An electrode stem detection device and detection system

Abstract

This application discloses an electrode rod detection device and detection system. The electrode rod detection device includes a detection body with a detection hole for inserting the electrode head of the electrode rod along the axial direction of the detection hole. The detection body has an observation area in the radial direction of the detection hole, which exposes the electrode head located in the detection hole in the radial direction. Through this embodiment, the detection body has a detection hole, allowing the electrode head of the electrode rod to be inserted into the detection hole circumferentially, facilitating detection of the electrode head by the detection body. Furthermore, the observation area in the radial direction of the detection hole allows observation of the matching state between the electrode head and the detection hole, enabling detection of the electrode head by the detection body and reducing the risk of leakage or poor soldering due to non-compliant electrode heads during subsequent use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of testing equipment technology, and in particular to an electrode rod testing device and testing system. Background Technology

[0002] Electrode rods are a type of welding electrode. They can be used in resistance welding equipment, such as fixed spot welding machines, suspended spot welding machines, and robotic spot welding machines. Electrode rods are consumables for resistance spot welding guns and play a crucial role in the quality of welded joints.

[0003] Because electrode rods produced by different manufacturers still vary, during use, wear and dimensional fluctuations during processing may prevent them from fitting well with the electrode cap, which can easily lead to water leakage and even affect the welding strength. Currently, there is no dedicated testing tool for the electrode head of the electrode rod. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main objective of this application is to provide an electrode rod detection device and detection system, which aims to solve the aforementioned technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0005] To address the aforementioned problems, this application provides an electrode rod detection device, comprising: a detection body, the detection body having a detection hole for inserting the electrode head of the electrode rod along the axial direction of the detection hole, and the detection body having an observation area in the radial direction of the detection hole for exposing the electrode head located in the detection hole in the radial direction.

[0006] In some embodiments, the observation area extends through the sidewall of the detection body along the radial direction.

[0007] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the inner sidewall of the detection hole is conical, and the taper of the detection hole is between 1:9 and 1:20.

[0008] In some embodiments, the diameter of the opening for insertion of the electrode head in the detection hole is between 12 mm and 30 mm.

[0009] In some embodiments, the size of the detection hole in the axial direction is between 50 mm and 80 mm.

[0010] In some embodiments, the observation area includes a standard reference area that extends along the axial direction.

[0011] In some embodiments, the dimension of the standard reference area in the axial direction is greater than 0 and less than or equal to 1 mm.

[0012] In some embodiments, the observation area is further provided with two critical reference areas, and the standard reference area is located between the two critical reference areas in the axial direction.

[0013] In some embodiments, the dimension of each critical reference region in the axial direction is greater than 0 and less than or equal to 0.25 mm.

[0014] To address the aforementioned problems, this application provides a detection system comprising an electrode rod and an electrode rod detection device as described above, the electrode rod detection device being used to detect the electrode rod.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the electrode rod testing device of this application includes a testing body with a testing hole for inserting the electrode head of the electrode rod along the axial direction of the testing hole. The testing body has an observation area in the radial direction of the testing hole, which exposes the electrode head located in the testing hole in the radial direction. Through this embodiment, the testing body has a testing hole, allowing the electrode head of the electrode rod to be inserted into the testing hole circumferentially, facilitating testing of the electrode head by the testing body. Furthermore, the observation area in the radial direction of the testing hole allows observation of the matching status between the electrode head and the testing hole, enabling testing of the electrode head by the testing body and reducing the risk of leakage or poor soldering due to non-compliant electrode heads during subsequent use. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the detection system provided in this application;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the detection system provided in this application;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first embodiment of the electrode rod detection device provided in this application;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second embodiment of the electrode rod detection device provided in this application.

[0021] Reference numerals in the figures: Detection system 1; Electrode rod detection device 10; Detection body 100; Detection hole 110; Observation area 120; Standard reference area 130; Critical reference area 140; Electrode rod 20; Electrode head 21; Axial direction X; Radial direction Y. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The embodiments of the technical solution of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this application and are therefore merely examples, and should not be used to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0023] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains; the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the application; the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification, claims, and foregoing description of the drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0024] In the description of the embodiments of this application, technical terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of the embodiments of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly defined.

[0025] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0026] In the description of the embodiments in this application, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0027] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the term "multiple" refers to two or more (including two), similarly, "multiple sets" refers to two or more (including two sets), and "multiple pieces" refers to two or more (including two pieces).

[0028] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the technical terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application.

[0029] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, technical terms such as "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing" 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 or an electrical connection; 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. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0030] Electrode rods are a type of welding electrode. They can be used in resistance welding equipment, such as fixed spot welding machines, suspended spot welding machines, and robotic spot welding machines. Electrode rods are consumables for resistance spot welding guns and play a crucial role in the quality of welded joints.

[0031] The measurement of electrode rod size and taper cannot be quickly and effectively determined. After the electrode rod wears down, the meshing area with the electrode cap will decrease. During the welding process, the electrode cap will have insufficient biting force due to the reduced meshing area. The electrode cap will fall off during welding, affecting the welding quality and the operating rate of the production line.

[0032] Meanwhile, due to differences in the electrode rods produced by different manufacturers, wear and dimensional fluctuations during use can prevent them from fitting well with the electrode cap, which can easily lead to water leakage and even affect the welding strength. Currently, there is no dedicated testing tool for the electrode head of the electrode rod.

[0033] To address the technical problems existing in related technologies, this application provides an electrode rod detection device and detection system. The detection device can be equipped with a detection hole to facilitate the insertion of the electrode head of the electrode rod into the detection hole. The detection device can also be equipped with an observation area to observe the state of the electrode rod in the detection device, thereby assisting in determining whether the electrode head of the electrode rod meets expectations.

[0034] Specifically, this application provides a detection system, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the detection system provided in this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the detection system provided in this application.

[0035] The detection system 1 includes an electrode rod 20 and an electrode rod detection device 10, which is used to detect the electrode rod 20. The electrode rod 20 may include an electrode head 21 and a cylindrical part. The electrode head 21 can be used to attach an electrode cap, thereby enabling welding operations on a specific object through the electrode rod 20 and the electrode cap. However, if the electrode head 21 and the electrode cap of the electrode rod 20 do not match, the electrode cap may easily detach from the electrode head 21 during the welding process. Therefore, it is necessary to detect the electrode head 21 of the electrode rod 20 by the electrode rod detection device 10 before use to determine whether the shape of the electrode rod 20 matches the electrode cap.

[0036] Furthermore, the electrode rod detection device 10 includes a detection body 100, which has a detection hole 110 for inserting the electrode head 21 of the electrode rod 20 along the axial direction X of the detection hole 110. The detection body 100 has an observation area 120 in the radial direction Y of the detection hole 110, which exposes the electrode head 21 located in the detection hole 110 in the radial direction Y. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the detection hole 110 can be a through hole or a blind hole. The shape of the inner wall of the detection hole 110 can match the shape of the outer wall of the electrode head 21, so that after the electrode head 21 is inserted into the detection hole 110, the outer wall of the electrode head 21 can fit against the inner wall of the detection hole 110. For example, when the outer wall of the electrode head 21 is conical, the inner wall of the detection hole 110 is also conical, or the outer wall of the electrode head 21 and the inner wall of the detection hole 110 are both spherical, etc. The electrode head 21 of the electrode rod 20 can be inserted into or withdrawn from the detection hole 110 along the axial direction X of the detection hole 110. When it is necessary to detect the shape of the electrode head 21, the electrode head 21 can be inserted into the detection hole 110, and the shape of the electrode head 21 can be judged by observing the insertion depth of the electrode head 21.

[0037] The outer wall of the detection body 100 can be cylindrical or cylindrical with a notch. For example, the detection body 100 can be an annular cylindrical structure. The detection body 100 has an observation area 120 in the radial direction Y of the detection hole 110. The observation area 120 allows the operator to observe the position of the electrode head 21 in the detection hole 110 from the outside of the detection body 100. When the shape of the outer wall of the electrode head 21 does not match the shape of the inner wall of the detection hole 110, the depth of the electrode head 21 inserted into the detection hole 110 may be too deep or too shallow. At this time, it can be determined that the shape of the electrode head 21 does not meet expectations. When the shape of the outer wall of the electrode head 21 matches the shape of the inner wall of the detection hole 110, the depth of the electrode head 21 inserted into the detection hole 110 is at a preset position. At this time, it can be determined that the shape of the electrode head 21 meets expectations. The observation area 120 may include, but is not limited to, a transparent area, an opening penetrating the side wall of the detection body 100, etc., and the radial direction Y of the detection hole 110 is perpendicular to the axial direction X of the detection body 100.

[0038] Through the above implementation method, the detection body 100 is provided with a detection hole 110, and the electrode head 21 of the electrode rod 20 can be inserted into the detection hole 110 along the circumferential direction of the detection hole 110, so that the electrode head 21 can be detected by the detection body 100. In addition, an observation area 120 is provided on the radial direction Y of the detection hole 110, so that the matching state between the electrode head 21 in the detection hole 110 and the detection hole 110 can be observed through the observation area 120, and then the electrode head 21 can be detected by the detection body 100, thereby reducing the occurrence of water leakage and poor welding due to the electrode head 21 not meeting the requirements during subsequent use.

[0039] See Figure 3 , Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first embodiment of the electrode rod detection device provided in this application.

[0040] The observation area 120 penetrates the side wall of the detection body 100 along the radial direction Y. For example... Figure 3 As shown, the observation area 120 can be a through hole, penetrating the side wall of the detection body 100 in the radial direction Y, thereby allowing the detection hole 110 to be exposed through the observation area 120. The observation area 120 can also penetrate the two side surfaces of the detection body 100 in the axial direction X, thereby expanding the space exposed by the observation area 120 and enabling a more comprehensive observation of the position of the electrode head 21 in the detection hole 110.

[0041] Furthermore, at least a portion of the inner wall of the detection hole 110 is conical, and the taper of the detection hole 110 is between 1:9 and 1:20. The detection hole 110 may have a partially conical inner wall, or the entire detection hole 110 may be conical. The specific shape of the inner wall of the detection hole 110 can be set according to the shape of the outer wall of the electrode head 21. The taper of the detection hole 110 can be between 1:9 and 1:20, between 1:9.6 and 1:20, between 1:10 and 1:20, between 1:9.6 and 1:20, between 1:9 and 1:15, between 1:9 and 1:17, or between 1:9.6 and 1:15. Specifically, the taper of the detection hole 110 can be 1:9, 1:9.6, 1:10, 1:12, 1:14, 1:16, 1:18, 1:20, etc.

[0042] In some embodiments, the diameter of the opening of the detection hole 110 for insertion of the electrode head 21 is between 12 mm and 30 mm. The diameter of the opening of the detection hole 110 can be between 12 mm and 30 mm, between 15 mm and 30 mm, between 18 mm and 30 mm, between 12 mm and 25 mm, between 12 mm and 20 mm, between 20 mm and 30 mm, between 20 mm and 25 mm, etc. Specifically, the opening of the detection hole 110 can be 12 mm, 14 mm, 16 mm, 18 mm, 20 mm, 22 mm, 24 mm, 26 mm, 28 mm, or 30 mm, etc.

[0043] In some embodiments, the size of the detection hole 110 in the axial direction X is between 50 mm and 80 mm. The size of the detection hole 110 in the axial direction X may also be between 50 mm and 80 mm, between 60 mm and 80 mm, between 55 mm and 80 mm, between 65 mm and 80 mm, between 50 mm and 75 mm, between 50 mm and 70 mm, between 50 mm and 65 mm, between 70 mm and 80 mm, between 70 mm and 75 mm, etc. Specifically, the size of the detection hole 110 in the axial direction X can be 50 mm, 55 mm, 65 mm, 70 mm, 75 mm, or 80 mm, etc.

[0044] See Figure 4 , Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second embodiment of the electrode rod detection device provided in this application.

[0045] The observation area 120 is equipped with a standard reference area 130, which extends along the axial direction X. For example... Figure 4As shown, the position of the standard reference area 130 and its length extending along the axial direction X can be set according to actual conditions. The observation area 120 can penetrate the side wall of the detection body 100 along the radial direction Y. The standard reference area 130 can be located on the side wall of the observation area 120. The standard reference area 130 can be used to assist in determining the depth of the electrode head 21 inserted into the detection hole 110. For example, when the end of the electrode head 21 is located within the standard reference area 130, it can be determined that the shape of the electrode head 21 meets the expectation. When the end of the electrode head 21 is located outside the standard reference area 130, it can be determined that the shape of the electrode head 21 does not meet the expectation. The standard reference area 130 can also be provided with a scale to further determine the depth of the end of the electrode head 21 inserted into the detection hole 110.

[0046] Furthermore, the dimension of the standard reference area 130 in the axial direction X is greater than 0 and less than or equal to 1 mm. The dimension of the standard reference area 130 in the axial direction X can be greater than 0 and less than or equal to 0.9 mm, greater than 0 and less than or equal to 0.8 mm, greater than or equal to 0.1 and less than or equal to 0.9 mm, greater than or equal to 0.2 and less than or equal to 0.9 mm, greater than or equal to 0.3 and less than or equal to 0.8 mm, greater than or equal to 0.4 and less than or equal to 0.9 mm, greater than 0 and less than or equal to 0.7 mm, greater than 0 and less than or equal to 0.6 mm, greater than 0 and less than or equal to 0.5 mm, greater than 0 and less than or equal to 0.4 mm, greater than 0 and less than or equal to 0.3 mm, etc. Specifically, the dimensions of the standard reference area 130 in the axial direction X can be 0.1mm, 0.15mm, 0.2mm, 0.25mm, 0.3mm, 0.35mm, 0.4mm, 0.5mm, 0.6mm, 0.7mm, 0.8mm, 0.9mm, etc.

[0047] In some embodiments, the observation area 120 is further provided with two critical reference areas 140, and the standard reference area 130 is located between the two critical reference areas 140 in the axial direction X. Figure 4As shown, the position of the critical reference region 140 and its length extending along the axial direction X can be set according to actual conditions. The observation region 120 can penetrate the side wall of the detection body 100 along the radial direction Y. The critical reference region 140 can be located on the side wall of the observation region 120. The critical reference region 140 can be used to assist in determining the depth of the electrode head 21 inserted into the detection hole 110. The two critical reference regions 140 are located on both sides of the standard reference region 130 in the axial direction X. When the end of the electrode head 21 is located within the critical reference region 140, it can be determined that the shape of the electrode head 21 needs to be observed, or that the service life of the electrode head 21 is about to be exhausted. When the end of the electrode head 21 is located outside the critical reference region 140, it can be determined that the shape of the electrode head 21 does not meet expectations. The critical reference region 140 can also be provided with a scale to further determine the depth of the end of the electrode head 21 inserted into the detection hole 110.

[0048] Furthermore, the dimension of each critical reference region 140 in the axial direction X is greater than 0 and less than or equal to 0.25 mm. The dimension of the critical reference region 140 in the axial direction X can be greater than 0 and less than or equal to 0.25 mm, greater than 0 and less than or equal to 0.2 mm, greater than 0 and less than or equal to 0.15 mm, greater than 0 and less than or equal to 0.1 mm, greater than 0 and less than or equal to 0.05 mm, greater than or equal to 0.05 and less than or equal to 0.2 mm, greater than or equal to 0.05 and less than or equal to 0.175 mm, greater than or equal to 0.1 and less than or equal to 0.25 mm. Specifically, the dimension of the critical reference region 140 in the axial direction X can be 0.05 mm, 0.1 mm, 0.15 mm, 0.2 mm, 0.25 mm, etc.

[0049] In summary, the detection body 100 is provided with a detection hole 110, and the electrode head 21 of the electrode rod 20 can be inserted into the detection hole 110 along the circumferential direction of the detection hole 110, which facilitates the detection of the electrode head 21 by the detection body 100. In addition, an observation area 120 is provided on the radial direction Y of the detection hole 110, which can observe the matching state between the electrode head 21 and the detection hole 110 through the observation area 120, and then the electrode head 21 can be detected by the detection body 100, thereby reducing the occurrence of water leakage and poor soldering due to the electrode head 21 not meeting the requirements during subsequent use.

[0050] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and not 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 or all of the technical features therein. These modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and they should all be covered within the scope of the claims and specification of this application. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the various technical features mentioned in the embodiments can be combined in any way. This application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An electrode stem detection device (10) characterized by, The electrode rod detection device (10) includes a detection body (100), which has a detection hole (110) for inserting the electrode head (21) of the electrode rod (20) along the axial direction (X) of the detection hole (110). The detection body (100) has an observation area (120) in the radial direction (Y) of the detection hole (110), which exposes the electrode head (21) in the detection hole (110) in the radial direction (Y).

2. The electrode pole detection device (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that The observation area (120) extends through the sidewall of the detection body (100) along the radial direction (Y).

3. The electrode stem detection device (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that At least a portion of the inner wall of the detection hole (110) is conical, and the taper of the detection hole (110) is between 1:9 and 1:

20.

4. The electrode pole detection device (10) according to claim 3, characterized in that The diameter of the opening in the detection hole (110) for inserting the electrode head (21) is between 12 mm and 30 mm.

5. The electrode stem detection device (10) according to claim 3, characterized in that The size of the detection hole (110) in the axial direction (X) is between 50 mm and 80 mm.

6. The electrode pole testing device (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that The observation area (120) is provided with a standard reference area (130), which extends along the axial direction (X).

7. The electrode pole detection device (10) according to claim 6, characterized in that The standard reference area (130) has a dimension greater than 0 and less than or equal to 1 mm in the axial direction (X).

8. The electrode stem detection device (10) according to claim 6, characterized in that The observation area (120) is also provided with two critical reference areas (140), and the standard reference area (130) is located between the two critical reference areas (140) in the axial direction (X).

9. The electrode pole detection device (10) according to claim 8, characterized in that Each of the critical reference regions (140) has a dimension greater than 0 and less than or equal to 0.25 mm in the axial direction (X).

10. A detection system (1), characterized in that, The detection system (1) includes an electrode rod (20) and an electrode rod detection device (10) as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the electrode rod detection device (10) is used to detect the electrode rod (20).

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