Sensor-Embedded Working Tools for Real-Time Usage Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing machine tools lack efficient data collection and communication systems that enable real-time monitoring and optimal operation, leading to potential misuse, reduced tool lifespan, and suboptimal performance.
Innovation Solution
Integration of microchip packages with embedded sensors and communication capabilities into machine tools, allowing for data storage, processing, and transmission to monitor tool usage, environmental conditions, and operational parameters, enabling real-time feedback and adjustments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If microchip packages with sensors and communication capabilities are integrated into machine tools, then data collection and real-time monitoring capabilities are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions (data storage, sensing, processing, and communication) into a single integrated microchip package that is embedded within the tool. This merging approach enables comprehensive data collection and real-time monitoring capabilities while minimizing the increase in device complexity by consolidating components rather than adding separate systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The microchip package is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: storing tool data, sensing operational parameters, processing information, and communicating with external systems. This multi-functionality allows the single component to address various information needs (temperature, speed, usage patterns) without requiring separate dedicated devices for each function.
2Productivity
If real-time data monitoring and communication systems are added to tools, then operational control and performance optimization are improved, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating data storage, sensing, processing, and communication functions into a single microchip package, the patent reduces the total number of components that need to be manufactured and assembled. This consolidation lowers manufacturing costs compared to implementing separate systems for each function, while still enabling real-time monitoring and performance optimization.
Solution Approach 2:
The microchip package autonomously collects, stores, and processes tool data without requiring external intervention or additional manual systems. This self-service capability enables real-time performance optimization and productivity improvement while minimizing the need for complex external manufacturing and installation infrastructure.
3Measurement precision
If sensors and electronic circuits are embedded in microchip packages within tools, then measurement precision and operational monitoring are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent embeds multiple sensors and electronic circuits within a single microchip package, consolidating complex electronic systems into one integrated unit. This merging approach maintains high measurement precision for operational data (temperature, speed, usage) while reducing the apparent device complexity by housing all electronic components in a single compact package rather than distributing them throughout the tool.
Data Source
AI summary
Tool bodies, tools and machines for operating the tool include electronic circuits for providing data, collecting data, analyzing data and for controlling machines based on such data. Tool bodies and tools may include electronic circuits having data collecting sensors, which may be embedded in a housing with the electronic circuit and/or positioned outside of such a housing. Sensors include temperature sensors, motion sensors, strain sensors, moisture sensors, electrical resistance sensors, position sensors, antennas, and other components.