Integrated efficient industrial welding robot

By integrating industrial cameras and thermal imaging cameras for dual quality inspection, and combining motors and reducers to adjust the position, the problem of existing welding robots being unable to perform timely weld repairs has been solved. This has enabled efficient welding and timely maintenance reminders, improving welding quality and efficiency.

CN224183121UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-01GUANGXI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GUANGXI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Filing Date
2025-05-08
Publication Date
2026-05-01

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Technical Problem

Existing industrial welding robots lack a dual quality inspection structure, which makes it impossible to perform timely repair welding operations, and their work efficiency needs to be improved.

Method used

It integrates industrial cameras and thermal imaging cameras for dual quality inspection, and performs image analysis through the inspection center. Combined with motors and reducers to adjust the camera position, it can achieve accurate imaging and temperature detection of weld seams. It is equipped with audible and visual alarms and controllers to provide abnormal alerts.

Benefits of technology

It enables precise detection of welding quality and timely repair welding, improves welding efficiency, reduces rework, and enhances equipment functionality and maintenance reminders.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an integrated efficient industrial welding robot, relates to the technical field of industrial welding robots, and aims to solve the problems that an existing industrial robot lacks a dual quality detection structure and cannot carry out repair welding operation in time, and the working efficiency needs to be further improved. A mounting base is fixedly mounted at the operation end of the robot body, a movable base is rotationally connected to the outer portion of one end of the mounting base in a sleeving mode, two mounting holes are formed in the outer surface of the movable base, and an industrial camera and a thermal imaging camera are fixedly mounted in the two mounting holes correspondingly. A detection center is arranged outside the robot body, and the industrial camera and the thermal imaging camera are electrically connected with the detection center. And the effects that dual quality detection operation can be carried out, timely repair welding operation of the industrial robot is facilitated, the working efficiency is high, and the practicability is high are achieved.
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An integrated, high-efficiency industrial welding robot Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of industrial welding robot technology, and in particular to an integrated high-efficiency industrial welding robot. Background Technology

[0002] Industrial welding robots, as core equipment in modern intelligent manufacturing, are becoming a significant driver of the transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing industry due to their high efficiency, precision, and safety. Their core advantages are reflected in the following aspects:

[0003] High-efficiency production: Welding robots can operate continuously for 24 hours, with welding speeds 3-5 times faster than manual labor. Combined with a multi-station collaborative system, production efficiency is significantly improved. A case study from an automotive production line shows that a single robot can weld an average of 5,000 points per day, a 400% increase in efficiency compared to manual labor.

[0004] Precision welding: Equipped with a servo system boasting a repeatability of 0.02mm, combined with laser vision sensing technology, it can automatically identify weld positions and correct trajectories in real time. In the welding of thin-walled components for spacecraft, the weld pass rate reaches as high as 99.98%, far exceeding the average level of 95% achieved manually.

[0005] Safe and environmentally friendly: Equipped with a closed workstation and fume purification system, the welding fume concentration is controlled at 0.5mg / m³. 3 The following measures reduce the occupational disease risk for operators by 80%. In high-risk scenarios such as nuclear power plant pipelines, robots replace human workers in radiation environment operations, achieving inherent safety.

[0006] Flexible intelligent manufacturing: A modularly designed six-axis robotic arm, coupled with an offline programming system, can complete production line switchover within 2 hours. A home appliance company, through cloud-based management of process parameters, has achieved mixed-line production of 36 product models, improving changeover efficiency by 70%.

[0007] Economic optimization: Life cycle cost analysis shows that the robot system can recover its investment in 3 years, and the overall cost is 45% lower than that of manual labor in 5 years. Through big data welding quality traceability, the scrap rate is controlled within 0.3%, saving medium-sized enterprises more than 2 million yuan in material costs annually.

[0008] Existing industrial robots lack a dual quality inspection structure, making it impossible to perform timely repair welding operations, and their work efficiency needs to be further improved. Summary of the Invention

[0009] The purpose of this invention is to provide an integrated, high-efficiency industrial welding robot capable of performing dual quality inspection operations, facilitating timely repair welding operations, and offering high work efficiency and strong practicality.

[0010] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0011] An integrated high-efficiency industrial welding robot includes a robot body, with a mounting base fixedly installed at the operating end of the robot body. A movable seat is rotatably sleeved on one end of the mounting base. Two mounting holes are provided on the outer surface of the movable seat, and an industrial camera and a thermal imaging camera are fixedly installed inside the two mounting holes, respectively.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, dual quality inspection operations can be performed.

[0013] Furthermore, a detection center is provided on the outside of the robot body, and both the industrial camera and the thermal imaging camera are electrically connected to the detection center.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the test images can be transmitted to the testing center.

[0015] Furthermore, a gear ring is fixedly connected to the side surface of the movable seat, a motor is fixedly installed on the side surface of the mounting seat, a reducer is installed at the end of the motor, the input end of the reducer is fixedly connected to one end of the motor shaft, and a gear is fixedly installed at the output end of the reducer, and the gear meshes with the gear ring.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, power can be provided for the rotation of the movable seat.

[0017] Furthermore, a mounting position is provided at the middle position of the mounting base, and a welding torch is fixedly mounted at the mounting position.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solutions, stable and effective welding operations can be performed.

[0019] Furthermore, a controller, an audible and visual alarm, and a control relay are fixedly installed on the upper surface of the detection center.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the industrial robot is equipped with an alarm structure.

[0021] Furthermore, the controller is electrically connected to the detection center, the controller is electrically connected to the control terminal of the control relay, the control relay is electrically connected to the audible and visual alarm, and the controller is internally equipped with a technical module.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, alarm information can be issued in a timely manner.

[0023] In summary, the beneficial technical effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0024] 1. This utility model allows for the adjustment of the positions of the industrial camera and thermal imaging camera according to the welding direction during welding operations. During adjustment, the motor is started, driving the reducer to rotate. Through the linkage of gears and a gear ring, the reducer effectively rotates the movable seat, thus facilitating the convenient adjustment of the positions of the industrial camera and thermal imaging camera. This allows for easy imaging of the weld seam and thermal imaging of the weld location. The captured images are transmitted to the inspection center, where the image processing program identifies and analyzes the received images to accurately obtain the welding results. Simultaneously, the temperature image captured by the thermal imaging camera is displayed as a line segment in the inspection center. This line segment is compared with the qualified data; inconsistencies indicate welding abnormalities. This robot integrates a dual quality inspection structure, effectively improving welding quality and facilitating timely re-welding by the robot, avoiding rework and improving welding efficiency.

[0025] 2. This utility model uses a counting module in the controller to receive the number of quality inspection anomalies. When the set number of anomalies is reached, the controller sends an electrical signal to the control terminal of the control relay, which closes the working circuit of the audible and visual alarm. The audible and visual alarm then issues an alarm message to remind the staff that the equipment needs timely maintenance, thus effectively improving the overall functionality. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 is a first-view perspective view of the three-dimensional structure of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 is a second perspective view of the three-dimensional structure of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 is an enlarged view of section A in Figure 2 of this utility model.

[0029] In the diagram: 1. Robot body; 2. Mounting base; 3. Movable base; 4. Welding torch; 5. Motor; 6. Testing center; 7. Controller; 8. Audible and visual alarm; 9. Control relay; 10. Reducer; 11. Gear ring; 12. Industrial camera; 13. Thermal imaging camera. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The method of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0031] Referring to Figures 1, 2, and 3, an integrated high-efficiency industrial welding robot includes a robot body 1. A mounting base 2 is fixedly installed on the operating end of the robot body 1. A movable base 3 is rotatably sleeved on one end of the mounting base 2. Two mounting holes are provided on the outer surface of the movable base 3, and an industrial camera 12 and a thermal imaging camera 13 are respectively fixedly installed inside the two mounting holes. A detection center 6 is provided on the outside of the robot body 1. Both the industrial camera 12 and the thermal imaging camera 13 are electrically connected to the detection center 6. A gear ring 11 is fixedly connected to the side surface of the movable base 3. A motor 5 is fixedly installed on the side surface of the mounting base 2. A reducer 10 is installed at the end of the motor 5. The input end of the reducer 10 is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating shaft of the motor 5, and a gear is fixedly installed at the output end of the reducer 10, meshing with the gear ring 11. This allows the reducer to adjust the output according to the welding direction during welding operations. The positions of the industrial camera 12 and the thermal imaging camera 13 are adjusted. During adjustment, the motor 5 is started, which drives the reducer 10 to rotate. Under the linkage of the gear and the gear ring 11, the reducer 10 can effectively drive the movable seat 3 to rotate, thereby facilitating the adjustment of the positions of the industrial camera 12 and the thermal imaging camera 13. This makes it convenient to photograph the weld and perform thermal imaging operations on the weld position. The captured images are transmitted to the internal system of the inspection center 6. The image processing program in the inspection center 6 identifies and analyzes the received images, accurately obtaining the welding results. At the same time, the temperature image captured by the thermal imaging camera 13 is displayed as a line segment in the inspection center 6. This line segment is compared with the qualified data. If the position is inconsistent, it indicates that the welding is abnormal. This robot integrates a dual quality inspection structure, which can effectively improve the welding quality and facilitate timely repair welding by the robot, avoiding rework and improving welding efficiency.

[0032] Referring to Figure 1, a mounting position is provided in the middle of the mounting base 2, and a welding torch 4 is fixedly installed in the mounting position. The welding torch 4 can be used to perform efficient and stable welding operations using an external wire feeding structure, welding machine power supply, and welding torch 4.

[0033] Referring to Figure 1, a controller 7, an audible and visual alarm 8, and a control relay 9 are fixedly installed on the upper surface of the testing center 6. The controller 7 is electrically connected to the testing center 6, the controller 7 is electrically connected to the control terminal of the control relay 9, and the control relay 9 is electrically connected to the audible and visual alarm 8. The controller 7 has a technical module inside, in which a counting module receives the number of quality inspection anomalies. When the set number is reached, the controller 7 sends an electrical signal to the control terminal of the control relay 9, which closes the working circuit of the audible and visual alarm 8. The audible and visual alarm 8 then issues an alarm message, reminding the staff that the equipment needs timely maintenance. The overall functionality is effectively improved.

[0034] Working Principle: First, the robot is installed at the designated location. Then, an external feeding mechanism is used to feed the material. When the material to be processed reaches the designated position, welding can begin. During welding, the external wire feeding structure, welding power supply, and welding torch 4 are used for efficient and stable welding. Simultaneously, the positions of the industrial camera 12 and thermal imaging camera 13 are adjusted according to the welding direction. During adjustment, the motor 5 is started, which drives the reducer 10 to rotate. Under the linkage of the gear and gear ring 11, the reducer 10 can effectively drive the movable seat 3 to rotate, thereby facilitating the adjustment of the positions of the industrial camera 12 and thermal imaging camera 13. This allows for easy imaging of the weld seam and thermal imaging of the weld seam location, and the captured images are transmitted to the inspection center. Inside the testing center 6, the image processing program identifies and analyzes the received images to accurately obtain the welding results. At the same time, the temperature image captured by the thermal imaging camera 13 is displayed as a line segment in the testing center 6. This line segment is compared with the qualified data. If the position is inconsistent, it indicates that the welding is abnormal. The robot integrates a dual quality detection structure, which can effectively improve the welding quality and facilitate timely re-welding by the robot. Meanwhile, the counting module in the controller 7 receives the number of quality detection abnormalities. When the set number is reached, the controller 7 sends an electrical signal to the control terminal of the control relay 9, which closes the working circuit of the audible and visual alarm 8. The audible and visual alarm 8 issues an alarm message to remind the staff that the equipment needs timely maintenance.

[0035] The specific real-time examples described herein are preferred real-time examples of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes made to the structure, shape, and principle of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. An integrated high-efficiency industrial welding robot, comprising a robot body (1), characterized in that: The robot body (1) is fixedly mounted with a mounting base (2) at its operating end. A movable base (3) is externally rotatably connected to one end of the mounting base (2). Two mounting holes are provided on the outer surface of the movable base (3), and an industrial camera (12) and a thermal imaging camera (13) are fixedly mounted inside the two mounting holes respectively.

2. The integrated high-efficiency industrial welding robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The robot body (1) is equipped with a detection center (6) on its exterior, and the industrial camera (12) and thermal imaging camera (13) are electrically connected to the detection center (6).

3. The integrated high-efficiency industrial welding robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: A gear ring (11) is fixedly connected to the side surface of the movable seat (3), a motor (5) is fixedly installed on the side surface of the mounting seat (2), a reducer (10) is installed at the end of the motor (5), the input end of the reducer (10) is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating shaft of the motor (5), and a gear is fixedly installed at the output end of the reducer (10), and the gear meshes with the gear ring (11).

4. The integrated high-efficiency industrial welding robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting base (2) has a mounting position at the middle position, and a welding torch (4) is fixedly installed at the mounting position.

5. The integrated high efficiency industrial welding robot of claim 2, wherein: The upper surface of the detection center (6) is fixedly installed with a controller (7), an audible and visual alarm (8), and a control relay (9).

6. The integrated high efficiency industrial welding robot of claim 5, wherein: The controller (7) is electrically connected to the detection center (6), the controller (7) is electrically connected to the control terminal of the control relay (9), the control relay (9) is electrically connected to the audible and visual alarm (8), and the controller (7) is equipped with a technical module.