Compressed air nozzle unit for a laser welding head
The compact nozzle unit for a laser welding head addresses the challenges of protecting the welding head from metal splashes and smoke by using a vertebral air flow created from compressed air, enhancing performance and reducing infrastructure needs.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/EP2024/077096
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-09-26
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-26
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-03
AI Technical Summary
Existing laser welding systems face challenges in protecting the welding head from damage caused by metal splashes and smoke, which can lead to performance losses and require large amounts of compressed air and additional infrastructure like low-pressure blowers.
A compact nozzle unit for a laser welding head that utilizes a ring chamber and exit ring to distribute compressed air through multiple nozzles, creating a vertebral air flow that protects the welding head from metal splashes and smoke, while operating with existing compressed air infrastructure.
The nozzle unit effectively protects the laser welding head from damage and minimizes performance losses by removing smoke and metal splashes, while reducing the need for additional infrastructure and improving handling with thinner hoses.