Articulating thermal processing torches and related systems and methods
US9480138B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05H1/3478
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
In some aspects, a plasma processing torch can include an end portion that receives at least one gas and at least one power input; a first joint coupled to the end portion, the first joint conveying the gas and power through the first joint; a middle portion coupled to the first joint, the middle portion conveying the gas and power through the middle portion; a second joint coupled to the middle portion at an end opposite the first joint, the pivot joint conveying the gas and power through the pivot joint; and a head portion coupled to the second joint, the head portion conveying the gas and power to a torch tip to generate a plasma arc.
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