Smart spool detection for welding-type systems

    公开(公告)号:US12275101B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-04-15

    申请号:US16842932

    申请日:2020-04-08

    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.

    Smart manifolds for welding-type systems

    公开(公告)号:US12011786B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-06-18

    申请号:US16815761

    申请日:2020-03-11

    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.

    Welding carts with tool-less securing systems

    公开(公告)号:US11766734B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-09-26

    申请号:US16659682

    申请日:2019-10-22

    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.

    Dual chamber wind tunnels for a welding-type power source

    公开(公告)号:US10925194B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-02-16

    申请号:US15908405

    申请日:2018-02-28

    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.

    DUAL CHAMBER WIND TUNNELS FOR A WELDING-TYPE POWER SOURCE

    公开(公告)号:US20190269044A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-08-29

    申请号:US15908405

    申请日:2018-02-28

    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.

    Welding system with terminal cover piece

    公开(公告)号:US10207352B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-02-19

    申请号:US13841453

    申请日:2013-03-15

    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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