WO2002004174A1 - Multi-function tool - Google Patents
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- WO2002004174A1 WO2002004174A1 PCT/AU2001/000812 AU0100812W WO0204174A1 WO 2002004174 A1 WO2002004174 A1 WO 2002004174A1 AU 0100812 W AU0100812 W AU 0100812W WO 0204174 A1 WO0204174 A1 WO 0204174A1
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- fastening element
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
- B25B—TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING OR HOLDING
- B25B23/00—Details of, or accessories for, spanners, wrenches, screwdrivers
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
- B25B—TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING OR HOLDING
- B25B13/00—Spanners; Wrenches
- B25B13/10—Spanners; Wrenches with adjustable jaws
- B25B13/12—Spanners; Wrenches with adjustable jaws the jaws being slidable
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
- B25B—TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING OR HOLDING
- B25B23/00—Details of, or accessories for, spanners, wrenches, screwdrivers
- B25B23/14—Arrangement of torque limiters or torque indicators in wrenches or screwdrivers
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
- B25B—TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING OR HOLDING
- B25B23/00—Details of, or accessories for, spanners, wrenches, screwdrivers
- B25B23/14—Arrangement of torque limiters or torque indicators in wrenches or screwdrivers
- B25B23/142—Arrangement of torque limiters or torque indicators in wrenches or screwdrivers specially adapted for hand operated wrenches or screwdrivers
- B25B23/1422—Arrangement of torque limiters or torque indicators in wrenches or screwdrivers specially adapted for hand operated wrenches or screwdrivers torque indicators or adjustable torque limiters
- B25B23/1425—Arrangement of torque limiters or torque indicators in wrenches or screwdrivers specially adapted for hand operated wrenches or screwdrivers torque indicators or adjustable torque limiters by electrical means
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
- Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
- Y10T29/00—Metal working
- Y10T29/53—Means to assemble or disassemble
- Y10T29/53022—Means to assemble or disassemble with means to test work or product
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
- Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
- Y10T403/00—Joints and connections
- Y10T403/59—Manually releaseable latch type
- Y10T403/598—Transversely sliding pin
Definitions
- This invention relates to tools with more than one function.
- One particular area of interest in relation to the tool of this invention is that of fasteners.
- the invention in various embodiments can be applied to a wide field of fasteners, in a plurality of industries.
- This invention can be applied to traditional fasteners, including nuts and screws. In certain embodiments, the invention may also be applicable to fasteners capable of fixing or release by remote means.
- Prior art tools are generally specific to a particular fastener.
- screw fasteners are loosened or tightened by a screwdriver.
- a screw with a slot in its head will require a different screwdriver from a "Phillip's head" screw.
- Nuts can be tightened or loosened by means of a wrench, using a different wrench for each differently-sized nut.
- a nut can be manipulated by an adjustable wrench, which can be used for a particular range of nut sizes.
- a multi-function tool which can be used to lock or unlock fasteners in circumstances where the fasteners are not normally visible. It is a further object of this invention, in another embodiment, to provide a multi-function tool which is capable of reporting on attributes of the fastener, such as size, type, "hand" - e.g., right hand or left hand, polarity, male or female nature, fastening status and damage. It is yet a further object of this invention, in yet another embodiment, to provide a tool which is capable of detecting an attribute of a fastener, such as the size of a fastener, and of automatically adjusting itself in the appropriate manner, even though the fastener may not be visible. Other aims will be apparent from the disclosure below.
- this invention provides a tool for activating a fastening element, the tool including:
- the tool may include more than one part.
- the tool will usually fix or release the fastening element.
- the fastening element may be fixed to or released from a substrate or a second fastening element.
- the tool may be capable of fixing or releasing a screw to or from masonry.
- the tool may be capable of fixing or releasing a nut to or from a bolt.
- the fastening element may be one element of a fastener disclosed in International Patent Application No. PCT/AU99/00185.
- the activation of the fastening element may be effected by direct physical contact between the tool and the fastening element.
- the tool may be capable of activating the fastening element by remote activation without direct physical contact.
- direct physical contact the tool of the invention may be a wrench having a head with spaced teeth for fitting around a fastening element, being a nut.
- Remote activation may be effected by any suitable means, for instance energy transmission and/or digital instruction. Energy transmission may be effected by, for example, electromagnetic pulse, induction, ultrasound, infra red, radio frequency or microwaves.
- the tool can detect the attribute of the fastening element in any appropriate way.
- detection may be effected using infra red, radio frequency, electromagnetic, microwave or ultrasound technology.
- the attribute to which the second function relates may be chosen from a wide range, such as position or location of the fastening element, status of the fastening element, identity of the fastening element, environmental factors affecting the fastening element, size of the fastening element, sequence in which the fastening element must be activated, history of the fastening element, authorisation requirements in relation to the fastening element and activation requirements of the fastening element.
- Detection of the position or location of the fastening element can be particularly important when the location cannot be established by observation. This may occur, for example, because the fastening element is behind a cowling or masked by something else. It may also occur because the fastening element is intended to be hidden, such as behind a panel as disclosed in International Patent Application No. PCT/AU99/00185.
- the tool of the invention locates a fastening element, it preferably provides a visible sign, such as the illumination of a display or an audible sound, such as a "beep".
- the tool of the invention may be capable of locating a first fastening element in a set of a plurality of fastening elements which need to be coupled or uncoupled in a set sequence.
- Detection of the position of the fastening element may take place by macro or micro navigation, so that the position of the element may be established globally and/or relatively. This function may be carried out by any suitable technology, including global positioning systems, detection by sound or other waves and so on.
- the status of the fastening element may be represented by the locked or unlocked status of the fastening element or whether the fastening element is fixed or released to a substrate or a second fastening element.
- the identification of the fastening element may relate to its type. For example, if the fastening element is a screw, the identification may be as to whether it has a slit or "Phillips head". Detection of identity may also show whether the fastening element has a "north" or “south” polarity, whether, being a screw, it is right handed or left handed, whether the fastener is of the male or female type, and so on.
- the tool of the invention may identify indicia, such as a bar code.
- the tool of the invention may be programmed to operate only on fasteners which carry a particular identifying indicia, such as a bar code.
- the bar code may be readable in any way, including electronically.
- the capability of the tool to fix or release the fastener may depend on the identity of the fastener being acceptable to the tool. Consequently, if the fastener is of a manufacture not recognised by the tool, then the tool can be programmed to fail to actuate the fastener.
- Environmental factors affecting the fastening element may include whether the fastening element has been damaged (such as by tampering or mechanical stress), the amount of force (eg, torque or pressure) required to activate the fastening element, or the temperature of the fastening element. If desired, the tool of the invention may be capable of detecting and reporting whether a fastener has been welded, or similar default information.
- the tool may detect the size of a fastening element being a nut and automatically adjust to that size so that the tool can tighten or loosen the nut.
- sequence of activation it may be desirable to have a plurality of fastening elements in a situation where they must be activated in a chosen sequence, either for ease of construction or for security purposes.
- the tool of the invention may detect the activation sequence required, so that the operator of the tool will be aware of the order in which various fastening elements must be activated.
- the history of the fastening element can include whether the fastening element has been locked or unlocked previously and, if so, the number of times this has occurred.
- Another example of this type of attribute may relate to the need to service something associated with the fastening element and, if so, the type of service required.
- the fastening element may be securing a container of toner in a photocopier. The tool can detect the period of time since the fastening element was last released and hence the period since the toner was last changed.
- authorisation requirements it can be useful for the tool to detect these in security situations, for example maintenance of aircraft where it is important to know that only authorised personnel have activated fastening elements.
- Authorisation requirements can be useful in other situations, for example, so that a manufacturer can ensure that repairs are carried out by fully trained and authorised personnel.
- activation requirements these can include for example the type of activation required, whether activation is to be by energy transmission or physical contact and, in the case of energy transmission, whether this is to be electromagnetic, infra red, etc.
- the tool is a type of screwdriver and detects the type of head on a screw to be removed.
- the tool can detect whether the screw is of a regular slot type or the type known as a "Phillips head". The relevant size of the slot or Phillips head may also be detected.
- the appropriate bit to fit the screwhead is loaded into the operating head of the screwdriver by a suitable automatic means so that the screwdriver can then be used to tighten or loosen the screw.
- This aspect of the invention can have particular application to save time when a screwdriver is being used by a relatively unskilled person, or where the type and size of the screwhead is difficult to detect by visual inspection, for example, because of lack of light or because clear visual access to the screwhead is difficult.
- the tool may be a wrench with adjustable jaws.
- the wrench detects (by a suitable means) the size of the nut and automatically adjusts the jaw span so that the jaws will fit properly around the nut.
- the wrench could provide a visual display of the nut size so that the jaws could be adjusted manually to the exact dimension, using a calibrated g tou 1 ide on the wrench.
- the tool may detect a plurality of attributes. Such detection may be simultaneous or sequential.
- the tool may record relevant information, for example, in or on the tool itself or on the fastening element or by relay to a remote control centre.
- the recording of information may be carried out in any suitable way.
- the tool may have the capability of writing updated information into its own memory, into a memory provided on the fastening element or to the memory in a remote centre. Any appropriate recording media may be used.
- the tool may be capable of reporting or transmitting information to the fastening element or to a remote centre, by any suitable means, including using infra red, radio frequency, electromagnetic, microwaves and ultrasound technology.
- transmission may be effected by a mobile phone transmission.
- the function of reporting of attributes of the fastening element may be carried out using any suitable technology.
- the report itself may be displayed in a suitable manner on the tool, for example on a liquid crystal display or other type of screen or may be made available in some other manner, such as by a printout.
- the tool of the invention may be capable of receiving information or reports from the fastening element or from a remote centre.
- the fastening element may convey to the tool, either directly or via a remote centre, information regarding encryption or any of the other attributes of the fastener.
- the second function of the tool of detecting an attribute of the fastening element may be effected via a remote centre rather than directly between the fastening element and the tool.
- the remote centre may communicate directly to the tool such information as instruction manuals, authorised procedures, customer files, authorisation, billing, encryption of fastening elements, service information, diagnostics, history, including history of parts replaced and various attributes of the fastening elements.
- the communication between the tool and the remote centre is preferably two-way. This can be particularly useful with regard to controlling inventories, since the tool can provide a report on parts which have been replaced and which require to be ordered to maintain supplies.
- the remote centre may include a database or may involve human interaction.
- the tool of the invention apart from the option of receiving information from a remote centre, may have facility for insertion of information, for example, by inserting a memory card into the tool.
- the card can include information, for example, comprising a service manual, and the tool may be able to display instructions to the user, either on the tool itself or on associated hardware, such as a base for the tool.
- the information on the card may be encrypted or the tool may be encrypted so that only an authorised card can be inserted in the tool or read with the tool. In this way, maintenance of authorised repairs, etc., can be ensured.
- the tool of the invention may, in interpreting the status of a fastener, instruct the user as to the type of action required to fix or release the fastener. In this way, the tool of the invention can be used by a relatively unskilled person.
- Figure 1 is a schematic longitudinal sectional view of a first embodiment of a tool of the invention.
- the tool is adapted to locate a fastening element and then activate it;
- Figure 2 is a front elevation of a second embodiment of a tool of the invention, being a two-part tool, showing part of the tool in proximity to a fastener.
- part of the tool locates the fastener.
- the other part of the tool may then be manipulated in the appropriate way to release or fix the fastener;
- Figures 3 is a perspective view, partially cut away, of a third embodiment of the tool according to the invention, while Figure 4 shows a side elevation of the tool of Figure 3 as part of a flow chart.
- the tool can detect several attributes of a fastener, activate the fastener and record relevant information; •
- Figure 5 shows a fourth embodiment of the tool of the invention, being a wrench with the ability to detect the size of a fastener, being a nut, and to automatically adjust the j aw span of the wrench.
- tool 10 has a user interface/menu selection button 12 and an associated display 14.
- Tool 10 also includes printed circuit board 16, capacitor 18, polarity logic circuit 20, power supply 22, Hall effect sensor 24 and solenoid 26.
- menu selection button 12 When menu selection button 12 is changed to "detect" mode, tool 10 can detect the location of a suitable fastening element and indicate this by suitable output to display 14. Having located the fastening element, the user can then switch the menu selection button 12 to "activate” mode in order to fix or release the fastening element (not shown).
- Tool 10 uses electromagnetic energy both for detection and activation.
- tool 30 is in two parts, having detector cap 32 and permanent magnet carrier 34.
- Detector cap 32 is used to detect the location of fastening element 40 which forms part of a fastening assembly 38, as disclosed in International Patent Application No. PCT/AU99/00185.
- Fastener assembly 38 can be activated by magnetic means, with fastening element 40 being activatable to move towards concrete wall 42 in order to unlock fastener assembly 38 and towards wooden panel 44 in order to lock fastener assembly 38.
- Fastening element 40 locks part 36 which mates with second part 41.
- Detector cap 32 includes a small detector magnet 46 which is free to move in compartment 48. Detector cap 32 is moved along wooden panel 44 in the direction of arrow 50 until small detector magnet 46 lies in the centre of a transparent target (not shown) lying above compartment 48. Small detector magnet 46 will lie in the middle of the target when detector cap 32 is centred over fastener assembly 38.
- carrier 34 may be inserted in detector cap 32 with either the south large magnet 52 or the north large magnet 54 inserted in cap 32. If it is desired to move fastening element 40 to an unlocked position (towards concrete wall 42), south large magnet 52 is inserted in cap 32. Conversely, to lock fastener assembly 38 by moving fastening element 40 away from concrete wall 32 and towards wooden panel 44, north large magnet 54 is inserted in cap 32. It is to be understood that the appropriate large magnet 52 or 54 can be applied directly to wooden panel 44 rather than being inserted in cap 32, once the location of fastening element 40 has been established. Fastening assembly 38 is made so that when fastening element 40 changes from a locked to an unlocked position or vice versa, an audible "click" is emitted.
- fastener assembly 38 is in the locked or unlocked position before applying carrier 34. If no "click” is emitted, the state of fastening assembly 38 has not changed and carrier 34 should be reversed so that the large magnet of opposite polarity is presented to fastening assembly 38.
- Tool 60 has an actuator 62 and a detector 64 as well as a read-out screen 66 and user interface/menu selection buttons 68.
- Tool 60 also includes a modular head 70 (so that the module containing actuator 62 and detector 64 can be exchanged for a different module which may link to a different process of activation and/or detection).
- Tool 60 also includes an aerial 72 for reception and transmission, communication module 74, processing module 76, memory module 78 and switching module 79.
- Tool 60 has power supply 80 and insertable external memory card 82.
- tool 60 also has biometric authorisation means 84, so that use of tool 60 can be authorised by detection of an acceptable thumb print, for example.
- tool 60 may be placed into any one of several different modes.
- detector 64 can detect the location of a fastening element (not shown).
- detector 64 can read fastening element information (for example, the type of fastener) and display this on screen 66.
- detector 64 can diagnose the status of a fastening element - for example, whether the fastening element is in the fixed or released state or whether it has been damaged. Tool 60 may then interpret the action required in relation to a particular fastening element and display this on screen 66.
- tool 60 can activate the fastening element to either couple it or release it as appropriate. Tool 60 can also record relevant information, by transferring it to the fastening element or by recording it in tool 60 itself or by transmitting it to a remote data centre.
- tool 60 may locate the fastening element, interrogate it, determine its type and status, determine the sequence in which it must be activated, compared to other fastening elements, sense its environment (such as torque, pressure, temperature, etc.), or determine security issues, such as whether the person using tool 60 or tool 60 itself is authorised to activate the fastening element.
- Tool 60 can also display a service manual on screen 66 (the service manual may be stored on external memory card 82). Tool 60 can record the service history of the fastening element. Lastly, tool 60 can activate the fastening element.
- tool 60 is shown in the flow chart in its relationship with remote centre 86 and fastening elements 88 and 90 in wall assembly 92. As indicated, tool 60 can detect fastening element 88 and receive information from it. Tool 60 can activate fastening element 88 by applying a force or sending a message. Tool 60 can report to fastening element 88 and receive a report from fastening element 88.
- tool 60 can repeat these functions in relation to fastening element 90, it is also possible to have communication between fastening elements 88 and 90 themselves.
- the link between tool 60 and fastening element 88 allows detection and reporting of position, type, status, sequence, history, environmental factors, authorisation requirements and activation requirements. This can be done using infra red, radio frequency, electromagnetic, microwave or ultrasound energy, amongst others. Tool 60 can also activate fastening element 88 using any of the above forms of energy and also by using digital instruction, alone or in combination with energy transmission and also variations such as electromagnetic pulse and induction.
- the link between tool 60 and remote centre 86 can permit the downloading of manuals, instructions, procedures and customer files, the giving of authorisation, billing, encryption control of fasteners, the uploading of service information, diagnostics, information as to parts replaced, the facilitation of inventory, and the location and history of fastening elements.
- This link can provide reports on status, relay history, provide diagnosis and control encryption links.
- tool 100 is a wrench having jaws 102 and 104 adjustable in accordance with arrow 106.
- Wrench 100 includes detection unit 108, LCD screen 110 and actuating unit 112.
- the tool of the invention has widespread applicability in a very large range of fields and has the capacity to revolutionise the art of fixing and release of fasteners.
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AU2001270341A AU2001270341B2 (en) | 2000-07-06 | 2001-07-06 | Multi-function tool |
NZ523979A NZ523979A (en) | 2000-07-06 | 2001-07-06 | Multi-function tool for fastener without direct contact |
EP01949094A EP1377413B1 (en) | 2000-07-06 | 2001-07-06 | Multi-function tool |
AT01949094T ATE521452T1 (en) | 2000-07-06 | 2001-07-06 | MULTIPURPOSE TOOL |
JP2002508610A JP2004501792A (en) | 2000-07-06 | 2001-07-06 | Multi-function tool |
CA002412996A CA2412996A1 (en) | 2000-07-06 | 2001-07-06 | Multi-function tool |
AU7034101A AU7034101A (en) | 2000-07-06 | 2001-07-06 | Multi-function tool |
US10/336,649 US8166836B2 (en) | 2000-07-06 | 2003-01-03 | Multi-function tool |
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