Welding assembly for cable processing

By designing welding components for cable processing, including a three-coordinate moving platform and a laser welding mechanism, the problem of time-consuming and labor-intensive manual operation in cable assembly production has been solved, realizing automated welding and improving efficiency and consistency.

CN224222970UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-12THE 54TH RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF CHINA ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY GROUP CORPORATION
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
THE 54TH RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF CHINA ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY GROUP CORPORATION
Filing Date
2025-04-14
Publication Date
2026-05-12

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Technical Problem

In the existing technology, during the production of cable assemblies, welding requires manual operation at multiple locations, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and the processing cycle is long, the efficiency is low, and the consistency of the same batch is poor.

Method used

A welding assembly comprising an upper support, an inner conductor welding module, and an outer conductor welding module is adopted. The inner conductor welding module consists of a three-coordinate moving platform, an electric gripper, and a laser welding mechanism, while the outer conductor welding module consists of a resistance welding machine and a solder feeder, thereby achieving automated welding.

Benefits of technology

Automated welding has been achieved, which has improved processing efficiency and consistency, reduced the complexity and time cost of manual operation, and enhanced processing quality.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a welding assembly for cable processing, and belongs to the technical field of cable assembly processing. Comprising an upper-layer support, an inner conductor welding module and an outer conductor welding module, the inner conductor welding module comprises a three-coordinate moving platform, an electric claw and a laser welding mechanism, and the three-coordinate moving platform is installed on the table top of the upper layer support; the electric claw is mounted at the action tail end of the three-coordinate mobile platform and is used for clamping a cable head; the laser welding mechanism comprises a laser welding machine and a tin feeding machine I; the outer conductor welding module and the laser welding structure are both located right in front of the three-coordinate moving platform and arranged side by side. The outer conductor welding module comprises a resistance welding machine and a tin feeding machine II; the two poles of the resistance welding machine are connected to the two ends of the electrode cylinder, and a tin wire of the tin feeding machine directly faces the cable head vent hole. The equipment is compact in structure, stable in movement, high in precision, good in reliability, high in machining quality, good in consistency, easy to assemble and convenient to operate, and modular layout is adopted.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cable assembly processing, and more specifically, to a welding assembly for cable processing. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, cable assembly production is mainly based on manual processing, which requires strict control of the processing technology and high requirements for process parameters and processing precision. Manual operation suffers from problems such as long processing cycles, low efficiency, and poor batch consistency. Automated cable assembly processing equipment, through fully automated methods, can meet the needs of large-volume, high-quality, and short-cycle cable assembly production.

[0003] In actual production, welding requires manual operation at multiple locations, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the problems existing in the above-mentioned background technology, this utility model proposes a welding assembly for cable processing.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is implemented as follows:

[0006] A welding assembly for cable processing includes an upper support, an inner conductor welding module, and an outer conductor welding module;

[0007] The inner conductor welding module includes a three-coordinate moving platform, an electric gripper, and a laser welding mechanism. The three-coordinate moving platform is mounted on the upper support platform. The electric gripper is mounted at the moving end of the three-coordinate moving platform and is used to grip the cable head. The laser welding mechanism includes a laser welding machine 5-7 and a solder feeder I5-8. The laser welding machine and the solder feeder I5-8 are mounted on the upper support and are both directly facing the cable head on the electric gripper, used for soldering and welding the cable and the cable head.

[0008] The outer conductor welding module and the laser welding structure are both located directly in front of the three-coordinate moving platform and are arranged side by side. The outer conductor welding module includes a resistance welding machine and a solder feeder II. The two poles of the resistance welding machine are connected to the two ends of the electrode cylinder. The solder wire of the solder feeder is directly facing the vent hole of the cable head. During welding, the electrode cylinder closes and clamps the welding part of the cable for welding.

[0009] Furthermore, the inner conductor welding module also includes a swivel plate, which is mounted on the upper support and located within the range of motion of the electric gripper; the swivel plate is provided with 50 cable head placement positions for placing cable heads.

[0010] Furthermore, the three-coordinate moving platform includes a transverse moving structure, a longitudinal moving structure, and a lifting structure; each of the transverse moving structure, longitudinal moving structure, and lifting structure includes a lead screw, a slider, and a servo motor.

[0011] Both ends of the lead screw are connected to the lead screw seat by bearings, with one end extending outward and connected to the output end of the servo motor; the slider is threadedly connected to the lead screw and can move linearly along the lead screw.

[0012] The lead screw seat of the longitudinal moving structure is fixedly installed on the slider of the transverse moving structure; the lead screw seat of the lifting structure is installed on the slider of the longitudinal moving structure; and the electric gripper is installed on the slider of the lifting structure.

[0013] Furthermore, the three-coordinate moving platform also includes a transverse sliding rod; one of the two lead screw seats of the longitudinal moving structure is mounted on the slider of the transverse moving structure, and the other lead screw seat is constrained on the transverse sliding rod; the transverse sliding rod is parallel to the lead screw of the transverse moving structure.

[0014] Furthermore, both actuating ends of the electric gripper are provided with arc-shaped grooves; when the two actuating ends are closed, the two arc-shaped grooves face each other to form a channel for the cable to pass through.

[0015] The advantages of this utility model are:

[0016] 1. The equipment has a compact structure, smooth movement, high precision, good reliability, high processing quality, good consistency, and adopts a modular layout, which is easy to assemble and convenient to operate.

[0017] 2. This equipment can automatically process cable assemblies, which greatly improves processing efficiency compared to traditional manual operations. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the inner conductor welding module and the outer conductor welding module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a side view of the laser welding device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a diagram of a laser welding device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the outer conductor welding module according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0023] Reference Figures 1 to 4 The specific structure of this embodiment is as follows:

[0024] This includes the upper support, the inner conductor welding module, and the outer conductor welding module;

[0025] The inner conductor welding module includes a three-coordinate moving platform, an electric gripper, and a laser welding mechanism. The three-coordinate moving platform is mounted on the upper support platform. The electric gripper is mounted on the moving end of the three-coordinate moving platform and is used to grip the cable head. The laser welding mechanism includes a laser welding machine 5-7 and a solder feeder I5-8. The laser welding machine and the solder feeder I5-8 are mounted on the upper support and are both directly facing the cable head on the electric gripper, and are used to solder and weld the cable and the cable head.

[0026] The outer conductor welding module and the laser welding structure are both located directly in front of the three-coordinate moving platform and are arranged side by side. The outer conductor welding module includes a resistance welding machine and a solder feeder II. The two poles of the resistance welding machine are connected to the two ends of the electrode cylinder. The solder wire of the solder feeder is directly facing the vent hole of the cable head. During welding, the electrode cylinder closes and clamps the welding part of the cable for welding.

[0027] The inner conductor welding module also includes a swivel plate, which is mounted on the upper support and located within the range of motion of the electric gripper; the swivel plate has 50 cable head placement positions for placing cable heads.

[0028] The three-coordinate moving platform includes a transverse moving structure, a longitudinal moving structure, and a lifting structure; each of the transverse moving structure, longitudinal moving structure, and lifting structure includes a lead screw, a slider, and a servo motor.

[0029] Both ends of the lead screw are connected to the lead screw seat by bearings, with one end extending outward and connected to the output end of the servo motor; the slider is threadedly connected to the lead screw and can move linearly along the lead screw.

[0030] The lead screw seat of the longitudinal moving structure is fixedly installed on the slider of the transverse moving structure; the lead screw seat of the lifting structure is installed on the slider of the longitudinal moving structure; and the electric gripper is installed on the slider of the lifting structure.

[0031] The three-coordinate moving platform also includes a transverse sliding rod; one of the two lead screw seats of the longitudinal moving structure is mounted on the slider of the transverse moving structure, and the other lead screw seat is constrained on the transverse sliding rod; the transverse sliding rod is parallel to the lead screw of the transverse moving structure.

[0032] Both ends of the electric gripper are provided with arc-shaped grooves; when the two ends are closed, the two arc-shaped grooves face each other to form a channel for the cable to pass through.

[0033] The working principle of this embodiment is as follows:

[0034] The inner conductor welding assembly is used to weld the cable head solder cup to the cable core. This module consists of a gantry three-axis loading device (a combination of a three-coordinate moving platform and an electric gripper) and a laser welding device. The tray structure 5-1 can manually load 50 cable heads at a time. The end-effector electric gripper moves under the drive of X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis servo motors. Position sensors detect when it reaches the corresponding point, and the end-effector clamping device, driven by the electric cylinder 5-5, opens and closes the electric gripper 5-6 to clamp the cable head. The laser welding device includes a laser welding machine 5-7 and a solder feeder 5-8, combining soldering and welding functions. After the cable core is inserted into the cable head solder cup, the solder feeder 5-8 and the laser welding machine 5-7 automatically apply solder and weld through internal programs, thus completing the inner conductor welding of the cable assembly. The gantry three-axis loading device includes a transverse movement mechanism 5-2 for lateral movement, a longitudinal movement mechanism 5-3 for longitudinal movement, and a lifting mechanism 5-4. All three are driven by corresponding motors and implemented using lead screws. The transverse movement, longitudinal movement, and lifting mechanisms all include lead screws, sliders, and servo motors.

[0035] Both ends of the lead screw are connected to the lead screw seat by bearings, with one end extending outward and connected to the output end of the servo motor; the slider is threadedly connected to the lead screw and can move linearly along the lead screw; the mating structure of the lead screw and nut to achieve the effect of linear position is common knowledge in the field and will not be described in detail.

[0036] The lead screw seat of the longitudinal moving structure is fixedly installed on the slider of the transverse moving structure; the lead screw seat of the lifting structure is installed on the slider of the longitudinal moving structure; and the electric gripper is installed on the slider of the lifting structure.

[0037] In this embodiment, one of the two lead screw seats of the longitudinal moving structure is mounted on the slider of the transverse moving structure, and the other lead screw seat is constrained on the transverse sliding rod; the transverse sliding rod is parallel to the lead screw of the transverse moving structure.

[0038] The outer conductor welding module 6 is used to weld the vent hole of the cable head to the tin-plated part of the cable. This module consists of a resistance welding machine 6-1 and a solder feeder 6-2. The two poles of the resistance welding machine are connected to the two ends of the electrode cylinder 6-3. The solder feeder 6-2 pushes the solder wire into the vent hole, the electrode cylinder 6-3 closes to clamp the welding part, and the resistance welding machine 6-1 is energized to complete the welding operation.

[0039] The above description is merely an embodiment of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make various equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit and principles of the present invention, and these equivalent modifications or substitutions are all included within the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A welding assembly for cable processing, characterized in that, This includes the upper support, the inner conductor welding module, and the outer conductor welding module; The inner conductor welding module includes a three-coordinate moving platform, an electric gripper, and a laser welding mechanism. The three-coordinate moving platform is mounted on the upper support platform. The electric gripper is mounted on the moving end of the three-coordinate moving platform and is used to grip the cable head. The laser welding mechanism includes a laser welding machine (5-7) and a solder feeder I (5-8). The laser welding machine and the solder feeder I (5-8) are mounted on the upper support and are both directly facing the cable head on the electric gripper, and are used to solder and weld the cable and the cable head. The outer conductor welding module and the laser welding structure are both located directly in front of the three-coordinate moving platform and are arranged side by side. The outer conductor welding module includes a resistance welding machine and a solder feeder II. The two poles of the resistance welding machine are connected to the two ends of the electrode cylinder. The solder wire of the solder feeder is directly facing the vent hole of the cable head. During welding, the electrode cylinder closes and clamps the welding part of the cable for welding.

2. The welding assembly for cable processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner conductor welding module also includes a swivel plate, which is mounted on the upper support and located within the range of motion of the electric gripper; the swivel plate has 50 cable head placement positions for placing cable heads.

3. A welding assembly for cable processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The three-coordinate moving platform includes a transverse moving structure, a longitudinal moving structure, and a lifting structure; each of the transverse moving structure, longitudinal moving structure, and lifting structure includes a lead screw, a slider, and a servo motor. Both ends of the lead screw are connected to the lead screw seat by bearings, with one end extending outward and connected to the output end of the servo motor; the slider is threadedly connected to the lead screw and can move linearly along the lead screw. The lead screw seat of the longitudinal moving structure is fixedly installed on the slider of the transverse moving structure; the lead screw seat of the lifting structure is installed on the slider of the longitudinal moving structure; and the electric gripper is installed on the slider of the lifting structure.

4. A welding assembly for cable processing according to claim 3, characterized in that, The three-coordinate moving platform also includes a transverse sliding rod; one of the two lead screw seats of the longitudinal moving structure is mounted on the slider of the transverse moving structure, and the other lead screw seat is constrained on the transverse sliding rod; the transverse sliding rod is parallel to the lead screw of the transverse moving structure.

5. A welding assembly for cable processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both ends of the electric gripper are provided with arc-shaped grooves; when the two ends are closed, the two arc-shaped grooves face each other to form a channel for the cable to pass through.