Torch indicator apparatus and methods
US11213910B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 19, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05H1/36
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
According to one embodiment, a welding or plasma cutting system is provided that includes a torch having a torch body. Located on or in the torch body are one or more status indicators that provide, for example, a status of a process parameter (e.g. current data, pressure data, etc.) and/or of an operating mode of the torches. Control circuitry coupled to the one or more status indicators is configured to activate the one or more status indicators prior to a carrying out of a welding or plasma cutting operation through use of the torch and to deactivate the one or more status indicators during a time when the welding or plasma cutting operation is being carried out by the torch. An associated method of operating the torch includes activating the one or more status indicators prior to a carrying out of a welding or plasma cutting operation by use of the torch, and during a time when the welding or plasma cutting operation is being carried out by use of the torch, deactivating the one or more status indicators.
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