Wireless communication system for welding-type devices
US9138825B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 7, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B19/4063
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A welding-type device has wireless communications to transmit wireless signals comprising at least identification information or location information. The information may be transmitted either automatically or in response to request signals. Such a welding-type device may be configured to communicate with other welding-type devices, a monitoring device, or both. A wireless communication system has at least one welding-type device, at least one wireless communication assembly, and at least one monitoring device and is capable of assisting a user in locating particular welding-type devices, preventing theft of welding-type devices, and scheduling preventive maintenance.
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