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System and method for protecting a welding-type system from strain

US8895895B2 · kind B2 · utility

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29References

22Claims

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Assignee

ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. · US

Inventors

Joseph E. Feldhausen · Appleton, US
Jeffrey W. Rappold · Appleton, US
Gary A. Thyssen · Appleton, US
Craig Steven Knoener · Appleton, US
Christopher D. McInnis · Little Chute, US
Brian A. Schwartz · Appleton, US
Michael W. Hogan · Appleton, US
Jeffrey P. Lenz · Appleton, US
Kodi K. Welch · Menasha, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 22, 2008
Grant date	Nov 25, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 18, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB23K9/173
WIPO fieldMachine tools
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for an integrated structural welding system is designed to protect the components of the system against accidental damage and undue stresses. Specifically, portable structure and a strain protection system are provided. The strain protection system is supported by a portable structure and engages one or both of a welding-type cable and a power cable to transfer forces applied to the welding-type cable or power cable when adjusting a position of the portable structure to the support structure.

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