Arc welding or cutting torch and electrode holder used for same
US5473131A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 1994 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05H1/3478
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An arc welding or cutting torch has a torch body with a torch nozzle and a housing having a taper fit lock for an electrode holder. The housing includes a tapered bore section and a cylindrical bore section disposed rearwardly of the tapered bore section. An electrode holder has a frustoconical portion with rearwardly facing tapered surfaces which engage the tapered section of the housing and a cylindrical portion disposed rearwardly adjacent the frustoconical portion and engaging the cylindrical bore section of the holder.
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