Tool Adapter Configuration via Automatic Motor Tool Identification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for adapting devices to various types of motor-driven tools require type-specific configuration information, which complicates manufacturing and user input, and often result in devices being delivered in multiple variants or requiring complex data processing.
Innovation Solution
A method that automatically detects an identifier on the tool and transmits type-specific configuration information from a database to the device, allowing for type-specific processing of operating data without needing to be pre-configured at the factory, enabling delivery in a single variant and reducing user input and data transmission volume.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If type-specific configuration information is used for adapting devices to different motor-driven tools, then the device can be properly configured for each tool type, but the manufacturing complexity increases and multiple device variants are required
Solution Approach 1:
The device is designed with a universal configuration capability that allows it to adapt to multiple tool types through automatic identifier detection and wireless configuration information retrieval, eliminating the need for multiple pre-configured device variants and reducing manufacturing complexity while maintaining full adaptability
2Ease of operation
If type-specific configuration information is pre-loaded in the device, then the device can immediately recognize and adapt to the tool type, but the device complexity and data storage requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
A database serves as an intermediary between the device and tool type configuration information. The device detects the tool identifier and automatically retrieves the appropriate configuration information from the database via wireless communication, eliminating the need to store multiple configuration sets locally while maintaining automatic recognition capability
Solution Approach 2:
The configuration information is moved from the device dimension to an external database dimension, accessible via wireless communication. This dimensional shift allows the device to maintain simplicity while still achieving type-specific configuration through on-demand information retrieval based on detected tool identifiers
3Reliability
If the device processes all operating data from the tool, then complete data is available for analysis, but the data transmission volume and processing requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The device applies type-specific processing rules and parameters that are tailored to each tool type. By retrieving configuration information specific to the detected tool type, the device processes only the relevant operating data with appropriate parameters, reducing unnecessary data transmission while ensuring complete and accurate processing of tool-specific data
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AI summary
The invention relates to a method for adapting a device (1) to a motor-driven tool (2) from a set of different types of motor-driven tools (2), wherein the device (1) is arranged on the tool (2), the method comprising the steps: a) acquiring an identifier (ID) from the tool (2) by means of the device (1), and b) transferring type-specific configuration information (AI) from a database (3) to the device (1) based on the acquired identifier (ID) such that the device (1) is configured for type-specific processing of operating data (BD) from the tool (2).