Programmable Weld Forming for Plastic Frame Corner Joints

The patent applies universality by designing a single forming tool with adjustable parameters that can handle multiple corner shapes. The tool includes a forming element with controllable position and orientation, allowing it to adapt to different profile geometries without requiring specialized tools for each corner type.

The patent implements dynamics by making the forming tool adjustable and reconfigurable during operation. The forming element can be positioned and oriented dynamically based on the specific corner geometry being welded, allowing the same tool to perform multiple functions across different production scenarios.

The patent eliminates the need for multiple specialized tools by implementing a universal forming tool that can be reconfigured for different corner shapes through programmable control, thereby maintaining weld quality while eliminating production downtime associated with tool changes.

The patent changes the approach from physical tool changes to parameter adjustments. By controlling the position and orientation of the forming element through programmable parameters, the system maintains optimal weld quality across different corner geometries without the productivity loss of physical tool changes.

The patent applies local quality by concentrating heating energy precisely at the welding zone through the forming element, which acts as a localized heat source. This allows sufficient plasticization for high-quality welding at the joint interface while keeping the overall material temperature lower to prevent degradation of the bulk material.

The patent employs periodic action through controlled heating cycles during the welding process. The forming element applies intermittent or cyclic heating to the plastic material, allowing thermal energy to accumulate and achieve necessary plasticization without sustained high temperatures that would cause material degradation.