Universal Bumper Punching and Welding with Adjustable Support Arms
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing ultrasonic punching/welding apparatuses are specific to each vehicle bumper model, leading to inefficiencies in space usage and maintenance, as multiple machines are required for different bumper sizes and shapes, resulting in underutilization and increased costs.
Innovation Solution
A manual universal punching/welding apparatus with a body frame, rotating and adjustable supporting arms, a versatile punching head, and an ultrasonic welding part that can accommodate various bumper sizes and shapes, allowing a single machine to perform punching and welding operations for multiple bumper models.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple dedicated punching/welding machines are used for different bumper models, then each machine can be optimized for its specific bumper type, but the total space occupied increases significantly and machine utilization decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a single punching/welding machine that can accommodate multiple bumper models through adjustable supporting arms and reconfigurable tooling. The machine frame includes adjustable supporting arms with multiple degrees of freedom that can be positioned to match different bumper geometries, allowing one machine to replace multiple dedicated machines and thereby reducing factory space occupation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs dynamics by incorporating adjustable and reconfigurable components including supporting arms with multiple degrees of freedom, adjustable positioning mechanisms, and reconfigurable tooling. These dynamic elements allow the machine to adapt its structure and geometry to match different bumper models, providing versatility without requiring separate dedicated machines for each bumper type.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple dedicated punching/welding machines are used for different bumper models, then each machine can be optimized for its specific bumper type, but the maintenance burden and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a single punching/welding machine that can accommodate multiple bumper models through adjustable supporting arms and reconfigurable tooling. The machine frame includes adjustable supporting arms with multiple degrees of freedom that can be positioned to match different bumper geometries, allowing one machine to replace multiple dedicated machines and thereby reducing factory space occupation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables easy recovery and reuse of components through its modular design. When adapting to different bumper models, the system can discard specific tooling configurations and recover/reposition the adjustable supporting arms and positioning mechanisms for new configurations, reducing maintenance burden compared to multiple dedicated machines.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple dedicated punching/welding machines are used for different bumper models, then each machine can be optimized for its specific bumper type, but the number of workers required increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a single punching/welding machine that can accommodate multiple bumper models through adjustable supporting arms and reconfigurable tooling. The machine frame includes adjustable supporting arms with multiple degrees of freedom that can be positioned to match different bumper geometries, allowing one machine to replace multiple dedicated machines and thereby reducing factory space occupation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges multiple dedicated punching/welding machines into a single universal machine that can handle all bumper models. By combining the functions of multiple machines into one reconfigurable system, the patent reduces the total number of workers needed to operate and monitor multiple machines, thereby improving labor efficiency.
4Area of stationary object
If a universal punching/welding machine is used for all bumper models, then space efficiency increases and costs reduce, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs dynamics by incorporating adjustable and reconfigurable components including supporting arms with multiple degrees of freedom, adjustable positioning mechanisms, and reconfigurable tooling. These dynamic elements allow the machine to adapt its structure and geometry to match different bumper models, providing versatility without requiring separate dedicated machines for each bumper type.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the machine into modular, independently adjustable components such as supporting arms, positioning mechanisms, and tooling sections. This segmentation allows each component to be adjusted and reconfigured for different bumper models without affecting the entire machine, managing complexity through modularity while maintaining versatility.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The universal machine significantly reduces space requirements, maintenance burdens, and labor needs, enabling a single worker to produce all types of parts that require punching and welding, while maintaining high-quality ultrasonic welding consistency.
Implementation Method 1
each supporting arm may include a plurality of joints for rotating the clamped work object in different directions
Implementation Method 2
a vertical moving part for raising and lowering the clamped work object
Implementation Method 3
a punching part that may punch the loaded work object
Implementation Method 4
a welding part for welding the work object loaded on the work object loading part of the punching head
Data Source
AI summary
A manual universal punching and welding apparatus includes a body frame having at least a vertical wall; a pair of supporting arms that are attached to the body frame and clamp a portion of the work object; a punching head that rotates clockwise and counterclockwise in a plane defined by the vertical wall of the body frame; and a welding part for welding the work object loaded on the work object loading part of the punching head. As for an efficiency of the present invention, a single manual punching/welding apparatus may produce all types of parts that require punching and welding. In addition, compared to the maintenance of a large number of designated machines, only one universal machine would desire maintenance, which greatly reduces the burden of overall maintenance.