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Laser welding device with changing focal position and laser welding method using same

US12296405B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 2021
Grant dateMay 13, 2025
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K26/26
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Laser welding device (1000) includes: laser oscillator (100); optical fiber (300) that transmits a laser beam (LB) generated in laser oscillator (100); laser beam emitting head (400) that is attached to the emission end of optical fiber (300) and emits laser beam (LB) toward workpiece (600); manipulator (500) with laser beam emitting head (400) attached thereto; and controller (200) that controls laser beam emitting head (400) so as to cause laser beam (LB) to be scanned three-dimensionally on the surface of workpiece (600). Controller (200) controls laser beam emitting head (400) so as to change a focal position of laser beam (LB) in accordance with a shape of a welded portion in workpiece (600).

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