Network system
US6766117B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 11, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4296
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention provides a network system for laser processing, comprising at least two laser devices and a workstation with a laser processing head which can be operated safely. A first light guide leads from the first laser device to a first connection element, associated with which is a first communication connection element connected to the laser controller of the first laser device. A second light guide leads from the second laser device to a second connection element, associated with which is a second communication connection element connected to the laser controller of the second laser device. The laser processing head can be connected to one of the connection elements by a mating connection part. A safety circuit of the workstation ensures that each laser controller releases the shutter switch only if the safety circuit is connected to the communication connection element connected to the respective laser controller.
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