Automobile forged and pressed part projection welding machining center with automatic visual inspection function

Abstract

The utility model relates to an automatic visual inspection automobile forging and stamping part projection welding machining center which comprises a detection machining area and a welding detection equipment set, the welding detection equipment set comprises a projection welding unit, an assembly welding basic part operation table, a welding robot structure and welding part detection equipment, and the robot welding operation structure is arranged on an installation base. The projection welding unit and the part body operation table are arranged in a partition area protection frame arranged above or below the robot operation structure, and the welding part detection equipment comprises a post-welding detection camera. Due to the fact that the tool clamp structure, the robot welding station and the special structure of the projection welding machining center for the automobile forged and pressed parts with the automatic visual inspection function are suitable for nut welding of various automobile assembly parts, the welding quality can be accurately detected through detection equipment, and the welding quality is greatly improved. According to the robot welding center, batch welding of various automobile metal plate assembly parts can be conducted, the welding quality is high, and the robot welding center is suitable for large-scale industrial production.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts processing, and in particular to an automated visual inspection center for projection welding of automotive forgings. Background Technology

[0002] Welding is a common process in industrial production. It involves joining metal parts using various fusible alloys (solder). Solder has a lower melting point than the materials being welded, allowing the parts to bond through molecular connections on their surfaces without melting. In today's manufacturing industries, a large portion of seamless metal connections are achieved through welding. Welding is typically done manually, requiring a high level of operator skill. After welding, defects such as porosity and undercut are common, necessitating repair. Robots, on the other hand, are mechanical devices that can be controlled by humans, run pre-programmed procedures, or act according to principles established using artificial intelligence. Their task is to assist or replace human workers. With increasing numbers of robots appearing in manufacturing, the welding industry also needs such robots.

[0003] Existing automated vision inspection systems for automotive forging projection welding machining centers are used to weld the left and right hinge reinforcement plates of the hood, the left fender bracket assembly, and the right fender bracket assembly.

[0004] The welding process for nuts on various products, including the upper hinge reinforcement plate assembly of the left front door, the upper hinge reinforcement plate assembly of the right front door, the lower hinge reinforcement plate assembly of the left front door, the lower hinge reinforcement plate assembly of the right front door, the lower hinge reinforcement plate assembly of the left rear door, and the lower hinge reinforcement plate assembly of the right rear door, suffers from drawbacks such as low product quality, low welding quality pass rate, difficulty in balanced production and refined operation, low product quality, and significant safety and adjustment challenges. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automated visual inspection center for projection welding of automotive forging parts, thereby solving the problem of refined welding of the assembly plates of the aforementioned automotive components.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: an automated visual inspection automotive forging part projection welding processing center, including an inspection and processing area surrounded by a multi-panel protective fence structure and a welding inspection equipment group set in the inspection and processing area. The welding inspection equipment group includes one or more projection welding machine groups, an assembly welding base operation table, a welding robot structure, and welding part inspection equipment set in the inspection and processing area. The robot welding operation structure is located at the center of the inspection and processing area and connected to the mounting base. The projection welding machine groups and the part operation table are set in a partitioned area protective frame set above or below the robot operation structure. The welding part inspection equipment includes a post-weld inspection camera set in the inspection and processing area.

[0007] The protective fence structure includes a main maintenance fence body, an inclined grating installed in the main maintenance fence body, lighting fixtures installed in the main maintenance fence body, and a fan assembly.

[0008] The projection welding unit includes a double-head projection welding machine and a nut conveyor for the double-head projection welding machine.

[0009] The welding robot structure includes a robot connector on the upper part of the mounting base, a robot control arm on the upper part of the robot connector, and a gripper at the end of the robot control arm.

[0010] The assembly and welding base component operating table includes an upper operating table structure and a lower operating table structure. The upper operating table structure includes an upper connecting seat located in the partitioned area guard frame, an upper assembly table located on the upper connecting seat, and an upper limiting frame assembly located on the upper assembly table.

[0011] The unloading operation table structure includes an unloading connecting seat located in the partitioned area guard frame, an unloading assembly table located on the upper part of the unloading connecting seat, and an unloading limiting frame assembly located on the upper part of the unloading assembly table.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: Due to the tooling fixture structure, robotic welding station, and special structure of this automated visual inspection automotive forging and projection welding machining center, it is suitable for welding nuts on various automotive assemblies. The inspection equipment can accurately detect the welding quality, greatly improving the overall welding quality. This robotic welding center can not only perform batch welding of various automotive sheet metal assemblies, but also achieve high welding quality, making it suitable for large-scale industrial production.

[0013] The present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A bottom view.

[0016] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Side view.

[0017] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional image.

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A bottom view.

[0020] Figure 7 for Figure 5 Side view.

[0021] Figure 8 for Figure 5 A three-dimensional image.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Mounting base, 2. Area dividing guardrail, 3. Main maintenance fence, 4. Inclined grating, 5. Lighting fixture, 6. Fan assembly, 7. Double-headed projection welding machine, 8. Nut conveyor, 9. Robot connector, 10. Robot control arm, 11. Gripper, 12. Upper part connector, 13. Upper part assembly table, 14. Upper part limit frame assembly, 15. Lower part connector, 16. Lower part assembly table, 17. Lower part limit frame assembly, 18. Robot control cabinet, 19. Post-weld inspection camera, 20. Central control interface, 21. Distribution box. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," and "the other end" used in the application text to indicate the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used solely for the convenience of describing the present invention and for 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 the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," and "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connected" 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 utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0025] Example 1, as Figure 1-4 As shown, an automated visual inspection center for projection welding of automotive forgings includes an inspection and processing area enclosed by a multi-panel protective fence structure and a welding inspection equipment group located within the inspection and processing area. The welding inspection equipment group includes a projection welding machine group, an assembly welding base operating table, a welding robot structure, and welding inspection equipment located within the inspection and processing area. The robot welding operating structure is located at the center of the inspection and processing area and connected to the mounting base 1. The projection welding machine group and the workpiece operating table are located in a partitioned area guardrail 2 located above or below the robot operating structure. The welding inspection equipment includes a post-weld inspection camera 19 located within the inspection and processing area.

[0026] The protective fence structure includes a main maintenance fence body 3, an inclined light grating 4 installed in the main maintenance fence body, lighting fixtures 5 installed in the main maintenance fence body, and a fan assembly 6. A central control interface 20 is provided in the main maintenance fence body 3.

[0027] The projection welding unit includes a double-head projection welding machine 7 and a nut conveyor 8 that is equipped with the double-head projection welding machine.

[0028] The welding robot structure includes a robot connector 9 mounted on the mounting base, a robot control arm 10 mounted on the robot connector, and a gripper 11 located at the end of the robot control arm. The welding robot structure also includes a robot control cabinet 18.

[0029] The assembly and welding base component operating table includes an upper part operating table structure and a lower part operating table structure. The upper part operating table structure includes an upper part connecting seat 12 located in the partitioned area guard frame, an upper part assembly table 13 located on the upper part connecting seat, and an upper part limiting frame group 14 located on the upper part assembly table.

[0030] The aforementioned unloading operation platform structure includes an unloading connecting seat 15 located within the partitioned area guardrail, an unloading assembly platform 16 located above the unloading connecting seat, and an unloading limiting frame assembly 17 located above the unloading assembly platform. A distribution box 21 is also configured outside the assembly and welding base component operation platform.

[0031] Example 2, as Figure 5-8 As shown, an automated visual inspection center for automotive forgings includes an inspection and processing area enclosed by multiple protective fence structures and a welding inspection equipment group located within the inspection and processing area. The welding inspection equipment group includes multiple projection welding machines, an assembly welding base operating table, a welding robot structure, and welding inspection equipment located within the inspection and processing area. The robot welding operating structure is located at the center of the inspection and processing area and connected to the mounting base 1. The projection welding machines and the workpiece operating table are located in a partitioned area guardrail 2 located above or below the robot operating structure. The welding inspection equipment includes a post-weld inspection camera 19 located within the inspection and processing area.

[0032] Because of its tooling fixture structure, robotic welding station, and special structure, this automated vision inspection automotive forging and projection welding machining center is suitable for welding nuts on various automotive assemblies. The inspection equipment can accurately detect the welding quality, greatly improving overall welding quality. This robotic welding center can not only perform batch welding of various automotive sheet metal assemblies but also achieve high welding quality, making it suitable for large-scale industrial production.

[0033] The above embodiments are merely descriptions of preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model. Various modifications and improvements made to the technical solutions of the present utility model by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present utility model should fall within the protection scope defined by the claims of the present utility model.

[0034] The parts not covered in this utility model are the same as or can be implemented using existing technologies.

Claims

1. An automated vision inspection machining center for projection welding of automotive forgings, characterized in that: The system includes a testing and processing area enclosed by a multi-panel protective fence structure and a welding testing equipment group located within the testing and processing area. The welding testing equipment group includes one or more projection welding machines, an assembly welding base operating table, a welding robot structure, and welding component testing equipment located within the testing and processing area. The robot welding operating structure is located at the center of the testing and processing area and connected to the mounting base. The projection welding machines and the component operating table are located in a partitioned area frame located above or below the robot operating structure. The welding component testing equipment includes a post-weld inspection camera located within the testing and processing area.

2. The automated visual inspection machining center for projection welding of automotive forgings as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The protective fence structure includes a main maintenance fence body, an inclined grating installed in the main maintenance fence body, lighting fixtures installed in the main maintenance fence body, and a fan assembly.

3. The automated visual inspection machining center for projection welding of automotive forgings as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The projection welding unit includes a double-head projection welding machine and a nut conveyor for the double-head projection welding machine.

4. The automated visual inspection machining center for projection welding of automotive forgings as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The welding robot structure includes a robot connector on the upper part of the mounting base, a robot control arm on the upper part of the robot connector, and a gripper at the end of the robot control arm.

5. The automated visual inspection machining center for automotive forgings with projection welding as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The assembly and welding base component operating table includes an upper operating table structure and a lower operating table structure. The upper operating table structure includes an upper connecting seat located in the partitioned area guard frame, an upper assembly table located on the upper connecting seat, and an upper limiting frame assembly located on the upper assembly table.

6. The automated visual inspection machining center for projection welding of automotive forgings as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The unloading operation table structure includes an unloading connecting seat located in the partitioned area guard frame, an unloading assembly table located on the upper part of the unloading connecting seat, and an unloading limiting frame assembly located on the upper part of the unloading assembly table.

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