Double-station welding platform

By designing a dual-station welding platform in laser welding equipment, using linear modules and safety shields and other components, the simultaneous operation of manual loading and unloading and equipment welding is achieved, solving the problem of low production efficiency under single station design, and improving the Welding efficiency and operational safety.

CN222344484UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-14SHANDONG IND RES QIANGYUAN LASER TECH CO LTD +2
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420518638.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-18
Publication Date
2025-01-14
Estimated Expiration
2034-03-18

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Technical Problem

Most of the existing laser welding equipment are designed in a single station, which causes the equipment to be stopped when loading and unloading manually, affecting production and welding efficiency.

Method used

Design a dual-station welding platform, including vertical gantry, X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis linear modules, combining safety shields, light curtains, exhaust ports and control panels to realize manual loading and unloading and equipment welding work and at the same time.

Benefits of technology

Through the dual-station design, production efficiency and welding efficiency are significantly improved, ensuring operational safety and clean workshop environment.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a double-station welding platform which comprises a working table provided with a vertical portal frame and a laser welding machine installed below the working table, an X-axis linear module is installed on a cross beam of the portal frame, and the action end of the X-axis linear module is connected with a Z-axis linear module. A laser welding head of the laser welding machine is installed at the action end of the Z-axis linear module, two Y-axis linear modules are arranged on the portion, below the portal frame, of the workbench in parallel, the action end of each Y-axis linear module is connected with a tool bearing assembly, and each tool bearing assembly comprises a rectangular supporting plate. Limiting plates capable of limiting a tool are fixed to one set of two adjacent edges of the upper surface of the rectangular supporting plate respectively, rotary pressing air cylinders capable of clamping the tool are installed on the other set of two adjacent edges of the lower surface of the rectangular supporting plate respectively, and the vertical height of transverse arms of the rotary pressing air cylinders is larger than that of the rectangular supporting plate. According to the automatic feeding and discharging device, manual feeding and discharging and equipment welding work can be conducted at the same time, and production efficiency is greatly improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of laser welding, in particular to a double-station welding platform. Background Art

[0002] At present, the application of laser welding technology is becoming more and more mature, and there are more and more automated laser welding equipment. At present, most laser welding equipment on the market is designed for single station. When manual loading and unloading, the equipment is in a stopped state, which affects production and welding efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the utility model provides a double-station welding platform, which can realize manual loading and unloading and equipment welding work at the same time, greatly improving the production efficiency.

[0004] The utility model is realized through the following technical solutions:

[0005] A double-station welding platform is provided, comprising a workbench with a vertical gantry installed, and a laser welding machine installed under the workbench, an X-axis linear module is installed on the crossbeam of the gantry, the action end of the X-axis linear module is connected to the Z-axis linear module, a laser welding head of the laser welding machine is installed at the action end of the Z-axis linear module, two Y-axis linear modules are arranged in parallel below the gantry on the workbench, the action end of each Y-axis linear module is connected to a tooling receiving assembly, the tooling receiving assembly comprises a rectangular support plate, a group of adjacent sides on the upper surface of the rectangular support plate are respectively fixed with limit plates capable of limiting the position of the tooling, another group of adjacent sides on the lower surface of the rectangular support plate are respectively installed with rotating clamping cylinders capable of clamping the tooling, and the vertical height of the horizontal arm of the rotating clamping cylinder is higher than that of the rectangular support plate.

[0006] Furthermore, safety shields are installed around the four sides and the top of the workbench, and the safety shields are respectively provided with working windows on one side corresponding to the Y-axis linear module feeding end.

[0007] The safety shield is set up to isolate welding from the outside world and protect the safety of operators. The working window opened on the safety shield is convenient for loading and unloading.

[0008] Furthermore, the safety shield is provided with light curtains for detecting the passage of objects on both sides opposite to each working window.

[0009] When the light curtain senses an object, the equipment stops running, improving the safety of the equipment.

[0010] Furthermore, an exhaust port is provided on the top of the safety shield and is connected to a dust removal device.

[0011] An exhaust port is set on the top of the safety shield to connect to the dust removal equipment, which can absorb the smoke and dust generated during the welding process to ensure a clean workshop environment.

[0012] Furthermore, an electrical cabinet for power supply is provided under the workbench, and a control panel electrically connected to the electrical cabinet is provided on the side of the workbench. The control panel is provided with control buttons for controlling the start and stop of each linear module and the laser welding machine.

[0013] An electrical cabinet is configured under the workbench for power supply, and a control panel with control buttons is set up to facilitate the operation and start and stop of each device.

[0014] Furthermore, the tooling includes a sliding base, a support platform is arranged on the sliding base, and clamps for manually clamping the workpiece are respectively installed at the front and rear of the support platform.

[0015] The sliding base is matched with the limiting plate. The tooling can be slid into the limiting plate for positioning through the sliding base. The workpiece to be welded can be clamped and positioned in combination with the fixture to ensure the stability of welding.

[0016] Furthermore, a handle is connected to the front of the device.

[0017] The handle is provided to facilitate pushing or pulling the tooling to move as a whole, thus improving the convenience of use.

[0018] Beneficial effects of the utility model:

[0019] This new type of machine has a simple structure, strong versatility, and high laser welding efficiency, which can greatly improve the welding efficiency of workpieces. By setting two Y-axis linear modules to alternate loading and unloading, manual loading and unloading and equipment welding can be carried out simultaneously, greatly improving production efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the safety shield in the utility model.

[0022] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the neutral gantry of the utility model.

[0023] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the Y-axis linear module in the utility model.

[0024] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the workbench of the utility model.

[0025] Figure 6 It is a top view of the tooling in the utility model.

[0026] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Left view of .

[0027] As shown in the figure:

[0028] 1. Workbench, 2. Safety cover, 3. Gantry, 4. Laser welding head, 5. Tooling receiving assembly, 6. Control panel, 7. Y-axis linear module, 8. Tooling, 9. Working window, 10. Light curtain, 11. Exhaust port, 12. X-axis linear module, 13. Z-axis linear module, 14. Rectangular support plate, 15. Limit plate, 16. Rotary clamping cylinder, 17. Cross arm, 18. Sliding base, 19. Support table, 20. Clamp, 21. Handle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In order to clearly illustrate the technical features of this solution, this solution is described below through a specific implementation method.

[0030] A double-station welding platform includes a workbench 1 with a gantry 3 installed, and a laser welding machine (not shown in the figure) installed under the workbench 1. An electrical cabinet for power supply is also arranged under the workbench 1 (also not shown in the figure). A control panel 6 electrically connected to the electrical cabinet is also arranged on the side of the workbench 1. Control buttons for controlling each linear module and the start and stop of the laser welding machine are respectively arranged on the control panel 6.

[0031] An X-axis linear module 12 is installed on the crossbeam of the gantry 3, and the action end of the X-axis linear module 12 is connected to the Z-axis linear module 13. The laser welding head 4 of the laser welding machine is installed on the action end of the Z-axis linear module 13. Two Y-axis linear modules 7 are arranged in parallel on the workbench 1 below the gantry 3. The action end of each Y-axis linear module 7 is connected to a tooling receiving assembly, and the tooling receiving assembly includes a rectangular support plate 14, and a group of adjacent sides of the upper surface of the rectangular support plate 14 are respectively fixed with limit plates 15 that can limit the tooling 8, and another group of adjacent sides of the lower surface of the rectangular support plate 14 are respectively installed with a rotating clamping cylinder 16 that can clamp the tooling 8, and the horizontal arm 17 of the rotating clamping cylinder 16 has a vertical height higher than the rectangular support plate 14. The tooling 8 includes a sliding base 18 on which a support platform 19 is disposed. Fixtures 20 for manually clamping the workpiece are respectively installed at the front and rear of the support platform 19. A handle 21 is installed at the front of the support platform 19 for easy movement.

[0032] The workbench 1 is surrounded and topped with a safety shield 2, which has a working window 9 on one side corresponding to the feeding end of the Y-axis linear module 7. The safety shield 2 is provided with a light curtain 10 for detecting the passage of an object on both sides opposite to each working window 9.

[0033] In order to facilitate dust removal, an exhaust port 11 is provided on the top of the safety shield 2 and is connected to a dust removal device.

[0034] The workflow of this utility model:

[0035] The operator manually pushes the tooling 8 with the workpiece to the equipment entrance, i.e., the working window 9, by a trolley, and manually pushes the tooling to the first tooling receiving component 5 of one of the working windows 9. After pressing the start button of the corresponding Y-axis linear module 7, when the equipment self-checks that the other working window 9 is not working, the first tooling receiving component drives the tooling into the equipment to start welding. While welding, the operator manually pushes another tooling 8 with the workpiece to another working window 9. After pressing the start button of the corresponding Y-axis linear module 7, when the equipment self-checks that the other working window 9 is not working, the second tooling receiving component drives the tooling into the equipment to start welding, and so on and so forth, so as to realize the simultaneous operation of the equipment and manual loading and unloading.

[0036] Of course, the above description is not limited to the above examples. The technical features not described in the present invention can be achieved by or by adopting the existing technology, which will not be repeated here. The above embodiments and drawings are only used to illustrate the technical scheme of the present invention and are not limitations of the present invention. The present invention is described in detail with reference to the preferred implementation methods. Ordinary technicians in this field should understand that the changes, modifications, additions or substitutions made by ordinary technicians in this technical field within the essential scope of the present invention do not deviate from the purpose of the present invention and should also fall within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A double-station welding platform, comprising a workbench with a vertical gantry, and a laser welding machine installed under the workbench, characterized in that: An X-axis linear module is installed on the crossbeam of the gantry, and the action end of the X-axis linear module is connected to the Z-axis linear module. The laser welding head of the laser welding machine is installed on the action end of the Z-axis linear module. Two Y-axis linear modules are arranged in parallel on the workbench below the gantry. The action end of each Y-axis linear module is connected to a tooling receiving assembly, and the tooling receiving assembly includes a rectangular support plate, and a group of adjacent sides of the upper surface of the rectangular support plate are respectively fixed with limit plates for limiting the tooling, and another group of adjacent sides of the lower surface of the rectangular support plate are respectively installed with a rotating clamping cylinder for clamping the tooling, and the vertical height of the horizontal arm of the rotating clamping cylinder is higher than the rectangular support plate.

2. The double-station welding platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: Safety shields are installed around the four sides and the top of the workbench, and working windows are opened on one side of the safety shields corresponding to the Y-axis linear module feeding end.

3. The double-station welding platform according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The safety shield is equipped with light curtains for detecting the passage of objects on both sides opposite to each working window.

4. The double-station welding platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: An exhaust port is provided on the top of the safety shield and is connected to a dust removal device.

5. The double-station welding platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: An electrical cabinet for power supply is arranged under the workbench, and a control panel electrically connected to the electrical cabinet is arranged on the side of the workbench. The control panel is provided with control buttons for controlling each linear module and the start and stop of the laser welding machine.

6. The double-station welding platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tooling comprises a sliding base, a supporting platform is arranged on the sliding base, and clamps for manually clamping the workpiece are respectively installed at the front and rear of the supporting platform.

7. The double-station welding platform according to claim 6, characterized in that: A handle is also connected to the front of the workwear.