公开(公告)号：WO2018034823A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-22

申请号：PCT/US2017/044341

申请日：2017-07-28

Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Inventor： SIGL, Dennis ,  WAGNER, Dustin ,  HSU, Christopher

IPC: B23K37/06 ,  B23K26/70 ,  B23K26/21 ,  B23K9/32 ,  B23K9/167 ,  B23K9/173 ,  B23K26/14 ,  B23K9/04 ,  H05B6/10 ,  B23K31/00 ,  H05B6/42 ,  B23K9/02 ,  B23K26/242

Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method in which an induction head (44) is used to impinge an electromagnetic force field on a molten metal bead to shape same, e.g., to flatten same.

Abstract translation: 一种系统，装置和方法，其中使用感应头（44）将电磁力场撞击在熔融金属珠上以使其成形，例如使其平坦化。

公开(公告)号：WO2018022248A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-01

申请号：PCT/US2017/039984

申请日：2017-06-29

Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Inventor： HSU, Christopher

IPC: B23K9/02 ,  B23K9/04 ,  B23K9/133 ,  B23K9/167 ,  B23K9/173 ,  B23K9/29 ,  B23K26/34 ,  B23K26/70 ,  B23K26/211

Abstract: The present application relates to torches (110) and method for welding or cladding providing independent control of a contact tip (250) of the welding torch (110). The welding or cladding torch (110) includes, for example, a contact tip (250) and a pivot (210) in which the contact tip (250) is coupled to the pivot (210) and is configured to provide wire (330) that is fed through the welding torch (110) during a welding operation. The contact tip (250) and the pivot (210) are configured to independently move the contact tip (250) of the welding torch (110) around the pivot (210) during the welding operation.

Abstract translation: 本申请涉及用于对焊炬（110）的接触尖端（250）进行独立控制的焊接或包层的焊炬（110）和方法。 焊接或熔覆焊炬（110）包括例如接触尖端（250）和枢轴（210），其中接触尖端（250）联接到枢轴（210）并且构造成提供导线（330） 其在焊接操作期间通过焊炬（110）供应。 接触尖端（250）和枢轴（210）被配置为在焊接操作期间独立地移动焊炬（110）的接触尖端（250）围绕枢轴（210）。

公开(公告)号：WO2018080994A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-03

申请号：PCT/US2017/057870

申请日：2017-10-23

Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Inventor： ALBRECHT, Bruce Patrick ,  HSU, Christopher

IPC: B23K9/095 ,  B23K9/23

Abstract: Systems and methods for selecting weld parameters are disclosed. An example machine readable storage medium includes machine readable instructions which, when executed, cause a processor to: present a user interface; identify, for a weld based on input received via the interface, user-defined weld information including at least one of a material to be welded, an expected result of the weld, an on-hand material, or weld equipment available to be used for the weld; transmit the user-defined weld information to a welding knowledge provider; present one or more welding plans via the interface based on a response from the welding knowledge provider, the one or more welding plans including at least one of a welding device configuration, welding supplies information, or welding operator instructions; and automatically configure a welding power supply using one of the welding plans based on a selection of the one of the welding plans via the interface.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于选择焊接参数的系统和方法。 一种示例性机器可读存储介质包括机器可读指令，所述机器可读指令在被执行时使得处理器：呈现用户界面; 基于经由接口接收的输入识别用于焊接的信息，该用户定义的焊接信息包括待焊接的材料，期望的焊接结果，现有材料或可用于 焊缝; 将用户定义的焊接信息传输给焊接知识提供者; 基于来自焊接知识提供者的响应经由接口呈现一个或多个焊接计划，所述一个或多个焊接计划包括焊接装置配置，焊接供应信息或焊接操作员指令中的至少一个; 并且基于通过接口选择焊接计划之一，使用其中一个焊接计划自动配置焊接电源。

公开(公告)号：WO2018057487A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-29

申请号：PCT/US2017/052173

申请日：2017-09-19

Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Inventor： HSU, Christopher

IPC: B23K9/073 ,  B23K9/08

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and/or methods relate to a welding system that provides a field former for use in welding applications. The welding system includes a welding torch that includes one or more coil windings through which flows current that forms a magnetic field. The magnetic field is concentric to the tool center point. An arc is formed between the electrode and a workpiece. The magnetic field forces the arc in a center of the welding torch or the one or more coiled windings.

Abstract translation: 设备，系统和/或方法涉及提供用于焊接应用的场形成器的焊接系统。 该焊接系统包括焊炬，该焊炬包括一个或多个线圈绕组，通过该线圈绕组流过形成磁场的电流。 磁场与刀具中心点同心。 在电极和工件之间形成电弧。 磁场强迫电弧在焊炬中心或一个或多个卷绕绕组中。

公开(公告)号：WO2018034809A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-22

申请号：PCT/US2017/043873

申请日：2017-07-26

Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Inventor： MEHN, Peter ,  HSU, Christopher ,  BROCK, Maxwell ,  SCHARTNER, Quinn William

IPC: B23K9/095 ,  B23K9/10

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to communicate via a weld cable are disclosed. An example weld circuit communications device includes a receiver circuit, a processor, and a local communications adapter. The receiver circuit to receive a communication via a weld circuit while current is flowing through the weld circuit or after the current has stopped flowing through the weld circuit, the communication including weld voltage feedback information measured at a device remote from a power supply and remote from the weld circuit communications device while the current is flowing through the weld circuit. The processor generates power supply control information based on the weld voltage feedback information. The local communications adapter transmits the power supply control information to control welding-type power output by a power converter to regulate a weld voltage to a weld voltage setpoint.

Abstract translation: 公开了通过焊接电缆进行通信的方法和设备。 示例焊接电路通信装置包括接收器电路，处理器和本地通信适配器。 接收器电路在电流流过焊接电路时或者在电流停止流过焊接电路之后经由焊接电路接收通信，该通信包括在远离电源并且远离电源的设备处测量的焊接电压反馈信息 焊接电路通信装置，同时电流流过焊接电路。 处理器基于焊接电压反馈信息生成电源控制信息。 本地通信适配器发送电源控制信息以控制功率转换器输出的焊接型功率，以将焊接电压调节到焊接电压设定点。

公开(公告)号：WO2017116857A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-06

申请号：PCT/US2016/067819

申请日：2016-12-20

Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Inventor： HSU, Christopher ,  SIGL, Dennis Roland ,  BANKSTAHL, Herbert Alexius

IPC: B23K9/12 ,  B23K9/133 ,  B65H51/32 ,  B65H51/10

CPC classification number: B23K9/125 ,  B23K9/124 ,  B23K9/133 ,  B23K9/1336 ,  B65H51/10 ,  B65H51/32 ,  B65H2701/36

Abstract: A reciprocating welding wire feed system (48), comprising: a first drive roll (72) comprising a first set of protrusions (92) extending radially outward from the first drive roll and configured to drive a welding wire (42) in a linear first direction; and a second drive roll (74) disposed adjacent to the first drive roll, wherein the second drive roll comprises a second set of protrusions (92) extending radially outward from the second drive roll and configured to drive the welding wire in a linear second direction opposite the first linear direction; wherein the first drive roll (72) and the second drive roll (74) do not contact the welding wire simultaneously.

Abstract translation: （48），其包括：第一驱动辊（72），其包括第一组突起（92），所述第一组突起（92）从所述第一驱动辊径向向外延伸并且被配置为驱动焊接 线（42）沿直线的第一方向; 以及邻近所述第一驱动辊布置的第二驱动辊（74），其中所述第二驱动辊包括从所述第二驱动辊径向向外延伸且被配置成沿着线性第二方向驱动所述焊丝的第二组凸起（92） 与第一个线性方向相反; 其中第一驱动辊（72）和第二驱动辊（74）不同时接触焊丝。

公开(公告)号：WO2016144741A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-15

申请号：PCT/US2016/020861

申请日：2016-03-04

Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Inventor： HSU, Christopher

IPC: G02B27/01 ,  A61F9/06 ,  B23K9/095 ,  G05B19/409 ,  G02B27/00

CPC classification number: G06T19/006 ,  A42B3/225 ,  A61F9/06 ,  A61F9/067 ,  B23K9/0953 ,  B23K9/0956 ,  B23K9/173 ,  B23K9/32 ,  G02B27/0093 ,  G02B27/01 ,  G02B27/0172 ,  G02B2027/0138 ,  G02B2027/014 ,  G02B2027/0141 ,  G02B2027/0174 ,  G02B2027/0178 ,  G02B2027/0187 ,  G05B2219/32014 ,  G06F3/013 ,  G06T1/20 ,  G06T3/40

Abstract: Sensor assisted head mounted displays for welding are disclosed. Disclosed example head mounted devices include an optical sensor, an augmented reality controller, a graphics processing unit, and a semi-transparent display. The optical sensor collects an image of a weld environment. The augmented reality controller determines a simulated object to be presented in a field of view, a position in the field of view, and a perspective of the simulated object in the field of view. The graphics processing unit renders the simulated object based on the perspective to represent the simulated object being present in the field of view and in the weld environment. The display presents the rendered simulated object within the field of view based on the position. At least a portion of the weld environment is observable through the display and the lens when the display is presenting the rendered simulated object.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于焊接的传感器辅助头戴式显示器。 公开的示例性头戴式装置包括光学传感器，增强现实控制器，图形处理单元和半透明显示器。 光学传感器收集焊接环境的图像。 增强现实控制器确定要在视场中呈现的模拟对象，视野中的位置以及视野中的模拟对象的透视图。 图形处理单元基于透视图呈现模拟对象以表示在视野中和在焊接环境中存在的模拟对象。 显示器根据位置在视野范围内呈现渲染的仿真对象。 当显示器呈现呈现的模拟对象时，通过显示器和透镜可观察到焊接环境的至少一部分。

公开(公告)号：WO2018212959A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-22

申请号：PCT/US2018/029770

申请日：2018-04-27

Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Inventor： UECKER, James Lee ,  ZWAYER, Jake ,  HSU, Christopher

IPC: B23K9/173 ,  B23K9/10

Abstract: A contact tip assembly with a preheating tip comprises a welding-type power source configured to provide welding-type current to a welding-type circuit, the welding-type circuit comprising a welding-type electrode and a first contact tip of a welding torch. The assembly also includes an electrode preheating circuit configured to provide preheating current through a portion of the welding-type electrode via a second contact tip of the welding torch, and a voltage sense circuit to monitor a voltage drop across the two contact tips, and the electrode preheating circuit adjusts at least one of the first current or the preheating current based on the voltage drop.

公开(公告)号：WO2017116855A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-06

申请号：PCT/US2016/067798

申请日：2016-12-20

Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Inventor： HSU, Christopher

IPC: B23K9/133 ,  B23K9/09

CPC classification number: B23K9/067 ,  B23K9/09 ,  B23K9/133 ,  B23K9/1336 ,  B23K9/173 ,  B65H51/18 ,  B65H2701/36

Abstract: A welding wire delivery system includes a non-rotational actuator (58) configured to engage, disengage, and move welding wire (42). In certain embodiments, the welding wire (42) delivery system includes a piezoelectric walk motor, a piezoelectric worm drive, a piezoelectric wave drive, a shape memory alloy, a solenoid piston, a linear actuator (125) or motor, or a voice coil actuator.

Abstract translation: 一种焊丝输送系统包括构造成接合，脱离和移动焊丝（42）的非旋转致动器（58）。 在某些实施例中，焊丝（42）输送系统包括压电步进马达，压电蜗杆驱动器，压电波驱动器，形状记忆合金，螺线管活塞，线性致动器（125）或马达或音圈 致动器。

公开(公告)号：WO2017040257A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-09

申请号：PCT/US2016/048917

申请日：2016-08-26

Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Inventor： HSU, Christopher ,  SIGL, Dennis ,  BANKSTAHL, Herbert A.

IPC: B23K9/02 ,  B23K9/095 ,  B23K9/12 ,  B23K37/02

CPC classification number: B23K9/122 ,  B23K9/02 ,  B23K9/0206 ,  B23K9/095 ,  B23K9/12 ,  B23K37/0205 ,  B23K37/0264

Abstract: Hybrid manual and automated welding systems and methods are described. A hand-held welding tool is manually positioned to engage a workpiece. A weld is started from an initial position based on a first manual operator event. A welding heat source is automatically or autonomously moved along the weld relative to the workpiece from the first position to a second position relative to the workpiece during welding.

Abstract translation: 描述了混合手动和自动化焊接系统和方法。 手动焊接工具被手动定位以接合工件。 焊接从基于第一手动操作员事件的初始位置开始。 焊接热源在焊接期间相对于工件在焊接时相对于工件自动地或自主地从第一位置移动到第二位置。