System and method providing arc welding training in a real-time simulated virtual reality environment using real-time weld puddle feedback

A virtual reality and welding system technology, applied in the field of welding simulation, can solve the problem of providing high-level expected feedback for personnel

Active Publication Date: 2011-08-24
LINCOLN GLOBAL INC
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Other welding simulations also focus on visual and audio effects showing the welding process only in a limited and often impractical manner that does not provide students with the desired feedback that is highly representative of real world welding

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[0030] Embodiments of the present invention include a virtual reality arc welding (VRAW) system comprising a programmable processor-based subsystem, a space tracker, at least one simulated welding tool, and at least one display device, the space A tracker is operatively connected to the programmable processor-based subsystem, the at least one simulated welding tool can be spatially tracked by the spatial tracker, and the at least one display device is operatively connected to the Subsystems based on programmable processors. The system is capable of simulating a molten pool with real-time molten metal fluidity and heat dissipation characteristics in a virtual reality space. The system is also capable of displaying the simulated molten pool on the display device in real time. When displayed, the real-time molten metal flow and heat dissipation characteristics of the simulated weld pool provide real-time visual feedback to the user of the simulated welding tool, allowing the use...

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A real-time virtual reality welding system including a programmable processor- based subsystem, a spatial tracker operatively connected to the programmable processor- based subsystem, at least one mock welding tool capable of being spatially tracked by the spatial tracker, and at least one display device operatively connected to the programmable processor-based subsystem. The system is capable of simulating, in virtual reality space, a weld puddle having real-time molten metal fluidity and heat dissipation characteristics. The system is further capable of displaying the simulated weld puddle on the display device in real-time.

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[0001] Cross Reference / Incorporation by Reference to Related Applications : This patent application claims priority to US Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 090,794, filed August 21, 2008, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. technical field [0002] Certain embodiments relate to virtual reality simulations. More specifically, certain embodiments relate to systems and methods for providing arc welding training in a simulated virtual reality or augmented reality environment using real-time weld puddle feedback, and to welding simulation. Background technique [0003] Learning how to arc weld has traditionally required many hours of instruction, training and practice. There are many different types of arc welding and arc welding processes that can be learned. Students typically learn welding using real welding systems and performing welding operations on real metal workpieces. Such real-world training can tie up scarce welding resources and deplete ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): G09B19/24
CPCG09B19/24
Inventor D·A·兹伯瑞M·A·贝内特M·W·华莱士J·亨尼西Y·C·杜达科Z·S·兰克尔A·P·伦戴尔P·达纳E·A·普瑞兹
Owner LINCOLN GLOBAL INC
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