Electronic Torque Tool Parameter Setting Method

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional electronic torque wrenches have a complex and inconvenient setting process that requires users to adjust and store all operation parameters in a set before storing changes, making it cumbersome to rapidly change and store operation parameters.

Innovation Solution

A setting method for electronic torque tools that allows operation parameters to be adjusted and stored directly and immediately after adjustment, using a single button operation to simplify the process and eliminate the need to complete all parameter settings before storage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the conventional setting procedure is used to adjust operation parameters, then all operation parameters can be configured, but the setting process becomes complicated and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of setting operation parametersVSAvoidtime required for setting process

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the setting process into independent parameter adjustments. Each operation parameter can be adjusted and stored separately rather than requiring sequential adjustment of all parameters. The controller allows the user to adjust one parameter, store it, then proceed to the next parameter independently, segmenting the原本 monolithic setting process into discrete, manageable units.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The controller stores adjusted operation parameters immediately after adjustment without requiring the user to complete all parameter settings first. This preliminary storage action allows the user to save progress at any point and continue adjusting other parameters later, eliminating the need to complete the entire setting sequence in one continuous operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Adaptability or versatility

If the conventional setting procedure is used, then operation parameters can be adjusted, but the user must complete all parameter settings before storage is available

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveflexibility in parameter adjustmentVSAvoidcomplexity of setting interface

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The controller automatically manages the storage of operation parameters without requiring the user to navigate through complex storage selection interfaces. When a user adjusts a parameter and proceeds to the next one or turns off the tool, the controller self-automatically stores the adjusted parameter in the operation set, eliminating the need for manual storage confirmation steps.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent extracts the storage function from the sequential setting流程 and makes it available independently at any point. Instead of requiring completion of all parameters before storage, the storage capability is extracted and made available immediately after each parameter adjustment, allowing users to save individual parameters as they are adjusted.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Productivity

If the conventional setting procedure is used, then operation sets can be configured, but the process requires multiple interfaces and sequential steps

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvespeed of parameter configurationVSAvoidnumber of setting interfaces

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the adjustment and storage functions into a single integrated process. The controller combines parameter adjustment, automatic storage decision-making, and saving operations into one unified workflow, eliminating the need for separate adjustment mode and storage mode interfaces that exist in conventional systems.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS11565388B2Setting method for electronic torque tool

Publication Date: 2023.01.31 KABO TOOL COMPANY

AI summary

A setting method for an electronic torque tool is disclosed. The electronic torque tool includes a tool body that stores at least one operation set. The operation set includes at least one adjustable operation parameter of the electronic torque tool. The setting method can be used to adjust the operation parameter in the operation set and includes a setting step and a storing step. The setting step includes entering the operation set and adjusting the operation parameter therein. The storing step includes storing the adjusted operation parameter in the operation set directly after an operator quits the operation set or turns off the electronic torque tool during the setting step. The setting method allows the operation parameter in the operation set to be easily and rapidly set or adjusted, thereby making the electronic torque tool easy to use and operate.