Tungsten inert gas arc welding system for shock absorber housing assemblies

Abstract

This utility model discloses a tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding system for a shock absorber housing assembly. The shock absorber housing assembly includes a tubular portion and a square portion to be welded to the tubular portion. The TIG welding system includes a housing, a positioning mechanism, a feeding mechanism, and two TIG welding mechanisms. The housing includes a base, a frame, and a lifting door mounted on the frame. The positioning mechanism is mounted on the base and is used to clamp the tubular portion, ensuring that the end of the tubular portion to be welded faces the inside of the frame. The feeding mechanism is used to clamp the square portion, move it, and place it on the tubular portion. The TIG welding mechanisms are mounted on the base, and the welding torch on the TIG welding mechanism can move to the tubular portion and the square portion to complete the welding.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding, specifically to a TIG welding system for shock absorber housing components. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, existing shock absorber housing components are generally made using resistance welding. However, resistance welding generates sparks and electromagnetic interference during the welding process, resulting in poor welding stability. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding system for shock absorber housing components, in order to solve the problem of poor welding stability caused by the use of resistance welding in existing shock absorber housing components.

[0004] Therefore, embodiments of this utility model propose a tungsten inert gas welding system for shock absorber housing assemblies.

[0005] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding system for a shock absorber housing assembly includes a tubular portion and a square portion to be welded to the tubular portion. The TIG welding system includes a housing, a positioning mechanism, a feeding mechanism, and two TIG welding mechanisms. The housing includes a base, a frame, and a lifting door mounted on the frame. The positioning mechanism is mounted on the base and is used to clamp the tubular portion, positioning the end of the tubular portion to be welded towards the inside of the frame. The feeding mechanism is used to clamp the square portion, move it, and place it on the tubular portion. The TIG welding mechanisms are mounted on the base, and the welding torch on the TIG welding mechanism can move to the tubular portion and the square portion to complete the welding.

[0006] In some embodiments, the positioning mechanism includes a connecting seat, a first abutting portion, a clamping portion, and a second abutting portion; the connecting seat is disposed on the base, the first abutting portion is disposed at one end of the connecting seat, the first abutting portion is provided with a cylindrical member, the cylindrical member is used to abut against the tubular portion, and at least a portion of the cylindrical member is located inside the tubular portion; the clamping portion is disposed at the other end of the connecting seat, the clamping portion is used to clamp the tubular portion; the second abutting portion is disposed at the other end of the connecting seat, and the second abutting portion is located behind the clamping portion, the second abutting portion is provided with an abutting protrusion, the abutting protrusion is used to abut against the end face of the tubular portion.

[0007] In some embodiments, there are three abutment protrusions, which are evenly distributed along the circumferential direction.

[0008] In some embodiments, the feeding mechanism includes a first mounting bracket, a material frame, a first horizontal servo guide rail, a first connecting portion, a first lifting assembly, and a robotic gripper. The first mounting bracket is disposed on the base and located behind the positioning mechanism. The first horizontal servo guide rail is in the same direction as the positioning mechanism and is disposed on the first mounting bracket. The first connecting portion is used to connect the first lifting assembly and the first horizontal servo guide rail, and the first connecting portion drives the first lifting assembly to move on the first horizontal servo guide rail. The robotic gripper is disposed at the lower end of the first lifting assembly. The material frame is disposed on the base and located behind the positioning mechanism. The material frame is used to hold the square portion. The robotic gripper is used to grip the square portion in the material frame and move it to place it on the tubular portion.

[0009] In some embodiments, the tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding mechanism includes a second mounting bracket, a second horizontal servo rail, a second connecting portion, and a third horizontal servo rail. The second mounting bracket is disposed on the base and located on one side of the positioning mechanism. The second horizontal servo rail is orthogonal to the positioning mechanism and disposed on the second mounting bracket. The second connecting portion is used to connect the third horizontal servo rail and the second horizontal servo rail. The third horizontal servo rail is in the same direction as the positioning mechanism. The second connecting portion drives the third horizontal servo rail to move on the second horizontal servo rail. The welding torch is disposed on the third horizontal servo rail.

[0010] In some embodiments, the tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding mechanism further includes a fine-tuning mechanism, which includes a mounting base movably disposed on the third horizontal servo guide rail. A rotating column is provided at the front end of the mounting base, and the welding torch is mounted on the rotating column.

[0011] In some embodiments, the rotating column has a square base at its bottom and a clamping end at its top.

[0012] In some embodiments, the square base is provided with a scale along its circumference.

[0013] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Other features and aspects of this disclosure will become clearer from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism in a tungsten inert gas welding system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning mechanism and the tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding mechanism in a tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a positioning mechanism in a tungsten inert gas welding system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding mechanism in a tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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[0021] Shock absorber housing assembly 200, tubular part 201, square part 202.

[0022] The tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding system 100 includes a housing 10, a base 11, a frame 12, a lifting door 13, a positioning mechanism 20, a connecting seat 21, a first abutment part 22, a cylindrical part 221, a clamping part 23, a second abutment part 24, an abutment protrusion 241, a feeding mechanism 30, a first mounting bracket 31, a first horizontal servo guide rail 32, a first connecting part 33, a first lifting assembly 34, a robotic arm gripper 35, a material frame 36, a TIG welding mechanism 40, a second mounting bracket 41, a second horizontal servo guide rail 42, a second connecting part 43, a third horizontal servo guide rail 44, a fine-tuning mechanism 45, a mounting seat 451, a rotating column 452, and a welding torch 46. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to specific implementation schemes. However, those skilled in the art should understand that the implementation schemes described below are only for illustrating this utility model and should not be regarded as limiting the scope of this utility model. Based on the implementation schemes in this utility model, all other implementation schemes obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0024] This invention utilizes tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding to weld shock absorber housing components. TIG welding eliminates spatter and produces less smoke and dust. Compared to resistance welding, which generates sparks and electromagnetic interference during the welding process, TIG welding is more environmentally friendly and offers higher welding strength and stability.

[0025] In this invention, the electric arc heat is concentrated, allowing for precise control of welding heat input. The welding heat-affected zone is narrow, and no slag or spatter is produced during the welding process. The weld surface is relatively smooth, and there is no smoke or dust during the welding process. The molten pool is easy to control, resulting in high weld quality. Welding parameters can be precisely controlled, making it easy to achieve full automation of welding quality.

[0026] This invention reduces weld slag formation, improves weld strength and weld purity, and reduces electromagnetic interference and welding sparks. It also reduces the heat-affected zone and the degree of deformation of the welded parts. The system is equipped with an automatic feeding device, reducing labor costs.

[0027] like Figures 1-5 As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, a tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding system 100 for a shock absorber housing assembly 200 is provided. The shock absorber housing assembly 200 includes a tubular portion 201 and a square portion 202 to be welded to the tubular portion 201. The TIG welding system 100 includes a housing 10, a positioning mechanism 20, a feeding mechanism 30, and two TIG welding mechanisms 40.

[0028] The housing 10 includes a base 11, a frame 12, and a lift door 13 mounted on the frame 12.

[0029] The positioning mechanism 20 is mounted on the base 11. The positioning mechanism 20 is used to clamp the tubular part 201 and to make the end of the tubular part 201 to be welded face the inside of the frame 12.

[0030] The feeding mechanism 30 is used to clamp the square part 202 and move it to place it on the tubular part 201.

[0031] The tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding mechanism 40 is mounted on the base 11. The welding torch 46 on the TIG welding mechanism 40 can move to the tubular part 201 and the square part 202 to complete the welding.

[0032] It should be noted that the tungsten inert gas welding system 100 in this utility model is an automated device with a CNC panel and an intelligent control system.

[0033] In this utility model, the lifting door 13 needs to be lowered before welding. The lifting door 13 is used to separate the welding joint between the tubular part 201 and the square part 202, thus protecting the operator.

[0034] In some embodiments, the positioning mechanism 20 includes a connecting seat 21, a first abutting portion 22, a clamping portion 23, and a second abutting portion 24. The connecting seat 21 is disposed on the base 11. The first abutting portion 22 is disposed at one end of the connecting seat 21 and has a cylindrical member 221 abutting against the tubular portion 201, with at least a portion of the cylindrical member 221 located inside the tubular portion 201. The clamping portion 23 is disposed at the other end of the connecting seat 21 and clamps the tubular portion 201. The second abutting portion 24 is disposed at the other end of the connecting seat 21 and is located behind the clamping portion 23. The second abutting portion 24 has an abutting protrusion 241 abutting against the end face of the tubular portion 201.

[0035] It is understandable that a cylindrical member 221 is provided on the first contact portion 22, and at least a portion of the cylindrical member 221 is located inside the tubular portion 201, which helps to prevent the tubular portion 201 from rotating.

[0036] In some embodiments, there are three abutment protrusions 241, which are evenly distributed along the circumferential direction.

[0037] Understandably, setting three abutment protrusions 241 helps improve the positioning stability of the tubular part 201.

[0038] In some embodiments, the feeding mechanism 30 includes a first mounting bracket 31, a material frame 36, a first horizontal servo guide rail 32, a first connecting part 33, a first lifting assembly 34, and a robotic gripper 35. The first mounting bracket 31 is disposed on the base 11 and located behind the positioning mechanism 20. The first horizontal servo guide rail 32 is in the same direction as the positioning mechanism 20 and is disposed on the first mounting bracket 31. The first connecting part 33 is used to connect the first lifting assembly 34 and the first horizontal servo guide rail 32, and the first connecting part 33 drives the first lifting assembly 34 to move on the first horizontal servo guide rail 32. The robotic gripper 35 is disposed at the lower end of the first lifting assembly 34. The material frame 36 is disposed on the base 11 and located behind the positioning mechanism 20. The material frame 36 is used to hold the square part 202. The robotic gripper 35 is used to grip the square part 202 in the material frame 36 and move it to place it on the tubular part 201.

[0039] In some embodiments, the tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding mechanism 40 includes a second mounting bracket 41, a second horizontal servo rail 42, a second connecting portion 43, and a third horizontal servo rail 44. The second mounting bracket 41 is disposed on the base 11 and located on one side of the positioning mechanism 20. The second horizontal servo rail 42 is orthogonal to the positioning mechanism 20 and disposed on the second mounting bracket 41. The second connecting portion 43 is used to connect the third horizontal servo rail 44 and the second horizontal servo rail 42. The third horizontal servo rail 44 is in the same direction as the positioning mechanism 20. The second connecting portion 43 drives the third horizontal servo rail 44 to move on the second horizontal servo rail 42. The welding torch 46 is disposed on the third horizontal servo rail 44.

[0040] In some embodiments, the tungsten inert gas welding mechanism 40 further includes a fine-tuning mechanism 45, which includes a mounting base 451. The mounting base 451 is movably mounted on a third horizontal servo guide rail 44. A rotating column 452 is provided at the front end of the mounting base 451, and a welding torch 46 is mounted on the rotating column 452.

[0041] In some embodiments, the bottom of the rotating column 452 has a square base, and the top of the rotating column 452 has a clamping end.

[0042] Understandably, the square base at the bottom of the rotating column 452 helps to increase the force-bearing area and improve the stability of the fine-tuning mechanism 45.

[0043] In some embodiments, a scale is provided around the circumference of the square base.

[0044] Understandably, the design of the scale further improves the precision of fine-tuning.

[0045] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0046] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0047] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0048] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0049] In this utility model, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0050] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding system for shock absorber housing assemblies, characterized in that, The shock absorber housing assembly includes a tubular portion and a square portion to be welded to the tubular portion, and the tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding system includes: The enclosure includes a base, a frame, and a lift door disposed on the frame; A positioning mechanism is provided on the base, and the positioning mechanism is used to clamp the tubular part and make the end of the tubular part to be welded face the inside of the frame; A feeding mechanism is used to clamp the square part and move it to place it on the tubular part; Two tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding mechanisms are mounted on the base. The welding torches on the TIG welding mechanisms can move to the tubular portion and the square portion to complete the welding.

2. The tungsten inert gas welding system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning mechanism includes a connecting seat, a first abutting part, a clamping part, and a second abutting part; The connecting seat is disposed on the base, the first abutting part is disposed at one end of the connecting seat, and a cylindrical member is disposed on the first abutting part. The cylindrical member is used to abut against the tubular part, and at least a portion of the cylindrical member is located inside the tubular part. The clamping part is disposed at the other end of the connecting seat, and the clamping part is used to clamp the tubular part; The second abutment is disposed at the other end of the connecting seat and is located behind the clamping part. The second abutment is provided with an abutment protrusion, which is used to abut against the end face of the tubular part.

3. The tungsten inert gas welding system according to claim 2, characterized in that, There are three abutting protrusions, which are evenly distributed along the circumference.

4. The tungsten inert gas welding system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism includes a first mounting bracket, a material frame, a first horizontal servo guide rail, a first connecting part, a first lifting assembly, and a robotic gripper. The first mounting bracket is disposed on the base and located behind the positioning mechanism. The first horizontal servo guide rail is in the same direction as the positioning mechanism and is disposed on the first mounting bracket. The first connecting part is used to connect the first lifting assembly and the first horizontal servo guide rail, and the first connecting part drives the first lifting assembly to move on the first horizontal servo guide rail. The robotic gripper is disposed at the lower end of the first lifting assembly. The material frame is disposed on the base and located behind the positioning mechanism. The material frame is used to hold the square part. The robotic gripper is used to grip the square part in the material frame and move it to place it on the tubular part.

5. The tungsten inert gas welding system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tungsten inert gas welding mechanism includes a second mounting bracket, a second horizontal servo rail, a second connecting part, and a third horizontal servo rail; The second mounting bracket is disposed on the base and located on one side of the positioning mechanism. The second horizontal servo guide rail is orthogonal to the positioning mechanism and disposed on the second mounting bracket. The second connecting part is used to connect the third horizontal servo guide rail and the second horizontal servo guide rail. The third horizontal servo guide rail is in the same direction as the positioning mechanism. The second connecting part drives the third horizontal servo guide rail to move on the second horizontal servo guide rail. The welding torch is disposed on the third horizontal servo guide rail.

6. The tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding mechanism also includes a fine-tuning mechanism, which includes a mounting base movably mounted on the third horizontal servo guide rail. A rotating column is provided at the front end of the mounting base, and the welding torch is mounted on the rotating column.

7. The tungsten inert gas welding system according to claim 6, characterized in that, The rotating column has a square base at its bottom and a clamping end at its top.

8. The tungsten inert gas welding system according to claim 7, characterized in that, The square base is provided with a scale around its circumference.

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