WO2023210322A1 - 電動工具 - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure generally relates to power tools. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a power tool that performs a tightening operation of tightening a tightening component onto a work object.
- Patent Document 1 discloses a rotary tool that includes a motor control means, a screw tightening tool, a rotation angle detection means, a tightening determination means, and a screw length determination means.
- the motor control means controls rotation and stopping of the motor.
- the screw tightening tool is rotated by the rotational output of the motor being transmitted through the impact mechanism.
- the rotation angle detection means detects the rotation angle of one of the motor and the tool.
- the tightening determination means determines the tightening torque of the screw from the rotation angle of the screw between the timings when the impact force is generated by the impact mechanism, and when the tightening torque reaches a specified value, instructs the motor control means to stop the motor.
- the screw length determination means determines that when the tightening determination means instructs the motor to stop, the rotation angle detection means determines that the integrated value of the rotation angle detected from the start of tightening one screw is within the specifications of one screw. It is determined to be normal when it is within the corresponding setting range.
- Patent Document 1 discloses that the determination result by the screw length determining means is notified visually using a lamp (display unit). However, Patent Document 1 does not disclose specific locations where the lamps are installed. Depending on where the lamp is installed, it may be difficult for the user of a rotary tool (power tool) to confirm the determination result when tightening a screw (tightening work).
- An object of the present disclosure is to provide a power tool that makes it easier to check the status of tightening work.
- a power tool includes a motor, a holding section, a display section, and a housing.
- the motor performs a rotational operation.
- the holding portion holds a tip tool to which rotational force is transmitted from the motor.
- the display section displays the status of a tightening operation in which the tip tool tightens a tightening part onto a work object.
- the housing accommodates the motor.
- the housing includes a grip portion and a stopper portion.
- the grip part is formed in a long length and is held by a person.
- the stopper portion is provided at an end of the grip on the holding portion side, and protrudes beyond the end in a protrusion direction that intersects with the longitudinal direction of the grip.
- the display section is arranged on the stopper section.
- FIG. 1 is a front view of the power tool of this embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the above power tool.
- FIG. 3 is a rear view of the power tool same as above.
- FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the internal structure of the power tool same as above.
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the display unit same as above.
- FIG. 6 is a sequence diagram showing the operation of the power tool same as above.
- the power tool 1 includes a motor 3, a holding section 4, a display section 5, and a housing 2.
- a worker uses the power tool 1 for tightening work of tightening parts (screws, bolts, nuts, etc.) to a work object (electrical appliance, furniture, etc.).
- the motor 3 performs a rotational operation.
- the holding part 4 holds the tip tool B1 to which rotational force is transmitted from the motor 3.
- the display unit 5 displays the status of a tightening operation in which the tip tool B1 tightens a tightening part onto a work target.
- the housing 2 has a grip part 22 and a stopper part 23.
- the grip portion 22 is formed into a long length and is gripped by a person (for example, an operator).
- the stopper portion 23 is provided at an end portion 221 of the grip portion 22 on the holding portion 4 side, and protrudes beyond the end portion 221 in a protruding direction intersecting the longitudinal direction of the grip portion 22.
- the display section 5 is arranged on the stopper section 23.
- the display section 5 is disposed on the stopper section 23 which is closer to the tip tool B1 than the grip section 22, so that the operator can see the tightening part or the tip tool B1 when finishing the tightening work. You can check the status of the tightening work without moving your line of sight.
- the stopper part 23 is such that when the operator presses the power tool 1 against the tightening part during tightening work, the operator's hand holding the grip part 22 is placed on the side of the holding part 4. It is possible to prevent the screen from moving and covering the display section 5, making it impossible to check the display section 5.
- the power tool 1 of this embodiment has the advantage that it is easier to check the status of the tightening work.
- the power tool system 100 of this embodiment includes a power tool 1 and an external device C1.
- the power tool 1 includes a housing 2, a motor 3, a holding section 4, a first display section 5, an operation section 6, a drive section 7, a clutch section 8, It includes a control circuit 91, a communication section 92, a second display section 93, a forward/reverse switch 94, a power connector 95, and a communication connector 96.
- the first display section 5 corresponds to the display section of the present invention.
- the grip portion 22 and the holding portion 4 are lined up along the longitudinal direction of the grip portion 22, which will be described later. That is, the power tool 1 of this embodiment is a vertical power tool.
- the electric tool 1 may be a foldable electric tool, and is an electric tool that can perform tightening work with the grip part 22 and the holding part 4 lined up along the longitudinal direction of the grip part 22. Any tool is fine.
- the longitudinal direction of the grip part 22 is defined as the vertical direction
- the holding part 4 side as seen from the grip part 22 is defined as the bottom
- the grip part 22 side as seen from the holding part 4 is defined as the top.
- the housing 2 includes a first portion 21, a grip portion 22, a stopper portion 23, and a second portion 24.
- the first portion 21 has a substantially rectangular shape.
- the first section 21 houses a control circuit 91 and a communication section 92 .
- the first portion 21 has two opposing surfaces, a front surface 211 (see FIG. 1) and a back surface 212 (see FIG. 3).
- a second display section 93 is arranged on the surface 211.
- the grip portion 22 is formed into a long length and is held by a person. The operator can grasp the grip part 22 and perform the tightening work.
- the grip portion 22 projects downward from the lower end of the first portion 21 .
- the grip portion 22 of this embodiment has a cylindrical shape.
- the grip section 22 of this embodiment accommodates the motor 3 and at least a portion of the drive section 7.
- the stopper portion 23 is provided at an end portion 221 of the grip portion 22 on the holding portion 4 side. That is, the stopper part 23 is provided at the lower end 221 of the grip part 22.
- the stopper portion 23 protrudes beyond the end portion 221 of the grip portion 22 in a protruding direction that intersects with the longitudinal direction (in the vertical direction in FIG. 1) of the grip portion 22.
- the stopper portion 23 protrudes from the entire circumference of the end portion 221 of the grip portion 22 in the protruding direction.
- the stopper portion 23 protrudes in the protruding direction over the entire circumference of the end portion 221 of the grip portion 22 .
- the protruding direction of the stopper part 23 in this embodiment is a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the grip part 22.
- the stopper portion 23 of this embodiment has an annular shape. In this embodiment, the outer diameter of the stopper portion 23 is larger than the outer diameter of the grip portion 22.
- the second portion 24 projects downward from the lower end of the stopper portion 23 .
- the second portion 24 has a cylindrical shape with an opening 241 at the bottom.
- the second portion 24 accommodates at least a portion of the drive section 7 and the clutch section 8.
- the motor 3 is housed in the lower part of the grip part 22, as shown in FIG.
- the motor 3 includes a rotor having a rotating shaft and a permanent magnet, and a stator having a coil. The electromagnetic interaction between the permanent magnets and the coil causes the rotor to rotate relative to the stator. As a result, the motor 3 performs a rotational operation.
- the torque and rotational speed of the motor 3 change according to control by the control circuit 91 (servo driver). More specifically, the control circuit 91 controls the operation of the motor 3 through feedback control that controls the torque and rotational speed of the motor 3 to approach target values.
- the drive unit 7 has a planetary gear mechanism connected to the rotating shaft of the motor 3. As a result, the drive unit 7 rotates in conjunction with the rotation shaft of the motor 3. That is, the drive unit 7 is rotated by the motor 3.
- the drive portion 7 is housed in the grip portion 22, the stopper portion 23, and the second portion 24.
- the planetary gear mechanism converts the rotational speed and torque of the rotating shaft of the motor 3 into the rotational speed and torque necessary for screwdriver operation.
- a planetary gear mechanism is a speed reduction device. Torque of the rotating shaft of the motor 3 is transmitted to the drive unit 7 from the planetary gear mechanism.
- the clutch unit 8 mechanically interrupts the transmission of rotational force to the tip tool B1 when the tightening torque value of the tightening operation reaches a target value.
- the operator manually sets the target value of the tightening torque value by turning a dial ring (not shown) provided on the side surface of the clutch section 8.
- the clutch section 8 of this embodiment is configured to connect the drive section 7 and the holding section in order to mechanically cut off the transmission of rotational force to the tip tool B1 when the tightening torque value of the tightening operation reaches the target value. Disconnect the mechanical connection with 4.
- the "tightening torque value" in the present disclosure is the value of the torque that the tip tool B1 applies to the fastening component during the fastening work.
- the clutch portion 8 is housed in the second portion 24. That is, the clutch part 8 is arranged between the stopper part 23 and the holding part 4, as shown in FIG. According to this configuration, there is an effect that the distance between the holding section 4 and the first display section 5 can be increased. As a result, there is an advantage that even if the part where the tightening part to be worked on is tightened is recessed, it is possible to prevent the first display section 5 from being hidden by the work target.
- the holding unit 4 holds the tip tool B1 to which rotational force is transmitted from the motor 3.
- the holding portion 4 is provided on the end surface of the clutch portion 8 exposed from the opening 241 of the second portion 24, as shown in FIG. That is, the holding part 4 is provided on the lower end surface of the clutch part 8. The holding part 4 is rotated together with the tip tool B1 by the motor 3.
- a tip tool B1 (FIG. 1) is directly provided on the holding part 4 in a removable manner.
- the holding part 4 may have a chuck to which the tip tool B1 can be attached and detached.
- the tip tool B1 may be integrally formed with the holding portion 4.
- the tip tool B1 is, for example, a driver bit.
- the holding part 4 can perform operations such as tightening or loosening the fastening part by rotating with the tip tool B1 fitted with the fastening part.
- the communication unit 92 communicates with a communication unit C11, which will be described later, of the external device C1.
- the communication unit 92 of this embodiment communicates with the communication unit C11 of the external device C1 via a communication cable.
- the communication unit 92 transmits data on a motor current value, which is the current value flowing through the motor 3, to the communication unit C11 of the external device C1. More specifically, the motor current value is the current value that flows through the motor 3 when the clutch section 8 is activated.
- the communication unit 92 of this embodiment receives the determination result by the determination unit C13 of the external device C1 from the communication unit C11 of the external device C1. That is, the communication unit 92 of this embodiment receives the determination result as to whether or not the tightening work was performed normally from the external device C1.
- the communication unit 92 of this embodiment outputs the received determination result to the first display unit 5.
- the first display unit 5 displays the status of the tightening operation in which the tip tool B1 tightens the tightening part onto the work target.
- the first display section 5 of this embodiment displays whether or not the tightening work has been performed normally. More specifically, the first display unit 5 of this embodiment displays the determination result of the external device C1 determining whether the tightening work was performed normally.
- the first display section 5 is arranged on the stopper section 23.
- the operator watches the tightening part or the tip tool B1 while performing the tightening work. Therefore, by disposing the first display part 5 on the stopper part 23 which is closer to the tip tool B1 than the grip part 22, the operator can avoid looking away from the tightening part or the tip tool B1 when finishing the tightening work. It has the advantage of being able to check the status of the tightening work without having to move much.
- the operator when the operator presses the power tool 1 against the tightening part during tightening work, the operator is forced to hold the grip section 22. It is possible to prevent the person's hand from moving toward the holding section 4 and covering the first display section 5. In other words, there is an advantage that it is possible to prevent the first display section 5 from becoming inaccessible.
- the first display section 5 is disposed on the stopper section 23 that protrudes in the protruding direction that intersects the longitudinal direction of the grip section 22, so that the part where the tightening part to be worked is tightened is recessed. Even when there is a work target, it is possible to prevent the first display section 5 from being hidden by the work object. That is, there is an advantage that it is easier to check the status of the tightening work.
- the first display section 5 of this embodiment is arranged around the entire outer surface of the stopper section 23. That is, the first display section 5 of this embodiment has a shape that extends over the entire circumference of the outer surface of the stopper section 23, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3. More specifically, the first display section 5 has a shape that extends one circumference along the circumferential direction of the outer surface of the stopper section 23 . In other words, the first display section 5 of this embodiment has an annular shape along the circumferential direction of the outer surface of the stopper section 23.
- This configuration has the advantage that the worker can check the status of the tightening work regardless of the posture in which the worker is performing the tightening work.
- the first display unit 5 of this embodiment is configured to be able to emit light of a plurality of colors. More specifically, the first display unit 5 of this embodiment includes two light emitting elements 51, a holding table 52, and a transparent cover 53, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5.
- the two light emitting elements 51 each emit light of a plurality of colors.
- each of the two light emitting elements 51 is an LED element configured to be adjustable in color.
- the transparent cover 53 transmits the light emitted by each of the two light emitting elements 51 to the outside of the power tool 1.
- the transparent cover 53 has an annular shape, as shown in FIG.
- the outer surface of the transparent cover 53 is subjected to a blasting process so that the light emitted from the light emitting element 51 is diffused.
- the "outer surface of the transparent cover 53" herein refers to the side surface of the transparent cover 53 that does not face the light emitting element 51.
- the transparent cover 53 of this embodiment is arranged at the center of the stopper part 23 in the vertical direction.
- the holding stand 52 holds each of the two light emitting elements 51.
- the two light emitting elements 51 and the holding base 52 are arranged above the stopper part 23 in the vertical direction. That is, in this embodiment, the two light emitting elements 51 and the holding stand 52 are arranged at the upper end of the transparent cover 53.
- the holding stand 52 of this embodiment is a U-shaped plate member that curves along the circumferential direction of the transparent cover 53, as shown in FIG.
- the U-shaped inner edge of the holding base 52 is along the outer periphery of the drive unit 7.
- the holding stand 52 of this embodiment has a lower surface 521 that is a surface on the transmission cover 53 side in the vertical direction, and holds each of the two light emitting elements 51 on the lower surface 521.
- the holding stand 52 holds each of the two light emitting elements 51 on the lower surface 521 so that the two light emitting elements 51 are arranged at 180 degree intervals along the circumferential direction of the transparent cover 53. That is, the two light emitting elements 51 are arranged along the outer periphery of the drive unit 7 at intervals of 180 degrees.
- the stopper part 23 has a groove part 231 (see FIG. 4) extending along the circumferential direction of the stopper part 23 in the upper part of the inner surface of the stopper part 23. The two light emitting elements 51 and the holding base 52 are fixed to the stopper part 23 by fitting the outer edge of the stopper part 23 into the groove part 231 .
- the first display unit 5 switches the color of the emitted light to any one of a plurality of colors depending on the situation of the tightening work. This configuration has the advantage that the operator can easily check the status of the tightening work.
- the first display unit 5 of this embodiment switches the color of emitted light to any one of a plurality of colors depending on whether the tightening work has been performed normally.
- the light emitting element 51 of this embodiment can emit green light and red light. That is, the first display unit 5 of this embodiment is configured to be able to emit green light and red light. When the estimation unit C12 determines that the tightening work has been performed normally, the first display unit 5 of this embodiment emits green light. On the other hand, when the estimation unit C12 determines that the tightening work is not performed normally, the first display unit 5 of this embodiment emits red light.
- the operating unit 6 is provided on the side surface of the first portion 21. More specifically, the operating portion 6 is provided so as to protrude downward from the side surface of the first portion 21, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3.
- the operation unit 6 receives an operation for controlling the rotation of the motor 3. The operator can turn the rotation of the motor 3 on and off by tilting the operation part 6 toward the grip part 22 side. Furthermore, the rotational speed of the motor 3 can be adjusted by the amount of retraction of the operation unit 6. The larger the amount of retraction, the faster the rotational speed of the motor 3.
- the forward/reverse switch 94 is a switch for switching the rotation direction of the motor 3. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the forward/reverse changeover switch 94 of this embodiment is provided on the side surface of the first portion 21 on the side where the operating section 6 is not provided.
- Control Circuit rotates or stops the motor 3, or controls the rotational speed of the motor 3, in accordance with the operation of tilting the operation unit 6. Further, the control circuit 91 controls the rotational direction of the motor 3 according to the position of the forward/reverse changeover switch 94 .
- the control circuit 91 includes, for example, a microcontroller.
- the operating unit 6 can change the rotational speeds of the drive unit 7 and the tip tool B1 by changing the rotational speed of the motor 3.
- the control circuit 91 changes the rotational speed of the motor 3 by changing the electric power supplied to the motor 3, for example.
- the second display section 93 is configured to be able to display numbers or alphabets.
- the second display unit 93 of this embodiment is a 7-segment LED display, as shown in FIG.
- the second display section 93 displays, for example, the number of parts to be tightened that have been tightened.
- the power connector 95 is a component to which a power cable that supplies power to the power tool 1 is electrically connected.
- the communication connector 96 is a component to which a communication cable that enables communication between the communication section 92 of the power tool 1 and the communication section C11 of the external device C1 is connected.
- a power connector 95 and a communication connector 96 are provided at the top of the power tool 1. More specifically, the power connector 95 and the communication connector 96 are provided on the upper end surface of the first portion 21 of the housing 2 .
- the external device C1 is a device that determines whether or not the tightening work of the power tool 1 has been performed normally, and transmits the determination result to the power tool 1.
- the external device C1 of this embodiment includes a communication section C11, an estimation section C12, and a determination section C13.
- the communication unit C11 communicates with the communication unit 92 of the power tool 1. More specifically, the communication unit C11 receives data on the motor current value transmitted from the communication unit 92 of the power tool 1. The communication unit C11 outputs the received motor current value data to the estimation unit C12.
- the estimation unit C12 calculates the rotational speed of the motor 3, changes in the amount of rotation, etc. from the data of the motor current value received from the communication unit C11. Based on the result, the estimation unit C12 estimates the tightening torque value applied to the tightening component when the clutch unit 8 is operated. That is, the estimation unit C12 estimates the tightening torque value applied to the tightening component when the clutch unit 8 is operated, based on the motor current value when the clutch unit 8 is operated.
- the determining unit C13 determines whether the tightening work was performed normally based on the tightening torque value estimated by the estimating unit C12. More specifically, the determining unit C13 determines whether the tightening torque value estimated by the estimating unit C12 is within a preset setting range, and if it is within the setting range, it is determined that the parts have been tightened normally. judge. On the other hand, the determining unit C13 determines whether the tightening torque value estimated by the estimating unit C12 is within a preset setting range, and if it is outside the setting range, determines that the parts are not tightened normally. do. As an example, the setting range is set to include a predetermined error range with respect to the target tightening torque value of the tightening operation. The determination result of the determination unit C13 is transmitted to the communication unit 92 of the power tool 1 by the communication unit C11.
- the power tool 1 starts the tightening work (S1). More specifically, when the operator presses the tip tool B1 held in the holding part 4 against the tightening part and tilts the operating part 6 toward the grip part 22, the power tool 1 is tightened. Start working. Then, when the tightening torque value of the tightening operation reaches the target value, the clutch section 8 is activated to mechanically cut off the transmission of the rotational force to the tip tool B1 (S2). Thereafter, when the operator returns the operating section 6 to the position before the tightening operation, the power tool 1 ends the tightening operation (S3).
- the communication unit 92 of the power tool 1 transmits data on a motor current value, which is the value of the current flowing through the motor 3 when the clutch unit 8 is activated, to the communication unit C11 of the external device C1.
- the communication unit C11 of the external device C1 receives data on the motor current value from the communication unit 92 of the power tool 1 (S5), and outputs it to the estimation unit C12.
- the estimating unit C12 calculates the rotational speed of the motor 3, changes in rotation amount, etc. based on the motor current value received by the communication unit C11, and calculates the tightening torque value to be applied to the tightening parts when the clutch unit 8 is operated. is estimated (S6).
- the determining unit C13 determines whether the tightening work was performed normally based on the tightening torque value estimated by the estimating unit C12 (S7). Thereafter, the communication unit C11 of the external device C1 transmits the determination result of the determination unit C13 to the communication unit 92 of the power tool 1 (S8).
- the communication unit 92 of the power tool 1 receives the determination result of the determination unit C13 from the communication unit C11 of the external device C1 (S9), and outputs it to the first display unit 5.
- the first display section 5 displays the determination result of the determination section C13 (S10). That is, the first display section 5 displays whether or not the tightening work was performed normally. Specifically, when the estimation unit C12 determines that the tightening work has been performed normally, the first display unit 5 of this embodiment emits green light. On the other hand, when the estimation unit C12 determines that the tightening work is not performed normally, the first display unit 5 of this embodiment emits red light.
- the sequence diagram in FIG. 6 is only an example of the operation of the power tool 1 and the external device C1 of this embodiment, and the order of the processing may be changed as appropriate, or any processing may be omitted as appropriate. .
- the first display unit 5 of the above-described embodiment switches the color of the emitted light to any one of a plurality of colors depending on the situation of the tightening work.
- the first display section 5 may be capable of displaying at least one of letters, numbers, and symbols. At least one of the following may be displayed.
- the first display unit 5 may be a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display capable of displaying at least one of letters, numbers, and symbols. This configuration has the advantage that the situation of the tightening work can be easily understood.
- the first display unit 5 may display characters such as “normal” or “OK” or symbols such as “ ⁇ ”. good.
- the estimation unit C12 determines that the tightening work is not performed normally, the first display unit 5 displays characters such as "abnormal” or "NG”, or symbols such as "x”. Good too.
- the first display section 5 may include the function of the second display section 93, and may display the number of tightening parts that have been tightened.
- holes in the shape of letters, numbers, or symbols are formed on the outer surface of the transparent cover 53, and when the light emitting element 51 emits light, the letters, numbers, or symbols appear. It may also have a structure that rises.
- the first display section 5 of the above-described embodiment has a shape that extends over the entire circumference of the outer surface of the stopper section 23.
- the power tool 1 may include a plurality of first display sections 5, and the plurality of first display sections 5 may be arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the outer surface of the stopper section 23.
- the first display section 5 of the above-described embodiment has two light emitting elements 51
- the number of light emitting elements 51 may be one or three or more. That is, the number of light emitting elements 51 is not limited.
- the first display unit 5 of the above-described embodiment includes two light emitting elements 51, a holding table 52, and a transparent cover 53.
- the structure of the first display section 5 is not limited as long as it can display the status of the tightening work.
- the first display section 5 may be one or more light emitting elements provided directly on the outer surface of the stopper section 23.
- an LED element configured to be adjustable in color may be directly provided on the outer surface of the stopper portion 23 as the first display portion 5 .
- the communication unit 92 of the above-described embodiment transmits the data of the motor current value when the clutch unit 8 operates to the communication unit C11 of the external device C1, but it transmits the data of the motor current value immediately before the clutch unit 8 operates. It may also be transmitted to the communication section C11 of the external device C1.
- the estimation unit C12 of the external device C1 estimates the tightening torque value applied to the tightening component immediately before the clutch unit 8 operates, based on the data of the motor current value immediately before the clutch unit 8 operates.
- the communication unit 92 may transmit data on the motor current value from when the power tool 1 starts the tightening operation until the clutch unit 8 is activated to the communication unit C11 of the external device C1.
- the estimation unit C12 of the external device C1 determines whether the power tool 1 starts the tightening work based on the data of the motor current value from the time the power tool 1 starts the tightening work until the clutch unit 8 operates. The maximum tightening torque value applied to the tightening parts from the time when the clutch unit 8 is activated is estimated.
- the power tool (1) of the first aspect includes a motor (3), a holding section (4), a display section (5), and a housing (2).
- the motor (3) performs a rotational operation.
- the holding part (4) holds a tip tool (B1) to which rotational force is transmitted from the motor (3).
- the display unit (5) displays the status of the tightening work in which the tip tool (B1) tightens the tightening part onto the work target.
- the housing (2) houses the motor (3).
- the housing (2) has a grip part (22) and a stopper part (23).
- the grip part (22) is formed into a long length and is held by a person.
- the stopper part (23) is provided at the end (221) of the grip part (22) on the side of the holding part (4), and the stopper part (23) is provided in a protruding direction that intersects with the longitudinal direction of the grip part (22) than the end part (221). It stands out.
- the display section (5) is arranged on the stopper section (23).
- the stopper portion (23) protrudes from the entire circumference of the end portion (221) in the protruding direction.
- the display portion (5) has a shape that extends over the entire circumference of the outer surface of the stopper portion (23).
- the display section (5) displays whether or not the tightening work has been performed normally.
- the electric tool (1) of the fifth aspect further includes a clutch portion (8) in any one of the first to fourth aspects.
- the clutch section (8) mechanically interrupts the transmission of rotational force to the tip tool (B1) when the tightening torque value of the tightening operation reaches a target value.
- the clutch part (8) is arranged between the stopper part (23) and the holding part (4).
- the display section (5) is configured to be able to emit light of a plurality of colors.
- the display unit (5) switches the color of emitted light to any one of a plurality of colors depending on the situation of the tightening work.
- the display section (5) can display at least one of letters, numbers, and symbols.
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(1)概要
以下、本実施形態に係る電動工具1の概要について、図1を参照して説明する。
(2-1)全体の構造
以下に、本実施形態の電動工具システム100の詳細な構成について図2を参照して説明する。
以下に、本実施形態の電動工具1の詳細な構成について、図1~図4を参照して説明する。
ハウジング2は、図1及び図3に示すように、第1部位21と、グリップ部22と、ストッパ部23と、第2部位24と、を有する。
第1部位21は、略矩形体状である。第1部位21は、制御回路91及び通信部92を収容する。第1部位21は、対向する2つの面として、表面211(図1参照)と、裏面212(図3参照)と、を有する。表面211には、第2表示部93が配置されている。
グリップ部22は、長尺に形成されて人が把持する。作業者は、グリップ部22を掴んで締付作業を行うことができる。グリップ部22は、第1部位21の下端から下方に突出している。本実施形態のグリップ部22は、円筒状である。本実施形態のグリップ部22は、モータ3と、駆動部7の少なくとも一部と、を収容する。
ストッパ部23は、図1に示すように、グリップ部22の保持部4側の端部221に設けられる。すなわち、ストッパ部23は、グリップ部22の下側の端部221に設けられる。
第2部位24は、ストッパ部23の下端から下方向に突出している。第2部位24は、下に開口部241を有する円筒状である。第2部位24は、駆動部7の少なくとも一部と、クラッチ部8と、を収容する。
モータ3は、図1に示すように、グリップ部22の下部に収容されている。モータ3は、回転軸及び永久磁石を有する回転子と、コイルを有する固定子と、を含んでいる。永久磁石とコイルとの電磁的相互作用により、回転子は、固定子に対して回転する。その結果、モータ3は、回転動作を行う。
駆動部7は、モータ3の回転軸と接続されている遊星歯車機構を有する。その結果、駆動部7は、モータ3の回転軸に連動して、回転する。すなわち、駆動部7は、モータ3により回転する。駆動部7は、グリップ部22と、ストッパ部23と、第2部位24と、に収容される。
クラッチ部8は、締付作業の締付トルク値が目標値に達したときに、先端工具B1への回転力の伝達を機械的に遮断する。本実施形態のクラッチ部8では、作業者は、クラッチ部8の側面に設けられているダイヤルリング(図示なし)を回すことで、締付トルク値の目標値を手動で設定する。本実施形態のクラッチ部8は、締付作業の締付トルク値が目標値に達したときに、先端工具B1への回転力の伝達を機械的に遮断するために、駆動部7と保持部4との機械的な接続を切り離す。本開示でいう「締付トルク値」は、締付作業において、先端工具B1が締付部品に加えるトルクの値である。
保持部4は、モータ3から回転力が伝達される先端工具B1を保持する。保持部4は、図4に示すように、第2部位24の開口部241から露出しているクラッチ部8の端面に設けられる。すなわち、保持部4は、クラッチ部8の下端面に設けられる。保持部4は、モータ3によって先端工具B1と共に回転する。
通信部92は、外部装置C1の後述する通信部C11と通信する。本実施形態の通信部92は、通信ケーブルを介して、外部装置C1の通信部C11と通信する。
第1表示部5は、先端工具B1が作業対象に締付部品を締め付ける締付作業の状況を表示する。本実施形態の第1表示部5は、締付作業が正常に行われたか否かを表示する。より詳細には、本実施形態の第1表示部5は、締付作業が正常に行われたか否かを外部装置C1が判定した判定結果を表示する。
操作部6は、第1部位21の側面に設けられている。より詳細には、操作部6は、図1及び図3に示すように、第1部位21の側面から下方向に向かって突出するように設けられている。操作部6は、モータ3の回転を制御するための操作を受け付ける。作業者は、操作部6をグリップ部22側に倒す操作により、モータ3の回転のオンオフを切替可能である。また、操作部6を倒す操作の引込み量で、モータ3の回転速度を調整可能である。上記引込み量が大きいほど、モータ3の回転速度が速くなる。
正逆切換スイッチ94は、モータ3の回転方向を切り替えるためのスイッチである。本実施形態の正逆切換スイッチ94は、図1及び図3に示すように、第1部位21の側面のうち、操作部6が設けられていない側の側面に設けられている。
制御回路91は、操作部6を倒す操作に応じて、モータ3を回転又は停止させ、又は、モータ3の回転速度を制御する。また、制御回路91は、正逆切換スイッチ94の位置に応じて、モータ3の回転向きを制御する。
第2表示部93は、数字又はアルファベットを表示可能に構成されている。本実施形態の第2表示部93は、図1に示すように、7セグメントLEDディスプレイである。第2表示部93は、例えば、締付作業を行った締付部品の本数等を表示する。
電源コネクタ95は、電動工具1に電源を供給する電源ケーブルが電気的に接続するための部品である。通信コネクタ96は、電動工具1の通信部92と外部装置C1の通信部C11とを通信可能にする通信ケーブルが接続する部品である。電源コネクタ95及び通信コネクタ96は、電動工具1の上部に設けられる。より詳細には、電源コネクタ95及び通信コネクタ96は、ハウジング2の第1部位21の上端面に設けられる。
外部装置C1は、電動工具1の締付作業が正常に行われたか否かを判定し、判定結果を電動工具1に送信する装置である。本実施形態の外部装置C1は、通信部C11と、推定部C12と、判定部C13と、を備える。
本実施形態において、締付作業が正常に行われた否かを第1表示部5が表示するまでの電動工具1及び外部装置C1の動作を、図6のシーケンス図を用いて説明する。
以下、上述の実施形態1の変形例を列挙する。以下の変形例は、適宜組み合わせて実現されてもよい。
第1の態様の電動工具(1)は、モータ(3)と、保持部(4)と、表示部(5)と、ハウジング(2)と、を備える。モータ(3)は、回転動作を行う。保持部(4)は、モータ(3)から回転力が伝達される先端工具(B1)を保持する。表示部(5)は、先端工具(B1)が作業対象に締付部品を締め付ける締付作業の状況を表示する。ハウジング(2)は、モータ(3)を収容する。ハウジング(2)は、グリップ部(22)と、ストッパ部(23)と、を有する。グリップ部(22)は、長尺に形成されて人が把持する。ストッパ部(23)は、グリップ部(22)の保持部(4)側の端部(221)に設けられて、端部(221)よりもグリップ部(22)の長手方向に交差する突出方向に突出している。表示部(5)は、ストッパ部(23)に配置される。
2 ハウジング
22 グリップ部
221 端部
23 ストッパ部
3 モータ
4 保持部
5 第1表示部(表示部)
8 クラッチ部
B1 先端工具
Claims (7)
- 回転動作を行うモータと、
前記モータから回転力が伝達される先端工具を保持する保持部と、
前記先端工具が作業対象に締付部品を締め付ける締付作業の状況を表示する表示部と、
前記モータを収容するハウジングと、を備え、
前記ハウジングは、
長尺に形成されて人が把持するグリップ部と、
前記グリップ部の前記保持部側の端部に設けられて、前記端部よりも前記グリップ部の長手方向に交差する突出方向に突出しているストッパ部と、を有し、
前記表示部は、前記ストッパ部に配置される、
ことを特徴とする電動工具。 - 前記ストッパ部は、前記端部の全周から前記突出方向に突出している、
ことを特徴とする請求項1に記載の電動工具。 - 前記表示部は、前記ストッパ部の外面の全周にわたって延びる形状である、
ことを特徴とする請求項2に記載の電動工具。 - 前記表示部は、前記締付作業が正常に行われたか否かを表示する、
ことを特徴とする請求項1乃至3のいずれか1項に記載の電動工具。 - 前記締付作業の締付トルク値が目標値に達したときに、前記先端工具への前記回転力の伝達を機械的に遮断するクラッチ部を更に備え、
前記クラッチ部は、前記ストッパ部と前記保持部との間に配置される、
ことを特徴とする請求項1乃至4のいずれか1項に記載の電動工具。 - 前記表示部は、
複数の色の光をそれぞれ放出可能に構成され、
前記締付作業の状況に応じて、放出する光の色を前記複数の色のうちいずれか1つの色に切り替える、
ことを特徴とする請求項1乃至5のいずれか1項に記載の電動工具。 - 前記表示部は、文字、数字、及び記号の少なくとも1つを表示可能である、
ことを特徴とする請求項1乃至6のいずれか1項に記載の電動工具。
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