TWM567682U - Torque wrench with prompting function and prompting device thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

A torque wrench with a prompting function and a prompting device thereof, the prompting device is mounted on a wrench body, the prompting device comprises a torque sensor, a prompting module and a torque comparison unit, and the torque is compared with the unit The torque sensor and the prompting module are configured to enable the prompting module to generate a first intensity indicating signal when the current torque value corresponds to a preset first torque value, and the current torque value is Corresponding to one of the preset second torque values, the prompting module generates another prompt signal of the second intensity, the second torque value is greater than the first torque value, and the second intensity is greater than the first intensity, This enhances the stimulation of the alert signal to the assembler and helps the assembler to perceive the alert signal.

Description

Torque wrench with prompt function and prompting device thereof

The present invention relates to a torque wrench, in particular to a torque wrench and a prompting device thereof, which can provide different strength prompt signals according to the current torque value.

The torque wrench assists the assembler in locking the lock to the proper locking force as expected, avoiding the problem of tightness due to differences in assembly or hand feel.

A typical torque wrench, such as the "Electronic Torque Wrench with Warning Function" of the Republic of China Invention Patent Publication No. I277494, includes a body, a strain sensing unit, a warning unit, a driven device, and a central processing unit. The central processing unit is mounted on the body and electrically connected to the strain sensing unit and the driving device. When the central processing unit determines that the torque sensing unit measures a torque value corresponding to a predetermined reference value, the central processing unit can drive one of the driven devices to directly touch the user. The hand produces an obvious touch-pressure warning, which in turn alerts the user to stop applying force.

However, in the above case, for the assembler, the assembly process is still difficult to detect immediately due to external interference, insufficient warning effect of wearing gloves or touch parts.

Therefore, in order to assist the assembler to more easily detect the prompt signal, the present author proposes a torque wrench with a prompt function, comprising: a wrench body; a torque sensor mounted on the wrench body to detect the wrench a current torque value of the body deformation; a prompting module; and a torque comparison unit, connecting the torque sensor and the prompting module, wherein the current torque value corresponds to one of the presets When the torque value is set, the prompting module generates a first strength indicating signal, and when the current torque value corresponds to a preset one of the second torque values, the prompting module generates another second intensity. a prompt signal, the second torque value is greater than the first torque value, and the second strength is greater than the first strength.

Further, the prompting module includes at least two combinations of a sound unit, a vibration unit, and a light unit; and further includes a control interface connected to the prompt module, the control interface includes a switching module, and the switching module is used by the switching module To switch the type of the prompt signal.

Further, the control interface further includes a setting module, and the setting module is connected to the torque comparison unit to set the first torque value and the second torque value.

Further, the control interface further includes a display unit connected to the torque sensor to display the current torque value.

Further, the control interface further includes a display unit, the display unit is connected to the torque sensor and the setting module to display the current torque value, the first torque value and the second torque value.

The present invention is also a reminder device for a torque wrench, which is mounted on a wrench body. The wrench body includes a grip member and a latching member. The prompting module of the torque wrench includes: a torque sensor, respectively connected The grip member and the engaging member are configured to detect a current torque value of the relative displacement of the grip member and the engaging member; a prompting module; and a torque matching unit connecting the torque sensor and the The prompting module is configured to: when the current torque value corresponds to the preset one of the first torque values, the prompting module generates a first intensity indicating signal, and the current torque value corresponds to the preset one of the second The torque module causes the prompting module to generate another prompt signal of the second intensity, the second torque value being greater than the first torque value, the second intensity being greater than the first intensity.

Further, the prompting module includes at least two combinations of a sound unit, a vibration unit, and a light unit; and a control interface is connected to the prompt module, the control interface includes a switching module, and the switching module is used for Switch the type of the prompt signal.

Further, the control interface further includes a setting module, and the setting module is connected to the torque comparison unit to set the first torque value and the second torque value.

Further, the control interface further includes a display unit connected to the torque sensor to display the current torque value.

Further, the control interface further includes a display unit, the display unit is connected to the torque sensor and the setting module to display the current torque value, the first torque value and the second torque value.

According to the above technical features, the following effects can be achieved:

1. By providing different intensity prompt signals, the stimulation signal is stimulated to the assembler, and the assembler is aware of the prompt signal.

2. Provide the type of prompt for switching the module switching prompt signal, so that the assembler can change according to his own preferences.

(1) (1A) ‧ ‧ wrench body

(11) ‧‧‧ Holding end

(11A)‧‧‧ Holding parts

(12) ‧‧‧Tool side

(12A)‧‧‧Cards

(2) (2A) ‧ ‧ Torque Sensor

(3) (3A) ‧ ‧ prompt module

(31)‧‧‧Sound unit

(32)‧‧‧Vibration unit

(33) ‧‧‧Lighting unit

(4) (4A) ‧ ‧ torque comparison unit

(5) (5A) ‧ ‧ control interface

(51)‧‧‧Switch Module

(52)‧‧‧Setting module

(53)‧‧‧Display unit

[First figure] is a schematic perspective view of the present embodiment.

[Second figure] is a system block diagram of the present embodiment.

[Third image] is a schematic flow chart of the steps of the present creation embodiment.

[Fourth figure] is a schematic diagram of the use state of the present embodiment.

[Fifth figure] is a schematic diagram 2 of the use state of the present embodiment.

[Sixth Drawing] is an exploded view of another embodiment of the present creation.

In combination with the above technical features, the main functions of the torque wrench and the prompting device thereof with the prompt function will be clearly shown in the following embodiments.

Referring to the first figure and the second figure, the torque wrench with the prompt function of the present embodiment is disclosed, comprising: a wrench body (1), a torque sensor (2), a prompt module (3) and a torque matching unit (4), wherein the wrench body (1) comprises a holding end (11) and a tool end (12), and the tool end (12) is, for example, an open head, a plum head, a ratchet, etc. The status is acceptable, and implementation is not limited. The torque sensor (2) is fixedly mounted on the wrench body (1) and located between the holding end (11) and the tool end (12) to detect deformation of the wrench body (1) For a current torque value, the torsion sensor (2) can be, for example, a strain gauge. The prompt module (3) comprises any one of a sound unit (31), a vibration unit (32), and a light unit (33). The sound unit (31) may for example be a buzzer, which may for example be a vibration motor. The torque comparison unit (4) is connected to the torsion sensor (2) and the prompting module (3) for comparing the current torque value with a predetermined one of the first torque value and the second torque value. The second torque value (eg, 100 Ft-lb) is greater than the first torque value (eg, 80 Ft-lb).

Please refer to the first figure and the second figure. Preferably, the prompt module (3) comprises at least two or more of a sound unit (31), a vibration unit (32), and a light unit (33). The combination module (5) further includes a control interface (5), the control interface (5) includes a switching module (51), and the switching module (51) is configured to switch the type of the prompt signal. For example, the audio signal is switched to a vibration signal, so that the user can change different types of prompt signals according to his own needs. Preferably, the control interface (5) further includes a setting module (52) and a display unit (53), the setting module (52) is connected to the torque comparison unit (4), The first torque value and the second torque value are set, and the display unit (53) can be connected to the torque sensor (2) and the setting module (52) to display the current torque value and the first torque value. And the aforementioned second torque value.

The flow of use is mainly as shown in the flow chart of the steps in the third figure. Continue to refer to the fourth figure, in conjunction with the second figure, when the user operates the wrench body (1), and the holding end (11) of the wrench body (1) and the tool end (12) generate a displacement amount ( That is, when deformation occurs, the torsion sensor (2) will calculate a current torque value according to the displacement amount. When the current torque value corresponds to one of the preset first torque values (for example, 80 Ft-lb), the prompting module (3) generates a first intensity one prompt signal. Continue to refer to the fifth figure and the second figure. If the user continues to operate without notice, and the current torque value corresponds to one of the preset second torque values (for example, 100Ft-lb), the prompt module (3) ) will generate another prompt signal of the second intensity (such as brighter light, stronger vibration or greater volume, etc.), which can enhance the stimulation of the assembler due to the difference in the strength of the prompt signal, which helps The assembler perceives the alert signal.

In addition, as shown in the sixth figure, another embodiment of the present invention can also include a wrench body (1A), a torque sensor (2A), a prompt module (3A), and a torque comparison. Unit (4A) and a control interface (5A). The main difference is that it is applicable to different wrench bodies (1A). The wrench body (1A) includes a detachable one grip member (11A) and a snap member (12A), and the torque sensor (2A) can respectively The holding member (11A) and the engaging member (12A) are connected to the ground to detect a current torque value of the relative displacement of the holding member and the (11A) engaging member (12A), and can be easily disassembled. Collect or replace the different grips (11A) and the snaps (12A) as needed.

In view of the above description of the embodiments, the above-described embodiments are merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and can not be used to fully understand the operation, use, and effects of the present invention. Limiting the scope of the implementation of this creation, that is, the simple equivalent changes and modifications made in accordance with the scope of the patent application and the content of the creation of the creation are within the scope of this creation.

Claims (10)

A torque wrench with a prompt function includes: a wrench body; a torque sensor mounted on the wrench body to detect a current torque value of the wrench body deformation; a prompt module; and a torque comparison a unit, the torque sensor and the prompting module are configured to enable the prompting module to generate a first intensity indicating signal when the current torque value corresponds to a preset first torque value, and When the current torque value corresponds to one of the preset second torque values, the prompting module generates another prompt signal of the second intensity, the second torque value is greater than the first torque value, and the second intensity is greater than the first strength. The torque wrench of claim 1 , wherein the prompting module comprises at least two combinations of a sound unit, a vibration unit and a light unit; further comprising a control interface, connecting the prompt The module includes a switching module, and the switching module is configured to switch the type of the prompt signal. The torque wrench of claim 2, wherein the control interface further comprises a setting module, the setting module is connected to the torque comparison unit to set the first torque value and the foregoing Two torque values. The torque wrench of claim 2, wherein the control interface further comprises a display unit, the display unit is coupled to the torque sensor to display the current torque value. The torque wrench of the present invention, wherein the control interface further includes a display unit, the display unit is connected to the torque sensor and the setting module to display the current torque value, The first torque value and the second torque value. A reminder device for a torque wrench is mounted on a wrench body, the wrench body includes a grip member and a latching member, and the prompting device of the torque wrench comprises: a torque sensor respectively connected to the grip member and The engaging component is configured to detect a current torque value of the relative displacement of the holding component and the engaging component; a prompting module; and a torque matching unit, connecting the torque sensor and the prompting module, When the current torque value corresponds to the preset one of the first torque values, the prompting module generates a first intensity indicating signal, and when the current torque value corresponds to the preset one of the second torque values, The prompting module generates another prompt signal of a second intensity, the second torque value being greater than the first torque value, the second intensity being greater than the first intensity. The prompting device of the torque wrench of claim 6, wherein the prompting module comprises at least two combinations of a sound unit, a vibration unit and a light unit; and further comprising a control interface connecting the prompt module The control interface includes a switching module, and the switching module is configured to switch the type of the prompt signal. The triggering device of the torque wrench of claim 7, wherein the control interface further comprises a setting module, the setting module is connected to the torque comparison unit to set the first torque value and the second Torque value. The device of claim 1 , wherein the control interface further comprises a display unit, the display unit is coupled to the torque sensor to display the current torque value. The display device of the torque wrench of claim 8, wherein the control interface further comprises a display unit, the display unit is connected to the torque sensor and the setting module to display the current torque value, the foregoing The first torque value and the aforementioned second torque value.