Modular Welding Positioner for Rotary and Linear Weld Paths
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing welding positioners are limited to either circumferential or linear welds, necessitating the purchase of multiple devices for comprehensive welding tasks.
Innovation Solution
A modular welding positioner that integrates both rotary and linear positioners on a single base, allowing configuration between rotary and linear modes for versatile welding applications.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single welding positioner is designed for either circumferential or linear welds, then the device structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the adaptability is limited and multiple devices are needed for different welding tasks
Solution Approach 1:
The welding positioner base is designed with guides that can accommodate both a rotary positioner module and a linear positioner module. The guides are configured to receive and guide the rotary positioner for circumferential welding tasks, and alternatively receive and guide the linear positioner for linear welding tasks, allowing a single base to perform multiple welding functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The welding positioner system is divided into separate modular components: a base with guides, a rotary positioner module, and a linear positioner module. This segmentation allows the modules to be independently manufactured and then assembled onto the base, providing versatility while maintaining ease of manufacture for each individual component.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple welding positioners are purchased to perform different welding tasks, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of manufacturing multiple separate welding positioners, the invention creates a single universal base that can accommodate both rotary and linear positioner modules. This reduces manufacturing costs by eliminating duplicate base structures while maintaining the ability to perform both circumferential and linear welding tasks.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention merges the functionality of multiple welding positioners into a single system by combining the rotary positioner module and linear positioner module on one base with shared guides, reducing the overall number of devices needed while maintaining full welding task coverage.
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AI summary
A modular welding positioner is disclosed. The modular welding positioner includes a base, the base including: spaced-apart guides positioned thereon, the guides being arranged so as to define both a circular path and a linear path; and a driving element to move a positioner positioned on the base.