A weld training system and method.
Abstract
Se proporcionan sistemas y métodos para un sistema de entrenamiento de soldadura. En particular, los componentes del sistema de entrenamiento de soldadura pueden estar dispuestos de forma desmontable dentro de un volumen interior de un recinto portátil. El recinto portátil puede ser fácil de transportar por un operador de soldadura desde diferentes lugares de entrenamiento y/o reclutamiento. En algunas modalidades, los componentes del sistema de entrenamiento de soldadura incluyen un dispositivo de entrenamiento de soldadura, una superficie de trabajo, un dispositivo de detección, una interfaz de realidad virtual, y circuito de procesamiento.

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- 1REIVINDICACIONES 1. Un sistema de entrenamiento de soldadura que comprende:un dispositivo de entrenamiento de soldadura configurado para llevar a 5 cabo un procedimiento de soldadura virtual en una unión de soldadura simulada a través de una interfaz, caracterizado porque la unión de soldadura simulada se simula sobre una superficie de trabajo;un recinto portátil que comprende un cuerpo y una cubierta;un presentador visual interno dispuesto a la cubierta y configurado para 10 proporcionar una visualización de la unión de soldadura simulada, en donde el recinto portátil está configurado para abrirse para proporcionar acceso al dispositivo de entrenamiento de soldadura, la superficie de trabajo y al presentador visual Interno;el procedimiento de soldadura virtual en la unión de soldadura simulada configurado para llevarse a cabo en la superficie de trabajo cuando la superficie de trabajo 15 se acopla al recinto portátil y se abre el recinto portátil;un dispositivo de detección configurado para detectar Información de posición u orientación del dispositivo de entrenamiento de soldadura a través de un circuito de procesamiento;y el cuerpo del recinto portátil comprendiendo un volumen interior y 20 configurado para soportar la superficie de trabajo durante el procedimiento de soldadura virtual, en donde al menos uno del dispositivo de entrenamiento de soldadura, la superficie de trabajo, el dispositivo de detección, o el circuito de procesamiento están dispuestos de forma desmontable dentro del volumen interior, y en donde el recinto portátil está configurado para ser transportado por un operador del sistema de 25 entrenamiento de soldadura.
- 2El sistema de conformidad con la reivindicaciór - -;el recinto portátil es funcionalmente autónomo y está comiguraao para operar independientemente de un sistema informático externo, un presentador visual externo, una fuente de energía externa o una combinación de los mismos.
- 3El sistema de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, caracterizado porque la interfaz comprende un dispositivo de visión de realidad virtual inalámbrico, guantes de realidad virtual inalámbricos, características de audio de realidad virtual inalámbricas, o una combinación de los mismos.
- 4El sistema de conformidad con la reivindicación 3, caracterizado porque el dispositivo de visión de realidad virtual inalámbrico es una pieza para cabeza de realidad virtual usada por el operador del sistema de entrenamiento de soldadura, y en donde el dispositivo de visión de realidad virtual inalámbrico está configurado para proporcionar una visualización al operador de la unión de soldadura simulada dentro de un entorno de soldadura de realidad virtual.
- 5El sistema de conformidad con la reivindicación 3, caracterizado porque el dispositivo de visión de realidad virtual comprende gafas de realidad virtual, lentes de realidad virtual, un casco de realidad virtual, o una combinación de los mismos.
- 6El sistema de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, caracterizado porque el dispositivo de entrenamiento de soldadura comprende un soplete de soldadura de realidad virtual configurado para simular las funciones de soldadura de un soplete de soldadura dentro de una operación de soldadura real.
- 7El sistema de conformidad con la reivindicación 6, caracterizado porque el soplete de soldadura de realidad virtual está configurado con capacidades inalámbricas.
- 8El sistema de conformidad con la reivindicación 6, caracterizado porque el soplete de soldadura de realidad virtual está configurado con capacidades cableadas.
- 9El sistema de conformidad con la reivindicaciói / comprende además un presentador visual externo acoplado operanvamenre ai recinto portátil, en donde el presentador visual externo está configurado para proporcionar una visualización de la unión de soldadura simulada.
- 10El sistema de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, caracterizado porque comprende además una fuente de energía dentro del volumen Interior, en donde la fuente de energía es una batería recargable, un paquete de baterías, una batería desechable, una batería reemplazable o una combinación de las mismas.
- 11El sistema de conformidad con la reivindicación 10, caracterizado porque la fuente de energía está configurada para energizar al menos uno del dispositivo de entrenamiento de soldadura, el dispositivo de detección, el circuito de procesamiento, la interfaz de realidad virtual o una combinación de los mismos.
- 12Un sistema de entrenamiento de soldadura, que comprende:un dispositivo de entrenamiento de soldadura configurado para llevar a cabo un procedimiento de soldadura virtual en una unión de soldadura simulada a través de una interfaz, caracterizado porque la unión de soldadura simulada se simula sobre una superficie de trabajo;un recinto portátil que comprende un cuerpo y una cubierta;un presentador visual Interno dispuesto a la cubierta y configurado para proporcionar una visualización de la unión de soldadura simulada, en donde el recinto portátil está configurado para abrirse para proporcionar acceso al dispositivo de entrenamiento de soldadura, la superficie de trabajo y al presentador visual interno;la superficie de trabajo comprendiendo un accesorio de cupón, y el procedimiento de soldadura virtual en la unión de soldadura simulada configurada para llevarse a cabo sobre la superficie de trabajo cuando se acople la superficie de trabajo al recinto portátil y se abra el recinto portátil;uno o más cupones configurados para ser acoplados operativamente a un accesorio de cupón dispuesto sobre la superficie de trabajo dentro de recinto portátil durante el procedimiento de soldadura virtual;un dispositivo de detección configurado para detectar información de posición u orientación del dispositivo de entrenamiento de soldadura con base en uno o más cupones a través de un circuito de procesamiento;y el cuerpo del recinto portátil comprendiendo un volumen interior y configurado para soportar la superficie de trabajo durante el procedimiento de soldadura virtual, en donde al menos uno del dispositivo de entrenamiento de soldadura, la superficie de trabajo, el dispositivo de detección, o el circuito de procesamiento están dispuestos de forma desmontable dentro del volumen Interior, y en donde el recinto portátil está configurado para ser transportado por un operador del sistema de entrenamiento de soldadura.
- 13El sistema de conformidad con la reivindicación 12, caracterizado porque el recinto portátil es funcionalmente autónomo y está configurado para operar Independientemente de un sistema informático externo, un presentador visual externo, una fuente de energía externa o una combinación de los mismos.
- 14El sistema de conformidad con la reivindicación 12, caracterizado porque el dispositivo de entrenamiento de soldadura comprende un soplete de realidad virtual configurado para simular las funciones de soldadura de un soplete de soldadura dentro de una operación de soldadura real, en donde el soplete de realidad virtual está configurado para la comunicación cableada o inalámbrica con el circuito de procesamiento.
- 15El sistema de conformidad con la reivindicación 12, caracterizado porque la información de posición u orientación se proporciona c :sensor a la interfaz de realidad virtual, y en donde la interfaz ue reanuau viriuai usa ia información de posición u orientación para generar un entorno de soldadura simulada de realidad virtual. 1
- 16El sistema de conformidad con la reivindicación 12, caracterizado porque la información de posición u orientación se usa para determinar uno o más parámetros operativos del procedimiento de soldadura virtual.
- 17El sistema de conformidad con la reivindicación 16, caracterizado porque el uno o más parámetros operativos comprenden un ángulo de trabajo, un ángulo de desplazamiento, una distancia de punta de contacto a pieza de trabajo, una velocidad de desplazamiento del dispositivo de soldadura, una proximidad del dispositivo de soldadura a la unión de soldadura simulada, un voltaje de soldadura simulada, una corriente de soldadura simulada, una orientación del dispositivo de soldadura, una posición del dispositivo de soldadura o una combinación de los mismos.
- 18El sistema de conformidad con la reivindicación 16, caracterizado porque el circuito de procesamiento está configurado para calcular una puntuación de soldadura con base al menos en parte en uno o más parámetros operativos.
- 19Un método de entrenamiento de soldadura, caracterizado porque comprende:operar un sistema de entrenamiento de soldadura dentro de un recinto portátil, en donde el recinto portátil está configurado para ser transportado por un operador del sistema de entrenamiento de soldadura, y en donde la operación del sistema de entrenamiento de soldadura comprende: llevar a cabo, a través de un dispositivo de entrenamiento de soldadura, un procedimiento de soldadura virtual en una unión de soldadura simulada, en donde la unión de soldadura se simula sobre una superficie de - i interfaz, en donde el recinto portátil está dispuesto dentro aei reamo ponam, y ia superficie de trabajo se acopla de forma desmontable al recinto portátil a través de una primera bisagra configurada para posicionar la superficie de trabajo verticalmente dentro del recinto portátil u horizontalmente dentro del recinto portátil;recibir, a través de un dispositivo de detección, información de posición u orientación del dispositivo de entrenamiento de soldadura;y determinar, a través de un circuito de procesamiento, una información de posición u orientación actualizada del dispositivo de entrenamiento de soldadura con base en la información de posición u orientación recibida del dispositivo de entrenamiento de soldadura, en donde la información de posición u orientación actualizada se usa para determinar uno o más parámetros de operación actuales del procedimiento de soldadura virtual, y en donde al menos uno del dispositivo de entrenamiento de soldadura, la superficie de trabajo, el dispositivo de detección o el circuito de procesamiento están dispuestos de forma desmontable dentro de un volumen interior del recinto portátil del sistema de entrenamiento de soldadura.
- 20El método de conformidad con la reivindicación 19, caracterizado porque comprende operar el sistema de entrenamiento de soldadura dentro del recinto portátil independientemente de un sistema informático externo, un presentador visual externo, una fuente de energía externa o una combinación de los mismos, de tal manera que el recinto portátil sea funcionalmente autónomo.
- 21El método de conformidad con la reivindicación 19, caracterizado porque comprende presentar visualmente la información de posición u orientación actualizada o el uno o más parámetros de operación actuales del procedimiento de soldadura virtual en un presentador visual interno, y en done el presentador visual interno está dispuesto dentro del volumen interior del recinto portátil.
- 22El método de conformidad con la reivindicación i», caracterizado porque comprende visualizar, a través de la interfaz, al menos uno del dispositivo de entrenamiento de soldadura, la unión de soldadura simulada, la superficie de trabajo, el 5 procedimiento de soldadura virtual o una combinación de los mismos.
- 23Un sistema de entrenamiento de soldadura, que comprende:un dispositivo de entrenamiento de soldadura configurado para llevar a cabo un procedimiento de soldadura virtual en una unión de soldadura simulada a través de una interfaz, caracterizado porque la unión de soldadura simulada se simula sobre una 10 superficie de trabajo;una superficie de trabajo configurada para ser acoplada de forma desmontable a un recinto portátil a través de una primera bisagra configurada para posicionar la superficie de trabajo vertlcalmente dentro del recinto portátil u horlzontalmente dentro del recinto portátil, en donde el procedimiento de soldadura virtual 1 5 en la unión de soldadura simulada se configura para llevarse a cabo sobre la superficie de trabajo cuando se acopla la superficie de trabajo al recinto portátil;un dispositivo de detección configurado para detectar información de posición u orientación del dispositivo de entrenamiento de soldadura a través de un circuito de procesamiento;y 20 un recinto portátil que comprende un volumen Interior, en donde al menos uno del dispositivo de entrenamiento de soldadura, la superficie de trabajo, el dispositivo de detección o el circuito de procesamiento están dispuestos de forma desmontable dentro del volumen Interior, y en donde el recinto portátil está configurado para ser transportado por un operador del sistema de entrenamiento de soldadura.
- 2425 24. El sistema de conformidad con la reivindicación 23, caracterizado porque el recinto portátil comprende una cubierta y un cuerpo í > segunda bisagra, en donde la segunda bisagra está configurada para posicionar la cubierta en una posición abierta o una posición cerrada con relación al cuerpo, y la superficie de trabajo forma una cubierta interior cuando la cubierta está en la posición 5 abierta con relación al cuerpo y la superficie de trabajo esté posicionada horizontalmente dentro del recinto portátil a través de la primera bisagra. 25. El sistema de conformidad cón la reivindicación 12, caracterizado porque el recinto portátil comprende una cubierta y un cuerpo acoplado a través de una segunda bisagra, en donde la segunda bisagra está configurada para posicionar ia 10 cubierta en una posición abierta o una posición cerrada con relación al cuerpo, y la superficie de trabajo forma una cubierta interior cuando la cubierta está en la posición abierta con relación al cuerpo y la superficie de trabajo esté posicionada horizontalmente dentro del recinto portátil a través de la primera bisagra.
- 2526. El sistema de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, caracterizado porque 15 la superficie de trabajo es una superficie plana configurada como una superficie de soldadura.
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(54) Title: WELDING TRAINING SYSTEM AND METHOD. (54) Title: A WELD TRAINING SYSTEM AND METHOD.
(57) Summary
Systems and methods are provided for a welding training system. In particular, the components of the welding training system may be removably arranged within an interior volume of a portable enclosure. The portable enclosure can be easily transported by a welding operator from different training and / or recruiting locations. In some embodiments, the components of the welding training system include a welding training device, a work surface, a detection device, a virtual reality interface, and a processing circuit.
(57) Abstract
Systems and methods for a weld training system are provided. In particular, components of the weld training system may be removably disposed within an interior volume of a portable enclosure. The portable enclosure may be easy to transport by a welding operator from various training and / or recruiting locations. ln some implementations, the components of the weld training system inelude a weld training device, a work surface, a sensing device, a virtual reality interface, and processing circuitry.
PATENT TITLE No. 360445
Owner (s): ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
Address: 155 Harlem Avenue, Glenview, Illinois, 60025, USA
Name: WELDING TRAINING SYSTEM AND METHOD.
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Background of the Invention
The invention relates generally to welding systems and, more particularly, to a portable welding system that can be used as a tool for training and / or recruiting purposes.
Welding is a process that has been increasingly used in various industries and applications. Such processes can be automated in certain contexts, although there are still a large number of applications for manual welding operations. In both cases, such welding operations rely on a variety of equipment types to ensure that the supply of welding consumables (for example, wire feed, shielding gas, etc.) is provided to the weld in appropriate amounts at the desired moment.
In preparation for performing manual welding operations, welding operators can be trained using a welding system (for example, a welding training system). The welding system can be designed to train welding operators with the proper techniques to carry out various welding operations. Various training methods and systems can be used within welding systems. However, these training methods and systems are generally large and unwieldy, and can be difficult to install and transport to different training locations. Accordingly, it may be beneficial to provide portable welding systems, such as portable welding systems that are easy to transport and configure in various types of training venues.
Brief description of the invention
In one embodiment, a welding training system is provided having a welding training device, a detection device and a processing circuit. The welding training device is configured to perform a virtual welding procedure on a simulated weld joint through a virtual reality interface. The simulation of the weld joint is simulated on a work surface. The detection device is configured to detect position or orientation information of the welding training device through a processing circuit. In addition, at least one of the welding training device, work surface, detection device, or processing circuit is removably arranged within an interior volume of a portable enclosure. The portable enclosure is configured to be carried by an operator of the welding training system.
In another embodiment, a method is provided. The method includes operating a welding training system within a portable enclosure. The portable enclosure is configured to be carried by an operator of the welding training system. The operation of the welding training system includes carrying out, through a welding training device, a virtual welding procedure in a simulated weld joint. The weld joint is simulated on a work surface through a Virtual Reality Interface. The operation of the welding training system also includes receiving, through a detection device, position or orientation information from the welding training device. In addition, the operation of the welding training system includes determining, through a processing circuit, updated position or orientation information of the sok training device.
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position received or orientation information from the welding training device. The updated position or orientation information is used to determine one or more current operating parameters of the virtual welding procedure. At least one of the welding training devices, the work surface, the detection device or the processing circuit are removably arranged within an interior volume of the portable welding training system enclosure.
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These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will be better understood when reading the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which like characters represent similar parts throughout the drawings, in which:
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of one embodiment of a portable welding training system in accordance with aspects of the present invention,
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of one embodiment of the portable welding training system of FIG. 1, wherein the portable welding training system includes components to enable a virtual reality welding system.
Fig. 3 is an embodiment of a screen illustrating data corresponding to a weld, in accordance with aspects of the present invention.
Detailed description of the invention
The modalities of the systems and methods described herein refer to a self-contained training system. As used herein, the welding training system may include any suitable welding related system, including, but not limited to, a welding training system, a live welding system, a welding system simulated, a virtual reality welding system, a welding training application (for example, used in a computing device), a welding training system used on a gaming platform, and so on. In certain modalities, the welding training system may be configured to perform a virtual welding operation. Also, the welding training system can be configured to carry out shielded metal arc welding process (SMAW), gas-metal arc welding process (GMAW), tungsten inert gas welding process (TIG), a plasma cutting process or any other type of welding process. In particular, one or more components of the welding training system may be removably arranged within an Interior volume of a portable, self-contained enclosure.
In certain modalities, a user and / or operator can easily transport the welding training system from various training and / or recruitment locations with the one or more components of the welding training system arranged within the interior volume of the portable and autonomous enclosure. . For example, the portable, self-contained enclosure may be briefcase-type housings having any suitable accessories (eg, straps, handles, wheels, levers, etc.) that provide mobility and allow the user and / or operator to move the enclosure. From one place to another. In addition, the enclosure can protect the separately closed components of the welding training system from various elements (for
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example, water, impact, stacking, dust, etc.) During work, the enclosure can be a physically robust structure that allows a welding operator to assume actual welding positions against the enclosure. For example, the operator and / or user can lean on the portable welding system to maintain stability during a weld, and the enclosure can be physically robust enough to withstand such force. Furthermore, the components of the welding training system can be easily assembled and / or disassembled. For example, a single user and / or operator may be able to configure and / or save the components of the portable and autonomous enclosure welding training system in an Intuitive and interactive manner.
In certain modalities, the welding training system includes components configured to allow a virtual reality environment that allows an operator and / or user to have a welding-like experience (virtual welding). In particular, one or more of these components are removably arranged within the portable and autonomous enclosure, and can be easily transported between recruiting and / or training sites by a single user and / or operator. The welding training system provides the user or trainee with real-time feedback on the relevant process parameters at the recruiting and / or training site, and also provides the user with a summary of the post-weld feedback on the parameters of relevant processes. In certain modalities, the welding training system can Incorporate a competitive gaming aspect into the virtual reality welding experience or simulated welding experience, and can provide the user with a welding score based on the feedback received.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of one embodiment of a portable welding training system 10, according to <c
Invention. As noted above, the Modes of Portable Welding System 10 Include any suitable welding related system, including a virtual reality system that enables a virtual welding experience or a welding application used in system 10 that enables a welding experience. simulated. In particular, the components of the portable welding system 10 can be incorporated into a portable and self-contained enclosure 12, which is easy to transport between various training and / or recruitment locations. Furthermore, the components of the portable welding system 10, as described below, can be simple and easy to assemble and / or disassemble, so that a single operator is able to configure and / or store the system 10 within the enclosure. 12 intuitively and interactively. In particular, one or more components of the welding training system 10 may be removably arranged within an Interior volume 11 of the portable and self-contained enclosure 12, so that the single operator can easily transport and configure the components at different locations. training and / or recruitment.
The portable welding training system 10 includes a computer 13 (or a computing component), a visual presenter 14, a detection device 16, and a power source 18. Computer 13 includes one or more processors 20, memory devices 22 and storage devices 24. The processor (s) 20 can be used to run software, such as welding software, image processing software, detection device software, and so on. Furthermore, the processor (s) 20 may include one or more microprocessors, such as one or more general purpose microprocessors, one or more special microprocessors and / or application specific Integrated Circuits (ASICS), or some combination thereof. For example, the processor (s) 20 may include one or more instruction set processors.
Memory device (s) 22 may include volatile memory, such as random access memory (RAM), and / or nonvolatile memory, such as read-only memory (ROM). The memory device (s) 22 can store a variety of information and can be used for various purposes. For example, the memory device (s) 22 may store instructions executable by the processor (eg, flrmware or software) for the processor or processors 20 to execute, such as instructions for a solder simulation, instructions for enabling an operation of virtual reality welding (eg virtual welding) and / or instructions for detection device 16. Additionally, a variety of control regimes for various welding procedures, along with associated settings and parameters, can be stored in the storage device (s) 24 and / or memory devices 22, along with code configured to provide a specific output. (for example, start wire feed, allow gas flow, capture welding current data, detect short circuit parameters, determine the amount of splashing, etc.) during operation.
The storage device (s) 24 (eg, non-volatile storage) may include ROM, flash memory, a hard drive, or any other suitable optical, magnetic, or solid-state storage medium, or a combination thereof. The storage devices 24 can store data (for example, data corresponding to a welding operation, video data and / or parameters corresponding to a welding operation, etc.), Instructions (for example, software or firmware for the welding, detection device 16, etc.), and any other suitable data. As will be appreciated, the data corresponding to a welding operation may include a video recording of the simulated or virtual reality welding operation, a reality video "orientation and / or a position of components of the system 10, an angle of work, an angle of travel, a distance between components of the system 10, a travel speed, a proximity, a voltage, a current, a traversed path, a discontinuity analysis, welding device settings, and so on.
Computer 13 is communicatively coupled to a visual presenter 14 and visual presenter 14 is configured to visually present data and / or screens associated with the virtual and / or simulated welding process (for example, to visually present data corresponding to welding). Visual presenter 14 can provide a graphical user interface to a welding operator (eg, welding instructor, welding student). For example, the graphical user interface may provide multiple screens to allow a welding operator (for example, a welding student, a welding player, a welding learner, etc.) to perform a welding task, see feedback on real time of current welding parameters, view a post-weld summary of the weld job, view averages and / or results from previous weld jobs, Compare and view final weld scores from one or weld operators, and so on. In certain embodiments, the visual presenter 32 may be a touch screen visual presenter configured to receive touch inputs, and to provide data corresponding to the touch inputs to computer 18. In some embodiments, the visual presenter 14 is configured to visually display information that corresponds to the detection device software and provides a virtual and / or simulated image of the weld being performed, as further described below.
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position of one or more welding devices and / or to detect an orientation of one or more welding devices within the portable welding system 10. Detection device 16 may include a motion detection device, a motion tracking device , one or more detection devices configured to track signals emitted from one or more detection coils, or generally any suitable detection device. Also, in some situations, detection device 16 may include one or more cameras, such as one or more Infrared cameras, one or more visible spectrum cameras, one or more High Dynamic Range (HDR) cameras, and so on. . Furthermore, the position and / or orientation information received by the detection device 16 can be used by the computer 13 to analyze current welding parameters, and used by the operator to adjust a particular welding parameter.
As indicated above, the detection device 16 can be configured to detect the position and / or orientation of various components within the welding system 10. Accordingly, if the portable welding training system 10 is configured to allow a virtual reality welding experience, the detection device 16 can be used to detect the position and / or orientation of various virtual reality components arranged within system 10, and receive position information and / or orientation of virtual reality for each detected component. For example, in some embodiments, the portable welding system 10 includes a work surface 26 operatively coupled to a coupon fitting 28, the welding training device 30 (eg, virtual reality welding torch 30), a device Vision 32 (eg virtual reality vision device 32), and / or one or more other virtual reality accessories 34 '* | C «eM« w σ »
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(as explained in detail with respect to figure 2). The super flat surface configured as a welding surface that provides support for various components of system 10 (eg, virtual welding torch 30) and / or a simulated or virtual workpiece. In certain embodiments, the work surface 26 is a removable part that can be detachably attached or detached from the portable, self-contained enclosure 12, to create the flat surface.
The welding device 30 (for example, virtual reality welding torch 30, VR 30 welding torch, welding training torch 30, etc.) can be used by the welding operator (for example, welder, apprentice or player ) to carry out welding operations within a virtual reality-like welding experience. For example, the welding training device 30 can be any 3-D controller (for example, game control, game torch, artificial welding torch, etc.) that simulates the experience of a typical welding torch device ( for example, it may be firm, rigid, and / or heavy) and configured to mimic the functions of a welding torch in a typical welding operation. Welding training device 30 can communicate with computer 13 through wired connections 36 and / or wireless communications. In some embodiments, the welding training device 30 can be configured to look and feel (eg, size, weight, configuration, etc.) as a typical welding torch. In addition, the welding training device 30 may include various sensors (eg, accelerometers, vibration sensors, motion sensors and / or trackers, optical sensors, GPS sensors, wireless motion and / or tracking tags, orthogonal coils configured to emit a signal, etc.) that are used by the detection device 16 to obtain position and / or orientation information from the welding training device 30. In some embodiments, the input device may be configured with a user interface to receive inputs from the welding operator, control circuits configured to process the inputs, and a communication interface configured to provide the inputs to another device. Furthermore, in some situations, the welding training device 30 may Include one or more visual displays and / or Indicators to provide data to the welding operator. In some embodiments, the welding training device 30 may be removably disposed within the Interior volume 11 of the portable, self-contained enclosure 12 to allow a single operator to easily transport the welding training device 30 and / or other components of a place to another.
Virtual reality vision device 32 (for example, VR vision device 32) can be a head-mounted virtual reality visual presenter, such as glasses, a helmet, or any headpiece that allows the user to wear device 32 is immersed in the virtual reality environment (eg, virtual reality welding type environment). VR 32 vision device can communicate with computer 13 through wired connections 36 and / or wireless communications. Furthermore, in certain modalities, the environment visualized by the user through the VR vision device 32 can also be projected on the visual presenter 14 or on an external visual presenter 38 so that other viewers can visualize it. Furthermore, in some situations, the portable welding device 10 can bypass the viewing device 32 and can visually display the welding-like environment directly on the visual presenter 14 or external visual presenter 38. In some situations, the VR 32 vision device may also include multiple sensors (for example, accelerometers, vibration sensors, motion sensors and / or trackers, optical sensors, GPS-assisted sensors, (and motion and / or tracking, coils orthogonal configured to emit a signal, etc.) that are used by detection device 16 to obtain position and / or orientation information from vision device 32. In some embodiments, the VR 32 vision device may be removably disposed within Interior volume 11 of the portable, self-contained enclosure 12 to allow a single operator to easily transport the VR 32 vision device and / or other components from one location to another. other.
In some embodiments, one or more of other virtual reality accessories 34 (as explained in detail with respect to FIG. 2) can be used by the portable welding system 10. For example, in some situations, the virtual reality welding experience can be created with virtual reality components such as virtual reality welding gloves, hearing accessories (for example, speakers, headphones, etc.) that reproduce welding sounds, and / or additional visual components (eg, accessory devices to vision device 32 that allow the user to see both virtual and real components). In some cases, these components may also include multiple sensors (for example, accelerometers, vibration sensors, motion sensors and / or trackers, optical sensors, GPS sensors, wireless motion and / or tracking tags, orthogonal coils configured to emit a signal, etc.) that are used by detection device 16 to obtain position and / or orientation information. For example, detection device 16 can obtain position and / or orientation information from welding gloves. VR accessories 34 can communicate with computer 13 through wired connections 36 and / or wireless communications. In some embodiments, 34 VR accessories may be removably arranged within
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Interior volume 11 portable and autonomous enclosure 12 p industrial operator easily transport VR 34 accessories and / or other components from one place to another.
An external visual presenter 38 is coupled to computer 13 to allow an Individual remotely located from the portable welding system 10 to view data corresponding to the welding system 10. Furthermore, a network device 40 is coupled to computer 13 to allow computer 13 to communicate with other devices connected to the Internet or other cloud services 42 (for example, to provide weld results to another device and / or to receive welding results from another device). In some embodiments, cloud services 42 include storage 44 configured to store information for a plurality of welding operators using a plurality of remote welding systems 10. For example, storage 44 is configured to store, for each welding operator, user identification information, welding history information and / or welding history scores. Furthermore, the network device 40 may allow the computer 13 to communicate with an external portable welding system 46, a production welding system 48 and / or a remote computer 50. As can be seen, the described portable welding system 10 It can be used here to simulate and / or recreate the welding experience for welding students in a cost-effective and convenient manner. In fact, the portable welding system 10 described herein can allow a welding instructor to easily transport system 10 through enclosure 12 to various locations, easily set up system 10 within a compact space, and introduce a welding experience one or more welding students in an interactive way. Furthermore, the welding system 10 is configured to integrate real welding with virtual and / or simulated reality welding in a stimulating and interactive way to train n for high quality production welding.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of one embodiment of the portable welding training system 10 of FIG. 1, wherein the components of the portable welding training system 10 may be removably arranged within enclosure 12 to facilitate transportation. and increase mobility. In particular, the components of the portable welding training system 10 enable a virtual reality welding experience (eg, virtual welding experience) for welding operators. For example, enclosure 12 includes computer 13, visual presenter 14, detection device 16, power source 18, work surface 26, and coupon attachment 28. In addition, the enclosure also includes a storage space 52 within interior volume 11, where the welding training device 30, vision device 32, coupons 54, and various other virtual reality accessories 34 (eg, components Visuals 56, Hearing Components 58 and / or Tactile Components 60) can be detachably stored when not in use and / or for transportation between training / recruiting locations.
It should be noted that before starting a virtual reality welding experience, the welding training device 30, the vision device
32, coupons 54 and the various other virtual reality accessories 34 can be removed from storage space 52 and communicatively coupled to portable welding system 10 through wired connections 26 and / or wireless connections. For example, the welding training device 30 can be plugged into one or more inputs 62 of enclosure 12 that mate with the computer.
13. As another example, in other situations, the weld training device 30 can be coupled or paired in a wireless manner.
Before its use. Similarly, the VR vision device 32 can be removed from storage space 52 and plugged into one or more inputs 62 of enclosure 12 and can be operationally configured to provide information to computer 13 via wired connections 36 or wireless connections. . In some embodiments, the enclosure 12 power source may be connected to an output to provide a direct source of power to system components 10 and / or charge a battery source (eg, battery, rechargeable battery, disposable batteries / replaceable) arranged within the power source 18. Furthermore, in some embodiments, the components of the welding system 10 may receive power from the power source 18 (eg, converted power if necessary) or an individual battery or any other suitable energizing mechanism that can energize each component of the system. 10. It should be noted that in certain embodiments, the components of the welding training system 10 can operate on the portable battery source (eg, battery, rechargeable battery, disposable / replaceable batteries) alone, independently of an external power source, thus providing greater mobility and portability to the system 10. For example, the power source 18 may be removably arranged within the interior volume 11 of the portable, self-contained enclosure 12 to provide power to the one or more components as they are moved from one location to another by the user.
Once system 10 is powered and configured for a virtual and / or simulated welding experience, the welding operator can perform virtual and / or simulated welds on work surface 26 (eg, weld surface 26) . The work surface 26 may include the coupon fitting 28, which allows one or more coupons to snap onto the work surface 26. In some situations, the coupons allow a weld system 10 portable software to be provided from a workpiece to calibrate the welding system 10. One or more coupons 54 can be selected by the welding operator and can be used by the welding system 10 to calibrate the position and / or orientation of the work surface 26 relative to the detection device 16 without a separate calibration device. In certain embodiments, the coupons 54 attached to the coupon fitting 28 may be located at predetermined locations on the weld surface 26. In addition, the welding software may be programmed to use the predetermined locations to determine the position and / or orientation of the work surface 26. In addition, it should be noted that in some embodiments, when the one or more coupons 54 are snapped onto the coupon fitting 28 on the work surface 26, the welding training system 10 may not have to be calibrated prior to processing. virtual welding type.
During the virtual welding type process, the welding operator can be immersed in the virtual reality environment through the various virtual reality components and accessories within system 10. For example, the welding training device 30 can be used to create a virtual or simulated reality weld on the work surface 26. The VR vision device 32 can be used to visualize the virtual weld-like process, including the visualization of the VR weld formed on the work surface 26. In certain embodiments, other virtual reality accessories 34 can be coupled to further enhance the environment of virtual reality welding. For example, various visual components 56 may include glasses or attachments for vision device 32 that allow the welding operator to view both real and virtual reality components of the welding environment. In addition, various additional components' speakers or headphones can be used to simulate the sounds of a typical welding process. In addition, various touch components 60, such as virtual reality control devices (eg, VR gloves) having wired connections 36 and / or wireless communications with computer 13, can be used to further create a virtual reality welding experience It closely mimics the true tactile movements of the welding operator.
As noted above, the enclosure 12 configured to house the components of the welding system 10 is a portable, self-contained enclosure 12, which is easy to transport between various training and / or recruiting locations. In fact, the dimensions of the portable and autonomous enclosure 12 can be such that any operator and / or user is capable of transporting the enclosure 12 without the need for external machines. For example, in some situations, the portable, self-contained enclosure 12 is a suitcase-like structure that can be lifted, transported, wheeled, or otherwise moved from one location to another by one or more operators or users. As can be appreciated by a person skilled in the art, the enclosure 12 has accessories (not illustrated) that improve mobility, such as wheel accessories, handles, extendable handles, buckles, straps, etc., which allow the enclosure 12 to be transported , for example, by a user and / or an operator. Furthermore, it should be noted that although enclosure 12 has features that allow configuration with external devices, in certain modalities, enclosure 12 is self-contained such that the weld training system 10 is fully operational independently of any external device, such as External visual presenters, external computer systems, or external power sources. In some situations, the portable, self-contained enclosure 12 may be divided into one or more portable, self-contained enclosures 12, each configured to detachably accommodate or enclose <
more components of the welding training system 10. In such situations, the components arranged within each enclosure 12 can communicate through wired and / or wireless communications.
In particular, the enclosure 12 includes one or more hinges 62 that allow the enclosure 12 to safely contain the components inside it during transport or when they are not in use. For example, a first hinge 64 is used to fold the work surface 26 into a cover 68 (eg, lid, lid, etc.) of the enclosure.
12. As another example, a second hinge 68 is used to secure enclosure cover 68 to enclosure body 70. In certain embodiments, work surface 26 may be rearranged especially within weld training system 10 based on functionality. desired. For example, in certain embodiments, the work surface 26 can be attached vertically and / or horizontally within enclosure 12 (eg, snap-in fittings, fasteners, retention devices, removable hinges, etc.) based on the experience of weld desired by the user. Furthermore, the work surface 26 can be separated and stored within the storage space 52 during transport or when not in use.
As noted above, enclosure 12 is made of any robust material (eg, plastic, metal, etc.) that protects components within various elements (eg, water, impact, stacking, dust, etc.) during transportation and operation. In fact, enclosure 12 may be physically robust enough to allow a welding operator to assume actual welding positions against enclosure 12. For example, the welding operator can lean against enclosure 12 while creating a virtual reality weld on work surface 26 for stability, and enclosure 12 can be physically robust enough to withstand such force without moving. Enclosure 12 can be formed of any material, and in any shape, as long as enclosure 12 is large enough to accommodate the desired components required for the portable welding training system 10 and strong enough to withstand the forces typical found during the welding process.
Figure 3 is an embodiment of a screen 82 illustrating data corresponding to a virtual and / or simulated weld, such as that generated by the portable weld training system 10, in accordance with aspects of the present invention. The display 82 can be produced by the welding software provided in the portable welding system 10, and can be displayed visually on the visual presenter 14, on the external visual presenter 38 and / or on the viewing device 32. The display 82 Illustrates parameters that can be visually presented in graphical form to a welding operator before, during and / or after performing a simulated and / or virtual welding operation. For example, the parameters may include a working angle 84, a displacement angle 86, a contact tip-to-workpiece distance 88 (eg CTWD 88), a welding torch travel speed 90, a proximity of the welding torch relative to the workpiece 92, a simulated welding voltage 94, a simulated welding current 96, an orientation of the welding torch, a position of the welding torch, a sight of the welding torch, a video reproduction of the simulation and / or virtual welding, and so on.
As illustrated, the graphically illustrated parameters may include an indication 100 of a current value of a parameter (eg, while performing a weld assignment). In addition, a graph 102 can show a history of the parameter value, and a score 104 can show i t corresponds to the amount of time that the weld operator was on a weld assignment within a range of acceptable values. As noted above, a video playback 98 of a weld assignment can be provided on screen 82. Video Playback 98 can show live video of a welding operator carrying out the simulated welding, live video of the welding operator carrying out a virtual reality welding, a live video of the simulated or reality welding itself virtual, a video of the welding parameters, a video of the simulated and / or virtual reality welding environment, and so on.
In some embodiments, a time 106 during a weld can be selected by a weld operator. By selecting time 106, the welding operator can view the video playback 106 along with the welding parameters as they were at the selected time 106 in order to correlate the welding parameters and video playback 98. The welding software can be configured to recreate welding data based at least partially on welding parameter data to synchronize 98 video playback with the recreated welding data and to provide synchronized 98 video playback and welding data recreated to visual presenter 14 or external visual presenter 38. In addition, in some embodiments, a summary of the data and / or post weld score can be displayed on a summary page 108 for each weld operator 110. It should be noted that in some situations, the visual presenter 82 may visually present a Comparison of total scores for each individual weld 110. In fact, the weld training system can include or use any number of features (for
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Although only certain features of the invention have been illustrated and described herein, many modifications and changes will occur to those skilled in the art. Therefore, it should be understood that the appended claims are intended to cover all modifications and changes that fall within the true spirit of the
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