公开(公告)号：US20150258621A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-17

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

CPC classification number: B23K9/1006 ,  B23K9/1062 ,  B23K9/186

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.

Abstract translation: 用于控制焊接电源的输出电流的方法包括使用焊接电源的控制电路来检测电流的均方根（RMS）。 该方法还包括使用控制电路计算基于RMS电流设置的平均电流指令。 该方法还包括使用平均电流指令来控制使用控制电路的输出电流，以产生与RMS电流设置基本相同的输出。

公开(公告)号：US11433471B2

公开(公告)日：2022-09-06

申请号：US16451970

申请日：2019-06-25

Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

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

IPC: 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：US20160167152A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-16

申请号：US14565994

申请日：2014-12-10

Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Inventor： James F. Ulrich

IPC: B23K9/10 ,  B23K9/095

CPC classification number: B23K9/1043 ,  B23K9/0953 ,  B23K9/0956 ,  B23K9/1006 ,  B23K9/1062 ,  B23K9/173 ,  G01R31/024 ,  G01R31/263 ,  H02H7/1255 ,  H02M1/088 ,  H02M7/162

Abstract: A welding system includes a power supply coupled to a power source and configured to receive a power signal. The power supply includes power conversion circuitry having one or more silicon-controlled rectifiers (SCRs) and configured to rectify the power signal to generate a DC signal for use in providing welding power. The welding system also includes an SCR detection system configured to receive a signal indicative of an inductor current of the DC signal and a signal indicative of a voltage of the DC signal. The SCR detection system is further configured detect a non-firing, open, or shorted SCR in the one or more SCRs based on the inductor current and the welding voltage of the DC signal.

Abstract translation: 焊接系统包括耦合到电源并被配置为接收功率信号的电源。 电源包括具有一个或多个硅控整流器（SCR）的功率转换电路，并且被配置为对功率信号进行整流以产生用于提供焊接功率的DC信号。 焊接系统还包括SCR检测系统，其被配置为接收指示DC信号的电感器电流的信号和指示DC信号的电压的信号。 SCR检测系统还被配置为基于电感器电流和DC信号的焊接电压来检测一个或多个SCR中的非点火，开路或短路SCR。

公开(公告)号：US09129330B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-08

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: B23K9/10 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G01S5/00 ,  G06Q10/08

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：US20190314924A1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-17

申请号：US16451970

申请日：2019-06-25

Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

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

IPC: 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：US09862053B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-09

申请号：US14565994

申请日：2014-12-10

Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Inventor： James F. Ulrich

IPC: B23K9/10 ,  G01R31/02 ,  B23K9/095 ,  G01R31/26 ,  H02M1/088 ,  H02H7/125 ,  B23K9/173 ,  H02M7/162

CPC classification number: B23K9/1043 ,  B23K9/0953 ,  B23K9/0956 ,  B23K9/1006 ,  B23K9/1062 ,  B23K9/173 ,  G01R31/024 ,  G01R31/263 ,  H02H7/1255 ,  H02M1/088 ,  H02M7/162

Abstract: A welding system includes a power supply coupled to a power source and configured to receive a power signal. The power supply includes power conversion circuitry having one or more silicon-controlled rectifiers (SCRs) and configured to rectify the power signal to generate a DC signal for use in providing welding power. The welding system also includes an SCR detection system configured to receive a signal indicative of an inductor current of the DC signal and a signal indicative of a voltage of the DC signal. The SCR detection system is further configured detect a non-firing, open, or shorted SCR in the one or more SCRs based on the inductor current and the welding voltage of the DC signal.

公开(公告)号：US20140263238A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

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

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。

公开(公告)号：US11724330B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-15

申请号：US17095368

申请日：2020-11-11

Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Inventor： James F. Ulrich ,  Allen Raymond Sykes

IPC: B23K9/10

CPC classification number: B23K9/1075 ,  B23K9/1006 ,  B23K9/1081

Abstract: A welding system includes an engine configured to drive a generator to produce a first power output. The welding system also includes a battery configured to discharge energy to produce a second power output. In addition, the welding system includes an auxiliary charger coupled to the battery and the generator. The auxiliary charger is configured to maintain a float charge of the battery when the first and second power outputs are reduced from a base load.

公开(公告)号：US20210060683A1

公开(公告)日：2021-03-04

申请号：US17095368

申请日：2020-11-11

Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Inventor： James F. Ulrich ,  Allen Raymond Sykes

IPC: B23K9/10

Abstract: A welding system includes an engine configured to drive a generator to produce a first power output. The welding system also includes a battery configured to discharge energy to produce a second power output. In addition, the welding system includes an auxiliary charger coupled to the battery and the generator. The auxiliary charger is configured to maintain a float charge of the battery when the first and second power outputs are reduced from a base load.

公开(公告)号：US20160325373A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-10

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 ,  H02J7/00 ,  B23K9/095

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。