TWM567166U - Torque wrench settable by smart phone - Google Patents

Abstract

A torque wrench set by a smart phone, which is a predetermined torque value of a wrench operation, except that the smart phone is set externally and at least the display and the button settings are reduced, the data processor passes the wireless signal transceiver module and Externally, the smart phone communicates with the data transmission function, and the external smart phone supports the display, recording, analysis, adjustment and access management of the torque value and the preset torque value of the wrench, so that the wrench is used for operation Screws or nuts of different specifications or conditions reach the preset torque value, and the preset torque value is easily and accurately set and the benefits of adjustment are convenient.

Description

Torque wrench set by smart phone

This creation is about a torque wrench that can easily and quickly set the torque value, especially a torque wrench set by a smart phone.

According to the technical field of mechanical assembly, bolts and nuts are used to lock various components, which is a relatively well-known fixing method. However, because each person's feeling of strength is not the same, and some special combinations are not as tight as possible, so there is a torque wrench to ask the market, so that every screw lock operation, even in different people Under the operation, the same torque requirement can also be achieved; however, the torque wrench has a pure mechanical design. When the user applies a force close to the preset torque value, the torque wrench will generate a swinging feel. The user is reminded that there is also an electronic digital torque wrench with a display for the user to obtain the torque value information from the content displayed on the display.

The use of electronic digital torque wrenches, such as Taiwan No. I520818 "torque wrench digital control module" patent case, uses the button to set the preset torque value, and the gauge is used to detect the operating torque value on a display during the wrench operation. The change shows that when the operating torque value is close to or reaches the preset torque value, the warning signal is sent through the prompting device (such as LED light, buzzer sound or vibrator vibration) to inform the wrench to stop the operation; obviously, the torque wrench The timing of the prompt signal generation is determined by the set preset torque value. If the preset torque value and the actual effect There is an error in the torque demand or condition on the screw or nut, which may cause the workpiece to be tight or too loose due to the slow or too fast prompt signal; therefore, the torque wrench is used for new or changed working conditions. Or the type, through the comparison of the operating torque value and the preset torque value, to understand the error between the operating torque and the preset torque value, and use the information or data of the comparison to analyze and record to improve the working conditions.

Therefore, the information, data or records obtained by extensive use of the data reference and operation process can make the torque wrench work best. However, conventional mechanical torque wrenches or electronic digital torque wrenches do not have the operation interface or function of data comparison, analysis or recording. The use of data is inconvenient, and many materials are difficult to manage or quickly access, often Affects the setting work efficiency and correctness of the preset torque value.

The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a torque wrench set by a smart phone, wherein a wrench is provided with a sensing device and a power supply portion; the wrench has a working head, and an operating arm is extended at one end of the working head. One end of the operating arm is provided with a grip; the sensing device is electrically connected to the power supply portion, and obtains working power from the power supply portion, which at least includes a strain gauge, a strain value processor, a data processor, and a wireless a signal transceiving module and a prompting device; the strain gauge is disposed on a surface of the operating arm of the wrench; the strain value processor is electrically connected to the strain gauge, and the strain gauge detects the operation of the wrench The strain value is changed, and the strain value is processed into an operation torque value signal output; the data processor is electrically connected to the strain value processor, and transmits an operation torque value signal output by the strain value processor to the wireless signal transceiver The wireless signal transceiver module is electrically connected to the data processor, and converts the operational torque value signal output by the data processor into a wireless signal and sends it out to the module. Smartphone for processing, as well as from The smart mobile phone wirelessly receives the torque setting parameter value signal and transmits the signal to the data processor to set the preset torque value, and the data processor compares the preset torque value and the operating torque value to determine whether the control signal is generated. The prompting device is electrically connected to the data processor, and is triggered by the data processor to generate a prompt signal; the overall structure, the preset torque value of the wrench, in addition to being set from the external smart phone The data processor transmits wireless data through the wireless signal transceiving module and the external smart phone to perform data transmission, and the external smart phone supports the torque value of the wrench and Display, record, analyze, compare, adjust and access the preset torque value, so that the wrench can be used to operate the screw or nut of different specifications or conditions to reach the preset torque value, and the preset torque value is simple and accurate. Set and facilitate the benefits of adjustment.

The second purpose of the present invention is to provide a torque wrench set by a smart phone, wherein the power supply unit is provided with a battery case at the end of the grip of the wrench, and the battery case is provided with a battery and is covered by a battery. Capping the battery case, defining the battery in the battery case, and connecting a power cord to one end of the battery case to output power of the battery, so that the sensing device can be connected from one end of the power line The battery is electrically operated; and the end surface of the operating arm of the wrench is provided with an axially inline long slot, and the power cable is buried in the long slot through the handle, so that the sensing device can be powered by the power line The grip pierces the power of the battery.

A further object of the present invention is to provide a torque wrench set by a smart phone, wherein the sensing device is electrically connected to the power supply portion through a power switch, and the switching of the power switch can be selected to select the sensing device. Enabling or deactivating; and the output of the data processor of the sensing device is provided with a power indicator light, and the power indicator light can be illuminated to inform the sensing device that the device is enabled.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a torque wrench set by a smart phone, wherein the data processor of the sensing device transmits and transmits data to and from the external smart phone through the wireless signal transceiver module, and the data processor An output signal is provided with a wireless signal indicator, and the wireless signal indicator can be illuminated to inform the sensing device to communicate with the external smart phone.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a torque wrench set by a smart phone, wherein the wireless signal transceiver module of the sensing device and the external smart phone transmit wireless data, and the smart phone has an APP application installed thereon. The operating interface of the APP application, and establishing a plurality of modes or types of torque setting parameter values according to the preset torque value of the predetermined working condition of the wrench, or receiving the preset torque value and the operating torque value data of the feedback from the wrench end Or data, through display and data processing, compare, analyze, adjust, update or add new values or types of torque setting parameters; each time the wrench is used, only the mode or type selection output torque setting is required. The parameter value can quickly complete the setting of the preset torque value of the wrench, and when the wrench is working, it is convenient to adjust, record and access the parameter value of the torque setting; and the wireless signal transceiver module is Bluetooth or WIFI wireless The signal transceiving module enables the smart phone with Bluetooth wireless or WIFI wireless system to pass the general wireless encryption and decryption process. Exclusive rights to wireless communication or a specific wrench.

The second purpose of the present invention is to provide a torque wrench set by a smart phone, wherein the prompter is a light reminder, and the data processor can control different colors or different flashes of the prompt light. The frequency, telling the wrench that the operating torque value is close to or above the preset torque value.

The second purpose of this creation is to provide a torque setting for a smart phone. a hand, wherein the sensing device is disposed on the surface of the operating arm of the wrench, and is received and fixed by a protective casing locked on the surface of the operating arm, so that the sensing device is used during the operation of the wrench The protective casing can form a barrier to the external force to achieve the safety protection effect.

10‧‧‧Wrench

11‧‧‧Work head

12‧‧‧Operation Department

120‧‧‧Strain Detection Department

121‧‧‧Long slot

13‧‧‧ grip

20‧‧‧ Sensing device

21‧‧‧Strain gauge

22‧‧‧ strain value processor

23‧‧‧ Data Processor

24‧‧‧Wireless Signal Transceiver Module

25‧‧‧ reminder

26‧‧‧Power switch

27‧‧‧Power indicator

28‧‧‧Wireless signal indicator

30‧‧‧Power Supply Department

31‧‧‧ battery case

32‧‧‧Battery

33‧‧‧Battery cover

34‧‧‧Power cord

40‧‧‧Smart mobile phones

50‧‧‧Protect the case

51‧‧‧Transparent cover

Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of the creation structure

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the appearance of the creative combination structure without a transparent cover sheet

Figure 3 is a sectional view of the combined structure of the present creation

Figure 4 is an enlarged schematic view of the structure of Figure 3A

Figure 5 is a block diagram of the system of the sensing device

The present invention is directed to the above object, and the preferred embodiment is described in detail with reference to the following drawings: a torque wrench set by a smart phone, as shown in Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, is a wrench. 10 is provided with a sensing device 20 and a power supply unit 30; the wrench 10 has a working head 11 having an operating arm 12 extending at one end thereof, and a handle 13 is disposed at one end of the operating arm 12; The sensing device 20 is electrically connected to the power supply unit 30, and obtains signal processing operating power from the power supply unit 30, which includes at least a strain gauge 21, a strain value processor 22, a data processor 23, and a wireless signal transceiver. The strain gauge 21 is attached to the surface of a strain detecting portion 120 of the operating arm 12 of the wrench 10; the strain value processor 22 is electrically connected to the strain gauge 21 And detecting, by the strain gauge 21, the strain value when the wrench 10 is operated on the strain detecting portion 120 And changing, the strain value is processed into an operation torque value signal output; the data processor 23 is electrically connected to the strain value processor 22, and transmits an operation torque value signal output by the strain value processor 22 to the wireless signal The transceiver module 24; the wireless signal transceiver module 24 is electrically connected to the data processor 23, and converts the operational torque value signal outputted by the data processor 23 into a wireless signal and sends it to a smart phone 40 for processing. And receiving, from the external smart phone 40, the torque setting parameter value signal is transmitted to the data processor 23 for setting the preset torque value, and the data processor 23 compares the preset torque value and the operating torque value to determine the control. Whether the signal is generated; the prompting device 25 is electrically connected to the data processor 23, and is triggered by the control signal of the data processor 23 to generate a prompt signal to inform the wrench 10 to stop the operation; the overall structure, the preload of the wrench 10 Set the torque value, in addition to the external operation or setting of the smart phone 40 to at least reduce the setting or configuration of the display and the button, the data processor 23 The wireless signal transceiver module 24 communicates with the external smart phone 40 for data transmission, and supports, displays, analyzes, and records the torque value and the preset torque value of the wrench 10 by using the external 40-side application of the smart phone. , comparison, adjustment and access management, so that the wrench 10 is used to operate the screw or nut of different specifications or conditions to reach the preset torque value prompt, to achieve a simple and accurate setting of the preset torque value and convenient adjustment.

According to the above embodiment, in the power supply unit 30, a battery case 31 is disposed outside the end of the grip 13 of the wrench 10, and a battery 32 is mounted in the battery case 31, and A battery cover 33 is capped on the battery case 31, and the battery 32 is defined in the battery case 31. The power supply line 34 is connected to one end of the battery case 31 to output the power of the battery 32. The device 20 can be powered from one end of the power cord 34 to operate the battery 32; as shown in Figures 1, 3, and the end of the operating arm 12 of the wrench 10 The surface is provided with an axially-lined long slot 121, and the power cord 34 is embedded in the long slot 121 through the grip 13 so that the sensing device 20 can be passed through the grip 13 of the power cord 34. The power of the battery 32 is taken out.

According to the above embodiment, wherein the sensing device 20 is electrically connected to the power supply unit 30 via a power switch 26 as shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 3, and 5, the ON/OFF switch of the power switch 26 can be performed. The activation or shutdown of the sensing device 20 is selected; as shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, and an output end of the data processor 23 of the sensing device 20 is provided with a power indicator light 27 (which may be an LED power signal) The indicator light) can be illuminated by the power indicator light 27 to inform the sensing device 20 that it is active.

According to the above embodiment, the data processor 23 of the sensing device 20 transmits and transmits data to and from the external smart phone 40 through the wireless signal transceiver module 24, as shown in FIG. 1, 2, 3, and 5. An output end of the processor 23 is provided with a wireless signal indicator light 28 (which may be an LED signal indicator light), and the light signal indicator 28 can be illuminated to inform the sensing device 20 and the external smart phone 40 that the driver is normal. In the connection communication.

According to the above embodiment, in FIG. 1 and FIG. 5, the wireless signal transceiving module 24 of the sensing device 20 and the external smart phone 40 perform wireless data transmission, and the smart phone 40 (network platform download) is installed. There is an APP application, an operation interface of the APP application (mobile phone screen), and a set torque value of a plurality of modes or types according to a preset torque value of the predetermined (usual) working condition of the wrench 10, or receiving from a wrench end To the feedback of the preset torque value and the operating torque value data or data, through display and data processing, for comparison (using the screen or sound effect of the mobile phone to convey the comparison information), analysis, adjustment, update or new record new mode or type The torque of the state sets the parameter value; each time the wrench 10 is used, it only needs to pass the mode or type. The selected output torque setting parameter value can quickly complete the setting of the preset torque value of the wrench 10, and facilitate the adjustment, recording and access of the torque setting parameter value when the wrench is newly operated; as shown in FIG. 5, and the above wireless signal The transceiver module 24 is a Bluetooth or WIFI wireless signal transceiver module 24, so that the smart phone 40 with a Bluetooth wireless or WIFI wireless system in the market can complete a special or specific torque wrench through a general wireless encryption and decryption program. Wireless communication rights.

According to the above embodiment, wherein the prompter 25 is a light reminder (which may be a multi-color LED light reminder) as shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, the data processor 23 can be used by the data processor 23 The different colors or different blinking frequencies of the indicator light 25 are displayed, and the torque value of the wrench 10 is notified to be close to the preset torque value.

According to the above embodiment, wherein, as shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 3, and 4, the sensing device 20 is disposed on the surface of the operating arm 12 of the wrench 10, and is protected by a protective device that is locked on the surface of the operating arm 12. The casing 50 (the casing containing the transparent cover sheet 51) is received and fixed, so that the sensing device 20 can form a barrier function by the external force of the protective casing 50 during the operation and use of the wrench 10, thereby achieving the benefit of safety protection.

The above description is intended to be illustrative, and not restrictive, and many modifications, variations, etc. may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Effective, but will fall within the scope of this creation.

Claims (10)

A torque wrench set by a smart phone, wherein a wrench is provided with a sensing device and a power supply portion; the wrench has a working head, and an operating arm is extended at one end of the working head, and a handle is provided at one end of the working arm The sensing device is electrically connected to the power supply unit and obtains working power from the power supply unit, and includes at least a strain gauge, a strain value processor, a data processor, a wireless signal transceiver module and a prompter The strain gauge is disposed on a surface of the operating arm of the wrench; the strain value processor is electrically connected to the strain gauge, and the strain gauge detects a change in the strain value when the wrench is operated, and the strain value is Processing the output torque signal output; the data processor is electrically connected to the strain value processor, and transmits an operation torque value signal output by the strain value processor to the wireless signal transceiver module; the wireless signal transceiver module The group is electrically connected to the data processor, and converts the operational torque value signal outputted by the data processor into a wireless signal and sends it to a smart phone for processing, From the external, the smart phone end wirelessly receives the torque setting parameter value signal and transmits the signal to the data processor to set the preset torque value, and the data processor compares the preset torque value and the operating torque value to determine whether the control signal is The prompting device is electrically connected to the data processor and is triggered by the data processor to generate a prompt signal; the overall structure, the preset torque value of the wrench can be performed from the external smart phone. In addition to reducing the settings of the display and the buttons, the data processor communicates with the external smart phone through the wireless signal transceiving module to perform data transmission, and the external smart phone supports the torque value of the wrench and Display, record, analyze, adjust and access the preset torque value, so that the wrench can be used to operate the screw or nut of different specifications or conditions to reach the preset torque value, and the preset torque value can be easily and accurately set and convenient. The benefits of adjustment. A torque wrench set by the smart phone according to item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein The power supply unit is provided with a battery case at the grip end of the wrench, the battery case is provided with a battery, and a battery cover is capped on the battery case, and the battery is limited in the battery case, and A power cord is connected to one end of the battery box to output power of the battery, so that the sensing device can receive the battery power from one end of the power line. The torque wrench set by the smart phone according to the second aspect of the patent application, wherein one end surface of the operating arm of the wrench is provided with an axially inline long slot, and the power cable is buried in the long slot through the grip The sensing device is capable of receiving power from the battery through the grip of the power cord. The torque wrench set by the smart phone according to the first aspect of the patent application, wherein the sensing device is electrically connected to the power supply unit through a power switch, and the sensing device can be selected by switching the power switch. Enable or disable. The torque wrench set by the smart phone according to the fourth aspect of the patent application, wherein the output end of the data processor of the sensing device is provided with a power indicator light, and the light indicator light can be illuminated to inform the The sensing device is active. The torque wrench set by the smart phone according to the first aspect of the patent application, wherein the data processor of the sensing device transmits and transmits data to and from the external smart phone through the wireless signal transceiver module, and the data processing An output end of the device is provided with a wireless signal indicator, and the wireless signal indicator can be illuminated to inform the sensing device to communicate with the external smart phone. The torque wrench set by the smart phone according to the first aspect of the patent application scope, wherein the wireless signal transceiver module of the sensing device and the external smart phone transmit data wirelessly, and the smart phone is installed with an APP Application, operation of the app application Interface, and according to the preset torque value of the predetermined working condition of the wrench, establish a plurality of modes or types of torque setting parameter values, or receive the preset torque value and the operating torque value data or data from the wrench end, through the display and the data Processing, comparing, analyzing, adjusting, updating or newly adding the torque mode setting parameter value of the new mode or type; each time the wrench is used, it only needs to set the torque value through the mode or type selection output torque, which can be completed quickly. The preset torque value of the wrench is set, and when the wrench is working, it is convenient to adjust, record and access the parameter values. The torque wrench set by the smart phone described in claim 7 of the patent application scope, wherein the wireless signal transceiver module is a Bluetooth or WIFI wireless signal transceiver module, enabling the smart device with Bluetooth wireless or WIFI wireless system The mobile phone can complete the wireless communication permission of the exclusive or specific wrench through the general wireless encryption and decryption program. The torque wrench set by the smart phone according to the first aspect of the patent application, wherein the prompter is a light reminder, and the data processor can control different colors or different flashes of the prompt light. The frequency, telling the wrench that the operating torque value is close to or above the preset torque value. The torque wrench set by the smart phone according to the first aspect of the patent application, wherein the sensing device is disposed on the surface of the operating arm of the wrench and is protected by a protective casing fixed on the surface of the operating arm It is stored and fixed so that the sensing device can form a barrier to the external force during the operation of the wrench, thereby achieving the benefit of safety protection.