A bumper punch and weld assembly system

By designing a bumper punching and welding assembly system, the system utilizes drive screws and robots to automate the positioning and fixing of bumpers, solving the problems of large equipment footprint and time-consuming and labor-intensive manual handling in existing technologies, thus improving work efficiency.

CN117584209BActive Publication Date: 2026-03-24SHANGHAI MINGCHEN MOLDING TECH
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CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
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Filing Date
2023-10-10
Publication Date
2026-03-24

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Technical Problem

In the existing bumper manufacturing process, punching, welding and assembly are carried out separately, which results in large equipment space occupation, time-consuming and labor-intensive manual handling, and cumbersome operation with low efficiency.

Method used

Design a bumper punching and welding assembly system that uses a drive screw and a robot for automated positioning and adjustment, enabling punching and welding to be completed in the same station. The system uses a drive rotation mechanism and a telescopic structure to fix and adjust the position of the bumper.

Benefits of technology

It achieves automated positioning and fixing of bumpers, reduces manual handling, improves work efficiency, and simplifies the operation process.

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Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of bumpers, and particularly discloses a bumper punching and welding assembly system which comprises a base, a welding robot and a punching robot, the base is reserved with a movable groove, the movable groove is provided with a movable seat through a driving screw rod, an extension air cylinder is installed above the movable seat, an elastic supporting plate is arranged at the top output end of the extension air cylinder, a fixed column is installed on one side of the extension air cylinder, a rotating shaft is installed on the top of the fixed column through a limiting ring, and a pressing plate is connected to the side wall of the rotating shaft through a connecting shaft; mounting plates are arranged on the two sides of the base, punching robots are arranged on the two mounting plates; welding robots are arranged on the sides, away from the punching robots, of the two mounting plates; mounting seats are arranged on the two sides of the movable groove, a welding supporting structure is arranged above the mounting seats, and the welding supporting structure is arranged on the same axis as the welding robot.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the bumper technical field, specifically to a kind of bumper punching welding assembly system. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the development of automobile industry and the large application of engineering plastics in automobile industry, automobile bumper as an important safety device also goes to the road of innovation.Currently, in addition to keeping the original protection function, automobile front and rear bumper also pursues the harmony and identity with the body style, pursues the lightweight itself.Bumper needs to be punched in production and processing process, so that subsequent installation of various automobile accessories, automobile accessories include radar, automatic telescopic water washing device and ornament etc.

[0003] In the processing of bumper, punching, welding and assembly need to be carried out in turn, and in the existing production process, punching, welding and assembly process are independent operation in separate stations, equipment occupies large space, manual product is transported in each station, time-consuming and laborious, and bumper needs to be fixed on multiple different stations, which is troublesome and has low working efficiency. SUMMARY

[0004] The present application relates to the bumper technical field, specifically to a kind of bumper punching welding assembly system.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the present application provides the following technical scheme: a kind of bumper punching welding assembly system, including base, welding robot, punching robot, the base is reserved with movable slot, the movable slot is installed with multiple groups of drive screw, and movable slot is provided with movable seat by drive screw, movable seat is moved left and right by drive screw rotation, so as to adjust the position of bumper, so as to carry out punching welding operation;Fixed seat is arranged above the movable seat, telescopic cylinder is installed above the fixed seat, elastic supporting plate is arranged on the top output end of telescopic cylinder, the supporting plate is made of flexible material that can be bent, the shape of supporting plate can be adjusted by the jacking of telescopic cylinder at the bottom of supporting plate, so as to better fit the inner wall of bumper and support the bumper;Fixed column is installed on one side of telescopic cylinder, rotating shaft is installed on the top of fixed column through limiting ring, pressing plate is connected to the side wall of rotating shaft through connecting shaft, after the bumper is placed on the top of supporting plate, rotating shaft is turned over by driving rotating drive mechanism, so that pressing plate is pressed on the outer wall of bumper, and the bumper is fixed by limiting;

[0006] The two mounting plates are provided with second mounting racks, the second mounting racks are provided with second telescopic structures above, the second telescopic structures are provided with second telescopic sleeves on the top, the second telescopic sleeves are provided with second telescopic rods inside, the second telescopic rods are connected with punching robot away from the second telescopic sleeves, the inner wall on the same axis of the movable groove and the punching robot is provided with a baffle, when the movable seat touches the baffle, the bumper is on the same axis with the punching robot, when the bumper is fixed, the bumper is moved to the same axis with the punching robot through the drive screw, then the punching robot is adjusted to the punching position of the bumper for punching through the up-down adjustment of the second telescopic structure and the cooperation of the second rotary adjusting mechanism.

[0007] The two mounting plates are provided with first mounting racks away from the second mounting racks, the first mounting racks are provided with first telescopic structures above, the first telescopic structures are provided with first telescopic sleeves on the top, the first telescopic sleeves are provided with first telescopic rods inside, the first telescopic rods are connected with welding robot away from the first telescopic sleeves, after punching, the bumper is moved to the same axis with the welding robot through the drive screw, and the welding robot is adjusted according to the adjustment parameters of the punching robot, so as to ensure that the welding robot works at the same position.

[0008] The two mounting plates are provided with first mounting racks away from the second mounting racks, the first mounting racks are provided with first telescopic structures above, the first telescopic structures are provided with first telescopic sleeves on the top, the first telescopic sleeves are provided with first telescopic rods inside, the first telescopic rods are connected with welding robot away from the first telescopic sleeves, after punching, the bumper is moved to the same axis with the welding robot through the drive screw, and the welding robot is adjusted according to the adjustment parameters of the punching robot, so as to ensure that the welding robot works at the same position.

[0009] Preferably, the movable groove is provided with a limiting block, and the movement of the movable seat is limited.

[0010] Preferably, the movable seat is provided with a limiting groove at the bottom, which is matched with the limiting block.

[0011] Preferably, a threaded hole matched with the drive screw is formed in the movable seat, so as to cooperate with the drive screw and drive the movable seat to move.

[0012] Preferably, a rotary driving mechanism is connected to one end of the rotating shaft, so as to adjust the angle of the pressing plate.

[0013] Preferably, a through groove matched with the drive screw is reserved on the side wall of the base.

[0014] Preferably, a drive motor is installed on the outer wall of the base, and the drive screw passes through the through slot and is connected to the output end of the drive motor. The drive motor rotates synchronously to ensure that multiple sets of drive screws rotate synchronously, thereby driving the movable seat to move.

[0015] Preferably, both the first and second telescopic sleeves are equipped with electric push rods, and the first and second telescopic rods are respectively connected to the output ends of the electric push rods in the first and second telescopic sleeves, so as to adjust the length of the first and second telescopic rods.

[0016] Preferably, a second rotation adjustment mechanism is provided at the connection between the first telescopic structure and the first telescopic sleeve to adjust the angle of the welding robot.

[0017] Preferably, a third rotation adjustment mechanism is provided at the connection between the second telescopic structure and the second telescopic sleeve to adjust the angle of the punching robot;

[0018] The launching test steps for the above-mentioned inclined ship launch test system include:

[0019] Step 1: Place the bumper on the support plate and drive the rotating mechanism to rotate the shaft, thereby pressing the pressure plate onto the outer wall of the bumper to limit and fix the bumper.

[0020] Step 2: After the bumper is fixed, the bumper is moved to the same axis as the punching robot by the drive screw. Then, by adjusting the up and down of the second telescopic structure and cooperating with the second rotation adjustment mechanism, the punching robot is adjusted to the punching position of the bumper to punch holes.

[0021] Step 3: After drilling is completed, the bumper is moved to the same axis as the welding robot by driving the screw, and the welding robot is adjusted according to the adjustment parameters of the punching robot to ensure that the welding robot works in the same position. When welding the bumper, the welding support structure is adjusted to the bottom of the welding point by adjusting the telescopic mechanism and the first rotation adjustment mechanism. Then the welding sheet is placed on the hole for welding.

[0022] Step 4: After the bumper hole welding is completed, the rotating shaft is driven to reverse and flip by the reverse drive mechanism, so that the pressure plate is separated from the outer wall of the bumper. The bumper can then be removed from the support plate, and the operator moves the bumper to the assembly station for assembly.

[0023] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this bumper punching and welding assembly system are:

[0024] 1. The punching and welding assembly system of the present invention places the bumper on the pallet and then drives the rotating shaft to flip by driving the rotating mechanism, thereby pressing the pressure plate onto the outer wall of the bumper to limit and fix the bumper. It does not require manual fixation at multiple different work stations, and the operation is simple.

[0025] 2. After the bumper is fixed, the present invention moves the bumper to the same axis as the punching robot by driving a screw. Then, through the up-and-down adjustment of the second telescopic structure and the cooperation of the second rotation adjustment mechanism, the punching robot is adjusted to the punching position on the bumper for punching. After punching, the bumper is moved to the same axis as the welding robot by driving a screw, and the welding robot is adjusted according to the adjustment parameters of the punching robot to ensure that the welding robot works in the same position, ensuring that the bumper punching and welding are done at the same station. Moreover, by adjusting the position of the bumper by driving a screw, there is no need for manual handling of products between stations, saving time and improving work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the driving structure of the present invention.

[0029] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Movable slot; 3. Limiting block; 4. Drive screw; 5. Drive motor; 6. Movable seat; 7. Limiting slot; 8. Threaded hole; 9. Fixed seat; 10. Telescopic cylinder; 11. Support plate; 12. Fixed column; 13. Limiting ring; 14. Rotating shaft; 15. Connecting shaft; 16. Pressure plate; 17. Rotary drive mechanism; 18. Mounting seat; 19. Telescopic mechanism; 20. First rotary adjustment mechanism; 21. Welding support structure; 22. Mounting plate; 23. First mounting frame; 24. First telescopic structure; 25. Second rotary adjustment mechanism; 26. First telescopic sleeve; 27. First telescopic rod; 28. Welding robot; 29. ​​Second mounting frame; 30. Second telescopic structure; 31. Third rotary adjustment mechanism; 32. Second telescopic sleeve; 33. Second telescopic rod; 34. Punching robot. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0031] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "vertical," "upper," "lower," "horizontal," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0032] In the description of this invention, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0033] Please see Figures 1-3 This invention provides a technical solution: a bumper punching and welding assembly system, including a base 1, a welding robot 28, and a punching robot 34. The base 1 has a pre-reserved movable groove 2, in which multiple sets of drive screws 4 are installed. A movable seat 6 is provided within the movable groove 2 via the drive screws 4. Rotation of the drive screws 4 causes the movable seat 6 to move left and right, thereby adjusting the position of the bumper for punching and welding operations. A fixed seat 9 is provided above the movable seat 6, and a telescopic cylinder 10 is installed above the fixed seat 9. An elastic support plate 11 is provided at the top output end of the telescopic cylinder 10. The support plate 11 is made of a bendable elastic material. The shape of the support plate 11 can be adjusted by lifting the telescopic cylinder 10 at the bottom of the support plate 11 so as to better fit the inner wall of the bumper and support the bumper. A fixing column 12 is installed on one side of the telescopic cylinder 10. A rotating shaft 14 is installed on the top of the fixing column 12 through a limiting ring 13. A pressure plate 16 is connected to the side wall of the rotating shaft 14 through a connecting shaft 15. After the bumper is placed on the support plate 11, the rotating shaft 14 is rotated by the drive rotation mechanism 17, thereby pressing the pressure plate 16 onto the outer wall of the bumper to limit and fix the bumper.

[0034] The base 1 has mounting plates 22 on both sides, and a second mounting bracket 29 is provided on the two mounting plates 22. A second telescopic structure 30 is provided above the second mounting bracket 29. A second telescopic sleeve 32 is installed on the top of the second telescopic structure 30. A second telescopic rod 33 is provided inside the second telescopic sleeve 32. A punching robot 34 is connected to the end of the second telescopic rod 33 away from the second telescopic sleeve 32. A baffle is provided on the inner wall of the movable groove 2 and the punching robot 34 on the same axis. When the movable seat 6 touches the baffle, the bumper and the punching robot 34 are on the same axis. After the bumper is fixed, the bumper is moved to the same axis as the punching robot 34 by the drive screw 4. Then, by adjusting the second telescopic structure 30 up and down and cooperating with the second rotation adjustment mechanism 25, the punching robot 34 is adjusted to the punching position of the bumper to punch holes.

[0035] A first mounting bracket 23 is provided on the side of the two mounting plates 22 away from the second mounting bracket 29. A first telescopic structure 24 is provided above the first mounting bracket 23. A first telescopic sleeve 26 is installed on the top of the first telescopic structure 24. A first telescopic rod 27 is provided inside the first telescopic sleeve 26. A welding robot 28 is connected to the end of the first telescopic rod 27 away from the first telescopic sleeve 26. After the drilling is completed, the bumper is moved to the same axis as the welding robot 28 by the drive screw 4. The welding robot 28 is adjusted according to the adjustment parameters of the punching robot 34 to ensure that the welding robot 28 works in the same position.

[0036] Mounting seats 18 are provided on both sides of the movable groove 2. A telescopic mechanism 19 is provided above the mounting seats 18. A welding support structure 21 is connected to the top of the telescopic mechanism 19. The welding support structure 21 and the welding robot 28 are on the same axis. A first rotation adjustment mechanism 20 is provided at the connection between the telescopic mechanism 19 and the welding support structure 21. When welding the bumper, the welding support structure 21 is adjusted to the bottom of the welding point by adjusting the telescopic mechanism 19 and the first rotation adjustment mechanism 20. Then the welding sheet is placed on the hole for welding.

[0037] Furthermore, a limit block 3 is provided in the movable slot 2 to limit the movement of the movable seat 6.

[0038] Furthermore, the bottom of the movable seat 6 is reserved with a limiting groove 7 that is adapted to the limiting block 3.

[0039] Furthermore, the movable seat 6 is provided with a threaded hole 8 that is compatible with the drive screw 4, so as to cooperate with the drive screw 4 and drive the movable seat 6 to move.

[0040] Furthermore, a rotary drive mechanism 17 is connected to one end of the rotating shaft 14 to facilitate adjustment of the angle of the pressure plate 16.

[0041] Furthermore, the base 1 has a through groove on its side wall that is compatible with the drive screw 4.

[0042] Furthermore, a drive motor 5 is installed on the outer wall of the base 1, and the drive screw 4 passes through the through slot and is connected to the output end of the drive motor 5. The drive motor 5 rotates synchronously to ensure that multiple sets of drive screws 4 rotate synchronously, thereby driving the movable seat 6 to move.

[0043] Furthermore, electric push rods are installed inside the first telescopic sleeve 26 and the second telescopic sleeve 32, and the first telescopic rod 27 and the second telescopic rod 33 are respectively connected to the output ends of the electric push rods inside the first telescopic sleeve 26 and the second telescopic sleeve 32, so as to adjust the length of the first telescopic rod 27 and the second telescopic rod 33.

[0044] Furthermore, a second rotation adjustment mechanism 25 is provided at the connection between the first telescopic structure 24 and the first telescopic sleeve 26 to adjust the angle of the welding robot 28.

[0045] Furthermore, a third rotation adjustment mechanism 31 is provided at the connection between the second telescopic structure 30 and the second telescopic sleeve 32 to adjust the angle of the punching robot 34.

[0046] The launching test steps for the above-mentioned inclined ship launch test system include:

[0047] Step 1: Place the bumper on top of the support plate 11, and drive the rotating mechanism 17 to rotate the shaft 14 to flip, thereby pressing the pressure plate 16 onto the outer wall of the bumper to limit and fix the bumper.

[0048] Step 2: After the bumper is fixed, the bumper is moved to the same axis as the punching robot 34 by the drive screw 4. Then, by adjusting the second telescopic structure 30 up and down and cooperating with the second rotation adjustment mechanism 25, the punching robot 34 is adjusted to the punching position of the bumper to punch holes.

[0049] Step 3: After drilling is completed, the bumper is moved to the same axis as the welding robot 28 by driving screw 4, and the welding robot 28 is adjusted according to the adjustment parameters of the punching robot 34 to ensure that the welding robot 28 works in the same position. When welding the bumper, the welding support structure 21 is adjusted to the bottom of the welding point by adjusting telescopic mechanism 19 and first rotation adjustment mechanism 20, and then the welding sheet is placed on the hole for welding.

[0050] Step 4: After the bumper hole welding is completed, the rotating shaft 14 is driven to reverse and flip by the reverse drive mechanism 17, so that the pressure plate 16 is removed from the outer wall of the bumper. The bumper can then be removed from the support plate 11, and the operator moves the bumper to the assembly station for assembly.

[0051] Working principle:

[0052] In actual operation, after the bumper is placed on the support plate 11, the rotating drive mechanism 17 drives the rotating shaft 14 to flip, thereby pressing the pressure plate 16 onto the outer wall of the bumper to limit and fix the bumper.

[0053] After the bumper is fixed, the bumper is moved to the same axis as the punching robot 34 by the drive screw 4. Then, by the up and down adjustment of the second telescopic structure 30 and the cooperation of the second rotation adjustment mechanism 25, the punching robot 34 is adjusted to the punching position of the bumper to punch holes.

[0054] After drilling is completed, the bumper is moved to the same axis as the welding robot 28 by driving screw 4, and the welding robot 28 is adjusted according to the adjustment parameters of the punching robot 34 to ensure that the welding robot 28 works in the same position. When welding the bumper, the welding support structure 21 is adjusted to the bottom of the welding point by adjusting telescopic mechanism 19 and first rotation adjustment mechanism 20, and then the welding sheet is placed on the hole for welding.

[0055] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A bumper punching and welding assembly system, characterized in that, The system includes a base (1), a welding robot (28), and a punching robot (34). The base (1) has a reserved movable slot (2). Multiple sets of drive screws (4) are installed in the movable slot (2). A movable seat (6) is provided in the movable slot (2) through the drive screws (4). A fixed seat (9) is provided above the movable seat (6). A telescopic cylinder (10) is installed above the fixed seat (9). An elastic support plate (11) is provided at the top output end of the telescopic cylinder (10). A fixed column (12) is installed on one side of the telescopic cylinder (10). A rotating shaft (14) is installed on the top of the fixed column (12) through a limiting ring (13). A pressure plate (16) is connected to the side wall of the rotating shaft (14) through a connecting shaft (15). The base (1) is provided with mounting plates (22) on both sides, and a second mounting bracket (29) is provided on the two mounting plates (22). A second telescopic structure (30) is provided above the second mounting bracket (29). A second telescopic sleeve (32) is installed on the top of the second telescopic structure (30). A second telescopic rod (33) is provided inside the second telescopic sleeve (32). A punching robot (34) is connected to the end of the second telescopic rod (33) away from the second telescopic sleeve (32). A first mounting bracket (23) is provided on the side of the two mounting plates (22) away from the second mounting bracket (29). A first telescopic structure (24) is provided above the first mounting bracket (23). A first telescopic sleeve (26) is installed on the top of the first telescopic structure (24). A first telescopic rod (27) is provided inside the first telescopic sleeve (26). A welding robot (28) is connected to the end of the first telescopic rod (27) away from the first telescopic sleeve (26). The movable groove (2) is provided with mounting bases (18) on both sides, and a telescopic mechanism (19) is provided above the mounting bases (18). The top of the telescopic mechanism (19) is connected to a welding support structure (21), and the welding support structure (21) and the welding robot (28) are on the same axis. A first rotation adjustment mechanism (20) is provided at the connection between the telescopic mechanism (19) and the welding support structure (21).

2. The bumper punching and welding assembly system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Limiting blocks (3) are provided inside the movable groove (2).

3. The bumper punching and welding assembly system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the movable seat (6) is reserved with a limiting groove (7) that is compatible with the limiting block (3).

4. The bumper punching and welding assembly system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable seat (6) is provided with a threaded hole (8) that is compatible with the drive screw (4).

5. The bumper punching and welding assembly system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rotary drive mechanism (17) is connected to one end of the rotating shaft (14).

6. The bumper punching and welding assembly system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (1) has a through groove on its side wall that is compatible with the drive screw (4).

7. The bumper punching and welding assembly system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A drive motor (5) is installed on the outer wall of the base (1), and the drive screw (4) passes through the through slot and is connected to the output end of the drive motor (5).

8. The bumper punching and welding assembly system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Electric push rods are installed inside the first telescopic sleeve (26) and the second telescopic sleeve (32), and the first telescopic rod (27) and the second telescopic rod (33) are respectively connected to the output end of the electric push rod inside the first telescopic sleeve (26) and the second telescopic sleeve (32).

9. The bumper punching and welding assembly system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second rotation adjustment mechanism (25) is provided at the connection between the first telescopic structure (24) and the first telescopic sleeve (26).

10. A bumper punching and welding assembly system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A third rotation adjustment mechanism (31) is provided at the connection between the second telescopic structure (30) and the second telescopic sleeve (32).

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