An intelligent shrinkage joint welding production line

Through the automated positioning and welding process of the intelligent shrink seam welding production line, the problem of low accuracy and efficiency of anchor welded parts on the profile is solved, and high-precision and high-efficiency welding is achieved.

CN115351481BActive Publication Date: 2025-07-11刘开超
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Application Number
CN202211041793.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-08-29
Publication Date
2025-07-11
Estimated Expiration
2042-08-29

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, the accuracy of welding anchor welded parts on profiles is difficult to ensure, and the production efficiency is low.

Method used

The intelligent shrink seam welding production line is adopted, and the profile is moved to the welding station through the first conveying device, and the profile is positioned by the first positioning device. The second conveying device moves the anchor weld to the welding point of the profile. Finally, the first welding device welds the anchor weld and the profile are welded to realize automatic welding.

Benefits of technology

Ensure the accuracy of welding anchor welded parts on the profile and significantly improve production efficiency.

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Abstract

The present invention discloses an intelligent shrinkage joint welding production line, comprising: a first conveying device for moving profiles to a welding station; a first positioning device connected to the first conveying device for overall positioning of the profiles at the welding station; a second conveying device connected to the first conveying device for moving anchor welding parts to the profiles at the welding station; a second positioning device connected to the second conveying device for positioning the anchor welding parts at the welding station so that the anchor welding parts and the profiles at the welding station are in a welding posture; and a first welding device for welding the anchor welding parts and the profiles in the welding posture at the welding station. The automatic welding to complete the welding of the anchor welding parts on the profiles. The method of first positioning and then welding can ensure the accuracy of welding the anchor welding parts on the profiles and has high production efficiency.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of construction production equipment, and particularly relates to an intelligent shrinkage joint welding production line. Background Art

[0002] Bridge expansion joint: refers to an expansion joint usually set between two beam ends, between a beam end and an abutment, or at the hinge position of a bridge to meet the requirements of bridge deck deformation. At the position where the expansion joint is set, the railing and the bridge deck pavement should be disconnected. The function of the bridge expansion joint is to adjust the displacement and connection between the upper structures caused by vehicle loads and bridge building materials. Once the expansion device of an oblique bridge is damaged, it will seriously affect the driving speed, comfort and safety, and even cause traffic accidents.

[0003] The bridge expansion joint includes a reserved groove, in which a reserved welding piece is fixed, profiles, and an anchor welding piece is welded on the profiles. The anchor welding piece and the reserved welding piece in the reserved groove are welded one by one when installing the bridge expansion joint. The process of welding the anchor welding piece on the profiles is completed in the factory, and the profiles welded with the anchor welding piece are transported to the construction site for use during actual operation.

[0004] Currently, the welding of the anchor welding piece on the profiles is completed manually, but the manual welding method is difficult to ensure the accuracy of welding the anchor welding piece on the profiles, and the production efficiency is low. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the above technical problems, the present invention provides an intelligent shrinkage joint welding production line, including:

[0006] A first conveying device for moving the profiles to the welding station.

[0007] A first positioning device connected to the first conveying device for overall positioning of the profiles at the welding station.

[0008] A second conveying device connected to the first conveying device for moving the anchor welding pieces to the profiles at the welding station.

[0009] A second positioning device connected to the second conveying device for positioning the anchor welding pieces at the welding station so that the anchor welding pieces and the profiles at the welding station are in a welding posture.

[0010] A first welding device for welding the anchor welding pieces and the profiles in the welding posture at the welding station.

[0011] To achieve the above object, the present invention is realized by the following technical solutions: When welding the anchoring weldment on the profile, the first conveying device moves the profile to the welding station, the first positioning device positions the profile, the second conveying device moves the anchoring weldment to the welding position of the profile, and the first welding device welds the anchoring weldment and the profile into one body.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: The automatic welding of the anchoring weldment on the profile is completed. The method of positioning first and then welding can ensure the accuracy of welding the anchoring weldment on the profile, and the production efficiency is high.

[0013] Further preferably, the first conveying device includes:

[0014] A support member for placing the profile.

[0015] A pushing block that abuts and cooperates with the anchoring weldment.

[0016] A first driving mechanism connected to the pushing block for driving the pushing block to move, and the pushing block pushes the profile to move on the support member.

[0017] Adopting the above technical solution, the profile is placed on the support member to complete the positioning of the profile. When the anchoring weldment is welded on the profile, the first driving mechanism drives the pushing block to move, the pushing block pushes the anchoring weldment to move, the anchoring weldment drives the profile to move, the first welding device welds a new anchoring weldment on the profile, and the pushing block pushes the profile to move again, realizing the equidistant intermittent movement of the profile, so as to realize the equidistant welding of the anchoring weldment on the profile. As the profile continuously moves, the first welding device does not need to change the welding point position, improving the welding accuracy.

[0018] Further preferably, the first positioning device includes:

[0019] A cross-section positioning mechanism that clamps the side wall of the profile for positioning the cross-section direction of the profile.

[0020] A length positioning mechanism that abuts and cooperates with both ends of the profile for positioning the length direction of the positioning mechanism.

[0021] Adopting the above technical solution, the cross-section positioning mechanism clamps the side wall of the profile to complete the positioning of the cross-section direction of the profile, and the length positioning mechanism abuts both ends of the profile to complete the positioning of the length direction of the profile, thereby realizing the overall positioning of the profile.

[0022] Further optimized, the cross-section positioning mechanism includes:

[0023] A first clamping block fixedly connected to the support member.

[0024] A second clamping block slidably connected to the support member and cooperating with the first clamping block to clamp the profile.

[0025] The second driving mechanism, connected to the second clamping block, is used to drive the second clamping block to slide, thereby clamping the profile and completing the positioning in the cross-sectional direction of the profile.

[0026] Adopting the above technical solution, the second driving mechanism drives the second clamping block to move closer to the first clamping block, and the second clamping block and the first clamping block clamp and position the profile.

[0027] Further optimized, the length positioning mechanism includes:

[0028] The abutting block, slidably connected to the support member, with the sliding direction the same as the moving direction of the profile, is used to abut against the rear end of the profile.

[0029] The stop block, slidably connected to the support member, with the sliding direction intersecting the moving direction of the profile, is used to abut against the front end of the profile.

[0030] The third driving mechanism, connected to the abutting block, is used to drive the abutting block to move, so that the front end of the profile abuts against the stop block.

[0031] The fourth driving mechanism, connected to the stop block, is used to drive the stop block to slide when the profile needs to move, so that the stop block moves out of the sliding path of the profile.

[0032] Adopting the above technical solution, the fourth driving mechanism drives the stop block to move to the front side of the front end of the profile, the third driving mechanism drives the pushing block to move, and the pushing block pushes the profile so that the front end of the profile abuts against the stop block, completing the positioning in the length direction of the profile.

[0033] Further optimized, the second conveying device is:

[0034] The mobile manipulator, used to clamp and move the anchoring welding parts.

[0035] The first loading bin, used to place the raw materials of the anchoring welding parts.

[0036] Adopting the above technical solution, the second mobile manipulator clamps the anchoring welding parts from the first loading bin and moves the anchoring welding parts to the welding position.

[0037] Further optimized, the second positioning device is:

[0038] The positioning block, fittingly combined with the anchoring welding parts, is used to position the anchoring welding parts in cooperation with the manipulator.

[0039] Adopting the above technical solution, the mobile manipulator clamps the anchoring welding parts from the first loading bin, moves the anchoring welding parts onto the positioning block, the anchoring welding parts are fittingly combined with the positioning block, completing the positioning of the anchoring welding parts, and the mobile manipulator clamps the anchoring welding parts and moves along a fixed path to the welding position.

[0040] Further optimized, the first welding device is:

[0041] The first welding robot is used to weld profiles and anchoring weldments. There are two sets, which are used to weld the solder joints on both sides of the anchoring weldment simultaneously.

[0042] With the above technical solution, the first welding robot completes the welding between the anchoring weldment and the profile. The welding robot has the advantages of high welding quality and high moving accuracy.

[0043] Further optimized, it also includes:

[0044] The third feeding device is used to convey the connecting piece to its welding position.

[0045] The second welding device is used to weld a pair of profiles and a connecting piece to connect the profiles in pairs.

[0046] With the above technical solution, the third feeding device conveys the connecting piece to the welding position at the profile, and the second welding device welds a pair of profiles and a connecting piece to connect the profiles in pairs.

[0047] Further optimized, the third feeding device includes:

[0048] The second material storage bin is used to place the raw material of the connecting piece.

[0049] The second moving robot is used to clamp the connecting piece and move the connecting piece to the welding position.

[0050] The second welding device is:

[0051] The second welding robot is used to weld the profile and the connection. There are two sets, which are used to weld two profiles to a connecting piece simultaneously.

[0052] With the above technical solution, the second moving robot clamps and moves the connecting piece in the second material storage bin to the welding position at the profile. The robot has the advantage of fast running speed. The second welding robot welds a pair of profiles and a connecting piece to connect the profiles in pairs.

[0053] In summary, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: When welding the anchoring weldment on the profile, the first conveying device moves the profile to the welding station, the first positioning device positions the profile, the second conveying device moves the anchoring weldment to the welding position of the profile, and the first welding device welds the anchoring weldment and the profile into one body. The automatic welding of the anchoring weldment on the profile is completed. The method of positioning first and then welding can ensure the accuracy of welding the anchoring weldment on the profile and has high production efficiency. Description of the Drawings

[0054] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of this embodiment.

[0055] Reference numerals: 1 - first conveying device; 11 - support member; 12 - pushing block; 13 - first driving mechanism; 2 - first positioning device; 21 - cross-section positioning mechanism; 211 - first clamping block; 212 - second clamping block; 213 - second driving mechanism; 22 - length positioning mechanism; 221 - abutting block; 222 - stop block; 223 - third driving mechanism; 224 - fourth driving mechanism; 3 - second conveying device; 31 - first moving manipulator; 32 - first feeding bin; 4 - second positioning device; 5 - first welding device; 6 - third feeding device; 61 - second feeding bin; 62 - second moving manipulator; 7 - second welding device; 8 - profile; 9 - anchoring weldment; 10 - connecting member. Detailed implementation mode

[0056] The following is a further detailed introduction to the present invention in conjunction with the attached Figure 1 drawings.

[0057] Bridge expansion joint: It refers to an expansion joint usually set between two beam ends, between a beam end and an abutment, or at the hinged position of a bridge to meet the requirements of bridge deck deformation. At the location where the expansion joint is set, the railing and the bridge deck pavement should be disconnected. The function of the bridge expansion joint is to adjust the displacement and connection between the superstructures caused by vehicle loads and bridge building materials. Once the expansion device of an oblique bridge is damaged, it will seriously affect the driving speed, comfort and safety, and even cause traffic safety accidents.

[0058] The bridge expansion joint includes a reserved groove, in which a reserved weldment is fixed, a profile, an anchoring weldment is welded on the profile, and the anchoring weldment is connected to the reserved weldment in the reserved groove. When installing the bridge expansion joint, the profile is hoisted and placed into the groove, and then the anchoring weldment and the reserved weldment are welded in one-to-one correspondence. The process of welding the anchoring weldment on the profile is completed in the factory, and when in use, the profile welded with the anchoring weldment is transported to the construction site for use.

[0059] At present, the welding of the anchoring weldment on the profile is completed manually, but the manual welding method is difficult to ensure the accuracy of the welding of the anchoring weldment on the profile, and the production efficiency is low.

[0060] Based on the above technical problems, the applicant has the following technical solution concept:

[0061] When welding the anchoring weldment on the profile, the first conveying device moves the profile to the welding station, the first positioning device positions the profile, the second conveying device moves the anchoring weldment to the welding position of the profile, and the first welding device welds the anchoring weldment and the profile into one body.

[0062] Based on the above concept, the applicant has proposed the technical solution of this application, which is specifically as follows:

[0063] An intelligent shrinkage joint welding production line, such asFigure 1 As shown in the figure, it includes: a first conveying device 1 for moving the profile 8 to the welding station; a first positioning device 2 connected to the first conveying device 1 for overall positioning of the profile 8 at the welding station; a second conveying device 3 connected to the first conveying device 1 for moving the anchor welding part 9 to the position of the profile 8 at the welding station; a second positioning device 4 connected to the second conveying device 3 for positioning the anchor welding part 9 at the welding station so that the anchor welding part 9 and the profile 8 at the welding station are in a welding posture; and a first welding device 5 for welding the anchor welding part 9 and the profile 8 in the welding posture at the welding station. When welding the anchor welding part 9 on the profile 8, the first conveying device 1 moves the profile 8 to the welding station, the first positioning device 2 positions the profile 8, the second conveying device 3 moves the anchor welding part 9 to the welding position of the profile 8, and the first welding device 5 welds the anchor welding part 9 and the profile 8 into one body. The automatic welding to complete the welding of the anchor welding part 9 on the profile 8 by the way of positioning first and then welding can ensure the precision of welding the anchor welding part 9 on the profile 8 and has high production efficiency.

[0064] Specifically, the first conveying device 1 includes: a support member 11 for placing the profile 8; a push block 12 in abutting cooperation with the anchor welding part 9; and a first driving mechanism 13 connected to the push block 12 for driving the push block 12 to move, and the push block 12 pushes the profile 8 to move on the support member 11. Place the profile 8 on the support member 11 to complete the positioning of the profile 8. After the anchor welding part 9 is welded on the profile 8, the first driving mechanism 13 drives the push block 12 to move, the push block 12 pushes the anchor welding part 9 to move, the anchor welding part 9 drives the profile 8 to move, the first welding device 5 welds a new anchor welding part 9 on the profile 8, and the push block 12 pushes the profile 8 to move again, realizing the equidistant intermittent movement of the profile 8, so as to realize the equidistant welding of the anchor welding part 9 on the profile 8. As the profile 8 continuously moves, the first welding device 5 does not need to change the welding point position, improving the welding precision.

[0065] Specifically, the first positioning device 2 includes: a cross-section positioning mechanism 21 for clamping the side wall of the profile 8 to position the profile 8 in the cross-section direction; and a length positioning mechanism 22 in abutting cooperation with both ends of the profile 8 for positioning the profile 8 in the length direction.

[0066] Specifically, the cross-section positioning mechanism 21 clamps the side wall of the profile 8 to complete the positioning of the profile 8 in the cross-section direction, and the length positioning mechanism 22 abuts against both ends of the profile 8 to complete the positioning of the profile 8 in the length direction, thereby realizing the overall positioning of the profile 8.

[0067] Specifically, the cross-section positioning mechanism 21 includes: a first clamping block 211 fixedly connected to the support member 11; a second clamping block 212 slidably connected to the support member 11 and cooperating with the first clamping block 211 to clamp the profile 8; and a second driving mechanism 213 connected to the second clamping block 212 for driving the second clamping block 212 to slide, thereby clamping the profile 8 and completing the positioning in the cross-section direction of the profile 8.

[0068] Specifically, the second driving mechanism 213 drives the second clamping block 212 to move closer to the first clamping block 211, and the second clamping block 212 and the first clamping block 211 clamp and position the profile 8.

[0069] Specifically, the length positioning mechanism 22 includes: a abutting block 221 slidably connected to the support member 11 in the same direction as the moving direction of the profile 8 for abutting and cooperating with the rear end of the profile 8; a blocking block 222 slidably connected to the support member 11 in a direction intersecting the moving direction of the profile 8 for abutting and cooperating with the front end of the profile 8; a third driving mechanism 223 connected to the abutting block 221 for driving the abutting block 221 to move, so that the front end of the profile 8 abuts against the blocking block 222; and a fourth driving mechanism 224 connected to the blocking block 222 for driving the blocking block 222 to slide out of the sliding path of the profile 8 when the profile 8 needs to move.

[0070] Specifically, the fourth driving mechanism 224 drives the blocking block 222 to move to the front side of the front end of the profile 8, and the third driving mechanism 223 drives the pushing block 12 to move. The pushing block 12 pushes the profile 8 so that the front end of the profile 8 abuts against the blocking block 222, completing the positioning in the length direction of the profile 8.

[0071] Specifically, the second conveying device 3 is: a moving manipulator 31 for clamping and moving the anchor welding part 9; and a first feeding bin 32 for placing the raw materials of the anchor welding part 9.

[0072] Specifically, the second moving manipulator 62 clamps the anchor welding part 9 from the first feeding bin 32 and moves the anchor welding part 9 to the welding position.

[0073] Specifically, the second positioning device 4 is: a positioning block that fits and cooperates with the anchor welding part 9 and is used in cooperation with the manipulator to position the anchor welding part 9.

[0074] Specifically, the moving manipulator 31 clamps the anchor welding part 9 from the first feeding bin 32, moves the anchor welding part 9 onto the positioning block, and the anchor welding part 9 fits with the positioning block to complete the positioning of the anchor welding part 9. Then the moving manipulator 31 clamps the anchor welding part 9 and moves it along a fixed path to the welding position.

[0075] Specifically, the first welding device 5 is: a first welding manipulator for welding the profile 8 and the anchor welding part 9. There are two sets for simultaneously welding the weld points on both sides of the anchor welding part 9.

[0076] Specifically, the first welding manipulator completes the welding between the anchoring weldment 9 and the profile 8. The welding manipulator has the advantages of high welding quality and high moving precision.

[0077] Specifically, it further includes: a third feeding device 6 for feeding the connecting member 10 to its welding position. A second welding device 7 for welding a pair of profiles 8 and a connecting member 10 to connect the profiles 8 in pairs.

[0078] Specifically, the third feeding device 6 feeds the connecting member 10 to the welding position at the profile 8, and the second welding device 7 welds a pair of profiles 8 and a connecting member 10 to connect the profiles 8 in pairs.

[0079] Specifically, the third feeding device 6 includes: a second material storage bin 61 for placing the raw material of the connecting member 10. A second moving manipulator 62 for clamping the connecting member 10 and moving the connecting member 10 to the welding position. The second welding device 7 is: a second welding manipulator for welding the profile 8 and the connection, with two groups provided for welding two profiles 8 to a connecting member 10 simultaneously.

[0080] Specifically, the second moving manipulator 62 clamps and moves the connecting member in the second material storage bin 61 to the welding position at the profile 8. The manipulator has the advantage of fast running speed. The second welding manipulator welds a pair of profiles 8 and a connecting member 10 to connect the profiles 8 in pairs.

[0081] In summary, when welding the anchoring weldment 9 on the profile 8, the first conveying device 1 moves the profile 8 to the welding station, the first positioning device 2 positions the profile 8, the second conveying device 3 moves the anchoring weldment 9 to the welding position of the profile 8, and the first welding device 5 welds the anchoring weldment 9 and the profile 8 into one body.

[0082] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: The automatic welding of the anchoring weldment 9 on the profile 8 is completed. The method of positioning first and then welding can ensure the precision of welding the anchoring weldment 9 on the profile 8 and has high production efficiency. This is not a limitation to the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make modifications without creative contributions to this embodiment according to needs after reading this specification, but as long as it is within the protection scope of the present invention, it is protected by the patent law.

Claims

1. An intelligent shrinkage joint welding production line, characterized in that, Including: A first conveying device (1), the first conveying device (1) includes: a support member (11) for placing profiles (8); a push block (12) in abutting cooperation with an anchor welding member (9); a first driving mechanism (13) connected to the push block (12) for driving the push block (12) to move, the push block (12) pushing the profile (8) to move on the support member (11), and the first conveying device (1) being used to move the profile (8) to a welding station; A first positioning device (2) connected to the first conveying device (1) for overall positioning of the profile (8) at the welding station; the first positioning device (2) includes: A cross-section positioning mechanism (21) for clamping the side wall of the profile (8) to position the profile (8) in the cross-section direction; A length positioning mechanism (22) in abutting cooperation with both ends of the profile (8) for positioning in the length direction of the positioning mechanism; the length positioning mechanism (22) includes: an abutting block (221) slidably connected to the support member (11) with a sliding direction the same as the moving direction of the profile (8) for abutting cooperation with the rear end of the profile (8); a stop block (222) slidably connected to the support member (11) with a sliding direction intersecting the moving direction of the profile (8) for abutting cooperation with the front end of the profile (8); a third driving mechanism (223) connected to the abutting block (221) for driving the abutting block (221) to move so that the front end of the profile (8) abuts against the stop block (222); a fourth driving mechanism (224) connected to the stop block (222) for driving the stop block (222) to slide out of the sliding path of the profile (8) when the profile (8) needs to move; A second conveying device (3) connected to the first conveying device (1) for moving the anchor welding member (9) to the position of the profile (8) at the welding station; A second positioning device (4) connected to the second conveying device (3) for positioning the anchor welding member (9) at the welding station so that the anchor welding member (9) at the welding station and the profile (8) are in a welding posture. The second positioning device (4) is a positioning block in fitting cooperation with the anchor welding member (9). Used in cooperation with a manipulator to position the anchor welding member (9). A moving manipulator (31) clamps the anchor welding member (9) from a first loading bin (32) and moves the anchor welding member (9) onto the positioning block. The anchor welding member (9) fits with the positioning block to complete the positioning of the anchor welding member (9). The moving manipulator (31) clamps the anchor welding member (9) and moves it along a fixed path to the welding location; A first welding device (5) for welding the anchor welding member (9) and the profile (8) in a welding posture at the welding station. The first welding device (5) is a first welding manipulator and has two groups for simultaneously welding the solder joints on both sides of the anchor welding member (9).

2. The intelligent shrinkage joint welding production line according to claim 1, wherein The cross-section positioning mechanism (21) includes: A first clamping block (211) fixedly connected to the support member (11); The second clamping block (212) is slidably connected to the support member (11) and cooperates with the first clamping block (211) to clamp the profile (8). The second driving mechanism (213) is connected to the second clamping block (212) and is used to drive the second clamping block (212) to slide, so as to clamp the profile (8) and complete the positioning in the cross-sectional direction of the profile (8).

3. The intelligent shrinkage joint welding production line according to claim 1, wherein The second conveying device (3) is: A mobile manipulator (31) for clamping and moving the anchor welding part (9). The first loading bin (32) for placing the raw materials of the anchor welding part (9).

4. The intelligent shrinkage joint welding production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, It further includes: The third feeding device (6) for conveying the connecting member (10) to its welding position. The second welding device (7) for welding a pair of profiles (8) and a connecting member (10) to connect the profiles (8) in pairs.

5. The intelligent shrinkage joint welding production line according to claim 4, characterized in that, The third feeding device (6) includes: The second loading bin (61) for placing the raw materials of the connecting member (10). The second mobile manipulator (62) for clamping the connecting member (10) and moving the connecting member (10) to the welding position. The second welding device (7) is: The second welding manipulator for welding the profile (8) and the connection, with two groups provided for simultaneously welding a connecting member (10) to two profiles (8).

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