Systems and methods for weld asset tracking

By tracking the location and use of welding assets in real time through a welding asset tracking system, the problem of distinguishing and managing assets in large welding environments is solved, achieving efficient asset management and cost reduction.

CN112396281BActive Publication Date: 2026-07-17ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202010806555.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2020-07-21
Filing Date
2020-08-12
Publication Date
2026-07-17
Estimated Expiration
2040-08-12

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In large welding environments, welding assets are difficult to distinguish, easily lost, stolen, and inefficiently redistributed, leading to high costs and management difficulties.

Method used

A welding asset tracking system is adopted, including asset tags, hubs and gateways, to track the location and use of welding assets in real time through positioning systems and communication circuits. The location is determined using a global positioning system or a local positioning system, and the data is transmitted to an asset tracking server for management via a network.

Benefits of technology

It enables efficient tracking and management of welding assets, reduces loss and theft, improves asset utilization efficiency and the accuracy of reallocation, and lowers management costs.

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Abstract

Systems and methods for welding asset tracking are disclosed. In some examples, a welding asset tracking system can include an asset tracking network having tags maintained by welding assets within a welding area, hubs, and / or gateways. The asset tracking network can obtain welding data related to one or more welding assets and location data obtained via an internal positioning system and / or an external positioning system, and / or communicate this data to an asset tracking server. In this way, the welding asset tracking server can continuously receive updated information regarding the identity, location, and / or use of each welding asset. This updated information can be used by a welding asset manager to determine the location of welding assets, assign assets to different welding jobs, and determine whether assets should be introduced for maintenance and / or whether new assets should be acquired.
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