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Welding-process handle for interchangeable welding-process heads

US4695702A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 11, 1986
Grant dateSep 22, 1987
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K9/295
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention contemplates a host-torch body configuration for interchangeable use of a selected one of a variety of different welding-process heads. A bayonet-type locking engagement is quickly operable to connect or disconnect any selected process head. The arrangement is such that the same bayonet-lockable engagement serves electrical-supply, consumable-electrode supply, and gas-supply or gas-venting requirements of particular different welding-process heads.

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