Optical-based weld travel speed sensing system
US9522437B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S17/58
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A travel speed sensing system includes an optical sensor configured to be coupled to a welding torch. The optical sensor is configured to sense light incident on the optical sensor, and the travel speed sensing system is configured to determine a travel speed of the welding torch, a direction of the welding torch, or both, based on the sensed light.
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