Screen-Assisted Tool Presetting for Precise 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 cost-effective and require additional devices like measuring modules or stands, which can be cumbersome and expensive.
Innovation Solution
A method and device utilizing an interactive screen as a direct measuring device, equipped with a virtual measuring scale and caliper, where the tool is measured by contacting it with the screen surface, allowing for precise axial length measurement without the need for separate measuring modules, and the measured length is used for accurate clamping in tool holders.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional measuring modules or stands are used to measure tool axial length, then measurement precision can be achieved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the measuring device functions directly into the presetting device, eliminating the need for separate measuring modules or stands. The presetting device integrates both presetting functionality and measurement capability, allowing tool length measurement and presetting operations to be performed using a single integrated system.
Solution Approach 2:
The presetting device is designed to perform multiple functions: it can both preset tools and measure tool axial lengths. This multi-functional approach eliminates the need for dedicated measuring equipment, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining measurement precision through the use of the device's existing scale and sensor systems.
2Measurement precision
If separate measuring devices are used for tool measurement, then accurate measurement can be obtained, but cost and ease of manufacture deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The measurement functionality is merged into the existing presetting device structure, eliminating the need to manufacture and integrate separate measuring devices. This reduces manufacturing complexity and cost while maintaining measurement accuracy through the presetting device's existing precision components.
Solution Approach 2:
The presetting device serves dual purposes: tool presetting and tool length measurement. This eliminates the need to manufacture dedicated measuring equipment, reducing overall manufacturing costs while maintaining measurement precision through the device's existing scale and measurement capabilities.
3Adaptability or versatility
If additional measuring equipment is introduced, then measurement capability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges measurement capabilities into the presetting device itself, using the existing scale and sensor systems for dual purposes. This eliminates the need for additional measuring equipment and reduces overall device complexity while maintaining full measurement capability for tool axial length.
Solution Approach 2:
The presetting device is designed to perform both presetting operations and measurement functions using the same hardware components. The scale and sensors serve both presetting and measurement purposes, eliminating the need for separate measuring equipment and reducing overall device complexity.
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AI summary
The invention relates to 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 and/or shrinking device with such a screen, as well as uses of a screen for measuring a tool. To enable the simplest and most cost-effective measurement of a tool, it is proposed that the tool be measured using a screen as a measuring device.