DE102011107537A1 - Method for welding two parts of housing element with joint surface using laser radiation in region of motor car, involves pressing parts at joint surface opposite to each other until joint surface is cooled - Google Patents
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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Verschweißen von zwei Teilen nach dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1.The invention relates to a method for welding two parts according to the preamble of
Das Verfahren kann zum Verschweißen von Gehäuseteilen für elektrische Schalter, beispielsweise solchen mit elektromechanischen Kontaktsystemen, eingesetzt werden. Insbesondere eignet sich das Verfahren für Elektrowerkzeuggeräteschalter, die mit empfindlichen Elektroniken ausgestattet sind.The method can be used for welding housing parts for electrical switches, for example those with electromechanical contact systems. In particular, the method is suitable for power tool device switches that are equipped with sensitive electronics.
Für das Verschweißen von Gehäuseteilen von elektrischen Schaltern werden heute gängige Verfahren, wie Ultraschallschweißen (USS), Heizelement- bzw. Spiegelschweißen o. dgl., eingesetzt. Aus der
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein einfaches Verfahren zum Verschweißen von Teilen, insbesondere von zwei Gehäuseteilen, mittels Laserstrahlung anzugeben.The invention has for its object to provide a simple method for welding parts, in particular of two housing parts, by means of laser radiation.
Diese Aufgabe wird bei einem gattungsgemäßen Verfahren durch die kennzeichnenden Merkmale des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.This object is achieved in a generic method by the characterizing features of
Beim erfindungsgemäßen Verfahren werden die Fügeflächen an den beiden Teilen im wesentlichen gleichzeitig bis zum Aufschmelzen der Fügefläche von den Laserstrahlen beaufschlagt. Bei Erreichen der Aufschmelzung werden dann die beiden Teile an der Fügefläche bis zum Erkalten der Fügefläche aneinander gepresst. Geschaffen ist damit ein Verfahren zum Laserschweißen von Bauteilen in der Art von Laser-Spiegelschweißen. Vorteilhafterweise werden mit der erfindungsgemäßen Laserschweißverbindung für solche Fügepartner die bisherigen Nachteile, beispielsweise erhöhte Ausfälle durch Ultraschallschweißen (USS) von Gehäusen mit Flammschutz, die eine Elektronik beherbergen, Lösen von Partikeln in Gehäusen mit sensiblen Kontaktbereichen o. dgl., überwunden. Weitere Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind Gegenstand der Unteransprüche.In the method according to the invention, the joining surfaces on the two parts are acted upon by the laser beams substantially simultaneously until the joining surface melts. Upon reaching the melting, the two parts are then pressed against each other at the joint surface until the joining surface cools. This creates a process for laser welding of components in the manner of laser mirror welding. Advantageously, with the laser welding connection according to the invention for such joining partners the previous disadvantages, for example increased failures by ultrasonic welding (USS) housings with flame retardants, which accommodate electronics, dissolving particles in housings with sensitive contact areas o. The like., Overcome. Further embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.
In einer weiteren Ausgestaltung, die sich durch eine besondere Effizienz auszeichnet, kann die Aufwärmung der Fügeflächen durch eine zusätzliche Energiequelle unterstützt werden. Beispielsweise kann hierzu ein Halogenstrahler Verwendung finden.In a further embodiment, which is characterized by a special efficiency, the heating of the joining surfaces can be supported by an additional energy source. For example, this can be a halogen spotlight use.
Durch entsprechende Anordnung der beiden Teile und/oder der Laserquelle können die Laserstrahlen direkt auf die Fügefläche gerichtet sein. Ein derartiges Verfahren zeichnet sich durch besondere Einfachheit aus, vor allem werden keine aufwendigen Vorrichtungen zur Durchführung des Verfahrens benötigt. Es können die Laserstrahlen aber bei Bedarf auch indirekt auf die Fügefläche gerichtet sein. Die Laserstrahlen können dabei mittels eines Prismas, eines Spiegels o. dgl. zu den Fügeflächen zugeführt werden, was vor allem bei komplex ausgestalteten Teilen von Vorteil sein kann. Desweiteren können die Laserstrahlen auf die Schweißgeometrie angepasst zur Fügefläche zugeführt werden, was die Güte der Schweißnaht bei speziellen Anwendungsfällen weiter steigert. Zwecks Energieeinsparung lässt sich die Zusatzenergie von der zusätzlichen Energiequelle nach Bedarf flächendeckend einkoppeln. Schließlich können die Fügeflächen in einfacher sowie kostengünstiger Weise mittels Spanntechnik aneinander gepresst werden.By appropriate arrangement of the two parts and / or the laser source, the laser beams can be directed directly to the joint surface. Such a method is characterized by particular simplicity, especially no expensive devices for performing the method are needed. If required, however, the laser beams can also be directed indirectly onto the joining surface. The laser beams can be supplied by means of a prism, a mirror o. The like. To the joining surfaces, which can be advantageous especially in complex designed parts. Furthermore, the laser beams can be fed to the welding geometry adjusted to the joining surface, which further increases the quality of the weld in special applications. In order to save energy, the additional energy from the additional energy source can be coupled nationwide as needed. Finally, the joining surfaces can be pressed together in a simple and cost-effective manner by means of clamping technology.
Das erfindungsgemäße Schweißverfahren eignet sich besonders für Teile, die aus Kunststoff bestehen. Insbesondere kann es sich dabei um einen thermoplastischen Kunststoff handeln. Damit eine effektive Erwärmung der Teile an der Fügefläche erfolgt, können die beiden Teile derart mit Additiven versehen sein, dass zumindest die Fügeflächen der beiden Teile für die Laserstrahlung im wesentlichen absorbierend sind. Als Additive bieten sich Farbstoffpigmente an, womit vorteilhafterweise die beiden Teile gleichzeitig wunschgemäß eingefärbt werden können. Selbstverständlich können jedoch auch andere Additive, wie Glasfasern, Glaskugeln, Füllstoffe, Flammschutzmittel o. dgl., verwendet werden.The welding method according to the invention is particularly suitable for parts made of plastic. In particular, it may be a thermoplastic material. So that an effective heating of the parts takes place at the joining surface, the two parts can be provided with additives in such a way that at least the joining surfaces of the two parts for the laser radiation are substantially absorbent. Dyestuff pigments are suitable as additives, whereby advantageously the two parts can be dyed at the same time as desired. Of course, however, other additives such as glass fibers, glass beads, fillers, flame retardants o. The like., Can be used.
Die Einfärbung der Teile durch Farbstoffpigmente kann so erfolgen, dass die beiden Teile für das menschliche Auge im wesentlichen gleichfarbig erscheinen. Vorteilhafterweise erhält man dann nach Durchführung der Verschweißung ein einheitlich, homogen wirkendes Gesamtbauteil. Anstelle von farbigen Additiven und/oder zusätzlich zu den im Kunststoff der Teile befindlichen Farbpigmenten kann wenigstens ein Teil, und zwar wenigstens an der Fügefläche, ein die Laserstrahlung absorbierendes, für das menschliche Auge im wesentlichen farbloses Additiv enthalten. Mit Hilfe dieses Additivs wird wiederum die Effizienz des erfindungsgemäßen Schweißverfahrens gesteigert.The coloring of the parts by dye pigments can be carried out so that the two parts appear to be substantially the same color to the human eye. Advantageously, then obtained after performing the welding a uniform, homogeneous acting overall component. Instead of colored additives and / or in addition to the color pigments present in the plastic of the parts, at least one part, at least at the joining surface, may contain an additive that is substantially colorless and absorbs the laser radiation and that is essentially uncoloured to the human eye. With the aid of this additive, in turn, the efficiency of the welding method according to the invention is increased.
Für eine besonders bevorzugte Ausführung des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens ist nachfolgendes festzustellen. Mittels eines Laserstrahles werden die Fügezonen der zu verbindenden Teile quasi zeitgleich aufgeschmolzen. Dies wird ähnlich dem Simultan-, Quasisimultan- und/oder Maskenschweißen realisiert, wobei der Laserstrahl direkt und/oder indirekt, zum Beispiel über Prismen oder Spiegel, auf die Objekte gerichtet wird. Die Energiezufuhr zum Aufschmelzen der Schweißnaht erfolgt durch den Laserstrahl. Der Laserstrahl kann jedoch je nach Bedarf und/oder Anwendung durch eine zusätzliche Energiequelle, beispielsweise durch einen Halogenstrahler, unterstützt werden. Bei Erreichen der erforderlichen Aufschmelzung werden die zu fügenden Teile durch entsprechende Spanntechnik bis zum Erkalten zusammengedrückt. Der gesamte Prozessverlauf ist ähnlich wie beim herkömmlichen Spiegel- bzw. Heizelementschweißen, unterscheidet sich jedoch im Wesentlichen durch den Energieeintrag, der mittels eines Lasers und eventuell mittels eines zusätzlichen Halogenstrahlers erfolgt. Dabei ist der Laserstrahl auf die Schweißgeometrie angepasst und die Zusatzenergie wird je nach Bedarf flächendeckend eingekoppelt.For a particularly preferred embodiment of the method according to the invention is to be determined below. By means of a laser beam, the joining zones of the parts to be joined are almost simultaneously melted. This will be similar to Simultaneous, Quasiimultan- and / or mask welding realized, wherein the laser beam is directed directly and / or indirectly, for example via prisms or mirrors, on the objects. The energy supply for melting the weld is made by the laser beam. However, the laser beam can be supported as needed and / or application by an additional power source, such as a halogen emitter. When the required melting is achieved, the parts to be joined are pressed together by appropriate clamping technology until they cool down. The entire process is similar to the conventional mirror or Heizelementschweißen, but differs essentially by the energy input, which takes place by means of a laser and possibly by means of an additional halogen radiator. The laser beam is adapted to the welding geometry and the additional energy is coupled in according to demand across the board.
Die mit der Erfindung erzielten Vorteile bestehen insbesondere darin, dass nunmehr Gehäusehälften miteinander verbunden werden können, welche Verbindungen bisher nur durch das Ultraschallschweißen realisiert werden konnten. Die weiteren Vorteile liegen im Wesentlichen in den bekannten Effekten, die vom Laserschweißen her ansonsten bekannt sind. Vor allem der Eintrag von Schwingungen in die Baugruppe stellt einer der markantesten Nachteile des Ultraschallschweißens dar und wird bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Verfahren gänzlich vermieden. Somit können Gehäuse mit darin befindlichen schwingungsempfindlichen Elektroniken, mit mechanischen und/oder elektromechanischen Komponenten o. dgl. ohne Ausschuss hergestellt werden. Desweiteren ist das erfindungsgemäße Schweißverfahren in einfacher Art und Weise durchzuführen sowie sehr kostengünstig.The advantages achieved by the invention are in particular that now housing halves can be connected to each other, which compounds could previously be realized only by the ultrasonic welding. The further advantages lie essentially in the known effects which are otherwise known from laser welding forth. Above all, the introduction of vibrations into the assembly represents one of the most striking disadvantages of ultrasonic welding and is completely avoided in the method according to the invention. Thus, housings with vibration-sensitive electronics therein, with mechanical and / or electromechanical components or the like can be produced without rejects. Furthermore, the welding method according to the invention is to be carried out in a simple manner and is very cost-effective.
Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung mit verschiedenen Weiterbildungen und Ausgestaltungen sind in den Zeichnungen dargestellt und werden im folgenden näher beschrieben. Es zeigenEmbodiments of the invention with various developments and refinements are illustrated in the drawings and will be described in more detail below. Show it
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Die Erfindung ist nicht auf die beschriebenen und dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiele beschränkt. Sie umfasst vielmehr auch alle fachmännischen Weiterbildungen im Rahmen der durch die Patentansprüche definierten Erfindung. So kann die Erfindung nicht nur zum Verschweißen von Gehäuseteilen für elektrische Schalter sondern auch zum Verschweißen von sonstigen Gehäusen, Behältnissen o. dgl., beispielsweise im Kraftfahrzeugbereich, Verwendung finden.The invention is not limited to the described and illustrated embodiments. Rather, it also encompasses all expert developments within the scope of the invention defined by the claims. Thus, the invention can not only be used for welding housing parts for electrical switches but also for welding other housings, containers o. The like., For example, in the automotive field, use.
BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS
- 11
- Gehäuseelementhousing element
- 2, 32, 3
- Teil (von Gehäuseelement)Part (of housing element)
- 44
- Fügeflächejoining surface
- 55
- Schweißverbindungwelded joint
- 6, 6'6, 6 '
- Laserstrahlung, LaserstrahlLaser radiation, laser beam
- 77
- Laserlaser
- 88th
- (zusätzliche) Energiequelle(additional) energy source
- 99
- Prismaprism
- 1010
- Laserstrahl/StrahlengangBeam path / laser beam
- 10'10 '
- Laserstrahlung, LaserstrahlLaser radiation, laser beam
- 10''10 ''
- Laserstrahlung, LaserstrahlLaser radiation, laser beam
- 1111
- Spanntechnikclamping technology
ZITATE ENTHALTEN IN DER BESCHREIBUNG QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION
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Zitierte PatentliteraturCited patent literature
- EP 0159169 A2 [0003] EP 0159169 A2 [0003]
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