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Parts in place torch structure

US4940877A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 15, 1989
Grant dateJul 10, 1990
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Expiry dateSep 15, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05H1/3473
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A plasma arc cutting torch embodying an electrode having a swirl tube and a nozzle thereabout, a spring mechanism bearing on the swirl tube and nozzle being caused by them to complete a circuit, the circuit not becoming completed in the absence of one of or both the swirl tube and nozzle.

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