公开(公告)号：US20140284323A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-25

申请号：US14299748

申请日：2014-06-09

Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Inventor： Bruce Patrick Albrecht ,  James F. Ulrich

IPC: B23K9/32 ,  B23K9/10

CPC classification number: B23K9/32 ,  B23K9/10 ,  B23K9/1087 ,  G05B19/4063

Abstract: A welding-type device has wireless communications to transmit wireless signals comprising at least identification 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 preventing theft of welding-type devices.

Abstract translation: 焊接型设备具有无线通信以发送至少包括标识信息的无线信号。 信息可以自动地或者响应于请求信号来传输。 这种焊接型设备可以被配置为与其他焊接型设备，监控设备或两者通信。 无线通信系统具有至少一个焊接型设备，至少一个无线通信组件和至少一个监控设备，并且能够帮助用户防止焊接型设备被盗。

公开(公告)号：US20140214604A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-31

申请号：US14231165

申请日：2014-03-31

Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Inventor： Bruce Patrick Albrecht ,  Darryl Grant Harvey ,  James F. Ulrich ,  Sundaram Nagarajan

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q30/06

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0633 ,  B23K9/10 ,  B23K9/1062 ,  B23K9/1087 ,  G01S5/0018 ,  G06Q10/087

Abstract: A welding-type device has a wireless communication unit 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, monitoring inventory, preventing theft of welding-type devices, and scheduling preventive maintenance.

Abstract translation: 焊接型设备具有无线通信单元，用于发送至少包括标识信息或位置信息的无线信号。 信息可以自动地或者响应于请求信号来传输。 这种焊接型设备可以被配置为与其他焊接型设备，监控设备或两者通信。 无线通信系统具有至少一个焊接型设备，至少一个无线通信组件和至少一个监控设备，并且能够帮助用户定位特定的焊接型设备，监控库存，防止焊接型的窃取 设备和调度预防性维护。

公开(公告)号：US20140190944A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-10

申请号：US14204913

申请日：2014-03-11

Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Inventor： Anthony V. Salsich ,  Joseph C. Schneider ,  James F. Ulrich

IPC: B23K10/00 ,  H05H1/34

CPC classification number: B23K10/006 ,  H05H1/34 ,  H05H1/36

Abstract: A system for providing a dynamically controlled plasma cutting system. The plasma cutting system includes a proportional valve and a sensing device arrangement and a controller connected to this arrangement. The system is configured to dynamically control gas flow in a plasma torch. The system measures gas pressure at a proportional valve and makes necessary gas pressure adjustments in the system by way of controlling a drive signal sent to the proportional valve to control gas flow.

Abstract translation: 一种用于提供动态控制的等离子切割系统的系统。 等离子切割系统包括比例阀和感测装置布置以及连接到该装置的控制器。 该系统被配置为动态地控制等离子体焰炬中的气流。 该系统测量比例阀上的气体压力，并通过控制发送到比例阀的驱动信号来控制气体流量，从而在系统中进行必要的气体压力调节。

公开(公告)号：US11565338B2

公开(公告)日：2023-01-31

申请号：US16883547

申请日：2020-05-26

Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Inventor： James F. Ulrich ,  Bruce Patrick Albrecht ,  Todd Earl Holverson

IPC: B23K9/095 ,  B23K9/10

Abstract: An example welding user interface system includes: a user interface configured to receive a plurality of control inputs indicative of a plurality of weld specifications, wherein the plurality of weld specifications comprise two or more physical attributes of a weld, the physical attributes comprising two or more of a workpiece thickness, a joint type, a workpiece material, a fillet size, a penetration depth, a penetration profile, a bead width, a wire type, a wire feed speed, or a gas type; and a processor configured to convert the weld specifications from the plurality of control inputs into electrical parameters of a welding power source, and to control an output welding power of the welding power source based at least in part on the electrical parameters.

公开(公告)号：US11185940B2

公开(公告)日：2021-11-30

申请号：US14206777

申请日：2014-03-12

Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Inventor： James F. Ulrich ,  Jeremy D. Overesch ,  Edward G. Beistle

IPC: B23K9/10 ,  B23K9/18

Abstract: A method for controlling an output current of a welding power supply includes detecting, using control circuitry of the welding power supply, a root mean square (RMS) current setting. The method also includes calculating, using the control circuitry, an average current command based on the RMS current setting. The method also includes controlling, using the control circuitry, the output current using the average current command to produce an output substantially the same as the RMS current setting.

公开(公告)号：US20200282485A1

公开(公告)日：2020-09-10

申请号：US16883547

申请日：2020-05-26

Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Inventor： James F. Ulrich ,  Bruce Patrick Albrecht ,  Todd Earl Holverson

IPC: B23K9/095 ,  B23K9/10

Abstract: An example welding user interface system includes: a user interface configured to receive a plurality of control inputs indicative of a plurality of weld specifications, wherein the plurality of weld specifications comprise two or more physical attributes of a weld, the physical attributes comprising two or more of a workpiece thickness, a joint type, a workpiece material, a fillet size, a penetration depth, a penetration profile, a bead width, a wire type, a wire feed speed, or a gas type; and a processor configured to convert the weld specifications from the plurality of control inputs into electrical parameters of a welding power source, and to control an output welding power of the welding power source based at least in part on the electrical parameters.

公开(公告)号：US10661372B2

公开(公告)日：2020-05-26

申请号：US14089062

申请日：2013-11-25

Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Inventor： James F. Ulrich ,  Bruce Patrick Albrecht ,  Todd Earl Holverson

IPC: B23K9/095 ,  B23K9/10

Abstract: A system and method for determining settings or parameters for a welding-type power source are provided. By presenting an operator with an interface that is positioned along the path of a weld cable and configured to input weld characteristics, an operator is not required to determine electrical parameters for setting a welding-type power source output at the power source. The interface is presented to the operator at a remote welding-type device, such as a wire feeder, a weld robot, a torch, or the like. From the operator-specified weld characteristics, the system and method determine appropriate settings for the power source. In some embodiments, the system and method may automatically set the power source accordingly.

公开(公告)号：US10391577B2

公开(公告)日：2019-08-27

申请号：US15215326

申请日：2016-07-20

Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Inventor： James F. Ulrich ,  Allen Raymond Sykes

IPC: B23K9/10 ,  B23K9/095 ,  H02J7/00

Abstract: A hybrid welding system is provided. In one embodiment, the welding system includes an engine-driven generator, an energy storage device, a contactor, and a controller. The controller may be configured to control delivery of weld power from the generator when a commanded output is below a threshold level, and from both the generator and the energy storage when the commanded output is above the threshold level. Closing of the contactor enables the energy storage device to contribute to weld power during welding operations and to be charged by the generator output independent of charging between weld operations. Additional hybrid welding systems and methods are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US10328516B2

公开(公告)日：2019-06-25

申请号：US14204913

申请日：2014-03-11

Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Inventor： Anthony V. Salsich ,  Joseph C. Schneider ,  James F. Ulrich

IPC: B23K9/00 ,  B23K10/00 ,  H05H1/36 ,  H05H1/34

Abstract: A system for providing a dynamically controlled plasma cutting system. The plasma cutting system includes a proportional valve and a sensing device arrangement and a controller connected to this arrangement. The system is configured to dynamically control gas flow in a plasma torch. The system measures gas pressure at a proportional valve and makes necessary gas pressure adjustments in the system by way of controlling a drive signal sent to the proportional valve to control gas flow.

公开(公告)号：US09399261B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-26

申请号：US13802376

申请日：2013-03-13

Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Inventor： James F. Ulrich ,  Allen Raymond Sykes

IPC: B23K9/095 ,  B23K9/10 ,  H02J7/00

CPC classification number: B23K9/1075 ,  B23K9/095 ,  B23K9/1012 ,  H02J7/0068

Abstract: A hybrid welding system is provided. In one embodiment, the welding system includes an engine-driven generator, an energy storage device, a contactor, and a controller. The controller may be configured to control delivery of weld power from the generator when a commanded output is below a threshold level, and from both the generator and the energy storage when the commanded output is above the threshold level. Closing of the contactor enables the energy storage device to contribute to weld power during welding operations and to be charged by the generator output independent of charging between weld operations. Additional hybrid welding systems and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种混合焊接系统。 在一个实施例中，焊接系统包括发动机驱动的发电机，能量存储装置，接触器和控制器。 控制器可以被配置为当命令输出低于阈值电平时，以及当指令输出高于阈值电平时，从发生器和能量存储器两者来控制来自发电机的焊接功率的传递。 关闭接触器使得能量存储装置能够在焊接操作期间贡献焊接功率，并且由发电机输出充电，而不管焊接操作之间的充电。 还公开了另外的混合焊接系统和方法。