to the control or regulation unit. "Real-time independent data exchange" should particularly refer to a data exchange that can be performed temporally separate from the detection or generation of data to be exchanged. For example, object information can be detected during machine tool operation and transmitted during the subsequent charging operation of the machine tool's battery pack. The wireless communication unit can be configured as a radio module, a Bluetooth module, particularly a Bluetooth Low Energy module, a WLAN module, an infrared module, or other wireless communication units that are meaningful to those skilled in the art. Preferably, the wireless communication unit is fixedly arranged on the housing unit, and is particularly detachable from the housing unit and / or other components of the power supply device only with the aid of tools. Preferably, the wireless communication unit is arranged within the housing unit, particularly on the same circuit board as the control or regulation unit. Alternatively or additionally, the power supply device may have at least one wireless communication unit detachably connected to the housing unit, for example, configured as a plug module. As an alternative or supplement to data exchange with the electrical unit, the control or regulation unit may be configured to communicate with external units, such as tablets, mobile phones, or similar devices, via the wireless communication unit. Advantageously, another feasible solution for data transmission can be provided. Advantageously, a power supply device that is flexible, and particularly independent of the charging process, can be provided.

[0015] Furthermore, it is proposed that the power supply device includes at least one wireless communication unit, wherein the interface unit is configured as an inductive interface unit, which at least partially constitutes the communication unit. Preferably, as an alternative or supplement to a wireless communication unit fixedly arranged on the housing unit, the power supply device has a wireless communication unit at least partially constituted by an inductive interface unit. Preferably, the inductive interface unit is configured, particularly in terms of wireless power transmission, at least substantially in a manner and method known to those skilled in the art. Preferably, the inductive interface unit at least substantially completely constitutes the wireless communication unit. In particular, the inductive interface unit is configured, in addition to transmitting energy to the electrical unit, to transmit data to the electrical unit and / or to receive data from the electrical unit. Preferably, the control or regulation unit is configured via the inductive interface unit for bidirectional, real-time, and independent data exchange with the electrical unit. A power supply device that advantageously further improves the flexibility of data transmission can be provided.

[0016] Furthermore, it is proposed that the interface unit is constructed as a multifunctional interface unit, which is configured for electromechanical coupling with multiple different electrical units. In particular, the multifunctional interface unit is configured for electromechanical coupling with multiple different electrical units having contact elements with different configurations, different arrangements of contact elements, and / or different numbers of contact elements. In particular, the multifunctional interface unit has multiple different electromechanical interfaces. In particular, the different electromechanical interfaces can be arranged in a rotary manner. In particular, the multifunctional interface unit can be rotatably supported on the housing unit. In particular, the required electromechanical interface can be transferred to the usage position by rotating the multifunctional interface unit. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that the multifunctional interface unit includes multiple different wired interfaces. In particular, the interfaces arranged on the cables can be configured at least in sections to be pull-out from the housing unit. The interface unit can particularly have a pull-in mechanism configured for automatically pulling in, preferably automatically pulling in, and automatically winding up the wired interfaces. Advantageously, a power supply device that can be flexibly used with multiple different electrical units can be provided.

[0017] Furthermore, it is proposed that the power supply device includes at least one internal sensor unit configured to detect environmental characteristic parameters, which are considered by the control or regulation unit when performing autonomous actions or when analyzing information, especially of non-charging objects. The internal sensor unit is preferably arranged on the housing unit, particularly inside it. Preferably, the internal sensor unit is at least partially arranged on the same circuit board as the control or regulation unit. The internal sensor unit can be configured as a temperature sensor, position sensor, acceleration sensor, magnetic field sensor, air humidity sensor, air pressure sensor, GNSS sensor (Global Navigation Satellite System sensor), or other internal sensor units that are meaningful to those skilled in the art. Preferably, the internal sensor unit is configured to detect temperature, orientation, acceleration, magnetic field, air humidity, air pressure, navigation satellite signals, or other environmental characteristic parameters that are meaningful to those skilled in the art. The power supply device can particularly include multiple, particularly different, internal sensor units, which are preferably configured to detect multiple different environmental characteristic parameters. The internal sensor units are preferably configured to provide the detected environmental characteristic parameters to the control or regulation unit. In particular, the control or regulation unit is configured to analyze environmental characteristic parameters, especially when performing autonomous actions and / or when analyzing information about objects, particularly those that are not being charged. Advantageously, this allows for a further increase in the range of information that can be generated.

[0018] Furthermore, it is proposed that the power supply device includes at least one connection unit, which is configured to connect at least one external sensor unit to the control or regulation unit in terms of data transmission technology. The external sensor unit is preferably constructed separately from the housing unit, particularly spatially spaced from the housing unit. In another aspect of the construction of the external sensor unit, particularly regarding environmental characteristic parameters detectable by the external sensor unit, the external sensor unit is at least substantially similar in construction to the internal sensor unit. The connection unit is preferably constructed as an electromechanical connection unit and / or as a wireless connection unit. In particular, it is conceivable that the power supply device has at least one electromechanical connection unit and at least one wireless connection unit. The electromechanical connection unit is preferably configured for electromechanical coupling with the external sensor unit, particularly on the housing unit of the power supply device. The electromechanical connection unit particularly has at least one interface for electromechanical coupling with the external sensor unit. The interface of the electromechanical connection unit can particularly be constructed as a proprietary interface or a standardized interface, such as a USB interface, RS232 interface, Lightning interface, USB cable, etc. In particular, the electromechanical connection unit can be configured to power an external sensor unit. The wireless connection unit is preferably configured for wireless data exchange with the external sensor unit. The wireless connection unit can be configured as a radio module, Bluetooth module, especially as a Bluetooth Low Energy module, WLAN module, LoRa module, EnOcean module, ANT module, especially as an ANT+- module, ZWave module, ZigBee module, or other wireless connection units that are meaningful to those skilled in the art. Advantageously, a power supply device capable of flexible connection to external sensor units can be provided.

[0019] Furthermore, it is proposed that the connection unit is configured to be connected in series so as to electromechanically connect multiple external sensor units to the control or regulation unit. In particular, the electromechanical connection unit is configured to be connected in series so as to electromechanically connect multiple external sensor units to the control or regulation unit. Specifically, multiple external sensor units can be sequentially coupled to a single interface of the series-connected connection unit. Preferably, all external sensor units coupled to the interface of the series-connected connection unit are connected to the control or regulation unit in terms of data transmission technology, especially for providing detected environmental characteristic parameters. In particular, external sensor units can be directly electromechanically coupled to the interface of the series-connected connection unit. In particular, other external sensor units can be indirectly connected to the control or regulation unit in terms of data transmission technology through external sensor units directly electromechanically coupled to the interface of the series-connected connection unit. Preferably, all external sensor units directly or indirectly coupled to the interface of the series-connected connection unit can be powered by the series-connected connection unit. Advantageously, flexible connection of multiple external sensor units on a single interface is possible.

[0020] Furthermore, it is proposed that the control or regulation unit is configured to combine and analyze environmental characteristic parameters detected by internal and / or external sensor units with object information of the electrical unit. In particular, the control or regulation unit is configured for information compression by combining environmental characteristic parameters detected by internal and / or external sensor units with object information of the electrical unit. Preferably, the control or regulation unit is configured to combine environmental characteristic parameters with object information for autonomously implementing actions and performing analysis. For example, it is conceivable that the control or regulation unit, by combining and analyzing detected vibrations, air pressure fluctuations, and the movement of the electrical unit, especially outside of defined usage periods, determines that the electrical unit may be stolen and triggers an alarm. Advantageously, high information density can be generated.

[0021] Furthermore, it is proposed that a control or regulation unit is configured to generate at least one set of operating behavior-specific data based on the analysis of environmental characteristic parameters and / or object information, and provide it to the electrical unit. Preferably, the operating behavior-specific data set is configured to influence the operating behavior of one electrical unit and / or another electrical unit coupled to the electrical unit. In particular, the operating behavior-specific data set is configured to match preset operating parameters of one electrical unit and / or another electrical unit coupled to the electrical unit. The operating parameters of an electrical unit configured as a machine tool can be configured, for example, as an allowable speed range, an allowable operating temperature range, an allowable continuous use period, etc. In particular, it is conceivable that the control or regulation unit is configured to generate an operating behavior-specific data set for an electrical unit configured as a machine tool based on the analysis of environmental characteristic parameters and / or object information. The control or regulation unit can provide the operating behavior-specific data set for an electrical unit configured as a machine tool to another electrical unit configured as a battery pack, and the other electrical unit can provide the operating behavior-specific data set to the electrical unit configured as a machine tool. For example, it can be considered that the control or regulating unit is configured to generate and provide to the electrical unit a set of operating behavior-specific data based on the magnitude measured by means of air pressure, the detected temperature, and the detected maximum continuous operating time of the electrical unit. This set of data is specifically configured to match the permissible speed range of the machine tool so that the machine tool can operate at least substantially without failure during the detected maximum continuous operating time under the detected environmental conditions. For example, it can be considered that the control or regulating unit is configured to generate and provide to the electrical unit a set of operating behavior-specific data based on the magnitude measured by means of air pressure and the detected speed range of the machine tool configured as a drill hammer. This set of data is specifically configured to match the operating behavior of the pneumatic system of the electrical unit so that efficient operation of the electrical unit can be achieved under the detected conditions. Advantageously, manual configuration of the electrical unit can be eliminated. Advantageously, comfortable setting of the operating parameters of the electrical unit can be achieved.

[0022] Furthermore, the present invention relates to an energy supply system having at least one energy supply device, particularly an energy supply device according to the present invention, and having at least one electrical unit, particularly a battery pack.

[0023] The present invention proposes that the electrical unit includes at least one computing unit configured to perform a reliability check on data sets received by the power supply device. The term "computing unit" should particularly refer to a controller having a processor, a memory unit, and / or a running program, control program, and / or calculation program stored in the memory unit. Preferably, the memory unit of the computing unit has a memory size sufficient for storing at least one data set of object information. Preferably, the memory unit of the computing unit has a database structure for data management. In particular, the computing unit is configured to perform a reliability check on data sets received by the power supply device, checking whether the transmitted data sets are important to the electrical unit and which data sets are important to the electrical unit, whether specific data sets are set up for forwarding to another electrical unit, whether the transmitted data sets already exist in the electrical unit's memory unit, whether the data sets are current, etc. Preferably, the computing unit is configured to further process only data sets determined to be reliable. Preferably, the computing unit is configured to delete unreliable data sets. Advantageously, a power supply system can be provided that enables comfortable automated data transmission and efficient memory use.

[0024] Furthermore, it is proposed that the computing unit is configured to provide at least one data set for providing object information to the power supply device, the data set including at least one electrical unit-specific identification feature parameter and at least one message number. Preferably, one electrical unit and / or another electrical unit coupled to the electrical unit includes at least one sensor unit for detecting object information and / or environmental feature parameters of the electrical unit. Preferably, the computing unit is configured to generate the object information data set, particularly based on the object information and / or environmental feature parameters detected by one electrical unit and / or at least another electrical unit coupled to the electrical unit. In particular, the computing unit is configured to intermediately store the object information data set in a memory unit until it is transmitted to the power supply device. The object information data set preferably includes electrical unit-specific identification feature parameters, a message number, and object information. In particular, the electrical unit-specific identification feature parameter is a unique feature parameter that is assigned to a unique electrical unit and can definitively identify the electrical unit. In particular, the electrical unit-specific identification feature parameter includes at least one serial number of the electrical unit, preferably the Baretool number of the electrical unit and the serial number of the electrical unit. Message numbers are specifically constructed as consecutive numbers. These message numbers are specifically configured to sequentially assign data groups from one electrical unit to all other data groups within the same electrical unit. A higher message number indicates a more recent data group. Advantageously, this enables clear allocation and efficient analysis of object information.

[0025] Furthermore, it is proposed that the power supply device includes at least one locking unit, particularly controllable or adjustable via a control or regulation unit, which is configured to secure the electrical unit to the interface unit at least substantially theft-proofly, especially during data exchange. Preferably, the locking unit includes at least one locking element, such as a locking pin, locking clip, magnetic locking element, etc., for securing the electrical unit to the interface unit at least substantially theft-proofly. In particular, the locking unit includes at least one lock for locking the locking element in a fixed position, in which the locking element, particularly the electrical unit, is secured to the interface unit. Preferably, the locking unit, particularly the lock, is actuated electronically, particularly via the control or regulation unit, for example by means of a mobile phone, a key card, an electronic code, etc. Preferably, the locking unit is configured to secure the electrical unit to the interface unit for at least such a long period of time until the data exchange between the control or regulation unit and the electrical unit ends. Alternatively or additionally, it may be considered that the locking unit, particularly the lock of the locking unit, is mechanically actuated, for example by means of a mechanical key or by means of a digital code.

[0026] The power supply system may preferably have at least one adapter unit configured to electromechanically couple an electrical unit, particularly a machine tool, to the power supply device. In particular, the interface unit of the power supply device is configured correspondingly to the interface of the electrical unit configured as a battery pack. Preferably, the adapter unit has interfaces on a first side of the adapter unit housing and on a second side of the housing, particularly away from the first side, configured similarly to the interface of the electrical unit configured as a battery pack. The adapter unit is preferably electromechanically coupled to the electrical unit configured as a machine tool on the first side of the housing and to the interface unit of the power supply device on the second side of the housing. The adapter unit is particularly configured to electromechanically connect the electrical unit configured as a machine tool to the power supply device without using a battery pack. Preferably, the adapter unit has at least one electronic component configured to ensure at least substantially fault-free data transmission and / or energy transfer between the electrical unit configured as a machine tool and the power supply device, particularly a control or regulation unit.

[0027] Preferably, the power supply device includes at least one stop unit configured to secure the housing unit, at least substantially in a fixed position, and especially at least substantially anti-theft. In particular, the stop unit is arranged on the housing unit, preferably constructed as a single piece with the housing unit. "Single piece" should be understood in particular as being formed as a single component. Preferably, said single component is manufactured from a single blank, material, and / or casting, particularly preferably by injection molding, especially single-component and / or multi-component injection molding. The stop unit can be particularly used as a stop eyelet, as a Kensington lock, or as other stop units that are meaningful to those skilled in the art, especially for use with stop cables, padlocks, etc. Preferably, the housing unit can be secured, at least substantially in a fixed position, in a workshop, on a construction site, in a vehicle, etc., by means of the stop unit. Advantageously, reliable data exchange can be achieved between the control or regulation unit and the electrical unit. Advantageously, at least substantially uninterrupted and complete data exchange can be achieved between the control or regulation unit and the electrical unit.

[0028] Furthermore, the present invention relates to an energy supply system, particularly an energy supply system according to the present invention, having at least one energy supply device, particularly an energy supply device according to the present invention, and having at least one central computing unit.

[0029] This invention proposes a central computing unit configured to provide a power supply device with at least one updated data set for at least one electrical unit, the updated data set including at least one subject feature parameter and at least one message number. The central computing unit can be configured as a server, particularly a cloud server, a backend, or other central computing unit that is meaningful to those skilled in the art. In particular, the central processing unit is spatially spaced from the power supply device, for example, arranged in a company headquarters, a computing center, etc. The power supply device, particularly a control or regulation unit, is preferably configured for bidirectional communication with the central computing unit. The power supply device particularly includes at least one other communication unit for communicating with the central computing unit. Preferably, the other communication unit is configured as a wireless communication unit. In particular, the other communication unit can be configured as an LPWAN module (Low Power Wide Area Network Module), for example, configured as an NB-IoT module, configured as an LTECAT M1 module, configured as a LoRa module, configured as a Sigfox module, configured as a GSM module, configured as an LTE module, or configured as other wireless communication units that are meaningful to those skilled in the art. Alternatively or additionally, the other communication unit may be configured as a wired communication unit, such as a LAN interface or a power line interface.

[0030] Preferably, the central computing unit is configured as an alternative or supplement to the control or regulation unit for combining data sets, analyzing data sets, and / or autonomously implementing actions. For example, the central computing unit may be configured to generate at least one operational behavior-specific data set based on the analysis of environmental characteristic parameters and / or object information and provide it to the control or regulation unit, which is particularly configured to provide the operational behavior-specific data set to the electrical units. The central computing unit is preferably configured to provide at least one updated data set to the control or regulation unit, particularly to provide an updated data set to at least one electrical unit. Alternatively or additionally, the central computing unit may be configured to directly provide updated data sets to at least one electrical unit, particularly through a communication connection with the electrical unit. Updated data sets may be configured, in particular, as family-specific or electrical unit-specific update data sets. Family-specific update data sets are particularly those configured to be provided to multiple electrical units, particularly those belonging to a specific family. A family of electrical units can be configured, for example, to include a family of handheld machine tools, a family of drilling rigs, a family of 18V batteries, etc., or it can be configured as a family that includes all electrical units. In particular, an electrical unit-specific update data set is configured to be provided to each electrical unit. Specifically, a family-specific update data set includes at least one subject feature parameter, at least one message number, at least one family-specific identification feature parameter, and data to be provided. The electrical unit-specific update data set specifically includes at least one subject feature parameter, at least one message number, at least one family-specific identification feature parameter, at least one electrical unit-specific identification feature parameter, especially the electrical unit's serial number, and data to be provided. The subject feature parameter specifically describes at least one content of the data set, such as updating to a specific new firmware version for the electrical unit. In particular, a family-specific identification feature parameter is a feature parameter that is assigned to a family of electrical units and can definitively identify the family of electrical units, such as a Baretool number.

[0031] Update data sets, particularly family-specific update data sets and / or electrical unit-specific update data sets, can preferably be configured as standard update data sets, functional update data sets, or security update data sets. Standard update data sets are particularly configured for updating the operating program, particularly firmware, of the electrical unit with minor corrections, especially for eliminating faults in the operating program. Functional update data sets are particularly configured for updating and / or expanding the existing functionality of the operating program, particularly firmware, of the electrical unit, supplementing the operating program with new functionality, unlocking existing, previously unavailable functionality, and / or, particularly, enabling the operating program to access information, particularly individual information and / or analyzed information, by providing at least one license key. A central computing unit can be configured to provide functional update data sets based on a license obtained by a user, based on a subscription completed by a user, or based on, in particular, promotion of the functional update data sets. The security update data set is specifically designed for updating the operating procedures, particularly firmware, regarding safety-critical faults in the operating program, such as encrypted gap updates to the operating procedures of electrical units, for example, updating existing functions of the operating program in terms of security technology due to changes and / or extensions of technical and / or legal standards, and / or supplementing security functions in the operating program, for example, due to changes and / or extensions of technical and / or legal standards. Advantageously, automatic allocation and convenient handling of the update data set can be achieved.

[0032] Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for operating an energy supply system according to the present invention.

[0033] This invention proposes, in at least one method step, to verify the technical compatibility of at least one electrical unit with at least one data set to be transmitted to the electrical unit. Specifically, it verifies the compatibility of software contained in the data set to be transmitted with the hardware and / or firmware of the electrical unit. Specifically, it verifies whether the program contained in the data set can be run by the operating electronics of the electrical unit. Specifically, it verifies the compatibility of the software version contained in the data set to be transmitted with the firmware version of the electrical unit. Specifically, it verifies the compatibility of the software contained in the data set to be transmitted with the firmware of the electrical unit based on the build number of the software and / or firmware. Specifically, it verifies the compatibility of the software contained in the data set to be transmitted with the firmware of the electrical unit based on specific software components already included in the firmware of the electrical unit. Specifically, it verifies the compatibility of the software contained in the data set to be transmitted with the firmware of the electrical unit based on software components already combined with each other in the firmware of the electrical unit. Preferably, it verifies the compatibility of the software contained in the data set to be transmitted with the hardware and / or firmware of the communication unit of the electrical unit configured to receive the data set. For example, it can be considered that the presence of specific software components in the firmware of the electrical unit is necessary for the software contained in the data group to be transmitted to be compatible with the firmware of the electrical unit. Preferably, the presence of specific software components in the firmware of the electrical unit is checked before transmitting the data group. In particular, the transmission of the data group is released based on the presence of specific software components in the firmware of the electrical unit. For example, it can be considered that the data group to be transmitted is configured as an updated data group, which in particular contains firmware updates for the electrical unit. In particular, it can be considered that the software components of the previous firmware update are required in the firmware of the electrical unit for the functionality of the firmware update. Preferably, the presence of the software components of the previous firmware update is checked in the firmware of the electrical unit before transmitting the updated data group. In particular, the transmission of the data group is released based on the presence of the software components of the previous firmware update in the firmware of the electrical unit. In particular, it can be considered that, based on the absence of the software components of the previous firmware update in the firmware of the electrical unit, at least one other updated data group containing the previous firmware update is transmitted before transmitting the updated data group.

[0034] Preferably, the technical compatibility of the data set to be transmitted with the power supply device and / or with other devices, such as mobile phones or tablets, configured to transmit the data set to the electrical unit is verified. In particular, the compatibility of the data set to be transmitted with the hardware of the power supply device and / or with the hardware of another device configured to transmit the data set to the electrical unit is verified. In particular, the capacity of the memory units of the power supply device and / or the other device is verified for intermediate storage of the data set to be transmitted. Preferably, the hardware versions of all devices and communication interfaces involved in the data set transmission are verified. In particular, the hardware versions and communication interfaces of the devices are compared with a combination table, which preferably includes all compatible combinations of hardware versions. Preferably, the transmission of the data set is released based on the comparison of the hardware versions and communication interfaces of the devices with the combination table. Preferably, the technical compatibility of the electrical unit with the data set to be transmitted to the electrical unit is verified through the control or regulation unit of the power supply device, through the computing unit of the electrical unit, and / or through a central computing unit. Advantageously, the correct operation of the electrical unit can be achieved after data transmission.

[0035] Preferably, at least one authorization for transmitting at least one data set to the electrical unit is verified in at least one method step. Specifically, at least one job-related authorization, at least one electrical unit-related authorization, at least one application-related authorization, at least one service-related authorization, at least one personnel-related authorization, at least one customer-related authorization, at least one reward-related authorization, at least one project-related authorization, at least one location-related authorization, at least one time-related authorization, and / or at least one status-related authorization are verified for transmitting at least one data set to the electrical unit. Job-related authorizations can be specifically configured as employee-related authorizations or management-related authorizations. Employee-related authorizations are particularly employee-related authorizations, such as those of warehouse workers (warehouse managers), company owners, agents, department managers, employees, workers, team leaders, construction supervisors, etc., in companies that own electrical units. In particular, different employees may have different authorizations. For example, it is conceivable to verify the authorization for transmitting updated data sets to the electrical unit, and to transmit updated data sets only when employee-related warehouse worker authorizations are present, for example, to ensure transmission outside of working hours. Authorization related to management, especially authorization from third parties, such as distributors and service providers.

[0036] The authorization associated with an electrical unit specifically indicates whether the electrical unit or family of electrical units is authorized to receive a data set. Preferably, the authorization associated with the electrical unit is verified using the electrical unit family, the baretool number of the electrical unit, and / or the serial number of the electrical unit. For example, it is conceivable to provide a data set to be provided for a specific electrical unit family in conjunction with the authorization associated with that specific electrical unit family. For example, it is conceivable to provide a data set in conjunction with the authorization associated with the electrical unit depending on a specific baretool number. For example, it is conceivable to verify the authorization associated with the electrical unit using the serial number of the electrical unit in order to receive the obtained updated data set. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that the data set to be transmitted has an authorization associated with the electrical unit, for example, encrypted with the serial number of the specific electrical unit.

[0037] Application-related authorizations are particularly those that depend on the application for which the electrical unit is configured, such as polishing, grinding, separation, drilling, hammering, etc. Preferably, the electrical unit has an application identifier, particularly digital, that includes possible applications for the electrical unit. Preferably, the application identifier of the electrical unit is checked before transmitting the data set, and the data set is transmitted only if it relates to the possible applications of the electrical unit. Preferably, the application identifier can be matched by means of an updated data set and / or manually by the user, particularly for unlocking possible applications of the electrical unit. Service-related authorizations are particularly those that depend on the subscription of, particularly paid services. For example, it can be considered that when a service unlockable via an updated data set is paid for, the service-related authorization is checked and the transmission of the updated data set is released; when another service is paid for, the transmission of the updated data set is released; and / or when a specific function is unlocked in the operating program of the electrical unit, the transmission of the updated data set is released.

[0038] Authorization related to personnel is particularly applicable to specific individuals, especially natural or legal persons. Preferably, authorization related to personnel is verified using an authorized list and / or a prohibited list, wherein the authorized list stores personnel authorized to receive data sets, and the prohibited list stores personnel prohibited from receiving data sets. In particular, personnel are removed from the authorized list and / or added to the prohibited list based on erroneous conduct concerning electrical units and / or data sets. Erroneous conduct concerning electrical units and / or data sets can be specifically defined as improper handling of electrical units, untimely payment, missing return of leased electrical units, failure to notice missing maintenance periods for electrical units, or other erroneous conduct concerning electrical units and / or data sets that would be meaningful to a person skilled in the art. Preferably, personnel are removed from the prohibited list and / or added to the authorized list based on correct conduct concerning electrical units and / or data sets. The proper conduct of electrical units and / or data groups can be specifically configured as timely payment, as the purchase of multiple paid services, as the proper handling of electrical units, or as other proper conduct of electrical units and / or data groups that would be meaningful to a person skilled in the art.

[0039] Customer-related authorizations depend particularly on the type of customer purchasing at least a portion of the energy supply system, especially at least one electrical unit. Customer-related authorizations can be configured as authorizations related to first-time equippers or authorizations related to direct customers. Authorizations related to first-time equippers depend particularly on first-time equippers who purchase at least a portion of the energy supply system and continue to purchase under their own name. For example, it is conceivable to unlock the transmission of a specific data set only for first-time equippers who purchase data sets individually. For example, it is conceivable to prohibit the transmission of a specific data set by a competitor, particularly configured as the manufacturer of the energy supply system, in response to competition. Authorizations related to direct customers depend particularly on direct customers of the energy supply system manufacturer who purchase at least a portion of the energy supply system directly from the manufacturer. Direct customers can preferably be configured as distributors with a specific turnover rate, strategic partners of the manufacturer, corporate customers with a specific turnover rate, large customers (e.g., companies with at least 51 employees), medium customers (e.g., companies with 10 to 50 employees), or small customers (e.g., companies with 1 to 9 employees). Preferably, data segments tailored to specific customer groups can be provided using customer-related authorization. For example, it is conceivable that a distributor is authorized to transmit data segments that allow the distributor to view specific data about the electrical units of their customers.

[0040] Authorizations related to rewards are particularly those granted as rewards for specific actions or within the scope of promotion. In particular, authorizations related to rewards can be granted as rewards for frequently purchasing parts of energy supply systems, frequently ordering services, or properly handling electrical units in a understandable, and especially measurable, manner. For example, it is conceivable to grant a user an authorization related to rewards starting from a specific purchase amount, such as purchasing electrical units with a commodity value of at least €500, which allows for the free transmission of update data sets that would otherwise require payment. For example, it is conceivable for a user to provide object information of the electrical units they use to a service provider for analysis. Based on the analysis of the object information, authorizations related to rewards can be granted to users, in particular. For example, an authorization related to rewards can be granted to a user who properly handles the electrical units based on measurements of the object information, allowing for the transmission of update data sets, in particular constructing operating procedures for such updates to the electrical units, enabling short-term overload of the electrical units. Authorizations related to engineering projects depend particularly on the authorizations of the projects in which the electrical units are used. An engineering project can be specifically designed as window construction, carpentry work, kitchen construction, paving work, or other engineering work that would be meaningful to a person skilled in the art. Preferably, a set of data specifically coordinated with the project can be provided, according to the authorization associated with the project.

[0041] Location-related authorizations are particularly location-dependent, especially related to the region where the power supply system, and especially the electrical unit, is used. Preferably, location-related authorizations are related to the conditions, especially environmental conditions and / or legal conditions existing at a location. For example, it can be considered that in regions with high average ambient temperatures, location-related authorizations are configured differently from those in regions with low average ambient temperatures. For example, it can be considered that different location-related authorizations are granted in different countries according to national legislation. Preferably, location-related authorizations depend on the services provided at a location. For example, it can be considered that a location-related authorization be granted at a specific location solely to enable the transmission of data sets associated with the services provided at that location. Time-related authorizations are particularly those that depend on a specific time associated with the power supply system, and especially with the electrical unit. Time-related authorizations may, in particular, depend on the user's daily working hours, the season, the time when the electrical unit is used, the time when the electrical unit is not used, or other times that seem meaningful to those skilled in the art.

[0042] State-related authorizations are particularly authorizations relating to the state of the power supply system, especially the electrical unit, the user's state, and / or the state of equipment associated with the power supply system, especially the electrical unit. State can be configured in particular as the charging state of a power supply device, the charging state of an electrical unit, the charging state of a battery-powered communication unit, the charging state of a mobile phone, the charging state of a vehicle, especially remaining range, in which the power supply device and / or electrical unit are particularly arranged, the clock time, the dwell time, the available data capacity, the user's working or idle time, the user's vacation, or other states that appear meaningful to those skilled in the art. Preferably, in particular, multiple, especially different, authorizations for transmitting at least one data group are examined in any or pre-given order. Preferably, the combination of the electrical unit's technical compatibility with the data group to be transmitted to the electrical unit and at least one authorization for transmitting the data group is examined.

[0043] Furthermore, it is proposed that, in at least one method step, the expected end of service life of an electrical unit is determined based on the analysis of at least one set of data provided by a power supply device, an electrical unit, and / or a central computing unit, and at least one replacement service for the electrical unit is provided to the user. Preferably, at least one set of data is analyzed to determine the expected end of service life of the electrical unit, the set of data including at least object information and / or environmental characteristic parameters. Preferably, multiple sets of data, particularly multiple sets of data detected at different times, are analyzed to determine the expected end of service life of the electrical unit. Preferably, the expected end of service life of the electrical unit is determined by the control or regulation unit of the power supply device, by the central computing unit, and / or by the computing unit of the electrical unit. The expected end of service life of the electrical unit is particularly configured as a moment at which the electrical unit is expected to fail. The replacement service for the electrical unit is particularly configured as a service in which, preferably, the electrical unit is replaced with a new, especially a working, electrical unit before or at the expected end of service life. Advantageously, user comfort can be improved by analyzing the data. Advantageously, work interruptions caused by failures can be minimized.

[0044] Furthermore, it is proposed that, in at least one method step, at least one usage cost settlement is established based on the analysis of at least one data set provided by a power supply device, electrical unit, and / or central computing unit. Preferably, to establish the operating cost settlement, at least one data set is analyzed, said data set including at least object information and / or environmental characteristic parameters. Preferably, to establish the operating cost settlement, multiple data sets, particularly multiple data sets detected at different times, are analyzed. Preferably, the operating cost settlement is determined by the control or regulation unit of the power supply device, by the central computing unit, and / or by the computing unit of the electrical unit. In particular, the operating cost settlement is a list of costs arising from the use of an electrical unit or a family of electrical units (e.g., based on detected wear, detected usage duration, usage under specific detected environmental conditions, etc.). Alternatively or additionally, it may be considered that, in at least one method step, at least one inventory optimization of electrical units, at least one user training, or at least one more efficient electrical unit may be provided and / or performed based on the analysis of at least one data set provided by a power supply device, an electrical unit, and / or a central computing unit. Advantageously, it can automatically generate operating cost settlements in a way that is convenient for the user.

[0045] Furthermore, it is proposed that copies of data groups and / or data groups exceeding their maximum operating time be automatically deleted in at least one method step. Preferably, copies of data groups stored in the memory unit of the computing unit and / or the memory unit of the control or regulation unit and / or data groups exceeding their maximum operating time are automatically deleted. The maximum operating time of the data group is particularly a duration during which the data group is set and released for use. Preferably, the maximum operating time of the data group or the expiration date of the maximum operating time is embedded in the data group. Preferably, copies of the data group and / or data groups exceeding their maximum operating time are automatically deleted by the computing unit of the electrical unit and / or by the control or regulation unit of the power supply device. Alternatively or additionally, it may be considered to automatically delete the data group after use. Advantageously, the memory space of the electrical unit and / or the power supply device can be utilized efficiently. Advantageously, flexible use and release of memory space can be achieved.

[0046] Here, the power supply device, power supply system, and / or method according to the present invention should not be limited to the applications and embodiments described above. In particular, the power supply device, power supply system, and / or method according to the present invention may have a different number than the number of the various elements, components, units, and method steps mentioned herein in order to satisfy the mode of operation described herein. Furthermore, values ​​within the ranges given in this disclosure should also be considered as disclosed and can be used arbitrarily. Attached Figure Description

[0047] Other advantages are illustrated in the following figures. Three embodiments of the invention are shown in the figures. The figures, description, and claims contain numerous combinations of features. Those skilled in the art can also suitably consider these features individually and conclude other meaningful combinations. The figures show:

[0048] Figure 1 The power supply system according to the present invention is illustrated in schematic diagram.

[0049] Figure 2 Shown in perspective Figure 1 The energy supply system according to the present invention and the energy supply device according to the present invention in the present invention.

[0050] Figure 3 The power supply device according to the present invention is illustrated in schematic diagram.

[0051] Figure 4 Another schematic diagram illustrates the power supply device according to the present invention.

[0052] Figure 5 Shown in perspective Figure 1 The adapter unit of the power supply system according to the present invention,

[0053] Figure 6 As shown in the diagram Figure 1 The electrical unit of the power supply system according to the present invention,

[0054] Figure 7 A schematic diagram illustrating the operation Figure 1 A flowchart of the method of the energy supply system according to the present invention is shown in the figure.

[0055] Figure 8 A schematic diagram illustrating the operation Figure 1 Another flowchart of the method of the energy supply system according to the present invention is shown in the figure.

[0056] Figure 9 An alternative power supply device according to the invention is shown in perspective, and

[0057] Figure 10Another alternative power supply device according to the invention is shown in perspective. Detailed Implementation

[0058] Figure 1 A power supply system 44a is illustrated schematically. The power supply system 44a includes a power supply device 10a. The power supply system 44a includes an electrical unit 16a and another electrical unit 18a. The other electrical unit 18a is configured as a machine tool. The other electrical unit 18a is configured as a drilling rig. Electrical unit 16a is configured as a battery pack, particularly as a machine tool battery pack. Electrical unit 16a is configured as a battery pack for the other electrical unit 18a. For example, in... Figure 1 Other electrical tools 60a are also shown, which may include a power supply system 44a. The power supply system 44a is described below with reference to an electrical unit 16a and another electrical unit 18a, and this description can be applied at least substantially similarly to the electrical tools 60a. The power supply system 44a includes a central computing unit 50a. The central computing unit 50a is schematically represented by a cloud symbol. The central computing unit 50a is configured as a cloud server. Alternatively, the central computing unit 50a may be configured as a server, backend, etc., constructed differently from a cloud server. The central computing unit 50a is spatially spaced from the power supply device 10a, for example, located in a company headquarters, a data center, etc. (not further shown here). The power supply system 44a includes multiple external sensor units 32a, 34a, 36a, 38a, 40a, 42a. Communication connections between the various components of the power supply system 44a are indicated by arrow 62a.

[0059] Figure 2 Shown in perspective Figure 1 The power supply device 10a is part of the power supply system 44a. The power supply device 10a is configured as a charging device. Alternatively, the power supply device 10a can be a cable reel, configured as a construction site distribution box, configured as a building distribution unit, generator, etc. The power supply device 10a includes at least one housing unit 12a and at least one interface unit 14a disposed on the housing unit 12a for electrical coupling with at least one electrical unit 16a, 18a, particularly a battery pack. The interface unit 14a is configured for direct electrical coupling with the electrical unit 16a. The interface unit 14a is configured for indirect electrical coupling with another electrical unit 18a via an adapter unit 64a of the power supply system 44a (see [link to relevant documentation]). Figure 5The power supply device 10a includes at least one control or regulation unit 20a with real-time operating system capabilities, particularly with multitasking capabilities, which is configured to autonomously perform actions based on the analysis of information about an electrical unit 16a and / or another electrical unit 18a, particularly non-charging object information, especially providing at least one data set for one electrical unit 16a and / or another electrical unit 18a (see...). Figure 3 The power supply device 10a is configured to supply electrical energy to electrical units 16a, 18a, and especially electrical unit 16a.

[0060] The housing unit 12a is provided for accommodating multiple components of the power supply device 10a, particularly the control or regulation unit 20a. The housing unit 12a is at least partially constructed of plastic, metal, composite materials, etc. An interface unit 14a is arranged at least segmentally on the outer side 66a of the housing unit 12a. The interface unit 14a is configured for electromechanical coupling with the electrical unit 16a. The interface unit 14a is at least substantially constructed as an interface unit 14a for electromechanical coupling of a battery pack, as known to those skilled in the art. The interface unit 14a includes at least one contact element 68a for electrical coupling with the electrical unit 16a. The interface unit 14a includes four contact elements 68a. The interface unit 14a, particularly at least one contact element 68a, includes electrical and / or mechanical coding, configured solely to enable coupling of the electrical units 16a, 18a configured for use with the power supply device 10a. Electrical units 16a and 18a, electrically coupled to interface unit 14a, can be supplied with electrical energy, particularly for charging, by interface unit 14a. Interface unit 14a may have at least one fixing element, particularly a locking element, configured to secure, particularly lock, electrical unit 16a to housing unit 12a (not shown in detail here) during the charging process. Power supply device 10a includes at least one... Figure 2 For clarity, the grid connection for connecting to the power grid is not shown further. The grid connection is configured to draw electrical energy from the power grid to power other components of the power supply unit 10a and to charge electrical units 16a and 18a.

[0061] The power supply device 10a includes at least one touch-sensitive operating unit 70a, which is configured to operate the control or adjustment unit 20a, particularly in a biometric manner. The operating unit 70a is disposed on the housing unit 12a. The operating unit 70a is configured as a touch-sensitive display screen. Alternatively, the operating unit 70a may include touch-sensitive buttons, configured as a touchpad, etc. The functions, settings, etc., of the control or adjustment unit 20a can be controlled, particularly configured, via the operating unit 70a. The operating unit 70a is at least partially configured to operate the control or adjustment unit 20a based on at least one biometric characteristic parameter, such as a fingerprint, iris image, voice recording, etc. The operating unit 70a may include at least one operating element configured to detect the biometric characteristic parameter, such as a fingerprint scanner, iris scanner, voice recognition device, etc. In this embodiment, the operating unit 70a has a fingerprint sensor integrated into the touch-sensitive display screen. This is indicated by the user's hand 72a. The operating unit 70a is configured such that operation of the control or adjustment unit 20a is only possible for authorized users. The control unit 70a is designed for user guidance, particularly through displays, indicator outputs, etc. As an alternative or additional option to the control unit 70a, it is conceivable that the control or adjustment unit 20a is configured to be remotely controlled, for example, via a mobile phone or tablet computer.

[0062] The control unit 70a is configured to provide the user with instructions regarding the update process of electrical units 16a and 18a, particularly those coupled to interface unit 14a. The control unit 70a is configured to provide the user with instructions regarding prohibiting the update of electrical units 16a and 18a, releasing the update of electrical units 16a and 18a, the ongoing update process, especially the progress of the ongoing update process, the successful completion of the update, and / or the unintentional interruption of the update process. The control unit 70a is configured to provide instructions in pictographic, text, or color-coded forms. Alternatively, the control unit 70a may be configured to provide instructions via light-emitting elements, particularly LEDs of different colors, or via differently flashing light-emitting elements, particularly LEDs.

[0063] As an alternative or supplement to the power supply device 10a, electrical units 16a, 18a, and especially another electrical unit 18a configured as a machine tool, may also have an operating unit. The operating unit of the other electrical unit 18a may be at least substantially similar in construction to the operating unit 70a of the power supply device 10a. As an alternative or supplement to the operating unit 70a of the power supply device 10a, the operating unit of the other electrical unit 18a may be configured to output instructions to the user, especially instructions regarding the update process of the other electrical unit 18a. The operating unit of the other electrical unit 18a may be configured to provide tactile instructions, for example by means of an active electronic switch or by means of a vibrating motor. For tactile instruction, the drive motor of the other electrical unit 18a may constitute at least a part of the operating unit of the other electrical unit 18a. It is conceivable that the indication output could be provided by means of at least one movement of the drive motor that is unsuitable for driving insert tools, such as a rapid thrust of the drive motor, a slow right-hand rotation of the drive motor, a slow left-hand rotation of the drive motor, an intermittent right-hand rotation of the drive motor, an intermittent left-hand rotation of the drive motor, a pulsed right-hand rotation of the drive motor, a pulsed left-hand rotation of the drive motor, or alternating right-hand and left-hand rotations of the drive motor, etc. Furthermore, the indication output, particularly regarding the update process of one electrical unit 16a and / or another electrical unit 18a, could also be provided via the display screen of an external device, such as a mobile phone or tablet computer.

[0064] The power supply device 10a includes at least one locking unit 48a, which can be controlled or adjusted, particularly by the control or adjustment unit 20a. This locking unit is configured to secure the electrical unit 16a to the interface unit 14a at least substantially theft-proof, particularly during data exchange. The locking unit 48a includes at least one locking element 74a for securing the electrical unit 16a to the interface unit 14a at least substantially theft-proof. The locking element 74a is configured as a locking pin. Alternatively, the locking element 74a can be configured as a locking clip, a magnetic locking element, etc. The locking unit 48a includes at least one lock 76a for locking the locking element 74a in a fixed position, in which the locking element 74a secures the electrical unit 16a to the interface unit 14a. The locking unit 48a, and especially the lock 76a, can be actuated electronically, particularly by the control or adjustment unit 20a, for example, by means of a mobile phone, a key card, an electronic code, etc. The locking unit 48a is configured to hold the electrical unit 16a to the interface unit 14a for at least this long period of time, until the data exchange between the control or regulation unit 20a and the electrical unit 16a is completed. Alternatively or additionally, it may be considered that the locking unit 48a, and in particular the lock 76a of the locking unit 48a, can be mechanically actuated, for example by means of a mechanical key or by means of a digital code.

[0065] The power supply device 10a includes at least one stop unit 78a, which is configured to secure the housing unit 12a at least substantially in a fixed position, and particularly at least substantially anti-theft. The stop unit 78a is arranged on the housing unit 12a. The stop unit 78a and the housing unit 12a are constructed as a single piece. The stop unit 78a is configured as a stop eyelet. Alternatively, the stop unit 78a can be constructed as a Kensington lock, etc. The stop unit 78a is configured for use with stop cables, padlocks, etc. The housing unit 12a is secured at least substantially in a fixed position in a workshop, on a construction site, in a vehicle, etc., by means of the stop unit 78a.

[0066] Figure 3 The power supply device 10a is shown schematically. Figure 3The diagram shows several internal components of the power supply device 10a. The power supply device 10a includes at least one energy storage unit 80a, which is configured to self-sufficiently power at least the control or regulation unit 20a from the mains voltage. The energy storage unit 80a is constructed as an integrated battery. Alternatively, the energy storage unit 80a can be constructed as a storage capacitor, etc. The energy storage unit 80a is arranged inside the housing unit 12a. Alternatively, the energy storage unit 80a can be constructed as an external battery pack, which can be coupled to the interface unit 14a and / or to an additional power supply interface unit of the power supply device 10a. The energy storage unit 80a is configured to self-sufficiently power the components of the power supply device 10a, particularly the control or regulation unit 20a, the communication unit 22a, and sensors, for at least two weeks, preferably at least two months, and particularly preferably at least one year. The energy storage unit 80a is configured to provide self-sufficient power to the components of the power supply device 10a for at least two weeks, and is configured to charge the electrical unit 16a at least once, preferably to charge the electrical unit 16a multiple times.

[0067] The control or regulation unit 20a includes at least one memory unit 82a. The memory unit 82a of the control or regulation unit 20a is configured to at least temporarily store data to be analyzed and / or already analyzed, particularly object information. Specifically, the memory unit 82a of the control or regulation unit 20a has a memory size of at least 512 kilobytes, preferably at least 1 megabyte. The control or regulation unit 20a is at least partially configured as a microcontroller or includes at least one microcontroller. The control or regulation unit 20a has computing power capable of running a real-time operating system. For this purpose, the control or regulation unit 20a is capable, and particularly configured, of performing multiple tasks at least substantially simultaneously. The control or regulation unit 20a is configured for multitasking. The control or regulation unit 20a is at least configured for edge computing or fog computing.

[0068] Non-charging object information refers to information about electrical units 16a, 18a, or information provided by electrical units 16a, 18a regarding their surrounding environment. This non-charging object information is unrelated to the charging of electrical units 16a, 18a, particularly their charging state and charging process. The object information of electrical units 16a, 18a can be detected by sensors of electrical units 16a, 18a, and / or sensors of units that can be coupled to electrical units 16a, 18a. An electrical unit 16a configured as a battery pack can be coupled to another electrical unit 18a configured as a machine tool.

[0069] The other electrical unit 18a may have at least one sensor, preferably multiple sensors, for detecting object information. The other electrical unit 18a is capable of transmitting the detected object information to an electrical unit 16a configured as a battery pack, particularly to a memory unit 84a of the electrical unit 16a. The electrical unit 16a can provide object information to a control or regulation unit 20a. The electrical unit 16a is configured to provide object information about an interface unit 14a to the control or regulation unit 20a. The interface unit 14a is configured to perform data transmission, particularly bidirectionally, between the electrical units 16a, 18a and the control or regulation unit 20a. Data exchange between the electrical units 16a, 18a and the control or regulation unit 20a can be performed via the same contact element 68a of the interface unit 14a, through which electrical power can be supplied to the electrical units 16a, 18a. The object information of electrical units 16a and 18a can be configured in particular as the operating temperature of electrical units 16a and 18a, the rotational speed of the drive unit of the machine tool, the type of insert tool installed on the machine tool, the force acting on electrical units 16a and 18a, especially the operator force, collision force, etc., the operating mode of electrical units 16a and 18a, the environmental characteristic parameters of electrical units 16a and 18a, such as ambient temperature, air humidity, air pressure, etc., or other object information that is meaningful to those skilled in the art.

[0070] The control or regulation unit 20a is configured to collect, process, and prepare object information of electrical units 16a and 18a and / or combine it with other information or characteristic parameters, particularly to generate an increased information range relative to the sum of all object information of electrical units 16a and 18a. The control or regulation unit 20a is configured to autonomously implement actions based on the analysis of object information of electrical units 16a and 18a, particularly in a state that is at least substantially independent of user input, instructions from the central computing unit 50a, return queries from the central computing unit 50a, etc., and is communication-separated from other control or regulation units, central computing units, etc. The control or regulation unit 20a is configured to provide at least one data set to electrical units 16a and 18a, particularly via interface unit 14a, based on the analysis of object information. The control or regulation unit 20a is configured to autonomously generate data sets based on the analysis of object information, select and / or request data sets from multiple stored data sets, for example, by the central computing unit 50a. The data set can be configured as a behavior-specific data set, an update data set, or other data sets that would be meaningful to someone skilled in the art. A behavior-specific data set is one configured to automatically match the operating parameters of electrical units 16a and 18a. An update data set is one configured to update the operating procedures, particularly firmware, of electrical units 16a and 18a. As an alternative or additional solution to providing the data set, the control or regulation unit 20a can be configured to perform further actions based on the analysis of object information, such as triggering alarms, matching the transmission intervals of components connected to the control or regulation unit 20a, or outputting instructions to the user.

[0071] The power supply unit 10a includes at least one wireless communication unit 22a fixedly arranged in the housing unit 12a, particularly inside it. The control or regulation unit 20a uses this communication unit for bidirectional, real-time, independent data exchange with the electrical units 16a and 18a. As an alternative or additional method for bidirectional, real-time, independent data exchange with the electrical units 16a and 18a via the interface unit 14a, the control or regulation unit 20a is configured to exchange data bidirectionally, in real-time, independently with the electrical units 16a and 18a via the wireless communication unit 22a. The wireless communication unit 22a is configured as a Bluetooth module, particularly as a Bluetooth Low Energy module. Alternatively, the wireless communication unit 22a can be configured as a radio module, a WLAN module, an infrared module, etc. The wireless communication unit 22a is fixedly arranged on the housing unit 12a, and is particularly detachable from the housing unit 12a and / or other components of the power supply unit 10a only with the aid of tools. The wireless communication unit 22a is located inside the housing unit 12a. The wireless communication unit 22a is arranged on the same circuit board as the control or regulation unit 20a. Alternatively or additionally, the power supply unit 10a may have at least one wireless communication unit detachably connected to the housing unit 12a, for example, configured as a plug module. As an alternative or supplement to data exchange with the electrical units 16a, 18a, the control or regulation unit 20a may be configured to communicate with external units, such as tablet computers, mobile phones, etc., via the wireless communication unit 22a.

[0072] The power supply device 10a, particularly the control or regulation unit 20a, is configured for bidirectional communication with the central computing unit 50a. The power supply device 10a includes at least one other communication unit 86a for communicating with the central computing unit 50a. This other communication unit 86a is configured as a wireless communication unit. The other communication unit 86a is configured as an LPWAN module. The other communication unit 86a is configured as an NB-IoT module. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the other communication unit 86a could be configured as an LTE CATM1 module, a LoRa module, a Sigfox module, a GSM module, an LTE module, etc. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that the other communication unit 86a is configured as a wired communication unit, for example, as a LAN interface or a power line interface.

[0073] The power supply device 10a includes at least one internal sensor unit 24a, which is configured to detect environmental characteristic parameters, which are considered by the control or regulation unit 20a when performing autonomous actions or when analyzing information, especially information about non-charging objects.

[0074] An internal sensor unit 24a is arranged in the housing unit 12a, particularly inside it. The internal sensor unit 24a is at least partially arranged on the same circuit board as the control or regulation unit 20a. The internal sensor unit 24a has multiple different sensor elements 88a, 90a, 92a, 94a, 96a, 98a, and 100a. Sensor elements 88a, 90a, 92a, 94a, 96a, 98a, and 100a are configured to detect multiple different environmental characteristic parameters. The internal sensor unit 24a includes a first sensor element 88a, which is configured as a temperature sensor. The internal sensor unit 24a includes a second sensor element 90a, which is configured as a position sensor. The internal sensor unit 24a includes a third sensor element 92a, which is configured as an acceleration sensor. The internal sensor unit 24a includes a fourth sensor element 94a, which is configured as a magnetic field sensor. The internal sensor unit 24a includes a fifth sensor element 96a, which is configured as an air humidity sensor. The internal sensor unit 24a includes a sixth sensor element 98a, which is configured as an air pressure sensor. The internal sensor unit 24a also includes a seventh sensor element 100a, which is configured as a GNSS sensor. The internal sensor unit 24a is configured to detect temperature, orientation, acceleration, magnetic field, air humidity, air pressure, and navigation satellite signals. The internal sensor unit 24a is configured to provide the detected environmental characteristic parameters to the control or regulation unit 20a. The control or regulation unit 20a is configured to analyze the environmental characteristic parameters, particularly considering these parameters when performing autonomous actions and / or when analyzing information about non-charged objects.

[0075] The power supply device 10a includes at least one connection unit 26a, 28a, 30a, which is configured to connect at least one external sensor unit 32a, 34a, 36a, 38a, 40a, 42a to the control or regulation unit 20a in terms of data transmission technology. The external sensor units 32a, 34a, 36a, 38a, 40a, 42a are constructed separately from the housing unit 12a, and are arranged spatially spaced from the housing unit 12a. In another aspect of the construction of the external sensor units 32a, 34a, 36a, 38a, 40a, 42a, particularly regarding environmental characteristic parameters detectable by the external sensor units 32a, 34a, 36a, 38a, 40a, 42a, the external sensor units 32a, 34a, 36a, 38a, 40a, 42a can be at least substantially similar to the internal sensor unit 24a, and particularly similar to the sensor elements 88a, 90a, 92a, 94a, 96a, 98a, 100a of the internal sensor unit 24a. The power supply system 44a includes an external first sensor unit 32a, which is exemplarily constructed as an air humidity sensor (see [link to documentation]). Figure 4 The power supply system 44a includes an external second sensor unit 34a configured as a GNSS sensor. The power supply system 44a includes an external third sensor unit 36a configured as an air pressure sensor. The power supply system 44a includes an external fourth sensor unit 38a configured as a temperature sensor. The power supply system 44a includes an external fifth sensor unit 40a configured as a motion sensor. The power supply system 44a includes an external sixth sensor unit 42a configured as a motion counter. The external second sensor unit 34a, external third sensor unit 36a, external fourth sensor unit 38a, external fifth sensor unit 40a, and external sixth sensor unit 42a... Figure 1 Symbolically shown in the image. The power supply device 10a has a first connection unit 26a. The first connection unit 26a is constructed as an electromechanical connection unit (see [reference]). Figure 4 The power supply device 10a has a second connection unit 28a. The second connection unit 28a is configured as an electromechanical connection unit. The electromechanical connection unit is configured for electromechanical coupling with an external sensor unit, particularly on the housing unit 12a of the power supply device 10a. The second connection unit 28a is configured for electromechanical coupling with a wired external sensor unit (not shown further here for clarity). The second connection unit 28a has at least one interface 102a, 104a, 106a for electromechanical coupling with a wired external sensor unit. The second connection unit 28a... Figure 3The device 10a exemplarily has three particularly standardized interfaces 102a, 104a, and 106a. The second connection unit 28a has a first interface 102a, which is configured as a USB interface. The second connection unit 28a has a second interface 104a, which is configured as a Lightning interface. The second connection unit 28a has a third interface 106a, which is configured as an RS232 interface. The second connection unit 28a is configured to power a wired external sensor unit. The power supply device 10a has a third connection unit 30a. The third connection unit 30a is configured as a wireless connection unit. The wireless connection unit is configured to wirelessly exchange data with external sensor units 34a, 36a, 38a, 40a, and 42a. The third connection unit 30a is configured to wirelessly exchange data with external second sensor unit 34a, external third sensor unit 36a, external fourth sensor unit 38a, external fifth sensor unit 40a, and external sixth sensor unit 42a. The third connection unit 30a has two wireless communication modules 108a and 110a for wireless data exchange with external sensor units 34a, 36a, 38a, 40a, and 42a. The third connection unit 30a includes a first communication module 108a configured as an LTE module. The third connection unit 30a also includes a second communication module 110a configured as a WLAN module. Alternatively or additionally, the third connection unit 30a may include another communication module configured as a radio module, a Bluetooth module, particularly a Bluetooth Low Energy module, a LoRa module, an EnOcean module, an ANT module, particularly an ANT+ / - module, a ZWave module, a ZigBee module, etc.

[0076] A control or regulation unit 20a is configured to combine and analyze environmental characteristic parameters detected by internal sensor unit 24a and / or external sensor units 32a, 34a, 36a, 38a, 40a, 42a with object information from electrical units 16a, 18a. The control or regulation unit 20a is configured for information compression by combining environmental characteristic parameters detected by internal sensor unit 24a and / or external sensor units 32a, 34a, 36a, 38a, 40a, 42a with object information from electrical units 16a, 18a. The control or regulation unit 20a is configured to combine environmental characteristic parameters with object information for autonomously implementing actions and performing analysis. For example, it is conceivable that the control or regulation unit 20a, by combining and analyzing detected vibrations, air pressure fluctuations, and the movement of at least one of the electrical units 16a, 18a, especially outside of defined usage time periods, determines that at least one of the electrical units 16a, 18a may be stolen and triggers an alarm.

[0077] The control or regulation unit 20a is configured to generate at least one set of operation-specific data based on the analysis of environmental characteristic parameters and / or object information, and to provide it to one electrical unit 16a and / or another electrical unit 18a. The operation-specific data set is configured to influence the operation of one electrical unit 16a and / or another electrical unit 18a, particularly one coupled to electrical unit 16a. The operation-specific data set is configured to match preset operating parameters of one electrical unit 16a and / or another electrical unit 18a. The operating parameters of the other electrical unit 18a, configured as a machine tool, may be configured, for example, as an allowable speed range, an allowable operating temperature range, an allowable continuous operating time period, etc. It is conceivable that the control or regulation unit 20a is configured to generate an operation-specific data set for another electrical unit 18a configured as a machine tool based on the analysis of environmental characteristic parameters and / or object information. Control or regulation unit 20a can provide a set of operation-specific data for another electrical unit 18a configured as a machine tool, which is an electrical unit 16a configured as a battery pack, and electrical unit 16a can provide the same set of operation-specific data for the other electrical unit 18a configured as a machine tool. For example, it is conceivable that control or regulation unit 20a is configured to generate and provide operation-specific data based on a magnitude determined by means of air pressure, a detected temperature, and a detected maximum continuous operating time period of the other electrical unit 18a. This data set is configured to match the permissible speed range of the other electrical unit 18a such that the operation of the other electrical unit 18a is at least substantially trouble-free during the detected maximum continuous operating time period under the detected environmental conditions. For example, it is conceivable that control or regulation unit 20a is configured to generate and provide operation-specific data based on a magnitude determined by means of air pressure and a detected speed range of a machine tool configured as a drill hammer. This data set is configured to match the operating behavior of the machine tool's pneumatic system such that efficient operation of the machine tool can be achieved under the detected conditions.

[0078] A central computing unit 50a is configured to provide the power supply device 10a with at least one updated data set for at least one electrical unit 16a, 18a, the updated data set including at least one subject characteristic parameter and at least one message number. The central computing unit 50a is configured as an alternative or supplement to the control or regulation unit 20a for combining data sets, analyzing data sets, and / or autonomously implementing actions. For example, the central computing unit 50a may be configured to generate at least one operation-specific data set based on the analysis of environmental characteristic parameters and / or object information and provide it to the control or regulation unit 20a, which is configured to provide the operation-specific data set to the electrical units 16a, 18a. The central computing unit 50a is configured to provide at least one updated data set to the control or regulation unit 20a, and is configured to provide the updated data set to at least one electrical unit 16a, 18a. Alternatively or additionally, the central computing unit 50a may be configured to directly provide update data sets to at least one electrical unit 16a, 18a, particularly via a communication connection with at least one electrical unit 16a, 18a. The update data sets may be configured as family-specific update data sets or as electrical unit-specific update data sets. Family-specific update data sets are configured to provide update data sets to multiple electrical units 16a, 18a belonging to a specific family. The family of electrical units 16a, 18a may be configured, for example, to include a family of handheld machine tools, a family of drilling rigs, a family of 18V batteries, etc., or it may be configured to include a family of all electrical units 16a, 18a. Electrical unit-specific update data sets are configured to provide update data sets to individual electrical units 16a, 18a. Family-specific update data sets include at least one subject feature parameter, at least one message number, at least one family-specific identification feature parameter, and data to be provided. The electrical unit-specific update data group includes at least one topic feature parameter, at least one message number, at least one family-specific identification feature parameter, at least one electrical unit-specific identification feature parameter, and in particular, the sequence number of electrical units 16a and 18a, and the data to be provided. The topic feature parameter describes at least one content of the data group, such as updating to a specific new firmware version for electrical units 16a and 18a. The family-specific identification feature parameter is a feature parameter assigned to the family of electrical units 16a and 18a and which can explicitly identify the family of electrical units 16a and 18a, such as a Baretool number.

[0079] Update data sets, particularly family-specific update data sets and / or electrical unit-specific update data sets, can be configured as standard update data sets, functional update data sets, or security update data sets. Standard update data sets are configured to update the operating procedures, particularly firmware, of electrical units 16a and 18a with minor corrections, especially for eliminating faults in the operating procedures. Functional update data sets are configured to update and / or extend the existing functionality of the operating procedures, particularly firmware, of electrical units 16a and 18a, supplement new functionality in the operating procedures, unlock existing, previously unavailable functionality, and / or, particularly, enable the operating procedures to access information, particularly individual information and / or analyzed information, by providing at least one license key. The central computing unit 50a is configured to provide functional update data sets based on user-obtained licenses, user-completed subscriptions to functional update data sets, and especially based on promotional materials for functional update data sets, etc. The security update data set is constructed for updating the operating procedures of electrical units 16a and 18a, especially firmware, in response to security-critical faults in the operating program, such as encryption gaps, for example, updating existing functions of the operating program in terms of security technology due to changes and / or extensions of technical and / or legal standards, and / or supplementing security functions in the operating program, for example, due to changes and / or extensions of technical and / or legal standards.

[0080] The power supply device 10a includes a power supply element 112a. The power supply element 112a is configured to supply power to the components of the power supply device 10a. The power supply element 112a is configured to provide electrical energy for charging electrical units 16a and 18a. The power supply device 10a includes a charging electronic device 114a. The charging electronic device 114a is configured to control or regulate the charging process of electrical units 16a and 18a.

[0081] Figure 4 Another schematic diagram shows the power supply device 10a. The first connection unit 26a is configured for series connection to electromechanically connect multiple external sensor units 32a to the control or regulation unit 20a. The first connection unit 26a has an interface 116a. The interface 116a of the first connection unit 26a is configured as a proprietary interface. Figure 4For clarity, only a single, particularly external, first sensor unit 32a is coupled to the interface 116a of the first connection unit 26a. The external first sensor unit 32a is shown transparently to identify the interface 116a of the first connection unit 26a. Multiple external sensor units 32a can be sequentially coupled to the single interface 116a of the first connection unit 26a, which can be connected in series. All external sensor units 32a coupled to the interface 116a of the connection unit 26a, in a data transmission technology, are connected to the control or regulation unit 20a, particularly for providing detected environmental characteristic parameters. The external first sensor unit 32a can be directly electromechanically coupled to the interface 116a of the first connection unit 26a. Other external sensor units can be indirectly connected to the control or regulation unit 20a in a data transmission technology via the external first sensor unit 32a directly electromechanically coupled to the interface 116a of the first connection unit 26a. The external first sensor unit 32a has an interface 118a for electromechanical coupling to another external sensor unit. Another external sensor unit, electromechanically coupled to the interface 118a of the first external sensor unit 32a, is indirectly connected to the control or regulation unit 20a via the first external sensor unit 32a in terms of data transmission technology. This other external sensor unit may also have an interface to which an additional external sensor unit can be electromechanically coupled, wherein the additional external sensor unit is indirectly connected to the control or regulation unit 20a via the other external sensor unit and via the first external sensor unit 32a in terms of data transmission technology. All external sensor units 32a directly or indirectly coupled to the interface 116a of the first connection unit 26a (which can be connected in series) can be powered by the first connection unit 26a.

[0082] Figure 5 Shown in perspective Figure 1 The power supply system 44a includes an adapter unit 64a. The adapter unit 64a is configured to electromechanically couple another electrical unit 18a to the power supply device 10a. The interface unit 14a of the power supply device 10a is configured correspondingly to the interface of the electrical unit 16a, which is configured as a battery pack. The adapter unit 64a has interfaces 126a on a first side 120a of its housing 122a and on a second side 124a of the housing 122a opposite to the first side 120a, respectively, similar to the interface of the electrical unit 16a configured as a battery pack.

[0083] The adapter unit 64a is electromechanically coupled on a first side 120a of the housing 122a to another electrical unit 18a configured as a machine tool, and on a second side 124a of the housing 122a to an interface unit 14a of the power supply device 10a. The adapter unit 64a is configured to electromechanically connect the other electrical unit 18a configured as a machine tool to the power supply device 10a without the use of a battery pack. The adapter unit 64a has at least one electronic component configured to ensure at least substantially fault-free data transmission and / or energy transfer (not further shown here) between the other electrical unit 18a configured as a machine tool and the power supply device 10a, particularly the control or regulation unit 20a.

[0084] Figure 6 As shown in the diagram Figure 1 The electrical unit 16a of the power supply system 44a. In Figure 6 The diagram shows several internal components of an electrical unit 16a. The electrical unit 16a includes at least one computing unit 46a configured to perform reliability checks on data sets received by the power supply device 10a. The computing unit 46a has a memory unit 84a. The memory unit 84a of the computing unit 46a has a memory size sufficient to store at least one data set of object information. The memory unit 84a of the computing unit 46a has a database structure for data management. The computing unit 46a is configured to perform reliability checks on data sets received by the power supply device 10a, including checking whether the transmitted data sets are important to the electrical unit 16a, which data sets are important to the electrical unit 16a, whether specific data sets are set up for forwarding to another electrical unit 18a, whether the transmitted data sets already exist in the memory unit 84a of the electrical unit 16a, and whether the data sets are current, etc. The computing unit 46a is configured to further process only data sets determined to be reliable. The computing unit 46a is configured to delete unreliable data sets.

[0085] A computing unit 46a is configured to provide at least one data set of object information to the power supply device 10a, the data set including at least one electrical unit-specific identification feature parameter and at least one message number. One electrical unit 16a and / or another, particularly an electrical unit 18a coupled to the electrical unit 16a, has at least one sensor unit for detecting object information and / or environmental feature parameters of the electrical unit 16a and / or the other electrical unit 18a. The computing unit 46a is configured to generate the object information data set based on the object information and / or environmental feature parameters detected by one electrical unit 16a and / or the other electrical unit 18a. The computing unit 46a is configured to intermediately store the object information data set in a memory unit 84a of the electrical unit 16a until it is transmitted to the power supply device 10a. The object information data set includes electrical unit-specific identification feature parameters, a message number, and object information. Each electrical unit-specific identification parameter is a unique parameter assigned to and definitively identifies each electrical unit 16a and 18a. The electrical unit-specific identification parameter includes at least one sequence number for each electrical unit 16a and 18a, preferably a Baretool number and a sequence number. Message numbers are constructed as consecutive numbers. Message numbers are set to arrange data groups of electrical units 16a and 18a in chronological order, corresponding to all other data groups of the same electrical unit 16a and 18a. Higher message numbers indicate more recent data group creation.

[0086] Electrical unit 16a includes interface unit 128a. Interface unit 128a of electrical unit 16a is configured for electromechanical coupling with interface unit 14a of power supply device 10a. Electrical unit 16a includes battery cells 130a. Battery cells 130a are configured for storing electrical energy. Electrical unit 16a includes a cell monitoring unit 132a. Cell monitoring unit 132a is configured for monitoring battery cells 130a, particularly cell parameters of battery cells 130a, such as state of charge, discharge current, or charging cycles. Electrical unit 16a includes a cell monitoring memory 134a. Cell monitoring memory 134a is configured for storing cell data detected by cell monitoring unit 132a. Electrical unit 16a includes a charge regulator 136a and a data processing unit 138a. The charge regulator 136a and / or data processing unit 138a are configured for controlling or regulating the charging process of electrical unit 16a.

[0087] Figure 7 A schematic diagram illustrating the operation Figure 1A flowchart of a method for power supply system 44a is shown. The flow of data transmission between an electrical unit 16a or another electrical unit 18a and the power supply device 10a is illustrated. Data transmission can also occur between an electrical unit 16a or another electrical unit 18a and the central computing unit 50a, or between one electrical unit 16a and another electrical unit 18a, at least substantially similar to the illustrated flow. The process performed by one electrical unit 16a or another electrical unit 18a is shown in the first column 140a. The process performed by the power supply device 10a is shown in the second column 142a. In at least one method step 144a, one electrical unit 16a or another electrical unit 18a is connected to the power supply device 10a. One electrical unit 16a or another electrical unit 18a is electrically coupled to the interface unit 14a of the power supply device 10a. In another method step 146a, it is verified whether one electrical unit 16a or another electrical unit 18a has at least one data set to be transmitted. If an electrical unit 16a or another electrical unit 18a has at least one data set to be transmitted, the data set is prepared for transmission to the power supply unit 10a in another method step 148a. In another method step 150a, the data set is transmitted to the power supply unit 10a. In another method step 152a, the data set is stored in the power supply unit 10a. In another method step 154a, at least one data set provided by one electrical unit 16a or another electrical unit 18a, at least one data set provided by the power supply unit 10a, and / or at least one data set provided by the central computing unit 50a is analyzed.

[0088] In at least another method step 54a, the expected end of service life of an electrical unit 16a or another electrical unit 18a is determined based on the analysis of at least one set of data provided by the power supply device 10a, by an electrical unit 16a or another electrical unit 18a, and / or by the central computing unit 50a, and at least one replacement service for the electrical unit 16a or another electrical unit 18a is provided to the user. To determine the expected end of service life of an electrical unit 16a or another electrical unit 18a, at least one set of data is analyzed, which includes at least object information and / or environmental characteristic parameters. To determine the expected end of service life of an electrical unit 16a or another electrical unit 18a, it is preferable to analyze multiple sets of data, particularly multiple sets of data detected at different times. The expected end of service life of an electrical unit 16a or another electrical unit 18a is determined by the control or regulation unit 20a of the power supply device 10a, by the central computing unit 50a, and / or by the computing unit 46a of the electrical unit 16a. The expected end of service for electrical units 16a and 18a is configured such that at that point, electrical units 16a and 18a are expected to be faulty. The replacement service for electrical units 16a and 18a is configured such that, before or at the expected end of service, the electrical units 16a and 18a are replaced with new, particularly operational, electrical units.

[0089] In at least another method step 56a, at least one usage cost settlement is established based on the analysis of at least one data set provided by the power supply device 10a, by one electrical unit 16a or another electrical unit 18a, and / or by the central computing unit 50a. To establish the operating cost settlement, at least one data set is analyzed, which includes at least object information and / or environmental characteristic parameters. Preferably, to establish the operating cost settlement, multiple data sets, particularly multiple data sets detected at different times, are analyzed. The operating cost settlement is determined by the control or regulation unit 20a of the power supply device 10a, by the central computing unit 50a, and / or by the computing unit 46a of the electrical unit 16a. The operating cost settlement is a list of costs incurred from the use of electrical units 16a, 18a, or a family of electrical units 16a, 18a (e.g., based on detected wear, detected usage duration, use under specific detected environmental conditions, etc.). Method steps 54 and 56 are optional method steps. Method steps 54 and 56 can be performed simultaneously or independently of each other. As an alternative or additional option to method steps 54 and 56, it is conceivable that, in at least another method step, based on the analysis of at least one set of data provided by power supply device 10a, one electrical unit 16a or another electrical unit 18a and / or central computing unit 50a, at least one inventory optimization of electrical units 16a and 18a is provided, at least one user training is provided, at least one more efficient electrical unit is provided, and so on.

[0090] In another method step 156a, it is verified whether the power supply device 10a has at least one data set to be transmitted to one electrical unit 16a or another electrical unit 18a. In at least another method step 52a, particular technical compatibility is verified between at least one electrical unit 16a, 18a and at least one data set to be transmitted to electrical units 16a, 18a. In another method step 158a, at least one authorization for transmitting at least one data set to one electrical unit 16a or another electrical unit 18a is verified. In this embodiment, method steps 52a and 158a are exemplaryly performed at least substantially simultaneously. Alternatively, it is also conceivable to perform method steps 52a and 158a sequentially. Method steps 52a and 158a in Figure 8 The details are shown below. In another method step 160a, at least one data set is transmitted to an electrical unit 16a or another electrical unit 18a. In another method step 162a, the data set is stored in an electrical unit 16a or another electrical unit 18a.

[0091] In at least one other method step 58a, copies of the data group and / or data groups exceeding the maximum runtime are automatically deleted. Figure 7In the methods shown, for example, copies of data sets stored in the memory unit 84a of the calculation unit 46a of the electrical unit 16a are automatically deleted and / or data sets exceeding the maximum operating time are automatically deleted. However, alternatively or additionally, copies of data sets stored in the memory unit 82a of the control or regulation unit 20a of the power supply device 10a are automatically deleted and / or data sets exceeding the maximum operating time are automatically deleted. The maximum operating time of a data set is the duration during which the data set is set and released for use. The maximum operating time of the data set or the expiration date of the maximum operating time is embedded in the data set. Copies of data sets and / or data sets exceeding the maximum operating time are automatically deleted by the calculation unit 46a of the electrical unit 16a and / or by the control or regulation unit 20a of the power supply device 10a. Alternatively or additionally, data sets are automatically deleted after use. Data transmission can be repeated, in particular, after the use of one electrical unit 16a or another electrical unit 18a and / or power supply device 10a.

[0092] Figure 8 A schematic diagram illustrating the operation Figure 1 Another flowchart of the method for power supply system 44a in the diagram.

[0093] exist Figure 8 Method steps 52a and 158a are shown in detail below. The method is described below by means of transmitting data sets, particularly updated data sets, from power supply unit 10a to electrical unit 16a. However, in principle, the method can also be performed, at least substantially similarly, as transmitting data sets from power supply unit 10a to another electrical unit 18a, as transmitting data sets from central computing unit 50a to an electrical unit 16a, or as transmitting data sets from central computing unit 50a to another electrical unit 18a. Method step 164a shows that there are data sets to be transmitted. If it is decided to transmit the data sets, the transmission is initialized in another method step 166a. During the initialization phase, method steps 52a and 158a are performed simultaneously.

[0094] In method step 52a, the compatibility of the software contained in the data set to be transmitted with the hardware and / or firmware of the electrical unit 16a is verified. The running program contained in the data set is verified to be executable by the operating electronics of the electrical unit 16a. Method step 52a includes sub-method step 168a. In sub-method step 168a, it is verified whether a data transmission technical connection exists or can be established between the power supply device 10a and the electrical unit 16a.

[0095] Method step 52a includes another sub-method step 170a. In sub-method step 170a, the compatibility of the software version contained in the data group to be transmitted with the firmware version of electrical unit 16a is checked. The compatibility of the software contained in the data group to be transmitted with the firmware of electrical unit 16a is checked based on the build number of the software and / or firmware. The compatibility of the software contained in the data group to be transmitted with the firmware of electrical unit 16a is checked based on specific software components already included in the firmware of electrical unit 16a. The compatibility of the software contained in the data group to be transmitted with the firmware of electrical unit 16a is checked based on software components already combined with each other in the firmware of electrical unit 16a. For example, it can be considered that, in order for the software contained in the data group to be transmitted to be compatible with the firmware of electrical unit 16a, specific software components need to exist in the firmware of electrical unit 16a. Before transmitting the data group, the presence of specific software components in the firmware of electrical unit 16a is checked. The transmission of the data group is released based on the presence of specific software components in the firmware of electrical unit 16a. For example, it is conceivable that the data group to be transmitted is configured to include an update data group for firmware updates of electrical unit 16a. It is conceivable that, for the functionality of the firmware update, the software components of the previous firmware update are required in the firmware of electrical unit 16a. Before transmitting the update data group, the presence of the software components of the previous firmware update in the firmware of electrical unit 16a is checked. Based on the presence of the software components of the previous firmware update in the firmware of electrical unit 16a, the transmission of the data group is released. It is conceivable that, based on the absence of the software components of the previous firmware update in the firmware of electrical unit 16a, at least one other update data group containing the previous firmware update is transmitted before transmitting the update data group.

[0096] Method step 52a includes another sub-method step 172a. In this sub-method step 172a, the compatibility of the software contained in the data group to be transmitted with the hardware and / or firmware of the communication unit of electrical unit 16a configured to receive the data group is verified. In this embodiment, the interface unit 128a of electrical unit 16a serves as the communication unit of electrical unit 16a. Alternatively or additionally, it may be considered that electrical unit 16a has a communication unit constructed differently from the interface unit 128a of electrical unit 16a.

[0097] Method step 52a includes another sub-method step 174a. In sub-method step 174a, the compatibility, particularly the technical compatibility, between the data set to be transmitted and the power supply device 10a and / or with other devices, such as mobile phones or tablets, configured to transmit the data set to the electrical unit 16a is verified. The compatibility of the data set to be transmitted with the hardware of the power supply device 10a and / or with the hardware of another device configured to transmit the data set to the electrical unit 16a is verified. The capacity of the memory unit 82a of the power supply device 10a and / or the other device is verified so that the data set to be transmitted can be stored intermediately.

[0098] In method step 52a, the hardware versions of all devices and communication interfaces involved in transmitting the data group are checked. The hardware versions of the devices and communication interfaces are compared with a combination table that includes all compatible combinations of hardware versions. The transmission of the data group is released based on the comparison of the device hardware version and communication interface with the combination table. The particular technical compatibility between electrical unit 16a and the data group to be transmitted to electrical unit 16a is checked by the control or regulation unit 20a of power supply device 10a, by the computing unit 46a of electrical unit 16a, and / or by the central computing unit 50a. In this embodiment, sub-method steps 168, 170, 172, and 174 are executed at least substantially simultaneously. Alternatively, it may be considered to execute sub-method steps 168, 170, 172, and 174 sequentially.

[0099] In method step 158, at least one authorization for transmitting at least one data set to electrical unit 16a is verified. To transmit the data set to electrical unit 16a, at least one job-related authorization, at least one electrical unit-related authorization, at least one application-related authorization, at least one service-related authorization, at least one personnel-related authorization, at least one customer-related authorization, at least one reward-related authorization, at least one engineering-related authorization, at least one location-related authorization, at least one time-related authorization, and / or at least one status-related authorization are verified. Job-related authorizations can be configured as employee-related authorizations or management-related authorizations. Employee-related authorizations are specifically authorizations of employees of the company owning electrical unit 16a, such as warehouse workers (warehouse managers), company owners, agents, department managers, employees, workers, team leaders, construction supervisors, etc. Different employees may have different authorizations. For example, it may be considered to verify the authorization for transmitting updated data sets to electrical unit 16a and transmit the updated data sets only when employee-related warehouse worker authorization is present, for example, to ensure transmission outside of working hours. Authorization related to management is authorization from third parties, such as distributors, service providers, etc.

[0100] The authorization associated with the electrical unit specifies whether electrical unit 16a or its family is authorized to receive data sets. The authorization associated with the electrical unit is verified using the family of electrical unit 16a, the Baretool number of electrical unit 16a, and / or the serial number of electrical unit 16a. For example, it is conceivable to combine the authorization associated with the specific family of electrical unit 16a with the authorization associated with that specific family. For example, it is conceivable to provide data sets in combination with the authorization associated with the electrical unit, which depends on a specific Baretool number. For example, it is conceivable to verify the authorization associated with electrical unit 16a using its serial number in order to receive purchased updated data sets. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that the data sets to be transmitted have authorization associated with the electrical unit, for example, encrypted with the specific serial number of electrical unit 16a.

[0101] Application-related authorization is authorization that depends on the application for which the electrical unit 16a is set, such as polishing, grinding, separation, drilling, hammering, etc. Preferably, the electrical unit 16a has an application identifier, particularly digital, that includes possible applications of the electrical unit 16a. The application identifier of the electrical unit 16a is checked before transmitting the data group, and the data group is transmitted only if there is a relevance regarding possible applications of the electrical unit 16a. The application identifier can be matched by means of an updated data group and / or manually by the user, particularly for possible applications used to unlock the electrical unit 16a. Service-related authorization is authorization that depends on the subscription of services, particularly paid services. For example, it can be considered that when a service that can be unlocked by an updated data group is paid for, the service-related authorization is checked and the transmission of the updated data group is released; when another service is paid for, the transmission of the updated data group is released; and / or when a specific function is unlocked in the operating program of the electrical unit 16a, the transmission of the updated data group is released.

[0102] Personnel-related authorizations are specific authorizations, particularly for natural or legal persons. Personnel-related authorizations are verified using authorized lists and / or prohibited lists, where the authorized lists store personnel authorized to receive data sets and the prohibited lists store personnel prohibited from receiving data sets. Personnel are removed from the authorized lists and / or added to the prohibited lists based on erroneous conduct concerning electrical units 16a, 18a, and / or data sets. Erroneous conduct concerning electrical units 16a, 18a, and / or data sets can be constructed as improper handling of electrical units 16a, 18a, constructed as untimely payment, constructed as missing return of rented electrical units 16a, 18a, constructed as failure to detect missing maintenance periods for electrical units 16a, 18a, or / or data sets, or as other erroneous conduct concerning electrical units 16a, 18a, and / or data sets that would be meaningful to a person skilled in the art. Personnel are removed from the prohibited lists and / or added to the authorized lists based on correct conduct concerning electrical units 16a, 18a, and / or data sets. The proper behavior of electrical units 16a, 18a and / or data groups can be configured as timely payment, as purchasing multiple paid services, as proper handling of electrical units 16a, 18a, or as other proper behavior of electrical units 16a, 18a and / or data groups that would be meaningful to a person skilled in the art.

[0103] Customer-related authorizations depend particularly on the type of customer who purchases at least a portion of the power supply system 44a, especially at least electrical unit 16a. Customer-related authorizations can be configured as authorizations related to initial purchasers or authorizations related to direct customers. Authorizations related to initial purchasers depend on the initial purchaser who purchases at least a portion of the power supply system 44a and continues to purchase under their own name. For example, it is conceivable to unlock the transmission of a specific data set only for initial purchasers who purchase data sets individually. For example, it is conceivable to consider competition from competitors of the manufacturer of the power supply system 44a—the initial purchaser prohibits the transmission of a specific data set. Authorizations related to direct customers depend on the direct customers of the manufacturer of the power supply system 44a who purchase at least a portion of the power supply system 44a directly from the manufacturer. Direct customers can be categorized as distributors with specific turnover rates, strategic partners of manufacturers, corporate customers with specific turnover rates, large customers (e.g., companies with at least 51 employees), medium-sized customers (e.g., companies with 10 to 50 employees), or small customers (e.g., companies with 1 to 9 employees). Data segments tailored to specific customer groups can be provided using customer-related authorization. For example, consider a distributor being authorized to transmit data segments that allow the distributor to view specific data for electrical units 16a and 18a of the distributor's customers.

[0104] The authorization related to rewards is an authorization granted as a reward for specific behavior or within the scope of promotion. This authorization can be for the frequent purchase of part of the energy supply system 44a, for the frequent ordering of services, for the understandable, and especially measurable, proper handling of electrical units 16a, 18a, etc. For example, it is conceivable to grant a user an authorization related to rewards starting from a specific purchase amount, such as purchasing electrical units 16a, 18a with a commodity value of at least 500 euros, which allows for the free transmission of update data sets that would otherwise require payment. For example, it is conceivable for a user to provide the service provider with object information of the electrical units 16a, 18a they use for analysis. Based on the analysis of the object information, an authorization related to rewards can be granted to the user. For example, an authorization related to rewards can be granted to a user who properly handles electrical unit 16a based on measurements of the object information, allowing for the transmission of update data sets that construct operating procedures for such updates to electrical unit 16a, enabling short-term overload of electrical unit 16a. The authorization related to the project depends on the authorization of the project in which electrical units 16a and 18a are used. A project can be constructed, in particular, as window construction, as carpentry work, as kitchen construction, as paving work, or as other works that would be meaningful to a person skilled in the art. Based on the authorization related to the project, a set of data specifically coordinated with the project can be provided.

[0105] Location-related authorizations depend on the location, particularly on the region where the power supply system 44a, especially electrical units 16a and 18a, is located or used. Location-related authorizations depend on the conditions existing at a location, particularly environmental and / or legal conditions. For example, it can be considered that in regions with high average ambient temperatures, location-related authorizations are structured differently than in regions with low average ambient temperatures. For example, it can be considered that different location-related authorizations are granted in different countries based on the legislation of those countries. Location-related authorizations depend on the services provided at a location. For example, it can be considered that a location-related authorization be granted at a specific location solely for the transmission of data sets associated with the services provided at that location. Time-related authorizations are particularly those that depend on a specific time associated with the power supply system 44a, especially with electrical units 16a. Time-related authorizations may depend on the user's daily working hours, the season, the time when electrical units 16a are used, the time when electrical units 16a are not used, or other times that seem meaningful to those skilled in the art.

[0106] State-related authorizations are authorizations that depend on the state of the power supply system 44a, particularly the electrical unit 16a, the user's state, and / or the state of the equipment associated with the power supply system 44a, particularly the electrical unit 16a. States can be configured as the charging state of the power supply device 10a, the charging state of the electrical unit 16a, the charging state of a battery-powered communication unit, the charging state of a mobile phone, the charging state of a vehicle, particularly remaining range, in which the power supply device 10a and / or the electrical unit 16a are arranged, configured as clock time, configured as dwell time, configured as available data capacity, configured as the user's working or idle time, configured as the user's vacation, or configured as other states that appear meaningful to those skilled in the art. In this embodiment, all the listed authorizations for transmitting data sets are examined in method step 158. Alternatively, it may be considered to examine only a portion of the authorizations. The combination of the authorizations for transmitting data sets, particularly the technical compatibility of the electrical unit 16a with the data sets to be transmitted to the electrical unit 16a, is examined.

[0107] If, in method step 52a, no particular technical compatibility is determined between electrical unit 16a and the data group to be transmitted to electrical unit 16a, or if, in method step 158a, authorization for transmitting the data group is determined not to exist, then in another method step 176a, the data group is not transmitted to electrical unit 16a and an indication prohibiting transmission is output. If, in method step 52a, particular technical compatibility is determined between electrical unit 16a and the data group to be transmitted to electrical unit 16a, and if, in method step 158a, authorization for transmitting the data group is determined to exist, then in method step 160a, the data group is transmitted to electrical unit 16a and an indication regarding the continued transmission of the data group is output. If the transmission of the data group is unsuccessful, an indication regarding unintentional interruption of transmission is output in another method step 178a. If the transmission of the data group is successful, an indication regarding the successful transmission of the data group is output in another method step 180a.

[0108] For other method steps of the method for operating the power supply system 44a, refer to the previous description of the power supply system 44a, as that description is similarly applicable to the method, and thus all features of the power supply system 44a are also considered to be disclosed with respect to the method for operating the power supply system 44a.

[0109] exist Figure 9 and 10 Two further embodiments of the invention are shown below. The following description and drawings are essentially limited to the differences between the embodiments, wherein reference may also be made in principle to other embodiments, especially those shown in the accompanying drawings, with respect to the same indicated components, particularly those having the same reference numerals. Figures 1 to 8The accompanying drawings and / or descriptions of the embodiments are provided. To distinguish these embodiments, the letter 'a' is placed in... Figures 1 to 8 The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings of the embodiments are placed after the figures. Figure 9 and 10 In one embodiment, the letter 'a' is replaced by the letters 'b' and 'c'.

[0110] Figure 9 An alternative power supply device 10b is shown in perspective. The power supply device 10b includes at least one wireless communication unit 22b. The power supply device 10b includes an interface unit 14b. The interface unit 14b is configured as an inductive interface unit, which at least partially constitutes the communication unit 22b. As an alternative or additional embodiment to the wireless communication unit constructed separately from the interface unit 14b, the power supply device 10b has a wireless communication unit 22b, which is at least partially constituted by the inductive interface unit 14b. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the power supply device 10b, in addition to the wireless communication unit constructed separately from the interface unit 14b, also has a wireless communication unit 22b at least partially constituted by the inductive interface unit 14b. The inductive interface unit 14b is constructed, particularly in terms of wireless power transmission, at least substantially in a manner and method known to those skilled in the art. The inductive interface unit 14b at least substantially entirely constitutes the wireless communication unit 22b. The inductive interface unit 14b, in addition to transmitting energy to an electrical unit (not shown further), is also configured to transmit data to and / or receive data from the electrical unit. The control or regulation unit of the power supply device 10b is configured via the inductive interface unit 14b for bidirectional, real-time, and independent data exchange with the electrical unit. The interface unit 14b includes a charging area 182b disposed on the housing unit 12b of the power supply device 10b, on which the electrical unit may be disposed.

[0111] Figure 10An alternative power supply device 10c is shown in perspective. Power supply device 10c includes an interface unit 14c. Interface unit 14c is configured as a multi-functional interface unit, arranged for electromechanical coupling with multiple different electrical units (not further shown here). Interface unit 14c is arranged for electromechanical coupling with multiple different electrical units having differently constructed contact elements, differently arranged contact elements, and / or different numbers of contact elements. Interface unit 14c has multiple different electromechanical interfaces 184c, 186c, 188c, and 190c. The first interface 184c of interface unit 14c is configured as an interface known to those skilled in the art for coupling with an electrical unit configured as a battery pack. The second interface 186c, third interface 188c, and fourth interface 190c of interface unit 14c are configured as different wired interfaces. The second interface 186c is arranged on a first cable 192c of interface unit 14c. The third interface 188c is arranged on the second cable 194c of the interface unit 14c. The fourth interface 190c is arranged on the third cable 196c of the interface unit 14c. The interfaces 186c, 188c, and 190c arranged on cables 192c, 194c, and 196c are at least sectionally removable from the housing unit 12c of the power supply device 10c. The interface unit 14c has a pull-in mechanism configured for automatically pulling in and automatically winding up the wired interfaces 186c, 188c, and 190c. The pull-in mechanism is arranged inside the housing unit 12c and therefore... Figure 10 Not visible in the center. Alternatively, different electromechanical interfaces 184c, 186c, 188c, and 190c can be arranged in a rotary manner. Interface unit 14c can be rotatably supported on housing unit 12c. The required electromechanical interfaces 184c, 186c, 188c, and 190c can be moved to the usage position by rotating interface unit 14c.

Claims

1. A power supply device having at least one housing unit (12a, 12b, 12c) and at least one interface unit (14a, 14b, 14c) disposed on said housing unit (12a, 12b, 12c) for electrical coupling with at least one electrical unit (16a, 18a), characterized in that At least one control or regulation unit (20a) with real-time operating system capability is configured to autonomously perform actions based on analysis of non-charging object information of the electrical units (16a, 18a), and the control or regulation unit is configured to provide at least one set of operation-specific data to the electrical units (16a, 18a), wherein the at least one set of operation-specific data is configured to match the operation behavior of the electrical units (16a, 18a) to achieve efficient operation of the electrical units (16a, 18a), wherein the power supply device includes at least one internal sensor unit (24a) configured to detect environmental characteristic parameters, which are considered by the control or regulation unit (20a) when performing autonomous actions or when analyzing non-charging object information, wherein the control or regulation unit (20a) is configured to generate at least one set of operation-specific data based on analysis of environmental characteristic parameters and / or object information and provide it to the electrical units (16a, 18a).

2. The power supply device according to claim 1, characterized in that... At least one wireless communication unit (22a) is fixedly arranged on the housing unit (12a), and the control or adjustment unit (20a) is configured via the wireless communication unit to exchange data bidirectionally and independently in real time with the electrical units (16a, 18a).

3. The power supply device according to claim 1, characterized in that... At least one wireless communication unit (22a) is fixedly arranged inside the housing unit (12a), and the control or adjustment unit (20a) is configured via the wireless communication unit to exchange data bidirectionally and independently in real time with the electrical units (16a, 18a).

4. The power supply device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The power supply device is a charging device.

5. The power supply device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electrical units (16a, 18a) are battery packs.

6. The power supply device according to claim 1, characterized in that... At least one control or regulation unit (20a) with multitasking capability.

7. The power supply device according to claim 1, characterized in that... At least one wireless communication unit (22b), wherein the interface unit (14b) is configured as an inductive interface unit, the inductive interface unit at least partially constituting the communication unit (22b).

8. The power supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The interface unit (14c) is configured as a multifunctional interface unit, which is configured to be electromechanically coupled to multiple different electrical units (16a, 18a).

9. The power supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that... At least one connection unit (26a, 28a, 30a) is configured to connect at least one external sensor unit (32a, 34a, 36a, 38a, 40a, 42a) to the control or regulation unit (20a) in a data transmission technology.

10. The power supply device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The connection unit (26a) is configured to be connected in series so as to electromechanically connect multiple external sensor units (32a) to the control or regulation unit (20a).

11. The power supply device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The control or adjustment unit (20a) is configured to combine and analyze environmental characteristic parameters detected by the internal sensor unit (24a) and / or by the external sensor units (32a, 34a, 36a, 38a, 40a, 42a) with object information from the electrical unit (16a, 18a).

12. An energy supply system comprising at least one energy supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, and comprising at least one electrical unit (16a, 18a), characterized in that, The electrical unit (16a) includes at least one computing unit (46a) configured to perform a reliability check on the data set received by the power supply device (10a).

13. The energy supply system according to claim 12, characterized in that, The computing unit (46a) is configured to provide at least one data set of object information to the power supply device (10a), the data set including at least one electrical unit-specific identification feature parameter and at least one message number.

14. The energy supply system according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that, The power supply device (10a) includes at least one locking unit (48a) that can be controlled or adjusted by the control or adjustment unit (20a), the locking unit being configured to secure the electrical units (16a, 18a) at least burglarproofly to the interface unit (14a) during data exchange.

15. The power supply system according to claim 12 or 13, wherein the power supply system has at least one power supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 11 and has at least one central computing unit (50a), characterized in that, The central computing unit (50a) is configured to provide the power supply device (10a) with at least one update data set for at least one electrical unit (16a, 18a), the update data set including at least one subject feature parameter and at least one message number.

16. A method for operating an energy supply system according to any one of claims 12 to 15, characterized in that, In at least one method step (52a), the technical compatibility of at least one electrical unit (16a, 18a) with at least one data set to be transmitted to said electrical unit (16a, 18a) is verified.

17. The method according to claim 16, characterized in that, In at least one method step (54a), the expected end of service life of the electrical unit (16a, 18a) is determined based on the analysis of at least one set of data provided by the power supply device (10), the electrical unit (16a, 18a) and / or the central computing unit (50a), and at least one replacement service for the electrical unit (16a, 18a) is provided to the user.

18. The method according to claim 16, characterized in that, In at least one method step (56a), at least one usage cost settlement is established based on the analysis of at least one set of data provided by a power supply device (10a), electrical units (16a, 18a) and / or a central computing unit (50a).

19. The method according to any one of claims 16 to 18, characterized in that, In at least one method step (58a), copies of data groups and / or data groups that have exceeded the maximum runtime are automatically deleted.

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