Energy conservation and improved cooling in welding machines
US9764406B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 25, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K9/10
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for generating a weld are provided. A power circuit in communication with a control circuit generates welding output voltage. A voltage reducing circuit in communication with the power circuit generates a reduced output voltage relative to the welding output voltage if the system determines that the welding process is idle for the predefined period of time. The welding output voltage is restored from the reduced voltage if the welding process is restarted.
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