Tooling system with visual identification of attached component
First Claim
1. A tooling system for performing an operation on a work piece, the tooling system comprising:
- a drive unit comprising a mount and a motor that rotates the mount, the drive unit including different settings to adjust drive parameters of the motor;
a tool member attached to the mount of the drive unit and configured to engage with a work piece;
a target that is visible on the tool member;
a camera incorporated with the drive unit and configured to capture an image of the target when the tool member is attached to the mount; and
a controller that identifies the target based on the image of the target captured by the camera and adjusts one or more of the settings on the drive unit based on the image of the target captured by the camera.
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Abstract
A tooling system that includes a drive unit configured to provide rotational force to a tool member. The tool member is attached at a mount on the drive unit. A camera associated with the drive unit is aligned to capture a target on the tool member. The data is sent to a controller that identifies the tool member based on the target. The controller determines whether the tool member is correct for performing an operation on a work piece. If the tool member is correct, the controller may set one or more operating parameters on the drive unit. If the controller determines that the tool member is not correct, the drive unit is disabled. Further, a signal may be sent to inform an operator of the issue.
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13 Claims
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1. A tooling system for performing an operation on a work piece, the tooling system comprising:
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a drive unit comprising a mount and a motor that rotates the mount, the drive unit including different settings to adjust drive parameters of the motor; a tool member attached to the mount of the drive unit and configured to engage with a work piece; a target that is visible on the tool member; a camera incorporated with the drive unit and configured to capture an image of the target when the tool member is attached to the mount; and a controller that identifies the target based on the image of the target captured by the camera and adjusts one or more of the settings on the drive unit based on the image of the target captured by the camera. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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