A new fuel storage container internal partition welding auxiliary device
The support plate system driven by the electric pusher cylinder and the welding positioning adjustment module solved the problems of deformation and inaccurate positioning during the welding of the partition of the new fuel storage container, achieving high-precision and high-efficiency welding results and ensuring the internal dimensional accuracy and safety of the container.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- XIAN NUCLEAR EQUIP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2026-03-31
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-23
AI Technical Summary
The existing auxiliary devices for welding internal partitions of new fuel storage containers are prone to deformation and inaccurate positioning during the welding process. The lack of effective anti-deformation and positioning measures leads to structural deformation after welding, affecting the dimensional accuracy of the container's interior and its safety in use.
The support plate system, driven by an electric pusher cylinder, achieves precise positioning by embedding the support plate between the tank and the partition, and provides continuous support during the welding process. Combined with the welding positioning adjustment module, the support plate position is monitored and fine-tuned in real time to ensure synchronous movement and accurate positioning of the support plate.
It significantly improved welding quality and dimensional consistency, reduced the labor intensity of operators, avoided human error, and ensured the processing quality and safety of the new fuel storage containers.
Smart Images

Figure CN122252887A_ABST
Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of new fuel auxiliary equipment technology, and in particular to a new fuel storage container internal partition welding auxiliary device. Background Technology
[0002] The new fuel storage containers serve as carriers for the storage and on-site transportation of new fuel pellets. Their excellent processing quality ensures the safe and reliable storage and on-site transportation of new fuel.
[0003] The new fuel storage container is a rectangular cylinder with a cross-shaped partition inside, dividing the interior into four equal-sized cavities. Since the cross-shaped partition will deform when it comes into contact with the inner surface of the new fuel storage container, a welding auxiliary device needs to be designed to prevent deformation during welding of the internal partition of the new fuel storage container and meet the requirements of actual use.
[0004] In the existing auxiliary devices for welding internal partitions of new fuel storage containers, the partitions are prone to deformation and inaccurate positioning during the welding process. When welding the cross partitions to the inner wall of the container, the lack of effective anti-deformation and positioning measures leads to structural deformation after welding, affecting the dimensional accuracy of the container's interior and its safety in use.
[0005] To address the aforementioned issues, this solution utilizes a support plate embedded between the tank body and the partition, achieving precise positioning of the partition and providing continuous support during welding, effectively suppressing welding deformation. Simultaneously, the support plate is moved synchronously by an electric push cylinder, achieving micro-correction and significantly improving welding quality and dimensional consistency. Summary of the Invention
[0006] In order to overcome the problems of easy deformation and inaccurate positioning of the internal partitions in existing new fuel storage containers during the welding process, and the lack of effective anti-deformation and positioning measures when welding cross partitions to the inner wall of the container, the structure is deformed after welding, which affects the internal dimensional accuracy and safety of the container.
[0007] The technical solution of the present invention is as follows: a welding auxiliary device for the internal partition of a new fuel storage container, comprising an electric pusher cylinder, a base frame assembly, a connecting plate assembly, a traction assembly, and a support assembly. The electric pusher cylinder is mounted on the base frame assembly, and the connecting plate assembly is connected to the push rod end of the electric pusher cylinder. The traction assembly includes a wire rope body and a threaded tensioner, the threaded tensioner being disposed on the surface of the wire rope body. Multiple sets of wire rope bodies are provided. One end of the traction assembly is connected to the connecting plate assembly, and the other end of the traction assembly is connected to the support assembly. The electric pusher cylinder drives the support assembly to move inside the new fuel storage container.
[0008] Preferably, the base frame assembly includes legs, a second connecting plate, and a first reinforcing pipe. The upper end of the legs is fixedly connected to the second connecting plate, and the lower end is used to fix them to the foundation. The first reinforcing pipe is connected between adjacent legs.
[0009] Preferably, the connecting plate assembly includes a connecting plate and a reinforcing tube 2. The connecting plate is connected to the push rod of the electric push cylinder, and the reinforcing tube 2 is welded to the surface of the connecting plate.
[0010] Preferably, the traction assembly includes an eye bolt and a wire rope clamp. One end of the eye bolt is fixed to the connecting plate and the support plate by a nut, and the other end has a hole for the wire rope body to pass through. The end of the wire rope body is locked and fixed by the wire rope clamp.
[0011] Preferably, the threaded tensioner is placed between the connecting plate and the two wire ropes of the same support plate to fine-tune the total length of the main body of the wire ropes, so as to ensure that all support plates are subjected to uniform force and move synchronously.
[0012] Preferably, a washer is provided on the back side of the support plate, that is, the side connected to the traction assembly, to distribute the traction force and prevent the support plate from being locally deformed or damaged when under stress.
[0013] Preferably, the support plate is made of nylon.
[0014] Preferably, the electric pusher cylinder is an electric pusher cylinder, which internally uses a motor to drive a lead screw or worm gear mechanism to convert rotary motion into linear motion of the pusher.
[0015] Preferably, there are four support plates, each corresponding to one of the four cavities that the cross-shaped partition divides the interior of the new fuel storage container into.
[0016] As a preferred embodiment, a novel auxiliary device for welding internal partitions of a fuel storage container also includes a controller, which is electrically connected to an electric push rod 1.
[0017] Preferably, the controller has a built-in welding positioning adjustment module, which includes: A11: Position sensing unit, including: displacement sensor interface, data filter and position calculator; A12: Control decision unit, including error comparator, PID controller and instruction generator; A13: Signal output unit, including signal converter, communication driver and feedback listener; The position sensing unit is used to monitor the position status of the support plate in real time, the control decision unit is used to calculate fine-tuning instructions based on the data from the position sensing unit, and the signal output unit is used to convert the control instructions into drive signals for the electric cylinder.
[0018] The beneficial effects of this invention are: 1. Existing auxiliary devices for welding internal baffles in new fuel storage containers are prone to baffle deformation and inaccurate positioning during the welding process. When welding cross baffles to the inner wall of the container, the lack of effective anti-deformation and positioning measures leads to structural deformation after welding, affecting the internal dimensional accuracy and safety of the container. This solution achieves precise positioning of the baffles and provides continuous support during the welding process by embedding a support plate between the tank and the baffle, effectively suppressing welding deformation. At the same time, the support plate is moved synchronously by an electric push cylinder to achieve micro-correction, which significantly improves the welding quality and dimensional consistency. 2. Existing auxiliary devices for welding internal partitions of new fuel storage containers rely on manual operation for moving the support plates, which is inefficient and prone to errors. The movement of the support plates in existing auxiliary devices is largely manual, resulting in high labor intensity and inconsistent operation leading to asynchronous movement, affecting welding uniformity and structural quality. This solution uses an electric pusher cylinder to drive the synchronous movement and fine-tuning of multiple support plates via a connecting plate, wire rope, and threaded tensioner. This avoids errors caused by human factors, improves operational efficiency and the controllability of the welding process, and features a simple structure, easy assembly and disassembly, making it suitable for actual production environments.
[0019] 3. Through the welding positioning and adjustment module, the position of the support plate can be accurately monitored. The control decision unit can calculate the micron-level deviation and drive the electric push cylinder to perform automatic compensation and reverse fine adjustment through the signal output unit. It actively corrects the deformation and keeps the partition plate stable in the target position. At the same time, it eliminates the interference of human factors. It also processes the position data of the four support points and coordinates the actions of multiple electric push cylinders to ensure that the movement height of all support plates is consistent.
[0020] Beneficial effects: The first-pass yield of the internal cross-shaped partition welding of the new fuel storage container has been significantly improved. After testing, the deformation of the partition after welding was strictly controlled within the allowable tolerance range, and the dimensional consistency of the four cavities was excellent. At the same time, the device reduces the labor intensity of operators and avoids equipment scratches or positioning errors caused by improper human operation, effectively ensuring the processing quality and production safety of the new fuel storage container.
[0021] The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Attached Figure Description
[0022] Figure 1 The diagram shown is a first planar structural schematic of a novel fuel storage container internal partition welding auxiliary device according to the present invention. Figure 2The diagram shown is a second planar structural schematic of a novel fuel storage container internal partition welding auxiliary device according to the present invention. Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Electric pusher cylinder; 2. Connecting plate one; 3. Support leg; 4. Reinforcing tube one; 5. Connecting plate two; 6. Connecting plate; 7. Eye bolt; 8. Wire rope body; 9. Wire rope clamp; 10. Threaded tightener; 11. Support plate; 12. Washer; 13. Reinforcing tube two; 14. Connecting nut. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0024] Please see Figure 1-2 The present invention provides an embodiment of a new fuel storage container internal partition welding auxiliary device, comprising an electric push cylinder 1, a base frame assembly, a connecting plate assembly, a traction assembly, and a support assembly. The electric push cylinder 1 is mounted on the base frame assembly, and the connecting plate assembly is connected to the push rod end of the electric push cylinder 1. The traction assembly includes a wire rope body 8 and a threaded tensioner 10, the threaded tensioner 10 being disposed on the surface of the wire rope body 8. Multiple sets of wire rope bodies 8 are provided. One end of the traction assembly is connected to the connecting plate assembly, and the other end of the traction assembly is connected to the support assembly. The electric push cylinder 1 drives the support assembly to move inside the new fuel storage container.
[0025] Preferably, the base frame assembly includes a leg 3, a connecting plate 2 5, and a reinforcing tube 1 4. The upper end of the leg 3 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 2 5, and the lower end is used to fix it to the foundation. The reinforcing tube 1 4 is connected between adjacent legs 3.
[0026] Preferably, the connecting plate assembly includes a connecting plate 6 and a reinforcing tube 13. The connecting plate 6 is connected to the push rod of the electric push cylinder 1, and the reinforcing tube 13 is welded to the surface of the connecting plate 6.
[0027] Preferably, the traction assembly includes an eye bolt 7 and a wire rope clamp 9. One end of the eye bolt 7 is fixed to the connecting plate 6 and the support plate 11 by a nut, and the other end has a hole for the wire rope body 8 to pass through. The end of the wire rope body 8 is locked and fixed by the wire rope clamp 9.
[0028] Preferably, the threaded tightener 10 is disposed between the connecting plate 6 and the two wire ropes 8 of the same support plate 11, and is used to fine adjust the total length of the main body 8 of the wire ropes, so as to ensure that all support plates 11 are subjected to uniform force and move synchronously.
[0029] Preferably, a washer 12 is provided on the back side of the support plate 11, that is, the side connected to the traction assembly, to disperse the traction force and prevent the support plate 11 from being locally deformed or damaged when subjected to force.
[0030] Preferably, the material of the support plate 11 is nylon.
[0031] Preferably, the electric push cylinder 1 is an electric push cylinder, which internally uses a motor to drive a lead screw or worm gear mechanism to convert rotary motion into linear motion of the push rod.
[0032] Preferably, there are four support plates 11, which correspond one-to-one with the four cavities into which the interior of the new fuel storage container is divided by the cross-shaped partition.
[0033] As a preferred embodiment, a novel auxiliary device for welding internal partitions of a fuel storage container also includes a controller, which is electrically connected to an electric push rod 1.
[0034] Preferably, the controller has a built-in welding positioning adjustment module, which includes: A11: Position sensing unit, including: displacement sensor interface, data filter and position calculator; A12: Control decision unit, including error comparator, PID controller and instruction generator; A13: Signal output unit, including signal converter, communication driver and feedback listener; The position sensing unit monitors the position of the support plate in real time, the control decision unit calculates fine-tuning commands based on the data from the position sensing unit, and the signal output unit converts the control commands into drive signals for the electric cylinder. Example 1 Background: This invention is applied in a new fuel equipment manufacturing workshop. During the welding of the internal cross-shaped partitions of a new fuel storage container, a key piece of equipment for the storage and transportation of new fuel balls, the container has extremely high dimensional accuracy requirements for the four cavities separated by the cross-shaped partitions. Existing welding methods lack effective internal support and dynamic anti-deformation measures. Under the action of welding thermal stress, the partitions are prone to deformation, resulting in dimensional deviations in the cavities, which seriously affects the smooth access and safe storage of new fuel balls. To solve this problem, the workshop decided to adopt the welding auxiliary device described in this invention to achieve high-precision, low-deformation automated welding.
[0035] Implementation steps: S11: Move the assembled auxiliary device to the welding station, so that the support legs 3 of the base frame are firmly fixed to the foundation with anchor bolts, ensuring that the electric push cylinder 1 and the entire device are stable and without displacement during operation; S12: Check the power supply and control system of electric cylinder 1 to ensure that it is operating normally; S13: Start the electric cylinder 1 and extend its push rod to its maximum stroke; S14: The operator places four nylon support plates 11 into the bottom of the four cavities divided by the positioned cross partition. At this time, the support plates 11 are located at the farthest end of the cavity under the traction of the steel wire rope 8, leaving space for the starting welding position; S15: By rotating the threaded tightener 10 in each wire rope group, the length of the four wire ropes 8 is finely adjusted to ensure that the connecting plate 6 can pull the four support plates 11 simultaneously and evenly when under force, so as to achieve synchronous movement and avoid the partition plate tilting due to uneven force. S16: Welders begin welding the joints between the partition and the inner wall of the container, starting from the bottom. S17: Stop welding when the weld reaches a distance of approximately 50-100mm from the support plate 11; S18: Start the electric pusher cylinder 1, causing its push rod to retract, and simultaneously pull the four support plates 11 towards the center of the container by a preset fixed distance through the connecting plate 6 and the wire rope group 8; S19: During the movement of the support plate 11, its nylon surface is in close contact with the partition and the inner wall of the container, providing continuous support, effectively resisting welding heat deformation, and at the same time playing a micro-corrective role for the welded area; S110: After stabilizing in the new position, continue welding from the stop point until you are close to the support plate 11 again; S111: Repeat the process from S16 to S110 until the welding of the entire cross diaphragm is completed; S112: After all welding is completed, retract the electric pusher cylinder 1 completely, so that the support plate 11 gathers in the central area of the container, and the operator can easily remove it; S113: Release the foundation fixing, move the entire set of equipment out, and complete this operation.
Claims
1. A novel auxiliary device for welding internal partitions of a fuel storage container; characterized in that: The assembly includes an electric pusher cylinder (1), a base frame assembly, a connecting plate assembly, a traction assembly, and a support assembly. The electric pusher cylinder (1) is mounted on the base frame assembly. The connecting plate assembly is connected to the end of the push rod of the electric pusher cylinder (1). The traction assembly includes a wire rope body (8) and a threaded tensioner (10). The threaded tensioner (10) is disposed on the surface of the wire rope body (8). The wire rope body (8) is provided with multiple sets. One end of the traction assembly is connected to the connecting plate assembly, and the other end of the traction assembly is connected to the support assembly. The push cylinder (1) drives the support assembly to move inside the new fuel storage container. The base frame assembly includes a support leg (3), a connecting plate two (5), and a reinforcing pipe one (4). The upper end of the support leg (3) is fixedly connected to the connecting plate two (5), and the lower end is used to fix it to the foundation. The reinforcing pipe one (4) is connected between adjacent support legs (3). The connecting plate assembly includes a connecting plate (6) and a reinforcing pipe two (13). The connecting plate (6) is connected to the push rod of the electric push cylinder (1), and the reinforcing pipe two (13) is welded to the surface of the connecting plate (6).
2. The auxiliary device for welding the internal partition of a new fuel storage container according to claim 3, characterized in that: The traction assembly includes an eye bolt (7) and a wire rope clamp (9). One end of the eye bolt (7) is fixed to the connecting plate (6) and the support plate (11) by a nut, and the other end has a hole for the wire rope body (8) to pass through. The end of the wire rope body (8) is locked and fixed by the wire rope clamp (9).
3. The auxiliary device for welding internal partitions of a new fuel storage container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The thread tightener (10) is set between the connecting plate (6) and the two wire ropes (8) of the same support plate (11) to fine adjust the total length of the main body (8) of the wire rope group and to ensure that all support plates (11) are subjected to uniform force and move synchronously.
4. The auxiliary device for welding the internal partition of a new fuel storage container according to claim 5, characterized in that: On the back side of the support plate (11), that is, the side connected to the traction assembly, a washer (12) is provided to disperse the traction force and prevent the support plate (11) from being locally deformed or damaged when under force.
5. The auxiliary device for welding the internal partition of a new fuel storage container according to claim 5, characterized in that: The material of the support plate (11) is nylon.
6. The auxiliary device for welding the internal partition of a new fuel storage container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electric push cylinder (1) is an electric push cylinder. The internal motor drives the lead screw or worm gear mechanism to convert the rotary motion into the linear motion of the push rod.
7. The auxiliary device for welding the internal partition of a new fuel storage container according to claim 5, characterized in that: There are four support plates (11), which correspond one-to-one with the four cavities that the cross-shaped partition divides the interior of the new fuel storage container into.
8. The auxiliary device for welding the internal partition of a new fuel storage container according to claim 1, characterized in that: A novel auxiliary device for welding internal partitions of a fuel storage container also includes a controller, which is electrically connected to an electric push rod 1.
9. The auxiliary device for welding the internal partition of a new fuel storage container according to claim 8, characterized in that: The controller has a built-in welding positioning adjustment module, which includes: A11: Position sensing unit, including: displacement sensor interface, data filter and position calculator; A12: Control decision unit, including error comparator, PID controller and instruction generator; A13: Signal output unit, including signal converter, communication driver and feedback listener; The position sensing unit is used to monitor the position status of the support plate in real time, the control decision unit is used to calculate fine-tuning instructions based on the data from the position sensing unit, and the signal output unit is used to convert the control instructions into drive signals for the electric cylinder.