Electric arc welding machine with control interface
US8080762B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 30, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K9/32
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electric arc welding machine includes a manual welding tool, an electric power unit, and a cable electrically connecting the welding tool and the electric power unit. The electric power unit includes an electric power converter, an electronic central control unit, and a control panel that allows the user to manually set a desired operating mode and operating specifications based upon equipment selected from a memory module. The electronic central control unit provides real-time control over electric power supplied to the welding tool in accordance with the manually set operating mode and selected equipment.
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