Granted Patent B2

US 12,625,985 · App. 17/607,014 · Granted May 12, 2026

Inventors: Jochen Kalmbach (Neubulach, DE); Christian Neumann (Cologne, DE); Helmut Schwendele (Empfingen, DE); Marijo Vinski (Glatten, DE); Matthias Volm (Balingen, DE)

Assignee: Tapio GmbH

G06F21/6209G06F21/604G06Q10/20G06F2221/2113G06F2221/2137G06F2221/2141

Abstract

Claims (19)

1 . Computer-implemented method for documenting information about a machining tool, the method comprising the steps of creating a data record for a machining tool, said data record having data categories, wherein the data categories enable the creation of multiple data levels,

creating an additional data level during the course of transferring the machining tool and the data record to a user, each of which being protected by an electronic key, and

using the machining tool and storing information acquired when using the machining tool in the additional data level,

wherein the use of the machining tool relates to a use of the machining tool in a processing machine,

wherein the data categories comprise master data, instance data and process data, the master data relating to static data produced by the manufacturer, the instance data relating to geometric data of the machining tool, and the process data relating to information concerning use of the machining tool in a processing machine.

2 . Method according to claim 1 , wherein the machining tool comprises a milling cutter.

3 . Method according to claim 1 , wherein use of the machining tool concerns maintenance of the machining tool, the machining tool and the data record being transferred to a maintenance company for maintenance.

4 . Method according to claim 1 , wherein the data record is stored in a cloud.

5 . Method according to claim 1 , wherein a control device of a processing machine accesses the data record when the machining tool is used.

6 . Method according to claim 1 , wherein the key includes read and/or write permissions for the additional data level or parts of the data level of the data record.

7 . Method according to claim 1 , wherein when the data record is transferred to a further user or maintenance company, the key is transferred.

8 . Method according to claim 1 , wherein the key has one or more attributes selected from: time-limited access, a certain number of accesses or a certain data volume.

9 . Method according to claim 1 , wherein an active object acquires information about the active or passive object, or a unit or device is used to acquire information about the machining tool.

10 . System for documenting information about a machining tool, comprising:

a computer having a data storage device for storing a data record for a machining tool, the data record comprising multiple data categories and at least one of the data categories enabling the creation of multiple data levels, the data record being supplemented by an additional data level protected by an electronic key upon transfer of the data record to a user, and

a processing machine configured to use the machining tool, the processing machine comprising one or more sensors adapted to acquire and store information on the use of the machining tool in the additional data level of the data record,

wherein data categories comprise master data, instance data and process data, the master data relating to static data produced by the manufacturer, the instance data relating to geometric data of the machining tool, and the process data relating to information concerning use of the machining tool in a processing machine.

11 . System according to claim 10 , wherein the storage device is a globally available storage device.

12 . System according to claim 10 , wherein the machining tool is a woodworking processing machine, or a wood handling machine.

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