Net-connectable riveting apparatus

Abstract

This disclosure includes a riveting apparatus (1) having a riveting tool (10), a motor (21) for actuating the riveting tool (10), and a motor control device (30) for controlling the motor (21). A communication device (40) is provided in the riveting apparatus (1) for wirelessly communicating with an external interface (100) to transmit data from the motor control device (30) and / or other data of the riveting apparatus (1) and / or to receive data from the external interface (100). A control device (50) for controlling the communication device (40) is also provided in the riveting apparatus (1). The communication device (40) is configured to operate in a connection mode, in which the wireless network of the riveting apparatus (1) is enabled to thereby obtain access data to the wireless network of the external interface (100). The control device (50) is configured to control the communication device (40) to disable the connection mode when access data to the wireless network of the external interface (100) is available. This disclosure also includes a method for controlling a communication device (40) for riveting equipment (1), a computer program product, a control device (50), and an environment with riveting equipment (1) and an external interface (100).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a riveting device. Background Technology

[0002] Riveting equipment is typically used to create a riveted connection between two or more materials (e.g., sheets) at the joint where the materials meet. To form a riveted connection, a plastically deformable, typically cylindrical, connecting element is used; this element is generally called a rivet. Rivets often have a pre-formed rivet head (Setzkopf) at one end. To create the riveted connection, the rivet is inserted into a connecting hole located at the joint point up to the rivet head, and then the other end of the rivet is plastically shaped into a rivet head.

[0003] Riveting equipment can also be used to thread components with low wall thickness. For this purpose, rivet nuts or bolts are used, where a rivet is combined with a threaded component. The rivet nut or bolt is inserted into a pre-drilled rivet hole in the component, and then the rivet area is plastically shaped into a rivet head.

[0004] Common riveting equipment typically includes a riveting tool configured to induce plastic forming of a rivet head. To actuate the riveting tool, the riveting equipment has a drive mechanism, which is typically electromechanical and includes, for example, an electric motor and a shaft drive configured as a ball screw. Such riveting equipment is described, for example, in EP0670199A1, and is referred to herein as an mounting device. The riveting device is configured to mount a rivet nut and is configured to subject the rivet nut to upset pressure that produces a rivet head by applying a tensile motion to a threaded rivet mandrel.

[0005] The riveting equipment described here allows for the rapid installation of rivets, which is useful when a large number of connecting components need to be installed. Rivets themselves are relatively lightweight compared to other connecting components, which is advantageous for applications with stringent weight requirements. Therefore, riveting equipment is frequently used primarily in industrial applications, such as the installation of land vehicles and aircraft. In these applications, riveting equipment operates under high, continuous loads because a large number of riveting processes are typically performed in a relatively short period. However, continuous loads promote signs of wear on the riveting equipment, which can lead to equipment failure. Therefore, it is crucial to detect signs of wear early, especially to avoid disruptions to the manufacturing chain.

[0006] In this context, a need can be observed to make riveting equipment susceptible to data monitoring. It is desirable to enable early detection of wear on riveting equipment and / or to anticipate potential quality degradation of installed rivet connections due to wear. It is also desirable to enable basic monitoring of riveting equipment, such as to verify adherence to maintenance schedules. Summary of the Invention

[0007] In this regard, a riveting device is proposed, comprising a communication device (particularly an electronic communication device) for wireless communication with an external interface and a control device (particularly an electronic control device) for operating the communication device. This enables the riveting device to communicate with the external interface of an external unit via the communication device and to establish a monitoring system in this manner. To enable wireless communication, the communication device is equipped with, for example, a wireless module (particularly a radio module), or the communication device itself possesses such a wireless module.

[0008] The term "control device" is specifically understood in this disclosure as an electronic unit of computer hardware that controls specific processes and flows relating to a communication device. The control device may include a digital processing unit, such as a microprocessor unit (CPU). The CPU may be connected to a memory system and / or a bus system for data and / or signals. The control device may have one or more programs or program modules. The digital processing unit may be configured to execute commands implemented as programs stored in the memory system, receive input signals from the data bus system, and / or output signals to the data bus system. The memory system may have one or more (particularly different) storage media. The storage media may be, in particular, optical storage media, magnetic storage media, solid-state storage media, and / or other (preferably non-volatile) storage media.

[0009] The term "communication device" is specifically understood in this disclosure as an electronic unit of computer hardware adapted or configured for data transmission and / or data exchange with an external interface. The communication device may have a digital processing unit, such as a microprocessor unit (CPU). The CPU may be connected to a memory system and / or a bus system for data and / or signals. The communication device may have one or more programs or program modules. The digital processing unit may be configured to execute commands implemented as programs stored in the memory system, receive input signals from the data bus system, and / or output signals to the data bus system. The memory system may have one or more (particularly different) storage media. The storage media may be, in particular, optical storage media, magnetic storage media, solid-state storage media, and / or other (preferably non-volatile) storage media.

[0010] The proposed riveting equipment is, for example, based on basic riveting equipment, which includes riveting tools, a motor (particularly an electric motor) for actuating the riveting tools, and preferably includes a motor control device (particularly an electronic motor control device) for controlling the motor. Such riveting equipment is described in detail, for example, in document EP2910321A1, which is hereby cited to complete and supplement this disclosure; however, it should be noted that the document may assign meanings to terms with the same designation that differ from their meanings in this disclosure.

[0011] For example, basic riveting equipment (especially riveting tools) is suitable for blind rivets, in which the riveting process is performed from the side of the material where the blind rivet needs to be installed, by means of a rivet mandrel. Rivet nuts or rivet bolts can also be used instead of blind rivets.

[0012] For example, a riveting tool includes a rivet nozzle and a mandrel receiver that is movable relative to the rivet nozzle along or in the direction of the working axis. For example, the mandrel receiver has a chuck housing that is movable relative to the rivet nozzle along or in the direction of the working axis and has, for example, at least one clamping element (particularly a jaw) that is movable in the chuck housing along a clamping stroke.

[0013] For example, a motor is a component of a drive unit. For example, a drive unit includes at least one transmission element, such as a shaft drive, particularly a ball screw drive, which is located between the motor and the riveting tool (particularly a mandrel receiver).

[0014] The term "motor control device" is specifically understood in this disclosure as an electronic unit of computer hardware that controls specific processes and flows relating to a motor. For example, a motor control device is configured to manipulate a motor to perform an installation stroke. This process can be manually triggered, for example, by a switch.

[0015] The motor control device may have a digital processing unit, which may include, for example, a microprocessor unit (CPU). The CPU may be connected to a memory system and / or a bus system for data and / or signals. The communication device may have one or more programs or program modules. The digital processing unit may be configured such that commands implemented as programs stored in the memory system are executed, input signals are received from the data bus system, and / or output signals are sent to the data bus system. The memory system may have one or more (particularly different) storage media. The storage media may be, in particular, optical storage media, magnetic storage media, solid-state storage media, and / or other (preferably non-volatile) storage media.

[0016] The proposed riveting device is equipped with a communication device for communicating with an external interface, so as to send data from the motor control device and / or other data of the riveting device, and / or receive data from the external interface.

[0017] Data transmitted from the communication device may include: information about the total number of installation processes completed; and / or information about the number of installation processes performed since the reset; and / or information about the filling status of the residual mandrel collection container; and / or information about the tilting posture of the riveting equipment; and / or information about maintenance awaiting completion (e.g., oiling and / or jaw replacement); and / or information about the state of charge of any energy storage device that may be installed to power the motor; and / or information about the applied installation force; and / or information about the installation force applied when the rivet mandrel falls off; and / or information about the travel distance of the mandrel receiver when the rivet mandrel falls off.

[0018] Data received from the external interface may include: instructions for locking the riveting operation; and / or instructions for unlocking the current locked state of the riveting operation; and / or status information requested regarding the riveting equipment. Data received from the external interface may also involve firmware updates, such as firmware updates for motor control devices and / or communication devices and / or control devices.

[0019] Suitablely, communication between the proposed riveting equipment and the external interface is implemented via a wireless network of the external interface. This is particularly advantageous when multiple or a large number of the proposed riveting equipment are used, for example, within a shared installation room. Using a wireless network of the external interface for communication suppresses potential interference with the wireless network (e.g., due to signal interference from other networks within the physical range), especially when multiple or some of the riveting equipment in use jointly utilize the wireless network of the external interface. This minimizes interference from other networks within the physical range, as only a few wireless networks are active overall, or only the wireless network of the external interface is active.

[0020] In order for the proposed riveting device to utilize the wireless network of the external interface, access is required. Therefore, according to the embodiment, the communication device is configured to operate in a connection mode, in which the wireless network of the riveting device is enabled to obtain access data of the wireless network of the external interface. The communication device is therefore specifically configured to establish its own wireless network, which is used to obtain access data of the wireless network of the external interface. This simplifies the operation of establishing a connection between the riveting device and the external interface for the user. The user does not need to input access data at the riveting device.

[0021] When the external interface's wireless network is a closed wireless network, the access data for the external interface's wireless network can be an access key, or may include an access key. In the connection mode of the communication device, it is possible to obtain the access key of the closed wireless network of the external interface. In this respect, the operation of connecting the device is thus simpler for the user, because the user does not need to know the access key.

[0022] Operations requiring user intervention can be reduced to user-initiated activation of the connection mode. In this regard, the proposed riveting equipment can be equipped with an actuating element (particularly a manually operated actuating element), and the control device can be configured, for example, to operate the communication device to activate the connection mode when the actuating element is detected.

[0023] Ideally, the control device is configured to disable the connection mode when access data from the external interface's wireless network is available. This also simplifies the operation of the riveting device for users establishing communication connections with the external interface, as users no longer need to manually disable the connection mode. This process is performed automatically by the control device.

[0024] Furthermore, the control device is configured to operate the communication device to log in to the wireless network of the external interface when there is access data to the external interface's wireless network, and particularly when the connection mode is disabled. This avoids potential interference in the riveting equipment and / or potential interference in communication between the riveting equipment and the external interface, which could be caused by accidental access to the riveting equipment's wireless network by a third party.

[0025] For example, another external interface located physically nearby might attempt to connect to the riveting equipment's wireless network, causing interference and disrupting the riveting equipment's workflow. This interference is avoided by disabling the riveting equipment's wireless network. Specifically, the riveting equipment's wireless network is turned off or disabled in advance by disabling the connection mode, preferably before the riveting equipment connects to the external interface's wireless network.

[0026] To prevent unauthorized access to the wireless network of the proposed riveting equipment by third parties, the communication device has an access control function that can be controlled by a control device. For example, in this regard, the control device is configured to operate the communication device to allow access to the wireless network of the proposed riveting equipment when an access request is detected after the connection mode is enabled.

[0027] Supplementally or alternatively, the control device may be configured to, upon detecting an access request as the xth access request after the connection mode has been enabled (where x is an integer between 1 and 20 and x may also be an integer 1 or an integer 20), manipulate the communication device to allow access to the wireless network of the proposed riveting device.

[0028] For example, the control device is configured to, upon detecting the first access request after the connection mode has been enabled, manipulate the communication device to allow access to the proposed riveting device's wireless network. In this case, the integer count value x equals 1. This also serves as a measure to prevent unauthorized access by third parties, ensuring that only a single participant has access to the riveting device's wireless network.

[0029] According to one embodiment, the proposed riveting device's wireless network is a closed network. For example, in this case, the control device is configured to, upon detecting an access request carrying a valid access key after connection mode is enabled, control the communication device to allow access to the proposed riveting device's wireless network. This also prevents accidental access by third parties. Access to the proposed riveting device's wireless network is guaranteed only if an access key exists and matches.

[0030] The proposed riveting device can be designed with a local area network (LAN) as its wireless network, specifically a wireless LAN (also known as a WLAN). Alternatively, a WiFi network is also suitable. This utilizes widely used network technology, thus facilitating high compatibility and allowing the proposed riveting device to connect to other external interfaces.

[0031] Furthermore, the proposed riveting device can be designed such that the communication device is configured to establish a socket connection with an external interface in connection mode. For example, the control device is configured in this case to manipulate the communication device to establish a socket connection when a request to establish a socket connection is detected, and particularly when connection mode is enabled.

[0032] According to another aspect, a method for controlling a communication device for the aforementioned riveting equipment is proposed. The proposed method achieves the advantages described above regarding the riveting device. In one embodiment of the proposed method, when access data from an external interface wireless network is available, the communication device is operated by a control device to disable the connection mode.

[0033] In another or alternative implementation of the proposed method, when there is access data to the wireless network with an external interface, and particularly when the connection mode is disabled, the communication device is operated by means of a control device to log in to the wireless network with the external interface.

[0034] Specifically, when the actuation element is detected, the communication device is operated by the control device to enable the connection mode. Specifically, when an access request is detected after the connection mode is enabled, the communication device is operated by the control device to allow access to the riveting device's wireless network.

[0035] Specifically, when an access request is detected as the xth access request after the connection mode is enabled, where x is an integer between 1 and 20, and x can also be an integer 1 or an integer 20, the communication device is operated by the control device to allow access to the riveting device's wireless network. For example, when an access request is detected as the first access request after the connection mode is enabled, the communication device is operated by the control device to allow access to the riveting device's wireless network.

[0036] If the riveting device's wireless network is a closed network, when an access request carrying a valid access key is detected after connection mode is enabled, the communication device can be manipulated by the control device to allow access to the riveting device's wireless network. When a request to establish a socket connection with an external interface is detected, and especially when connection mode is enabled, the communication device can be manipulated by the control device to establish a socket connection with the external interface.

[0037] According to another aspect, a computer program product having program code stored on a computer-readable medium is proposed, which is used to perform at least one embodiment of the aforementioned method. For example, the control device of the aforementioned riveting equipment includes the computer program product and / or the program code of the computer program product is implemented in the control device.

[0038] According to another aspect, a control device for the aforementioned riveting equipment is proposed, the control device comprising the aforementioned computer program product. The control device may be the aforementioned control apparatus.

[0039] According to another aspect, an environment is proposed that includes the aforementioned riveting equipment and an external interface (such as the external interface described above). For example, the riveting equipment has the aforementioned control device. For example, the external interface is configured to communicate with the communication device of the riveting equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0040] Other details and features are derived from the following description of at least one embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawings. Wherein: Figure 1 An exemplary embodiment of a riveting device is illustrated in a schematic cross-sectional view, wherein the riveting device includes a communication device for wireless communication with an external interface, and Figure 2 The flowchart illustrates the processes in connected mode and standby mode. Figure 1 Possible processes in communication between riveting equipment and external interfaces. Detailed Implementation

[0041] Figure 1 The construction of an exemplary embodiment of the riveting device 1 is shown. The exemplary riveting device 1 is adapted to place or install rivets according to a riveting process and is designed for use with blind rivets.

[0042] An exemplary riveting device 1 includes, for example, a riveting tool 10 and a drive mechanism 20 for actuating the riveting tool 10. Preferably, the riveting tool 10 is disposed to, and in particular, at least partially disposed therein, a tool holder 3 that is preferably elongated and / or tubular. Preferably, the drive mechanism 20 is disposed to, and in particular, disposed therein, a device housing 2. Preferably, the tool holder 3 is supported on and / or retained therein, the device housing 2. For example, the device housing 2 is a plastic housing. For example, the tool holder 3 is a metal housing.

[0043] The exemplary riveting device 1 can be a manual riveting device. The manual riveting device 1, for example, has a gripping surface 4.1, which may be at least partially formed on the device housing 2. For example, the manual riveting device 1 has a handle portion 4, which is at least partially formed by the device housing 2. When placed on a workpiece to install rivets (especially blind rivets), the exemplary riveting device 1 can be held in the hand by the gripping surface 4.1 or the handle portion 4. The riveting process itself is achieved by actuating the riveting tool 10 via the drive device 20.

[0044] The riveting tool 10 preferably has a rivet nozzle 11 and a spindle receiver 12 that is movable relative to the rivet nozzle 11 in the direction of or along the axis of action W. For example, the spindle receiver 12 has a chuck housing 13 and at least one (preferably multiple) clamping elements 14, 14' (especially jaws) that are movable within the chuck housing 13 along a clamping stroke. Preferably, the rivet nozzle 11 and / or the spindle receiver 12 and / or the chuck housing 13 and / or the clamping elements 14, 14' are metal.

[0045] Rivet 11 is used, for example, for receiving ( Figure 1 The rivet (not shown) to be installed (especially a blind rivet) preferably has a through hole 11.1 so that the rivet mandrel of the rivet can be introduced into the through hole. The rivet nozzle 11 is also used, particularly, for placement on the workpiece on which the rivet needs to be installed. Preferably, the rivet nozzle 11 is fastened to the tool holder 3, for example, screwed to the tool holder. For example, the rivet nozzle 11 is fastened to one end of the tool holder 3 and the opposite end faces the equipment housing 2.

[0046] The mandrel receiver 12 is used, for example, to secure the rivet mandrel, thereby creating an anti-slip connection between the received rivet mandrels and the mandrel receiver 12. This process can be achieved, for example, by means of the chuck housing 13 and clamping elements 14, 14' arranged in a movable manner therein, by which the rivet mandrels are secured (especially clamped) in the chuck housing 13.

[0047] The drive unit 20 includes at least one motor 21. Preferably, the motor 21 is a rotary motor, having, for example, a rotatable output shaft 21.1. The motor 21 may be an electric motor. In this case, a preferably replaceable and preferably rechargeable energy storage device, such as a battery 7, may be provided to supply power to the motor 21. In this regard, the exemplary riveting device 1 may be a device using a battery. For example, the energy storage device is arranged in the region of the handle portion 4 away from the end of the riveting tool 10.

[0048] The drive unit 20 includes, for example, a shaft drive 22 that can be driven by a motor 21. Preferably, the shaft drive 22 is configured to convert the rotary drive motion from the output shaft 21.1 into a translational drive motion acting along the axis of action W to actuate the riveting tool 10 or the mandrel receiver 12. The shaft drive 22 may be a ball screw drive.

[0049] In the exemplary riveting device 1, at least one (e.g., two) reduction stages 24, 25 are preferably connected between the motor 21 and the shaft drive 22. For example, the reduction stages 24, 25 have a first drive element 24.1 or 25.1 and a second drive element 24.2 or 25.2. For example, the reduction stages 24, 25 are connected sequentially in a kraft flux. For example, the reduction stages 24, 25 utilize a common intermediate shaft 26. For example, the intermediate shaft 26 is rotatably supported in the device housing 2 in the radial direction via at least one (preferably two) bearings 27, 27'. For example, at least one of the reduction stages 24, 25 is a cylindrical gear stage and the corresponding drive elements 24.1, 24.2, 25.1, 25.2 are cylindrical gear transmission gears.

[0050] The riveting tool 10 can be actuated by the drive device 20 in such a way that the spindle receiver 12 or chuck housing 13 and the rivet spindle fixed therein move away from the rivet nozzle 11 along the axis of action W. This process is achieved, for example, by the drive device 20 pulling the spindle receiver 12 or chuck housing 13 away from the rivet nozzle 11. This known mode of action and the blind rivet that can be achieved therefrom are described in detail in document EP0116954A2, which is cited here to complete and supplement this disclosure, but it should be noted that the same terminology in that document may be given different meanings than those in this disclosure.

[0051] Preferably, the shaft drive component 22 is arranged within the equipment housing 2. Preferably, the shaft drive component 22 includes a screw 22.1 and a shaft nut 22.2. Preferably, the screw 22.1 has a front end facing the spindle receiver 12 (particularly facing the chuck housing 13) and an opposite rear end. Preferably, the screw 22.1 and the shaft nut 22.2 are arranged concentrically with respect to the drive axis. Preferably, the shaft axis of the screw 22.1 is located on the drive axis. Preferably, the output shaft 21.1 of the motor 21 is arranged parallel to the drive axis. Preferably, the drive axis or shaft axis is located on the action axis W.

[0052] For example, the screw 22.1 and the shaft nut 22.2 are configured such that the shaft nut 22.2 is driven by the motor 21 or is a drive element that can be driven by the motor 21, while the screw 22.1 is used to perform a translational drive motion to actuate the riveting tool 10. For example, the screw 22.1 is connected to the mandrel receiver 12 or chuck housing 13 in an anti-slip manner at its front end. For example, the shaft nut 22.2 is rotatably supported in the device housing 2 in the axial direction about the drive axis or action axis W via at least one (preferably two) radial bearings 23, 23'. An exemplary riveting device 1 is provided with, for example, ( Figure 1 (Not shown) A torque support is provided to secure the screw 22.1 relative to the device housing 2 to prevent rotation.

[0053] Preferably, the screw 22.1 is configured as a hollow shaft with a channel 28 extending in its longitudinal direction. The channel 28 allows rivet mandrel remnants left during the riveting process to be discharged from the riveting tool 10. For example, the channel 28 leads to a tube element 5 at the rear end of the screw 22.1, which in turn leads to a collection container 6. This provides a mandrel handling path via the screw 22.1, where the collection container 6 can be used as a collector for mandrel remnants. The tube element 5 and the collection container 6... Figure 1 Only examples are shown and are not shown in full.

[0054] An exemplary riveting device 1, for example, has a motor control device 30 (particularly an electronic motor control device), which is signal-connected to a motor 21 via at least one first wire 71 and is used to operate the motor 21. Preferably, the motor control device 30 is housed within the device housing 2. The motor control device 30 can be connected to (… Figure 1(A switch not shown) is connected to the signal. This enables, for example, the motor control device 30 to initiate the installation process when the switch is detected to be actuated. Other details regarding the operation and possible functions of the motor control device 30 are described in detail, for example, in the cited document EP2910321A1.

[0055] An exemplary riveting device 1, for example, has a communication device 40 (particularly an electronic communication device), which is adapted to communicate with ( Figure 1 (Not shown) External interface for wireless communication. For example, communication device 40 is housed in device housing 2. Communication device 40 is configured, for example, to wirelessly transmit data from motor control device 30 and / or other data from the exemplary riveting device 1 to the external interface. For this purpose, communication device 40 is signal-connected to motor control device 30, for example, via at least one second wire 72. Communication device 40 can also communicate with the possible external interface of the exemplary riveting device 1. Figure 1 (Not shown) Signal connection of the detection device or sensing device.

[0056] The data to be transmitted may include: information about the total number of installation processes performed; and / or information about the number of installation processes completed since, for example, since the reset; and / or information about the filling status of the collection container 6; and / or information about the tilting posture of the exemplary riveting device 1; and / or information about maintenance pending (e.g., oiling and / or replacement of jaws 14, 14'); and / or information about the state of charge of the energy storage 7, which may be set up to power the motor 21; and / or information about the applied installation force; and / or information about the installation force applied when the rivet mandrel falls off; and / or information about the travel distance of the mandrel receiver when the rivet mandrel falls off.

[0057] An exemplary riveting device 1, for example, has a control device 50 for operating the communication device 40. For example, the control device 50 is housed in the device housing 2. For example, the control device 50 is signal-connected to the communication device 40 via at least one third wire 73. For example, the control device 50 is configured to operate the communication device 40 to a deactivated connection mode when access data from the external interface's wireless network is available.

[0058] In the exemplary riveting device 1, the communication device 40 is also configured, for example, to receive data from an external interface. The data to be received may include, for example, instructions for the motor control device 30. These instructions may be instructions for locking the riveting operation of the exemplary riveting device 1 and / or instructions for unlocking the current locked state of the riveting operation. Supplementally or alternatively, the data to be received may relate to software, such as firmware updates, particularly firmware updates for the motor control device 30 and / or the communication device 40 and / or the control device 50. Supplementally or alternatively, the data to be received may include status information regarding requests to the exemplary riveting device 1.

[0059] To enable wireless communication with an external interface, the communication device 40 includes, for example, a wireless module 41. Preferably, the wireless module 41 is configured to communicate with the external interface via a wireless network of the external interface. The wireless network of the external interface can be a local area network, such as a WiFi network.

[0060] In the exemplary riveting device 1, the wireless module 41 or communication device 40 is specifically configured to build its own wireless network. The wireless network of the exemplary riveting device 1 can be a local area network, such as a WiFi network. Preferably, the communication device 40 is configured to obtain access data from the wireless network of an external interface through its own wireless network. For this purpose, the communication device 40 can operate in a connected mode, wherein the exemplary riveting device 1's own wireless network is enabled.

[0061] For example, an exemplary riveting device 1 has an actuating element 60, particularly a manually operated actuating element 60. For example, the actuating element 60 is assigned to, and is particularly disposed thereon, a device housing 2. For example, a control device 50 is signal-connected to the actuating element 60 via at least one fourth wire 74 and is configured, for example, to operate a communication device 40 to enable a connection mode when the actuating element 60 is detected to be actuated.

[0062] For example, control device 50 is configured to operate communication device 40 to allow access to its own wireless network when an access request to an external interface is detected as the first access request after connection mode is enabled. For example, control device 50 is also configured to operate communication device 40 to log in to the wireless network of the external interface when there is access data for the wireless network of the external interface and connection mode is disabled.

[0063] Additionally, the control device 50 may be connected to the motor control device 30, for example via at least one ( Figure 1(Not shown) Additional wire signal connections. The control device 50 can be configured to operate the motor control device 30 to lock the operation of the motor 6 when the connection mode is detected as enabled. The control device 50 can also be configured to operate the motor control device 30 to unlock the locked state when the connection mode is detected as disabled. This prevents the exemplary riveting device 1 from performing the installation process before data exchange has occurred between the exemplary riveting device 1 and the external interface. In this respect, measures are taken to enable seamless data monitoring of the exemplary riveting device 1.

[0064] In the exemplary riveting device 1, the communication device is specifically configured to establish a socket connection with an external interface in connection mode. Accordingly, the control device 50 is configured, for example, to manipulate the communication device 40 to establish the socket connection when a request is detected and connection mode is enabled.

[0065] For the exemplary riveting device 1, its own wireless network may be specified as a closed network, and the communication device 40 or wireless module 41 may be configured accordingly. In this case, the control device 50 may be configured, for example, to manipulate the communication device 40 to allow access to its own wireless network when an access request carrying a valid access key is detected from an external interface after the connection mode is enabled.

[0066] The wireless network with the external interface can also be a closed network. In this case, the access data to be queried by the exemplary riveting device 1 may involve, for example, an access key or an access key for the wireless network with the external interface.

[0067] Figure 2 The exemplary riveting device 1 is illustrated in both its connected mode and its connected ready mode, demonstrating communication between the exemplary riveting device 1 and an external interface. For simplicity, only the initial stage of the ready mode is shown. Figure 2 An external interface is shown exemplarily and is accompanied by reference numeral 100. For illustration purposes, an exemplary riveting device 1 and an external interface 100 are shown side by side, and communication between the exemplary riveting device 1 and the external interface 100 is schematically marked along the illustrated time axis t. The time segment of the connection mode is marked A, while the time segment of the ready mode is marked B.

[0068] The wireless network of the external interface 100 is exemplarily labeled with reference numeral N1. The wireless network N1 may be a closed network as described above. The wireless network N1 is preferably generally active, for example, during the time segment of connection mode A and the time segment of ready mode B. Viewed temporally along the time axis t, the following communication may occur between the external interface 100 and the exemplary riveting device 1, indicated by different arrows S1 to S14.

[0069] The external interface 100's wireless network N1 scans the network environment to find other possible networks; this process is indicated by arrow S1. In the exemplary riveting device 1, the actuating element 60 is manually actuated, and subsequently, the communication device 40 is controlled by the control device 50 to enable a connection mode. The exemplary riveting device 1 then activates its own wireless network, which... Figure 2 The accompanying diagram is labeled N2.

[0070] The wireless network N1 of the external interface 100 locates the enabled wireless network N2 of the exemplary riveting device 1. For example, the external interface 100 provides this information to the user P, for example, acoustically and / or optically and / or tactilely. The user P then selects the exemplary riveting device 1 as the communication target, a process indicated by arrow S2. If the wireless network N2 of the exemplary riveting device 1 is a closed network, for example, it is specified that the user provides or enters an access password K2 for the exemplary riveting device 1 at the external interface, a process indicated by arrow S3.

[0071] Subsequently, external interface 100 sends an access request to exemplary riveting device 1 according to arrow S4. Exemplary riveting device 1 recognizes the access request from external interface 100, and control device 50 manipulates communication device 40 to allow access to its wireless network N2. Before granting access, the access request may be checked, for example, whether it is the first access request after the connection mode was enabled. The validity of access password K2 may also be checked before granting access. When exemplary riveting device 1 has been granted access to its wireless network N2, external interface 100 is informed of this, a process indicated by arrow S5.

[0072] Subsequently, external interface 100 sends a request to the exemplary riveting device 1 to establish a socket connection according to arrow S6. Exemplary riveting device 1 recognizes the request, and control device 50 manipulates communication device 40 to establish the socket connection. Exemplary riveting device 1 then notifies external interface 100 according to arrow S7 that the establishment of the socket connection has been accepted.

[0073] Subsequently, the external interface 100 sends its access data K1 to the exemplary riveting device 1, a process indicated by arrow S8. The exemplary riveting device 1 then notifies the external interface 100, according to arrow S9, that it has obtained the access data K1. Preferably, the exemplary riveting device 1 saves the obtained access data (K1) (arrow S10). Subsequently, the communication device 40 is manipulated by the control device 50 to disable the connection mode, and then the connection mode is disabled.

[0074] Since the connection mode is disabled, the wireless network N2 of the exemplary riveting device 1 is now turned off. The exemplary riveting device 1 then logs into the wireless network N1 of the external interface 100, for example, with the obtained access data K1 (arrow S11). Subsequently, the external interface 100 allows the exemplary riveting device 1 to access the wireless network N1 and notifies the exemplary riveting device 1 of this situation via the communication device 40 of the exemplary riveting device, a process indicated by arrow S12.

[0075] Subsequently, the exemplary riveting device 1 sends a request to establish a socket connection to the external interface 100 via its communication device 40 according to arrow S13. The external interface 100 recognizes the request, allows the establishment of the socket connection, and notifies the exemplary riveting device 1 to accept the establishment of the socket connection (arrow S14). At this time, the desired communication connection is established between the exemplary riveting device 1 and the external interface 100. Data from the exemplary riveting device 1 can then be sent to or received from the external interface 100.

[0076] List of reference numerals 1: Riveting equipment 2: Equipment casing 3: Tool holder 4: Handle part 4.1: Grip surface 5: Pipe components 6: Collection Container 7: Storage battery 10: Riveting tools 11: Rivet nozzle 11.1: Through hole 12: Spindle receiving component 13: Chuck housing 14, 14': Clamping elements 20: Drive unit 21: Motor 21.1: Output Shaft 22: Shaft transmission components 22.1: Screw 22.2: Shaft Nut 23, 23': Radial bearing 24: Reduction Stage 24.1: First transmission element 24.2: Second transmission element 25: Reduction stage 25.1: First transmission element 25.2: Second transmission element 26: Intermediate Shaft 27, 27': Bearing 28: Channel 30: Motor control device 40: Communication device 41: Wireless Module 50: Control device 60: Actuating element 71: First conductor 72: Second conductor 73: Third conductor 74: Fourth conductor 100: External Interface A: Time segment (connection mode) B: Time Segment (Ready Mode) K1: Access Data K2: Access Password N1: Network (External Interface) N2: Network (Riveting Equipment) P: User S1 to S14: Arrows t: Time axis W: Axis of action.

Claims

1. A riveting device (1), comprising: Riveting tools (10); Motor (21) for actuating the riveting tool (10); Motor control device (30) for operating the motor (21). Communication device (40) for wirelessly communicating with external interface (100) to transmit data of motor control device (30) and / or other data of riveting device (1) and / or receive data from external interface (100). The communication device (40) is configured to operate in a connection mode in which the wireless network of the riveting device (1) is enabled so as to obtain access data of the wireless network of the external interface (100). A control device (50) is configured to operate the communication device (40) to disable the connection mode when access data of the wireless network of the external interface (100) is available.

2. The riveting equipment according to claim 1, wherein, The control device (50) is configured to: when access data of the wireless network of the external interface (100) exists, operate the communication device (40) to log in to the wireless network of the external interface (100), specifically, when access data of the wireless network of the external interface (100) exists and the connection mode is disabled, operate the communication device (40) to log in to the wireless network of the external interface (100).

3. The riveting equipment according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The riveting device (1) includes an actuating element (60) and the control device (50) is configured to: when the actuating element (60) is detected to be actuated, manipulate the communication device (40) to enable the connection mode, preferably, the actuating element (60) is manual.

4. The riveting device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The control device (50) is configured to manipulate the communication device (40) to allow access to the wireless network of the riveting device (1) when an access request is detected after the connection mode is enabled.

5. The riveting device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The control device (50) is configured to: when an access request is detected as the xth access request after the connection mode is enabled, where x is an integer between 1 and 20, manipulate the communication device (40) to allow access to the wireless network of the riveting device (1).

6. The riveting device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The wireless network of the riveting device (1) is a closed network and the control device (50) is configured to: when an access request carrying a valid access key is detected after the connection mode is enabled, manipulate the communication device (40) to allow access to the wireless network of the riveting device (1).

7. The riveting device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The wireless network of the riveting device (1) is a local area network.

8. The riveting device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The wireless network of the riveting device (1) is a WiFi network.

9. The riveting device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The communication device (40) is configured to establish a socket connection with the external interface (100) in the connection mode, and wherein the control device (50) is configured to manipulate the communication device (40) to establish the socket connection when a request to establish the socket connection is detected and the connection mode is enabled.

10. A method for controlling a communication device (40) of a riveting device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, When access data for the wireless network of the external interface (100) is available, the communication device (40) is controlled by the control device (50) to disable the connection mode.

11. The method according to claim 10, wherein, When access data for the wireless network of the external interface (100) is available, the communication device (40) is controlled by the control device (50) to log in to the wireless network of the external interface (100). In particular, when access data for the wireless network of the external interface (100) is available and the connection mode is disabled, the communication device (40) is controlled by the control device (50) to log in to the wireless network of the external interface (100).

12. The method according to claim 10 or 11, wherein, The riveting device (1) is constructed according to claim 3 and in the method, when the actuating element (60) is detected to be actuated, the communication device (40) is operated by means of the control device (50) to enable the connection mode.

13. The method according to any one of claims 10 to 12, wherein, When an access request is detected after the connection mode is enabled, the communication device (40) is operated by means of the control device (50) to allow access to the wireless network of the riveting device (1).

14. The method according to any one of claims 10 to 13, wherein, When an access request is detected as the xth access request after the connection mode is enabled, where x is an integer between 1 and 20, the communication device (40) is operated by the control device (50) to allow access to the wireless network of the riveting device (1).

15. The method according to any one of claims 10 to 14, wherein, The riveting device (1) is constructed according to claim 6 and in the method, when an access request carrying a valid access key is detected after the connection mode is enabled, the communication device (40) is operated by means of the control device (50) to allow access to the wireless network of the riveting device (1).

16. The method according to any one of claims 10 to 15, wherein, The riveting device (1) is constructed according to claim 9 and in the method, when a request to establish a socket connection with the external interface (100) is detected and the connection mode is enabled, the communication device (40) is manipulated to establish the socket connection.

17. A computer program product having program code stored on a computer-readable medium, the program code being used to perform the method according to any one of claims 10 to 16.

18. A control device (50) for a riveting device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, the control device comprising a computer program product according to claim 17.

19. An environment comprising a riveting device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 9 and an external interface (100) configured to communicate with a communication device (40) of the riveting device (1), wherein the riveting device has a control device (50) according to claim 18.

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