Abstract:
A system for testing a clamping force includes a lever (54), a base (52), and a sensor (56). The lever is coupled to a pivot (58) and moves about the pivot. The lever includes a first end and a second end on opposites sides of the pivot. The base receives a first tip (40) of a clamp and maintains a fixed position relative to the pivot. The second end of the lever receive a second tip (42) of the clamp and moves relative to the base and the pivot as the first tip and the second tip of the clamp move towards one another. The sensor measures a first force applied by the first end of the lever. The first force is proportional to a second force applied to the second end of the lever by the clamp.
Abstract:
Welding equipment that includes a tooling cart for transferring interchangeable tooling modules to a welding machine. A latch is mounted to the welding machine for latching the tooling cart to the welding machine, and a latch is provided for latching the tooling modules onto the tooling cart. A two-piece tooling cart includes a removable upper section for securing tooling modules thereto and a reusable lower section for use with other tooling modules. A welding method permits operation of a welding machine using a user interface that permits modular programming of at least one operational sequence of welding machine valves and weld operations for a variety of different tooling modules. An operator inputs a new sequence of operations using the user interface rather than having to rewrite ladder logic just to switch over the welding machine to use with a different tooling module.
Abstract:
A weld tip testing head (30) is presented. An alignment member has an aperture (58) disposed therein and is coupled to a spring element (53). The spring element (53) is further coupled to a mounting (50). The aperture (58) is operable to removably receive a weld tip (22) and the alignment member (30) is operable to determine an alignment associated with the weld tip (22). Computer software is encoded on storage. The computer software is operable to receive the alignment from the alignment member (30) and analyze the alignment with respect to at least one expected alignment value. The computer software is further operable to generate an alarm based on the analysis and generate a fault based on the analysis.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a sensor carrier comprising at least one oscillating element (32) which introduces ultrasonic waves into an area to be examined and/or receives ultrasonic waves from the area to be examined. Said oscillating element (32) is arranged in an oscillating carrier (33) comprising connection means (36, 37, 38, 39) for connection with the electrode (31).
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an improved resistance weld-based gun assembly for use in an electric welding system without a need for plant-provided air and water-cooling circulation systems. In one aspect of the invention, a resistance-based force controller measures the resistance of a secondary circuit of the weld gun, the combined resistance of the secondary circuit in parallel with the circuit formed by the workpieces and opposing electrodes when sandwiched between the electrodes, and calculates the resistance of the workpieces. The measured resistance is compared to a predetermined resistance and the sandwiching force of the electrodes incrementally adjusted until the resistance of the workpieces is acceptable. The invention also relates to a closed loop coolant system having a coolant line, a coolant contained within the coolant line, a heat exchanger, and a mechanical coolant pump. One possible pump comprises an elastic bladder dependent upon the state change of the coolant. A second possible pump comprises a reciprocating extractor mechanically connected to the weld gun actuator. In yet another aspect of the invention, the welding system relies solely on electrode arm material for heat dissipation, the heat being conducted through the electrode arm material to an outer surface of the arm where the heat is dissipated through natural convection. To promote natural convection, a plurality of ribs with channels defined therebetween or openings extending through the arm itself increase the surface area and the rate of convection.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a resistance welding method, especially for the resistance welding of aluminum sheets. According to the inventive method, a direct voltage which is applied to welding electrodes (E1, E2) is commutated (WR) during the welding process in order to generate a welding alternating current. According to the invention, at least one parameter of the welding process is measured during welding, whereby the commutation of the direct voltage ensues according to the measured parameter or to at least one of the measured parameters. The inventive method reliably eliminates the occurrence of temperature differences between the welding electrodes which cause the welding electrodes to wear unevenly and which lead to a formation of a welding spot that is asymmetrical with regard to the contact plane between the workpieces to be welded.
Abstract:
본 발명은 프로젝션 용접 장치에 관한 것으로, 레이저를 이용한 거리센서 및 그와 연동하는 릴레이 연결 구조로 인해 하부 전극부의 작업 환경이 정상인 경우에만 너트 피더의 너트 공급부와 상부 홀더의 실린더 구동부를 구동하도록 구현됨으로써, 하부 전극부에 이물질(특히, 작업자의 손)이 있거나 또한 너트(nut)의 안착 자세가 불량한 상태에서 장치가 구동되지 않은 효과가 있다.
Abstract:
본 발명은 전력선 기반의 무배선통신을 이용한 용접사고 방지 시스템에 관한 것이다. 본 발명의 용접기용 전력선 기반 무배선통신을 이용한 용접사고 방지시스템은, 전원공급을 제어하는 전원제어부; 상기 전원제어부로부터 제1전력선을 통해 전원을 공급받는 용접장치; 상기 용접장치로부터 제2전력선을 통해 전원을 공급받고 용접용 와이어를 일정속도로 공급하기 위한 휴대형 용접용 피더(feeder); 작업위치정보를 입력받고 대피안내정보를 수신하는 웨어러블통신부; 상기 휴대형 용접용 피더에 부착되며 주변의 비상상황을 감지하는 센서부; 상기 휴대형 용접용 피더에 부착되며 상기 웨어러블통신부로부터 작업위치정보 및 상기 센서부로부터 비상상황정보를 수신하여 전달하고 수신된 대피안내정보를 상기 웨어러블통신부로 전달하는 제1통신부; 상기 제1통신부로부터 출력된 정보를 상기 제2전력선에 전달하고 상기 제2전력선을 통해 전달된 정보를 수집하여 상기 제1통신부로 전달하는 제1신호결합부; 상기 용접장치를 바이패스하여 상기 제1전력선 및 제2전력선 간에 정보를 전달하도록 하는 제1바이패스부; 상기 전원제어부를 바이패스하여 상기 제1전력선 및 외부 간에 정보를 전달하도록 하는 제2바이패스부; 및 상기 제2바이패스부로부터 수신된 정보를 기초로 작업위치별 비상상황발생 여부를 판단하여 상기 제2바이패스부로 대피안내정보를 전송하는 관리서버를 포함한다.
Abstract:
A fastener feed apparatus (10) includes a mounting portion (14) and a feed portion (12) attached movably thereto. The feed portion (12) includes a feed body (16) having first and second ends (18, 20) and an internal track (27) extending therethrough. The internal track (27) is sized and shaped to convey a fastener (R) through the feed body (16). The feed portion (12) also includes a feeding block (28) attached to the second end (20) of the feed body (16) and including a body (30) and a pair of feed fingers (38, 40), each of which includes a first end (44) attached to the body (30) and a second end (46). A track (54) is formed between the feed fingers (38, 40), is sized and shaped to convey the fastener (R) from its first end to its second end, and is contiguous with the internal track (27) of the feed body (16). The second end of the track (54) includes a retention point. The feed fingers (38, 40) are sized and shaped to retain the fastener (R) at the retention point.