Energy conservation system, method, and apparatus for use with welding equipment
US10722969B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K37/00
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A welding system comprising a user manipulatable device, a proximity sensor positioned on said user manipulatable device, an engine capable of operation in an energy conservation mode and an operating mode, and a generator operatively coupled to the engine. The generator may provide at least one of (1) a welding current output or (2) an auxiliary power output. The engine may operate (1) in the operating mode when the proximity sensor outputs the first output signal, and (2) in the energy conservation mode when the engine is not operating in the operating mode. The proximity sensor may be configured to output the first output signal when an operator of said welding system is in-range.
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