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公开(公告)号：EP1463919B1
公开(公告)日：2009-10-07
申请号：EP02789985.5
申请日：2002-12-03
申请人： Toolz, Ltd.
IPC分类号： G01C15/00
CPC分类号： G01C15/002 , Y10S33/21
摘要： A method and apparatus for leveling at least one output light beam in a construction tool. One embodiment of the apparatus includes a laser optical assembly (91) for producing output light beams that define plumb, level, and right angle beams for use in construction applications. The optical assembly is mounted on an optical platform which permits tilting about "slip-stick" joints that define two perpendicular axes of rotation. Such joints allow the optical platform to change its angle of tilt in response to an applied torque and to maintain the changed angle of tilt until further torque is applied. Also, the "slip-stick" mechanism prevents substantial movement or oscillation of the optical platform in the absence of the applied torque. The embodiment further includes a sensor element (80) for determining whether the output beams are level. In the event the output beams are not level, control circuitry (93) of the embodiment activates a driving element to controllably apply torque to the optical platform thereby tilting the optical platform until the output beams are leveled.
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公开(公告)号：EP1463919A1
公开(公告)日：2004-10-06
申请号：EP02789985.5
申请日：2002-12-03
申请人： Toolz, Ltd.
IPC分类号： G01C15/00
CPC分类号： G01C15/002 , Y10S33/21
摘要： A method and apparatus for leveling at least one output light beam in a construction tool. One embodiment of the apparatus includes a laser optical assembly (91) for producing output light beams that define plumb, level, and right angle beams for use in construction applications. The optical assembly is mounted on an optical platform which permits tilting about 'slip-stick' joints that define two perpendicular axes of rotation. Such joints allow the optical platform to change its angle of tilt in response to an applied torque and to maintain the changed angle of tilt until further torque is applied. Also, the 'slip-stick' mechanism prevents substantial movement or oscillation of the optical platform in the absence of the applied torque. The embodiment further includes a sensor element (80) for determining whether the output beams are level. In the event the output beams are not level, control circuitry (93) of the embodiment activates a driving element to controllably apply torque to the optical platform thereby tilting the optical platform until the output beams are leveled.
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公开(公告)号：EP1499851A2
公开(公告)日：2005-01-26
申请号：EP03721734.6
申请日：2003-04-15
申请人： Toolz, Ltd.
IPC分类号： G01C3/08
CPC分类号： G01S7/497 , G01S7/4811 , G01S7/4868 , G01S7/487 , G01S17/10
摘要： Technology is disclosed for measuring distance. A measurement device emits a beam (16) that reflects on the surface of an object (12). The measurement device determines the distance to the object, based on the time of flight of the beam from transmission to capture by the measurement device. The measurement device derives feedback reference pulses (40) from pulses in the emitted beam (46) and injects (34) them into the device's receive path-creating a receive waveform that includes one or more feedback reference pulses and corresponding pulses in the return beam. The device uses the pulses in the waveform to measure time of flight. The measurement device can attenuate (32) the feedback reference pulses to intensities similar or equal to the intensities of the return pulses. The measurement device can include a histogram processor that collects waveform samples at varying comparison thresholds. The device employs the most accurate information at each threshold to create a digitized composite waveform that corresponds to the analog waveform received by the measurement device. In some instances the measurement device can process the digitized waveform-removing noise, scaling reference pulses, and removing distortions caused by pulse trailing edges running into subsequent pulses.
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公开(公告)号：EP1384091A2
公开(公告)日：2004-01-28
申请号：EP02719035.4
申请日：2002-02-22
申请人： Toolz, Ltd.
发明人： BUTLER, Andrew , TACKLIND, Christopher, A. , REISMAN, Lance , BURLINGHAM, Aragon , ADAMS, Dan , DUVAL, Gene , SCOTT, William , FEFFER, Rick , CARVER, Jon
IPC分类号： G01S1/00
CPC分类号： B25H1/0078 , B23D59/002 , B23Q17/2233 , B25C7/00 , B25F5/003 , B25H1/0092 , G01V8/20 , Y10T83/04 , Y10T83/141 , Y10T83/148 , Y10T83/828 , Y10T408/175 , Y10T408/21
摘要： A tool (802) is employed in conjunction with alignment, depth, and level detectors. The tool (802) can use all or some of these detectors. The alignment detector (804) provides an orthogonal laser line grid (806) on an incident surface when the detector has a predefined relationship with the surface. The depth detector (812) emits two sets of parallel laser planes that converge with each other. When the laser planes impact on an incident surface two sets of lines (801, 803, 805, 807) are formed. The laser lines (801, 803) from one laser plane set move closer to the lines (805, 807) from the other laser plane set as the depth detector (812) moves closer to the surface - showing changes in depth or distance. The level detector employs two converging laser planes. An operator positions the level detector above an incident surface, so the laser planes' line of intersection appears on the surface if the surface is level. If the surface is not level, lines separate from each laser plane appear on the surface - signaling the need for a level adjustment. Some versions of the tool have the ability to detect their own orientation and make adjustments based on the orientation. Example tools include nail guns, jigsaws, circular saws, routers, and drills.
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公开(公告)号：EP1502224A2
公开(公告)日：2005-02-02
申请号：EP03726307.6
申请日：2003-04-15
申请人： Toolz, Ltd.
IPC分类号： G06F19/00
CPC分类号： G01S7/497 , G01S7/4811 , G01S7/4868 , G01S7/487 , G01S17/10
摘要： Technology is disclosed for measuring distances. A measurement device emits a beam that reflects on the surface of an object. The measurement device determines the distance to the object, based on the time of flight of the beam from transmission to capture by the measurement device. The measurement device derives feedback reference pulses from pulses in the emitted beam and injects them into the device's receive path - creating a receive waveform that includes one or more feedback reference pulses and corresponding pulses in the return beam. The device uses the pulses in the waveform to measure time of flight. The measurement device can attenuate the feedback reference pulses to intensities similar or equal to the intensities of the return pulses. The measurement device can include a histogram processor that collects waveform samples at varying comparison thresholds. The device employs the most accurate information at each threshold to create a digitized composite waveform that corresponds to the analog waveform received by the measurement device. In some instances the measurement device can process the digitized waveform - removing noise, scaling reference pulses, and removing distortions caused by pulse trailing edges running into subsequent pulses.
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公开(公告)号：EP1192484A4
公开(公告)日：2003-01-15
申请号：EP00936037
申请日：2000-05-17
申请人： TOOLZ LTD
CPC分类号： G02B27/106 , G01C15/004 , G02B27/1073 , G02B27/1093 , G02B27/143 , G02B27/144 , G02B27/648
摘要： A multi-beam tool is disclosed which can perform square, plumb, and level function which may be required in a construction environment. The tool can generate in a preferred embodiment up to five orthogonal beams with two beams being plumb and three beams being leveled. The tool includes in a preferred arrangement a self-leveling pendulum (80) to which a laser (4) and quad-mirror arrangement (8a-8d) is secured.
摘要翻译： 公开了一种多梁工具，其可以执行在施工环境中可能需要的方形，铅垂和水平功能。 该工具可以在优选实施例中产生多达五个正交梁，其中两个梁是铅垂的，三个梁被平整。 两个水平光束或正交布置的水平和垂直波束的组合可以产生波束的正方形对齐组。 该工具在优选的布置中包括固定有激光和四镜装置的自平衡摆。 自动调平摆动被减弱，以便在工具根据需要定位之后允许工具沉降并提供对准。
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公开(公告)号：EP1461848A4
公开(公告)日：2007-08-08
申请号：EP02761299
申请日：2002-08-06
申请人： TOOLZ LTD
CPC分类号： G01C15/004 , H01S5/005
摘要： A laser alignment device provides horizontal and vertical reference planes, lines, and points. The alignment device includes a pendulum assembly that supports a laser beam source assembly, two reflectors, and two motors. The laser beam source directs beams onto the reflectors -producing a horizontal reference beam and a vertical reference beam. Each reflector is rotated by one of the motors. Continuous rotation generates a reference plane; dithering generates a reference line, and no movement results in a reference point. The pendulum assembly includes a coarse pendulum that supports a fine pendulum, as well as the rotating motors and beam reflectors. The coarse pendulum roughly levels the alignment device. The fine pendulum supports the laser beam source assembly and brings the alignment device to a level position. The laser alignment device also includes a motor control system that enables users to accurately position the device's references.
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公开(公告)号：EP1463919A4
公开(公告)日：2006-09-06
申请号：EP02789985
申请日：2002-12-03
申请人： TOOLZ LTD
IPC分类号： G01C15/00
CPC分类号： G01C15/002 , Y10S33/21
摘要： A method and apparatus for leveling at least one output light beam in a construction tool. One embodiment of the apparatus includes a laser optical assembly (91) for producing output light beams that define plumb, level, and right angle beams for use in construction applications. The optical assembly is mounted on an optical platform which permits tilting about "slip-stick" joints that define two perpendicular axes of rotation. Such joints allow the optical platform to change its angle of tilt in response to an applied torque and to maintain the changed angle of tilt until further torque is applied. Also, the "slip-stick" mechanism prevents substantial movement or oscillation of the optical platform in the absence of the applied torque. The embodiment further includes a sensor element (80) for determining whether the output beams are level. In the event the output beams are not level, control circuitry (93) of the embodiment activates a driving element to controllably apply torque to the optical platform thereby tilting the optical platform until the output beams are leveled.
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公开(公告)号：EP1499852A2
公开(公告)日：2005-01-26
申请号：EP03726308.4
申请日：2003-04-15
申请人： Toolz, Ltd.
IPC分类号： G01C3/08
CPC分类号： G01S7/497 , G01S7/4811 , G01S7/4868 , G01S7/487 , G01S17/10
摘要： Technology is disclosed for measuring distances. A measurement device emits a beam (16) that reflects on the surface of an object (12). The measurement device determines the distance to the object, based on the time of flight of the beam from transmission to capture by the measurement device. The measurement device derives feedback reference pulses (40) from pulses in the emitted beam (46) and injects (34) them into the device's receive path - creating a receive waveform that includes one or more feedback reference pulses and corresponding pulses in the return beam. The device uses the pulses in the waveform to measure time of flight. The measurement device can attenuate (32) the feedback reference pulses to intensities similar or equal to the intensities of the return pulses. The measurement device can include a histogram processor (Fig. 7) that collects waveform samples at varying comparison thresholds. The device employs the most accurate information at each threshold to create a digitized composite waveform that corresponds to the analog waveform received by the measurement device. In some instances the measurement device can process the digitized waveform - removing noise, scaling reference pulses, and removing distortions cased by pulse trailing edges running into subsequent pulses.
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公开(公告)号：EP1393140A2
公开(公告)日：2004-03-03
申请号：EP02717472.1
申请日：2002-02-22
申请人： Toolz, Ltd.
发明人： BUTLER, Andrew , TACKLIND, Christopher, A. , REISMAN, Lance , BURLINGHAM, Aragon , ADAMS, Dan , DUVAL, Gene , SCOTT, William , FEFFER, Rick , CARVER, Jon
IPC分类号： G05B19/18
CPC分类号： B25H1/0078 , B23D59/002 , B23Q17/2233 , B25C7/00 , B25F5/003 , B25H1/0092 , G01V8/20 , Y10T83/04 , Y10T83/141 , Y10T83/148 , Y10T83/828 , Y10T408/175 , Y10T408/21
摘要： A tool (10) operates with a guide system (50) to identify the orientation of a tool on a work piece. The tool identifies its orientation with respect to a guide signal (52) supplied by the guide system. In an alternate embodiment, the tool determines its absolute orientation, such as a (x, y) coordinate. The tool includes an action component (22) adapted to alter the work piece. A guide etector (12) in the tool detects a position of a guide signal from the guide system. A location detector (14) in the tool receives the position data and employs it to determine the tool's orientation. Based on the detected orientation, the tool decides whether any tool adjustments are necessary. Examples of tool adjustments include adjusting the position of the action component, enabling or disabling the action component, and providing operating indicators to direct a tool operator's use of the tool.
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