Abstract:
Methods and systems for housing a consumable storage bin in addition to structural, thermal management, pneumatic, and/or electronic system components in a single multifunctional component within a plasma cutting power supply are provided. One embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a consumable storage bin, which fits into a consumable storage area in the power supply unit and is accessible to a user. In one embodiment, the consumable storage bin may be eliminated, leaving only the consumable storage area in which racks, snaps, friction-fit retention features, and so forth, may be placed to hold the consumables and ensure easy user access.
Abstract:
Systems and methods relating to securing a torch assembly and a work lead assembly to a plasma cutting power supply are provided. The present disclosure relates to a system and method that allows the torch assembly and the work lead assembly to be readily replaced by the user since the power supply unit need not be opened or disassembled for removal. The present disclosure provides methods and systems for removably securing both the torch assembly and the work lead assembly to the plasma cutting power supply. In one embodiment, the torch assembly and the work lead assembly may be communicatively coupled to the plasma cutting power supply unit via a single cable and a single connector. The connection between the first connector and the first port may be of the quick disconnectable type. The connection between the second connector and the second port may be of the twist lock type, such as a dinse style connector.
Abstract:
FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a welding device showing our new design according to a first embodiment; FIG. 2 is a front elevation view thereof; FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view thereof; FIG. 4 is a right side elevation view thereof; FIG. 5 is a left side elevation view thereof; FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof; FIG. 8 is a front perspective view of a welding device showing our new design according to a second embodiment; FIG. 9 is a front elevation view thereof; FIG. 10 is a rear elevation view thereof; FIG. 11 is a right side elevation view thereof; FIG. 12 is a left side elevation view thereof; FIG. 13 is a top plan view thereof; FIG. 14 is a bottom plan view thereof; FIG. 15 is a front perspective view of a welding device showing our new design according to a third embodiment; FIG. 16 is a front elevation view thereof; FIG. 17 is a rear elevation view thereof; FIG. 18 is a right side elevation view thereof; FIG. 19 is a left side elevation view thereof; FIG. 20 is a top plan view thereof; FIG. 21 is a bottom plan view thereof; FIG. 22 is a front perspective view of a welding device showing our new design according to a fourth embodiment; FIG. 23 is a front elevation view thereof; FIG. 24 is a rear elevation view thereof; FIG. 25 is a right side elevation view thereof; FIG. 26 is a left side elevation view thereof; FIG. 27 is a top plan view thereof; FIG. 28 is a bottom plan view thereof; FIG. 29 is a front perspective view of a welding device showing our new design according to a fifth embodiment; FIG. 30 is a front elevation view thereof; FIG. 31 is a rear elevation view thereof; FIG. 32 is a right side elevation view thereof; FIG. 33 is a left side elevation view thereof; FIG. 34 is a top plan view thereof; FIG. 35 is a bottom plan view thereof; FIG. 36 is a front perspective view of a welding device showing our new design according to a sixth embodiment; FIG. 37 is a front elevation view thereof; FIG. 38 is a rear elevation view thereof; FIG. 39 is a right side elevation view thereof; FIG. 40 is a left side elevation view thereof; FIG. 41 is a top plan view thereof; and, FIG. 42 is a bottom plan view thereof. The dashed broken lines in the figures depict portions of the welding device that form no part of the claimed design.
Abstract:
Methods and systems for housing a consumable storage bin in addition to structural, thermal management, pneumatic, and/or electronic system components in a single multifunctional component within a plasma cutting power supply are provided. One embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a consumable storage bin, which fits into a consumable storage area in the power supply unit and is accessible to a user. In one embodiment, the consumable storage bin may be eliminated, leaving only the consumable storage area in which racks, snaps, friction-fit retention features, and so forth, may be placed to hold the consumables and ensure easy user access.
Abstract:
Systems and methods relating to securing a torch assembly and a work lead assembly to a plasma cutting power supply are provided. The present disclosure relates to a system and method that allows the torch assembly and the work lead assembly to be readily replaced by the user since the power supply unit need not be opened or disassembled for removal. The present disclosure provides methods and systems for removably securing both the torch assembly and the work lead assembly to the plasma cutting power supply. In one embodiment, the torch assembly and the work lead assembly may be communicatively coupled to the plasma cutting power supply unit via a single cable and a single connector. The connection between the first connector and the first port may be of the quick disconnectable type. The connection between the second connector and the second port may be of the twist lock type, such as a dinse style connector.