Quick-change wire feeder
US11020814B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 10, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/36
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatuses, systems, and/or methods for securing and unsecuring a wire feeder in an automatic welding system without using tools are disclosed. The welding system can include, for example, a robotic arm with a welding torch, an adaptor, and a wire feeder. The adaptor can include, for example, a quick-disconnect member located on the robotic arm. The wire feeder that can be removed from the adaptor after the quick-disconnect member has been actuated. The wire feeder can be installed and secured with tools by placing the wire feeder in the actuator and actuating the quick-disconnect member of the actuator.
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