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WO2024009939A1
WO2024009939A1 PCT/JP2023/024591 JP2023024591W WO2024009939A1 WO 2024009939 A1 WO2024009939 A1 WO 2024009939A1 JP 2023024591 W JP2023024591 W JP 2023024591W WO 2024009939 A1 WO2024009939 A1 WO 2024009939A1
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弘明 村上
浩一 橋本
敦 中村
信仁 細川
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  • the present disclosure relates to a power tool, and more specifically, to a power tool that has a detection function, a drive function, etc., and controls the drive function etc. based on the detection result of the detection function.
  • the power tool described in Patent Document 1 includes a drive section, an operation section, a detection section, and a control section.
  • the drive unit drives the tool.
  • the operation unit receives an operation for operating the drive unit.
  • the detection unit detects whether the tool body is in a held state in which the tool body is held by a user or in a non-held state in which the tool body is not held by a user.
  • the control unit controls the operating state of the drive unit to an operating state set based on an input signal from the operating unit and a detection result by the detection unit.
  • the working state is a state in which the drive section drives the tool.
  • the standby state is a state in which the operation of the drive unit is not prohibited and the drive unit is not operating.
  • the stopped state is a state in which the power tool is not in use and the operation of the drive unit is prohibited.
  • the detection section is basically constantly operating. Therefore, in a stopped state when the power tool is not in use and the drive unit is prohibited from operating, there is room for reducing power consumption by having the control unit control the detection unit to stop operating. there were. On the other hand, if the operation of the detection unit is stopped in the stopped state, the trigger for changing the state from the stopped state to the working state may not be detected, making it difficult to restart the work.
  • An object of the present disclosure is to provide a power tool that can reduce power consumption while reducing the possibility that it will be difficult to resume work.
  • a power tool includes a tool body, a drive section, a detection section, a setting section, and a function control section.
  • the tool main body can be attached with a tip tool for performing a predetermined work, and can be held by the operator who performs the predetermined work.
  • the drive section is provided in the tool body and is capable of realizing a drive function.
  • the driving function is a function of driving the tip tool attached to the tool body.
  • the detection section is provided in the tool body and can realize a plurality of detection functions. The plurality of detection functions are functions that each detect a state or a change in state related to at least one of the tool body and the drive section.
  • the setting unit changes a mode related to the driving function and the plurality of detection functions between a work mode and a standby mode using at least one detection result among the plurality of detection results corresponding to the plurality of detection functions.
  • the function control unit disables the realization of the driving function when the mode is set to the standby mode, and disables the implementation of one or more detection functions except at least one detection function among the plurality of detection functions. Make realization impossible.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a power tool according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 2 is an overview diagram of the power tool same as above.
  • FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a part of the operation (mode setting process) of the above power tool.
  • FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing another part of the operation (function control processing) of the above power tool.
  • FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a plurality of detection functions that can be realized by the detection section constituting the power tool described above.
  • FIG. 6 shows the states of the tool body and the drive part that make up the same power tool, the state of the worker working with the same power tool, and the drive functions that can be realized by the drive part that makes up the same power tool.
  • FIG. 7 is a diagram showing functions that are enabled or disabled in each of the work mode and standby mode that constitute the above modes, among the various functions that can be realized by each part of the power tool. be.
  • FIG. 8 shows various first state changes that can trigger a change from standby mode to work mode and various second state changes that can trigger a change from work mode to standby mode in the same power tool as described above.
  • FIG. 9 shows how the work is performed when the various functions described above include a first state change detection function that detects the first state change described above, and a function necessary for detecting the first state change described above.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram showing functions to be enabled or disabled in each of the mode and standby mode.
  • the power tool 10 is capable of realizing a driving function and a plurality of detection functions, and the modes related to the driving function and the plurality of detection functions are set to a work mode and a standby mode. Set it so that it can be changed between. In the standby mode, the power tool 10 disables the driving function and one or more detection functions other than at least one of the plurality of detection functions. Note that in the work mode, it is possible to implement a driving function and a plurality of sensing functions. This makes it possible to suppress power consumption while reducing the possibility that it will be difficult to resume work.
  • the first state change detection function is, for example, a "reception state change detection function" that detects a state change from an unreceived state in which an instruction from the external device 30 has not been received to a received state in which an instruction has already been received. It is. That is, in the standby mode, the driving function and one or more detection functions other than the "reception state change function" among the plurality of detection functions are prohibited from being realized.
  • the power tool 10 of this embodiment includes a tool main body 20, a drive section 11, an operation section 12, a detection section 13, a setting section 14, a control section 15, and a communication section. 16.
  • the control section 15 includes a function control section 151.
  • the external device 30 is, for example, a management device that manages the power tools 10, and the power tool management system 1 is configured by the plurality of power tools 10 and the external device 30.
  • the external device 30 and each of the plurality of power tools 10 can communicate, for example, via a communication medium 100 such as a wireless LAN (Local Area Network).
  • a communication medium 100 such as a wireless LAN (Local Area Network).
  • the tool main body 20 can be equipped with a tip tool 24 for performing a predetermined work, and can be held by an operator who performs a predetermined work.
  • the predetermined work is, for example, tightening work, but may also be drilling work.
  • the tip tool 24 in this embodiment is, for example, a socket as shown in FIG. 2 used for bolt tightening work.
  • the tip tool 24 may be, for example, a plus/minus bit used for tightening screws, a drill used for drilling holes, or the like (both not shown).
  • the tool main body 20 includes a grip part 21, a body part 22, and a battery mounting part 23, as illustrated in FIG.
  • the grip portion 21 is a portion that a worker grips when working with the power tool 10.
  • the grip portion 21 is provided with a trigger switch 121.
  • a tip portion of an output shaft (not shown) is exposed from one end in the axial direction of the body portion 22, and a tool mounting portion (not shown) to which a tip tool 24 can be attached is attached to this tip portion.
  • a battery pack 181 containing a rechargeable battery (not shown) is removably mounted on the battery mounting portion 23 .
  • the tool body 20 is provided with various sensors for realizing a plurality of detection functions by the detection section 13, which will be described later. Note that the plurality of detection functions and various sensors will be described later.
  • the drive unit 11 is provided in the tool body 20 and can realize a drive function.
  • the driving function is a function of driving the tip tool 24 attached to the tool body 20.
  • the drive function is realized by, for example, a tool mounting section (not shown), an electric motor (not shown), a battery pack 181, an output shaft (not shown), and the control section 15.
  • the tip tool 24 is attached to the tool attachment part.
  • the battery pack 181 supplies power to an electric motor and the like.
  • the output shaft has a tool mounting section attached to one end and an electric motor attached to the other end, and outputs the torque generated by the electric motor to the tip tool 24 mounted on the tool mounting section.
  • Operation unit 12 receives an operation for operating the drive unit 11.
  • An operation for operating the drive section 11 is, for example, an operation of a trigger switch 121 provided on the grip section 21.
  • the operator operates the trigger switch 121 while holding the grip section 21, and the operation section 12 outputs a signal corresponding to the amount of operation of the trigger switch 121.
  • the detection unit 13 is provided in the tool body 20 and can realize a plurality of detection functions.
  • the plurality of detection functions that can be realized by the detection unit 13 each detect a state or a change in state related to at least one of the tool body 20 and the drive unit 11. It is a function.
  • Conditions related to at least one of the tool body 20 and the drive unit 11 include, for example, the hand-held state/non-hand-held state of the tool body 20, the drive These include the driving state/non-driving state of the section 11, the non-receiving state/receiving state of the communication section 16 provided in the tool body 20, and the like.
  • the hand-held state/non-hand-held state is equivalent to a moving state/non-moving state based on the output of a motion sensor built into the tool body 20, and also a force provided on the grip portion 21 of the tool body 20. It is equivalent to the force detection state/non-detection state based on the output of a sensor (not shown).
  • the state change is, for example, a state change between a hand-held state/non-hand-held state (that is, a moving state/non-moving state, or a force sensing state/non-sensing state), a driving state/ These include a state change between a non-driving state, a state change between an unreceived state/a received state, and the like.
  • the tool main body 20 is provided with various sensors and processing circuits (none of which are shown), and the plurality of detection functions of the detection unit 13 are performed by detecting signals from various sensors. This is achieved by processing the signal with a processing circuit.
  • the processing circuit includes an A/D converter that A/D converts signals from various sensors, a processor and memory that processes output signals of the A/D converter, and the like.
  • the various sensors provided in the tool body 20 include, for example, a motion sensor, a force sensor, a torque sensor, and the like.
  • Motion sensor In the power tool 10 of this embodiment, a motion sensor (not shown) is built into the body portion 22. The motion sensor detects its own motion (that is, the motion of the torso section 22) and outputs a signal according to the detection result.
  • the movement here includes, for example, a change in speed (acceleration or deceleration), a change in posture (rotation), a change in position (movement), etc.
  • the motion sensor include an acceleration sensor, a gyroscope, an LPS (Local Positioning System) terminal, and a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver.
  • the LPS terminal receives beacon signals transmitted from each of a plurality of transmitters installed indoors, and based on a plurality of received signal strengths corresponding to the plurality of received beacon signals, Detects the position of the LPS terminal itself (that is, the position of the power tool 10) at .
  • a motion detection function (described later) that detects whether the device is in a moving state or a non-moving state is realized.
  • a hand-held state detection function (described later) is realized.
  • a force sensor is provided on the grip part 21, and the output of the force sensor is Based on this, a hand-held state detection function may be realized.
  • the force sensor is a sensor that detects the force applied to the grip portion 21, and includes, for example, a strain gauge, a piezoelectric effect element, and the like.
  • Torque sensor In the power tool 10, a torque sensor is provided in the body portion 22 near the output shaft (not shown). The torque sensor outputs a signal according to the distortion of the output shaft, and the processing circuit acts on the object to be tightened, such as a bolt, from the electric motor via the output shaft and the tip tool 24 based on the output signal of the torque sensor. Measure the tightening torque.
  • the torque measurement function can also be realized with a microphone built into the tool body 20.
  • the processing circuit counts the number of times the impact force is applied to the output shaft based on the output of the microphone, and measures the tightening torque based on the number of times of impact.
  • the multiple detection functions include a handheld state detection function and a driving state detection function. Further, the plurality of detection functions further include a holding state change detection function, a driving state change detection function, a working state change detection function, and a reception state change detection function.
  • multiple detection functions in this embodiment also include a motion detection function, which will be described later.
  • the hand-held state detection function is a function that detects whether the device is hand-held or not.
  • the hand-held state is a state in which the tool main body 20 is held by the operator.
  • the non-handheld state is a state in which the tool main body 20 is not held in the hand of the operator (that is, a state in which it is separated from the operator's hand).
  • the tool body 20 further includes a motion sensor (or force sensor), and the handheld state detection function is activated when the motion sensor detects movement (or when the force sensor detects force). It is determined that the device is in a hand-held state, and if no movement is detected (or no force is detected), it is determined that the device is not in a hand-held state.
  • a motion sensor or force sensor
  • the hand-holding state detection function is realized, for example, by a processing circuit processing a signal from a motion sensor (not shown) built into the tool body 20. This may be realized by a processing circuit processing a signal from a provided force sensor.
  • At least one detection result used by the setting unit 14, which will be described later, to set the mode includes a detection result corresponding to the hand-held state detection function.
  • the drive state detection function is a function that detects whether the vehicle is in a drive state or a non-drive state.
  • the driving state is a state in which the driving section 11 is being driven.
  • the non-driving state is a state in which the drive section 11 is not driven.
  • the driving state detection function determines, for example, that if an operation is accepted by the operation unit 12, it is a driving state, and if no operation is accepted, it is a non-driving state.
  • the drive state detection function is realized by the processing circuit detecting a signal from the operation unit 12, but it may also be realized by the processing circuit processing the signal from the torque sensor described above.
  • At least one detection result used by the setting unit 14 to set the mode, which will be described later, includes a detection corresponding to the driving state detection function in addition to or in place of the detection result corresponding to the handheld state detection function. Contains results.
  • the handheld state change detection function is a function that detects a state change from a non-handheld state to a handheld state, and a state change from a handheld state to a non-handheld state.
  • the handheld state change detection function is realized, for example, by a processing circuit detecting a change in a signal from a motion sensor (or force sensor).
  • the drive state change detection function is a function that detects a state change from a non-drive state to a drive state, and a state change from a drive state to a non-drive state.
  • the drive state change detection function is realized, for example, by the processing circuit detecting a change in a signal from the operation unit 12 (or torque sensor).
  • the work state change detection function is a function that detects a change in state from an incomplete state to a completed state.
  • the incomplete state is a state in which a predetermined task has not yet been completed.
  • the completed state is a state in which a predetermined task has already been completed.
  • the work state change detection function detects a state change from an incomplete state to a completed state based on the detection result corresponding to the torque measurement function.
  • the work condition change detection function integrates the detection results (tightening torque values) corresponding to the torque measurement function, and when the integration results (tightening torque integrated values) reach a reference value, Detects a state change from an incomplete state to a completed state.
  • the work state change detection function is realized, for example, by a processing circuit processing a signal from a torque sensor.
  • the setting unit 14 which will be described later, changes the mode from the work mode to the standby mode when a change in state from the uncompleted state to the completed state is detected by the work state change detection function.
  • the second state change detection function which will be described later, is, for example, a work state change detection function.
  • the reception state change detection function is a function that detects a change in state from an unreceived state to a received state.
  • the unreceived state is a state in which the communication unit 16 has not yet received an instruction (hereinafter simply referred to as "instruction") from the external device 30.
  • the received state is a state in which the communication unit 16 has already received the instruction.
  • the receiving state change detection function is realized, for example, by the processing circuit detecting a signal from the communication unit 16 (described later).
  • the first state change detection function described above is a reception state change detection function in this embodiment.
  • the setting section 14 uses at least one detection result among the plurality of detection results (hereinafter simply referred to as “the plurality of detection results”) corresponding to the plurality of detection functions to set the drive function and the plurality of detection results.
  • a mode related to the detection function (hereinafter simply referred to as "mode") is set to be changeable between a work mode and a standby mode.
  • mode settings by the setting unit 14 include initial settings, mode changes from standby mode to work mode, and mode changes from work mode to standby mode. ,including.
  • At least one detection result” for mode setting is usually two or more detection results, and in this embodiment, a detection result regarding the state of the tool body 20 and a detection result regarding the state of the drive unit 11. , are the two detection results. However, only one detection result (for example, a detection result regarding the state of the tool body 20) may be used for mode setting.
  • the detection result regarding the state of the tool body 20 is either a handheld state or a non-handheld state, and the detection result regarding the state of the drive unit 11 is either an activated state or a non-driven state.
  • the setting unit 14 performs mode setting using, for example, the detection result corresponding to the handheld state detection function among the plurality of detection results. conduct. That is, the setting unit 14 sets the work mode when the detection result corresponding to the hand-held state detection function is "hand-held state", and sets the standby mode when the detection result is "non-hand-held state”.
  • the multiple detection functions include the hand-held state detection function that detects whether the hand-held state is hand-held or not. By including the corresponding detection results, mode setting can be performed based on the hand-held state of the tool body 20.
  • the setting unit 14 may set the mode using the detection result corresponding to the drive state detection function among the plurality of detection results. You may also make settings.
  • the multiple detection functions include the drive state detection function that detects whether the drive state is in the drive state or the non-drive state, and "at least one detection result" for mode setting is included in the drive state detection function. By including the corresponding detection results, mode setting can be performed based on the hand-held state of the tool body 20.
  • Mode setting using two detection results corresponding to the handheld state detection function and the drive state detection function. Mode setting may be performed using two detection results corresponding to the state detection function.
  • the multiple detection functions include a handheld state detection function that detects whether the device is in a handheld state or a non-handheld state, and a drive state detection function that detects whether it is a driven state or a non-driven state. Since the "at least one detection result" for setting includes two detection results corresponding to the hand-held state detector and the drive state detection function, mode setting can be performed based on the hand-held state of the tool body 20.
  • the first state change detection function described above is, for example, a reception state change detection function, which makes it possible to detect a trigger for a change from standby mode to work mode by using the communication function of the communication unit 16. can be achieved.
  • the setting unit 14 changes the mode from work mode to standby mode when a change in state from an incomplete state to a completed state is detected by the work state change detection function. Change to standby mode.
  • the second state change detection function which will be described later, is, for example, a work state change detection function, which allows the setting unit 14 to change from the work mode to the standby mode in accordance with the completion of the work. .
  • control unit 15 performs various controls.
  • Various types of control include, for example, control by the function control unit 151, which will be described later.
  • various types of control include, for example, control of an electric motor in response to signals from the operation unit 12.
  • the communication department 16 has a communication function.
  • the communication function here is a function of communicating with the external device 30.
  • the communication function usually includes a transmission function and a reception function, but in this embodiment, only the reception function may be used.
  • the external device 30 is, for example, a management device, but may also be a relay device, a mobile terminal, etc. (none of which are shown).
  • the management device manages the content of work performed by the power tool 10.
  • the relay device relays communication between the management device and the power tool 10.
  • the mobile terminal is a terminal such as a smartphone carried by a worker who works with the power tool 10 or a supervisor who supervises the work, and is capable of communicating with a management device and the like.
  • the external device 30 transmits instructions (described later) to the power tool 10.
  • the communication unit 16 can realize a reception function.
  • the receiving function here is a function of receiving an instruction (hereinafter simply referred to as "instruction") from the external device 30.
  • the instruction is an instruction to change the mode of the power tool 10 from standby mode to work mode.
  • the instruction does not have to explicitly indicate a mode change from standby mode to work mode, and may be any instruction that accompanies a mode change.
  • the function control unit 151 configuring the control unit 15 controls various functions (i.e., multiple functions that can be realized by the power tool 10) by each unit (11 to 17) constituting the power tool 10. each).
  • the control of functions here includes disabling realization of functions and enabling realization of functions.
  • the plurality of functions that can be realized by the power tool 10 include a function other than the detection function that is used by "at least one detection function" that is excluded from the target of disabling, This function is also excluded from being disabled. For example, when a receiving state detection function (described later) is excluded from being disabled, a communication function (described later) used by the receiving state detecting function is also excluded from being disabled.
  • the function control unit 151 disables the drive function by, for example, stopping power supply from the battery pack 181 to the drive unit 11.
  • the function control unit 151 instructs the detection unit 13 to disable one or more detection functions corresponding to “one or more detection functions” to be disabled. By stopping (or prohibiting) the execution of the above detection processing, one or more detection functions are disabled.
  • the detection unit 13 can realize multiple detection functions.
  • the setting unit 14 sets the mode related to the drive function and the plurality of detection functions to be changeable between a work mode and a standby mode using at least one detection result among the plurality of detection results corresponding to the plurality of detection functions. do.
  • the function control unit 151 disables the realization of the drive function and disables the realization of one or more detection functions except for at least one detection function among the plurality of detection functions. By disabling it, power consumption can be reduced.
  • the function control unit 151 enables realization of drive functions and also enables realization of multiple detection functions. become Note that in the work mode, all of the plurality of detection functions are normally enabled, but there may be some detection functions that are not enabled.
  • the function control unit 151 enables the drive function to be realized, for example, by starting power supply from the battery pack 181 to the drive unit 11.
  • the function control unit 151 instructs the detection unit 13 to start (or permit) execution of multiple detection processes corresponding to multiple detection functions. ), making it possible to realize multiple detection functions.
  • the function control unit 151 enables the realization of the drive function and also enables the realization of a plurality of detection functions. Therefore, after the mode changes from the standby mode to the work mode, it becomes possible to control the drive function using a plurality of detection results corresponding to the plurality of detection functions.
  • the function control unit 151 enables implementation of the reception function at least when the mode is standby mode.
  • the function control unit 151 may enable the reception function to be realized not only when the mode is the standby mode but also when the mode is the work mode. Further, when the mode is the work mode, the function control unit 151 may further enable the realization of a transmission function in addition to the reception function.
  • the function control unit 151 may enable the communication function (ie, the transmission function and the reception function) to be realized regardless of whether the mode is the work mode or the standby mode.
  • the function control unit 151 in this embodiment enables the realization of a communication function in the work mode, and enables the realization of the reception function and disables the realization of the transmission function in the standby mode.
  • the plurality of detection functions that can be realized by the detection unit 13 includes the first state change detection function.
  • the first state change detection function is a function that detects a first state change.
  • the first state change is a state change that becomes a first trigger.
  • the first trigger is a trigger by which the setting unit 14 changes the mode from standby mode to work mode.
  • the first state change is, for example, a state change from an unreceived state to a received state, a state change from a non-handheld state to a handheld state, etc. But that's fine.
  • the first state change detection function is, for example, a reception state change detection function that detects a state change from an unreceived state to a received state. It may also be a handheld state change detection function that detects a change in state from a handheld state to a handheld state.
  • At least one detection function that is excluded from being disabled in standby mode includes the first state change detection function.
  • first state change detection function detects a state change (first state change) that becomes a trigger (first trigger) for changing from standby mode to work mode.
  • (3-2) Relationship between the first state change detection function and the mode setting detection function This is a detection function that is different from both the detection function and the detection function of .
  • the first state change detection function is the reception state detection function.
  • the first state change detection function is a different detection function from the one or more detection functions for mode setting, so even if one or more detection functions for mode setting are disabled in standby mode, , it is possible to enable trigger detection of a change from standby mode to work mode.
  • the plurality of detection functions include a second state change detection function.
  • the second state change detection function is a function that detects a second state change.
  • the second state change is a state change that becomes a second trigger.
  • the second trigger is a trigger by which the setting unit 14 changes the mode from the work mode to the standby mode.
  • the second state change is, for example, a state change from an incomplete state to a completed state, but may also be a state change from a hand-held state to a non-hand-held state (for example, a state change from a moving state to a non-moving state).
  • the one or more detection functions to be disabled in standby mode include the second state change detection function.
  • second state change that detects a state change (second state change) that becomes a trigger (second trigger) for changing from work mode to standby mode.
  • Detection function is also included.
  • the second state change detection function is included in the disabling target in the standby mode (that is, the realization of the second state change detection function is disabled in the standby mode), thereby suppressing power consumption. Can be done.
  • the setting unit 14 in this embodiment is configured such that the detection result corresponding to the handheld state detection function indicates the handheld state and the driving state detection function
  • the mode is set to work when the corresponding detection result indicates the driving state, or when the detection result corresponding to the handheld state detection function indicates the handheld state and the detection result corresponding to the driving state detection function indicates the non-driving state. Set to mode.
  • the setting unit 14 sets the mode to standby mode when the detection result corresponding to the handheld state detection function indicates a non-handheld state, and the detection result corresponding to the driving state detection function indicates a non-driving state.
  • a case where the detection result corresponding to the hand-held state detection function indicates the hand-held state and the detection result corresponding to the drive state detection function indicates the drive state means that the operator holds the tool body 20 with his/her hand and holds the tool in a predetermined position. This is a state in which work is being performed (that is, a work state).
  • the detection result corresponding to the hand-held state detection function indicates the hand-held state
  • the detection result corresponding to the drive state detection function indicates the non-driving state
  • the operator works while holding the tool main body 20 in the hand. is in a state where it is waiting for the start of the process (in other words, it is in a state where it is waiting for work).
  • the case where the detection result corresponding to the handheld state detection function indicates a non-handheld state and the detection result corresponding to the drive state detection function indicates a non-driving state means that the operator is performing another task in which the power tool 10 is not used.
  • the computer is in a state where it is doing the following or taking a break (that is, a standby state).
  • (3-5) Mode change based on change between handheld/non-handheld state The setting unit 14 does not change the mode only when the detection result corresponding to the drive state detection function changes from the drive state to the non-drive state; , the mode is changed from the standby mode to the work mode in response to the detection result corresponding to the handheld state detection function changing from the non-handheld state to the handheld state.
  • the setting unit 14 changes the mode from the standby mode to the work mode in response to the detection result corresponding to the handheld state detection function changing from the handheld state to the non-handheld state.
  • the mode can be set between the work mode and the standby mode based on the detection result corresponding to the handheld state detection function and the detection result corresponding to the drive state detection function.
  • Mode setting based on hand-held/non-hand-held state The setting unit 14 in this modified example sets the mode to work mode when the detection result corresponding to the hand-held state detection function indicates a hand-held state. Set to . Moreover, the setting unit 14 sets the mode to standby mode when the detection result corresponding to the hand-held state detection function indicates a non-hand-held state.
  • the setting unit 14 changes the mode from the standby mode to the work mode in response to the detection result corresponding to the handheld state detection function changing from the non-handheld state to the handheld state, and changes the mode to the handheld state. In response to the change from the state to the non-handheld state, the mode is changed from standby mode to work mode.
  • the case where the detection result corresponding to the hand-held state detection function indicates a hand-held state is a state in which the operator is holding the tool body 20 with his/her hand and performing a predetermined work (that is, a working state). , or a state in which the operator is waiting for the start of work while holding the tool main body 20 in his hand (that is, a work waiting state).
  • a case where the detection result corresponding to the hand-held state detection function indicates a non-hand-held state is a state where the worker is doing another work that does not use the power tool or is taking a break (that is, a standby state).
  • the plurality of detection functions further includes a motion detection function.
  • the motion detection function is a function that detects the movement of the tool body 20.
  • the hand-held state detection function in this embodiment determines that the device is hand-held when the motion detection function detects movement, and determines that the device is not hand-held when no movement is detected.
  • the movement sensor is built into the tool body 20, and it is determined whether or not the tool body 20 is being held in the hand based on the presence or absence of movement. Even if the item is displayed, it can be determined that the item is held in hand.
  • At least one detection function that is excluded from being disabled in standby mode is as follows: Includes handheld status detection function. Further, the one or more detection functions to be disabled in the standby mode include the drive state detection function.
  • the hand-held detection function is excluded from the disabling target in standby mode, and the standby mode is changed to the work mode based on the detection result corresponding to the hand-held detection function.
  • the standby mode is changed to the work mode based on the detection result corresponding to the hand-held detection function.
  • power consumption can be reduced by including the drive state detection function in the target of disabling in standby mode. can be achieved effectively.
  • the power tool 10 in this embodiment further includes a display section 17.
  • the display unit 17 can realize a display function.
  • the display section 17 may be omitted.
  • the display function in this embodiment is, for example, a mode display function.
  • the mode display function is a function that displays the mode as to whether the mode is work mode or standby mode.
  • the mode display is, for example, continuous lighting in the case of work mode and blinking in case of standby mode.
  • the mode display may be lit (enabling the display function to be realized) in the work mode, and may be off (disabling the display function to be realized) in the standby mode.
  • the display function may be a status display function.
  • the status display function is a function that displays the status of the worker.
  • a working state corresponds to the case where the tool main body 20 is in the hand-held state and the drive unit 11 is in the driving state
  • the work waiting state corresponds to the case where the tool main body 20 is in the hand-held state and the drive unit 11 is in the drive state
  • the standby state corresponds to the case where the tool main body 20 is in a non-handheld state and the drive unit 11 is in a non-driving state (see FIG. 6).
  • the status display is, for example, continuously lit when in the working state, blinking when in the work waiting state, and turned off when in the standby state.
  • the setting unit 14 operates according to the flowchart of FIG. 3, for example. Note that the process of this flowchart (mode setting process) starts when the power tool 10 is powered on, and ends when the power tool 10 is powered off.
  • the setting unit 14 sets the mode to work mode (step S1). Next, the setting unit 14 determines whether the first state change has been detected by the detection unit 13 (step S2). If it is determined that the first state change has not been detected, the process returns to step S2.
  • step S3 the setting unit 14 sets the mode to work mode.
  • step S4 determines whether the second state change has been detected by the detection unit 13. If it is determined that the second state change has not been detected yet, the process returns to step S4.
  • step S4 If it is determined in step S4 that the second state change has been detected, the process returns to step S1.
  • the function control unit 151 operates according to the flowchart of FIG. 4, for example. Note that the processing in this flowchart starts when the power tool 10 is powered on, and ends when the power tool 10 is powered off.
  • the function control unit 151 determines whether the mode has changed (step S11). If it is determined that the mode has not changed yet, the process returns to step S11.
  • step S11 determines whether the mode has changed. If it is determined in step S11 that the mode has changed, the function control unit 151 determines whether the mode is the work mode or not (step S12). If it is determined that the mode is not the work mode (that is, the standby mode), the process proceeds to step S15 (described later).
  • step S13 If it is determined that the mode is the work mode, the function control unit 151 enables realization of the drive function (step S13). Next, the function control unit 151 enables implementation of a plurality of detection functions (step S14). After that, the process returns to step S11.
  • step S12 If it is determined in step S12 that the mode is the work mode, the function control unit 151 disables the driving function (step S15). Next, the function control unit 151 disables the implementation of one or more detection functions other than the first state change detection function among the plurality of detection functions (step S16). After that, the process returns to step S11.
  • step S16 "one or more detection functions other than the first state change detection function among the plurality of detection functions", that is, the one or more detection functions excluded from the disabled target, as shown in FIG. They are a first state detection function and a function other than detection that is used by the first state change detection function.
  • the detection unit 13 has six detection functions as shown in FIG. It has a detection function, a work state change detection function, and a reception state change detection function.
  • the hand-held state detection function detects whether the tool main body 20 is hand-held or non-hand-held based on the signal from the movement sensor.
  • the drive state detection function detects whether the drive section 11 is in a drive state or a non-drive state based on a signal from the operation section 12.
  • the handheld state change detection function detects a state change from a non-handheld state to a handheld state and a state change from a handheld state to a non-handheld state based on the signal from the motion sensor and the most recent state information in the memory.
  • the drive state change detection function detects a state change from a non-drive state to a drive state and a state change from a drive state to a non-drive state based on a signal from the operation unit 12 and the latest state information in the memory.
  • the work state change detection function detects a change in the state of a predetermined work from an uncompleted state to a completed state based on the signal from the torque sensor and the latest state information in the memory.
  • the reception state change detection function detects a state change from an unreceived state to a received state of an instruction from the external device 30 based on the signal from the communication unit 16 and the latest state information in the memory.
  • the worker's status includes three states as shown in Figure 6: "work execution state” corresponding to "handheld state and driving state”, and “work execution state” corresponding to "handheld state and non-driving state”. There is a “standby state” corresponding to a “waiting state” and a “non-handheld state and non-driving state”.
  • the modes include two modes as shown in FIG. There are two states: "work mode” corresponding to the “non-handheld state and non-driving state" ("standby state”).
  • the first state change in this example includes two types of state changes as shown in FIG. That is, a state change from an unreceived state to a received state, and a state change from a non-handheld state to a handheld state. When one of these two types of state changes is detected, the mode changes from standby mode to work mode.
  • the second state change in this example includes two types of state changes as shown in FIG. 8, namely, a state change from an incomplete state to a completed state. , and a state change from a hand-held state to a non-hand-held state. When one of these two types of state changes is detected, the mode changes from work mode to standby mode.
  • detection functions other than the first state change detection function among the plurality of detection functions and functions other than detection that are not used by the first state change detection function are disabled.
  • functions other than detection, which are used by the first state change detection function, and the first state change detection function among the plurality of detection functions are enabled (excluded from being disabled).
  • the power tool (10) includes a tool body (20), a drive section (11), a detection section (13), a setting section (14), and a function control section. (151).
  • the tool body (20) can be attached with a tip tool (24) for performing a predetermined work, and can be held by the operator who performs the predetermined work.
  • the drive section (11) is provided in the tool body (20) and is capable of realizing a drive function.
  • the driving function is a function of driving the tip tool (24) attached to the tool body (20).
  • the detection unit (13) is provided in the tool body (20) and can realize a plurality of detection functions.
  • the plurality of detection functions are functions that each detect a state or a change in state related to at least one of the tool body (20) and the drive unit (11).
  • the setting unit (14) uses at least one detection result among the plurality of detection results corresponding to the plurality of detection functions to change the mode related to the drive function and the plurality of detection functions between a work mode and a standby mode. Set it so that it can be changed.
  • the function control unit (151) disables the realization of the drive function and performs one or more detection functions excluding at least one detection function among the plurality of detection functions. Disabling the realization of a function.
  • the detection unit (13) can realize a plurality of detection functions
  • the setting unit (14) uses at least one detection result among the plurality of detection results corresponding to the plurality of detection functions.
  • the mode related to the drive function and the plurality of detection functions is set to be changeable between a work mode and a standby mode. Then, when the mode is set to standby mode, the function control unit (151) disables the realization of the drive function and disables the implementation of one or more detection functions except for at least one detection function among the plurality of detection functions. By disabling the realization, it is possible to suppress power consumption.
  • At least one detection function since at least one detection function has been removed from the list of objects to be disabled in standby mode, it is possible to use that one detection function to enable trigger detection of a change from standby mode to work mode. can. Therefore, it is possible to suppress power consumption while reducing the possibility that it will be difficult to resume work.
  • the function control unit (151) enables realization of the drive function when the mode is set to the work mode, and The plurality of detection functions can be realized.
  • the function control unit (151) when the mode is set to the work mode, the function control unit (151) makes it possible to realize the drive function and also makes it possible to realize a plurality of detection functions, so that the mode is set to the standby mode. After changing from to work mode, it becomes possible to control the drive function using a plurality of detection results corresponding to the plurality of detection functions.
  • the plurality of detection functions are configured such that the setting unit (14) changes the mode from the standby mode to the work mode.
  • the at least one detection function includes a first state change detection function that detects a first state change that is a trigger, and the at least one detection function that is excluded from being disabled in the standby mode includes the first state change detection function.
  • the plurality of detection functions include a first state change detection function that detects a state change (first state change) that is a trigger (first trigger) for changing from standby mode to work mode.
  • first state change detection function detects a state change (first state change) that is a trigger (first trigger) for changing from standby mode to work mode.
  • the first state change detection function is configured such that the first state change detection function corresponds to the at least one detection result that the setting unit (14) uses to set the mode.
  • a detection function that is different from any of the three or more detection functions.
  • the first state change detection function is a detection function different from the one or more detection functions for mode setting, so that the one or more detection functions for mode setting are disabled in the standby mode. Even if the mode is changed from standby mode to work mode, the trigger can be detected.
  • the power tool (10) according to the fifth aspect further includes a communication unit (16) capable of realizing a reception function of receiving instructions from the external device (30) in the fourth aspect.
  • a function control unit (151) enables implementation of the receiving function at least when the mode is the standby mode.
  • the first state change detection function is a reception state change detection function that detects a state change from an unreceived state in which the communication unit (16) has not yet received the instruction to a received state in which it has already received the instruction.
  • the communication function can be used to enable trigger detection of a change from standby mode to work mode.
  • the plurality of detection functions serve as a second trigger for the setting unit (14) to change the mode from the work mode to the standby mode. It includes a second state change detection function that detects a second state change.
  • the one or more detection functions to be disabled in the standby mode include the second state change detection function.
  • the plurality of detection functions further include a second state change detection function that detects a state change (second state change) that becomes a trigger (second trigger) for changing from work mode to standby mode.
  • This second state change detection function is included in the disabling target in standby mode (that is, the realization of the second state change detection function is disabled in standby mode), thereby reducing power consumption. This can be suppressed.
  • the second state change detection function changes from an uncompleted state where the predetermined work is not yet completed to a completed state where the predetermined work has already been completed.
  • This is a work status change detection function that detects changes in the status of.
  • the setting unit (14) changes the mode from the work mode to the standby mode when a change in state from the uncompleted state to the completed state is detected by the work state change detection function.
  • the second state change detection function is a work state change detection function, it is possible to change from the work mode to the standby mode in accordance with the completion of the work.
  • the plurality of detection functions determine whether the tool body (20) is in a hand-held state by the operator or not. Includes a handheld state detection function that detects whether the device is not handheld.
  • the at least one detection result used by the setting unit (14) to set the mode includes a detection result corresponding to the handheld state detection function.
  • the plurality of detection functions include a hand-held state detection function that detects whether the hand-held state is a hand-held state or a non-hand-held state, and "at least one detection result" for mode setting is a hand-held state detection function.
  • mode setting can be performed based on the hand-held state of the tool body (20).
  • the setting unit (14) when the detection result corresponding to the hand-held state detection function indicates the hand-held state, sets the mode to the work mode when the detection result corresponding to the hand-held state detection function indicates the hand-held state. Set to mode. Further, the setting unit (14) sets the mode to the standby mode when the detection result corresponding to the handheld state detection function indicates the non-handheld state.
  • the mode is set to the work mode when the device is held in hand and to the standby mode when it is not held in the hand, thereby making it possible to easily and accurately control the drive function and the plurality of detection functions.
  • the plurality of detection functions are configured to determine whether the drive unit (11) is in a driving state where it is being driven or a non-driving state where it is not being driven. It further includes a driving state detection function for detecting.
  • the at least one detection result used by the setting unit (14) to set the mode further includes a detection result corresponding to the drive state detection function.
  • the plurality of detection functions include a drive state detection function that detects whether the drive state is a drive state or a non-drive state, and "at least one detection result" for mode setting is a drive state detection function.
  • mode setting can be performed based on the hand-held state of the tool body (20).
  • the setting unit (14) is configured such that the detection result corresponding to the hand-held state detection function indicates the hand-held state, and the driving state detection function When the corresponding detection result indicates the driving state, or when the detection result corresponding to the hand-held state detection function indicates the hand-held state, and the detection result corresponding to the drive state detection function indicates the non-driving state. Then, the mode is set to the working mode. Further, when the detection result corresponding to the handheld state detection function indicates the non-handheld state and the detection result corresponding to the driving state detection function indicates the non-driving state, the setting unit (14) sets the mode to is set to the standby mode.
  • the plurality of detection functions further includes a motion detection function.
  • the motion detection function is a function that detects the movement of the tool body (20).
  • the hand-held state detection function determines that the hand-held state is present when the detection unit (13) detects the movement, and determines that the hand-held state is determined when the motion is not detected.
  • the tool body (20) is determined whether the tool body (20) is in a hand-held state based on the presence or absence of movement, so no matter which part of the tool body (20) is gripped, it can be determined that the tool body (20) is in a hand-held state. can.
  • a force sensor (not shown) is provided in the grip part (21) of the tool body (20)
  • a part other than the grip part (21) for example, the battery mounting part 23 of the tool body 20 or the battery
  • the battery pack 181 such as the battery pack 181 attached to the attachment part 23
  • the at least one detection function that is excluded from being disabled in the standby mode includes the hand-held state detection function.
  • the one or more detection functions to be disabled in the standby mode include the driving state detection function.
  • the hand-held detection function is excluded from the disabling target in standby mode, and the change from standby mode to work mode is performed based on the detection result corresponding to the hand-held detection function, so that the hand-held detection function is disabled in standby mode.

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The problem of the present disclosure is to aim to reduce power consumption while reducing the possibility that it will be difficult to resume work. A tool body (20) can be held in hand, and a drive unit (11) is provided in the tool body (20) to realize a drive function. The drive function is a function of driving a tip tool (24) attached to the tool body (20). A detection unit (13) is provided in the tool body (20) and can realize a plurality of detection functions. A plurality of detection functions are functions that each detect a state or a change in state related to the tool body (20) and/or the drive unit (11). A setting unit (14) uses at least one detection result among the plurality of detection results corresponding to the plurality of detection functions to set the mode related to the drive function and the plurality of detection functions to be changeable between a work mode and a standby mode. A function control unit (151) disables the realization of the drive function when the mode is set to the standby mode, and disables the realization of one or more detection functions except for at least one of the plurality of detection functions.

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電動工具Electric tool
 本開示は、電動工具に関し、より詳細には、検知機能及び駆動機能等を有し、検知機能による検知結果を基に駆動機能等を制御する電動工具に関する。 The present disclosure relates to a power tool, and more specifically, to a power tool that has a detection function, a drive function, etc., and controls the drive function etc. based on the detection result of the detection function.
 特許文献1に記載の電動工具は、駆動部と、操作部と、検知部と、制御部とを備えている。駆動部は工具を駆動する。操作部は、駆動部を動作させるための操作を受け付ける。検知部は、工具本体が使用者によって持たれている保持状態であるか工具本体が使用者によって持たれていない非保持状態であるかを検知する。制御部は、駆動部の動作状態を、操作部からの入力信号と検知部による検知結果とに基づいて設定される動作状態に制御する。駆動部の動作状態としては、作業状態と待機状態と停止状態との3つの動作状態がある。作業状態とは、駆動部が工具を駆動する状態である。待機状態とは、駆動部の動作が禁止されていない状態で駆動部が動作していない状態である。停止状態とは、電動工具が使用されていない状態で、駆動部の動作が禁止されている状態である。 The power tool described in Patent Document 1 includes a drive section, an operation section, a detection section, and a control section. The drive unit drives the tool. The operation unit receives an operation for operating the drive unit. The detection unit detects whether the tool body is in a held state in which the tool body is held by a user or in a non-held state in which the tool body is not held by a user. The control unit controls the operating state of the drive unit to an operating state set based on an input signal from the operating unit and a detection result by the detection unit. There are three operating states of the drive unit: a working state, a standby state, and a stopped state. The working state is a state in which the drive section drives the tool. The standby state is a state in which the operation of the drive unit is not prohibited and the drive unit is not operating. The stopped state is a state in which the power tool is not in use and the operation of the drive unit is prohibited.
 特許文献1の電動工具では、検知部は基本的に常時動作している。このため、電動工具が使用されておらず、駆動部の動作が禁止されている停止状態では、制御部が検知部の動作を停止させるように制御することで、電力消費の抑制を図る余地があった。一方、停止状態で検知部の動作を停止させると、停止状態から作業状態への状態変化のトリガが検知されず、作業の再開が困難となる可能性がある。 In the power tool of Patent Document 1, the detection section is basically constantly operating. Therefore, in a stopped state when the power tool is not in use and the drive unit is prohibited from operating, there is room for reducing power consumption by having the control unit control the detection unit to stop operating. there were. On the other hand, if the operation of the detection unit is stopped in the stopped state, the trigger for changing the state from the stopped state to the working state may not be detected, making it difficult to restart the work.
特開2017-205824号公報JP2017-205824A
 本開示の目的は、作業の再開が困難となる可能性を低減しつつ、電力消費の抑制を図ることができる電動工具を提供することである。 An object of the present disclosure is to provide a power tool that can reduce power consumption while reducing the possibility that it will be difficult to resume work.
 本開示の一態様に係る電動工具は、工具本体と、駆動部と、検知部と、設定部と、機能制御部と、を備える。前記工具本体は、所定の作業を行うための先端工具の装着が可能であり、かつ前記所定の作業を行う作業者による手持ちが可能である。前記駆動部は、前記工具本体に設けられ、駆動機能を実現可能である。駆動機能は、前記工具本体に装着された前記先端工具を駆動する機能である。前記検知部は、前記工具本体に設けられ、複数の検知機能を実現可能である。前記複数の検知機能は、前記工具本体及び前記駆動部の少なくとも一方に関連する状態又は状態変化をそれぞれ検知する機能である。前記設定部は、前記複数の検知機能に対応する複数の検知結果のうち少なくとも一の検知結果を用いて、前記駆動機能及び前記複数の検知機能に関するモードを、作業モード及び待機モードの間で変更可能に設定する。前記機能制御部は、前記モードが前記待機モードに設定された場合に、前記駆動機能の実現を不能化し、かつ前記複数の検知機能のうち少なくとも一の検知機能を除く1つ以上の検知機能の実現を不能化する。 A power tool according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a tool body, a drive section, a detection section, a setting section, and a function control section. The tool main body can be attached with a tip tool for performing a predetermined work, and can be held by the operator who performs the predetermined work. The drive section is provided in the tool body and is capable of realizing a drive function. The driving function is a function of driving the tip tool attached to the tool body. The detection section is provided in the tool body and can realize a plurality of detection functions. The plurality of detection functions are functions that each detect a state or a change in state related to at least one of the tool body and the drive section. The setting unit changes a mode related to the driving function and the plurality of detection functions between a work mode and a standby mode using at least one detection result among the plurality of detection results corresponding to the plurality of detection functions. Set to possible. The function control unit disables the realization of the driving function when the mode is set to the standby mode, and disables the implementation of one or more detection functions except at least one detection function among the plurality of detection functions. Make realization impossible.
図1は、本開示の実施形態に係る電動工具のブロック図である。FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a power tool according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. 図2は、同上の電動工具の概観図である。FIG. 2 is an overview diagram of the power tool same as above. 図3は、同上の電動工具の動作の一部(モード設定処理)を示すフローチャートである。FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a part of the operation (mode setting process) of the above power tool. 図4は、同上の電動工具の動作の他の一部(機能制御処理)を示すフローチャートである。FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing another part of the operation (function control processing) of the above power tool. 図5は、同上の電動工具を構成する検知部が実現可能な複数の検知機能の説明図である。FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a plurality of detection functions that can be realized by the detection section constituting the power tool described above. 図6は、同上の電動工具を構成する工具本体及び駆動部の状態と、同上の電動工具で作業を行う作業者の状態と、同上の電動工具を構成する駆動部が実現可能な駆動機能及び同上の複数の検知機能に関するモードと、の関係を示す図である。FIG. 6 shows the states of the tool body and the drive part that make up the same power tool, the state of the worker working with the same power tool, and the drive functions that can be realized by the drive part that makes up the same power tool. It is a figure which shows the relationship with the mode regarding several detection functions same as the above. 図7は、同上の電動工具を構成する各部が実現可能な各種の機能のうち、同上のモードを構成する作業モード及び待機モードの各々において可能化又は不能化の対象となる機能を示す図である。FIG. 7 is a diagram showing functions that are enabled or disabled in each of the work mode and standby mode that constitute the above modes, among the various functions that can be realized by each part of the power tool. be. 図8は、同上の電動工具において、待機モードから作業モードへの変化のトリガとなり得る各種の第1状態変化、及び作業モードから待機モードへの変化のトリガとなり得る各種の第2状態変化、を示す図である。FIG. 8 shows various first state changes that can trigger a change from standby mode to work mode and various second state changes that can trigger a change from work mode to standby mode in the same power tool as described above. FIG. 図9は、同上の各種の機能の中に、同上の第1状態変化を検知する第1状態変化検知機能、及び同上の第1状態変化の検知に必要な機能、が含まれる場合において、作業モード及び待機モードの各々において可能化又は不能化の対象となる機能を示す図である。FIG. 9 shows how the work is performed when the various functions described above include a first state change detection function that detects the first state change described above, and a function necessary for detecting the first state change described above. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing functions to be enabled or disabled in each of the mode and standby mode.
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 最初に、図1を用いて本開示の概要を説明する。
(1) Overview First, an overview of the present disclosure will be explained using FIG. 1.
 (1-1)電動工具の概要
 本開示の実施形態に係る電動工具10は、駆動機能及び複数の検知機能を実現可能であり、駆動機能及び複数の検知機能に関するモードを、作業モード及び待機モードの間で変更可能に設定する。そして、電動工具10は、待機モードでは、駆動機能、及び複数の検知機能のうち少なくとも一の検知機能を除く1つ以上の検知機能、の実現を不能化する。なお、作業モードでは、駆動機能及び複数の検知機能の実現が可能化される。これにより、作業の再開が困難となる可能性を低減しつつ、電力消費の抑制を図ることができる。
(1-1) Overview of the power tool The power tool 10 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure is capable of realizing a driving function and a plurality of detection functions, and the modes related to the driving function and the plurality of detection functions are set to a work mode and a standby mode. Set it so that it can be changed between. In the standby mode, the power tool 10 disables the driving function and one or more detection functions other than at least one of the plurality of detection functions. Note that in the work mode, it is possible to implement a driving function and a plurality of sensing functions. This makes it possible to suppress power consumption while reducing the possibility that it will be difficult to resume work.
 (1-2)特徴的な機能
 複数の検知機能のうち、待機モードで不能化対象から除かれる「少なくとも一の検知機能」には、待機モードから動作モードへの変更(復帰)のトリガ(第1トリガ)となる状態変化を検知する「第1状態変化検知機能」が含まれる。待機モードでは、駆動機能、及び複数の検知機能のうち「第1状態変化検知機能」を除く「1つ以上の検知機能」、の実現が禁止される。
(1-2) Characteristic functions Among multiple detection functions, "at least one detection function" that is excluded from being disabled in standby mode has a trigger (return) for changing from standby mode to operation mode 1 trigger) is included. In the standby mode, implementation of the driving function and "one or more detection functions" other than the "first state change detection function" among the plurality of detection functions is prohibited.
 なお、第1状態変化検知機能は、例えば、外部装置30からの指示が未だ受信されていない未受信状態から既に受信されている受信済状態への状態変化を検知する「受信状態変化検知機能」である。すなわち、待機モードでは、駆動機能、及び複数の検知機能のうち「受信状態変化機能」を除く1つ以上の検知機能、の実現が禁止される。 Note that the first state change detection function is, for example, a "reception state change detection function" that detects a state change from an unreceived state in which an instruction from the external device 30 has not been received to a received state in which an instruction has already been received. It is. That is, in the standby mode, the driving function and one or more detection functions other than the "reception state change function" among the plurality of detection functions are prohibited from being realized.
 こうして、待機モードでの不能化対象から、受信状態変化検知機能等の第1状態変化検知機能が除かれることで、待機モードから作業モードへの変化のトリガ検知の可能化を図ることができる。 In this way, by removing the first state change detection function such as the reception state change detection function from the objects to be disabled in standby mode, it is possible to detect a trigger for a change from standby mode to work mode.
 (2)電動工具の詳細
 次に、図1及び図2を用いて電動工具10の詳細を説明する。
(2) Details of power tool Next, details of the power tool 10 will be explained using FIGS. 1 and 2.
 本実施形態の電動工具10は、図1及び図2に示すように、工具本体20と、駆動部11と、操作部12と、検知部13と、設定部14と、制御部15と、通信部16と、を備える。制御部15は、機能制御部151を備える。 As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the power tool 10 of this embodiment includes a tool main body 20, a drive section 11, an operation section 12, a detection section 13, a setting section 14, a control section 15, and a communication section. 16. The control section 15 includes a function control section 151.
 なお、外部装置30は、例えば、電動工具10を管理する管理装置であり、複数の電動工具10と外部装置30とで電動工具管理システム1が構成される。外部装置30と複数の電動工具10の各々とは、例えば、無線LAN(Local Area Network)等の通信媒体100を介して通信可能である。 Note that the external device 30 is, for example, a management device that manages the power tools 10, and the power tool management system 1 is configured by the plurality of power tools 10 and the external device 30. The external device 30 and each of the plurality of power tools 10 can communicate, for example, via a communication medium 100 such as a wireless LAN (Local Area Network).
 (2-1)工具本体
 工具本体20は、所定の作業を行うための先端工具24の装着が可能であり、かつ所定の作業を行う作業者による手持ちが可能である。
(2-1) Tool Main Body The tool main body 20 can be equipped with a tip tool 24 for performing a predetermined work, and can be held by an operator who performs a predetermined work.
 (2-1-1)所定の作業
 所定の作業は、例えば、締付作業であるが、穴開け作業などでもよい。本実施形態における先端工具24は、例えば、図2に示すような、ボルトの締め付け作業に用いられるソケットである。ただし、先端工具24は、例えば、ネジの締め付け作業に用いられるプラス/マイナスビットや、穴開け作業に用いられるドリルなど(いずれも不図示)でもよい。
(2-1-1) Predetermined Work The predetermined work is, for example, tightening work, but may also be drilling work. The tip tool 24 in this embodiment is, for example, a socket as shown in FIG. 2 used for bolt tightening work. However, the tip tool 24 may be, for example, a plus/minus bit used for tightening screws, a drill used for drilling holes, or the like (both not shown).
 (2-1-2)工具本体の具体例
 工具本体20は、図2に例示するように、グリップ部21と、胴体部22と、電池装着部23とを備える。グリップ部21は、作業者が電動工具10を用いて作業を行う場合に握る部分である。グリップ部21には、トリガスイッチ121が設けられている。胴体部22の軸方向の一端側から出力軸(不図示)の先端部分が露出しており、この先端部分に、先端工具24が装着可能な工具装着部(不図示)が取り付けられている。電池装着部23には、充電池(不図示)を内蔵した電池パック181が着脱可能に装着される。
(2-1-2) Specific example of tool main body The tool main body 20 includes a grip part 21, a body part 22, and a battery mounting part 23, as illustrated in FIG. The grip portion 21 is a portion that a worker grips when working with the power tool 10. The grip portion 21 is provided with a trigger switch 121. A tip portion of an output shaft (not shown) is exposed from one end in the axial direction of the body portion 22, and a tool mounting portion (not shown) to which a tip tool 24 can be attached is attached to this tip portion. A battery pack 181 containing a rechargeable battery (not shown) is removably mounted on the battery mounting portion 23 .
 また、工具本体20には、後述する検知部13による複数の検知機能を実現するための各種のセンサが設けられている。なお、複数の検知機能及び各種のセンサについては後述する。 Further, the tool body 20 is provided with various sensors for realizing a plurality of detection functions by the detection section 13, which will be described later. Note that the plurality of detection functions and various sensors will be described later.
 (2-2)駆動部
 駆動部11は、工具本体20に設けられ、駆動機能を実現可能である。駆動機能とは、工具本体20に装着された先端工具24を駆動する機能である。駆動機能は、例えば、工具装着部(不図示)と、電動モータ(不図示)と、電池パック181と、出力軸(不図示)と、制御部15と、で実現される。
(2-2) Drive unit The drive unit 11 is provided in the tool body 20 and can realize a drive function. The driving function is a function of driving the tip tool 24 attached to the tool body 20. The drive function is realized by, for example, a tool mounting section (not shown), an electric motor (not shown), a battery pack 181, an output shaft (not shown), and the control section 15.
 工具装着部には、先端工具24が装着される。電池パック181は、電動モータ等に電力を供給する。出力軸は、一端に工具装着部が、他端に電動モータがそれぞれ取り付けられ、電動モータが発生させるトルクを、工具装着部に装着された先端工具24に出力する。 The tip tool 24 is attached to the tool attachment part. The battery pack 181 supplies power to an electric motor and the like. The output shaft has a tool mounting section attached to one end and an electric motor attached to the other end, and outputs the torque generated by the electric motor to the tip tool 24 mounted on the tool mounting section.
 (2-3)操作部
 操作部12は、駆動部11を動作させるための操作を受け付ける。駆動部11を動作させるための操作は、例えば、グリップ部21に設けられているトリガスイッチ121の操作である。作業者は、グリップ部21を握った状態でトリガスイッチ121を操作し、操作部12からは、トリガスイッチ121の操作量に応じた信号が出力される。
(2-3) Operation unit The operation unit 12 receives an operation for operating the drive unit 11. An operation for operating the drive section 11 is, for example, an operation of a trigger switch 121 provided on the grip section 21. The operator operates the trigger switch 121 while holding the grip section 21, and the operation section 12 outputs a signal corresponding to the amount of operation of the trigger switch 121.
 (2-4)検知部
 検知部13は、工具本体20に設けられ、複数の検知機能を実現可能である。
(2-4) Detection Unit The detection unit 13 is provided in the tool body 20 and can realize a plurality of detection functions.
 検知部13によって実現可能な複数の検知機能(以下、単に「複数の検知機能」と記す場合がある)は、工具本体20及び駆動部11の少なくとも一方に関連する状態又は状態変化をそれぞれ検知する機能である。 The plurality of detection functions that can be realized by the detection unit 13 (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “multiple detection functions”) each detect a state or a change in state related to at least one of the tool body 20 and the drive unit 11. It is a function.
 (2-4-1)工具本体及び駆動部の少なくとも一方に関連する状態
 工具本体20及び駆動部11の少なくとも一方に関連する状態とは、例えば、工具本体20の手持ち状態/非手持ち状態、駆動部11の駆動状態/非駆動状態、工具本体20に設けられた通信部16の未受信状態/受信済状態、などである。
(2-4-1) Conditions related to at least one of the tool body 20 and the drive unit The conditions related to at least one of the tool body 20 and the drive unit 11 include, for example, the hand-held state/non-hand-held state of the tool body 20, the drive These include the driving state/non-driving state of the section 11, the non-receiving state/receiving state of the communication section 16 provided in the tool body 20, and the like.
 なお、手持ち状態/非手持ち状態は、例えば、工具本体20に内蔵された動きセンサの出力に基づく動き状態/非動き状態と同等であり、また、工具本体20のグリップ部21に設けられた力センサ(不図示)の出力に基づく力の検知状態/非検知状態、とも同等である。 Note that the hand-held state/non-hand-held state is equivalent to a moving state/non-moving state based on the output of a motion sensor built into the tool body 20, and also a force provided on the grip portion 21 of the tool body 20. It is equivalent to the force detection state/non-detection state based on the output of a sensor (not shown).
 (2-4-2)状態変化
 状態変化は、例えば、手持ち状態/非手持ち状態(すなわち、動き状態/非動き状態、又は力の検知状態/非検知状態)の間の状態変化、駆動状態/非駆動状態の間の状態変化、未受信状態/受信済状態の間の状態変化、などである。
(2-4-2) State change The state change is, for example, a state change between a hand-held state/non-hand-held state (that is, a moving state/non-moving state, or a force sensing state/non-sensing state), a driving state/ These include a state change between a non-driving state, a state change between an unreceived state/a received state, and the like.
 (2-4-3)検知機能の実現手段
 工具本体20には、各種のセンサ及び処理回路(いずれも不図示)が設けられており、検知部13の複数の検知機能は、各種センサからの信号を処理回路が処理することで実現される。なお、処理回路には、各種センサからの信号をA/D変換するA/D変換器、A/D変換器の出力信号を処理するプロセッサ及びメモリなどが含まれる。
(2-4-3) Means for realizing the detection function The tool main body 20 is provided with various sensors and processing circuits (none of which are shown), and the plurality of detection functions of the detection unit 13 are performed by detecting signals from various sensors. This is achieved by processing the signal with a processing circuit. Note that the processing circuit includes an A/D converter that A/D converts signals from various sensors, a processor and memory that processes output signals of the A/D converter, and the like.
 (2-4-4)各種のセンサ
 工具本体20に設けられている各種のセンサとは、例えば、動きセンサ、力センサ、トルクセンサなどである。
(2-4-4) Various sensors The various sensors provided in the tool body 20 include, for example, a motion sensor, a force sensor, a torque sensor, and the like.
 (2-4-4a)手持ち状態検知機能等の実現手段:動きセンサ
 本実施形態の電動工具10では、胴体部22に動きセンサ(不図示)が内蔵されている。動きセンサは、動きセンサ自身の動き(すなわち胴体部22の動き)を検知し、検知結果に応じた信号を出力する。
(2-4-4a) Means for realizing handheld state detection function, etc.: Motion sensor In the power tool 10 of this embodiment, a motion sensor (not shown) is built into the body portion 22. The motion sensor detects its own motion (that is, the motion of the torso section 22) and outputs a signal according to the detection result.
 ここでいう動きとは、例えば、速度の変化(加速又は減速)、姿勢の変化(回転)、位置の変化(移動)などである。動きセンサは、例えば、加速度センサ、ジャイロスコープ、LPS(Local Positioning System)端末、GPS(Global Positioning System)受信機などである。 The movement here includes, for example, a change in speed (acceleration or deceleration), a change in posture (rotation), a change in position (movement), etc. Examples of the motion sensor include an acceleration sensor, a gyroscope, an LPS (Local Positioning System) terminal, and a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver.
 なお、LPS端末は、例えば、屋内に設置された複数の発信機の各々から発信されるビーコン信号を受信し、当該受信した複数のビーコン信号に対応する複数の受信信号強度等を基に、屋内におけるLPS端末自身の位置(すなわち、電動工具10の位置)を検知する。 Note that, for example, the LPS terminal receives beacon signals transmitted from each of a plurality of transmitters installed indoors, and based on a plurality of received signal strengths corresponding to the plurality of received beacon signals, Detects the position of the LPS terminal itself (that is, the position of the power tool 10) at .
 動きセンサから出力される信号を基に、例えば、動き状態か非動き状態かを検知する動き検知機能(後述)が実現され、更に、動き検知機能の検知結果を基に、手持ち状態か非手持ち状態かを検知する手持ち状態検知機能(後述)が実現される。 Based on the signal output from the motion sensor, for example, a motion detection function (described later) that detects whether the device is in a moving state or a non-moving state is realized. A hand-held state detection function (described later) is realized.
 (2-4-4b)手持ち状態検知機能等の実現手段の変形例:力センサ
 なお、動きセンサに代えて、又はこれに加えて、力センサがグリップ部21に設けられ、力センサの出力を基に手持ち状態検知機能が実現されてもよい。力センサとは、グリップ部21に加わる力を検知するセンサであり、例えば、歪ゲージや圧電効果素子などを含む。
(2-4-4b) Modified example of means for realizing handheld state detection function, etc.: Force sensor In place of or in addition to the movement sensor, a force sensor is provided on the grip part 21, and the output of the force sensor is Based on this, a hand-held state detection function may be realized. The force sensor is a sensor that detects the force applied to the grip portion 21, and includes, for example, a strain gauge, a piezoelectric effect element, and the like.
 (2-4-4c)トルク計測機能の実現手段:トルクセンサ
 電動工具10では、胴体部22内の出力軸(不図示)の近傍に、トルクセンサが設けられている。トルクセンサは、出力軸の歪に応じた信号を出力し、処理回路は、トルクセンサの出力信号を基に、電動モータから出力軸及び先端工具24を介してボルト等の締付対象に作用する締め付けトルクを計測する。
(2-4-4c) Means for realizing torque measurement function: Torque sensor In the power tool 10, a torque sensor is provided in the body portion 22 near the output shaft (not shown). The torque sensor outputs a signal according to the distortion of the output shaft, and the processing circuit acts on the object to be tightened, such as a bolt, from the electric motor via the output shaft and the tip tool 24 based on the output signal of the torque sensor. Measure the tightening torque.
 なお、例えば、電動工具10がインパクト回転工具の場合、トルク計測機能は、工具本体20に内蔵されたマイクでの実現も可能である。この場合、処理回路は、マイクの出力を基に、出力軸に打撃力が加えられる回数を計数し、打撃の回数を基に締め付けトルクを計測する。 Note that, for example, when the power tool 10 is an impact rotary tool, the torque measurement function can also be realized with a microphone built into the tool body 20. In this case, the processing circuit counts the number of times the impact force is applied to the output shaft based on the output of the microphone, and measures the tightening torque based on the number of times of impact.
 (2-4-5)複数の検知機能
 複数の検知機能は、手持ち状態検知機能及び駆動状態検知機能を含む。また、複数の検知機能は、手持ち状態変化検知機能、駆動状態変化検知機能、作業状態変化検知機能、及び受信状態変化検知機能を更に含む。
(2-4-5) Multiple detection functions The multiple detection functions include a handheld state detection function and a driving state detection function. Further, the plurality of detection functions further include a holding state change detection function, a driving state change detection function, a working state change detection function, and a reception state change detection function.
 なお、本実施形態における複数の検知機能は、動き検知機能も含むが、動き検知機能については後述する。 Note that the multiple detection functions in this embodiment also include a motion detection function, which will be described later.
 (2-4-5a)手持ち状態検知機能
 手持ち状態検知機能とは、手持ち状態か非手持ち状態かを検知する機能である。手持ち状態とは、工具本体20が作業者によって手持ちされている状態である。非手持ち状態とは、工具本体20が作業者によって手持ちされていない状態(すなわち、作業者の手から離れた状態)である。
(2-4-5a) Hand-held state detection function The hand-held state detection function is a function that detects whether the device is hand-held or not. The hand-held state is a state in which the tool main body 20 is held by the operator. The non-handheld state is a state in which the tool main body 20 is not held in the hand of the operator (that is, a state in which it is separated from the operator's hand).
 前述したように、工具本体20は動きセンサ(又は力センサ)を更に備え、手持ち状態検知機能は、動きセンサが動きを検知している場合(又は力センサが力を検知している場合)に手持ち状態であると判断し、動きを検知していない場合(又は力を検知していない場合)に非手持ち状態であると判断する。 As described above, the tool body 20 further includes a motion sensor (or force sensor), and the handheld state detection function is activated when the motion sensor detects movement (or when the force sensor detects force). It is determined that the device is in a hand-held state, and if no movement is detected (or no force is detected), it is determined that the device is not in a hand-held state.
 手持ち状態検知機能は、前述したように、例えば、工具本体20に内蔵された動きセンサ(不図示)からの信号を処理回路が処理することで実現されるが、工具本体20のグリップ部21に設けられた力センサからの信号を処理回路が処理することで実現されてもよい。 As described above, the hand-holding state detection function is realized, for example, by a processing circuit processing a signal from a motion sensor (not shown) built into the tool body 20. This may be realized by a processing circuit processing a signal from a provided force sensor.
 なお、後述する設定部14がモードの設定に用いる「少なくとも一の検知結果」には、手持ち状態検知機能に対応する検知結果が含まれる。 Note that "at least one detection result" used by the setting unit 14, which will be described later, to set the mode includes a detection result corresponding to the hand-held state detection function.
 (2-4-5b)駆動状態検知機能
 駆動状態検知機能とは、駆動状態か非駆動状態かを検知する機能である。駆動状態とは、駆動部11が駆動されている状態である。非駆動状態とは、駆動部11が駆動されていない状態である。
(2-4-5b) Drive state detection function The drive state detection function is a function that detects whether the vehicle is in a drive state or a non-drive state. The driving state is a state in which the driving section 11 is being driven. The non-driving state is a state in which the drive section 11 is not driven.
 駆動状態検知機能は、例えば、操作部12によって操作が受け付けられている場合は駆動状態、受け付けられていない場合は非駆動状態と判断する。 The driving state detection function determines, for example, that if an operation is accepted by the operation unit 12, it is a driving state, and if no operation is accepted, it is a non-driving state.
 すなわち、駆動状態検知機能は、操作部12からの信号を処理回路が検知することで実現されるが、前述したトルクセンサからの信号を処理回路が処理することで実現されてもよい。 That is, the drive state detection function is realized by the processing circuit detecting a signal from the operation unit 12, but it may also be realized by the processing circuit processing the signal from the torque sensor described above.
 なお、後述する設定部14がモードの設定に用いる「少なくとも一の検知結果」には、手持ち状態検知機能に対応する検知結果に加えて、又はこれに代えて、駆動状態検知機能に対応する検知結果が含まれる。 Note that "at least one detection result" used by the setting unit 14 to set the mode, which will be described later, includes a detection corresponding to the driving state detection function in addition to or in place of the detection result corresponding to the handheld state detection function. Contains results.
 (2-4-5c)手持ち状態変化検知機能
 手持ち状態変化検知機能とは、非手持ち状態から手持ち状態への状態変化、及び手持ち状態から非手持ち状態への状態変化を検知する機能である。
(2-4-5c) Handheld state change detection function The handheld state change detection function is a function that detects a state change from a non-handheld state to a handheld state, and a state change from a handheld state to a non-handheld state.
 手持ち状態変化検知機能は、例えば、動きセンサ(又は力センサ)からの信号の変化を処理回路が検知することで実現される。 The handheld state change detection function is realized, for example, by a processing circuit detecting a change in a signal from a motion sensor (or force sensor).
 (2-4-5d)駆動状態変化検知機能
 駆動状態変化検知機能とは、非駆動状態から駆動状態への状態変化、及び駆動状態から非駆動状態への状態変化を検知する機能である。
(2-4-5d) Drive state change detection function The drive state change detection function is a function that detects a state change from a non-drive state to a drive state, and a state change from a drive state to a non-drive state.
 駆動状態変化検知機能は、例えば、操作部12(又はトルクセンサ)からの信号の変化を処理回路が検知することで実現される。 The drive state change detection function is realized, for example, by the processing circuit detecting a change in a signal from the operation unit 12 (or torque sensor).
 (2-4-5e)作業状態変化検知機能
 作業状態変化検知機能とは、未完了状態から完了状態への状態変化を検知する機能である。未完了状態とは、所定の作業が未だ完了していない状態である。完了状態とは、所定の作業が既に完了している状態である。
(2-4-5e) Work state change detection function The work state change detection function is a function that detects a change in state from an incomplete state to a completed state. The incomplete state is a state in which a predetermined task has not yet been completed. The completed state is a state in which a predetermined task has already been completed.
 作業状態変化検知機能は、トルク計測機能に対応する検知結果に基づいて、未完了状態から完了状態への状態変化を検知する。 The work state change detection function detects a state change from an incomplete state to a completed state based on the detection result corresponding to the torque measurement function.
 作業状態変化検知機能は、例えば、トルク計測機能に対応する検知結果(締付トルク値)を積算していき、その積算結果(締付トルク積算値)が基準値に達したことに応じて、未完了状態から完了状態への状態変化を検知する。 For example, the work condition change detection function integrates the detection results (tightening torque values) corresponding to the torque measurement function, and when the integration results (tightening torque integrated values) reach a reference value, Detects a state change from an incomplete state to a completed state.
 作業状態変化検知機能は、例えば、トルクセンサからの信号を処理回路が処理することで実現される。 The work state change detection function is realized, for example, by a processing circuit processing a signal from a torque sensor.
 なお、後述する設定部14は、作業状態変化検知機能によって未完了状態から完了状態への状態変化が検知された場合に、モードを作業モードから待機モードに変更する。すなわち、後述する第2状態変化検知機能は、例えば、作業状態変化検知機能である。 Note that the setting unit 14, which will be described later, changes the mode from the work mode to the standby mode when a change in state from the uncompleted state to the completed state is detected by the work state change detection function. That is, the second state change detection function, which will be described later, is, for example, a work state change detection function.
 (2-4-5f)受信状態変化検知機能
 受信状態変化検知機能とは、未受信状態から受信済状態への状態変化を検知する機能である。未受信状態とは、通信部16が外部装置30からの指示(以下、単に「指示」と記す)を未だ受信していない状態である。受信済状態とは、通信部16が指示を既に受信している状態である。
(2-4-5f) Reception state change detection function The reception state change detection function is a function that detects a change in state from an unreceived state to a received state. The unreceived state is a state in which the communication unit 16 has not yet received an instruction (hereinafter simply referred to as "instruction") from the external device 30. The received state is a state in which the communication unit 16 has already received the instruction.
 受信状態変化検知機能は、例えば、通信部16(後述)からの信号を処理回路が検知することで実現される。 The receiving state change detection function is realized, for example, by the processing circuit detecting a signal from the communication unit 16 (described later).
 なお、前述した第1状態変化検知機能は、本実施形態では、受信状態変化検知機能である。 Note that the first state change detection function described above is a reception state change detection function in this embodiment.
 (2-5)設定部
 設定部14は、複数の検知機能に対応する複数の検知結果(以下、単に「複数の検知結果」)のうち少なくとも一の検知結果を用いて、駆動機能及び複数の検知機能に関するモード(以下、単に「モード」と記す)を、作業モード及び待機モードの間で変更可能に設定する。
(2-5) Setting section The setting section 14 uses at least one detection result among the plurality of detection results (hereinafter simply referred to as "the plurality of detection results") corresponding to the plurality of detection functions to set the drive function and the plurality of detection results. A mode related to the detection function (hereinafter simply referred to as "mode") is set to be changeable between a work mode and a standby mode.
 (2-5-1)モード設定
 なお、設定部14によるモードの設定(以下「モード設定」)は、初期設定、待機モードから作業モードへのモード変更、及び作業モードから待機モードへのモード変更、を含む。
(2-5-1) Mode settings Note that the mode settings by the setting unit 14 (hereinafter referred to as "mode settings") include initial settings, mode changes from standby mode to work mode, and mode changes from work mode to standby mode. ,including.
 (2-5-2)モード設定用の「少なくとも一の検知結果」
 また、モード設定に用いられる「少なくとも一の検知結果」は、通常、2つ以上の検知結果であり、本実施形態では、工具本体20の状態に関する検知結果、及び駆動部11の状態に関する検知結果、の2つの検知結果である。ただし、モード設定には、一の検知結果(例えば、工具本体20の状態に関する検知結果)のみが用いられてもよい。
(2-5-2) “At least one detection result” for mode setting
Moreover, "at least one detection result" used for mode setting is usually two or more detection results, and in this embodiment, a detection result regarding the state of the tool body 20 and a detection result regarding the state of the drive unit 11. , are the two detection results. However, only one detection result (for example, a detection result regarding the state of the tool body 20) may be used for mode setting.
 工具本体20の状態に関する検知結果は、手持ち状態及び非手持ち状態のいずれかであり、駆動部11の状態に関する検知結果は、起動状態及び非駆動状態のいずれかである。 The detection result regarding the state of the tool body 20 is either a handheld state or a non-handheld state, and the detection result regarding the state of the drive unit 11 is either an activated state or a non-driven state.
 (2-5-2a)手持ち状態検知機能に対応する検知結果を用いたモード設定
 設定部14は、複数の検知結果のうち、例えば、手持ち状態検知機能に対応する検知結果を用いてモード設定を行う。すなわち、設定部14は、手持ち状態検知機能に対応する検知結果が、「手持ち状態」の場合は作業モード、「非手持ち状態」の場合は待機モード、にそれぞれ設定する。
(2-5-2a) Mode setting using the detection result corresponding to the handheld state detection function The setting unit 14 performs mode setting using, for example, the detection result corresponding to the handheld state detection function among the plurality of detection results. conduct. That is, the setting unit 14 sets the work mode when the detection result corresponding to the hand-held state detection function is "hand-held state", and sets the standby mode when the detection result is "non-hand-held state".
 このように、複数の検知機能の中に、手持ち状態か非手持ち状態かを検知する手持ち状態検知機能が含まれており、モード設定用の「少なくとも一の検知結果」が、手持ち状態検知機能に対応する検知結果を含むことで、工具本体20の手持ち状態に基づくモード設定を行える。 In this way, the multiple detection functions include the hand-held state detection function that detects whether the hand-held state is hand-held or not. By including the corresponding detection results, mode setting can be performed based on the hand-held state of the tool body 20.
 (2-5-2b)駆動状態検知機能に対応する検知結果を用いたモード設定
 又は、設定部14は、複数の検知結果のうち、例えば、駆動状態検知機能に対応する検知結果を用いてモード設定を行ってもよい。
(2-5-2b) Mode setting using the detection result corresponding to the drive state detection function Alternatively, the setting unit 14 may set the mode using the detection result corresponding to the drive state detection function among the plurality of detection results. You may also make settings.
 このように、複数の検知機能の中に、駆動状態か非駆動状態かを検知する駆動状態検知機能が含まれており、モード設定用の「少なくとも一の検知結果」が、駆動状態検知機能に対応する検知結果を含むことで、工具本体20の手持ち状態に基づくモード設定を行える。 In this way, the multiple detection functions include the drive state detection function that detects whether the drive state is in the drive state or the non-drive state, and "at least one detection result" for mode setting is included in the drive state detection function. By including the corresponding detection results, mode setting can be performed based on the hand-held state of the tool body 20.
 (2-5-2c)手持ち状態検知機能及び駆動状態検知機能に対応する2つの検知結果を用いたモード設定
 または、設定部14は、複数の検知結果のうち、例えば、手持ち状態検知機能及び駆動状態検知機能に対応する2つの検知結果を用いてモード設定を行ってもよい。
(2-5-2c) Mode setting using two detection results corresponding to the handheld state detection function and the drive state detection function. Mode setting may be performed using two detection results corresponding to the state detection function.
 このように、複数の検知機能の中に、手持ち状態か非手持ち状態かを検知する手持ち状態検知機能と、駆動状態か非駆動状態かを検知する駆動状態検知機能とが含まれており、モード設定用の「少なくとも一の検知結果」が、手持ち状態検知機及び駆動状態検知機能に対応する2つの検知結果を含むことで、工具本体20の手持ち状態に基づくモード設定を行える。 In this way, the multiple detection functions include a handheld state detection function that detects whether the device is in a handheld state or a non-handheld state, and a drive state detection function that detects whether it is a driven state or a non-driven state. Since the "at least one detection result" for setting includes two detection results corresponding to the hand-held state detector and the drive state detection function, mode setting can be performed based on the hand-held state of the tool body 20.
 (2-5-3)モード変更
 (2-5-3a)待機モードから作業モードへの変更
 本実施形態における設定部14は、受信状態変化検知機能によって未受信状態から受信済状態への状態変化が検知された場合に、モードを待機モードから作業モードに変更する。
(2-5-3) Mode change (2-5-3a) Change from standby mode to work mode The setting unit 14 in this embodiment detects a change in state from an unreceived state to a received state using a reception state change detection function. is detected, the mode is changed from standby mode to work mode.
 すなわち、前述した第1状態変化検知機能は、例えば、受信状態変化検知機能であり、これによって、通信部16の通信機能を利用して、待機モードから作業モードへの変化のトリガ検知の可能化を図ることができる。 That is, the first state change detection function described above is, for example, a reception state change detection function, which makes it possible to detect a trigger for a change from standby mode to work mode by using the communication function of the communication unit 16. can be achieved.
 (2-5-3b)作業モードから待機モードへの変更
 また、設定部14は、作業状態変化検知機能によって未完了状態から完了状態への状態変化が検知された場合に、モードを作業モードから待機モードに変更する。
(2-5-3b) Changing from work mode to standby mode In addition, the setting unit 14 changes the mode from work mode to standby mode when a change in state from an incomplete state to a completed state is detected by the work state change detection function. Change to standby mode.
 すなわち、後述する第2状態変化検知機能は、例えば、作業状態変化検知機能であり、これによって、設定部14は、作業の完了に応じて、作業モードから待機モードへの変化を図ることができる。 That is, the second state change detection function, which will be described later, is, for example, a work state change detection function, which allows the setting unit 14 to change from the work mode to the standby mode in accordance with the completion of the work. .
 (2-6)制御部
 制御部15は、各種の制御を行う。各種の制御とは、例えば、後述する機能制御部151による制御である。また、各種の制御には、例えば、操作部12からの信号に応じた電動モータの制御なども含まれる。
(2-6) Control Unit The control unit 15 performs various controls. Various types of control include, for example, control by the function control unit 151, which will be described later. Further, various types of control include, for example, control of an electric motor in response to signals from the operation unit 12.
 (2-7)通信部
 通信部16は、通信機能を有する。ここでの通信機能とは、外部装置30との間で通信を行う機能である。通信機能は、通常、送信機能及び受信機能を含むが、本実施形態では受信機能のみでもよい。
(2-7) Communication Department The communication department 16 has a communication function. The communication function here is a function of communicating with the external device 30. The communication function usually includes a transmission function and a reception function, but in this embodiment, only the reception function may be used.
 (2-7-1)外部装置
 外部装置30は、例えば、管理装置であるが、中継装置、携帯端末など(いずれも不図示)でもよい。管理装置は、電動工具10による作業内容を管理する。中継装置は、管理装置と電動工具10との間の通信を中継する。携帯端末は、電動工具10で作業を行う作業者、又は作業を監督する監督者によって携帯されるスマートフォン等の端末であり、管理装置等と通信可能である。
(2-7-1) External Device The external device 30 is, for example, a management device, but may also be a relay device, a mobile terminal, etc. (none of which are shown). The management device manages the content of work performed by the power tool 10. The relay device relays communication between the management device and the power tool 10. The mobile terminal is a terminal such as a smartphone carried by a worker who works with the power tool 10 or a supervisor who supervises the work, and is capable of communicating with a management device and the like.
 外部装置30は、電動工具10に指示(後述)を送信する。 The external device 30 transmits instructions (described later) to the power tool 10.
 (2-7-2)通信部の受信機能
 通信部16は、受信機能を実現可能である。ここでの受信機能は、外部装置30からの指示(以下、単に「指示」と記す)を受信する機能である。
(2-7-2) Reception function of communication unit The communication unit 16 can realize a reception function. The receiving function here is a function of receiving an instruction (hereinafter simply referred to as "instruction") from the external device 30.
 (2-7-3)指示
 指示は、電動工具10のモードを待機モードから作業モードに変更させる指示である。ただし、指示は、待機モードから作業モードへのモード変更を明示的に示すものでなくてもよく、モード変更を伴うものであればよい。
(2-7-3) Instruction The instruction is an instruction to change the mode of the power tool 10 from standby mode to work mode. However, the instruction does not have to explicitly indicate a mode change from standby mode to work mode, and may be any instruction that accompanies a mode change.
 (2-8)機能制御部
 制御部15を構成する機能制御部151は、電動工具10を構成する各部(11~17)による各種の機能(すなわち、電動工具10が実現可能な複数の機能の各々)を制御する。ここでいう機能の制御には、機能の実現の不能化及び機能の実現の可能化が含まれる。
(2-8) Function control unit The function control unit 151 configuring the control unit 15 controls various functions (i.e., multiple functions that can be realized by the power tool 10) by each unit (11 to 17) constituting the power tool 10. each). The control of functions here includes disabling realization of functions and enabling realization of functions.
 (2-8-1)待機モードでの機能実現の不能化
 機能制御部151は、設定部14によってモードが待機モードに設定された場合に、駆動機能の実現を不能化し、かつ複数の検知機能のうち少なくとも一の検知機能を除く1つ以上の検知機能の実現を不能化する。
(2-8-1) Disabling function realization in standby mode When the mode is set to standby mode by the setting unit 14, the function control unit 151 disables the realization of the driving function, and disables the realization of the plurality of detection functions. One or more detection functions other than at least one of the detection functions are disabled.
 なお、電動工具10が実現可能な複数の機能の中に、検知機能以外の機能であって、不能化の対象から除かれる「少なくとも一の検知機能」が利用する機能、が含まれる場合は、当該機能も不能化対象から除外される。例えば、受信状態検知機能(後述)が不能化の対象から除かれる場合には、受信状態検知機能が利用する通信機能(後述)も不能化対象から除外される。 Note that if the plurality of functions that can be realized by the power tool 10 include a function other than the detection function that is used by "at least one detection function" that is excluded from the target of disabling, This function is also excluded from being disabled. For example, when a receiving state detection function (described later) is excluded from being disabled, a communication function (described later) used by the receiving state detecting function is also excluded from being disabled.
 (2-8-2)駆動機能の不能化方法
 機能制御部151は、例えば、電池パック181から駆動部11への電力供給を停止させることで、駆動機能の実現を不能化する。
(2-8-2) Method for disabling drive function The function control unit 151 disables the drive function by, for example, stopping power supply from the battery pack 181 to the drive unit 11.
 (2-8-3)1つ以上の検知機能の不能化方法
 機能制御部151は、例えば、検知部13に命じて、不能化対象である「1つ以上の検知機能」に対応する1つ以上の検知処理、の実行を停止させる(又は禁止する)ことで、1つ以上の検知機能の実現を不能化する。
(2-8-3) Method for disabling one or more detection functions For example, the function control unit 151 instructs the detection unit 13 to disable one or more detection functions corresponding to “one or more detection functions” to be disabled. By stopping (or prohibiting) the execution of the above detection processing, one or more detection functions are disabled.
 (2-8-4)待機モードでの「1つ以上の検知機能」の不能化の利点
 このように、本実施形態の電動工具10では、検知部13は複数の検知機能を実現可能であり、設定部14が、複数の検知機能に対応する複数の検知結果のうち少なくとも一の検知結果を用いて、駆動機能及び複数の検知機能に関するモードを作業モード及び待機モードの間で変更可能に設定する。そして、モードが待機モードに設定された場合に、機能制御部151が、駆動機能の実現を不能化し、かつ複数の検知機能のうち少なくとも一の検知機能を除く1つ以上の検知機能の実現を不能化することで、電力消費の抑制を図ることができる。
(2-8-4) Advantages of disabling "one or more detection functions" in standby mode As described above, in the power tool 10 of this embodiment, the detection unit 13 can realize multiple detection functions. , the setting unit 14 sets the mode related to the drive function and the plurality of detection functions to be changeable between a work mode and a standby mode using at least one detection result among the plurality of detection results corresponding to the plurality of detection functions. do. When the mode is set to standby mode, the function control unit 151 disables the realization of the drive function and disables the realization of one or more detection functions except for at least one detection function among the plurality of detection functions. By disabling it, power consumption can be reduced.
 (2-8-5)不能化対象からの「少なくとも一の検知機能」の除外の利点
 また、電動工具10では、待機モードでの不能化対象から、少なくとも一の検知機能が除かれたことで、当該一の検知機能を利用して、待機モードから作業モードへの変化のトリガ検知の可能化を図ることができる。
(2-8-5) Advantages of excluding "at least one detection function" from being disabled in the power tool 10, since at least one detection function is excluded from being disabled in standby mode. By using the first detection function, it is possible to detect a trigger for a change from standby mode to work mode.
 (2-8-6)作業モードでの機能実現の可能化
 機能制御部151は、モードが作業モードに設定された場合に、駆動機能の実現を可能化し、かつ複数の検知機能の実現を可能化する。なお、作業モードでは、通常、複数の検知機能の全部の実現が可能化されるが、可能化されない検知機能があってもよい。
(2-8-6) Enabling realization of functions in work mode When the mode is set to work mode, the function control unit 151 enables realization of drive functions and also enables realization of multiple detection functions. become Note that in the work mode, all of the plurality of detection functions are normally enabled, but there may be some detection functions that are not enabled.
 (2-8-7)駆動機能の可能化方法
 機能制御部151は、例えば、電池パック181から駆動部11への電力供給を開始させることで、駆動機能の実現を可能化する。
(2-8-7) Method for Enabling Drive Function The function control unit 151 enables the drive function to be realized, for example, by starting power supply from the battery pack 181 to the drive unit 11.
 (2-8-8)複数の検知機能の可能化方法
 機能制御部151は、例えば、検知部13に命じて、複数の検知機能に対応する複数の検知処理の実行を開始させる(又は許可する)ことで、複数の検知機能の実現を可能化する。
(2-8-8) Method for enabling multiple detection functions For example, the function control unit 151 instructs the detection unit 13 to start (or permit) execution of multiple detection processes corresponding to multiple detection functions. ), making it possible to realize multiple detection functions.
 このように、設定部14によってモードが作業モードに設定された場合、機能制御部151は、駆動機能の実現を可能化し、かつ複数の検知機能の実現を可能化する。従って、モードが待機モードから作業モードに変化した後は、当該複数の検知機能に対応する複数の検知結果を用いた駆動機能の制御が可能となる。 In this way, when the mode is set to the work mode by the setting unit 14, the function control unit 151 enables the realization of the drive function and also enables the realization of a plurality of detection functions. Therefore, after the mode changes from the standby mode to the work mode, it becomes possible to control the drive function using a plurality of detection results corresponding to the plurality of detection functions.
 (2-8-9)通信機能の制御
 機能制御部151は、少なくともモードが待機モードである場合に受信機能の実現を可能化する。
(2-8-9) Control of communication function The function control unit 151 enables implementation of the reception function at least when the mode is standby mode.
 なお、機能制御部151は、モードが待機モードである場合だけでなく、モードが作業モードである場合にも、受信機能の実現を可能化してもよい。また、機能制御部151は、モードが作業モードである場合には、受信機能に加えて送信機能の実現を更に可能化してもよい。 Note that the function control unit 151 may enable the reception function to be realized not only when the mode is the standby mode but also when the mode is the work mode. Further, when the mode is the work mode, the function control unit 151 may further enable the realization of a transmission function in addition to the reception function.
 さらに、機能制御部151は、モードが作業モードか待機モードかに関わらず、通信機能(すなわち、送信機能及び受信機能)の実現を可能化してもよい。 Further, the function control unit 151 may enable the communication function (ie, the transmission function and the reception function) to be realized regardless of whether the mode is the work mode or the standby mode.
 本実施形態における機能制御部151は、作業モードでは、通信機能の実現を可能化し、待機モードでは、受信機能の実現を可能化し、かつ送信機能の実現を不能化する。 The function control unit 151 in this embodiment enables the realization of a communication function in the work mode, and enables the realization of the reception function and disables the realization of the transmission function in the standby mode.
 (3)特徴的な機能の詳細
 次に、図1及び図2を用いて、電動工具の特徴的な機能の詳細を説明する。
(3) Details of characteristic functions Next, details of characteristic functions of the power tool will be explained using FIGS. 1 and 2.
 (3-1)第1状態変化検知機能
 検知部13によって実現可能な複数の検知機能は、第1状態変化検知機能を含む。第1状態変化検知機能とは、第1状態変化を検知する機能である。第1状態変化とは、第1トリガとなる状態変化である。第1トリガとは、設定部14がモードを待機モードから作業モードに変更するトリガである。
(3-1) First state change detection function The plurality of detection functions that can be realized by the detection unit 13 includes the first state change detection function. The first state change detection function is a function that detects a first state change. The first state change is a state change that becomes a first trigger. The first trigger is a trigger by which the setting unit 14 changes the mode from standby mode to work mode.
 (3-1-1)第1状態変化の具体例
 第1状態変化は、例えば、未受信状態から受信済状態への状態変化であるが、非手持ち状態から手持ち状態への間の状態変化などでもよい。
(3-1-1) Specific example of first state change The first state change is, for example, a state change from an unreceived state to a received state, a state change from a non-handheld state to a handheld state, etc. But that's fine.
 (3-1-2)第1状態変化検知機能の具体例
 第1状態変化検知機能は、例えば、未受信状態から受信済状態への状態変化を検知する受信状態変化検知機能であるが、非手持ち状態から手持ち状態への状態変化を検知する手持ち状態変化検知機能などでもよい。
(3-1-2) Specific example of first state change detection function The first state change detection function is, for example, a reception state change detection function that detects a state change from an unreceived state to a received state. It may also be a handheld state change detection function that detects a change in state from a handheld state to a handheld state.
 (3-1-3)待機モードでの不能化対象からの第1状態変化検知機能の除外
 待機モードで不能化対象から除かれる少なくとも一の検知機能には、第1状態変化検知機能が含まれる。
(3-1-3) Excluding the first state change detection function from being disabled in standby mode At least one detection function that is excluded from being disabled in standby mode includes the first state change detection function. .
 このように、複数の検知機能の中に、待機モードから作業モードへの変更のトリガ(第1トリガ)となる状態変化(第1状態変化)を検知する状態変化検知機能(第1状態変化検知機能)が含まれており、待機モードでの不能化対象から第1状態変化検知機能が除かれることで、待機モードから作業モードへの変化のトリガ検知の可能化を図ることができる。 In this way, among the multiple detection functions, there is a state change detection function (first state change detection function) that detects a state change (first state change) that becomes a trigger (first trigger) for changing from standby mode to work mode. By removing the first state change detection function from the objects to be disabled in standby mode, it is possible to detect a trigger for a change from standby mode to work mode.
 (3-2)第1状態変化検知機能と、モード設定用の検知機能との関係
 第1状態変化検知機能は、設定部14がモードの設定に用いる少なくとも一の検知結果に対応する1つ以上の検知機能、のいずれとも異なる検知機能である。本実施形態では、例えば、モード設定に手持ち状態検知機能及び駆動状態検知機能が用いられるため、第1状態変化検知機能は、受信状態検知機能である。
(3-2) Relationship between the first state change detection function and the mode setting detection function This is a detection function that is different from both the detection function and the detection function of . In this embodiment, for example, since the hand-held state detection function and the drive state detection function are used for mode setting, the first state change detection function is the reception state detection function.
 このように、第1状態変化検知機能は、モード設定用の1つ以上の検知機能とは異なる検知機能であるため、モード設定用の1つ以上の検知機能が待機モードで不能化されても、待機モードから作業モードへの変化のトリガ検知の可能化を図ることができる。 In this way, the first state change detection function is a different detection function from the one or more detection functions for mode setting, so even if one or more detection functions for mode setting are disabled in standby mode, , it is possible to enable trigger detection of a change from standby mode to work mode.
 (3-3)第2状態変化検知機能
 複数の検知機能は、第2状態変化検知機能を含む。第2状態変化検知機能とは、第2状態変化を検知する機能である。第2状態変化とは、第2トリガとなる状態変化である。第2トリガとは、設定部14がモードを作業モードから待機モードに変更するトリガである。
(3-3) Second state change detection function The plurality of detection functions include a second state change detection function. The second state change detection function is a function that detects a second state change. The second state change is a state change that becomes a second trigger. The second trigger is a trigger by which the setting unit 14 changes the mode from the work mode to the standby mode.
 第2状態変化は、例えば、未完了状態から完了状態への状態変化であるが、手持ち状態から非手持ち状態への状態変化(例えば、動き状態から非動き状態への状態変化)などでもよい。 The second state change is, for example, a state change from an incomplete state to a completed state, but may also be a state change from a hand-held state to a non-hand-held state (for example, a state change from a moving state to a non-moving state).
 待機モードで不能化対象となる1つ以上の検知機能は、第2状態変化検知機能を含む。 The one or more detection functions to be disabled in standby mode include the second state change detection function.
 このように、複数の検知機能の中には、作業モードから待機モードへの変更のトリガ(第2トリガ)となる状態変化(第2状態変化)を検知する状態変化検知機能(第2状態変化検知機能)が更に含まれている。そして、待機モードでの不能化対象に第2状態変化検知機能が含まれる(すなわち、待機モードで、第2状態変化検知機能の実現が不能化される)ことで、電力消費の抑制を図ることができる。 In this way, among the multiple detection functions, there is a state change detection function (second state change) that detects a state change (second state change) that becomes a trigger (second trigger) for changing from work mode to standby mode. Detection function) is also included. The second state change detection function is included in the disabling target in the standby mode (that is, the realization of the second state change detection function is disabled in the standby mode), thereby suppressing power consumption. Can be done.
 (3-4)手持ち/非手持ち状態及び駆動/非駆動状態に基づくモード設定
 本実施形態における設定部14は、手持ち状態検知機能に対応する検知結果が手持ち状態を示し、かつ駆動状態検知機能に対応する検知結果が駆動状態を示す場合、又は、手持ち状態検知機能に対応する検知結果が手持ち状態を示し、かつ駆動状態検知機能に対応する検知結果が非駆動状態を示す場合に、モードを作業モードに設定する。
(3-4) Mode setting based on handheld/non-handheld state and driving/non-driving state The setting unit 14 in this embodiment is configured such that the detection result corresponding to the handheld state detection function indicates the handheld state and the driving state detection function The mode is set to work when the corresponding detection result indicates the driving state, or when the detection result corresponding to the handheld state detection function indicates the handheld state and the detection result corresponding to the driving state detection function indicates the non-driving state. Set to mode.
 また、設定部14は、手持ち状態検知機能に対応する検知結果が非手持ち状態を示し、かつ駆動状態検知機能に対応する検知結果が非駆動状態を示す場合に、モードを待機モードに設定する。 Further, the setting unit 14 sets the mode to standby mode when the detection result corresponding to the handheld state detection function indicates a non-handheld state, and the detection result corresponding to the driving state detection function indicates a non-driving state.
 なお、手持ち状態検知機能に対応する検知結果が手持ち状態を示し、かつ駆動状態検知機能に対応する検知結果が駆動状態を示す場合とは、作業者が工具本体20を手で把持して所定の作業を行っている状態(つまり作業状態)である。また、手持ち状態検知機能に対応する検知結果が手持ち状態を示し、かつ駆動状態検知機能に対応する検知結果が非駆動状態を示す場合とは、作業者が工具本体20を手で把持したまま作業の開始を待っている状態(つまり作業待ち状態)である。さらに、手持ち状態検知機能に対応する検知結果が非手持ち状態を示し、かつ駆動状態検知機能に対応する検知結果が非駆動状態を示す場合とは、作業者が電動工具10を使わない別の作業を行っている又は休憩している状態(つまり待機状態)である。 Note that a case where the detection result corresponding to the hand-held state detection function indicates the hand-held state and the detection result corresponding to the drive state detection function indicates the drive state means that the operator holds the tool body 20 with his/her hand and holds the tool in a predetermined position. This is a state in which work is being performed (that is, a work state). In addition, when the detection result corresponding to the hand-held state detection function indicates the hand-held state, and the detection result corresponding to the drive state detection function indicates the non-driving state, the operator works while holding the tool main body 20 in the hand. is in a state where it is waiting for the start of the process (in other words, it is in a state where it is waiting for work). Furthermore, the case where the detection result corresponding to the handheld state detection function indicates a non-handheld state and the detection result corresponding to the drive state detection function indicates a non-driving state means that the operator is performing another task in which the power tool 10 is not used. The computer is in a state where it is doing the following or taking a break (that is, a standby state).
 (3-5)手持ち/非手持ち状態間の変化に基づくモード変更
 設定部14は、駆動状態検知機能に対応する検知結果が駆動状態から非駆動状態に変化しただけではモード変更を行わず、更に、手持ち状態検知機能に対応する検知結果が、非手持ち状態から手持ち状態に変化したことに応じて、モードを待機モードから作業モードに変更する。
(3-5) Mode change based on change between handheld/non-handheld state The setting unit 14 does not change the mode only when the detection result corresponding to the drive state detection function changes from the drive state to the non-drive state; , the mode is changed from the standby mode to the work mode in response to the detection result corresponding to the handheld state detection function changing from the non-handheld state to the handheld state.
 また、設定部14は、手持ち状態検知機能に対応する検知結果が、手持ち状態から非手持ち状態に変化したことに応じて、モードを待機モードから作業モードに変更する。 Further, the setting unit 14 changes the mode from the standby mode to the work mode in response to the detection result corresponding to the handheld state detection function changing from the handheld state to the non-handheld state.
 こうして、手持ち状態検知機能に対応する検知結果と、駆動状態検知機能に対応する検知結果とに基づいて、作業モード及び待機モードの間でのモード設定を行える。 In this way, the mode can be set between the work mode and the standby mode based on the detection result corresponding to the handheld state detection function and the detection result corresponding to the drive state detection function.
 (3-6)モード設定の変形例:手持ち/非手持ち状態に基づくモード設定
 この変形例における設定部14は、手持ち状態検知機能に対応する検知結果が手持ち状態を示す場合に、モードを作業モードに設定する。また、設定部14は、手持ち状態検知機能に対応する検知結果が非手持ち状態を示す場合に、モードを待機モードに設定する。
(3-6) Modified example of mode setting: Mode setting based on hand-held/non-hand-held state The setting unit 14 in this modified example sets the mode to work mode when the detection result corresponding to the hand-held state detection function indicates a hand-held state. Set to . Moreover, the setting unit 14 sets the mode to standby mode when the detection result corresponding to the hand-held state detection function indicates a non-hand-held state.
 なお、この変形例でも、設定部14は、手持ち状態検知機能に対応する検知結果が、非手持ち状態から手持ち状態に変化したことに応じて、モードを待機モードから作業モードに変更し、手持ち状態から非手持ち状態に変化したことに応じて、モードを待機モードから作業モードに変更する。 Note that in this modification as well, the setting unit 14 changes the mode from the standby mode to the work mode in response to the detection result corresponding to the handheld state detection function changing from the non-handheld state to the handheld state, and changes the mode to the handheld state. In response to the change from the state to the non-handheld state, the mode is changed from standby mode to work mode.
 なお、この変形例において、手持ち状態検知機能に対応する検知結果が手持ち状態を示す場合とは、作業者が工具本体20を手で把持して所定の作業を行っている状態(つまり作業状態)、又は作業者が工具本体20を手で把持したまま作業の開始を待っている状態(つまり作業待ち状態)である。また、手持ち状態検知機能に対応する検知結果が非手持ち状態を示す場合とは、作業者が電動工具を使わない別の作業を行っている又は休憩している状態(つまり待機状態)である。 In this modification, the case where the detection result corresponding to the hand-held state detection function indicates a hand-held state is a state in which the operator is holding the tool body 20 with his/her hand and performing a predetermined work (that is, a working state). , or a state in which the operator is waiting for the start of work while holding the tool main body 20 in his hand (that is, a work waiting state). Further, a case where the detection result corresponding to the hand-held state detection function indicates a non-hand-held state is a state where the worker is doing another work that does not use the power tool or is taking a break (that is, a standby state).
 このように、モードが、手持ち状態では作業モード、非手持ち状態では待機モードに設定されることで、駆動機能及び複数の検知機能に関する制御を簡易かつ的確に行える。 In this way, by setting the mode to the work mode when the device is held in hand and to the standby mode when it is not held in the hand, control regarding the drive function and the plurality of detection functions can be performed easily and accurately.
 (3-7)動き検知機能
 複数の検知機能は、動き検知機能を更に含む。動き検知機能とは、工具本体20の動きを検知する機能である。
(3-7) Motion Detection Function The plurality of detection functions further includes a motion detection function. The motion detection function is a function that detects the movement of the tool body 20.
 本実施形態における手持ち状態検知機能は、動き検知機能が動きを検知している場合に手持ち状態と判断し、動きを検知していない場合に非手持ち状態と判断する。 The hand-held state detection function in this embodiment determines that the device is hand-held when the motion detection function detects movement, and determines that the device is not hand-held when no movement is detected.
 このように、本実施形態では、工具本体20に動きセンサが内蔵されており、工具本体20の動きの有無を基に手持ち状態か否かが判断されるので、工具本体20のどの部分が把持されても、手持ち状態であることを判断できる。 As described above, in this embodiment, the movement sensor is built into the tool body 20, and it is determined whether or not the tool body 20 is being held in the hand based on the presence or absence of movement. Even if the item is displayed, it can be determined that the item is held in hand.
 なお、例えば、工具本体20のグリップ部21に力センサが設けられている場合は、グリップ部21以外の部分(例えば、電池装着部23、又は電池装着部23に装着された電池パック181など)が把持されると、手持ち状態であることの判断は困難となる。 In addition, for example, when the force sensor is provided in the grip part 21 of the tool body 20, parts other than the grip part 21 (for example, the battery mounting part 23 or the battery pack 181 mounted on the battery mounting part 23, etc.) When the device is grasped, it becomes difficult to determine whether the device is being held in the hand.
 (3-8)待機モードでの駆動状態検知機能の不能化と、手持ち状態検知機能の不能化対象からの除外
 本実施形態において、待機モードで不能化対象から除かれる少なくとも一の検知機能は、手持ち状態検知機能を含む。また、待機モードで不能化対象となる1つ以上の検知機能は、駆動状態検知機能を含む。
(3-8) Disabling the driving state detection function in standby mode and excluding the handheld state detection function from being disabled In this embodiment, at least one detection function that is excluded from being disabled in standby mode is as follows: Includes handheld status detection function. Further, the one or more detection functions to be disabled in the standby mode include the drive state detection function.
 このように、本実施形態では、待機モードでの不能化対象から手持ち検知機能が除外され、手持ち検知機能に対応する検知結果を基に待機モードから作業モードへの変更が行われる。つまり、駆動状態検知機能に対応する検知結果を利用することなく、待機モードから作業モードへの変更を行えるため、待機モードでの不能化対象に駆動状態検知機能を含めることによって、電力消費の抑制を効果的に図ることができる。 As described above, in this embodiment, the hand-held detection function is excluded from the disabling target in standby mode, and the standby mode is changed to the work mode based on the detection result corresponding to the hand-held detection function. In other words, since it is possible to change from standby mode to work mode without using the detection results corresponding to the drive state detection function, power consumption can be reduced by including the drive state detection function in the target of disabling in standby mode. can be achieved effectively.
 (4)その他の機能:表示機能
 本実施形態における電動工具10は、表示部17を更に備える。表示部17は、表示機能を実現可能である。ただし、表示部17は省略されてもよい。
(4) Other functions: display function The power tool 10 in this embodiment further includes a display section 17. The display unit 17 can realize a display function. However, the display section 17 may be omitted.
 (4-1)モード表示機能
 本実施形態における表示機能は、例えば、モード表示機能である。モード表示機能とは、モードが作業モードか待機モードかに関するモード表示を行う機能である。モード表示は、例えば、作業モードの場合は連続点灯、待機モードの場合は点滅、である。または、モード表示は、作業モードの場合は点灯(表示機能の実現の可能化)、待機モードの場合は消灯(表示機能の実現の不能化)であってもよい。
(4-1) Mode display function The display function in this embodiment is, for example, a mode display function. The mode display function is a function that displays the mode as to whether the mode is work mode or standby mode. The mode display is, for example, continuous lighting in the case of work mode and blinking in case of standby mode. Alternatively, the mode display may be lit (enabling the display function to be realized) in the work mode, and may be off (disabling the display function to be realized) in the standby mode.
 (4-2)表示機能の変形例:状態表示機能
 表示機能は、状態表示機能でもよい。状態表示機能とは、作業者の状態に関する状態表示を行う機能である。
(4-2) Modification of display function: status display function The display function may be a status display function. The status display function is a function that displays the status of the worker.
 前述したように、作業者の状態には、作業状態、作業待ち状態及び待機状態の3つがある。作業状態は、工具本体20の状態が手持ち状態かつ駆動部11の状態が駆動状態の場合と対応し、作業待ち状態は、工具本体20の状態が手持ち状態かつ駆動部11の状態が駆動状態の場合と対応し、待機状態は、工具本体20の状態が非手持ち状態かつ駆動部11の状態が非駆動状態の場合と対応している(図6参照)。 As mentioned above, there are three states of a worker: a working state, a work waiting state, and a standby state. The working state corresponds to the case where the tool main body 20 is in the hand-held state and the drive unit 11 is in the driving state, and the work waiting state corresponds to the case where the tool main body 20 is in the hand-held state and the drive unit 11 is in the drive state. Correspondingly, the standby state corresponds to the case where the tool main body 20 is in a non-handheld state and the drive unit 11 is in a non-driving state (see FIG. 6).
 状態表示は、例えば、作業状態の場合は連続点灯、作業待ち状態の場合は点滅、待機状態の場合は消灯、である。 The status display is, for example, continuously lit when in the working state, blinking when in the work waiting state, and turned off when in the standby state.
 (5)動作
 次に、図3及び図4を用いて電動工具10の動作を説明する。
(5) Operation Next, the operation of the power tool 10 will be explained using FIGS. 3 and 4.
 (5-1)モード設定動作
 設定部14は、例えば、図3のフロ-チャートに従って動作する。なお、このフローチャートの処理(モード設定処理)は、電動工具10の電源オンに応じて開始し、電源オフに応じて終了する。
(5-1) Mode setting operation The setting unit 14 operates according to the flowchart of FIG. 3, for example. Note that the process of this flowchart (mode setting process) starts when the power tool 10 is powered on, and ends when the power tool 10 is powered off.
 処理が開始されると、設定部14は、モードを作業モードに設定する(ステップS1)。次に、設定部14は、検知部13によって第1状態変化が検知されたか否かを判断する(ステップS2)。第1状態変化は検知されていないと判断された場合、処理はステップS2に戻る。 When the process starts, the setting unit 14 sets the mode to work mode (step S1). Next, the setting unit 14 determines whether the first state change has been detected by the detection unit 13 (step S2). If it is determined that the first state change has not been detected, the process returns to step S2.
 第1状態変化が検知されたと判断した場合、設定部14は、モードを作業モードに設定する(ステップS3)。次に、設定部14は、検知部13によって第2状態変化が検知されたか否かを判断する(ステップS4)。第2状態変化は未だ検知されていないと判断された場合、処理はステップS4に戻る。 If it is determined that the first state change has been detected, the setting unit 14 sets the mode to work mode (step S3). Next, the setting unit 14 determines whether the second state change has been detected by the detection unit 13 (step S4). If it is determined that the second state change has not been detected yet, the process returns to step S4.
 第2状態変化が検知されたとステップS4で判断された場合、処理はステップS1に戻る。 If it is determined in step S4 that the second state change has been detected, the process returns to step S1.
 (5-2)機能制御動作
 機能制御部151は、例えば、図4のフロ-チャートに従って動作する。なお、このフローチャートの処理は、電動工具10の電源オンに応じて開始し、電源オフに応じて終了する。
(5-2) Function control operation The function control unit 151 operates according to the flowchart of FIG. 4, for example. Note that the processing in this flowchart starts when the power tool 10 is powered on, and ends when the power tool 10 is powered off.
 機能制御部151は、モードが変化したか否かを判断する(ステップS11)。モードは未だ変化していないと判断された場合、処理はステップS11に戻る。 The function control unit 151 determines whether the mode has changed (step S11). If it is determined that the mode has not changed yet, the process returns to step S11.
 モードが変化したとステップS11で判断された場合、機能制御部151は、モードが作業モードか否かを判断する(ステップS12)。モードが作業モードでない(つまり待機モードである)と判断された場合、処理はステップS15(後述)に進む。 If it is determined in step S11 that the mode has changed, the function control unit 151 determines whether the mode is the work mode or not (step S12). If it is determined that the mode is not the work mode (that is, the standby mode), the process proceeds to step S15 (described later).
 モードが作業モードであると判断した場合、機能制御部151は、駆動機能の実現を可能化する(ステップS13)。次に、機能制御部151は、複数の検知機能の実現を可能化する(ステップS14)。その後、処理はステップS11に戻る。 If it is determined that the mode is the work mode, the function control unit 151 enables realization of the drive function (step S13). Next, the function control unit 151 enables implementation of a plurality of detection functions (step S14). After that, the process returns to step S11.
 ステップS12でモードが作業モードであると判断した場合、機能制御部151は、駆動機能の実現を不能化する(ステップS15)。次に、機能制御部151は、複数の検知機能のうち第1状態変化検知機能等を除く1つ以上の検知機能の実現を不能化する(ステップS16)。その後、処理はステップS11に戻る。 If it is determined in step S12 that the mode is the work mode, the function control unit 151 disables the driving function (step S15). Next, the function control unit 151 disables the implementation of one or more detection functions other than the first state change detection function among the plurality of detection functions (step S16). After that, the process returns to step S11.
 なお、ステップS16で「複数の検知機能のうち第1状態変化検知機能等を除く1つ以上の検知機能」つまり不能化対象から除かれる1つ以上の検知機能は、図9に示すように、第1状態検知機能と、検知以外の機能であって、第1状態変化検知機能が利用する機能、である。 In addition, in step S16, "one or more detection functions other than the first state change detection function among the plurality of detection functions", that is, the one or more detection functions excluded from the disabled target, as shown in FIG. They are a first state detection function and a function other than detection that is used by the first state change detection function.
 なお、図14のフローチャートにおいて、2つのステップS13及びS14の順序は逆でもよい。また、2つのステップS15及びS16の順序も逆でもよい。 Note that in the flowchart of FIG. 14, the order of the two steps S13 and S14 may be reversed. Furthermore, the order of the two steps S15 and S16 may be reversed.
 (6)具体例
 次に、図5~図9を用いて工具本体20の動作の具体例を説明する。
(6) Specific Example Next, a specific example of the operation of the tool body 20 will be described using FIGS. 5 to 9.
 (6-1)6つの検知機能
 本例において、検知部13は、図5に示すような6つの検知機能、すなわち、手持ち状態検知機能、駆動状態検知機能、手持ち状態変化検知機能、駆動状態変化検知機能、作業状態変化検知機能、及び受信状態変化検知機能、を有する。
(6-1) Six detection functions In this example, the detection unit 13 has six detection functions as shown in FIG. It has a detection function, a work state change detection function, and a reception state change detection function.
 手持ち状態検知機能は、工具本体20が手持ち状態か非手持ち状態かを、動きセンサからの信号を基に検知する。駆動状態検知機能は、駆動部11が駆動状態か非駆動状態かを、操作部12からの信号を基に検知する。 The hand-held state detection function detects whether the tool main body 20 is hand-held or non-hand-held based on the signal from the movement sensor. The drive state detection function detects whether the drive section 11 is in a drive state or a non-drive state based on a signal from the operation section 12.
 手持ち状態変化検知機能は、非手持ち状態から手持ち状態への状態変化及び手持ち状態から非手持ち状態への状態変化を、動きセンサからの信号及びメモリ内の直近の状態情報を基に検知する。駆動状態変化検知機能は、非駆動状態から駆動状態への状態変化及び駆動状態から非駆動状態への状態変化を、操作部12からの信号及びメモリ内の直近の状態情報を基に検知する。 The handheld state change detection function detects a state change from a non-handheld state to a handheld state and a state change from a handheld state to a non-handheld state based on the signal from the motion sensor and the most recent state information in the memory. The drive state change detection function detects a state change from a non-drive state to a drive state and a state change from a drive state to a non-drive state based on a signal from the operation unit 12 and the latest state information in the memory.
 作業状態変化検知機能は、所定の作業の未完了状態から完了状態への状態変化を、トルクセンサからの信号及びメモリ内の直近の状態情報を基に検知する。受信状態変化検知機能は、外部装置30からの指示の未受信状態から受信済み状態への状態変化を、通信部16からの信号及びメモリ内の直近の状態情報を基に検知する。 The work state change detection function detects a change in the state of a predetermined work from an uncompleted state to a completed state based on the signal from the torque sensor and the latest state information in the memory. The reception state change detection function detects a state change from an unreceived state to a received state of an instruction from the external device 30 based on the signal from the communication unit 16 and the latest state information in the memory.
 (6-2)工具本体及び駆動部の状態、作業者の状態、及びモード
 本例において、工具本体20及び駆動部11の状態には、図6に示すような3通りの組み合わせ、すなわち、「手持ち状態かつ駆動状態」、「手持ち状態かつ駆動状態」、及び「非手持ち状態かつ非駆動状態」、がある。
(6-2) Conditions of the tool body and drive section, conditions of the operator, and modes In this example, the conditions of the tool body 20 and the drive section 11 have three combinations as shown in FIG. There are three states: "hand-held and driven state", "hand-held and driven state", and "non-hand-held state and non-driven state".
 また、作業者の状態には、図6に示すような3つの状態、すなわち、「手持ち状態かつ駆動状態」に対応する「作業実行状態」、「手持ち状態かつ非駆動状態」に対応する「作業待ち状態」、及び「非手持ち状態かつ非駆動状態」に対応する「待機状態」、がある。 In addition, the worker's status includes three states as shown in Figure 6: "work execution state" corresponding to "handheld state and driving state", and "work execution state" corresponding to "handheld state and non-driving state". There is a "standby state" corresponding to a "waiting state" and a "non-handheld state and non-driving state".
 さらに、モードには、図6に示すような2つのモード、すなわち、「手持ち状態かつ駆動状態」及び「手持ち状態かつ非駆動状態」の2通りの組み合わせ(「作業実行状態」及び「作業待ち状態」の2つの状態)に対応する「作業モード」、及び「非手持ち状態かつ非駆動状態」(「待機状態」)に対応する「待機モード」、がある。 Furthermore, the modes include two modes as shown in FIG. There are two states: "work mode" corresponding to the "non-handheld state and non-driving state" ("standby state").
 (6-3)各モードで可能化/不能化される各種の機能の第1例
 作業モードでは、図7に示すような3種類の機能、すなわち、通信機能、複数の検知機能、及び表示機能、の全てが可能化される(可能化対象となる)。待機モードでは、通信機能と、複数の検知機能のうち受信状態検知機能と、が可能化(不能化対象から除外)される一方、複数の検知機能のうち他の機能(受信状態検知機能以外の機能)と、表示機能とが不能化される。
(6-3) First example of various functions enabled/disabled in each mode In the work mode, there are three types of functions as shown in Figure 7: communication function, multiple detection function, and display function. , all of which are enabled (become enablement targets). In standby mode, the communication function and the reception status detection function among multiple detection functions are enabled (excluded from being disabled), while other functions among the multiple detection functions (other than the reception status detection function) are enabled. functions) and display functions are disabled.
 (6-4)状態変化に応じたモード変更
 (6-4-1)第1状態変化とそれに応じたモード変更
 本例における第1状態変化は、図8に示すような2種類の状態変化、すなわち、未受信状態から受信済み状態への状態変化、及び非手持ち状態から手持ち状態への状態変化、である。これら2種類のいずれかの状態変化が検知されると、モードが待機モードから作業モードに変化する。
(6-4) Mode change according to state change (6-4-1) First state change and mode change accordingly The first state change in this example includes two types of state changes as shown in FIG. That is, a state change from an unreceived state to a received state, and a state change from a non-handheld state to a handheld state. When one of these two types of state changes is detected, the mode changes from standby mode to work mode.
 (6-4-2)第2状態変化とそれに応じたモード変更
 本例における第2状態変化は、図8に示すような2種類の状態変化、すなわち、未完了状態から完了状態への状態変化、及び手持ち状態から非手持ち状態への状態変化、である。これら2種類のいずれかの状態変化が検知されると、モードが作業モードから待機モードに変化する。
(6-4-2) Second state change and corresponding mode change The second state change in this example includes two types of state changes as shown in FIG. 8, namely, a state change from an incomplete state to a completed state. , and a state change from a hand-held state to a non-hand-held state. When one of these two types of state changes is detected, the mode changes from work mode to standby mode.
 (6-5)各モードで可能化/不能化される各種の機能の第2例
 一般に、作業モードでは、図9に示すように、複数の検知機能及び検知以外の機能(通信機能、表示機能等)、の全てが可能化される。
(6-5) Second example of various functions enabled/disabled in each mode Generally, in work mode, as shown in Figure 9, multiple detection functions and functions other than detection (communication function, display function) etc.), are all possible.
 待機モードでは、複数の検知機能のうち第1状態変化検知機能以外の検知機能と、検知以外の機能であって、第1状態変化検知機能が利用しない機能と、が不能化される。一方、検知以外の機能であって、第1状態変化検知機能が利用する機能と、複数の検知機能のうち第1状態変化検知機能と、は可能化(不能化対象から除外)される。 In the standby mode, detection functions other than the first state change detection function among the plurality of detection functions and functions other than detection that are not used by the first state change detection function are disabled. On the other hand, functions other than detection, which are used by the first state change detection function, and the first state change detection function among the plurality of detection functions are enabled (excluded from being disabled).
 (7)まとめ
 本開示の第1の態様に係る電動工具(10)は、工具本体(20)と、駆動部(11)と、検知部(13)と、設定部(14)と、機能制御部(151)と、を備える。工具本体(20)は、所定の作業を行うための先端工具(24)の装着が可能であり、かつ前記所定の作業を行う作業者による手持ちが可能である。駆動部(11)は、工具本体(20)に設けられ、駆動機能を実現可能である。前記駆動機能は、工具本体(20)に装着された先端工具(24)を駆動する機能である。検知部(13)は、工具本体(20)に設けられ、複数の検知機能を実現可能である。前記複数の検知機能は、工具本体(20)及び駆動部(11)の少なくとも一方に関連する状態又は状態変化をそれぞれ検知する機能である。設定部(14)は、前記複数の検知機能に対応する複数の検知結果のうち少なくとも一の検知結果を用いて、前記駆動機能及び前記複数の検知機能に関するモードを、作業モード及び待機モードの間で変更可能に設定する。機能制御部(151)は、前記モードが前記待機モードに設定された場合に、前記駆動機能の実現を不能化し、かつ前記複数の検知機能のうち少なくとも一の検知機能を除く1つ以上の検知機能の実現を不能化する。
(7) Summary The power tool (10) according to the first aspect of the present disclosure includes a tool body (20), a drive section (11), a detection section (13), a setting section (14), and a function control section. (151). The tool body (20) can be attached with a tip tool (24) for performing a predetermined work, and can be held by the operator who performs the predetermined work. The drive section (11) is provided in the tool body (20) and is capable of realizing a drive function. The driving function is a function of driving the tip tool (24) attached to the tool body (20). The detection unit (13) is provided in the tool body (20) and can realize a plurality of detection functions. The plurality of detection functions are functions that each detect a state or a change in state related to at least one of the tool body (20) and the drive unit (11). The setting unit (14) uses at least one detection result among the plurality of detection results corresponding to the plurality of detection functions to change the mode related to the drive function and the plurality of detection functions between a work mode and a standby mode. Set it so that it can be changed. When the mode is set to the standby mode, the function control unit (151) disables the realization of the drive function and performs one or more detection functions excluding at least one detection function among the plurality of detection functions. Disabling the realization of a function.
 この態様によれば、検知部(13)は複数の検知機能を実現可能であり、設定部(14)が、当該複数の検知機能に対応する複数の検知結果のうち少なくとも一の検知結果を用いて、駆動機能及び複数の検知機能に関するモードを作業モード及び待機モードの間で変更可能に設定する。そして、モードが待機モードに設定された場合に、機能制御部(151)が、駆動機能の実現を不能化し、かつ複数の検知機能のうち少なくとも一の検知機能を除く1つ以上の検知機能の実現を不能化することで、電力消費の抑制を図ることができる。また、待機モードでの不能化対象から少なくとも一の検知機能が除かれたことで、当該一の検知機能を利用して、待機モードから作業モードへの変化のトリガ検知の可能化を図ることができる。従って、作業の再開が困難となる可能性を低減しつつ、電力消費の抑制を図ることができる。 According to this aspect, the detection unit (13) can realize a plurality of detection functions, and the setting unit (14) uses at least one detection result among the plurality of detection results corresponding to the plurality of detection functions. The mode related to the drive function and the plurality of detection functions is set to be changeable between a work mode and a standby mode. Then, when the mode is set to standby mode, the function control unit (151) disables the realization of the drive function and disables the implementation of one or more detection functions except for at least one detection function among the plurality of detection functions. By disabling the realization, it is possible to suppress power consumption. In addition, since at least one detection function has been removed from the list of objects to be disabled in standby mode, it is possible to use that one detection function to enable trigger detection of a change from standby mode to work mode. can. Therefore, it is possible to suppress power consumption while reducing the possibility that it will be difficult to resume work.
 第2の態様に係る電動工具(10)では、第1の態様において、機能制御部(151)は、前記モードが前記作業モードに設定された場合に、前記駆動機能の実現を可能化し、かつ前記複数の検知機能の実現を可能化する。 In the power tool (10) according to the second aspect, in the first aspect, the function control unit (151) enables realization of the drive function when the mode is set to the work mode, and The plurality of detection functions can be realized.
 この態様によれば、モードが作業モードに設定された場合に、機能制御部(151)が、駆動機能の実現を可能化し、かつ複数の検知機能の実現を可能化するので、モードが待機モードから作業モードに変化した後は、当該複数の検知機能に対応する複数の検知結果を用いた駆動機能の制御が可能となる。 According to this aspect, when the mode is set to the work mode, the function control unit (151) makes it possible to realize the drive function and also makes it possible to realize a plurality of detection functions, so that the mode is set to the standby mode. After changing from to work mode, it becomes possible to control the drive function using a plurality of detection results corresponding to the plurality of detection functions.
 第3の態様に係る電動工具(10)では、第1又は第2の態様において、前記複数の検知機能は、設定部(14)が前記モードを前記待機モードから前記作業モードに変更する第1トリガとなる第1状態変化を検知する第1状態変化検知機能を含み、前記待機モードで不能化対象から除かれる前記少なくとも一の検知機能は、前記第1状態変化検知機能を含む。 In the power tool (10) according to the third aspect, in the first or second aspect, the plurality of detection functions are configured such that the setting unit (14) changes the mode from the standby mode to the work mode. The at least one detection function includes a first state change detection function that detects a first state change that is a trigger, and the at least one detection function that is excluded from being disabled in the standby mode includes the first state change detection function.
 この態様によれば、複数の検知機能の中に、待機モードから作業モードへの変更のトリガ(第1トリガ)となる状態変化(第1状態変化)を検知する第1状態変化検知機能が含まれており、待機モードでの不能化対象から第1状態変化検知機能が除かれることで、待機モードから作業モードへの変化のトリガ検知の可能化を図ることができる。 According to this aspect, the plurality of detection functions include a first state change detection function that detects a state change (first state change) that is a trigger (first trigger) for changing from standby mode to work mode. By removing the first state change detection function from the objects to be disabled in standby mode, it is possible to detect a trigger for a change from standby mode to work mode.
 第4の態様に係る電動工具(10)では、第3の態様において、前記第1状態変化検知機能は、設定部(14)が前記モードの設定に用いる前記少なくとも一の検知結果に対応する1つ以上の検知機能、のいずれとも異なる検知機能である。 In the power tool (10) according to the fourth aspect, in the third aspect, the first state change detection function is configured such that the first state change detection function corresponds to the at least one detection result that the setting unit (14) uses to set the mode. A detection function that is different from any of the three or more detection functions.
 この態様によれば、第1状態変化検知機能が、モード設定用の1つ以上の検知機能とは異なる検知機能であることで、モード設定用の1つ以上の検知機能が待機モードで不能化されても、待機モードから作業モードへの変化のトリガ検知の可能化を図ることができる。 According to this aspect, the first state change detection function is a detection function different from the one or more detection functions for mode setting, so that the one or more detection functions for mode setting are disabled in the standby mode. Even if the mode is changed from standby mode to work mode, the trigger can be detected.
 第5の態様に係る電動工具(10)は、第4の態様において、外部装置(30)からの指示を受信する受信機能を実現可能な通信部(16)を更に備える。機能制御部(151)は、少なくとも前記モードが前記待機モードである場合に前記受信機能の実現を可能化する。前記第1状態変化検知機能は、通信部(16)が前記指示を未だ受信していない未受信状態から既に受信している受信済状態への状態変化を検知する受信状態変化検知機能である。 The power tool (10) according to the fifth aspect further includes a communication unit (16) capable of realizing a reception function of receiving instructions from the external device (30) in the fourth aspect. A function control unit (151) enables implementation of the receiving function at least when the mode is the standby mode. The first state change detection function is a reception state change detection function that detects a state change from an unreceived state in which the communication unit (16) has not yet received the instruction to a received state in which it has already received the instruction.
 この態様によれば、第1状態変化検知機能が受信状態変化検知機能であることで、通信機能を利用して、待機モードから作業モードへの変化のトリガ検知の可能化を図ることができる。 According to this aspect, since the first state change detection function is a reception state change detection function, the communication function can be used to enable trigger detection of a change from standby mode to work mode.
 第6の態様に係る電動工具(10)では、第5の態様において、前記複数の検知機能は、設定部(14)が前記モードを前記作業モードから前記待機モードに変更する第2トリガとなる第2状態変化を検知する第2状態変化検知機能を含む。前記待機モードで不能化対象となる前記1つ以上の検知機能は、前記第2状態変化検知機能を含む。 In the power tool (10) according to the sixth aspect, in the fifth aspect, the plurality of detection functions serve as a second trigger for the setting unit (14) to change the mode from the work mode to the standby mode. It includes a second state change detection function that detects a second state change. The one or more detection functions to be disabled in the standby mode include the second state change detection function.
 この態様によれば、複数の検知機能の中に、作業モードから待機モードへの変更のトリガ(第2トリガ)となる状態変化(第2状態変化)を検知する第2状態変化検知機能が更に含まれており、この第2状態変化検知機能が、待機モードでの不能化対象に含まれる(すなわち、待機モードで第2状態変化検知機能の実現が不能化される)ことで、電力消費の抑制を図ることができる。 According to this aspect, the plurality of detection functions further include a second state change detection function that detects a state change (second state change) that becomes a trigger (second trigger) for changing from work mode to standby mode. This second state change detection function is included in the disabling target in standby mode (that is, the realization of the second state change detection function is disabled in standby mode), thereby reducing power consumption. This can be suppressed.
 第7の態様に係る電動工具(10)では、第6の態様において、前記第2状態変化検知機能は、前記所定の作業が未だ完了していない未完了状態から既に完了している完了状態への状態変化を検知する作業状態変化検知機能である。設定部(14)は、前記作業状態変化検知機能によって前記未完了状態から前記完了状態への状態変化が検知された場合に、前記モードを、前記作業モードから前記待機モードに変更する。 In the power tool (10) according to a seventh aspect, in the sixth aspect, the second state change detection function changes from an uncompleted state where the predetermined work is not yet completed to a completed state where the predetermined work has already been completed. This is a work status change detection function that detects changes in the status of. The setting unit (14) changes the mode from the work mode to the standby mode when a change in state from the uncompleted state to the completed state is detected by the work state change detection function.
 この態様によれば、第2状態変化検知機能が作業状態変化検知機能であることで、作業の完了に応じて、作業モードから待機モードへの変化を図ることができる。 According to this aspect, since the second state change detection function is a work state change detection function, it is possible to change from the work mode to the standby mode in accordance with the completion of the work.
 第8の態様に係る電動工具(10)では、第1又は第2の態様において、前記複数の検知機能は、工具本体(20)が前記作業者によって手持ちされている手持ち状態か手持ちされていない非手持ち状態かを検知する手持ち状態検知機能を含む。設定部(14)が前記モードの設定に用いる前記少なくとも一の検知結果は、前記手持ち状態検知機能に対応する検知結果を含む。 In the power tool (10) according to the eighth aspect, in the first or second aspect, the plurality of detection functions determine whether the tool body (20) is in a hand-held state by the operator or not. Includes a handheld state detection function that detects whether the device is not handheld. The at least one detection result used by the setting unit (14) to set the mode includes a detection result corresponding to the handheld state detection function.
 この態様によれば、複数の検知機能の中に、手持ち状態か非手持ち状態かを検知する手持ち状態検知機能が含まれており、モード設定用の「少なくとも一の検知結果」が、手持ち状態検知機能に対応する検知結果を含むことで、工具本体(20)の手持ち状態に基づくモード設定を行える。 According to this aspect, the plurality of detection functions include a hand-held state detection function that detects whether the hand-held state is a hand-held state or a non-hand-held state, and "at least one detection result" for mode setting is a hand-held state detection function. By including the detection results corresponding to the functions, mode setting can be performed based on the hand-held state of the tool body (20).
 第9の態様に係る電動工具(10)では、第8の態様において、設定部(14)は、前記手持ち状態検知機能に対応する検知結果が前記手持ち状態を示す場合に、前記モードを前記作業モードに設定する。また、設定部(14)は、前記手持ち状態検知機能に対応する検知結果が前記非手持ち状態を示す場合に、前記モードを前記待機モードに設定する。 In the power tool (10) according to the ninth aspect, in the eighth aspect, when the detection result corresponding to the hand-held state detection function indicates the hand-held state, the setting unit (14) sets the mode to the work mode when the detection result corresponding to the hand-held state detection function indicates the hand-held state. Set to mode. Further, the setting unit (14) sets the mode to the standby mode when the detection result corresponding to the handheld state detection function indicates the non-handheld state.
 この態様によれば、モードが、手持ち状態では作業モード、非手持ち状態では待機モードに設定されることで、駆動機能及び複数の検知機能に関する制御を簡易かつ的確に行える。 According to this aspect, the mode is set to the work mode when the device is held in hand and to the standby mode when it is not held in the hand, thereby making it possible to easily and accurately control the drive function and the plurality of detection functions.
 第10の態様に係る電動工具(10)では、第8又は第9の態様において、前記複数の検知機能は、駆動部(11)が駆動されている駆動状態か駆動されていない非駆動状態かを検知する駆動状態検知機能を更に含む。設定部(14)が前記モードの設定に用いる前記少なくとも一の検知結果は、前記駆動状態検知機能に対応する検知結果を更に含む。 In the power tool (10) according to the tenth aspect, in the eighth or ninth aspect, the plurality of detection functions are configured to determine whether the drive unit (11) is in a driving state where it is being driven or a non-driving state where it is not being driven. It further includes a driving state detection function for detecting. The at least one detection result used by the setting unit (14) to set the mode further includes a detection result corresponding to the drive state detection function.
 この態様によれば、複数の検知機能の中に、駆動状態か非駆動状態かを検知する駆動状態検知機能が含まれており、モード設定用の「少なくとも一の検知結果」が、駆動状態検知機能に対応する検知結果を含むことで、工具本体(20)の手持ち状態に基づくモード設定を行える。 According to this aspect, the plurality of detection functions include a drive state detection function that detects whether the drive state is a drive state or a non-drive state, and "at least one detection result" for mode setting is a drive state detection function. By including the detection results corresponding to the functions, mode setting can be performed based on the hand-held state of the tool body (20).
 第11の態様に係る電動工具(10)では、第10の態様において、設定部(14)は、前記手持ち状態検知機能に対応する検知結果が前記手持ち状態を示し、かつ前記駆動状態検知機能に対応する検知結果が前記駆動状態を示す場合、又は、前記手持ち状態検知機能に対応する検知結果が前記手持ち状態を示し、かつ前記駆動状態検知機能に対応する検知結果が前記非駆動状態を示す場合に、前記モードを前記作業モードに設定する。また、設定部(14)は、前記手持ち状態検知機能に対応する検知結果が前記非手持ち状態を示し、かつ前記駆動状態検知機能に対応する検知結果が前記非駆動状態を示す場合に、前記モードを前記待機モードに設定する。 In the power tool (10) according to an eleventh aspect, in the tenth aspect, the setting unit (14) is configured such that the detection result corresponding to the hand-held state detection function indicates the hand-held state, and the driving state detection function When the corresponding detection result indicates the driving state, or when the detection result corresponding to the hand-held state detection function indicates the hand-held state, and the detection result corresponding to the drive state detection function indicates the non-driving state. Then, the mode is set to the working mode. Further, when the detection result corresponding to the handheld state detection function indicates the non-handheld state and the detection result corresponding to the driving state detection function indicates the non-driving state, the setting unit (14) sets the mode to is set to the standby mode.
 この態様によれば、手持ち状態検知機能に対応する検知結果と、駆動状態検知機能に対応する検知結果とに基づいて、作業モード及び待機モードの間でのモード設定を行える。 According to this aspect, it is possible to set the mode between the work mode and the standby mode based on the detection result corresponding to the hand-held state detection function and the detection result corresponding to the drive state detection function.
 第12の態様に係る電動工具(10)は、第8~第10のいずれかの態様において、複数の検知機能は、動き検知機能を更に含む。動き検知機能は、工具本体(20)の動きを検知する機能である。前記手持ち状態検知機能は、検知部(13)が前記動きを検知している場合に前記手持ち状態と判断し、前記動きを検知していない場合に前記非手持ち状態と判断する。 In the power tool (10) according to the twelfth aspect, in any one of the eighth to tenth aspects, the plurality of detection functions further includes a motion detection function. The motion detection function is a function that detects the movement of the tool body (20). The hand-held state detection function determines that the hand-held state is present when the detection unit (13) detects the movement, and determines that the hand-held state is determined when the motion is not detected.
 この態様によれば、工具本体(20)の動きの有無を基に手持ち状態か否かが判断されるので、工具本体(20)のどの部分が把持されても、手持ち状態であることを判断できる。 According to this aspect, it is determined whether the tool body (20) is in a hand-held state based on the presence or absence of movement, so no matter which part of the tool body (20) is gripped, it can be determined that the tool body (20) is in a hand-held state. can.
 なお、工具本体(20)のグリップ部(21)に力センサ(不図示)が設けられている場合は、グリップ部(21)以外の部分(例えば、工具本体20の電池装着部23、又は電池装着部23に装着された電池パック181など)が把持されると、手持ち状態であることの判断は困難となる。 In addition, when a force sensor (not shown) is provided in the grip part (21) of the tool body (20), a part other than the grip part (21) (for example, the battery mounting part 23 of the tool body 20 or the battery When the battery pack 181 (such as the battery pack 181 attached to the attachment part 23) is grasped, it becomes difficult to determine whether it is being held in hand.
 第13の態様に係る電動工具(10)では、第11の態様において、前記待機モードで不能化対象から除かれる前記少なくとも一の検知機能は、前記手持ち状態検知機能を含む。前記待機モードで不能化対象となる前記1つ以上の検知機能は、前記駆動状態検知機能を含む。 In the power tool (10) according to a thirteenth aspect, in the eleventh aspect, the at least one detection function that is excluded from being disabled in the standby mode includes the hand-held state detection function. The one or more detection functions to be disabled in the standby mode include the driving state detection function.
 この態様によれば、待機モードでの不能化対象から手持ち検知機能が除外され、手持ち検知機能に対応する検知結果を基に待機モードから作業モードへの変更が行われるので、待機モードでの不能化対象に駆動状態検知機能を含めることで、電力消費の抑制を効果的に図ることができる。 According to this aspect, the hand-held detection function is excluded from the disabling target in standby mode, and the change from standby mode to work mode is performed based on the detection result corresponding to the hand-held detection function, so that the hand-held detection function is disabled in standby mode. By including the drive state detection function in the target of optimization, it is possible to effectively suppress power consumption.
 10 電動工具
 11 駆動部
 12 操作部
 13 検知部
 14 設定部
 15 制御部
 151 機能制御部
 16 通信部
 17 表示部
 20 工具本体
 24 先端工具
 30 外部装置
10 Power tool 11 Drive section 12 Operation section 13 Detection section 14 Setting section 15 Control section 151 Function control section 16 Communication section 17 Display section 20 Tool main body 24 Tip tool 30 External device

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  1.  所定の作業を行うための先端工具の装着が可能であり、かつ前記所定の作業を行う作業者による手持ちが可能な工具本体と、
     前記工具本体に設けられ、前記工具本体に装着された前記先端工具を駆動する駆動機能を実現可能な駆動部と、
     前記工具本体に設けられ、前記工具本体及び前記駆動部の少なくとも一方に関連する状態又は状態変化をそれぞれ検知する複数の検知機能を実現可能な検知部と、
     前記複数の検知機能に対応する複数の検知結果のうち少なくとも一の検知結果を用いて、前記駆動機能及び前記複数の検知機能に関するモードを、作業モード及び待機モードの間で変更可能に設定する設定部と、
     前記モードが前記待機モードに設定された場合に、前記駆動機能の実現を不能化し、かつ前記複数の検知機能のうち少なくとも一の検知機能を除く1つ以上の検知機能の実現を不能化する機能制御部と、を備える、
     電動工具。
    a tool body to which a tip tool for performing a predetermined work can be attached and which can be held in hand by a worker performing the predetermined work;
    a drive unit provided in the tool body and capable of realizing a drive function of driving the tip tool attached to the tool body;
    a detection unit that is provided in the tool body and is capable of realizing a plurality of detection functions that respectively detect states or state changes related to at least one of the tool body and the drive unit;
    A setting in which a mode related to the drive function and the plurality of detection functions can be changed between a work mode and a standby mode using at least one detection result among the plurality of detection results corresponding to the plurality of detection functions. Department and
    A function of disabling the driving function and disabling one or more detection functions other than at least one detection function among the plurality of detection functions when the mode is set to the standby mode. comprising a control unit;
    Electric tool.
  2.  前記機能制御部は、前記モードが前記作業モードに設定された場合に、前記駆動機能の実現を可能化し、かつ前記複数の検知機能の実現を可能化する、
     請求項1に記載の電動工具。
    The function control unit enables realization of the drive function and enables realization of the plurality of detection functions when the mode is set to the work mode.
    The power tool according to claim 1.
  3.  前記複数の検知機能は、前記設定部が前記モードを前記待機モードから前記作業モードに変更する第1トリガとなる第1状態変化を検知する第1状態変化検知機能を含み、
     前記待機モードで不能化対象から除かれる前記少なくとも一の検知機能は、前記第1状態変化検知機能を含む、
     請求項1又は2に記載の電動工具。
    The plurality of detection functions include a first state change detection function in which the setting unit detects a first state change that is a first trigger for changing the mode from the standby mode to the work mode,
    The at least one detection function that is excluded from being disabled in the standby mode includes the first state change detection function.
    The power tool according to claim 1 or 2.
  4.  前記第1状態変化検知機能は、前記設定部が前記モードの設定に用いる前記少なくとも一の検知結果に対応する1つ以上の検知機能、のいずれとも異なる検知機能である、
     請求項3に記載の電動工具。
    The first state change detection function is a detection function different from any of the one or more detection functions corresponding to the at least one detection result that the setting unit uses to set the mode.
    The power tool according to claim 3.
  5.  外部装置からの指示を受信する受信機能を実現可能な通信部を更に備え、
     前記機能制御部は、少なくとも前記モードが前記待機モードである場合に前記受信機能の実現を可能化し、
     前記第1状態変化検知機能は、前記通信部が前記指示を未だ受信していない未受信状態から既に受信している受信済状態への状態変化を検知する受信状態変化検知機能である、
     請求項4に記載の電動工具。
    Further comprising a communication unit capable of realizing a reception function for receiving instructions from an external device,
    The function control unit enables implementation of the reception function at least when the mode is the standby mode,
    The first state change detection function is a reception state change detection function that detects a state change from an unreceived state in which the communication unit has not yet received the instruction to a received state in which it has already received the instruction.
    The power tool according to claim 4.
  6.  前記複数の検知機能は、前記設定部が前記モードを前記作業モードから前記待機モードに変更する第2トリガとなる第2状態変化を検知する第2状態変化検知機能を含み、
     前記待機モードで不能化対象となる前記1つ以上の検知機能は、前記第2状態変化検知機能を含む、
     請求項5に記載の電動工具。
    The plurality of detection functions include a second state change detection function in which the setting unit detects a second state change that is a second trigger for changing the mode from the work mode to the standby mode,
    The one or more detection functions to be disabled in the standby mode include the second state change detection function,
    The power tool according to claim 5.
  7.  前記第2状態変化検知機能は、前記所定の作業が未だ完了していない未完了状態から既に完了している完了状態への状態変化を検知する作業状態変化検知機能であり、
     前記設定部は、前記作業状態変化検知機能によって前記未完了状態から前記完了状態への状態変化が検知された場合に、前記モードを、前記作業モードから前記待機モードに変更する、
     請求項6に記載の電動工具。
    The second state change detection function is a work state change detection function that detects a state change from an incomplete state where the predetermined work is not yet completed to a completed state where the predetermined work is already completed,
    The setting unit changes the mode from the work mode to the standby mode when a change in state from the uncompleted state to the completed state is detected by the work state change detection function.
    The power tool according to claim 6.
  8.  前記複数の検知機能は、前記工具本体が前記作業者によって手持ちされている手持ち状態か手持ちされていない非手持ち状態かを検知する手持ち状態検知機能を含み、
     前記設定部が前記モードの設定に用いる前記少なくとも一の検知結果は、前記手持ち状態検知機能に対応する検知結果を含む、
     請求項1又は2に記載の電動工具。
    The plurality of detection functions include a hand-held state detection function that detects whether the tool body is in a hand-held state in which the tool body is held by the worker or in a non-hand-held state in which it is not held in the hand;
    The at least one detection result used by the setting unit to set the mode includes a detection result corresponding to the handheld state detection function.
    The power tool according to claim 1 or 2.
  9.  前記設定部は、
      前記手持ち状態検知機能に対応する検知結果が前記手持ち状態を示す場合に、前記モードを前記作業モードに設定し、
      前記手持ち状態検知機能に対応する検知結果が前記非手持ち状態を示す場合に、前記モードを前記待機モードに設定する、
     請求項8に記載の電動工具。
    The setting section includes:
    If the detection result corresponding to the handheld state detection function indicates the handheld state, set the mode to the work mode;
    setting the mode to the standby mode when the detection result corresponding to the handheld state detection function indicates the non-handheld state;
    The power tool according to claim 8.
  10.  前記複数の検知機能は、前記駆動部が駆動されている駆動状態か駆動されていない非駆動状態かを検知する駆動状態検知機能を更に含み、
     前記設定部が前記モードの設定に用いる前記少なくとも一の検知結果は、前記駆動状態検知機能に対応する検知結果を更に含む、
     請求項8又は9に記載の電動工具。
    The plurality of detection functions further include a drive state detection function that detects whether the drive unit is in a driven state or a non-driven state,
    The at least one detection result used by the setting unit to set the mode further includes a detection result corresponding to the drive state detection function.
    The power tool according to claim 8 or 9.
  11.  前記設定部は、
      前記手持ち状態検知機能に対応する検知結果が前記手持ち状態を示し、かつ前記駆動状態検知機能に対応する検知結果が前記駆動状態を示す場合、又は、前記手持ち状態検知機能に対応する検知結果が前記手持ち状態を示し、かつ前記駆動状態検知機能に対応する検知結果が前記非駆動状態を示す場合に、前記モードを前記作業モードに設定し、
      前記手持ち状態検知機能に対応する検知結果が前記非手持ち状態を示し、かつ前記駆動状態検知機能に対応する検知結果が前記非駆動状態を示す場合に、前記モードを前記待機モードに設定する、
     請求項10に記載の電動工具。
    The setting section includes:
    If the detection result corresponding to the hand-held state detection function indicates the hand-held state and the detection result corresponding to the drive state detection function indicates the drive state, or the detection result corresponding to the hand-held state detection function indicates the hand-held state. If the hand-held state is indicated and the detection result corresponding to the drive state detection function indicates the non-drive state, set the mode to the work mode;
    If the detection result corresponding to the handheld state detection function indicates the non-handheld state, and the detection result corresponding to the driving state detection function indicates the non-driving state, setting the mode to the standby mode;
    The power tool according to claim 10.
  12.  前記複数の検知機能は、前記工具本体の動きを検知する動き検知機能を更に含み、
     前記手持ち状態検知機能は、前記動き検知機能が前記動きを検知している場合に前記手持ち状態と判断し、前記動きを検知していない場合に前記非手持ち状態と判断する、
     請求項8~10のいずれか一項に記載の電動工具。
    The plurality of detection functions further include a movement detection function that detects movement of the tool body,
    The hand-held state detection function determines the hand-held state when the motion detection function detects the movement, and determines the non-hand-held state when the motion is not detected.
    The power tool according to any one of claims 8 to 10.
  13.  前記待機モードで不能化対象から除かれる前記少なくとも一の検知機能は、前記手持ち状態検知機能を含み、
     前記待機モードで不能化対象となる前記1つ以上の検知機能は、前記駆動状態検知機能を含む、
     請求項11に記載の電動工具。
    The at least one detection function that is excluded from being disabled in the standby mode includes the handheld state detection function,
    The one or more detection functions to be disabled in the standby mode include the drive state detection function,
    The power tool according to claim 11.
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