Recognition of components for welding and cutting torches
US11267069B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 25, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09B19/24
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Recognizing interchangeable torch components, such as consumables, for welding and cutting torches includes determining that one or more interchangeable torch components installed in an operative end of a torch are genuine. Operational parameters for the one or more interchangeable torch components can also be determined. When the one or more interchangeable torch components are determined to be genuine, an indicator assembly can be activated to provide a first indication. When the operational parameters are implemented at a power supply connected to the torch, the indicator assembly can be activated to provide a second indication.
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