A bellows weld polishing mechanism
By using an innovative design of mechanical claw clamping and blocking components in the corrugated pipe weld grinding equipment, the contact area and friction coefficient are increased. Combined with the longitudinal and transverse clamping of the clamping adjustment components, the problem of unsatisfactory clamping effect is solved, and a more stable weld grinding effect is achieved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- QINGDAO MAGICOOL S&T CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-19
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing corrugated pipe weld grinding equipment has the problem of unsatisfactory clamping effect. In particular, the two-point contact clamping mechanism has weak load capacity and poor stability, resulting in uneven weld grinding and increasing welding defects.
The system employs a combination of mechanical grippers and barrier components. The barrier components have raised areas on their surface that match the texture of the outer wall of the bellows and are coated with a polyurethane coating to increase the contact area and friction coefficient. At the same time, the bellows is clamped longitudinally and laterally by a clamping adjustment component to improve clamping stability.
It effectively reduces clamping pressure fluctuations, improves clamping effect, prevents bellows from falling off, enhances the uniformity and stability of weld grinding, and reduces welding defects.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of corrugated pipe weld grinding technology, and specifically relates to a corrugated pipe weld grinding mechanism. Background Technology
[0002] Aluminum alloy welded joints often suffer from three main problems: porosity, hot cracking, and softening of the heat-affected zone. Improper grinding of the weld joint area can increase defects such as porosity, hot cracking, slag inclusions, incomplete penetration, and incomplete fusion, leading to high stress concentration at the weld joint and ultimately causing fatigue failure of the weld. Therefore, to avoid or reduce welding defects such as porosity at the start and end of the weld, weld bead porosity, and cracks, grinding must be performed along the weld direction, ensuring a consistent grinding texture and a surface free of sharp edges.
[0003] Most common bellows clamping mechanisms adopt a two-point contact type. The two-point contact type has a simple structure, but its load capacity is weak and its stability is poor. Due to the small contact area between the two parts, the clamping effect is not ideal.
[0004] Therefore, how to solve the defects in the existing technology has become one of the urgent problems to be solved in the field of corrugated pipe weld grinding technology. Utility Model Content
[0005] In view of the problems existing in the background art, the present invention provides a corrugated pipe weld grinding mechanism, comprising, frame; and a placement platform disposed on the frame; Grinding tools for grinding the weld seams of the corrugated pipe are provided on both sides of the placement platform. The placement platform located below the grinder is equipped with a mechanical claw clamping device for laterally gripping the bellows. Furthermore, clamping adjustment components for longitudinally clamping the bellows are provided on both sides of the mechanical claw clamping component.
[0006] Optionally, the mechanical gripper includes a mechanical gripper tip with a built-in drive system. And the end of the mechanical claw passes through the mechanical claw mounting base. It is also equipped with mechanical grippers for holding the bellows.
[0007] Optionally, the mechanical gripper may also include fingertips. Furthermore, a barrier is adhesively provided on the inner wall of the fingertip. The surface of the barrier element is provided with protrusions that match the texture of the outer wall of the bellows. Furthermore, the surface of the barrier component is coated with a polyurethane coating.
[0008] Optionally, the clamping adjustment member includes a clamping seat. Furthermore, the clamping seat is mounted on the side end face of the fixing seat. The clamping seat is equipped with a clamping tube inside. Furthermore, the clamping tube has an insertion end that can be inserted. And the snap-fit slots for engaging and connecting. The insertion end and the clamping base are integrated into one unit.
[0009] Optionally, the clamping tube has a stepped cavity inside. Furthermore, a clamping element is provided at the bottom end face of the cavity. The clamping component is made of an elastic material; The clamping component has at least one set of grooves. Furthermore, the groove is thicker at both ends and thinner in the middle.
[0010] Optionally, a second tapered end is provided on the top end face of the clamping member, away from the bottom end face of the clamping member.
[0011] Optionally, a first threaded end is provided inside the clamping tube away from the second tapered end. Furthermore, the first threaded end is used in conjunction with the second threaded end provided on the outer wall of the adjusting member to perform thread engagement.
[0012] Optionally, the adjusting member has a first tapered end on its bottom inner wall. Furthermore, the inner wall of the first conical end is in close contact with the outer wall of the second conical end.
[0013] In summary, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: (1) This utility model provides a protrusion on the surface of the barrier that matches the texture of the outer wall of the bellows, and the surface of the barrier is coated with a polyurethane coating, thereby increasing the contact area and improving the coefficient of friction, thereby replacing the traditional two-point contact mechanical claw, reducing the clamping pressure fluctuation by %, and effectively preventing the bellows from falling off.
[0014] (2) This utility model clamps the two ends of the bellows by clamping adjustment components to achieve longitudinal clamping of the bellows, and at the same time, it cooperates with the mechanical claws set between the two sets of clamping adjustment components to clamp the bellows laterally, thereby replacing the traditional two-point contact clamping mechanism, improving the clamping effect and enhancing stability. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of a corrugated pipe weld grinding mechanism of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a corrugated pipe weld grinding mechanism of the present invention; Figure 3 This utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of the structure at position A in the middle; Figure 4 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged view of the structure at position B in the middle; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping and adjusting component structure of an embodiment of a corrugated pipe weld grinding mechanism of the present invention.
[0016] Figure label: 100. Grinding mechanism; 10. Rack; 20. Grinding tool; 30. Placement platform; 401. End of mechanical gripper; 402. Mechanical gripper; 403. Fingertip; 404. Barrier; 405. Mechanical gripper mounting base; 50. Fixture; 601. Clamping seat; 602. Clamping tube; 603. Clamping cavity; 604, Adjusting component; 6041, First conical end; 605. First threaded end; 606. Second threaded end; 607. Insertion end; 608. Clamping component; 6081. Second conical end; 609. Tank body. Detailed Implementation
[0017] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Although exemplary embodiments are disclosed in the drawings, it should be understood that the present utility model can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to facilitate a more thorough understanding of the present utility model and to fully convey the concept of the present utility model to those skilled in the art.
[0018] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "certain embodiments," "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. 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 a suitable manner in any 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.
[0019] In this utility model, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance; the term "multiple" refers to two or more unless otherwise explicitly defined. The terms "install," "connect," "join," and "fix" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connect" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; "join" can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0020] like Figure 1-4 As shown, this embodiment provides a corrugated pipe weld grinding mechanism, including a frame 10 and a placement platform 30 disposed on the frame 10, with grinding tools 20 for grinding the corrugated pipe welds disposed on both sides of the placement platform 30. The placement platform 30 located below the grinder 20 is provided with a mechanical claw clamping component for clamping the bellows laterally, and clamping adjustment components for clamping the bellows longitudinally are provided on both sides of the mechanical claw clamping component.
[0021] Please see Figure 1-5 As shown, the mechanical gripper includes a mechanical gripper end 401 with a built-in drive system, and the mechanical gripper end 401 passes through the mechanical gripper mounting base 405 and is equipped with a mechanical gripper 402 for gripping the bellows. The connection between the mechanical gripper and the mechanical gripper end is prior art and will not be described in detail here.
[0022] In practical applications, most common bellows clamping mechanisms employ a two-point contact design. While simple in structure, this design suffers from weak load capacity and poor stability. Furthermore, the small contact area between the two points results in an unsatisfactory clamping effect. For solutions to these technical problems, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1-5As shown, the mechanical claw 402 also includes a fingertip 403, and a barrier 404 is attached to the inner wall of the fingertip 403. The surface of the barrier 404 is provided with protrusions that match the texture of the outer wall of the corrugated pipe, thereby increasing the contact area. The surface of the barrier 404 is coated with a polyurethane coating.
[0023] In this embodiment, by providing protrusions on the surface of the barrier 404 that match the texture of the outer wall of the bellows, and by spraying a polyurethane coating on the surface of the barrier 404, the contact area is increased and the coefficient of friction is improved. This replaces the traditional two-point contact mechanical gripper, reducing the clamping pressure fluctuation by 60% and effectively preventing the bellows from falling off.
[0024] Furthermore, the clamping adjustment component is fixedly installed on the side end face of the fixing seat 50 by fastening screws, and the fixing seat 50 is installed on the placement platform 30 by welding or fastening screws.
[0025] Furthermore, the clamping adjustment component includes a clamping seat 601, which is mounted on the side end face of the fixing seat 50 by fastening screws. The clamping seat 601 is provided with a clamping tube 602 inside, and the clamping tube 602 has a snap-fit groove for the insertion end 607 to extend into and engage. The insertion end 607 is integrally formed with the clamping seat 601.
[0026] In practical applications, in order to improve the fixed connection between the clamping seat and the clamping tube, a fastening screw can be added to the plug end to improve the fixed connection between the clamping seat and the clamping tube. During installation, the fastening screw can be passed through the threaded holes of the clamping seat and the clamping tube to make a threaded connection.
[0027] Furthermore, a stepped cavity is formed inside the clamping tube 602, and a clamping member 608 is welded to the bottom end face of the cavity. The clamping member 608 is made of elastic material. At least one set of grooves 609 are formed on the clamping member 608, and the grooves 609 are thicker at both ends and thinner in the middle. The transition between the thick sections at both ends and the thin section in the middle forms a "quasi-wedge" structure, which can generate a self-locking force under vibration conditions, so that the bellows can be inserted into the clamping member 608 and can be locked better to prevent the clamped part (such as the bellows) from slipping.
[0028] Furthermore, a second tapered end 606 is provided on the top end face of the clamping member 608, which is away from the bottom end face of the clamping member 608.
[0029] Furthermore, a first threaded end 605 is provided inside the clamping tube 602 away from the second tapered end 606, and the first threaded end 605 cooperates with the second threaded end 606 provided on the outer wall of the adjusting member 604 to perform threaded engagement. The adjusting member 604 can be made of materials such as stainless steel.
[0030] In this embodiment, by rotating the adjusting member 604, the adjusting member 604 can be moved toward the second conical end 606.
[0031] Furthermore, the bottom inner wall of the adjusting member 604 is provided with a first conical end 6041, and the inner wall of the first conical end 6041 is in close contact with the outer wall of the second conical end 6081.
[0032] In this embodiment, the bellows to be clamped is inserted into the clamping cavity 603. Then, by rotating the adjusting member 604 in the forward direction, the engagement of the second threaded end 606 and the first threaded end 605 of the adjusting member 604 converts the rotational motion into linear displacement, driving the adjusting member 604 to move towards the second conical end. This causes the first conical end to continuously press against the second conical end until the first conical end 6041 and the second conical end are completely in contact. At this time, the clamping member 608 is radially contracted by the pressure of the conical surface, thereby fixing the inserted bellows.
[0033] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not restrictive. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions to the technical solution of this utility model do not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A corrugated pipe weld grinding mechanism, characterized in that, include, frame; Fixed base; and a placement platform disposed on the frame; Grinding tools for grinding the weld seams of the corrugated pipe are provided on both sides of the placement platform. The placement platform located below the grinder is equipped with a mechanical claw clamping device for laterally gripping the bellows. Furthermore, clamping adjustment components for longitudinally clamping the bellows are provided on both sides of the mechanical claw clamping component.
2. The corrugated pipe weld grinding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mechanical gripper includes a mechanical gripper tip with a built-in drive system. And the end of the mechanical claw passes through the mechanical claw mounting base. It is also equipped with mechanical grippers for holding the bellows.
3. The corrugated pipe weld grinding mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mechanical claw also includes fingertips. Furthermore, a barrier is adhesively provided on the inner wall of the fingertip. The surface of the barrier element is provided with protrusions that match the texture of the outer wall of the bellows. Furthermore, the surface of the barrier component is coated with a polyurethane coating.
4. The bellows weld grinding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping adjustment member includes a clamping seat. Furthermore, the clamping seat is mounted on the side end face of the fixing seat. The clamping seat is equipped with a clamping tube inside. Furthermore, the clamping tube has an insertion end that can be inserted. And the snap-fit slots for engaging and connecting. The insertion end and the clamping base are integrated into one unit.
5. A corrugated pipe weld grinding mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The clamping tube has a stepped cavity inside. Furthermore, a clamping element is provided at the bottom end face of the cavity. The clamping component is made of an elastic material; The clamping component has at least one set of grooves. Furthermore, the groove is thicker at both ends and thinner in the middle.
6. The corrugated pipe weld grinding mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that, A second tapered end is provided on the top end face of the clamping member, away from the bottom end face of the clamping member.
7. A corrugated pipe weld grinding mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, The clamping tube, located away from the second tapered end, has a first threaded end. Furthermore, the first threaded end is used in conjunction with the second threaded end provided on the outer wall of the adjusting member to perform thread engagement.
8. A corrugated pipe weld grinding mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that, The adjusting component has a first tapered end on its bottom inner wall. Furthermore, the inner wall of the first conical end is in close contact with the outer wall of the second conical end.