公开(公告)号：US10442026B2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-15

申请号：US16154091

申请日：2018-10-08

Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Inventor： Bruce Patrick Albrecht ,  Allen R. Sykes

IPC: B23K9/06 ,  B23K9/09 ,  B23K11/24 ,  B23K9/10 ,  B23K9/095

Abstract: Embodiments of a welding power supply include an engine adapted to drive a generator to produce a first power and a energy storage device adapted to discharge energy to produce a second power. The welding power supply also includes control circuitry adapted to detect a commanded output. The control circuitry is adapted to meet the commanded output by controlling access to power from the energy storage device to produce the second power when the commanded output is below a first predetermined load level. The control circuitry is further adapted to meet the commanded output by controlling access to power from the engine and the energy storage device to produce the first power and the second power when the commanded output is above a second predetermined load level.

公开(公告)号：US20190084072A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-21

申请号：US16163296

申请日：2018-10-17

Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Inventor： Thomas A. Bunker ,  Bruce Patrick Albrecht

IPC: B23K9/10

Abstract: Welding system and method permit exchange of data with Smart Grid monitors and/or controllers. The welding systems include a welding power supply configured to convert power between the power grid and the welding power supply. A grid interface cooperates with control circuitry to transmit data to and/or from the grid monitors and/or controllers on the grid side. The control circuitry may control operation of the welding power supply based upon data from the grid. The system may include power generation devices (e.g., engine-drive generators) and energy storage devices (e.g., batteries). The control circuitry may control operation of such devices, the exchange of power between them, and the draw of power from the grid or the application of power to the grid based upon the data exchanged with the grid monitors and/or controllers.

公开(公告)号：US10213864B2

公开(公告)日：2019-02-26

申请号：US14188207

申请日：2014-02-24

Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Inventor： Bruce Patrick Albrecht

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

Abstract: A welding-type system is designed for wireless control and for inventory monitoring of welding consumables. The welding-type system includes a power source to produce a welding-type power, wherein the power source is operable in a plurality of operating modes. The welding-type system also includes a controller configured to set a plurality of operating parameters within the power source, at least one wireless monitoring device coupled to the controller, and at least one welding-type consumable associated with a wireless transmitter. The wireless transmitter is configured to emit low frequency magnetic signals having consumable data encoded therein that is indicative of the at least one welding-type consumable. The wireless monitoring device is arranged to communicate with the wireless transmitter by receiving and transmitting the low frequency magnetic signals, with the low frequency magnetic signals being transmitted at a frequency of approximately 131 kHz.

公开(公告)号：US10092971B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-09

申请号：US14066305

申请日：2013-10-29

Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Inventor： Bruce Patrick Albrecht ,  Allen R. Sykes

IPC: B23K9/06 ,  B23K9/09 ,  B23K9/095 ,  B23K9/10

Abstract: Embodiments of a welding power supply include an engine adapted to drive a generator to produce a first power and a energy storage device adapted to discharge energy to produce a second power. The welding power supply also includes control circuitry adapted to detect a commanded output. The control circuitry is adapted to meet the commanded output by controlling access to power from the energy storage device to produce the second power when the commanded output is below a first predetermined load level. The control circuitry is further adapted to meet the commanded output by controlling access to power from the engine and the energy storage device to produce the first power and the second power when the commanded output is above a second predetermined load level.

公开(公告)号：US20160358503A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-08

申请号：US15167496

申请日：2016-05-27

Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Inventor： Todd Gerald Batzler ,  Bruce Patrick Albrecht ,  William J. Becker

IPC: G09B19/00 ,  G09B19/24 ,  G09B5/00 ,  B23K37/00 ,  B23K9/095

CPC classification number: G09B19/003 ,  B23K9/095 ,  B23K9/32 ,  B23K37/00 ,  G05B2219/37396 ,  G09B5/00 ,  G09B9/00 ,  G09B19/24

Abstract: A welding training system includes one or more welding operator device which provides positional feedback relevant to a quality weld. The positional feedback is analyzed and, when the positional feedback is outside of a predetermined range, a signal is provided to the welding operator. In one embodiment, tactile feedback is provided in a welding gun.

公开(公告)号：US09278403B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-08

申请号：US14444692

申请日：2014-07-28

Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Inventor： Bruce Patrick Albrecht

IPC: B23K9/10

CPC classification number: B23K9/1043 ,  B23K9/1006 ,  B23K9/1062 ,  B23K9/1075 ,  B23K9/1081 ,  Y10T307/615

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a welding-type power source that includes a power source housing and an engine arranged in the power source housing to supply electrical power. An energy storage device is included that is in rechargeable association with the internal combustion engine and arranged to provide welding-type power for at least a given period.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种焊接型电源，其包括设置在电源壳体中的电源壳体和引擎以提供电力。 包括能量存储装置，其与内燃机可充电关联并且布置成在至少给定的时间段内提供焊接式动力。

公开(公告)号：US20150325153A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-12

申请号：US14807281

申请日：2015-07-23

Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Inventor： Bruce Patrick Albrecht

IPC: G09B25/02

CPC classification number: G09B25/02 ,  B23K9/00 ,  B23K9/0953 ,  B23K9/0956 ,  G09B19/003 ,  G09B19/24

Abstract: A system and device for welding training. In one example, a welding training system includes a display configured to show welding features related to a training welding operation. The system also includes a training workpiece having a substantially transparent weld joint configured to be placed adjacent to the display during the training welding operation. The system includes a processing device coupled to the display and configured to provide welding data relating to the training welding operation to the display. The system also includes a training torch comprising an optical sensor. The training torch is coupled to the processing device and configured to provide the processing device with data from the optical sensor corresponding to a position of the training torch relative to the training workpiece.

Abstract translation: 一种用于焊接培训的系统和装置。 在一个示例中，焊接训练系统包括被配置为示出与训练焊接操作相关的焊接特征的显示器。 该系统还包括具有基本上透明的焊接接头的训练工件，构造成在训练焊接操作期间邻近显示器放置。 该系统包括耦合到显示器并且被配置为向显示器提供与训练焊接操作有关的焊接数据的处理装置。 该系统还包括包括光学传感器的训练手电筒。 训练火炬耦合到处理设备并且被配置为向处理设备提供对应于训练炬相对于训练工件的位置的来自光学传感器的数据。

公开(公告)号：US20150306692A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-29

申请号：US14792246

申请日：2015-07-06

Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Inventor： Thomas Allen Bunker ,  Bruce Patrick Albrecht

IPC: B23K9/10

CPC classification number: B23K9/1043 ,  B23K9/1056 ,  B23K9/1075

Abstract: Welding system and method permit exchange of data with Smart Grid monitors and/or controllers. The welding systems include a welding power supply configured to convert power between the power grid and the welding power supply. A grid interface cooperates with control circuitry to transmit data to and/or from the grid monitors and/or controllers on the grid side. The control circuitry may control operation of the welding power supply based upon data from the grid. The system may include power generation devices (e.g., engine-drive generators) and energy storage devices (e.g., batteries). The control circuitry may control operation of such devices, the exchange of power between them, and the draw of power from the grid or the application of power to the grid based upon the data exchanged with the grid monitors and/or controllers.

Abstract translation: 焊接系统和方法允许与智能电网监控器和/或控制器交换数据。 焊接系统包括被配置为在电网和焊接电源之间转换功率的焊接电源。 电网接口与控制电路配合以将数据传送到网格监视器和/或电网侧的控制器。 控制电路可以基于来自电网的数据来控制焊接电源的操作。 该系统可以包括发电设备（例如，发动机驱动发电机）和能量存储设备（例如，电池）。 控制电路可以基于与电网监视器和/或控制器交换的数据来控制这些设备的操作，它们之间的电力交换以及从电网的电力消耗或对电力的施加。

公开(公告)号：US20150083710A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-26

申请号：US14494248

申请日：2014-09-23

Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Inventor： Bruce Patrick Albrecht ,  Christopher Hsu

IPC: B23K28/02 ,  H05B6/04 ,  B23K9/235 ,  H05B6/10

CPC classification number: B23K9/235 ,  B23K9/02 ,  B23K9/04 ,  B23K9/167 ,  B23K9/173 ,  B23K9/20 ,  B23K26/211 ,  B23K26/242 ,  B23K26/34 ,  B23K26/60 ,  B23K31/02 ,  B23K2101/06 ,  C21D9/50 ,  C21D9/505 ,  H05B6/02

Abstract: A workpiece may be heated with one or more induction heating coils coupled to an induction heating and control system. The heating is done in conjunction with a metal working operation, such as welding. The heating may be performed to remove coatings and the like before welding, to apply claddings and the like following welding, to allow for improved porosity of a weld bead, and so forth. Induction heating heads may be placed before or after a welding torch, and may be moved with or independently. One or more induction heating heads may be placed in pipe to be welded, such as on, in, or adjacent to an internal pipe claim that holds pipe during welding.

Abstract translation: 可以用耦合到感应加热和控制系统的一个或多个感应加热线圈加热工件。 加热是与金属加工操作一起进行的，例如焊接。 可以进行加热以在焊接之前去除涂层等，以在焊接之后施加包层等，以允许改善焊缝的孔隙率等。 感应加热头可以放置在焊炬之前或之后，并且可以用或独立地移动。 一个或多个感应加热头可以放置在待焊接的管中，例如在焊接期间保持管的内部管道的内部，附近或附近。

公开(公告)号：US20140166634A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-19

申请号：US14188358

申请日：2014-02-24

Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Inventor： Jon O. Reynolds ,  Bruce Patrick Albrecht ,  Eric Young ,  Michael W. Hogan

IPC: B23K9/10

CPC classification number: B23K9/1087

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a remotely controlled welding machine. A remote control uses the welding circuit to transfer information to a welding power source. The information to be communicated to the power source includes welding power source output command information (amperage/voltage control), welding circuit on/off information (power source output contactor control), and power source mode control (constant voltage/constant current). A transmitter transmits the desired welding operational parameters to a receiver disposed in the power source. The transmitter is constructed to use only a small amount of power which, preferably, is supplied by one or two low voltage replaceable and/or rechargeable batteries. Additionally, an open circuit voltage is not created between the power source and an electrode holder when an arc is not present.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种遥控焊接机。 遥控器使用焊接电路将信息传送到焊接电源。 要传送到电源的信息包括焊接电源输出命令信息（安培数/电压控制），焊接电路开/关信息（电源输出接触器控制）和电源模式控制（恒定电压/恒定电流）。 发射机将期望的焊接操作参数发送到设置在电源中的接收机。 发射机被构造成仅使用少量的功率，其优选地由一个或两个低电压可替换和/或可充电电池供电。 此外，当电弧不存在时，电源和电极座之间不产生开路电压。