Wireless and powerline communications in a welding-type system
US10369652B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/70
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A welding-type system includes a wireless network interface configured to connect a wire feeder or power supply to a wireless network. The wireless network interface is also configured to receive a wireless command in a first format. The wireless command is configured to control the power supply. Moreover, the wireless network interface is configured to convert the wireless command from the first format to a second format. The welding-type system also includes a wired transceiver configured to transmit the converted wireless command across a power delivery cable to the power supply. Furthermore, the welding-type system includes power terminals configured to receive power from the power supply at a level based at least in part on the transmitted wireless command.
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