Automatic identification of components for welding and cutting torches
US10625359B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 6, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K10/006
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Automatically identifying interchangeable torch components, such as consumables, for welding and cutting torches includes adding one or more passive markings to a surface of an interchangeable torch component. Then, automatic identification can be effectuated by a torch assembly including a torch body and one or more imaging devices or a system including the torch assembly and a power supply. The torch body has an operative end configured to removably receive one or more interchangeable torch components including one or more passive markings. The one or more imaging devices are positioned to optically acquire an image of or image data representative of the one or more passive markings included on the one or more interchangeable torch components so that the one or more interchangeable torch components can be automatically identified based on the one or more passive markings. Consequently, various components can be reliably and consistently identified.
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