Expandable digital twinborn experience practical training device

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of digital simulation experiments, and particularly discloses an expandable digital twinning experience practical training device, which comprises a base forming a product line and a combined table top arranged on the base, and is characterized in that the combined table top comprises one or more combined plate splicing pieces used for expanding the combined table top; the combined plate splicing piece comprises a plurality of first combined plates and a plurality of second combined plates, and the first combined plates and the second combined plates are matched with each other in a spaced mode and used for supporting working parts. Manual intervention is reduced through automatic operation of the table top moving robot, the four-axis robot and the six-axis robot, the production efficiency is remarkably improved, in the using process, a shielding cover at the bottom of the table top moving robot effectively protects splashes in the welding and spraying process, the safety of operators and equipment is protected, and the product quality is improved. Simulation training is carried out through the digital twin system, and the safety risk in actual operation is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of digital simulation experiments, and in particular to an expandable digital twin experience training device. Background Art

[0002] Mechatronics Concept Design (MCD) is a new solution for the conceptual design of mechatronic products that enables 3D modeling and simulation of concepts that include multi-physics and automation-related behaviors typically found in mechatronic products.

[0003] Digital Twin is an industrial manufacturing process simulation software that can be used to develop and analyze the assembly, manufacturing and testing processes of production lines. It provides a comprehensive digital prototype environment, integrates the simulation of virtualized equipment, and supports the simulation of a variety of robots and automation equipment.

[0004] During the simulation process, in addition to the problems of software and communication incompatibility, due to the characteristics of simulation, there are many operating steps, and the simulation line assembly is not convenient enough. At the same time, during the simulation, there are no better protection measures for the simulation of welding and spraying, and electromagnetic interference may be generated during the welding and spraying process, affecting the operation of the digital twin system and sensors. Based on this, the present application provides an expandable digital twin experience training device. Summary of the invention

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention provides an expandable digital twin experience training device, which solves the problems of insufficient electromagnetic shielding, insufficient scalability and inconvenient installation when the existing training simulation device is in use.

[0006] The expandable digital twin experience training device of the present invention comprises a base constituting a product line and a combined table top arranged on the base, wherein the combined table top comprises one or more combined plate splicing parts for expanding the combined table top; The combined plate assembly comprises a plurality of combined plates 1 and 2, wherein the combined plates 1 and 2 are spaced and adapted to each other for supporting the working parts; The working part includes one or more conveying tools, and the outer side of the conveying tool is provided with an assembly station 1, an assembly station 2, and a detection station; A desktop mobile robot is arranged between the inspection station and the second assembly station for welding and / or spraying parts.

[0007] As a further improvement of the present invention, a raw material warehouse is provided on one side of the assembly station one for storing raw material parts to be assembled, and a four-axis robot is provided on the other side of the assembly station one for clamping and transporting raw material parts, and a certain distance is maintained between the other side of the four-axis robot and the assembly station two.

[0008] As a further improvement of the present invention, an electric three-axis is provided on one side of the second assembly station, and one side of the electric three-axis maintains a distance from the desktop mobile robot.

[0009] As a further improvement of the present invention, a material rack is arranged between the desktop mobile robot and the inspection station for carrying and loading parts to be inspected, and a six-axis robot is arranged on one side of the material rack, which is located on one side of the conveying tooling, for transferring parts temporarily stored on the material rack.

[0010] As a further improvement of the present invention, a finished product warehouse is provided on the other side of the inspection station, and the finished product warehouse is used to store the inspected parts.

[0011] As a further improvement of the present invention, the desktop mobile robot includes a robot body, a base is provided at the bottom of the robot body, and an auxiliary area is provided on one side of the base for assisting in welding and / or spraying parts.

[0012] As a further improvement of the present invention, the base includes a base body, a top connecting block is arranged on the top of the base body, a working installation area is arranged at the bottom in an offset manner, and the base body is connected to the base body through connecting holes and fasteners.

[0013] As a further improvement of the present invention, a slot is provided upward at the bottom of the working installation area, a connecting plate is provided on the inner side of the slot, one or more telescopic parts are provided at the bottom of the connecting plate, and a shielding cover is provided at the bottom of the telescopic parts for protecting parts during welding or spraying.

[0014] As a further improvement of the present invention, both sides of the combined plate 1 are provided with plug-in slots and positioning holes, and the positioning holes are arranged on both sides of the plug-in slots.

[0015] As a further improvement of the present invention, blocks and spherical buckles are provided on both sides of the second combination plate, damping rings are provided on the outer sides of the blocks and spherical buckles, and the blocks and spherical buckles are respectively adapted to the plug-in slots and positioning holes.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: The present invention reduces manual intervention through the automated operation of the desktop mobile robot, the four-axis robot and the six-axis robot, significantly improving production efficiency. When in use, the shielding cover at the bottom of the desktop mobile robot effectively protects spatter during welding and spraying, protecting the safety of operators and equipment. Through the digital twin system for simulation training, the safety risks in actual operation are reduced. At the same time, the modular design of combination board 1 and combination board 2 makes the system highly scalable and flexible, and can be adjusted according to different training needs. The compatible design between different components enables the system to be seamlessly integrated with other equipment and software, improving the overall coordination ability. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present application and constitute a part of the present application. The illustrative embodiments of the present application and their descriptions are used to explain the present application and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present application. In the drawings: Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the training device of the present invention; Figure 2 It is a front view structural schematic diagram of the practical training device of the present invention; Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the top view of the structure of the training device of the present invention; Figure 4 For the present invention Figure 1 The enlarged structural diagram at A in the middle; Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the side view structure of the combined table top of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the top view of the combined table top structure of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the base shielding structure of the present invention; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional shielding structure of the base of the present invention; Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of the shielding structure of the base when viewed from above of the present invention.

[0018] In the figure: 1. Base; 2. Raw material warehouse; 3. Combination table; 4. Assembly station 1; 5. Operation screen; 6. Four-axis robot; 7. Assembly station 2; 8. Electric three-axis; 9. Desktop mobile robot; 10. Conveying tooling; 11. Inspection station; 12. Finished product warehouse; 13. Six-axis robot; 14. Material rack; 31. Combination plate 1; 32. Plug-in slot; 33. Positioning hole; 34. Combination plate 2; 35. Damping ring; 36. Block; 37. Ball buckle; 91. Robot body; 92. Auxiliary area; 93. Base; 931. seat body; 932. top connection block; 933. working installation area; 934. telescopic member; 935. connection plate; 936. shielding cover; 937. connection hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The following will disclose multiple embodiments of the present invention with diagrams. For the purpose of clear description, many physical details will be described together in the following description. However, it should be understood that these physical details should not be used to limit the present invention. In other words, in some embodiments of the present invention, these physical details are not necessary. In addition, for the purpose of simplifying the diagram, some conventional structures and components will be depicted in a simple schematic manner in the diagram.

[0020] In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the fact that ordinary technicians in the field can implement it. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0021] See also Figure 1-9 , Mechatronics Concept Design (MCD) is a new solution for the conceptual design of mechatronic products. With this software, concepts that include multi-physics and automation-related behaviors that are typically present in mechatronic products can be modeled and simulated in 3D.

[0022] Digital Twin is an industrial manufacturing process simulation software that can be used to develop and analyze the assembly, manufacturing and testing processes of production lines. It provides a comprehensive digital prototype environment, integrates the simulation of virtualized equipment, and supports the simulation of a variety of robots and automation equipment.

[0023] In the simulation process, in addition to the problem of software and communication incompatibility, due to the characteristics of simulation, there are many operation steps, and the simulation line assembly is not convenient enough. At the same time, during the simulation, there are no good protection measures for the simulation of welding and spraying, and electromagnetic interference may be generated during the welding and spraying process, affecting the work of the digital twin system and sensors. Based on this, the present application provides an expandable digital twin experience training device, including a base 1 constituting a product line and a combined table 3 arranged on the base 1, the combined table 3 including one or more combined plate splicing parts for expanding the combined table 3; The combined plate assembly includes a plurality of combined plates 1 31 and combined plates 2 34, and the combined plates 1 31 and combined plates 2 34 are spaced and adapted to each other to support the working parts; The working parts include one or more conveying fixtures 10, and the outer side of the conveying fixture 10 is provided with an assembly station 1 4 and an assembly station 2 7, as well as a detection station 11; A desktop mobile robot 9 is provided between the inspection station 11 and the second assembly station 7 for welding and / or spraying parts.

[0024] The base 1 is the foundation of the entire training device and is usually made of a strong material (such as steel or aluminum) to ensure stability and durability. The design of the base 1 should take into account easy movement and adjustment, and may be equipped with wheels or adjustable feet.

[0025] The combined table top 3 is composed of a plurality of combined board splicing pieces, and these combined boards can be integrated modules, which are convenient for expanding or reconfiguring the table top layout as needed. The combined board 1 31 and the combined board 2 34 are spaced and adapted to each other to form a stable working platform for supporting various working parts.

[0026] The conveyor tool 10 is used to transport parts between different workstations. They can be conveyor belts or slide rails with rollers, so that parts can be smoothly moved from one workstation to another.

[0027] The two stations, assembly station 1 4 and assembly station 2 7, are used to perform different assembly operations. For example, assembly station 1 4 may be used for preliminary assembly, while assembly station 2 7 is used for more complex assembly or fine adjustment.

[0028] After the parts are assembled, a quality check is performed at the inspection station 11 to ensure that all components are installed correctly and function properly.

[0029] The desktop mobile robot 9 is mainly used to move welding and / or spraying parts between the inspection station 11 and the assembly station 2 7. It can automatically perform these tasks, reduce manual intervention, and improve production efficiency.

[0030] Robots may be remotely controlled via a digital twin, where operators can plan the robot’s paths and movements in a virtual environment and then execute them on the actual equipment.

[0031] By using the splicable combined panels, the combined tabletop 3 can be expanded or reconfigured according to different practical training needs, thereby improving the flexibility and adaptability of the device.

[0032] The introduction of the desktop mobile robot 9 automates the transportation process of parts and components, reducing the time and effort of manual handling, thereby improving overall production efficiency.

[0033] In high-risk operations such as welding and spraying, the digital twin system can simulate actual operations and allow operators to train in a virtual environment, thereby reducing safety risks in actual operations.

[0034] A raw material warehouse 2 is set on one side of the assembly station 1 4 for storing raw material parts to be assembled. A four-axis robot 6 is set on the other side of the assembly station 1 4 for clamping and transporting raw material parts. A certain distance is maintained between the other side of the four-axis robot 6 and the assembly station 2 7.

[0035] An electric triaxial shaft 8 is provided on one side of the second assembly station 7 , and a distance is maintained between one side of the electric triaxial shaft 8 and the desktop mobile robot 9 .

[0036] A material rack 14 is provided between the desktop mobile robot 9 and the inspection station 11 for carrying and loading parts to be inspected. A six-axis robot 13 is provided on one side of the material rack 14 and located on one side of the conveying tooling 10 for transferring the parts temporarily stored on the material rack 14 .

[0037] A finished product warehouse 12 is provided on the other side of the inspection station 11, and the finished product warehouse 12 is used to store the parts that have been inspected.

[0038] The raw material warehouse 2 has a classified storage structure to ensure that different types of raw material parts are stored in an orderly manner, which is convenient for quick access and inventory management. The raw material warehouse 2 is adjacent to the assembly station 4, which makes it convenient for the four-axis robot 6 to directly grab parts from the raw material warehouse 2 and transfer them to the assembly station 4 for preliminary assembly.

[0039] The four-axis robot 6 is equipped with a high-precision robotic arm and a clamp, which can accurately grasp the raw material parts and smoothly transfer them to the assembly station 4.

[0040] Through the digital twin system, operators can pre-program the robot's motion path and grasping actions to ensure efficient and accurate operation.

[0041] The electric triaxial machine 8 is located at one side of the second assembly station 7. The electric triaxial machine 8 can be precisely positioned and is used to fine-tune or assist in assembly of parts during the assembly process. It is integrated with the control system of the entire production line to realize automated position adjustment and assembly steps.

[0042] The desktop mobile robot 9 moves between the inspection station 11 and the second assembly station 7 and is responsible for transporting parts that need to be welded or sprayed.

[0043] Using the built-in navigation system and sensors and the constraints of the conveyor tooling 10, the robot can move autonomously on a pre-determined route, avoiding collisions.

[0044] The rack 14 is used to carry the parts to be inspected and is designed with multiple shelves for easy layered storage and management. The six-axis robot 13 has higher flexibility and range of motion, and can grab parts from the rack 14 and transfer them to the inspection station 11 or other designated locations through the conveyor tooling 10.

[0045] The finished product warehouse 12 is located on the other side of the inspection station 11 and is used to store parts that have been inspected and confirmed to be qualified. It may be equipped with RFID or other identification technology to achieve automated inventory tracking and management of finished product parts.

[0046] Through the coordinated work of the four-axis robot 6 and the six-axis robot 13, efficient circulation of raw material parts from the raw material warehouse 2 to the assembly station, and then to the inspection station 11 and the finished product warehouse 12 is achieved.

[0047] The use of the electric three-axis 8 enables precise position adjustment during the assembly process, improving assembly quality and accuracy.

[0048] The desktop mobile robot 9 automatically transports the parts to be inspected to the inspection station 11, and stores them in the finished product warehouse 12 after the inspection is completed, thus realizing automated inspection and inventory management.

[0049] The desktop mobile robot 9 includes a robot body 91 , a base 93 is provided at the bottom of the robot body 91 , and an auxiliary area 92 is provided on one side of the base 93 for assisting in welding and / or spraying parts.

[0050] The base 93 includes a base body 931 , a top connection block 932 is disposed on the top of the base body 931 , and a working installation area 933 is disposed at the bottom in an offset manner and connected to the base body 931 through a connection hole 937 and a fastener.

[0051] A slot is provided upward at the bottom of the working installation area 933, a connecting plate 935 is provided on the inner side of the slot, one or more telescopic parts 934 are provided at the bottom of the connecting plate 935, and a shielding cover 936 is provided at the bottom of the telescopic part 934 for protecting the parts during welding or spraying.

[0052] Both sides of the combined plate 1 31 are provided with plug-in slots 32 and positioning holes 33 , and the positioning holes 33 are arranged on both sides of the plug-in slots 32 .

[0053] Blocks 36 and spherical buckles 37 are provided on both sides of the second assembly plate 34 . Damping rings 35 are provided on the outer sides of the block 36 and the spherical buckle 37 . The block 36 and the spherical buckle 37 are respectively matched with the insertion groove 32 and the positioning hole 33 .

[0054] The robot body 91 is the core part of the entire mobile robot, including control systems, sensors, drivers and other components. It can autonomously navigate and perform tasks, and can be directly controlled through the operation screen 5. It also has independent PLC and HMI, and can be disassembled for single use or combined into a line. In the later stage, it can also continue to expand and add workstations and processes.

[0055] The seat body 931 provides structural support, and the top connecting block 932 is used to connect to the robot body 91 to ensure stable installation of the robot body 91.

[0056] The working installation area 933 is staggered and connected to the base body 931 through connecting holes 937 and fasteners, which is convenient for installing and disassembling various tools and equipment. A card slot is opened upward at the bottom of the working installation area 933 for installing a connecting plate 935. The connecting plate 935 is installed in the card slot. One or more telescopic parts 934 are arranged at the bottom. The telescopic parts 934 can adjust their length as needed to provide flexible support. A shielding cover 936 is arranged at the bottom of the telescopic parts 934 to protect parts during welding or spraying to prevent splashes and electromagnetic interference.

[0057] An auxiliary area 92 is provided on one side of the base 93 and is equipped with necessary tools and equipment for assisting in completing welding and spraying tasks.

[0058] Both sides of the combined board 31 are provided with plug-in slots 32 for connecting with other boards, and positioning holes 33 are provided on both sides of the plug-in slots 32 for fixed connection.

[0059] Blocks 36 are provided on both sides of the second combination plate 34 for inserting into the plug-in slot 32. A spherical buckle 37 is provided on the outside of the block 36 and is adapted to the positioning hole 33 to ensure the stability of the connection. Damping rings 35 are provided on the outside of the block 36 and the spherical buckle 37 to provide a buffering effect and reduce vibration and noise.

[0060] The shielding cover 936 can effectively protect the spatter generated during welding and spraying, and protect the safety of operators and equipment.

[0061] The use of the telescopic member 934 enables the shielding cover 936 to adjust its position as needed to accommodate components of different sizes.

[0062] The combination of the insertion slot 32 and the positioning hole 33 ensures the firmness of the connection between the assembly plate 1 31 and the assembly plate 2 34. The design of the clamping block 36 and the spherical buckle 37 makes the connection more stable and prevents loosening. The damping ring 35 provides a buffering effect, reduces vibration and noise at the connection part, and prolongs the service life.

[0063] The staggered setting of the base 93 and the design of the connecting hole 937 make it easier to install and remove the tool, and facilitate maintenance and replacement. The splicing method of the combination plate 1 31 and the combination plate 2 34 is flexible, and the table layout can be adjusted according to actual needs to adapt to different training needs.

[0064] The above description is only an embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent substitution, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention should be included in the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An expandable digital twin experience training device, comprising a base (1) constituting a product line and a combined tabletop (3) arranged on the base (1), wherein the combined tabletop (3) comprises one or more combined plate splicing parts for expanding the combined tabletop (3); Features: The combined plate assembly comprises a plurality of combined plates 1 (31) and combined plates 2 (34), wherein the combined plates 1 (31) and combined plates 2 (34) are spaced and adapted to each other for supporting the working parts; The working component comprises one or more conveying fixtures (10), and an assembly station 1 (4), an assembly station 2 (7), and a detection station (11) are arranged outside the conveying fixture (10); A desktop mobile robot (9) is provided between the inspection station (11) and the second assembly station (7) for welding and / or spraying parts.

2. The scalable digital twin experience training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A raw material warehouse (2) is provided on one side of the assembly station one (4) for storing raw material parts to be assembled, and a four-axis robot (6) is provided on the other side of the assembly station one (4) for clamping and transporting raw material parts, and a certain distance is maintained between the other side of the four-axis robot (6) and the assembly station two (7).

3. The scalable digital twin experience training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An electric triaxial shaft (8) is disposed on one side of the second assembly station (7), and a distance is maintained between one side of the electric triaxial shaft (8) and the desktop mobile robot (9).

4. The scalable digital twin experience training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A material rack (14) is provided between the desktop mobile robot (9) and the inspection station (11) for carrying and loading parts to be inspected, and a six-axis robot (13) is provided on one side of the material rack (14) and located on one side of the conveying tooling (10) for transferring parts temporarily stored on the material rack (14).

5. The scalable digital twin experience training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A finished product warehouse (12) is provided on the other side of the inspection station (11), and the finished product warehouse (12) is used to store parts that have been inspected.

6. The scalable digital twin experience training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The desktop mobile robot (9) comprises a robot body (91), a base (93) is provided at the bottom of the robot body (91), and an auxiliary area (92) is provided on one side of the base (93) for assisting in welding and / or spraying parts.

7. The scalable digital twin experience training device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The base (93) comprises a base body (931), the top of the base body (931) is provided with a top connection block (932), the bottom of the base body (931) is provided with a working installation area (933) in a staggered manner, and is connected to the base body (931) through a connection hole (937) and a fastener.

8. The scalable digital twin experience training device according to claim 7, characterized in that: A slot is provided upwardly at the bottom of the working installation area (933), a connecting plate (935) is provided inside the slot, one or more telescopic parts (934) are provided at the bottom of the connecting plate (935), and a shielding cover (936) is provided at the bottom of the telescopic parts (934) for protecting parts during welding or spraying.

9. The scalable digital twin experience training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both sides of the combined plate 1 (31) are provided with a plug-in slot (32) and a positioning hole (33), and the positioning hole (33) is arranged on both sides of the plug-in slot (32).

10. The scalable digital twin experience training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A clamping block (36) and a spherical clamping buckle (37) are provided on both sides of the second combined plate (34); damping rings (35) are provided on the outer sides of the clamping block (36) and the spherical clamping buckle (37); and the clamping block (36) and the spherical clamping buckle (37) are respectively adapted to the insertion groove (32) and the positioning hole (33).

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