DE10315942A1 - Automatic engineers instrument for determining locations and subsequently spot-punching them, includes position sensor in casing relaying signals to control unit - Google Patents

Abstract

The instrument includes a sensor (13) inside the guidance casing (9). During the process, this relays signals arising on the material, to the control unit (14).

Description

The The present invention relates to a hand tool made from a self-striking Grains and a measuring unit, which the exact position e.g. on a Sheet metal, wooden plate, plastic sheet, on a wall or the like. displays.

The roughen is used to precisely position a drill at the point to be drilled center and thus prevent a "run". This Operation is for the user with the current tools with great effort connected.

In In practice, most holes are made at dimensioned positions (= x / y coordinates) carried out. For this, using an angle, a caliper or the like. and one scriber etc. the Determine the point to be drilled and mark it as a crosshair. After that, the center of the crosshair with a simple grain and grained with a hammer. Of course this can also be done with a self-striking grain. however the effort for marking remains the same. Only then is one exact drilling possible.

task is therefore to simplify the procedure outlined above thus saving considerable time and costs.

The For simplicity, the "self-striking grains with electronic positioning unit "hereinafter referred to as" SKEP ".

The User wishes a punch at a certain position of the material to be processed. For this he starts with the "SKEP" an edge, corner or similar to determine the zero point (= reference point). Of this From zero point he moves the "SKEP" horizontally (= x coordinate) and vertical (= y coordinate) direction to the desired Position.

The Position is shown to the user as an x / y coordinate on an LCD display etc. communicated. When the position is reached, the punch is marked by the self-striking one grains executed.

The Invention consists of two metal housings (other materials are Of course also possible), in which the mechanics of a self-striking grain, a electronic control unit including sensor for position determination, a battery compartment, some mechanical parts and an electronic one Display with various buttons.

In a further (electrical) version is carried out by an electromagnet, a center point, additional Springs and a transformer.

in the The following is the invention with reference to the drawings as possible exemplary embodiments explained in more detail. in this connection further features and advantages are described.

l shows the "SKEP" in mechanical view

2 shows the "SKEP" in longitudinal section in mechanical execution

3 shows the "SKEP" in view in an electrical version

4 shows the "SKEP" in longitudinal section in an electrical version

The "SKEP" shown in the drawings consists of a round, square or similar pipe in a manual version ( 1 ), on the top of which there is an ergonomically shaped rubber button ( 2 ) which is interchangeable. On the side of the pipe ( 1 ) there is an LCD display ( 3 ) and a key for zero point signaling ( 4 ). But first press the on / off button ( 19 ). If you have now reached the desired zero point, press the button to signal the zero point ( 4 ) and the LCD display ( 3 ) shows the value zero for x and y. From this position, the exact grain at the desired coordinates is then possible. With another key ( 5 ) you can choose the appropriate unit of measurement, for example. Other functions are also possible via this button, such as setting the impact strength for an electrical version. The LCD display ( 3 ) shows both single and multi-digit plus values as well as minus values.

In the pipe ( 1 ) there is a fixed disc ( 6 ) made of the same material as the pipe ( 1 ) can exist. On the disc ( 6 ), which has a hole in the middle, becomes the self-striking 7 ) fixed. The self-striking grain ( 7 ) can be on its upper ( 7a ) and lower end ( 7b ) each with a knurled wheel ( 7c ) or similar be adjusted. This makes it possible to adjust the punch strength and change the center point ( 7d ) possible. The knurled wheel ( 7c ) can also be scaled accordingly.

The center of the grain ( 7d ) can also preferably consist of an industrial diamond to process the multitude of different materials without having to change the center of the grain each time ( 7d ) or to keep wear as low as possible.

The knurled wheel ( 7c ) is opened via a window ( 8th ) operated in the pipe ( 1 ) or in the guide sleeve ( 9 ) is located.

The guide sleeve ( 9 ) has a special coating ( 9a ), which allows sliding along the workpiece without damaging it. This coating ( 9a ) can also be attached so that it can be replaced.

The sensor is located on the inside of the guide sleeve ( 13 ) which sends its signals to the control unit during the travel on the material ( 14 ) passes on. The control unit processes the signal and shows it on the LCD display ( 3 ) as x / y coordinate.

So that the material ( 12 ) not through the center of the grain during the travel path ( 7d ) is damaged, it only touches the material ( 12 ) if the pipe ( 1 ) by operating the ergonomic handle ( 2 ) is pressed down, whereby between the disc ( 6 ) and the guide sleeve ( 9 ) a feather ( 10 ) which is the center of the grain ( 7d ) moves back to its basic position after the marking.

By pushing down further, the self-striking grain ( 7 ) triggered.

The exact description of the self-striking grain ( 7 ) is negligible, since this is a commercially available tool that is used in the operation described above.

The self-striking grain ( 7 ) has a screwable conical holder at its lower end ( 7e ), which allows exact centering, for example, when screws are broken or something similar. The holder ( 7e ) can be designed in different sizes and shapes, depending on the requirements.

To This process can be repeated at another point be made.

In an electrical version, the punching is done by a spring-loaded center point ( 18 ), which is located in an electromagnet. The electromagnet is held by a strut ( 16 ) locked. The marking mechanism is activated by pressing the ( 4 ) triggered. The impact strength is determined using the ( 5 ) set in advance and on the LCD display ( 3 ) reproduced. To change the center point, the tube ( 1 ) divided and via two snap buttons ( 20 ) connected with each other. In the upper part of the tube ( 1 ) there is also a disc ( 6 ) with a guided compression spring in the middle ( 21 ) in order to achieve a stronger grain size. However, this is an option. In this version the "SKEP" has a transformer ( 17 ), which is either in the "SKEP" or outside, so that operation via a cable ( 22 ) and the charging port ( 11a ) is possible.

In its manual version, the "SKEP" is either powered by a rechargeable battery ( 11 ) and a dedicated charging port ( 11a ) or a conventional battery ( 11 ) operated.

Instead of a self-striking grain is also another marker, such as a felt pen or similar can be used in the "SKEP".

1

pipe

2

ergonomic shaped rubber button

3

LCD display

4

button for zero point signaling and marking

5

button for unit of measure and punch strength

6

disc

7

even beating grains

7a

even beating grains top end

7b

even beating grains lower end

7c

knurl

7d

lathe center

7e

conical holder

8th

window

9

guide sleeve

9a

coating

10

feather

11

(Battery) battery

11a

charging port

12

material

13

sensor

14

control unit

15

electromagnet

16

holding strut

17

transformer

18

springy stored grain center

19

On off button

20

Einrasttasten

21

guided compression spring

22

electric wire

Claims (32)

"SKEP" for electronic position determination and subsequent self-punching on a material of any kind, characterized in that the on the inside of the guide sleeve ( 9 ) located sensor ( 13 ), the signals generated on the material during the process to a control unit ( 14 ) passes on. "SKEP" according to claim 1, characterized in that the control unit receives the signal from the sensor ( 13 ) processed and it on an LCD display ( 3 ) as x / y coordinate. "SKEP" characterized by claim 2 net that the LCD display ( 3 ) shows both single and multi-digit plus values as well as minus values. "SKEP" according to claim 1, characterized in that the sensor ( 13 ) is an optical sensor. "SKEP" according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rubber button ( 2 ) is ergonomically shaped. "SKEP" according to claim 5, characterized in that the ergonomically shaped rubber button ( 2 ) is interchangeable "SKEP" according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the coating ( 9a ) has a sliding effect. "SKEP" according to claim 7, characterized in that the coating ( 9a ) is interchangeable. "SKEP" according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the center point ( 7d ) consists of an industrial diamond or other materials. "SKEP" according to claim 9, characterized in that the center point ( 7d ) is interchangeable. "SKEP" according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tube ( 1 ) and the guide sleeve ( 9 ) is round or angular. "SKEP" according to claim 11, characterized in that the tube ( 1 ) and the guide sleeve ( 9 ) consists of metal or other materials. "SKEP" according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a key ( 4 ) for zero point signaling (= reference point) is available. "SKEP" according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a further key ( 5 ) to determine the unit of measurement and in the electrical version for impact strength is available. "SKEP" according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a battery ( 11 ) or a battery ( 11 ) is responsible for the energy supply. "SKEP" according to claim 15, characterized in that a charging connection ( 11a ) for the battery ( 11 ) consists. "SKEP" according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tube ( 1 ) and the guide sleeve ( 9 ) by means of a disc ( 6 ) and a spring ( 10 ) can be moved to position. "SKEP" according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a self-striking grain ( 7 ) in the tube ( 1 ) is located. "SKEP" according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the self-striking grain ( 7 ) via two knurled wheels ( 7c ) is adjusted. "SKEP" according to claim 19, characterized in that these knurled wheels ( 7c ) are equipped with a scaling. "SKEP" according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that instead of a self-striking grain ( 7 ) another marker, such as a felt pen or similar. can be used. "SKEP" according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the self-striking grain ( 7 ) at its lower end via a screwable conical holder ( 7e ) has. "SKEP" according to claim 22, characterized in that the holder ( 7e ) in different sizes and shapes, depending on the requirements. "SKEP" according to one of the preceding claims marked that the grain in another version also done electrically. "SKEP" according to claim 24, characterized in that this is achieved by an electromagnet ( 15 ), which is carried out by a strut ( 16 ) is locked. "SKEP" according to claim 25, characterized in that a spring-loaded center point ( 18 ) in the electromagnet ( 15 ) is located. "SKEP" according to claim 26, characterized in that the spring-loaded center point ( 18 ) is interchangeable. "SKEP" according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tube ( 1 ) via two snap buttons ( 20 ) is divisible. "SKEP" according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the impact strength on the LCD display ( 3 ) is played. "SKEP" according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the upper part of the tube ( 1 ) a disk ( 6 ) with a guided compression spring in the middle ( 21 ) in order to achieve a stronger grain size. "SKEP" according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the electrical version has a transformer which is either in the "SKEP" or outside, so that operation also via a cable ( 22 ) and the charging port ( 11a ) is possible. "SKEP" according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the "SKEP ^" has an on-off button.