EP0419436A2 - Method and device for tightening threaded joints - Google Patents
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
- B25B—TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING OR HOLDING
- B25B23/00—Details of, or accessories for, spanners, wrenches, screwdrivers
- B25B23/14—Arrangement of torque limiters or torque indicators in wrenches or screwdrivers
- B25B23/145—Arrangement of torque limiters or torque indicators in wrenches or screwdrivers specially adapted for fluid operated wrenches or screwdrivers
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
- B25B—TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING OR HOLDING
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
- B25B—TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING OR HOLDING
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- B25B23/14—Arrangement of torque limiters or torque indicators in wrenches or screwdrivers
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- This invention relates to a method and a device for tightening threaded joints to a predetermined pretension level.
- the invention relates to a method and a manually supported device for tightening threaded joints in an improved manner as regards ergonomics.
- a problem concerned with hand held power nutrunners is the difficulty for the operator to adapt his muscle force to the rapidly changing reaction forces developed in the tool housing and handles. Specifically, there is a problem for the operator to be exposed to the tiring jerks occurring at the end of the tightening process when the delivered torque and, accordingly, the reaction torque is abruptly discontinued. The operators' ability to react is not at all as quick as the torque disappearance in the tool handles, which means that the operator himself unintentionally causes a jerk of the tool.
- FIG 1 there is illustrated the relationship between the torque M transferred to the joint, the position D of the tool handle and time t for three different joints I, II, and III having different torque rates.
- Joint I is the stiffest joint with a very steep torque rate and a short tithtening process duration.
- Joint II has a medium torque rate, whereas joint III has a low torque rate and a comparatively long tightening process duration.
- the position D of the tool handle is illustrated as a function of the delivered torque M and of time during the tightening process.
- the method and device according to the invention modifies the tightening process in such a way that the torque application on the threaded joint is extended in time passed the point representing the predetermined pretension level.
- the extended torque application over a time interval ⁇ t has a gradually decreasing characteristic, and as illustrated in Fig 2, torque is successively brought down to nill in a linear manner.
- the torque decreasing rate dM/dt is adjustable so as to adapt the torque applicaton characteristics of the tool to the individual ability to react of each operator.
- the extended torque application time ⁇ t should be adjustable within the interval 0.1 - 0.5 s for the pretension torque interval 15 - 150 Nm, and for higher pretension torque magnitudes ⁇ t should be further extended.
- a suitable torque decreasing rate dM/dt should be 50-300 Nm/s.
- the device illustrated in Fig 3 comprises an electrically powered tightening tool 10-comprising a brushless AC-motor, a power supply means 11 and a control unit 12.
- the power supply means 11 comprises an inverter which is fed with DC power from a DC power source 14 which delivers AC power of variable frequency and voltage amplitude to the tool 10.
- a power detecting means 15 is provided between the DC power source 14 and the power supply means 11 and is connected to the control unit 12. To the latter there is also connected a torque rate adjusting means 16 by which a desirable value of the torque changing speed dM/dt may be set.
- the control unit 12 comprises a programmable processor in which all necessary data for a two-step tightening process are installed.
- the device illustrated in Fig 4 differs from the device in Fig 2 in that the power tool carries a sensing means 25 for detecting the actual torque values during operation of the tool.
- This sensing means 25 is connected to a comparating unit 26 in which the actual sensed torque values are compared to a desired set value. As the actual sensed value reaches the preset value, a signal is delivered to the control unit 12.
- the device shown in Fig 5 comprises a pneumatic power tool 30 supplied with pressure air via two parallel feed lines 31, 32, one of which communicating with a pressure air source via a valve 33, whereas the other communicates with a pressure accumulator 35 via a valve 36 and an adjustable restriction 37.
- both valves 33, 36 are open permitting pressure air to flow from the pressure air source to the tool 30 as well as to the accumulator 35.
- the valve 33 is closed while valve 36 is still open letting the pressure air stored in the accumulator 35 maintain the tool in operation for another time interval ⁇ t.
- the emptying speed of the accumulator is determined by the setting of restriction 37, and along with a decreasing pressure in the accumulator feed line 32, the torque delivered by the tool 30 decreases.
- the emptying speed of the accumulator 35 corresponds directly to the decreasing rate dM/dt of the delivered torque, which means that dM/dt may be altered by adjustment of restriction 37.
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Description
- This invention relates to a method and a device for tightening threaded joints to a predetermined pretension level.
- In particular, the invention relates to a method and a manually supported device for tightening threaded joints in an improved manner as regards ergonomics.
- A problem concerned with hand held power nutrunners is the difficulty for the operator to adapt his muscle force to the rapidly changing reaction forces developed in the tool housing and handles. Specifically, there is a problem for the operator to be exposed to the tiring jerks occurring at the end of the tightening process when the delivered torque and, accordingly, the reaction torque is abruptly discontinued. The operators' ability to react is not at all as quick as the torque disappearance in the tool handles, which means that the operator himself unintentionally causes a jerk of the tool.
- The invention is hereinbelow described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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- Fig 1 shows a three axes diagram, illustrating the relationship between transferred torque, position of the tool handle and time in three different tightening cases according to prior art.
- Fig 2 shows a diagram similar to that in Fig 1, but illustrating the tightening characteristics when applying the method and device according to the invention.
- Fig 3 shows a device according to one embodiment of the invention.
- Fig 4 shows a device according to another embodiment of the invention.
- Fig 5 shows a device according to still another embodiment of the invention.
- In the diagram in Fig 1, there is illustrated the relationship between the torque M transferred to the joint, the position D of the tool handle and time t for three different joints I, II, and III having different torque rates. Joint I is the stiffest joint with a very steep torque rate and a short tithtening process duration. Joint II has a medium torque rate, whereas joint III has a low torque rate and a comparatively long tightening process duration.
- Below the time axis, the position D of the tool handle is illustrated as a function of the delivered torque M and of time during the tightening process.
- In all three cases illustrated in Fig 1, the transferred storque is cut off very rapidly as illustrated by the vertical part at the right hand end of each curve. This very abrupt cut off of the delivered torque, however, is much too fast in relation to man's ability to react. This is illustrated by the D-curves extending past the right hand ends of the corresponding M-curves.
- Dependent on the-duration of the tightening process, the operator may overreact and, thereby, cause a double jerk in the tool handles and in his own arms. This very common situation is illustrated as tightening case II in Fig 1. If the tightening process duration is very short as illustrated by case I in Fig 1, the operator is too slow in his reaction to be able to put up a strong muscle action. Instead, most of the reaction torque is absorbed by the mass of the tool itself and by the mass of the operator's arms.
- When tightening a joint with a low torque rate, as in case III in Fig 1, there is required a comparatively long time to reach the predetermined pretension level. In this case the process duration is long enough not only for the operator to develope a required muscle power to withstand a continuous reaction torque, but also long enough to make it possible for the operator to build up a readiness for the torque discontinuation to come. This means that there will be no overreaction.
- However, in order to avoid overreactions from the operator causing uncomfortable and tiring working conditions, the method and device according to the invention modifies the tightening process in such a way that the torque application on the threaded joint is extended in time passed the point representing the predetermined pretension level. The extended torque application over a time interval Δ t has a gradually decreasing characteristic, and as illustrated in Fig 2, torque is successively brought down to nill in a linear manner.
- The torque decreasing rate dM/dt is adjustable so as to adapt the torque applicaton characteristics of the tool to the individual ability to react of each operator. For example, the extended torque application time Δ t should be adjustable within the interval 0.1 - 0.5 s for the pretension torque interval 15 - 150 Nm, and for higher pretension torque magnitudes Δ t should be further extended. A suitable torque decreasing rate dM/dt should be 50-300 Nm/s.
- The device illustrated in Fig 3 comprises an electrically powered tightening tool 10-comprising a brushless AC-motor, a power supply means 11 and a
control unit 12. The power supply means 11 comprises an inverter which is fed with DC power from aDC power source 14 which delivers AC power of variable frequency and voltage amplitude to thetool 10. - A power detecting means 15 is provided between the
DC power source 14 and the power supply means 11 and is connected to thecontrol unit 12. To the latter there is also connected a torque rate adjusting means 16 by which a desirable value of the torque changing speed dM/dt may be set. - The
control unit 12 comprises a programmable processor in which all necessary data for a two-step tightening process are installed. - The device illustrated in Fig 4 differs from the device in Fig 2 in that the power tool carries a
sensing means 25 for detecting the actual torque values during operation of the tool. This sensing means 25 is connected to a comparatingunit 26 in which the actual sensed torque values are compared to a desired set value. As the actual sensed value reaches the preset value, a signal is delivered to thecontrol unit 12. - The device shown in Fig 5 comprises a
pneumatic power tool 30 supplied with pressure air via twoparallel feed lines valve 33, whereas the other communicates with apressure accumulator 35 via avalve 36 and anadjustable restriction 37. - During tightening, both
valves tool 30 as well as to theaccumulator 35. As the desired final pretension level in the joint is reached, thevalve 33 is closed whilevalve 36 is still open letting the pressure air stored in theaccumulator 35 maintain the tool in operation for another time interval Δ t. The emptying speed of the accumulator is determined by the setting ofrestriction 37, and along with a decreasing pressure in theaccumulator feed line 32, the torque delivered by thetool 30 decreases. The emptying speed of theaccumulator 35 corresponds directly to the decreasing rate dM/dt of the delivered torque, which means that dM/dt may be altered by adjustment ofrestriction 37.
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characterized in that said torque application is gradually decreased after said predetermined pretension level is reached.
characterized in that said control means (12) comprises a means for on one hand initiate shutting off of the power supply to said tool as said predetermined pretension level is reached and on the other hand initiate a continued, gradually decreasing power supply to said tool as said predetermined pretension level is passed.
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SE8903135A SE464622B (en) | 1989-09-22 | 1989-09-22 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLED TENSIONING OF THREADED STRUCTURES |
SE8903135 | 1989-09-22 |
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EP0419436A2 true EP0419436A2 (en) | 1991-03-27 |
EP0419436A3 EP0419436A3 (en) | 1991-12-04 |
EP0419436B1 EP0419436B1 (en) | 1994-08-24 |
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EP0502451A1 (en) * | 1991-03-04 | 1992-09-09 | Snap-On Tools Corporation | Electronic torque wrench and overshoot compensation circuit therefor |
EP0642891A1 (en) * | 1993-09-02 | 1995-03-15 | Atlas Copco Tools Ab, Nacka | Method and device for tightening threaded joints |
WO2024000557A1 (en) * | 2022-07-01 | 2024-01-04 | Apex Brands, Inc. | Electronic torque wrench with torque overshoot compensation |
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FR2121285A5 (en) * | 1971-01-06 | 1972-08-18 | Rockwell Mfg Co | |
EP0090188A2 (en) * | 1982-03-25 | 1983-10-05 | Robert Bosch Gmbh | Method and device for switching off screwing devices |
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FR2121285A5 (en) * | 1971-01-06 | 1972-08-18 | Rockwell Mfg Co | |
EP0090188A2 (en) * | 1982-03-25 | 1983-10-05 | Robert Bosch Gmbh | Method and device for switching off screwing devices |
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EP0502451A1 (en) * | 1991-03-04 | 1992-09-09 | Snap-On Tools Corporation | Electronic torque wrench and overshoot compensation circuit therefor |
EP0642891A1 (en) * | 1993-09-02 | 1995-03-15 | Atlas Copco Tools Ab, Nacka | Method and device for tightening threaded joints |
US5519604A (en) * | 1993-09-02 | 1996-05-21 | Atlas Copco Tools Ab | Method and device for tightening threaded joints |
WO2024000557A1 (en) * | 2022-07-01 | 2024-01-04 | Apex Brands, Inc. | Electronic torque wrench with torque overshoot compensation |
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SE8903135L (en) | 1991-03-23 |
DE69011790T2 (en) | 1995-04-27 |
EP0419436A3 (en) | 1991-12-04 |
SE8903135D0 (en) | 1989-09-22 |
JPH03184774A (en) | 1991-08-12 |
EP0419436B1 (en) | 1994-08-24 |
DE69011790D1 (en) | 1994-09-29 |
SE464622B (en) | 1991-05-27 |
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