13results about "Welding coupling means" patented technology

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 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.

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.

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 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 adapter assembly includes a coupling portion (72) that couples to a gas metal arc welding (GMAW) wire drive assembly and receives electrical current flow from the GMAW wire drive assembly. Additionally, the adapter assembly includes a receiving portion (74) that couples with a connector of a welding cable of a non-GMAW torch to provide the electrical current flow to the non-GMAW torch from the GMAW wire drive assembly. Further, the adapter assembly includes an insulating component that affixes around the receiving portion (74).

A connecting 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 electric current. The connecting 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 a first connecting part (14) of an outer surface (15) of the first end (11) is formed as a spheroid or a portion of a spheroid. The first connecting part (14) is provided with two first fastening members (16) provided on opposite sides (17) of the first connecting part (14) in relation to the longitudinal direction (13) and configured to engage in each case with one of two second fastening members (31) provided on an inner surface (32) of the handle (2), in such a manner that the connecting structure (10) enables, when connected to the handle (2) at the first end (11) via the first connecting part (14) and the fastening members (16, 31), rotation of the connecting structure (10) in relation to the handle (2) about a bending axis (18) defined by the first fastening members (16).

Systems and apparatus are disclosed relating to smart regulators and smart manifolds for welding-type systems. A smart regulator may be coupled to a fluid tank and provide information regarding the current pressure(s) and / or flow rate to a remote device and / or operator. The remote device may also determine and / or output additional information, such as, for example, remaining fluid and / or remaining time before the fluid runs out or becomes dangerously low. A smart manifold may be configured to work with several different fluid supplies. In this way, an operator may easily mix fluid types, switch between different fluid types, and / or switch between different fluid tanks.