Downforce indicator device having a tool receptacle

A downforce indicator device for indicating a downforce acting on an insertion tool, comprising:

• a tool receptacle configured to receive an insertion tool at least in regions;
• a downforce measurement unit configured to measure a downforce acting on the tool receptacle;
• and
• a downforce indicator unit configured to indicate the measured downforce, wherein
• the downforce measurement unit comprises a first sleeve and a second sleeve coaxially and axially displaceably disposed on the first sleeve,
• the first sleeve is connected to the second sleeve by a limiting element configured to be displaced axially on the first sleeve to establish a maximum position of the second sleeve for an axial displacement of the second sleeve directed away from the first sleeve,
• the first sleeve and the second sleeve form a common receptacle configured to receive a spring element configured to act on the second sleeve in a direction toward the maximum position,
• the maximum position is associated with a minimum downforce acting on the tool receptacle, and
• the limiting element comprises a screw having a screw head at least partially within the second sleeve.