Automatic welding unit for cathode frame

By designing the cathode frame automatic welding unit and using automated equipment such as welding robots and pneumatic jaws, the fully automatic welding process of the cathode frame is realized, solving the problems of low manual operation efficiency and low safety in the existing technology, improving production efficiency and reducing occupational disease hazards.

CN222679914UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-28浙江菲达环保科技股份有限公司 +1
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421310904.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-11
Publication Date
2025-03-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-11

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, welding of the cathode frame mainly relies on manual operation, resulting in low production efficiency and low operating safety.

Method used

An automatic welding unit of cathode frame is designed, including feed bracket, welding bracket and discharge bracket, equipped with welding robot, pneumatic jaws and compression mechanism, to realize automatic feeding, automatic clamping, automatic welding and automatic movement, reducing manual operation.

Benefits of technology

The fully automatic welding process of the cathode frame is realized, which improves production efficiency, reduces the risks of operators facing welding stations, and significantly reduces occupational disease hazards.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic cathode frame welding unit which comprises a feeding support, a welding support and a discharging support which are connected in sequence, a welding robot is arranged on the side face of the welding support, a plurality of positioning mechanisms are arranged on the feeding support, the welding support and the discharging support, and a cathode frame is arranged on the positioning mechanisms. And pressing mechanisms are arranged on the two sides of the welding support, the feeding device comprises a second pneumatic clamping jaw, a lifting mechanism is connected to the bottom of the second pneumatic clamping jaw, and a rotating mechanism is connected to the bottom of the lifting mechanism. According to the automatic spot welding machine, automatic feeding is achieved through the feeding mechanism, automatic material taking and positioning are achieved through the pneumatic gripper, a rivet welding process is omitted, a full-automatic welding process is carried out after the robot carries out an automatic spot welding procedure, automatic welding is achieved, and working efficiency is high.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of cathode frame welding equipment, in particular to the technical field of cathode frame automatic welding units. Background Art

[0002] When producing the cathode frame, multiple connecting plates need to be welded on the frame. Currently, the connecting plates are welded to the frame one by one manually, which has low production efficiency and requires operators to face the welding station directly, which is not very safe. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the problems in the prior art and to propose an automatic cathode frame welding unit, which can automatically feed materials through a feeding mechanism and automatically take and position materials with a pneumatic gripper, thereby reducing one riveting and welding process. After the robot performs an automatic spot welding procedure, a fully automatic welding process is performed.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model proposes an automatic welding unit for a cathode frame, comprising a feed bracket, a welding bracket and a discharging bracket connected in sequence, a welding robot is arranged on the side of the welding bracket, a plurality of positioning mechanisms are arranged on the feed bracket, the welding bracket and the discharging bracket, the cathode frame is arranged on the positioning mechanism, clamping mechanisms are arranged on both sides of the welding bracket, the clamping mechanisms include a clamping bracket, a clamping cylinder is arranged on the clamping bracket, a clamping block is arranged on the output end of the clamping cylinder, a feeding mechanism is arranged on the side of the welding bracket, the feeding mechanism and the welding bracket are connected by a loading device, a slide groove is arranged on the welding bracket, a first pneumatic clamp is slidably installed in the slide groove, the first pneumatic clamp is moved by a driving mechanism, the first pneumatic clamp is clamped on both sides of the cathode frame, the loading device includes a second pneumatic clamp, the bottom of the second pneumatic clamp is connected to a lifting mechanism, and the bottom of the lifting mechanism is connected to a rotating mechanism.

[0005] Preferably, the positioning mechanism includes fixed frames arranged on both sides, a conveying roller is rotatably mounted above the fixed frames, a supporting block is provided on the inner side of the fixed frames, the cathode frame is placed on the supporting block, and the two side surfaces of the cathode frame are in contact with the conveying roller.

[0006] Preferably, the feeding mechanism comprises a feeding track, and a feeding device is connected to the discharge end of the feeding track.

[0007] Preferably, the two cathode frame automatic welding units are arranged face to face, and the feeding directions of the two cathode frame automatic welding units are opposite.

[0008] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: the utility model clamps the cathode frame by pneumatic clamps, and presses it by a clamping mechanism, and then feeds the material by a feeding mechanism, and the material is loaded by a loading device, and the welding robot performs fully automatic welding. After welding is completed, the cathode frame is driven forward by a driving mechanism, and the next welding position is moved to the welding station to perform welding at the next position. The device realizes automated welding with high work efficiency. The operator does not directly face the welding operation, which greatly reduces the hazards of occupational diseases.

[0009] The features and advantages of the present invention will be described in detail through embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0011] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A-direction schematic diagram;

[0012] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of direction B;

[0013] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 DD section view;

[0014] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism of the utility model.

[0015] In the figure: 1-feeding bracket; 2-welding bracket; 3-discharging bracket; 4-welding robot; 5-positioning mechanism; 6-pressing block; 61-pressing bracket; 62-pressing cylinder; 7-feeding mechanism; 8-loading device; 21-slide; 22-first pneumatic clamp; 81-second pneumatic clamp; 82-lifting mechanism; 51-fixed frame; 52-conveying roller; 53-support block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] See also Figures 1 to 5, the cathode frame automatic welding unit comprises a feed bracket 1, a welding bracket 2 and a discharging bracket 3 which are connected in sequence, a welding robot 4 is arranged on the side of the welding bracket 2, a plurality of positioning mechanisms 5 are arranged on the feed bracket 1, the welding bracket 2 and the discharging bracket 3, the cathode frame is arranged on the positioning mechanism 5, a clamping mechanism is arranged on both sides of the welding bracket 2, the clamping mechanism comprises a clamping bracket 61, a clamping cylinder 62 is arranged on the clamping bracket 61, a clamping block 6 is arranged at the output end of the clamping cylinder 62, a feeding mechanism 7 is arranged on the side of the welding bracket 2, the feeding mechanism 7 and the welding bracket 2 are connected by a feeding device 8, a slide groove 21 is arranged on the welding bracket 2, a first pneumatic clamp 22 is slidably installed in the slide groove 21, and the first pneumatic clamp The claw 22 is moved by the driving mechanism, and the first pneumatic clamp 22 is clamped on both sides of the cathode frame. The feeding device 8 includes a second pneumatic clamp 81, and the bottom of the second pneumatic clamp 81 is connected to a lifting mechanism 82, and the bottom of the lifting mechanism 82 is connected to a rotating mechanism. The positioning mechanism 5 includes a fixed frame 51 arranged on both sides, and a conveying roller 52 is rotatably installed above the fixed frame 51. A support block 53 is provided on the inner side of the fixed frame 51, and the cathode frame is placed on the support block 53. The two side surfaces of the cathode frame are in contact with the conveying roller 52. The feeding mechanism 7 includes a feeding track, and the discharging end of the feeding track is connected to the feeding device 8. The two cathode frame automatic welding units are arranged face to face, and the feeding directions of the two cathode frame automatic welding units are opposite.

[0017] Working process of this utility model:

[0018] During the working process of the utility model, the cathode frame is placed on the positioning mechanism for positioning and transmission, the first pneumatic clamp 22 clamps the feeding side of the cathode frame, and then the clamping mechanism drives the clamping block to press down to clamp the two sides of the welding position of the cathode frame, and then the second pneumatic clamp clamps the welding parts sent out on the feeding track, the lifting cylinder drives the second pneumatic clamp to rise, and then the rotary cylinder rotates 180 degrees to rotate the welding parts to the welding station, and then the lifting cylinder drives the second pneumatic clamp to descend, and the welding parts are placed at the welding point of the cathode frame, and then the welding robot first spot welds the outer side of the welding parts. After positioning the welding parts, the second pneumatic clamp is released and rotated to its original position, waiting for the next feeding, and the welding robot circles the welding parts again to complete the welding of the entire welding parts. After the welding is completed, the driving cylinder drives the first pneumatic clamp to move in the discharging direction, and moves the next welding point of the cathode frame to the welding station to perform welding at the next position.

[0019] The above embodiments are intended to illustrate the present invention, not to limit the present invention. Any solution that is a simple transformation of the present invention falls within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cathode frame automatic welding unit, characterized in that: The invention comprises a feeding support (1), a welding support (2) and a discharging support (3) which are connected in sequence, a welding robot (4) is arranged on the side of the welding support (2), a plurality of positioning mechanisms (5) are arranged on the feeding support (1), the welding support (2) and the discharging support (3), a cathode frame is arranged on the positioning mechanism (5), a clamping mechanism is arranged on both sides of the welding support (2), the clamping mechanism comprises a clamping support (61), a clamping cylinder (62) is arranged on the clamping support (61), a clamping block (6) is arranged at the output end of the clamping cylinder (62), and a clamping block (6) is arranged on the side of the welding support (2). A feeding mechanism (7) is provided on the surface, and the feeding mechanism (7) and the welding bracket (2) are connected via a loading device (8). A slide groove (21) is provided on the welding bracket (2), and a first pneumatic clamp (22) is slidably installed in the slide groove (21). The first pneumatic clamp (22) is moved by a driving mechanism, and the first pneumatic clamp (22) is clamped on both sides of the cathode frame. The loading device (8) includes a second pneumatic clamp (81), and the bottom of the second pneumatic clamp (81) is connected to a lifting mechanism (82), and the bottom of the lifting mechanism (82) is connected to a rotating mechanism.

2. The cathode frame automatic welding unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning mechanism (5) comprises fixed frames (51) arranged on both sides, a conveying roller (52) is rotatably mounted above the fixed frames (51), a supporting block (53) is provided on the inner side of the fixed frames (51), a cathode frame is placed on the supporting block (53), and two side surfaces of the cathode frame are in contact with the conveying roller (52).

3. The cathode frame automatic welding unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding mechanism (7) comprises a feeding track, and the discharge end of the feeding track is connected to a loading device (8).

4. The cathode frame automatic welding unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two cathode frame automatic welding units are arranged face to face, and the feeding directions of the two cathode frame automatic welding units are opposite.