EP3720613A1

EP3720613A1 - Media application device

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Publication number: EP3720613A1
Application number: EP18814830.8A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Sieghard Amann; Robin SCHULER; Andreas Kleemann; Istvan SZELL; Jan DOEPNER; Janine Prehn; Gustav Sieber
Original assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
Current assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
Priority date: 2017-12-06
Filing date: 2018-11-29
Publication date: 2020-10-14
Also published as: WO2019110424A1; CN111432941A; DE102018220412A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a media application device, in particular to a colorant application device, comprising at least one media dispensing unit (12a; 2b; 12c) for dispensing at least one medium onto at least one surface (14a; 14b; 14c), and at least one electronics unit (16a; 16b; 16c), at least for closed- and/or open-loop controlling the media dispensing unit (12a; 12b; 12c). According to the invention, the media application device comprises at least one object sensor unit (18a; 18b) for sensing an object-specific characteristic variable, the electronics unit (16a; 16c) closed- and/or open-loop controlling the at least one media application device (12a; 12c) in accordance with the characteristic variable.

Description

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Media applicator

State of the art

It is already a media application device with at least one Medienausga unit to an output of at least one medium on at least one upper surface and at least one electronic unit has been proposed at least to control and / or regulation of the media output unit.

Disclosure of the invention

The invention relates to a media application device, in particular of a paint application device, with at least one media output unit to an output of at least one medium on at least one surface and at least one electronic unit at least to a control and / or Rege development of the media output unit.

It is proposed that the media application device comprises at least one object sensor unit, which is provided to detect at least one object-specific parameter, as a function of which the electronics unit controls and / or regulates the at least one media output unit.

The media application device is preferably designed as a paint application device. The media application device is preferably designed as an automatically and / or autonomously movable media application device. Al ternativ is conceivable that the media application device is designed as a handgehalte ne media application device. Preferably, the media order Device for creating, in particular point-based, murals provided. Preferably, the media application device to other applications, for example, to create a panel paintings and / or Fens terbildern, to a view of boreholes and / or line gradients and other, one skilled in the appear appropriate applications before be seen. "Provided" is to be understood in particular specially programmed, laid out and / or equipped. The fact that an object is intended for a specific function should in particular mean that the object fulfills and / or executes this specific function in at least one application and / or operating state.

The media dispensing unit is preferably provided to dispense a medium onto a surface, in particular to spray onto a surface. In particular, the surface may be formed as a wall, as a panel, as a window, as a canvas, as a wallpaper, as a wood surface or as another, to a person skilled in the appear appropriate surface. Preferably, the media output unit comprises at least one nozzle unit with at least one nozzle element. In particular, the medium can be dispensed onto the surface through the nozzle. Preferably, the nozzle element is shaped such that the medium can be applied to the surface in a punctiform manner.

The nozzle element may in particular be designed as an ultrasonic nozzle, preferably as a perforated ultrasonic plate. In particular, a nozzle element designed as a perforated ultrasound plate is oscillatable excitable to an issue of the medium on the surface, in particular by means of a piezoelectric actuator of the nozzle unit. In particular, the nozzle element can be excited to oscillate in an ultrasonic frequency range. Preferably, the nozzle element formed as an ultrasonic plate on a plurality of Me diendurchtrittsöffnungen, through which a medium can be discharged. The media passage openings are formed in particular as a perforation or perforation of the nozzle formed as an ultrasound plate member. Preferably, the nozzle element formed as an ultrasound plate is formed as a function of a used medium and / or a desired media application, in particular special target spray pattern, in particular with regard to a diameter. sers, a material, a material thickness, a number of Mediendurchtrittsöff calculations, an arrangement of the media passage openings, a size of the Medi endurchtrittsöffnungen and / or a shape of the media passage openings. Before preferably the piezoelectric actuator is formed depending on a used medium and / or a desired media order, in particular Zielsprühbild from, in particular lenform with respect to an excitation frequency and / or a Wel.

The medium is preferably formed at least partially as a liquid medium. In particular, the medium may be provided for a spray application. Preferably, the medium is formed as a color medium, for example as a spray paint, as an emulsion paint, as an acrylic paint, as an acrylic paint or the like. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the medium may be used as a spray crayon, as a spray film or as another, one skilled in the art is designed as meaningful appearing medium. The medium, in particular a medium provided for use with a nozzle element designed as an ultrasound plate, can also be used as a medium from a foodstuff sector, for example fat, oil, chocolate or cake casting, from a cleaning area, for example, special cleaner, impregnating agent, glass cleaner or Room fragrance, from a plant care area, for example, crop protection or fertilizers, from a health and / or hygiene sector, such as disinfectants or spray plasters, from a cosmetic sector, such as shower gel, liquid soap, sunscreen or make-up, or from other areas, such as For example, adhesive or lubricant may be formed. Preferably, the medium may be contained in a container. In particular, the special media applicator device can have a connection and / or fastening supply unit to a connection and / or attachment of the medium contained border container. In particular, the container may be designed as a cartridge, as a cartridge, as a tank, as a bottle, as a spray can or as another container that appears appropriate to a person skilled in the art. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the media application device has an integrated container for a direct recording of the medium. Preferably, the medium can be supplied by means of a line element of the media output unit. The line element is preferably connectable to the container, in particular special connectable such that a supply of a listed in the container taken medium to the nozzle element is possible. Preferably, the medium, in particular through the conduit member through, for example, by means of compressed air compressed air unit o. The like., Are supplied to the nozzle member. The compressed air unit may in particular be inte grated in the media application device or be designed as an external compressed air unit. The compressed air unit, for example, as an air compressor o. The like. Be formed. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that the nozzle unit has at least one valve element connected in particular to the nozzle element. In particular special can be regulated by means of the valve element of the nozzle unit, an inflow of a medium Me to the nozzle element and / or an output pressure of the medium can be adjusted.

An "electronic unit" is to be understood as meaning in particular a unit having at least one control electronics. Under a "control electronics" in particular a special unit with a processor unit and with a memory unit and with an operating program stored in the memory unit should be ver. Preferably, the electronics unit may control and / or regulate a plurality of parameters of the media output unit. The electronic unit may preferably control and / or regulate a success of a media output, a duration of a media output, an output quantity of a medium during a media output, an output pressure of the medium and further parameters that appear appropriate to a person skilled in the art. The electronic unit may preferably control and / or regulate the media output unit as a function of further parameters and / or parameters. Preferably, the electric nikeinheit be connected to a control and / or regulation of the media output unit with the media output unit, in particular be electrically conductive a related party.

Preferably, the object sensor unit is provided to detect an object-specific parameter. The object-specific parameter is preferably designed as a surface-specific characteristic of the surface to which a media application is applied, and / or as a job-specific characteristic of a media application on the surface. Specifically, the surface specific characteristic may be considered as a material of the surface, a structure of the surface, a texture of the surface, a temperature of the surface Surface, as a moisture of the surface, or as another, out of a professional appear useful surface specific characteristic out forms. Specifically, the job-specific characteristic may be a type of media used to create the media job, an application thickness of the media on the surface, an irregularity in the media job, a surface area covered by the media, or any other person skilled in the art be designed as meaningful job-specific characteristic. The object sensor unit may in particular have at least one object sensor element. The object sensor unit may preferably be designed as an optical, an electromagnetic, an acoustic or another object detection unit that appears sensible to a person skilled in the art. In particular, the object sensor unit may comprise at least one optical, one electromagnetic, one acoustic or another object sensor element that appears meaningful to a person skilled in the art. In principle, it is conceivable that the object sensor unit comprises a plurality of object sensor elements, in particular different object sensor elements. Preferably, by using a plurality of object sensor elements, a plurality of object-specific characteristics can be detected simultaneously.

An optical object sensor element can be designed, in particular, as a camera, as a lidar device, as a laser scanner, as a laser thermometer, as a thermal imaging camera, as an infrared moisture meter or as another optical object sensor element that appears meaningful to a skilled person. The camera may preferably have a wide-angle optical system, in particular a fish-eye optical system, for detecting a majority of the surface and / or the media order, particularly preferably for detecting the complete surface and / or the complete media application. An electromagnetic cal object sensor element may be designed in particular as a radar device or as another, a person skilled in the useful appearing electromagnetic Ra dargerät. In particular, an acoustic object sensor element can be designed as an ultrasonic sensor or as another acoustic object sensor element that appears sensible to a person skilled in the art. The electronic unit can preferably process a signal, in particular an electrical signal, of the object sensor unit, which contains at least one object-specific characteristic, to a control and / or regulation unit of the media output unit. Preferably, the object sensor unit to a transmis tion of the signal with the electronic unit, in particular electrically conductive, a related party. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the object sensor unit is designed as an external object sensor unit separate from the media application device. In particular, the external object sensor unit may be provided for wireless transmission of a signal containing at least one object-specific parameter to the electronic unit. Preferably, a routine for controlling and / or regulating the media output unit is stored in the memory unit of the electronic unit for each object-specific parameter. Specifically, the routine may include, for each of the parameters of the media output unit, a parameter of the media output unit to be set. The electronic unit may preferably control and / or regulate the media output unit in such a way that the parameters of the media output unit are adjusted appropriately to an object-specific characteristic.

Due to the inventive design of the media application device advantageously an object-specific characteristic can be detected and processed to a Steue tion and / or regulation of the media output unit. Advantageously, a media order can be adapted depending on the property-specific parameter. Advantageously, a higher quality of the Medienauf contract than without the detection of the object-specific characteristic can be achieved.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the media application device at least comprises an environmental sensor unit which is provided to detect at least one environment-specific parameter, as a function of which the electronic unit controls and / or regulates the at least one media output unit. An environment-specific parameter is, in particular, a parameter of the media output unit and / or the surface surrounding the environment. The environment-specific parameter may be designed, in particular, as an ambient temperature, as an ambient humidity, as an ambient brightness, or as another environment-specific parameter that appears sensible to a person skilled in the art. The ambient sensor In particular, at least one environmental sensor element can comprise In principle, it is conceivable that the environmental sensor unit comprises a plurality of environmental sensor elements, in particular different from each other, environmental sensor elements. Preferably, by using a plurality of environmental sensor elements, a plurality of environment-specific characteristics can be detected simultaneously. The environmental sensor element may be formed in particular as a temperature sensor, as a humid tigkeitssensor, as a brightness sensor or as another, a person skilled in appearing appropriate sense sensor element. Before preferably, the electronic unit can process a signal, in particular an electrical signal, the environment sensor unit containing at least one environment-specific characteristic to a control and / or regulation of the media output unit. Preferably, the environmental sensor unit is connected to a transmission of the signal to the electronic unit, in particular electrically lei tend. Preferably, a routine for controlling and / or regulating the media output unit is stored in the memory unit of the electronic unit for each environment-specific parameter. In particular, for each of the parameters of the media output unit, the routine may include adjusting the parameter of the media output unit. The electronic unit may preferably control and / or regulate the media output unit in such a way that the parameters of the media output unit are set appropriately to an environment-specific characteristic. Advantageously, an environment-specific characteristic quantity can be detected and processed into a control and / or regulation of the media output unit. Advantageously, a media order can be adjusted depending on the environment-specific parameter. Advantageously, a higher quality of the media order can be achieved than without the detection of the environment-specific parameter.

It is further proposed that the media application device comprises at least one motion sensor unit which is provided to detect at least one motion-specific characteristic, depending on which the electronics unit controls the at least one media output unit and / or re gel. A motion-specific characteristic is in particular a characteristic of a movement the media output unit. The motion-specific characteristic can be understood in particular as a speed of movement of the media Output unit, as an acceleration of the movement of the Medienausgabeein unit, be designed as a direction of movement of the media output unit or as another, a skilled person appear appropriate motion-specific characteristic. In particular, the motion sensor unit can have at least one motion sensor element. Basically, it is conceivable that the motion sensor unit comprises a plurality of motion sensor elements, in particular motion sensor elements different from each other. Preferably, a plurality of movement-specific characteristics can be detected simultaneously by using a plurality of motion sensor elements. The motion sensor element can be designed, in particular, as a speed sensor, as an acceleration sensor, as a gyroscope sensor, as a geomagnetic sensor or as another motion sensor element that appears to be useful to a skilled person. Preferably, the motion sensor element is designed as a three-axis acceleration sensor. In particular, a training of the BeWe movement sensor element as a six-axis or as a nine-axis acceleration sensor is conceivable. In addition, it is conceivable that a signal of the object sensor unit is used at least to a partial detection of a motion-specific characteristic, in particular to an increase of a precise accuracy of a detection of the motion-specific parameter. Preferably, the electronic unit can process a signal, in particular an electrical signal, the motion sensor unit, which contains at least one motion-specific characteristic, to a control and / or regulation of the media output unit. The motion sensor unit is preferably connected to a transmission of the signal to the electronic unit, in particular electrically conductive. Preferably, a routine for controlling and / or regulating the media output unit is stored in the memory unit of the electronic unit for each weighing-specific parameter. In particular, for each of the parameters of the media output unit, the routine may comprise a parameter of the media output unit to be set. The electronic unit may preferably control and / or regulate the media output unit in such a way that the parameters of the media output unit are set appropriately to a motion-specific characteristic. Advantageously, a motion-specific parameter can be summarized and processed to a control and / or regulation of the media output unit. Advantageously, a media order depending on be adjusted by the motion-specific characteristic. Advantageously, a higher quality of the media order can be achieved than without the detection of the BEWE supply-specific characteristic.

It is further proposed that the media application device comprises at least one user identification unit which is provided to at least capture and / or process a user-specific parameter and to identify at least one user on the basis of the at least one user-specific parameter. A user-specific characteristic is in particular a parameter of a user of the media application device. The user-specific characteristic may be used, in particular, as a biometric characteristic, in particular as a user's fingerprint scan, as a facial recognition of a user's face and / or as an iris scan of the user, as a motion characteristic of the user performing the media output unit, as a password of the user or be designed as another user-specific parameter which appears expedient to a person skilled in the art. The user identification unit may in particular have at least one user identification element. In principle, it is conceivable that the user identification unit comprises a plurality of user identification elements, in particular different user identification elements. Preferably, by using a plurality of user identification elements, a plurality of user-specific characteristics can be detected simultaneously. Preferably, by using a plurality of user identification elements, an accuracy of identification of the user may be increased as compared to using a single user identification element. The user identification element can be embodied in particular as a fingerprint scanner, as an iris scanner, as a camera for face recognition, as an input field for a password input or as a user identification element appearing useful to a person skilled in the art. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the user identification element as a further motion sensor element, such as a Ge speed sensor, an acceleration sensor o. The like., Is designed to detect a user-specific motion characteristic. Virtue example, the motion sensor unit can have an evaluation unit, such as a microprocessor or a digital circuit. Preferably, the Evaluation unit provided to the user-specific Bewegungsscharakte ristics, such as a typical speed at which the user moves the media output unit or ansteuert to an automatic movement, a typical acceleration with which the user moves the Medienausgabeein unit or drives to an automatic movement , a typical direction in which the user moves the media output unit or drives to an automatic movement or a combination of different user specific movement characteristics, to process and evaluate an identification of the user. It is conceivable that the movement sensor unit is used to detect the user-specific movement characteristic and / or that the electronic unit is used for processing and evaluation of the user-specific movement characteristic. Preferably, the electronic unit can process a signal, in particular an electrical signal, the user identification unit, which contains at least one user-specific parameter, for controlling and / or regulating the media output unit. Preferably, the user identification unit is to a transmis supply of the signal to the electronic unit, in particular electrically conductive, a related party. Preferably, a routine for controlling and / or regulating the media output unit is stored in the memory unit of the electronic unit for each user-specific parameter. In particular, for each of the parameters of the media output unit, the routine may comprise a parameter of the media output unit to be set. The electronic unit may preferably control and / or regulate the media output unit in such a way that the parameters of the media output unit are set appropriately to a user-specific parameter. Preferably, the electronics unit can enable or disable a media output function of the media output unit based on the user-specific characteristic. The electronic unit can preferably make user-specific presettings of the media output unit on the basis of the user-specific parameter. Advantageously, a user-specific parameter can be detected and / or processed and used to identify a user. Advantageously, only authorized users can use the media application device. Advantageously, an access-safe media application device can be provided. Advantageously, the user an individual user experience of Medienauftragsvor direction are made possible. In addition, it is proposed that the media application device comprises at least one output unit which is provided to output optically, acoustically and / or haptically at least one reference to the at least one user. The indication may preferably be designed as an indication of a parameter, as an indication of the media output unit, as an indication of a motif to be applied or as another indication that would appear to be useful to a person skilled in the art. The output unit may in particular have at least one output element. In principle, it is conceivable that the output unit comprises a plurality of output elements, in particular different output elements. Preferably, by using a plurality of output elements, an indication of various types, in particular optically, acoustically and / or haptically, can be given to the user. Preferably, the output element, in particular for an optical information output, be designed as a screen. Preferably, the screen, in particular for enabling an input by the user, be designed as a touch screen. Preferably, the output element, in particular for an acoustic indication output, be designed as a speaker. Preferably, the output element, in particular special to a haptic indication output, be ausgebil det as a vibration motor. Preferably, the electronic unit of the output unit, a signal containing a signal to be issued, in particular an electrical signal Sig, perform. Preferably, the output unit is connected to a transmission of the signal to the electronic unit, in particular electrically conductive. Advantageously, a note output to the user can be made possible. Before geous can be dispensed with an external device to a hint.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the media application device at least comprises a media sensor unit which is provided to detect at least one media-specific characteristic of at least one medium used, in dependence on which the electronic unit controls and / or regulates the at least one media output unit. The media-specific characteristic may in particular be described as a type of the medium, as an amount of the medium, as a viscosity of the medium, as an identification identifier of a container containing the medium, such as an optical, mechanical, electrical see, magnetic coding o. The like., Or be designed as another, the expert appears appropriate sense media-specific characteristic. The Medi ensensoreinheit can in particular sen at least one media sensor element. In principle, it is conceivable that the media sensor unit comprises a plurality of media sensor elements, in particular sensor elements different from one another. Preferably, by using a plurality of media sensor elements, a plurality of media-specific characteristics can be detected simultaneously. The media sensor element may in particular be designed as a color sensor, as a fill level sensor, as a chemical analysis sensor, as a barcode reader, as a magnetic stripe reader or as another media sensor element that appears meaningful to a person skilled in the art. The electronic unit can preferably process a signal, in particular an electrical signal, of the media sensor unit, which contains at least one media-specific parameter, to control and / or regulate the media output unit. Preferably, the media sensor unit to a transmis movement of the signal to the electronic unit, in particular electrically conductive, a related party. Preferably, a routine for controlling and / or regulating the media output unit is stored in the memory unit of the electronic unit for each media-specific parameter. In particular, for each of the parameters of the media output unit, the routine may comprise a parameter of the media output unit to be set. Preferably, the electronics unit may control and / or regulate the media output unit such that the parameters of the media output unit are adjusted to a media-specific characteristic. Advantageously, a media-specific parameter can be detected and processed to a control and / or regulation of the media output unit. Advantageously, a media order can be adjusted depending on the media-specific parameter. Advantageously, a higher quality of the media order can be achieved than without the detection of the media-specific characteristic.

Preferably, the media application device comprises at least one wireless communication unit at least for wireless reception of electronic signals. At least one media application device, in particular the aforementioned media application device, is proposed, which comprises at least one drive unit, which is controlled by the electronics unit as a function of the recommended catching electronic signals to an automatic movement of the media output unit is controlled and / or regulated. It is conceivable that, in an alternative embodiment, the media application device for solving the problem according to the invention is designed independently of the object sensor unit. In the alternative embodiment, the media application device preferably comprises at least the drive unit that can be controlled and / or regulated by the electronics unit as a function of the received electronic signals to an automatic movement of the media output unit, in particular in the refinement that is independent of the object sensor unit is.

The communication unit is in particular for a data transmission with a latency of less than 30 ms, preferably with a latency of less than 20 ms and more preferably seen with a latency of less than 10 ms before. A "latency" is to be understood in particular a time that elapses between a shipment and a receipt of the electronic signals. The communication unit is preferably formed out as a Bluetooth unit, as a radio unit, as a light-based communication unit or as another communication unit that appears meaningful to a person skilled in the art. A light-based communication unit can transmit the electronic data in particular via a third-party device such as a networked lamp or light bulb and / or modulated light. The light-based communication unit can preferably be designed as a laser diode, in particular as a VCSEL diode (vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser diode). The electro African signals are preferably ausgebil det as control and / or control signals. In particular, the electronic signals by means of a, in particular separate from the media application device formed, control and / or regulating unit, such as a remote control, a smartphone, egg nem computer o. The like., To the wireless communication unit who transmitted the. A "control and / or Regeleinheif to be understood in particular a unit with at least one control electronics. Preferably, the electronic signals can be generated by a user by means of the control and / or re geleinheit or by a, stored in particular in a memory unit of the control and / or regulating unit, operating program of the control and / or regulating unit. The drive unit comprises in particular a motor, for example an electric motor, an internal combustion engine o. The like. Preferably, the drive unit, a transmission and a drive shaft, in particular to a power transmission from the engine, on. The drive unit preferably has a steering, in particular for controlling a direction of movement of the media output unit. The drive unit may in particular comprise further components necessary for driving the media output unit. Preferably, the electronic unit is connected to a control and / or regulation of the drive unit, in particular electrically conductive, with the drive unit. Preferably, the electronic unit is provided, in particular in response to the received electronic signals, an engine speed, a gear ratio of the transmission, an orientation of the steering and / or another, to control a professional appear useful indicator of the drive unit and / or to regulate , In particular, the electronic unit can control and / or regulate a movement direction and / or a movement speed of the media output unit by controlling and / or regulating the drive unit.

The inventive design of the media application device advantageously allows an automated media application process. Advantageously, a user of the media application device, in particular physically be relieved. Advantageously, a comfortable media order process can be made possible.

It is also proposed that the media application device comprises at least one drive unit, in particular the aforementioned drive unit, and at least one movement unit which has at least one guide element and at least one movement element which is driven by the drive unit to automatically move the media delivery unit along the guide element. Preferably, the movement element is operatively connected to the motor of the drive unit, preferably via a transmission and via a drive shaft of the drive unit. Preferably, the movement element, in particular movable, arranged on the media output unit. In particular, the moving element as a wheel, as a role, as a robotic leg, such as a hydraulic leg, a pneumatic leg, an electromechanical leg o. The like., Or be designed as another, a skilled man appear to be reasonable movement element. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that the moving element is separated from the Medi enausgabeeinheit, for example, as a winch o. The like., Is formed. Before preferably, the media application device has a plurality of motion elements, in particular to an at least substantially non-tilting Fortbe movement of the media output unit, on.

Preferably, the guide element is formed as a static element. In particular, the guide element is to be set up by the user in front of the surface. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that the surface itself serves as the guide element. The guide element may preferably be designed as a frame, in particular as a multi-axis frame with mutually pivotable axes, as a tensioned rope or as another, a person skilled in mind appearing as a seemingly full guide element. In particular, the media application device may have a plurality of guide elements. Preferably, a plurality of cables can be tensioned in a cross-shaped, reticulated or the like, in particular to realize a large range of movement of the media output unit. Preferably, the media output unit, in particular special means of wheels and / or rollers, drive along the guide element. Preferably, the moving element can be equipped with a holder, such as a suction holder, a magnetic holder and / or another, one skilled in the art seem appropriate bracket. In particular, by means of the holder, a secure connection to the guide element, in particular to the surface, can be achieved. Advantageously, a movement path of the media output unit can be predetermined. Advantageously, a controlled movement of the media delivery unit can be achieved.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the media application device comprises at least one auto-motion unit, which is provided at least for controlling and / or regulating an autonomous movement of the media output unit by means of the drive unit. Preferably, the autonomous movement unit comprises at least one further electronic unit with a memory unit, in which in particular an operating program to a controller and / or Regulation of the autonomous locomotion of the media output unit is deposited. The further electronic unit is preferably provided for controlling and / or regulating a direction of movement and / or a movement speed of the media output unit, in particular by controlling and / or regulating the drive unit. The further electronic unit is provided in particular to an autonomous control and / or regulation of the drive unit in depen dence of a stored in a memory unit of the further electronic unit cherten operating program.

The automatic movement movement unit preferably comprises at least one navigation unit. The navigation unit is provided in particular for an autonomous positioning determination of the media output unit. The navigation unit may in particular comprise a satellite navigation module, such as a GPS module, a GLONASS module, a Galileo module or the like. The navigation unit can preferably have at least one position sensor element. The position sensor element can be designed, in particular, as a camera, as a lidar device, as a radar device, or as another position sensor element that appears meaningful to a person skilled in the art. The automatic movement movement unit preferably comprises at least one collision detection unit. The collision detection unit is provided in particular for detecting a possible collision of the media output unit and, in particular, by preventing the drive unit from being actuated. The collision detection unit may preferably have at least one collision detection element. The collision detection element can be designed, in particular, as a laser scanner, as a proximity sensor, as a camera or as another collision detection element which appears meaningful to a person skilled in the art. Preferably, the further electronic unit is provided for controlling and / or regulating the drive unit as a function of at least one parameter detected by the navigation unit and / or the collision detection unit. An autonomous media application device may preferably be formed as a robot, in particular special with at least one telescopic arm, as a drone or as a reindeer, a professional appearing to be useful media application device. Advantageously, an autonomously movable media output unit can be provided. Advantageously, a user intervention to a control tion of the media output unit are at least substantially omitted. Advantageously, a comfortable media order process can be made possible.

It is also proposed that the media application device at least one application unit for an order of at least one medium, in particular color, on at least one surface of an object, at least one Erfas sungseinheit to detect at least one characteristic of the object and at least one storage unit to a movable storage at least one Ordering elements of the application unit and / or the detection unit comprises, wherein the at least one applicator element is mounted movably relative to the detection unit by means of the bearing unit. It is conceivable that the media application device for solving the problem according to the invention is designed in an alternative embodiment independent of the object sensor unit. Preferably, the media application device in the alternative Ausgestal device, in particular in the trained independently of the object sensor unit embodiment, at least the application unit to an order of at least one medium, in particular color, on at least one surface of a object, at least the detection unit to a detection at least a characteristic of the object and at least the storage unit to a movable storage of at least one application element of the application unit and / or the detection unit. Preferably, the at least one applicator element and the detection unit are movable independently of one another by means of the bearing unit. The at least one applicator element is preferably arranged separately from the detection unit on the bearing unit. Preferably, the at least one applicator element is movably mounted relative to the detection unit by means of the bearing unit. Preferably, at least a large part of the application unit is movably supported by the storage unit independently of the detection unit. The detection unit is preferably arranged separately from the at least one application element on the bearing unit. Preferably, the detection unit is mounted movably relative to the application unit by means of the bearing unit.

The bearing unit is preferably designed as a linear guide unit, which is provided to at least one application element and / or the detection unit to store translationally movable. Alternatively or additionally, it is also conceivable that the bearing unit is designed as a rotation bearing unit, the purpose is provided to store the at least one applicator element and / or the detection unit rotatably movable. The storage unit preferably comprises at least two axes of movement along which or about which the at least one application element and / or the detection unit are movably mounted. The at least two axes of movement of the bearing unit preferably extend transversely, in particular at least substantially perpendicularly, to one another. Preference, the bearing unit comprises at least three axes of movement, along which or around which the at least one applicator element and / or the detection unit are movably mounted / is. The at least three axes of movement of the Lagerein unit preferably extend transversely, in particular at least substantially perpendicular to each other. The term "substantially perpendicular" is here defi renate in particular an orientation of a direction relative to a reference direction, wherein the direction and the reference direction, especially in a plane, include an angle of 90 ° and the angle a maximum deviation of particular smaller As 8 °, advantageously less than 5 ° and FITS advantageously less than 2 °. Preferably, the bearing unit is designed as a 3-axis linear guide unit. It is conceivable that the at least one applicator element and / or the detection unit are rotatably mounted in addition to a transla torisch movable bearing along the axes of movement of the bearing unit to the axes of movement of the bearing unit / is or rotatably movably mounted to additional axes of movement of the bearing unit / is.

The bearing unit preferably comprises at least one drive unit which is provided to move the at least one application element and / or the detection unit relative to each other, in particular along the movement axes of the bearing unit. The drive unit can be designed as a belt drive unit, as a magnetic drive unit, as a spindle drive unit or the like. Preferably, an automatic movement of the at least one contract element and / or the detection unit takes place as a function of electronic control commands of an electronics unit of the media application device.

The application unit is preferably provided for an application of paint, varnish and / or ink. However, it is also conceivable that the order unit may be assigned to an order from another medical device that appears appropriate to a person skilled in the art. is provided, such as for example to an order of a coating, lubricant, solvent o. The like. Preferably, the media output unit comprises the application unit or is at least partially formed as a support unit on. The application unit can be designed as an inkjet printing unit, as an airbrush unit, as a brush application unit or the like. The application unit preferably comprises the at least one application element which, in particular as a function of an embodiment of the application unit, is designed as an inkjet nozzle element, as an airbrush nozzle element, as a brush element or the like. It is also conceivable that the application unit has a deviating from one number of application elements, such as two, three, four, five or more than five application elements, which are movably mounted by means of the storage unit relative to the detection unit. In addition, it is conceivable that the application unit has a turret nozzle unit which is vorgese hen to realize a change of different application elements of the application unit. Further, a person skilled in the art appear expedient Ausgestal obligations of the application unit to an order of a medium on an upper surface of an object are also conceivable.

The detection unit for detecting at least one characteristic of an object to be processed by means of the application unit is preferably provided for, as an image, shape, size, surface texture, surface structure, surface shape o. The like. Trained characteristic of the unit to be processed by means of the on-unit capture. Preferably, the object sensor unit comprises the detection unit or is at least partially designed as a detection unit. The detection unit can be embodied as a, in particular digital, camera, as a radar unit, as an ultrasound unit, as a scanner unit and / or as another detection unit which appears sensible to a person skilled in the art and which is intended to provide a parameter of an object to be processed by the application unit to capture.

Due to the inventive design of the media application device, in particular due to the independent movable storage of the detection unit and the application element by means of the storage unit, a ho hey flexibility can be advantageously achieved, since in particular during an order of egg nem medium, in particular of color, a particularly flexible monitoring the order by means of the detection unit is feasible. In addition, advantageously during a movement of the applicator element a precise detection of the object can be ensured. Furthermore, advantageously, a position of the detection unit can be adapted to different dimensions of different contract elements. Advantageously, a high level of operating convenience can be achieved, in particular as a result of a high degree of individualization of the media application device.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the media application device housing a Ge, in particular the aforementioned housing, comprises, on which the Lagerein unit is arranged, wherein the at least one applicator element and the Erfas sungseinheit are independently movable relative to the housing. The housing preferably defines a working area of the application unit and / or the detection unit. The housing preferably surrounds the applicator unit and the detection unit completely. The application unit and the Erfas sung unit are preferably arranged within the housing. The housing preferably comprises at least one closure element, in particular a closure flap, for realizing a closable access to the working area of the application unit and / or the detection unit. As a result of the configuration of the media application device according to the invention, a high degree of movement variability of the at least one application element and / or the detection unit can advantageously be achieved within the housing. It can be achieved before geous a high flexibility, since in particular during an order of a medium, in particular of color, a particularly flexible monitoring of the order by means of the detection unit is feasible. It can be ensured during a movement of the applicator element a precise detection of the object advantageous.

It is also proposed that the at least one application element and the detection unit are jointly movable by means of the bearing unit along and / or about at least one movement axis of the bearing unit, in particular within a housing. Preferably, the at least one applicator element and the detection unit are jointly movable by means of the bearing unit along at least one and / or about at least one movement axis of the bearing unit, which are at least substantially perpendicular to a base surface of the bearing unit. housing proceeds. The base of the housing preferably extends at least substantially parallel to a standing surface of at least one stand element, such as a stand, of the housing. By "substantially parallel" should here be understood in particular an alignment of a direction relative to a reference direction, in particular in a plane, wherein the direction relative to the reference direction, a deviation in particular less than 8 °, advantageously less than 5 ° and particularly advantageously less than 2 °. However, it is also conceivable that the at least one applicator element and the detection unit are mounted movably together or alternatively along a further and / or at least one further movement axis of the bearing unit by means of the bearing unit. As a result of the configuration of the media application device according to the invention, a high degree of movement variability of the at least one application element and / or the detection unit can advantageously be achieved within the housing. Advantageously, a common pre-positioning, such as a common height adjustment, the at least one application element and / or the detection unit reaches the who. A high degree of flexibility can advantageously be achieved since, in particular during an application of a medium, in particular of color, a particularly flexible monitoring of the order by means of the detection unit can be carried out. It can be ensured during a movement of the applicator element a precise detection of the object advantageous.

In addition, it is proposed that the media application device comprises at least one, in particular within the housing, arranged object receiving unit to, wherein the at least one applicator element and the detection unit un dependent on each other are movable relative to the object receiving unit. The object receiving unit preferably comprises a slide on which an object to be processed can be arranged. The slide preferably comprises an object-receiving surface on which an object to be processed can be placed. It is conceivable that the object receiving unit has at least one fixing element, which is provided to fix the object to be processed in a jektaufnahme on Whether ob jektaufnahmeeinheit arranged state of the object to be processed on the object receiving unit by means of a non-positive and / or positive connection. The fixing element may be formed as a clamping element, as a magnetic element, as a latching element o. The like. Due to the embodiment according to the invention tion of the media applicator can advantageously be achieved a precise arrangement egg nes object. It can be advantageously achieved a high flexibility, since in particular during an order from a medium, in particular color, a particularly flexible monitoring of the order by means of the detection unit is feasible. It can be ensured during a movement of the applicator element a precise detection of the object advantageous.

It is also proposed that the object receiving unit is movably mounted, in particular relative to a housing. Preferably, at least the Whether jektträger the object receiving unit is movably mounted, in particular relative to the housing. Preferably, the object receiving unit, in particular the Whether jektträger the object receiving unit, mounted translationally movable. Preferably before the object receiving unit, in particular the slide of the object receiving unit, translationally along and / or at least two, in particular three, axes of movement movably mounted. Preferably, at least one movement axis of the object receiving unit extends at least substantially parallel to at least one of the axes of movement of the bearing unit. Preferably, at least one movement axis of the object receiving unit runs at least substantially perpendicular to the base surface of the housing. Preferably, at least one movement axis, in particular at least two axes of movement, of the object receiving unit extends at least substantially parallel to the base surface of the housing. Due to the inventive design of the media application device can advantageously a precise order of an object to a detection by means of the detection unit and / or an order from a medium to an object by means of the application unit can be achieved. It can be advantageously achieved a high degree of flexibility, since particularly during an order of a medium, in particular of color, a particularly flexible monitoring of the order by means of the Erfas sung unit is feasible. It can be ensured during a movement of the applicator element a precise detection of the object advantageous.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the media application device comprises at least one, in particular optical, output unit, in particular the aforementioned output unit, which is provided to output the characteristic quantity of the object detected by the detection unit, in particular superimposed with it a set by a user characteristic of a media order of the job unit. The output unit is preferably designed as a display, in particular as a touch display. Preferably, the output unit is so connected to the detection unit, in particular via the electronic unit of the media application device, that between the output unit and the detection unit electronic data and / or signals are interchangeable. The output unit is preferably arranged on the housing. The dispensing unit is preferably arranged on an outer side of the housing on the housing. The output unit may be stationary or movable, in particular pivotable, arranged on the housing. Preferably, by means of the output unit from an image of an object detected by the detection unit can be output, in particular superimposed superimposed with a set by a user parameter, in particular a special design, pattern o. The like., A media order of Auftragsein unit. The embodiment of the media application device according to the invention advantageously makes it possible to achieve particularly flexible monitoring of an order on a surface of an object.

It is also proposed that the media application device comprises at least one input unit, by means of which at least one parameter of a media order of the job unit by a user selectable and / or adjustable bar, in particular in dependence on a detected by the detection unit characteristic of the object. Preferably, the input unit is formed at least partially in one piece with the output unit, in particular in egg ner embodiment of the output unit as a touch display. By the fact that a "unit is formed at least partially in one piece with another unit" is to be understood in particular that the unit and the further unit have at least one shared element. Preferably, by means of the input unit, a parameter of a media order of the order unit, in particular a design, pattern or the like to be applied to an object by means of the order unit, can be selected and / or edited. For example, it is conceivable that a size, a color, a design, a pattern, an arrangement o. a media order to be applied to the object can be set by a user by means of the input unit, wherein in particular a check of the input as a result of an issue mitels the output unit is reached. Due to the inventive design of the medium-carrying device advantageously a particularly flexible monitoring and / or adjustment of a job can be achieved on a surface of an object.

In addition, it is proposed that the media application device has at least one, in particular wireless, communication unit, in particular the abovementioned communication unit, for an exchange of electronic data with an external unit. The communication unit is preferably designed as a cable loose communication unit. The communication unit can be configured as a WLAN communication unit, as a Bluetooth communication unit, as a radio communication unit, as an RFID communication unit, as an NFC unit, as an infrared communication unit, as a mobile radio network communication unit or the like. Particularly preferably, the communication unit is provided for bidirectional data transmission. In an alternative embodiment, the communication unit is designed as a wired communication unit, such as a LAN communication unit, a USB communication unit or the like. The external unit is preferably designed as a smartphone having an app for communication with the communication unit , However, it is also conceivable that the external unit is designed as an external, transportable operating unit, as a permanently installed operating unit at a workstation of a user, as a PC or the like. By inven tion proper design of the media application device can advantageously be an individual adaptation and / or a selection of different Kenngrö sizes of a media order of the application unit can be realized. It can advantageously be achieved a particularly flexible monitoring and / or setting a job on a surface of an object. It can be advantageously achieved a high ease of use, in particular as a result of a high degree of customization of the media application device.

Furthermore, the invention is based on a method for operation of a media application device according to the invention, in particular of the media application device, which comprises the application unit, the registration unit and the storage unit. It is proposed that, in at least one method step, at least one parameter of the object be determined by means of the detection unit. is detected depending on a movement of the at least one order item. By the inventive design of the method for a loading operation of the media application device according to the invention, in particular as a result of the independent movement of the detection unit and the application element by means of the storage unit, advantageously a high flexibility can be achieved because in particular during an order of a medium, in particular of color, a particularly flexible monitoring of the order by means of the detection unit is feasible. In addition, a precise detection of the object can advantageously be ensured during a movement of the application element. Furthermore, advantageously, a position of the detection unit can be adapted to different sizes of different application elements. It can be advantageously achieved a high ease of use, in particular due to a high degree of customization of the media application device.

It is also proposed that in at least one method step by means of an output unit of the media application device at least one preview view of the object depending on at least one selected characteristic size of a media order of the job unit is output. By he inventive design of the method can advantageously be achieved a particularly flexible monitoring of a job on a surface of an object.

Furthermore, the invention proceeds from an application system with at least one media application device, in particular with at least one media application device according to the invention, and with at least one control and / or re geleinheit.

It is proposed that the control and / or regulating unit has at least one detection device which is provided to detect a position for at least one media application on at least one surface, in particular based on at least one reference element on the surface. Preferably, the control and / or regulating unit can be designed as an external control and / or regulating unit, which is arranged in particular outside the media application device. In particular, the control and / or regulating unit can act as a mobile device, such as a smartphone, a tablet or any other mobile device that appears appropriate to a person skilled in the art. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that the control and / or regulating unit is integrated in the media application device. In particular, the control and / or regulating unit, in particular the detection device of the control and / or regulating unit, can be arranged in a common housing with the media applicator.

The control and / or regulating unit preferably has at least one, in particular wireless, communication unit for exchanging electronic data with the media application device and / or with at least one further external unit, wherein the communication unit transmits data with a latency of less than 30 ms is provided. The communication unit is preferably designed as a Bluetooth unit, as a radio unit, as a light-based communication unit or as another communication unit that appears meaningful to a person skilled in the art. A light-based communication unit can transmit the electronic data in particular via a third-party device such as a networked lamp or light bulb and / or modulated light. The light-based communication unit may preferably be formed as a laser diode, in particular as a VCSEL diode from. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the communication unit is designed cable-bound. Preferably, the exchange of electronic data over a USB cable, an Ethernet cable or other, one of the skilled appear appropriate cable. In particular, the communication unit is provided for data transmission with a latency of less than 30 ms, preferably with a latency of less than 20 ms and particularly preferably with a latency of less than 10 ms.

The detection device preferably has at least one detection element. The detection element is preferably provided to detect a position of a media application on the surface. The detection element can be used as a camera, as an optical sensor such as a laser scanner or the like, as an electromagnetic sensor such as a radar sensor or the like, as an acoustic sensor such as an ultrasonic sensor or the like. , or be designed as another, a skilled person erschei Nendes detection element. In particular, the recording Device having a plurality of, preferably different, detection elements. Preferably, the control and / or regulating unit is provided to control and / or regulate the media output unit of the media application device in dependence on the detected position of the media application on the surface. Advantageously, a further media order can be applied to the surface to match an already existing media application. Advantageously, a positioning of the control and / or regulating unit relative to the surface during a media application process can be changed.

Preferably, the detection device is provided to capture the position of the media application on the surface on the basis of at least one Referenzele element on the surface. The reference element may preferably be designed as a reference element present on the surface and / or as a reference element mounted on the surface, in particular for determining the position of the media application on the surface. An existing reference element can be designed, in particular, as a distinctive surface edge, as a distinctive surface structure or as another reference element which appears expedient to a person skilled in the art. However, it is also conceivable that the reference element can be manually mounted by a user on the surface or by a user, in particular special digital, the surface can be assigned. An attached and / or associated reference element can be designed, in particular, as a QR code, as a bar code, as a radio transmitter, as a luminous element or as another reference element that appears meaningful to a person skilled in the art. The position of the media application on the surface can preferably be detected on the basis of a plurality of reference elements, in particular based on a combination of existing and attached and / or associated reference elements.

Preferably, a position of the reference element on the surface in a storage unit of the detection device and / or the electronic unit is behind. Preferably, the detection device may detect a position of the media charge on the surface relative to the reference element. In particular, the detection device based on the position of the media order relative to the reference element and based on the position of the reference element on the Surface determine the position of the media job on the surface. Before geous, a position detection of the media order on the surface can be done on the basis of a reference element on the surface.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the detection device is provided to see a distribution of the media order on the surface to capture and that the control and / or regulating unit has at least one arithmetic unit, which is provided, based on the distribution of the media order on the surface calculate at least one media order distribution card. The distribution of the media application on the surface is preferably formed as a relative thickness of the media application in different areas of the upper surface. In particular, different amounts of the medium may be applied to the surface during a media application process in different areas of the surface. In particular, the media order process is designed as a process in which the user autonomously applies the medium to the creation of a media order on the surface by means of the media application device or the media application device. In particular, irregularities in the media contract may arise. The Erfas sungsvorrichtung can the distribution of the media order on the surface by a direct detection of the media order, in particular by means of a suitable detection element, such as a stereo camera, an infrared camera, an ultrasonic sensor o. The like., Capture. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that the detection device records the distribution of the media charge on the surface on the basis of a position detection and position recording of the media application device relative to the surface. In particular, the detection device is provided to detect a position of the Me dienauftragsvorrichtung relative to the surface, in particular based on a reference element of the media application device. The reference element of the media application device may, in particular, be a reference element present on the media, or a reference element attached to the media application device, in particular to position detection of the media application device, relative to the surface. Before preferably the existing reference element as a distinctive shape of a housing of the media application device, as a striking color of the housin ses the media application device or as another, a person skilled in the art be formed meaningful reference element. Preferably, the reference element may be formed as a QR code, as a bar code, as a radio transmitter, as a light-emitting element or as another, the skilled person as meaning he seemingly shining reference element. The electronic unit of the media application device can preferably control and / or regulate the media output unit based on the detected position of the media application device relative to the surface. Preferably, the detection device can store the positions of the media application device relative to the surface during a media application process in the storage unit of the control and / or regulating unit. In particular, the arithmetic unit of the control and / or regulating unit is provided to calculate the distribution of the media application on the surface as a function of a frequency of positioning of the media application device in different areas of the surface.

In particular, the media order distribution card corresponds to an assignment of the thickness of the media order to the location coordinates of the media order on the surface. Preferably, the media order distribution card can be presented visually, especially as a false color card. In particular, different thicknesses of the media application on the surface can be represented by different colors. Preferably, the media order distribution card can be visually presented to the user. In particular, the control and / or regulating unit can have an output unit, in particular for a visual representation of the media order distribution card. The output unit may preferably be configured as a screen, in particular as a touch screen, as a projector, in particular as a laser projector, or as another output unit which appears expedient to a person skilled in the art. Preferably, the media order distribution card can be projected onto the surface by means of a projector and in particular be superimposed on the surface with the media charge. Advantageously, the user can be shown irregularities in a media order. Advantageously, the user can be assisted in a media order process.

In addition, it is proposed that at least one electronic unit of the media application device is provided for at least one media output unit of the media application device in dependence on the media order distribution. control and / or to regulate. Preferably, the electronic unit is provided to control the media output unit and / or rules so that in areas of the surface with a less thick media order compared to other areas of the surface a new media output he follows. Preferably, the media order distribution card can be transmitted to the electronic unit by means of the communication units of the control and / or regulating unit and the media order device. Advantageously, a uniform media application can be achieved on the surface.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the application system comprises at least one medium for an application to the surface, which is designed as a reversible medium. Preferably, the reversible medium after an application of the reversible medium on the surface of the surface is removable, in particular special peelable and / or wiped, formed. In particular, the reversible medium can be present in a container which can be attached to the Medienauftragsvorrich device. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that the media application device comprises an integrated container, in which the rever sible medium can be filled. The reversible medium may preferably be formed as a reversible color, as a chalk color or as another reversible medium that appears appropriate to a person skilled in the art. In particular, the reversible medium is provided for a creation of a panel painting, to egg ner creation of a field marker or to create another, a professional appear appropriate sense media order. Before geous a reversible media order can be created. Advantageously, a range of functions of the application system can be extended in comparison to a mere use of permanent media.

It is further proposed that the reversible medium is formed as a Sprühfolienmedi to. Preferably, the spray film medium forms a film on the surface after a contract on the surface. In particular, the film is removable from the surface. The spray film medium can preferably be out as a rim-film spray, as a windowpainting paint or as a remainder of a spray film medium that appears expedient to a person skilled in the art. In particular, the spray film medium is to create a protective coating, to create a window image or to create a mentation of another media order that appears appropriate to a person skilled in the art. Advantageously suitable media can be provided for special applications of the order system.

Furthermore, the invention proceeds from an application system, in particular the aforementioned application system, with at least one media application device, in particular with at least one media application device according to the invention, and with at least one control and / or regulating unit.

It is proposed that the at least one control and / or regulating unit has at least one memory unit, in particular the aforementioned memory unit, which is provided to store and / or provide at least one project-specific characteristic variable.

The memory unit of the control and / or regulating unit is preferably designed as a non-volatile memory. Data stored in the memory unit of the control and / or regulating unit, in particular project-specific parameters, preferably remain stored in the memory unit of the control and / or regulating unit in the event of an interruption of a power supply of the memory unit of the control and / or regulating unit. The memory unit of the control and / or regulating unit can be designed, in particular, as an SSD memory (solid state drive memory), as an HDD memory (hard disk drive memory) or as another memory unit that appears appropriate to a person skilled in the art. The project-specific parameter is in particular a characteristic of a contract project. The order project preferably comprises the motif to be applied and further information about the motif, such as selected dimensions for the motif on the surface or the like. Preferably, the project-specific parameter is stored by a user in the memory unit of the control and / or regulating unit, or automatically, especially because of selected settings for the job project, stored in the memory unit. In particular, a detection of the project-specific parameter by a sensor unit remains off. The project-specific characteristic may preferably be used as a type and / or quantity of media required for the production of the media order, as a drying time of a medium, as a safety and / or health warning for a medium, as a flow be formed of a medium, as a hiding power of a medium, or as another, a professional appear appropriate sense project-specific characteristic from. Preferably, the electronics unit is provided to control the media dispensing unit in response to a position and / or orientation of the media applicator relative to the surface and / or to control it. Preferably, the electronic unit can access a content, in particular the project-specific parameter, of the memory unit of the control and / or re geleinheit to control and / or regulation of the media output unit, in particular by means of the communication unit. Preferably, a routine for controlling and / or regulating the media output unit is stored in the memory unit of the electronic unit for each project-specific parameter. In particular, the routine may include for each of the parameters of the media output unit a parameter to be set of the media output unit. Preferably, the electronic unit can control and / or regulate the media output unit of the type that the parameters of the media output unit are set appropriately to a project-specific characteristic. Advantageously, a project-specific parameter can be stored and / or made available to the person. Advantageously, a media order can be adjusted depending on the project-specific characteristic. Advantageously, a higher quality of the media order can be achieved than without storage and / or provision of the project-specific parameter.

Furthermore, the invention is based on a method for operating a support system, in particular an application system according to the invention.

It is proposed that, in at least one method step, at least one combination of at least two characteristic variables is evaluated for triggering at least one media output unit. Preferably, a combination of at least one object-specific parameter, at least one environment-specific parameter, at least one motion-specific parameter, at least one user-specific parameter, at least one media-specific parameter and / or at least one project-specific parameter to a control of the media output unit evaluated who the. Preferably, the combination of parameters is evaluated by means of the electronics unit of the media application device and / or by means of a Arithmetic unit of the control and / or regulating unit. Advantageously, a combination of different parameters can be evaluated. Advantageously, a medication order can be adjusted depending on a combination of different parameters. Advantageously, a higher quality of the media order can be achieved than without an evaluation of a combination of different parameters.

In addition, it is proposed that in at least one method step at least a combination of at least two characteristic quantities is evaluated for a determination of at least one media order strategy. Preferably, a combination of at least one object-specific parameter, at least one environment-specific parameter, at least one motion-specific parameter, at least one user-specific parameter, at least one media-specific parameter and / or at least one project-specific parameter can be evaluated to determine the media task strategy. Preferably, an evaluation of the combination of parameters by means of the electronic unit of the media application device and / or by means of the Re cheneinheit the control and / or control unit. Specifically, the media order strategy is a flowchart for a media order process. In particular, the media order strategy includes information about an output position on the surface, a point size, and a media type for each media placement point of the motif to be applied. In particular, the media order strategy comprises a number of media to be used and an order to an order of the media to be used. Preferably, the media order strategy is used to control and / or regulate the media output unit. The media application strategy is preferably stored in the storage unit of the control and / or regulating unit and / or in the storage unit of the electronic unit of the media application apparatus. The media order process is designed, in particular, as a process in which the user uses the media application device to apply the medium to the creation of a media order on the surface. Advantageously, a combination ver different parameters can be evaluated. Advantageously, a media order strategy can be determined as a function of a combination of different parameters. Advantageously, a more efficient media order strategy than be achieved without an evaluation of a combination of different parameters.

Furthermore, it is proposed that, in at least one method step, at least one combination of at least two characteristic quantities is evaluated for at least one hint output to at least one user. Preferably, a combination of at least one object-specific parameter, at least one environment-specific parameter, at least one motion-specific parameter, at least one user-specific parameter, at least one media-specific parameter, and / or at least one project-specific parameter can be evaluated for a hint output to the user. Preferably, the combination of parameters is evaluated by means of the electronic unit of the media application device and / or by means of the arithmetic unit of the control and / or regulating unit. Preferably, the hint issue is made to the user by means of the output unit of the media order device and / or geleinheit by means of an output unit of the control and / or Re. Advantageously, a combination of different parameters can be evaluated. Advantageously, an indication output to a user can be adjusted as a function of a combination of different parameters. Advantageously, a more informative hint output to the user can be achieved without evaluating a combination of different characteristics.

It is also proposed that in at least one method step, at least one combination of at least two parameters is evaluated to determine a work progress of a media order process and / or to determine an expected remaining duration of a media order process. Preferably, a combination of at least one object-specific parameter, at least one environment-specific parameter, at least one motion-specific parameter, at least one user-specific parameter, at least one media-specific parameter and / or at least one project-specific parameter for determining a work progress of a media order process and / or a determination of a expect the remaining duration of a media order process to be evaluated. Preference is given to an evaluation of the combination of parameters by means of the electronics unit of the media application device and / or by means of the calculation unit. unit of the control and / or regulating unit. Preferably, the determined working progress of the media application process and / or the determined remaining duration of the media order, in particular by means of the output unit of the media application device and / or output by means of the output unit of the control and / or Regelein unit, to the user. Advantageously, a combination of different parameters can be evaluated. Advantageously, a work progress of a media order process and / or an expected remaining duration of a media order process can be determined.

Furthermore, the invention is based on a method, in particular the aforementioned method, for operating an application system, in particular an application system according to the invention.

It is proposed that a position of at least one media job is detected on at least one surface. Advantageously, another media contract can be applied to an already existing media order on the surface. Advantageously, a positioning of the control and / or regulating unit relative to the surface during a media application process can be changed.

Furthermore, the invention is based on a detection system with at least one media application device, in particular with at least one media application device according to the invention, and with at least one background sensor unit for detecting at least one background-specific parameter for at least one surface of at least one surface, wherein at least one electronic unit of the media application device is provided for this purpose is to control and / or regulate at least one media output unit of the media application device as a function of the background-specific parameter. It is conceivable that the detection system in addition to the Medienauftragsvorrich device and to the background sensor unit at least one control and / or Re geleinheit, in particular the aforementioned control and / or control unit, has. The underground sensor unit may be formed as a separate unit separate from the media dispenser. Alternatively, it is conceivable for the background sensor unit to be integrated in the media application device, in particular in and / or on a common housing with the media applicator. arranged receiving device is. The background sensor unit preferably has at least one, in particular wireless, communication unit for exchanging electronic data with the media application device and / or with at least one further external unit, the communication unit being provided for data transmission with a latency of less than 30 ms , The communication unit is preferably embodied as a Bluetooth unit, as a radio unit, as a light-based communication unit or as another communication unit that appears meaningful to a person skilled in the art. A light-based communication unit can transmit the electronic data in particular via a third-party device such as a networked lamp or light bulb and / or modulated light. The lichtba-based communication unit may preferably be formed as a laser diode, in particular as a VCSEL diode. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the communi cation unit is formed wired. Preferably, the exchange of electronic data over a USB cable, an Ethernet cable or other, one of the skilled appear appropriate cable. In particular, the communication unit to a data transmission with a latency time of less than 30 ms, preferably with a latency of less than 20 ms and particularly preferably with a latency of less than 10 ms hen vorgese.

Preferably, the background sensor unit, in particular to a Erfas solution of a background-specific characteristic, at least one Untergrundsenso relement. The background sensor element may in particular be ausgebil det as a Wandde, as an X-ray machine, as a thermal imaging camera or as another, one skilled in the useful appearing background sensor element. The subsurface-specific parameter is preferably designed as a parameter of a subsurface, in particular of a subsurface arranged below the surface. Preferably, the subsurface specific characteristic as a position and / or a course of a, in particular electrical, pipe, a pipe o. The like. Or as another, a person skilled in the useful Erschei ing underground specific parameter may be formed. Preferably, the electronics unit is provided for triggering a media output by the media output unit when a background-specific characteristic is detected by the background sensor unit. Preferably, positions and / or courses of underground lines, pipes or the like present in the subsurface on the surface. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that the detection system comprises the control and / or re geleinheit. In particular, the control and / or regulating unit can alternatively or in addition to the media application store the background-specific parameters recorded by the background sensor unit, preferably to create a digital circuit diagram. Advantageously, the media application device can be used in a construction sector. Advantageously, un ter a surface located lines, pipes o. The like. Automatically be marked on the surface.

The media application device according to the invention, the invention on contract system, the detection system according to the invention, the inventive method for operating a media applicator and / or the inven tion proper method for operating an application system should / should not be limited to the application and embodiment described above. In particular, the media application device according to the invention, the application system according to the invention, the detection system according to the invention, the method according to the invention for operating a media application device and / or the method according to the invention for operating a contracting system for fulfilling a function described herein can be one of a number mentioned herein of individual elements, components and units as well as method steps differing number. In addition, in the value ranges indicated in this disclosure, values lying within the stated limits are also to be disclosed as disclosed and used as desired.

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Further advantages emerge from the following description of the drawing. In the drawings, three embodiments of the invention are shown. The drawings, the description and the claims contain numerous features in combination. The person skilled in the art expediently the features also consider individually and summarize meaningful further combinations.

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1 shows a media application device according to the invention in a perspective view,

2 shows the media application device according to the invention from FIG. 1 in a schematic sectional view,

Fig. 3 is a control and / or regulating unit in a perspective

Presentation,

4 shows the control and / or regulating unit from FIG. 3 in a further perspective view,

5 shows an inventive application system in a schematic

presentation

6 shows an alternative media application device according to the invention in a perspective view,

7 is a media application unit of the alternative inventive Shen media application device of FIG. 6 in a perspektivi's representation,

Fig. 8, the media application unit of Fig. 7 in a schematic

Sectional view

9 an alternative control and / or regulating unit in a perspective view,

10 shows the alternative control and / or regulating unit from FIG. 9 in a further perspective view,

11 shows an alternative application system according to the invention in a schematic illustration,

12 shows a detection system in a schematic representation,

Fig. 13 shows another alternative Medienauftragsvor device according to the invention in a schematic representation and

Fig. 14, the further alternative inventive media Auftragsvor direction of FIG. 13 in an open state of a United circuit element of the other alternative media application device according to the invention in a schematic representation. Description of the embodiments

Figure 1 shows a media applicator 10a in a perspective Dar position. The media applicator 10a is formed as a hand-held paint applicator. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the media application device 10a is designed as an automatically and / or autonomously movable media application device. The media applicator 10a has a housing 40a. The housing 40a is formed of a plastic. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the housing 40a is formed of a metal. The housing 40a has a head portion 42a and a receiving portion 44a. The head portion 42a and the receiving portion 44a are integrally formed. In the head area 42 a are arranged for an operation of the media application device 10 a not agile components. The receiving portion 44a is formed as a half-cylinder. The receiving region 44a is shaped in such a way that a suggestively illustrated container 46a, which contains the medium to be applied, is partially enclosed by the receiving region 44a in a state mounted on the media application device 10a. The container 46a is formed as a media tank. The medium is formed as a color medium. The medium is designed as a spray paint.

At the head region 42a and connected to the receiving region 44a, the housing 40a has a connection and / or fastening unit 48a. The attachment and / or attachment unit 48a is provided to receive the container 46a on the media applicator 10a. The attachment and / or fastening unit 48a has an adapter hook element 50a for fixing the container 46a (see FIG.

At the head portion 42a of the housing 40a, a reference member 52a of the media applicator 10a is disposed. The reference element 52a of Medi enauftragsvorrichtung 10a is formed glare-free for a user not shown 26a. The reference element 52a of the media application device 10a is designed as a radiation-emitting luminous element. The reference element 52a of the media application device 10a is shown as a blue light emitting diode. ode trained. Alternatively, it is conceivable for the reference element 52a of the media application device 10a to emit radiation from a spectral region invisible to a human eye, that the luminous element be provided for a pulsed emission of radiation, or that the reference element 52a of the media application device 10a be designed as a radiation-free code element ,

At the head portion 42a of the housing 40a, an anti-glare member 54a of the media applicator 10a is disposed. The anti-glare element 54a is formed from an opaque plastic. The anti-glare element 54a is formed integrally with the housing 40a. The anti-glare member 54a is formed as a cover. The anti-glare element 54a partially covers the reference element 52a of the media application device 10a. The reference element 52a of the media applicator 10a is partially disposed within the anti-glare member 54a. The anti-glare element 54a is intended to shield the user 26a from the radiation emitted by the reference element 52a of the medi enauftragsvorrichtung 10a radiation.

The media applicator 10a has an output unit 28a. The output unit 28a comprises a first output element 56a. The first output element 56a is disposed on an upper side of the head portion 42a of the housing 40a. The first output element 56a is inserted flush with the housing 40a in the head region 42a. The output unit 28a is provided to give an indication to a user 26a visually, acoustically and / or haptically. The hint may be formed as an indication of a characteristic, as an indication to a media output unit 12a, or as an indication of a motif to be applied. The first output element 56a is formed as a screen. The first output element 56a is formed out of a touch screen. The first output element 56a is provided to visually output a message to the user 26a. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the first output element 56a is ausgebil det as a speaker or as a vibration motor.

FIG. 2 shows the media application device 10a from FIG. 1 in a schematic sectional representation. Shown are the head area 42a, the connection and / or fastening unit 48a with the adapter hook element 50a and a part of the receiving area 44a. At the head region 42a, the reference element 52a of the media application device 10a and the antiglare element 54a are arranged. Within the housing 40a in the receiving area 44a, a power supply unit 58a of the media application device 10a is arranged. The power supply unit 58a is provided for supplying a media output unit 12a of the media application device 10a with electrical energy for operation of the media application device 10a. The energy supply unit 58a is designed as an accumulator.

The media output unit 12a is disposed within the housing 40a in the head portion 42a. The media output unit 12a includes a nozzle unit 60a and a media supply unit 62a. The nozzle unit 60a has a nozzle element 66a. In the present embodiment, the nozzle unit 60a additionally has a valve element 64a. In principle, however, it is conceivable that the nozzle unit 60a does not comprise a valve element 64a. The nozzle member 66a is rotatably supported in the housing 40a. The nozzle member 66a is disposed in common alignment with the reference member 52a of the media applicator 10a. The nozzle member 66a is provided to output the medi ums on a surface not shown 14a. The nozzle element 66a is connected to the valve element 64a to a passage of the medium via a feed element 68a of the nozzle unit 60a. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the nozzle unit 60a comprises only the nozzle element 66a and the feed element 68a. The valve member 64a is provided to allow the medium to flow through the nozzle member 66a.

The media output unit 12a has the media supply unit 62a for supply of the medium to the valve element 64a. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the media supply unit 62a is provided for supplying the medium directly to the nozzle element 66a. The media supply unit 62a includes a media supply member 70a connected to the valve member 64a and an adapter member 72a. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the media feed element 70a is connected to the nozzle element 66a or to the feed element 68a. The adapter element 72a is connected to the media supply element 70a and intended to connect to that of the overview sake of half container 46a, not shown. The adapter element 72a is designed to direct the medium from the container 46a to the media supply element 70a.

Within the housing 40a and mounted on a support member 74a of the media applicator 10a, an electronics unit 16a of the media applicator 10a is disposed. The electronic unit 16a is formed as a circuit board with a processor unit, not further shown, and a non-illustrated storage unit. The electronic unit 16a is provided to control and / or regulate the media output unit 12a. The Elektronikein unit 16 a is supplied by the power supply unit 58 a with electrical energy.

The media application device 10a has a communication unit 76a. The communication unit 76a is disposed inside the housing 40a. The communication unit 76a is constituted as a wireless communication unit. The communication unit 76a is configured as a Bluetooth module. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the communication unit 76a is designed as a radio module, as a light-based communication unit or as a wired communication unit. The communication unit 76a has a latency of less than 30 ms. The communication unit 76a is provided for exchanging electronic data with the control and / or regulating unit 34a and / or another external unit.

The media application device 10a has an object sensor unit 18a. The object sensor unit 18a comprises a first object sensor element 78a and a second object sensor element 80a. The two object sensor elements 78a, 80a are arranged on the outside of the housing 40a on the receiving area 44a. The object sensor elements 78a, 80a are aligned in the direction of a Medienausga device 82a of the nozzle member 66a. The object sensor unit 18a is provided to detect an object-specific characteristic. The electronic unit 16a is provided to control and / or regulate the media output unit 12a in dependence on the detected object-specific parameter. The object-specific characteristic may be referred to as a material of the surface 14a, as a texture of the surface 14a, as a texture of the surface Surface 14a, as a temperature of the surface 14a, as a moisture of the surface 14a, as a kind of a medium used to prepare the media application 38a, as a coating thickness of the medium on the Oberflä surface 14a, as an irregularity in the media order 38a or as a surface covered by the medium may be formed on the surface 14a. The first object sensor element 78a is formed as a camera. The camera has a fisheye look. The first object sensor element 78a is intended to detect a structure of the surface 14a, a type of medium used to create the media application 38a, an irregularity in the media application 38a and / or a surface covered by the medium on the surface 14a. The second object sensor element 80a is designed as a La serthermometer. The second object sensor element 80a is intended to detect a temperature of the surface 14a. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the first object sensor element 78a and / or the second object sensor 80a is / are formed as a lidar device, a laser scanner, a thermal imaging camera, an infrared moisture meter, a radar sensor, or an ultrasonic sensor.

The media application device 10a has an environmental sensor unit 20a. The environmental sensor unit 20a includes a first environmental sensor element 84a and a second environmental sensor element 86a. The two environmental sensor elements 84a, 86a are arranged on the outside of the housing 40a on the head portion 42a. The environmental sensor unit 20a is provided to detect an environmental characteristic. The electronic unit 16a is provided to control and / or regulate the media output unit 12a depending on the detected environment-specific characteristic. The environmental characteristic may be configured as an ambient temperature, ambient humidity, or ambient brightness. The first environmental sensor element 84a is configured as an air humidity sensor. The first environmental sensor element 84a is provided to detect an ambient humidity. The second environment sensor element 86a is formed as a brightness sensor. The second environment sensor element 86a is provided to detect an ambient brightness. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the first environmental sensor element 84a and / or the two te environmental sensor element 86a is / are designed as a temperature sensor. The media applicator 10a has a motion sensor unit 22a. The motion sensor unit 22a includes a motion sensor element 88a. The motion sensor element 88a is disposed within the housing 40a in the head region 42a. The motion sensor unit 22a is provided to detect a motion-specific characteristic. The electronic unit 16a is provided to control and / or regulate the media output unit 12a depending on the detected environment-specific characteristic. The movement-specific characteristic may be formed as a speed of movement of the media output unit 12a, as an acceleration of movement of the media output unit 12a, or as a direction of movement of the media output unit 12a. The motion sensor element 88a is formed as an acceleration sensor. The motion sensor element 88a is provided to detect an acceleration and a direction of movement of the media output unit 12a. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the Be motion sensor element 88a is designed as a speed sensor.

The media application device 10a has a user identification unit 24a. The user identification unit 24a comprises a user identification element 90a. The user identification element 90a is arranged on the outside of the housing 40a on the head region 42a. The user identification unit 24a is provided to detect and / or process a user-specific characteristic and to identify the user 26a on the basis of the user-specific characteristic. The electronic unit 16a is provided to control and / or regulate the media output unit 12a depending on the detected user-specific characteristic. The user-specific characteristic may be formed as a fingerprint scan, as an iris scan or as a movement characteristic of the user 26a leading the media output unit 12a. The user identification element 90a is designed as a finger print scanner. The user identification element 90a is intended to detect a fingerprint scan of the user 26a. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the user identification element 90a is formed as an iris scanner. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable for the user identification unit 24a to comprise a further motion sensor element for detecting a movement characteristic of the user 26a and an evaluation unit for a user Evaluation of the movement characteristic of the user 26a comprises or that as a user identification unit 24a, the motion sensor unit 22a is used in com bination with the electronic unit 16a.

The media application device 10a has a media sensor unit 30a. The media sensor unit 30a includes a media sensor element 92a. The media sensor element 92a is disposed within the housing 40a on the Medienzuführele- element 70a. The media sensor unit 30a is provided to detect a media-specific characteristic. The electronic unit 16a is provided to control and / or regulate the media output unit 12a in dependence on the detected media-specific parameter. The medienspezi fish characteristic may be formed as a type of medium, as an amount of the medium or as a viscosity of the medium. The Mediensensorele element 92 a is formed as a color sensor. The media sensor element 92a is provided to detect one kind of the medium. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the media sensor element 92a is designed as a filling level sensor or as a chemical analysis sensor.

The media application device 10a is preferably provided for use in an application system 32a according to an embodiment shown in FIG. 5, in particular with a control and / or regulating unit 34a. But it is also conceivable that the media application device 10a in a job system 32b according to an embodiment shown in Figure 11, in particular special with a control and / or regulating unit 34b, and / or in a Detekti onssystem 170b according to an embodiment shown in Figure 12 , in particular with a background sensor unit 172b, is usable.

FIG. 3 shows the control and / or regulating unit 34a in a perspective view. Shown is a rear side 94a of the control and / or regulating unit 34a. The control and / or regulating unit 34a is designed as a smartphone. The control and / or regulating unit 34a has a housing unit 96a. The housing unit 96a is formed of a metal. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the housing unit 96a is formed from a glass or from a plastic. The control and / or regulating unit 34a has a further communication unit 98a. The further communication unit 98a is arranged within the housing unit 96a. The further communication unit 98a is designed as a wireless communication unit. The further communication unit 98a is designed as a Bluetooth module. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the further communication unit 98a is designed as a radio module, as a light-based communication unit or as a wired communication unit. The further communication unit 98a has a latency of less than 30 ms. The further communication unit 98a is provided for an exchange of electronic data with the not shown Medienauftragsvorrich device 10a and / or another external unit.

The control and / or regulating unit 34a has a detection device 100a. The detection device 100a is provided to detect a position and / or orientation of the media application device 10a relative to the surface 14a. For detecting the position and / or orientation of the media applicator 10a relative to the surface 14a, the detection device 100a has a detection element 102a formed as a camera. The detection element 102a is disposed on the rear side 94a of the control and / or re geleinheit 34a on the housing unit 96a.

The control and / or regulating unit 34a has a memory unit 36a. The storage unit 36a is provided to store and / or provide a project-specific characteristic. The project-specific characteristic may be as a type and / or quantity of media required for creating the media application 38a, as a drying time of a medium, as a safety and / or health indicator for a medium, as a hiding power of a medium, or as a flow characteristic of a medium be educated. The storage unit 36a is disposed within the housing unit 96a of the control and / or regulating unit 34a. The memory unit 36a is formed as an SSD memory. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the memory unit 36a is formed as an HDD memory. FIG. 4 shows the control and / or regulating unit 34a in a further perspective view. Shown is a front side 104a of the control and / or regulating unit 34a.

The control and / or regulating unit 34a has an output unit 106a. The output unit 106a is provided for an indication to the user 26a and / or for a command input by the user 26a. The output unit 106a includes a first output element 108a and a second output element 110a. The first output element 108 a is ausgebil det as a screen. The first output element 108a is designed as a touch screen. The second output element 110a is formed as a speaker. The first output member 108a and the second output member 110a are flush with the housing unit 96a. The control and / or regulating unit 34a comprises a computing unit (not shown). The arithmetic unit is arranged within the housing unit 96a.

The control and / or regulating unit 34a is preferably provided for use in an application system 32a according to an embodiment shown in FIG. 5, in particular with a media application device 10a. However, it is also conceivable that the control and / or regulating unit 34a in a task on 32b according to an embodiment shown in Figure 11, in particular with a media applicator 10b, in a Detektionsssys system 170b according to an embodiment shown in Figure 12, in particular with special an underground sensor unit 172 b and / or with a medium on tragungsvorrichtung 10 c according to an embodiment shown in Figure 13 is usable.

FIG. 5 shows an application system 32a in a schematic representation. The application system 32a comprises the media application device 10a and the control and / or regulation unit 34a. The media applicator 10a is manually guided by the user 26a. The user 26a applies the medium to the surface 14a by means of the media applicator 10a. The user 26a generates the media application 38a on the surface 14a by means of the media applicator 10a. The surface 14a is formed as a room wall.

The control unit 34a is to detect the position and / or alignment of the media applicator 10a relative to the surface 14a on a stand 112a in front of the surface 14a.

In the following, a method for operating the job system 32a will be described. In at least one method step, a combination of at least two parameters is evaluated to trigger the media output unit 12a. In at least one further method step, a combination of at least two parameters is evaluated to determine a media order strategy. In at least one further method step, a combination of at least two parameters is evaluated for a hint output to the user 26a. In at least one further method step, a combination of at least two parameters for evaluating a work progress of a media order process and / or for determining an expected remaining duration of the media order process is evaluated.

With regard to further method steps of the method for operating the order system 32a, reference may be made to the preceding description of the order system 32a, since this description is also analogous to the method and thus all features regarding the order system 32a also with respect to the method for operating the Application system 32a are considered to be disclosed.

In addition, it is also conceivable that method steps of the method with reference to the embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 5 with Verfahrensschrit th of methods with reference to further embodiments, in particular to the embodiment shown in Figures 6 to 11, can be combined, especially in one a professional appearing appropriate order.

FIGS. 6 to 14 show two further exemplary embodiments of the invention. The following descriptions and the drawings are essentially limited to the differences between the embodiments, with respect to the same designated components, in particular with respect to compo le with the same reference numerals, in principle, to the drawings and / or the description of the other embodiments, in particular the figures 1 to 5, can be referenced. To distinguish the embodiments is the letter a the reference numerals of the embodiment in the figures 1 to 5 adjusted. In the exemplary embodiments of FIGS. 6 to 14, the letter a is replaced by the letters b and c.

FIG. 6 shows an alternative media application device 10b in a perspective representation. The media applicator 10b is formed as an automatically movable media applicator. The Medienauftragsvorrich device 10b has a housing 40b. The housing 40b is formed of a plastic. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the housing 40 b is made of a metal gebil det. The media application device 10b has a media application unit 144b. The media application unit 144b comprises a media output unit 12b of the media application apparatus 10b and an electronics unit 16b of the media application apparatus 10b (see FIG. The media applicator 10b includes a wireless communication unit 76b. The wireless communication unit 76b is disposed inside the housing 40b. The wireless communication unit 76b is configured as a Bluetooth module. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the wireless communication unit 76b is formed as a radio module or as a light-based communication unit. The wireless communication unit 76b has a latency of less than 30 ms. The wireless communication unit 76b is provided for wireless reception of electronic signals. The media applicator 10b has a drive unit 114b. The drive unit 114b can be controlled and / or regulated by the electronic unit 16b as a function of the received electronic signals to an automatic movement of the media output unit 12b. The drive unit 114b is disposed inside the housing 40b. At the drive unit 114b includes a not further shown engine, a not further shown gear, a steering not shown and a not wei ter illustrated drive shaft. The engine is designed as an electric motor. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the engine is designed as an internal combustion engine.

The media applicator 10b includes a travel unit 116b.

The travel unit 116b has four movement elements 120b. Each of the moving members 120b is fixed to the housing 40b via a connecting member 146b, respectively. The movement elements 120b are determined by the drive unit 114b driven. The moving elements 120b are driven by the motor of the drive unit 114b via the transmission and the drive shaft of the drive unit 114b. The moving elements 120b are formed as rollers. The movement elements 120b are driven by the drive unit 114b to a rotating movement. The travel unit 116b has two guide elements 118b. The guide elements 118b are formed as ropes. The guide elements 118b are formed as wire ropes. The guide elements 118b are stretched in front of a surface 14b (not shown) (see FIG. The media output unit 12b can be driven by means of the movement elements 120b along the guide elements 118b who the. In each case two of the movement elements 120b are in contact with one of the guide elements 118b. The movement elements 120b are driven to automatically move the media delivery unit 12b along the guide elements 118b by the drive unit 114b.

The media applicator 10b has an auto-motion unit 122b. The Autonombewegungseinheit 122b is provided for controlling and / or control of an autonomous locomotion of the media output unit 12b by means of the drive unit 114b. The auto-move unit 122b includes a navigation unit 148b. The navigation unit 148b is provided for a position determination of the media output unit 12b. The navigation unit 148b has a satellite navigation module 150b. The satellite navigation module 150b is disposed on the housing 40b. The satellite navigation module 150b is implemented as a GPS module. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the satellite navigation module 150b is designed as a GLONASS module or as a Galileo module. The navigation unit 148b has a position sensor element 152b. The position sensor element 152b is arranged on the housing 40b. The position sensor element 152b is configured as a 360 ° camera. The auto-move unit 122b includes a collision detection unit 154b. The collision detection unit 154b is provided to detect a possible collision of the media output unit 12b and to prevent it from being controlled by the drive unit 114b. The collision detection unit 154b has a collision detection element 156b. The collision detection element 156b is disposed on the housing 40b. The collision detection element 156b is formed as a proximity sensor. The Autonombewegungseinheit 122b has a further electronic unit 158b. The further electronics unit 158b is net angeord within the housing 40b. The further electronic unit 158b is provided for controlling and / or regulating a movement direction and / or a movement speed of the media output unit 12b. The further electronic unit 158b is provided for controlling and / or regulating a movement direction and / or a movement speed of the media output unit 12b by controlling and / or regulating the drive unit 114b. The further electronic unit 158b is provided for controlling and / or regulating the drive unit 114b as a function of at least one parameter detected by the navigation unit 148b and / or the collision detection unit 154b. The wide re electronic unit 158 b is provided for controlling and / or regulating the drive unit 114 b in response to a stored in a memory unit of the further electronic unit 158 b operating program.

Preferably, the media application device 10b is for use in an application system 32b according to an embodiment shown in FIG. 11, in particular with a control and / or regulation unit 34b, and / or in a detection system 170b according to an embodiment shown in FIG. 12, in particular with one Substrate sensor unit 172b, provided. But it is also conceivable that the media application device 10b in a job system 32a according to an embodiment shown in Figure 5, in particular special with a control and / or regulating unit 34a, is usable.

Figure 7 shows the media application unit 144b of the alternative Medienauftragsvor device 10b of FIG. 6 in a perspective view. The media loading unit 144b has a part of the housing 40b of the media applicator 10b. The housing 40b has a head portion 42b and a receiving portion 44b. The head portion 42b and the receiving portion 44b are formed in one piece. In the head region 42b necessary components are arranged for operation of the media applicator 10b. The receiving portion 44b is formed as a half-hollow cylinder. The receiving area 44b is formed such that a suggestively illustrated container 46b, which contains the medium to be applied, in a on the media application device 10b mounted state of the receiving portion 44b is partially enclosed. The container 46b is formed as a media tank. The medium is designed as a re versible medium. The medium is formed as a spray film medium.

At the head region 42b and connected to the receiving region 44b, the housing 40b has a connection and / or fastening unit 48b. The attachment and / or attachment unit 48b is provided to receive the container 46b on the media applicator 10b. The attachment and / or fastening unit 48b has an adapter hook element 50b for fixing the container 46b (cf., FIG. 8).

At the head portion 42b of the housing 40b, a reference member 52b of the media applicator 10b is disposed. The reference element 52b of Medi enauftragsvorrichtung 10b is formed free for a user not shown blinding. The reference element 52b of the media application device 10b is formed as a radiation-emitting luminous element, which emits electromagnetic radiation from a blue spectral range of an electromagnetic spectrum's rule. The reference element 52b of the media applicator 10b is formed as a blue light emitting diode. Alternatively, it is conceivable for the reference element 52b of the media application device 10b to emit radiation from a spectral range invisible to a human eye, for the luminous element to be provided for pulsed emission of radiation, or for the reference element 52b of the media applicator 10b to be designed as a radiation-free code element.

At the head portion 42b of the housing 40b, an anti-glare member 54b of the media applicator 10b is disposed. The anti-glare element 54b is formed of an opaque plastic. The anti-glare element 54b is formed integrally with the housing 40b. The anti-glare element 54b is formed as a cover. The anti-glare element 54b partially covers the reference element 52b of the media application device 10b. The reference element 52b of the media applicator 10b is partially disposed within the anti-glare member 54b. The anti-glare element 54b is to provided to shield the user from the radiation emitted by the reference element 52b of the media on tragungsvorrichtung 10b radiation.

FIG. 8 shows the media application unit 144b from FIG. 7 in a schematic sectional representation. Shown are the head region 42b, the attachment and / or fastening unit 48b with the adapter hook element 50b and a part of the receiving region 44b. At the head region 42b, the reference element 52b of the media application device 10b and the anti-glare element 54b are arranged. Within the housing 40b in the receiving area 44b, a power supply unit 58b of the media application device 10b is arranged. The power supply unit 58b is provided to supply the media delivery unit 12b of the media application apparatus 10b with electrical power for operation of the media application apparatus 10b. The power supply unit 58b is formed as an accumulator.

The media output unit 12b is disposed within the housing 40b in the head region 42b. The media output unit 12b includes a nozzle unit 60b and a media supply unit 62b. The nozzle unit 60b has a nozzle element 66b. In the present embodiment, the nozzle unit 60b additionally has a valve element 64b. In principle, however, it is conceivable that the nozzle unit 60b does not comprise a valve element 64b. The nozzle member 66b is rotatably supported in the housing 40b. The nozzle member 66b is disposed in common alignment with the reference member 52b of the media applicator 10b. The nozzle member 66b is provided to output the medi ums on a surface 14b, not shown. The nozzle element 66b is connected to the valve member 64b to a passage of the medium via a supply element 68b of the nozzle unit 60b. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the nozzle unit 60b comprises only the nozzle element 66b and the feed element 68b. The valve member 64b is provided to allow the medium to flow through the nozzle member 66b.

The media output unit 12b has the media supply unit 62b for supply of the medium to the valve element 64b. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the media supply unit 62b is provided for supplying the medium directly to the nozzle element 66b. The media supply unit 62b includes a Media supply element 70b, which is connected to the valve element 64b, and an adapter element 72b. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the Medienzuführele element 70b ver with the nozzle member 66b or 68b with the supply element is connected. The adapter element 72b is ver affiliated with the Medienzuführelement 70b and provided to make a connection to the sake of clarity, not shown container 46b. The adapter element 72b is provided to direct the medium from the container 46b to the media feed element 70b.

Inside the housing 40b and mounted on a support member 74b of the media applicator 10b, the electronics unit 16b of the media applicator 10b is disposed. The electronic unit 16b is formed as a board with egg ner not shown processor unit and a not dargestell th memory unit. The electronic unit 16b is provided to control and / or regulate the media output unit 12b. The electronics unit 16b is provided to control and / or regulate the drive unit 114b in response to the received electronic signals. The elec tronic unit 16 b is supplied by the power supply unit 58 b with electrical energy.

Figure 9 shows an alternative control and / or regulating unit 34b in a perspec tive representation. Shown is a rear side 94b of the control and / or regulating unit 34b. The control and / or regulating unit 34b is designed as a smartphone. The control and / or regulating unit 34b has a housing unit 96b. The housing unit 96b is formed of a metal. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the housing unit 96b is formed of a glass or a plastic.

The control and / or regulating unit 34b has a further communication unit 98b. The further communication unit 98b is disposed within the housing unit 96b. The further communication unit 98b is designed as a wireless communication unit. The further communication unit 98b is designed as a Bluetooth module. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the further communication unit 98b is formed as a radio module, as a light-based communication unit or as a wired communication unit is. The further communication unit 98b has a latency of less than 30 ms. The further communication unit 98b is provided for an exchange of electronic data with the not shown Medienauftragsvorrich device 10b and / or another external unit.

The control and / or regulating unit 34b has a detection device 100b. The detection device 100b is provided to detect a position of a media application 38b on the surface 14b. The detection device 100b is provided to detect the position of the media application 38b on the surface 14b based on the reference elements 134b, 136b, 138b, 140b on the surface 14b. The detection device 100b is intended to detect a distribution of the media application 38b on the surface 14b. The detection device 100b has a detection element 102b. The detection element 102b is disposed on the rear side 94b of the control and / or re geleinheit 34b on the housing unit 96b. The detection element 102b is formed as a camera. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that the detection device 100b has a detection element 102b configured as an optical sensor, as an electromagnetic sensor or as an acoustic sensor. The detection element 102b is provided for detecting a position of the media application 38b on the surface 14b, particularly based on the reference elements 134b, 136b, 138b, 140b on the surface 14b, and for detecting the distribution of the media application 38b on the surface 14b.

The control and / or regulating unit 34b has a computing unit 142b. The arithmetic unit 142b is disposed inside the housing unit 96b. The calculating unit 142b is formed as a microprocessor. The computing unit 142b is provided to create a media order distribution map based on the distribution of the media job 38b on the surface 14b. The media distribution map corresponds to an allocation of the thickness of the media application 38b to the location coordinates of the media application 38b on the surface 14b.

Figure 10 shows the alternative control and / or regulating unit 34b of Fig. 9 in egg ner further perspective view. Shown is a front side 104b of the control and / or regulating unit 34b. The control and / or regulating unit 34b has an output unit 106b. The output unit 106b is provided for an information output to the user and / or for a command input by the user. The output unit 106b includes a first output element 108b and a second output element 110b. The first output element 108b is formed as a screen. The first output element 108b is formed as a touch screen. The first output element 108b is provided for a visual representation of the media order distribution map. The second output element 110b is formed as a speaker Lautspre. The first output element 108b and the second output element 110b are embedded flush in the housing unit 96b.

The control and / or regulating unit 34b is preferably provided for use in an application system 32b according to an embodiment shown in FIG. 11, in particular with a media application device 10b. However, it is also conceivable that the control and / or regulating unit 34b in a contracting system 32a according to an embodiment shown in Figure 5, in particular with a media applicator 10a, in a Detektionsssys system 170b according to an embodiment shown in Figure 12, in particular with special an underground sensor unit 172 b and / or with a medium on tragungsvorrichtung 10 c according to an embodiment shown in Figure 13 is usable.

FIG. 11 shows an alternative application system 32b in a schematic representation. The application system 32b comprises the media application device 10b and the control and / or regulation unit 34b. In front of the surface 14b, the guide elements 118b of the media applicator 10b are stretched. The guide elements 118b are fastened to a first stand 160b and to a second stand 162b. The media output unit 12b can be moved along the guide elements 118b by means of the movement elements 120b driven by the drive unit 114b. The media output unit 12b may output the medium onto the surface 14b. The surface 14b is formed as a room wall. The control and / or regulating unit 34b is arranged on a further stand 112b in front of the surface 14b. On the surface 14b four reference elements 134b, 136b, 138b, 140b are brought on. The four reference elements 134b, 136b, 138b, 140b are applied by the user on the surface 14b. Alternatively and / or additionally, it is possible to adjust that reference elements already present on the surface 14b are used to detect the position of the media application 38b on the surface 14b. The four reference elements 134b, 136b, 138b, 140b on the surface 14b are provided for position detection of the media application 38b on the surface 14b by the detection device 100b. The four Referenzele elements 134b, 136b, 138b, 140b mark corner points of a region on the surface 14b, on which the media application 38b takes place.

A first reference element 134b on the surface 14b is formed as a QR code. A second reference element 136b on the surface 14b is formed as a bar code. A third reference element 138b on the surface 14b is formed as an infrared light emitting diode. A fourth reference element 140b on the surface 14b is formed as a pulsed light emitting diode. The detection device 100b can detect the reference elements 134b, 136b, 138b, 140b on the surface 14b and determine a position of the media application 38b on the surface 14b on the surface 14b based on the reference elements 134b, 136b, 138b, 140b.

The media job 38b has various areas 164b, 166b, 168b. The media application 38b is differently thick in the different areas 164b, 166b, 168b. The various areas 164b, 166b, 168b form a distribution of the media application 38b on the surface 14b. The computing unit 142b may create the media job distribution map based on the distribution of the media job 38b on the surface 14b. The electronic unit 16b of the media order apparatus 10b is provided to control and / or regulate the media output unit 12b in response to the media order distribution card. A second region 166b and a third region 168b have a smaller thickness of the media deposit 38b than a first region 164b. The electronics unit 16b is designed to trigger a renewed media output on the second area 166b and on the third area 168b. After the renewed media output, all three areas 164b, 166b, 168b have an identical thickness of the media order 38b. In the following, a method for operating the job system 32b will be described. In at least one method step, a position of at least the media application 38b on the surface 14b is detected. With regard to further method steps of the method for operating the order system 32b, reference may be made to the preceding description of the order system 32b, since this description is also analogous to the method and thus all features regarding the order system 32b also with respect to the method for operating the order system 32b are considered to be disclosed.

In addition, it is also conceivable that method steps of the method with reference to the embodiment shown in Figures 6 to 11 with method steps of method with respect to further embodiments, in particular re on the embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 5, can be combined, in particular a follow a professional appear reasonable rows.

FIG. 12 shows a detection system 170b in a schematic representation.

The detection system 170b includes the media applicator 10b and a background sensor unit 172b. The underground sensor unit 172b is formed as an external underground sensor unit 172b. In front of the surface 14b, the guide elements 118b of the media application device 10b are tensioned. The guide members 118b are attached to the first stand 160b and to the second stand 162b. The media output unit 12b can be moved along the guide elements 118b by means of the movement elements 120b driven by the drive unit 114b. The media output unit 12b may output the medium onto the surface 14b. The surface 14b is formed as a room wall. The underground sensor unit 172b is disposed on an additional stand 174b in front of the surface 14b.

The subsurface sensor unit 172b is provided for detecting an underground specific characteristic of a subsurface of the surface 14b. The underside of the surface 14b is disposed on a side facing away from the surface 14b of the media application device 10b and the background sensor unit 172b. In particular, there is no deviation in the background of the surface 14b. visible cables. The subsurface-specific characteristic is designed as a course of conduction 176b in the substrate. The underground sensor unit 172b has a background sensor element 178b. The underground sensor element 178b is formed as a wall detector. The background sensor element 178b is provided for detecting the background-specific characteristic. The electronic unit 16b of the media application apparatus 10b is provided to control and / or regulate the media output unit 12b of the media application apparatus 10b as a function of the background-specific characteristic. The electronic unit 16b is provided to control and / or regulate the media output unit 12b such that the detected line profile 176b on the surface 14b is marked by means of the medium. The detected line profile 176b is carried by means of the medium to the surface 14b.

FIG. 13 shows a further alternative media application device 10c, by means of which at least one object 126c can be designed individually by a user, in particular as a result of an automatic ink application on a surface 14c of the object 126c by means of the media application device 10c, in a schematic representation. Preferably, the media application device 10c is designed as a paint application device. The media application device 10c is formed before preferably as Endverbrauchermedienauftragsvorrichtung. The medi enauftragsvorrichtung 10c comprises at least one application unit 124c for an order of at least one medium, in particular color, on the at least one surface 14c of the object 126c. Furthermore, the medium application apparatus 10c comprises at least one detection unit 128c for detecting at least one characteristic of the object 126c and at least one storage unit 130c for movably supporting at least one application element 132c of the application unit 124c and / or for a movable mounting of the detection unit 128c. Particularly preferably, the bearing unit 130c to a movable position tion of at least one applicator element 132c and to a movable position tion of the detection unit 128c provided. The at least one applicator element 132c is preferably mounted movably relative to the detection unit 128c by means of the bearing unit 130c. The at least one applicator element 132c and the detection unit 128c are preferably movable independently of one another by means of the bearing unit 130c. The at least one applicator element 132c is preferably arranged separately from the detection unit 128c on the bearing unit 130c. Preferably, the at least one applicator element 132c is movably mounted relative to the detection unit 128c by means of the bearing unit 130c. Before given to at least a large part of the application unit 124c by means of the storage unit 130c independently of the detection unit 128c movably mounted. The detection unit 128c is preferably arranged separately from the at least one applicator element 132c on the bearing unit 130c. Preferably, the detection unit 128c is mounted movably relative to the application unit 124c by means of the bearing unit 130c.

The bearing unit 130c is preferably designed as a linear guide unit which is provided to support the at least one application element 132c and / or the detection unit 128c in a translationally movable manner. Alternatively or additionally, it is also conceivable for the bearing unit 130c to be designed as a rotation bearing unit which is provided to mount the at least one application element 132c and / or the detection unit 128c in a rotationally movable manner. Preferably, the bearing unit 130c comprises at least two movement axes 180c, 182c, along which or about which the at least one applicator element 132c and / or the detection unit 128c are movably mounted, in particular rela tively mounted to each other movably. The at least two movement axes 180c, 182c of the bearing unit 130c preferably extend transversely, in particular at least substantially perpendicularly, to one another. The bearing unit 130c preferably comprises at least three movement axes 180c, 182c, 184c, along which or about which the at least one application element 132c and / or the detection unit 128c are movably mounted. The at least three movement axes 180c, 182c, 184c of the bearing unit 130c preferably extend transversely, in particular at least substantially perpendicular, to one another.

The bearing unit 130c preferably comprises at least one drive unit 186c, which is provided to move the at least one application element 132c and / or the detection unit 128c relative to one another, in particular along the movement axes 180c, 182c, 184c of the bearing unit 130c. The drive unit 186c may be formed as a belt drive unit, as a magnetic drive unit, as a spindle drive unit or the like. Preferably, an automatic movement of the at least one application element 132c and / or takes place the detection unit 128c in response to electronic control commands of an electronics unit 16c of the media application apparatus 10c.

The application unit 124c is preferably provided for an application of paint, varnish and / or ink. However, it is also conceivable that the application unit 124c is provided for an order from another medium that makes sense to a person skilled in the art, such as, for example, an application of a coating, lubricant, solvent or the like. Preferably, a media output unit 12c comprises the media application device 10c, the application unit 124c or is at least partially formed as the application unit 124c. The application unit 124c can be designed as an inkjet printing unit, as an airbrush unit, as a brush application unit or the like. The application unit 124c preferably comprises the at least one application element 132c, which, in particular as a function of an embodiment of the application unit 124c, is designed as an inkjet nozzle element, as an airbrush nozzle element, as a brush element or the like. It is also conceivable that the application unit 124c has a deviating from one number of application elements 132c, as in example two, three, four five or more than five application elements 132c, which are movable gela siege means of the storage unit 130c relative to the detection unit 128c. In addition, it is conceivable that the application unit 124c has a turret unit which is intended to realize a change of different application elements 132c of the application unit 124c. Further embodiments of the application unit 124c appearing to be useful to a person skilled in the art for an application of a medium to the surface 14c of the object 126c are likewise conceivable.

The detection unit 128c for detecting at least one parameter of the object 126c to be processed by the application unit 124c is preferably provided with a characteristic of the object to be processed by means of the application unit 124c as an image, shape, size, surface texture, surface structure, surface shape or the like 126c to capture. Preferably, an object sensor unit 18c of the media application apparatus 10c includes the detection unit 128c or is at least partially formed as the detection unit 128c. The detection unit 128c can be described as, in particular digital, camera, as a radar unit, as an ultrasound unit, as a key unit and / or as another, which appears to be useful to a person skilled in sense detection unit formed, which is intended to capture a characteristic of the object to be processed by means of the application unit 124 c 126 c. Preferably, the detection unit 128c is provided at least for detecting a characteristic quantity formed as an image of the object 126c to be processed by the application unit 124c.

The media application device 10c preferably comprises a housing 40c on which the bearing unit 130c is arranged, wherein the at least one application element 132c and the detection unit 128c are movable relative to the housing 40c independently of one another. The housing 40c preferably delimits a work area of the application unit 124c and / or the detection unit 128c. The housing 40c preferably completely surrounds the application unit 124c and the detection unit 128c. The application unit 124c and the detection unit 128c are preferably arranged inside the housing 40c. The housing 40c preferably comprises at least one closure element 188c, in particular a closure flap, for realizing a closable access to the working area of the application unit 124c and / or the detection unit 128c. For processing the object 126c by means of the application unit 124c and / or detecting the at least one characteristic of the object 126c, the object 126c can preferably be arranged within the housing 40c, in particular in the working area of the application unit 124c and / or the detection unit 128c.

The at least one application element 132c and the detection unit 128c are preferably jointly movable by means of the bearing unit 130c along at least one and / or around at least one of the movement axes 180c, 182c, 184c of the bearing unit 130c, in particular within the housing 40c. The at least one application element 132c and the detection unit 128c may be movable together, for example, by means of the bearing unit 130c along and / or around at least one movement axis 184c of the bearing unit 130c formed as a height adjustment movement axis, in particular within the housing 40c. However, it is also conceivable that the at least one application element 132c and the detection unit 128c are jointly movable by means of the bearing unit 130c along and / or about at least one other of the movement axes 180c, 182c, 184c of the bearing unit 130c, in particular within the housing 40c. The movement axis 184c of the bearing unit 130c formed as a height adjustment movement axis extends at least substantially perpendicular to a base surface 190c of the housing 40c. The base surface 190c of the housing 40c preferably extends at least substantially parallel to a standing surface 192c of at least one stand element 194c, 196c, 198c (only three of four stand elements are shown in FIG. 13), such as a pedestal, of the housing 40c.

The media application device 10c preferably comprises at least one object receiving unit 200c, in particular within the housing 40c, wherein the at least one application element 132c and the detection unit 128c are movable independently relative to the object receiving unit 200c (FIG. 14). The object receiving unit 200c preferably comprises an object carrier 202c to which the object 126c to be processed can be arranged. The object carrier 202c preferably comprises an object-receiving surface 204c on which the object 126c to be processed can be placed. It is conceivable that the object receiving unit 200c has at least one fixing element which is vorgese hen, the object 126c to be processed in a arranged on the object receiving unit 200c state of the object to be processed 126c on the object receiving unit 200c by means of a force and / or fix positive connection. The fixing element may be formed as a clamping element, as a magnetic element, as a latching element o. The like.

Preferably, the object receiving unit 200 c is movably mounted, in particular relative to the housing 40 c. The object receiving unit 200c is movably mounted relative to the application unit 124c and / or relative to the detection unit 128c. However, it is also conceivable that the object receiving unit 200c is arranged stationary in the housing 40c. Preferably, at least the Objektträ ger 202 c of the object receiving unit 200 c is movably mounted, in particular rela tive to the housing 40 c. The object receiving unit 200c, in particular the object carrier 202c of the object receiving unit 200c, is preferably mounted so as to be translationally movable. Preferably, the object receiving unit 200c, in particular the object carrier 202c of the object receiving unit 200c, is mounted in a translatory manner along and / or around at least one movement axis 206c, in particular along and / or around at least two or three axes of movement. The at least one movement axis 206c of the object receiving unit 200c preferably extends at least substantially parallel, in particular coaxially, to at least one of the axes of movement 180c, 182c, 184c of the bearing unit 130c. Preferably, the at least one movement axis 206c of the object receiving unit 200c is at least substantially perpendicular to the base surface 190c of the housing 40c. Preferably, the at least one movement axis 206c of the object receiving unit 200c extends at least substantially parallel, in particular coaxially, to the movement axis 184c of the storage unit 130c, which is designed as a height adjustment movement axis.

The media application device 10c preferably comprises at least one, in particular optical, output unit 28c, which is provided to output the detected by means of the detection unit 128c characteristic of the object 126c, in particular the image formed as an image of the object 126c parameter, in particular superimposed with one of a user set characteristic of a media order of the job unit 124c. The dispensing unit 28c is preferably provided to output a preview view of the object 126c with a medium applied to the dispenser 124c. It can be advantageously made possible by means of the preview view that a user can already get an idea as to how the object 126c may look after an application of a medium to the object 126c, prior to an actual application of a medium to the object 126c.

The media application device 10c preferably comprises at least one input unit 208c, by means of which at least one parameter of a media order of the application unit 124c can be selected and / or set by a user, in particular in dependence on a parameter 126c detected by the detection unit 128c. Preferably, an at least partially automatic pre-selection of possible adjustable characteristics of a media application by means of the electronic unit 16c and / or an at least partially automatic scaling of possible applied by the application unit 124c designs o. The like. Preferably, the input unit 208c at least partially in one piece with the output unit 28c formed, in particular in an embodiment of the output unit 28c as a touch display. For example, it is conceivable that an image of the object to be processed 126 c, with a characteristic such as a pattern type, a design type, a color choice or the like, superimposed on a media order of the job unit 124c is outputted by the output unit 28c. Preferably, by means of the input unit 208c is a characteristic of a media order on the support unit 124c, in particular a means of the application unit 124c on the object 126c aufzutragendes design, pattern o. The like., Selectable and / or work bar. For example, it is conceivable that a size, a color, a design, a pattern, an arrangement, a position or the like of a media application to be applied to the object 126c may be detected by a user, in particular as a result of outputting an image of the object 126c to be processed by the input unit 208c is adjustable, in particular, a check of the input due to an output by means of the output unit 28c can be achieved.

The media application device 10c preferably comprises at least one, in particular wireless, communication unit 76c for exchanging electronic data with an external unit 210c. The communication unit 76c may be configured as a WLAN communication unit, a Bluetooth communication unit, a radio communication unit, an RFID communication unit, an NFC unit, an infrared communication unit, a mobile radio network communication unit or the like. The external unit 210c is preferably formed as a smartphone, in particular as a control and / or regulating unit 34c, which has an app for communicating with the communication unit 76c. However, it is also conceivable that the external unit 210c is designed as an external, transportable operating unit, as a permanently installed operating unit at a workstation of a user, as a PC or the like. Advantageously, various designs, patterns, images o. The like., Which are applied by means of the order unit 124 c on the surface 14 c of the object 126 c, be transferred to the media application device 10 c.

In a method for operating the media application apparatus 10c, at least one parameter of the object 126c, in particular an image of the object 126c, is detected in at least one method step by the detection unit 128c, independently of a movement of the at least one application element 132c. In at least one method step, a user can be described by means of an interaction of the output unit 28c and the inputting unit. 208c on the object 126c, which is exemplified in the embodiment shown in Figure 14 as a plate to be applied Me dienauftrag, such as a design, a pattern, a picture o. The like., Select len and in particular at least one characteristic of the media order , such as, for example, a position of the media order on the object 126c, a size of the media order on the object 126c, a color or a color combination, a gradient, etc., of the media order, a type of design, a pattern type, a type of image, or the like Set media order. In at least one procedural step, at least one preview view of the object 126c is output by means of the output unit 28c of the media application device 10c as a function of at least one selected parameter of the media order of the application unit 124c. In at least one method step, an automatic order of the previously selected and / or adjusted media order takes place by means of the application unit 124c. Preferably, the automatic order is detected by means of the detection unit 128c and automatically monitored by the electronic unit 16c and / or output by means of the output unit 28c, in particular to enable monitoring by a user. The media application by means of the application unit 124 c can be interrupted and / or stopped automatically or manually, in particular to make corrections to the media order before o. The like. Regarding further process steps may be made to the description of the media application device 10 c, as this description is analogous to the method to read the operation of the Medienauftragsvorrich device 10c and thus is to be regarded as a disclosure of further process steps.

It is conceivable that the media application device 10c in an application system 32a according to an embodiment shown in Figure 5, in particular with a control and / or regulating unit 34a, in an application system 32b ge according to an embodiment shown in Figure 11, in particular with egg ner control and / or control unit 34b, and / or in a detection system 170b according to an embodiment shown in Figure 12, in particular with a background sensor unit 172b, is usable.

Claims

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A media application device, in particular a paint application device, with at least one media output unit (12a, 12b, 12c) for outputting at least one medium on at least one surface (14a, 14b, 14c) and at least one electronic unit (16a, 16b, 16c) ei ner control and / or regulation of the media output unit (12a, 12b, 12c), characterized by at least one object sensor unit (18a, 18c), which is provided to detect at least one object-specific characteristic size, depending on the electronics unit (16a; 16 c) controls the at least one media output unit (12 a, 12 c) and / or re gelt.

2. Media application device according to the preamble of claim 1, in particular special according to claim 1, characterized by at least one on drive unit (114 b) and by at least one movement unit (116 b), which at least one guide element (118 b) and at least one movement element (120 b), which is to an automatic Fort movement of the media output unit (12 b) along the guide member (118 b) driven by the drive unit (114 b).

3. Media application device according to claim 2, characterized by at least one Autombonen movement unit (122 b) which at least to egg ner control and / or regulation of autonomous locomotion of the media output unit (12 b) by means of the drive unit (114 b) is provided.

4. Media application device according to the preamble of claim 1, in particular special according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by at least one application unit (124c) for an order of at least one medium, in particular color, on at least one surface (14c) of an object (126c) by at least one detection unit (128c) for detecting at least one parameter of the object (126c) and by at least one bearing unit (130c) for a movable mounting of at least one application element (132c) of the application unit (124c) and / or the detection unit (128c) wherein the at least one on contract element (132c) by means of the bearing unit (130c) relative to the detection unit (128c) is movably mounted.

5. Media application apparatus according to claim 4, characterized by at least one, in particular optical, output unit (28c), which is seen before, the output by means of the detection unit (128c) recorded characteristic of the object (126c), in particular superimposed with one of egg nem User set characteristic of a media order of the job unit (124c).

6. application system with at least one media application device, in particular with at least one media application device according to one of the preceding claims, and with at least one control and / or re geleinheit (34 a, 34 b, 34 c), characterized in that the control and / or Control unit (34b) has at least one detection device (100b) which is provided, a position of at least one Medi enauftrags (38b) on at least one surface (14b), in particular on hand of at least one reference element (134b, 136b, 138b, 140b) on the surface (14b), to capture.

7. An application system according to claim 6, characterized in that the detection device (100b) is provided to detect a distribution of the media application (38b) on the surface (14b) and that the control and / or regulating unit (34b) at least one computing unit (142b), which is provided, on the basis of the distribution of the media order (38b) on the surface (14b) to calculate at least one media order distribution map.

8. An application system according to claim 7, characterized in that at least one electronic unit (16b) of the media application device is provided for this purpose to control at least one media output unit (12b) of the media application device in dependence on the media order distribution card and / or to regulate.

9. Application system according to one of claims 6 to 8, characterized by at least one medium for an application to the surface (14a, 14b;

14c), which is designed as a reversible medium.

10. application system according to claim 9, characterized in that the reversible medium is formed as a spray film medium.

11. A method for operating an application system, in particular an order system according to one of claims 6 to 10, characterized in that in at least one method step at least one combination of at least two parameters to a control of at least one media output unit (12a, 12b, 12c) is evaluated ,

12. The method according to claim 11, characterized in that in at least one method step, at least one combination of at least two parameters is evaluated to determine at least one media application strategy.

13. The method according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that in at least one method step at least a combination of at least two parameters to a determination of a work progress of a media order process Me and / or evaluated to determine an expected remaining duration of a media order process.