Robot welding pliers

The robot welding tongs address heat management and stability issues by integrating cooling and hydraulic systems, ensuring efficient and durable welding operations.

CN222154414UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-13JIANGSU ZENA EQUIP TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420899439.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-28
Publication Date
2024-12-13
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-28

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Technical Problem

Existing robot welding tongs experience reduced efficiency and shortened service life due to excessive heat generation during welding, which is not effectively managed by current designs.

Method used

The design incorporates an insulating block, hydraulic cylinder, movable pole arms, water cooling system, and heat sink to manage heat dissipation and temperature stability, along with a slide groove and fixing mechanism for stability and ease of maintenance.

Benefits of technology

Enhances the cooling effect, improves safety and stability, extends the service life of the welding tongs, and maintains efficient welding performance by managing heat and facilitating easy maintenance.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a pair of robot welding pliers, which relates to the technical field of welding pliers and comprises a support, an insulating block is fixedly mounted on the surface of the support, a fixed large pole arm is fixedly mounted on the surface of the insulating block, and a hydraulic cylinder is fixedly mounted on the surface of the support. By arranging a support, an insulating block, a fixed large pole arm, a hydraulic cylinder, a movable large pole arm, a movable small pole arm, a water tank, a water discharge pump, water guide pipes, a water suction pump and a cooling fin structure, when the robot electrode holder is used for a long time, the temperature of the surface of the support can rise rapidly, the two water guide pipes are installed on the surface of the support, and the water discharge pump releases water in the water tank into the guide pipes; the water suction pump pumps out water in the guide pipe, so that water circulation is formed, the cooling effect on the support is greatly improved, the temperature of the whole robot electrode holder is kept stable, meanwhile, the working efficiency of the electrode holder can be improved, heat on the surface of the movable large pole arm can be sharply increased when a weldment is welded, and the service life of the movable large pole arm is prolonged. The installation of the radiating fins is beneficial for accelerating the heat dissipation of the movable large pole arm.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of welding tongs, in particular to a robot welding tongs. Background Art

[0002] The robot welding tongs is a key external device in the robot welding system, which is used to grab the weldment and provide and maintain welding power. It transmits welding energy in the form of welding current through electric current, and collects energy from the arc to heat and melt the weldment. The welding tongs are usually composed of a tongs body, a tongs head and a tongs handle. The design needs to consider factors such as the strength and rigidity of the tongs body, the gripping range of the tongs head, the weight and the ease of operation. Using a robot and a welding tongs to complete welding can achieve more flexible and efficient welding production and improve welding quality. Publication No. CN216503093U discloses a modular robot welding tongs, including a connecting flange, a U-shaped bracket, a transformer, an insulating seat, a fixed large pole arm, a fixed small pole arm, an electrode connecting plate one, a movable large pole arm, and an electrode connecting plate two , movable small pole arm, impact-proof welding insulating mounting seat structure, horizontally movable guide rod structure and easy-to-replace electrode cap structure, the middle part of the right part of the connecting flange is bolted with a U-shaped bracket; the left side of the inside of the U-shaped bracket is bolted with a transformer; the upper right side of the U-shaped bracket is bolted with an insulating seat, and the middle part of the upper part of the insulating seat is bolted to one end of the fixed large pole arm, wherein the other end of the fixed large pole arm is bolted with a fixed small pole arm. In actual application of the above technology, when the robot welding clamp is working, it is necessary to weld the weldment, and a large amount of heat will be generated in this process. When the heat on the surface of the robot welding clamp is too high, the welding efficiency of the robot welding clamp will be greatly reduced, and long-term heat overload will greatly reduce the service life of the robot welding clamp. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the technical problems raised in the above background technology.

[0004] The utility model adopts the following technical scheme: a robot welding tongs, comprising a bracket, an insulating block is fixedly installed on the surface of the bracket, a fixed large pole arm is fixedly installed on the surface of the insulating block, a hydraulic cylinder is fixedly installed on the surface of the bracket, a movable large pole arm is fixedly installed on the output end of the hydraulic cylinder, a movable small pole arm is fixedly installed on the surface of the movable large pole arm, a fixed small pole arm is placed on the surface of the fixed large pole arm, a water tank is fixedly installed on the top of the bracket, a water drain pump is fixedly installed inside the water tank, a water guide pipe is fixedly installed on the surface of the water drain pump, and a water pump is fixedly installed on one end of the water guide pipe away from the water drain pump.

[0005] Preferably, a slide groove is provided on the surface of the bracket, and the movable large pole arm slides on the surface of the slide groove. Here, when the robot welding tongs is in use, the hydraulic cylinder drives the movable large pole arm and the movable small pole arm to approach the fixed small pole arm. In this process, the slide groove can limit the movable large pole arm while keeping the movable large pole arm stable, thereby improving the safety of the robot welding tongs.

[0006] Preferably, a heat sink is fixedly installed on the surface of the movable large pole arm, and a spring is fixedly installed between the movable large pole arm and the bracket. Here, when welding the weldment, the heat on the surface of the movable large pole arm will increase sharply. Installing the heat sink helps to speed up the heat dissipation of the movable large pole arm. The hydraulic cylinder drives the movable large pole arm to move, and the spring can slow down the impact of the movable large pole arm on the hydraulic cylinder when it shrinks, thereby increasing the service life of the hydraulic cylinder.

[0007] Preferably, the number of the water pipes is two groups, and the two groups of water pipes are symmetrically distributed on the surface of the bracket. Here, when the robot welding clamp is used for a long time, the temperature of the surface of the bracket will rise rapidly. The two groups of water pipes are installed on the surface of the bracket, and the water discharge pump releases the water in the water tank into the conduit, and the water pump then pumps the water out of the conduit, thereby forming a water cycle, which greatly improves the cooling effect of the bracket, keeps the temperature of the entire robot welding clamp stable, and can also improve the working efficiency of the welding clamp.

[0008] Preferably, the movable small pole arm and the fixed small pole arm are on the same horizontal line. Here, the movable small pole arm and the fixed small pole arm need to be precisely welded to the weldment, and the two are on the same horizontal line, so that the robot welding clamp is more accurate during welding.

[0009] Preferably, a fixing ring is threadedly connected between the fixed large pole arm and the fixed small pole arm, a card slot is provided on the surface of the fixed large pole arm, and a card block is fixedly installed on the surface of the fixed small pole arm. Here, by twisting the fixing ring, the fixed small pole arm can be removed from the surface of the fixed large pole arm, which is not only convenient for replacing fixed small pole arms of different models, but also for timely maintenance of the fixed small pole arm.

[0010] Preferably, the shape of the clamp is a cross, and the clamp is adapted to the clamp slot. Here, when fixing the small pole arm, first align the clamp with the clamp slot, and when the clamp fits with the clamp slot, screw the fixing ring in, so that the small pole arm and the large pole arm are more closely fitted, making the robot welding tongs more stable when in use.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of the utility model are:

[0012] 1. In the utility model, by arranging a bracket, an insulating block, a fixed large pole arm, a hydraulic cylinder, a movable large pole arm, a movable small pole arm, a water tank, a drain pump, a water guide pipe, a water pump, and a heat sink structure, the temperature of the surface of the bracket of the robot welding clamp will rise rapidly when it is used for a long time. Two sets of water guide pipes are installed on the surface of the bracket. The drain pump releases the water in the water tank into the conduit, and the water pump then pumps the water out of the conduit, thereby forming a water circulation, which greatly improves the cooling effect of the bracket, keeps the temperature of the entire robot welding clamp stable, and can also improve the working efficiency of the welding clamp. When welding the weldment, the heat on the surface of the movable large pole arm will increase sharply, and installing a heat sink helps to accelerate the heat dissipation of the movable large pole arm.

[0013] 2. In the utility model, by arranging the slide groove, spring, fixing ring, card slot and card block structure, when the robot welding clamp is in use, the hydraulic cylinder drives the movable large pole arm and the movable small pole arm to approach the fixed small pole arm. In this process, the slide groove can limit the movable large pole arm and can also keep the movable large pole arm stable, thereby improving the safety of the robot welding clamp. By twisting the fixing ring, the fixed small pole arm can be removed from the surface of the fixed large pole arm, which is not only convenient for replacing fixed small pole arms of different models, but also can perform timely maintenance on the fixed small pole arm. When fixing the small pole arm, first align the card block with the card slot, and when the card block fits with the card slot, screw the fixing ring in, so that the fixed small pole arm and the fixed large pole arm fit more closely, making the robot welding clamp more stable when in use. The hydraulic cylinder drives the movable large pole arm to move, and the spring can slow down the impact of the movable large pole arm on the hydraulic cylinder when it shrinks, thereby increasing the service life of the hydraulic cylinder. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a robot welding tongs is provided for the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the interior of a robot welding tongs is provided for the utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 A bottom view of a robot welding tongs is proposed for the utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 A robot welding tongs is proposed for the utility model Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0018] Legend:

[0019] 1. Bracket; 2. Insulation block; 3. Fixed large pole arm; 4. Hydraulic cylinder; 5. Movable large pole arm; 6. Movable small pole arm; 7. Fixed small pole arm; 8. Slide; 9. Water tank; 10. Drain pump; 11. Water guide pipe; 12. Suction pump; 13. Spring; 14. Heat sink; 15. Fixed ring; 16. Slot; 17. Block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] In order to more clearly understand the above-mentioned purpose, features and advantages of the utility model, the utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0021] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways than those described herein. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments of the following disclosure.

[0022] Embodiment 1

[0023] See also Figure 1-2 The utility model provides a technical solution: a robot welding clamp, including a bracket 1, an insulating block 2 is fixedly installed on the surface of the bracket 1, a fixed large pole arm 3 is fixedly installed on the surface of the insulating block 2, a hydraulic cylinder 4 is fixedly installed on the surface of the bracket 1, a movable large pole arm 5 is fixedly installed on the output end of the hydraulic cylinder 4, a movable small pole arm 6 is fixedly installed on the surface of the movable large pole arm 5, and a fixed small pole arm 7 is placed on the surface of the fixed large pole arm 3, a water tank 9 is fixedly installed on the top of the bracket 1, a drain pump 10 is fixedly installed inside the water tank 9, a water guide pipe 11 is fixedly installed on the surface of the drain pump 10, and a water pump 12 is fixedly installed on one end of the water guide pipe 11 away from the drain pump 10, a heat sink 14 is fixedly installed on the surface of the movable large pole arm 5, and a spring 13 is fixedly installed between the movable large pole arm 5 and the bracket 1. When welding the weldment, the heat on the surface of the movable large pole arm 5 will increase sharply, and installing the heat sink 14 will help to speed up the activity The large pole arm 5 dissipates heat, and the hydraulic cylinder 4 drives the movable large pole arm 5 to move. The spring 13 can slow down the impact of the movable large pole arm 5 on the hydraulic cylinder 4 when it contracts, thereby increasing the service life of the hydraulic cylinder 4. There are two groups of water pipes 11, and the two groups of water pipes 11 are symmetrically distributed on the surface of the bracket 1. When the robot welding clamp is used for a long time, the temperature on the surface of the bracket 1 will rise rapidly. The two groups of water pipes 11 are installed on the surface of the bracket 1, and the drain pump 10 releases the water in the water tank 9 into the conduit, and the water pump 12 then pumps the water out of the conduit, thereby forming a water cycle, which greatly improves the cooling effect of the bracket 1, keeps the temperature of the entire robot welding clamp stable, and can also improve the working efficiency of the welding clamp. The movable small pole arm 6 and the fixed small pole arm 7 are on the same horizontal line. The movable small pole arm 6 and the fixed small pole arm 7 need to be precisely welded to the weldment. The two are located on the same horizontal line, which makes the robot welding clamp more precise when welding.

[0024] Embodiment 2

[0025] See also Figure 4A slide groove 8 is provided on the surface of the bracket 1, and the movable large pole arm 5 slides on the surface of the slide groove 8. During the use of the robot welding tongs, the hydraulic cylinder 4 drives the movable large pole arm 5 and the movable small pole arm 6 to approach the fixed small pole arm 7. In this process, the slide groove 8 can limit the movable large pole arm 5 while also allowing the movable large pole arm 5 to remain stable, thereby improving the safety of the robot welding tongs. A fixing ring 15 is threadedly connected between the fixed large pole arm 3 and the fixed small pole arm 7. A card slot 16 is provided on the surface of the fixed large pole arm 3, and a fixing ring 15 is provided on the surface of the fixed small pole arm 7. Equipped with a clamping block 17, the fixed small pole arm 7 can be removed from the surface of the fixed large pole arm 3 by twisting the fixing ring 15, which is not only convenient for replacing the fixed small pole arm 7 of different models, but also can perform timely maintenance on the fixed small pole arm 7. The clamping block 17 is in the shape of a cross, and the clamping block 17 is adapted to the clamping slot 16. When fixing the small pole arm 7, first align the clamping block 17 with the clamping slot 16. When the clamping block 17 is in contact with the clamping slot 16, screw in the fixing ring 15. In this way, the fixed small pole arm 7 is more closely fitted to the fixed large pole arm 3, making the robot welding tongs more stable when in use.

[0026] Working principle: When in use, install the robot welding tongs in an appropriate position. During the welding process, the hydraulic cylinder 4 drives the movable large pole arm 5 and the movable small pole arm 6 to approach the fixed small pole arm 7. A slide groove 8 is provided on the surface of the bracket 1. The slide groove 8 can limit the movable large pole arm 5 while keeping the movable large pole arm 5 stable, thereby improving the safety of the robot welding tongs. Subsequently, the movable small pole arm 6 and the fixed small pole arm 7 press the weldment tightly, and then weld the weldment. After the welding is completed, the hydraulic cylinder 4 contracts, and the spring 13 can reduce the impact of the movable large pole arm 5 on the hydraulic cylinder 4 when it contracts, thereby increasing the hydraulic cylinder 4. When the robot welding tongs are used for a long time, the temperature of the surface of the bracket 1 will rise rapidly. Two sets of water pipes 11 are installed on the surface of the bracket 1. The water discharge pump 10 releases the water in the water tank 9 into the conduit, and the water pump 12 then pumps the water out of the conduit, thereby forming a water cycle, which greatly improves the cooling effect of the bracket 1, keeps the temperature of the entire robot welding tongs stable, and also improves the working efficiency of the welding tongs. By twisting the fixing ring 15, the fixed small pole arm 7 can be removed from the surface of the fixed large pole arm 3, which is not only convenient for replacing different types of fixed small pole arms 7, but also can perform timely maintenance on the fixed small pole arm 7.

[0027] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the present invention in other forms. Any technician familiar with the profession may use the technical content disclosed above to change or modify it into an equivalent embodiment with equivalent changes and apply it to other fields. However, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above embodiment based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention still falls within the protection scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A robot welding tongs, comprising a bracket (1), characterized in that: An insulating block (2) is fixedly mounted on the surface of the bracket (1), a fixed large pole arm (3) is fixedly mounted on the surface of the insulating block (2), a hydraulic cylinder (4) is fixedly mounted on the surface of the bracket (1), a movable large pole arm (5) is fixedly mounted on the output end of the hydraulic cylinder (4), a movable small pole arm (6) is fixedly mounted on the surface of the movable large pole arm (5), a fixed small pole arm (7) is placed on the surface of the fixed large pole arm (3), a water tank (9) is fixedly mounted on the top of the bracket (1), a water discharge pump (10) is fixedly mounted inside the water tank (9), a water guide pipe (11) is fixedly mounted on the surface of the water discharge pump (10), and a water pump (12) is fixedly mounted on one end of the water guide pipe (11) away from the water discharge pump (10).

2. The robot welding tongs according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sliding groove (8) is provided on the surface of the bracket (1), and the movable large pole arm (5) slides on the surface of the sliding groove (8).

3. The robot welding tongs according to claim 1, characterized in that: A heat sink (14) is fixedly mounted on the surface of the movable large pole arm (5), and a spring (13) is fixedly mounted between the movable large pole arm (5) and the bracket (1).

4. The robot welding tongs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the water conduits (11) is two groups, and the two groups of water conduits (11) are symmetrically distributed on the surface of the bracket (1).

5. The robot welding tongs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable small pole arm (6) and the fixed small pole arm (7) are on the same horizontal line.

6. The robot welding tongs according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing ring (15) is threadedly connected between the fixed large pole arm (3) and the fixed small pole arm (7); a clamping groove (16) is provided on the surface of the fixed large pole arm (3); and a clamping block (17) is fixedly mounted on the surface of the fixed small pole arm (7).

7. The robot welding tongs according to claim 6, characterized in that: The shape of the clamping block (17) is a cross, and the clamping block (17) is adapted to the clamping slot (16).

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