Glass soldering apparatus

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of glass welding device, including rack, positioning mechanism, preheating mechanism, first temperature detection module and control module, positioning mechanism is used to fix glass in preheating station, preheating mechanism includes at least two groups of heating module being set on rack, each group of heating module includes heating drive assembly and heating piece, control module controls heating drive assembly and drives heating piece to move along X direction, Y direction and Z direction respectively, can realize the position of accurate control heating piece, adapt to different size and shape glass, and first temperature detection module detects the temperature of glass surrounding area in real time, and data is transmitted to control module in real time, control module can control heating piece to heat or stop heating glass of preheating station, so that the temperature of glass surrounding area is always at preset value, can realize the heating temperature of accurate control glass, avoid the problem of local overheating or heating deficiency, to guarantee welding quality and welding efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of glass manufacturing, and in particular to a glass welding device. Background Technology

[0002] Vacuum glass is generally composed of two panes of glass with a vacuum layer between them. This vacuum layer gives vacuum glass excellent sound insulation, heat insulation, and anti-condensation properties, making it more in line with national requirements for energy conservation and environmental protection. Currently, the welding process typically involves pressing the two glass substrates together first, then heating and melting solder pre-placed at the edges of the glass substrates to achieve an airtight weld around the glass.

[0003] In related technologies, the glass to be welded is usually preheated manually before welding, which can easily lead to local overheating or insufficient heating, thus affecting the welding quality and resulting in low welding efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a glass welding apparatus that can avoid the problems of local overheating or underheating, and can ensure welding quality and welding efficiency.

[0005] A glass welding apparatus, comprising: frame; A positioning mechanism, which is disposed within the frame, is used to fix the glass in the preheating station; The preheating mechanism includes at least two sets of heating modules mounted on the frame. Each set of heating modules includes a heating drive assembly and a heating element. The heating drive assembly drives the heating element to move along the X, Y, and Z directions respectively, with the X, Y, and Z directions being perpendicular to each other. The heating element is used to heat the glass at the preheating station. A first temperature detection module is used to detect the temperature of the area surrounding the glass located at the preheating station. A control module is connected to the temperature detection module, the heating drive assembly, and the heating element.

[0006] In one embodiment, the heating drive assembly includes an X-axis drive member, a Y-axis drive member, a Z-axis drive member, and a heating member. The X-axis drive member is used to drive the Y-axis drive member, the Z-axis drive member, and the heating member to move along the X-axis. The Y-axis drive member is used to drive the Z-axis drive member and the heating member to move along the Y-axis. The Z-axis drive member is used to drive the heating member to move along the Z-axis.

[0007] In one embodiment, the preheating mechanism includes four sets of heating modules, which are arranged at circumferential intervals along the preheating station.

[0008] In one embodiment, a heating module is provided at each of the four corners of the frame.

[0009] In one embodiment, the heating drive assembly is used to drive the heating element and the first temperature detection module to move synchronously.

[0010] In one embodiment, each heating module further includes a mounting plate connected to the heating drive assembly, and each mounting plate is provided with the heating element and the first temperature detection module.

[0011] In one embodiment, the glass welding apparatus further includes a conveying mechanism for carrying the glass and conveying it to a preheating station, and then conveying the preheated glass to a welding station.

[0012] In one embodiment, the glass welding apparatus further includes a second temperature detection module disposed on the welding station, the second temperature detection module being used to detect the temperature of the area surrounding the glass located at the preheating station; the second temperature detection module is connected to the control module.

[0013] In one embodiment, the heating element includes a hot air gun with its outlet facing the glass at the preheating station.

[0014] In one embodiment, the control module includes a PLC module and a human-machine interface (HMI). The PLC module is connected to the HMI, which is used to display parameter information. The PLC module is also connected to the temperature detection module, the heating drive assembly, and the heating element.

[0015] In the above solution, by setting a positioning mechanism, the glass can be fixed at the preheating station, achieving precise positioning of the glass and preventing movement during preheating. By setting a preheating mechanism, a first temperature detection module, and a control module, the control module controls the heating drive assembly to move the heating element along the X, Y, and Z directions respectively, achieving precise control of the heating element's position. The first temperature detection module detects the temperature of the area surrounding the glass in real time and transmits the data to the control module. The control module can control the heating element to start or stop heating the glass at the preheating station, ensuring that the temperature of the area surrounding the glass is always at a preset value. It can also achieve precise control of the glass heating temperature, avoiding local overheating or underheating, and preventing temperature drops in the area surrounding the glass due to abnormal conditions, thereby ensuring welding quality and efficiency, and adapting to preheating glass of different sizes and shapes. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of this application. The illustrative embodiments of this application and their descriptions are used to explain this application and do not constitute an undue limitation of this application.

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying 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.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a glass welding apparatus according to an embodiment of this application.

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 10. Glass welding device; 100. Frame; 200. Heating drive assembly; 210. X-axis drive component; 220. Y-axis drive component; 230. Z-axis drive component; 300. Heating component; 400. First temperature detection module. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0022] Furthermore, where the terms "first" and "second" appear, these terms are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0023] In this application, unless otherwise expressly 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 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, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0024] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The embodiments of this application relate to a glass welding apparatus 10, including a frame 100, a positioning mechanism, a preheating mechanism, a first temperature detection module 400, and a control module. The positioning mechanism and the preheating mechanism are mounted on the frame 100, and the control module is used to realize automated control.

[0025] A positioning mechanism is disposed within the frame 100 for fixing the glass to the preheating station. Exemplarily, the positioning mechanism includes a positioning drive and a plurality of positioning posts, which are spaced apart circumferentially along the preheating station. The positioning drive is used to drive the plurality of positioning posts to move closer to the glass to fix the glass in the central area of ​​the preheating station.

[0026] The preheating mechanism includes at least two sets of heating modules mounted on the frame 100. Each heating module includes a heating drive assembly 200 and a heating element 300. The heating drive assembly 200 drives the heating element 300 to move along the X, Y, and Z directions, respectively, with each of the X, Y, and Z directions being perpendicular to the others. The heating element 300 is used to heat the glass at the preheating station. By setting at least two sets of heating modules to heat the glass at the preheating station from different positions, the preheating efficiency can be improved.

[0027] The first temperature detection module 400 is used to detect the temperature of the area surrounding the glass located at the preheating station. The control module is connected to the first temperature detection module 400, the heating drive assembly 200, and the heating element 300. The control module controls the heating drive assembly 200 to move the heating element 300 along the X, Y, and Z directions to move the heating element 300 to a preset position and controls the heating element 300 to heat the glass at the preheating station. The first temperature detection module 400 uses an infrared thermometer. For example, the heating temperature of the glass by the heating element 300 is 65°C.

[0028] The first temperature detection module 400 monitors the temperature of the area surrounding the glass at the preheating station in real time and transmits the data to the control module. When the first temperature detection module 400 detects that the temperature of the area surrounding the glass is lower than a preset value, the control module controls the heating element 300 to heat the glass at the preheating station. When the first temperature detection module 400 detects that the temperature of the area surrounding the glass is higher than the preset value, the control module controls the heating element 300 to stop heating the glass at the preheating station.

[0029] For example, when the welding production line experiences an abnormal stoppage (such as glass blockage, incomplete glass flow at the welding station, or failure to release glass at the preheating station), the first temperature detection module 400 detects the temperature of the area surrounding the glass at the preheating station. When the first temperature detection module 400 detects that the temperature of the area surrounding the glass is lower or higher than a preset value, the control module controls the heating element 300 to heat the glass at the preheating station or stop heating it, so that the temperature of the area surrounding the glass is always at the preset value.

[0030] By setting a positioning mechanism, the glass can be fixed in the preheating station, achieving precise positioning of the glass and preventing movement during preheating. By setting a preheating mechanism, a first temperature detection module 400, and a control module, the control module controls the heating drive assembly 200 to drive the heating element 300 to move along the X, Y, and Z directions respectively, achieving precise control of the heating element 300's position. The first temperature detection module 400 detects the temperature of the area surrounding the glass in real time and transmits the data to the control module. The control module can control the heating element 300 to start or stop heating the glass in the preheating station, ensuring that the temperature of the area surrounding the glass remains at a preset value. This allows for precise control of the glass heating temperature, avoiding localized overheating or underheating, and preventing temperature drops in the area surrounding the glass due to abnormal conditions. This ensures welding quality and efficiency and is adaptable to preheating glass of different sizes and shapes.

[0031] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2According to some embodiments of this application, optionally, the heating drive assembly 200 includes an X-axis drive member 210, a Y-axis drive member 220, a Z-axis drive member 230, and a heating member 300. The X-axis drive member 210 drives the Y-axis drive member 220, the Z-axis drive member 230, and the heating member 300 to move along the X-axis; the Y-axis drive member 220 drives the Z-axis drive member 230 and the heating member 300 to move along the Y-axis; and the Z-axis drive member 230 drives the heating member 300 to move along the Z-axis. Exemplarily, in this embodiment, the X-axis drive member 210, the Y-axis drive member 220, and the Z-axis drive member 230 are linear modules with a tank track, and the linear modules include servo motors.

[0032] The control module is connected to the X-axis drive unit 210, the Y-axis drive unit 220, and the Z-axis drive unit 230. By setting the X-axis drive unit 210, the Y-axis drive unit 220, and the Z-axis drive unit 230, the X-axis drive unit 210 can drive the Y-axis drive unit 220, the Z-axis drive unit 230, and the heating element 300 to move along the X-axis; the Y-axis drive unit 220 can drive the Z-axis drive unit 230 and the heating element 300 to move along the Y-axis; and the Z-axis drive unit 230 can drive the heating element 300 to move along the Z-axis, thereby adjusting the position of the heating element 300 in the X, Y, and Z directions, and achieving precise control of the heating position of the heating element 300.

[0033] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 According to some embodiments of this application, optionally, the preheating mechanism includes four sets of heating modules, which are spaced apart circumferentially along the preheating station. In this embodiment, a heating module is provided at each of the four corners of the frame 100. The preheating station is formed below the frame 100 and is located in the middle area of ​​the frame 100.

[0034] By arranging four sets of heating modules at circumferential intervals along the preheating station, the glass at the preheating station can be heated from different positions, which can improve the preheating efficiency and adapt to preheating glass of different sizes and shapes.

[0035] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 According to some embodiments of this application, optionally, the heating drive assembly 200 is used to drive the heating element 300 and the first temperature detection module 400 to move synchronously. Specifically, each heating module further includes a mounting plate, which is connected to the heating drive assembly 200, and each mounting plate is provided with the heating element 300 and the first temperature detection module 400. Exemplarily, each mounting plate is connected to the power output end of the Z-axis drive member 230.

[0036] By setting up four sets of heating modules, the heating element 300 heats the glass at the preheating station from different positions, and the temperature at different positions is detected by multiple first temperature detection modules 400, which can achieve precise control of the temperature at different positions, thereby ensuring that the glass is heated evenly during the preheating process. This can further avoid the problem of local overheating or underheating, and can adapt to the preheating of glass of different sizes and shapes.

[0037] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 According to some embodiments of this application, optionally, the glass welding apparatus 10 further includes a conveying mechanism for carrying the glass and conveying it to a preheating station, and then conveying the preheated glass to the welding station. The conveying mechanism is connected to a control module, which controls the operation of the conveying mechanism. For example, the control module controls the conveying mechanism to convey the glass to the preheating station, where it stays for a preset time, and then the preheated glass is conveyed to the welding station via the conveying mechanism, achieving efficient transmission.

[0038] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 According to some embodiments of this application, optionally, the glass welding apparatus 10 further includes a second temperature detection module disposed on the welding station. The second temperature detection module is used to detect the temperature of the area surrounding the glass located at the preheating station. The second temperature detection module is connected to the control module. The second temperature detection module employs a thermal imaging camera.

[0039] The second temperature detection module detects the temperature of the area surrounding the glass at the preheating station and transmits the data to the control module in real time. When the second temperature detection module detects that the temperature of the area surrounding the glass is within a preset range, the control module controls the conveying mechanism to transport the preheated glass to the welding station. When the second temperature detection module detects that the temperature of the area surrounding the glass is lower or higher than a preset value, the control module controls the heating element 300 to start or stop heating the glass at the preheating station.

[0040] By setting up a first temperature detection module 400 and a second temperature detection module, dual temperature monitoring can be achieved to ensure that the glass temperature meets the welding process requirements, thereby guaranteeing welding quality and welding efficiency.

[0041] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 According to some embodiments of this application, optionally, the heating element 300 includes a hot air gun with the air outlet facing the glass on the preheating station.

[0042] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2According to some embodiments of this application, optionally, the control module includes a PLC module and a human-machine interface. The PLC module is connected to the human-machine interface and is connected to the X-axis drive unit 210, the Y-axis drive unit 220, the Z-axis drive unit 230, the conveying mechanism and the heating unit 300, the first temperature detection module 400, and the second temperature detection module.

[0043] The human-machine interface (HMI) displays parameter information, such as the position information of each heating element 300 and the heating temperature of each heating element 300, the status of the conveying mechanism, and the data fed back by the first temperature detection module 400 and the second temperature detection module. The PLC module can store a variety of parameters. When heating glass of different sizes and shapes, there is no need to adjust the parameters separately; only the corresponding parameters need to be adjusted, which can improve heating efficiency.

[0044] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0045] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A glass welding apparatus, characterized in that, include: frame; A positioning mechanism, which is disposed within the frame, is used to fix the glass in the preheating station; The preheating mechanism includes at least two sets of heating modules mounted on the frame. Each set of heating modules includes a heating drive assembly and a heating element. The heating drive assembly drives the heating element to move along the X, Y, and Z directions respectively, with the X, Y, and Z directions being perpendicular to each other. The heating element is used to heat the glass at the preheating station. A first temperature detection module is used to detect the temperature of the area surrounding the glass located at the preheating station. A control module is connected to the temperature detection module, the heating drive assembly, and the heating element.

2. The glass welding apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heating drive assembly includes an X-axis drive member, a Y-axis drive member, a Z-axis drive member, and a heating member. The X-axis drive member is used to drive the Y-axis drive member, the Z-axis drive member, and the heating member to move along the X-axis. The Y-axis drive member is used to drive the Z-axis drive member and the heating member to move along the Y-axis. The Z-axis drive member is used to drive the heating member to move along the Z-axis.

3. The glass welding apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The preheating mechanism includes four sets of heating modules, which are arranged at circumferential intervals along the preheating station.

4. The glass welding apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, A heating module is provided at each of the four corners of the frame.

5. The glass welding apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heating drive assembly is used to drive the heating element and the first temperature detection module to move synchronously.

6. The glass welding apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the heating modules further includes a mounting plate, which is connected to the heating drive assembly. Each mounting plate is provided with the heating element and the first temperature detection module.

7. The glass welding apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The glass welding apparatus further includes a conveying mechanism, which carries the glass and conveys it to the preheating station, and then conveys the preheated glass to the welding station.

8. The glass welding apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The glass welding apparatus further includes a second temperature detection module disposed on the welding station. The second temperature detection module is used to detect the temperature of the area surrounding the glass located in the preheating station. The second temperature detection module is connected to the control module.

9. The glass welding apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heating element includes a hot air gun, the air outlet of which faces the glass at the preheating station.

10. The glass welding apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control module includes a PLC module and a human-machine interface. The PLC module is connected to the human-machine interface, which is used to display parameter information. The PLC module is connected to the temperature detection module, the heating drive assembly, and the heating element.

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