85results about "Welding coupling means" patented technology

An example welding includes a torch head and a handle including a first coolant line configured to conduct coolant to the torch head, a second coolant line configured to conduct the coolant away from the torch head, a first welding power conductor within the first coolant line, and a second welding power conductor within the second coolant line, the first and second welding power conductors configured to carry electric current to the torch head.

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 welding torch assembly device comprising a revolution power connector (RPC) directly connectable to a power cable and electrically connectable to a neck of a welding torch, and a torch connector assembly for accommodating the RPC is provided. The welding torch assembly device may include an infinite rotation module with a shock sensor for allowing infinite rotation connection with a cable. The welding torch neck may be connected to the torch connector via a handnut.

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.

The present disclosure provides a welding gun and a power coupling for a welding gun that permit rotational movement of a handle relative to a cable assembly used by the welding gun. In one aspect, a welding gun comprises; a handle; a supply tube assembly fixedly extending from a front of the handle: a cable assembly configured to supply electrical power; a rotary power connector rotatably coupled between the supply tube assembly and the cable assembly, the cable assembly rotatable with respect to the handle via the rotary power connector, wherein the rotary power connector is configured to transfer electrical power from the cable assembly to the supply tube assembly; and an actuator switch assembly electrically coupled to control wires of the cable assembly.

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.

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.

Disclosed example welding-type cables include: a conductor configured to conduct welding-type current; and an outer jacket around the conductor; wherein a first length of the outer jacket is constructed from a first material, and a second length of the outer jacket is constructed from a second material different than the first material, the second length covering a different portion of the conductor than the first length.

A laser marking system for marking a product includes a marking head having an electromagnetic radiation steering mechanism configured to steer electromagnetic radiation to address a specific location within a two-dimensional field of view. The electromagnetic radiation steering mechanism comprises a first optical element having an associated first actuator configured to rotate the first optical element about a first rotational axis to change a first coordinate of a first steering axis in the two-dimensional field of view and a second optical element having an associated second actuator configured to rotate the second optical element about a second rotational axis to change a second coordinate of a second steering axis in the two-dimensional field of view. The electromagnetic radiation steering mechanism comprises an electromagnetic radiation manipulator configured to introduce a difference between a first angle and a second angle (defined between the first and second rotational and steering (respectively) axes).

The invention relates to a plug-in device (10) for connecting a welding torch to a welding power source, wherein the plug-in device (10) has a plug-in pin (22) for transmitting a welding current and several contact elements (28) for transmitting control signals and / or at least one supply voltage, wherein the plug-in pin (22) can be inserted in a plug-in direction (24) into a plug-in pin receptacle (26) of a connection device (14), and wherein the plug-in device (10) has a locking element (32) for locking the plug-in device (10) to the connection device (14).To further develop the plug-in device (10) in such a way that a complete locking of the plug-in device (10) on the connection device (14) can be more easily detected, it is proposed that the locking element (32) have an electrically conductive contact surface (64) which, in the fully locked state of the plug-in device (10), can be applied to at least one electrical contact element (68, 70) of the connection device (14), wherein an electrical test signal can be transmitted via the contact surface (64) in the fully locked state of the plug-in device (10). Furthermore, a connecting device (12) with such a plug-in device (10) and a connection device (14) is proposed.

An example welding cable connector system comprises: a male connector comprising a first conductive body for conveying welding power, a first sealed passageway disposed coaxially of the first conductive body for conveying shielding gas, and a first preassembled valve assembly coupled to threads within the first sealed passageway and configured to stop flow of the shielding gas when the male connector is not engaged; and a female connector comprising a second conductive body for conveying the welding power, a second sealed passageway disposed coaxially of the conductive body for conveying the shielding gas, and a second preassembled valve assembly coupled to threads within the second sealed passageway and configured to stop the flow of the shielding gas when the female connector is not engaged.

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.

The invention pertains to a welding apparatus, particularly to a spot sa welding apparatus which utilizes a single welding electrode / torch to weld vertically adjacent metallic sheets or plates together. The apparatus comprises a MAG welding apparatus with a welding torch and shielding inert or semi-inert gases gas source configured to protect the welded working place, an apparatus for creating holes in at least one of the welded metallic sheets and at least one frame part for assembling the MAG welding apparatus and apparatus for creating holes.

An electrical connector (30) is disclosed. The electrical connector includes a multi-diameter power pin (500) having a proximal portion (510) having a first diameter (d); an engagement portion (520) having a second diameter (d1) smaller than the first diameter; a bearing portion (530) having a third diameter (d2) smaller than the second diameter; and a threaded distal portion (540) having a fourth diameter (d3) smaller than the third diameter. A receiving block (400) having a multi-diameter through hole (402) is configured to receive the multi-diameter power pin (500). The receiving block (400) includes a plurality of gaps (432A,432B,434) extending radially from the multi-diameter through hole (402) to an outer surface of the receiving block (400), a receiving portion (420) disposed between a lateral surface of the receiving block and a first gap of the plurality of gaps; and a clamping portion (430) disposed between the plurality of gaps (432A,432B,434).

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 torch includes a torch head, a torch handle including conductive tubing electrically and mechanically connected to the torch head at a first end of the conductive tubing, one or more welding power conductors, a gas conductor, and one or more coolant lines directly connected to a second end of the conductive tubing, and a casing configured to cover the one or more welding power conductors. An example welding torch includes a torch head configured to conduct welding-type power, a torch handle including conductive tubing coupled to the torch head, and a torch cable integrally coupled to the torch handle at a first end of the torch cable, the torch cable and the torch handle including an electrical path from a power supply connector to the torch head and a coolant path to cool the torch head.

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.

Presented herein are techniques for activating auxiliary features of an arc process system when a controller determines a torch is in a user's hand. The controller will determine, via a motion sensor in the torch, when the torch moves and / or a user picks up and handles the torch. Once the system detects motion of the torch, the system may automatically activate auxiliary features of the system in anticipation of arc initiation.

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

The invention relates to a process for forming an Mg-9. 2Gd-3.2 Y-2Zn-0.4 Zr alloy by utilizing a hammering auxiliary cold metal transition additive manufacturing technology, and belongs to the field of metal material process forming. The process comprises the following steps of substrate preheating, electric arc additive forming and weld bead hammering. According to the process, the Mg-9. 2Gd-3.2 Y-2Zn-0.4 Zr wt% alloy which is fine and uniform in structure and low in residual stress is prepared through CMT electric arc welding equipment, hammering equipment and substrate preheating equipment, and the Mg-9. 2Gd-3.2 Y-2Zn-0.4 Zr wt% alloy is used for improving the mechanical property of a formed part, prolonging the fatigue life of the part, reducing internal defects of the formed part, reducing the residual stress of the formed part and widening the application range of the heavy rare earth magnesium alloy.

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.

According to the present disclosure, a welding-type system (200) includes a cooler (120) configured to recirculate coolant from a welding-type tool (140) and comprises a cooler connection (126), a power supply (110) comprising power conversion circuitry configured to convert input power to welding-type power, and a bezel (112) comprising a power supply connector (116) and configured to provide a coolant path between the power supply connector (116) and the cooler connection (126). Further, a welding welding-type power supply connector (116) includes a gas connection configured to receive shielding gas, an outlet connection configured to provide coolant to a welding-type tool (140), and an inlet connection configured to receive the coolant from the welding-type tool (140), wherein the power supply connector (116) provides welding-type power.

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.

Disclosed example welding-type cables include: a conductor configured to conduct welding-type current; and an outer jacket around the conductor, wherein a first length of the outer jacket is constructed from a first material, and a second length of the outer jacket is constructed from a second material different than the first material, the second length covering a different portion of the conductor than the first length.

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.