Teaching box for laser welding robot
By designing the rotary encoder in a recess on the side of the teach pendant housing and adapting it to the housing, the problem of accidental activation of the rotary encoder is solved, resulting in a safer and more convenient operating experience and improving the efficiency and safety of the laser welding robot.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- YANGJIANG JIANHENG INTELLIGENT EQUIP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-14
AI Technical Summary
The existing teach pendant's rotary encoder is located on the front of the housing, which is prone to accidental activation, affecting welding quality and posing safety hazards.
The rotary encoder is installed in a recess on the side of the housing, without protruding from the outermost part of the housing. The knob diameter is adapted to the thickness of the housing. The design of the emergency stop button, membrane keypad and hanging part is combined at the upper part of the housing to improve the safety and convenience of operation.
It reduces the possibility of misoperation, improves operational safety and convenience, reduces hand fatigue, and enhances user experience and device safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of teach pendants, and in particular to a teach pendant for a laser welding robot. Background Technology
[0002] Laser welding technology, as a high-precision and high-efficiency welding method, is widely used in automotive manufacturing, aerospace, electronic components, medical devices, and other fields. Laser welding robots are the core equipment for achieving automated laser welding. Through high-precision motion control and laser energy adjustment, they can complete welding tasks on complex workpieces. In practical applications, laser welding robots require parameter setting, path planning, and motion control via a teach pendant. Therefore, the design of the teach pendant directly affects the robot's operating efficiency and user experience. Existing teach pendant rotary encoders are typically located on the front of the housing and protrude from the housing surface, making them prone to accidental activation during operation, affecting welding quality and even causing safety issues. Utility Model Content
[0003] The main purpose of this utility model is to provide a teach pendant for laser welding robots, which aims to solve the problem that the rotary encoder of the existing teach pendant is prone to accidental activation because it is located on the front of the housing.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:
[0005] This utility model discloses a teach pendant for a laser welding robot, comprising:
[0006] A housing comprising a front shell and a bottom shell that overlap each other; the side of the housing has a recess formed by the front shell and the bottom shell together;
[0007] A control display screen is mounted on the front of the front housing;
[0008] A rotary encoder is rotatably mounted on the housing and electrically connected to the control display screen; wherein the rotary encoder is located in the recess and does not protrude from the outermost side of the housing.
[0009] Compared with the prior art, the teach pendant for laser welding robots disclosed in this utility model has a rotary encoder installed in a recess on the side of the housing and does not protrude from the outermost side of the housing, which greatly reduces the possibility of misoperation and effectively improves safety.
[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the knob diameter of the rotary encoder is adapted to the thickness of the housing.
[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the rotary encoder is located at the upper part of the housing.
[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the teach pendant for the laser welding robot further includes an emergency stop button, which is installed on the front of the front housing and located at the upper right position of the front housing.
[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the back of the bottom shell has a recessed grip portion.
[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the front of the front cover has a membrane button.
[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the upper part of the housing is provided with a hanging part.
[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the hanging part is a stainless steel sheet; the stainless steel sheet has a through hole for hanging, and the through hole is located above the housing.
[0017] In a preferred embodiment, the bottom shell is provided with a groove, the shape of which is adapted to the shape of the stainless steel sheet on the side away from the through hole; the stainless steel sheet is installed in the groove, and the stainless steel sheet does not protrude from the back of the bottom shell after being installed in the groove.
[0018] To better understand and implement this invention, the following diagram, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, provides a detailed description. Attached Figure Description
[0019] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present invention and, together with the description thereof, serve to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation thereof. In the drawings:
[0020] Figure 1 This is one of the structural diagrams of the teach pendant used in the laser welding robot of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 This is the second structural diagram of the teach pendant used in the laser welding robot of this utility model.
[0022] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0023] 1. Housing, 11. Front housing, 12. Bottom housing, 2. Control display screen, 3. Rotary encoder, 31. Knob, 4. Emergency stop button, 5. Grip, 6. Membrane button, 7. Hanging part. Detailed Implementation
[0024] To better illustrate this utility model, a further detailed description of this utility model is provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0025] It should be understood that the described embodiments are merely some, not all, of the embodiments of this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the embodiments of this application.
[0026] The terminology used in the embodiments of this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the embodiments of this application. The singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” used in the embodiments of this application and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term “and / or” as used herein refers to and includes any or all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "vertical", "horizontal", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only used to facilitate the description of this utility model and to simplify 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 limiting the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0028] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 This utility model discloses a teach pendant for a laser welding robot, comprising:
[0029] The housing 1 includes a front shell 11 and a bottom shell 12 that overlap each other; the side of the housing 1 has a recess formed by the front shell 11 and the bottom shell 12.
[0030] Control display screen 2, which is mounted on the front of the front housing 11;
[0031] A rotary encoder 3 is rotatably mounted on the housing 1 and electrically connected to the control display screen 2; wherein the rotary encoder 3 is located in the recess and does not protrude from the outermost side of the housing 1.
[0032] Compared with the prior art, the teaching box for laser welding robots disclosed in this utility model has a rotary encoder 3 installed in a recessed part on the side of the housing 1, and does not protrude from the outermost side of the housing 1, which greatly reduces the possibility of misoperation and effectively improves safety.
[0033] In this embodiment, the diameter of the knob 31 of the rotary encoder 3 is adapted to the thickness of the housing 1, so that the operator does not need to put his hand into the recess and can turn the knob 31 at the edge of the housing 1. The operator can use the teaching box more easily and comfortably, reduce hand fatigue, and improve operating efficiency.
[0034] In this embodiment, the rotary encoder 3 is located at the upper part of the housing 1 for easy operation.
[0035] In this embodiment, the teach pendant for the laser welding robot also includes an emergency stop button 4. The emergency stop button 4 is installed on the front of the front shell 11 and located at the upper right position of the front shell 11, so that the operator can respond quickly in an emergency and stop the equipment operation in time to avoid potential safety risks.
[0036] In this embodiment, the bottom shell 12 has a recessed grip portion 5 on the back, which not only facilitates hand operation but also enhances the stability of the handheld teaching box and prevents it from slipping.
[0037] In this embodiment, the front cover 11 has a membrane button 6 on its front side. The membrane button 6 provides more sensitive operation feedback and improves the overall user experience.
[0038] In this embodiment, the upper part of the housing 1 is provided with a hanging part 7 to suspend the teach pendant.
[0039] Furthermore, the hanging part 7 is a stainless steel sheet; the stainless steel sheet has a through hole for hanging, and the through hole is located above the housing 1. Setting the through hole above the housing 1, that is, exposing the through hole, facilitates the hanging of the teaching box.
[0040] Furthermore, the bottom shell 12 is provided with a groove, the shape of which is adapted to the shape of the stainless steel sheet away from the through hole; the stainless steel sheet is installed in the groove, and the stainless steel sheet does not protrude from the back of the bottom shell 12 after being installed in the groove. In this way, the side wall of the groove can be used to position the stainless steel sheet, ensuring the accuracy of the installation position and avoiding assembly problems caused by installation deviation; it also keeps the back of the bottom shell 12 flat, which not only improves the appearance but also facilitates the placement of the teaching box.
[0041] The hanging part 7 can be a stainless steel sheet with through holes or a hanging rope.
[0042] The above description is an explanation of the present utility model and not a limitation thereof. The scope of the present utility model is defined by the claims. Within the protection scope of the present utility model, any form of modification may be made.
[0043] This utility model is not limited to the above-described embodiments. If any modifications or variations to this utility model do not depart from the spirit and scope of this utility model, and if such modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims and equivalent technologies of this utility model, then this utility model also intends to include such modifications and variations.
Claims
1. A teach pendant for a laser welding robot, characterized in that, include: A housing comprising a front shell and a bottom shell that overlap each other; the side of the housing has a recess formed by the front shell and the bottom shell together; A control display screen is mounted on the front of the front housing; A rotary encoder is rotatably mounted on the housing and electrically connected to the control display screen; wherein the rotary encoder is located in the recess and does not protrude from the outermost side of the housing.
2. The teach pendant for a laser welding robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diameter of the rotary encoder knob is adapted to the thickness of the housing.
3. The teach pendant for a laser welding robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotary encoder is located at the upper part of the housing.
4. The teach pendant for a laser welding robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The teach pendant for the laser welding robot also includes an emergency stop button, which is installed on the front of the front housing and located at the upper right position of the front housing.
5. The teach pendant for a laser welding robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom shell has a recessed gripping area on its back.
6. The teach pendant for a laser welding robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front of the front cover has a membrane button.
7. The teach pendant for a laser welding robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper part of the housing is provided with a hanging part.
8. The teach pendant for a laser welding robot according to claim 7, characterized in that: The hanging part is a stainless steel sheet; the stainless steel sheet has a through hole for hanging, and the through hole is located above the housing.
9. The teach pendant for a laser welding robot according to claim 8, characterized in that: The bottom shell is provided with a groove, the shape of which is adapted to the shape of the stainless steel sheet on the side away from the through hole; the stainless steel sheet is installed in the groove, and the stainless steel sheet does not protrude from the back of the bottom shell after being installed in the groove.