Automatic welding equipment for turbocharger machining

By using an automatic centering and positioning design with active and passive clamping mechanisms, the problem of coaxiality relying on manual labor in traditional turbocharger welding equipment has been solved. This enables precise positioning and continuous welding of the turbine shaft and turbine impeller, improving welding quality and equipment adaptability.

CN121624765AInactive Publication Date: 2026-03-10YANGZHOU HENGDALI POWER CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202610104349.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2026-01-26
Publication Date
2026-03-10
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Technical Problem

Traditional turbocharger welding equipment lacks an automatic alignment mechanism, causing the coaxiality of the turbine shaft and turbine impeller to depend on the operator's experience, resulting in poor product consistency and affecting welding quality and dynamic balance performance.

Method used

The active clamping mechanism and the driven clamping mechanism work together to achieve automatic centering and positioning of the turbine shaft and the turbine. Through the floating clamping design and adjustable clamping mechanism, it can adapt to turbine shafts and turbines of different sizes, ensuring accurate positioning and continuous welding.

Benefits of technology

It improves the clamping accuracy and efficiency of turbocharger welding, avoids the errors of traditional manual alignment, enhances the consistency and reliability of welded joints, and strengthens the versatility and practicality of the equipment.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of turbocharger welding, and discloses turbocharger machining automatic welding equipment which comprises a welding table and further comprises a driving clamping mechanism, an automatic welding mechanism, an automatic welding mechanism and an automatic welding mechanism. The two driven clamping mechanisms are arranged on the welding table, located on the two sides of the driving clamping mechanism and used for clamping the two turbines; the two sets of positioning mechanisms are arranged on the two sides of the welding table and used for positioning the turbine; wherein the driving clamping mechanism comprises two fixing seats. Through cooperation of the driving clamping mechanism and the driven clamping mechanism, automatic centering and positioning of a turbine shaft and a turbine are achieved, an adjusting ring in the driving clamping mechanism pushes a sliding rod through an arc-shaped hole, so that multiple clamping rods synchronously move in the radial direction, automatic centering and clamping of the turbine shaft are achieved, and due to the design of an arc-shaped extension clamping plate of the driven clamping mechanism, the clamping efficiency is improved. And when the turbine is clamped, accurate centering with the turbine shaft is completed, the clamping precision and efficiency are remarkably improved, and the error problem existing in traditional manual centering is effectively avoided.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of turbocharger welding technology, specifically to an automatic welding equipment for turbocharger processing. Background Technology

[0002] As a core component of modern internal combustion engines, the performance of turbochargers directly affects the engine's power output and fuel economy. The core components of a turbocharger consist of a turbine shaft, compressor impeller, and turbine impeller. These components need to be precisely welded into an integral structure. In the manufacturing process of turbochargers, the welding quality between the turbine shaft and turbine impeller is particularly critical. Its connection strength, coaxiality, and dynamic balance performance directly determine the reliability and service life of the entire turbocharger.

[0003] Traditional welding equipment uses a split clamping device, requiring the turbine shaft and turbine impeller to be clamped and positioned separately. Due to the lack of an effective automatic centering mechanism, the coaxiality of the workpiece depends entirely on the operator's experience and skill level, resulting in poor product consistency. Under high-speed rotation conditions, even a small coaxiality deviation can cause serious dynamic balance problems, generating vibration and noise, and affecting the working performance of the turbocharger. Therefore, an automatic welding equipment for turbocharger processing is proposed to solve the above-mentioned problems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an automatic welding equipment for turbocharger processing, which addresses the shortcomings of the prior art.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: an automatic welding equipment for turbocharger processing, including a welding table, and further comprising: An active clamping mechanism is used to clamp the turbine shaft; Two sets of driven clamping mechanisms are set on the welding table and located on both sides of the active clamping mechanism to clamp the two turbines; Two sets of positioning mechanisms are set on both sides of the welding table for positioning the turbine; The active clamping mechanism includes: Two mounting brackets are fixedly connected to the top of the welding table; Rotary ring one is set on one side of the fixed base and is rotatably connected to one side of the fixed base through annular rail one; The second annular rail is fixedly connected to the other side of the fixed base, and a toothed ring is rotatably connected to the second annular rail; The inner ring of the gear ring is provided with a clamping assembly for clamping the turbine shaft.

[0006] Preferably, the active clamping mechanism further includes: The mounting base is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating ring, and a motor is mounted on one side of the mounting base. The output end of the motor moves through the two mounting bases. The output end of the motor is equipped with a gear that meshes with a gear ring to drive the gear ring to rotate.

[0007] Preferably, the clamping assembly includes: The adjusting ring is fixedly connected to the inner ring of the toothed ring and forms a cavity between itself and the mounting base; Multiple positioning blocks are connected circumferentially and at equal intervals on one side of the mounting base; Multiple clamping rods are slidably connected between every two adjacent positioning blocks to clamp the turbine shaft; Multiple arc-shaped holes are circumferentially and equidistantly spaced on the adjusting ring; Multiple sliding rods are fixedly connected to each clamp rod, with one end movably passing through an arc-shaped hole and sliding on the inner wall of the arc-shaped hole, used to move the clamp rod.

[0008] Preferably, the driven clamping mechanism includes: The support base is fixedly connected to the top of the welding table, and two sliding columns are slidably connected to the support base. A support ring is fixedly connected to the top of two sliding columns, and a spring is fitted on the outer wall of the sliding columns to push the support ring upward. A circular ring is positioned above the support ring, and two tracks are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the circular ring, allowing it to rotate within the inner ring of the support ring via these tracks.

[0009] Preferably, the driven clamping mechanism further includes: Two circular rings, number two, are respectively set on both sides of circular ring one, and circular rails, number three, are fixedly connected to both sides of circular ring one; A rotating ring four is fixedly connected to the left circular ring two and rotates on the circular track three located on one side; The second ring on the right side is rotatably connected to the first ring by two rotating rings, and the two rotating rings are fixedly connected by a connecting rod; Each of the two rings has two arc-shaped plates on its outer wall, and a push rod is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the arc-shaped plate and extends movably through the ring into its interior. An arc-shaped clamp is fixedly connected to the extension end of the push rod and is used to clamp the connecting shaft on the turbine. A bidirectional screw is rotatably connected to the mounting block on the outer wall of the ring, and threaded through the two arc-shaped plates respectively, for synchronously driving the arc-shaped plates to move.

[0010] Preferably, an arc-shaped extension clamp is fixedly connected to one side of the arc-shaped clamp near the turbine shaft, for clamping the end of the turbine shaft, and the arc-shaped extension clamp extends into the interior of the ring to push the ring down.

[0011] Preferably, the positioning mechanism includes: A sliding hole is provided on one side of the top of the welding station; The adjusting screw is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the sliding hole and moves outwards through it. The positioning seat slides within the sliding hole and is threaded onto the outer wall of the adjusting screw, used to abut against the turbine for positioning.

[0012] Preferably, the positioning mechanism further includes: The positioning rod is movably connected to the positioning seat, and one side of it is in contact with the turbine shaft center; A tension spring is fitted onto the outer wall of the positioning rod to pull the positioning rod to fit against the shaft of the turbine.

[0013] The present invention, by adopting the above technical solution, can bring the following beneficial effects: 1. This automatic welding equipment for turbocharger processing achieves automatic centering and positioning of the turbine shaft and turbine through the cooperation of an active clamping mechanism and a driven clamping mechanism. The adjusting ring in the active clamping mechanism pushes the slide rod through the arc-shaped hole, causing multiple clamping rods to move radially synchronously, thereby achieving automatic centering and clamping of the turbine shaft. The arc-shaped extended clamping plate design of the driven clamping mechanism completes precise centering with the turbine shaft while clamping the turbine, significantly improving clamping accuracy and efficiency, and effectively avoiding the error problems existing in traditional manual centering.

[0014] 2. The automatic welding equipment for turbocharger processing, through the floating clamping design, ensures close contact between the turbine and the turbine shaft end face during the welding process by the continuous clamping force provided by the spring. During welding, the entire clamping system can drive the workpiece to rotate synchronously, realizing continuous and uniform circumferential welding. This rotary welding method overcomes the quality problems such as uneven weld and insufficient welding that may occur in traditional fixed-point welding, and significantly improves the consistency and reliability of the welded joint.

[0015] 3. This automatic welding equipment for turbocharger processing adopts an adjustable clamping mechanism and floating support design, which can adapt to turbine shafts and turbines of different sizes. The positioning mechanism can achieve precise positioning by adjusting the screw, and the positioning rod under the action of the tension spring can automatically fit the workpiece axis. The spring support structure of the driven clamping mechanism has self-adaptability and can effectively compensate for the dimensional tolerance of the workpiece, so that the same equipment can be used for welding turbochargers of various specifications, greatly enhancing the versatility and practicality of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the front structure of the present invention; Figure 3This is an exploded view of the active clamping mechanism of the present invention; Figure 4 For the present invention Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the driven clamping mechanism of the present invention; Figure 6 This is an enlarged structural schematic diagram of the driven clamping mechanism of the present invention.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Welding station; 2. Active clamping mechanism; 21. Fixed base; 22. Rotary ring one; 23. Circular rail one; 24. Circular rail two; 25. Gear ring; 26. Clamping assembly; 261. Positioning block; 262. Adjusting ring; 263. Arc-shaped hole; 264. Clamping rod; 265. Slide rod; 27. Mounting base; 28. Motor; 29. ​​Gear; 3. Positioning mechanism; 31. Positioning seat; 32. Adjusting screw; 33. Positioning rod; 34. Tension spring; 4. Driven clamping mechanism; 41. Ring 1; 42. Rail; 43. Support ring; 44. Support base; 45. Sliding column; 46. Spring; 47. Ring 2; 48. Arc plate; 49. Push rod; 410. Arc clamping plate; 411. Bidirectional screw; 412. Rotary ring 2; 413. Connecting rod; 414. Circular rail 3; 415. Rotary ring 4; 416. Arc extension clamping plate; 5. Turbine shaft; 6. Turbine. Detailed Implementation

[0018] 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.

[0019] Please see Figure 1-6 One embodiment of the present invention is: an automatic welding device for turbocharger processing, including a welding table 1, and further comprising: Active clamping mechanism 2 is used to clamp the turbine shaft 5; Two sets of driven clamping mechanisms 4 are set on the welding table 1 and located on both sides of the active clamping mechanism 2, for clamping two turbines 6; Two sets of positioning mechanisms 3 are set on both sides of the welding table 1 to position the turbine 6; The active clamping mechanism 2 includes: Two mounting bases 21 are fixedly connected above the welding table 1; Rotary ring 22 is disposed on one side of fixed base 21 and is rotatably connected to one side of fixed base 21 via annular rail 23; The second annular rail 24 is fixedly connected to the other side of the fixed base 21, and a toothed ring 25 is rotatably connected to the second annular rail 24; The inner ring of the toothed ring 25 is provided with a clamping assembly 26 for clamping the turbine shaft 5.

[0020] The active clamping mechanism 2 also includes: Mounting base 27 is fixedly connected above rotating ring 22, and a motor 28 is mounted on one side of mounting base 27. The output end of motor 28 moves through both mounting bases 27. A gear 29 is installed at the output end of the motor 28 and meshes with the gear ring 25 to drive the gear ring 25 to rotate.

[0021] Clamping assembly 26 includes: Adjusting ring 262 is fixedly connected to the inner ring of toothed ring 25 and forms a cavity with mounting base 27; Multiple positioning blocks 261 are circumferentially and equidistantly connected on one side of the mounting base 27; Multiple clamping rods 264 are slidably connected between every two adjacent positioning blocks 261 for clamping the turbine shaft 5; Multiple arc-shaped holes 263 are circumferentially and equidistantly opened on the adjusting ring 262; Multiple sliding rods 265 are fixedly connected to each clamping rod 264, with one end movably passing through the arc-shaped hole 263 and sliding on the inner wall of the arc-shaped hole 263, used to move the clamping rod 264.

[0022] The driven clamping mechanism 4 includes: The support base 44 is fixedly connected to the top of the welding table 1, and two sliding columns 45 are slidably connected on the support base 44. The support ring 43 is fixedly connected to the top of the two sliding columns 45, and the outer wall of the sliding column 45 is fitted with a spring 46 for pushing the support ring 43 upward. An annular ring 41 is positioned above the support ring 43, and two rails 42 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the annular ring 41, allowing it to rotate within the support ring 43 via the rails 42.

[0023] The driven clamping mechanism 4 also includes: Two circular rings 47 are respectively set on both sides of circular ring 41, and circular rails 414 are fixedly connected to both sides of circular ring 41. A rotating ring 415 is fixedly connected to the left circular ring 2 47 and rotates on the annular rail 3 414 located on one side; The second ring 47 on the right side is rotatably connected to the first ring 41 by two rotating rings 412, and the two rotating rings 412 are fixedly connected by a connecting rod 413. Each of the two rings 47 has two arc-shaped plates 48 on its outer wall, and the inner wall of the arc-shaped plate 48 is fixedly connected to a push rod 49, which extends into the ring 47 through it. The arc-shaped clamp 410 is fixedly connected to the extension end of the push rod 49 and is used to clamp the connecting shaft on the turbine 6; A bidirectional screw 411 is rotatably connected to the mounting block on the outer wall of the second annulus 47, and is threaded through the two arc-shaped plates 48 respectively, for synchronously driving the arc-shaped plates 48 to move.

[0024] An arc-shaped extension clamp 416 is fixedly connected to one side of the arc-shaped clamp 410 near the turbine shaft 5, for clamping the end of the turbine shaft 5, and the arc-shaped extension clamp 416 extends into the inside of the ring 41 for pushing the ring 41 downward.

[0025] Positioning mechanism 3 includes: A sliding hole is provided on one side of the top of welding station 1; The adjusting screw 32 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the sliding hole and moves outward through it. The positioning seat 31 slides within the sliding hole and is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the adjusting screw 32, and is used to abut against the turbine 6 for positioning.

[0026] Positioning mechanism 3 also includes: The positioning rod 33 is movably connected to the positioning seat 31, and one side is in contact with the shaft center of the turbine 6; A tension spring 34 is sleeved on the outer wall of the positioning rod 33 and is used to pull the positioning rod 33 to fit against the shaft of the turbine 6.

[0027] Working principle: First, the middle part of the turbine shaft 5 is placed in the clamping assembly 26 of the active clamping mechanism 2, while both ends of the turbine shaft 5 are placed on the two arc-shaped extension clamps 416. During placement, the arc-shaped extension clamps 416 push the ring 41 downward, compressing the spring 46 on the slide column 45. Then, the motor 28 is started, driving the gear ring 25 to rotate through the gear 29. The gear ring 25 drives the adjusting ring 262 to rotate, and the arc-shaped hole 263 on the adjusting ring 262 pushes the slide rod 265, causing multiple clamping rods 264 to move radially synchronously along the positioning block 261, thereby achieving automatic centering and clamping of the turbine shaft 5. Subsequently, the two turbines 6 are placed in the driven clamping mechanisms 4 on both sides respectively. The outer bidirectional screw 411 is rotated to drive the two arc plates 48 to move towards each other. The push rod 49 drives the arc clamping plate 410 to clamp the connecting shaft of the turbine 6. At the same time, the position of the positioning seat 31 is adjusted by the adjusting screw 32 of the positioning mechanism 3, so that the positioning rod 33 automatically fits the turbine shaft under the action of the tension spring 34 to ensure accurate positioning. When the arc-shaped clamping plate 410 of the driven clamping mechanism 4 clamps the turbine 6, the arc-shaped extension clamping plate 416 at its front end is simultaneously clamped at the end of the turbine shaft 5. This design realizes the automatic alignment of the turbine 6 and the turbine shaft 5. During the clamping process, the turbine shaft 5 no longer bears force on the arc-shaped extension clamping plate 416. At this time, during the clamping process, the spring force of the spring 46 will push the support ring 43 to move upward, thereby realizing the self-adjustment process to adapt to the clamping and positioning of turbine shafts 5 with different diameters. Start the welding equipment (not shown in the figure). Insert the welding torch between the two rotating rings 412 to weld the connection between the drive shafts of the turbine shaft 5 and the turbine 6. During welding, rotate the entire turbine shaft 5 to achieve self-deflection, so that the entire active clamping mechanism 2 deflects on the fixed seat 21 via the annular rail 23 to achieve uninterrupted welding. This keeps the welding head fixed and allows for continuous and uniform circumferential welding of the connection between the rotating turbine 6 and the turbine shaft 5.

[0028] After welding is completed, the clamping component 26 of the active clamping mechanism 2 moves in the opposite direction to release the turbine shaft 5, and the bidirectional screw 411 of the driven clamping mechanism 4 reverses to release the turbine 6. By pulling away the turbine shaft 5, the turbine shaft 5 and the turbine 6 can be removed. Here, the diameter of the turbine 6 is smaller than the maximum diameter of the entire clamping area, so the turbine shaft 5 can be easily removed. Under the restoring force of the spring 46, the support ring 43 drives the ring 41 to move upward and reset, so as to facilitate the second replacement of the turbine shaft 5 for clamping and positioning.

[0029] This invention provides an automatic welding device for turbocharger processing. Many methods and approaches exist for implementing this technical solution; the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications without departing from the principles of this invention, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of this invention. All components not explicitly stated in this embodiment can be implemented using existing technologies.

Claims

1. A turbocharger machining automatic welding apparatus comprising a welding table (1), characterized in that, Also include: Active clamping mechanism (2) for clamping turbine shaft (5); Two groups of driven clamping mechanism (4) are arranged on the welding table (1) and are located on both sides of the active clamping mechanism (2), for clamping two turbines (6); Two sets of positioning mechanism (3) are arranged on both sides of the welding table (1), for positioning the turbine (6); Wherein, the active clamping mechanism (2) comprises: Two fixed seat (21) is fixedly connected above the welding table (1); Rotary ring one (22) is arranged on one side of the fixed seat (21) and is rotatably connected to one side of the fixed seat (21) through the annular track one (23); Annular track two (24) is fixedly connected to the other side of the fixed seat (21), and the annular track two (24) is rotatably connected with the gear ring (25); The inner ring of the gear ring (25) is provided with a clamping assembly (26) for clamping the turbine shaft (5).

2. A turbocharger machining and automatic welding apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The active clamping mechanism (2) further comprises: Mounting seat (27) is fixedly connected above the rotary ring one (22), and one side of the mounting seat (27) is provided with a motor (28), and the output end of the motor (28) is movably penetrated through the two mounting seats (27); The output end of the motor (28) is provided with a gear (29) and is engaged with the gear ring (25), for driving the gear ring (25) to rotate.

3. A turbocharger machining and automatic welding apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping assembly (26) comprises: Adjusting ring (262) is fixedly connected to the inner ring of the gear ring (25) and forms a cavity with the mounting seat (27); A plurality of positioning blocks (261) are connected to one side of the mounting seat (27) at equal intervals; A plurality of clamping rods (264) are slidably connected between every two adjacent positioning blocks (261), for clamping the turbine shaft (5); A plurality of arc holes (263) are provided on the adjusting ring (262) at equal intervals; A plurality of slide rods (265) are fixedly connected to each clamping rod (264), and one end is movably penetrated through the arc hole (263) and slidably located on the inner wall of the arc hole (263), for moving the clamping rod (264).

4. A turbocharger machining and automatic welding apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that: The driven clamping mechanism (4) comprises: Supporting seat (44) is fixedly connected to the top of the welding table (1), and two slide columns (45) are slidably connected to the supporting seat (44); Support ring (43) is fixedly connected to the top of the two slide columns (45), and the outer wall of the slide column (45) is sleeved with a spring (46) for pushing the support ring (43) to move upward; The circular ring one (41) is arranged above the support ring (43), and the outer wall of the circular ring one (41) is fixedly connected with two tracks (42), and the circular ring one (41) is rotatably arranged in the inner ring of the support ring (43) through the tracks (42).

5. A turbocharger machining and automatic welding apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that: The driven clamping mechanism (4) further comprises: Two circular rings two (47) are arranged on both sides of the circular ring one (41), and the two sides of the circular ring one (41) are respectively fixedly connected with the annular track three (414); The left circular ring two (47) is fixedly connected with the rotary ring four (415), and is rotatably arranged on the annular track three (414) on one side; Two rotating rings two (412) are arranged between the right circular ring two (47) and the circular ring one (41) and are rotatably connected, and the two rotating rings two (412) are fixedly connected through a connecting rod (413); Each of the circular ring two (47) is provided with two arc-shaped plates (48) on the outer wall, the inner wall of the arc-shaped plate (48) is fixedly connected with a push rod (49), and the push rod (49) is movably and penetrates the circular ring two (47) and extends to the inside of the circular ring two (47); The arc-shaped clamping plate (410) is fixedly connected to the extension end of the push rod (49) and is used for clamping the connecting shaft on the turbine (6); The bidirectional screw rod (411) is rotatably connected to the mounting block on the outer wall of the circular ring two (47) and is respectively threaded through the two arc-shaped plates (48) and is used for synchronously driving the arc-shaped plates (48) to move.

6. A turbocharger machining and automatic welding apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that: The arc-shaped clamping plate (410) on the side close to the turbine shaft (5) is fixedly connected with an arc-shaped extension clamping plate (416) on one side, which is used for clamping the end of the turbine shaft (5), and the arc-shaped extension clamping plate (416) extends to the inside of the circular ring one (41) and is used for pushing the circular ring one (41) to move downward.

7. A turbocharger machining and automatic welding apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that: The positioning mechanism (3) comprises: A sliding hole is arranged on one side of the top of the welding table (1); An adjusting screw rod (32) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the sliding hole and is movably and penetrates outward; A positioning seat (31) is located in the sliding hole and is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the adjusting screw rod (32) and is used for abutting against the turbine (6) to position.

8. A turbocharger machining and automatic welding apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that: The positioning mechanism (3) further comprises: A positioning rod (33) is movably connected to the positioning seat (31) and is in contact with the axis of the turbine (6) on one side; A tension spring (34) is sleeved on the outer wall of the positioning rod (33) and is used for pulling the positioning rod (33) to be in contact with the axis of the turbine (6).

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