Stainless steel corrugated compensator cat ear welding tooling
By introducing a positioning rod, spring, and clamping mechanism into the welding fixture for stainless steel corrugated compensators (cat ears), the offset problem during cat ear welding was solved, achieving high-precision welding and multi-specification adaptation, thereby improving production efficiency and equipment utilization.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NANSHENG THERMAL PIPELINE (JIANGSU) CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-29
AI Technical Summary
The existing stainless steel corrugated compensator cat-ear welding fixture is prone to displacement during positioning, which affects welding quality and efficiency.
The cat ears are initially positioned using a positioning rod. Combined with the coordinated clamping of springs, trapezoidal blocks, and connecting rods, the clamping mechanism adjusts the spacing between the clamping blocks according to the flange dimensions. A bidirectional threaded rod is used to drive the clamping blocks to move, achieving stable clamping.
Improve welding precision and quality, reduce defect rate, enhance product reliability, expand tooling versatility, reduce replacement losses, and improve production efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of welding fixture technology, specifically a welding fixture for a stainless steel corrugated compensator cat ear. Background Technology
[0002] The stainless steel corrugated compensator cat-ear welding fixture is a key auxiliary equipment designed for the welding process of stainless steel corrugated compensators cat ears.
[0003] For example, Chinese Patent Publication No. CN219005120U discloses the following technical solution: A welding fixture for stainless steel corrugated compensators (cat ears), comprising a three-jaw chuck, the three-jaw chuck including a chuck body, three movable jaws sliding on the chuck body, and a drive mechanism for driving the three movable jaws to move synchronously; a drive rod is provided on the outer circumferential surface of the chuck body; a stepped surface is provided at the top end of each movable jaw near the center of the chuck body, and a first sliding groove is provided at the top end of each movable jaw away from the center of the chuck body; a first positioning post is slidably connected in each first sliding groove, and a lead screw that can drive the first positioning post to slide back and forth is rotatably connected in each first sliding groove; a second sliding groove is also provided at the top of the chuck body, and an adjusting plate is slidably connected in the second sliding groove. This utility model has the advantages of enabling batch positioning welding of stainless steel corrugated compensators (cat ears), resulting in higher welding efficiency and better product consistency.
[0004] The above-mentioned technology, which involves placing the cat ears on the first positioning post for subsequent welding, can position the cat ears, but the positioning effect is not good and it is easy for them to shift during welding, affecting the quality of the welding. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a welding fixture for the cat-ear shape of a stainless steel corrugated compensator, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0007] A welding fixture for a stainless steel corrugated compensator with cat ears includes: a round base, a round block, a support plate, a placement mechanism, and a clamping mechanism. The round block is disposed on the top of the round base, the support plate is fixedly sleeved on the outer wall of the round block, and a flange is sleeved on the round block. The placement mechanism and the clamping mechanism are both disposed on the round base. The placement mechanism includes a moving block, a connecting rod, a trapezoidal block, and a spring. The moving block is slidably connected to the top of the round base and has cat ears on its top. The moving block has a hole. One end of the connecting rod is slidably connected to the inside of the hole. The trapezoidal block is fixedly connected to the other end of the connecting rod. The spring is disposed inside the connecting rod and its two ends are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the connecting rod and the outer wall of the moving block, respectively.
[0008] Preferably, a limiting groove is formed at the top of the circular base, a slider is fixedly connected to the bottom of the movable block, and the slider is slidably connected inside the limiting groove. A limiting rod is fixedly connected inside the limiting groove, and the limiting rod passes through the slider and is slidably connected to the slider. The limiting groove, slider, and limiting rod are provided to enable the movable block to move horizontally stably.
[0009] Preferably, a connecting plate is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the movable block, and a fastening bolt is threaded onto the connecting plate. By setting the fastening bolt and the connecting plate, the movable block can be fixed by tightening the fastening bolt after it has been moved to a suitable position. Cat ears can be welded onto flanges of different sizes by adjusting the position of the movable block.
[0010] Preferably, a positioning rod is fixedly connected to the top of the movable block, and the cat ears are sleeved on the positioning rod. The positioning rod can be used to initially position the placed cat ears.
[0011] Preferably, the top of the circular seat is provided with a vertical rod, and the vertical rod passes through the mounting hole on the flange. The vertical rod can be detached and installed. By setting the vertical rod, the position of the welding cat ears on each flange can be made consistent.
[0012] Preferably, the clamping mechanism includes a clamping block, a moving rod, a limiting hole, a rectangular groove, and a bidirectional threaded rod. The moving rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the clamping block, the rectangular groove is opened at the bottom of the circular base, the limiting hole is opened at the top of the circular base, the moving rod passes through the limiting hole and is slidably connected to the limiting hole, and the bidirectional threaded rod is rotatably connected to the inside of the rectangular groove through a bearing, and the bidirectional threaded rod passes through the moving rod and is threadedly connected to the moving rod. By setting the bidirectional threaded rod, the two moving rods can be driven to move closer or further apart when rotating.
[0013] Preferably, one end of the bidirectional threaded rod extends through the inner wall of the rectangular groove to the outside of the round seat, and a rotating block is fixedly connected to one end of the bidirectional threaded rod, and the bidirectional threaded rod is rotatably connected to the round seat. The rotating block facilitates the rotation of the bidirectional threaded rod.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0015] 1. The cat ear is initially positioned by the positioning rod. The spring, trapezoidal block and connecting rod work together to firmly clamp it. The spring provides elasticity to ensure that the cat ear does not shift during welding. Compared with the traditional sleeve positioning, this method locks the cat ear, making the weld point accurate and the weld seam uniform, which greatly improves the welding accuracy and quality, reduces the defect rate, saves costs, and enhances product reliability and market competitiveness.
[0016] 2. The clamping mechanism allows for flexible adjustment of the clamping block spacing according to the flange size. The bidirectional threaded rod drives the clamping blocks to move through the moving rod, adapting to multiple flange specifications, expanding the versatility of tooling, reducing frequent tooling changes and wasted time, and improving production efficiency and equipment utilization. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the circular block and the tray of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is an enlarged view of A of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the rectangular groove of this utility model.
[0021] In the diagram: 1. Round base; 2. Round block; 3. Support plate; 4. Placement mechanism; 41. Limiting groove; 42. Slider; 43. Moving block; 44. Connecting plate; 45. Fastening bolt; 46. Positioning rod; 47. Connecting rod; 48. Trapezoidal block; 49. Spring; 5. Clamping mechanism; 51. Clamping block; 52. Moving rod; 53. Limiting hole; 54. Rectangular groove; 55. Bidirectional threaded rod; 56. Rotating block; 6. Vertical pole. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0023] like Figure 1-3As shown, a welding fixture for a stainless steel corrugated compensator (cat's ear type) includes a circular base 1, a circular block 2, a support plate 3, a placement mechanism 4, and a clamping mechanism 5. The circular block 2 is located on the top of the circular base 1 and is detachable for easy replacement with flanges of different sizes. The support plate 3 is fixedly sleeved on the outer wall of the circular block 2, and a flange is sleeved on the circular block 2. Both the placement mechanism 4 and the clamping mechanism 5 are mounted on the circular base 1. The placement mechanism 4 includes a moving block 43, a connecting rod 47, a trapezoidal block 48, and a spring 49. The moving block 43 is slidably connected to the circular base. The top of the circular base 1 is provided with cat ears. A hole is provided on the movable block 43. One end of the connecting rod 47 is slidably connected inside the hole. A trapezoidal block 48 is fixedly connected to the other end of the connecting rod 47. A spring 49 is located inside the connecting rod 47, and its two ends are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the connecting rod 47 and the outer wall of the movable block 43, respectively. The inclined surface of the trapezoidal block 48 contacts the placed cat ears, and fixation is achieved through the inclined surface abutment, allowing the fixture to fix cat ears of different sizes. A limit groove 41 is provided on the top of the circular base 1. The bottom of the moving block 43 is fixedly connected to a slider 42, which is slidably connected inside a limiting groove 41. A limiting rod is fixedly connected inside the limiting groove 41, and the limiting rod passes through the slider 42 and is slidably connected to the slider 42. The limiting groove 41, slider 42, and limiting rod are provided to ensure the stable horizontal movement of the moving block 43. A connecting plate 44 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the moving block 43, and a fastening bolt 45 is threaded onto the connecting plate 44. By setting the fastening bolt 45 and the connecting plate 44, the moving block 43 can be moved to a suitable position. After positioning, the movable block 43 can be fixed by tightening the fastening bolt 45. By adjusting the position of the movable block 43, cat ears can be welded onto flanges of different sizes. A positioning rod 46 is fixedly connected to the top of the movable block 43, and the cat ears are fitted onto the positioning rod 46. By setting the positioning rod 46, the placed cat ears can be initially positioned. A vertical rod 6 is set on the top of the round seat 1, and the vertical rod 6 passes through the mounting hole on the flange. The vertical rod 6 can be detached and installed. By setting the vertical rod 6, the position of the cat ears welded onto each flange can be consistent.
[0024] Specifically, by pulling the connecting rod 47, the trapezoidal block 48 is moved away from the moving block 43, and then the cat ear is placed on the positioning rod 46. The pulled trapezoidal block 48 is released so that it is reset under the action of the spring 49 to clamp and fix the cat ear, so as to avoid displacement during welding and affect the welding quality.
[0025] like Figure 1 , 4As shown, the clamping mechanism 5 includes a clamping block 51, a moving rod 52, a limiting hole 53, a rectangular groove 54, and a bidirectional threaded rod 55. The moving rod 52 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the clamping block 51. The rectangular groove 54 is opened at the bottom of the round base 1, and the limiting hole 53 is opened at the top of the round base 1. The moving rod 52 passes through the limiting hole 53 and is slidably connected to it. There are two clamping blocks 51 and two moving rods 52. The clamping block 51 is provided with an arc surface, which can improve the clamping effect. The position of the clamping block 51 will not interfere with the placement mechanism 4 when it moves. The bidirectional threaded rod 55 is rotatably connected inside the rectangular groove 54 via a bearing, and the bidirectional threaded rod 55 passes through the movable rod 52 and is threadedly connected to the movable rod 52. By setting the bidirectional threaded rod 55, the two movable rods 52 can be driven to move closer or further apart when rotated. One end of the bidirectional threaded rod 55 passes through the inner wall of the rectangular groove 54 and extends to the outside of the round seat 1. One end of the bidirectional threaded rod 55 is fixedly connected to a rotating block 56, and the bidirectional threaded rod 55 is rotatably connected to the round seat 1. The rotating block 56 facilitates the rotation of the bidirectional threaded rod 55.
[0026] Specifically, the flange is positioned by placing it on the support plate 3 and allowing the upright 6 to pass through the mounting hole on the flange. The rotating block 56 drives the bidirectional threaded rod 55 to rotate, and the bidirectional threaded rod 55 drives the clamping block 51 to clamp and fix the flange through the moving rod 52, thereby improving the stability of the welding.
[0027] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: By placing the flange on the support plate 3 and allowing the upright rod 6 to pass through the mounting hole on the flange, the flange is positioned. Rotating the rotating block 56 drives the bidirectional threaded rod 55 to rotate. The bidirectional threaded rod 55 drives the clamping block 51 to clamp and fix the flange through the moving rod 52, thereby improving the stability of welding. By pulling the connecting rod 47, the trapezoidal block 48 is moved away from the moving block 43. Then, the cat ear is placed on the positioning rod 46. Releasing the pulled trapezoidal block 48 allows it to reset under the action of the spring 49, clamping and fixing the cat ear, thus preventing displacement during welding and affecting the welding quality.
[0028] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely preferred examples and are not intended to limit the utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A welding fixture for a stainless steel corrugated compensator with cat-ear-shaped ears, characterized in that, include: The round base (1), round block (2), tray (3), placement mechanism (4) and clamping mechanism (5) are provided. The round block (2) is set on the top of the round base (1). The tray (3) is fixedly sleeved on the outer wall of the round block (2). A flange is sleeved on the round block (2). The placement mechanism (4) and clamping mechanism (5) are both set on the round base (1). The placement mechanism (4) includes a moving block (43), a connecting rod (47), a trapezoidal block (48), and a spring (49). The moving block (43) is slidably connected to the top of the round seat (1) and has cat ears on the top. The moving block (43) has a hole. One end of the connecting rod (47) is slidably connected to the inside of the hole. The trapezoidal block (48) is fixedly connected to the other end of the connecting rod (47). The spring (49) is located inside the connecting rod (47) and its two ends are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the connecting rod (47) and the outer wall of the moving block (43), respectively.
2. The stainless steel corrugated compensator cat-ear welding fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the circular seat (1) has a limiting groove (41), and the bottom of the moving block (43) is fixedly connected to a slider (42), and the slider (42) is slidably connected inside the limiting groove (41). The inside of the limiting groove (41) is fixedly connected to a limiting rod, and the limiting rod passes through the slider (42) and is slidably connected to the slider (42).
3. The stainless steel corrugated compensator cat-ear welding fixture according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer wall of the movable block (43) is fixedly connected to a connecting plate (44), and the connecting plate (44) is threadedly connected to a fastening bolt (45).
4. The stainless steel corrugated compensator cat-ear welding fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the movable block (43) is fixedly connected to a positioning rod (46), and the cat ears are sleeved on the positioning rod (46).
5. The stainless steel corrugated compensator cat-ear welding fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the round seat (1) is provided with a vertical rod (6), and the vertical rod (6) passes through the mounting hole on the flange.
6. The stainless steel corrugated compensator cat-ear welding fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism (5) includes a clamping block (51), a moving rod (52), a limiting hole (53), a rectangular groove (54), and a bidirectional threaded rod (55). The moving rod (52) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the clamping block (51). The rectangular groove (54) is opened at the bottom of the round seat (1). The limiting hole (53) is opened at the top of the round seat (1). The moving rod (52) passes through the limiting hole (53) and is slidably connected to the limiting hole (53). The bidirectional threaded rod (55) is rotatably connected to the inside of the rectangular groove (54) through a bearing, and the bidirectional threaded rod (55) passes through the moving rod (52) and is threadedly connected to the moving rod (52).
7. The stainless steel corrugated compensator cat-ear welding fixture according to claim 6, characterized in that: One end of the bidirectional threaded rod (55) extends through the inner wall of the rectangular groove (54) to the outside of the round seat (1). One end of the bidirectional threaded rod (55) is fixedly connected to a rotating block (56), and the bidirectional threaded rod (55) is rotatably connected to the round seat (1).