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EP2253054B1
EP2253054B1 EP08734637A EP08734637A EP2253054B1 EP 2253054 B1 EP2253054 B1 EP 2253054B1 EP 08734637 A EP08734637 A EP 08734637A EP 08734637 A EP08734637 A EP 08734637A EP 2253054 B1 EP2253054 B1 EP 2253054B1
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R43/00—Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors
    • H01R43/28—Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for wire processing before connecting to contact members, not provided for in groups H01R43/02 - H01R43/26
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    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R43/00—Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors
    • H01R43/20—Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for assembling or disassembling contact members with insulating base, case or sleeve
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  • the invention relates to a manual connection device with a manually leading connection tool for connecting a connection at a predetermined connection point, in particular at a predetermined connection point in an electrical control cabinet or an electrical control cabinet.
  • connection devices may include a motor-driven screwdriver or a cutting tool for insulation displacement technology or be formed by such. They are used, for example, to connect electrical connections in an electrical control cabinet or control cabinet.
  • connection device with a connection tool for connecting a connection at a predetermined connection point, wherein the connection device has a camera and an image processing device connected to the camera, which is suitable for recognizing and connecting the respective connection point before, during or after connection To generate an alarm signal when the detected connection point deviates from the predetermined connection point.
  • connection device has a camera and an image processing device connected to the camera, which is suitable to detect before, during or after a connection, the respective connection point and to generate an alarm signal when the detected connection point deviates from the specified connection point.
  • connection device indicates to a user an error when a connection is accidentally connected to a wrong connection point.
  • the display device may be formed, for example, by a separate, stationary mountable component which is connected to a manually leading part of the connection device.
  • the display device can also be mounted on the manually leading part of the connection device and thus be movable.
  • connection device in the wiring of electrical cabinets, it is considered advantageous if the connection tool for Anschlie- ⁇ en electrical connections, in particular wire end ferrules, Wire ends as such - pressed or unpressed, or round eyelets, is suitable.
  • FIG. 1 recognizes an embodiment of a not shown to scale manual connection device 10, which is equipped with a handle 20, a housing 30, a housing attachment 35 and a connection tool 40.
  • the manual connection device 10 may be, for example, a motor-driven screwdriver or an application tool for insulation displacement technology.
  • connection 50 which may be, for example, an electrical connection - for example in the form of a wire end ferrule, a wire end or a round eyelet - can be connected to a predetermined connection point Asoll.
  • the connection point Asoll can be located, for example, in an electrical control cabinet 60 or the like.
  • the image processing device 80 is designed such that it evaluates the images of the camera 70 and can detect the connection 50 to be connected or an encoding present on the connection. For this purpose, it accesses a memory area K of the memory 90, in which image information about the connections or their codings are stored. This image information allows identification of the respective connection 50.
  • the image processing device 80 queries the memory 90 and determines the associated connection point Asoll for the respective connection 50, by accessing the already mentioned memory region Z.
  • FIG. 2 A second exemplary embodiment for a manual connection device 10, which is not shown to scale, can be seen in this embodiment the memory 90 also has a memory area P in which a predetermined processing plan is stored, which specifies the order of the connection points Asoll when connecting the connections 50.
  • the Schmitzs Anlagen 80 checks after Anschlie- ⁇ en the connection 50 at the predetermined connection point Asoll, which next connection point A'soll must be provided in accordance with the predetermined processing plan with a connection by reading the memory area P. Subsequently, it controls the display device 100 in such a way that it optically marks the respectively next connection point A'soll after a connection has been made to the predetermined connection point Asoll.
  • the display device 100 can have, for example, a lamp, a light-emitting diode or a laser, which is mounted on an adjusting mechanism and can be adjusted with regard to the lighting direction. Alternatively, an adjustment of the lighting direction can also be done with adjustable mirrors.
  • the image processing device 80 is preferably designed such that it can determine its respective position and spatial orientation itself based on the images of the camera 70 and spatial position or orientation data POS contained in the memory 90.
  • FIG. 3 one recognizes a third embodiment of a not shown to scale manual connection device 10.
  • the display device 100 is not connected to the manually movable housing 30, but stationary.
  • a data transmission between the display device 100 and the image processing device 80 may be wired - as indicated by the cable 110 in FIG. 3 - or alternatively by radio.
  • FIG. 4 A fourth exemplary embodiment for a manual connection device 10, which is not shown to scale, can be seen.
  • a lamp 120 is additionally present, which illuminates the field of view of the camera.
  • FIG. 5 5 shows a fifth embodiment for a manual connection device 10, which is not shown to scale.
  • the memory area K is missing, so that the image processing device 80 can not identify the respective connection 50 or its coding.
  • the image processing device 80 is therefore configured such that it evaluates the images of the camera 70 based on the memory area A only with respect to the respective connection points Aist and otherwise takes into account the memory area P, in which the processing plan is stored, the sequence of connection points Asoll when Anschlie- ⁇ en of the compounds 50 pretends.
  • the image processing device 80 accordingly checks, after connecting each connection 50 at the respective connection point Aist, whether it is to the previous connection point in accordance with the predetermined Execution plan fits: If this is not the case, the alarm signal ST is generated.

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Abstract

A manual connecting device includes a connecting tool to be guided manually for connecting a connection to a predetermined connecting point, in particular to a predetermined connecting point in an electrical switchgear cabinet or in an electrical control cabinet. The connecting device also includes a camera and an image processing device connected to the camera. The device is suitable for detecting a respective connecting point before, during or after connecting and for generating an alarm signal if the detected connecting point deviates from the predetermined connecting point.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine manuelle Anschlusseinrichtung mit einem manuell zu führenden Anschlusswerkzeug zum Anschließen einer Verbindung an einer vorgegebenen Anschlussstelle, insbesondere an einer vorgegebenen Anschlussstelle in einem elektrischen Steuerschrank oder einem elektrischen Schaltschrank.The invention relates to a manual connection device with a manually leading connection tool for connecting a connection at a predetermined connection point, in particular at a predetermined connection point in an electrical control cabinet or an electrical control cabinet.

Derartige Anschlusseinrichtungen können einen motorgetriebenen Schraubendreher oder ein Anlegewerkzeug für Schneidklemmtechnik umfassen oder durch solche gebildet sein. Sie werden beispielsweise eingesetzt, um elektrische Verbindungen in einem elektrischen Steuerschrank oder Schaltschrank anzuschlie-ßen.Such connection devices may include a motor-driven screwdriver or a cutting tool for insulation displacement technology or be formed by such. They are used, for example, to connect electrical connections in an electrical control cabinet or control cabinet.

Dokument EP 1 056 167 A offenbart eine Anschlusseinrichtung, mit einem Anschlusswerkzeug zum Anschließen einer Verbindung an einer vorgegebenen Anschlussstelle, wobei dass, die Anschlusseinrichtung eine Kamera und eine mit der Kamera verbundene Bildverarbeitungseinrichtung aufweist, die geeignet ist, vor, während oder nach einem Anschließen die jeweilige Anschlussstelle zu erkennen und ein Alarmsignal zu erzeugen, wenn die erkannte Anschlussstelle von der vorgegebenen Anschlussstelle abweicht.document EP 1 056 167 A discloses a connection device with a connection tool for connecting a connection at a predetermined connection point, wherein the connection device has a camera and an image processing device connected to the camera, which is suitable for recognizing and connecting the respective connection point before, during or after connection To generate an alarm signal when the detected connection point deviates from the predetermined connection point.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine manuelle Anschlusseinrichtung anzugeben, mit der sich Fehler beim Anschließen von Verbindungen an vorgegebenen Anschlussstellen vermeiden, zumindest reduzieren lassen.The invention has for its object to provide a manual connection device with which can avoid errors at the connection of connections at predetermined connection points, at least reduce.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch eine manuelle Anschlusseinrichtung mit den Merkmalen gemäß Anspruch 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der erfindungsgemäßen Anschlusseinrichtung sind in Unteransprüchen angegeben.This object is achieved by a manual connection device with the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments of the connection device according to the invention are specified in subclaims.

Danach ist erfindungsgemäß vorgesehen, dass die Anschlusseinrichtung eine Kamera und eine mit der Kamera verbundene Bildverarbeitungseinrichtung aufweist, die geeignet ist, vor, während oder nach einem Anschließen die jeweilige Anschlussstelle zu erkennen und ein Alarmsignal zu erzeugen, wenn die erkannte Anschlussstelle von der vorgegebenen Anschlussstelle abweicht.Thereafter, the invention provides that the connection device has a camera and an image processing device connected to the camera, which is suitable to detect before, during or after a connection, the respective connection point and to generate an alarm signal when the detected connection point deviates from the specified connection point.

Ein wesentlicher Vorteil der erfindungsgemäßen Anschlusseinrichtung ist darin zu sehen, dass diese einem Benutzer einen Fehler anzeigt, wenn versehentlich eine Verbindung an einer falschen Anschlussstelle angeschlossen wird.A significant advantage of the connection device according to the invention is the fact that it indicates to a user an error when a connection is accidentally connected to a wrong connection point.

Gemäß einer besonders bevorzugten Ausgestaltung der Anschlusseinrichtung ist vorgesehen, dass die Bildverarbeitungseinrichtung geeignet ist, die anzuschließende Verbindung oder eine auf der Verbindung vorhandene Codierung zu erkennen, mit der Bildverarbeitungseinrichtung ein Speicher verbunden ist, in dem zu den anzuschließenden Verbindungen oder zu den Codierungen der anzuschließenden Verbindungen jeweils die vorgegebene Anschlusstelle abgespeichert ist, und die Bildverarbeitungseinrichtung derart ausgestaltet ist, dass sie nach dem Erkennen der jeweiligen Verbindung oder der auf der jeweiligen Verbindung vorhandenen Codierung aus dem Speicher die zugeordnete Anschlussstelle ausliest und diese als die jeweils vorgegebene Anschlussstelle behandelt und zum Erzeugen des Alarmsignals heranzieht. Diese Ausgestaltung wird vorzugsweise dann eingesetzt, wenn die anzuschließenden Verbindungen unterschiedlich sind und verwechselt werden können und vor dem Anschließen zwecks Unterscheidung erkannt werden sollen.According to a particularly preferred embodiment of the connection device, it is provided that the image processing device is suitable for detecting the connection to be connected or an encoding present on the connection, to which a memory is connected to the image processing device, in which the connections to be connected or to the codes of the connections to be connected in each case the predetermined connection point is stored, and the image processing device is configured such that it reads the associated connection point after detecting the respective connection or the existing coding on the respective connection from the memory and treated as the respective predetermined connection point and for generating the alarm signal attracts. This embodiment is preferably used when the connections to be connected are different and can be confused and should be recognized before connecting for the purpose of discrimination.

Gemäß einer anderen besonders bevorzugten Ausgestaltung der Anschlusseinrichtung ist vorgesehen, dass mit der Bildverarbeitungseinrichtung ein Speicher verbunden ist, in dem ein vorgegebener Abarbeitungsplan abgespeichert ist, der die Reihenfolge der Anschlussstellen beim Anschließen der Verbindungen vorgibt und die Bildverarbeitungseinrichtung geeignet ist, zu prüfen, ob die jeweils erkannte Anschlussstelle zu der Anschlussstelle gemäß dem vorgegebenen Abarbeitungsplan passt. Die letztgenannte Ausgestaltung wird vorzugsweise dann eingesetzt, wenn die anzuschließenden Verbindungen durch Rollenmaterial gebildet werden und eine Verwechslungsgefahr bezüglich der Reihenfolge der Verbindungen ausgeschlossen ist, da die Rolle die jeweils anzuschließende Verbindung fest vorgibt.According to another particularly preferred embodiment of the connection device it is provided that a memory is connected to the image processing in which a predetermined processing plan is stored, which specifies the order of the connection points when connecting the connections and the image processing device is suitable to check whether each recognized connection point the connection point in accordance with the given schedule. The last-mentioned embodiment is preferably used when the connections to be connected are formed by roll material and a risk of confusion with respect to the sequence of the connections is excluded, since the roller determines the particular connection to be connected.

Mit der Bildverarbeitungseinrichtung ist vorzugsweise eine Anzeigeeinrichtung verbunden, die von der Bildverarbeitungseinrichtung angesteuert wird, wobei die Bildverarbeitungseinrichtung nach dem Anschließen der Verbindung an der vorgegebenen Anschlussstelle bevorzugt prüft, welche nächste Anschlussstelle gemäß dem vorgegebenen Abarbeitungsplan mit einer Verbindung versehen werden muss, und die Anzeigeeinrichtung derart ansteuert, dass diese nach einem erfolgten Anschließen an der vorgegebenen Anschlussstelle die jeweils nächste Anschlussstelle markiert.The image processing device is preferably connected to a display device, which is controlled by the image processing device, the image processing device preferably checks after connecting the connection at the predetermined connection point, which next connection point must be provided according to the predetermined processing plan with a connection, and controls the display device such in that, after a connection has been made at the predetermined connection point, it marks the next connection point in each case.

Die Anzeigeeinrichtung kann beispielsweise durch eine separate, ortsfest montierbare Komponente gebildet sein, die mit einem manuell zu führenden Teil der Anschlusseinrichtung verbunden ist. Alternativ kann die Anzeigeeinrichtung auch an dem manuell zu führenden Teil der Anschlusseinrichtung montiert und somit beweglich sein.The display device may be formed, for example, by a separate, stationary mountable component which is connected to a manually leading part of the connection device. Alternatively, the display device can also be mounted on the manually leading part of the connection device and thus be movable.

Vorzugsweise ist der Kamera außerdem eine Beleuchtungseinrichtung zugeordnet, die das Sichtfeld der Kamera ausleuchtet.Preferably, the camera is also associated with a lighting device that illuminates the field of view of the camera.

Im Hinblick auf den Einsatz der Anschlusseinrichtung beim Verdrahten von elektrischen Schaltschränken wird es als vorteilhaft angesehen, wenn das Anschlusswerkzeug zum Anschlie-βen von elektrischen Verbindungen, insbesondere von Aderendhülsen, Drahtenden als solchen - gepresst oder ungepresst-, oder Rundösen, geeignet ist.With regard to the use of the connection device in the wiring of electrical cabinets, it is considered advantageous if the connection tool for Anschlie-βen electrical connections, in particular wire end ferrules, Wire ends as such - pressed or unpressed, or round eyelets, is suitable.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen näher erläutert; dabei zeigen beispielhaft

Figur 1
ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel für eine erfindungsgemäße Anschlusseinrichtung ohne Anzeigeeinrichtung;
Figur 2
ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel für eine erfindungsgemäße Anschlusseinrichtung mit beweglicher Anzeigeeinrichtung;
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ein drittes Ausführungsbeispiel für eine erfindungsgemäße Anschlusseinrichtung mit ortsfester Anzeigeeinrichtung;
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ein viertes Ausführungsbeispiel für eine erfindungsgemäße Anschlusseinrichtung mit Lampe;
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ein fünftes Ausführungsbeispiel für eine erfindungsgemäße Anschlusseinrichtung und
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ein sechstes Ausführungsbeispiel für eine erfindungsgemäße Anschlusseinrichtung.
The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to embodiments; thereby show by way of example
FIG. 1
a first embodiment of a connection device according to the invention without display device;
FIG. 2
a second embodiment of a connection device according to the invention with movable display device;
FIG. 3
a third embodiment of a connection device according to the invention with fixed display device;
FIG. 4
A fourth embodiment of a terminal device according to the invention with lamp;
FIG. 5
a fifth embodiment of a connection device according to the invention and
FIG. 6
a sixth embodiment of a connection device according to the invention.

In den Figuren 1 bis 6 werden der Übersicht halber für identische oder vergleichbare Komponenten stets dieselben Bezugszeichen verwendet.In the FIGS. 1 to 6 For the sake of clarity, identical reference symbols are always used for identical or comparable components.

In der Figur 1 erkennt man ein Ausführungsbeispiel für eine nicht maßstabsgerecht dargestellte manuelle Anschlusseinrichtung 10, die mit einem Handgriff 20, einem Gehäuses 30, einem Gehäuseaufsatz 35 sowie mit einem Anschlusswerkzeug 40 ausgestattet ist. Bei der manuellen Anschlusseinrichtung 10 kann es sich beispielsweise um einen motorgetriebenen Schraubendreher oder ein Anlegewerkzeug für Schneidklemmtechnik handeln.In the FIG. 1 recognizes an embodiment of a not shown to scale manual connection device 10, which is equipped with a handle 20, a housing 30, a housing attachment 35 and a connection tool 40. The manual connection device 10 may be, for example, a motor-driven screwdriver or an application tool for insulation displacement technology.

Mit dem Anschlusswerkzeug 40 kann eine Verbindung 50, bei der es sich beispielsweise um eine elektrische Verbindung - zum Beispiel in Form einer Aderendhülse, eines Drahtendes oder eine Rundöse - handeln kann, an eine vorgegebene Anschlussstelle Asoll angeschlossen werden. Die Anschlussstelle Asoll kann beispielsweise in einem elektrischen Schaltschrank 60 oder dergleichen liegen.With the connection tool 40, a connection 50, which may be, for example, an electrical connection - for example in the form of a wire end ferrule, a wire end or a round eyelet - can be connected to a predetermined connection point Asoll. The connection point Asoll can be located, for example, in an electrical control cabinet 60 or the like.

Die Anschlusseinrichtung 10 weist eine Kamera 70 und eine mit der Kamera 70 verbundene Bildverarbeitungseinrichtung 80 auf. Die Bildverarbeitungseinrichtung 80 ist mit einem Speicher 90 verbunden ist, in dem die Zuordnung zwischen den anzuschlie-ßenden Verbindungen 50 und den jeweils zugeordneten Anschlussstellen Asoll abgespeichert ist. Der entsprechende Speicherbereich in dem Speicher 90 ist mit dem Bezugszeichen Z gekennzeichnet.The connection device 10 has a camera 70 and an image processing device 80 connected to the camera 70. The image processing device 80 is connected to a memory 90 in which the association between the connections 50 to be connected and the respective associated connection points Asoll is stored. The corresponding memory area in the memory 90 is identified by the reference Z.

Die Bildverarbeitungseinrichtung 80 ist derart ausgestaltet, dass sie die Bilder der Kamera 70 auswertet und die jeweils anzuschließende Verbindung 50 oder eine auf der Verbindung vorhandene Codierung erkennen kann. Hierzu greift sie auf einen Speicherbereich K des Speichers 90 zu, in dem Bildinformationen zu den Verbindungen bzw. deren Codierungen abgespeichert sind. Diese Bildinformationen ermöglichen eine Identifizierung der jeweiligen Verbindung 50.The image processing device 80 is designed such that it evaluates the images of the camera 70 and can detect the connection 50 to be connected or an encoding present on the connection. For this purpose, it accesses a memory area K of the memory 90, in which image information about the connections or their codings are stored. This image information allows identification of the respective connection 50.

Anschließend fragt die Bildverarbeitungseinrichtung 80 den Speicher 90 ab und ermittelt für die jeweilige Verbindung 50 die zugeordnete Anschlussstelle Asoll, indem sie auf den bereits erwähnten Speicherbereich Z zugreift.Subsequently, the image processing device 80 queries the memory 90 and determines the associated connection point Asoll for the respective connection 50, by accessing the already mentioned memory region Z.

Außerdem wertet die Bildverarbeitungseinrichtung 80 die Bilder der Kamera 70 dahingehend aus, an welcher Anschlussstelle Aist der Benutzer der manuellen Anschlusseinrichtung 10 die Verbindung tatsächlich gerade anschließt oder bereits angeschlossen hat. Hierzu greift sie auf einen Speicherbereich A des Speichers 90 zu, in dem Bildinformationen zu den möglichen Anschlussstellen - also im Falle eines elektrischen Schaltschranks beispielsweise alle Anschlussstellen des Schaltschranks - abgespeichert sind, und identifiziert die tatsächliche Anschlussstelle Aist unter Berücksichtigung des Speicherbereichs A. Zum Zwecke der Identifizierung der Anschlussstelle Aist können beispielsweise auch Ortsmarkierungen oder Ortcodierungen herangezogen werden, die an oder in der Nähe der jeweiligen Anschlussstelle angebracht und in dem Speicherbereich A berücksichtigt sind.In addition, the image processing device 80 evaluates the images of the camera 70 as to which port Aist the user of the manual port 10 is actually connecting or already connected. For this purpose, it accesses a memory area A of the memory 90, in which image information about the possible connection points - ie in the case of an electrical cabinet, for example, all connection points of the cabinet - are stored, and identifies the actual connection point Aist taking into account the memory area A. For the purpose of Identification of the connection point Aist, for example, also placemarks or location codes can be used, which are attached to or in the vicinity of the respective connection point and taken into account in the memory area A.

Nachfolgend vergleicht die Bildverarbeitungseinrichtung die tatsächliche Anschlussstelle Aist mit der der jeweils anzuschließenden Verbindung 50 zugeordneten Anschlussstelle Asoll und erzeugt ein Alarmsignal ST, wenn die erkannte Anschlussstelle Aist, an der die jeweilige Verbindung 50 gerade angeschlossen wird oder angeschlossen wurde, von der vorgegebenen Anschlussstelle Asoll abweicht. Bei dem Alarmsignal ST kann es sich beispielsweise um ein akustisches oder optisches Alarmsignal handeln.Subsequently, the image processing device compares the actual connection point Aist with the connection point Asoll assigned to the respective connection 50 and generates an alarm signal ST if the recognized connection point Aist, at which the respective connection 50 is currently connected or has been connected, deviates from the predefined connection point Asoll. The alarm signal ST may be, for example, an audible or visual alarm signal.

In der Figur 2 erkennt man ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel für eine nicht maßstabsgerecht dargestellte manuelle Anschlusseinrichtung 10. Bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel ist in dem Speicher 90 außerdem ein Speicherbereich P vorhanden, in dem ein vorgegebener Abarbeitungsplan abgespeichert ist, der die Reihenfolge der Anschlussstellen Asoll beim Anschließen der Verbindungen 50 vorgibt.In the FIG. 2 A second exemplary embodiment for a manual connection device 10, which is not shown to scale, can be seen in this embodiment the memory 90 also has a memory area P in which a predetermined processing plan is stored, which specifies the order of the connection points Asoll when connecting the connections 50.

Mit der Bildverarbeitungseinrichtung 80 ist außerdem eine Anzeigeeinrichtung 100 verbunden, die von der Bildverarbeitungseinrichtung 80 angesteuert wird. Die Anzeigeeinrichtung 100 ist beispielsweise mit dem Gehäuse 30 oder dem Gehäuseaufsatz 35 verbunden, so dass sie mit der Anschlusseinrichtung 10 mitbewegt wird.A display device 100, which is actuated by the image processing device 80, is also connected to the image processing device 80. The display device 100 is connected to the housing 30 or the housing attachment 35, for example, so that it is moved together with the connection device 10.

Die Bildverarbeitungseinrichtung 80 prüft nach dem Anschlie-βen der Verbindung 50 an der vorgegebenen Anschlussstelle Asoll, welche nächste Anschlussstelle A'soll gemäß dem vorgegebenen Abarbeitungsplan mit einer Verbindung versehen werden muss, indem sie den Speicherbereich P ausliest. Anschließend steuert sie die Anzeigeeinrichtung 100 derart an, dass diese nach einem erfolgten Anschließen der Verbindung 50 an der vorgegebenen Anschlussstelle Asoll die jeweils nächste Anschlussstelle A'soll optisch markiert. Die Anzeigeeinrichtung 100 kann hierzu beispielsweise eine Lampe, eine Leuchtdiode oder einen Laser aufweisen, der an einer Verstellmechanik montiert und hinsichtlich der Leuchtrichtung verstellbar ist. Alternativ kann ein Verstellen der Leuchtrichtung auch mit verstellbaren Spiegeln erfolgen. Um die Anzeigeeinrichtung 100 entsprechend steuern zu können, ist die Bildverarbeitungseinrichtung 80 vorzugsweise derart ausgestaltet, dass sie anhand der Bilder der Kamera 70 und anhand von in dem Speicher 90 enthaltenen räumliche Positions- bzw. Orientierungsdaten POS ihre jeweilige Lage und räumliche Ausrichtung selbst bestimmen kann.The Bildverarbeitungseinrichtung 80 checks after Anschlie-βen the connection 50 at the predetermined connection point Asoll, which next connection point A'soll must be provided in accordance with the predetermined processing plan with a connection by reading the memory area P. Subsequently, it controls the display device 100 in such a way that it optically marks the respectively next connection point A'soll after a connection has been made to the predetermined connection point Asoll. For this purpose, the display device 100 can have, for example, a lamp, a light-emitting diode or a laser, which is mounted on an adjusting mechanism and can be adjusted with regard to the lighting direction. Alternatively, an adjustment of the lighting direction can also be done with adjustable mirrors. In order to be able to control the display device 100 accordingly, the image processing device 80 is preferably designed such that it can determine its respective position and spatial orientation itself based on the images of the camera 70 and spatial position or orientation data POS contained in the memory 90.

In der Figur 3 erkennt man ein drittes Ausführungsbeispiel für eine nicht maßstabsgerecht dargestellte manuelle Anschlusseinrichtung 10. Bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel ist die Anzeigeeinrichtung 100 nicht mit dem manuell beweglichen Gehäuse 30 verbunden, sondern ortsfest. Eine Datenübertragung zwischen der Anzeigeeinrichtung 100 und der Bildverarbeitungseinrichtung 80 kann kabelgebunden - wie dies in der Figur 3 durch das Kabel 110 angedeutet ist - oder alternativ über Funk erfolgen.In the FIG. 3 one recognizes a third embodiment of a not shown to scale manual connection device 10. In this embodiment, the display device 100 is not connected to the manually movable housing 30, but stationary. A data transmission between the display device 100 and the image processing device 80 may be wired - as indicated by the cable 110 in FIG. 3 - or alternatively by radio.

In der Figur 4 erkennt man ein viertes Ausführungsbeispiel für eine nicht maßstabsgerecht dargestellte manuelle Anschlusseinrichtung 10. Bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel ist zusätzlich eine Lampe 120 vorhanden, die das Sichtfeld der Kamera ausleuchtet.In the FIG. 4 A fourth exemplary embodiment for a manual connection device 10, which is not shown to scale, can be seen. In this exemplary embodiment, a lamp 120 is additionally present, which illuminates the field of view of the camera.

In der Figur 5 erkennt man ein fünftes Ausführungsbeispiel für eine nicht maßstabsgerecht dargestellte manuelle Anschlusseinrichtung 10. Bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel fehlt der Speicherbereich K, so dass die Bildverarbeitungseinrichtung 80 den jeweiligen Anschluss 50 oder deren Codierung nicht identifizieren kann.In the FIG. 5 5 shows a fifth embodiment for a manual connection device 10, which is not shown to scale. In this exemplary embodiment, the memory area K is missing, so that the image processing device 80 can not identify the respective connection 50 or its coding.

Die Bildverarbeitungseinrichtung 80 ist daher derart ausgestaltet, dass sie die Bilder der Kamera 70 anhand des Speicherbereichs A nur hinsichtlich der jeweiligen Anschlussstellen Aist auswertet und ansonsten den Speicherbereich P berücksichtigt, in dem der Abarbeitungsplan abgespeichert ist, der die Reihenfolge der Anschlussstellen Asoll beim Anschlie-βen der Verbindungen 50 vorgibt. Die Bildverarbeitungseinrichtung 80 prüft demgemäß nach dem Anschließen einer jeden Verbindung 50 an der jeweiligen Anschlussstelle Aist, ob diese zu der vorherigen Anschlussstelle gemäß dem vorgegebenen Abarbeitungsplan passt: Falls dies nicht der Fall ist, wird das Alarmsignal ST erzeugt.The image processing device 80 is therefore configured such that it evaluates the images of the camera 70 based on the memory area A only with respect to the respective connection points Aist and otherwise takes into account the memory area P, in which the processing plan is stored, the sequence of connection points Asoll when Anschlie-βen of the compounds 50 pretends. The image processing device 80 accordingly checks, after connecting each connection 50 at the respective connection point Aist, whether it is to the previous connection point in accordance with the predetermined Execution plan fits: If this is not the case, the alarm signal ST is generated.

In der Figur 6 ist ein sechstes Ausführungsbeispiel gezeigt, und zwar in einer annähernd maßstabsgerechten Darstellung. Bezüglich bevorzugter Ausgestaltungen der manuellen Anschlusseinrichtung gemäß der Figur 6 sei auf die obigen Ausführungsbeispiele im Zusammenhang mit den Figuren 1 bis 5 verwiesen.In the FIG. 6 a sixth embodiment is shown, in an approximately scale representation. With respect to preferred embodiments of the manual connection device according to the FIG. 6 be in the above embodiments in connection with the FIGS. 1 to 5 directed.

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  1. Manual connecting device (10) having a connecting tool (40), which is to be guided manually, for connecting a connection (50) to a prespecified connecting point (Asoll), in particular to a prespecified connecting point in an electrical control cabinet or in an electrical switchgear cabinet (60), with the connecting device having a camera (70) and an image-processing device (80) which is connected to the camera and which is suitable for identifying the respective connecting point (Aist) before, during or after connection, and for generating an alarm signal (ST) if the identified connecting point (Aist) deviates from the prespecified connecting point (Asoll).
  2. Manual connecting device according to Claim 1, characterized in that
    - the image-processing device is suitable for identifying the connection which is to be connected or a coding which is present on the connection,
    - a memory (90) is connected to the image-processing device, the respective prespecified connecting point for the connections which are to be connected or for the codings of the connections which are to be connected being stored in said memory, and
    - the image-processing device being designed in such a way that, after the respective connection or the coding which is present on the respective connection is identified, said image-processing device reads the associated connecting point from the memory and uses said associated connecting point as the respectively prespecified connecting point (Asoll) for generating the alarm signal.
  3. Manual connecting device according to either of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    - a memory (90) is connected to the image-processing device, a prespecified execution plan which prespecifies the order of the connecting points during connection of the connections being stored in said memory, and
    - the image-processing device is suitable for checking whether the respectively identified connecting point matches the respectively prespecified connecting point in accordance with the prespecified execution plan.
  4. Manual connecting device according to Claim 3,
    characterized in that
    - a display device (100) which is activated by the image-processing device is connected to the image-processing device,
    - with the image-processing device checking, after the connection is connected to the prespecified connecting point, which next connecting point has to be provided with a connection in accordance with the prespecified execution plan, and activating the display device in such a way that said display device marks the respectively next connecting point after connection to the prespecified connecting point has taken place.
  5. Manual connecting device according to Claim 4,
    characterized in that
    the display device forms a separate component which can be fitted in a stationary manner and is connected to a part (30, 35) of the connecting device which is to be guided manually.
  6. Manual connecting device according to Claim 4,
    characterized in that
    the display device is fitted to that part (30, 35) of the connecting device which is to be guided manually.
  7. Manual connecting device according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the camera has an associated lighting device (120) which illuminates the field of view of the camera.
  8. Manual connecting device according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the connecting tool comprises a motor-driven screwdriver or a fitting tool for insulation-displacement connection technology.
  9. Manual connecting device according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the connecting tool is suitable for connecting electrical connections, in particular core end sleeves, wire ends as such - pressed or unpressed - or round eyelets.
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