APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING TOOL DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present disclosure relates to a method, tool apparatus, system associated with the apparatus, and method for using the apparatus and system for use in fasteners and other fasteners. tool operations. For example, an application of this description may be to provide a tool, system and method for attaching lug nuts to secure a wheel to a vehicle. By way of background, a fastening system may require tightening components such as a nut and bolt in a threaded fastening system, at a desired force or torque or within a desired torque range. By securing the attachment components at a desired torque setting, it allows secure attachment of the components and any structure related thereto without minimum tightening or maximum tightening of the components, minimum tightening of the components can result in the coupling of the components. The maximum tightening of the components can make the decoupling of the components difficult or it can cause damage to the components. In order to avoid the minimum tightening or to avoid the maximum tightening a torque measurement can be made while tightening, the components, for example, a nut for a bolt, to satisfy an adjustment of target torsional moment or within a range of desired torque moment. With reference to a more specific example, it may be desirable to attach a lug nut to a bolt on a vehicle axle to attach the wheel to the vehicle. In this example, it is common for a vehicle such as a car to have four or five mounting bolts that attach the wheel to the vehicle. The wheel fits over the mounting bolts and the lug nuts are attached to the mounting bolts. It is desirable to avoid the minimum tightening to prevent uncoupling of the lug nuts from the bolts. It is desirable to avoid maximum tightening so that the lug nuts can be uncoupled at some time in the future and to avoid damage to the nut and bolt structure such as to prevent "wear" of the threads between the nut and the bolt. The present disclosure relates to a method, tool apparatus, system for the method for using the apparatus and system for tightening and standardizing the forces associated with a fastener system and for use in other tool systems. In one embodiment, the system includes access to a database of vehicle configuration information. The information is provided to the tool apparatus, the tool apparatus provides verification of the information and verification of the application of the information. After use, the tool assembly trers the information back to the system to provide a historical record of the event. In another configuration, the tool assembly includes a coupling device and a tool. The coupling device receives information from the system and trers it to the tool. Once the vehicle configuration information is received by the tool it is used to establish the torque settings for use in the fastener torque application process. The verification of the tightening process is recorded in the tool and tritted back to the coupler. The coupler then trers the information to the system. In yet another configuration, the system includes a store management server that communicates with a controller. The driver is used to collect information about the automobile object of the system. The controller distributes the information to the store management server. The store management server then distributes the corresponding vehicle configuration information to the coupler for trer to the tool. The tool uses the information in the fastener tightening process. The verification of the information can be recorded in the tool and trerred back to the coupler. The information trerred to the coupler can be tritted to the store management server for verification, transaction term and storage. Additional features will become apparent to those skilled in the art with consideration of the following detailed description of the drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The detailed description particularly refers to the accompanying drawings in which: FIGURE 1 is a perspective view of a modality of a tool used for a controlled tool operation; FIGURE 2 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the tool of FIGURE 1, showing a cable junction for sending and receiving data; FIGURE 3 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the tool of FIGURE 1, shown seated on a pedestal for sending and receiving data; FIGURE 4 is an illustration of the pneumatically actuated mode of a tool used for the application of controlled torque; FIGURE 5 is a perspective view of the tool of FIGURE 1 in an assembly configuration with a controller;
FIGURE 6 is a top plan view of the
FIGURE 5; FIGURE 7 is a side perspective view of FIGURE 5; FIGURES 8A and 8B are illustrations showing a front view and a rear view respectively of the tool carried in another mode of the controller; FIGURES 9A and 9B are illustrations showing a front view and a rear view respectively of another embodiment of the controller that supports the tool; FIGURE 10 is an illustration showing a front elevation view of a pneumatically driven embodiment of the tool carried in the fixed controller to a vertical pedestal; FIGURE 11 is an illustration of a pneumatically actuated mode of the tool that is supported within a support structure attached to another mode of the controller; FIGURE 12 is a simplified diagramatic view of a tent management system; FIGURE 13 is a simplified diagrammatic view of a torque-torque monitoring system that includes the tent management system and a torsion tool; FIGURE 14 is a simplified diagramatic view of another embodiment of the torque moment monitoring system; FIGURE 15 is a simplified diagrammatic view of another embodiment of the torque-torque monitoring system for handling the multiple torsion tools; FIGURE 16 is a simplified diagrammatic view of another embodiment of the torque-torque monitoring system for handling the multiple torque tools and the multiple control units; FIGURE 17 is a simplified diagrammatic view of a method for using a torque-torque monitoring system; and FIGS. 18a-18d are a simplified illustration showing the progress of the tool display screens as seen during a torque application. While the present description may be susceptible to modality in different forms, the drawings are shown, and modalities will be described herein in detail with the understanding that the present description will be considered as an exemplification of the principles of the description and not it is intended to limit the description to the details of the construction and the component arrangements set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. As shown in Figure 1, a tool 20 for the controlled or otherwise guided application of the torque is shown in the form of a manual or pneumatic torque wrench. Although one embodiment of the torque wrench is shown, the present disclosure is intended to broadly cover any tool used for torsion applications which include but are not limited to torque wrenches, torsion screwdrivers, adjustable click-type twist instruments, Torque moment reading instruments, torsion conductors, open-head torque wrenches, tringuetes, torsion gauges, and torsion moment adduction systems. In addition, this description is intended to broadly include all tools that can be configured for use in the method and system described. In the embodiment shown, the tool 20 includes a conductor shown in the form of a transmission head 22, and a handle 23, including a shaft 24, and a handle 26. although FIGURE 1 shows the handle 26 at the end of the handle 23, the handle can be placed in other places along the handle 23, or alternatively the handle 23 can be adjusted with two or more handles for its grip. The tool 20 further includes a controller 28 operatively associated with the tool, as shown by being seated or fixedly attached to the handle 23. Preferably, the controller 28 includes a display 30 for displaying information related to a torque application that is describes more fully in the following, the controller 28 also includes one or more control buttons 32 for entering commands or interacting with menus displayed on the screen 30. The controller 28 also has known construction circuitry to detect and record a torque moment magnitude applied by the tool 20. during a particular torque application. The controller 28 has volatile or rewritable memory to store the magnitude of torque recorded for its recovery and / or subsequent transmission to other devices. With reference to FIGURE 2, in applications that require the tool 28 to communicate with external devices such as a store management system or control unit that is described later, the controller 28 also includes an input / output connection to communicate with such devices on a communication path 34. As illustrated, the communication path can be a physical wiring connection, such as an insulated copper wire or optical fiber, although it should be understood that the communication paths 34 can also be wireless communication paths such as infrared, acoustic, RF or other wireless communication techniques. The tool may also be depicted to be coupled with a pedestal 36 as shown in FIGURE 3 with the pedestal 36 and the wired or wireless technology attached acting as the communication path 34. In such an embodiment, the controller 28 includes a port or joint (not shown) of known construction for removably and electronically connecting to the pedestal 36. Referring now to FIGURE 4, the tool 20 may be manually operated during use or may have a connection to operate pneumatically, electrically, hydraulically or magnetically. As shown in FIGURE 4, the pneumatic line 38 is shown for connecting the tool 20 to a pneumatic power source via a hose 40 and a pneumatic source coupling 42. The pneumatic pressure can be activated using the trigger 43. Although a variety of pneumatic pressures can be used depending on the application of the intended torque, an adequate margin for many applications such as removal and / or resumption of lug nuts for vehicle tires is between 85 and 120 psi of the pressure line at 3.0 CFM of minimum air supply. As shown in FIGURE 5, the tool 20 can be configured to match a control unit 46A. FIGURE 5 also shows the tool 20 including a warning indicator 44 in the form of four lights seated on the pedestal 23 and electronically controlled by the controller 28. Although visual warning indicators are shown, the warning indicator 44 may also be a device auditorium to make an audit signal, or it can be a device to create tactile sensation such as a vibration, heating or cooling. The warning indicator 44 may also be a certain combination of auditory, visual or tactile device. Although a placement for the warning indicator 46 is shown, other locations such as at the end or interior of the handle 33 are also suitable. The control unit 46A is configured to communicate with the tool 20 when the tool 20 is assembled therein. The control unit 46A may include the display 48 of the control unit, the control unit buttons 50A used to enter commands and interconnect with menus displayed on the display 48, and the assembly section 51. During assembly, the tool 20 is inserted into the assembly cavity 52 defined by the vertical wall 53 of the assembly section and has a width dimension 54, a length dimension 56, and a depth dimension 58 that are slightly larger that a corresponding length, width and depth of the handle 23 to allow the removably secure positioning of the tool 20 within the assembly cavity 52. A coupling or joint (not shown) is also provided together with an inner wall of the assembly cavity 52 for electrically connecting the control unit 46A to the controller 28. A top silver view and side perspective view of the tool 20 assembled in the control unit 46A are shown in FIGURE 6 and FIGURE 7, respectively. An alternative embodiment of the control unit 46B is shown in FIGURES 8A and FIGURE 8B. In this embodiment, the tool 29 is assembled by hanging on the holder or hanger 60. The connection between the control unit 46B and the tool 20 can be via the hanger 60 or by wireless communication when the control unit 46B and the Tool 20 are put in close proximity. FIGURE 9 shows another embodiment of a control unit 46C in which the transmission head 22 is inserted or snapped into a hanging assembly cavity 65. The control unit 46 is raised from the base or other support platform by the pole or support 66. FIGURE 10 shows a front view of the control unit 46B with the tool 20 assembled therein. This embodiment also shows the placement of the pneumatic line 38, the hose 40 and the pneumatic bridge coupling 42. The pedestal 66 can be connected to or house a pneumatic pressure system to provide pneumatic pressure to the tool 20. To secure or balance the pedestal 66, a base plate 70 can be fixedly attached to the base or other support platform. The control units may also be commonly available portable digital assistants or PDAs such as those available from Palm, or other mobile computing devices. The software configured to communicate with the tool 20 can be loaded into the PDA which can use operating systems such as Palm OS, Microsoft Windows CE, or other mobile computing system operating systems currently available or thereafter advised. The communication protocols and operations used by the tool can also be written in HTML or XML programming language, or other suitable systems currently available or after that advised for interoperability with a wide range of software and hardware platforms. The control unit 46 as illustrated, may be in a form of an Ethernet pedestal which is similar to the pedestal attached to most portable devices. However, such an Ethernet pedestal can be designed to include an Ethernet card and an RJ-45 connector. This connector allows the unit to connect to a local area network using a CAT5 cable attached to a concentrator or switch. This will allow for fast communication (10Mbps, 10OMBps, or one gigabit) between the tool 20 and the store management system 100. FIGURE 11 shows another embodiment of the control unit 46D with the tool 20 assembled therein. The embodiment of the tool 20 shown in FIGURE 11 includes a second handle 72 and extension member 76 attached to the transmission head 22. The control unit 46D is relatively larger than the previously discussed role units and is intended to remain fixed during use. A drive button 78 is shown to move the on / off control unit 46D. The assembly structure shown for the control unit 46D is a support platform 80 that includes two U-shaped portions 84 connected by lateral sides 86. The tool 22 lies horizontally on the support platform 80 within the interior of the U-shaped end portions 84. The support platform 80 is connected to the pedestal 68 by the horizontal extension member 88. FIGURE 12 is a simplified diagrammatic view of a store management system 100. The store management system 100 can be configured in a general-purpose computer that includes a processor 102, specification database module 104 accessible by or downloaded to the system 100, or a work order database module 106. accessible by or loaded on the system 100, and a communication port 108. Modules 104, 106 may be accessed by the local processor or remotely over a communication network such as the local area network, wide area network, on an intranet, or on the Internet or other suitable communications after this advised and useful for this system. The term "module" referred to in this description means that it broadly covers several types of software codes that include but are not limited to routines, functions, objects, libraries, classes, members, packages, procedures, methods or coding lines that in Together they perform similar functionality of these types of coding, therefore a program can operate to provide functionality or functionality can be divided over a number of programs, accessible locally or remotely. The system 100 may also communicate with one or more output devices 110 such as monitors or printers. For the purposes of the present example, and as illustrated in the figures, the database modules 104, 106 will be downloaded to the store management system 100. As shown in FIGS. 13-16, the store management system 100 can communicate directly with the tool 20. the system 100 and the tool 20 form the torque management system 112A. This connection can be through physical or wireless wiring using any of the previously described communication protocols. Alternatively, as shown in FIGURE 13, the control unit 46 or alternative modes 46A, 46B, 46C, 46D can also be used as an intermediate interconnection between the store management system 100 and the tool 20. three components defining another 112B torsional moment management system. As shown in FIGURE 14, the control unit 46 can also be used to control more than one tool 20 the group from which it defines the torsional moment management system 112C. Remember that the tool 20 is removably assembled with the control unit 46 so that one tool can be removed and another connected so that a control unit 46 can be used to communicate with more than one tool 20. As shown in FIGURE 15, the store management system 100 can also be used to communicate with more than one control unit 46 which in turn can be used to communicate with one or more tools 20. The control units can be in the same location or in the same location. different locations of the store management system 100. The combination of the store management system 100, the multiple control units 46 and the multiple tools 20 form the torsion management system 100. FIGURE 16 shows the general steps by means of which the operation of the tool or the torque-handling system 12A-D is used.In a first step 200, a tool operation for To articulate, for purposes of illustration, a torsional moment application can be identified. A torque application may be any task or process that requires the use of a torque tool where precise tolerances, or desired range, or limits of the magnitude of the applied torque need to be monitored. Generally, fastening or not fastening a fastener to a member can be a torque application. A specific example of a torque application refers to the change of a tire in a vehicle. In this example, a number of lug nuts need to be removed, then the rim then replaced, and in turn the lug nuts are re-clamped to secure the replacement rim. It is known in the automotive industry that each vehicle manufacturer offers specifications for a recommended maximum amount of torque and torque that must be applied to securely secure the lug nuts for that vehicle. While the lug nuts can be manually removed, the tool is used at least to attach the lug nuts to a desired torque range. In stage 200, the torsional application such as a lug nut replacement is made to the system 100, the tool 20 or the control unit 46. That identification can be done in a number of different ways. For example, vehicle criteria or identification information such as a particular vehicle make, model, model year, as well as VIN or serial number, barcode scan, or other means of identification, may be entered. The system 100 references the specification database module 106 to find the corresponding manufacturer specifications for the application of the identified torque. Alternatively, type of tire can be identified. In another mode, a torque application code can be entered. In yet another embodiment, the vehicle can be adjusted with a device to identify the system 100 as well. The identification can be done in the tool 20, system 100 or control unit 46 by any input method or device that includes using a keyboard, interacting with a graphical user interface that has menus or other selection protocols, scan a barcode of a printed work order, or import / export another communication with the work order or work database, such as a base of work order data used in a vehicle repair facility. In a second step 210, the manufacturer's specifications for the identified torque application are retrieved in the tool. If the system 100 referred to the specification database in step 200, then the specification is transmitted from the system 100 to the tool 20 by a communication path 34 between them. Alternatively, the system 100 sends the specifications to the control unit 46 which in turn transmits the specifications to the tool 20 when the tool 20 is assembled therein. If the specifications are already in the tool 20, for example because the same torque application was made before the application of the current torque, the specification can be remembered from the tool memory 20. Similarly, if the specifications are already resident in the control unit 46, the specifications can be recalled and loaded into the tool 20. In a third step 220, a user or operator, such as, for example, a mechanic or technician, uses the tool loaded with the torsion moment application specifications to perform the torque application. The tool 20 or the combination of tool 20-control unit 46 is configured to guide the user through the application of the torque. This guidance can come in the form of specifying a particular portion of the application and displaying a maximum of permissible applied torque. Torque moment magnitudes displayed can be either in customary North American units (foot-pounds) or in units of S.I. (N-m). The guide may also come in the form of producing a warning during the application of the torque to notify the user that the user is reaching or exceeding a specification. For example, if the application is to reinsure the lug nuts after a tire replacement, in a mode where the warning indicator 44 is a series of three lights, p a yellow light, the second green light, and the third red light , the controller 28 may cause the yellow light to illuminate when the desired torque is being reached, the green light is illuminated when the desired torque is reached, and the red light is illuminated to indicate a maximum torque condition . Similarly, a mode of an audible warning indicator 44 may use different tones for an approximate limit, in the limit, or maximum limit condition. In yet another embodiment, the warning indicator 44 may take the form of a vibration device or other tactile device that vibrates in different proportions or otherwise variable signals to indicate different torque conditions. The user, when warning by the warning indicator that the desired torque is reached, discontinues the torque application, such as by no longer manually activating the tool 20 or by releasing the trigger 43 of an actuated version of the tool 20, such as by pneumatic, hydraulic, electric or magnetic action. The guide can also come in the form of directing the user to a particular part, such as a particular tire on a vehicle. The user can then use the controls 32 to indicate that the user is about to make a torque application in that particular part. As shown in FIGS. 17A-D, the display 30 on the tool can display a location of the rim such as the left front rim using an abbreviated code such as LF by the amount of torque to be applied to fasten the lug nuts. for that tire, in this example 129.46992 kilograms-meter (87 foot-pounds) the user can use the controls 32, in the form of up-down buttons in this illustration to cycle between tires and / or to confirm that the task at the moment of Selected tire torsion has been completed. FIGURES 17B-D show the screen for the right front, rear left, and right rear tires respectively. Other abbreviations and other types of presentation protocols may also be used, depending on the nature of the intended torque applications. In this way, the user is staggered through each part of the torsion moment application process. Generally, and simultaneously with the guiding process described in the above and the various stages of torque application, a torque detection device within the controller 28 measures or captures the data corresponding to the torque. current applied for that application. That information or data is stored in the tool 20 or in a fourth stage 230 immediately transmitted back to the control unit 46 or directly to the store management system 100. The data is used to create a record of exactly how much torque was applied during the various stages of the torque application. In a mode where the data is not transmitted immediately from the tool 20, the data can be retrieved and sent to the control unit 46 and system 100 during assembly. Specifications and other information related to the torque in the specification database module 104 may be compiled from industry standards promulgated or from the specification released by the original equipment manufacturers. For example, the torque-torque factory specifications developed by the automobile manufacturer in relation to the appropriate torque to tighten the lug nuts on the wheel bolts may be maintained in the database 104. The information may be modified, be updated and corrected when necessary. If this system 100 is connected to a network that has access to updated specifications, this update of information can occur generally at any time of the day. To maintain the integrity and security of the system. The various steps described in the above may include implementation of the password system or other authentication for added security and user accounting. For example, a technician or mechanic who makes a torque application may have to enter a worker ID. As another example, Specification updates for the specification database module 104 may require manager level access. Example 1: Vehicle Repair Center A system 112 modality is used by the tire and wheel industry to be used in the installation of lug nuts for automobile wheels. This torsional moment management system 112 provides the user with a manually operated electronic torque torque measuring tool 20 with a pneumatically driven power ratchet limited by torque. The user is provided with the ability to recover and retain the required torque values of a torque nut from a database of torque values (one embodiment of the specification database module 104) developed for specifications. of original equipment manufacturers. A service representative of the installation of the tire and wheel industry enters the torque settings programmed from the database. These settings can be programmed for OEM or torque settings defined by the user. In this mode, the manufacturer's (OEM) specifications for the torque are those published by Mitchelll (a Snap-on company). The system is advantageous for such uses due to the minimal technical knowledge of the torque application that is required by a technician to successfully apply the required torque and record the torque data. The system will reduce the possibility for the technician to apply torque levels inconsistent with the torque settings by requiring the technician to perform only the sequential stages to tighten the wheel nuts, and monitor the torque applied to each Latch nut, which guides the technician to the final torque applied, and notifies if a maximum or minimum torque event occurs. During the torque application, the technician receives the visual, audible and tactile indicators when the programmed torque value is achieved. The system 112 monitors the torque applied by the technician to ensure the specific defined torque that has been applied to each lug nut. The torque setting defined should be appropriately applied to: the system 112 accepts the data of the next nut or wheel assembly. The OEM specifications are defined as a database 104 and are interconnected or included within a main computerized service center system (a mode of the store management system 100). Torque moment settings defined by the user can be entered by qualified and / or authorized individuals. The torque values applied to each lug nut are recorded. The recorded torque value data is sent to the main computer for the record retention and the customer's sales order documentation. In addition, the system can be configured to prevent the release of the vehicle when the tool is assembled or if the torque values stored in the tool are outside the desired torque range. In this mode, the accuracy of the current applied torque at the interconnection of the tool head and the wheel receptacle is +/- 3% of the applied torque. The torsion tool 20 has an air assisted assist pawl for the removal and seating of the wheel lug nuts prior to the manual application of the final torque to complete the tightening of the lug nut. The air ratchet is based on currently available air ratchet assemblies of known construction. The air ratchet is used to run the lug nut in and out of the wheel bolt. The air ratchet is designed to purposely not have enough power to be used in the free braking of the lug nut for removal. The air ratchet used in the installation of the lug nut only has enough power to apply torque to seat the lug nut, but does not have enough power to achieve the final required torque specification for the lug nut. The construction of the portable air ratchet / torque wrench tool is consistent with the industrial practice of air operated tools, and will be designed for the intended use and environment as represented as typical of tire service centers. In this mode, the specifications for the tool 20 are as follows. The maximum torque moment capacity applied through the air ratchet shall be limited to an output of 6,913 Kgf-m (50 ft.-lbs.) At provided in-line pressure of 827,371 kPa (120 psi). The level of torque output will be proportional to the proportion of air provided. The maximum torque that can be achieved, at the defined line pressure, is at the point where the ratchet stops without any additional rotation in the selected direction. The compressed air requirements for the required ratchet operation within a pressure line range of 586,055 to 827,371 kPa (85 to 120 psi), 8 3.0 CFM of maximum air supply. In use, the user has the ability to apply precise torque with the tool shown in the form of a key. The final tightening is only done by manually applied force and is electronically detected and indicated to the user. The applied torque is displayed to the user by an LCD screen on the tool 20 or the control unit 46 indicating the target torque setting and the increased torque values when force is applied. The display indicates the maximum torque achieved after the force applied by the user is removed. The tool can provide one or more of the following warning indicators. When the pre-set torque setting is achieved from the force applied to the key by the user the key provides a visual indicator. The indicator is in the form of a LED display of lights, which advances from one to three yellow indicators that approach the torque, a green indicator light, to reach the target value of the torque, and a red indicator light which indicates a maximum torque moment condition. A second type of indicator is a tactile indicator. A form of tactile vibration indicator is used to indicate the set torque value that has been achieved and signals the user to release the force that is applied to the key. A third type of indicator is an audible torque moment set point indicator. An audible indicator is provided to indicate to the user that the pre-set torque value has been achieved, which signals the user to release the force that is applied to the key. The tool is equipped with an audio-visual feedback in the case of error conditions.
In this mode, the power ratchet head is a standard square tip of ½ ". The ratchet assembly operates under power in the directions of and counterclockwise. The power-driven ratchet has the ability to sustain repeated torque loads of up to 34,564 Kgf-m (250 ft-lb) and meets the ASME B 107.10-1996 Specification for Cycle Load. The air ratchet / torque wrench can be protected from major damage in the event that the tool falls from a height not to exceed 91.44 centimeters (three feet (3)) above the floor of the store. The tool can be covered in a protective synthetic rubber covering to help absorb the impact to the tool if it is dropped or impacted. The tool will withstand the force required to freely brake the lug nuts without damage if the torque required in the ratchet head does not exceed (250 foot-pounds). The tool will operate normally at temperatures between 7.2 and 48.9 degrees C (45 and 120 degrees F) and humidity below 95%. The handle will be designed to allow comfortable grip of the tool in the right hand. The size will support the palm for the application of force to achieve the desired torque. The composition of the handle is made of synthetic rubber to provide a handle that is resistant to tactile slippage. The trigger or button used to control the on / off of the air supply to the ratchet is located within easy reach by the fingers on the handle. The trigger will be located so as not to interfere with the application of the force hand to achieve the desired torque in the lug nut. In this mode, the carry is provided with a secondary handle to be used to balance the tool and help to place the key in the lug nut. The secondary handle is located immediately below the head of the ratchet of the key. The length of the key shall be established to provide sufficient leverage to apply manual downforce to achieve the preset torque value required by ASME Specification B 107.14-1994. The control unit 46 for this mode provides an interconnection for the tool 20. An RS-485 interconnect that is capable of transmitting data at several hundred meters (feet) at up to 1 megabit per second is used for communication purposes. An umbilical assembly with the RS-485 cable connection combined with the air supply line for the hand tool is used. The main computer can completely control the control unit through a two-way communication link. The main computer formats the work order data, looks up the Data Base for the Torque Moment Limits and sends the relevant data to a control unit available with the request by the control unit. The control unit then indicates that it has work such as illuminating an LED and displaying a message on the LCD screen. In the event that there is no information available in the Database, a cancellation mode is offered. The Service Representative can also manually select the cancellation mode. The cancellation mode allows the Service Representative to enter and confirm the torque settings and other important parameters in the control unit. For trust and security, the representative of the service can be asked for a positive ID with the confirmation of the entered data. The control unit then transfers the relevant data to the key and asks the operator for a positive check (eg license plate number / VIN number, bar code scan). The control unit also maintains a clean screen of all the relevant information regarding the vehicle under service in the service bay where the service is in progress. After, the Operator is guided by the torque key through the LCD messages to begin applying the torque / register torque measurement within the given limits (ie, +/- tolerance allowed). Secondary attempts to apply the torque are allowed with an error / warning condition. The warnings will trigger a recovery sequence where single or multiple data points of the lug nut, or the entire model of the rim, can be avoided. A complete scan of each tire location and lug nut verification models can be performed. After completing all the torque measurements, the operator instructs the torque wrench to send the data back to the control unit. The control unit displays the torque settings of the target torque and the current torque measurements received from the torque wrench. Any condition of maximum or minimum torque is indicated by an intermittent message on the LCD screen. The operator then instructs the control unit to send all of them to the main computer before closing the work order. An employee identification or personnel code may be required for further accounting. The data that is sent from the control unit to the main computer includes individual torque measurements of each lug nut associated with each wheel of each vehicle in service. The main computer will then process the received information, store it and print it on the customer's invoice. EXAMPLE 2: Infrared Communication Path The portable device 30 communicates with the store management system 22. A vehicle for work is selected from a selection list presented in the controller 28. With the selection of the selection list, the control unit 46 requests the vehicle associated with the repair order from its internal database, or sends a requesting system 100 to query the specification database module 104 and retrieve the torque specifications of the lug nut of each wheel. Once the data is deployed, the technician can then output, via the infrared communication path 34, the specifications to the infrared port in the tool 20. With the term of torque torque activities of the lug nut, the technician it can issue the results of the activity again to the control unit 28 which can subsequently communicate the confirmation information and the repair order number again to the store management system 100 to store e. While the embodiments of the description are shown and described, it is envisioned that those skilled in the art can visualize several equivalent modifications are departing from the spirit and scope of the description as described in the following claims.