Welding assembly flexible workstation
By setting up multiple welding stations and detection components in the welding assembly flexible workstation, multiple welding of different types of workpieces is achieved, solving the problems of low versatility and efficiency of existing welding workstations, and improving the versatility and overall assembly efficiency of the production line.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423024277.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-09
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-28
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-09
AI Technical Summary
The existing welding workstations have low production line versatility and low welding efficiency, and require multiple transfers of workpieces for multiple welding operations.
A flexible welding assembly workstation is designed, which includes two welding stations and a drive component. It allows multiple welding of different types of workpieces. The detection component ensures the correct placement of the workpieces and uses multiple welding robots to switch welding routes and methods on different stations.
It improves the versatility of the production line and the overall assembly efficiency of the workpiece, ensuring welding quality.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of welding technology, and in particular to a flexible workstation for welding assembly. Background Technology
[0002] A welding workstation is a work system that provides welding operations. A welding workstation includes welding robots and welding platforms, etc.
[0003] Typically, a welding workstation has only one welding station. If a completed workpiece requires multiple welding operations after welding and assembly, and the material type and welding method required for each welding are different, the workpiece needs to be transferred to multiple welding workstations and welded multiple times during the welding and assembly process to complete the complete welding and assembly operation of the workpiece. This results in low versatility of the production line and low overall welding efficiency.
[0004] Therefore, we propose a flexible welding assembly workstation. Utility Model Content
[0005] The present invention aims to solve the technical problems existing in the prior art and provide a flexible welding assembly workstation.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a flexible welding assembly workstation, comprising a frame, a support frame slidably mounted on the top of the frame, two mounting frames fixedly mounted on the support frame, a welding robot slidably mounted on the mounting frames, a drive assembly on the frame, a first welding station on the frame, the first welding station being fixed to the frame by fasteners, a second welding station on the frame, the second welding station being fixed to the frame by fasteners, and a detection assembly on the support frame.
[0007] Preferably, the frame is provided with transverse guide rails on both sides, the transverse guide rails are fixed to the mounting surface by fasteners, and the support frame is slidably connected to the transverse guide rails.
[0008] Preferably, both welding station one and welding station two are provided with workpiece clamps, which are fixed to welding station one and welding station two by fasteners.
[0009] Preferably, the drive assembly includes a drive rack, which is fixedly mounted on a frame. A movable frame is slidably mounted on the frame, and a drive gear is rotatably mounted on the movable frame. The drive gear meshes with the drive rack.
[0010] Preferably, the drive assembly further includes a connecting frame, which is slidably mounted on the frame and fixedly connected to the movable frame. Both ends of the connecting frame are fixedly connected to the inner walls of the support frame.
[0011] Preferably, the detection assembly includes a fixed top seat, which is fixedly mounted on a support frame. An extension arm is movably mounted on the lower side of the fixed top seat. A point contact is slidably mounted inside the extension arm. A contact sensor is fixedly mounted inside the extension arm and is electrically connected to an external controller. A pressure contact is fixedly mounted on one end of the point contact extending into the extension arm. A spring is fixedly mounted inside the extension arm, and one end of the spring is fixedly connected to the point contact.
[0012] Preferably, the detection assembly further includes a positioning turntable, which is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the fixed top seat. A mounting base is provided at the bottom of the positioning turntable, and the mounting base is fixed to the positioning turntable by fasteners. An extension arm is movably mounted on the bottom of the mounting base.
[0013] This utility model provides a flexible welding assembly workstation, which has the following improvements and advantages compared with the prior art: By setting up a welding station platform 1, a welding station platform 2, and a drive assembly, welding of different types of workpieces can be performed on welding station platform 1 and welding station platform 2. When a complete workpiece needs to be welded and assembled multiple times, and the type of assembly material and the welding method required for welding are different, the welding routes and welding methods of two sets of welding robots are set according to the different types of workpieces to be welded, and welding of different types of workpieces is performed on welding station platform 1 and welding station platform 2. After the workpiece is welded on welding station platform 1, it can be transferred to welding station platform 2. Then, by controlling the rotation of the drive gear and cooperating with the drive rack to drive the support frame to move laterally, the welding robot is switched to the corresponding welding station platform 2. At this time, another welding robot can be used to complete the second welding assembly operation of the workpiece on welding station platform 2, thereby improving the versatility of the production line and improving the overall assembly efficiency of the workpiece. Attached Figure Description
[0014] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art can derive other embodiments based on the provided drawings without creative effort.
[0015] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a flexible welding assembly workstation proposed in this utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;
[0017] Figure 3A schematic diagram of the installation of the detection component in a flexible welding assembly workstation proposed for the structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing the installation positions of welding station platform one and welding station platform two in a flexible welding assembly workstation proposed for the structure of this utility model.
[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a testing component in a flexible welding assembly workstation proposed in this utility model.
[0020] Legend:
[0021] 1. Frame; 2. Support frame; 3. Mounting frame; 4. Welding robot; 5. Welding station one; 6. Welding station two; 7. Workpiece fixture; 8. Transverse guide rail; 9. Drive rack; 10. Moving frame; 11. Drive gear; 12. Connecting frame; 13. Fixed top seat; 14. Adjustment turntable; 15. Extension arm; 16. Mounting seat; 17. Pressure contact; 18. Spring; 19. Contact sensor; 20. Point contact. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0023] A flexible welding assembly workstation, such as Figure 1 - Figure 5As shown, the system includes a frame 1, with a support frame 2 slidably mounted on top of the frame 1. Horizontal guide rails 8 are provided on both sides of the frame 1, and the horizontal guide rails 8 are fixed to the mounting surface by fasteners. The support frame 2 is slidably connected to the horizontal guide rails 8. Two mounting brackets 3 are fixedly mounted on the support frame 2, and welding robots 4 are slidably mounted on the mounting brackets 3. The welding robots 4 are electrically connected to an external controller and are driven by electric cylinders, which are also electrically connected to the external controller. A drive assembly is provided on the frame 1, which can drive the support frame 2 to move laterally. A welding station platform 1 (first welding station platform 5) is provided on the frame 1 and fixed to the frame 1 by fasteners. A second welding station platform 6 is also provided on the frame 1 and fixed to the frame 1 by fasteners. Workpiece clamps 7 are provided on both welding station platforms 1 and 2, and the workpiece clamps 7 are fixed to both welding station platforms 1 and 2 by fasteners. The support frame 2 is fixed, and the workpiece clamp 7 can be changed according to the workpiece to be clamped. The support frame 2 is equipped with a detection component, which can detect whether the workpiece is correctly placed when welding. By setting up two welding stations, welding station 1 5 and welding station 2 6, different types of workpieces can be welded on welding station 1 5 and welding station 2 6. When a complete workpiece needs to be welded and assembled multiple times, and the assembly material type and welding method required are different, the welding routes of two sets of welding robots 4 are set according to the different types of workpieces to be welded, and the welding methods (such as self-fusion welding and filler wire welding) are set according to different welding requirements and material types to improve the versatility of the production line. At the same time, the detection component is set up so that when the workpiece to be welded is placed on welding station 1 5 and welding station 2 6, the detection component can detect whether the workpiece is correctly placed to ensure the welding effect.
[0024] Furthermore, the drive assembly includes a drive rack 9, which is fixedly mounted on the frame 1. A movable frame 10 is slidably mounted on the frame 1, and a drive gear 11 is rotatably mounted on the movable frame 10. The drive gear 11 is driven by a servo motor, which is electrically connected to an external controller. The drive gear 11 meshes with the drive rack 9. A connecting frame 12 is slidably mounted on the frame 1 and is fixedly connected to the movable frame 10. When the movable frame 10 slides, it can drive the connecting frame 12 to slide synchronously. Both ends of the connecting frame 12 are fixedly connected to the inner walls of the support frame 2. By providing the drive assembly, welding of different types of workpieces can be performed on welding station 5 and welding station 6. When a complete workpiece needs to be welded multiple times... When assembling different types of materials and welding methods, two sets of welding robots 4 are set according to the different types of workpieces to be welded. Welding of different types of workpieces is performed on welding station 1 5 and welding station 2 6. After the workpiece is welded on welding station 1 5, it can be transferred to welding station 2 6. Then, by controlling the drive gear 11 to rotate and cooperating with the drive rack 9 to drive the support frame 2 to move laterally, the welding robot 4 is switched to the corresponding welding station 2 6. At this time, another welding robot 4 can be used to complete the second welding assembly operation of the workpiece on welding station 2 6, thereby improving the versatility of the production line and improving the overall assembly efficiency of the workpiece.
[0025] Furthermore, the detection component includes a fixed top seat 13, which is fixedly mounted on the support frame 2. A positioning turntable 14 is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the fixed top seat 13. The positioning turntable 14 is driven by a servo motor, which is electrically connected to an external controller. A mounting base 16 is provided at the bottom of the positioning turntable 14, and the mounting base 16 is fixed to the positioning turntable 14 by fasteners. The position of the mounting base 16 is flexibly adjustable. An extension arm 15 is movably mounted on the bottom of the mounting base 16. The extension arm 15 is driven by an electric cylinder, which is electrically connected to the external controller. The extension arm 15 can perform vertical linear motion under the mounting base 16. A point contact 20 is slidably mounted inside the extension arm 15. A contact sensor 19 is fixedly mounted inside the extension arm 15 and is electrically connected to the external controller. One end of the point contact 20 extends into the extension arm 15 and is fixedly mounted. The extension arm 15 is equipped with a pressure contact 17 and a spring 18 is fixedly installed inside it. One end of the spring 18 is fixedly connected to the point contact 20. By setting a detection component, during the welding process, the standard placement position of the workpiece is set and the fixed descent distance of the extension arm 15 at the fixed point is set. When welding, if the workpiece is correctly placed, the contact sensor 19 can send a contact signal to the system when the extension arm 15 descends to the fixed point. This indicates that the workpiece is correctly placed at that point. During detection, multi-point detection of the workpiece is set. By controlling the extension arm 15 to rotate to different set points on the corresponding workpiece and descending a set distance, if the system can receive the contact signal in multiple tests, it indicates that the workpiece is correctly placed and welding can be performed. If the workpiece is not correctly placed, the system prompts manual adjustment before welding to ensure the subsequent welding effect.
[0026] Working principle: During welding, the workpiece is fixed on welding station 5 and welding station 6 by workpiece clamp 7. The welding robot 4 can automatically weld the workpiece. The welding method of the welding robot 4 can be switched according to different types of workpiece materials and welding requirements, and the welding route can be set.
[0027] If a complete workpiece requires multiple welding assemblies, and the material type and welding method are different for each welding assembly, different welding routes and welding methods are set for two welding robots 4. The workpiece is placed on welding station 5, and the first welding robot 4 is controlled to perform the welding assembly operation of the first material on welding station 5. After the first welding is completed, the workpiece is removed and fixed on welding station 6. The servo motor drives the drive gear 11 to rotate and cooperates with the drive rack 9 to drive the support frame 2 to move laterally until the support frame 2 is switched to the corresponding welding station 6. At this time, the second welding robot 4 can be used to complete the second welding assembly operation of the second material on welding station 6. After the welding is completed, the workpiece can be removed for subsequent processing operations.
[0028] During the welding process, a standard workpiece placement position is set, and the position of the extension arm 15 is adjusted. The extension arm 15 is adjusted to a fixed position, and a fixed distance is set for the workpiece to descend to a certain point corresponding to the extension arm 15. When the workpiece is manually placed on welding station 5 and welding station 6, if the workpiece is correctly placed, the point contact 20 can contact the fixed point on the workpiece when the extension arm 15 is driven by the electric cylinder to descend to the fixed position. The point contact 20 is then pressed and slides inward on the extension arm 15, causing the pressure contact 17 to contact the contact sensor 19. When the system receives a contact signal, it indicates that the workpiece is correctly placed. During detection, multi-point detection of the workpiece is set. The servo motor drives the adjustment turntable 14 to rotate the extension arm 15 to different set points on the corresponding workpiece and descend a set distance. If the system can receive a contact signal in multiple tests, it indicates that the workpiece is correctly placed and welding can be performed. If the workpiece is not correctly placed, the system prompts the operator to adjust it before welding.
[0029] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are merely illustrative of the principles of the present invention. Various changes and improvements may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Such changes and improvements are intended to fall within the scope of the present invention. The scope of protection claimed in this invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A flexible welding assembly workstation, comprising a frame (1), characterized in that: A support frame (2) is slidably installed above the frame (1). Two mounting frames (3) are fixedly installed on the support frame (2). A welding robot (4) is slidably installed on the mounting frames (3). A drive assembly is provided on the frame (1). A welding station one (5) is provided on the frame (1). The welding station one (5) is fixed to the frame (1) by fasteners. A welding station two (6) is provided on the frame (1). The welding station two (6) is fixed to the frame (1) by fasteners. A detection assembly is provided on the support frame (2).
2. The flexible welding assembly workstation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame (1) is provided with transverse guide rails (8) on both sides. The transverse guide rails (8) are fixed to the mounting surface by fasteners. The support frame (2) is slidably connected to the transverse guide rails (8).
3. The flexible welding assembly workstation according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the first welding station (5) and the second welding station (6) are equipped with workpiece clamps (7), which are fixed to the first welding station (5) and the second welding station (6) by fasteners.
4. The flexible welding assembly workstation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive assembly includes a drive rack (9), which is fixedly mounted on a frame (1). A movable frame (10) is slidably mounted on the frame (1), and a drive gear (11) is rotatably mounted on the movable frame (10). The drive gear (11) meshes with the drive rack (9).
5. A flexible welding assembly workstation according to claim 4, characterized in that: The drive assembly also includes a connecting frame (12), which is slidably mounted on the frame (1). The connecting frame (12) is fixedly connected to the movable frame (10), and both ends of the connecting frame (12) are fixedly connected to the inner walls of the support frame (2).
6. The flexible welding assembly workstation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection assembly includes a fixed top seat (13), which is fixedly mounted on a support frame (2). An extension arm (15) is movably mounted on the lower side of the fixed top seat (13). A point contact (20) is slidably mounted inside the extension arm (15). A contact sensor (19) is fixedly mounted inside the extension arm (15). A pressure contact (17) is fixedly mounted on one end of the point contact (20) extending into the extension arm (15). A spring (18) is fixedly mounted inside the extension arm (15). One end of the spring (18) is fixedly connected to the point contact (20).
7. A flexible welding assembly workstation according to claim 6, characterized in that: The detection assembly also includes a positioning turntable (14), which is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the fixed top seat (13). A mounting seat (16) is provided on the bottom of the positioning turntable (14), and the mounting seat (16) is fixed to the positioning turntable (14) by fasteners. An extension arm (15) is movably mounted on the bottom of the mounting seat (16).