EP3600784B1 - Elektronikmodul - Google Patents

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EP3600784B1
EP3600784B1 EP18708393.6A EP18708393A EP3600784B1 EP 3600784 B1 EP3600784 B1 EP 3600784B1 EP 18708393 A EP18708393 A EP 18708393A EP 3600784 B1 EP3600784 B1 EP 3600784B1
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Joern Stock
Florian Esenwein
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25FCOMBINATION 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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  • Electronic modules in particular for handheld power tools, with at least one electronic unit, with at least one contacting unit, which is provided for contacting an electrical energy source, and with at least one cover unit, are already known.
  • Some examples are from the US2016311094A1 , WO2013014914A2 , DE102014225332A1 or US2014259599A1 known.
  • the invention is based on an electronics module, in particular for a hand power tool, as described in claim 1, with at least one electronics unit, with at least one contacting unit, which is provided for contacting an electrical energy source and / or for transmitting electronic data, and with at least one cover unit.
  • the contacting unit be arranged on a side of the electronics unit facing away from the cover unit. This advantageously makes it possible to provide an electronics module which can be used flexibly and which can be connected to a large number of devices by means of the contacting unit.
  • An exchangeable electronics module can advantageously be provided.
  • Provided is to be understood in particular as being designed and / or equipped.
  • the fact that an object is provided for a specific function is to be understood in particular as meaning that the object has this specific function Function fulfilled and / or carried out in at least one application and / or operating state.
  • the electronics module in particular the electronics unit, preferably has at least one transistor, particularly preferably at least one microprocessor.
  • the electronics module in particular the electronics unit, particularly preferably has at least one computing unit.
  • a “computing unit” is to be understood as meaning, in particular, a unit with information input, information processing and information output.
  • the computing unit advantageously has at least one processor, a memory, input and output means, further electrical components, an operating program, control routines, control routines and / or calculation routines.
  • the components of the computing unit are preferably arranged on a common circuit board, in particular the electronics unit, and / or are advantageously arranged in a common housing.
  • the electronics module preferably has at least one sensor unit for detecting an operator-specific and / or a handheld power tool-specific parameter.
  • the handheld power tool-specific parameter can, for example, be a time of use, a duration of use, a number of uses, a location of use, an intensity of use, in particular a load of use, preferably wear and tear, a state of use, a current parameter, a voltage parameter, a speed, an acceleration, in particular a vibration, a power, an orientation, a switch-on number, a switch-off number, an object-internal runtime, wear and tear of components and / or the like, and in particular a triggering of a safety function, such as a kickback protection function, a part number, a serial number, a machine ID, logistics data, etc.
  • a safety function such as a kickback protection function, a part number, a serial number, a machine ID, logistics data, etc.
  • the operator-specific parameter can be, for example, as an operator pressure force, as operator feed force, as operator training status, as operator holding force, as operator-specific type of load, as operator application, as operator contact pressure, as operator utilization level, such as, for example, frequent use or infrequent use, as operator duration, as operator stress, for example noise exposure and / or vibration exposure, as operator access authorization to a location, as vital signs of an operator and / or as another operator-specific parameter that appears useful to a person skilled in the art.
  • a “sensor unit” is to be understood in particular as a unit which is provided to record at least one parameter and / or a physical property, the recording being active, such as in particular by generating and transmitting an electrical measurement signal, and / or passively , as can take place in particular by detecting changes in properties of a sensor component.
  • the electronics module in particular the electronics unit, preferably has at least one output unit for outputting at least one optical, acoustic and / or haptic information item.
  • the output unit preferably has at least one light-emitting diode, a display panel, a display, a buzzer, a loudspeaker, a vibration element and / or another output element that appears useful to a person skilled in the art.
  • the electronics module in particular the electronics unit, preferably has at least one input unit, which in particular comprises a switch, a button, a touch and / or proximity-sensitive surface, a microphone or another control element that appears useful to a person skilled in the art.
  • the electronics module in particular the electronics unit, preferably has at least one communication unit, in particular an NFC communication unit, for wired and / or wireless data transmission, in particular with a handheld power tool.
  • the communication unit is preferably designed as a transmitting and / or receiving unit for transmitting electronic data.
  • the electronics module preferably has at least two transmitting and / or receiving units or information units, in particular at least one NFC transmitting and / or receiving unit and a Bluetooth transmitting and / or receiving unit.
  • the electronics module comprises at least one or more information units, such as a QR code, a data matrix code or the like
  • Receiving units, in particular an NFC transmitting and / or receiving unit are provided for fast connection setup between the electronics module and an external unit, in particular the handheld power tool.
  • At least one of the at least two transmitting and / or receiving units is preferred for data transmission, in particular for transmitting a large number of data in a short period of time, between the electronics module and an external unit, in particular the handheld power tool is provided.
  • the electronics module preferably comprises at least one interface, in particular a wireless interface, for data exchange with at least one external unit, in particular the handheld power tool, a gateway, a smartphone, a data processing device or the like.
  • An antenna of the communication unit is preferably arranged on the electronics module in such a way that a main radiation direction of the antenna can take place in the direction of the cover unit.
  • the electronics module according to claim 1 has an energy conversion unit (energy harvesting unit) which is provided to convert mechanical energy and / or thermal energy into electrical energy.
  • energy conversion unit is provided to convert electrical energy from an ambient temperature, from vibrations, from air currents or the like.
  • a "handheld power tool” should in particular be a workpiece processing machine, but advantageously a drill, a drill and / or hammer, a saw, a planer, a screwdriver, a milling cutter, a cut-off grinder, an angle grinder, a cutting tool, a tile cutter, a gardening tool and / or a multi-function tool that can be transported by an operator without a transport machine.
  • the electronics module can preferably be mechanically and / or electrically connected to the handheld power tool; in particular, the electronics module can be arranged on the handheld power tool by means of a, preferably detachable, holding mechanism.
  • Hand machine tool in particular has a mass that is less than 40 kg, preferably less than 10 kg and particularly preferably less than 5 kg.
  • the communication unit is provided for data exchange with an external device such as a smartphone, a tablet, a PC and / or the like, in particular for controlling the electronic module, for a firmware upgrade, for reading out the electronic module or to another function that appears to be useful to a person skilled in the art.
  • a system comprising the electronics module preferably has at least one shielding element, in particular a plastic plate or a spacer element, which is provided for decoupling and / or shielding the electronics module from thermal and / or mechanical influences.
  • the electronics module has at least one reflection element, in particular a plastic plate, to increase and / or attenuate a radiated transmission power of the communication unit, which is provided to reflect, to bundle and / or to enable a preferred propagation of an emitted radiation.
  • the reflection element and / or the shielding element preferably have a maximum thickness that is in particular less than 15 mm, preferably less than 10 mm and particularly preferably less than 5 mm.
  • the reflective element and / or the shielding element advantageously have / has a maximum thickness which is in particular a value from a value range from 1 mm to 10 mm, preferably a value from a value range from 1 mm to 6 mm and particularly preferably a value from a value range from 2 mm to 3 mm.
  • the reflection element and / or the shielding element are / is preferably arranged between an outer surface of the housing, in particular an outer surface of the floor, of the electronics module and at least one antenna element of the communication unit of the electronics module.
  • the electronics module in particular the electronics unit, is provided to record an operating time of a connected handheld power tool.
  • the operating time can be read out from the electronics module in particular for billing according to a pay-per-use model.
  • the electronics module can be used as an electronic key that is required to operate the handheld power tool.
  • the hand tool can only be used after connecting the correct electronics module, e.g. B. if, after connecting the correct electronics module, a switch-on lock of the handheld power tool is lifted.
  • the electronics module records further parameters and operating data of a connected handheld power tool, such as engine temperatures, total operating hours, tools used, position, alignment and / or location of the handheld power tool, acceleration and / or vibration of the handheld power tool and others that appear useful to a person skilled in the art Parameters of the hand machine tool.
  • application-specific and / or hand-tool-specific information is stored in the electronics module, in particular the electronics unit.
  • the electronics module can output instructions and / or information to a user as a function of a use of the hand-held power tool.
  • a user transmits an activity to be performed to the electronics module by means of an input unit or by means of data transmission to a communication unit and the electronics module then suggests a tool suitable for the activity, in particular a handheld power tool.
  • the electronics module can acquire, process and / or store data independently of a communication with the handheld power tool and / or an external unit, which can be read out, for example, after an electronic module's own acquisition, processing and / or storage, in particular by means of a wired and / or / or a wireless data connection with a gateway, a readout device or the like.
  • a “contacting unit” is to be understood in particular as a unit which provides at least one interface, in particular a contacting element, for electrical contacting of the electronics module and / or for data transmission and / or for transmission of electrical energy for operating at least the electronics unit. It is conceivable that the contacting unit is cable-bound and / or wireless.
  • the contacting unit is preferably at least partially an NFC unit designed, which is provided for a, in particular wireless, transmission of electrical energy to operate at least the electronics unit. It is also conceivable that the contacting unit is designed at least partially as a unit with a communication unit of the electronics module.
  • At least one contacting element is preferably designed as a contact tab, a contact spring, a contact clip or another contacting element that appears sensible to a person skilled in the art.
  • a "cover unit” is to be understood in particular as a unit which covers at least one side of the electronics unit and / or the contacting unit and protects against contact and / or which has at least one opening, in particular at least one housing opening of a housing, in particular a base unit, the electronics module or a housing of the hand machine tool, closes.
  • the cover unit preferably has a low static effect in relation to a housing that at least partially receives the cover unit, since in particular the housing that at least partially receives the cover unit largely fulfills a static function and / or is intended to support forces acting on the cover unit.
  • the cover unit preferably has a closed surface on a side facing away from the electronics unit, which surface extends in particular over the electronics unit and / or the contacting unit.
  • the input unit and / or the output unit are preferably arranged at least partially on the cover unit, in particular on a side of the cover unit facing away from the electronics unit.
  • a short connection path to the cabling of the input unit and / or the output unit can advantageously be achieved.
  • an LED or display arranged directly on an electronics unit designed as a printed circuit board can also advantageously be guided outwards in a structurally simple manner, in particular to a side of the cover unit facing away from the electronics unit.
  • the cover unit be provided to hold the electronics unit. This can advantageously result in a low risk of damage to the electronics unit due to a small amount of play in the electronics unit can be achieved.
  • An exchangeable electronics module can advantageously be provided. It is conceivable that the cover unit has at least one holding element, such as a holding groove, a holding lug, a holding pin, a hook or another holding element that appears sensible to a person skilled in the art, for positively locking the electronics unit. It is also conceivable that the cover unit has at least one, in particular further, holding element, such as a friction surface, rubber coating, corrugation or another holding element that appears useful to a person skilled in the art, for frictional fixing of the electronics unit.
  • the electronics unit can preferably be detached from the cover unit in a non-destructive manner without tools, in particular for at least partial replacement of the electronics unit.
  • the cover unit has a holding unit that can be operated by a user, such as a latching unit, for releasably holding the electronics unit.
  • a "latching unit” should be understood to mean, in particular, a unit with at least one latching element which is elastically deflected during a fastening process in order to subsequently latch behind a corresponding latching element due to an internal tensioning force.
  • the electronics unit is at least essentially non-detachably connected to the cover unit.
  • an "at least essentially non-detachable connection” is to be understood here in particular as a connection of at least two elements which are only made with the aid of cutting tools, such as a saw, in particular a mechanical saw, etc., and / or chemical separating agents, such as solvents etc., are separable from each other. It is conceivable that the electronics unit is connected to the cover unit by means of an adhesive connection, riveting, welding, caulking or another material connection that appears sensible to a person skilled in the art.
  • the electronics module has at least one base unit which is arranged on a side of the electronics unit facing away from the cover unit and is provided to connect, in particular to accommodate, the cover unit, the electronics unit and / or the contacting unit.
  • a flexibly usable electronics module can advantageously be provided, which can in particular be connected to a large number of devices.
  • An exchangeable electronics module can advantageously be provided.
  • the base unit is designed as a connection area, in particular as a receiving area, a handheld power tool or as a separate unit with at least one connection area, in particular a receiving area, for the cover unit, the electronics unit and / or the contacting unit.
  • the base unit is preferably provided for a detachable connection to the cover unit, the electronics unit and / or the contacting unit.
  • the cover unit preferably has at least one fastening element which is provided to detachably fix at least the cover unit to the base unit in a form-fitting and / or force-fitting manner.
  • the contacting unit of the electronics unit is preferably provided for contacting an electronics unit of the base unit, in particular for data transmission and / or for the transmission of electrical energy for operating at least the electronics unit.
  • the base unit preferably has at least one base plate. It is conceivable that the base plate is designed to be exchangeable and / or adaptable for an arrangement of the base unit on different surfaces.
  • the base unit preferably has at least one side wall. The side wall is preferably provided to enclose at least the cover unit along a circumferential direction, in particular to fix the cover unit in a form-fitting manner. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the cover unit is provided to encompass the side wall, in particular when fixing elements are arranged on an outside of the side wall.
  • the electronic module preferably comprises a communication unit arranged in the base unit, in particular a transmitting and / or receiving unit, at least for the purpose of transmitting electrical energy and / or electronic data.
  • the communication unit arranged in the base unit is preferably designed as an NFC communication unit.
  • the NFC communication unit has a different configuration that appears sensible to a person skilled in the art.
  • the communication unit has in particular at least one antenna element for a transmission of electrical energy and / or electronic data, such as a wire antenna, a coiled wire antenna or the like.
  • the at least one antenna element of the communication unit is preferably arranged on a floor of the base unit, in particular integrated into the floor, such as from a material of the base unit encapsulated or the like.
  • the antenna element is fixed to the floor, in particular by means of a releasable connection or the like
  • the base unit preferably forms a housing of the electronics module.
  • the contacting interface is preferably designed as a mechanical contacting interface, such as a plug contact interface, a contact tab or the like an antenna element as a printed circuit board antenna (PCB antenna) or the like.
  • PCB antenna printed circuit board antenna
  • the electronics module has at least one energy storage receiving area, the energy storage receiving area being arranged on a side of the electronic unit facing away from the cover unit, in particular adjacent to the contacting unit.
  • a flexibly usable electronics module can advantageously be provided, which can in particular be connected to a large number of devices.
  • An exchangeable electronics module can advantageously be provided.
  • the energy storage receiving area is preferably provided to provide at least one energy storage device, in particular a battery, an accumulator, a pouch cell, a capacitor, a supercapacitor or another energy storage device that appears useful to a person skilled in the art the electronics unit. If the electronics module comprises a base unit to which the cover unit is connected, the energy storage receiving area is preferably arranged between the cover unit and the base unit.
  • the cover unit and the base unit preferably at least partially, in particular completely, enclose the energy storage receiving area. It is conceivable that at least one energy storage fixation element of the electronics module such as a battery clip, a clamp or another energy storage fixation element that appears useful to a person skilled in the art is arranged on the energy storage receiving area.
  • the electronic module preferably has a layer structure. Viewed in at least one direction from the cover unit to the contacting unit, the electronics unit is preferably arranged behind the cover unit. Viewed in at least one direction from the cover unit to the contacting unit, the contacting unit is preferably arranged behind the electronics unit. Viewed in at least one direction from the cover unit to the contacting unit, the energy storage receiving area is preferably arranged behind the contacting unit.
  • the base unit is preferably arranged at least partially behind the energy storage receiving area, in particular a base plate of the base unit is preferably arranged behind the energy storage receiving area.
  • the electronics module has at least one sealing unit which is provided to seal the electronics unit and / or the contacting unit in a gas-tight, dust-tight and / or liquid-tight manner.
  • the sealing unit is preferably arranged at least partially on the cover unit.
  • the sealing unit is arranged at least partially on the electronics unit, the contacting unit or a base unit of the electronics module.
  • the sealing unit has at least one sealing element such as an O-ring, a sealing lip or another sealing element that appears useful to a person skilled in the art.
  • the sealing unit is the electronics unit and / or completely encloses the contacting unit in a gas-tight, dust-tight and / or liquid-tight manner, in particular in the case of an encapsulated electronics unit and / or contacting unit.
  • the electronics module has a center of mass, the center of mass being arranged on a side of the electronics unit facing away from the cover unit. In this way, a low risk of damage to the electronics unit as a result of a shock to the electronics module can advantageously be achieved.
  • a flexibly usable electronics module can advantageously be provided, which can in particular be connected to a large number of devices.
  • An exchangeable electronics module can advantageously be provided.
  • a “center of mass” of an object, in particular of the electronics module, is to be understood in particular as the mean weighted with the mass of the positions of the mass points of the object, in particular of the electronics module.
  • the center of mass preferably has a spatial distance from the cover unit of at least 1 mm, preferably of at least 5 mm, particularly preferably of at least 10 mm. It is conceivable that the center of mass is arranged on an axis of symmetry, in particular on an intersection of several axes of symmetry, of the electronics module.
  • the electronics module has at least one damping unit arranged on a side of the electronics unit facing away from the cover unit, which is provided to absorb mechanical vibration energy and / or convert it into heat and / or use it to operate the electronics unit.
  • a flexibly usable electronics module can advantageously be provided, which can in particular be connected to a large number of devices.
  • An exchangeable electronics module can advantageously be provided.
  • the damping unit is preferably provided to absorb mechanical vibration energy of an energy store, the contacting unit, the electronics unit, the cover unit and / or a base unit and / or convert it into heat.
  • the damping unit is preferably at least partially arranged on an energy storage receiving area or a base unit of the electronic module. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that the damping unit is arranged at least partially on the electronics unit, the cover unit and / or the contacting unit. It is conceivable that the damping unit has at least one damping element such as a spring, a rubber pad, a foam element, a gel pad or another damping element that appears useful to a person skilled in the art. It is also conceivable that the contacting unit and the damping unit are at least partially designed as a unit, in particular if the contacting unit has at least one resilient contact element. It is conceivable that the damping unit is at least partially designed as an energy harvesting unit, which is provided to use mechanical vibration energy to operate the electronics unit, in particular to convert it into electrical energy to operate the electronics unit.
  • the electronics module is designed independently of the cover unit in an alternative embodiment.
  • the electronic module in the alternative embodiment comprises at least the electronic unit, at least the contacting unit, which is provided for contacting an electrical energy source, and at least one receiving opening through which a functional component can be inserted between two components of the electronic module.
  • a flexibly usable electronics module can advantageously be provided, which can in particular be connected to a large number of devices.
  • An exchangeable electronics module can advantageously be provided.
  • the receiving opening is preferably arranged on the cover unit.
  • one, in particular another, receiving opening is arranged on a base unit of the electronics module. It is conceivable that the receiving opening and one, in particular another, receiving opening of a base unit of the electronic module are arranged on the electronic module in such a way that a functional component can be inserted between two components of the electronic module through the receiving opening and the, in particular further, receiving opening of the base unit of the electronic module.
  • a functional component is to be understood in particular as an electronic component or an electronic assembly, such as a sensor unit or a memory module, through which a functionality of the electronic module can advantageously be influenced, in particular expanded.
  • the functional component can be removed through the receiving opening and / or one, in particular another, receiving opening of a base unit of the electronics module.
  • the electronics unit comprises at least one connection interface for an electrical connection of the functional component to the electronics unit, in particular in an area of the electronics unit opposite the receiving opening.
  • the receiving opening is designed as a receiving slot.
  • a flexibly usable electronics module can advantageously be provided, which can in particular be connected to a large number of devices.
  • An exchangeable electronics module can advantageously be provided.
  • a "receiving slot" is to be understood in particular as a receiving opening which has a spatial main extent that is at least 100%, preferably at least 200% and particularly preferably at least 500% larger than a spatial width of the receiving opening.
  • the receiving slot preferably has an at least substantially straight course along the main spatial direction of extent.
  • the receiving slot or a receiving slot adjoining the receiving slot runs at least substantially parallel to a main plane of extent of the electronics module, in particular a base surface or a cover surface of the electronics module.
  • at least one slide-in frame and / or at least one closure element are / is arranged on the electronics unit that can be pushed into the receiving slot.
  • the slide-in frame is preferably provided for storage, for receiving and / or for protecting the electronic unit.
  • the closure element is preferably provided to close the receiving slot to the outside when the electronics unit is pushed into the receiving slot.
  • at least one sealing element is additionally arranged on the closure element for sealing the receiving slot when the electronics unit is pushed into the receiving slot.
  • the handheld power tool preferably has at least one receiving area for receiving the electronic module according to the invention.
  • the handheld power tool preferably has at least one contact means arranged on the receiving area for electrical contacting of the electronic module according to the invention, in particular the contacting unit of the electronic module according to the invention.
  • data and / or electrical energy can be transmitted between the handheld power tool and the electronic module according to the invention, especially arranged in the receiving area, for operating the electronic module according to the invention, in particular by means of the contacting unit and / or by means of a communication unit of the electronic module according to the invention.
  • the electronic module according to the invention can preferably be releasably fastened in the receiving area.
  • the system comprises at least one further electronics module, which has at least one cover unit and an electronics unit arranged thereon, the further electronics module being designed differently from the electronics module at least with regard to the electronics unit and / or the cover unit and as an alternative to the electronics module the hand machine tool can be arranged.
  • a modular structure of the electronics module can advantageously be implemented by means of the configuration according to the invention.
  • a structurally simple upgrade and / or maintenance function of the electronics module can preferably be implemented.
  • cover units an advantageous adaptation to different areas of application of the electronic module can be made possible.
  • the electronic module according to the invention and / or the system according to the invention should / should not be restricted to the application and embodiment described above.
  • the electronic module according to the invention and / or the system according to the invention can have a number of individual elements, components and units that differs from a number of individual elements, components and units mentioned herein in order to fulfill a mode of operation described herein.
  • values lying within the stated limits should also be deemed disclosed and can be used in any way.
  • the electronics module 10a comprises an electronics unit 12a.
  • the electronics module 10a in particular the electronics unit 12a, has a sensor unit 58a for detecting an operator-specific and / or a handheld power tool-specific parameter.
  • the electronics module 10a includes a computing unit 13a.
  • the computing unit 13a is used to process data from the sensor unit 58a, to process user inputs from an input unit, to exchange data with an output unit and / or a communication unit 54a, to control an external unit, in particular a handheld power tool, and / or to an energy management of an electrical energy source is provided.
  • the electronics module 10a comprises a contacting unit 14a.
  • the contacting unit 14a is provided for contacting an electrical energy source.
  • the contacting unit 14a comprises a contacting element 15a designed as a spring contact, which is provided for contacting an electrical energy store.
  • the contacting unit 14a comprises a further contacting element 40a, which is provided for contacting a base unit, in particular a handheld power tool (not shown in more detail here).
  • the contacting unit 14a comprises an additional contacting element 56a, which is provided for wireless contacting an electrical energy source and / or for wireless data transmission.
  • the electronics module 10a comprises a cover unit 18a. On a side facing away from the electronics unit 12a, the cover unit 18a has a closed surface which extends over the entire electronics unit 12a. That Electronics module 10a has a fastening element 38a.
  • the fastening element 38a is arranged on the cover unit 18a.
  • the fastening element 38a is provided for a releasable fastening of the electronic module 10a on a base unit, in particular on a handheld power tool or on a base unit designed as a housing of the electronic module 10a.
  • the contacting unit 14a is arranged on a side 20a of the electronics unit 12a facing away from the cover unit 18a.
  • the cover unit 18a is provided to hold the electronics unit 12a.
  • the cover unit 18a has a holding element 42a for holding the electronics unit 12a.
  • the holding element 42a fixes the electronics unit 12a in a form-fitting manner on the cover unit 18a.
  • the electronics module 10a in particular the electronics unit 12a, has a communication unit 54a for wireless data exchange with an external unit, in particular with a handheld power tool.
  • the communication unit 54a is preferably designed as a wireless communication unit, such as, for example, an NFC communication unit, a Bluetooth communication unit or the like.
  • the communication unit 54a has a contacting element 56a for supplying the electronic module 10a with electrical energy, which can in particular be provided by the external unit.
  • the contacting element 56a is provided for a wireless connection with the external unit.
  • the communication unit 54a is partially designed as a unit with the contacting unit 14a.
  • the electronics module 10a has an energy storage receiving area 24a.
  • the energy storage receiving area 24a is arranged on a side 20a of the electronics unit 12a facing away from the cover unit 18a.
  • the energy storage receiving area 24a is arranged adjacent to the contacting unit 14a.
  • the electronics module 10a has a layer structure. Viewed in a direction from the cover unit 18a to the contacting unit 14a, the electronics unit 12a is arranged behind the cover unit 18a. The contacting unit is seen in the direction from the cover unit 18a to the contacting unit 14a 14a arranged behind the electronics unit 12a. Seen in the direction from the cover unit 18a to the contacting unit 14a, the energy storage receiving area 24a is arranged behind the contacting unit 14a.
  • the electronics module 10a has a center of mass 28a.
  • the center of mass 28a is arranged on a side 20a of the electronics unit 12a facing away from the cover unit 18a.
  • the electronics module 10a has a receiving opening 32a, via which a functional component can be inserted between two components of the electronics module 10a.
  • the receiving opening 32a is designed as a receiving slot 34a.
  • the electronics module 10b comprises an electronics unit 12b.
  • the electronics module 10b comprises a contacting unit 14b.
  • the contacting unit 14b is provided for contacting an electrical energy source 16b.
  • the electronics module 10b comprises a cover unit 18b.
  • the contacting unit 14b is arranged on a side 20b of the electronics unit 12b facing away from the cover unit 18b.
  • the electronics module 10b has a base unit 22b arranged on a side 20b of the electronics unit 12b facing away from the cover unit 18b.
  • the base unit 22b is provided to accommodate the cover unit 18b.
  • the base unit 22b is provided to accommodate the electronics unit 12b.
  • the base unit 22b forms, in particular, a housing of the electronics module 10b.
  • the base unit 22b is provided to accommodate the contacting unit 14b.
  • the base unit 22b has a base plate 60b.
  • the base plate 60b is arranged opposite the cover unit 18b.
  • the base unit 22b has a side wall 62b.
  • the side wall 62b is provided to enclose the cover unit 18b along a circumferential direction, in particular to fix the cover unit 18b in a form-fitting manner.
  • the electronics module 10b has a layer structure. Viewed in a direction from the cover unit 18b to the contacting unit 14b, the electronics unit 12b is arranged behind the cover unit 18b. Viewed in the direction from the cover unit 18b to the contacting unit 14b, the contacting unit 14b is arranged behind the electronics unit 12b. Seen in the direction from the cover unit 18b to the contacting unit 14b, an energy storage receiving area 24b is arranged behind the contacting unit 14b. Seen in the direction from the cover unit 18b to the contacting unit 14b, the base unit 22b is partially arranged behind the energy storage receiving area 24b. Viewed in the direction from the cover unit 18b to the contacting unit 14b, the base plate 60b of the base unit 22b is arranged behind the energy storage receiving area 24b.
  • the electronics module 10b has an output unit 43b for outputting at least one optical, acoustic and / or haptic information item.
  • the output unit 43b has an output element 44b designed as a display field.
  • the electronics module 10b has an electrical energy source 16b.
  • the electrical energy source 16b is designed as an energy store, in particular as a battery.
  • the electronics module 10b has a sealing unit 26b.
  • the sealing unit 26b is provided to seal the electronics unit 12b in a gas-tight manner.
  • the Sealing unit 26b is provided to seal the contacting unit 14b in a gas-tight manner.
  • the sealing unit 26b is provided to seal the electronics unit 12b in a dust-tight manner.
  • the sealing unit 26b is provided to seal the contacting unit 14b in a dust-tight manner.
  • the sealing unit 26b is provided to seal the electronics unit 12b in a liquid-tight manner.
  • the sealing unit 26b is provided to seal the contacting unit 14b in a liquid-tight manner.
  • the sealing unit 26b is designed as a circumferential sealing rubber, in particular as an O-ring.
  • the cover unit 18b has a circumferential groove for a form-fitting fixation of the rubber seal.
  • the electronics module 10b has a damping unit 30b.
  • the damping unit 30b is arranged on a side 20b of the electronics unit 12b facing away from the cover unit 18b.
  • the damping unit 30b is provided to absorb mechanical vibration energy and / or to convert it into heat.
  • the damping unit 30b is provided to damp a mechanical vibration of the electrical energy source 16b, the electronics unit 12b, the cover unit 18b and / or the contacting unit 14b.
  • the damping unit 30b is designed as a foam pad.
  • the damping unit 30b has a different configuration that appears sensible to a person skilled in the art, such as, for example, a configuration as a rubber buffer, a rubber insert or the like.
  • the electronics module 10b comprises a further communication unit 64b arranged in the base unit 22b, in particular a transmitting and / or receiving unit, at least for the purpose of transmitting electrical energy and / or electronic data.
  • the further communication unit 64b arranged in the base unit 22b is preferably designed as an NFC communication unit. However, it is also conceivable that the further communication unit 64b has a different configuration that appears sensible to a person skilled in the art.
  • the further communication unit 64b has in particular at least one antenna element 66b for transmitting electrical energy and / or electronic data, such as a wire antenna, a coiled wire antenna or the like.
  • the at least one antenna element 66b of the other Communication unit 64b is preferably arranged on a floor of the base unit 22b, in particular integrated into the floor, such as, for example, encapsulated by a material from the base unit 22b or the like Connection or the like.
  • the antenna element 66b is preferably designed as a wound wire antenna integrated into the base housing 22b.
  • the antenna element 66b can be connected to the base unit 22b, in particular on the bottom of the base unit 22b, by means of a material connection, such as gluing, by means of a multi-component injection molding process or the like, and / or by means of a form-fitting and / or force-fitting connection Base unit 22b is arranged, in particular is fixed.
  • the contacting unit 14b preferably has at least one contacting interface 68b, which is provided to establish a connection between the electronics unit 12b arranged on the cover unit 18b and the further communication unit 64b arranged on the base unit 22b, in particular on the bottom of the base unit 22b, in particular the antenna element 66b to generate, in particular in a state of the cover unit 18b arranged on the base unit 22b.
  • the base unit 22b preferably forms a housing of the electronics module 10b.
  • the contacting interface 68b is preferably designed as a mechanical contacting interface, such as a plug contact interface, a contact tab or the like. It is conceivable that the electronics unit 12b arranged on the cover unit 18b is designed with at least two different contact surfaces.
  • the contact surfaces can be arranged as desired on the downward-facing side.
  • the contact surfaces are advantageously located in a side area of the cover unit 18b in order to implement an advantageous passage past an energy source arranged in the base unit 22b, in particular a battery or an accumulator, in order to make a short circuit more difficult.
  • the base unit 22b has at least two contact springs that are connected to the antenna element.
  • the contact springs are provided to contact the electronics unit 12b, in particular counter-contact springs configured to correspond to the contact springs, when the cover unit 18b is arranged on the base unit 22b.
  • the contacting interface 68b is formed in one piece with a fixing interface of the electronic module 10b.
  • the fixing interface of the electronic module 10b is provided at least to fix the cover unit 18b to the base unit 22b by means of an integral and / or non-positive connection, such as a bayonet lock or the like the contacting interface are also conceivable.
  • the electronics module 10c comprises an electronics unit 12c.
  • the electronics module 10c comprises a contacting unit 14c.
  • the contacting unit 14c is provided for contacting an electrical energy source.
  • the electronics module 10c comprises a cover unit 18c.
  • the contacting unit 14c is arranged on a side of the electronics unit 12c facing away from the cover unit 18c.
  • the electronics unit 12c of the in Figure 3 The illustrated electronics module 10c has an at least substantially analogous design to the electronics unit 12a of the in FIGS Figures 1a and 1b illustrated electronics module 10a or to the electronics unit 12b of the in the Figures 2a and 2b illustrated electronic module 10b.
  • the electronics module 10c comprises a base unit 22c.
  • the base unit 22c is designed as a bracelet with a receiving area for the cover unit 18c.
  • FIG. 4a and 4b an embodiment of a system 52d with an electronics module 10d and a handheld power tool 36d is shown.
  • the handheld power tool 36d of the system 52d has a base unit 22d designed as a receiving area for the electronics module 10d.
  • the hand-held power tool 36d has a contact means (not shown in more detail), arranged on the receiving area, for electrical contacting of a contacting unit 14d of the electronic module 10d.
  • the electronics module 10d is detachably fastened in the base unit 22d, which is designed as a receiving area for the electronics module 10d.
  • the electronics module 10d is by means of a fastening element 38d held in a form-fitting manner on the base unit 22d.
  • the fastening element 38d is arranged on the cover unit 18d, in particular formed in one piece with the cover unit 18d. It is conceivable that the contacting unit 14d is arranged at least partially on the fastening element 38d.
  • the electronics module 10d in particular an electronics unit 12d of the electronics module 10d, comprises an output unit 43d.
  • the output unit 43d comprises output elements 46d, 48d designed as light-emitting diodes.
  • the output unit 43d alternatively or additionally has at least one output element which is designed as a display, as a loudspeaker or the like.
  • the electronics module 10d in particular the electronics unit 12d, comprises an input unit 49d.
  • the input unit 49d comprises an operating element 50d designed as an operating button or switch.
  • the input unit 49d alternatively or additionally has at least one operating element which is designed as a touch-sensitive or as a proximity-sensitive operating element or the like.
  • the system comprises at least one further electronics module 10d ', which has at least one cover unit 18d' and an electronics unit 12d arranged thereon, the further electronics module 10d 'being different from the electronics module at least with regard to the electronics unit 12d and / or the cover unit 18d of the electronics module 10d 10d is formed and can be arranged on the handheld power tool 36d as an alternative to the electronic module 10d.
  • the further electronics module 10d ' preferably has one to the one in the Figures 1a and 1b
  • the illustrated electronics module 10a has at least an essentially analog configuration.

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