公开(公告)号：WO2014140721A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：PCT/IB2014/000288

申请日：2014-03-11

Applicant: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.

Inventor： WALLACE, Matthew, Wayne ,  PETERS, Carl ,  ADITJANDRA, Antonius

IPC: G09B19/24

CPC classification number: G09B19/24

Abstract: A real-time virtual reality welding system including a programmable processor- based subsystem, a spatial tracker operatively connected to the programmable processor- based subsystem, at least one mock welding tool capable of being spatially tracked by the spatial tracker, and at least one display device operatively connected to the programmable processor-based subsystem. The system is capable of simulating, in virtual reality space, a weld puddle having real-time molten metal fluidity and heat dissipation characteristics. The system is further capable of importing data into the virtual reality welding system and analyzing the data to characterize a student welder's progress and to provide training.

Abstract translation: 一种实时虚拟现实焊接系统，包括基于可编程处理器的子系统，可操作地连接到基于可编程处理器的子系统的空间跟踪器，能够由空间跟踪器空间跟踪的至少一个模拟焊接工具，以及至少一个显示器 设备可操作地连接到基于可编程处理器的子系统。 该系统能够在虚拟现实空间中模拟具有实时熔融金属流动性和散热特性的焊接熔池。 该系统还能够将数据导入虚拟现实焊接系统，并分析数据以表征学生焊工的进度并提供培训。

公开(公告)号：WO2014140710A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：PCT/IB2014/000259

申请日：2014-03-07

Applicant: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.

Inventor： WALLACE, Matthew, Wayne ,  ZBORAY, David, Anthony ,  ADITJANDRA, Antonius ,  WEBB, Adam, Lee ,  POSTLETHWAITE, Deanna ,  LENKER, Zachary, Steven

IPC: G09B19/24

CPC classification number: B23K9/095 ,  B23K9/1043 ,  B23K9/321 ,  G09B19/24

Abstract: A simulator facilitating virtual welding activity. The simulator may include a logic processor based subsystem operable to generate an interactive welding environment in virtual reality space that emulates welding activity by simulating a virtual weld puddle having dynamic, real time molten metal fluidity and heat dissipation characteristics, responsive to performing a simulated welding activity in real time. The simulator may include a foot pedal device in operative communication with the logic processor based subsystem and configured to affect a characteristic of the virtual weld puddle in real time, responsive to user control of the foot pedal device. The simulator may be con¬ figured to track the movements of a mock welding tool and a mock filler wire and determine interaction between the virtual weld puddle, a corresponding virtual welding tool, and a corresponding filler wire in virtual reality space that would result in the welding tool becoming contaminated.

Abstract translation: 一个促进虚拟焊接活动的模拟器。 模拟器可以包括基于逻辑处理器的子系统，其可操作以在虚拟现实空间中生成交互式焊接环境，其通过模拟具有动态的，实时的熔融金属流动性和散热特性的虚拟焊接熔池来模拟焊接活动，响应于执行模拟焊接活动 实时。 模拟器可以包括与基于逻辑处理器的子系统操作性通信的脚踏板装置，并且被配置为响应于脚踏板装置的用户控制实时影响虚拟焊接熔池的特性。 模拟器可以被配置为跟踪模拟焊接工具和模拟填充焊丝的运动，并且确定虚拟焊接熔池，相应的虚拟焊接工具和虚拟现实空间中相应的填充焊丝之间的相互作用，这将导致 焊接工具受到污染

公开(公告)号：WO2016009260A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-21

申请号：PCT/IB2015/001084

申请日：2015-06-30

Applicant: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.

Inventor： LEACH, Jason ,  ADITJANDRA, Antonius ,  POSTLETHWAITE, Deanna

IPC: G09B19/24

CPC classification number: G09B19/24

Abstract: A mock welding unicoupon (22,... ) for a virtual welding system includes a first exterior surface and a second exterior surface perpendicular to the first exterior surface. The first exterior surface and the second exterior surface together provide a plurality of grooves (36, 38, 48,... ) configured for simulation of a plurality of different types groove welds on the mock welding unicoupon. A curved exterior surface (42,... ) is configured for simulation of a pipe fillet weld on the mock welding unicoupon. A magnet source (46) is configured to generate a magnetic field around the mock welding unicoupon for tracking movements of a mock welding tool with respect to the mock welding unicoupon.

Abstract translation: 用于虚拟焊接系统的模拟焊接unicoupon（22，...）包括第一外表面和垂直于第一外表面的第二外表面。 第一外表面和第二外表面一起提供多个凹槽（36,38,48，...），其被配置用于模拟在模拟焊接unicoupon上的多个不同类型的凹槽焊缝。 弯曲的外表面（42，...）被配置为模拟模拟焊接unicoupon上的管角焊缝。 磁体源（46）构造成在模拟焊接unicoupon周围产生磁场，用于跟踪模拟焊接工具相对于模拟焊接unicoupon的运动。

公开(公告)号：WO2015128729A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-03

申请号：PCT/IB2015/000257

申请日：2015-03-02

Applicant: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.

Inventor： POSTLETHWAITE, Deanna ,  WALLACE, Matthew Wayne ,  LEACH, Jason ,  ADITJANDRA, Antonius

IPC: G09B19/24

CPC classification number: G09B19/24

Abstract: A virtual welding system includes a control unit (3130), a motion tracking unit (3514), a display unit (3140), and a mock welding tool. The virtual welding system fits within or is otherwise housed in a container (3100) for storage and transport. A user can use the mock welding tool to interact with the virtual welding system simulating a welding activity such as welding a joint.

Abstract translation: 虚拟焊接系统包括控制单元（3130），运动跟踪单元（3514），显示单元（3140）和模拟焊接工具。 虚拟焊接系统适合或以其他方式容纳在用于存储和运输的容器（3100）中。 用户可以使用模拟焊接工具与模拟焊接活动的虚拟焊接系统进行交互，例如焊接接头。

公开(公告)号：WO2013114189A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-08

申请号：PCT/IB2013/000129

申请日：2013-02-01

Applicant: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC. ,  KINDIG, Michael, A. ,  LEACH, Jason ,  ADITJANDRA, Antonius ,  POSTLETHWAITE, Deanna ,  BENNETT, Matthew, Alan

Inventor： KINDIG, Michael, A. ,  LEACH, Jason ,  ADITJANDRA, Antonius ,  POSTLETHWAITE, Deanna ,  BENNETT, Matthew, Alan

IPC: G09B19/24

CPC classification number: G09B19/24

Abstract: This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable one of ordinary skill in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the invention is defined by the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that are not different from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements with insubstantial differences from the literal language of the claims.

Abstract translation: 该书面描述使用示例来公开本发明，包括最佳模式，并且还使本领域普通技术人员能够实践本发明，包括制造和使用任何装置或系统并执行任何并入的方法。 本发明的可专利范围由权利要求限定，并且可以包括本领域技术人员想到的其它实例。 如果这些其它示例具有与权利要求的文字语言没有不同的结构要素，或者如果它们包括与权利要求的文字语言无实质差异的等同的结构要素，那么这些其它示例将在权利要求的范围内。