U-rib gantry welding machine based on submerged arc welding

By introducing a rotary converter and a precisely controlled conversion motor into the U-rib gantry welding machine, the problem of limited material feeding and receiving functions has been solved, enabling multi-functional operation, improving production efficiency and welding accuracy, and enhancing the adaptability and automation of the equipment.

CN223642938UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-09河南中鼎智建科技有限公司
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423195826.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-24
Publication Date
2025-12-09
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-24

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Technical Problem

The existing U-rib gantry welding machine has a single function for its feeding and receiving pipes, which leads to frequent equipment changes, increases operational complexity and downtime, affects production efficiency and continuity, and cannot meet the diverse and complex welding needs.

Method used

Design a U-rib gantry welding machine based on submerged arc welding. It adopts a rotary conversion component and a precisely controlled conversion motor to realize the rapid conversion of material feeding and receiving functions. Combined with the cooperation of the lifting unit and the mounting platform, it realizes multi-functional operation and reduces downtime and adjustment time.

Benefits of technology

It improves the adaptability and production efficiency of the equipment, reduces equipment changeover time, improves welding accuracy and efficiency, enhances the continuity and automation of production, and reduces operational complexity and cost.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a U-rib gantry welding machine based on submerged-arc welding, and relates to the technical field of welding equipment. The U-rib gantry welding machine based on submerged-arc welding comprises a gantry frame, a conversion part and a conversion piece, the gantry frames are used for integrally supporting the U-rib gantry welding machine, the conversion part is located between the gantry frames, a material receiving port and a feeding port are formed in the conversion part, the conversion piece is located in the conversion part, and the conversion piece is rotationally connected with the conversion part; the first material opening assembly comprises a first feeding channel and a first material receiving channel. A feeding port of the first feeding channel is connected with the feeding port, and a discharging port of the first feeding channel is connected with the feeding hose. According to the U-rib gantry welding machine based on submerged-arc welding, the function of the discharging pipe and the function of the receiving pipe can be switched through the arrangement of the switching piece, meanwhile, due to the fact that the equipment can rapidly switch the discharging mode and the receiving mode, the downtime and the adjusting time of the equipment are shortened, and the utilization rate and the production efficiency of the equipment are improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of welding equipment technology, specifically to a U-rib gantry welding machine based on submerged arc welding. Background Technology

[0002] In steel structure engineering, especially bridge construction, the welding of U-ribs is a crucial step. Submerged arc welding (SAW), as an important welding technology, is widely used in U-rib welding. With the continuous development of engineering construction and the increasing demands for quality, the importance of U-rib gantry welding machines based on SAW is becoming increasingly prominent. U-rib structures have certain unique characteristics, requiring extremely high precision and stability in their welding. SAW can provide deep penetration and good weld quality, meeting the high standards required for U-rib welding. The U-rib gantry welding machine adopts a gantry structure, enabling stable support and precise welding operations for the U-ribs. It can adapt to U-ribs of different specifications, and through advanced control systems and adjustment devices, it ensures accurate parameters during the welding process. During welding, the machine can achieve high welding speeds and continuous operation, greatly improving welding efficiency and meeting the needs of large-scale engineering construction.

[0003] In traditional welding operations, many conventional equipment often have functional limitations. For example, the feeding and receiving pipes on traditional equipment only have a single feeding or receiving function. This leads to the need to frequently switch between different functional equipment to complete each step in the actual production process. This not only increases the complexity and time cost of operation, but may also affect the overall production efficiency and continuity due to equipment switching. Moreover, this single-function design makes the production process less smooth and unable to meet the increasingly diverse and complex welding needs. When faced with situations that require continuous multi-step collaborative operations such as feeding, welding, and receiving, it becomes inadequate and difficult to complete the task efficiently. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a U-rib gantry welding machine based on submerged arc welding, which solves the technical problem that the feeding pipe and receiving pipe can only perform single feeding and receiving functions, and that long downtime and adjustment time are required during welding to adjust the welding structure, thus affecting production efficiency.

[0005] Technical Solution: To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A U-rib gantry welding machine based on submerged arc welding, comprising: a gantry frame, a conversion section, and a conversion component; the gantry frame provides overall support for the U-rib gantry welding machine; the conversion section is located between the gantry frames, and the conversion section has a receiving port and a feeding port; the conversion component is located inside the conversion section and is rotatably connected to the conversion section; a first material inlet assembly includes a first feeding channel and a first receiving channel; the feeding port of the first feeding channel is connected to the feeding port, and the discharging port is connected to a feeding hose, for discharging the embedded material into the... On the U-rib plate; the outlet of the first receiving channel is connected to the receiving port, and the inlet is connected to the receiving hose, for recycling the remaining embedded material on the U-rib plate; the second material inlet assembly includes a second feeding channel and a second receiving channel; the inlet of the second feeding channel is connected to the feeding port, and the outlet is connected to the receiving hose, for placing the embedded material onto the U-rib plate; the outlet of the second receiving channel is connected to the receiving port, and the inlet is connected to the feeding hose, for recycling the remaining embedded material on the U-rib plate, wherein the conversion component rotates within the conversion section in a precisely controllable circular motion, and the rotation angle can be flexibly adjusted within the range of 0 to 360 degrees.

[0006] In a further embodiment, a lifting unit is located on the gantry frame; a mounting platform is located between the lifting units, and both ends of the mounting platform are connected to the lifting units to provide an installation position for the conversion unit, wherein the lifting units are controlled to move up and down by a precision transmission system.

[0007] In a further embodiment, multiple wire feeding structures are provided and located on the mounting platform. The wire feeding structures are slidably connected to the mounting platform, and the main purpose of the wire feeding structures is to achieve precise feeding of the welding wire.

[0008] In a further embodiment, the conversion motor can be a stepper motor or other motors or other control mechanisms that can precisely control the rotation angle.

[0009] In a further embodiment, a welding part is located on the wire feeding structure and is used to weld U-ribs; an adjusting member is located on the wire feeding structure, with one end connected to the wire feeding structure and the other end connected to the welding part, and is used to adjust the angle of the welding part. The adjusting member can be an electro-hydraulic servo actuator or other adjusting member that can be precisely controlled.

[0010] In a further embodiment, the material receiving and discharging section is located on the welding section, and the material receiving and discharging section is connected to the conversion section via a feeding hose and a receiving hose. The material receiving and discharging section is located on both sides of the welding section, and the material receiving and discharging section is securely connected to the welding section.

[0011] In a further embodiment, the adjusting member is rotatably connected to the welding part and the wire feeding structure.

[0012] Beneficial effects: 1. The design of the rotary conversion component allows the equipment to adapt to different working modes and needs. The contact between the feed inlet and the receiving port can be flexibly adjusted according to the specific welding task, enabling rapid switching between feeding and receiving. This flexibility improves the equipment's adaptability, allowing it to handle workpieces of various specifications and shapes.

[0013] 2. At the same time, because the equipment can quickly switch between feeding and receiving modes, it reduces downtime and adjustment time. This is especially important for production processes that require frequent workpiece changes or adjustments to production processes, and can greatly improve equipment utilization and production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the main cross-section.

[0017] Figure 3 The diagram shows the structure of 4.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the conversion component.

[0019] Figure 5 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure at point A.

[0020] The reference numerals in the figure are as follows: 1. Gantry frame; 2. Lifting unit; 3. Mounting platform; 4. Wire feeding structure; 5. Conversion unit; 501. Conversion component; 502. Receiving port; 503. Feeding port; 5011. First feeding channel; 5012. First receiving channel; 5013. Second feeding channel; 5014. Second receiving channel; 6. Conversion motor; 7. Welding unit; 8. Feeding and receiving unit; 9. Adjusting component. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions in this utility model are described clearly and completely. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments in this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments in this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0022] This application provides a U-rib gantry welding machine based on submerged arc welding, which solves the problem of limited functionality of the feeding and receiving tubes and long downtime and adjustment times, thus affecting production efficiency. In practical use, it enables rapid switching between the feeding and receiving tube functions, while reducing downtime and adjustment time, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0023] To better understand the above technical solutions, the following will provide a detailed explanation of the technical solutions in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0024] Reference Figure 1-5 A U-rib gantry welding machine based on submerged arc welding includes: a gantry frame 1, a conversion part 5, and a conversion component 501; the gantry frame 1 is used for overall support of the U-rib gantry welding machine; the conversion part 5 is located between the gantry frames 1, and the conversion part 5 has a receiving port 502 and a feeding port 503; the conversion component 501 is located inside the conversion part 5 and is rotatably connected to the conversion part 5; the first material inlet assembly includes a first feeding channel 5011 and a first receiving channel 5012; the feeding port of the first feeding channel 5011 is connected to the feeding port, and the discharging port is connected to the feeding port. The first receiving channel 5012 has an outlet connected to a receiving port 502 and an inlet connected to a receiving hose for recycling remaining material on the U-rib plate. The second material inlet assembly includes a second feeding channel 5013 and a second receiving channel 5014. The inlet of the second feeding channel 5013 is connected to a feeding port and the outlet is connected to a receiving hose for distributing material onto the U-rib plate. The outlet of the second receiving channel 5014 is connected to a receiving port 502 and the inlet is connected to a feeding hose for recycling remaining material on the U-rib plate.

[0025] The rotation of the rotating component determines the contact between the receiving port 502 and the feeding port 503 and the material inlet, thereby changing the feeding and receiving paths.

[0026] The lifting unit 2 is located on the gantry frame 1; the mounting platform 3 is located between the lifting units 2, and both ends of the mounting platform 3 are connected to the lifting units 2, for providing an installation position for the conversion unit 5.

[0027] Through the cooperation between the lifting unit 2 and the mounting platform 3, the vertical movement of various components on the mounting platform 3 can be controlled.

[0028] Multiple wire feeding structures 4 are provided and located on the mounting platform 3. The wire feeding structures 4 are slidably connected to the mounting platform 3.

[0029] The wire feeding structure 4 enables stable feeding and control of the welding wire.

[0030] The conversion motor 6 is located directly above the conversion unit 5, and the output end of the conversion motor 6 is connected to the conversion component 501 to drive the conversion component 501 to rotate.

[0031] By switching motor 6, the rotating parts can be controlled to rotate, thereby enabling quick switching between feeding and receiving modes.

[0032] Welding part 7, located on wire feeding structure 4, is used for welding U-rib plates; adjusting part 9, located on wire feeding structure 4, with one end connected to wire feeding structure 4 and the other end connected to welding part 7, is used for adjusting the angle of welding part 7.

[0033] By adjusting the setting of the adjusting component 9, the angle of the welding part 7 can be adjusted, so that the welding part 7 can be used to weld different U-rib plates.

[0034] The material receiving and discharging section 8 is located on the welding section 7, and the material receiving and discharging section 8 is connected to the conversion section 5 through a feeding hose and a receiving hose. The material receiving and discharging section 8 is located on both sides of the welding section 7, and the material receiving and discharging section 8 is firmly connected to the welding section 7.

[0035] The material receiving and discharging section 8 can be used to transport and recycle the embedded material during the welding of U-rib plates.

[0036] The adjusting component 9 is rotatably connected to the welding part 7 and the wire feeding structure 4.

[0037] By rotating the adjustment component 9 between the welding part 7 and the wire feeding structure 4, a rotational basis can be provided for adjusting the angle of the welding part 7.

[0038] During operation: First, control the movement of the wire feeding structure 4 to leave enough space between the wire feeding structures 4 in the same group to accommodate the U-rib plate; then, use the lifting unit 2 to move the mounting platform 3 so that the welding part 7 is close to the U-rib plate; next, adjust the angle of the welding part 7 using the adjusting component 9; after adjustment, move the welding part 7 again using the lifting unit 2 and the mounting platform 3 to position it in a position where it can weld the U-rib plate; then, start the conversion motor 6 to control the conversion component 501 in the conversion unit 5 to switch the feed hose in the welding movement direction through the conversion component 501. Connect the feed port 503 to the feed hose, and connect the other feed hose to the take-up port 502 via the conversion component 501. Finally, start the equipment to weld the U-rib plate. After completing the welding of this part, control the welding part 7 to move upward, and then move the welding part 7 to other U-rib plate positions to be welded through the wire feeding structure 4. Then move the welding part 7 downward to make it in a weldable position. After that, adjust the conversion component 501 again to connect the feed hose in the welding movement direction to the feed port 503, and you can continue to weld the U-rib plate. Repeat the above operation until all welding is completed.

[0039] The drive device, drive power supply, operating system and installation protection device required for the aforementioned U-rib gantry welding machine are all existing technologies and are not essential technical features in this application. Therefore, they are not described or drawn in the documents and drawings of this application.

[0040] In summary, compared with existing technologies, this welding machine offers the following advantages: It integrates material feeding and receiving functions, reducing equipment changeover time and operational steps, and improving production efficiency; furthermore, the application of a switching motor and adjusting components makes equipment control more precise, further improving welding accuracy and efficiency; the design of the feeding and receiving section facilitates the conveying and recycling of welding materials, improving production continuity and automation; the machine has a compact structure, occupies a small area, saves production space, and reduces production costs; simultaneously, it is simple and convenient to operate, reducing the labor intensity of operators and improving work efficiency.

[0041] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0042] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A U-rib gantry welding machine based on submerged arc welding, characterized in that, include: Gantry frame (1), conversion part (5), conversion component (501); The gantry frame (1) is used for overall support of the U-rib gantry welding machine. The conversion part (5) is located between the gantry frames (1). The conversion part (5) is provided with a receiving port (502) and a feeding port (503). The conversion component (501) is located inside the conversion part (5) and is rotatably connected to the conversion part (5). The first material inlet assembly includes a first feeding channel (5011) and a first receiving channel (5012). The inlet of the first feeding channel (5011) is connected to the feeding port, and the outlet is connected to the feeding hose, which is used to put the embedded material onto the U-rib plate. The discharge port of the first receiving channel (5012) is connected to the receiving port (502), and the inlet is connected to the receiving hose, for the recycling of the remaining buried material on the U-rib plate; The second feed port assembly includes a second feeding channel (5013) and a second receiving channel (5014); The inlet of the second feeding channel (5013) is connected to the feeding port, and the outlet is connected to the receiving hose, which is used to put the embedded material onto the U-rib plate. The discharge port of the second receiving channel (5014) is connected to the receiving port (502), and the inlet is connected to the feeding hose for recycling the remaining buried material on the U-rib plate.

2. The U-rib gantry welding machine based on submerged arc welding according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The lifting unit (2) is located on the gantry frame (1); The mounting platform (3) is located between the lifting parts (2), and both ends of the mounting platform (3) are connected to the lifting parts (2) to provide an installation position for the conversion part (5).

3. A U-rib gantry welding machine based on submerged arc welding according to claim 2, characterized in that, Also includes: Multiple wire feeding structures (4) are provided and located on the mounting platform (3). The wire feeding structures (4) are slidably connected to the mounting platform (3).

4. A U-rib gantry welding machine based on submerged arc welding according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The conversion motor (6) is located directly above the conversion part (5), and the output end of the conversion motor (6) is connected to the conversion component (501) to drive the conversion component (501) to rotate.

5. A U-rib gantry welding machine based on submerged arc welding according to claim 3, characterized in that, Also includes: The welding part (7) is located on the wire feeding structure (4) and is used for welding the U-rib plate; An adjusting element (9) is located on the wire feeding structure (4), and one end of the adjusting element (9) is connected to the wire feeding structure (4) and the other end is connected to the welding part (7) for adjusting the angle of the welding part (7).

6. A U-rib gantry welding machine based on submerged arc welding according to claim 5, characterized in that, Also includes: The material receiving and discharging section (8) is located on the welding section (7), and the material receiving and discharging section (8) is connected to the conversion section (5) through a feeding hose and a receiving hose. The material receiving and discharging section (8) is located on both sides of the welding section (7), and the material receiving and discharging section (8) is firmly connected to the welding section (7).

7. A U-rib gantry welding machine based on submerged arc welding according to claim 5, characterized in that: The adjusting component (9) is rotatably connected to the welding part (7) and the wire feeding structure (4).