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Methods and apparatus for tactile communication in an arc processing system

US7358458B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 25, 2005
Grant dateApr 15, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K9/0956
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods are presented for tactile communication with an operator in an arc processing system, in which a tactile device is mechanically coupled with a handheld torch to provide tactile messages to the operator according to information related to the system or to an arc processing operation being performed.

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