41results about "Welding coupling means" patented technology

A connection structure (10) for a welding torch (1) is configured to connect a handle (2) of the welding torch (1) to a cable (3) for transmitting electrical current. The connection structure (10) comprises a first end (11) configured to engage with the handle (2), a second end (12) configured to engage with the cable (3), and a longitudinal direction (13) extending from the first end (11) to the second end (12). At least the first connection portion (14) of the outer surface (15) of the first end (11) is formed as a sphere or part of a sphere. The first connecting portion (14) is provided with two first fastening members (16) arranged on opposite sides (17) of the first connecting portion (14) with respect to the longitudinal direction (13) and configured to engage in each case with one of two second fastening members (31) arranged on an inner surface (32) of the handle (2), the connecting structure (10) has a first connecting portion (14) and a fastening member (16, 31), such that when the connecting structure (10) is connected to the handle (2) at the first end (11) via the first connecting portion (14) and the fastening member (16, 31), the connecting structure (10) enables the connecting structure (10) to rotate relative to the handle (2) about a bending axis (18) defined by the first fastening member (16).

An example welding torch includes: a handle piece that is electrically and mechanically connected to the torch head on a first end of the handle piece; a power supply connector configured to be coupled to a welding power supply on a first end of the power supply connector, wherein at least one of the handle piece or the power supply connector are a single piece; a welding cable that is electrically and mechanically connected to both a second end of the handle and a second end of the power supply connector; a first cover over the torch head, the handle piece, and a first portion of the welding cable connected to the handle piece; and a second cover over the power supply connector and a second portion of the welding cable connected to the power supply connector.

A semi-automatic torch trigger for a rotating power connector in use in a welding torch cables is provided. In some examples, a trigger mechanism is configured to transmit control signals through a transmission channel that is not subject to mechanical wear from rotational movement of the rotating power connector, providing reliable communication between a welding torch trigger and a welding power supply without breaking electrical contact or putting unnecessary strain on the welding cable, even as the welding torch rotates relative to the welding torch cable.

Disclosed example welding cables include: an outer jacket; a plurality of strands of conductive wire arranged within the outer jacket; a conduit within the outer jacket; and a fitting configured to couple the welding cable to an external device, the fitting comprising a body having a bore in communication with the gas conduit and having a conductive surface ultrasonically welded to the plurality of strands of the conductive wire.

A reinforced connector comprising a plug (100) and a socket (200) having corresponding reversible constraint means (303) of respective attachment (102) and connection (202) portions. A base (103) and a plurality of conductive pins (107) of the plug (100) are complementary to a seat (203) and to a plurality of hollow conductors (207) of the socket (200). A first pneumatic connector (105) of the plug (100) and a second pneumatic connector (205) of the socket (200) are respectively male and female, or vice versa, and complementary. A first alignment pin (109) of the plug (100) and a first alignment seat (209) of the socket (200) are complementary. A channel (115), which separates the central (111) and peripheral (113) portions of a base (103) of the plug (100), and a central wall (211) of the socket (200) are complementary.

A conduit system includes a tubular member having a plurality of convex portions disposed along a cylindrical portion. A plurality of brackets include concave portions corresponding to the convex portions. The convex portions are retained by the brackets to axially fix the convex portions relative to the brackets. The tubular member is pivotable and bendable relative to the brackets, and rotatable about its longitudinal axis. The tubular member is configured to route one or more cables, lines, and / or wires therethrough and can be used in a welding system. The convex portions may be in the form of a sleeve that is attachable to different locations along the tubular member. The bracket may include a rib that interacts with a corresponding recess in the sleeve to selectively permit or limit pivoting of the sleeve relative to the bracket.

An example rotating power adapter configured to provide electrical current to a welding-type tool and comprising: a casing comprising a first end and a second end; and a rotating component within the casing, wherein the rotating component comprises a first interface at the first end of the casing and a second interface at the second end of the casing and is configured to receive a first connection at the first interface and a second connection at the second interface, wherein the first connection is a welding component connection or a first welding cable connection, the second connection is a welding-type tool connection or a second welding cable connection, wherein one or more of the first interface or the second interface are configured to rotate with the rotating component, and wherein the rotating component provides a path for the electrical current from a welding component to the welding-type tool.

the present application relates to a welding-type system (100) includes a welding-type tool (140) and a cooler (120). The cooler / (120) comprising a cooler outlet connection (130) configured to provide fluid to the welding-type tool (140), wherein the welding-type tool (140) receives the fluid through one or more conduits running through a portion of the welding-type tool (140), and wherein the cooler outlet connection (230) is a valve configured to retain the fluid within the cooler outlet connection (230).. Further a cooler (120) is defined, which is configured to cool a welding-type tool (140), the cooler (120) including an outlet connection (230) configured to provide fluid to the welding-type tool (140), wherein the outlet connection (230) is a valve configured to retain the fluid within the outlet connection (230), and an inlet connection (240) configured to receive the fluid from the welding-type tool (140), wherein the cooler (120) is configured to cool the welding-type tool (140) by recirculating the fluid to the welding-type tool (140).

An example welding-type system includes a welding-type tool and a cooler comprising a cooler outlet connection configured to provide fluid to the welding-type tool, wherein the welding-type tool receives the fluid through one or more conduits running through a portion of the welding-type tool, and wherein the cooler outlet connection is a valve configured to retain the fluid within the cooler outlet connection. An example cooler configured to cool a welding-type tool, the cooler including an outlet connection configured to provide fluid to the welding-type tool, wherein the outlet connection is a valve configured to retain the fluid within the outlet connection, and an inlet connection configured to receive the fluid from the welding-type tool, wherein the cooler is configured to cool the welding-type tool by recirculating the fluid to the welding-type tool.

To provide an option for maintaining torsional stress acting on a welding power cable in a connection area connected to a welding power source at a minimum level and concurrently releasing connection of the welding power cable from the welding power source, particularly, in association with twisting.SOLUTION: The invention relates to a welding power cable (3), in particular, the welding power cable (3) to be used in a welding circuit including at least one welding power source (1), a welding torch, and a workpiece. The welding power cable is provided with an outer casing for protecting and insulating a conductive cable. The conductive cable is located within the casing. An end surface of the welding power cable (3) is provided with: conductive contact means for establishing a conductive contact connected, in particular, to the welding power source; and connection means for establishing removable mechanical connection, in particular, between the welding power source and the welding power cable (3).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

A welding torch extension cable, which includes a female power supply connector for a welding cable connector on a first end of the female power supply connector; a male power supply connector for a welding power supply on a first end of the male power supply connector; a welding cable that is electrically and mechanically connected to both a second end of the female power supply connector and a second end of the male power supply connector; a first cover over the female power supply connector and a first portion of the welding cable connected to the female power supply connector, wherein the first and second ends of the female power supply connector are a single piece; and a second cover over the male power supply connector and a second portion of the welding cable connected to the male power supply connector, wherein the first and second ends of the male power supply connector are a single piece.

Provided in this disclosure is a detachable power connection, particularly for use with a welding system. A male conductor, retained within a first connector, is matingly received within a female conductor, retained within a second connector. An aligning insulator of the second connector encloses and internally retains the female conductor. The aligning insulator includes alignment features formed along an exterior surface of the aligning insulator. A locking body of the first connector retains the male conductor and includes an interior surface for defining an internal void for matingly receiving the exterior surface of the aligning insulator therein. The locking body includes second alignment features formed along the interior surface for matingly engaging the respective first alignment features. A locking nut is formed onto one of the first connector or second connector, for releasably securing the first and second connectors together to form the detachable power connection.

An electrical connection system for an arc process system is disclosed. The electrical connection system includes a power pin and a receiving block. The power pin includes a rotational prevention element. The receiving block is configured to receive the power pin and includes a clamp assembly and one or more receptacles. The clamp assembly is configured to selectively engage the power pin to restrict axial movement of the power pin with respect to the receiving block. The one or more receptacles are configured to selectively engage the rotational prevention element and prevent rotational movement of the power pin with respect to the receiving block.

A welding device, having a body configured to route power, a first inlet and a first outlet formed on the body, the first inlet configured to receive a shielding gas, a first channel extending through the body and connecting the first inlet and the first outlet, a second inlet and a second outlet formed on the body, the second inlet configured to receive a coolant, a second channel extending through the body and connecting the second inlet with the second outlet, the second channel having a convoluted portion comprising a plurality of segments configured to increase a proportion of the second channel relative to the body.

The invention is directed at the mechanical engineering industry field. More in detail, the invention concerns an orbital welding head (1) for welding tubes (2) to tube plates (3) of heat-exchangers comprising, operationally connected to each other: an electrode holder welding torch (4), supply lines for a welding current and technical gases; a rotating joint (6) comprising a hollow fixed distributor body, a bush comprising an external thread adapted to cooperate with a corresponding internal thread of said fixed distributor body and adapted to be fitted on a rotating shaft, and a plurality of flexible blades adapted to deform elastically to ensure the contact and transmission of the welding current from said fixed distributor body a said rotating shaft. Said flexible blades each comprise a first and second end, where each first end protrudes axially from said bush and each second end is free, so as to be cantilevered with respect to said bush to elastically clamp said rotating shaft.

A welding torch extension cable, which includes a female power supply connector for a welding cable connector on a first end of the female power supply connector; a male power supply connector for a welding power supply on a first end of the male power supply connector; a welding cable that is electrically and mechanically connected to both a second end of the female power supply connector and a second end of the male power supply connector; a first cover over the female power supply connector and a first portion of the welding cable connected to the female power supply connector, wherein the first and second ends of the female power supply connector are a single piece; and a second cover over the male power supply connector and a second portion of the welding cable connected to the male power supply connector, wherein the first and second ends of the male power supply connector are a single piece.

Rotating electrical connection with locking axial and radial positions for use in welding and cutting devices including a non-conductive coupling that isolates the current path between a locking section and a conductive section of the receiving member body. The receiving member body including a release member designed to exert a compressive force on an interference member.

An example welding-type system includes a wire feeder for providing electrode wire to a welding torch comprising one or more drive rolls configured to retract or advance the electrode wire; a rotating power connector comprising an outer portion with a hollow bore; and an inner sleeve within the hollow bore, wherein the inner sleeve is configured to receive a power pin of the welding torch in alignment with the one or more drive rolls, conduct electrical power to the power pin, and permit the power pin to rotate with respect to the outer portion, wherein the outer portion is fixed within the wire feeder.

An example rotary power adapter is configured to provide an electrical current to a welding type tool and includes: a housing including a first end and a second end; and a rotating member within the housing wherein the rotating member comprises a first interface at a first end of the housing and a second interface at a second end of the housing and is configured to receive a first connector at the first interface and a second connector at the second interface, the first connector is a welding part connector or a first welding cable connector, the second connector is a welding type tool connector or a second welding cable connector, one or more of the first interface or the second interface is configured to rotate with the rotating part, and the rotating part is configured to rotate with the rotating part. The rotating member provides a current path from the welding member to the welding-type tool.

Flexible pipe bend (29) for a water-cooled welding torch (7), in which a nozzle holder (30) for receiving a contact tube (31) and a gas nozzle (34) is arranged at one end and a central connection (32) for attaching the pipe bend (29) to a torch holder is arranged at the other opposite end, wherein the two ends are connected to each other via a flexible connecting element (33), which serves to stably position the arc components and to receive a wire guide core and / or the welding wire (9) respectively.the electrode, is designed for guiding a protective gas inside it and is formed from a flexible, swan-neck-shaped adjusting arm (38) and a current cable (39), characterized in that the current cable (39) is designed for current conduction, shaping and stabilization a) by several defined wound copper wires and copper tubes (40) or b) by several defined wound copper tubes (40), wherein the copper tubes (40) in cases a) and b) are designed for guiding cooling water, and that the adjusting arm (38) is connected at both ends in a fixed connection to the copper wires and / or copper tubes (40), which are continuously and alternately wound around the adjusting arm (38) in one plane.

A tungsten inert gas (TIG) torch heat adapter is disclosed. The TIG torch heat adapter comprises a body, a first connection unit, a second connection unit, and a welding lead connector. The TIG torch heat adapter is a heat-absorbing adapter that is configured to connect the TIG torch head to the welding lead and the argon gas hose, providing enhanced heat dissipation and durability while ensuring secure and efficient connections. The TIG torch heat adapter is applicable in industrial, commercial, and hobbyist TIG welding operations where thermal management and reliability are critical. The TIG torch heat adapter mitigates heat-related issues, ensure secure connections for both the welding lead and argon gas hose, and enhance the overall durability and performance of a TIG torch. The TIG torch heat adapter enables welders to achieve higher productivity and longer operational lifespans for their equipment.

An electrical connection system for an arc process system is disclosed. The electrical connection system includes a power pin and a receiving block. The power pin includes a rotational prevention element. The receiving block is configured to receive the power pin and includes a clamp assembly and one or more receptacles. The clamp assembly is configured to selectively engage the power pin to restrict axial movement of the power pin with respect to the receiving block. The one or more receptacles are configured to selectively engage the rotational prevention element and prevent rotational movement of the power pin with respect to the receiving block.

To provide a possibility that collisions with welding current cables can be avoided as much as possible.SOLUTION: A welding current source (1) comprises two electrode contact devices (6) disposed on a housing (4) of the welding current source. Therein, each of the electrode contact devices protrudes out of the housing (4) along a longitudinal axis of each electrode contact device and is provided with connecting means for receiving a welding current cable (3). At least one of the two electrode contact devices (6) is located completely within a projection surface of the housing (4) on a plane, in which a mounting foundation of the welding current source (1) is located, and the projection takes place along an axis extending perpendicularly to the mounting foundation.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

A control panel for a welding-related device is provided. The control panel (130) comprises a substrate member (700) having an exterior side (702) and an interior side (704). The substrate member (700) includes a plurality of openings (710,712,714) that extend through the substrate member in an orientation to display numerical values. A rigid printed circuit board (720) is coupled to the interior side (704) of the substrate member (700). A plurality of light emitting diodes are coupled to the rigid printed circuit board (720) such that the light emitting diodes are disposed between the substrate member (700) and the rigid printed circuit board, and each of the plurality of light emitting diodes are aligned with at least one of the plurality of openings (710,712,714) of the substrate member.

The argon arc welding equipment with the smoke purification function comprises a supporting frame, a platform plate is arranged on the inner side of the top end of the supporting frame, a rotating shaft base is arranged on the top face of the platform plate, a welding arm is installed at the top end of the rotating shaft base, and a welding gun head is installed at the tail end of the welding arm. Two smoke suction end shells are fixedly connected to the surface of the platform plate, inner cavity channels are formed in the smoke suction end shells, an air outlet is formed in the middle of each smoke suction end shell, an air exhaust fan is installed on the inner side of each air outlet, and an overturning material plate is fixedly connected to an output shaft of each air exhaust fan. The cooling device has the characteristics of high practicability and better cooling effect.

A connector unit (1) comprises a cable (2) with a fluidic channel (3) which is limited by a pipe (4) and at least one electrical conductor (5) arranged on the outer side (6) of the pipe (4), a pipe fitting (7) with a fluidic channel (27) and a pipe support structure (8), wherein a pipe clamp space (9) is defined by said pipe support structure (8) and a pipe clamp structure (10), and an electrical connector (11) with a conductor support structure (12), wherein a conductor clamp space (13) is defined by said conductor support structure (12) and a conductor clamp structure (14), wherein solely and exclusively the at least one electrical conductor (5) extends with a conductor clamp section (16) into the conductor clamp space (13) and wherein the at least one electrical conductor (5) is clamped by means of the conductor clamp structure (14) to the conductor support structure (12), and wherein solely and exclusively the pipe (4) extends with a pipe clamp section (15) into the pipe clamp space (9) and wherein the pipe (4) is clamped by means of the pipe clamp structure (9) to the pipe support structure (8).

An example rotating power adapter (120) configured to provide electrical current to a welding-type tool (130) and comprising: a casing (122) comprising a first end and a second end; and a rotating component (124) within the casing (122), wherein the rotating component (124) comprises a first interface (126) at the first end of the casing (122) and a second interface (128) at the second end of the casing (122) and is configured to receive a first connection (210) at the first interface (126) and a second connection (220) at the second interface (128), wherein the first connection (210) is a welding component (110) connection or a first welding cable connection (410), the second connection (220) is a welding-type tool (130) connection or a second welding cable connection (420), wherein one or more of the first interface (126) or the second interface (128) are configured to rotate with the rotating component (124), and wherein the rotating component (124) provides a path for the electrical current from a welding component (110) to the welding-type tool (130).

An example docking system for a welding torch neck including a neck body configured to receive the welding torch neck, one or more bolts, and a face; a torch connector including one or more first grooves or projections and configured to receive the one or more bolts of the neck body and to connect to a welding torch; and a cover comprising one or more second grooves or projections and configured to secure the neck body to the torch connector by joining the one or more first grooves or projections with the one or more second grooves or projections when the one or more first grooves or projects align with the one or more second grooves or projections.

An example welding-type system includes a wire feeder for providing a wire electrode to a welding torch, the wire feeder including: one or more drive rollers configured to retract or advance the wire electrode; a rotary power connector comprising an outer portion having a hollow bore and an inner sleeve within the hollow bore, where the inner sleeve is configured to receive a power pin of a welding torch aligned with one or more drive rollers, conduct power to the power pin, and allow the power pin to rotate relative to the outer portion, wherein the outer portion is secured within the wire feeder.

An example welding torch includes: a handle piece that is electrically and mechanically connected to the torch head on a first end of the handle piece; a power supply connector configured to be coupled to a welding power supply on a first end of the power supply connector, wherein at least one of the handle piece or the power supply connector are a single piece; a welding cable that is electrically and mechanically connected to both a second end of the handle and a second end of the power supply connector; a first cover over the torch head, the handle piece, and a first portion of the welding cable connected to the handle piece; and a second cover over the power supply connector and a second portion of the welding cable connected to the power supply connector.