Error proofing system for portable tools

Details Error proofing system for portable tools Error proofing system for portable tools

2005-01-18

2005-01-18

Bahta, Kidest (Department: 2125)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Product assembly or manufacturing

C700S224000, C340S426100, C340S426110, C070S057100

Reexamination Certificate

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06845279

ABSTRACT:
A system for controlling and monitoring portable tools at a particular work cell remotely by R-F communication to provide error proofing of various parameters including that the correct tool is to be used at a work cell, the tool is properly calibrated for the operation to be performed, that it is being used a proper number of times per part being assembled or inspected, and that the tool has been calibrated within a selected service interval. The tools will be made actuable only by R-F communication with specific factory apparatus whereby theft of such portable tools will be inhibited.

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