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公开(公告)号:US12275101B2
公开(公告)日:2025-04-15
申请号:US16842932
申请日:2020-04-08
Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Inventor: Nicholas James Dessart , Alan Adam Manthe
Abstract: In some examples, smart spool detection systems use one or more first sensors and/or second sensors to detect and/or determine a first parameter (e.g., size) of a spool that retains filler material (e.g., wire) used by welding-type systems. One or more second sensors are used to detect and/or determine a second parameter of the spool. In some examples, the second parameter may be a weight of the spool, a distance to the filler material (e.g., wire) retained on the spool, and/or an angle of a guide arm lever supported by filler material retained on the spool. The smart spool detection system determines a remaining amount of consumable filler material remaining on the spool using the first and second parameters.
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公开(公告)号:US12178021B2
公开(公告)日:2024-12-24
申请号:US18201268
申请日:2023-05-24
Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
Inventor: Alan Adam Manthe , Nicholas James Dessart
Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed relating to welding-type power supplies. In some examples, the power supplies may have no vents, which may help prevent environmental contaminants from entering the power supplies. Instead, the power supplies include one or more thermal interfaces configured to conduct heat generated by internal circuitry of the power supply from the interior of the power supply to an exterior of the power supply. Additionally, the thermal interface(s) may be configured for attachment to one or more exterior heat dissipating devices.
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公开(公告)号:US20240379026A1
公开(公告)日:2024-11-14
申请号:US18771098
申请日:2024-07-12
Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc. , Seabery North America Inc.
Inventor: William Joshua Becker , Justin Monroe Blount , Jessica Marie Marhefke , Nicholas James Dessart , Mitchell James Muske , Pedro Marquinez , Pavel Gunia , Victor López Márquez , David Barroso de la Rosa , Sergio Garrido Jurado , Jesús Calvo Pérez , Javier Castilla Gutiérrez
Abstract: Systems are disclosed relating to a mobile device mounted to a welding helmet such that a wearer of the welding helmet can see a display of the mobile device when wearing the welding helmet. In some examples, the mobile device is mounted such that a camera of the mobile device is unobscured and positioned at approximately eye level, facing the same way the wearer's eyes are facing. In some examples, the simulated training environment may be presented to the user via the display screen of the mobile device, using images captured by the camera of the mobile device, when the mobile device is so mounted to the welding helmet.
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公开(公告)号:US12076825B2
公开(公告)日:2024-09-03
申请号:US14954295
申请日:2015-11-30
Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
Inventor: Nicholas James Dessart , Brian Randall Bellile , Alan Edward Stein
CPC classification number: B23K9/124 , B23K9/1336 , B23K9/323
Abstract: An adapter assembly includes a coupling portion that couples to a gas metal arc welding (GMAW) wire drive assembly and receives electrical current flow from the GMAW wire drive assembly. Additionally, the adapter assembly includes a receiving portion that couples with a connector of a welding cable of a non-GMAW torch to provide the electrical current flow to the non-GMAW torch from the GMAW wire drive assembly. Further, the adapter assembly includes an insulating component that affixes around the receiving portion.
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公开(公告)号:US12011786B2
公开(公告)日:2024-06-18
申请号:US16815761
申请日:2020-03-11
Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Inventor: Nicholas James Dessart , Alan Adam Manthe
CPC classification number: B23K31/02 , F17C13/025 , B23K31/00 , F17C2205/0146 , F17C2250/032 , F17C2250/0626
Abstract: Systems and apparatus are disclosed relating to smart regulators and smart manifolds for welding-type systems. A smart regulator may be coupled to a fluid tank and provide information regarding the current pressure(s) and/or flow rate to a remote device and/or operator. The remote device may also determine and/or output additional information, such as, for example, remaining fluid and/or remaining time before the fluid runs out or becomes dangerously low. A smart manifold may be configured to work with several different fluid supplies. In this way, an operator may easily mix fluid types, switch between different fluid types, and/or switch between different fluid tanks.
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公开(公告)号:US11766734B2
公开(公告)日:2023-09-26
申请号:US16659682
申请日:2019-10-22
Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
Inventor: Nicholas James Dessart , Chancelor D. Wyatt
CPC classification number: B23K9/32 , B23K37/0205 , H05K5/0221 , H05K7/1432
Abstract: Welding carts with tool-less securing systems are disclosed. In some examples, a welding cart may be configured to retain and/or transport a welding-type power supply. The cart and power supply may have bracket holes configured to receive bracket ends of a securing bracket. The bracket ends may be received by the bracket holes when a shaft retaining the securing bracket is engaged with a rotational lock of the cart. An actuator connected to the shaft may be configured to rotate the shaft to engage the rotational lock. A resilient member may bias the bracket ends out of the bracket holes when the shaft is disengaged from the rotational lock. A captive fastener attached to the shaft may ensure that the shaft and bracket remain captive to the cart even when the shaft is disengaged from the rotational lock and/or the securing bracket is biased away from the cart.
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公开(公告)号:US20220134463A1
公开(公告)日:2022-05-05
申请号:US17511112
申请日:2021-10-26
Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Inventor: Chris J. Roehl , Gregg Prochnow , Alan Manthe , Maxwell Bode Brock , Jeremy John Erdmann , Nicholas James Dessart , Scott Ryan Rozmarynowski
IPC: B23K9/10
Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for support of low-power operation in training modes in welding machines.
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公开(公告)号:US10925194B2
公开(公告)日:2021-02-16
申请号:US15908405
申请日:2018-02-28
Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
Inventor: Nicholas James Dessart
Abstract: A wind tunnel for a welding-type power supply has a primary section and a secondary section that combine to produce a primary cooling chamber and a secondary cooling chamber. Baffling on the primary and secondary sections define primary and secondary airflow paths through the primary and secondary cooling chambers. Fans may be configured to drive air along the airflow paths, and electrical components situated in the cooling chambers may be cooled by air flowing along the airflow paths. A divider comprising engaged partitions of the primary section and secondary section may separate and/or isolate the primary cooling path from the secondary cooling path. The wind tunnel may comprise an insulating material to provide electrical isolation (creepage and clearance) between electrical components.
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公开(公告)号:US20190269044A1
公开(公告)日:2019-08-29
申请号:US15908405
申请日:2018-02-28
Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
Inventor: Nicholas James Dessart
Abstract: Some examples of the present disclosure relate to a wind tunnel for a welding-type power supply. The wind tunnel has a primary section and a secondary section. The primary section and secondary section combine to produce a primary cooling chamber and a secondary cooling chamber. Baffling on the primary and secondary sections define a primary airflow path and a secondary airflow path through the primary cooling chamber and secondary cooling chamber, respectively. A primary fan may be configured to drive air along the primary airflow path, while a secondary fan may be configured to drive air along the secondary cooling path. Primary components may be situated in the primary cooling chamber and/or along the primary cooling path, while secondary components may be situated in the secondary cooling chamber and/or along the primary cooling path. A divider comprising engaged partitions of the primary section and secondary section may separate and/or isolate the primary cooling path from the secondary cooling path. The wind tunnel may comprise an insulating material to provide electrical isolation (creepage and clearance) between electrical components.
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公开(公告)号:US10207352B2
公开(公告)日:2019-02-19
申请号:US13841453
申请日:2013-03-15
Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Inventor: Ryan Lawrence Peterson , Nicholas James Dessart , Sunil Kumar Pattnaik
Abstract: A welding system includes a frame having a first sliding track and a second sliding track. The welding system also includes a cover piece having a first set of tabs configured to slide within the first sliding track, and a second set of tabs configured to slide within the second sliding track. The first and second sets of tabs are disposed on opposite sides of the cover piece. The cover piece includes an indention configured to mate with a detent protruding from a fan louver of the frame when the cover piece is slid into an open position. In addition, the welding system includes a plurality of electrical connections. The cover piece substantially covers the plurality of electrical connections when the cover piece is slid into a closed position within the sliding tracks, and the plurality of electrical connections are entirely exposed when the cover piece is slid into the open position within the sliding tracks.
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