An automated equipment for laser cutting and welding metal terminals

Abstract

This application relates to the field of connector processing, and in particular to an automated device for laser cutting and welding incoming metal terminals. The automated device includes: a machine base, a laser and vision mechanism, a first clamping mechanism, and a second clamping mechanism. A first support frame of the laser and vision mechanism is mounted on the machine base, and a laser and an image recognition component are mounted thereon. A first drive component of the first clamping mechanism is fixed to the machine base, and the first clamping component is slidably connected to the first drive component to fix the head end of a first workpiece. A second support frame of the second clamping mechanism is mounted on the machine base, and a second drive component is fixed to the second support frame and connected to the second clamping component to fix the tail end of a second workpiece. The laser and image recognition component are located on the upper ends of the two clamping components. The laser can cut the head and tail ends of the workpiece, and the two clamping components, driven by the laser, weld the head and tail ends of the workpiece together. This application can realize automated cutting and welding of incoming metal terminals, ensuring processing continuity and improving production efficiency and processing accuracy.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of connector processing, and in particular to an automated device for laser cutting and welding incoming metal terminals. Background Technology

[0002] In the industrial manufacturing sector, connectors are indispensable components in electronic devices and electrical systems, and their performance and quality are crucial. The assembly of metal terminals on connectors is a key process. Currently, to ensure the continuity of incoming metal terminal processing, it is often necessary to connect the metal terminals wound into coils. This involves cutting and welding the mating surfaces between the materials, and after welding, it is essential to ensure that the metal terminals have a consistent spacing to meet the requirements of subsequent assembly and use.

[0003] In traditional metal terminal processing, cutting and welding are often performed separately. When cutting the mating surfaces of materials, the common method is to use mechanical cutting tools, which use the sharp edge of the tool to cut the metal terminal to the required size. This method is relatively direct and can meet basic cutting requirements to a certain extent. Welding operations typically use resistance welding or argon arc welding. Resistance welding uses the resistance heat generated by the current passing through the workpiece to locally heat the workpiece to a plastic or molten state, and then forms a strong joint under pressure. Argon arc welding uses argon gas as a shielding gas, and the arc generated between the electrode and the workpiece melts the metal to achieve the welding purpose. These methods are widely used in the metal processing industry and have a certain degree of maturity and stability.

[0004] However, existing methods for processing incoming metal terminals have significant drawbacks. Mechanical cutting easily leads to uneven cuts and burrs, affecting the quality and subsequent use of the metal terminals. Furthermore, cutting tools wear down over time, requiring frequent replacement and increasing production costs and maintenance workload. Welding methods such as resistance welding and argon arc welding suffer from low welding precision and large heat-affected zones, potentially negatively impacting the performance of the metal terminals. Simultaneously, separating cutting and welding operations not only increases processing steps and time, reducing production efficiency, but also makes it difficult to ensure consistency and accuracy in both processes. This is particularly problematic when dealing with the cutting and welding of mating surfaces during material-to-material connections to ensure processing continuity, and it's even more difficult to guarantee a consistent spacing between the welded metal terminals, failing to meet the demands of modern industry for high-quality, high-efficiency production. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this application is to overcome the above-mentioned technical problems and provide an automated equipment for laser cutting and welding metal terminals, which adopts the following solution:

[0006] An automated device for laser cutting and welding incoming metal terminals includes: a machine base; a laser and vision mechanism including a first support frame and a laser, the first support frame being disposed on the machine base, the laser and the image recognition component being disposed on the first support frame; a first clamping mechanism including a first driving component and a first clamping component, the first driving component being fixed on the machine base, the first clamping component being connected to the first driving component, the first clamping component being used to fix the leading end of a first workpiece; and a second clamping mechanism including a second support frame, a second driving component and a second clamping component, the second support frame being disposed on the machine base, the second driving component being fixed on the second support frame for connecting to the second clamping component, the second clamping component being used to fix the trailing end of a second workpiece, and being disposed relative to the first clamping component; wherein, the laser and the image recognition component are located above the first clamping component and the second clamping component, the laser emitted by the laser is used to cut the leading end of the first workpiece and the trailing end of the second workpiece, and with the drive of the first driving component and the second driving component, the first clamping component and the second clamping component respectively drive the leading end of the first workpiece and the trailing end of the second workpiece to perform welding.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the machine provides a stable support platform for the entire automated equipment. The first support frame places the laser and the image recognition component on the machine, ensuring the stable installation of the laser. The first drive component allows the first clamping component to slide, facilitating position adjustment and accurate fixing of the first part's head end. The second support frame is placed on the machine, providing support for the second drive component and the second clamping component. The second drive component can drive the second clamping component to move and fix the second part's tail end, and is positioned opposite to the first clamping component, which is beneficial for subsequent cutting and welding operations. The laser and the image recognition component are located on top of the first and second clamping components. The laser can emit laser light to cooperate with the real-time recognition of the image recognition component, enabling precise cutting of the first and second parts' heads and tail ends. With the drive of the first and second drive components, the first and second clamping components can respectively drive the first and second parts' heads and tail ends to move closer together for welding, realizing the automated cutting and welding function of incoming metal terminals, ensuring the continuity of connector processing, and improving production efficiency and processing accuracy.

[0008] Optionally, the first clamping assembly includes: a first base, fixed on the first driving assembly, and having a first receiving groove on the first base for receiving the first end of the material; a first connector, disposed at one end of the first base; and a first movable cover plate, one end of which is sleeved on the first connector and rotated relative to the first base via the first connector to cover the first receiving groove.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the first base is fixed on the first driving component and provided with the first receiving groove, which can stably accommodate the first end of the first material and ensure the positional stability of the first end of the first material during the processing; the first connecting member is provided at one end of the first base, providing a rotating connection point for the first movable cover plate; one end of the first movable cover plate is sleeved on the first connecting member and can rotate relative to the first base to cover the first receiving groove, which facilitates the clamping and fixing of the first end of the first material and is conducive to the smooth progress of subsequent laser cutting and welding operations.

[0010] Optionally, the first movable cover plate is provided with a first linkage member and a first insertion member at the end away from the first connector. One end of the first linkage member is fixed to the first movable cover plate, and the other end is provided with a first through hole for the first insertion member to pass through. The first base is provided with a first fixing hole opposite to the first through hole. The first movable cover plate is fixed to the first base through the first insertion member in sequence by passing through the first through hole and the first fixing hole.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the first movable cover plate is fixed to the first base through the cooperation of the first linkage and the first insertion part, which can firmly fix the first material end, prevent the first material from shifting during the cutting and welding process, and ensure processing accuracy.

[0012] Optionally, the first movable cover plate is provided with first notches and grooves at both ends opposite to the first material; the first clamping assembly further includes: a first fixing plate for covering the first notches and grooves and fixing it on the first movable cover plate; a first elastic member, one end of which is connected to the first fixing plate; and a first abutting block, connected to the other end of the elastic member, for abutting against the first material as the first movable cover plate closes.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, a first notch is provided on the first movable cover plate, which works in conjunction with a first fixing plate, a first elastic element and a first abutting block. When the first movable cover plate is closed, the first elastic element helps to buffer the abutting block, which allows it to better abut against the first material, thus achieving a more stable fixation of the tail end of the first material. This is beneficial for the accurate execution of subsequent laser cutting and welding operations.

[0014] Optionally, the second clamping assembly includes: a second base, fixed on the first driving assembly, and having a second receiving groove on the second base for receiving the first end of the second material; a second connector, disposed at one end of the second base; and a second movable cover plate, one end of which is sleeved on the second connector and rotated relative to the second base via the second connector to cover the second receiving groove.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the second base of the second clamping mechanism is provided with a second receiving groove to accommodate the first end of the second material, and the second movable cover plate can rotate around the second connector to cover the second receiving groove, thereby achieving a stable fixation of the tail end of the second material, which facilitates subsequent laser cutting and welding operations.

[0016] Optionally, the second movable cover plate is provided with a second linkage member and a second insertion member at one end away from the second connector. One end of the second linkage member is fixed to the second movable cover plate, and the other end is provided with a second through hole for the second insertion member to pass through. The second base is provided with a second fixing hole opposite to the second through hole. The second movable cover plate is fixed to the second base through the second insertion member in sequence via the second through hole and the second fixing hole.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the second through hole on the second linkage component, the second fixing hole on the second base, and the second insert component are used to make the second movable cover plate more securely fixed to the second base, thereby improving the fixing effect on the tail end of the second material and ensuring the stability and accuracy of the cutting and welding process.

[0018] Optionally, the second movable cover plate is provided with second notches at both ends opposite to the second material; the second clamping assembly further includes: a second fixing plate for covering the second notches and fixing it to the second movable cover plate; a second elastic member, one end of which is connected to the second fixing plate; and a second abutting block, connected to the other end of the second elastic member, for abutting against the second material as the second movable cover plate closes.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, a second notch is provided on the second movable cover plate, which works in conjunction with a second fixed plate, a second elastic element, and a second abutting block. When the second movable cover plate is closed, the elastic element helps to buffer the abutting block, allowing it to better abut against the second material, thus achieving a more stable fixation of the tail end of the second material. This is beneficial for the accurate execution of subsequent laser cutting and welding operations.

[0020] Optionally, the first clamping mechanism further includes a first guide component abutting against the first base for receiving the first material; the second clamping mechanism further includes a second guide component abutting against the second base for receiving the second material.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the first guide component abuts against the first base to receive the first material, and the second guide component abuts against the second base to receive the second material. This can more accurately guide the first and second materials into the corresponding receiving slots, improve the accuracy and stability of the placement of the first and second materials, and thus improve the precision and quality of laser cutting and welding processing.

[0022] Optionally, the laser and vision mechanism further includes a third drive component, which is vertically mounted on the second support frame, and the first support frame is slidably mounted on the third drive component to adjust the height of the laser and the image recognition component relative to the machine platform.

[0023] By adopting the above technical solution, the third drive component of the laser and vision mechanism is vertically mounted on the second support frame, and the first support frame is slidably mounted on the third drive component. This allows for adjustment of the height of the laser and image recognition component relative to the machine tool, and can adapt to different processing requirements and different specifications of metal terminal materials.

[0024] Optionally, it also includes: a material support mechanism, including a fourth drive assembly and a connecting rod, wherein the fourth drive assembly is fixed on the machine base, one end of the connecting rod is connected to the fourth drive assembly, and the other end is inserted between the first clamping assembly and the second clamping assembly for breaking off the residual material cut off by the laser beam on the first material and the second material, wherein the second support frame is covered on the fourth drive assembly.

[0025] By adopting the above technical solution, the material support mechanism can use the fourth drive component to adjust the position of the connecting rod so that the connecting rod is inserted between the first clamping component and the second clamping component, breaking off the residual material cut off by the laser beam on the first and second materials and causing it to fall off, thereby preventing the residual material from not falling off during the welding process and still sticking to the welding position of the first and second materials, affecting the material conveying and processing quality.

[0026] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0027] 1. Using a laser in conjunction with an image recognition component for cutting avoids problems such as uneven cuts and burrs caused by mechanical cutting tools, thus improving the quality of metal terminals;

[0028] 2. By combining the laser cutting and image recognition components with the first and second driving components to drive the first and second clamping components for welding, the cutting and welding operations can be integrated, reducing processing steps and time, and improving production efficiency.

[0029] 3. The first drive assembly and the second drive assembly drive the first clamping assembly and the second clamping assembly to move, which can better control the position and spacing of the first material head end and the second material tail end, and ensure that the metal terminals have a consistent spacing after welding. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an automated equipment for laser cutting and welding metal terminals disclosed in an embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partial structural schematic diagram of an automated equipment for laser cutting and welding metal terminals is disclosed in the present paper.

[0032] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A partial structural schematic diagram of an automated equipment for laser cutting and welding metal terminals is disclosed in the present paper.

[0033] Figure 4 for Figure 1 An exploded view of part of the structure of an automated equipment for laser cutting and welding metal terminals is disclosed in the present paper.

[0034] Figure 5 for Figure 1 An exploded view of part of the structure of an automated equipment for laser cutting and welding metal terminals is disclosed in the paper.

[0035] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0036] 10. Machine base; 11. First component; 12. Second component; 20. Laser and vision mechanism; 21. First support frame; 22. Laser; 23. Image recognition component; 24. Third drive component; 30. First clamping mechanism; 31. First drive component; 32. First clamping component; 321. First base; 3211. First receiving groove; 3212. First fixing hole; 322. First connector; 323. First movable cover plate; 3231. First notch; 324. First linkage component; 3241. First through hole; 325. First insert; 326. First fixing 327. Plate; 328. First elastic element; 329. First abutting block; 33. First guide assembly; 40. Second clamping mechanism; 41. Second support frame; 42. Second drive assembly; 43. Second clamping assembly; 431. Second base; 4311. Second receiving groove; 4312. Second fixing hole; 432. Second connecting member; 433. Second movable cover plate; 434. Second linkage member; 4341. Second through hole; 435. Second insert; 436. Second fixing plate; 44. Second guide assembly; 50. Material support mechanism; 51. Fourth drive assembly; 52. Connecting rod. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The terminology used in the following embodiments of this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of this application. As used in the specification and appended claims of this application, the singular expressions “a,” “an,” “the,” “the,” and “this” are intended to include the plural expressions as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term “and / or” as used in this application refers to and includes any or all possible combinations of one or more of the listed items.

[0038] Hereinafter, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as implying or suggesting relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature, and in the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more.

[0039] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0040] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 This application discloses an automated equipment for laser cutting and welding metal terminals, comprising a machine base 10, a laser and vision mechanism 20, a first clamping mechanism 30, and a second clamping mechanism 40. The laser and vision mechanism 20, the first clamping mechanism 30, and the second clamping mechanism 40 are all mounted on the machine base 10, with the first clamping mechanism 30 and the second clamping mechanism 40 positioned opposite each other. The laser mechanism is located above the first clamping mechanism 30 and the second clamping mechanism 40. This layout allows the various parts of the equipment to work collaboratively to effectively complete the cutting and welding operations of the metal terminals, while ensuring that each metal terminal has a consistent spacing after welding, thereby ensuring production continuity and improving production efficiency.

[0041] For details, see Figure 2 The laser and vision mechanism 20 includes a first support frame 21, a laser 22, and an image recognition component 23. The first support frame 21 is mounted on the machine base 10 and serves to support the laser 22 and the image recognition component 23. The first support frame 21 can be a frame structure made of metal materials, such as aluminum alloy, which has a certain strength and stability, or it can be made of stainless steel to enhance its corrosion resistance.

[0042] Laser 22 is fixed on the first support frame 21 and is used in conjunction with image recognition component 23 to accurately emit laser light for cutting metal terminals. Simultaneously, the residual heat from the laser cutting, combined with the first clamping mechanism 30 and the second clamping mechanism 40, drives the workpieces to move and connect, enabling welding between the workpieces. Image recognition component 23 is also mounted on the first support frame 21 and is used to identify the position and status of the metal terminals.

[0043] The image recognition component 23 is an industrial camera, paired with corresponding image processing software, capable of accurately identifying the contours and features of metal terminals. A specific relative position is maintained between the laser 22 and the image recognition component 23 to ensure that the laser 22 can accurately perform the cutting operation after the image recognition component 23 acquires the information of the metal terminals. Their combination allows the equipment to precisely control the laser's emission position and timing according to actual conditions, improving the accuracy of cutting and welding.

[0044] It is worth mentioning that, in order to adjust the height of the laser 22 to adapt to different processing requirements and different specifications of metal terminal materials, in this embodiment, the laser and vision mechanism 20 also includes a third drive component 24. The third drive component 24 can be a linear motor or a lead screw and nut transmission mechanism for vertically setting on the second support frame 41. The end of the first support frame 21 away from the laser 22 is slidably set on the third drive component 24 to synchronously drive the laser 22 and the image recognition component 23 to rise and fall, thereby adjusting the height of the laser 22 relative to the machine table 10.

[0045] Further, see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The first clamping mechanism 30 includes a first drive assembly 31 and a first clamping assembly 32. The first drive assembly 31 is fixed on the machine base 10, and the first clamping assembly 32 is connected to the first drive assembly 31. The first drive assembly 31 can be a linear motor or a lead screw and nut, etc., and the type is not limited here, as long as it can quickly realize the movement of the first clamping assembly 32. The first clamping assembly 32 is used to fix the head end of the first material 11, and it includes a first base 321, a first connecting member 322, and a first movable cover plate 323. The first base 321 is fixed on the first drive assembly 31, and a first receiving groove 3211 is provided on the first base 321 for receiving the head end of the first material 11. The first base 321 can be made of cast iron, which has good rigidity and shock absorption performance; or it can be made of cast steel, which has higher strength.

[0046] The first connector 322 is disposed at one end of the first base 321, and one end of the first movable cover plate 323 is sleeved on the first connector 322 and rotates relative to the first base 321 via the first connector 322 to cover the first receiving groove 3211. The first connector 322 can be a pin, which can realize the flexible rotation of the first movable cover plate 323; or it can be a rotating shaft, which provides more stable rotational support.

[0047] The first movable cover plate 323 is provided with a first linkage member 324 and a first insertion member 325 at one end away from the first connector 322. One end of the first linkage member 324 is fixed to the first movable cover plate 323 by bolts, and the other end is provided with a first through hole 3241 for the first insertion member 325 to pass through. The first base 321 is provided with a first fixing hole 3212 opposite to the first through hole 3241. The first movable cover plate 323 is fixed to the first base 321 by the first insertion member 325 passing through the first through hole 3241 and the first fixing hole 3212 in sequence.

[0048] The first movable cover plate 323 has first notches 3231 at both ends opposite the first material part 11. The first clamping assembly 32 also includes a first fixing plate 326, a first elastic element 327, and a first abutting block 328. The first fixing plate 326 covers the first notches 3231 and is fixed to the first movable cover plate 323. One end of the first elastic element 327 is connected to the first fixing plate 326, and the first abutting block 328 is connected to the other end of the first elastic element 327, and is used to abut against the first material part 11 as the first movable cover plate 323 closes. The first elastic element 327 is a spring that can provide appropriate elastic force. These components are combined to enable the first clamping assembly 32 to firmly fix the head end of the first material part 11 and move under the drive of the first driving assembly 31.

[0049] In addition, the first clamping mechanism 30 also includes a first guide component 33, which abuts against the first base 321 and is used to receive the first material 11. The structure of the first guide component 33 can be as shown in the figure, so as to guide the first material 11 smoothly into the first receiving groove 3211.

[0050] Further, see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The second clamping mechanism 40 includes a second support frame 41, a second drive assembly 42, and a second clamping assembly 43. The second support frame 41 is mounted on the machine base 10. The second drive assembly 42 is fixed to the second support frame 41 for connecting the second clamping assembly 43. The second clamping assembly 43 is used to fix the tail end of the second material 12 and is positioned relative to the first clamping assembly 32.

[0051] The second support frame 41 can be a steel structure frame, which stably supports the second drive assembly 42 and the second clamping assembly 43. The second drive assembly 42 is the same as the first drive assembly 31, and its type is not limited here, as long as it can quickly realize the movement of the second clamping assembly 43. The structure of the second clamping assembly 43 is the same as that of the first clamping assembly 32, including a second base 431, a second connector 432, and a second movable cover plate 433. The second base 431 is fixed on the second drive assembly 42, and a second receiving groove 4311 is provided on the second base 431 for receiving the tail end of the second material 12, see [reference]. Figure 3 .

[0052] See Figure 3 and Figure 4 The second connector 432 is disposed at one end of the second base 431. One end of the second movable cover plate 433 is sleeved on the second connector 432 and rotates relative to the second base 431 via the second connector 432 to cover the second receiving groove 4311. The end of the second movable cover plate 433 away from the second connector 432 is provided with a second linkage 434 and a second insert 435. One end of the second linkage 434 is fixed on the second movable cover plate 433, and the other end is provided with a second through hole 4341 for the second insert 435 to pass through. The second base 431 is provided with a second fixing hole 4312 opposite to the second through hole 4341. The second movable cover plate 433 is fixed to the second base 431 via the second insert 435 passing through the second through hole 4341 and the second fixing hole 4312 in sequence.

[0053] The second movable cover plate 433 has second notches (not shown in the figure, see first notch 3231) at both ends opposite the second material part 12. The second clamping assembly 43 also includes a second fixing plate 436, a second elastic member (not shown in the figure), and a second abutting block (not shown in the figure). The second fixing plate 436 is used to cover the second notches and is fixed on the second movable cover plate 433. One end of the second elastic member is connected to the second fixing plate 436, and the second abutting block is connected to the other end of the second elastic member, and is used to abut against the second material part 12 as the second movable cover plate 433 closes.

[0054] In addition, the second clamping mechanism 40 also includes a second guide assembly 44, which abuts against the second base 431 for receiving the second material 12. The structure of the second guide assembly 44 can be as follows: Figure 4 As shown, this guides the second component 12 to smoothly enter the second receiving groove 4311.

[0055] During operation, the first end of the first component 11 is placed into the first receiving groove 3211, the first movable cover plate 323 is closed, and it is fixed with the first insert 325. Simultaneously, the tail end of the second component 12 is placed into the second receiving groove 4311, the second movable cover plate 433 is closed, and it is fixed with the second insert 435. Then, the equipment is started. After the image recognition component 23 recognizes the component, the laser 22 emits a laser to cut the first end of the first component 11 and the tail end of the second component 12. After cutting, the first driving component 31 and the second driving component 42 drive the first clamping component 32 and the second clamping component 43 to bring the first end of the first component 11 and the tail end of the second component 12 closer together, so as to use the residual heat generated by the laser on the cut surface for welding.

[0056] Further, see Figure 2 and Figure 5 The automated equipment also includes a material support mechanism 50, which includes a fourth drive assembly 51 and a connecting rod 52. The fourth drive assembly 51 is fixed on the machine base 10. One end of the connecting rod 52 is connected to the fourth drive assembly 51, and the other end is inserted between the first clamping assembly 32 and the second clamping assembly 43. The second support frame 41 covers the fourth drive assembly 51.

[0057] During operation, the fourth drive assembly 51 drives the connecting rod 52 to move after the laser beam cutting is completed, thereby breaking off the portions of the first material 11 and the second material 12 that were cut off by the laser beam and causing them to fall off. This prevents residual material from remaining and sticking to the welding position of the first material 11 and the second material 12 during the welding process, which would affect the material conveying and processing quality. Simultaneously, the second support frame 41 covers the fourth drive assembly 51, protecting it.

[0058] In summary, the automated equipment for laser cutting and welding metal terminals disclosed in this application provides a support base for the entire equipment via a machine base 10. The laser and vision mechanism 20 uses an image recognition component 23 to identify the position and uses a laser 22 to cut the head end of the first material 11 and the tail end of the second material 12. The height of the laser 22 and the image recognition component 23 relative to the machine base 10 can be adjusted via a third drive component 24 to adapt to different processing requirements. A first clamping mechanism 30 can fix the head end of the first material 11 and drive it to move via a first drive component 31. A second clamping mechanism... Mechanism 40 can fix the tail end of the second material 12 and drive it to move through the second drive assembly 42; the fourth drive assembly 51 of the material support mechanism 50 can drive the connecting rod 52 to break off the portion of the first material 11 and the second material 12 that has been cut off by the laser beam and make it fall off, so as to prevent the residual material from not falling off during the welding process and still sticking to the welding position of the first material 11 and the second material 12, affecting the material conveying and processing quality; the whole realizes the automated operation of laser cutting and welding of metal terminal materials, ensuring the continuity of connector processing and improving production efficiency and processing accuracy.

[0059] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. An automated apparatus for laser seam welding of metal terminal stock, characterized by, include: Machine (10); The laser and vision mechanism (20) includes a first support frame (21), a laser (22) and an image recognition component (23). The first support frame (21) is mounted on the machine base (10), and the laser (22) and the image recognition component (23) are mounted on the first support frame (21). The first clamping mechanism (30) includes a first driving component (31) and a first clamping component (32). The first driving component (31) is fixed on the machine base (10), and the first clamping component (32) is connected to the first driving component (31). The first clamping component (32) is used to fix the head end of the first material (11). The second clamping mechanism (40) includes a second support frame (41), a second drive assembly (42), and a second clamping assembly (43). The second support frame (41) is mounted on the machine base (10). The second drive assembly (42) is fixed on the second support frame (41) for connecting the second clamping assembly (43). The second clamping assembly (43) is used to fix the tail end of the second material (12) and is positioned relative to the first clamping assembly (32). The laser (22) and the image recognition component (23) are located at the upper ends of the first clamping component (32) and the second clamping component (43). The laser emitted by the laser (22) is used to cut the head end of the first material (11) and the tail end of the second material (12). With the drive of the first driving component (31) and the second driving component (42), the first clamping component (32) and the second clamping component (43) respectively drive the head end of the first material (11) and the tail end of the second material (12) to weld together.

2. The automatic apparatus for laser cut welding of metal terminals according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first clamping assembly (32) includes: The first base (321) is fixed on the first drive assembly (31), and a first receiving groove (3211) is provided on the first base (321) for receiving the head end of the first material (11); The first connector (322) is disposed at one end of the first base (321); The first movable cover plate (323) is sleeved on the first connector (322) at one end, and rotates relative to the first base (321) via the first connector (322) to cover the first receiving groove (3211).

3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein, The first movable cover plate (323) is provided with a first linkage member (324) and a first insert member (325) at one end away from the first connector (322). One end of the first linkage member (324) is fixed on the first movable cover plate (323), and the other end is provided with a first through hole (3241) for the first insert member (325) to pass through. The first base (321) is provided with a first fixing hole (3212) opposite to the first through hole (3241). The first movable cover plate (323) is fixed to the first base (321) by passing through the first through hole (3241) and the first fixing hole (3212) in sequence via the first insert member (325).

4. The automated equipment for laser cutting and welding metal terminals according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first movable cover plate (323) is provided with first notch grooves (3231) at both ends opposite to the first material (11); The first clamping assembly (32) further includes: The first fixing plate (326) is used to cover the first notch (3231) and is fixed on the first movable cover plate (323); The first elastic element (327) is connected at one end to the first fixing plate (326); The first abutting block (328) is connected to the other end of the elastic member and is used to abut against the first material (11) when the first movable cover plate (323) is closed.

5. The automated equipment for laser cutting and welding metal terminals according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second clamping assembly (43) includes: The second base (431) is fixed on the first drive assembly (31), and a second receiving groove (4311) is provided on the second base (431) for receiving the head end of the second material (12); The second connector (432) is disposed at one end of the second base (431); The second movable cover plate (433) is sleeved on the second connector (432) at one end, and rotates relative to the second base (431) via the second connector (432) to cover the second receiving groove (4311).

6. The automated equipment for laser cutting and welding metal terminals according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second movable cover plate (433) is provided with a second linkage member (434) and a second insertion member (435) at one end away from the second connector (432). One end of the second linkage member (434) is fixed on the second movable cover plate (433), and the other end is provided with a second through hole (4341) for the second insertion member (435) to pass through. The second base (431) is provided with a second fixing hole (4312) opposite to the second through hole (4341). The second movable cover plate (433) is fixed to the second base (431) through the second insertion member (435) in sequence by passing through the second through hole (4341) and the second fixing hole (4312).

7. The automated equipment for laser cutting and welding incoming metal terminals according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second movable cover plate (433) has second notches at both ends opposite to the second material (12); The second clamping assembly (43) further includes: The second fixing plate (436) is used to cover the second notch and is fixed on the second movable cover plate (433); The second elastic element is connected at one end to the second fixing plate (436). The second abutment block is connected to the other end of the second elastic member and is used to abut against the second material (12) when the second movable cover plate (433) is closed.

8. The automated equipment for laser cutting and welding incoming metal terminals according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first clamping mechanism (30) further includes a first guide component (33) that abuts against the first base (321) and is used to receive the first material (11). The second clamping mechanism (40) also includes a second guide assembly (44) that abuts against the second base (431) for receiving the second material (12).

9. An automated equipment for laser cutting and welding incoming metal terminals according to claim 8, characterized in that, The laser and vision mechanism (20) further includes a third drive assembly (24), which is vertically mounted on the second support frame (41). The first support frame (21) is slidably mounted on the third drive assembly (24) to adjust the height of the laser (22) and the image recognition assembly (23) relative to the machine platform (10).

10. An automated equipment for laser cutting and welding metal terminals according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The material support mechanism (50) includes a fourth drive assembly (51) and a connecting rod (52). The fourth drive assembly (51) is fixed on the machine base (10). One end of the connecting rod (52) is connected to the fourth drive assembly (51), and the other end is inserted between the first clamping assembly (32) and the second clamping assembly (43) for breaking off the residual material cut off by the laser beam on the first material (11) and the second material (12). The second support frame (41) is covered on the fourth drive assembly (51).

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