Plasma arc torch head connections
US6919526B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 7, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05H1/3489
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A plasma arc torch is provided that comprises torch head connections that are made between consumable components and a torch head independent of rotational alignment of the consumable components. Accordingly, connections for the flow of a cooling fluid, plasma gas, and/or a secondary gas are made independent of rotational alignment. Additionally, electrical connections are also provided that are independent of rotational alignment of the various plasma arc torch components.
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