Strain relief mechanism for a plasma arc torch
US6472631B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 4, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05H1/3423
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a strain relief mechanism for a plasma arc torch. In particular, the invention relates to a strain relief system including a positive axial restraint component for restraining axial movement of a lead relative to a housing and a positive rotational restraint component for restraining rotational movement of the lead relative to the housing, wherein the positive axial restraint component and the positive rotational restraint component are independent components arranged in a spaced relationship relative to each other.
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