Screen-Based Tool Presetting for Axial Length Measurement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for measuring the axial length of tools, such as rotary tools, are not efficient and require additional equipment like measuring modules or stands, leading to inefficiencies and increased costs.
Innovation Solution
Utilizing an interactive screen as a direct measuring means, equipped with virtual measuring instruments like a virtual vernier caliper, to measure the axial length of tools, which can be integrated into presetting and shrinking devices, eliminating the need for separate measuring modules.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional measuring modules or stands are used to measure tool axial length, then measurement accuracy can be achieved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the measurement function with the existing interactive screen of presetting or shrinking devices. The screen displays a virtual measuring scale and vernier caliper directly, merging the display interface with the measurement function. This eliminates the need for separate mechanical measuring stands or modules, reducing device complexity while maintaining measurement capability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces mechanical measuring elements (such as physical vernier calipers or measuring stands) with a virtual measurement system displayed on the interactive screen. The virtual vernier caliper and measuring scale provide the same measurement functionality without requiring additional mechanical components, thereby simplifying the overall device structure
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate measuring modules are added to measure tools, then measurement capability is provided, but the quantity of equipment and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The interactive screen serves multiple functions: it displays operational information for the presetting or shrinking device and simultaneously functions as a measurement device with virtual vernier caliper and measuring scale. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate dedicated measuring equipment, reducing the total quantity of components required
Solution Approach 2:
The measurement functionality is merged into the existing control interface of the presetting or shrinking device. By integrating the virtual measuring tools into the screen that operators already use for device control, the patent avoids adding separate measuring equipment while expanding the device's versatility
3Measurement precision
If mechanical measuring elements on guides are used, then tool length can be measured, but ease of operation and speed are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces mechanical measuring elements that require physical movement on guides with a virtual measurement interface on the interactive screen. The virtual vernier caliper can be positioned and adjusted through touch input, eliminating the need for manual manipulation of mechanical components and simplifying the measurement operation
Solution Approach 2:
The virtual measuring scale and vernier caliper on the screen can be dynamically adjusted and repositioned easily through touch input, allowing rapid adaptation to different measurement needs. This dynamic interface is more flexible and easier to operate than fixed mechanical measuring elements
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AI summary
A method for measuring a tool, a method for mounting a tool in a tool holder, a screen, a computing unit with such a screen and a presetting device and/or shrinking device with such a screen, and uses of a screen for measuring a tool. A method for measuring a tool using a screen by providing a display screen; and measuring the tool by way of the display screen. A tool measuring device having a display screen configured for measuring a tool. The display screen can have a measuring scale wherein the tool is measured by the measuring scale.