Motion control method and system for servicing of welding torch
US11224931B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 19, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K9/328
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for servicing a welding torch is provided. The system includes a gripping module for holding and releasing a component of the welding torch, the gripping module is movable along an axis of the gripping module and rotatable about the axis; and a control system for providing a degree of freedom in a movement of the gripping module to control or reduce a force exerted between mating components of the welding torch.
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