Methods and apparatus to provide welding-type power and preheating power
US12240064B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02M3/33573
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An example welding power supply includes: a power input configured to receive alternating current (AC) input power, and power conversion circuitry configured to: convert a first portion of the input power to welding power; output the welding power to a weld circuit; convert a second portion of the input power to preheating power; and output the preheating power to a preheater.
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