Modular, stackable plasma cutting apparatus
US5189277A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 8, 1991 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K5/30
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Plasma cutting apparatus (10) for use in cutting a material (M). A torch (12) cuts the material. A control unit (14) controls the cutting operation performed by the torch and includes a control module (16) in which the control unit is housed. At least one power unit (18) supplies power to the cutting torch, the application of this power being controlled by the control unit. Each power unit includes a power module (24) in which the power unit is housed. A cooling unit (54) for cooling the torch is also available. The cooling unit includes a cooling module (56). The control module, power module(s), and coolant module are removably stackable one on top of the other.
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