EP3205456B1 - Transport device for transporting output tools at the tool, tool and method for communication between a tool and a transport device - Google Patents

Transport device for transporting output tools at the tool, tool and method for communication between a tool and a transport device Download PDF

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EP3205456B1
EP3205456B1 EP17150020.0A EP17150020A EP3205456B1 EP 3205456 B1 EP3205456 B1 EP 3205456B1 EP 17150020 A EP17150020 A EP 17150020A EP 3205456 B1 EP3205456 B1 EP 3205456B1
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Manuel Rieger
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25F—COMBINATION OR MULTI-PURPOSE TOOLS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; DETAILS OR COMPONENTS OF PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS NOT PARTICULARLY RELATED TO THE OPERATIONS PERFORMED AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
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  • the present invention relates to a transport device for transporting output tools on the tool, a tool and a method for communication between a tool and a transport device.
  • tools are often used which handle workpieces.
  • Such tools are, for example, screwing tools.
  • Such a tool connects, for example, two ends of a workpiece or two or more workpieces with one another with a screw.
  • the tool can be used to drill an opening in the workpiece.
  • DE 10 2014 205 215 A1 describes a work device, in particular a tool, by performing work on a workpiece. The surroundings of the work device can be recorded in order to simplify the operation of the work device.
  • DE 10 2012 017 376 A1 discloses industrial and electrically driven tools in which a tool component arranged in the tool can be uniquely identified by a tool controller.
  • a user of the tool can transport various power take-off tools in a belt.
  • a user of the tool can select the suitable output tool from the belt and mount it on the tool in order to perform the task.
  • Another problem is that the user of a hand-held tool should remain flexible enough to carry out a treatment of a workpiece with the tool at different locations if necessary.
  • a transport device for transporting output tools on the tool, a tool and a method for communication between a tool and the transport device are to be provided, in which the quality requirements for handling one or more workpieces with the tool in a simple, fast and convenient manner can be guaranteed.
  • the transport device it is possible that the user of the tool does not have to cover unnecessary distances when handling a workpiece, for example when carrying out a screwing process, in order to exchange an output tool of the tool. According to one exemplary embodiment, this is possible by transporting the transport device on the tool. According to a further exemplary embodiment, this is possible by transporting the transport device on the human body.
  • information about the predetermined output tool can be exchanged between the transport device and the tool.
  • a power supply for the transport device is designed as a battery.
  • the transport device allows the user maximum freedom of movement without disruptive cabling to a power supply arranged externally from the transport device.
  • the communication device is also designed, for example, as a radio device, no additional cables that make movement more difficult for the user are necessary.
  • the aforementioned object is also achieved by a tool according to patent claim 7.
  • the tool achieves the advantages that are mentioned above in relation to the transport device in connection with the tool.
  • the object is also achieved by a method according to claim 15.
  • the method achieves the same advantages as mentioned above with regard to the transport device.
  • Fig. 1 shows very schematically a tool 10, in particular a hand-held tool 10, with an output tool 11 for treating workpieces 2, 3.
  • the tool 10 can be used, for example, for setting screws 4.
  • the workpieces 2, 3 can, for example, be the interior of a vehicle as an object 1, the workpieces 2, 3 being connected with one or more screws 4.
  • the tool 10 can, for example, connect two ends of the workpiece 2 or connect the workpieces 2, 3 or other workpieces (not shown) to one another with a screw 4.
  • the tool 10 is a screwing tool.
  • the tool 10 has a mouthpiece 12 for holding the output tool 11, a control device 14, a display device 15, an input device 16 and a communication device 17.
  • At least one screwing program 141, 142 based on at least one screwing sequence is stored in the control device 14, according to which with the output tool 11 arranged on the tool 10 or in Fig. 2 output tools shown a machining of one or more of the workpieces 2, 3 can be carried out.
  • Fig. 2 shows a transport device 30 which is designed to be carried on the human body.
  • the transport device 30 can be designed as a belt, holster, vest, etc., for example.
  • the transport device 30 has a fastener 31, which for example comprises a belt buckle and / or a Velcro fastener and / or a zip fastener and / or the like, a communication device 32, at least one receiving device 33, 34, 35, 36 and at least one power supply 37, 38 for the receiving devices 33, 34, 35, 36.
  • the power supplies 37, 38 have a charge status display 371, 372, 381, 382.
  • Each of the receiving devices 33, 34, 35, 36 of the transport device 30 has a sensor 331, 341, 351, 361 and a respective display device 332, 342, 352, 362.
  • the power supply 37, 38 for the receiving device 33, 34, 35, 36 and the aforementioned parts of the transport device 30 is implemented via a battery, in particular a rechargeable battery (accumulator) or a non-rechargeable battery.
  • various output tools 333, 334, 335, 336 can also be suitable as output tools for treating, in particular machining, the work piece (s) 2, 3.
  • the output tool 11 can either be identical to the output tool 333, for example, or it can be received in a further receiving device (not shown) on the transport device 30.
  • the receiving devices 33, 34, 35, 36 are, for example, quivers with slots for the predetermined output tools 333, 343, 353, 363.
  • the predetermined output tools 333, 343, 353, 363 can have different shapes and / or sizes.
  • the output tools 333, 343, 353, 363 are sockets or bits for slotted screws, Phillips screws, etc. and / or drilling tools, etc.
  • Exactly one predetermined output tool 333, 334, 335, 336 is provided for each receiving device 33, 34, 35, 36. No other output tool 333, 334, 335, 336 other than the one predetermined output tool can be inserted into the slot of a receiving device 33, 34, 35, 36. Alternatively or additionally, at least one of the sensors 331, 341, 351, 361 can also detect whether the assigned predetermined output tool 333, 334, 335, 336 is received in the receiving devices 33, 34, 35, 36. The detection result can be displayed with the associated display device 332, 342, 352, 362 on the respective recording device 33, 34, 35, 36.
  • the communication device 32 is designed to send signals to the communication device 17 of the tool 10 and / or to receive signals from the communication device 17 of the tool 10.
  • the communication device 17 of the tool 10 is designed to send signals to the communication device 32 of the transport device 30 and / or to receive signals from the communication device 32 of the transport device 30.
  • the communication devices 17, 32 are used to transmit signals, for example by radio or by means of Bluetooth, or the like.
  • the tool 10 is designed to treat, in particular to process, workpieces 2, 3 with one of the output tools 333, 334, 335, 336 or the output tool 11 stored in the receiving devices 33, 34, 35, 36.
  • the output tool 11, 333, 334, 335, 336 located in the tool 10 is unsuitable as the output tool 11 for treating the workpiece 2, 3, the output tool 11, 333, 334, 335, 336 is removed from the mouthpiece 12 of the tool 10 and recorded again in a receiving device 33, 34, 35, 36, etc. provided for this purpose.
  • each receiving device 33, 34, 35, 36 on the transport device 30 is assigned data and thus information, for example any character string and / or a one-dimensional code, such as a binary code and / or a two-dimensional code, in particular a barcode, QR code , etc. can be.
  • the data or information can be sent or received by the communication device 32 as a signal.
  • the sensor 331, 341, 351, 361 detects when the output tool 333, 334, 335, 336 is removed, for example from the lack of weight in the receiving device 33, 34, 35, 36, and / or capacitive and / or inductive and / or optical, etc., the removal and / or the presence or absence of the output tool 333, 334, 335, 336.
  • the recording device 33 is assigned the binary code 0001
  • the recording device 34 is assigned the binary code 0010
  • the recording device 35 is assigned the binary code 0011
  • the recording device 36 is assigned the binary code 0100.
  • the binary code 0010 is now sent as a signal from the transport device 30, more precisely its communication device 32, to the tool 10.
  • the control device 14 in the tool 10 evaluates the received signal.
  • the evaluation result can be displayed to the user on the display device 15 of the tool 10, for example as a selection of different screwing programs 141, 142 stored in the control device 14 for the binary code 0010 removed output tool 343 possible.
  • the user can then select a stored screwdriving program 141, 142 via the input device 16 of the tool 10.
  • the workpiece 2, 3 can thus be treated accordingly with the output tool 343 in the tool 10 and with the screwing program 141, 142 selected by the user of the tool 10.
  • a predetermined sequence for treating one or more workpieces 2, 3 with the aid of one or more of the output tools 11, 333; 343; 353; 363 can be controlled in interaction with the communication device 17 of the tool 10 and / or the communication device 32 of the transport device 30. Additionally or alternatively, a signal received from the transport device 30 can also be used in the control.
  • FIGS. 3 and 4 show schematically in different views a tool 100 according to a second exemplary embodiment. That too Tool 100 can in particular be a hand-held tool 10.
  • the tool 100 can be provided for treating workpieces 2, 3.
  • the tool 100 can be used, for example, for setting screws 4, as described in the previous exemplary embodiment.
  • a transport device 300 is provided on the tool 100 itself.
  • the tool 100 has a housing 101, an output or mouthpiece 102 for receiving an output tool 337, which is accommodated interchangeably in the tool 100 or in a transport device 300, a measured value sensor 103, a control device 104, a display device 105, a gear 106, a electrical machine 107, an evaluation device 108, a connecting line 109 and an energy supply device 110.
  • the control device 104 at least one screwing program 141, 142 based on at least one screwing sequence is stored, according to which with the output tool 337 arranged on the tool 100 a processing of one or more of the Workpieces 2, 3 can be carried out.
  • the transport device 300 in FIGS. 3 and 4 In contrast to the transport device 30 according to the first exemplary embodiment, it is mounted on the tool 100 itself.
  • the transport device 300 is thus designed for mounting on the tool 100.
  • the transport device 300 can communicate with the tool 100, more precisely its evaluation device 108, via the connecting line 109 with the aid of its communication device 320.
  • the communication device 320 is designed to send signals to the evaluation device 108 of the tool 100 and / or to receive signals from the evaluation device 108 of the tool 100.
  • the evaluation device 108 of the tool 100 is for sending signals to the communication device 320 of the transport device 300 and / or designed to receive signals from the evaluation device 108 of the transport device 300.
  • At least one receiving device 330, 330A for receiving a respective output tool 337, 337A is provided on the transport device 300.
  • a sensor 340, 340A and a respective display device 350, 350A are located on the at least one receiving device 330, 330A of the transport device 300.
  • the power supply for the receiving devices 330, 330A and the aforementioned parts of the transport device 30 is implemented via the energy supply device 110, which can be a battery, in particular a rechargeable battery (accumulator) or a non-rechargeable battery.
  • the energy supply device 110 can, however, alternatively or additionally be connected to an external electrical power network via an electrical cable.
  • the output tool 337A can also be suitable as an output tool for treating, in particular machining, the work piece (s) 2, 3. If the respective output tool 337, 337A is not to be used for screwing, the output tool 337, 337A can also be received in the receiving device 330, 330A provided on the transport device 30.
  • the receiving devices 330, 330A are, for example, quivers with slots for the predetermined output tools 337, 337A.
  • the predetermined output tools 337, 337A can have various shapes and / or sizes.
  • the output tools 337, 337A are sockets or bits for slotted screws, Phillips screws, etc. and / or drilling tools, etc.
  • Exactly one predetermined output tool 337, 337A is provided for each receiving device 330, 330A.
  • no other output tool 337, 337A apart from the one predetermined output tool can be inserted.
  • at least one of the sensors 340, 340A can also detect whether the assigned predetermined output tool 337, 337A is received in the receiving devices 330, 330A.
  • the detection result can be displayed with the associated display device 350, 350A on the respective recording device 330, 330A. Additionally or alternatively, the detection result can also be displayed with the display device 105.
  • the tool 100 is designed to treat, in particular to machine, workpieces 2, 3 with one of the output tools 337, 337A stored in the receiving devices 330, 330A.
  • the output tool 337, 337A located in the tool 100 is unsuitable for the currently planned treatment of the workpiece 2, 3, the output tool 337, 337A is removed from the mouthpiece 102 of the tool 100 and received again in a receiving device 330, 330A, etc. provided for this purpose .
  • the associated sensor 340, 340A sends a signal with data to the evaluation device 108 by means of the communication device 320 so that the screwing program 140, 141 can be selected in the same way, as previously described in relation to the first embodiment.
  • Fig. 5 shows a tool 10 according to a third embodiment.
  • a detection device 13 for detecting the dimensions of an opening 5 in the workpiece 2, 3, in particular a bore is provided on the tool 10.
  • the detection device 13 can detect the path to and / or the distance to and / or the position at the opening 5 in the workpiece 2, 3.
  • Detection device 13 can be, for example, a capacitive and / or optical sensor, in particular a laser sensor.
  • the control device 14 With the control device 14 on the tool 10, the data acquired by the acquisition device 13 are evaluated.
  • the control device 14 evaluates which output tools 333, 334, 335, 336 are suitable for screwing a screw 4 into the opening 5.
  • At least one signal is sent to the communication device 32 with the communication device 17 of the tool 10 the transport device 30 sent.
  • the signal or signals can also have binary codes of the suitable output tools 333, 334, 335, 336.
  • the other signals are also possible which are mentioned above with regard to the communication devices 17, 32 in the first exemplary embodiment.
  • the output tools 343 or 363 of the receiving devices 34, 36 are suitable for treating the workpiece 2, 3, the binary codes 0010 and 0100 are transmitted from the radio device 17 of the tool 10 to the radio device 32 of the transport device 30.
  • the display devices 342, 362 of the receiving devices 34, 36 indicate after the transmission of the binary codes 0010 and 0100 that the output tools 343, 363 contained in the receiving devices 34, 36 for the treatment of the workpiece 2, 3 are suitable. This can be indicated by lighting up the display device 342, 362 in a predetermined color, for example in green, on the receiving devices 34, 36.
  • an acoustic display can take place.
  • the tool 10 and the transport device 30 in the present exemplary embodiment are designed as described in one of the preceding exemplary embodiments.
  • control device 14 of the tool 10 is additionally or alternatively designed in the event that more than one output tool 333, 334, 335, 336 is removed from the receiving devices 33, 34, 35, 36 to react.
  • the output tool 333 is removed from the receiving device 33 and, in addition, the output tool 353 is removed from the receiving device 35.
  • the transport device 30 and the control device 14 operate as described in the previous exemplary embodiments.
  • the communication device 32 sends a corresponding signal to the tool 10.
  • the signal in this case can also include the binary code 0011 in addition to the binary code 0001.
  • the control device 14 interrupts execution of a screwing program 141, 142 or screwing sequence. If the screwing program 141, 142 or the screwing sequence has not yet started, but only several screwing programs 141, 142 or screwing sequences are currently available for selection, the control device 14 interrupts a display of a selection of the screwing programs 141, 142 or screwing sequences on the display device 15 the control device 14 that an error signal is displayed on the display device 15. Additionally or alternatively, the control device 14 can send information on the error in a signal to the transport device 30.
  • a warning signal is displayed with the display devices 332, 352 of the receiving devices 33, 35 from which a power take-off tool 333, 353 has been removed, in order to warn the user of the transport device 30.
  • the warning signal can be designed, for example, optically and / or acoustically, that is to say as a sound and / or image and / or characters and / or flashing, etc.
  • the display device 332, 342, 352, 362, 350, 350A for one of the receiving devices 33, 34, 35, 36, 330, 330A can be used for output tools 333, 343, 353, 363, 337, 337A that are not used for the treatment of a workpiece 2 , 3 are suitable to light up in a different color than the color with which suitable output tools 333, 343, 353, 363, 337, 337A are displayed.
  • the display device 332, 342, 352, 362, 350, 350A for one of the receiving devices 33, 34, 35, 36, 330, 330A can flash to display an output tool 333, 343, 353, 363, 337, 337A, which is used to treat a Workpiece 2, 3 with the tool 10, 100 is suitable.
  • fewer display devices 332, 342, 352, 362, 350, 350A than receiving devices 33, 34, 35 can also be used , 36, 330, 330A may be present.
  • one of the display devices 332, 342, 352, 362, 350, 350A carries out displays for more than one of the receiving devices 33, 34, 35, 36, 330, 330A.
  • only one display device can be provided for all receiving devices 33, 34, 35, 36, 330, 330A on the transport device 30, 300 or also externally.
  • the fourth exemplary embodiment is described as an example with respect to the transport device 30 according to the first exemplary embodiment, one or more of the functions of the fourth exemplary embodiment can also be applied in relation to the transport device 300 according to the second exemplary embodiment.
  • the fifth exemplary embodiment is described as an example with respect to the tool 10 according to the first exemplary embodiment, one or more of the functions of the fifth exemplary embodiment can also be applied to the tool 100 according to the second exemplary embodiment.
  • the communication device 320 of the transport device 300 can also be a radio device for wirelessly transmitting or receiving at least one signal.
  • the tool 10 and / or the tool 100 can communicate both with a transport device 30, which is carried on the body of a user of the tool 10, 100, and with a transport device 300. Communication of the tool 10 and / or the tool 100 with more than one transport device 30 and / or more than one transport device 300 can of course also be set up.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Transportvorrichtung zum Transport von Abtriebswerkzeugen am Werkzeug, ein Werkzeug und ein Verfahren zur Kommunikation zwischen einem Werkzeug und einer Transportvorrichtung.The present invention relates to a transport device for transporting output tools on the tool, a tool and a method for communication between a tool and a transport device.

In Fertigungsanlagen, wie beispielsweise Fertigungseinrichtungen oder Fertigungsstraßen für Fahrzeuge, insbesondere Kraftfahrzeuge, Flugzeuge, usw., Einrichtungsgegenstände usw., werden oft Werkzeuge eingesetzt, welche Werkstücke behandeln. Solche Werkzeuge sind beispielsweise Schraubwerkzeuge. Ein solches Werkzeug verbindet dabei beispielsweise zwei Enden eines Werkstücks oder zwei oder mehr Werkstücke miteinander mit einer Schraube. In einer anderen Ausführung kann mit dem Werkzeug eine Öffnung in das Werkstück gebohrt werden.In production facilities, such as production facilities or production lines for vehicles, in particular motor vehicles, aircraft, etc., furnishings etc., tools are often used which handle workpieces. Such tools are, for example, screwing tools. Such a tool connects, for example, two ends of a workpiece or two or more workpieces with one another with a screw. In another embodiment, the tool can be used to drill an opening in the workpiece.

Dabei ist es wichtig, dass zur Bearbeitung des Werkstücks die passenden Abtriebswerkzeuge, beispielsweise Bits, Stecknüsse, usw., Programme und Abläufe am Werkzeug eingesetzt werden. Nur so kann das Werkzeug das Werkstück überhaupt bearbeiten oder so bearbeiten, dass das Bearbeitungsergebnis vorgegebene Qualtitätsanforderungen erfüllt.It is important that the appropriate output tools, for example bits, sockets, etc., programs and processes on the tool are used to machine the workpiece. Only in this way can the tool process the workpiece at all or process it in such a way that the processing result meets the specified quality requirements.

DE 20 2011 004 846 U1 zeigt ein Schraubsystem mit einem Stecknusskasten, welcher Stecknussaufnahmen für Stecknüsse eines Schraubers aufweist. DE 20 2011 004 846 U1 shows a screw system with a socket box which has socket receptacles for sockets of a screwdriver.

Dem Benutzer wird signalisiert, welche Stecknuss er für den nächsten Schraubfall zu verwenden hat. DE 10 2014 205 215 A1 beschreibt ein Arbeitsgerät, insbesondere ein Werkzeug durch Durchführung von Arbeiten an einem Werkstück. Hierbei kann die Umgebung des Arbeitsgeräts erfasst werden, um die Bedienung des Arbeitsgeräts zu vereinfachen. DE 10 2012 017 376 A1 offenbart industrielle und elektrisch angetriebene Werkzeuge, bei welchen eine in dem Werkzeug angeordnete Werkzeugkomponente von einer Werkzeugsteuerung eindeutig identifiziert werden kann.The user is signaled which socket he has to use for the next screw connection. DE 10 2014 205 215 A1 describes a work device, in particular a tool, by performing work on a workpiece. The surroundings of the work device can be recorded in order to simplify the operation of the work device. DE 10 2012 017 376 A1 discloses industrial and electrically driven tools in which a tool component arranged in the tool can be uniquely identified by a tool controller.

Bei einem handgehaltenen Werkzeug kann ein Benutzer des Werkzeugs verschiedene Abtriebswerkzeuge in einem Gürtel transportieren. Je nach zu erfüllender Aufgabe kann ein Benutzer des Werkzeugs das geeignete Abtriebswerkzeug aus dem Gürtel wählen und an dem Werkzeug montieren, um die Aufgabe zu erfüllen.In the case of a hand-held tool, a user of the tool can transport various power take-off tools in a belt. Depending on the task to be performed, a user of the tool can select the suitable output tool from the belt and mount it on the tool in order to perform the task.

Problematisch daran ist, wenn der Benutzer das für die Bearbeitung geeignete Abtriebswerkzeug nicht einfach erkennt und infolgedessen ein falsches Abtriebswerkzeug wählt. Dies hat zumindest einen Zeitverlust zur Folge, bis der Benutzer das letztendlich geeignete Abtriebswerkzeug wählt. Schlimmstenfalls kann die Wahl des falschen Abtriebswerkzeugs auch zur Folge haben, dass die Bearbeitung eines Werkstücks fehlerhaft wird, beispielsweise wenn für eine Öffnung ein Bohrwerkzeug mit zu großem Durchmesser oder ein falscher Niet gewählt wird.The problem with this is when the user does not simply recognize the output tool that is suitable for the machining and consequently selects the wrong output tool. This results in at least a loss of time until the user selects the ultimately suitable output tool. In the worst case, choosing the wrong output tool can also result in incorrect machining of a workpiece, for example if a drilling tool with too large a diameter or the wrong rivet is selected for an opening.

Ein weiteres Problem besteht darin, dass der Benutzer eines handgehaltenen Werkzeugs flexibel genug bleiben soll, um bei Bedarf an wechselnden Einsatzorten eine Behandlung eines Werkstücks mit dem Werkzeug auszuführen.Another problem is that the user of a hand-held tool should remain flexible enough to carry out a treatment of a workpiece with the tool at different locations if necessary.

Daher ist es Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, eine Transportvorrichtung zum Transport von Abtriebswerkzeugen am Werkzeug, ein Werkzeug und ein Verfahren zur Kommunikation zwischen einem Werkzeug und der Transportvorrichtung bereitzustellen, mit welchen die zuvor genannten Probleme gelöst werden können. Insbesondere sollen eine Transportvorrichtung zum Transport von Abtriebswerkzeugen am Werkzeug, ein Werkzeug und ein Verfahren zur Kommunikation zwischen einem Werkzeug und der Transportvorrichtung bereitgestellt werden, bei welchen die Qualitätsanforderungen für eine Behandlung eines oder mehrerer Werkstücke mit dem Werkzeug auf einfache, schnelle und komfortable Art und Weise gewährleistet werden können.It is therefore the object of the present invention to provide a transport device for transporting output tools on the tool, a tool and a method for communication between a tool and the transport device, with which the aforementioned problems can be solved. In particular, a transport device for transporting output tools on the tool, a tool and a method for communication between a tool and the transport device are to be provided, in which the quality requirements for handling one or more workpieces with the tool in a simple, fast and convenient manner can be guaranteed.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch eine Transportvorrichtung nach Patentanspruch 1 gelöst.This object is achieved by a transport device according to claim 1.

Mit der Transportvorrichtung ist es möglich, dass der Benutzer des Werkzeugs beim Behandeln eines Werkstücks, wie beispielsweise der Durchführung eines Schraubvorgangs, keine unnötigen Wege zurücklegen muss, um ein Abtriebswerkzeug des Werkzeugs auszuwechseln. Dies ist gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel durch den Transport der Transportvorrichtung am Werkzeug möglich. Gemäß einem weiteren Ausführungsbeispiel ist dies durch den Transport der Transportvorrichtung am menschlichen Körper möglich.With the transport device, it is possible that the user of the tool does not have to cover unnecessary distances when handling a workpiece, for example when carrying out a screwing process, in order to exchange an output tool of the tool. According to one exemplary embodiment, this is possible by transporting the transport device on the tool. According to a further exemplary embodiment, this is possible by transporting the transport device on the human body.

Noch dazu können mit Hilfe der Kommunikationseinrichtung der Transportvorrichtung Informationen über das vorbestimmte Abtriebswerkzeug zwischen der Transportvorrichtung und dem Werkzeug ausgetauscht werden.In addition, with the aid of the communication device of the transport device, information about the predetermined output tool can be exchanged between the transport device and the tool.

Vorteilhafte weitere Ausgestaltungen des Werkzeugs sind in den abhängigen Patentansprüchen angegeben.Advantageous further refinements of the tool are given in the dependent claims.

In einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung ist eine Stromversorgung der Transportvorrichtung als Batterie ausgeführt. Dadurch ermöglicht die Transportvorrichtung dem Benutzer maximale Bewegungsfreiheit ohne störende Verkabelung zu einer extern von der Transportvorrichtung angeordneten Stromversorgung.In an advantageous embodiment, a power supply for the transport device is designed as a battery. As a result, the transport device allows the user maximum freedom of movement without disruptive cabling to a power supply arranged externally from the transport device.

Ist die Kommunikationseinrichtung zudem beispielsweise als Funkeinrichtung ausgeführt, sind keine zusätzlichen Kabel notwendig, die dem Benutzer die Bewegung erschweren.If the communication device is also designed, for example, as a radio device, no additional cables that make movement more difficult for the user are necessary.

Die zuvor genannte Aufgabe wird zudem durch ein Werkzeug nach Patentanspruch 7 gelöst. Das Werkzeug erzielt die Vorteile, die zuvor in Bezug auf die Transportvorrichtung in Verbindung mit dem Werkzeug genannt sind.The aforementioned object is also achieved by a tool according to patent claim 7. The tool achieves the advantages that are mentioned above in relation to the transport device in connection with the tool.

Die Aufgabe wird zudem durch ein Verfahren nach Patentanspruch 15 gelöst.The object is also achieved by a method according to claim 15.

Das Verfahren erzielt die gleichen Vorteile, wie sie zuvor in Bezug auf die Transportvorrichtung genannt sind.The method achieves the same advantages as mentioned above with regard to the transport device.

Weitere mögliche Implementierungen der Erfindung umfassen auch nicht explizit genannte Kombinationen von zuvor oder im Folgenden bezüglich der Ausführungsbeispiele beschriebenen Merkmale oder Ausführungsformen. Dabei wird der Fachmann auch Einzelaspekte als Verbesserungen oder Ergänzungen zu der jeweiligen Grundform der Erfindung hinzufügen.Further possible implementations of the invention also include combinations, not explicitly mentioned, of features or embodiments described above or below with regard to the exemplary embodiments. The person skilled in the art will also add individual aspects as improvements or additions to the respective basic form of the invention.

Nachfolgend ist die Erfindung unter Bezugnahme auf die beiliegende Zeichnung und anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen näher beschrieben. Es zeigt:

  • Fig. 1 eine vereinfachte Ansicht eines Werkzeugs gemäß einem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel;
  • Fig. 2 eine vereinfachte Ansicht einer Transportvorrichtung gemäß dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel;
  • Fig. 3 eine vereinfachte Seitenansicht eines Werkzeugs mit einer Transportvorrichtung gemäß einem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel;
  • Fig. 4 eine vereinfachte Draufsicht auf das Werkzeug mit der Transportvorrichtung gemäß dem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel; und
  • Fig. 5 eine vereinfachte Ansicht eines Werkzeugs gemäß einem dritten Ausführungsbeispiel.
The invention is described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and with the aid of exemplary embodiments. It shows:
  • Fig. 1 a simplified view of a tool according to a first embodiment;
  • Fig. 2 a simplified view of a transport device according to the first embodiment;
  • Fig. 3 a simplified side view of a tool with a transport device according to a second embodiment;
  • Fig. 4 a simplified plan view of the tool with the transport device according to the second embodiment; and
  • Fig. 5 a simplified view of a tool according to a third embodiment.

Fig. 1 zeigt sehr schematisch ein Werkzeug 10, insbesondere ein handgehaltenes Werkzeug 10, mit einem Abtriebswerkzeug 11 zum Behandeln von Werkstücken 2, 3. Das Werkzeug 10 kann beispielsweise zum Setzen von Schrauben 4 eingesetzt werden. Die Werkstücke 2, 3 können beispielsweise Interieur eines Fahrzeugs als Gegenstand 1 sein, wobei die Werkstücke 2, 3 mit einer oder mehreren Schrauben 4 verbunden werden. Fig. 1 shows very schematically a tool 10, in particular a hand-held tool 10, with an output tool 11 for treating workpieces 2, 3. The tool 10 can be used, for example, for setting screws 4. The workpieces 2, 3 can, for example, be the interior of a vehicle as an object 1, the workpieces 2, 3 being connected with one or more screws 4.

Hierbei kann das Werkzeug 10 beispielsweise zwei Enden des Werkstücks 2 verbinden oder die Werkstücke 2, 3 oder noch weitere nicht dargestellte Werkstücke miteinander mit einer Schraube 4 verbinden. Das Werkzeug 10 ist bei diesem Beispiel also ein Schraubwerkzeug.Here, the tool 10 can, for example, connect two ends of the workpiece 2 or connect the workpieces 2, 3 or other workpieces (not shown) to one another with a screw 4. In this example, the tool 10 is a screwing tool.

Das Werkzeug 10 hat ein Mundstück 12 zum Halten des Abtriebswerkzeugs 11, eine Steuereinrichtung 14, eine Anzeigeeinrichtung 15, eine Eingabeeinrichtung 16 und eine Kommunikationseinrichtung 17. In der Steuereinrichtung 14 ist mindestens ein Schraubprogramm 141, 142 basierend auf mindestens einem Schraubablauf gespeichert, gemäß welchen mit dem am Werkzeug 10 angeordneten Abtriebswerkzeug 11 oder in Fig. 2 gezeigten Abtriebswerkzeugen eine Bearbeitung eines oder mehrerer der Werkstücke 2, 3 durchgeführt werden kann.The tool 10 has a mouthpiece 12 for holding the output tool 11, a control device 14, a display device 15, an input device 16 and a communication device 17. At least one screwing program 141, 142 based on at least one screwing sequence is stored in the control device 14, according to which with the output tool 11 arranged on the tool 10 or in Fig. 2 output tools shown a machining of one or more of the workpieces 2, 3 can be carried out.

Fig. 2 zeigt eine Transportvorrichtung 30, die zum Tragen am menschlichen Körper ausgestaltet ist. Die Transportvorrichtung 30 kann beispielsweise als Gürtel, Holster, Weste usw. ausgestaltet sein. Die Transportvorrichtung 30 hat einen Verschluss 31, der beispielsweise eine Gürtelschnalle und/oder einen Klettverschluss und/oder einen Reißverschluss und/oder Ähnliches umfasst, eine Kommunikationseinrichtung 32, mindestens eine Aufnahmeeinrichtung 33, 34, 35, 36 und mindestens eine Stromversorgung 37, 38 für die Aufnahmeeinrichtungen 33, 34, 35, 36. Die Stromversorgungen 37, 38 haben bei dem vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel eine Ladezustandsanzeige 371, 372, 381, 382. An den Aufnahmeeinrichtungen 33, 34, 35, 36 der Transportvorrichtung 30 befindet sich jeweils ein Sensor 331, 341, 351, 361 und jeweils eine Anzeigeeinrichtung 332, 342, 352, 362. Fig. 2 shows a transport device 30 which is designed to be carried on the human body. The transport device 30 can be designed as a belt, holster, vest, etc., for example. The transport device 30 has a fastener 31, which for example comprises a belt buckle and / or a Velcro fastener and / or a zip fastener and / or the like, a communication device 32, at least one receiving device 33, 34, 35, 36 and at least one power supply 37, 38 for the receiving devices 33, 34, 35, 36. In the present exemplary embodiment, the power supplies 37, 38 have a charge status display 371, 372, 381, 382. Each of the receiving devices 33, 34, 35, 36 of the transport device 30 has a sensor 331, 341, 351, 361 and a respective display device 332, 342, 352, 362.

Bei der Transportvorrichtung 30 ist die Stromversorgung 37, 38 für die Aufnahmeeinrichtung 33, 34, 35, 36 und die zuvor genannten Teile der Transportvorrichtung 30 über eine Batterie, insbesondere eine wieder aufladbare Batterie (Akkumulator) oder eine nicht wieder aufladbare Batterie, realisiert.In the transport device 30, the power supply 37, 38 for the receiving device 33, 34, 35, 36 and the aforementioned parts of the transport device 30 is implemented via a battery, in particular a rechargeable battery (accumulator) or a non-rechargeable battery.

Beim Schrauben einer Schraube 4 in eine Bohrung 5 eines Werkstücks 2, 3 können anstelle des Abtriebswerkzeugs 11 auch verschiedene Abtriebswerkzeuge 333, 334, 335, 336 als Abtriebswerkzeug zur Behandlung, insbesondere Bearbeitung, des oder der Werkstücke 2, 3 geeignet sein. Das Abtriebswerkzeug 11 kann entweder identisch mit beispielsweise dem Abtriebswerkzeug 333 sein oder in einer nicht dargestellten weiteren Aufnahmeeinrichtung an der Transportvorrichtung 30 aufgenommen werden. Hierfür sind die Aufnahmeeinrichtungen 33, 34, 35, 36 beispielsweise Köcher mit Steckplätzen für die vorbestimmten Abtriebswerkzeuge 333, 343, 353, 363. Die vorbestimmten Abtriebswerkzeuge 333, 343, 353, 363 können verschiedene Form und/oder Größe haben. Beispielsweise sind die Abtriebswerkzeuge 333, 343, 353, 363 Stecknüsse oder Bits für Schlitzschrauben, Kreuzschrauben, usw. und/oder Bohrwerkzeuge usw..When screwing a screw 4 into a bore 5 of a workpiece 2, 3, instead of the output tool 11, various output tools 333, 334, 335, 336 can also be suitable as output tools for treating, in particular machining, the work piece (s) 2, 3. The output tool 11 can either be identical to the output tool 333, for example, or it can be received in a further receiving device (not shown) on the transport device 30. For this purpose, the receiving devices 33, 34, 35, 36 are, for example, quivers with slots for the predetermined output tools 333, 343, 353, 363. The predetermined output tools 333, 343, 353, 363 can have different shapes and / or sizes. For example, the output tools 333, 343, 353, 363 are sockets or bits for slotted screws, Phillips screws, etc. and / or drilling tools, etc.

Für jede Aufnahmeeinrichtung 33, 34, 35, 36 ist dabei genau ein vorbestimmtes Abtriebswerkzeug 333, 334, 335, 336 vorgesehen. In den Steckplatz einer Aufnahmeeinrichtung 33, 34, 35, 36 kann kein anderes Abtriebswerkzeug 333, 334, 335, 336 außer das eine vorbestimmte Abtriebswerkzeug gesteckt werden. Alternativ oder zusätzlich kann auch mindestens einer der Sensoren 331, 341, 351, 361 erfassen, ob in den Aufnahmeeinrichtungen 33, 34, 35, 36 das zugeordnete vorbestimmte Abtriebswerkzeug 333, 334, 335, 336 aufgenommen ist. Das Erfassungsergebnis kann mit der zugehörigen Anzeigeeinrichtung 332, 342, 352, 362 an der jeweiligen Aufnahmeeinrichtung 33, 34, 35, 36 angezeigt werden.Exactly one predetermined output tool 333, 334, 335, 336 is provided for each receiving device 33, 34, 35, 36. No other output tool 333, 334, 335, 336 other than the one predetermined output tool can be inserted into the slot of a receiving device 33, 34, 35, 36. Alternatively or additionally, at least one of the sensors 331, 341, 351, 361 can also detect whether the assigned predetermined output tool 333, 334, 335, 336 is received in the receiving devices 33, 34, 35, 36. The detection result can be displayed with the associated display device 332, 342, 352, 362 on the respective recording device 33, 34, 35, 36.

Die Kommunikationseinrichtung 32 ist zum Senden von Signalen an die Kommunikationseinrichtung 17 des Werkzeugs 10 und/oder zum Empfangen von Signalen von der Kommunikationseinrichtung 17 des Werkzeugs 10 ausgestaltet. Die Kommunikationseinrichtung 17 des Werkzeugs 10 ist zum Senden von Signalen an die Kommunikationseinrichtung 32 der Transportvorrichtung 30 und/oder zum Empfangen von Signalen von der Kommunikationseinrichtung 32 der Transportvorrichtung 30 ausgestaltet.The communication device 32 is designed to send signals to the communication device 17 of the tool 10 and / or to receive signals from the communication device 17 of the tool 10. The communication device 17 of the tool 10 is designed to send signals to the communication device 32 of the transport device 30 and / or to receive signals from the communication device 32 of the transport device 30.

Mit den Kommunikationseinrichtungen 17, 32 werden Signale, beispielsweise über Funk oder mittels Bluetooth, oder dergleichen übertragen. Das Werkzeug 10 ist dazu ausgestaltet, Werkstücke 2, 3 mit einem der in den Aufnahmeeinrichtungen 33, 34, 35, 36 aufbewahrten Abtriebswerkzeuge 333, 334, 335, 336 oder dem Abtriebswerkzeug 11 zu behandeln, insbesondere zu bearbeiten.The communication devices 17, 32 are used to transmit signals, for example by radio or by means of Bluetooth, or the like. The tool 10 is designed to treat, in particular to process, workpieces 2, 3 with one of the output tools 333, 334, 335, 336 or the output tool 11 stored in the receiving devices 33, 34, 35, 36.

Ist das im Werkzeug 10 befindliche Abtriebswerkzeug 11, 333, 334, 335, 336 als Abtriebswerkzeug 11 für die Behandlung des Werkstücks 2, 3 ungeeignet, wird das Abtriebswerkzeug 11, 333, 334, 335, 336 aus dem Mundstück 12 des Werkzeugs 10 entfernt und wieder in einer dafür vorgesehenen Aufnahmeeinrichtung 33, 34, 35, 36, usw. aufgenommen.If the output tool 11, 333, 334, 335, 336 located in the tool 10 is unsuitable as the output tool 11 for treating the workpiece 2, 3, the output tool 11, 333, 334, 335, 336 is removed from the mouthpiece 12 of the tool 10 and recorded again in a receiving device 33, 34, 35, 36, etc. provided for this purpose.

Bei der Entnahme eines in einer Aufnahmeeinrichtung 33, 34, 35, 36 aufbewahrten Abtriebswerkzeugs 333, 334, 335, 336 sendet die Kommunikationseinrichtung 32 der Transportvorrichtung 30 ein Signal aus, das von der Kommunikationseinrichtung 17 des Werkzeugs 10 empfangbar ist. Dafür ist die Kommunikationseinrichtung 32 mit jeder Aufnahmeeinrichtung 33, 34, 35, 36 der Transportvorrichtung 30 verbunden und jede Aufnahmeeinrichtung 33, 34, 35, 36 ist mit einem Sensor 331, 341, 351, 361 versehen, wie zuvor beschrieben. Zudem sind jeder Aufnahmeeinrichtung 33, 34, 35, 36 an der Transportvorrichtung 30 Daten und damit Informationen zugeordnet, die beispielsweise eine beliebige Zeichenfolge und/oder ein eindimensionaler Code, wie ein Binärcode und/oder ein zweidimensionaler Code, insbesondere ein Barcode, QR-Code, usw. sein können. Die Daten oder Informationen können von der Kommunikationseinrichtung 32 als Signal gesendet oder empfangen werden. Der Sensor 331, 341, 351, 361 erkennt bei Entnahme des Abtriebswerkzeugs 333, 334, 335, 336, beispielsweise am fehlenden Gewicht in der Aufnahmeeinrichtung 33, 34, 35, 36, und/oder kapazitiv und/oder induktiv und/oder optisch, usw., die Entnahme und/oder das Vorhandensein oder Nicht-Vorhandensein des Abtriebswerkzeugs 333, 334, 335, 336.When a power take-off tool 333, 334, 335, 336 stored in a receiving device 33, 34, 35, 36 is removed, the communication device 32 of the transport device 30 sends a signal that can be received by the communication device 17 of the tool 10. For this, the communication device 32 is connected to each receiving device 33, 34, 35, 36 of the transport device 30 and each receiving device 33, 34, 35, 36 is provided with a sensor 331, 341, 351, 361, as described above. In addition, each receiving device 33, 34, 35, 36 on the transport device 30 is assigned data and thus information, for example any character string and / or a one-dimensional code, such as a binary code and / or a two-dimensional code, in particular a barcode, QR code , etc. can be. The data or information can be sent or received by the communication device 32 as a signal. The sensor 331, 341, 351, 361 detects when the output tool 333, 334, 335, 336 is removed, for example from the lack of weight in the receiving device 33, 34, 35, 36, and / or capacitive and / or inductive and / or optical, etc., the removal and / or the presence or absence of the output tool 333, 334, 335, 336.

Bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel ist der Aufnahmeeinrichtung 33 als Beispiel der Binärcode 0001, der Aufnahmeeinrichtung 34 der Binärcode 0010, der Aufnahmeeinrichtung 35 der Binärcode 0011 und der Aufnahmeeinrichtung 36 der Binärcode 0100 zugeordnet.In this exemplary embodiment, the recording device 33 is assigned the binary code 0001, the recording device 34 is assigned the binary code 0010, the recording device 35 is assigned the binary code 0011 and the recording device 36 is assigned the binary code 0100.

Bei der Entnahme des Abtriebswerkzeugs 343 aus der Aufnahmeeinrichtung 34 wird nun der Binärcode 0010 als Signal von der Transportvorrichtung 30, genauer gesagt deren Kommunikationseinrichtung 32, an das Werkzeug 10 gesendet.When the output tool 343 is removed from the receiving device 34, the binary code 0010 is now sent as a signal from the transport device 30, more precisely its communication device 32, to the tool 10.

Die Steuereinrichtung 14 im Werkzeug 10 wertet das empfangene Signal aus. Das Auswerteergebnis kann dem Benutzer an der Anzeigeeinrichtung 15 des Werkzeugs 10 angezeigt werden, beispielsweise als Auswahl verschiedener, in der Steuereinrichtung 14 für den Binärcode 0010 gespeicherter Schraubprogramme 141, 142. Hierbei sind die Schraubprogramme 141, 142 zur Behandlung des Werkstücks 2, 3 mit dem entnommenen Abtriebswerkzeug 343 möglich.The control device 14 in the tool 10 evaluates the received signal. The evaluation result can be displayed to the user on the display device 15 of the tool 10, for example as a selection of different screwing programs 141, 142 stored in the control device 14 for the binary code 0010 removed output tool 343 possible.

Der Benutzer kann dann über die Eingabeeinrichtung 16 des Werkzeugs 10 ein gespeichertes Schraubprogramm 141, 142 auswählen. Damit kann das Werkstück 2, 3 mit dem Abtriebswerkzeug 343 im Werkzeug 10 und mit dem vom Benutzer des Werkzeugs 10 ausgewählten Schraubprogramm 141, 142 entsprechend behandelt werden.The user can then select a stored screwdriving program 141, 142 via the input device 16 of the tool 10. The workpiece 2, 3 can thus be treated accordingly with the output tool 343 in the tool 10 and with the screwing program 141, 142 selected by the user of the tool 10.

Somit kann ein vorbestimmter Ablauf zur Behandlung eines oder mehrerer Werkstücke 2, 3 mit Hilfe eines oder mehrerer der Abtriebswerkzeuge 11, 333; 343; 353; 363 in Interaktion mit der Kommunikationseinrichtung 17 des Werkzeugs 10 und/oder der Kommunikationseinrichtung 32 der Transportvorrichtung 30 gesteuert werden. Zusätzlich oder alternativ kann bei der Steuerung auch ein von der Transportvorrichtung 30 empfangenes Signal Verwendung finden.A predetermined sequence for treating one or more workpieces 2, 3 with the aid of one or more of the output tools 11, 333; 343; 353; 363 can be controlled in interaction with the communication device 17 of the tool 10 and / or the communication device 32 of the transport device 30. Additionally or alternatively, a signal received from the transport device 30 can also be used in the control.

Fig. 3 und Fig. 4 zeigen schematisch in verschiedenen Ansichten ein Werkzeug 100 gemäß einem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel. Auch das Werkzeug 100 kann insbesondere ein handgehaltenes Werkzeug 10 sein. Das Werkzeug 100 kann zum Behandeln von Werkstücken 2, 3 vorgesehen sein. Das Werkzeug 100 kann beispielsweise zum Setzen von Schrauben 4 eingesetzt werden, wie bei dem vorangehenden Ausführungsbeispiel beschrieben. FIGS. 3 and 4 show schematically in different views a tool 100 according to a second exemplary embodiment. That too Tool 100 can in particular be a hand-held tool 10. The tool 100 can be provided for treating workpieces 2, 3. The tool 100 can be used, for example, for setting screws 4, as described in the previous exemplary embodiment.

Im Unterschied zum ersten Ausführungsbeispiel ist an dem Werkzeug 100 selbst eine Transportvorrichtung 300 vorgesehen.In contrast to the first exemplary embodiment, a transport device 300 is provided on the tool 100 itself.

Das Werkzeug 100 hat ein Gehäuse 101, einen Abtrieb oder Mundstück 102 zur Aufnahme eines Abtriebswerkzeugs 337, das in das Werkzeug 100 oder in eine Transportvorrichtung 300 austauschbar aufgenommen ist, einen Messwertaufnehmer 103, eine Steuereinrichtung 104, eine Anzeigeeinrichtung 105, ein Getriebe 106, eine elektrische Maschine 107, eine Auswerteeinrichtung 108, eine Verbindungsleitung 109 und eine Energieversorgungseinrichtung 110. In der Steuereinrichtung 104 ist mindestens ein Schraubprogramm 141, 142 basierend auf mindestens einem Schraubablauf gespeichert, gemäß welchem mit dem am Werkzeug 100 angeordneten Abtriebswerkzeug 337 eine Bearbeitung eines oder mehrerer der Werkstücke 2, 3 durchgeführt werden kann.The tool 100 has a housing 101, an output or mouthpiece 102 for receiving an output tool 337, which is accommodated interchangeably in the tool 100 or in a transport device 300, a measured value sensor 103, a control device 104, a display device 105, a gear 106, a electrical machine 107, an evaluation device 108, a connecting line 109 and an energy supply device 110. In the control device 104 at least one screwing program 141, 142 based on at least one screwing sequence is stored, according to which with the output tool 337 arranged on the tool 100 a processing of one or more of the Workpieces 2, 3 can be carried out.

Die Transportvorrichtung 300 in Fig. 3 und Fig. 4 ist im Unterschied zu der Transportvorrichtung 30 gemäß dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel am Werkzeug 100 selbst montiert. Somit ist die Transportvorrichtung 300 zur Montage am Werkzeug 100 ausgestaltet. Die Transportvorrichtung 300 kann mit Hilfe ihrer Kommunikationseinrichtung 320 über die Verbindungsleitung 109 mit dem Werkzeug 100, genauer deren Auswerteeinrichtung 108, kommunizieren.The transport device 300 in FIGS. 3 and 4 In contrast to the transport device 30 according to the first exemplary embodiment, it is mounted on the tool 100 itself. The transport device 300 is thus designed for mounting on the tool 100. The transport device 300 can communicate with the tool 100, more precisely its evaluation device 108, via the connecting line 109 with the aid of its communication device 320.

Die Kommunikationseinrichtung 320 ist zum Senden von Signalen an die Auswerteeinrichtung 108 des Werkzeugs 100 und/oder zum Empfangen von Signalen von der Auswerteeinrichtung 108 des Werkzeugs 100 ausgestaltet. Die Auswerteeinrichtung 108 des Werkzeugs 100 ist zum Senden von Signalen an die Kommunikationseinrichtung 320 der Transportvorrichtung 300 und/oder zum Empfangen von Signalen von der Auswerteeinrichtung 108 der Transportvorrichtung 300 ausgestaltet.The communication device 320 is designed to send signals to the evaluation device 108 of the tool 100 and / or to receive signals from the evaluation device 108 of the tool 100. The evaluation device 108 of the tool 100 is for sending signals to the communication device 320 of the transport device 300 and / or designed to receive signals from the evaluation device 108 of the transport device 300.

An der Transportvorrichtung 300 ist mindestens eine Aufnahmeeinrichtung 330, 330A zur Aufnahme jeweils eines Abtriebswerkzeugs 337, 337A vorgesehen. An der mindestens einen Aufnahmeeinrichtung 330, 330A der Transportvorrichtung 300 befindet sich jeweils ein Sensor 340, 340A und jeweils eine Anzeigeeinrichtung 350, 350A.At least one receiving device 330, 330A for receiving a respective output tool 337, 337A is provided on the transport device 300. A sensor 340, 340A and a respective display device 350, 350A are located on the at least one receiving device 330, 330A of the transport device 300.

Bei der Transportvorrichtung 300 ist die Stromversorgung für die Aufnahmeeinrichtungen 330, 330A und die zuvor genannten Teile der Transportvorrichtung 30 über die Energieversorgungseinrichtung 110 realisiert, die eine Batterie, insbesondere eine wieder aufladbare Batterie (Akkumulator) oder eine nicht wieder aufladbare Batterie, sein kann. Die Energieversorgungseinrichtung 110 kann jedoch auch alternativ oder zusätzlich über ein Elektrokabel mit einem externen elektrischen Stromnetz verbunden sein.In the case of the transport device 300, the power supply for the receiving devices 330, 330A and the aforementioned parts of the transport device 30 is implemented via the energy supply device 110, which can be a battery, in particular a rechargeable battery (accumulator) or a non-rechargeable battery. The energy supply device 110 can, however, alternatively or additionally be connected to an external electrical power network via an electrical cable.

Beim Schrauben einer Schraube 4 in die Werkstücke 2, 3 kann anstelle des Abtriebswerkzeugs 337 auch das Abtriebswerkzeug 337A als Abtriebswerkzeug zur Behandlung, insbesondere Bearbeitung, des oder der Werkstücke 2, 3 geeignet sein. Soll das jeweilige Abtriebswerkzeug 337, 337A nicht zum Schrauben verwendet werden, kann das Abtriebswerkzeug 337, 337A auch in der dafür vorgesehenen Aufnahmeeinrichtung 330, 330A an der Transportvorrichtung 30 aufgenommen werden. Hierfür sind die Aufnahmeeinrichtungen 330, 330A beispielsweise Köcher mit Steckplätzen für die vorbestimmten Abtriebswerkzeuge 337, 337A. Die vorbestimmten Abtriebswerkzeuge 337, 337A können verschiedene Form und/oder Größe haben. Beispielsweise sind die Abtriebswerkzeuge 337, 337A Stecknüsse oder Bits für Schlitzschrauben, Kreuzschrauben, usw. und/oder Bohrwerkzeuge usw..When screwing a screw 4 into the workpieces 2, 3, instead of the output tool 337, the output tool 337A can also be suitable as an output tool for treating, in particular machining, the work piece (s) 2, 3. If the respective output tool 337, 337A is not to be used for screwing, the output tool 337, 337A can also be received in the receiving device 330, 330A provided on the transport device 30. For this purpose, the receiving devices 330, 330A are, for example, quivers with slots for the predetermined output tools 337, 337A. The predetermined output tools 337, 337A can have various shapes and / or sizes. For example, the output tools 337, 337A are sockets or bits for slotted screws, Phillips screws, etc. and / or drilling tools, etc.

Für jede Aufnahmeeinrichtung 330, 330A ist dabei genau ein vorbestimmtes Abtriebswerkzeug 337, 337A vorgesehen. In den Steckplatz einer Aufnahmeeinrichtung 330, 330A kann kein anderes Abtriebswerkzeug 337, 337A außer das eine vorbestimmte Abtriebswerkzeug gesteckt werden. Alternativ oder zusätzlich kann auch mindestens einer der Sensoren 340, 340A erfassen, ob in den Aufnahmeeinrichtungen 330, 330A das zugeordnete vorbestimmte Abtriebswerkzeug 337, 337A aufgenommen ist. Das Erfassungsergebnis kann mit der zugehörigen Anzeigeeinrichtung 350, 350A an der jeweiligen Aufnahmeeinrichtung 330, 330A angezeigt werden. Zusätzlich oder alternativ kann das Erfassungsergebnis auch mit der Anzeigeeinrichtung 105 angezeigt werden.Exactly one predetermined output tool 337, 337A is provided for each receiving device 330, 330A. In the slot of a Receiving device 330, 330A, no other output tool 337, 337A apart from the one predetermined output tool can be inserted. Alternatively or additionally, at least one of the sensors 340, 340A can also detect whether the assigned predetermined output tool 337, 337A is received in the receiving devices 330, 330A. The detection result can be displayed with the associated display device 350, 350A on the respective recording device 330, 330A. Additionally or alternatively, the detection result can also be displayed with the display device 105.

Das Werkzeug 100 ist dazu ausgestaltet, Werkstücke 2, 3 mit einem der in den Aufnahmeeinrichtungen 330, 330A aufbewahrten Abtriebswerkzeuge 337, 337A zu behandeln, insbesondere zu bearbeiten.The tool 100 is designed to treat, in particular to machine, workpieces 2, 3 with one of the output tools 337, 337A stored in the receiving devices 330, 330A.

Ist das im Werkzeug 100 befindliche Abtriebswerkzeug 337, 337A für die derzeit vorgesehene Behandlung des Werkstücks 2, 3 ungeeignet, wird das Abtriebswerkzeug 337, 337A aus dem Mundstück 102 des Werkzeugs 100 entfernt und wieder in einer dafür vorgesehenen Aufnahmeeinrichtung 330, 330A, usw. aufgenommen.If the output tool 337, 337A located in the tool 100 is unsuitable for the currently planned treatment of the workpiece 2, 3, the output tool 337, 337A is removed from the mouthpiece 102 of the tool 100 and received again in a receiving device 330, 330A, etc. provided for this purpose .

Bei der Entnahme eines in einer Aufnahmeeinrichtung 330, 330A aufbewahrten Abtriebswerkzeugs 337, 337A sendet der zugehörige Sensor 340, 340A mittels der Kommunikationseinrichtung 320 ein Signal mit Daten an die Auswerteeinrichtung 108, so dass das Schraubprogramm 140, 141 auf die gleiche Weise ausgewählt werden kann, wie zuvor in Bezug auf das erste Ausführungsbeispiel beschrieben.When an output tool 337, 337A stored in a receiving device 330, 330A is removed, the associated sensor 340, 340A sends a signal with data to the evaluation device 108 by means of the communication device 320 so that the screwing program 140, 141 can be selected in the same way, as previously described in relation to the first embodiment.

Fig. 5 zeigt ein Werkzeug 10 gemäß einem dritten Ausführungsbeispiel. Im Unterschied zum ersten Ausführungsbeispiel ist an dem Werkzeug 10 eine Erfassungseinrichtung 13 zur Erfassung von Abmaßen einer Öffnung 5 im Werkstück 2, 3, insbesondere einer Bohrung vorgesehen. Die Erfassungseinrichtung 13 kann den Weg zu und/oder den Abstand zu und/oder die Position an der Öffnung 5 im Werkstück 2, 3 erfassen. Die Fig. 5 shows a tool 10 according to a third embodiment. In contrast to the first exemplary embodiment, a detection device 13 for detecting the dimensions of an opening 5 in the workpiece 2, 3, in particular a bore, is provided on the tool 10. The detection device 13 can detect the path to and / or the distance to and / or the position at the opening 5 in the workpiece 2, 3. the

Erfassungseinrichtung 13 kann beispielsweise ein kapazitiver und/oder optischer Sensor, insbesondere ein Laser-Sensor sein.Detection device 13 can be, for example, a capacitive and / or optical sensor, in particular a laser sensor.

Mit der Steuereinrichtung 14 am Werkzeug 10 werden die von der Erfassungseinrichtung 13 erfassten Daten ausgewertet. Dabei wertet die Steuereinrichtung 14 aus, welche Abtriebswerkzeuge 333, 334, 335, 336 zum Schrauben einer Schraube 4 in die Öffnung 5 geeignet sind.With the control device 14 on the tool 10, the data acquired by the acquisition device 13 are evaluated. The control device 14 evaluates which output tools 333, 334, 335, 336 are suitable for screwing a screw 4 into the opening 5.

Ergibt die Auswertung der Steuereinrichtung 14, dass das im Werkzeug befindliche Abtriebswerkzeug 11, 333, 334, 335, 336 für die vorgesehene nächste Behandlung des Werkstücks 2, 3 ungeeignet ist, wird mit der Kommunikationseinrichtung 17 des Werkzeugs 10 mindestens ein Signal an die Kommunikationseinrichtung 32 der Transporteinrichtung 30 gesendet. Das oder die Signale können ebenfalls Binärcodes der geeigneten Abtriebswerkzeuge 333, 334, 335, 336 aufweisen. Es sind auch die anderen Signale möglich, die zuvor in Bezug auf die Kommunikationseinrichtungen 17, 32 beim ersten Ausführungsbeispiel genannt sind.If the evaluation of the control device 14 shows that the output tool 11, 333, 334, 335, 336 located in the tool is unsuitable for the planned next treatment of the workpiece 2, 3, at least one signal is sent to the communication device 32 with the communication device 17 of the tool 10 the transport device 30 sent. The signal or signals can also have binary codes of the suitable output tools 333, 334, 335, 336. The other signals are also possible which are mentioned above with regard to the communication devices 17, 32 in the first exemplary embodiment.

Sind beispielsweise die Abtriebswerkzeuge 343 oder 363 der Aufnahmeeinrichtungen 34, 36 zur Behandlung des Werkstücks 2, 3 geeignet, werden die Binärcodes 0010 und 0100 von der Funkeinrichtung 17 des Werkzeugs 10 an die Funkeinrichtung 32 der Transportvorrichtung 30 übertragen. An den Aufnahmeeinrichtungen 34, 36 der Transportvorrichtung 30 zeigen die Anzeigeeinrichtung 342, 362 der Aufnahmeeinrichtungen 34, 36 nach der Übertragung der Binärcodes 0010 und 0100 an, dass die in den Aufnahmeeinrichtungen 34, 36 enthaltenen Abtriebswerkzeuge 343, 363 zur Behandlung des Werkstücks 2, 3 geeignet sind. Dies kann durch Leuchten der Anzeigeeinrichtung 342, 362 in einer vorbestimmten Farbe, beispielsweise in grün, an den Aufnahmeeinrichtungen 34, 36 angezeigt werden. Alternativ oder zusätzlich kann ein eine akustische Anzeige erfolgen.For example, if the output tools 343 or 363 of the receiving devices 34, 36 are suitable for treating the workpiece 2, 3, the binary codes 0010 and 0100 are transmitted from the radio device 17 of the tool 10 to the radio device 32 of the transport device 30. On the receiving devices 34, 36 of the transport device 30, the display devices 342, 362 of the receiving devices 34, 36 indicate after the transmission of the binary codes 0010 and 0100 that the output tools 343, 363 contained in the receiving devices 34, 36 for the treatment of the workpiece 2, 3 are suitable. This can be indicated by lighting up the display device 342, 362 in a predetermined color, for example in green, on the receiving devices 34, 36. As an alternative or in addition, an acoustic display can take place.

Ansonsten sind das Werkzeug 10 und die Transportvorrichtung 30 bei dem vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel ausgeführt, wie bei einem der vorangehenden Ausführungsbeispiele beschrieben.Otherwise, the tool 10 and the transport device 30 in the present exemplary embodiment are designed as described in one of the preceding exemplary embodiments.

Gemäß einem vierten Ausführungsbeispiel ist die Steuereinrichtung 14 des Werkzeugs 10 gemäß dem ersten oder dritten Ausführungsbeispiel zusätzlich oder alternativ dazu ausgestaltet, auf den Fall einer Entnahme von mehr als einem Abtriebswerkzeug 333, 334, 335, 336 aus den Aufnahmeeinrichtungen 33, 34, 35, 36 zu reagieren.According to a fourth exemplary embodiment, the control device 14 of the tool 10 according to the first or third exemplary embodiment is additionally or alternatively designed in the event that more than one output tool 333, 334, 335, 336 is removed from the receiving devices 33, 34, 35, 36 to react.

Als Beispiel wird bei dem vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel das Abtriebswerkzeug 333 aus der Aufnahmeeinrichtung 33 entnommen und zudem wird das Abtriebswerkzeug 353 aus der Aufnahmeeinrichtung 35 entnommen.As an example, in the present exemplary embodiment, the output tool 333 is removed from the receiving device 33 and, in addition, the output tool 353 is removed from the receiving device 35.

Solange nur das Abtriebswerkzeug 333 aus der Aufnahmeeinrichtung 33 entnommen wurde, arbeiten die Transporteinrichtung 30 und die Steuereinrichtung 14, wie bei den vorangehenden Ausführungsbeispielen beschrieben. Sobald jedoch auch noch das Abtriebswerkzeug 353 aus der Aufnahmeeinrichtung 35 entnommen wird, sendet die Kommunikationseinrichtung 32 ein entsprechendes Signal an das Werkzeug 10. Beispielsweise kann das Signal in diesem Fall neben dem Binärcode 0001 zusätzlich den Binärcode 0011 umfassen.As long as only the output tool 333 has been removed from the receiving device 33, the transport device 30 and the control device 14 operate as described in the previous exemplary embodiments. However, as soon as the output tool 353 is also removed from the receiving device 35, the communication device 32 sends a corresponding signal to the tool 10. For example, the signal in this case can also include the binary code 0011 in addition to the binary code 0001.

Infolgedessen unterbricht die Steuereinrichtung 14 eine Ausführung eines Schraubprogramms 141, 142 oder Schraubablaufs. Ist das Schraubprogramm 141, 142 oder der Schraubablauf noch nicht gestartet, sondern werden derzeit nur mehrere Schraubprogramme 141, 142 oder Schraubabläufe zur Auswahl gestellt, unterbricht die Steuereinrichtung 14 eine Anzeige einer Auswahl der Schraubprogramme 141, 142 oder Schraubabläufe an der Anzeigeeinrichtung 15. Stattdessen bewirkt die Steuereinrichtung 14, dass an der Anzeigeeinrichtung 15 ein Fehlersignal angezeigt wird. Zusätzlich oder alternativ kann die Steuereinrichtung 14 in einem Signal an die Transporteinrichtung 30 Informationen zu dem Fehler senden. Als Folge davon wird mit den Anzeigeeinrichtungen 332, 352 der Aufnahmeeinrichtungen 33, 35, welchen ein Abtriebswerkzeug 333, 353 entnommen ist, ein Warnsignal angezeigt, um den Benutzer der Transporteinrichtung 30 zu warnen. Das Warnsignal kann beispielsweise optisch und/oder akustisch, also als ein Ton und/oder Bild und/oder Zeichen und/oder Blinken, usw., ausgeführt sein.As a result, the control device 14 interrupts execution of a screwing program 141, 142 or screwing sequence. If the screwing program 141, 142 or the screwing sequence has not yet started, but only several screwing programs 141, 142 or screwing sequences are currently available for selection, the control device 14 interrupts a display of a selection of the screwing programs 141, 142 or screwing sequences on the display device 15 the control device 14 that an error signal is displayed on the display device 15. Additionally or alternatively, the control device 14 can send information on the error in a signal to the transport device 30. As a result of this, a warning signal is displayed with the display devices 332, 352 of the receiving devices 33, 35 from which a power take-off tool 333, 353 has been removed, in order to warn the user of the transport device 30. The warning signal can be designed, for example, optically and / or acoustically, that is to say as a sound and / or image and / or characters and / or flashing, etc.

Auf diese Weise wird bei dem vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel verhindert, dass in den Aufnahmeeinrichtungen 33, 34, 35, 36 aufzubewahrende Abtriebswerkzeuge 333, 343, 353, 363 verloren gehen.In this way, in the present exemplary embodiment, it is prevented that output tools 333, 343, 353, 363 to be stored in the receiving devices 33, 34, 35, 36 are lost.

Alle zuvor beschriebenen Ausgestaltungen der Werkzeuge 10, 200, der Transportvorrichtungen 30, 300 und des Verfahrens können einzeln oder in allen möglichen Kombinationen Verwendung finden. Insbesondere können alle Merkmale und/oder Funktionen der zuvor beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispiele beliebig kombiniert oder auch weggelassen werden. Zusätzlich sind insbesondere folgende Modifikationen denkbar.All of the configurations of the tools 10, 200, the transport devices 30, 300 and the method described above can be used individually or in all possible combinations. In particular, all of the features and / or functions of the exemplary embodiments described above can be combined as desired or even omitted. In addition, the following modifications in particular are conceivable.

Die in den Figuren dargestellten Teile sind schematisch dargestellt und können in der genauen Ausgestaltung von den in den Figuren gezeigten Formen abweichen, solange deren zuvor beschriebenen Funktionen gewährleistet sind.The parts shown in the figures are shown schematically and the exact configuration may differ from the forms shown in the figures, as long as their functions described above are guaranteed.

Die Anzeigeeinrichtung 332, 342, 352, 362, 350, 350A für eine der Aufnahmeeinrichtungen 33, 34, 35, 36, 330, 330A kann bei Abtriebswerkzeugen 333, 343, 353, 363, 337, 337A die nicht für die Behandlung eines Werkstücks 2, 3 geeignet sind, in einer anderen Farbe als der Farbe leuchten, mit welcher geeignete Abtriebswerkzeuge 333, 343, 353, 363, 337, 337A angezeigt werden.The display device 332, 342, 352, 362, 350, 350A for one of the receiving devices 33, 34, 35, 36, 330, 330A can be used for output tools 333, 343, 353, 363, 337, 337A that are not used for the treatment of a workpiece 2 , 3 are suitable to light up in a different color than the color with which suitable output tools 333, 343, 353, 363, 337, 337A are displayed.

Die Anzeigeeinrichtung 332, 342, 352, 362, 350, 350A für eine der Aufnahmeeinrichtungen 33, 34, 35, 36, 330, 330A kann zur Anzeige eines Abtriebswerkzeugs 333, 343, 353, 363, 337, 337A blinken, das zur Behandlung eines Werkstücks 2, 3 mit dem Werkzeug 10, 100 geeignet ist. Anstatt jeweils einer Anzeigeeinrichtung 332, 342, 352, 362, 350, 350A pro Aufnahmeeinrichtung 33, 34, 35, 36, 330, 330A können auch weniger Anzeigeeinrichtungen 332, 342, 352, 362, 350, 350A als Aufnahmeeinrichtungen 33, 34, 35, 36, 330, 330A vorhanden sein. In diesem Fall führt eine der Anzeigeeinrichtungen 332, 342, 352, 362, 350, 350A für mehr als eine der Aufnahmeeinrichtungen 33, 34, 35, 36, 330, 330A Anzeigen aus. Insbesondere kann auch nur eine Anzeigeeinrichtung für alle Aufnahmeeinrichtungen 33, 34, 35, 36, 330, 330A an der Transportvorrichtung 30, 300 oder auch extern vorgesehen sein.The display device 332, 342, 352, 362, 350, 350A for one of the receiving devices 33, 34, 35, 36, 330, 330A can flash to display an output tool 333, 343, 353, 363, 337, 337A, which is used to treat a Workpiece 2, 3 with the tool 10, 100 is suitable. Instead of one display device 332, 342, 352, 362, 350, 350A per receiving device 33, 34, 35, 36, 330, 330A, fewer display devices 332, 342, 352, 362, 350, 350A than receiving devices 33, 34, 35 can also be used , 36, 330, 330A may be present. In this case, one of the display devices 332, 342, 352, 362, 350, 350A carries out displays for more than one of the receiving devices 33, 34, 35, 36, 330, 330A. In particular, only one display device can be provided for all receiving devices 33, 34, 35, 36, 330, 330A on the transport device 30, 300 or also externally.

Auch wenn das vierte Ausführungsbeispiel als Beispiel in Bezug auf die Transportvorrichtung 30 gemäß dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel beschrieben ist, können eine oder mehrere der Funktionen des vierten Ausführungsbeispiels auch in Bezug auf die Transportvorrichtung 300 gemäß dem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel angewendet sein.Although the fourth exemplary embodiment is described as an example with respect to the transport device 30 according to the first exemplary embodiment, one or more of the functions of the fourth exemplary embodiment can also be applied in relation to the transport device 300 according to the second exemplary embodiment.

Auch wenn das fünfte Ausführungsbeispiel als Beispiel in Bezug auf das Werkzeug 10 gemäß dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel beschrieben ist, können eine oder mehrere der Funktionen des fünften Ausführungsbeispiels auch in Bezug auf das Werkzeug 100 gemäß dem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel angewendet sein.Even if the fifth exemplary embodiment is described as an example with respect to the tool 10 according to the first exemplary embodiment, one or more of the functions of the fifth exemplary embodiment can also be applied to the tool 100 according to the second exemplary embodiment.

Auch die Kommunikationseinrichtung 320 der Transportvorrichtung 300 kann eine Funkeinrichtung zum drahtlosen Senden oder Empfangen mindestens eines Signals sein.The communication device 320 of the transport device 300 can also be a radio device for wirelessly transmitting or receiving at least one signal.

Es ist auch denkbar, dass das Werkzeug 10 und/oder das Werkzeug 100 sowohl mit einer Transportvorrichtung 30, die am Körper eines Benutzers des Werkzeugs 10, 100 getragen wird, als auch mit einer Transportvorrichtung 300 kommunizieren kann. Selbstverständlich ist auch eine Kommunikation des Werkzeugs 10 und/oder des Werkzeugs 100 mit mehr als einer Transportvorrichtung 30 und/oder mehr als einer Transportvorrichtung 300 einrichtbar.It is also conceivable that the tool 10 and / or the tool 100 can communicate both with a transport device 30, which is carried on the body of a user of the tool 10, 100, and with a transport device 300. Communication of the tool 10 and / or the tool 100 with more than one transport device 30 and / or more than one transport device 300 can of course also be set up.

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  1. Transport apparatus (30; 300) for transporting output tools (337, 337A) on the human body or on a tool (100), having
    at least one receiving device (330, 330A) for receiving a predetermined output tool (337, 337A) for a tool (100), wherein precisely one predetermined output tool (337, 337A) is provided for each receiving device (330, 330A) in that no output tool (337, 337A) other than the one predetermined output tool (337, 337A) can be plugged into a slot of a receiving device (330, 330A), and
    a communication device (32; 320) which is configured to transmit a signal containing information relating to the predetermined output tool (337, 337A) to the tool (10; 100),
    wherein the information is data, for which different screwing programs (141, 142) are stored in the tool (10; 100), and
    wherein the at least one screwing program (141, 142) is possible for handling one or more workpieces (2, 3) using the output tool (337) which has been removed from the receiving device (330, 330A), and
    wherein the communication device (32, 320) is configured to transmit the signal to the tool (10; 100) when a predetermined output tool (337, 337A) is removed from at least one receiving device (330, 330A).
  2. Transport apparatus (300) according to Claim 1, wherein the communication device (320) is connected to each receiving device (330, 330A) of the transport apparatus (300), and/or wherein the communication device (320) is a radio device for wirelessly transmitting or receiving at least one signal.
  3. Transport apparatus (300) according to Claim 1 or 2, also having a sensor (340, 340A) for detecting removal of an output tool (337, 337A) from the receiving device (330, 330A) and/or a presence or absence of an output tool (337, 337A) in the receiving device (330, 330A).
  4. Transport apparatus (300) according to Claim 3, wherein a sensor (331, 341, 351, 361) is situated on each of the receiving devices (33, 34, 35, 36), and wherein at least one sensor (340, 340A) detects whether the associated predetermined output tool (337, 337A) has been received in the receiving devices (330, 330A).
  5. Transport apparatus (300) according to one of the preceding claims, also having a display device (350, 350A) which is arranged on the at least one receiving device (330, 330A) and is intended to display whether an output tool (337, 337A) for handling a workpiece (2; 2, 3) is suitable as an output tool of the tool (100), and/or wherein the display device (350, 350A) is configured to display a warning signal if more than one output tool (337, 337A) has been removed from at least two receiving devices (330, 330A).
  6. Transport apparatus (300) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the communication device (320) is also configured to receive a signal containing information relating to the predetermined output tool (337, 337A) from the tool (100).
  7. Tool (10; 100) having a mouthpiece (12; 102) for receiving a predetermined output tool (333, 343, 353, 363; 337, 337A) which is used to handle a workpiece (2; 2, 3) or can be transported on the human body or on the tool (100) using a transport apparatus (30), wherein, in the transport apparatus (30; 300), precisely one predetermined output tool (337, 337A) is provided for each receiving device (330, 330A) in that no output tool (337, 337A) other than the one predetermined output tool (337, 337A) can be plugged into a slot of a receiving device (330, 330A), a device (17; 108) for receiving a signal containing information relating to the predetermined output tool (333, 343, 353, 363; 337, 337A) from the transport apparatus (30; 300), and a control device (14; 104) for controlling the tool (10; 100) on the basis of an evaluation of a signal which is received in the device (17; 108) of the tool (10; 100) from the transport apparatus (30; 300) and contains information relating to the predetermined output tool (333, 343, 353, 363; 337, 337A), wherein the information is data, for which different screwing programs (141, 142) are stored in the tool (10; 100), wherein the control device (14; 104) is configured to evaluate the signal with respect to the information relating to the predetermined output tool (333, 343, 353, 363; 337, 337A) and to output an evaluation result to a display device (15) of the tool (10; 100) as a selection of different screwing programs (141, 142) which are stored in the tool (10; 100) and from which a user can select at least one screwing program (141, 142), wherein the at least one screwing program (141, 142) is possible for handling one or more workpieces (2, 3) using the output tool (337) which has been removed from the receiving device (330, 330A).
  8. Tool (10; 100) according to Claim 7, wherein the control device (14; 104) is configured to control a predetermined sequence for handling a workpiece (2; 2, 3) with the aid of at least one output tool (333, 343, 353, 363; 337, 337A) in interaction with the device (17; 108) of the tool (10; 100) and/or the communication device (32; 320) of the transport apparatus (30; 300) and/or a signal received from the transport apparatus (30; 300).
  9. Tool (10; 100) according to Claim 7 or 8, also having a detection device (13; 103) for detecting an opening (5) in a workpiece (2; 2, 3), wherein the device (17; 108) of the tool (10; 100) is configured to transmit a signal containing information relating to an output tool (333, 343, 353, 363; 337, 337A) to be selected for the opening (5) by the transport apparatus (30; 300).
  10. Tool (10; 100) according to one of the preceding Claims 7 to 9, wherein, when an output tool (333, 343, 353, 363; 337, 337A) is removed from the transport apparatus (30), the control device (14; 104) is configured to start at least one stored program (141) for handling the workpiece (2; 2, 3) and/or to display at least one stored sequence (142) on a display device (15; 105) of the tool (10; 100) for the selection of a program for handling a workpiece (2; 2, 3).
  11. Tool (10; 100) according to one of the preceding Claims 7 to 10, wherein the tool (10; 100) is a handheld tool, and/or wherein the tool (10; 100) is a screwdriver.
  12. Tool (10; 100) according to one of the preceding Claims 7 to 11, wherein the device (17; 108) for receiving a signal containing information relating to the predetermined output tool (333, 343, 353, 363; 337, 337A) is also configured to transmit a signal containing information relating to the predetermined output tool (333, 343, 353, 363; 337, 337A) to the transport apparatus (30; 300).
  13. System having
    a transport apparatus (30; 300) according to one of Claims 1 to 6, and
    a tool (10; 100) according to one of Claims 1 to 12.
  14. System according to Claim 13,
    wherein the communication device (32; 320) of the transport apparatus (30; 300) and the communication device (17; 108) of the tool (10; 100) are configured such that a predetermined sequence for handling one or more workpieces (2, 3) with the aid of one or more of the output tools (11, 333; 343; 353; 363) is controlled in interaction with the communication device (17; 108) of the tool (10; 100), and/or
    wherein the system is configured such that a signal received from the transport apparatus (30; 300) is also used during control.
  15. Method for communicating between a tool (10; 100) and a transport apparatus (30; 300) which is configured to transport at least one output tool (337, 337A) on the human body or on the tool (10; 100), wherein the method has the steps of
    using a receiving device (330, 330A) of the transport apparatus (30; 300) to receive a predetermined output tool (337, 337A) and/or removing, from a receiving device (330, 330A) of the transport apparatus (30; 300), a predetermined output tool (337, 337A), wherein precisely one predetermined output tool (337, 337A) is provided for each receiving device (330, 330A) of the transport apparatus (300) in that no output tool (337, 337A) other than the one predetermined output tool (337, 337A) can be plugged into a slot of a receiving device (330, 330A),
    using a communication device (320) of the transport apparatus (300) to transmit a signal containing information relating to the predetermined output tool (337, 337A) to the tool (10; 100), wherein the information is data, for which different screwing programs (141, 142) are stored in the tool (10; 100), and wherein the at least one screwing program (141, 142) is possible for handling one or more workpieces (2, 3) using the output tool (337) which has been removed from the receiving device (330, 330A), and wherein the communication device (32, 320) transmits the signal when a predetermined output tool (337, 337A) is removed from at least one receiving device (330, 330A),
    using a device (17; 108) of the tool (10; 100) to receive a signal containing information relating to the predetermined output tool (337, 337A), using a control device (14; 104) of the tool (10; 100) to evaluate the signal with respect to the information relating to the predetermined output tool (333, 343, 353, 363; 337, 337A), and displaying, on a display device (15) of the tool (100), an evaluation result as a selection of different screwing programs (141, 142) which are stored in the tool (100) and from which a user can select at least one screwing program (141, 142), wherein the at least one screwing program (141, 142) is possible for handling one or more workpieces (2, 3) using the output tool (337) which has been removed from the receiving device (330, 330A).
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