Pressemitteilung KOMET Energy Harvesting

Press Release
Press Release
Communiqué de presse
10/2013
KOMET Press Release: Energy harvesting
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Energy harvesters
KOMET GROUP GmbH
Zeppelinstraße 3
74354 Besigheim, Germany
Tel.: +49 (0) 71 43 37 30
Fax: +49 (0) 71 43 37 32 33
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.kometgroup.com
Modern cutting tools are often equipped with electronic components
such as integrated measuring systems that use a digital display. The
KOMET GROUP has developed an integrated energy harvesting
system to take care of their energy supply.
In order to supply sensors, displays or even complete mechatronic
tools with the necessary power, it has previously been necessary to
use a wired solution, complex inductive power transfer or batteries,
with all the associated limitations. It would be far more practical,
however, to generate, store and release the necessary energy where
it is actually needed. It was with this in mind that the researchers and
developers from the KOMET GROUP approached the subject of
"energy harvesting". This term refers to the recovery of small amounts
of electrical energy from sources such as ambient temperature,
movements, vibrations or airflows.
The energy harvesting system from the KOMET GROUP is based on
the following approach: "The tools are usually used in fast-turning
spindles. The inertia of mass between the dynamic run-up and
deceleration is ideal for generating a small amount of energy."
Calculations made by the KOMET GROUP have confirmed this
assumption. Depending on the mass and the design, enough energy
can be generated in this way to at least supply measuring devices and
digital displays.
Plans drawn up by the KOMET GROUP envisage the placement of
the energy harvesting system between the spindle and the tool. The
spindle would be provided with an HSK interface and the tool with a
KOMET ABS® coupling system. This would provide both the machine
and tool with a modular design and allow any current products to be
connected to the ABS® system. The flat bearing face of the ABS®
coupling can be used to integrate the necessary electrical contacts for
supplying devices such as callipers, displays or wireless connections.
As well as energy recovery, other general functions, such as wireless
data transmission and display, can also be integrated into an energy
harvesting system of this type. It can therefore be used as a
standardised element for a wide range of tools and help users make
double the savings. Large quantities generally mean lower purchasing
costs and it is not necessary to buy a separate energy harvesting
system with each tool/calliper, etc.
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Trade press contact:
k+k-PR GmbH
Wolfgang Klingauf
Tel.: +49 (0) 821 524693
[email protected]
www.kk-pr.de
Press Release
Press Release
Communiqué de presse
10/2013
Picture material:
KOMET GROUP GmbH
Zeppelinstraße 3
74354 Besigheim, Germany
Tel.: +49 (0) 71 43 37 30
Fax: +49 (0) 71 43 37 32 33
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.kometgroup.com
B01_KOMET_Energy Harvesting_Aufbau
Layout of an energy harvesting system, which is suitable for use in
machine tools. The EH adapter is positioned between the spindle and
the tool. Pictures and graphics: KOMET GROUP
Trade press contact:
k+k-PR GmbH
Wolfgang Klingauf
Tel.: +49 (0) 821 524693
[email protected]
www.kk-pr.de
B02_KOMET BluFlex 1140-Bild1_02
The KOMET GROUP has equipped its MicroKom ® BluFlex® fineadjustment head with state-of-the-art wireless networking in order to
reduce the need for adjustment by the machine operator. An energy
harvesting system can be used to great effect in place of batteries.
B03_KOMET_Energy-Harvesting_Prinzip-1
The KOMET GROUP has developed a range of hollow shaft principles
that enable an energy harvesting system to be attached to tool shanks
and energy to be recovered from the spindle rotation. The picture
shows a principle that uses torque supports.
KOMET GROUP
Die KOMET GROUP ist einer der führenden Komplettanbieter für
Präzisionswerkzeuge und zählt seit über 90 Jahren zu den
Innovationsführern der Branche. Die international erfolgreiche
Unternehmensgruppe mit Sitz in Besigheim versteht sich dabei nicht
nur als reiner Werkzeughersteller, sondern zugleich als Anbieter
innovativer Ideen. Mit beispielhafter Kreativität entwickelt, produziert
und vertreibt das führende Unternehmen kundenbezogene Lösungen
und Premium-Produkte für alle Fertigungsstufen. Derzeit beschäftigt
die KOMET GROUP mit seinen 20 Tochtergesellschaften über 1.700
Mitarbeiter und ist in rund 50 Ländern vertreten.
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