Robot Laser Mounting Adapter for Mobile-Stationary Precision

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing laser processing systems, whether stationary or mobile, lack flexibility and process accuracy, limiting their adaptability to various application scenarios and component sizes, and require operators to choose between systems based on specific advantages and disadvantages.

Innovation Solution

A robot-based laser processing system with an industrial robot mounted on a base that can be quickly converted between stationary and mobile configurations using a plate-shaped adapter and detachable fasteners, allowing for precise alignment and high process accuracy, enabling flexible use in both industrial and mobile environments.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If a stationary laser processing system is used, then process accuracy is improved, but flexibility and adaptability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprocess accuracyVSAvoidflexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system allows dynamic configuration by mounting the industrial robot on a base that can be quickly converted between stationary and mobile states. The base includes a plate-shaped adapter with detachable fasteners, enabling the system to adapt its mobility status based on application requirements, thus achieving both high process accuracy when stationary and flexibility when mobile.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The laser processing system is designed with universal adaptability by using an industrial robot mounted on a convertible base. The system can function in both stationary and mobile configurations, allowing it to handle diverse applications including laser hardening, laser cladding, and processing of various component sizes, eliminating the need to choose between stationary and mobile systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If a mobile laser processing system is used, then flexibility is improved, but process accuracy deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveflexibilityVSAvoidprocess accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts its configuration by allowing quick conversion between mobile and stationary states. When high process accuracy is required, the system can be quickly converted to a stationary configuration using the plate-shaped adapter and detachable fasteners, thereby maintaining both flexibility and high process accuracy as needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Manufacturing precision

If a stationary base is used, then process accuracy is improved, but transportation and reconfiguration capability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprocess accuracyVSAvoidtransportation capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The base is segmented into a plate-shaped adapter with detachable fasteners, allowing the industrial robot to be quickly disconnected and repositioned. This segmentation enables easy transportation and reconfiguration while maintaining the ability to achieve high process accuracy when in stationary position, as the adapter provides stable mounting when connected.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

4Ease of operation

If a mobile base is used, then transportation capability is improved, but process accuracy deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransportation capabilityVSAvoidprocess accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The mobile base incorporates a plate-shaped adapter with detachable fasteners that enable quick conversion between mobile and stationary configurations. This allows the system to maintain high transportation capability while achieving process accuracy comparable to stationary systems when the adapter is properly engaged during processing operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentEP3960361B1Robot-based laser processing apparatus
Publication Date: 2024.03.20 ALOTEC DRESDEN GMBH
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AI summary

The invention relates to a laser processing system 1 with an industrial robot mounted on a base, the use of which is particularly suitable for laser hardening and laser cladding, and which can be flexibly adapted to various application scenarios. The laser processing system is characterized in that the industrial robot 1 is mounted on a plate-shaped adapter 3 of the laser processing system at its base, which can be precisely connected to a counterpart adapter 4 of the laser processing system located on the base 2 by means of detachable fasteners, wherein the base 2 is optionally a stationary base 2.1 or a mobile base 2.2.