Control device for a welding apparatus
US6315186A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K9/1062
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a control device (4) for a welding apparatus (1) or a welding facility, comprising a welding torch (10) connected to the welding apparatus (1) via connecting lines, wherein at least one input device (22) and/or a display device (23) are arranged on the welding torch (10). The control device (4) is connected to a serial data bus, in particular a field bus, to which the welding torch (10) and/or additional components of the welding apparatus (1) and/or the welding facility are attached.
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