Patent ID: 7984657
Filing Date: 2011-07-26
Classification: B25B,F16B

Abstract:
1. A method of operating a torque system comprising: applying a torque to a fastener among a series of fasteners on a workpiece via a torque wrench until a set torque is reached; generating a trigger signal via the torque wrench once the set torque is reached; sending the trigger signal from the torque wrench to a microprocessor; capturing an image of the workpiece via a camera when the signal is received; comparing the image of the workpiece with a generic image of the workpiece to identify a position of the torque wrench on the workpiece; identifying the fastener on the workpiece that has been tightened based on the position of the torque wrench in the captured image; and designating a next fastener among the series of fasteners to be tightened via a visual designator.