Self-adjusting twin contact jaws
US10857615B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 22, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K9/24
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A contact device for a welding apparatus is disclosed. The contact device for feeding current to at least a first welding wire and a second welding wire. The contact device including first and second contact jaws. The first and second contact jaws including a slot formed therein to provide the first and second contact jaws with improved flexibility to individually and independently flex about the first and second welding wires to ensure proper contact is maintained between the contact jaws and the welding wire.
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