Configuration apparatus for a system comprising a machine tool and a vacuum cleaner
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Solution Overview
Problem
The configuration of control connections between electric devices and vacuum cleaners in machine tool systems is difficult due to the need for precise communication parameter settings, which existing systems struggle to manage effectively.
Innovation Solution
A configuration apparatus that uses a second communication standard, such as NFC or RFID, to wirelessly transmit communication parameters to set the communication interfaces of the electric device and vacuum cleaner, allowing for easier configuration and enhanced security through limited range communication.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If wireless control connection is established between electric device and vacuum cleaner using first communication standard, then convenient operation is achieved, but configuration of control connection becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a configuration apparatus as an intermediary device that mediates between the electric device and vacuum cleaner during the configuration phase. This apparatus contains both a first communication interface (according to the first communication standard) and a second communication interface (according to a second communication standard). The configuration apparatus uses the second communication standard to transmit configuration data to set the first communication interfaces of the electric device and vacuum cleaner, thereby simplifying the configuration process while maintaining convenient wireless operation.
2Measurement precision
If communication parameters are set for precise control connection, then communication accuracy is improved, but configuration process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The configuration apparatus enables the electric device and vacuum cleaner to automatically receive and apply communication parameters without requiring manual configuration of each parameter. The system performs self-configuration by automatically setting the communication interfaces using the configuration data transmitted via the second communication standard, thus achieving precise communication parameter settings while keeping the configuration process simple.
Solution Approach 2:
The configuration apparatus prepares and transmits all necessary communication parameters in advance through the second communication standard before the actual wireless control connection is established. This preliminary configuration ensures that when the first communication standard is activated for operation, all communication parameters are already precisely set, eliminating the need for complex real-time configuration during operation.
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AI summary
A configuration apparatus for a system having an electric device in the shape of a machine tool or an energy storage module for the electric power supply of the machine tool and a vacuum cleaner to suction dust generated by the machine tool, with the vacuum cleaner being actuatable by the electric device via a wireless control connection, with the machine tool having a drive motor to drive a tool holder on which a tool provided to process a workpiece is arranged or is arrangeable, with the vacuum cleaner having a vacuum housing with a dirt collection chamber to receive dirt separated from a suction flow and a suction unit to generate the suction flow, with a suction inlet being present on the vacuum housing to connect a suction hose to establish a current connection for the suction flow with the machine tool, with the vacuum cleaner and the electric device having first communication interfaces according to a first communication standard to communicate via the wireless control connection.