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Apparatus having DC arc start in parallel with welder power supply

US8129659B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 19, 2007
Grant dateMar 6, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02M7/48
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A DC arc start function for a welder. The arc start function is realized using a universal input DC regulator coupled to a DC to DC converter that produces a regulated DC voltage that is sufficient to strike an arc at an electrode of the welder.

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