Kobe Steel had nine patents in robotics during Q2 2024. The welding system described in the patent includes a welding robot with a movable portion connected to a welding torch, a control device, and a temperature sensor for measuring the interpass temperature of the object being welded. The welding torch and temperature sensor intersect in three dimensions, with the measurement axis positioned ahead of the torch tip. The control device moves the welding torch to align the temperature sensor at a pre-calculated measurement position. GlobalData’s report on Kobe Steel gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
Kobe Steel had no grants in robotics as a theme in Q2 2024.
Recent Patents
Application: Welding system, welding method, welding robot, and program (Patent ID: US20240207966A1)
The welding system described in the patent by Kobe Steel Ltd. includes a welding robot with a movable portion integrated with a welding torch, a control device for robot movement, and a temperature sensor for non-contact measurement of interpass temperature of the object being welded. The system ensures that the central axis of the welding torch and the measurement axis of the temperature sensor intersect in three dimensions, with the intersection point located ahead of the torch's tip. The control device calculates and positions the measurement axis for temperature sensing during welding operations.
Additionally, the patent claims detail features such as a calculation unit for determining measurement positions based on object shape data, protective mechanisms for the temperature sensor during welding, and a threshold-based control system for managing interpass temperature. The system allows for precise monitoring and adjustment of welding parameters based on real-time temperature measurements, ensuring optimal welding conditions and quality. The patent also covers a welding robot with integrated temperature sensing capabilities and methods for utilizing the welding system effectively in various welding processes. Overall, the patented technology offers advanced control and monitoring features to enhance the efficiency and quality of welding operations.
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