DE202006020927U1 - Crimping machine for various crimping and pressing processes, in particular for cable assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

Crimping machine for different crimping and pressing processes, in particular for semi or fully automatic attachment of a contact element to a cable end, preferably for cable assembly, which has a crimping station with a crimping tool, a tool holder and a drive unit, and a contact feed and a contact memory, wherein the crimping tool and the contact memory is formed as an assembly separable from the drive unit, characterized in that the crimping tool (2) is in two parts, and that the tool holder (48) has a clamping device (13) for the one part (4) of the crimping tool (2) and a, preferably pneumatically actuated actuator head fixing (17) for orientation and fixation of the other part (3) of the crimping tool (2).

Description

TECHNICAL AREA

The The invention relates to a crimping machine for different ones Crimping and pressing processes, for example for cable assembly, wherein for the manufacture of crimp a crimping tool its relative movement on a crimp contact with an electrical Conductor end crimped, d. H. pressed.

STATE OF THE ART

Out DE-10301560 Such a crimping tool is known from the same Applicant, which can be used for various crimping machines and fully automatic crimping machines.

• • Einziehen und Ablängen der Leitung mit einem Fördersystem,
• • Halten und Positionieren der Leitungsenden mit schwenkbaren Greifern,
• • Trennen der Leitung,
• • Abisolieren der beiden Leitungsenden,
• • Verschwenken der Leitungsenden zu Bearbeitungsstationen: a) optionales automatisches Aufschieben von Dichtungen auf das Leitungsende (in Sealstationen), und b) Verpressen (Crimpen) von elektrischen Kontakten am Leitungsende (in Crimpstationen),
• • Ablegen der gefertigten Leitungen in einer Sammelwanne, und
• • Ablegen der programmierten Leitungsbündelmenge in einer Entnahmewanne.

As is known in practice, automated crimping devices, so-called crimping machines for processing electrical lines for z. B. automotive wiring harnesses used. These machines accomplish the following functions:

• Pulling in and cutting the line with a conveyor system,
• • holding and positioning the cable ends with swiveling grippers,
• • disconnecting the line,
• • stripping the two cable ends,
• • Swiveling the line ends to processing stations: a) optional automatic sliding of seals on the line end (in seal stations), and b) crimping of electrical contacts at the line end (in crimping stations),
• • placing the manufactured cables in a collecting tank, and
• • Storing the programmed trunk group quantity in a removal trough.

In these sets of conductors become different types of conductors, colors and cross-sections, as well as different crimp contacts, and, if necessary, seals are used. Because the production sizes such line sets are sometimes very small, the must Automat be upgraded as soon as another line type, another line color, another line cross section, or another crimp contact has to be processed. The changeover times affect the profitability of an automatic crimping machine.

• • Vollautomat stoppen,
• • Schutzhaube automatisch öffnen,
• • Bremse für Kontaktstreifen am Crimpwerkzeug öffnen,
• • Kontaktstreifen manuell aus dem Crimpwerkzeug zurückziehen,
• • Kontaktstreifen an einer Kontaktspule befestigen, so dass der Streifen nicht von der Spule fällt,
• • Papierstreifen an der Kontaktspule abreißen,
• • Spule mit aufgewickeltem Papierstreifen von einem Papierstreifenwickler abnehmen,
• • Papiersstreifenspule öffnen und aufgewickeltes Papier entnehmen,
• • Papierstreifenspule schließen und auf Wickeleinrichtung aufschieben,
• • Klemmscheibe von Spulenhalterachse abnehmen,
• • Kontaktspule entnehmen und am Lagerort ablegen,
• • Neue Kontaktspule aus Lagerort entnehmen und auf die Spulenhalterachse aufschieben,
• • Klemmscheibe aufschieben und mit leichter Federspannung festziehen,
• • Klemmeinrichtung für das Crimpwerkzeug an der Crimpstation lösen,
• • Crimpwerkzeug von der Crimpstation entnehmen und am Lagerort absetzen,
• • Neues vorjustiertes Crimpwerkzeug aus dem Lagerort entnehmen und in die Crimpstation einsetzen,
• • Klemmeinrichtung schließen, so dass das Crimpwerkzeug festgesetzt ist,
• • Kontaktstreifen von der Kontaktspule lösen, Ende richten oder mit einem Seitenschneider bis zu gerichteter Länge abschneiden,
• • Bremse am Crimpwerkzeug lösen und die Kontaktstreifen in die Crimpwerkzeugführung einfädeln, bis der erste Kontakt sich auf dem Unterstempel befindet,
• • Bremse am Crimpwerkzeug schließen,
• • Papierstreifen in die Papierstreifenspule einfädeln und festklemmen,
• • Schutzhaube schließen,
• • gespeicherte Daten am PC der Crimpmaschine laden und aktivieren,
• • Leitung mit einem Probecrimp automatisch fertigen,
• • die Leitung mit Probecrimp aus einer Ablagewanne entnehmen, Crimpbreite und -höhe messen, Leitungseinlegetiefe begutachten,
• • Abhängig vom Prüfergebnis Crimpwerkzeugjustage anpassen.

When converting conventional fully automatic crimping machines, the following components are used as replacement parts at the crimping station: the crimping tool and the crimp contact spool. The following manual tasks have to be done:

• • stop fully automatic,
• • open protective cover automatically,
• • open brake for contact strip on crimping tool,
• • Manually withdraw the contact strip from the crimping tool,
• • attach contact strips to a contact coil so that the strip does not fall off the coil,
• Tear off paper strips on the contact coil,
• • remove the bobbin from a paper strip winder with the paper rolled up,
• • open the paper strip spool and remove the wound paper,
• • close the paper strip spool and push it onto the winding device,
• • remove the clamping disc from the bobbin holder axle,
• • remove the contact coil and store it at the storage location,
• • remove the new contact coil from the storage location and push it onto the bobbin holder axis,
• • Slide on clamping disc and tighten with slight spring tension,
• • Loosen the clamping device for the crimping tool at the crimping station,
• • remove the crimping tool from the crimping station and place it at the storage location,
• • Remove new pre-adjusted crimping tool from the storage location and place in the crimping station.
• • close the clamping device so that the crimping tool is fixed,
• • detach the contact strip from the contact coil, align the end or cut it to a directional length with a side cutter,
• • Loosen the brake on the crimping tool and thread the contact strips into the crimping tool guide until the first contact is on the lower punch,
• • close the brake on the crimping tool,
• • thread the paper strip into the paper strip spool and clamp,
• • close protective hood
• • load and activate stored data on the PC of the crimping machine,
• • automatically manufacture the pipe with a test crimp,
• • remove the cable with sample crimp from a storage tray, measure crimp width and height, check cable insertion depth,
• • Adjust crimping tool adjustment depending on the test result.

As From the above, the conversion requires the conventional Crimping machines for different crimping a lot Time and manual labor, which, however, the productivity of Limit institution.

EP-1043814 illustrates a crimping apparatus in which a processing unit for crimping egg nes contact element to stripped cable end and a storage unit for contact elements are designed as an assembly which is separable from a drive unit of the crimping device. However, what the concrete technical detail solution looks like is not disclosed there. So it is unclear how and whether paper strip winder are provided, whether and how the actuator head can be fixed, how the crimping tool is attached to the crimping machine, etc.

unknown is in this known publication also, whether and how the tool can be locked. When removing this assembly from the press it probably collapses, because yes through the weight of the tool moves this down. Coupled with it is possibly (not clearly revealed) the feed for the contact strip. This would it come to an undefined feed the contact material, which when re-inserting the module in the press to undefined Condition can lead. Although for a tool and / or contact exchange necessary business interruptions thereby can be reduced, is also the orientation and Fixation of the assembly in the gap between the drive unit and a floor plate problematic, what the work quality may adversely affect the device.

PRESENTATION OF THE INVENTION

The The aim of the invention is mentioned disadvantages of the known Eliminate facilities, d. H. the time and manual labor needs the conversion for the crimping tool, the crimp contact coil and further reduce the paper strip winder.

It Thus, an improved arrangement for the crimping machine created according to the different types of lines, Line colors and cable cross-sections, as well as different Crimp contacts relatively faster and easier to convert is, each with a prescribed precise orientation and fixation of change parts secured, and thus productivity, and Consequently, the quality of crimping, especially in cable assembly can be increased.

The asked task is in a first step by the present Invention solved according to claim 1. On advantageous embodiments take the dependent claims Reference.

The Essence of the invention will now be seen in that the tool holder for the two-part tool a special clamping device and a, preferably pneumatically actuable actuator head fixing for orientation and fixation of the adapted crimping tool has; and that the contact feeder comprises a contact strip unwinder and has at least one contact strip guide. About that addition, the assembly is one, at least the crimping tool, the contact strip unwinder - preferably with a contact strip coil, the contact strip guide and a Papierstreifenwickler to an integrated tool unit removable from the crimping station is formed, which with one, with the clamping device of the crimping station cooperative, integrated in their installed state Tool unit exactly oriented base plate equipped is.

at A preferred embodiment of the invention is a Blocking mechanism provided which a feed of the movable Tool part in the integrated tool unit - before it together with the integrated tool unit from the crimping machine is removed - is designed to prevent and / or a is provided positively acting lever, the Inserting the crimping tool in the crimping machine, or in the Integrated tool unit automatically the blocking state picks up as soon as the moving part held in the actuator head fixing is.

• 1. Schnelles und einfaches (manuell oder automatisch, je nach Basismaschine) wechseln der Werkzeuge (Kontakte) in einem Crimpautomat. Wechselzeit z. B. kleiner 30 sec.
• 2. Alle nötigen Rüstarbeiten sind ausserhalb des Automaten machbar (neue Kontakt-Spule einbringen, Papierstreifen einfädeln und vorspannen, Kontakte (Streifen) im Werkzeug exakt positionieren, Kontaktvorschubfinger korrekt einrasten, Bremse der Kontakt-Spule einstellen, Fluchtung der Kontakt-Spule zum Werkzeug einstellen, bei Bedarf Verschleissteile am Werkzeug wechseln, Memory-Chip überschreiben oder neu einlesen etc.). Eine erfindungsgemässe Schaltwippe wird für die Regelung des Papierstreifen-Wickelmotors eingesetzt und erlaubt so eine einstellbare Federvorspannung für unterschiedliche Kontakte > zugfreier Kontaktvorschub im Werkzeug.
• 3. Alle unter Pt. 2 ausgeführten Einstellungen können gemäss einer besonderen Ausgestaltung beim Kassetten-Wechsel erhalten bleiben. Zwangsgesteuerte, mechanische Ent- bzw. Verriegelung des beweglichen, oberen Werkzeugteils führt zu einer Sicherstellung der Kontaktposition im Werkzeug, sowie zu einer automatische Koppelung des Werkzeugs in der Crimppresse (T-Nut).
• 4. Das neue System erlaubt die Verwendung (Integrierung) von Standart-Werkzeugen. (z. B. AMP (R) kompatible)
• 5. Eine bevorzugte Ausgestaltung erlaubt eine besonders kostengünstige Lösung für die Werkzeugeinheit, d. h. alle aktiven Elemente wie Wickelmotor für den Papierstreifen, Sensor für die Schaltwippe, Sensor für die Crimpkraftkontrolle, Lesegerät für den Memory-Chip etc. sind dem Automaten zugeordnet, so dass es keine Koppelung von elektrischen oder pneumatischen Verbindungen zwischen Werkzeugeinheit und Crimpmaschine gibt. Andererseits ist gemäss einer besonderen Ausbildung die Wickelvorrichtung inaktiv und mit einer statischen Bremswirkung für den Papierstreifen ausgerüstet. (Papierstreifen wird dadurch gehindert, in ausgebautem Zustand der Kassette „abzurollen”). Eine besondere Kontaktspulenhalterung mit einstellbarer Bremswirkung erlaubt, dass eine einmal definierte (Kontaktabhängig) Bremseinstellung bei einem Spulenwechsel nicht verloren geht. Bei einer Weitzerentwicklung kann auch eine axiale Verstellmöglichkeit vorgesehen sein. Die einmal definierte Lage (Kontaktabhängig, Fluchtung zum Werkzeug) geht dann bei einem Spulenwechsel nicht verloren.
• 6. Handgriffe erlauben eine möglichst leichte und ergonomische Ausführung der Werkzeugeinheit. (manuelles Handling).
• 7. Ein besonders bevorzugter Aufbau sieht vor, dass alle Rüst- und Wechselarbeiten ohne Werkzeuge ausführbar sind.

The various inventive measures thus result for the user:

• 1. Quick and easy (manually or automatically, depending on the basic machine) change the tools (contacts) in a crimping machine. Change time z. B. less than 30 sec.
• 2. All necessary set-up work is possible outside the machine (insert new contact reel, thread in paper strips and tension, position contacts (strips) in the tool exactly, snap contact feed finger correctly, adjust brake of contact reel, adjust alignment of contact reel to tool if necessary, replace wear parts on the tool, overwrite or re-read the memory chip, etc.). An inventive rocker switch is used for the control of the paper strip winding motor and thus allows an adjustable spring preload for different contacts> zugfreier contact feed in the tool.
• 3. All under Pt. 2 executed settings can be retained according to a particular embodiment when changing cartridges. Forced, mechanical unlocking or locking of the movable, upper tool part leads to a secure contact position in the tool, as well as to an automatic coupling of the tool in the crimping press (T-slot).
• 4. The new system allows the use (integration) of standard tools. (eg AMP (R) compatible)
• 5. A preferred embodiment allows a particularly cost-effective solution for the tools geinheit, ie all active elements such as winding motor for the paper strip, sensor for the rocker switch, sensor for Crimpkraftkontrolle, reader for the memory chip, etc. are assigned to the machine, so there is no coupling of electrical or pneumatic connections between the tool unit and crimping machine , On the other hand, according to a particular embodiment, the winding device is inactive and equipped with a static braking action for the paper strip. (Paper strip is prevented from "rolling down" when the cassette is removed). A special contact coil holder with adjustable braking effect allows a once defined (contact-dependent) brake setting is not lost in a bobbin change. In Weitzerentwicklung also an axial adjustment can be provided. The once defined position (contact-dependent, alignment with the tool) is then not lost when a bobbin change.
• 6. Handles allow the lightest and most ergonomic design of the tool unit. (manual handling).
• 7. A particularly preferred construction provides that all set-up and replacement work can be performed without tools.

The Product quality and in particular the conversion speed can be further increased if a tool identification system is used in the crimping machine, which with a data memory and a data transmission device for transmission data from the data store and for receiving data for the data memory is provided. It is according to the invention as a automatic tool identification system (AWIS) is designed, which is practically two, separate, but with each other wirelessly communicating units, d. H. an ID unit, and one Reading unit has. The ID unit is the portable tool unit, however, the reading unit is associated with the crimping machine. The ID unit consists of a reprogrammable tool data memory and a first transmission part. (It can too non-programmable data carriers are used, for. B. transponders that contain a unique, readable identifier. Due to this read identifier, the basic machine activates data from an internal database or similar). The reading unit exists a processor / memory and a second transmission part, and the reader unit is in control connection with the crimping machine.

This Tool identification system can be used for any crimping machines - even regardless of the integration according to claim 1 - to be used with advantage. That means the individual components which can be connected with a crimping machine are equipped with "AWIS" could be. So for example the coil and / or the Crimp tool. In combination with the integration according to claim 1, however, results in a particularly advantageous solution the task at the beginning.

The Invention can also be applied to table crimping devices (semi-automatic machines) be used. The main advantages of the invention as well Further details are given below in the detailed description of the figures to find.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The The invention will be more apparent from the accompanying drawings explained. Show it:

1 a perspective view of an embodiment of the crimping machine according to the invention,

2 a part of the crimping machine according to 1 on a larger scale

3 an integrated tool unit according to the invention of the crimping machine according to 1 .

4 a clamping device for the integrated tool unit,

5 schematic representation of a drive for a paper strip winder,

6 a view of the Stellkopfffixierung, partially broken,

7 a storage rack for several integrated tool units,

8th a block diagram of an embodiment of the automatic tool identification system according to the invention for a crimping machine,

9 - 14 show another embodiment of the crimping machine according to the invention, which is designed as a desktop device, wherein

9 a perspective view of a crimping machine,

10 a side view of a part of the table device according to 9 , before inserting the integrated tool unit (TSS),

11 a perspective image of the tabletop part according to 10 , in the inserted state of the integrated tool unit (TSS), and on a larger scale,

12 a side view of the solution according to 11 .

13 Side view of the crimping machine according to 9 .

14 a perspective view of the solution according to 10 ;

15 - 17 a further arrangement of the crimping machine according to the invention, wherein 16 a side view in the direction of arrow XVI in 15 , and 17 a section along the line XVII-XVII in 15 ; and

18 a preferred arrangement of the crimping machine according to the invention, which is designed as a modular cable processing center by a twin arrangement of two crimping presses according to the invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

1 and 2 show an embodiment of the crimping machine according to the invention 1 , which with a cross-contact feeder 47 is provided (the known supply of electrical cables with stripped ends is not shown). This crimping machine 1 It can be used for various crimping and pressing processes, for example cable assembly, and with a two-part crimping tool 2 and a tool holder 48 provided, wherein for the production of crimp a movable upper tool 3 of the crimping tool 2 by its relative movement one, on a fixed lower tool 4 of the crimping tool 2 auflegbaren crimp contact 5 "crimped" with an electrical conductor end, ie pressed.

The crimping machine 1 has a crimping station 6 on which with the crimping tool 2 , the tool holder 48 , a drive unit A , and the contact feeder 47 is provided (the crimping tool 2 with its drive unit A and tool holder 48 form the so-called "crimping press"). Such a crimping tool 2 is z. B. in trade under the name "UNI-A" or "UNI-C" tool, or from the DE-A-10301560 the same applicant known. The crimping tool 2 is in the crimping station 6 exchangeable used and fixed.

The crimp contacts 5 are in the illustrated embodiment, so-called. Cross transport crimp contacts, which laterally into the crimping station 6 be promoted ( 2 ). It should be noted, however, that there are also so-called. Long transport crimp contacts, the back of the crimping station 6 be promoted. The implementation of the invention is also conceivable for both versions.

According to the invention, the following components of the crimping machine 1 , especially the crimping tool 2 , a contact strip unwinder 7 , and at least one contact strip guide 8th , as well as a paper strip winder 9 to a common portable tool unit 10 (English: "Tooling Shuttle System", abbreviated: "TSS") integrated, which with a portable base frame 11 is provided.

The illustrated embodiment of the integrated portable tool unit 10 (please refer 1 and 2 ) contains the adjusted crimping tool 2 , the contact strip guide 8th , the contact strip unwinder 7 (if necessary with a contact strip 12 or a contact strip coil 44 ) and the paper strip winder 9 , The integrated tool unit 10 is therefore portable ( 1 ), and has two handles T. In the inventive arrangement, the integrated portable tool unit 10 completely in a lower clamping device 13 the tool holder 48 at the crimping station 6 inserted and there - in their oriented and adjusted position - by pressing a lever 14 be fixed.

In 3 is a crimping tool head with 15 designated. A pickup plunger 16 at the crimping station 6 ( 2 ) adapts the crimping tool head 15 by triggering a pneumatically actuated actuator head fixing 17 , A, tuned in height adjusting head is with 18 ( 6 ), or a slider for holding the Crimpwerkzeugkopfes 15 is with 19 ( 2 and 3 ) designated.

A blocking mechanism B ( 3 ) is provided according to the invention, which is a feed of the movable tool part / Oberwekzeuges 3 (For example, due to gravity, or by the weight of the part 3 ) of the two-part crimping tool 2 in the integrated tool unit 10 during a change of the integrated tool unit 10 prevented. The blocking mechanism B acts in its blocking state, preferably by means of the - optionally hand-operated - slide 19 with the control head 18 together.

Out 5 it is clear that the paper strip winder 9 the integrated tool unit 10 a coil 20 for paper strips and one, with the spool 20 rotatable gear 21 which, when installing the tool unit 10 automatically by a driving gear 22 a drive motor 23 couples. The drive motor 23 is at a machine table 24 the crimping machine 1 (ie on the basic machine) attached (see 1 and 5 ). A rocker switch 25 for the control of the drive motor 23 is here at the integrated tool unit 10 arranged so that in the installed state of the tool unit 10 a sensor 26 For the engine operation is actuated on the basic machine ( 2 ). As an alternative to gears and friction wheels, o. The like. Can be used.

In 7 is a separate storage rack 27 which illustrates the storage of integrated tool units 10 serves. The storage rack 27 thus enables safe storage of several completely adjusted tool units 10 , The storage rack 27 has a landing gear here 28 with wheels 29 What the procedure of the storage rack 27 enable. In the illustrated embodiment are two wheels 29 against independent rolling away, each with a latching holding brake 30 equipped. Two handles 31 per side allow safe handling of the storage rack 27 while transporting. To hold the integrated tool units 10 is the storage rack 27 with upper and lower mounting rails 32 and 33 Mistake. With the help of the storage rack 27 can the prepared adjusted tool units 10 preferably stored centrally and if necessary to one or more crimping machine (s) 1 be driven.

In the arrangement according to the invention thus are the lower clamping device 13 for receiving and orienting the integrated tool unit 10 , as well as the upper pneumatic actuator head fixing 17 for receiving and orientation of the crimping tool head 15 at the crimping station 6 arranged ( 2 ).

• • die spezielle Stellkopffixierung 17 am Aufnahmestößel 16, welche sich an der Crimpstation 6 befindet;
• • die Werkzeugaufnahme 48 mit der speziellen unteren Spannvorrichtung 13 für Aufnahme der integrierten Werkzeugeinheit 10, welche sich ebenfalls an der Crimpstation 6 befindet;
• • der Kontaktstreifenabwickler 7 (ggf. mit der Kontaktstreifenspule 44), welcher am Grundgestell 11 der integrierten Werkzeugeinheit 10 angeordnet ist;
• • der Antriebsmotor 23, welcher (komplett mit dem Zahnrad 22 und dem Sensor 26) am Maschinentisch 24 fixiert ist;
• • der Papierstreifenwickler 9 für Aufwickeln des Papierstreifens (ohne Kontakte nach der Crimpphase), welcher am Grundgestell 11 der integrierten Werkzeugeinheit 10 angeordnet ist;
• • das separate Ablagegestell 27 für die Ablage von mehreren integrierten Werkzeugeinheiten 10.

As can be seen from the above, the arrangement according to the invention contains practically the following individual modules:

• • the special actuator head fixing 17 on the picking plunger 16 , which are at the crimping station 6 is;
• • the tool holder 48 with the special lower clamping device 13 for receiving the integrated tool unit 10 , which are also at the crimping station 6 is;
• • the contact strip unwinder 7 (if necessary with the contact strip coil 44 ), which on the base frame 11 the integrated tool unit 10 is arranged;
• • the drive motor 23 , which (complete with the gear 22 and the sensor 26 ) at the machine table 24 is fixed;
• • the paper strip winder 9 for winding the paper strip (without contacts after the crimping phase), which is on the base frame 11 the integrated tool unit 10 is arranged;
• • the separate storage rack 27 for storing several integrated tool units 10 ,

The actuator head fixing 17 has the task of a game 35 (please refer 6 ) between the actuator head 18 - At the receiving pin of the crimping tool 2 - and a T-slot 36 in a positioning head holder 37 - at the tool-receiving ram 16 at the crimping station 6 - to reduce to an adjustable minimum size. The actuator head fixing 17 is here with a pneumatic working cylinder 38 equipped ( 6 ).

After inserting the integrated tool unit 10 in the lower clamping device 13 and upper actuator head fixation 17 the crimping station 6 the operator operates a button (not shown) and the actuator head 18 is using the pneumatic cylinder 38 pneumatically stretched. This feature can also be accessed via software of the crimping machine 1 be triggered automatically, because the integrated tool unit 10 in a predetermined position and location z. B. is detected by a sensor.

The lower tensioner 13 allows exact orientation and fast clamping of the base plate 34 the integrated tool unit 10 in the crimping station 6 , After the base plate 34 the integrated tool unit 10 in lateral guide rails 39 the tensioning device 13 against one or more attacks 40 was inserted (see 3 ) and now by a centering element 41 centered, becomes the base plate 34 the integrated tool unit 10 with the clamping device 13 fixed in a form-fitting manner. This is the lever 14 folded by about 90 °, and thereby actuates a spring-actuated toggle clamping system 41 ,

The clamping device 13 with lateral guide rails 39 and / or the centering element 41 and / or the stop 40 orients the base plate 34 the integrated tool unit 10 at the crimping station 6 (please refer 3 ), and to it has the base plate 34 Co-operating elements (eg control edge, bevels, etc.).

The integrated tool unit 10 is hereby exactly centered, oriented, fixed and tightened, and already after insertion into the guide rails 39 secured against tipping back. By a sensor, if necessary, the exact position of the integrated tool unit 10 queried and reported to a central machine computer (not shown).

The illustrated contact strip unwinder 7 ( 1 and 2 ) consists of a contact coil holder 7A , a contact coil recording 43 , the contact strip guide 8th and the rocker switch 25 , A contact strip coil 44 is on the contact coil holder 7A in the contact coil receptacle 43 arranged ( 1 ). The contact strip coil 44 is with a serving 45 surrounded to the crimp contacts 5 the contact coil 44 sufficiently to protect against damage. This serving 45 may optionally be omitted for weight and cost reasons.

The paper strip winder 9 is - as mentioned above - so on the integrated tool unit 10 arranged, but it is only in the installed state of the tool unit 10 (in the crimping station 6 ) via the gear pair 21 . 22 through the drive motor 23 driven.

Returning to 2 and 3 , has the slider 19 the task, the control head 18 on the crimping tool head 15 to hold in the prescribed height, allowing the insertion into the actuator head holder 37 ( 6 ) is possible. An adjusting wheel of the adjusting head 18 is in 6 With 46 designated. The work and rest positions of the slider 19 can z. B. be queried via a (not shown) sensor. The crimping machine 1 can only be triggered when the slider 19 from the crimping tool head 15 retracted and locked in rest position. The slider 19 is locked in this embodiment in both end positions.

The drive motor 23 for the paper strip winder 9 is at the machine table 24 (at the base machine) arranged. On the motor shaft is the driving gear 22 assembled. The engine mount is moveable (eg, by a rocker) and biased by a tension spring (not shown).

Will the integrated tool unit 10 in the tensioning device 13 at the crimping station 6 pushed in, then grab the gear 22 the motor shaft and the gear 21 the coil 20 of the paper strip winder 9 into each other 5 ). By this spring bias of the gear drive is kept in communication. In this way, so the drive to the Papierstreifenwickler 9 easy and reliable coupled.

In the deflection of the contact strip guide 8th is the spring-actuated rocker switch 25 assembled. Once the tensile force in the contact strip 12 rises, actuates a switching plate on the rocker switch 25 the sensor 26 ( 2 ), at the machine table 24 is attached. Through the sensor 26 then becomes the drive motor 23 for the paper strip winder 9 put into operation.

The paper strip (as a carrier layer) is now from the contact coil 44 (after crimping the contacts) unwound and from the paper strip winder 9 wound. This is the contact strip coil 44 slowly turned on the axis and the contact strip is nachgefördert, so that the rocker switch 25 swings back according to the spring force and the sensor 26 releases again. The drive motor 23 will be stopped again.

• • die pneumatische Stellkopffixierung 17 am Aufnahmestößel 16 der Crimpstation 6 durch Tasterdruck öffnen,
• • die Spannvorrichtung 13 für die integrierte Werkzeugeinheit 10 an der Crimpstation 6 durch Schwenken des Hebels 14 lösen,
• • die integrierte Werkzeugeinheit 10 manuell aus der Crimpstation 6 zurückziehen (hierbei verriegelt der Schieber 19 durch eine integrierte Druckfeder den Kopf 15 des Crimpwerkzeuges selbsttätig) und entnehmen,
• • die abmontierte Werkzeugeinheit 10 im Ablagegestell 27 einhängen,
• • neue justierte Werkzeugeinheit 10 aus dem Ablagegestell 27 entnehmen,
• • die neue, justierte Werkzeugeinheit 10 in die Spannvorrichtung 13 und Stellkopffixierung 17 der Crimpstation 6 einschieben (hierbei kann der Schieber 19, z. B. durch den auf der Crimpgerätewand aufsetzenden Anschlag 49 zurückgehalten werden, so dass der Kopf 15 des Crimpwerkzeuges 2 in der Endposition der integrierten Werkzeugeinheit 10 (TSS) frei ist; siehe nachstehend 11),
• • den Hebel 14 der Spannvorrichtung 13 an der Crimpstation 6 im Sinne des Einspannens betätigen,
• • Taster zum Schließen der pneumatischen Stellkopffixierung 17 am Aufnahmestößel 16 der Crimpstation 6 betätigen.

In our experience, the changeover time of the above crimping machine 1 in particular by using the integrated tool unit according to the invention 10 considerably reduced, since - compared to the work phases discussed in the introduction to the description - only the following work is required:

• • the pneumatic actuator head fixing 17 on the picking plunger 16 the crimping station 6 open by pressing a button,
• • the clamping device 13 for the integrated tool unit 10 at the crimping station 6 by pivoting the lever 14 to solve,
• • the integrated tool unit 10 manually from the crimping station 6 pull back (this locks the slide 19 by an integrated compression spring the head 15 of the crimping tool automatically) and remove
• • the dismantled tool unit 10 in the storage rack 27 hook,
• • new adjusted tool unit 10 from the storage rack 27 remove,
• • the new, adjusted tool unit 10 in the tensioning device 13 and actuator head fixation 17 the crimping station 6 insert (this can be the slider 19 , z. B. by the touchdown on the crimping device stop 49 be held back so that the head 15 of the crimping tool 2 in the end position of the integrated tool unit 10 (TSS) is free; see below 11 )
• • the lever 14 the tensioning device 13 at the crimping station 6 in the sense of clamping,
• • Button for closing the pneumatic actuator head fixing 17 on the picking plunger 16 the crimping station 6 actuate.

• • die Kontaktstreifenspule 44 nicht gewechselt werden muss;
• • der Kontaktstreifen 12 nicht aus dem Crimpwerkzeug 2 entnommen zu werden braucht, und
• • das Crimpwerkzeug 2 nicht für den neuen Kontaktstreifen eingerichtet werden muss;
• • das Wiederaufwickeln des losen Kontaktstreifenendes mit Papierstreifen auf eine Verbinderspule entfällt;
• • der Papierstreifen nicht aus der Papierstreifenspule entsorgt und nach dem Einlegen der neuen Kontaktspule neu eingefädelt zu werden braucht.

After our experience with the prototype, it should be mentioned that when using the invention with significant time savings in the conversion of the crimping machine 1 which can increase the productivity of the cable assembly. This is achieved by the arrangement according to the invention and in particular by the special integrated tool unit 10 reached. In addition, this is also achieved by the fact that

• • the contact strip coil 44 does not have to be changed;
• • the contact strip 12 not from the crimping tool 2 needs to be taken, and
• • the crimping tool 2 does not have to be set up for the new contact strip;
• • the rewinding of the loose contact strip end with paper strips on a connector spool is eliminated;
• • Do not dispose of the paper strip from the paper spool and re-thread it after inserting the new contact spool.

Retrofitting the tool unit 10 can be done on demand in their storage position, so that the crimping machine not bothered.

In 1 it can be seen that the crimping machine according to the invention 1 in the illustrated particular embodiment with an automatic tool identification system 49 (abbreviated AWIS), which is a bidirectional high-frequency identification device, through which the data of the crimping tool 2 can be selectively written into a memory area or read out of the memory area (other solutions are possible, eg transponder).

As is known, the crimping parameters or the program must be manually selected each time a tool is changed on a known crimping machine. The idea of an automatic adaptation of the crimping machine to the currently used crimping tool would therefore be desirable. With the AWIS according to the invention 49 These processes can be automated, while quality control can be promoted.

To the automatic tool identification system 49 The crimping machine has to be realized 1 with the crimping tool 2 to be able to communicate ( 1 ). Here, the well-known "RFID" technology is used as a possible form of wireless electronic data acquisition (see eg. U.S. Pat. No. 6,047,579 ).

According to 8th consists of the inventive automatic tool identification system 49 from two separate but wirelessly communicating units, ie one identification unit (short: ID unit) 50 and a reading unit 51 , The ID unit 50 is the crimping tool 2 (ie the portable integrated tool unit 10 ), but the reading unit 51 the crimping machine 1 assigned.

The ID unit 50 is designed in this embodiment as a transponder, which preferably consists of a reprogrammable tool data memory 52 (eg semiconductor chip) and from a first transmission part 53 (eg an antenna). The ID unit 50 (Transponder) draws the energy directly from a magnetic field of the reading unit 51 (Receiver), so it does not need its own battery or power source.

The tool data store 52 the ID unit 50 stores the integrated portable tool unit 10 associated information showing the preselected characteristics / data of the crimping tool 2 include. The tool data store 51 is with the first transmission part 53 the ID unit 50 connected ( 8th ).

The reading unit 51 at the crimping machine 1 consists of a processor / memory 54 ( 8th ) and a second transmission part 55 which interact with each other. The processor / memory 54 in the reading unit 51 serves to store characteristic properties of at least the crimping machine 1 , The reading unit 51 stands with a control device 56 the crimping machine 1 in connection.

The first transmission part 53 the ID unit 52 and the second transmission part 55 the reading unit 51 form a data transmission device 57 , and are connected to each other in a bi-directional wireless communication link, which in 8th with an arrow 58 is designated.

The above data transmission device 57 in the form of a transmitting / receiving device transmits the from the tool data memory 52 obtained crimping tool data and receives data for storage in the processor / memory 54 the reading unit 51 (eg, read / write memory) generated by the controller 56 with a production monitoring system of the crimping machine 1 communicates.

By doing that every integrated tool unit 10 with one ID unit each 52 (and the tool data store 52 ), which carries tool-specific desired data, and then this desired data directly with the respective measurement data in the reading unit 51 are compared after a Crimpwerkzeugwechsel no technically complex determination of the desired data required.

In the above automatic tool identification system 49 So it is useful to use a transponder solution. These transponders each have a globally unique identifier. This identifier is read in by the basic machine. The machine PCs have the identifiers of crimping tools that are accessible 2 , Integrated Tool Units (TSS) 10 , etc. stored. When setting up one of these components, the controller loads the associated data from the server or PC based on the identifier.

Overall, with the invention (use of AWIS in crimping machines) created a way to monitor without loss of time and extremely safe the quality of crimp connections made with different tools, including the state of the crimping tools 2 even predictable can be detected. The tool-specific desired data stored on the crimping tool itself does not only relate to the crimping tool 2 itself, but preferably also on the Crimpanschlussbauteil and the cable for which the crimping tool 2 should be used. They do not hang or only weakly from the respective crimping machine 1 and may optionally include additional parameters.

It should be emphasized that this invention (use of AWIS 49 in crimping machines) not only in crimping machines with integrated and commonly replaceable parts according to claim 1, but also applicable to other crimping machines, where several tools with tool specific data - used for quality control or to control a tool working with the tool - in one or more Facilities are used alternately.

Through the automatic tool identification system (AWIS) 49 to 8th can the crimping tools 2 or other tools, or objects are uniquely identified, tracked and managed, and the data can be directly linked locally to the objects. The parameters used can be saved on the tool. The data are thus directly coupled to the object.

Will the integrated tool unit 10 at the crimping machine 1 changed, these parameters remain stored. When reused on one of the crimping machines 1 the stored parameters are reloaded. The operator only has to select the cross section. The crimp height would be adjusted via an automatic height adjustment.

The crimping tools 2 could already be preprogrammed by the manufacturer, so that the customer has less hiring work.

The automatic tool identification system (AWIS) 49 can optionally be provided with a cycle counter (not shown). Thus one can determine exactly, for how many cycles an integrated tool unit 10 already used. Through a possible logging function can be determined which crimping tool 2 with which settings on which crimping machine 1 , and how often was used. This is useful for quality assurance and traceability of production errors.

A lock function is available for the automatic tool identification system (AWIS) 49 also possible. After a certain cycle time, it can be pointed out that the crimping tool 2 must be revised. The crimping tool 2 could even be locked, ie no crimping machine 1 works more with the crimping tool 2 together until the lock is lifted again by authorized persons. It is an important function for the periodic maintenance of the crimping tool 2 , This results in an increased lifetime and ultimately a better quality of the final product.

The functions of the Automatic Tool Identification System (AWIS) 49 may possibly only with the company-specific crimping machines 1 and crimping tools 2 be used.

• • eine kontaktlose Identifikation,
• • 100000-faches Lesen und Beschreiben des Transponders,
• • eine Identifizierung des Werkzeuges innerhalb weniger Sekunden oder Sekundenbruchteilen,
• • Resistent gegen Umwelteinflüsse (extreme Temperaturen, Feuchtigkeit, etc.),
• • Form und Größe des Transponders ist beliebig anpassbar,
• • der Transponder kann komplett in das Crimpwerkzeug integriert werden,
• • Höhe, Sicherheit durch Kopierschutz und möglicher Datenschutz durch Passwort oder verschlüsselte Datenübertragung.

After our experiments with prototypes and theoretical considerations, the following main advantages of the above AWIS technology are:

• A contactless identification,
• 100000-fold reading and writing of the transponder,
• • identification of the tool within a few seconds or fractions of a second,
• • Resistant to environmental influences (extreme temperatures, humidity, etc.),
• • The shape and size of the transponder can be adjusted as required
• • the transponder can be completely integrated into the crimping tool,
• • Height, security through copy protection and possible data protection through password or encrypted data transmission.

9 - 14 show a further embodiment of the crimping machine according to the invention 1 , which is designed as a "table device". Below we describe only the main differences from the first embodiment (similar details have been given the same reference numerals).

As in 10 - 12 is illustrated, the slider is 19 further developed in this embodiment; he is with an axially adjustable stop 59 which when inserting the integrated tool unit (TSS) 10 on a sidewall 60 the crimping machine 1 touches down. When moving on the integrated tool unit 10 in the final position of the slider 19 through the stop 59 held in position so that in the final position of the integrated tool unit 10 the crimping tool head 15 is released. The integrated tool unit 10 is in 10 before inserting, in 11 - 14 but to see in their inserted end position.

In 15 - 17 is another arrangement of the crimping machine according to the invention 1 shown, where 16 a side view in the direction of an arrow XVI in 15 , and 17 a section along the line XVII-XVII in 15 is.

This crimping machine 1 So it is designed so that in the area of the tool holder 48 a maximum space-saving freedom for the integrated tool unit 10 arises, which open from three sides, C-shaped recording room 61 offers, and which a perfect feed of the integrated tool unit 10 (not shown here) allowed; in 16 are the lower tensioner 13 and the upper actuator head fixation 17 for the integrated tool unit 10 drawn only schematically.

In this embodiment, however, the drive unit A is located at the bottom. This can be achieved, for example, a novel "underfloor press", which the drive unit A (ie, the known main drive: engine, transmission, lever mechanism, etc.) below a tool working plane 61 (if necessary under the machine table 24 ) Has. A cable piece K is here in the tool working plane 61 shown.

In 18 is a preferred arrangement of the crimping machine according to the invention 1 shown, which is designed as a modular cable processing center by a twin arrangement of two crimp presses according to the invention.

This twin arrangement is along a cable path 63 (at the same time a center line of the crimping machine 1 forms) at least one cable feed unit 64 , two swiveling cable handling modules 65 each with a mounting or swiveling unit 66 and on both sides depending on a crimping press according to the invention (ie in each case a crimping station 6 with a drive unit A , a crimping tool 2 , or an integrated tool unit), and a respective assembly or Schwenkmechanizmus 69 arranged.

In addition, there is a storage rack on both sides 27 arranged. Each storage rack 27 is preferably each with a linear backdrop 67 for the controlled movement of a tool unit, or a group of different integrated tool units 10 Mistake. It should be noted that two, but different integrated tooling units have the same reference number " 10 " in 18 are designated (the thicker tool unit is suitable for the final feed of the contacts and the other for the lateral contact supply).

On both sides is ever a Zuführsteg 68 - preferably for automatic feeding and removal of the integrated tool unit 10 - between the storage rack 27 and the crimping station 6 intended.

Between the storage rack 27 or the Zuführsteg 68 or the crimping station 6 So is the assembly, preferably pivot mechanism 69 for pivoting an integrated tool unit 10 from a change position (denoted by a continuous line) to a working position (indicated by a dotted line). The assembly or swivel mechanism 69 is here connected to the drive unit A of the associated crimping press, and also makes them adjustable from the change position to the working position.

It should be noted that cable processing machines according to the proven swing arm principle (possibly also after the linear transfer system) can be constructed, but have a novel press, ie the crimping machine according to the invention 1 ,

The integrated tool units 10 be complete and (preferably adjusted) in a receiving device (ie in the storage rack 27 ), in which also the plug strip (the contact strip 12 ), and thus the connector tape permanently in the crimping tool 2 remains introduced.

The storage rack 27 Can manually or automatically the new crimping machine 1 be fed and led away from this. Special feed tables manage the various storage racks, if necessary, and feed them automatically and programmed to the crimp presses and automatically pick these up again after use.

• • Die integrierten Werkzeugeinheiten 10 können mit eingesetztem Bandmaterial (d. h. Kontaktstreifen z. B. in Kasettenform) sehr einfach gewechselt werden;
• • Die an der Basismaschine seitlich oder am Ende zuführbaren Werkzeugeinheiten 10 sind von der gleichen Seite bzw. Richtung einsetzbar;
• • Ein automatischer Wechsel der integrierten Werkzeugeinheiten 10 ist auch möglich;
• • Diese Anordnung bietet eine hervorragende Übersichtlichkeit des Werkzeuges und der Basismaschine im Betrieb;
• • Die Rüstzeiten werden in überraschender Weise verkürzt;
• • Die Crimp-Sicherheit wird bedeutend erhöht;
• • Hohe Akzeptanz der Maschiene-Bediener.

The last two versions are - in our experience - associated with the following additional benefits:

• • The integrated tool units 10 can be exchanged very easily with inserted strip material (ie contact strips, eg in cassette form);
• • The tool units that can be fed to the base machine laterally or at the end 10 can be used from the same side or direction;
• • An automatic change of the integrated tool units 10 is possible, too;
• • This arrangement provides excellent clarity of the tool and the base machine in operation;
• • The set-up times are shortened in a surprising way;
• • Crimp safety is significantly increased;
• • High acceptance of the machine operator.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

the crimping Machine

2

the Crimp Tool

3

the upper tool

4

the lower tool

5

of the crimp contact

6

the crimping

7

of the Contact strip unwinding

7A

of the Contact spool holder

8th

the Contact strip guide

9

of the Papierstreifenwickler

10

the integrated portable tool unit (TSS)

11

the base frame

12

of the Contact strips

13

the jig

14

of the lever

15

of the crimping tool

16

of the recording ram

17

the Deputy head fixation

18

of the Deputy head

19

of the pusher

20

the Kitchen sink

21

the driving gear

22

the driven gear

23

of the drive motor

24

of the machine table

25

the rocker

26

of the sensor

27

the storage rack

28

the landing gear

29

the wheel

30

the holding brake

31

of the handle

32

the upper receiving rail

33

the lower receiving rail

34

the baseplate

35

the game

36

the T-slot

37

of the Deputy head holder

38

of the pneumatic working cylinder

39

the guide rail

40

of the attack

41

the centering

42

the Toggle clamping system

43

the Clockspring recording

44

the Contact strip coil

45

the wrapping

46

the thumbwheel

47

cross Terminal feed

48

the tool holder

49

automatic Tool Identification System (AWIS)

50

the Identification unit (short: ID unit) on the crimping tool unit (10)

51

the Reading unit on the crimping machine

52

of the Tool data memory

53

first transmission part

54

of the Processor / Memory

55

second transmission part

56

the Control device for the crimping machine

57

the Data transmission device for bidirectional wireless data transmission

58

of the arrow

59

of the attack

60

the Side wall of the crimping machine

61

of the Recording room for the TSS 10

62

the Tool working plane,

63

of the Cable way / center line of the machine

64

the Kabervorschub unit

65

the Cable handling module

66

the Mounting or swiveling unit

67

the linear setting

68

of the Zufürsteg

69

of the Mounting or swivel mechanism

A

the Drive unit of the tool

B

of the blocking mechanism

K

the electric wire

T

of the handle

X

of the arrow

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

This list The documents listed by the applicant have been automated generated and is solely for better information recorded by the reader. The list is not part of the German Patent or utility model application. The DPMA takes over no liability for any errors or omissions.

Cited patent literature

• - DE 10301560 [0002]
• - EP 1043814 [0007]
• - DE 10301560 A [0037]
• - US 6047579 [0064]

Claims (24)

Crimping machine for different crimping and pressing processes, in particular for semi or fully automatic attachment of a contact element to a cable end, preferably for cable assembly, which has a crimping station with a crimping tool, a tool holder and a drive unit, and a contact feed and a contact memory, wherein the crimping tool and the contact memory is designed as a subassembly which can be separated from the drive unit, characterized in that the crimping tool ( 2 ) is formed in two parts, and that the tool holder ( 48 ) a tensioning device ( 13 ) for one part ( 4 ) of the crimping tool ( 2 ) and a, preferably pneumatically actuable actuator head fixing ( 17 ) for orientation and fixation of the other part ( 3 ) of the crimping tool ( 2 ) having. Crimping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that that the contact feed ( 47 ) a contact strip unwinder ( 7 ) and at least one contact strip guide ( 8th ), wherein preferably the contact strip guide ( 8th ) or a contact strip coil ( 44 ) Have an axial adjustment, so that an alignment with the tool is permanently adjustable. Crimping machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the assembly as an integrated tool unit ( 10 ), which at least the crimping tool ( 2 ), the contact strip unwinder ( 7 ) - preferably with a contact strip coil ( 44 ), The contact strip guide ( 8th ) and a drivable paper strip winder ( 9 ), the paper strip unwinder ( 9 ) is preferably provided with a static brake and / or with an adjustable spring preload. Crimping machine according to claim 3, characterized in that the integrated tool unit ( 10 ) a base plate ( 34 ) connected to the tensioning device ( 13 ) in the installed state of, on the integrated tool unit ( 10 ) in the crimping station ( 6 ) and serves as a guide. Crimping machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the clamping device ( 13 ) with lateral guide rails ( 39 ) and / or at least one centering element ( 41 ) and / or at least one stop ( 40 ) for orientation of the base plate ( 34 ) of the integrated tool unit ( 10 ) at the crimping station ( 6 ), the base plate ( 34 ) has mutually co-acting elements. Crimping machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the base frame ( 11 ) of the integrated tool unit ( 10 ) one, the contact strip guide ( 8th ) associated unit for controlling the driven Papierstreifenwicklers ( 9 ), preferably a rocker switch ( 25 ) is arranged. Crimping machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the actuator head fixing ( 17 ) a pneumatic working cylinder ( 38 ) for fixing an adapted crimping tool head ( 15 ) at the crimping station ( 6 ) having. Crimping machine, in particular according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a blocking mechanism (B) is provided, which feeds the moving part ( 3 ) B. due to gravity or by the weight of the part ( 3 )] of the two-part crimping tool ( 2 ) in the integrated tool unit ( 10 ) during a change of the integrated tool unit ( 10 ) prevented. Crimping machine according to claim 8, characterized in that the blocking mechanism (B) in its blocking state, preferably by means of a - possibly hand-operable - slide ( 19 ) with the control head ( 18 ) cooperates; and / or a form-locking lever is provided which upon insertion of the crimping tool ( 2 ) in the crimping machine ( 1 ), or in the integrated tool unit ( 10 ) automatically releases the blocking state as soon as the movable part ( 3 ) in the actuator head fixing ( 17 ) is held. Crimping machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the integrated tool unit ( 10 ) with a portable base frame ( 11 ), which has at least one handle (T). Crimping machine, in particular according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a separate storage rack ( 27 ) for the temporary storage of integrated tool units ( 10 ) is provided. Crimping machine according to claim 11, characterized in that the storage rack ( 27 ) a linear backdrop ( 67 ) for controlled movement of an integrated tool unit ( 10 ) and / or a group of different integrated tool units ( 10 ). Crimping machine according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that between the storage rack ( 27 ) and the crimping station ( 6 ) a feeder bar ( 68 ) preferably for the automatic supply and removal of an integrated tool unit ( 10 ) is provided. Crimping machine according to one of the preceding claims 11 to 13, characterized in that the storage rack ( 27 ) or the feeder web ( 68 ) or the crimping station ( 6 ) an assembly, preferably pivoting mechanism ( 69 ) for pivoting an integrated tool unit ( 10 ) is provided from a change position to a working position. Crimping machine according to claim 14, characterized in that the mounting or pivoting mechanism ( 69 ) also with the drive unit (A) of the crimping tool ( 2 ), and makes them adjustable from the change position to the working position. Crimping machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that along a cable path ( 63 ), which forms a center line of the machine, preferably at least one cable feed unit ( 64 ) and two swiveling cable handling modules ( 65 ), as well as on each side a crimping press with the drive unit (A), and each one assembly or Schwenkmechanizmus ( 69 ) is arranged. Crimping machine according to claim 16, characterized in that on both sides depending on a Zuführsteg ( 68 ) and one storage rack each ( 27 ) is arranged. Crimping machine according to claim 16 or 17, characterized in that each cable handling module ( 65 ) a mounting or pivoting unit ( 66 ) assigned. Crimping machine, in particular according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the drive unit (A) of the crimping tool ( 2 ) under a tool working plane ( 62 ) is arranged. Crimping machine, in particular according to one of the preceding claims, having a tool identification system, which is provided with a data memory and a data transmission device for transmitting data from the data memory and for receiving data for the data memory, characterized in that the tool identification System as an automatic tool identification system ( 49 ), which comprises two separate but wirelessly communicating units, in particular an ID unit ( 50 ) and a reading unit ( 51 ), wherein the ID unit ( 50 ) of the portable integrated tool unit ( 10 ) and the reading unit ( 51 ) of the crimping machine ( 1 ), the ID unit ( 50 ) from a - preferably reprogrammable - tool data memory ( 52 ) and a first transmission part ( 53 ), as well as the reading unit ( 51 ) from a processor / memory ( 54 ) and a second transmission part ( 55 ) and that the reading unit ( 51 ) with the crimping machine ( 1 ) is in control connection. Crimping machine according to claim 20, characterized in that the reprogrammable tool data memory ( 52 ) is formed as a semiconductor chip, which is hermetically sealed to the outside, preferably by suitable packaging. Crimping machine according to claim 20 or 21, characterized in that the first transmission part ( 53 ) of the ID unit ( 50 ) is formed as an antenna. Crimping machine according to claim 22, characterized in that that the antenna for both data and power transmission is trained. Crimping machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that for the assembly an automatic remote-controlled locking system for fixing the unit the crimping machine is provided.