Element Nest Alignment for Sensor-Light Setting Welding Supply
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing setting welding devices have complex element supply systems that require multiple drives and sophisticated sensor technology, leading to increased construction and control efforts, as well as larger interfering contours.
Innovation Solution
The introduction of a simplified element supply apparatus using a linear drive with a movable element nest that can change direction via a mechanical coupling component, allowing for efficient positioning of welding auxiliary joining parts at the joining location with reduced sensor and drive technology requirements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If multiple drives and sophisticated sensor technology are used to transfer the welding auxiliary joining part from the transfer unit to the joining location, then the positioning precision and reliability are improved, but the device complexity and interfering contour are increased
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the element supply function from the main welding device body by using a separate, movable element supply apparatus that can be positioned independently. This separates the complex positioning requirements from the main device, reducing overall complexity while maintaining precision through the dedicated supply apparatus
Solution Approach 2:
The element supply apparatus is designed to perform multiple functions: storing welding auxiliary joining parts, transporting them to the joining location, and positioning them precisely. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated components for each function, thereby reducing overall device complexity
2Reliability
If multiple drives are used to bridge the ways between the transfer unit and the joining location, then the element supply reliability is improved, but the use of energy and device complexity are increased
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the transfer and positioning functions into a single element supply apparatus that moves as one integrated unit. This merging eliminates the need for multiple separate drives that would each consume energy, while maintaining reliability through the coordinated movement of the combined apparatus
Solution Approach 2:
The element supply apparatus is designed to be movable and dynamically positionable rather than requiring multiple static drive systems. This dynamic approach allows the apparatus to adapt its position and orientation, reducing the need for multiple drives while maintaining supply reliability
3Manufacturing precision
If sophisticated sensor technology is used to secure positioning at the transfer unit and joining location, then the manufacturing precision is improved, but the device complexity and cost are increased
Solution Approach 1:
The element supply apparatus is designed to self-position and self-align at the joining location through its mechanical design and movable characteristics. This self-service capability reduces the need for external sensor systems and complex control electronics, thereby reducing device complexity while maintaining positioning accuracy
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus of a setting welding device for an auxiliary joining part with a head and a shaft, includes a linear drive fastenable at the setting device and including an element nest at a movable end, in which an auxiliary joining part is releasably receivable from a transfer unit. The element nest is movable by the linear drive in a first direction. The element nest is supported in a floating manner, and is positionable via a mechanical stop alignment in abutment with an electrode punch in the joining direction below the electrode punch. And/or the element nest is connected with the linear drive via a mechanical direction-changing coupling component so that the element nest is movable by the linear drive in a second direction so that the auxiliary joining part is positionable at the joining location, wherein the second direction is not parallel to the first direction.