公开(公告)号：US5981905A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-09

申请号：US865767

申请日：1997-05-30

Applicant: Tadahiro Ohmi ,  Ryosuke Dohi ,  Eiji Ideta ,  Hiroyuki Fukuda ,  Hiroshi Morokoshi ,  Nobukazu Ikeda

Inventor： Tadahiro Ohmi ,  Ryosuke Dohi ,  Eiji Ideta ,  Hiroyuki Fukuda ,  Hiroshi Morokoshi ,  Nobukazu Ikeda

IPC: F16L13/02 ,  B23K9/095 ,  B23K31/12 ,  F16L1/00

CPC classification number: B23K9/0953 ,  B23K31/12 ,  B23K2201/06

Abstract: A system of the invention for supervising piping work comprises a machine for performing piping work such as welding of pipes or tightening of pipe joints under predetermined conditions, check means for checking whether the piping work has been executed properly based on predetermined values of piping work conditions and actual piping work data, a host computer for accumulating the predetermined values of piping work conditions, the actual piping work data and the result of checking, and communication means for transmitting the predetermined values of piping work conditions, the actual piping work data and the result of checking.

公开(公告)号：US5966308A

公开(公告)日：1999-10-12

申请号：US364881

申请日：1994-12-27

Applicant: Benedict Kazirskis ,  James Cassidy Donohue

Inventor： Benedict Kazirskis ,  James Cassidy Donohue

IPC: B23K9/10 ,  G06F19/00 ,  B23K37/02

CPC classification number: B23K9/1062 ,  B23K2201/06 ,  Y10T29/49746

Abstract: An apparatus for upgrading/repairing existing piping systems of a nuclear reactor without removal/replacement of the old piping. The process involves the steps of machining a counterbore of exposed corrosion-susceptible material and then depositing a corrosion-resistant weld material, thereby isolating the weld joint from corrosion susceptibility. A tool is inserted into the inside diameter of the piping system through an inspection port, valve body or segment removal. Then a tool mounting fixture equipped with axial and rotational capabilities is positioned in relation to the weld joint and locked in place. The tool mounting fixture remains locked in place throughout the entire repair process. A work surface mapping module is programmed to first gather relative reference points throughout the entire repair region. Upon data acquisition completion, the system creates a map of the existing inside diameter configuration. Then in successive stages, a machining head module and a welding head module are respectively manually installed and remotely operated by computer control. The machining and welding processes follow the existing configuration such that upon completion, the final repair blends with the piping inside diameter contour.

Abstract translation: 用于升级/修理核反应堆的现有管道系统的装置，不需要拆除/更换旧管道。 该方法包括加工暴露的耐腐蚀材料的沉孔的步骤，然后沉积耐腐蚀的焊接材料，从而将焊接接头与腐蚀敏感性隔离。 工具通过检查口，阀体或管段拆除而插入管道系统的内径。 然后，具有轴向和旋转能力的工具安装夹具相对于焊接接头定位并锁定就位。 在整个维修过程中，工具安装夹具保持锁定到位。 工作表面映射模块被编程为首先在整个修复区域收集相对参考点。 数据采集​​完成后，系统创建现有内径配置的映射。 然后在连续阶段，分别手动安装加工头模块和焊接头模块，并通过计算机控制进行远程操作。 加工和焊接过程遵循现有的配置，使得在完成后，最终的修复与管道内径轮廓混合。

公开(公告)号：US5914058A

公开(公告)日：1999-06-22

申请号：US112231

申请日：1998-07-08

Applicant: John M. Sanders ,  Patrick M. Ryan

Inventor： John M. Sanders ,  Patrick M. Ryan

IPC: B23K10/00

CPC classification number: B23K10/02 ,  B23K37/0229 ,  B23K37/0241 ,  B23K37/0247 ,  B23K37/0276 ,  B23K37/0282 ,  B23K2201/06

Abstract: An improved plasma arc welding arm method and apparatus for keyhole welding rotating workpieces has an arcuate gear track supporting a corresponding arcuate geared cart bearing a plasma arc welding torch prevents voids in keyhole weld starts and finishes. The gear track is mounted on a manipulator arm for positioning the welding torch in proximity to a rotating workpiece to be welded. The torch may be rotated on the cart and gear track in the same direction and at the same rotational speed as the workpiece.

Abstract translation: 用于锁眼旋转工件的改进的等离子弧焊接臂方法和装置具有弓形齿轮，其支撑相应的弓形齿轮车，其具有等离子弧焊枪，防止锁眼开始和完成的空隙。 齿轮架安装在操纵臂上，用于将焊炬定位在待焊接的旋转工件附近。 手炬可以在车辆和齿轮轨道上以与工件相同的方向和相同的转速旋转。

公开(公告)号：US5910258A

公开(公告)日：1999-06-08

申请号：US621392

申请日：1996-03-25

Applicant: Benedict Kazirskis ,  Lawrence M. Grycko

Inventor： Benedict Kazirskis ,  Lawrence M. Grycko

IPC: B23K9/028 ,  B23K9/12

CPC classification number: B23K9/0286 ,  B23K2201/06

Abstract: A weld head assembly which, in one embodiment, includes a mounting ring subassembly and a faceplate subassembly is described. The mounting ring subassembly includes a mounting ring configured to be mounted to one of the pipes to be welded. At least one motor is mounted to the mounting ring and the motor includes an output shaft having a rotatable spur gear mounted thereto. A plurality of bevel rollers are mounted, at spaced locations, to the mounting ring and each of the rollers is mounted along a same radial path. The faceplate subassembly is secured to the mounting ring subassembly and includes a faceplate ring, a bevel ring and a spur gear mounted to the faceplate ring. Wire spool holders, wire feeders, a welding torch, and cameras are secured to the rotatable faceplate ring. The bevel ring is located to rotatably interface with the bevel rollers of the mounting ring subassembly and the spur gear is located to mesh with the rotatable spur gear of the mounting ring motor so that the faceplate subassembly rotates with the motor spur gear.

Abstract translation: 描述了在一个实施例中包括安装环子组件和面板子组件的焊接头组件。 安装环子组件包括安装环，该安装环被构造成安装到待焊接的管中的一个。 至少一个电动机安装到安装环上，并且电动机包括具有安装到其上的可旋转正齿轮的输出轴。 多个斜齿轮在相互间隔的位置处安装到安装环上，并且每个辊沿相同的径向路径安装。 面板子组件固定在安装环组件上，并包括安装在面板环上的面板环，斜面环和正齿轮。 线轴支架，送丝器，焊枪和相机固定在可旋转的面板环上。 斜面环位于与安装环子组件的斜齿轮可旋转接合的位置，正齿轮被定位成与安装环电动机的可旋转正齿轮啮合，使得面板子组件与电动机正齿轮一起旋转。

公开(公告)号：US5865430A

公开(公告)日：1999-02-02

申请号：US533867

申请日：1995-09-26

Applicant: Richard A. Conover ,  Michael S. Conover

Inventor： Richard A. Conover ,  Michael S. Conover

IPC: B23K37/053 ,  B25B1/20

CPC classification number: B23K37/0533 ,  B23K2201/06 ,  Y10T29/53917

Abstract: An alignment clamp for aligning a pair of tubular members in a fixed, end to end relationship comprises a first clamp section having a pair of substantially semiannular first clamp members with first latch ends and first pivot ends, a second clamp section having a pair of substantially semiannular second clamp members with second latch ends and second pivot ends pivotally connected to the first pivot ends, and a latch mechanism operable by a hand lever to releasably engage recessed surfaces at each of the first and second latch ends. According to another aspect of the invention, a method of aligning a pair of tubular members in a fixed, end to end relationship employs clamping fingers which project from clamp members of the first and second clamp sections.

Abstract translation: 用于使一对管状构件以固定的端对端关系对准的对准夹具包括具有一对基本上半圆形的第一夹紧构件的第一夹紧部分，其具有第一闩锁端和第一枢转端，第二夹具部分具有一对基本上 具有第二闩锁端部的半通第二夹紧构件和可枢转地连接到第一枢转端部的第二枢转端部，以及可由手柄操作的闩锁机构，以可释放地接合第一和第二闩锁端部中的每一个处的凹陷表面。 根据本发明的另一方面，一种以固定的端对端关系对准一对管状构件的方法使用从第一和第二夹紧部分的夹紧构件突出的夹紧指状物。

公开(公告)号：US5855293A

公开(公告)日：1999-01-05

申请号：US721829

申请日：1996-09-27

Applicant: Robert J. Slais

Inventor： Robert J. Slais

IPC: F16J13/00 ,  B23K20/12 ,  B60H1/32 ,  B65D6/32 ,  F25B43/00 ,  B65D6/00

CPC classification number: F25B43/006 ,  B23K20/12 ,  B23K20/122 ,  B23K20/129 ,  B60H1/3229 ,  B23K2201/06 ,  B23K2201/12 ,  F25B2400/162 ,  Y10T29/49359 ,  Y10T29/49808 ,  Y10T29/49927

Abstract: A pressure vessel suitable for use in an automotive air-conditioning system includes a cylindrical body (10, 40) including an annular wall (14, 44). The cylindrical body preferably includes an opposite closed end, an initially opened end (12, 42), and a closure member (20, 50) inserted into the open end of the cylindrical body. The closure member and the cylindrical body each have extensions or annular flanges (28, 58) which are spin welded together. The cylindrical body is fused to the closure member when the annular flange (28, 58) of the closure member is spin welded to an annular, outermost portion (18, 48) of the cylindrical body. The closure member and the cylindrical body are further locked together by inwardly rolling a portion of the annular wall into an annular groove (30, 60) and an outermost surface of the closure member.

Abstract translation: 适用于汽车空调系统的压力容器包括包括环形壁（14,44）的圆筒体（10,40）。 圆筒体优选地包括相对的封闭端，最初敞开的端部（12,42）以及插入圆筒体的开口端的封闭构件（20,50）。 闭合构件和圆柱体各自具有旋转焊接在一起的延伸部或环形凸缘（28,58）。 当封闭构件的环形凸缘（28,58）旋转焊接到圆柱体的环形最外部分（18,48）时，圆柱体熔合到封闭构件。 封闭构件和圆柱体通过将环形壁的一部分向内滚动成环形槽（30,60）和封闭构件的最外表面而进一步锁定在一起。

公开(公告)号：US5844190A

公开(公告)日：1998-12-01

申请号：US763849

申请日：1996-12-03

Applicant: Ernest A. Benway ,  James M. Kane ,  Charles N. Richards

Inventor： Ernest A. Benway ,  James M. Kane ,  Charles N. Richards

IPC: B23K9/028 ,  B23K9/12

CPC classification number: B23K9/0286 ,  B23K2201/06

Abstract: An orbital welding apparatus (B) comprises a modular weld head apparatus (10) including a rotor assembly (20) which carries a welding electrode (26). The rotor assembly is rotated about an axis for welding abutting ends of tubular members positioned in alignment on the axis. The rotor assembly includes a C-shaped insulating rotor member (22) which has teeth (28) disposed around an outside periphery thereof. The insulating rotor member is configured to receive an electrically conductive member (24). The conductive member is insulated by the rotor member to reduce arcing from the conductive member to other components. A drive assembly (98) within the weld head assembly engages the insulating rotor member to rotate the rotor assembly about the axis during welding.

Abstract translation: 轨道焊接设备（B）包括一个模块化焊接头设备（10），包括一个承载焊接电极（26）的转子组件（20）。 转子组件围绕轴线旋转，用于焊接位于轴线上对准的管状构件的邻接端部。 转子组件包括C形绝缘转子构件（22），其具有围绕其外周设置的齿（28）。 绝缘转子构件构造成容纳导电构件（24）。 导电构件由转子构件绝缘，以减少从导电构件到其它构件的电弧。 焊接头组件内的驱动组件（98）接合绝缘转子构件，以在焊接期间绕转轴组件旋转。

公开(公告)号：US5829666A

公开(公告)日：1998-11-03

申请号：US752231

申请日：1996-11-19

Applicant: Shinya Takeda ,  Hirotake Nakao ,  Haruhiko Terada

Inventor： Shinya Takeda ,  Hirotake Nakao ,  Haruhiko Terada

IPC: B60R19/03 ,  B21C37/08 ,  B21C37/15 ,  B21D5/08 ,  B21D5/14 ,  B60R19/18 ,  B23K13/02 ,  B23K26/00 ,  B23K101/06

CPC classification number: B21C37/0803 ,  B21D5/086 ,  B23K2201/06 ,  B60R2019/1826 ,  E04C2003/0456

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a sweeped tubular bumper reinforcement member having a rear wall formed with an inwardly indented portion in cross-section and a front wall formed in parallel with the rear wall and welded to the inwardly indented portion of the rear wall.

Abstract translation: 一种用于制造具有后壁的横向管状保险杠加强件的方法，所述后壁形成有横截面的向内凹入部分，所述后壁与所述后壁平行形成并焊接到所述后壁的向内凹入部分。

公开(公告)号：US5816479A

公开(公告)日：1998-10-06

申请号：US871797

申请日：1997-06-09

Applicant: Lee Matherne ,  Tommy A. Hebert ,  John D. Jeter

Inventor： Lee Matherne ,  Tommy A. Hebert ,  John D. Jeter

IPC: B23K9/32 ,  B23K31/02 ,  B23K37/00 ,  E21B19/02

CPC classification number: E21B19/02 ,  B23K31/02 ,  B23K37/003 ,  B23K9/326 ,  B23K2201/06 ,  B23K2201/10

Abstract: Improved welding method and padeye processing speeds up the connection of individual joints by peripheral fusion welding while the joint to be added stands vertically atop an existing pipe string also standing vertical in the rig floor. A plurality of welders can operate to speed up completion of the weld by removing heat from the pipe during the welding process. Heat is removed by the use of fluid cuffs near the weld area and, optionally, by using a spool within the pipe string to dispense expansion cooled air against the inner pipe wall in the vicinity of the weld. A special improved padeye is provided for welding near the pipe ends for handling. The padeye has a divided profile, a hole for a lifting shackle, and it will be accepted within the skirt of the lead system of the driving hammer. The upper end of the padeye can be cut from the pipe while the pipe is resting, on rig related structure, on the lower surface of the padeye.

Abstract translation: 改进的焊接方法和焊接处理通过外围熔焊加快各个接头的连接，而待添加的接头垂直放置在垂直于钻台的垂直的现有管柱上。 多个焊工可以通过在焊接过程中从管道中除去热量来操作加速焊接完成。 通过在焊接区域附近使用流体袖带来除去热量，并且可选地，通过使用管柱内的阀芯将膨胀冷却的空气分配到焊接附近的内管壁上。 提供了一种特殊改进的焊盘，用于在管端附近进行焊接以进行处理。 垫子具有分开的轮廓，用于提升卸扣的孔，并且将被接纳在驱动锤的引导系统的裙部内。 垫管的上端可以在管​​道休息时从管道切割，在钻机相关结构上，在垫底的下表面上。

公开(公告)号：US5744778A

公开(公告)日：1998-04-28

申请号：US626500

申请日：1996-04-02

Applicant: Edward C. Kash ,  Jeffrey S. Schmidt

Inventor： Edward C. Kash ,  Jeffrey S. Schmidt

IPC: B23K26/10 ,  B23K37/053 ,  B23K26/00

CPC classification number: B23K37/0533 ,  B23K26/103 ,  B23K2201/06 ,  Y10T82/2521

Abstract: A laser cutting machine has a tube stock support bearing assembly on the cutting head itself. The support bearing assembly includes an indexing plate rotatable on the stock rotating axis, and an array of circularly-spaced, spring-loaded centering rollers permitting longitudinal movement of the tube through the bearing assembly. A pneumatically-operated stock gripper on the cutting head immediately adjacent the support bearing assembly enables the head to pull stock to any desired position on the horizontal axis. Another bearing assembly like the first, is at the left-hand end of the machine, both assemblies being adapted to various cross-sectional shapes of stock. A pneumatically operated stock gripper and feed apparatus, and a pneumatic-chucking, electric-rotating chuck assembly are associated with the steady rest bearing assembly at the left-hand end of the machine. The feeder moves stock through the chuck to be gripped by the head-mounted gripper. A length of stock is pulled by the head-mounted gripper through the chuck and steady rest bearing assembly to a desired position on the X-axis of the machine, following which, the chuck is closed, the head-mounted stock gripper is released, the chuck rotary drive begins and the laser cutting begins. A rotational indexing detent and cooperating pneumatic rotational brake are provided.

Abstract translation: 激光切割机在切割头本身上具有管坯支撑轴承组件。 支撑轴承组件包括可在原料旋转轴线上旋转的分度板，以及圆形间隔开的弹簧加载定心辊阵列，允许管通过轴承组件纵向移动。 紧靠支撑轴承组件的切割头上的气动操作的库存夹具能够使头部拉动到水平轴线上任何所需的位置。 另一个类似于第一种的轴承组件位于机器的左端，这两个组件都适用于各种横截面形状的坯料。 气动夹具和进料装置以及气动卡盘式电动旋转卡盘组件与机器左端的稳定轴承组件相关联。 进料器通过卡盘移动库存以由头戴式夹具夹持。 头架式夹具通过卡盘和稳定支撑轴承组件被拉到机器的X轴上的期望位置，随后卡盘关闭，头戴式夹具被释放， 卡盘旋转驱动开始，激光切割开始。 提供旋转分度制动器和配合的气动旋转制动器。