CN109562512B - Method for protecting at least one processing machine, in particular a portable power tool - Google Patents
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The invention is based on a method for protecting at least one processing machine (10), in particular a portable power tool, wherein at least one positional characteristic parameter of the processing machine (10) is evaluated in at least one method step (12). It proposes: in at least one method step (14), the machine tool (10) is unlocked according to at least one operator-specific characteristic parameter.
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DE 102010041309 a1 already discloses a method for protecting at least one processing machine, in which at least one positional characteristic parameter of the processing machine is evaluated in at least one method step.
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The invention is based on a method for protecting at least one processing machine, in particular a portable power tool, wherein at least one positional characteristic parameter of the processing machine is evaluated in at least one method step.
It proposes: in at least one method step, the machine is unlocked (Freischalung) according to at least one operator-specific characteristic parameter. An "operator-specific characteristic parameter" is to be understood here to mean, in particular, a characteristic parameter which can be assigned directly to an operator and/or which defines, in particular, the state of the operator. The operator-specific characteristic variables can be configured, for example, as vital sign values of the operator (pulse, heart rate, breathing rate, body temperature, fatigue characteristic variables, etc.), the type of load of the operator (noise load, vibration load, overload, for example, due to lifting of heavy objects, etc.), movement characteristic variables of the operator (acceleration, direction of movement, etc.), the operator position of the operator (local and/or global position, etc.), the training level of the operator, the work capacity of the operator, the knowledge level of the operator, the company affiliation of the operator, the work task of the operator, or other operator-specific characteristic variables that appear to be of interest to a person skilled in the art.
"protective processing machine" is to be understood here to mean, in particular, that the start-up of the processing machine is prohibited (inbetbnahme) and/or that an action (shut-off, alarm, change of machine function, etc.) is triggered when an attempt is made to start the processing machine by an unauthorized operator and/or when the processing machine moves out of an allowed area. The position parameters of the processing machine can be designed as local and/or global positions of the processing machine, as a distance of the processing machine from the component and/or unit, or as other position parameters which appear to be relevant to the person skilled in the art. The expression "unlocking the processing machine" is to be understood here to mean, in particular, the starting of the processing machine and/or the movement of the processing machine out of the permitted region, in particular as a function of the transmission of electronic data between the processing machine and at least one external unit.
The protection of the processing machine or of the processing machines can be carried out centrally or in a distributed manner, so that, for example, the movement/use of the processing machine or of the processing machines can only take place in the permitted areas. It is conceivable that in at least one method step at least one workplace is divided into regions, in particular virtual regions, which can be respectively stored in the cloud. Preferably, the processing machine or the processing machines have at least one positioning unit, which is provided for determining the orientation (standard) of the processing machine or the processing machines. The locating unit can determine the position of the processing machine or of the processing machines, for example, by means of a global position system and/or by means of signal correlation (WLAN, infrastructure elements, beacons, etc.). It is also conceivable, for example, for the workplace to be divided into regions by means of physical boundaries, wherein a data connection between the processing machine or processing machines and the regional monitoring system takes place at least one entrance/exit. If, for example, the processing machine or the processing machines are moved away from at least one permitted area in an impermissible manner, it is conceivable, for example, for an alarm or the like to be triggered. The division of the areas into allowed areas and not allowed areas can be performed actively by an operator, in particular an operator in the company headquarters, or passively, in particular automatically. The authorization of the removal/activation of the processing machine or of the processing machines from/in the permitted region can take place by means of a data connection between an external unit and the processing machine/the processing machine as a result of the release caused by the data comparison (datenbgleich). Preferably, an authorization of the operator is stored on the external unit, which authorization can be generated as a function of at least one operator-specific characteristic parameter. The assignment and/or distribution of authorizations may be assigned, for example, by a company headquarters and related, for example, to training levels, job capabilities, knowledge levels, and the like. The processing machine or the processing machines can be activated and/or removed from the permitted area by the operator only if the operator has a corresponding authorization, wherein the authorization is stored in the external unit.
The processing machine may be designed as a portable machine tool, a mobile work apparatus or the like. A "portable power tool" is to be understood here to mean, in particular, a power tool for machining a workpiece, which can be transported by an operator without a conveyor. The portable power tool has a mass of less than 40kg, preferably less than 10kg, and particularly preferably less than 5 kg. The portable power tool can be configured, for example, as a drill, a cordless screw, a circular saw, a hammer drill, a wire saw, an electric planer, a chain saw, a garden tool, or the like. The mobile working devices can be configured as autonomous mobile working devices (autonomous road sweepers, autonomous vacuum cleaners, autonomous pool washers, autonomous floor cleaning robots, autonomous mowers, etc.) or manually operable mobile working devices (mowers, vacuum cleaners, etc.). "autonomous" is to be understood in this context in particular as "working independently". The external unit may be constituted as a smart phone, a personal computer, a laptop, a netbook, a tablet, a corporate central computer, a clock, an electronic bracelet, an output unit, an external unit such as a loudspeaker, a work garment, safety glasses, a safety helmet or other external units that may seem to be significant to a person skilled in the art. In the design as a smartphone, personal computer, laptop, netbook or tablet, an App for communicating with the communication unit is preferably provided. However, it is also conceivable for the external unit to be constructed such that: an externally transportable operating unit; an operation unit fixedly installed at a work site of an operator; a synchronization unit installed fixedly in the space in use, which may be controlled by a center, such as due to company regulations/safety regulations; a body characteristic parameter monitoring unit; or other central or distributed operating units, input stations and/or central or distributed terminals, which appear to be significant to those skilled in the art.
With the configuration according to the invention, a comfortable and safe method for protecting at least one processing machine can be advantageously achieved. Furthermore, a high level of operational comfort for unlocking the processing machine can be advantageously achieved by means of the embodiment according to the invention, since the automatic unlocking takes place in particular as a function of at least one operator-specific characteristic parameter. It is advantageously possible to reliably protect the processing machine from use and/or theft by unauthorized operators.
Furthermore, it is proposed that: in at least one method step, at least one operator-specific characteristic parameter is transmitted by means of an, in particular wireless, data connection between the processing machine and the external unit. Preferably, the operator carries the external unit on his body, wherein at least one operator-specific characteristic parameter is stored in the external unit, which is assigned to the operator individually, in particular to a clear identification of the operator. The external unit may be constituted as a smart band (Smartband) portable on the wrist, a smart phone, or the like. Preferably, the method is provided for wireless transmission of electronic data between the processing machine and the external unit. The expression "wireless transmission" is to be understood in particular to mean that, in particular decoupled from the physical connection between the connection partners, in particular between the processing machine and the external unit, the electronic data are transmitted via advantageously intangible information carriers, for example via sound waves, light waves and/or preferably radio waves. Preferably, the communication unit for transmitting electronic data, in particular the communication unit of each of the connection partners, is activated automatically in at least one method step as a function of the movement characteristic parameter of the communication unit, in particular of the communication unit of each of the connection partners. In particular, the expression "the communication unit for transmitting electronic data is automatically activated as a function of a movement characteristic variable of the communication unit" is to be understood to mean that the communication unit is automatically changed, in particular decoupled from a manual activation, such as by actuating an operating element or the like, at least from a standby mode of operation, in particular switched to an active mode of operation, as a function of a movement characteristic variable of the communication unit. Preferably, the communication unit is activated automatically, in particular is switched from standby operation to active operation, in particular in dependence on acceleration values of the communication unit and/or in dependence on changes in local and/or global position characteristic parameters of the communication unit. Preferably, the communication unit is automatically switched from the standby mode to the active communication mode as a result of a movement of the communication unit, in particular as a result of a movement in space, in particular independently of a manual activation as a result of an actuation of the operating element by the operator. However, it is also conceivable that the communication unit can be activated manually by an operator in at least one method step. Preferably, the communication unit, in particular the communication unit of each of the connection partners, is configured as a WLAN communication unit, a bluetooth communication unit, a radio communication unit, an RFID communication unit, an NFC unit, an infrared communication unit, a mobile radio network communication unit, a Zigbee communication unit or the like. Alternatively, it is also conceivable that the communication unit, in particular the communication unit of each of the connection partners, is provided for the wired and/or wireless transmission of electronic data. Further embodiments of the communication unit, in particular of the communication unit of each of the connection partners, which appear to be relevant to the person skilled in the art, are likewise conceivable. Preferably, the method is carried out at the connection set-up of the at least two connection partners, in particular each time a connection is set-up, in particular independently of whether a connection has already existed in the past between the at least two connection partners. Preferably, due to the implementation of the connection between at least two connection partners in at least one method step, an electronic list is managed (gef u hrt), in which list each connection partner is assigned an explicit identification, such as by storing an IP address, a MAC address, or the like. However, it is also conceivable that the method is only carried out when at least two connection partners are first connected, in particular when first pairing. A high level of operating comfort can be advantageously achieved by the configuration according to the invention. A secure, in particular encrypted, data connection can advantageously be used for transmitting electronic data.
Furthermore, it is proposed that: in at least one method step, the processing machine is assigned to the operator, in particular dynamically, as a function of the transmission of at least one operator-specific characteristic parameter. For example, the processing machine is assigned to an operator in a monitoring system, so that, for example, work tasks to be performed by the operator can be monitored. For example, it can be recognized whether the processing machine is operating in a different position than a working position, which is assigned to a working task to be performed by the operator. When it is recognized that the processing machine is operating at a location different from the work location assigned to the work task, the processing machine can therefore be protected (switched off, etc.), in particular due to the data connection to external units, to the cloud, to a company headquarters, etc. A high level of safety against unauthorized use of the processing machine can be advantageously achieved by means of the embodiment according to the invention.
Furthermore, it is proposed that: in at least one method step, at least the presence of a touch to the processing machine is taken into account. Preferably, monitoring: whether an operator having authorization to operate the machine before unlocking is also actually touching/holding the processing machine. The processing machine may in particular have a touch-sensitive operating unit. The contact of the operator's hand on the operating unit, on the housing unit and/or on the handle unit of the processing machine is preferably monitored in at least one method step. Preferably, the method according to the invention comprises at least one biometric method step in which at least one fingerprint and/or other biometric characteristic parameters of the operator that appear to be of interest to the person skilled in the art are evaluated, in particular in addition to the touch monitoring. With the configuration according to the invention, unauthorized use of the processing machine can advantageously be reliably avoided.
Furthermore, it is proposed that: the dynamic adaptation of the at least one operator-specific characteristic parameter is carried out in at least one method step. The at least one operator-specific characteristic parameter may be related to, inter alia, time of day, to work location, etc. Due to the data connection between the external unit and the company headquarters in particular, the adaptation of the operator-specific characteristic parameters can be carried out via the company headquarters in particular. For example, in particular due to the data connection between the external unit and the company headquarters, an adaptation of the operator-specific characteristic parameters, which are designed as work tasks, can be carried out via the company headquarters, wherein the authorization for unlocking the processing machine can be changed in particular as a function of the dynamic adaptation of the operator-specific characteristic parameters. In particular, a dynamic adaptation of the operator-specific characteristic parameters can be performed in that the operator-specific characteristic parameters are detected and/or monitored by means of an external unit that is portable on the body of the operator. For example, an adaptation of the operator-specific characteristic parameters, which are configured as the vital sign values of the operator, can be carried out, in particular due to the constant detection and/or monitoring of the vital sign values by an external unit which can be carried on the person of the operator, wherein the authorization for unlocking the processing machine can be changed, in particular as a function of the dynamic adaptation of the operator-specific characteristic parameters. With the configuration according to the invention, a high level of security can advantageously be achieved, since a dynamic change of authorization can be achieved.
Furthermore, it is proposed that: in at least one method step, a time characteristic parameter for protecting or unlocking the processing machine is evaluated. The time characteristic parameters may be configured as operating time, clock time, usage time, running time, etc. Preferably, the evaluation of the temporal profile is carried out as a result of the transmission of the temporal profile from the external unit to the processing machine, wherein the temporal profile is assigned in particular to an operator. Alternatively or additionally, evaluation of the time characteristic variable detected by the processing machine is also conceivable. If, for example, the operator has reached a maximum working time (eight hours, etc.), the processing machine may be secured or start-up may be inhibited. Furthermore, it is conceivable that the processing machine is only permitted to be used at certain times in certain areas, so that the processing machine can be protected or unlocked as a result of the evaluation of the time characteristic parameters, in particular depending on the time of day (day, night, etc.). It is also conceivable, for example, to remain unlocked if a start and/or movement of the processing machine is detected within a time interval of more than 1 second, preferably more than 2 seconds, and particularly preferably more than 10 seconds after the unlocking of the processing machine. If, after unlocking the processing machine, no start-up and/or movement is detected within a time interval of more than 1 second, preferably more than 2 seconds, and particularly preferably more than 10 seconds, the processing machine is, for example, again protected. The design according to the invention advantageously makes it possible to reliably protect the operator from overloading. A comfortable and safe method for protecting at least one processing machine can advantageously be achieved.
Furthermore, it is proposed that: the common movement of the processing machine and the operator of the processing machine is evaluated in at least one method step. Preferably, according to a comparison of the movements of the processing machine and the operator of the processing machine, it can be recognized that: whether a substantially synchronous movement of the processing machine with the operator of the processing machine is performed, whether there is a large degree of correspondence with the stop position of the processing machine and the operator of the processing machine, etc. Preferably, the data connection between the external unit, which is carried by the operator on his body, and the machine tool is maintained or broken as a function of an evaluation of the common movement of the machine tool and the operator of the machine tool, wherein in particular a protection or an unlocking is maintained. If, for example, an evaluation of the common movement of the processing machine and the operator of the processing machine identifies: the protection of the processing machine can be performed automatically if the movement of the processing machine deviates considerably from the movement of the operator. For example, if the operator moves independently of the machine assigned to the operator in advance, the machine assigned to the operator in advance is protected so that unauthorized use can be prevented. The design according to the invention advantageously allows a simple verification of the correct allocation between the processing machine and the operator of the processing machine. Advantageously, a reliable assignment of the processing machine to the operator of the processing machine can be achieved in order to achieve a reliable protection, in particular protection against theft.
Furthermore, it is proposed that: in at least one method step, a distance characteristic between the operator and the processing machine is evaluated. The distance characteristic can be designed as a signal attenuation, a distance or other characteristic which appears to be relevant to the person skilled in the art. It can advantageously be evaluated whether an authorized operator uses the machine, rather than an unauthorized operator, wherein the distance between the authorized operator and the machine or the signal attenuation value of an external unit carried on the person by the authorized operator is evaluated. Unauthorized use of the processing machine by unauthorized operators can advantageously be prevented.
It is additionally conceivable that, due to the data connection between the external unit, which is carried on the person by the operator in particular, and the processing machine, the anti-theft function of the processing machine can be deactivated as a function of the time period stored/the movement performed. If an operator, for example, having an external unit arranged on the body with operator-specific characteristic parameters stored therein for unlocking the processing machine approaches the processing machine, a communication function is activated in particular automatically, which enables the transmission of electronic data between the external unit and the processing machine for protection or unlocking. If the processing machine is moved together with the external unit, for example after unlocking, a connection is established, wherein the distance between the external unit and the processing machine is evaluated, in order to avoid, in particular, the processing machine being unlocked by another operator that is further away from the processing machine than the operator. The protection or unlocking of the processing machine can likewise be carried out according to the company attributes. For example, a processing machine of company X can only be used by an operator having a company attribute belonging to company X. Especially on large construction sites, protection or unlocking according to the attribute of the company is of interest, since many companies are moving at the same time there. Thus, for example, it is advantageously possible to prevent theft at the construction site or to prevent unintentional removal of the company's own processing machine.
Furthermore, it is proposed that: in at least one method step, a function of the processing machine is adapted, in particular automatically, as a function of the positional parameters of the processing machine and at least one operator-specific parameter. In particular, the machine functions of the processing machine can be adapted to operator-specific characteristic parameters, such as the training level of the operator, the work task, etc., and to the position. A high level of operating comfort can be advantageously achieved by means of the embodiment according to the invention.
Furthermore, a system for protecting at least one processing machine, in particular according to the method according to the invention, is proposed. The system according to the invention comprises at least one processing machine, in particular a portable machine tool, having at least one locating unit for determining position parameters and at least one communication unit for transmitting electronic data. The system according to the invention furthermore comprises at least one external unit having at least one communication unit for transmitting electronic data, wherein the unlocking of the processing machine takes place as a function of at least one operator-specific characteristic parameter which can be transmitted to the processing machine as a result of the data connection between the processing machine and the external unit. By means of the embodiment according to the invention, a comfortable and safe system for protecting at least one processing machine can be advantageously achieved. Furthermore, a high level of operational comfort for unlocking the processing machine can be advantageously achieved by means of the embodiment according to the invention, since the automatic unlocking takes place in particular as a function of at least one operator-specific characteristic parameter. It is advantageously possible to reliably protect the processing machine from use and/or theft by unauthorized operators.
The method according to the invention and/or the system according to the invention should in this case not be limited to the applications and embodiments described above. In particular, the method according to the invention and/or the system according to the invention can have a number which differs from the number mentioned here of the individual elements, components and units and method steps in order to implement the operating principle described here. Furthermore, in the case of value ranges specified in the disclosure, values lying within the mentioned boundaries should also be regarded as disclosed and regarded as disposable.
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figure 2 shows in a schematic view an example of application of the system for protecting at least one processing machine according to the invention,
figure 3 shows in a schematic view another example of application of the system for protecting at least one processing machine according to the invention,
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Fig. 1 shows a system 36 for protecting at least one processing machine 10. The system 36 comprises at least the processing machine 10 with at least one positioning unit 38 for determining the position characteristic parameters and at least one communication unit 40 for transmitting electronic data. In the exemplary embodiment shown in fig. 1, the processing machine 10 is designed as a portable machine tool, in particular as an angle grinder. However, it is also conceivable for the processing machine 10 to have other designs which appear to be of interest to the person skilled in the art, such as, for example, as a drilling machine, as a cordless screw, as a circular saw, as a hammer drill, as a wire saw, as an electric planer, as a garden tool, as an automatic mower, etc. The processing machine 10 has a design which is at least substantially known to the person skilled in the art. The positioning unit 38 of the processing machine 10 is in particular designed as a global position positioning unit, such as a GPS positioning unit, a GLONASS positioning unit, a galileo positioning unit, or the like. However, it is also conceivable for the positioning unit 38 of the processing machine 10 to have other configurations which would seem expedient to the person skilled in the art, such as, for example, a WLAN position-determining unit (standard orthogonal positioning unit), a GSM position-determining unit, etc., by means of which the position of the processing machine 10 can be determined on account of signal propagation time measurements, etc.
The processing machine 10 comprises at least one computing unit 48, such as a microcontroller or the like, which is provided for evaluating at least one positional characteristic parameter of the processing machine 10, in particular at least one positional characteristic parameter of the processing machine 10 detected by means of the positioning unit 38 of the processing machine 10. Preferably, the at least one detected position characteristic parameter can alternatively or additionally be transmitted to the at least one external unit 18, 46 by means of the communication unit 40 of the processing machine 10.
The communication unit 40 of the processing machine 10 is in particular designed as a wireless communication unit. However, it is also conceivable for the communication unit 40 of the processing machine 10 to be alternatively or additionally designed as a wired communication unit. The processing machine 10 comprises at least one activation unit (not shown in greater detail here) which is provided for automatically activating the communication unit 40 of the processing machine 10 as a function of at least one motion characteristic parameter of the communication unit 40 of the processing machine 10.
Furthermore, the system 36 comprises at least an external unit 18 with at least one communication unit 42 for transmitting electronic data, wherein the unlocking of the processing machine 10 takes place as a function of at least one operator-specific characteristic parameter which can be transmitted to the processing machine 10 as a result of the data connection between the processing machine 10 and the external unit 18. The operator-specific characteristic parameters can preferably be stored in the memory unit 44 of the external unit 18, in particular in the memory unit 44 of the external unit 18 due to the communication of the external unit 18 with further external units 46, such as clouds, corporate headquarters, area monitoring units, etc., and/or due to manual input. The communication unit 42 of the external unit 18 is configured as a wireless communication unit. However, it is also conceivable for the communication unit 42 of the external unit 18 to be alternatively or additionally designed as a wired communication unit. The external unit 18 comprises at least one activation unit 48 (not shown in more detail here) which is provided for automatically activating the communication unit 42 of the external unit 18 in dependence on at least one motion characteristic parameter of the communication unit 42 of the external unit 18. The external unit 18 may be constituted as a smart phone, personal computer, laptop, netbook, tablet, clock, electronic bracelet or other external unit that appears to be meaningful to a person skilled in the art. In the embodiment shown in fig. 1, the external unit 18 is configured as an electronic bracelet.
The processing machine 10 and the external unit 18 and/or the further external unit 46 communicate with one another, in particular wirelessly, in order to exchange electronic data. The processing machine 10 and the external unit 18 and/or a further external unit 46 are connected to each other in a data-oriented manner by means of the communication unit 40 of the processing machine 10 and the communication unit 42 of the external unit 18 for the transmission of electronic data. The processing machine 10 and the external unit 18 are connection partners.
Preferably, the calculation unit 48 of the processing machine 10 is provided for evaluating at least one positional characteristic parameter of the processing machine 10 and unlocking or protecting the processing machine 10 depending on the evaluation of the at least one positional characteristic parameter of the processing machine 10 and depending on operator-specific characteristic parameters transmitted by means of the external unit 18. Preferably, the operator-specific characteristic parameters can be transmitted to the processing machine 10 by means of a wireless data connection between the processing machine 10 and the external unit 18 or between the processing machine 10 and the external unit 18 and the further external unit 46. However, it is also conceivable for the processing machine 10 to communicate with the further external unit 46 and for the unlocking of the processing machine 10 to take place in dependence on the transmission of at least one operator-specific characteristic parameter from the external unit 18 to the further external unit 46. Preferably, the at least one operator-specific characteristic parameter may be dynamically adapted, in particular due to a communication of the external unit 18 with the further external unit 46 or due to an active detection of the at least one operator-specific characteristic parameter by means of the detection unit 52 of the external unit 18, such as a vital sign value of the operator 22, a detection of a load characteristic parameter of the operator 22, or the like.
Preferably, the calculation unit 48 of the processing machine 10 is provided for performing the assignment of the processing machine 10 to the operator 22 on the basis of a transmission of at least one operator-specific characteristic parameter from the external unit 18 carried on the operator 22 to the processing machine 10. However, it is also conceivable that the further external unit 46 is provided for carrying out a distribution of the processing machine 10 to the operator 22 in dependence on a transmission of at least one operator-specific characteristic parameter from the external unit 18 carried on the operator 22, wherein a communication between the processing machine 10, the external unit 18 and the further external unit 46 takes place.
The machine 10 comprises in particular a touch-sensitive contact surface unit 50, which is provided to detect at least one touch by the operator 22, which can be processed in particular by the computing unit 48 of the machine 10. The touch-sensitive contact surface unit 50 is in particular designed as a touch-sensitive operating unit or as a touch-sensitive housing surface of the machine 10. Preferably, the computing unit 48 of the processing machine 10 is provided for taking into account at least the presence of a touch of the processing machine 10 by the operator 22 carrying the external unit 18 on his body, in particular in order to carry out an unlocking or a protection of the processing machine 10. Furthermore, the computing unit 48 of the processing machine 10 is provided for evaluating time characteristic parameters for securing or unlocking the processing machine 10, in particular in order to perform an unlocking or securing of the processing machine 10. The calculation unit 48 of the processing machine 10 is provided for evaluating distance characteristic parameters between the operator 22 and the processing machine 10, in particular between the external unit 18 arranged at the operator 22 and the processing machine 10. The computing unit 48 of the processing machine 10 is provided for performing a particularly automatic adaptation of the functions of the processing machine 10 at least as a function of the positional characteristic parameters of the processing machine 10 and as a function of at least one operator-specific characteristic parameter. The further external unit 46 is preferably provided for predefining the allowed functions of the processing machine 10 depending on the positional characteristic parameters of the processing machine 10, in particular at least due to the communication between the processing machine 10 and the further external unit 46.
The external unit 18 comprises at least one positioning unit 54 arranged for detecting at least one position characteristic parameter, such as a movement of the external unit 18, an acceleration of the external unit 18, a local and/or global position of the external unit 18, etc. The further external unit 46 is provided for evaluating the joint movement of the machine tool 10 and the operator 22 of the machine tool 10, in particular the external unit 18 carried on the operator 22, in particular of the machine tool 10, in particular as a result of the communication of the further external unit 46 with the machine tool 10 and the external unit 18. However, it is also conceivable for the calculation unit 48 of the processing machine 10 and/or the external unit 18 to evaluate the joint movement of the processing machine 10 and the operator 22 of the processing machine 10, in particular in order to unlock or protect the processing machine 10.
Fig. 2 shows an example of an application of a system 36 for protecting at least one processing machine 10. The operator 22 carries the external unit 18, in particular the external unit 18 designed as an electronic bracelet, on his body, in particular on his wrist, in which at least one operator-specific characteristic parameter is stored. At least one operator-specific characteristic parameter stored in the external unit 18 can be adapted dynamically as a result of the communication with the further external unit 46 and/or as a result of the detected characteristic parameter of the detection unit 52 of the external unit 18. In the exemplary embodiment shown in fig. 2, at least one operator-specific characteristic parameter stored in the external unit 18 authorizes the operator 22 to use the processing machine 10. The converting machine 10 is preferably protected so that use or movement away from the permitted area is prohibited. If the operator 22 approaches the processing machine 10, a data connection between the external unit 18 and the processing machine 10 is established. The external unit 18 and the processing machine 10 transmit electronic data due to the data connection. A data connection between the processing machine 10 and the further external unit 46 is established. The establishment of a data connection between the external unit 18 and the further external unit 46 takes place. Due to the evaluation of the at least one positional characteristic parameter of the processing machine 10 and the at least one operator-specific characteristic parameter stored in the external unit 18 by the computing unit 48 of the processing machine 10 and/or by the further external unit 46, the unlocking of the processing machine 10 (indicated in fig. 2 by an open lock symbol) takes place. The operator 22 can actuate and/or remove the processing machine 10 from the permitted area, in particular if authorization is possible which is derived from at least one operator-specific characteristic parameter stored in the external unit 18. If, due to operator-specific characteristic parameters, no authorized further operator 56 approaches the processing machine 10, which starts the processing machine 10 and/or moves the processing machine 10 out of the permitted region, no unlocking of the processing machine 10 takes place (indicated in fig. 2 by an unopened lock symbol).
FIG. 3 illustrates dividing a workplace into different regions and/or assigning authorizations to different regions of a workplace. The division of the workplace into different areas and/or the assignment of authorizations to different areas of the workplace can be performed by means of a further external unit 46. The workplace is divided into virtual or physical zones, wherein each of the zones is assigned a different authorization for using and/or moving the processing machine 10.
Fig. 4 shows a method sequence of a method for protecting at least the processing machine 10. The method for protecting at least one processing machine 10, in particular a portable power tool, comprises at least one method step 12, in which at least one position characteristic parameter of the processing machine 10 is evaluated. In at least one method step 14, the machine 10 is unlocked in accordance with at least one operator-specific characteristic parameter. In at least one method step 16, at least one operator-specific characteristic variable is transmitted by means of an, in particular wireless, data connection between the processing machine 10 and the external unit 18. In at least one method step 20, the assignment of the processing machine 10 to the operator 22 takes place as a function of at least one operator-specific characteristic variable, in particular the transmission from the external unit 18 to the processing machine 10. In at least one method step 24, at least the presence of a touch to the processing machine 10 is taken into account. In at least one method step 26, a dynamic adaptation of at least one operator-specific characteristic parameter takes place, in particular as a result of the communication of the processing machine 10 with the external unit 18 and/or the further external unit 46. In at least one method step 28, a time characteristic for securing or unlocking the processing machine 10 is evaluated. In at least one method step 30, the joint movement of the processing machine 10 and the operator 22 of the processing machine 10 is evaluated. In at least one method step 32, a distance characteristic between the operator 22 and the processing machine 10 is evaluated. In at least one method step 34, a particularly automatic adaptation of the function of the processing machine 10 is carried out at least as a function of the positional parameters of the processing machine 10 and at least one operator-specific parameter.
It is conceivable that the method has alternative or additional method steps which are considered by the person skilled in the art to be meaningful for the execution of the method.
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1. A method for protecting a processing machine (10), comprising the method steps of:
a communication unit (42) for transmitting the position characteristic parameters to an external unit (18, 46) by means of a communication unit (40) of the processing machine (10),
transmitting the operator-specific characteristic parameters to a communication unit (40) of the processing machine (10) by means of a communication unit (42) of the external unit (18, 46),
evaluating position characteristic parameters of the processing machine (10), and
unlocking the processing machine (10) according to operator-specific characteristic parameters,
characterized in that the communication unit (40) of the processing machine (10) is automatically activated as a function of a characteristic parameter of the movement of the communication unit (40), and
automatically activating the communication unit (42) of the external unit (18, 46) in dependence of the motion characteristic parameter of the communication unit (42) of the external unit (18).
2. Method according to claim 1, characterized in that the assignment of the processing machine (10) to an operator (22) is carried out after the step of transmitting the operator-specific characteristic parameter on the basis of the transmission of the operator-specific characteristic parameter.
3. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the presence of a touch to the processing machine (10) is taken into account before the step of unlocking.
4. Method according to one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that the dynamic adaptation of the operator-specific characteristic parameters is performed before the step of transmitting the operator-specific characteristic parameters.
5. Method according to one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that a time characteristic parameter for protecting or unlocking the processing machine (10) is evaluated before the unlocking step.
6. Method according to one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that the common movement of the processing machine (10) and the operator (22) of the processing machine (10) is evaluated before the step of unlocking.
7. Method according to one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that a distance characteristic parameter between an operator (22) and the processing machine (10) is evaluated before the step of unlocking.
8. Method according to one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that the adaptation of the function of the processing machine (10) is performed after the step of transmitting the positional characteristic parameters and the step of transmitting the operator-specific characteristic parameters at least as a function of the positional characteristic parameters and the operator-specific characteristic parameters of the processing machine (10).
9. Method according to claim 1, characterized in that the processing machine (10) is a portable machine tool.
10. The method of claim 8, wherein the adapting is performed automatically.
11. A system for protecting a processing machine (10), which system has a processing machine (10) and has an external unit (18, 46), wherein the processing machine (10) has a positioning unit (38) for determining positional characteristic parameters and a communication unit (40) for transmitting electronic data, and the external unit (18, 46) has a communication unit (42) for transmitting electronic data, wherein the communication unit (40) of the processing machine (10) transmits the positional characteristic parameters to the communication unit (42) of the external unit (18, 46) and the communication unit (42) of the external unit (18, 46) transmits operator-specific characteristic parameters to the communication unit (40) of the processing machine (10), wherein unlocking of the processing machine (10) takes place depending on the operator-specific characteristic parameters, characterized in that an activation unit of the processing machine (10) activates the communication unit (40) of the processing machine (10) depending on the movement characteristic parameters of the communication unit (40) and an activation unit of the external unit (18) automatically activates the communication unit (42) of the external unit (18, 46) depending on the movement characteristic parameters of the communication unit (42) of the external unit (18).
12. The system according to claim 11, characterized in that the processing machine (10) is a portable machine tool.
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