Integrated glass mold spray welding equipment

By using an integrated glass mold spray welding equipment, which employs plasma welding technology and an automated control system, the safety and cost issues of traditional glass mold spray welding equipment have been resolved, achieving a highly efficient and safe powder cladding process.

CN223989146UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-13SHANGHAI BENXI WELDING RES INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-08
Publication Date
2026-03-13

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Technical Problem

Traditional glass mold spraying equipment has problems such as low safety, safety hazards caused by the use of flammable gases, greenhouse gas pollution, low powder utilization rate and high production cost.

Method used

The integrated glass mold spraying equipment utilizes a plasma welding gun and a plasma welding machine, and is equipped with a five-axis motion mechanism, a PLC automatic control system, a powder conveying system, and a cooling water system to achieve a highly efficient and safe powder cladding process.

Benefits of technology

It improves safety, enhances powder utilization, reduces production costs, minimizes physical harm to operators, and ensures welding quality and equipment stability.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses integrated glass mold spray welding equipment, relates to the technical field of glass mold spray welding, and aims to solve the problems that in the prior art, traditional manual oxyacetylene spray welding is not high in safety, used gas is inflammable gas, potential safety hazards exist, greenhouse gas generated by combustion affects the environment, used powder is small in particle size and low in utilization rate, and the production cost is high. The production cost is increased, and the body health of operators is influenced. A surfacing welding mechanism is arranged on the equipment rack and comprises a plasma welding machine and a plasma welding gun, a detachable copper nozzle is arranged on the plasma welding gun, four symmetrical powder outlets are formed in the copper nozzle, an arc outlet is formed in the center of the copper nozzle, a movement mechanism is arranged on the equipment rack, and the movement mechanism is arranged on the equipment rack. The movement mechanism comprises a five-axis mechanism and an arcing instruction mechanism, and the five-axis mechanism comprises three linear axis movement mechanisms and two rotating axis movement mechanisms.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of glass mold spray welding technology, specifically to an integrated glass mold spray welding equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional glass mold spraying and welding work mostly uses manual oxyacetylene spraying, which is not safe enough. The gas used is flammable, posing safety hazards. The greenhouse gases produced by combustion affect the environment. The powder used has a small particle size and low utilization rate, which increases production costs and affects the health of operators. Therefore, the market urgently needs to develop integrated glass mold spraying and welding equipment to help people solve existing problems. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an integrated glass mold spray welding equipment to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, such as the insufficient safety of traditional manual oxyacetylene spray welding, the use of flammable gas posing safety hazards, the greenhouse gas produced by combustion affecting the environment, the small particle size of the powder used resulting in low utilization rate, increased production costs, and impact on the health of operators.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an integrated glass mold spray welding equipment, including an equipment frame, on which a welding surfacing mechanism is provided, the welding surfacing mechanism including a plasma welding machine and a plasma welding torch, the plasma welding torch being provided with a detachable copper nozzle, the copper nozzle being provided with four symmetrical powder outlets, and the center of the copper nozzle being provided with an arc outlet.

[0005] The above technical solution employs a cladding system to clad the weld seams of the glass mold. This system consists of a plasma welding torch and a plasma welding machine. The torch has a compact structure with four symmetrical powder outlets on its copper nozzle, with an arc outlet at the center, ensuring maximum powder utilization. The copper nozzle is detachable for easy replacement and maintenance. The plasma welding machine has a maximum output current of 400A, suitable for workpieces of different sizes. Using plasma cladding to replace traditional oxyacetylene spraying improves safety, increases utilization, reduces production costs, and avoids injury to operators.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention can be further configured such that: a motion mechanism is provided on the equipment frame, the motion mechanism includes a five-axis mechanism and an arc-starting command mechanism, the five-axis mechanism includes three linear axis motion mechanisms and two rotary axis motion mechanisms, and the arc-starting command mechanism controls the current and powder size required for welding through analog communication.

[0007] Through the above technical solution, the motion control system is responsible for the operation of the welding torch's welding trajectory and the issuance of corresponding arc-starting commands. It controls the current and powder size required for welding through analog communication. Its operating trajectory includes circular arcs, straight lines, spirals, and I-shaped trajectories. It is a five-axis mechanism consisting of three linear axes and two rotary axes. The five axes can achieve coordinated operation. Even if the trajectories are not on the same plane, the positioner axis can rotate and flip to achieve the operation of trajectories in different directions without stopping the arc during the welding process.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention can be further configured such that: a PLC control panel and an operation panel are respectively provided on the equipment frame, the operation panel is provided with control buttons, and the operation panel is electrically connected to the PLC control panel.

[0009] Through the above technical solution, the PLC automation control system is responsible for the automatic control of the entire equipment, including manual driving of gas, electric arc and water tank, automatic operation mode, control of the operation and status monitoring of each component, modification of parameters and reading of parameters, etc.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention can be further configured such that: a powder feeding mechanism is provided on the equipment frame, the powder feeding mechanism includes a powder feeding tank, a powder feeding motor, a reducer, a powder feeding wheel and a powder detection sensor, and the output end of the powder feeding mechanism is connected to the plasma welding torch.

[0011] Through the above technical solution, the powder conveying system is responsible for outputting powder to the welding torch, controlling the powder output and matching the welding torch running speed to form an ideal weld overlay layer. It consists of a powder feeding tank, a powder feeding motor, a reducer, and a powder detection sensor. The motor drives the powder feeding wheel to rotate after the reducer reduces the speed and increases the torque, so that the powder can be evenly output to the welding torch end through the powder feeding pipe. The powder detection sensor is a dedicated capacitive sensor that can detect the presence or absence of powder, and plays a real-time monitoring role in the powder during the weld overlay process.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention can be further configured such that a cooling water tank is provided below the equipment frame, the cooling water tank including a water storage tank, a water pump and a compressor, and the water pump and the compressor are both connected to the plasma welding torch.

[0013] Through the above technical solution, the cooling water system is responsible for cooling the welding torch, which can make the welding torch work more stably and efficiently. It consists of a water storage tank, a water pump and a compressor. The water pump provides the power for water circulation, the water storage tank is used to store the cooling medium, and the compressor cools the water returned from the welding torch and then continues to output it to the welding torch.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention can be further configured such that: a connector panel is provided on the equipment frame, and the connector panel is provided with a welding machine workpiece connector, an epoxy board interface, a welding machine nozzle connector, and a welding machine tungsten electrode connector.

[0015] The above technical solution involves setting multiple interfaces and connectors on the connector panel to connect the welding machine and welding torch to the cooling water tank.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0017] 1. This utility model employs a cladding system to clad the weld seams of glass molds. It consists of a plasma welding torch and a plasma welding machine. The welding torch has a compact structure with four symmetrical powder outlets on the copper nozzle and an arc outlet in the center, ensuring maximum powder utilization. The copper nozzle is detachable for easy replacement and maintenance. The plasma welding machine has a maximum output current of 400A, suitable for workpieces of different sizes. The use of plasma cladding technology to replace traditional oxyacetylene spray welding improves safety, increases utilization, reduces production costs, and avoids injury to operators.

[0018] 2. This utility model uses complex motion control to achieve continuous operation of multiple trajectories, reducing the cracking problem caused by repeated arc starting and stopping.

[0019] 3. The powder conveying system of this utility model is equipped with a powder shortage detection sensor, which can remind the operator in real time whether the powder in the powder delivery tank is sufficient, and will not cause welding quality problems due to powder shortage during operation.

[0020] 4. The welding torch of this utility model has a water-cooled circulation system and a compressor in the cooling system, which can ensure that the welding torch can work for a long time without problems such as unstable electric arc.

[0021] 5. The operating status of the entire device can be displayed by a PLC, allowing for a direct and intuitive understanding of the device's operating status. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram of the integrated glass mold spraying and welding equipment of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a front view of the PLC control panel of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is an overall schematic diagram of the plasma welding torch of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a bottom view of the plasma welding torch of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the overall cooling water tank of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the cooling water tank of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 7 This is an overall schematic diagram of the powder feeding mechanism of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the overall motion mechanism of this utility model;

[0030] In the diagram: 1. Equipment frame; 2. PLC control panel; 3. Plasma welding machine; 4. Connector panel; 5. Motion mechanism; 6. Powder feeding mechanism; 7. Cooling water tank; 8. Operation panel; 9. Plasma welding torch. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0032] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", "top / bottom", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0033] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," "sleeved / connected," "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0034] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 An embodiment of this utility model provides an integrated glass mold spraying and welding equipment, including an equipment frame 1. The equipment frame 1 is equipped with a welding surfacing mechanism, which includes a plasma welding machine 3 and a plasma welding torch 9. The plasma welding torch 9 is equipped with a detachable copper nozzle, which has four symmetrical powder outlets. An arc outlet is located at the center of the copper nozzle. The plasma welding machine 3 is connected to the plasma welding torch 9.

[0035] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 8 The equipment frame 1 is equipped with a motion mechanism 5, which includes a five-axis mechanism and an arc-starting command mechanism. The five-axis mechanism includes three linear axis motion mechanisms and two rotary axis motion mechanisms. The arc-starting command mechanism controls the current and powder size required for welding through analog communication. The three linear axis motion mechanisms are three sets of lead screw linear motion mechanisms, which can realize horizontal, longitudinal and vertical movements. The two rotary axis motion mechanisms are used to directly install and connect the glass mold and adjust the angle and direction of the glass mold.

[0036] Please see Figure 1 The equipment frame 1 is equipped with a PLC control panel 2 and an operation panel 8. The operation panel 8 is equipped with control buttons and is electrically connected to the PLC control panel 2. Both the PLC control panel 2 and the operation panel 8 are fixedly connected to the equipment frame 1 by fastening screws.

[0037] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 7 The equipment frame 1 is equipped with a powder feeding mechanism 6, which includes a powder feeding tank, a powder feeding motor, a reducer, a powder feeding wheel, and a powder detection sensor. The output end of the powder feeding mechanism 6 is connected to the plasma welding torch 9. The powder feeding wheel is installed inside the powder feeding tank. The powder feeding motor and reducer drive the powder feeding wheel to rotate and transport the powder.

[0038] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 A cooling water tank 7 is installed below the equipment frame 1. The cooling water tank 7 includes a water storage tank, a water pump and a compressor. The water pump and the compressor are both connected to the plasma welding torch 9.

[0039] Please see Figure 1 The equipment frame 1 is equipped with a connector panel 4, which is equipped with a welding machine workpiece connector, an epoxy board interface, a welding machine nozzle connector, and a welding machine tungsten electrode connector.

[0040] Working Principle: The equipment consists of five systems: a motion control system, a welding system, a PLC automation control system, a powder conveying system, and a cooling system. The motion control system is responsible for the operation of the welding torch's welding trajectory and the issuance of corresponding arc-starting commands. It controls the current and powder size required for welding through analog communication. Its operating trajectory includes circular arcs, straight lines, spirals, and I-shaped trajectories. It is a five-axis mechanism consisting of three linear axes and two rotary axes. The five axes can achieve coordinated operation. Even if the trajectories are not on the same plane, the positioner axis can rotate and flip to allow the welding process to run trajectories in different directions without stopping the arc. The welding system is responsible for the weld bead formation. It consists of a plasma welding torch and a plasma welding machine. The welding torch has a compact structure with four symmetrical powder outlets on the copper nozzle, with the arc outlet in the center, ensuring maximum powder utilization. The copper nozzle is detachable for easy replacement and maintenance. The plasma welding machine has a maximum output current of 400A and is suitable for... Using workpieces of different sizes, the PLC automated control system is responsible for the automatic control of the entire equipment, including manual pneumatic gas, electric arc, and water tank. In automatic operation mode, it controls the operation and status monitoring of each component, modifies parameters, and reads parameters. The powder conveying system is responsible for outputting powder to the welding torch, controlling the powder output and matching the welding torch running speed to form an ideal weld overlay layer. It consists of a powder feeding tank, a powder feeding motor, a reducer, and a powder detection sensor. The motor drives the powder feeding wheel to rotate after the reducer reduces speed and increases torque, so that the powder can be evenly output to the welding torch end through the powder feeding pipe. The powder detection sensor is a dedicated capacitive sensor that can detect the presence or absence of powder, providing real-time monitoring of powder during the weld overlay process. The cooling water system is responsible for cooling the welding torch, which can make the welding torch work more stably and efficiently. It consists of a water storage tank, a water pump, and a compressor. The water pump provides the power for water circulation, the water storage tank is used to store the cooling medium, and the compressor cools the water returned from the welding torch end before continuing to output it to the welding torch end.

[0041] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An integrated glass mold spray welding apparatus comprising an apparatus frame (1), characterized in that: The equipment rack (1) is provided with a surfacing mechanism, the surfacing mechanism comprises a plasma welder (3) and a plasma welding gun (9), the plasma welding gun (9) is provided with a detachable copper nozzle, the copper nozzle is provided with four symmetrical powder outlets, and the center of the copper nozzle is provided with an arc outlet.

2. The integrated glass mold spray welding apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The equipment rack (1) is provided with a motion mechanism (5), the motion mechanism (5) comprises a five-axis mechanism and an arc starting instruction mechanism, the five-axis mechanism comprises three linear axis motion mechanisms and two rotary axis motion mechanisms, and the arc starting instruction mechanism controls the current and powder size required by surfacing through an analog quantity communication mode.

3. The integrated glass mold spray welding apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The equipment rack (1) is respectively provided with a PLC control panel (2) and an operation panel (8), the operation panel (8) is provided with control buttons, and the operation panel (8) is electrically connected with the PLC control panel (2).

4. The integrated glass mold spray welding apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The equipment rack (1) is provided with a powder feeding mechanism (6), the powder feeding mechanism (6) comprises a powder feeding tank, a powder feeding motor, a speed reducer, a powder feeding wheel and a powder detection sensor, and the output end of the powder feeding mechanism (6) is communicated with the plasma welding gun (9).

5. The integrated glass mold spray welding apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The equipment rack (1) is provided with a cooling water tank (7) below, the cooling water tank (7) comprises a water storage tank, a water pump and a compressor, and the water pump and the compressor are communicated with the plasma welding gun (9).

6. The integrated glass mold spray welding apparatus of claim 5, wherein: The equipment rack (1) is provided with a joint panel (4), and the joint panel (4) is provided with a welder workpiece joint, an epoxy plate interface, a welder nozzle joint and a welder tungsten electrode joint.