System and method for servicing welding torches
US12162104B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K9/328
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems for servicing welding torches are provided, which include a feeder assembly and a nozzle cleaning assembly. The feeder assembly may be configured to feed removable components (e.g., contact tips). For example, the feeder assembly comprises a hopper magazine configured to store contact tips for a welding torch so that one contact tip is on top of another contact tip in their horizontal directions and to release each of the contact tips in the horizontal direction. The nozzle cleaning assembly may comprise a brush for cleaning the inner wall of the contact tip and a universal joint for off-centered rotation of the brush head.
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