CN108687719B

CN108687719B - System having at least one electronic module and having at least one fastening device for the electronic module

Info

Publication number: CN108687719B
Application number: CN201810266400.5A
Authority: CN
Inventors: J.施托克; F.埃森魏因; J.沙多
Original assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
Current assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
Priority date: 2017-03-29
Filing date: 2018-03-28
Publication date: 2023-03-14
Anticipated expiration: 2038-03-28
Also published as: CN108687719A; DE102017205334A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a system (10a, 10b, 10d, 10e, 12d, for a handheld machine tool, having at least one electronic module (12 a, 12a ';12b, 12b'; 12d, 12e, 12f) for a handheld machine tool and having at least one fixing device (14a, 14d, 14e, 12f) for the electronic module (12 a, 12a ';12b, 12b'; 12d, 112e, 114e, 14f), having at least one connecting unit (16 a, 16a ';16b, 16b'; 16d, 16e, for establishing a connection between the electronic module (12 a, 12a ', 12b'; 16d, 16e, and 16928 a, 12828 a. The invention proposes that the connection units (16 a, 16a ';16b, 16b';16c, 16d, 16f) are constructed as structures that can be matched with different contours in a bearing region (18a, 18b, 18c.

Description

System having at least one electronic module and having at least one fastening device for the electronic module

Technical Field

The invention relates to a system having at least one electronic module and having at least one fastening device for the electronic module.

Background

Systems are known which have at least one electronic module and which have at least one fastening device for the electronic module, which fastening device has at least one connection unit which is provided for establishing a connection between the electronic module and an object or a person.

Disclosure of Invention

The invention relates to a system having at least one electronic module, in particular for a hand-held power tool, and having at least one fastening device for the electronic module, which fastening device has at least one connection unit, which is provided for establishing a connection between the electronic module and an object or a person.

It is proposed that the connection unit be designed in such a way that it can be adapted to different contours in the bearing region. Preferably said connection unit comprises said support region. This advantageously enables the electronic module to be placed and/or fixed on different, in particular uneven, surfaces. A suitably large contact surface of the fastening device on the object or person can be achieved.

"provided" shall mean, in particular, designed and/or equipped. An "object is provided to perform a specific function" is intended to mean, in particular, that the object performs and/or performs this specific function in at least one operating state and/or operating state.

Preferably, the electronic module has at least one transistor, particularly preferably at least one microprocessor. Preferably, the electronic module comprises at least one interface, in particular a wireless interface, for exchanging data with at least one external unit, in particular a hand-held power tool, a gateway, a smartphone, a data processing device or the like. The electronic module preferably has at least one sensor unit for detecting characteristic variables specific to the operator and/or specific to the hand-held power tool. The characteristic variables specific to the hand-held power tool can be, for example, the time of use, the duration of use, the number of times of use, the place of use, the intensity of use, in particular the load of use, preferably the wear, the state of use, the current characteristic variables, the voltage characteristic variables, the rotational speed, in particular the acceleration of vibrations, the power, the position, the number of switch-on times, the number of switch-off times, the operating time within the object, the wear of components and/or the like, and in particular safety functions of the hand-held power tool, such as, for example, the triggering of a recoil protection function, an article code, a serial number, a machine ID, logistics data or the like. The operator-specific characteristic variable can be configured, for example, as an operator contact pressure, an operator feed force, an operator training state, an operator holding force, an operator-specific load category, an operator use situation, an operator contact pressure, an operator use level, a characteristic variable such as, for example, a characteristic variable describing frequent use or low use, a user use duration, a user load such as, for example, a noise load and/or a vibration load, an operator qualification for entering the relevant location, an operator activity characteristic value, and/or other operator-specific characteristic variables which are of interest to a person skilled in the art.

A "sensor unit" is intended to mean, in particular, a unit which is provided for recording at least one characteristic variable and/or physical property, wherein the recording can take place actively, such as, in particular, by generating and emitting electrical measurement signals, and/or passively, such as, in particular, by detecting a change in the properties of the sensor component. Different sensors can be considered, which appear to be meaningful to the person skilled in the art. Preferably, the electronic module has at least one output unit for outputting at least one optical, acoustic and/or haptic information. It is particularly preferred that the output unit has at least one light-emitting diode, a display area, a display, a buzzer, a loudspeaker, a vibration unit or another output element which is of significance to the person skilled in the art. Preferably, the electronic module comprises at least one input unit, which in turn comprises, inter alia, switches, buttons, a surface sensitive to contact and/or proximity, a microphone or another input element that appears to be relevant to the person skilled in the art. Preferably, the electronic module has at least one energy store, in particular a battery and/or an accumulator. It is particularly preferred that the electronic module has an interface for supplying electrical energy, which can be provided in particular by an external unit, such as, for example, a hand-held power tool. It is also conceivable, alternatively or additionally, for the electronic module to have at least one energy conversion unit (energy detection unit) which is provided for converting mechanical and/or thermal energy into electrical energy. For example, it is conceivable that the energy conversion unit is provided for: converting electrical energy from ambient temperature, vibration, air flow, or similar sources. "hand-held power tool" is intended to mean in particular a machine for machining workpieces, but advantageously a drilling machine, a drilling and/or percussion hammer, a saw, a plane, a screwdriver, a milling cutter, a cutting machine, an angle grinder, a cutting tool, a tile cutter, a garden tool and/or a multi-function tool. The hand-held power tool can preferably be transported by an operator without a transport machine. The hand-held power tool has, in particular, a mass of less than 40kg, preferably less than 10kg and particularly preferably less than 5kg. Preferably, the electronic module can be mechanically and/or electrically connected to the hand-held power tool, in particular the electronic module can be arranged on the hand-held power tool by means of the fastening device. Furthermore, it is conceivable for the electronic module to be designed as a structure which can be arranged on the hand-held power tool without being dependent on the fastening device, in particular as a structure which can be mechanically and/or electrically connected to the hand-held power tool, for example by arranging the electronic module in a receiving region of the hand-held power tool.

It is conceivable for the electronic module to have at least one communication unit, in particular an NFC communication unit, for wired and/or wireless data exchange with an external unit, in particular the hand-held power tool. Preferably, the communication unit forms an interface of the electronic module at least for data exchange with an external unit. The communication unit is preferably provided for data exchange with an external device, such as, for example, a smartphone, a tablet, a personal computer, a gateway or the like, in particular for controlling the electronic module, for performing firmware upgrades, for reading out the electronic module or for carrying out further functions which are of interest to a person skilled in the art. It is also conceivable that the communication unit is provided for transmitting, in particular wirelessly, electrical energy from the external unit to the electronic module for operating the electronic module. The communication unit is preferably designed as a transmitting and/or receiving unit for transmitting electronic data. The electronic module preferably has at least two transmitting and/or receiving units or information units, in particular at least one NFC transmitting and/or receiving unit and a bluetooth transmitting and/or receiving unit. Alternatively or additionally, the electronic module comprises at least one or more information elements, in particular graphical and/or digital information elements, such as, for example, two-dimensional codes, data matrix codes or similar information elements. Preferably, at least one of the at least two transmitting and/or receiving units, in particular an NFC transmitting and/or receiving unit, is provided for a rapid connection build between the electronic module and an external unit, in particular the hand-held power tool. Preferably, at least one of the at least two transmitting and/or receiving units, in particular a bluetooth transmitting and/or receiving unit, is provided for data transmission, in particular for transmitting large amounts of data in short time intervals, between the electronic module and an external unit, in particular the hand-held power tool. The antenna of the communication unit is preferably arranged on the electronic module in such a way that the main radiation direction of the antenna can be directed in the direction of the cover of the electronic module. A "cover" is intended to mean, in particular, a unit or an element which covers at least one side of an electronic unit and/or a contact unit of the electronic module in order to prevent contact and/or which closes at least one opening, in particular at least one housing opening of a housing of the electronic module or of a housing of the hand-held power tool. Preferably, the cover has a low static force effect with respect to the housing at least partially receiving the cover, since in particular the housing at least partially receiving the cover performs as static a function as possible and/or is provided for supporting forces acting on the cover. Preferably, the cover has a closed surface on the side facing away from the electronics unit of the electronics module, which closed surface extends in particular in the region of the electronics unit and/or the contact unit of the electronics module. Preferably, the input unit and/or the output unit of the electronic module are arranged at least partially on the cover, in particular on a side of the cover facing away from the electronic unit. By means of the orientation and/or arrangement of the electronic unit on the cover, short connection distances with respect to the cabling of the input unit and/or output unit can advantageously be achieved. For example, it is also possible to advantageously structurally and easily guide the LEDs or displays, which are arranged directly on the electronic unit formed as a circuit board, to the outside, in particular to the side of the cover facing away from the electronic unit.

In one embodiment of the electronic module with a housing which at least partially receives the cover, the electronic module preferably comprises a communication unit, in particular a transmitting and/or receiving unit, arranged in the housing at least for transmitting electrical energy and/or electronic data. The communication unit arranged in the housing is preferably designed as an NFC communication unit. However, it is also conceivable for the NFC communication unit to have other structures which are of interest to the person skilled in the art. The communication unit has in particular at least one antenna element for transmitting electrical energy and/or electronic data, such as for example a wire antenna, a wound wire antenna or the like. The at least one antenna element of the communication unit is preferably arranged on the bottom of the housing, in particular integrated into the bottom, such as for example injection-molded or similarly processed by the material of the housing. However, it is also conceivable for the antenna element to be fastened to the base, in particular by means of a releasable connection or the like. Preferably, the electronic module has at least one contact interface, which is provided for: in particular, in the state of the cover arranged on the housing, a connection is produced between an electronic unit arranged on the cover and a communication unit arranged on the base, in particular the antenna element. Preferably, the contact interface is designed as a mechanical contact interface, such as, for example, as a plug contact interface, as a contact web, or as a similar component. It is also conceivable, alternatively or additionally, for the communication unit to have at least one antenna element, which is integrated into the electronics unit, for example, in a design of the at least one antenna element in the form of a circuit board antenna (PCB antenna) or the like. It is also conceivable that the energy storage unit of the electronic module and/or the electronic unit can be supplied with electrical energy by means of the at least one antenna element, for example by means of induction or the like.

Preferably, the system has at least one insulating element, in particular a plastic plate or spacer, which is provided to achieve decoupling and/or insulation of the electronic module in order to prevent thermal and/or mechanical influences. Furthermore, it is conceivable for the electronic module to have, for increasing and/or for suppressing the radiated transmission power of the communication unit, at least one reflective element, in particular a plastic plate, which is provided to reflect, focus the electromagnetic radiation incident on the reflective element and/or to enable a preferred propagation of the emitted radiation. The reflective element and/or the separating element preferably have a maximum thickness which is in particular less than 15mm, preferably less than 10mm and particularly preferably less than 5mm. The reflective element and/or the separating element advantageously have a maximum thickness which corresponds in particular to a value from the value range of 1mm to 10mm, preferably to a value from the value range of 1mm to 6mm and particularly preferably to a value from the value range of 2mm to 3 mm. Preferably, the reflective element and/or the isolating element is arranged between an outer surface of a housing of the electronic module, in particular an outer surface of a bottom of the electronic module, and at least one antenna element of a communication unit of the electronic module.

Furthermore, it is conceivable for the electronic module to have a receiving opening, in particular a receiving slot, for receiving a functional component, such as, for example, a sensor, an energy store, an electronic circuit board or another functional component that is relevant to the person skilled in the art.

It is also conceivable that the electronic module is provided for detecting the operating time of the connected hand-held power tool. Preferably, the sensor unit comprises a sensor element for detecting the operating time. It is conceivable, for example, to detect the duration of the energy consumption of the drive unit of the hand-held power tool and/or the duration of the energy output of a battery of the hand-held power tool, to detect a running time, or to carry out such a process. The running time can be read out from the electronic module, in particular for billing according to the pay-per-view model. Furthermore, it is conceivable that the electronic module can be used as an electronic key, which is required to operate the hand-held power tool. For example, the hand-held power tool can only be used after the connection of the electronic module, for example, when the switch-on lock of the hand-held power tool is released after the connection of the electronic module. Furthermore, it is conceivable for the electronic module to detect further parameters and operating data of the connected hand-held power tool, such as, for example, the motor temperature of the hand-held power tool, the total number of operating hours, the tool used, the position and/or location, in particular the orientation of the hand-held power tool in space, the global position (GPS position) or the like, the acceleration and/or vibration of the hand-held power tool, and further characteristic variables of the hand-held power tool which are relevant to the person skilled in the art.

Furthermore, it is conceivable that information specific to the use and/or specific to the hand-held power tool is stored in the electronic module. On the basis of the information specific to the use and/or specific to the hand-held power tool, the electronic module can output instructions and/or prompts to the user depending on the use of the hand-held power tool. For example, it is conceivable that the user transmits the work to be performed to the electronic module by means of the input unit or by means of data transmission to the communication unit, and the electronic module proposes a tool, in particular a hand-held power tool, which is suitable for the work to be performed. Furthermore, it is conceivable that the electronic module can acquire, process and/or store data, which can be read out, for example, after the acquisition, processing and/or storage of the electronic module itself, in particular by means of a wired and/or wireless data connection to a gateway, a read-out device or the like, without depending on communication with the hand-held power tool and/or an external unit.

The connection between the electronic module and the object or person, which connection is established by means of the fastening device, is preferably designed to be releasable, in particular, non-destructively releasable without tools. However, it is also conceivable for the connection between the electronic module and the object or person to be designed such that it can be released only by means of a tool or cannot be released. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the connection between the electronic module and the object or person, which connection is established by means of the fastening device, can be designed as an interlocking connection which can only be released by at least partial destruction of the fastening device, in particular of the connection unit. Preferably, the electronic module can be connected to the fastening device in a releasable, in particular non-destructive manner without tools. The electronic module can preferably be connected to the fastening device in a form-fitting and/or force-fitting manner. Preferably, the fastening device has at least one receiving region which is provided for at least partially receiving the electronic module.

Preferably, the connecting unit has at least one support region which, in the connected state of the fastening device with at least one of the object or the person, rests directly and/or rests directly on the object or the person, at least in sections. Preferably, a form-locking, material-locking and/or force-fitting connection of the fastening device and/or the electronic module to the object or person can be established by means of the connection unit. Preferably, the connecting unit has, in particular in the bearing region, one, preferably a plurality of connecting elements.

It is furthermore proposed that the connection unit has at least one deformable connection element, which is provided for: deforming in order to adapt the bearing region to the contour. This advantageously makes it possible to easily adapt the fastening device to different contours. The electronic module can advantageously be placed and/or fixed on various, in particular uneven, surfaces of objects or persons. A suitably large contact surface of the fastening device on the object or person can be achieved. An "deformable" object is intended to mean, in particular, an object whose shape and/or form can be changed without damage by mechanical, electromagnetic, chemical and/or thermal energy, in particular plastically. Preferably, the deformable connecting element can be deformed by the force and/or pressure of the user. It is conceivable that the deformable connecting element is configured as an elastically deformable structure. The deformable connecting element is preferably designed as a plastically deformable structure. The deformable connecting element is preferably arranged on the side of the fastening device facing away from the electronic module. However, it is also conceivable for the elastically deformable connecting element to be arranged on another side of the fastening device which is obvious to a person skilled in the art. It is conceivable for the deformable connecting element to be designed as a cushion, foam, rubber mat, resin layer or as a further connecting element which appears to be expedient to the person skilled in the art.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the deformable connecting element is designed as a self-attaching structure and is provided for producing a cohesive connection with an object or a person. Thereby, an attachment of the connection unit on an object or a person can advantageously be achieved. The electronic module can be advantageously placed and/or fixed on various, in particular uneven, surfaces of objects or persons. A suitably large, preferably large, contact surface of the fastening device on an object or person can be achieved. The deformable connecting element preferably has at least one self-adhesive material, in particular an adhesive. It is conceivable for the deformable connecting element to have a plurality of self-adhering materials, in particular organic and/or inorganic adhesives, which are designed for a material-locking connection with different materials of an object or a person. The deformable connecting element is preferably designed as a self-attaching structure at least partially in the region of the bearing region, in particular over the entire bearing region. Preferably, the deformable connecting element is at least partially covered, in particular surrounded, in the unsecured state of the securing device by a packaging unit, in particular a protective film, a bag, a closure device or another packaging unit which appears to be relevant to the person skilled in the art. It is conceivable that the deformable connecting element is designed to be at least partially magnetic, in particular to be automatically attached to a ferromagnetic material.

It is furthermore proposed that the deformable connecting element is provided for being fixed in its shape during a shape fixing process. This advantageously enables the connecting element to be adapted to different contours in a form-stable manner. The electronic module can advantageously be placed and/or fixed on various, in particular uneven, surfaces of objects or persons. A suitably large contact surface of the fastening device on the object or person can be achieved. The deformable connecting element is preferably hardened in a process step of the form-fixing process. In a process step of the shape fixing process, the deformable connecting element is preferably brought into contact with a gas, in particular air and/or oxygen, a liquid and/or a solid, in particular a hardening material, for hardening. Furthermore, it is conceivable that the deformable connecting element is irradiated with electromagnetic radiation, in particular light, for hardening in a process step of the shape fixing process. Furthermore, it is conceivable to supply thermal energy to the deformable connecting element for hardening in a process step of the shape fixing process.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the connection unit has at least one form-locking element, in particular an undercut, which is provided for: at least partially receiving a connecting element that is deformed after matching the bearing area to the profile. This advantageously enables a form-locking fixing of the fixing device on different contours. The electronic module can be advantageously placed and/or fixed on various, in particular uneven, surfaces of objects or persons. A suitably large contact surface of the fastening device on the object or person can be achieved. It is conceivable that the form-locking elements are formed as bores, recesses, grooves or other form-locking elements which are of significance to the person skilled in the art. Preferably, the deformable connecting element is arranged on the at least one form-locking element. Preferably, the deformable connecting element can be brought into form-fitting engagement with the form-fitting element by the force and/or pressure of a user by means of deformation, in particular during the application of the fastening device to an object or a person. After the fixing device has been placed on the object or the person, the deformable connecting element preferably partially, preferably completely, fills the form-locking element.

It is furthermore proposed that the deformable connecting element has a thickness of less than 50N/cm ² Especially the adhesive strength. This advantageously enables a correction of the connection between the fastening device and the object or the person. The electronic module can be advantageously placed and/or fixed on various, in particular uneven, surfaces of objects or persons. A suitably large contact surface of the fastening device on the object or person can be achieved. The term "retaining force" is intended to mean, in particular, a force which, as a result of the cohesive connection of the two connection partners, counteracts a force which is intended to spatially separate the two connection partners. Preferably, the connection produced by the deformable connecting element, in particular between the fastening device and the object or person, can be released by a force exceeding the holding force, such as, for example, by pulling, shearing, twisting or the like.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the connecting element has at least two differently designed, in particular replaceable, connecting elements. This advantageously enables flexible positioning and/or fastening of the electronic module on different surfaces. The electronic module can advantageously be placed and/or fixed on various, in particular uneven, surfaces of objects or persons. A suitably large contact surface of the fastening device on the object or person can be achieved. Preferably, at least one connecting element is designed as an adapter plate, which has a contour adapted to an object or a person, in particular. Preferably, the connecting element designed as an adapter plate has a matching contour of the support region, which contour corresponds to the support surface of the object or person. Preferably, at least one, in particular the further connecting element is designed as an adhesive pad. Preferably, the connecting element designed as an adhesive pad is arranged in the support region of the connecting element. Preferably, the at least one, in particular the additional, connecting element is designed as a nail, a screw, a rivet, a wire tie, a thick wire, a plastic strip, a wire or another connecting element that appears to be relevant to the person skilled in the art. The connecting element preferably has differently configured, in particular replaceable, connecting elements on different sides of the fastening device. In particular, it is conceivable to arrange the connecting element on a cover, a base, a side wall or another component of the fastening device that is of interest to the person skilled in the art.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the fastening device has at least one releasable retaining means, in particular a latching means, for fastening the electronic module. This advantageously enables a releasable fastening of the electronic module, in particular when the fastening device is fastened. The electronic module can be advantageously placed and/or fixed on various, in particular uneven, surfaces of objects or persons. A suitably large, preferably large, contact surface of the fastening device on an object or person can be achieved. The holding mechanism preferably has at least one holding element, which is provided for the form-locking and/or force-fitting fixation of the electronic module. Preferably, the connection between the fastening device and the electronic module, which connection is established by means of the holding mechanism, can be released by actuating at least one actuating element of the holding mechanism. It is conceivable that differently designed electronic modules can be fastened to the fastening device by means of a holding mechanism.

It is further proposed that the maximum spatial extent of the fastening device for providing a fastening area is greater than the maximum spatial extent of the electronic module. This advantageously enables a comfortable mounting and/or fastening of the electronic module. The electronic module can advantageously be placed and/or fixed on various, in particular uneven, surfaces of objects or persons. A suitably large, preferably large, contact surface of the fastening device on an object or person can be achieved. The "spatial extension" of an object shall mean, in particular, the length, width, height, thickness or diameter of said object. The "maximum spatial extent" of an object shall mean the corresponding spatial extent of the object having the greatest value. Preferably, the fastening device has at least one fastening region, which is provided for: by means of at least one connecting element of the connecting unit, for fixing the fastening device on an object or a person. Preferably, the at least one fastening region is arranged at an outer end of the fastening device. Preferably, the fastening area is at least accessible from one side of the electronic module when the electronic module is fastened in the fastening device. In particular, the electronic module can be fixed in the fixing device without overlapping the fixing region.

Furthermore, a fastening device for a system according to the invention is proposed. The fastening device is preferably designed in such a way that it is provided in a targeted manner for fastening the electronic module of the system according to the invention to an object, in particular a hand-held power tool or a person, by means of a force-fit, form-fit and/or material-fit connection. By means of the inventive configuration of the fastening device, the system can advantageously be comfortably equipped with an electronic module for advantageously fastening the electronic module to an object or a person.

The system according to the invention and/or the fastening device according to the invention should not be limited to the applications and embodiments described above. In particular, the system according to the invention and/or the fastening device according to the invention may have a number different from the number mentioned in this respect of the individual elements, components and units in order to fulfill the operating principle described in this respect. Furthermore, for the numerical ranges specified in the disclosure, values within the limits mentioned should also be regarded as being disclosed and as being able to be used arbitrarily.

Drawings

Further advantages arise from the following description of the figures. In which various embodiments of the invention are shown. The figures, drawing description and claims contain a number of features in combination. Those skilled in the art will also suitably study these features individually and generalize them into additional meaningful combinations. Wherein:

fig. 1 shows a system with an electronic module and a fastening device in a schematic view;

fig. 2a shows a perspective side view of the system of fig. 1 in a schematic view;

fig. 2b shows a perspective side view of a variant of the system of fig. 1 and 2a in a schematic illustration;

fig. 3a schematically shows an alternative system with an electronic module and a fastening device;

FIG. 3b shows the alternative system of FIG. 3a with an alternative connection unit in a schematic view;

fig. 3c shows a schematic illustration of a variant of the alternative system of fig. 3a and 3b, with an alternative connection unit;

fig. 4 shows a schematic view of a further alternative system with an electronic module and a fastening device;

FIG. 5 schematically illustrates another alternative system having an electronic module and a fixture with a vent;

fig. 6 shows a schematic view of a further alternative system with an electronic module and a fastening device with at least one joint unit; and is provided with

Fig. 7 shows a schematic view of a further alternative system with an electronic module and a fastening device with at least one impact-protection element.

Detailed Description

Fig. 1, 2a, and 2b illustrate one embodiment of a system 10 a. The system 10a includes an electronic module 12a and a fixture 14a. The fastening device 14a has a receiving region 66a for at least partially receiving the electronic module 12a. The fastening device 14a has a releasable holding mechanism 56a for fastening the electronic module 12a. The retaining mechanism 56a includes retaining

elements

22a, 24a. The retaining

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22a, 24a are designed as latching elements which are provided for latching into latching recesses, not shown in detail, of the electronic module 12a for fixing the electronic module 12a. The electronic module 12a has a sensor unit 68a for detecting characteristic variables specific to a user and/or specific to the hand-held power tool. The electronic module 12a has an output unit 70a for outputting at least one optical, acoustic and/or haptic message. The output unit 70a has an output element 72a configured as a display region. The electronic module 12a includes an input element 74a. The input unit 74a comprises an input element 76a in the form of a button. The electronics module 12a has an energy store 78a. The energy store 78a is designed as a battery. The electronic module 12a has a communication unit 80a for wireless data exchange with an external unit, in particular with a hand-held power tool. The communication unit 80a is configured as an NFC communication unit. The communication unit 80a has an interface 82a for supplying electrical energy, which can be provided, in particular, by an external unit. The interface 82a is provided for wireless connection to the external unit. The fastening device 14a is arranged on the side of the electronic module 12a facing away from the output unit 70a and/or the input unit 74a.

The maximum spatial extent of the fastening device 14a is greater than the maximum spatial extent of the electronic module 12a in order to provide the fastening region 20a. The fastening device 14a has a fastening region 20a. The fastening region 20a is arranged on the outer edge of the fastening device 14a. The fastening region 20a has a bore hole for fastening the fastening device 14a by means of a nail, screw, rivet or the like.

The fixing device 14a has a connecting unit 16a. The connection unit 16a is provided for establishing a connection between the electronic module 12a and an object 28a or a person. The connection unit 16a is designed in such a way that it can be adapted to different contours in the bearing region 18a. The connection unit 16a has the bearing region 18a. The bearing region 18a is provided for: the object 28a or the person is contacted in order to fix the fixing device 14a to the object 28a or the person.

Fig. 2a shows the system 10a in the unsecured state of the securing device 14a and in the secured state of the securing device 14a on the object 28 a. The connecting unit 16a has a deformable connecting element 26a. The deformable connecting element 26a is provided for: in order to adapt the support region 18a to the contour of the object 28a or the person in particular. The deformable connecting element 26a can be deformed by the force and/or pressure of a user of the system 10 a. The deformable connecting element 26a can be plastically deformed. By pressing the deformable connecting element 26a against the object 28a, the deformable connecting element 26a can be adapted to the contour of the object 28 a. It is conceivable for the connecting element 16a to have a form-locking element, as shown in fig. 2b. The connecting element 16a 'of fig. 2b has form-locking elements 30a', 32a ', 34a', 36a ', 38a'. The form-locking elements 30a ', 32a ', 34a ', 36a ', 38a ' are configured as undercuts. The form-locking elements 30a ', 32a ', 34a ', 36a ', 38a ' are provided for: the connecting element 26a' deformed after the adaptation of the bearing region 18a to the contour is at least partially received. The deformable connecting element 26a 'is arranged on the form-locking elements 30a', 32a ', 34a', 36a ', 38a'. In the state of the fastening device 14a 'fastened to the object 28a', the deformable connecting element 26a 'is partially received by the form-locking elements 30a', 32a ', 34a', 36a ', 38a'. The deformable connecting element 26a 'completely fills the form-locking elements 30a', 32a ', 34a', 36a ', 38a'. The form-locking elements 30a ', 32a', 34a ', 36a', 38a 'fix the deformable connecting element 26a' in a form-locking manner. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the connection unit 16a is formed without a form-locking element, as is shown in fig. 1 and 2a.

The deformable connecting element 26a is configured as a self-attaching structure. The deformable connecting element 26a is designed to be self-attaching in the bearing region 18a. The deformable connecting element 26a is provided for: a material-locking connection is established with the object 28a or the person. The deformable connecting element 26a has an adhesive for the cohesive attachment of the fastening device 14a to the object 28 a. The deformable connecting element 26a is protected from contact by a protective film, not shown in detail, in the unfixed state of the fixing device 14a.

The deformable connecting element 26a has a thickness of less than 50N/cm ² The holding force of (2). The surface of the support surface 18a and the type, amount and/or concentration of the adhesive are configured so as to comply with less than 50N/cm ² The holding force of (2). It is conceivable for the deformable connecting element 26a to be designed as a self-adhesive construction only in a sub-region of the bearing region 18a. In particular, it is conceivable for the adhesive to be arranged only in a partial region of the support region 18a.

The deformable connecting element 26a is provided for: is fixed in its shape during the shape fixing process. After removal of the protective film, not shown in detail, of the deformable connecting element 26a, hardening of the deformable connecting element 26a can be initiated by contact of the deformable connecting element 26a with air, in particular with oxygen. After the fixing device 14a has been placed on the object 28a or the person, the deformable connecting element 26a hardens within at most 5min, in particular at most 2min, preferably at most 1min, particularly preferably at most 30 s.

Further embodiments of the invention are shown in figures 3a to 7. The following description is essentially limited to the differences between the embodiments, wherein reference can be made to the description of the other embodiments, in particular the embodiments of fig. 1, 2a and 2b, with regard to components, features and functions which remain the same. To distinguish between the embodiments, the letter a in the reference numerals of the embodiments of fig. 1, 2a and 2b is replaced by b or b', c, d, e and f in the reference numerals of the embodiments of fig. 3a to 7. With regard to identically denoted components, in particular with regard to components having the same reference numerals, reference can in principle also be made to the drawings and/or the description of further embodiments, in particular of the embodiments of fig. 1, 2a and 2b.

An alternative system 10b is shown in fig. 3 a. The system 10b includes an electronic module 12b and a fixture 14b for the electronic module 12 b. The fixing device 14b has a connecting unit 16b. The connection unit 16b is configured to: a connection is established between the electronic module 12b and an object 28b or a person. The connection unit 16b is designed in such a way that it can be adapted to different contours in the bearing region 18b. The connecting unit 16b has a support region 18b. The bearing region 18b is provided for: to secure the fixture 14b to the object 28b or person, contact is made with the object 28b or person.

The connection unit 16b comprises connection elements 40b, 42b. The connecting elements 40b, 42b are designed as replaceable structures. In the secured state of the fastening device 14b, the connecting elements 40b, 42b rest against the object 28b or the person in the bearing region 18b. The connecting elements 40b, 42b are designed as wire harness straps. The connecting elements 40b, 42b are designed in such a way that they can be adapted to the contour of the object 28b or the person in the support region 18b.

The connecting unit 16b has

fastening elements

44b, 46b, 48b, 50b. The

fastening elements

44b, 46b, 48b, 50b are provided for fastening the connecting elements 40b, 42b. The

fastening elements

44b, 46b, 48b, 50b are configured as grooves. In the fixed state of the fastening device 14b, the connecting elements 40b, 42b engage in the

fastening elements

44b, 46b, 48b, 50b. In the secured state of the securing device 14b, the securing

elements

44b, 46b, 48b, 50b secure the connecting elements 40b, 42b in a form-fitting and/or force-fitting manner.

The connecting unit 16b has at least two differently designed connecting

elements

40b, 42b, 52b, 54b. The connecting unit 16b has at least two interchangeable connecting

elements

40b, 42b, 52b, 54b. The connecting unit 16b has further connecting

elements

52b, 54b. The further connecting

elements

52b, 54b are formed differently from the connecting elements 40b, 42b. The further connecting

elements

52b, 54b are designed as replaceable structures. The further connecting

elements

52b, 54b are provided for fixing the fastening device 14b in the fastening region 20 b. The further connecting

elements

52b, 54b are configured as screws. In the secured state of the securing device 14b, the further connecting

elements

52b, 54b are passed through bores in the securing region 20b and screwed together with the object 28 b.

The system 10b has a further fastening device 14b 'with a further connecting unit 16 b'. The further fastening device 14b ' has fastening regions 20b ', 21b '. The further connecting unit 16b ' has additional connecting elements 52b ', 54b ', which are configured in a similar manner to the further connecting

elements

52b, 54b of the connecting unit 16b. The further connection unit 16b' and the connection unit 16b are designed as an exchangeable structure. In order to fix the electronic module 12b to the object 28b or the person, either the fastening device 14b with the connection unit 16b, the fastening device 14b 'with the connection unit 16b' or a further fastening device according to the invention can be used.

In fig. 4, a further alternative system 10c is shown, which has at least one electronic module 12c and a fastening device 14c for the electronic module 12c. The fixing device 14c has a connecting unit 16c. The connection unit 16c is configured to: a connection is established between the electronic module 12c and an object or person 62 c. The connection unit 16c is designed in such a way that it can be adapted to different contours in the bearing region 18c. The connecting unit 16c has a support region 18c. The bearing region 18c is provided for: to secure the fixture 14c to the object or person 62c, the object or person 62c is contacted.

The fastening device 14c has a receiving region 66c for at least partially receiving the electronic module 12c. The fastening device 14c has a releasable holding mechanism 56c for fastening the electronic module 12c. The holding means 56c is designed as a latching means. The retaining mechanism 56c includes a retaining lug 58c configured to: in the secured state of the electronic module 12c, the electronic module 12c is secured in a form-fitting manner. The retaining mechanism 56c includes a latch lug 60c configured to: in the secured state of the electronic module 12c, the electronic module 12c is secured in a form-fitting manner. The latch tab 60c is manipulable by a user of the system 10c to separate the electronic module 12c from the fixture 14c.

The connecting unit 16c has a deformable connecting element 64c. The deformable connecting element 64c is designed as a hand strap. The deformable connecting element 64c is provided for: to match the contour of the object or person 62c with the support area 18c. The deformable connecting element 64c is deformable by the force and/or pressure of a user of the system 10 c. The deformable connecting element 64c is elastically deformable.

An alternative system 10d is shown in fig. 5. The system 10d includes an electronic module 12d and a fixture 14d for the electronic module 12d. The electronics module 12d, in particular with regard to the range from the unit to the communication, preferably has an at least substantially similar structure to the electronics module 12a shown in fig. 1, 2a and 2b for acquiring data and/or for transmitting energy.

The fastening device 14d comprises at least one connection unit 16d, which is provided for establishing a connection between the electronic module 12d and an object (not shown in detail here). The connection unit 16d is designed in such a way that it can be adapted to different contours in the bearing region 18 d. The bearing region 18d is provided for: for fixing the fixing device 14d to an object, it is brought into contact with the object. The connecting unit 16d has at least one deformable connecting element 26d (shown in fig. 5 by a dashed line) which is provided for: in order to adapt the bearing region 18d to the contour, the deformation takes place. The deformable connecting element 26d is designed as a self-attaching structure and is provided for producing a cohesive connection with the object. The deformable connecting element 26d is preferably provided for: in thatThe shape is fixed in its shape during the shape fixing process. The deformable connecting element 26d has in particular less than 50N/cm ² Especially the adhesive force. The deformable connecting element 26d is preferably arranged on the base body of the connecting unit 16 d. However, it is also conceivable for the connection unit 16d to be designed such that coupling structures are removed from the deformable connection element 26d and the base body of the connection unit 16d can be arranged on the object by means of other elements which appear to be relevant to the person skilled in the art. The base of the connection unit 16d preferably includes

vents

84d, 86d, 88d. The

ventilation openings

84d, 86d, 88d are preferably arranged between a side of the connecting unit 16d, by means of which the connecting unit 16d can be arranged on an object, and a further side of the connecting unit 16d, on which the electronic module 12d can be arranged. The

ventilation openings

84d, 86d, 88d are preferably separated from one another by webs of the connecting unit 16 d. Furthermore, the webs of the connection unit 16d form a connection between one side of the connection unit 16, by means of which the connection unit 16d can be arranged on an object, and the other side of the connection unit 16d, on which the electronic module 12d can be arranged. The webs of the connection unit 16d preferably form the spacer elements of the connection unit 16 d. The spacer element of the connection unit 16d is preferably designed in such a way that the largest minimum distance between the electronic module 12d and the mounting surface of the connection unit 16d, by means of which the connection unit 16d rests on the object, corresponds to a value from the value range of 1mm to 15mm, particularly preferably to a value from the value range of 2mm to 5mm, and particularly preferably to a value of 2.5 mm.

It is advantageous for the effective range of the signal that it can be emitted without being masked. In particular metal, graphite or a material impregnated, filled and/or wetted with a liquid, such as, for example, water or the like, serves as a shielding, in particular if the electronic module 12d is arranged on an object, for example, with at least one of the materials mentioned above, by means of the fastening device 14d. In order to keep the influence on the electronics module 12d small, it is advantageous to arrange the spacer element on the connection unit 16 d. The spacer elements of the connection unit 16d are preferably provided for: a large, small distance between the electronic module 12d and an object on which the electronic module 12d can be arranged by means of the fastening device 14d can be achieved. The spacer element can be made of plastic, for example, or can also be made of two components, such as silicone, potting compound, other plastics, or similar materials, for example. It is also conceivable for the spacer element to merely delimit or enclose a cavity between the connection unit 16d and one of the surfaces of an object on which the electronic module 12d can be arranged by means of the fastening device 14d. It is conceivable that the cavity defined by means of the spacer elements of the connection unit 16d is filled with a material that appears to be useful to a person skilled in the art for positively influencing the effective range of the signal or for avoiding the object. In particular, the cavity defined by the spacer element of the connection unit 16d also enables the heat conduction from the hand-held power tool to the electronic module 12d to be kept small. In addition to air, it is also conceivable for the connection unit 16d to have at least one intermediate layer, which has, for example, at least one functional material that has a low heat transfer coefficient and in particular acts as an insulator. The functional material can be a fabric/layer that is glued, snapped or similarly inserted between the mounting surfaces of the electronic module 12d and the connection unit 16d, or integrally formed with the base body of the connection unit 16d during the injection molding process. It is also conceivable, as an alternative or in addition to the thermal insulation, for the electronic module 12d to be able to be decoupled from the object at least partially with respect to vibrations by means of the fastening device 14d. Vibrations and shocks can advantageously be damped, as a result of which the electronic module 12d is subjected to little vibration emissions. Electrical components, display elements, sensors, processors, resistors, mechanical components/interfaces can advantageously be isolated against vibrations and shocks.

An alternative system 10e is shown in fig. 6. The system 10e includes an electronic module 12e and a fixture 14e for the electronic module 12 e. The electronics module 12e preferably has an at least substantially similar structure, in particular with regard to the range from the unit to the communication, to the electronics module 12a shown in fig. 1, 2a and 2b for data acquisition and/or energy transmission.

The fastening device 14e comprises at least one connection unit 16e, which is provided for establishing a connection between the electronic module 12e and an object (not shown in detail here). The connecting unit 16e is designed in such a way that it can be adapted to different contours in the bearing region 18 e. The bearing region 18e is provided for: to secure the securing device 14e to an object, it is brought into contact with the object. The connecting unit 16e has at least one deformable connecting element 26e (shown in fig. 6 by a dashed line) which is provided for: in order to adapt the bearing region 18e to the contour, the deformation takes place. The deformable connecting element 26e is designed as a self-adhesive structure and is provided for producing a cohesive connection with the object. The deformable connecting element 26e is preferably provided for: is fixed in its shape during the shape fixing process. The deformable connecting element 26e has in particular less than 50N/cm ² Especially the adhesive strength. The deformable connecting element 26e is preferably arranged on the base body of the connecting unit 16 e. However, it is also conceivable for the connection unit 16e to be designed such that the coupling structure is removed from the deformable connection element 26e and the base body of the connection unit 16e can be arranged on the object by means of other elements which appear to be relevant to the person skilled in the art.

The fixing device 14e preferably comprises at least one articulation unit 90e, which is provided for: the base body of the connection unit 16e is arranged in a movable manner on the object. The joint unit 90e is configured as a hinge joint in the exemplary embodiment shown in fig. 6. However, it is also conceivable for the joint unit 90e to have other structures that appear to be useful to the person skilled in the art, such as, for example, a structure as a ball joint unit or the like. Preferably, the joint unit 90e is provided for: the base body of the connection unit 16e is pivotably supported. However, it is also conceivable for the joint unit 90e to be provided as an alternative or in addition to: for example, the base body of the connecting unit 16e is supported in a linearly movable manner, for example by means of a telescopic rod support unit, by means of a linear support unit, by means of a shape memory support element, by means of a support element which can be plastically deformed at least temporarily, or by means of the like. With the inventive configuration of the fastening device 14e, particularly in the design of the electronic module 12e with the output unit 70e embodied as a display, a good adjustability of the position of the electronic module 12e can be advantageously achieved. The orientation of the output unit 70e relative to the operator can advantageously be adjusted.

An alternative system 10f is shown in fig. 7. The system 10f includes an electronic module 12f and a fixture 14f for the electronic module 12f. The electronics module 12f, in particular with regard to the range from the unit to the communication, preferably has an at least substantially similar structure to the electronics module 12a shown in fig. 1, 2a and 2b for acquiring data and/or transmitting energy.

The fastening device 14f comprises at least one connection unit 16f, which is provided to establish a connection between the electronic module 12f and an object 28f (here a housing of a hand-held power tool). The connecting unit 16f is designed in such a way that it can be adapted to different contours in the bearing region 18 f. The bearing region 18f is provided for: in order to fix the fastening device 14f on the object 28f, it is brought into contact with the object 28 f. The connecting unit 16f has at least one deformable connecting element 26f (shown in fig. 7 by a dashed line) which is provided for: in order to adapt the bearing region 18f to the contour, the deformation takes place. The deformable connecting element 26f is designed as a self-attaching structure and is provided for producing a cohesive connection with the object 28 f. The deformable connecting element 26f is preferably providedFor: is fixed in its shape during the shape fixing process. The deformable connecting element 26f has in particular less than 50N/cm ² Especially the adhesive force. The deformable connecting element 26f is preferably arranged on a base body of the connecting unit 16f. However, it is also conceivable for the connection unit 16f to be designed such that coupling structures are removed from the deformable connection element 26f and for the base body of the connection unit 16f to be arranged on the object 28f by means of other elements which appear to be of interest to the person skilled in the art.

The securing device 14f preferably includes at least one impact protection member 92f. The impact protection element 92f can be formed integrally with the deformable connecting element 26 f. Preferably, the deformable connecting element 26f is fixed at least to the impact protection element 92f. In particular, the impact protection element 92f and the deformable connecting element 26f together form the connecting unit 16f. The impact-protection element 92f largely surrounds the electronic module 12f, in particular with the exception of the side of the electronic module 12f, on which the output unit 70f and/or the input unit 74f of the electronic module 12f are arranged. The impact protection element 92f can be made of a resilient material, such as, for example, silicone, rubber, crude rubber, or the like, or can be made of an impact-resistant material, such as, for example, impact-resistant plastic, or the like. The impact protection element 92f preferably has a receiving region 66f, which is provided for receiving the electronic module 12f. A secure protection of the electronic module 12f can advantageously be achieved in the state in which the electronic module 12f is arranged on the fastening device 14f.

Claims

1. A system (10a, 10b, 10c, 10e, with at least one electronic module (12 a, 12a ';12b, 12b';12c, 12d, 12f) for a hand-held power tool and with at least one fastening device (14a, 12b, 12b '; 12d, 12d) for the electronic module (12 a, 12a'; 112d, 14b, 14c) with at least one connecting unit (16 a, 16a ';16b, 16b'; 16d, 18c, 18d, 18c.

2. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that said connecting unit (16 a, 16a ';16b, 16b '; 16d, 16e) has at least one deformable connecting element (26 a, 26a ';40b, 426426e: -deforming said bearing zones (18a, 18b, 18d, 18f) to match said contours.

3. The system as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that the deformable connecting elements (26 a, 26a';26d 26f) are designed as self-attaching structures and are provided for: a material-locking connection is established with the object (28 a, 28a';28b 28f) or the person (62 c).

4. System according to claim 2, characterized in that said deformable connecting elements (26 a, 26a';40b, 42b, 26d): is fixed in its shape during the shape fixing process.

5. The system according to claim 2, characterized in that the connection unit (16 a, 16a ') has at least one form-locking element (30 a', 32a ', 34a', 36a ', 38 a'), which is provided for: at least partially receiving a connecting element (26 a, 26 a') deformed after matching the support region (18 a) with the contour.

6. A system according to claim 3, characterized in that said system is adapted toThe deformable connecting elements (26 a, 26a';26d 26e) ² The holding force of (1).

7. The system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the connection unit (16 b, 16b ') has at least two differently designed replaceable connection elements (40 b, 42b, 52b ', 54b ').

8. The system as claimed in any of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the fixing device (14 c) has at least one releasable holding mechanism (56 c) for fixing the electronic module (12 a, 12a ';12b, 12b'; 12d, 12e.

9. The system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the maximum spatial extent of the fastening device (14a.

10. System according to claim 5, characterized in that at least one form-locking element (30 a ', 32a ', 34a ', 36a ', 38a ') is an undercut.

11. System according to claim 6, characterized in that said deformable connecting element (26 a, 26a';26d 26f) has a length of less than 50N/cm ² The adhesive strength of (2).

12. The system as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that the fixing device (14 c) has at least one releasable latching mechanism for fixing the electronic module (12 a, 12a ';12b, 12b';12c, 12e.

13. A fastening device (14a.