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0b-2 Arc Welding / Arc Metal Heating Hardware Facets and Aspects
2b-4 System Controller(s) for Arc Welding/Heating
4b-6 Type of System Controller
6d-7 microprocessor or computer included in arc welding system controller
6d-8 distinct arc welding system modules communicate over computer network or computer bus system
6d-9 shift register sequencer for arc welding functions
6d-10 relay network for sequencing arc welding/heating functions
6d-11 rotating switch sequencer for arc welding functions
6d-12 cam driven potentiometers control arc welding functions
6d-13 cam driven switches control arc welding functions
6d-14 unspecified timer circuit sequencer for arc welding functions
6d-15 optical isolators used in system control circuitry
4b-17 Open loop and human interface aspects of arc system controller
17d-18 potentiometers set parameter values for sys. controller
17d-19 remote control switch(es) on torch handle for arc system controller
17d-20 cable plug includes encoded module/arrangement to provide signal to control arc system controller
17d-21 module that uniquely identifies torch provides control signal to arc system contoller
17d-22 module that identifies type of contactor chip in welding torch provides control signal to arc system controller
17d-23 system allows single parameter from multiple options to be selected for remote control
17d-24 switch connected to torch holder, actuated by weight of torch
17d-25 removable memory module stores welding parameters for system control
17d-26 hand held terminal sets parameters for arc welding system
17d-27 foot actuated controller controls arc welding system
17d-28 weld parameter settings transmitted wirelessly (radio, optical, infrared)
17d-29 welding parameter instructions encoded in indicia laid along weld path
17d-30 welding parameter instructions encoded in indicia on a sheet, medium that is separate from workpiece
17d-31 removable control panel template or overlays, each having different indicia for different welding programs
17d-32 system controller includes interpolation between set values of arc welding parameters
17d-33 selected clock time signal(s) for welding system control
17d-34 erasable marking surface (e.g., white board, chalk board) is on control panel of system controller
17d-35 manual selection from plural workpiece compositions provides system control signal
17d-36 manual selection from plural workpiece thicknesses provides system control signal
4b-38 Closed loop aspects of arc system controller
38d-39 signal indicating presence/absence of arc for system control
38d-40 signal indicating circumferential position of torch orbiting pipe provides system control
38d-41 signal indicating proper operation of cooling system provides system control
38d-42 signal indicative of seam geometry features for system control
38d-43 signal indicative of shielding gas flow parameters for system control
38d-44 signal indicative of workpiece temperature for system control
4b-46 Functions Controlled by System Controller
46b-47 Gas Parameters Controlled by System Controller
47d-48 gas on/off controlled by sys. controller
47d-49 gas turn on time controlled by sequencer signal
47d-50 gas turn off time controlled by sequencer signal
47d-51 gas feed rate controlled by sys. controller
47d-52 gas type/composition selected/controlled by system controller
46b-54 Wire Feed Parameters Controlled by System Controller
54d-55 wire feed start time controlled by system controller
54d-56 wire feed rate is set/controlled by sys. controller
54d-57 wire feed direction is controlled by system controller
54d-58 wire feed stop time controlled by system controller
54d-59 wire preheating controlled by system controller
54d-60 unspecified wire feed parameter controlled by system controller
46b-62 Torch Motion Parameters Controlled by Sys. Controller
62d-63 torch motion start controlled by sequencer signal
62d-64 torch travel speed along seam controlled by sys. controller
62d-65 torch motion stop time controlled by sequencer signal
62d-66 torch oscillation parameter(s) controlled by sys. controller
62d-67 torch angle with respect to workpiece controlled by system controller
62d-68 torch height above/away from workpiece controlled by system controller
62d-69 system controller signal: reverses direction of torch movement
62d-70 robot motion controlled by system controller
62d-71 selection of a particular robot from plural robots determined by system controller
46b-73 Workpiece Support, Clamping, or Motion Parameters Controlled by Sys. Controller
73d-74 workpiece clamping parameters controlled by system controller signal
73d-75 workpiece motion start time controlled by sequencer signal
73d-76 workpiece motion stop time controlled by sequencer signal
73d-77 workpiece motion speed value controlled by system controller
73d-78 movement of discreet workpiece to welding position is controlled by system controller
46b-80 Arc Parameters Controlled by Sys. Controller
80d-81 electrical power on/off controlled by sys. controller
80d-82 arc ignition controlled by system controller signal
80d-83 arc voltage value set by sys. controller
80d-84 upper limit of arc voltage set by sys. controller
80d-85 open circuit voltage of welding power supply set by sys. controller
80d-86 arc current value(s) set by system controller
80d-87 upper limit of arc current set by system controller
80d-88 arc current pulse parameter(s) set/controlled by sys. controller
80d-89 arc electrical waveform set by system controller
80d-90 arc voltage polarity set by system controller
80d-91 weld current start controlled by system controller signal
80d-92 weld current stop controlled by sequencer signal
80d-93 type of metal transfer as determined by power supply controlled by system signal
80d-94 unspecified arc power supply parameter controlled by system controller
46b-96 Misc. Functions Controlled by Sys. Controller
96d-97 special parameter values for weld start-up from sys. controller
96d-98 weld finish parameter values from sys. controller
96d-99 torch nozzle cleaning initiated after set amount of weld time passes
96d-100 number of layers in a multi-layer welder controlled by sys. controller
96d-101 flux delivery to weld site controlled by system controller
96d-102 helmet visor mode controlled by system controller
96d-103 cooling subsystem is controlled by system controller
96d-104 workpiece heating subsystem (independent of arc) is controlled by system controller
96d-105 fume extraction parameters controlled by system controller
96d-106 in laser / arc hybrid welder, laser output parameter is controlled
96d-107 plural different welding types available, switch to specific welding type in response to signal
4b-110 Structural features of the Arc Welding/Heating System Controller
110d-111 protective cover for control area of arc welding/heating system controller
110d-112 protective housing or cover for remote control terminal of arc welding/heating system controller
110d-113 housing of arc system controller has handle(s) or lifting attachment (eg, eyebolt)
110d-114 housing of arc system includes plural cable connectors, selectable for either a spool gun or a mig torch
110d-115 system housing is modular construction with removeable / changeable modules for system functional units
4b-117 Welding System Controller Multiplicities
117d-118 multiple arc welding cells or other complete standalone welding systems controlled by system controller
117d-119 power, gas, and coolant individually controlled by one control box
117d-120 multiple system programs, configurations, or schedules stored, ready for activation
117d-121 redundant welding system ready for activation if main welding system fails
117b-122 Multiple distinct, selectable welding output modes for arc welding system
122d-123 continuous mig welding is one of multiple selections of an output mode for arc welding system
122d-124 arc spot welding is one of multiple selections of an output mode for arc welding system
117b-126 SINGLE MANUAL ADJUSTMENT FOR CORRELATED VARIATION OF PLURAL FUNCTIONS
126d-127 wire feed is one of multiple param. controlled by single manual adjustment
126d-128 power supply output is one of multiple param. controlled by single manual adjustment
126d-129 gas flow is one of multiple param. controlled by single manual adjustment
126d-130 coolant flow is one of multiple param. controlled by single manual adjustment
126d-131 torch travel speed along seam is one of multiple paramters controlled by single manual adjustment
126d-132 short circuiting frequency is one of multiple parameters controlled by single manul adjustment
4b-135 Miscellaneous facets of the arc welding/heating system controller
4b-137 Auxiliary features of the arc welding/heating system controller
4b-139 Overall purpose of arc system controller
139d-140 emergency shutdown performed by system controller
4b-142 Specialized arc welding/heating system controllers
2b-145 Power Supply for Producing the Arc
145b-147 Broad Nature of the circuit or system which provides Energy for Producing an Arc
147b-148 GENERATOR, ALTERNATOR, DYNAMO IS ENERGY SOURCE FOR ARC
148d-149 generator, alternator, dynamo supplies at least some power for welding arc
148b-150 PRIME MOVER FOR GENERATOR OR ALTERNATOR
150d-151 electric motor drives generator, alternator
150d-152 internal combustion engine drives generator, alternator
150d-153 vehicle engine (e.g., automobile, truck, tractor, moveable platform) drives generator, alternator
150d-154 arrangement allows automobile wheel to drive generator, alternator
150d-155 human powered generator is at least one source of arc welding energy
150d-156 power take off unit (pto) drives welding generator
150d-157 hydraulic motor drives welding generator
150d-158 generator drive system includes flywheel for mechanical energy storage
148b-160 Connection or relationship of Motor/Engine to Arc Welding Generator
160d-161 clutch system connects motor/engine to arc welding generator
160d-162 gearing system connects motor/engine to arc welding generator
160d-163 motor/engine is vertically disposed with respect to generator
148b-165 Control features associated with prime mover of arc welding generator
165d-166 controlled fuel cutoff solenoid for internal combustion engine driving arc generator
148b-168 Multiplicities associated with arc welding generator
168d-169 single prime mover drives multiple generators in arc welding system
168d-170 multiple prime movers drive a single generator in an arc welding system
168d-171 multiple output windings on arc welding generator or alternator
168d-172 multiple separate generators present in same overall arc welding/heating system
148b-174 Purpose of generator system beyond simple provision of power
174d-175 exhaust gas from generator used as source of arc welding shield gas
174d-176 exhaust system from generator used as source of heat for other purposes in arc system
174d-177 generator is used as starting motor for internal combustion engine
147b-180 Transformer and transformer/rectifier facets
180d-181 transformer only arc power supply
180d-182 transformer with uncontrolled rectifier circuitry
180d-183 switched rectifier(e.g.SCR or TRIAC) in transformer primary
180d-184 switched rectifier(e.g.SCR or TRIAC) in transformer secondary
180d-185 transformer with variable resistor in series with primary coil
180d-186 three phase transformer present in arc welding power supply
180b-187 ADJUSTABLE WELDING TRANSFORMER
187d-188 continuously manually variable transformer winding
187d-189 switched or selectable taps or windings in transformer winding
187d-190 adjustable transformer, coil coupling manually adjusted
187d-191 adjustable transformer, motor or solenoid adjusts coupling or winding ratio
187d-192 adjustable transformer, core saturation is adjusted, controlled
180b-194 Arc Welding Transformer Structural Features
194d-195 coil winding structural features disclosed for arc welding transformer
194d-196 arc welding transformer: secondary winding comprised of plural concentric tubes
194d-197 annular core for main welding transformer in arc heating/welding power supply
194d-198 rectifier system directly incorporated into transformer structure
194d-199 amorphous metal magnetic core for transformer of arc welding/heating power supply
147b-202 Stored Energy Power Supply for Arc Welding/Heating
202d-203 battery wholly or partially provides energy for arc
202d-204 fuel cell wholly or partially provides energy for arc
202d-205 unspecified electrical energy storage device provides energy for arc
202b-206 CAPACITIVE ARC ENERGY STORAGE
206d-207 charged capacitor discharges into transformer primary
206d-208 charged capacitor discharges directly into arc
147b-211 Switching-mode arc power supply -- includes inverter(dc->ac) and chopper (dc->dc)
211d-212 one switch type, d.c. to d.c. conversion (switch-diode-inductor)
211d-213 two switch type dc to ac converter present in power supply
211d-214 d.c. to three phase a.c. converter present in power supply
211d-215 series resonant or resonant converter part of arc power supply
211d-216 plural primary transformer windings, a switching-mode module on each primary
211d-217 series chain connected plural switching mode power supply modules
211d-218 parallel connected plural switching mode power supply modules
211d-219 one switch d.c. to a.c. converter in arc welding power supply
211d-220 unspecified switching mode or inverter/converter is in power supply
211d-221 explicit showing or recitation of an unregulated DC source as input into a switching mode power supply
211b-222 FOUR SWITCH BRIDGE INVERTER, DC TO AC CONVERSION
222d-223 four switch bridge for polarity inversion at arc
222d-224 high frequency four switch bridge part of overall dc-dc converter
147b-227 Converter (e.g., ac -> ac), non-switching-mode
227d-228 converter circuit changes polyphase ac to single phase ac (no intermediate conversion to d.c., no motor-generator system)
227d-229 3 phase to two phase conversion of a.c. power by arc welding power supply (e.g., Scott connection)
227d-230 three phase to four phase conversion of a.c. power by arc welding supply
227d-231 motor/generator system changes polyphase ac to single phase ac
147b-233 Miscellaneous arc power supply circuit topologies, idioms
233d-234 solar cell, solar unit is at least one source of welding energy
233d-235 wind powered electrical unit is at least one source of welding energy
233d-236 resistor unit in series with line power constitutes arc welding power supply
233d-237 capcitor unit in series with line power constitutes arc welding power supply
233d-238 SCR's or TRIACS directly connected to power line (no transformer) for arc welding supply
145b-241 Broad Nature of Output in electrical terms, independent of circuit
241d-242 particular voltage vs current (VI) curve disclosed in graphical form
241b-243 DIRECT CURRENT POWER SUPPLY OUTPUT
243b-244 PULSATING D.C.
244b-245 CHARACTERIZATION OF THE BASIC PULSE WAVEFORM
245d-246 d.c., square wave shape pulses superimposed on bkgrnd current
245d-247 d.c. pulse has trapezoidal shape (i.e., delibrately sloped edges)
245d-248 d.c., sinusoidal based wave shape pulses superimposed on background current
245d-249 d.c. pulse has non-linear ascent from background current
245d-250 d.c. pulse has non-linear descent from high amplitude portion
245d-251 d.c. pulse shape: ascent and/or descent includes multiple different linear slopes
245d-252 d.c. chopper based wave shape pulses superimposed on background current
245d-253 d.c. impulses or spikes superimposed on bkgrnd current
245d-254 oscillatory, ripple, or high frequency pulse component superimposed ONLY during background current phase of pulse waveform
245d-255 oscillatory, ripple, or high frequency pulse component superimposed ONLY during peak current phase of pulse waveform
245d-256 oscillatory, ripple, or high frequency pulse component superimposed during BOTH peak and background current phases of pulse waveform
245d-257 ultrasonic current pulsations superimposed on welding current that is otherwise not pulsating
245d-258 d.c. pulses with no current in between
245d-259 individual pulse or individual pulse group has multiple distinct amplitudes and/or durations
245d-260 out-of-phase d.c. pulsations directed to plural arc and/or heating loads
245d-261 peak pulse characteristic: constant current
245d-262 peak pulse characteristic: constant voltage
245d-263 base pulse characteristic: constant current
245d-264 base pulse characteristic: constant voltage
245d-265 unspecified pulsating d.c. arc waveform
244b-267 Characterization of a Repeating Pulse Group
267d-268 square wave modulates the basic pulse waveform
267d-269 sine wave modulates the basic pulse waveform
267d-270 pulse group: multiple pulses followed by a period of no pulses
267d-271 pulse group: linear decrease of peak amplitude within pulse group
267d-272 pulse group: multiple peak durations within pulse group
267d-273 pulse group: swept frequency of peak pulses within group
267d-274 multiple pulse group A alternates with multiple pulse group B where group A has different individual pulse shapes than group B
244b-276 PURPOSE OF THE CURRENT/VOLTAGE PULSATION
276d-277 one droplet transferred per arc pulsation
276d-278 predetermined number (but more than 1) of droplets transferred per arc pulsation
276d-279 arc pulsation explicitly designed to vibrate workpiece molten puddle
276d-280 arc pulsation explicitly intended to vibrate molten globule at end of consumable electrode wire
276d-281 d.c. pulsations explicitly designed to reduce magnetic arc blow
276d-282 d.c. pulsations explicitly designed to reduce magnetization of the workpiece
276d-283 d.c. arc pulse current used in order to reduce penetration of molten bead into workpiece
276d-284 d.c. arc pulses designed to compress or reduce the transverse size of the arc discharge
276d-285 d.c. pulses facilitate tack welding
276d-286 d.c. pulse frequency explicitly chosen to enhance skin-effect current on a consumable arc electrode
243b-289 NON-PULSATING D.C.
289d-290 d.c., constant voltage
289d-291 d.c., constant current
289d-292 d.c., constant power
289d-293 d.c., drooping characteristic
289d-294 d.c., unspecified
241b-297 ALTERNATING POLARITY POWER SUPPLY OUTPUT
297b-298 Broad Characterization of A.C. Waveform
298d-299 unmodified a.c. sine wave applied to arc
298d-300 chopped a.c. sine wave applied to arc
298d-301 linearized sinusoidal a.c. applied to arc
298d-302 rectangular waveform a.c. applied to arc
298d-303 a.c. waveform includes exponential rise and/or decay portions
298d-304 high frequency a.c. (higher than line freq.) applied to arc
298d-305 periods of a.c. and periods of d.c. alternate
298d-306 periods or high amplitude a.c. alternate with periods of low amplitude a.c.
298d-307 periods of greater chopped ac cycles alternate with periods of lesser chopped ac cycles
298d-308 constant a.c. voltage at arc
298d-309 constant a.c. current or drooping current-voltage curve at arc
298d-310 single pulse of one polarity followed by single pulse of opposite polarity
298d-311 misc. alternating polarity waveforms
298d-312 unspecified alternating polarity waveform
297b-314 Relationship of +/- Portions of A.C. Waveform
314d-315 a.c. waveform with equal +/- regions
314d-316 a.c. waveform with unequal +/- amplitudes
314d-317 a.c. waveform with unequal +/- durations
314d-318 a.c. waveform has different waveform shapes for +/- regions
297b-320 Disclosed Function or Purpose of A.C. Waveform
320d-321 one drop per a.c. period transfers from consumable electrode to workpiece
320d-322 a.c. wavefrom designed to melt sheath and core of electrode at same rate
297b-324 A.C. Output Multiplicities
324d-325 out-of-phase a.c. applied to plural welding and/or heating loads
324d-326 different frequencies of a.c. applied to different arc loads
324d-327 different a.c. waveforms applied to different arc loads
324d-328 plural loads, one polarity to one load, other polarity to other
241b-331 Output is pre-defined function of time
331b-332 Power Supply Output: Beginning of arc welding / heating process time functions or timing features
332d-333 arc current, voltage or energy increases in predetermined manner to operational level
332d-334 'hot-start' with more heat energy at begining of weld
332d-335 output: low current for a predetermined time after arc ignition
332d-336 d.c. welding output starts at opposite polarity of welding current for short period
332d-337 a.c. welding output STARTS at specific polarity for predetermined time
332d-338 power supply output starts in short circuit mode for predetermined time, then switches to pulse mode
332d-339 misc., unspecified control of starting vs operational current/power
331b-341 Power Supply Output: During arc welding / heating process proper; time functions or timing features
341d-342 predetermined number of output pulses from power supply
341d-343 predetermined time duration of arc from arc power supply
341d-344 a.c. phase relationship between two a.c. arcs is continuously switched between two values
341b-345 Particular waveform for short circuit welding
345d-346 pre-arranged sequence of current levels for short circuit welding
345d-347 alternating polarities for complete short-circuiting waveforms
345b-348 Arc portion of short circuit waveform
348d-349 constant voltage characteristic during arc portion of short-circuit welding waveform
348d-350 constant current characteristic during arc portion of short-circuit welding waveform
348d-351 multiple discreet current values controllably assumed during arc portion of short-circuit welding waveform
348d-352 during arc phase or short-circuit welding, current waveform has single linear slope
348d-353 during arc phase or short-circuit welding, voltage waveform has multiple linear slopes
348d-354 arc phase of short-circuit waveform includes an exponential fall-off portion
348d-355 constant power during arc portion of short-circuit welding waveform
348d-356 arc portion duration is controlled to be a predetermined time
348d-357 arc portion of short circuiting waveform includes multiple pulsations
348d-358 arc portion of short circuiting waveform is opposite polarity of short circuit portion
345b-360 Short-circuit protion of short circuit waveform
360d-361 current waveform includes single slope linear increase during short circuit portion of short-circuit welding
360d-362 current wavefrom includes multiple linear slopes during short circuit portion of short-circuit welding
360d-363 short circuit portion wavefrom includes multiple discreet current levels
360d-364 current pulsations during short circuit portion of waveform
360d-365 s.c. current waveform has periodic signal superimposed thereon to resonate with molten column
360d-366 constant current characteristic during the short circuit portion of short-circuiting welding
360d-367 constant voltage characteristic during the short circuit portion of short-circuiting welding
360d-368 short circuit current is decreased immediately before transition to arc phase
360d-369 constant voltage during short circuit portion of short-circuiting welding
345b-371 Transition between arc portion and short portion of short circuit waveform
345b-373 Other features of short-circuit welding waveform
373d-374 short-circuit waveform includes a rest interval (i.e., no current) in addition to short and arcing intervals
345b-376 Purpose of short circuiting waveform
331b-380 Power Supply Output: End or termination of arc welding / heating process time functions or timing features
380d-381 arc current, voltage, or energy decreases in predetermined manner from operational level
380d-382 energy impulse or short duration pulse at very end of arc weld
380d-383 at end of weld: peak pulse/base pulse changes to peak pulse only for defined duration
380d-384 a.c. welding output ENDS at specific polarity for predetermined time
380d-385 open circuit voltage of arc power supply stays at high level for predetermined time after cessation of arc, then switches to low level
241b-388 OUTPUT IS SYCNCHRONIZED OR CORRELATED WITH NON-POWER WELD PARAM.
388d-389 power supply pulses synchronized with oscillating torch
388d-390 power supply pulses synchronized with incremental movements of torch along seam
388d-391 power supply pulses synchronized with wire feed
388d-392 power supply pulses synchronized with non-arc filler wire heating pulses
388d-393 power supply pulses synchronized with arc ignition impulse(s)
388d-394 power supply pulses synchronized with laser beam firing
388d-395 power supply polarity synchronized with oscillating torch
388d-396 power supply output mode synchronzied with oscillating torch
388d-397 power supply output mode is synchronized with wire feed speed
388d-398 power supply output mode synchronized with type of shield gas
388d-399 power supply output mode correlated with shield gas flow rate
241b-401 Output continuously, sequentially switches between multiple different arc modes
401d-402 a short circuit wavefrom output is one of multiple, sequential output modes
401d-403 pulsed arc is one of multiple, sequential output modes of arc welding power supply
401d-404 alternating current waveform is one of multiple, sequential output modes of arc welding power supply
401d-405 spray transfer arc is one of multiple, sequential output modes of arc welding power supply
145b-408 Open Loop and Human Interface Aspects of Power Supply Control
408b-409 Power Supply Human Interface Features
409b-410 Manual Setting Hardware, Features for Arc Welding Power Supply
410d-411 pointer on numerical scale or dial mechanically associated with manual adjustment of power supply
410d-412 changeable mechanical indicators to show a desired/desireable power supply setting
410d-413 erasable marking surface (e.g., white board, chalk board) is on control panel of power supply
410d-414 color coded control features for arc power supply
410d-415 plus/minus buttons -- used to increase/decrease a power supply parameter or to select single mode from multiple choices
410d-416 control module for power supply removable/insertable into power supply housing
410d-417 arc power supply control knob includes both push/pull and rotary motions to set plural parameters
410d-418 manual power supply controls include both coarse and fine control adjustments for a given parameter
410d-419 one manual control (knob) adjusts value of plural power supply output parameters
409b-421 Manual Control, Selection of Particular Parameter(s) of Arc Power Supply
421d-422 manually variable resistance is in arc current path
421d-423 manually variable inductance in arc current path
421d-424 manually variable capacitance in arc current path
421d-425 manual selection from plural workpiece compositions for control of power supply output
421d-426 manual selection from plural workpiece thicknesses for control of power supply output
421d-427 manual selection from plural workpiece orientations (e.g., vertical, inclined, horizontal) for control of power supply output
421d-428 manual selection from plural workpiece joint types for control of power supply output
421d-429 manual selection from plural or variable welding electrode characteristics for control of arc power supply output
421d-430 manual selection from plural types of arc welding for control of arc power supply output/configuration
421d-431 manual selection from plural degrees of bead penetration for control of arc power supply output/configuration
421d-432 manual selection from plural types of shielding gas for control of arc power supply output/configuration
421d-433 manual selection from plural types of welding torch, cable, or other equipment at the output of power supply
421d-434 user selectable, variable volt-current output slope
421d-435 user selection between constant voltage or constant current
421d-436 user selectable beginning, middle, finish current levels (independently set)
421d-437 user selectable slope or duration of transition between preset output levels of power supply
421d-438 user selectable arc width for control of power supply
421d-439 power supply output waveform designed/edited on computer graphical display
421d-440 unspecified manual control of power supply output
421b-441 Manual setting of power supply in terms of a desired welding result
441d-442 bead width setting determines power supply open loop signal
441d-443 bead depth or bead penetration determines power supply open loop signal
409b-446 Remote Control of Arc Welding Power Supply
446b-447 Broad characterization of source of Remote Contol Signal
447d-448 control knob or switch on torch handle for remote control of arc power supply
447d-449 remote control effected by contact of electrode with workpiece
447d-450 remote control effected by contact of electrode with control box
447d-451 remote control effected by predetermined movement of arcing torch to change electrical parameter of arc
447d-452 remote control effected by sensing predetermined human body gesture, body motion, or body configuration
447d-453 power supply control knobs, switches in box separate from power supply
447d-454 power supply control knobs, switches located on a wire feeder module that is a separate box from the power supply module
447d-455 foot actuated control for remote control of arc welding power supply
447d-456 audio frequency oscillator used for remote control of arc welding power supply
447d-457 radio transmitter or rf oscillator used for remote control of power supply
447d-458 optical or infrared remote control of power supply
447d-459 ultrasonic transceiver system for remote control of arc power supply
447d-460 frequency modulation encodes remote control signal
447d-461 voice actuated remote control
447d-462 voice recognition remote control
447d-463 manual manipulation of welding cables (e.g., pulling either torch or ground cable) effects remote control
446b-465 Medium Through Which Remote Control Signal is Transmitted
465d-466 wire/cable separate from welding current cable carries electrical remote control signals
465d-467 wire inside flexible cable mechanically transmits remote control
465d-468 movement/manipulation of welding cables (e.g., pulling either torch or ground cable) mechanically transmits remote control
465d-469 hose pneumatically transmits remote control
465d-470 shielding gas hose transmits acoustical/ultrasonic remote control signal
465d-471 remote control signal is transmitted via optical fiber
465d-472 welding cable which carries arc current also conducts remote control signals
465d-473 auxiliary power cables also conduct remote control signals
465d-474 remote control signals transmitted thru air (eg, rf, optical, acoustical)
446b-476 How Remote Control Signal Effects Control of Power Supply
476d-477 remotely controlled motor or solenoid adjusts arc welding power supply output control system or module
476d-478 frequency modulated remote control signals carry arc power supply adjustment information
476d-479 remotely controlled selector chooses one of plural preset arc current levels
446b-481 Features of the remote control system beyond simply controlling the power supply
481d-482 System determines if remote control signal is faulty
481d-483 arrangement to switch between main panel control and remote control
481d-484 select from different types of remote control devices
481d-485 arrangement to pair or bind a wireless remote control device to a specific transceiver/receiver
481d-486 module converts remote-control signals over weld cable to adapt to power supply built for separate remote control cable
409b-489 Human readable Monitoring or Indicators for arc welding power supply
489d-490 digital output meters for arc power supply
489d-491 analog output meters for arc power supply
489d-492 indicator lights indicate mode of operation of arc power supply
489d-493 audible indicator of operation of arc power supply
408b-496 Signal Stored in Some Sort of Memory Produces Control Signal
496d-497 mechanical cam memory is source of power supply control signal
496d-498 variable resistance memory is source of power supply control signal
496d-499 optical memory system is source of power supply control signal
496d-500 digital memory is source of power supply control signal
496d-501 waveform for power supply output stored in digital memory
496d-502 misc. memory source for power supply control signal
408b-504 Function Generator Circuit Provides Control Signal
504d-505 r-c discharge circuit is source of power supply control signal
504d-506 cam driven variable resistor is source of power supply control signal
504d-507 shift register is source of power supply control signal
504d-508 timed relay provides power supply control signal
504d-509 unspecified function generator provides power supply control signal
504d-510 unspecified timer controls power supply
504d-511 timer circuit produces power supply control signal
504d-512 open loop timer: signal indicating time since power supply start-up provides power supply control
504d-513 timer started with start of arc, signal indicates elapsed time since arc started
504d-514 timer started with END of arc, signal indicates elapsed time since arc ended
408b-516 Open Loop Multiplicities
516d-517 one signal source controls multiple welding stations
516d-518 one power supply setting controls multiple power supply parameters
516d-519 multiple power supply configurations stored, ready for selection and activation of one
516b-520 SINGLE POWER SUPPLY WITH PLURAL USER SELECTABLE WELDING OUTPUT MODES
520d-521 choice of AC or DC for arc welding power supply output
520d-522 polarity choice for d.c. arc welding
520d-523 choice of welding power or auxiliary power at power supply output
520d-524 stick welding power supply output is one of plural user output choices
520d-525 tig welding power supply output is one of plural user output choices
520d-526 mig welding power supply output is one of plural user output choices
520d-527 normal tig or tack weld / spot weld tig power supply output choices
520d-528 pulsed arc welding is one of plural power supply output mode choices
520d-529 short circuit arc welding is one of plural power supply output mode choices
520d-530 stud welding power supply output is one of plural user output choices
520d-531 arc gouging or cutting power supply output is one of plural user output choices
520d-532 plasma power supply output is one of plural user output choices
520d-533 resistance spot welding is one of plural user output choices for arc welding power supply
520d-534 constant voltage or constant current (aka drooping voltage) output choice
520d-535 output selectable to place plural supplies in parallel OR to provide plural outputs
520d-536 multiple output terminals: different process on each
520d-537 multiple output terminals: different volt/amp curve on each, e.g., CC output terminals, CV output terminals
520d-538 multiple output terminals: AC output terminals, DC output terminals
520d-539 multiple output terminals: different inductance associated with each terminal
520d-540 multiple output terminals: hi-current output terminals, lo-current output terminals
520d-541 plural power supply output choices in terms of different metals to be welded
408b-544 Miscellaneous Open Loop Signal Sources
544d-545 cable connected to power supply encodes type of robot used in welding operation
544d-546 computer network provides open loop control signals for arc power supply
544d-547 indicia on workpiece (e.g., barcode, text, etc.) provides open loop control signals for arc power supply
544d-548 electrical insulator placed at predetermined location on workpiece to provide a signal to power supply
544d-549 automatic identification of electrode characteristics, parameters provides open loop control signal(s) for arc power supply
544d-550 automatic identification of torch contactor chip characteristics provides open loop control signal(s) for arc power supply
544d-551 signal indicative of model, type, or identity of arc power supply is provided
544d-552 arrangement to recognize individual human welders provides open loop control signal for arc power supply
145b-555 Automatic Control of Power Supply Output, includes sensor based control and closed-loop control
555b-556 Feedback from Arc Region, Weld Puddle, Weld Bead for power supply control
556d-557 sensed droplet separation (into an arc) for power supply control
556d-558 acoustical feedback for power supply control
556d-559 sense presence or absence of arc during welding for power supply control
556d-560 in multiple arc load power supply, sense presence/absence of another arc to for control of given arc
556d-561 puddle geometry signal for power supply control
556b-562 ELECTRICAL PARAM. FEEDBACK FROM ARC FOR PWR SUPPLY CONTROL
562d-563 arc voltage feedback for power supply control
562d-564 average arc voltage sensed for power supply control
562d-565 arc current feedback for power supply control
562d-566 electrical-power into the arc feedback for power supply control
562d-567 electrical-energy into the arc feedback for power supply control
562d-568 impedance or resistance signal for arc power supply control
562b-569 Short Circuiting Parameters for Power Supply Control
569d-570 short circuit occurrences during arcing is feedback for power supply control
569d-571 short circuit frequency signal for power supply control
569d-572 short circuit duration-based signal, short circuit timer signal for power supply control
569d-573 arc duration during short-circuit welding for power supply control
569d-574 consumable electrode necking signal or end of short circuit for power supply control
569d-575 short circuit current for power supply control
569d-576 resistance during short circuit period for power supply control
569d-577 energy during short circuit period for power supply control
556b-580 OPTICAL FEEDBACK FROM ARC REGION OR WELD PUDDLE, BEAD FOR POWER SUPPLY CONTROL
580d-581 imaging of arc itself for power supply control
580d-582 imaging of puddle for power supply control
580d-583 imaging of solidified weld bead for power supply control
580d-584 optical detection of puddle penetration for power supply control
580d-585 presence/absence of light from arc for power supply control
580d-586 optical detection of arc intensity controls power supply
580d-587 optical sensor detects separation of molten globule from elect. for power supply control
580d-588 particular wavelength of light monitored for power supply control
580d-589 infrared for temperature detection for power supply control
580d-590 light introduced into arc region from external source monitored for power supply control
555b-593 Feedback from the Workpiece, Workpiece Parameters controls power supply
593d-594 groove-geometry feedback for power supply control
593d-595 workpiece thickness feedback for power supply control
593d-596 arc sensed to be at predetermined position for power supply control
593d-597 sensed distance along seam for torch / arc provides power supply control signal
593d-598 arc-velocity-with respect to-workpiece feedback for power supply control
593d-599 electrode-workpiece contact produces power supply control feedback
593d-600 presence/absence of workpiece sensed for power supply control
593d-601 sensed hole or opening in workpiece for power supply control
593d-602 stress condition of workpiece sensed for power supply control
593d-603 workpiece temperature signal for power supply control
593d-604 out of balance signal of rotating workpiece for power supply control
593d-605 presence of a tack weld sensed for power supply control
555b-607 Feedback from the Torch System / Arcing Electrode System controls power supply
607d-608 feedback related to gas flow for power supply control
607d-609 feedback related to cooling water flow for power supply control
607d-610 electrode-workpiece contact, non-arcing for power supply control
607d-611 feedback related to sensed torch height or position of torch away from workpiece for power supply control
607d-612 feedback related to angle of torch with respect to workpiece or orientation of torch in space for power supply control
607d-613 feedback related to position of torch in torch oscillation cycle for power supply control
607d-614 feedback related to position of torch around circumferential workpiece for power supply control
607d-615 feedback related to melting of stationary consum. electrode for ps control
607d-616 feedback related to temperature of electrode for power supply control
607d-617 feedback related to spatter build-up in torch for power supply control
607d-618 feedback related to relative torch travel speed for power supply control
607d-619 feedback related to type or identity of torch or arcing electrode for power supply control
607d-620 feedback related to wear of a contact tip inside torch for power supply control
607b-621 FEEDBACK RELATED TO FEED PARAMETERS OF CONSUMABLE ELECTRODE/FILLER
621d-622 wire velocity feedback for power supply control
621d-623 wire stick-out feedback for power supply control
621d-624 wire contact with workpiece for power supply control
621d-625 signal indicating accidental wire fusion with workpiece for power supply control
621d-626 dirty wire contactor signal for arc power supply control
621d-627 presence/absence of wire on reel signal controls power supply
621d-628 tangled/blocked/obstructed wire signal controls power supply
621d-629 signal indicating short circuit between filler wire and non-consumable arcing electrode controls power supply
555b-632 Feedback Signals Indicative of Electrical Input to Power Supply
632d-633 signal indicative of a continuous value of input voltage to power supply (feed-forward)
632d-634 signal indicates some discreet type of input voltage (eg, 110, 220) to power supply
632d-635 signal indicative of utility line energy consumption controls power supply or supplies
632d-636 signal indicative of input current to power supply (feed-forward)
632d-637 signal indicative of presence or absence of utility-line electrical power for arc power supply control
632d-638 signal indicates that input current is either single phase or poly-phase for power supply control
632d-639 signal indicative of phase loss in a polyphase input for arc power supply control
555b-641 Feedback from the Power Supply Structure controls power supply
641d-642 temperature monitor responsive to power supply housing/component temperature controls arc power supply
641d-643 sense operational condition of cooling unit to control power supply
641d-644 sense magnetic saturation of main transformer to control power supply
641d-645 switching cessation, switching saturation sensed in switch mode power supply to provide control signal
641d-646 sense semiconductor (e.g., SCR, transistor) failure to provide power supply control signal
641d-647 sense battery charge level for power supply control signal
641d-648 sense type of remote control device connected to power supply to obtain power supply control signal
641d-649 sense presence or absence of a remote control device connected to power supply to obtain power supply control signal
641d-650 sense whether cable connected to a connector terminal for power supply control
641b-651 Feedback signal from prime mover engine/motor of arc power supply controls the power supply
651d-652 rpm of power supply engine/motor provides arc power supply control signal
651d-653 signal indicating running/not-running status of engine provides arc power supply control signal
651d-654 signal indicating impending stall of power supply engine for arc power supply control signal
651d-655 signal indicating fuel level of internal combustion engine used in arc power supply
555b-658 Feedback from the ambient environment controls power supply
658d-659 signal indicative of temperature of workpiece support structure for power supply control
658d-660 signal indicative of ambient air temperature for arc power supply control
658d-661 signal indicative of combustible gases in welding area for power supply control
658d-662 signal indicative of fumes (e.g., toxic aerosols) in welding area for power supply control
555b-664 Misc. Feedback for Power Supply Control / Operation
664d-665 signal indicative of real time power factor used for arc power supply control
664d-666 ripple signal for arc power supply control
664d-667 ground fault signal produced for arc power supply control
664d-668 signal indicative of feedback signal fault produced
664d-669 signal to indicate overload condition for arc power supply is produced
664d-670 signal indicative of cable impedance for power supply control
664d-671 signal indicative of cable length for power supply control
664d-672 signal indicative of coolant flow for power supply control
664d-673 signal indicative of voltage or current of auxiliary power output for power supply control
664d-674 signal indiciative of voltage on transformer winding used only for voltage sensing, no other load
664d-675 signal indicative of helmet visor state for power supply control
664d-676 signal indicative of connection of a wire feeder to power supply output provides a control signal
145b-679 Power Supply Parameter Controlled by the Open Loop / Automatic Control signal
679b-680 the power supply output parameter that is controlled
680d-681 arc voltage is controlled independently of other parameters.
680d-682 open circuit voltage of arc power supply is controlled
680d-683 arc current is controlled independently of other parameters.
680d-684 linear function (e.g. v-i slope) of arc volt., current is controlled
680d-685 arc power is controlled
680d-686 arc energy is controlled
680d-687 short-circuiting frequency is the controlled parameter
680d-688 current rate of increase during short-circuit phase is the controlled parameter
680d-689 current level during short-circuit phase is a controlled parameter
680d-690 current level(s) during arcing phase of short-circuiting welding is a controlled parameter
680d-691 time over which arc applied is controlled
680d-692 arc width is controlled
680d-693 inductance value in arc power supply output is controlled on basis of signal/condition
680d-694 auxiliary power source/output is controlled on basis of signal
680d-695 unspecified control of power supply
680b-696 OUTPUT ALTERNATING CURRENT PARAMETERS CONTROLLED
696d-697 relative polarity durations controlled in response to signal
696d-698 relative polarity amplitudes controlled in response to signal
696d-699 time of polarity change is controlled in response to signal
696d-700 alternating current frequency is controlled
680b-702 PULSE PARAMETER FOR A PULSATING ARC IS CONTROLLED
702d-703 pulse repetition rate or frequency is controlled (for either ac or dc)
702d-704 time of start of peak pulse is controlled
702d-705 peak-pulse amplitude is controlled
702d-706 base-pulse amplitude is controlled
702d-707 peak-pulse duration is controlled
702d-708 base-pulse duration is controlled
702d-709 leading edge slope of peak pulse is controlled
702d-710 trailing edge slope of peak pulse is controlled
702d-711 generic recitation of duty cycle control
702d-712 average pulse voltage is controlled
702d-713 average pulse current is controlled
702d-714 total number of pulses produced is controlled
702d-715 initiation of pulsing after arc ignition is controlled
702d-716 production of an extra pulse in pulse train or pulse group in response to signal
680b-718 SINGLE POWER SUPPLY SWITCHES BETWEEN OUTPUT MODES IN RESPONSE TO OPEN LOOP OR CLOSED LOOP SIGNAL
718d-719 power supply switches between on and off in response to signal
718d-720 power supply switches between providing welding power output and auxiliary power output
718d-721 power supply switches between const. voltage, const. current (or approx. const. current, eg, a "drooping" characteristic)
718d-722 power. supply switches between different volt-amp curves
718d-723 power supply switches between a voltage control mode and a current control mode in response to signal
718d-724 power supply switches between tack weld mode, normal weld mode in response to signal
718d-725 power supply switches between non-pulsing and pulsing output
718d-726 power supply switches output polarities in response to signal
718d-727 power supply switches between d.c. and a.c.
718d-728 power supply switches from spray transfer to dip transfer modes
718d-729 power supply switches from ignition or start regime to main welding regime in response to open / closed loop signal
718d-730 power supply switches from lo-volt sensing mode to high volt output
718d-731 power supply switches from initial hi-current mode to weld-current mode
718d-732 power supply switches from hi-volt start mode to low volt weld mode
718d-733 power supply switches from low current ignition or start mode to higher current welding mode
718d-734 power supply switches from a high current welding mode to a low current welding mode
718d-735 power supply switches between generally different a.c. waveforms in response to signal
718d-736 power supply switches to a predetermined waveform in response to signal
718d-737 plural different arc modes or waveforms repetitively, sequentially activated during a welding operation
679b-740 the parameter internal to the power supply that is controlled
740b-741 Control of general configuration or mode of Power Supply
741d-742 controlled on/off connection of power supply to the mains
741d-743 controlled connection of power supply to arc or welding load
741d-744 signal causes another power supply to be connected/disconnected to arc
741d-745 open/closed loop signal switches or changes between different feedback loop parameters
741d-746 control signal determines parallel or serial connection of plural power supplies or power modules
741d-747 control causes a switch between a two-switch dc to ac inverter and a four-switch inverter
741d-748 signal causes change in calibration of a control knob in a power supply
741d-749 signal controls a motor that mechanically adjusts a control knob or control feature of power supply
740b-751 Control associated with the main transformer of the power supply
751d-752 controlled on/off connection of transformer secondary to remainder of welding power supply
751d-753 signal causes resistance/impedance to be switched into/out of main transformer primary circuit
751d-754 tapped transformer winding, controlled switches select tap
751d-755 signal controls motor/solenoid that in turn controls transformer coupling between primary and secondary
751d-756 signal causes d.c. current to flow in transformer primary, making the transformer core saturate
740b-758 Control associated with a Generator or Prime Mover therefor in the power supply
758d-759 open/closed loop signal controls engine choke
758d-760 field excitation of generator/alternator controlled on basis of signal
758d-761 open/closed loop signal controls starting of engine for engine/generator system
758d-762 open/closed loop signal controls engine throttle or generator rpm
758d-763 open/closed loop signal shuts down engine
758d-764 open/closed loop signal controls motor in motor-generator arc power supply
758d-765 open/closed loop signal selectively connects either generator or utility power to arc power supply input
758d-766 open/closed loop signal selectively connects a particular prime mover (from a choice of more than one) to the generator
740b-768 Control of an Inverter / Converter / Switching Mode Power Supply parameter
768d-769 pulse width in inverter/converter or switching power supply
768d-770 control of pulse freq. in inverter/converter or switching power supply
768d-771 series connected d.c. to d.c. chopper is activated/deactivated in its connection to a downstream inverter or load
768d-772 relative phase of the outputs of multiple switching mode power supplies is controlled
768d-773 unspecified control of inverter/converter,switching power supply
740b-775 Control of specific power supply circuit elements
775d-776 activation of or speed of cooling fan is controlled based on control signal
775d-777 control of saturable reactance
775d-778 control of output inductance value of power supply
775d-779 scr or triac firing phase with respect to line current is controlled
775d-780 relay or solenoid based high current contactor is controlled
775b-781 CONTROLLED INSERTION/VARIATION OF AN IMPEDANCE IN/ACROSS ARC CURRENT PATH
781d-782 controlled insertion or variation of series resistance into arc current path
781d-783 controlled insertion of shunt resistance into arc current path
781d-784 open/closed loop signal controls current through a shunt across welding load
781d-785 controlled insertion of series capacitance into arc current path
781d-786 controlled insertion of parallel capacitance across arc current path
781d-787 controlled variation of non saturable inductance in arc current path
781d-788 controlled variation of saturable inductance in arc current path
775b-790 SEMICONDUCTOR CONTROL ELEMENT DIRECTLY IN SERIES WITH ARC
790d-791 d.c. into mosfet operating in linear mode
790d-792 d.c. into scr ( usually with commutator circuitry)
790b-793 ARC CURRENT PASSES THROUGH A TRANSISTOR
793d-794 d.c. into transistor operating in linear mode for arc current control
793d-795 d.c. into transistor operating in switched mode for arc current control
679b-800 Purpose of the power supply control
800d-801 purpose of control: undesired short circuit condition is cleared or dealt with by operation of the arc power supply
800d-802 purpose of control: arc is reignited after an arc extinction event
800d-803 prevention of accidental electrical shock is purpose of power supply control
800d-804 control or mitigation of magnetic arc blow is purpose of arc power supply control
800d-805 protection of power supply when connected to improper input voltage
800d-806 protection of power supply from overload/overcurrent situation
800d-807 purpose of control: matching power supply output threshold limit(s) to the known ratings of connected equipment
800d-808 maintain constant load seen by power supply in face of arc extinctions, ignitions
800d-809 purpose: adjust relative distribution of heat between arc electrode and workpiece
800d-810 purpose of control: power supply feedback loop performance made to mimic the action of an inductor in the output circuit
800d-811 purpose of control: make it so that power supply output has a linear relation to control input signal
800d-812 pupose of control: to avoid buildup in situation where arc is depositing metal over an existing, solidified bead
800d-813 purpose of power supply control: maintain constant arc length
145b-816 Power Supply Structural Features, e.g., housing, cable connections
816d-817 specific air flow path for power supply housing is explicitly disclosed
816d-818 arc power supply housing includes water drainage holes
816d-819 power supply transformer, other main module included within hand-held torch
816d-820 modules for main power supply components removably mounted in housing
816d-821 modules for arc welding power supply slidably mounted on rails
816d-822 housing of power supply includes area to hold/mount a removable control module
816d-823 housing of arc power supply has handle(s) or lifting attachment (eg, eyebolt)
816d-824 protective cover for welding power supply or power supply control area
816d-825 power supply is in human borne backpack
816d-826 recessed area for control panel and/or cable plugs in power supply housing
816d-827 housing for power supply is a frame made from tubular or pipe elements
816d-828 housing of power supply includes a screen or grate for a wall, wall-section
816d-829 arc power supply housing explicitly designed for electromagnetic shielding function
816d-830 arc power supply housing explicitly designed for sound proofing or acousitcal noise shielding
816d-831 arc power supply housing explicitly designed to prevent internal arcing
816d-832 input plug for arc welding power supply reconfigurable for different input voltages, different socket standards
816b-833 Material Composition Facets of Power Supply Structural Elements
833d-834 arc power supply housing made from wood or includes wood structural components
833d-835 arc power supply housing made of non-magnetic metal
833d-836 arc power supply housing made of carbon resin
833d-837 arc power supply housing made of molded plastic or polymer
833d-838 arc power supply made of plastic/resin layer(s), metal layer(s) laminate
833d-839 power supply circuit boards are covered in a protective resin layer
816b-841 Power Supply Structure Includes Storage or Holding Areas
841d-842 housing of arc power supply includes area for storing/holding welding tools, accessories
841d-843 housing of arc power supply includes area for storing shielding gas containers, bombs
841d-844 housing of arc power supply includes area for consumable wire spool
841d-845 housing of arc power supply includes battery drawer or slidable battery cabinet
841d-846 housing of arc power supply includes power cable winding/storage structure.
145b-849 Power Supply Multiplicities
849d-850 multiple heating functions performed in arc region by plural supplies
849b-851 Multiple arcs at output(s) of power supply or power supplies
851d-852 multiple arc welding stations connected to one power supply
851d-853 multiple stations, only one station at a time can be active
851d-854 multiple torches or individual arcs sequentially energized by sequencer signals
851d-855 power supply load is plural electric arcs serially connected
851d-856 load for single power supply is plural arcs in parallel
851b-857 Multiple arcs, arc characteristics specified
857d-858 multiple arcs, at least one d.c., at least one a.c.
857d-859 multiple arcs, each a pulsed dc arc
857d-860 multiple dc arcs, at least one pulsed, one non-pulsed
857d-861 multiple d.c. arcs, all have same polarity
857d-862 multiple d.c. arcs, at least two have different polarities
857d-863 multiple a.c. arcs, out of phase with each other
857d-864 multiple arcs, one ramps up to operational current/energy while the other ramps down from operational current/energy
849b-867 Multiple power sources connected/connectable to one arc
867d-868 plural non-pulse dc power sources, same polarity connect(ed/able) to one arc
867d-869 plural non-pulse dc power sources, different polarity connect(ed/able) to one arc
867d-870 plural pulsing dc power supplies, same polarity, connect(ed/able) to one arc
867d-871 bkgrnd d.c. supply and pulsed d.c. supply connected to one arc
867d-872 d.c. and a.c. supplies connect(ed/able) to one arc
867d-873 plural supplies, at least two have different volt-amp output curves, connect(ed/able) to one arc
867d-874 plural supplies, at least two have different output inductances
867d-875 two a.c. supplies connect(ed/able) to one arc
867d-876 three or more supplies connect(ed/able) to one arc
867d-877 series connection of plural supplies to one arc
867d-878 biased diode connection of at least one of supplies to arc
867d-879 relay connects at least one of plural supplies to arc
867d-880 switched transistor connects at least one of plural supplies to arc
867d-881 scr switch connects at least one of plural supplies to arc
867d-882 direct connection of plural supplies to arc
867d-883 unspecified switch connects at least one of supplies to arc
867d-884 ripple currents from plural dc supplies are phase shifted to cancel out at load
849b-886 WELDING POWER SUPPLY HAS PLURAL INPUT MODES (SELECTABLE OR AUTOMATICALLY CHOSEN)
886d-887 utility power is one of plural possible inputs to welding power supply
886d-888 generator power is one of plural possible inputs to welding power supply
886d-889 solar powered electrical source is one of plural possible inputs to welding power supply
886d-890 wind powered electrical source is one of plural possible inputs to welding power supply
886d-891 battery power is one of plural possible inputs to welding power supply
886d-892 selectable different input voltages for arc power supply
145b-895 Miscellaneous Power Supply Circuitry Features
895b-896 Protective Circuitry in arc welding/heating power supply
896d-897 arrangements to protect power supply components from short circuit damage
896d-898 snubber or protective circuit across semiconductor switches
896d-899 power supply includes a fuse or circuit breaker in output circuit
896d-900 power supply includes fuse or circuit breaker in line input circuit
896d-901 power supply includes a thermistor used to protect against overheating
896d-902 breakdown device shorts to ground in response to fault voltage in arc welding power supply
896d-903 spark gap is in parallel with welding arc gap, protects power supply
895b-905 Saturable reactor arrangements in an arc welding/heating power supply
905d-906 saturable reactor magnetically independent of welding transformer core
905d-907 saturable reactor integral with welding transformer core
905d-908 saturable reactor in arc welding power supply, exact type unspecified
895b-910 Resistance, Impedance, or Filter features at arc power supply
910d-911 output filtering (beyond a series inductance connected to arc)
910d-912 input filtering of power entering the main arc power supply circuitry
910d-913 capacitance shunts arc
910d-914 capacitor in series with main arc current output branch of power supply
910d-915 resonant circuit between power supply and arc
910d-916 r-c circuit is across arc
910d-917 diode-capacitor circuit across arc
910d-918 resistance structure in series with arc, arc current flows through this resistor
910d-919 resistor in form of liquid tank (current passes through liquid) for arc power supply
910d-920 arc current passes through PCT resistance (positive coefficient of resistance wrt temperature)
910d-921 arc current passes through tungsten light bulb
910d-922 resistance is across arc for SCR holding or no-load purposes
910d-923 arc power supply includes a housing with a resistance coil in a mercury bath -- as housing rotates, resistance changes
910b-924 Inductance Elements associated with the arc power supply
924d-925 output inductance has selectable taps
924d-926 output inductance module has parallel branches; different effective inductances for different conditions
924d-927 output inductance is transformer element with secondary winding circuitry to modulate overall inductance
924d-928 variable inductor in power supply output driven with motor
924d-929 common-mode choke or inductor for arc welding power supply
924d-930 switched inductance in power supply output
924d-931 output inductor: E-shaped core(s)
924d-932 output inductor: core has air-gap
924d-933 output inductor: core has manually adjustable air-gap
924d-934 output inductor: core segments move with respect to each other, magnetically attracted to each other
924d-935 output inductor: convertable between simple inductance and transformer
924d-936 output inductor: includes coupling winding to couple ignition voltage to arc
924d-937 center-tapped output inductor for arc welding power supply
924d-938 non adjustable saturable or non-linear inductance in series with arc current path
924d-939 output waveshaper is full wave bridge with inductance across bridge
924d-940 output inductor has a diode in parallel
924d-941 arc power supply: output inductance includes a superconducting component
924d-942 unspecified inductance in series with arc current
895b-945 Arbitrary circuitry or circuit components present in arc welding power supply
945d-946 opto-isolator present as a circuit element in arc welding power supply
945d-947 sample-and-hold module is present in arc welding power supply
945d-948 phased locked loop (PLL) is present as a circuit element in arc welding power supply
945d-949 voltage controlled oscillator is present as a circuit module in an arc welding power supply
945d-950 ferrite ring or disc surrounds arc power supply wire or cable
945d-951 Schottky diode across arc power supply output terminals
945d-952 arc power supply includes battery charger circuitry to charge internal batteries from an external source
145b-955 Auxiliary Power Supply Functions Beyond Basic Powering of Arc
955d-956 auxilary plugs or power modules to power misc. equipment are included
955d-957 switching mode power supply used to provide auxiliary power
955d-958 auxiliary power module is powered from welding cable
955d-959 energy from arc power supply provided to electric motor to drive wheels of carriage holding power supply
955d-960 arc power supply useable as battery charger
955d-961 protective cover for arc power supply
955b-962 Arc Power Supply Cooling features
962d-963 power supply cooling fan is present
962d-964 heat sink(s) for arc power supply active electronic elements
962d-965 liquid cooling system for arc power supply component(s)
962d-966 heat pipes used for arc power supply cooling
962d-967 cooling fins on exterior of arc power supply housing
962d-968 air flow from fume extraction system used to cool arc power supply
955b-970 Power Source for Arc Power Supply Control Circuitry is disclosed
970d-971 charged capacitor provides energy for control circuitry power supply (e.g., provides power during lapses of main power)
955b-973 Arc Ignition Circuits
973b-974 Broad Nature of Igniter Circuitry
974d-975 capacitive discharge arc igniter
974d-976 inductive discharge arc igniter
974d-977 spark gap oscillator arc igniter
974d-978 tube or transistor oscillator arc igniter
974d-979 inverter/converter/switching-mode type power supply arc igniter
974d-980 unspecified high freq. generator
974d-981 battery power for igniter
974d-982 high voltage a.c. transformer for arc ignition
974d-983 piezoelectric arc ignition
974d-984 resonant circuit in arc current path for ignition/stabilization
974d-985 capacitive voltage multiplier provides ignition voltage
974d-986 transformer, rectifier produces d.c. for arc ignition
974d-987 igniter circuit includes saturable chokes or inductors
974d-988 unspecified d.c. source for arc ignition
973b-990 Broad Nature of Igniter Output, independent of circuit
990d-991 high frequency igniter output
990d-992 single polarity spikes igniter output
990d-993 dual polarity spikes igniter output
990d-994 selectable polarity spikes for arc igniter output
990d-995 constant d.c., high voltage igniter output
990d-996 high voltage a.c. igniter output
990d-997 corona discharge
973b-999 Open loop aspects of Igniter Ckt Operation
999d-1000 igniter circuit activated a set period only at the begining of a weld.
999d-1001 igniter circuit activated by torch mounted switch
999d-1002 ignition circuit open loop control: consumable electrode wire diameter signal
973b-1004 Closed loop aspects of Igniter Ckt Operation
1004d-1005 igniter operation synchronized with ac voltage zero crossings
1004d-1006 igniter operation controlled by sensing pending arc extinction
1004d-1007 igniter operation controlled by sensing presence of arc
1004d-1008 igniter switched off when arc is determined to have occured
1004d-1009 igniter contolled by sensing electrode-workpiece contact
1004d-1010 igniter activated when electrode a preset distance from workpiece
973b-1012 Igniter Ckt Parameter controlled by the Open/Closed Loop signal
1012b-1013 Igniter Ckt output parameter that is controlled
1013d-1014 timing of rf application so that it occurs only at zero crossing
1013d-1015 amplitude of rf applied to arc is controlled
1013d-1016 magnitude of d.c. ignition volts is controlled
1013d-1017 ignition power shut off
1012b-1019 parameter internal to the igniter circuit that is controlled
1019d-1020 frequency of rf generator controlled
1019d-1021 timing of capacitor discharge is controlled
1019d-1022 length of spark gap in spark gap osc. is controlled
1019d-1023 inductance value of output circuit in arc power supply is controlled to facilitate ignition
973b-1026 Connection of the igniter to the arc
1026d-1027 direct coupling of igniter to arc circuit
1026d-1028 inductive coupling of igniter to arc circuit
1026d-1029 capacitive coupling of igniter to arc circuit
1026d-1030 connected to arc circuit thru spark gap or discharge device (neon bulb)
1026d-1031 igniter coupled to arc thru resonant circuit
1026d-1032 igniter coupled to arc thru transmission line
1026d-1033 manually actuated clamps connect igniter to electrode circuit.
1026d-1034 igniter coupled to arc circuit through controlled SCR or TRIAC switches
973b-1036 Arc Ignition Circuit multiplicities
1036d-1037 multiple ignition circuits connected to one arc
1036d-1038 multiple ignition circuits connected to multiple arcs
973b-1040 Miscellaneous Ignition Circuit Details
1040d-1041 bypass capacitor protects arc power supply from hi-freq.
1040d-1042 inductor protects arc power supply from hi-freq.
1040d-1043 choke element surrounds cable, protects power supply from hi-freq
1040d-1044 diode arrangement protects power supply from ignition pulse
1040d-1045 spark gap across torch and wrkpiece protects power supply, control sys.
1040d-1046 fuse in circuit across torch and wrkpiece protects power supply, control
1040d-1047 neon bulb connected across torch nozzle and workpiece, assists arc ignition
1040d-1048 r.f. shielding around welding cable
1040d-1049 ignition circuit enclosed in waterproof casing
1040d-1050 ignition circuit located inside of torch handle
145b-1054 Overall purpose(s) of arc power supply
1054d-1055 power factor considerations addressed in design of arc power supply
1054d-1056 rating of power supply or power supply component(s) (e.g., transformer) vs. load requirements explicitly dicsussed
1054d-1057 power supply designed or operated for noise reduction
1054d-1058 power supply design explicitly deals with transformer magnetic saturation issues
1054d-1059 arc power supply designed to operate with different input voltage characteristics (magnitude, freq.,etc.)
1054d-1060 arc pulsations induce acoustical or ultrasonic waves in solid workpiece
1054d-1061 power supply output designed to facilitate welding a painted, rusty, or dirty workpiece
1054d-1062 wire contactor melting or wire-to-contactor sticking is prevented/lessened by arc power supply operation
1054d-1063 predetermined sounds produced by deliberate modulation of arc electrical parameters
1054d-1064 power supply designed to reduce main welding cable weight
1054d-1065 arc welding/heating power supply weight reduction is explicit design concern
1054d-1066 arc power supply designed to reduce output ripple
1054d-1067 purpose: reduce molten puddle vibration, splashing by power supply output control
1054d-1068 purpose of power supply: make metal and flux detach simultaneously in melting electrode
1054d-1069 purpose of power supply: controll penetration of molten pool into workpiece
1054d-1070 discharge creates partial vacuum, eliminate need for gas shield
1054d-1071 purpose of power supply: stabilize arc in the presence of ambient, random magnetic fields
1054d-1072 purpose: energy accumulated at output of power supply is fed back into the input section of power supply
1054d-1073 purpose: energy accumulated during a non-arcing / low-load period is used during an arcing or high-load period
145b-1075 Specialized Arc Power Supplies
1075b-1076 DC pulse arc welding power supply
1076d-1077 pulses produced by hi-lo control signals to single power supply
1076d-1078 pulses produced by muli-phase input, each phase makes different contribution to arc
1076d-1079 pulses produced by periodically shorting a resistor/impedance in series with arc
1076d-1080 mechanical interrupter produces arc current pulses
1076b-1081 PULSES PRODUCED BY PULSE SUPPLY IN PARALLEL WITH BACKGROUND SUPPLY
1081d-1082 pulse supply is capacitive discharge type
1081d-1083 unspecified pulse supply in parallel with background supply
2b-1088 Material Supply to Torch System, Arc Region (eg gas, flux, filler)
1088b-1089 Gas supply to arc region or workpiece
1089b-1091 Gas Composition
1091d-1092 air or air jet supplied to arc region or torch
1091d-1093 alcohol vapor supplied to arc region
1091d-1094 aluminum alkyls based gas supplied to arc region
1091d-1095 ammonia vapor or gas supplied to arc region
1091d-1096 argon supplied to arc region
1091d-1097 boron trifluoride (BF3) gas supplied to arc region
1091d-1098 carbon dioxide (CO2) supplied to arc region (aka carbonic acid gas)
1091d-1099 carbon monoxide supplied to arc region
1091d-1100 carbon tetrachloride (vapors) supplied to arc region
1091d-1101 carbon tetrafluoride (CF4) supplied to arc region
1091d-1102 chlorine supplied to arc region
1091d-1103 chromium carbonyl aka chromium hexacarbonyl supplied to arc region
1091d-1104 fluorine (F2) gas supplied to arc region
1091d-1105 freon gas supplied to arc region
1091d-1106 halogen carbide gas supplied to arc region
1091d-1107 helium supplied to arc region
1091d-1108 hydrogen supplied to arc region
1091d-1109 hydrogen flouride supplied to arc region
1091d-1110 iron pentacarbonyl supplied to arc region
1091d-1111 krypton supplied to arc region
1091d-1112 neon supplied to arc region
1091d-1113 nickel carbonyl, aka nickel tetracarbonyl gas supplied to arc region
1091d-1114 nitrogen supplied to arc region
1091d-1115 nitrogen triflouride (NF3) supplied to arc region
1091d-1116 nitrogen dioxide (NO2) supplied to arc region
1091d-1117 nitrous oxide (N2O) supplied to arc region
1091d-1118 nitric oxide (NO) supplied to arc region
1091d-1119 oxygen supplied to arc region
1091d-1120 silicon tetrachloride (SiCl4) gas to arc
1091d-1121 silicon tetrafluoride (SiF4) supplied to arc region
1091d-1122 Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) supplied to arc region
1091d-1123 sulfur hexafluoride gas supplied to arc region
1091d-1124 tungsten hexafluoride (WF6) gas supplied to arc region
1091d-1125 tritium (hydrogen-3) supplied to arc region
1091d-1126 water vapor, steam supplied to arc region
1091d-1127 xenon supplied to arc region
1091d-1128 unspecified shielding gas supplied to arc region
1091d-1129 combustible fuel gas (e.g., propane, natural gas, methane gas, or acetylene) supplied to arc region
1091d-1130 explicit statement that very high purity gas supplied to arc region
1089b-1132 Source of Gas or Creation of gas
1132d-1133 gas for arc environment created by electrolysis
1132d-1134 gas stored in solid state "sponge" for subsequent release
1132d-1135 gas for arc environment created by operation of fuel cell
1132d-1136 gas for arc environment is exhaust gas from internal combustion engine
1132d-1137 welding gas created by passing carrier gas over or through molten metal
1132b-1138 CHEMICAL REACTION OR CHANGE OF STATE PRODUCES SHIELDING GAS
1138d-1139 reactants brought into contact, gas produced, then fed to arc
1138d-1140 solidified CO2 (dry ice) heated to produce shield gas
1138d-1141 room temperature liquid is vaporized to produce shield gas
1138d-1142 super-cooled liquid form of shield gas warmed to produce shield gas
1138d-1143 gas producing solid material painted or coated on electrode or seam
1138d-1144 solid material separate from electrode is burned (usually by arc) to produce shield gas
1089b-1147 Gas applicator Hardware
1147d-1148 pipe(s) separate from torch nozzle direct gas to weld area
1147d-1149 consumable structure with gas supply passages surrounds electrode
1147d-1150 arrangement to direct shield gas to consumable electrode/filler conduit
1147d-1151 propeller type structure agitates or directs gas flow
1147d-1152 stainless steel tubing used to supply arc welding gas
1147b-1153 Broad Type of Gas Hood or Confinement Means
1153d-1154 confine gas with zipper-like seam having travelling hole for torch
1153d-1155 adhesive tape applied to weld seam used to confine purge gas in arc welding area
1153d-1156 gas confinement arrangement rotates around cylindrical workpiece, has entry section for arc torch
1153d-1157 stationary shroud, torch passes through system of overlapping, sliding seal surfaces
1153d-1158 flexible or adjustable shape member conforms to groove, workpiece to contain gas
1153d-1159 predominantly trailing gas shield, moveable with or fixed to torch
1153d-1160 gas confinement membrane, roughly parallel to workpiece, attached to torch
1153d-1161 gas hood with substantial leading and trailing portions
1153d-1162 hood has view port for visual inspection of welding, torch
1153d-1163 hood is flexible (eg, for improved conformance to workpiece)
1153d-1164 hood is shaped for conformance with non-planar workpiece
1153d-1165 gas passageway formed from workpiece itself
1153b-1166 PLUGS INSIDE PIPE FORM ENCLOSED (E.G., GAS TIGHT) VOLUME
1166d-1167 inflatable plug(s) or seal(s) inside pipe
1166d-1168 rigid plugs with arrangement for adjusting diameter for sealing inside of pipe
1166d-1169 soluble or combustible plugs (e.g., paper) inside pipe
1166d-1170 plugs made of easy-to-shatter material (e.g., glass, ceramic, etc.)
1166d-1171 plugs comprised of flexible disks (e.g., rubber discs)
1166d-1172 unspecified plugs inside pipe
1147b-1175 Gas Diffuser or Gas Lens
1175d-1176 gas diffusers
1175b-1177 Material from which Gas Diffuser/Lens is made
1177d-1178 steel wool or other metal wool forms gas diffuser/lens
1177d-1179 screen or woven mesh forms gas diffuser/lens
1177d-1180 porous refractory or ceramic material, or porous metal sponge forms gas diffuser/lens
1175b-1182 Geometery or Broad type of Gas Diffuser/Lens
1182d-1183 tubular gas diffuser or gas lens
1182d-1184 plate with multiple discrete holes therethrough forms gas diffuser/lens
1182d-1185 convex or hemispherical gas-flow surface for the gas diffuser
1182d-1186 wrapped corrugated structure forms gas lens
1182d-1187 wrapped bundle of pipes or tubes forms gas diffuser/lens
1182d-1188 unspecified gas diffuser
1175b-1190 Orientation of Gas Diffuser/Lens with respect to Torch, Workpiece
1190d-1191 gas diffuser, lens inside torch, gen. ring-shaped, around electrode
1190d-1192 gas diffuser part of a gas hood structure separate from torch per se
1190d-1193 gas diffuser on opposite side of seam from torch
1190d-1194 gas diffuser axial position inside torch is adjustable
1089b-1198 Character of gas flow
1198d-1199 collimated or laminar flow of shielding gas produced
1198d-1200 swirling motion imparted to shielding gas
1198d-1201 pulsating supply of gas to torch or to weld region
1198d-1202 gas jet performs linear back and forth scan
1198d-1203 annular curtain of gas flow to arc region
1198d-1204 planar gas flow characteristic
1198d-1205 turbulent gas flow to arc region
1198d-1206 supersonic gas flow to arc region
1198d-1207 at least some gas flows transverse to torch axis
1198d-1208 gas flow has deliberate component in direction from workpiece to nozzle
1198d-1209 gas flow from torch is in a radial direction with respect to the torch axis
1198b-1210 Gas Flow Synchronized with other weld parameter(s)
1210d-1211 gas supply parameter synchronized with torch oscillation
1210d-1212 gas supply parameter synchronized with arc current pulsations
1089b-1215 Open loop and Human Interface aspects of gas system control
1215d-1216 foot pedal controls application of shielding gas
1215d-1217 switch on torch handle controls application of shielding gas
1215d-1218 torch holder arrangement controls shielding gas on/off
1215d-1219 timer allows gas to flow for a period after arc termination
1215d-1220 timer allows gas to flow for a period before arc ignition
1215d-1221 open loop signal: type of metal to be welded signal controls gas system
1215d-1222 open loop signal: thickness of workpiece to be welded signal controls gas system
1215d-1223 indicator light/lamp displays status of gas flow
1215d-1224 security system prevents unauthorized access to gas system (e.g., lock and key)
1089b-1226 Closed loop aspects of gas system control
1226d-1227 gas flow controlled on basis of torch height above workpiece
1226d-1228 gas flow controlled on basis of torch angle with respect to workpiece
1226d-1229 gas flow controlled with respect to torch position around circumference of a workpiece
1226d-1230 gas flow controlled on basis of sensed groove geometry signal
1226d-1231 gas flow controlled on basis of sensed amount of particular gas in arc area
1226d-1232 amount of gas supplied varied on basis of wire feed rate
1226d-1233 amount of gas supplied continuously varied on basis of welding voltage/current
1226d-1234 gas supply on/off controlled on the basis of welding current
1226d-1235 gas supply on/off controlled on the basis of welding voltage
1226d-1236 gas supply on/off controlled on basis of sensed cooling fluid presence
1226d-1237 sensed gas pressure provides control signal
1226d-1238 sensed temperature provides gas flow control signal
1089b-1240 Gas system parameter, feature that is controlled by open/closed loop signal
1240b-1241 Gas system output parameter that is controlled by open/closed loop signal
1241d-1242 purge gas flow velocity is controlled
1241d-1243 controller changes ratio of at least two shield gases
1241d-1244 gas pressure in weld enivorment controled by pressure feedbk signal
1241d-1245 type of gas to be used is controlled by open/closed loop signal
1241d-1246 direction, position, and/or location of gas jet, gas outlet separate from torch is controlled by open/closed loop signal
1241d-1247 controller selects between two or more preset discreet shielding gas flow rates
1241d-1248 gas flow through torch nozzle is continuously controlled
1240b-1250 Internal feature of gas system that is controlled by open/closed loop signal
1250d-1251 adjustable orifice size at gas outlet
1250d-1252 endoscopic-type control of gas tube/nozzle
1250d-1253 continuously, electrically controllable valve is controlled by signal
1250d-1254 electrically energized solenoid(s) controls gas flow valve for arc shielding gas
1089b-1257 Structural Features of the Gas Supply System
1257d-1258 arrangement to supply gas on side of seam opposite torch
1257d-1259 arrangement for moving gas supply on side of seam opposite torch, movement tracks torch
1257d-1260 gas supply canister is inside of torch handle
1257d-1261 welding cable/hose holder is mounted on gas tank
1257d-1262 gas tank(s) mounted in/on arc power supply housing
1257d-1263 gas tank(s) mounted in/on wire feeder housing
1257d-1264 gas supply hose is inside of robot arm
1257d-1265 hood is clipped or clamped to torch, no through hole for torch
1257d-1266 hood has hole, opening through which torch passes
1257d-1267 hood is entirely separate from torch
1257d-1268 hood is stationary with respect to workpiece
1257d-1269 hood is secured to workpiece with vacuum suction devices
1089b-1271 Gas Supply Multiplicities
1271d-1272 one gas supply simultaneously supplies gas to multiple outlets
1271d-1273 one gas supply selectively applied to one of multiple outlets
1271d-1274 gas supplied on both sides of seam
1271d-1275 different gas compositions applied on different areas or sides of workpiece
1271d-1276 multiple gas feed systems, separately supplied, on same side of workpiece as torch
1271d-1277 multiple gases fed to a gas mixer and from the mixer to weld area
1271d-1278 different gas compositions to same torch at different phases of weld operation
1271d-1279 multiple torches, different gas compositions/mixtures for each torch
1089b-1281 Miscellaneous Gas Supply Facets
1089b-1283 Auxilary Gas Supply Hardware, Features
1283d-1284 inflated ballon like structure reduces volume of shielding gas used
1283d-1285 structure in pipe workpiece deliberately increases flow velocity of shielding gas flowing through pipe
1283d-1286 filter in gas line prevents debris accumulation
1283d-1287 gas flow constrictor in gas feed hose
1283d-1288 gas flow deflector/reflector is below weld seam
1283d-1289 shielding gas is recirculated to arc region
1283d-1290 surge tank in gas system, provides extra gas flow during high demand moments
1283d-1291 flexible inflatable annular member serves to block the exit of the torch nozzle
1283b-1292 Treatment of Gas Before Application to Weld Area
1292d-1293 arrangement to remove moisture from the welding gas
1292d-1294 filter removes particulate matter from welding gas
1292d-1295 gas pressure regulator (open loop) in supply line
1292d-1296 gas flow constriction of predetermined cross section placed in gas flow line to reduce flow
1292d-1297 shielding gas supply line includes inflatable bladder
1292d-1298 gas is purified before being applied to weld area
1292d-1299 gas is cooled before being applied to weld area
1292d-1300 gas is heated before being applied to weld area
1292d-1301 gas is bubbled through a liquid before being applied to weld area
1292d-1302 gas is passed through bioceramics before application to weld area
1292d-1303 gas is passed through magnetic filed before application to weld area
1292d-1304 gas is changed into non-thermal or cold plasma before being applied to weld area
1089b-1307 Overall Purpose of Gas Supply System
1307d-1308 coloring added to gas to make flow visible
1307d-1309 gas explicitly chosen to absorb light from the arc
1307d-1310 spatter retarding mist carried by shielding gas
1307d-1311 gas(es) explicitly chosen for increased penetration of weld
1307d-1312 gas(es) explicitly chosen to narrow the arc width
1307d-1313 gas(es) explicitly chosen to stabilize welding arc
1307d-1314 gas composition explicitly chosen to affect type of metal transfer from consumable electrode to workpiece
1307d-1315 gas composition explicitly chosen for greater arc welding speed
1307d-1316 gas composition chosen for reducing ozone in the weld area
1307d-1317 arc gas shielding system maintains small hose flushing flow to keep impurities out of hose
1307d-1318 minimization of gas consumption or waste is a function of arc welding gas supply system
1307d-1319 post weld gas flow explicitly designed to protect non-consumable electrode
1307b-1320 Force or pressure from gas flow is used for some auxiliary purpose
1320d-1321 gas system maintains positive gas pressure behind seam
1320d-1322 gas system maintains negative gas pressure behind seam
1320d-1323 gas pressure or directed gas jet interacts with puddle to position or shape molten metal or to push molten metal into seam
1320d-1324 gas jet directed at molten puddle to expel molten metal (e.g., to cut or to form hole)
1320d-1325 gas flow moves, shapes, or positions arc
1320d-1326 gas jet directs molten particles to desired location
1320d-1327 gas jet designed to protect against wind or drafts from interfering with arc operation
1320d-1328 gas flow keeps water away from weld in underwater welding
1320d-1329 gas flow for protecting components from weld spatter
1320d-1330 gas is deliberately allowed to overpressurize torch system to prevent ambient atmosphere from entering
1320d-1331 gas flow explicitly designed to clean consumable welding electrode/filler
1320d-1332 gas flow or blast removes molten ball at the tip of a consumable electrode/filler
1320d-1333 gas flow explicitly for purpose of cleaning or keeping clean torch component(s)
1320d-1334 gas flow explicitly for purpose of workpiece cleaning or keeping workpiece clean
1320d-1335 gas flow used to transport flux or metal powder to arc region
1320d-1336 arc shielding gas system used to extinguish fires
1320d-1337 gas flow used to drive a propeller or turbine used for some auxiliary purpose
1320d-1338 gas flow used to drive a mechanical vibrator device mounted on the torch
1307b-1340 Thermodynamic purpose(s) for gas flow explicitly stated
1340d-1341 shielding gas flow explicitly designed to cool torch
1340d-1342 gas flow explicitly designed to cool consumable electrode/filler wire
1340d-1343 gas flow explicitly designed to cool non-consumable elecctrode
1340d-1344 shielding gas flow explicitly designed to cool wire feed motor
1340d-1345 shielding gas flow explicitly designed to cool magnetic structure associated with welding
1340d-1346 shielding gas flow used to cool welding machine
1340d-1347 gas flow explicitly designed to cool workpiece or molten puddle
1340d-1348 gas flow explicitly designed to control apparent heat capacity of workpiece
1340d-1349 gas(es) chosen for thermal conductivity to control heat to weld
1340d-1350 combustible gases to heat workpiece
1089b-1353 Specialized Gas Supply Systems
1088b-1356 Flux, Powder, or Particulate Matter supply system
1356b-1358 Flux or Powder Composition
1358d-1359 Ag (silver) is a flux constituent
1358d-1360 Al (aluminum, aluminum powder) is a flux constituent
1358d-1361 Al, lithium alloy (lithium aluminum alloy) is a flux constituent
1358d-1362 AlF3 (aluminum flouride) is a flux constituent
1358d-1363 Al2O3 (aluminum oxide, alumina, corundum) is flux constituent
1358d-1364 AlO(OH) (aluminum monohydrate, diaspore) is flux constituent
1358d-1365 Al2SiO3 (kyanite, cyanite, disthene, sappare) is a flux constituent
1358d-1366 Al2(SiO3)3 (aluminum silicate) is a flux constituent
1358d-1367 Al2(SO4)3-18H20 (aluminum sulfate, alum)
1358d-1368 B (boron) is a flux constituent
1358d-1369 BN (Boron Nitride) is a flux constituent
1358d-1370 B2O3 (boric oxide, boron oxide) is a flux constituent
1358d-1371 boric acid (H3BO3) is a flux constituent
1358d-1372 BaF2 (barium flouride) is flux constituent
1358d-1373 BaCl2 (barium chloride) is flux constituent
1358d-1374 BaCO3 (Barium Carbonate) is flux constituent
1358d-1375 BaO (barium oxide) is flux constituent
1358d-1376 BaO2 is a flux constituent
1358d-1377 Bi (Bismuth) is a flux constituent
1358d-1378 BiF3 is a flux constituent
1358d-1379 BiO2 is a flux constituent
1358d-1380 Bi2O3 is flux constituent
1358d-1381 C (carbon) is a flux constituent
1358d-1382 Ca (calcium) is a flux constituent
1358d-1383 CaF2 (calcium fluoride, fluorite, fluorspar) is flux component
1358d-1384 CaCl2 (calcium chloride) is a flux constituent
1358d-1385 CaCO3 (calcium carbonate, limestone) is flux constituent
1358d-1386 CaMoO4 is a flux constituent
1358d-1387 CaO is flux constituent
1358d-1388 CaSO4 is a flux constituent
1358d-1389 CaSiO3 is a flux constituent
1358d-1390 Ca2SiO4 (dicalcium silicate) is flux constiuent
1358d-1391 Cb (Columbium, also known as Niobium) is a flux constituent
1358d-1392 Ce (Cerium) is flux constituent
1358d-1393 CeF is flux constituent
1358d-1394 CeF3 (cerium fluoride) is a flux constituent
1358d-1395 CeO2 (ceric oxide, ceria, cerium dioxide, cerium oxide) is a flux constituent
1358d-1396 Co (Cobalt) is a flux constituent
1358d-1397 CoO (Cobalt Oxide) is a flux constituent
1358d-1398 Cr (Chromium) powder is a flux constituent
1358d-1399 Cr3C2 (Chromium Carbide) is a flux constituent
1358d-1400 CrO3 (chromium trioxide) is a flux constituent
1358d-1401 Cr2O3 (chromium oxide) is a flux constituent
1358d-1402 CsF (cesium fluoride) is a flux constituent
1358d-1403 CsOH (cesium hydroxide) is a flux constituent
1358d-1404 Cs2CO3 is a flux constituent
1358d-1405 CsNO3 (cesium nitrate) is a flux constituent
1358d-1406 Cs2O is a flux constituent
1358d-1407 Cs2SiO2 is a flux constituent
1358d-1408 Cu (copper powder/particles) is a flux constituent
1358d-1409 CuCl2 (copper chloride, cupric chloride) is a flux constituent
1358d-1410 CuO (copper oxide) is a flux constituent
1358d-1411 Fe (iron powder) is a flux constituent
1358d-1412 Ferrous carbonate is a flux constituent
1358d-1413 FeO is a flux constituent
1358d-1414 Fe2O3 is a flux constituent
1358d-1415 Fe3O4 is a flux constituent
1358d-1416 graphite powder is flux constituent
1358d-1417 indium oxide is flux constituent
1358d-1418 K2AlF6 is a flux constituent
1358d-1419 KAlSi3O8 is a flux constituent
1358d-1420 K2CO3 is a flux constituent
1358d-1421 K2C2O4 (potassium oxalate) is a flux constituent
1358d-1422 KClO4 (potassium perchlorate) is a flux constituent
1358d-1423 K2CrO4 (potassium chromate) is a flux constituent
1358d-1424 K2Cr2O7 (potassium dichromate) is a flux constituent
1358d-1425 KF (potassium flouride) is flux constituent
1358d-1426 K4Fe(CN)6-3H2O (potassium ferrocyanide) is a flux constituent
1358d-1427 KMnO4 (potassium permanganate) is a flux constituent
1358d-1428 K2MnTiO4 (potassium manganese titanate) is flux constituent
1358d-1429 K2O (potassium oxide) is flux constituent
1358d-1430 K2SO4 (potassium sulfate) is flux constituent
1358d-1431 K2SiO3 (potassium silicate) is a flux constituent
1358d-1432 K2SiO4 is a flux constituent
1358d-1433 K2Si3O7 is a flux constituent
1358d-1434 K2SiF6 (potassium fluosilicate or potassium silicofluoride) is flux constituent
1358d-1435 K2TiF6 (potassium titanium fluoride) is a flux constituent
1358d-1436 K2TiO3 is a flux constituent
1358d-1437 K2Ti3O7 is a flux constituent
1358d-1438 K2Ti6O13 (potassium titanate) is a flux constituent
1358d-1439 K2ZrF6 (potassium zirconium flouride) is a flux constituent
1358d-1440 KCl (potassium chloride) is flux constituent
1358d-1441 LaF3 (lanthanum fluoride) is flux constituent
1358d-1442 LiAlO2 (lithium aluminate) is a flux constituent
1358d-1443 LiBaF3 is a flux constituent
1358d-1444 Li2CO3 (Lithium Carbonate) is a flux constituent
1358d-1445 LiCl2 . H20 (Lithium Chloride) is a flux constituent
1358d-1446 Li2O (Lithium Oxide) is flux constituent
1358d-1447 LiO is a flux constituent
1358d-1448 LiF (lithium flouride) is a flux constituent
1358d-1449 lithium zirconate is a flux constituent
1358d-1450 Mg (magnesium) is flux constituent
1358d-1451 MgAl is a flux constituent
1358d-1452 MgCl2 (magnesium chloride) is a flux constituent
1358d-1453 MgCO3 (magnesium carbonate, magnesite) is flux constituent
1358d-1454 MgF2 (magnesium flouride) is a flux constituent
1358d-1455 MgO (magnesium oxide) is flux constituent
1358d-1456 3MgSiO3-5H2O (magnesium silicate) is a flux constituent
1358d-1457 Mn (Manganese) is flux constituent
1358d-1458 MnCO3 (manganese carbonate) is flux constituent
1358d-1459 MnF2 is a flux constituent
1358d-1460 MnO (Manganese Oxide) is flux constituent
1358d-1461 MnO2 (manganese dioxide) is a flux constituent
1358d-1462 Manganese Silicide is a flux constituent
1358d-1463 MnSiO3 (manganese silicate, manganous silicate) is a flux constituent
1358d-1464 Mn15Si26 is flux constituent
1358d-1465 Mo (molybdenum) is a flux constituent
1358d-1466 molybdenum carbide is a flux constituent
1358d-1467 MoO3 (molybdenum trioxide) is a flux constituent
1358d-1468 MoS2 (molybdenum disulphide) is a flux constituent
1358d-1469 Na (sodium) is a flux constituent
1358d-1470 NaAlF6 is a flux constituent
1358d-1471 Na3AlF6 (cryolite, sodium aluminum fluoride) is a flux constituent
1358d-1472 Na2Al2O4 (sodium aluminate) is a flux constituent
1358d-1473 NaAlSi3O8 is a flux constituent
1358d-1474 NaBF4 is a flux constituent
1358d-1475 NaB4O7-10H2O (borax) is a flux constituent
1358d-1476 NaCl (sodium chloride) is a flux constituent
1358d-1477 Na2CO3 (sodium carbonate) is a flux constituent
1358d-1478 NaF (sodium flouride) is flux constituent
1358d-1479 NaHCO3 (sodium bicarbonate) is a flux constituent
1358d-1480 Na2O (sodium oxide) is flux constituent
1358d-1481 NaOH (sodium hydroxide) is a flux constituent
1358d-1482 Na2SiF6 (sodium fluosilicate or sodium silicofluoride) is a flux constituent
1358d-1483 Na2SiO3 (sodium silicate) is a flux constituent
1358d-1484 Na2TiF6 (sodium titanium fluoride) is a flux constituent
1358d-1485 Na2Ti3O7 is a flux constituent
1358d-1486 NbC is a flux constituent
1358d-1487 Ni (nickel) powder or solid sheet is a flux constituent
1358d-1488 NiF2 (nickel flouride) is a flux constituent
1358d-1489 NiO is flux constituent
1358d-1490 P2O5 (phosphoric anhydride) is a flux constituent
1358d-1491 Pb (Lead) is a flux component
1358d-1492 PbO is a flux constituent
1358d-1493 Rb2CO3 (rubidium carbonate) is a flux constituent
1358d-1494 Rb2O (rubidium oxide) is a flux constituent
1358d-1495 S (sulfur) is a flux component
1358d-1496 Sb (antimony) is a flux component
1358d-1497 Si (silicon) is a flux constituent
1358d-1498 silicon carbide is a flux constituent
1358d-1499 SiO2 (silica, silicon dioxide) is flux component
1358d-1500 Sn (Tin) is a flux component
1358d-1501 SnO2 is a flux component
1358d-1502 SrCO3 (strontium carbonate) is flux component
1358d-1503 SrCl2 (strontium chloride) is a flux constituent
1358d-1504 SrF2 (strontium flouride) is a flux constituent
1358d-1505 Sr2FeO4 is a flux constituent
1358d-1506 SrO is a flux constituent
1358d-1507 SrSO4 is a flux constituent
1358d-1508 Ta (Tantalum) is a flux constituent
1358d-1509 Ti (titanium) metal is a flux constituent
1358d-1510 TiB2 is flux or powder constituent
1358d-1511 TiC is a flux constituent
1358d-1512 TiH3 (titanium hydride) is a flux constituent
1358d-1513 TiO is flux constituent
1358d-1514 TiO2 (titanium dioxide, titania, rutile) is flux component
1358d-1515 Ti2O3 is flux constituent
1358d-1516 Vanadium is a flux constituent
1358d-1517 Vanadium Carbide is flux constituent
1358d-1518 W (Tungsten) is a flux/powder constituent
1358d-1519 WC (tungsten carbide particles) are a flux constituent
1358d-1520 WO3 (tungsten trioxide) is a flux constituent
1358d-1521 Yttrium (Y) powder for flux constituent
1358d-1522 Zinc powder is flux constituent
1358d-1523 ZnO (zinc oxide) is a flux constituent
1358d-1524 Zr (Zirconium) is flux constituent
1358d-1525 ZrC (Zirconium Carbide) is a flux constituent
1358d-1526 ZrO2 (Zirconia, Zirconium Oxide, Zirconium Dioxide) is flux constituent
1358d-1527 ZrSiO4 (zirconium silicate or zircon) is flux constituent
1358d-1528 Asbestos is a flux constituent
1358d-1529 Lime is a flux constituent
1358d-1530 mica is a flux constituent
1358d-1531 Potash feldspar (mineral compound: K2O . Al2O3 . 6SiO2) is a flux constituent
1358d-1532 rare earth compound or alloy is a flux constituent
1358d-1533 amorphous metal / glassy metal is a flux constituent
1358d-1534 Thermite is a flux constituent
1358d-1535 diamond particles are flux component
1358d-1536 carbon nanotubes for flux component
1358d-1537 flourinated polymer is flux component
1358d-1538 polyester is a flux component
1358d-1539 polytetrafluoroethylene is a flux component
1358d-1540 polyfluoropolyether is a flux component
1358d-1541 welding slag is processed, re-used as a flux component
1358d-1542 flux mixed with clay
1358d-1543 flux mixed with sawdust
1358d-1544 flux mixed with a resin
1358d-1545 flux is mixed with a polyethylene binder
1358d-1546 flux is mixed with polyethylene glycol
1358d-1547 flux is mixed with glycerol
1358d-1548 flux is mixed with a liquid alcohol
1358d-1549 flux mixed with acetone
1358d-1550 flux is mixed with waterglass (sodium silicate) binder
1358d-1551 flux is mixed with molasses binder
1358d-1552 flux is mixed with a soap binder
1358d-1553 flux mixed with, includes wax
1358d-1554 flux mixed with foam
1358d-1555 flux mixed with water
1356b-1557 Broad Type of Flux or Geometrical Aspects of Flux
1557d-1558 flux for arc welding is in form of thread or cord
1557d-1559 flux is in form of solid rod separate from welding electrode/filler
1557d-1560 powdered flux inside of tube or casing that is separate from welding electrode/filler
1557d-1561 particulate flux wherein the flux particles are coated with metal
1557d-1562 flux is in form of viscous paste
1557d-1563 flux is a liquid
1557d-1564 flux is in form of strip material
1557d-1565 flux in form of wire
1356b-1567 Flux or Powder Storage Aspects
1567d-1568 packaging, bags, or containers for arc welding flux
1356b-1570 Flux or Powder Delivery Hardware
1570d-1571 auger feed of welding flux
1570d-1572 paddle wheel feed of welding flux
1570d-1573 conveyor belt is part of flux feed to arc welding site
1570d-1574 gravity feed of welding flux
1570d-1575 conical flux supply hopper (flux funnel) surrounds consumable electrode/filler
1570d-1576 welding flux or metal powder fed to arc region / workpiece through pipe(s) separate from torch
1570d-1577 flux or metal powder fed through torch nozzle
1570d-1578 flux or metal powder fed by means of gas flow
1356b-1580 Open Loop and Human Interface Aspects of Flux Delivery
1356b-1582 Automatic Control Aspects, Closed Loop Control Aspects of Flux or Powder Delivery
1582d-1583 flux feed controlled based on sensed workpiece-electrode contact
1582d-1584 optical system provides feedback signal to flux supply system
1356b-1586 Controlled Flux or Powder Delivery Parameter
1586b-1587 External Flux or Powder Delivery Parameter that is controlled
1587d-1588 flux or powder feed is started based on received signal
1587d-1589 amount of flux feed continuously controlled by signal
1586b-1591 The Parameter or Aspect Internal to the Flux / Powder Delivery System that is controlled
1591d-1592 flux valve controls on / off delivery of flux
1591d-1593 magnetic field controls on / off delivery of flux or metal powder
1356b-1596 Nature of the Flux Delivery
1596d-1597 flux coating applied onto workpiece prior to arc welding/heating
1596d-1598 flux supply rate synchronized with wire feed rate
1596d-1599 flux or metal powder supplied to electrode/filler during arc weld process, immediately before melting in arc
1596d-1600 flux or metal powder applied to weld area with a predetermined particle size distribution
1356b-1602 Structural Features of the Flux or Powder Delivery System
1356b-1604 Flux / Powder Delivery Multiplicities
1604d-1605 one flux bin supplies plural flux outlets
1604d-1606 plural flux or powder supplies directed to one welding operation
1604d-1607 plural flux supply feeder pipe outlets associated with one torch
1356b-1609 Miscellaneous Flux / Powder Delivery Facets
1356b-1611 Auxiliary Flux / Powder Delivery Features, Hardware
1611d-1612 arrangement to hold/retain flux in place in weld area or along weld seam
1611d-1613 water-cooled flux dam
1611d-1614 vacuum system collects loose flux from weld site
1611d-1615 arrangement to reuse flux supplied to the weld site
1611d-1616 powder / flux feed tube subject to mechanical vibration to prevent clogging
1611d-1617 flux or powder is heated before application to the weld area
1611d-1618 arrangement to tamp or press flux or powder into weld seam
1356b-1620 Purpose of the Flux in terms of the Welding Operation
1620d-1621 flux designed to reduce hydrogen content in weld metal
1620d-1622 flux designed to reduce nitrogen content in weld metal
1620d-1623 flux designed to reduce carbon content in weld metal
1620d-1624 flux designed to reduce copper content in weld metal
1620d-1625 flux designed to produce exothermic chemical reaction for providing heat in addtion to arc heat
1620d-1626 flux designed to increase penetration of molten weld puddle into workpiece
1620d-1627 flux designed for reduced fume production
1620d-1628 flux designed to present predetemined electrical resistance to arc power supply
1620d-1629 flux designed to allow ignition at open circuit voltages, not at arcing voltages
1620d-1630 flux designed for inhibiting corrosion of filler wire/electrode
1620d-1631 flux delivery desinged to place less weight on molten area close to electrodes, more weight on solid areas
1620d-1632 flux electrode coating designed to melt at slower rate than interior metal core
1620d-1633 flux electrode coating explicitly designed to be electrically insulating, non-conductive
1620d-1634 flux designed to be easily detachable after it solidifies
1620d-1635 flux designed to have antiseptic or anti-bacterial properties/action
1356b-1637 Specialized Flux / Powder Delivery Systems
1088b-1640 Consumable Electrode, Wire Filler, Other Filler system
1640b-1642 Composition of Consumable Electrode or Filler
1642b-1643 Main/Sole Component of Electrode/Filler
1643d-1644 aluminium is sole/main component of electrode/filler
1643d-1645 cadmium is sole/main component of electrode/filler
1643d-1646 chromium is sole/main component of electrode/filler
1643d-1647 cobalt is sole/main component of electrode/filler
1643d-1648 columbium is sole/main component of electrode/filler
1643d-1649 copper is sole/main component of electrode/filler
1643d-1650 gold is sole/main component of arc electrode/filler
1643d-1651 indium is sole/main component of arc electrode/filler
1643d-1652 iron is sole/main component of electrode/filler
1643d-1653 lead is sole or primary constituent of filler/electrode
1643d-1654 magnesium is sole or primary constituent of filler/electrode
1643d-1655 manganese is sole or primary constituent of filler/electrode
1643d-1656 molybdenum is sole or primary constituent of filler/electrode
1643d-1657 molybdenum disilicide is sole or primary constituent of the filler/electrode
1643d-1658 nickel is sole/main component of electrode/filler
1643d-1659 nickel oxide is sole/main component of electrode/filler
1643d-1660 niobium is sole/main component of electrode/filler
1643d-1661 silver is sole/main component of arc electrode/filler
1643d-1662 tantalum is sole/main component of electrode/filler
1643d-1663 tin is sole/main component of arc electrode/filler
1643d-1664 titanium is sole/main component of electrode/filler
1643d-1665 tungsten (W) is sole/main component of electrode/filller
1643d-1666 vanadium is sole/main component of electrode/filler
1643d-1667 zinc is sole/main component of electrode/filler
1643d-1668 zirconium is sole/main component of electrode/filler
1642b-1670 Secondary Component of Electrode/Filler
1670d-1671 aluminum (Al) is a secondary alloy component of the arc electrode/filler
1670d-1672 antimony (Sb) is a secondary alloy component of the arc electrode/filler
1670d-1673 beryllium is a secondary alloy component of the arc electrode/filler
1670d-1674 bismuth (Bi) is a secondary alloy component of the arc electrode/filler
1670d-1675 boron (B) is a secondary alloy component of the arc electrode/filler
1670d-1676 calcium (Ca) is a secondary alloy component of the arc electrode/filler
1670d-1677 cadmium (Cd) is a secondary alloy component of the arc electrode/filler
1670d-1678 carbon (C) is a secondary alloy component of the arc electrode/filler
1670d-1679 cerium (Ce) is a secondary alloy component of the arc electrode/filler
1670d-1680 cesium (Cs) is a secondary alloy component of the arc electrode/filler
1670d-1681 chromium (Cr) is a secondary alloy component of the arc electrode/filler
1670d-1682 cobalt (Co) is a secondary alloy component of the arc electrode/filler
1670d-1683 columbium (Cb, also known as Niobium, Nb) is a secondary alloy component of the arc electrode/filler
1670d-1684 copper (Cu) is a secondary alloy component of the arc electrode/filler
1670d-1685 gallium (Ga) is a secondary alloy component of the arc electrode/filler
1670d-1686 germanium (Ge) is a secondary alloy component of the arc electrode/filler
1670d-1687 hafnium (Hf) is a secondary alloy component of the arc electrode/filler
1670d-1688 indium (In) is a secondary alloy component of the arc electrode/filler
1670d-1689 iron (Fe) is a secondary alloy component of the arc electrode/filler
1670d-1690 lanthanum (La) is a secondary alloy component of the arc electrode/filler
1670d-1691 lead (Pb) is a secondary alloy component of the arc electrode/filler
1670d-1692 Lithium (Li) is a secondary alloy component of the arc electrode/filler
1670d-1693 magnesium (Mg) is a secondary alloy component of the arc electrode/filler
1670d-1694 manganese (Mn) is a secondary alloy component of the arc electrode/filler
1670d-1695 molybdenum (Mo) is a secondary alloy component of electrode/filler
1670d-1696 nickel (Ni) is a secondary metal component of electrode/filler
1670d-1697 niobium (Nb), also known as columbium, is a secondary metal component of electrode/filler
1670d-1698 nitrogen (N) is a secondary component of the electrode/filler metal
1670d-1699 oxygen (O) is a secondary component of the electrode/filler metal
1670d-1700 palladium (Pd) is a secondary metal component of electrode/filler
1670d-1701 phosphorus is a secondary component of electrode/filler
1670d-1702 rhenium (Re) is a secondary component of electrode/filler
1670d-1703 rubidium is a secondary component of electrode/filler
1670d-1704 ruthenium (Ru) is a secondary component of the electrode/filler
1670d-1705 Scandium (Sc) is a secondary metal component of electrode/filler
1670d-1706 selenium (Se) is a secondary metal component of electrode/filler
1670d-1707 silicon (Si) is a secondary alloy component of electrode/filler
1670d-1708 silver (Ag) is a secondary alloy component of electrode/filler
1670d-1709 sulfur is a secondary alloy component of the arc electrode/filler
1670d-1710 tantalum (Ta) is a secondary alloy component of the consumable electrode/filler
1670d-1711 tellurium (Te) is a secondary alloy component of the consumable electrode/filler
1670d-1712 tin (Sn) is a secondary alloy component of electrode/filler
1670d-1713 titanium (Ti) is a secondary alloy component of the electrode/filler
1670d-1714 tungsten (W) is a secondary alloy component of electrode/filler
1670d-1715 uranium is a secondary alloy component of electrode/filler
1670d-1716 vanadium is a secondary alloy component of electrode/filler
1670d-1717 yttrium (Y) is a secondary alloy component of electrode/filler
1670d-1718 zinc (Zn) is a secondary metal component of electrode/filler
1670d-1719 zirconium (Zr) is a secondary metal component of the arc electrode/filler
1670d-1720 rare earth metals secondary alloy component of electrode/filler
1642b-1722 Common Alloys and Broad Compositional Aspects for Electrode/Filler
1722d-1723 aluminium bronze or aluminium copper alloy electrode/filler
1722d-1724 phosphor bronze for electode/filler
1722d-1725 stainless steel electrode/filler
1722d-1726 radioactive consumable electrode
1722d-1727 cast iron consumable electrode/filler
1722d-1728 monel metal consumable electrode/filler
1722d-1729 white metal electrode/filler
1722d-1730 titanium aluminide alloy electrode/filler
1722d-1731 nickel base superalloy electrode/filler
1722d-1732 INCONEL alloy for consumable electrode / filler
1722d-1733 electrode/filler is different metal or primary alloy constituent than that of workpiece
1642b-1735 Electrode/Filler Composition Multiplicities
1735d-1736 copper coated steel wire/filler
1735d-1737 multiple consumable electrodes/fillers of dissimilar metals
1642b-1739 Electrode/Filler Composition Auxiliary Facets
1739d-1740 lubricant is chemically/mechanically incorporated into surface of electrode/filler wire
1640b-1743 Structure, Form, Geometry, Type of Consumable Electrode or Filler
1743b-1744 Overall type, overall geometry of Consumable Electrode/Filler
1744d-1745 flux-cored or powder-cored filler/consumable electrode
1744d-1746 flux-coated or powder coated filler/consumable electrode
1744d-1747 solid wire surrounded by flux cored metal shell forms filler/consumable electrode
1744d-1748 solid wire filler/consumable electrode covered with metal sheath
1744d-1749 flux-coated filler/consumable electrode covered with a metal sheath
1744d-1750 powdered metal core filler/consumable electrode
1744d-1751 flux coating on a flux cored electrode
1744d-1752 wire is given predetermined cast or shape memory before being wound on reel.
1744d-1753 arc welding rod has zig-zag shape to cause arc to oscillate as rod melts
1744d-1754 flux particles dispersed throughout mostly metal electrode/filler volume
1744d-1755 simple solid wire forms filler/consumable electrode (no structural flourishes)
1744d-1756 wire has isolated gas containing cells
1744d-1757 metal fibers are part of electrode/filler
1744d-1758 wires twisted or stranded together to form consumable filler, elec.
1744d-1759 wire(s) twisted around main linear filler wire to form composite consumable
1744d-1760 single wire helically or spirally wound to form a (flexible) tube
1744d-1761 electrode/filler includes spirally disposed sheet metal
1744b-1762 Consumable Electrode/Filler is NOT a continuous solid wire or rod
1762d-1763 filler is in powder form
1762d-1764 filler in form of pellets
1762d-1765 filler is in form of cut wire segments
1762d-1766 disc shaped consummable electrode/filler
1762d-1767 ring shaped consummable electrode/filler
1762d-1768 rectangular plate shaped consumable electrode / filler
1762d-1769 filler in sheet or strip form
1762d-1770 filler or consumable electrode is a foil
1762d-1771 molten metal consumable electrode
1762d-1772 extruded conductive paste or amorphous state electrode
1762d-1773 compacted powder(s) , powdered metalurgy techniques form electrode/filler structure
1744b-1775 Multiplicities Associated with the Consumable Electrode/Filler
1775d-1776 flux coated electrode has multiple distinct layers of flux coating
1775d-1777 multiple filler and/or consum. elec. with different geometries
1775d-1778 multiple wires of different diameters for one operation
1743b-1781 Main Body Longitudinal Features or Exterior Surface Features of Consumable Electrode/Filler
1781d-1782 metal coating(s), cladding(s), or layer(s) on a metal core for filler/consumable electrode
1781d-1783 metal coating, cladding, or layer around a flux coated filler/electrode
1781d-1784 explicit teaching of the absence of a metal coating on a filler/consumable electrode
1781d-1785 lubricant coating on filler/consumable electrode
1781d-1786 rubber based coating on filler/consumable electrode
1781d-1787 varnish coating on filler/consumable electrode
1781d-1788 filler or electrode has longitudinal grooves along its length
1781d-1789 flux cored electrode/filler/rod has vent hole for gas release
1781d-1790 flux thread or cord spirals around consumable arc electrode/filler
1781d-1791 insulating flux coated filler/consumable electrode with spaced openings in flux (e.g. to allow for electrical conduction)
1781d-1792 insulating flux coated filler/consumable electrode has continuous longitudinal opening(s) in flux along length
1781d-1793 insulating flux coated filler/consumable electrode has continuous spiral opening(s) along path.
1781d-1794 insulating flux coated filler/consumable electrode has periodic metallic electrical contact points along length
1781d-1795 metal wire portion includes a ridge extending longitudinally along length of wire
1781d-1796 metal wire portion of electrode/filler includes spiral ridge along length of electrode
1781d-1797 solid wire with empty indentations periodically spaced along length of wire
1781d-1798 solid wire with delibrately roughened metal surface is arc welding electrode/filler.
1781d-1799 solid wire with delibrately cracked surface is arc welding electrode/filler
1781d-1800 solid wire with flux filled indentations periodically spaced along length of wire
1781d-1801 solid wire with flux filled longitudinal groove(s) along length of wire
1743b-1803 Cross Sectional Facets, Issues of Consumable Electrode/Filler
1803d-1804 cross section: metal core, flux coating, metal sheath, flux coating
1803d-1805 central wire axis is offset with respect to central axis of flux cross section
1803d-1806 filler or electrode has triangular cross section
1803d-1807 filler or electrode has square or rectangular cross section
1803d-1808 filler or electrode has polygonal cross section, number of sides more than 4
1803d-1809 filler or electrode has elliptical or flattened elliptical cross section
1803d-1810 filler or electrode has T shaped cross section
1803d-1811 filler or electrode has L or V shaped cross section
1803d-1812 filler or electrode has H-shaped cross section
1803d-1813 filler or electrode has cross shaped cross-section
1803d-1814 filler or electrode has star shaped cross section
1803d-1815 filler or electrode has an arrow-head or solid arrow shaped cross section
1803d-1816 filler or electrode has a Y-shaped (i.e., upper triangular, lower extension or protrusion) cross section
1803d-1817 flux cored electrode cross-section has convoluted sheath intrusions into core
1803d-1818 flux cored electrode cross-section has x or cross shaped flux area
1803d-1819 flux cored electrode cross-section has triangular shaped flux area
1803d-1820 explicit statement of small diameter wire for arc electrode/filler
1803b-1821 HOLLOW CONSUMABLE ELECTRODE
1821d-1822 hollow consumable electrode for passage of gas through hollow
1821d-1823 hollow consumable electrode for passage of liquid through hollow
1821d-1824 hollow consumable electrode for free flow of flux or alloy powder through hollow
1821d-1825 unspecified hollow consumable electrode
1743b-1828 Tip or End Section Facets, Issues of Consumable Electrode/Filler
1828d-1829 rod electrode/filler tapers toward one end, along all or most of its length
1828d-1830 rod electrode/filler is pointed at one end
1828d-1831 rod electrode/filler has longitudinal hole or concavity in welding end
1828d-1832 slit or slot at end of filler or wire/rod electrode
1828d-1833 rod, wire electrode/filler is coated with electrical insulative layer at one end
1828d-1834 rod, wire electrode/filler has metal or conductive coating / cap at arcing end
1828d-1835 rod electrode/filler has loop at one end
1828d-1836 wire electrode has short section at beginning end that is of smaller diameter than the rest of the wire
1640b-1839 Wire Reel or Wire Holder Aspects
1839d-1840 wire reel is gas sealed unit with inert gas inside
1839d-1841 wire reel is in sealed unit during use
1839d-1842 wire reel is in removable modular unit
1839d-1843 wire reel cover unit includes carrying handles
1839d-1844 wire reel is mounted on torch body itself
1839d-1845 wire reel mounted in same housing as arc power supply
1839d-1846 wire feed unit or reel located on robot arm or robot body
1839d-1847 wire reel or supply is stationary, i.e., non-rotating, as wire is feed to arc
1839d-1848 rotating reel, wire wound onto interior surface of reel, fed from interior of reel
1839d-1849 wire reel surrounds a workpiece
1839d-1850 wire spool structure includes slots for forklift insertion
1839d-1851 wire reel itself is driven by a dedicated motor, separate from any wire feed motor
1839d-1852 braking or frictional drag system for wire spool
1839d-1853 wire spool system includes window to view wire on spool
1839d-1854 color coded wire spool or wire spool support
1839d-1855 wire hub has specifically shaped hole or mounting area matching complementary shape on machine
1839d-1856 adapters allow different geometry wire hubs to be mounted on same shaft
1839d-1857 plate urged against wire on wire reel to prevent tangling
1839d-1858 wire spool system includes moisture absorbing arrangment
1839d-1859 wire spool constructed from wood or plywood
1839d-1860 wire spool constructed from stiff metal wire framework
1839d-1861 spatter shield or cover for wire spool while in use
1839d-1862 wire spool is in electrically heated housing
1839d-1863 wire reel or spool has multiple different wires wound thereon
1839d-1864 multiple spools or reels used one after another
1839d-1865 multiple spools supported on same axle structure
1839d-1866 wire spool has arrangment to conduct electrical power to the wire thereon
1640b-1868 Broad Nature of the Wirefeed Hardware
1868d-1869 mechanism moves or modifies guide for wire to effect changes in wire position or feed speed
1868b-1870 Intermediate Guiding/Feeding Structures between the Wire Storage and the Wire Feed Mechanism or the Torch
1870d-1871 wire contacts rotatable spheres at input to wire feed mechanism
1870d-1872 wire passes through elongated slit or spaced pins at input to wire feed mechanism
1870d-1873 wire passes through funnel type structure at input to wire feed mechanism
1870d-1874 wire guide at input to main feed mechanism has quick-release feature
1870d-1875 feed path includes buffer area to hold wire slack
1868b-1877 Source of Motive Energy for wire/filler feed
1877d-1878 manually powered wire feed mechanism
1877d-1879 compressed air/gas motor for wire feed
1877d-1880 hydraulic motor for wire feed
1877d-1881 battery powered wire feed motor
1877d-1882 wire feed electric motor has power supply with power factor correction
1877d-1883 wire feed motor ultimately powered by connection in parallel with electric arc
1877d-1884 wire feed system is powered by an auxiliary power output of arc welding power supply
1877d-1885 magnetic solenoid for motive force, wire passes thru solenoid
1877d-1886 magentic solenoid drives mechanical system which in turn feeds wire
1877d-1887 stepper motor for wire feed
1877d-1888 electric hand drill adapted for wire feed
1877d-1889 constant speed motor drives wire feed mechanism
1877d-1890 centrifugal governor connected to wire feed motor
1877d-1891 flywheel connected to wire feed motor
1877d-1892 plural electrical motors, connected in electrical parallel
1877d-1893 unspecified electric motor for wire feed
1877d-1894 fuse protects electric drive motor for wire feed
1877d-1895 ultrasonic motor for wire feed
1877d-1896 piezoelectric elements form motor for wire feed
1877d-1897 wheel urged against workpiece during torch, workpiece motion provides motive power for wire feed
1877d-1898 wire scoop attached to torch motion module collects wire from a reel as torch moves
1877d-1899 same motor that drives arc torch carriage also drives wire feed system
1877d-1900 same motor that drives workpiece motion system also drives wire feed system
1877d-1901 selection of one electrical motor from plural available motors for incorporation into wire feeder
1877b-1902 Characterization of wire feed motor control circuitry
1902d-1903 SCR or other controlled rectifier circuitry directs/controls application of power to wire feed motor
1902d-1904 optical isolator included in the wire feed motor control circuitry
1868b-1907 Hardware for connection of Motive Energy to Feed Mechanism
1907d-1908 chain or belt driven gear provides motive force for wire
1907d-1909 flexible transmission connects motor, wire feeder
1907d-1910 worm gear, worm wheel mechanism connects motor, wire feeder for arc welding/heating
1907d-1911 pulleys with adjustable realtive diameters for mechanical speed adjustment
1907d-1912 clutch mechanism connects motor to wire feeder
1907d-1913 torque limiter between motor and wire feeder
1907d-1914 mechanical differential system is between motive source(s) and wire feed hardware
1868b-1916 Feed Mechanism Most Directly Responsible for Wire/Filler Motion
1916d-1917 rotating wheel having circumferential teeth engaging consumable electrode drives electrode
1916d-1918 ball bearing arrangement with driven balls contacting consumable electrode/filler to drive same
1916d-1919 rotating threaded structure with threads contacting wire drives wire
1916d-1920 wire helically wrapped around driven cylinder structure to drive wire
1916d-1921 linearly driven grip, ungrip mechanism feeds wire
1916d-1922 fluid flowing provides forward movement to wire
1916d-1923 wire sandwiched between two belts; movement of belts drives wire
1916d-1924 wire sandwiched between a belt and a wheel; movement of either belt or wheel drives wire
1916d-1925 filler-drive pads or contact surfaces mounted on driven chain(s)
1916d-1926 wire between driven hub and interior surface of race that is concentric and rotatable
1916d-1927 wire guide arrangement has opposed recesses to receive rollers
1916b-1928 Roller arrangement(s) most directly responsible for wire feed in an arc system
1928d-1929 rollers for wirefeed
1928d-1930 roller made from a ceramic material
1928d-1931 roller made from rubber
1928d-1932 roller includes ceramic ball bearings
1928d-1933 roller has wear resistant coating
1928d-1934 roller has flexilble coating or exterior surface
1928d-1935 roller has anti-friction coating
1928d-1936 roller has knurled, serated or roughened surface
1928d-1937 roller has a polished or deliberately smoothed surface in contact with wire
1928d-1938 roller is adjustable for different diameter wires
1928d-1939 roller diameter is adjustable
1928d-1940 roller has multiple grooves for different diameter wires
1928d-1941 roller has multiple identical grooves
1928d-1942 roller structure has multiple interchangeable roller segments or discs
1928d-1943 multiple rollers are available to change wire feed speed
1928d-1944 two rollers driven in opposite rotational directions, wire between rollers
1928d-1945 rollers spring biased toward each other
1928d-1946 rollers pneumatically or hyraulically biased toward each other
1928d-1947 roller has drive gear mounted concentrically with the roller
1928d-1948 roller has quick connect-disconnect arrangement to install/remove roller from its drive spindle
1928d-1949 conically shaped rollers for wire feed
1928d-1950 rollers are elongated cylinders
1928d-1951 planetary motion rollers for wirefeed
1928d-1952 ratcheted roller rotates in one direction only
1928d-1953 roller axis is eccentric to rotation axis of drive means
1928d-1954 motorized movement of welding wire into and out-of contact with driven roller
1928d-1955 roller position adjustable along its axis of rotation
1928b-1956 Purpose of roller wire feed system
1956d-1957 rollers designed to prevent wire roughening or marring
1956d-1958 rollers designed to smooth surface of wire passing there-through
1956d-1959 rollers or roller system designed to be electrically insulating with respect to wire electrode
1868b-1963 Location of Drive Unit for Wire Feed
1963d-1964 wire/rod feed drive unit is in or on torch body
1963d-1965 wire feed unit(s) positioned along welding cable (i.e., there is cable before and after the unit)
1963d-1966 wire feed unit is mounted on non-rotating spool of wire
1963d-1967 wire feed motor is mounted inside of rotating wire-spool / reel structure
1640b-1970 Nature of the Wirefeed
1970b-1971 Identifiable Wire Feed Choreography or Features with respect to time points/passage/epochs in the arc welding process
1971b-1972 Wire Feed Choreography/Features at the Beginning of Arc Welding Process
1972d-1973 predetermined delay between start signal and start of wire feed
1972d-1974 wirefeed velocity slopes up in predetermined manner to operational value
1972d-1975 pulsating wire feed BEFORE contact with workpiece
1972d-1976 wire feed reverses at contact with the workpiece
1972d-1977 wire first inches, then retracts, switches to weld mode after arc
1972d-1978 wire feed rate is initially low or zero, switches to welding rate after predetermined time
1972d-1979 wire feedrate is high during non-arcing approach, low or zero for arc ignition phase, then intermediate for normal welding
1972d-1980 wire feed rate is higher at beginning of weld
1971b-1982 Wire Feed Choreography/Features during Arc Welding Process Proper
1982d-1983 constant velocity wirefeed to arc area
1982d-1984 periodically varying wirefeed velocity
1982d-1985 multiple wires fed in pulsating manner, pulsations are out of phase
1982d-1986 orbiting or oscillating wire end, torch itself doesn't oscillate
1982d-1987 constant arc length wire feed
1982d-1988 predetermined stickout of consumable electrode is used
1982d-1989 predetermined length of wire fed out in single pulse
1982d-1990 higher torque at lower wire feed speeds
1982d-1991 constant torque or constant force wire feed for arc welding
1971b-1993 Wire Feed Choreography/Features at the End of Arc Welding Process
1993d-1994 wire feed rate rapidly stopped (e.g., by braking) at end of weld
1993d-1995 wire feed rate gradually decreases at end of weld
1993d-1996 wire feed rate is increased at end of weld
1993d-1997 wire feed reversed at arc extinction or end of weld
1993d-1998 wire feed repeatedly fed forward and backward for predetermined time after arc extinction
1970b-2001 Wire Feed to Arc Region Synchronized/Correlated with non wire feed parameters
2001d-2002 wire feed speed correlated to relative speed of workpiece and torch or arc
2001d-2003 wire feed speed correlated to rate of application of flux coating to wire
2001d-2004 wire feed speed correlated or synchronized with torch oscillation parameter(s)
2001d-2005 wire feed velocity pulsations synchronized with welding current pulsatons
1970b-2007 Muliple User Selectable Output Modes for Wire Feeder
2007d-2008 constant wire feed speed is one of mulitple user-selectable output modes
2007d-2009 wire feed speed maintaining constant arc length is one of mulitple user-selectable output modes
2007d-2010 maximum possible wire feed speed is one of multiple user-selectable output modes
1640b-2013 Open Loop and Human Interface Aspects of Wirefeed
2013d-2014 wire feed speed set to constant value by manual adjustment
2013d-2015 wire feed speed manual controller (e.g., knob) located on arc torch handle
2013d-2016 wire feed on/off switch located on arc torch handle
2013d-2017 wire feed direction (forward or reverse) switch(es) located on torch handle
2013d-2018 control module for wire feed control removable/insertable into wire feeder housing
2013d-2019 linear relationship between potentiometer setting and wire feed speed explicitly disclosed
2013d-2020 non-linear relationship between potentionmeter setting and wire feed speed is explicitly disclosed
2013d-2021 arrangement to calibrate an open loop feed speed signal with actual feed speed
2013d-2022 range of allowable wire feed speeds is preset
2013d-2023 unspecified timer provides wire feeder control signal
2013d-2024 pulse generator provides wire feeder control signal
2013d-2025 wire feed speed selected from among plural preset speeds
2013d-2026 foot pedal controls wire feed
2013d-2027 wireless remote control for wire feed control in arc welding environment
2013d-2028 indicia or data on wire reel or wire reel support read to produce control signal
2013d-2029 workpiece thickness selector produces wirefeed signal
2013d-2030 metal type (workpiece or filler) selector produces wirefeed control signal or effects wirefeed control
2013d-2031 wire diameter selector produces wirefeed signal
2013d-2032 gas type / gas composition selector produces wirefeed signal
2013d-2033 indicia to indicate amount of bias for adjustable bias between rollers
2013d-2034 pointer on numerical scale or dial mechanically associated with manual adjustment of wire-feed arrangement
2013d-2035 type-of-torch, type-of-gun signal produces wirefeed system control signal
2013d-2036 type-of-electric-motor produces wirefeed system control signal
2013d-2037 wire feed speed setting includes a coarse setting arrangement and a fine-tuning setting arrangement
2013d-2038 lightbulb or LED indicates status of wire feed system
1640b-2040 Closed Loop Aspects of Wirefeed
2040b-2041 Feedback from the Arc Region and Weld Puddle
2041d-2042 wire feed controlled on basis of sensed arc voltage
2041d-2043 wire feed controlled on basis of sensed arc current
2041d-2044 wire feed controlled on basis of sensed arc resistance
2041d-2045 wire feed controlled on basis of linear combination of arc v, i
2041d-2046 wire feed controlled on basis of sensed arc power
2041d-2047 wire feed controlled on basis of sensed presence/absence of arc
2041d-2048 wire feed controlled on basis of sensed electrode/workpiece contact
2041d-2049 wire feed controlled on basis of sensed arc sounds
2041d-2050 wire feed controlled on basis of sensed droplet frequency
2041d-2051 wire feed controlled on basis of sensed short circuiting transfer parameter (i.e., consumable electrode to workpiece)
2041b-2052 OPTICAL FEEDBACK CONTROLS WIREFEED
2052d-2053 imaging of solidified weld bead controls wirefeed
2052d-2054 imaging of or optical feedback from molten puddle controls wirefeed
2052d-2055 imaging of or optical feedback from arc controls wirefeed
2052d-2056 imagining of or optical feedback from the actual consumable electrode/filler controls wirefeed
2052d-2057 sensing of particular wavelength controls wirefeed
2040b-2060 Feedback from Torch System for Wire feed control
2060d-2061 gas pressure sensing for wire feed control
2060d-2062 position in a cycle of a torch oscillation controls wire feed
2060d-2063 torch travel speed with respect to weld seam controls wire feed
2060d-2064 wire stick out length provides wire feed control signal
2060d-2065 voltage potentional between multiple arcing torch electrodes provides wire feed control signal
2040b-2067 Feedback from the Workpiece or Related to Workpiece Parameters
2067d-2068 wire feed controlled on basis of sensed torch/workpiece velocity
2067d-2069 wire feed control on basis of acoustical feedback related to workpiece geometry
2067d-2070 wire feed control on basis of optical sensing of weld seam region
2067d-2071 wire feed control on basis of mechanical sensing of groove geometry
2067d-2072 wire feed control on basis of sensed temperature of workpiece
2067d-2073 signal indicative of groove or seam width controls wire feed
2040b-2075 Feedback from the Wire or Wire Feed System itself
2075d-2076 sensed contact of wire with workpiece controls wire feeder
2075d-2077 sensed reaction force from wire contacting workpiece controls wire feeder
2075d-2078 sensed stick-out or wire extension controls wire feeder
2075d-2079 presence/absence of wire on reel signal controls wire feeder
2075d-2080 tangled/blocked/obstructed wire signal controls wire feeder
2075d-2081 wire tension signal controls wire feeder
2075d-2082 wire slippage on feed rollers signal controls wire feeder
2075d-2083 wire diameter is sensed to produce signal to control arc welding wire feeder
2075d-2084 wire temperature signal controls wire feeder
2075d-2085 markings or indicia on wire itself sensed to produce signal to control arc welding wire feeder
2075d-2086 wire feed speed (includes wire feed motor speed) is monitored to produce control signal
2075d-2087 sensed length of wire feed to arc controls wire feeder
2075d-2088 amount of slack wire in feed path sensed to control wire feeder
2075d-2089 sensed electrical parameter(s) from wire feed motor itself provides feedback signal
2075d-2090 sensed temperature of wire feed motor structure provides feedback signal
2075d-2091 rotation speed of cooling fan directly connected to motor is sensed
2075d-2092 sensed adequacy of ground connection provides control signal for wire feed motor
2075d-2093 power mains failure signal for control of wire feed system
2075d-2094 unspecified feedback from wire itself controls wire feed motor
2040b-2096 Multiple feedback signals for wire feed control
2096d-2097 switch between different feedback signals at predetermined time(s)
1640b-2100 Parameter Controlled by the Open/Closed Loop Wirefeed Signal
2100b-2101 The external wire feed parameter
2101d-2102 wire feed is switched on/off
2101d-2103 wire feed switches over from inching mode to welding mode
2101d-2104 wire feed switches from a forward-reverse or speed pulsations mode to a constant feed speed mode
2101d-2105 wire feed speed is continuously controlled
2101d-2106 wire feed stroke amplitude controlled in intermittent feeder
2101d-2107 predetermined acceleration or deceleration curve initiated in response to signal
2101d-2108 wire feed frequency controlled in intermittent feeder
2101d-2109 wire feed direction is controlled/reversed in response to control signal
2101d-2110 tube-encased feed length of wire is varied or controlled in response to signal
2101d-2111 wire stickout length or contactor position with respect to arc is controlled
2100b-2113 the parameter internal to the wire feed system
2113d-2114 wire feed motor velocity controlled
2113d-2115 dynamic braking of wire feed motor is controlled
2113d-2116 wire feed brake is controlled
2113d-2117 activation of a clutch between motor and feed mech. is controlled
2113d-2118 gating of pulses to a stepper motor is controlled
2113d-2119 on/off connection of motor to a power source is controlled
2113d-2120 pulse width modulated power applied to wire feed motor
2113d-2121 resistance value in series with feed motor is controlled
2113d-2122 wire feed speed control resistor is controlled by pneumatic/hydraulic piston driven system
2113d-2123 maximum torque available from motor (stall torque) is controlled
2113d-2124 ref. voltage to control wire feed speed switched between two values
2113d-2125 feedback loop parameters for wire feed speed are switched by control signal
2113d-2126 timer delays application of wire feed control signal for predetermined time
2113d-2127 biasing force between wire feed rollers is controlled or adjusted
2113d-2128 solenoid or pneumatic/hydraulic piston controls roller contact with welding electrode/filler wire
2113d-2129 selection of one roller between two that are rotating in opposite directions is controlled
2113d-2130 relative brush positions in a d.c. motor are controlled by open/closed loop signal
2113d-2131 one motor's operation slaved to feedback from another motor
2113d-2132 multiple wire feed motors, one motor activated a predetermined time before the other
2113d-2133 motor driving wire spool is controlled
1640b-2136 Structural features or Housing for Wire Feed System
2136d-2137 area for storing/holding welding tools, accessories in housing of arc welding wire feed system
2136d-2138 gas tank(s) mounted in/on wire feed system housing
2136d-2139 wire feed unit is mounted in a wheeled carriage
2136d-2140 wire feed unit or reel mounted in/on a backpack, suitcase other portable unit carried by human welder
2136d-2141 wire feed system is in waterproof box
2136d-2142 wire feed system housing includes a cooling e.g., ventilation and/or fan
2136d-2143 wire feed system housing interior is over-pressurized to prevent entry of debris
2136d-2144 wire feed system housing includes a carrying handle
2136d-2145 wire feed system housing includes a lifting hook
2136d-2146 lifting hook position with respect to wire feed housing is adjustable
2136d-2147 housing accepts different adapters for plural types of plugs, cables, hoses
2136d-2148 wire feed housing includes a plug/connector for auxiliary electrical power
2136d-2149 wire feed module (includes motors, rollers) is detachable/attachable to overall wire feed chassis
2136d-2150 wire feed housing has panel with motor unit on one side, rollers, reel/spool on other side
2136d-2151 wire feed module electrically insulated from electrically conductive housing
2136d-2152 wire feed housing made of plastic
2136d-2153 wire feed housing made of carbon fiber
1640b-2155 Wire feed multiplicities
2155d-2156 multiple feeders for one wire
2155d-2157 multiple wires fed by one motor or drive source
2155d-2158 multiple wires for one operation feed at different rates
2155d-2159 multiple separate wire feed units, only one can be active at any one time
2155d-2160 separate halves of consumable electrode brought together before being fed to arc
2155d-2161 single wire selected from plural wires, fed to arc thru one nozzle
2155d-2162 multiple motors for single roller or single roller pair
2155d-2163 one motor drives multiple feeders for single wire
2155d-2164 time delay between start of pull motor with respect to start of push motor in push/pull wire feed system
2155d-2165 select one of multiple available power sources for wire-feed motor
2155b-2166 Multiple user selected output modes for wire feeder system
2166d-2167 multiple discreet user selected wire feed speeds available from wire feed system
2166d-2168 multiple discreet user selected drive torques available from wire feed system
1640b-2171 Misc. Electrode / Filler or Wire Feed Facets
2171d-2172 wirefeed conduit is lubricated or wire itself is lubricated
2171d-2173 arrangement to lubricate wirefeed mechanism
2171d-2174 wire is dried in process of being fed to arc
2171d-2175 liquid film is applied to wire in process of being fed to arc
2171d-2176 wire is abraded or scraped in process of being fed
2171d-2177 wire feed system includes wire welder/bonder to weld new feed wire at the end of old feed wire
2171d-2178 wire feed system includes activate clamp at torch end to freeze wire motion
1640b-2180 Auxiliary Electrode / Filler or Wire Feed Features, Hardware
2180d-2181 arrangment to smooth a rough consumable electrode end (e.g., by melting)
2180d-2182 arrangement to weld the end of one wire electrode/filler to the end of another
2180d-2183 arc welding wire has data encoded therein or thereon
2180d-2184 color coded consumable electrode
2180d-2185 unspecified consumable electrode
2180b-2186 Wire Deformation Arrangements
2186d-2187 wire deformation by roller(s)
2186d-2188 wire passes through shaped tube and is deformed
2186d-2189 gear teeth deform wire
2186d-2190 rotating wire die(s) deform wire
2186d-2191 wire deformation by heating the wire (in addition to any I2R heating from arc current).
2186d-2192 wires twisted together in process of being fed to arc
2186d-2193 counter-rotating dies each with a wire pass-through hole eccentrically arranged with respect to the other for wire straightening
2186b-2194 Purpose of Wire Deformation Arrangement
2194d-2195 wire straightening is purpose of wire deformer
2194d-2196 control of molten drop size is purpose of wire deformer
2194d-2197 wire tip movement/oscillation is produced by deformed wire
2194d-2198 wire deformation directs wire to predetermined location in arc welding groove
2194d-2199 wire deformation assures wire contact with contactor tip
2194d-2200 wire deformation occurs before wire reeling to counteract reel induced 'set'
1640b-2204 Overall Purpose of Electrode / Filler or Wire Feed System
2204d-2205 wire feed causes individual drops of molten metal to be detached
2204d-2206 protect wire feed motor from overheating, increase life of motor
2204d-2207 purpose: emergency shutdown of wire feed system
2204d-2208 purpose of wirefeed: clear an undesired short-circuit situation
2204d-2209 wire feed system explicitly designed for large diameter welding wire
2204d-2210 reaction of wire against workpiece propels torch along weld seam
2204d-2211 wire feed system can accomodate different input angles of wire resulting from effective spool diameter decreasing as wire is fed
2204d-2212 wire feed system pre-loads empty wire guides prior to commencment of welding
2204d-2213 wire feed system explicitly designed to feed wire over long distances
2204d-2214 purpose: back and forth motion of wire against workpiece removes any slag adhering to wire end
2204d-2215 stick-out or electrode extension is an explicit issue in the arc system
2204d-2216 data is encoded on or in the consumable electrode or filler
2204d-2217 purpose: reduce copper flaking from consumable electrode into weld
2204d-2218 purpose: allow easy electrical contact for flux coated electrode
2204d-2219 purpose: mitigating, preventing wire kinking, buckling, or jamming
2204d-2220 purpose: facilitate removal of slag deposits after arc welding
1640b-2222 Specialized Electrode / Fillers or Wire Feed Systems
2222b-2223 Special: Stick or Rod Electrode
2223d-2224 stick electrodes stored in hopper, magazine & fed to welding zone
2223d-2225 chain driven stick electrode holders, feeds one electrode to seam, allows another spent electrode to be replaced
2223d-2226 multiple stick electrodes of different diameters bundled together
2223d-2227 stick electrode has flux-free zone in mid-section for connection to electrode holder
2223b-2228 STICK ELECTRODES ARE JOINED TOGETHER BEFORE BEING CONSUMED
2228d-2229 stick electrodes joined by a friction fit
2228d-2230 stick electrodes joined together by threaded joint
2228d-2231 stick electrodes welded together
2222b-2234 Special: Filler fed to or is at weld site but does not form arc
2234b-2235 Unenergized or Cold Filler
2235d-2236 unenergized fill wire fed to arc zone
2235d-2237 unenergized filler or insert stationary with respect to workpiece
2235d-2238 filler is a loose metal powder
2235d-2239 filler is a metal powder incorporated into a malleable paste material
2235d-2240 filler is a single sphere
2235d-2241 filler in form of pellets fed to workpiece
2235d-2242 filler in form of loose, random shaped chunks (e.g., scrap metal)
2235d-2243 filler is ring-shaped (usually for insertion between pipes)
2235d-2244 filler in form of cut wire pieces
2234b-2246 Energized or Preheated Filler
2246d-2247 energized fill wire, preheat current flows thru wire to workpiece
2246d-2248 fill wire preheated by passing current thru short segment of same
2246d-2249 filler preheat current path includes at least part of the main arc
2246d-2250 alternating current for filler wire heating current
2246d-2251 d.c. current, uninterrupted, for filler wire heating current
2246d-2252 d.c. filler heater current is opposite polarity of associated d.c. arc current
2246d-2253 pulsating d.c. current for filler wire heating current
2246d-2254 auxiliary arc preheats the filler wire (note: no arc btwn filler, workpiece)
2246d-2255 inductive heater preheats the filler wire
2246d-2256 laser preheats filler wire
2246d-2257 flame preheats the filler wire
2246d-2258 electrically heated filler wire, biased contactor to conduct current to wire
2246d-2259 unspecified filler preheating
2234b-2261 Orientation or Relation of Filler Sys. to Torch Sys.
2261d-2262 filler wire unit is attached to arc torch
2261d-2263 filler wire shares gas nozzle with arc electrode
2261d-2264 filler wire unit completely separate from torch (usually handheld)
2261b-2265 FILLER UNIT POSITION ADJUSTABLE WRT TORCH
2265d-2266 filler unit position adjustable along torch axis, to/from workpiece
2265d-2267 filler unit position adjustable to/from torch, parallel to workpiece
2265d-2268 filler unit position adjustable transverse to torch,parallel workpiece
2265d-2269 angle of filler unit with respect to torch axis is adjustable
2265d-2270 rotational position of filler unit around main electrode adjustable
2265d-2271 filler wire guide rotatable around its own longitudinal axis, guide has bent exit end
2265d-2272 unspecified adjustment of filler wire with respect to electrode
2234b-2275 Orientation or Relation of Filler, Filler Sys. to Workpiece
2275d-2276 filler lays along or in seam and is heated by arc passing along seam (e.g., consumable insert)
2275d-2277 filler lays on top of workpiece (not seam), e.g. for coating
2275d-2278 filler guide means is in contact with the workpiece
2275d-2279 filler is on opposite side of workpiece or seam as the arc torch which melts the filler
2275d-2280 filler is sandwiched between two workpieces in a lap joint
2234b-2282 Control Aspects of non-arcing filler system
2282d-2283 control of fill wire feed based on other weld parameters
2282d-2284 control of fill wire heating based on other weld parameters
2282d-2285 control of filler system positioning based on weld param.
2282d-2286 arrangement to switch non-arcing filler wire system to arcing electrode wire system
2234b-2288 Non-arcing filler Multiplicities
2288d-2289 multiple filler wires fed, able to be fed, for one arc
2288d-2290 multiple arcs for one filler wire
2288d-2291 multiple separate arc, filler systems operational
2234b-2293 Miscellaneous Filler Features
2293d-2294 filler wire has shielding gas nozzle separate from main torch gas nozzle
2293d-2295 filler system is oscillated (independently of any main torch oscil.)
2293d-2296 filler wire is mechanically vibrated while being fed to arc
2293d-2297 filler wire passes through telescoping conduit arrangement
2293d-2298 cooling system cools filler wire
1088b-2303 Misc. Material Supply to arc region
2303d-2304 foam is supplied to arc region
2303d-2305 spray of combustible liquid is supplied to arc region
2303d-2306 super-cooled liquid or solid gas is at or is directed to weld site for purposes other or in addition to shielding
2303d-2307 water jet, water flow directed at or in immediate vicinity of arc region
2b-2310 Cable System -- Carries Power, Material to Torch. Also, associated features
2310b-2311 Main cable body features
2311d-2312 weld current conductor inside water carrying tube
2311d-2313 weld current conductor in compressed air or gas carrying tube
2311d-2314 both ground conductor and arc welding electrode conductor inside same cable housing
2311d-2315 consumable welding wire filler/electrode inside of gas carrying tube in cable
2311d-2316 control wire is inside gas carrying tube
2311d-2317 control wire joined to or at exterior of power cable
2311d-2318 electrical parameter sensing wire(s) inside of cable housing
2311d-2319 gas carrying tube surrounded or formed by conducting cable/tube structure
2311d-2320 gas carrying tube inside of water carrying tube
2311d-2321 water carrying tube surrounded by or formed by conducting cable structure
2311d-2322 cable disclosed as being very long, e.g., half mile long
2311d-2323 cable includes portion(s) that swivel about axis of main cable
2311d-2324 cable includes portion that rotates about linear axis along entire length to transmit mechanical power from one location to another
2311d-2325 cable has flat geometry (e.g. side-by-side tubes) or is rectangular in cross-section
2311b-2326 Conduit for Consumable Electrode/Filler Wire
2326d-2327 wire guide portion of cable has elliptical or oval cross section
2326d-2328 wire guide portion of cable has rectangular cross section
2326d-2329 wire conduit includes rollers or ball bearings (e.g., to reduce friction)
2326d-2330 periodic wire/electrode contact points along interior of wire feed conduit
2326d-2331 wire guide portion of cable also carries gas
2326d-2332 nylon liner for electrode wire conduit
2326d-2333 Teflon liner for electrode wire conduit
2326d-2334 provision for lubricating electrode conduit(liquid/solid lubricant)
2326d-2335 wire conduit has coiled metal liner
2310b-2338 Connection of Torch to tubes, cables
2338d-2339 rotary gas joint in cable-torch connection
2338d-2340 rotary electrical joint in cable-torch connection
2338d-2341 rotary water joint in cable-torch connection
2338d-2342 mercury part of rotary electrical joint
2338d-2343 welding cable rotatates/swivels with respect to handle of manually held torch
2338d-2344 threaded arrangement to connect cable system to torch
2338d-2345 quick release, quick connector structure connects cable to torch and/or source point.
2338d-2346 gas shut-off structure associated with cable connector, shuts down gas flow when cable disconnected from torch
2338d-2347 water shut-off structure associated with cable connector, shuts down water flow when cable disconnected from torch
2338d-2348 strain relief structure associated with connection of cable to torch
2338d-2349 ball bearings associated with connection of cable to torch
2338d-2350 flexible, bellows-type connection structure between cable and torch
2338d-2351 set screw structure in torch electrically connects cable to torch
2338d-2352 purpose of connection of torch to cable: prevent transmission of vibration from torch to cable
2310b-2354 Connector structure for connecting cable to welding equipement housing
2354d-2355 connector attached to arc welding equipment housing by flange, springy tongue structure
2354d-2356 threaded arrangement to attach cable connector to arc welding equipment
2354d-2357 temperature sensor associated with cable connector
2354d-2358 strain relief structure associated with cable connection to (non-torch) arc welding equipment
2354d-2359 quick release, quick connector structure connects cable to (non-torch) arc welding equipment
2354d-2360 elongated pin for filler wire / electrode wire at connection end of cable
2354d-2361 gas shut-off structure associated with cable connector, shuts down gas flow when cable disconnected
2354d-2362 water shut-off structure associated with cable connector, shuts down water flow when cable disconnected
2354d-2363 cable terminates in hook that drapes over, contacts electrically hot wire
2354d-2364 protective cover or housing associated with cable connection to (non-torch) arc welding equipment
2354d-2365 gas seal arrangement at end of cable where welding electrode wire enters cable housing
2354d-2366 rotary electrical connection where welding cable connects to arc welding equipment
2354d-2367 swivel joint mechanically connects welding cable to arc welding equipment
2354d-2368 cable connector connects to both power supply (stud) and to fluid source / sink (either gas or liquid)
2310b-2370 Connection of cable to workpiece or grounding of the power supply to the workpiece
2370d-2371 roller electrode for power supply grounding
2370d-2372 workpiece in bed of graphite powder to assure good electrical ground
2370d-2373 power supply electrical ground is solid carbon
2370d-2374 workpiece grounding includes mercury conducting current to workpiece
2370d-2375 conductive table supporting workpiece has ground connection
2370d-2376 hand-held, hand-moveable grounding electrode for arc system
2370d-2377 clamp for power supply grounding
2370d-2378 clamp connects to workpiece in two phases --- first thru a high resistance, then a full connection
2370d-2379 strap or clamp around pipe workpiece for power supply grounding
2370d-2380 ground terminal is screw or bolt connected to workpiece
2370d-2381 vacuum suction arrangement urges ground electrode against workpiece
2370d-2382 pneumatic or hydraulic system presses electrical grounding element against workpiece
2370d-2383 grounding shoe urged (eg, with spring or weighted arrangement) against relatively moving workpiece
2370d-2384 conductive brush structure for grounding, moveable with respect to workpiece
2370d-2385 water cooled power supply grounding
2370d-2386 ground is through variable resistor which changes as arc torch moves along seam
2370d-2387 ground connection is through variable resistor
2370d-2388 ground connection is through rectifier or rectifiers
2370d-2389 torch nozzle is ground for power supply
2370d-2390 ground path passes thru rotating workpiece support
2370d-2391 ground connector includes rotary electrical joint
2370d-2392 magnetic grounding member for arc welding power supply
2370d-2393 scraper attached to or part of grounding member prepares workpiece for improved contact
2370d-2394 grounding arrangement includes workpiece thickness sensor
2370d-2395 conductive glove (i.e., hand worn by human welder) is arc power supply ground
2370d-2396 conductive shoe portion (i.e., a shoe on the foot of a human welder) is arc power supply ground
2370d-2397 conductive knee pad worn by human welder is arc power supply ground
2370d-2398 mechanism to adjust relative ground and arc torch position
2370d-2399 multiple ground connections, at least one on each side of arc welding seam
2370d-2400 multiple ground connections, at least one on each end of welding seam
2370d-2401 multiple ground connections, controllably switched
2370d-2402 multiple ground connections, ratio of ground currents controlled
2370d-2403 multiple ground connections: one for arc, one for filler wire heating
2310b-2405 Multiplicities associated with arc cable features
2405d-2406 multiple separate cables provide electrical energy to same torch / load
2405d-2407 multiple separate cable sections joined together in a linear direction to produce longer cable
2405d-2408 multiple conductive cable sections that are joined in linear direction have different diameters
2405d-2409 multiple separate hoses provide gas(es) to work area
2405d-2410 structure / module provides multiple output connectors for a single input
2405d-2411 structure / module provides single output connection / cable for multiple input cables
2405b-2412 Multiple passages / services / or wires in same composite arc cable
2412d-2413 welding current cable/wire is one of multiple components of composite cable
2412d-2414 control wire(s) one of multiple components of composite cable
2412d-2415 filler wire / welding wire passage is one of multiple components of composite cable
2412d-2416 flux or metal powder passage is one of multiple components of composite cable
2412d-2417 gas passages one of multiple components of composite cable
2412d-2418 fume extractor passage(s) one of multiple components of composite cable
2412d-2419 cooling fluid passage(s) one of multiple components of composite cable
2412d-2420 grounding wire/cable is one of multiple components of a composite cable
2412d-2421 auxiliary power cable is one of multiple components of a composite cable
2412d-2422 composite cable: multiple cable components are in a flat, parallel configuration
2310b-2425 Auxiliary structures and features for arc welding/heating cable system
2425d-2426 rubber rings prevent contact of cable with ground
2425d-2427 insulated pass-through structure allows cable to pass through hole in workpiece
2425d-2428 protective auxiliary cover or sleeve for welding cable
2425d-2429 connector box for multiple cables designed to reduce magnetic flux leakage at connection points
2425d-2430 auxiliary cable support system present
2425d-2431 cable for arc welder supported by human-born support (e.g., belt, shoulder strap, other)
2425d-2432 cable for arc welder supported by chair or seat for human welder
2425d-2433 cable for arc welder passes through the inside of a robot arm
2425d-2434 welding cable winding or storage system
2425d-2435 zippered wrap surrounds and holds together multiple arc welding cables
2425d-2436 thermal measuring device included in cable structure
2425d-2437 optical measuring device included in cable structure
2425d-2438 mechanical parameter measuring device included in cable structure
2425d-2439 cable plug encodes arc system control data
2425d-2440 cable connector arranged to provide signal that a cable is (or is not) connected
2425d-2441 color coded cable(s) for arc welding
2425d-2442 cable ends include LEDs for identification purposes
2425d-2443 arrangement to convert cable connector between types of connection
2425d-2444 cable or cable connector includes a make/break switch or contactor in weld current path.
2425d-2445 vibrator structure associated with cable to reduce contact friction of wire passing through cable and cable wall
2425d-2446 cooling arrangement for arc welding cable explicitly disclosed, discussed
2310b-2448 Purpose of cable system in arc welding/heating environment
2448d-2449 purpose: wire carrying conduit constructed to decrease resistance to wire passage
2448d-2450 electrical cable explicitly constructued to have transmission line characteristics
2448d-2451 electrical cable explicitly designed to reduce electrical/magnetic noise from main cable induced into surrounding conductors
2448d-2452 the same conductor in the cable selectively carries either welding power or auxiliary power
2448d-2453 voltage drop over explicitly chosen length of cable is explicitly used in controlling voltage at arc
2448d-2454 purpose: cooling of cable is an explicitly stated concern
2b-2457 Torch Orientation, Support, or Movement
2457b-2459 Broad Nature of Torch movement/support Mechanism
2459d-2460 robotic system produces motion of arc torch
2459d-2461 stationary stand for torch
2459d-2462 rack and pinion arrangement for torch movement
2459d-2463 rigid tracks and torch support moveable on tracks
2459d-2464 flexible tracks, torch support moveable on tracks
2459d-2465 chain and gear system for torch movement
2459d-2466 driven cable, rope, or chain system for arc torch movement
2459d-2467 telescoping boom system for positioning torch system
2459d-2468 simple cantelevered boom (no telescoping) arrangement for positioning torch system
2459d-2469 curved or flexibly adjustable support boom for positioning, holding torch system
2459d-2470 mechanical arrangment to selectively move torch into or out-of welding position
2459b-2471 MANUALLY MOVED TORCH SYSTEM
2471d-2472 torch system is manually raised/lowered with rope or chain
2471d-2473 torch system mounted on articulated arm support, manually moved
2471d-2474 torch system mounted on overhead rail, manually moved
2471d-2475 torch system mounted on or suspend from boom structure, manually moved
2471d-2476 torch system mounted on manually moved parallegram linkage structure
2471d-2477 manually cranked or manually driven gear system provides motive power for torch movement
2459b-2479 CAM FOLLOWER OR PREPARED SURFACE FOLLOWER FOR TORCH MOVEMENT
2479d-2480 follower moves torch and contacts variable or adjustable cam surface
2479d-2481 follower moves torch,contacts fixed cam surface,independent of workpiece
2479d-2482 follower moves torch, contacts rotating cam surface, independent of workpiece
2479d-2483 follower is attached to torch
2479d-2484 follower includes wheel(s) contacting cam surface
2479d-2485 torch nozzle itself is "follower" which contacts camming surface
2479d-2486 workpiece itself is the cam surface, follower contacts workpiece
2479d-2487 camming surface clamped or attached to workpiece
2459b-2489 Type of Positioning Device For Overall Torch Motion/Support System
2489d-2490 magnetic or electromagnetic clamps in positioner for entire torch movement assembly
2489d-2491 vacuum suction devices position the entire welding assembly
2489d-2492 wheeled arrangement rolls in axial direction on pipe, positions the entire weld station at the next seam to be welded
2489d-2493 wheeled arrangement rolls along edge of workpiece plate, positions entire weld station at seam/area to be welded
2489d-2494 hydraulic/pneumatic system for positioning arc welding system with respect to weld seam
2489d-2495 chain, cable, or rope system moves entire arc welding system to weld location
2489b-2496 TUBE SHEET MANDREL POSITIONERS
2496d-2497 inflatable positioning mandrel
2496d-2498 tube sheet mandrel in same tube that is being welded
2496d-2499 tube sheet mandrel in different tube than that being welded
2496d-2500 multiple tube sheet positioning mandrels
2459b-2503 Hardware for producing motion Along Seam or Bead
2503b-2504 Prime Mover or Source of Motive Power for movement along seam
2504d-2505 solenoid produces motion of torch
2504d-2506 pneumatic/hydraulic system moves torch system
2504d-2507 energy stored in a spring or spring system moves torch system
2504d-2508 stepping motor is prime mover of torch along seam or bead
2504d-2509 electric motor in shunt with welding arc is prime mover of torch along seam
2504d-2510 plural motors connected to one drive unit for motion of torch along seam
2504d-2511 unspecified electric motor is prime mover of torch along seam or bead
2504d-2512 manual, human energy into mechanism for producing movement
2503b-2514 Mechanical System which translates Prime Mover Power into Motion along Seam
2514d-2515 torch is on workpiece supported car
2514d-2516 torch axis passes through driven wheel axis
2514d-2517 magnetic wheel in torch postioning/movement system
2514d-2518 driven magnetic crawler tracks in torch positioning/movement system
2514d-2519 driven wheel in direct contact with track or with guide surface to move torch system
2514d-2520 driven wheel or roller is in direct contact with workpiece for torch movement
2514d-2521 threaded rod drives torch system along seam
2514d-2522 worm gear system drives arc torch or electrode
2514d-2523 flexible transmission connects motor to torch mover
2514d-2524 torch cable system is pulled by prime mover to produce motion along seam
2514d-2525 chain pulls arc torch system along seam
2514d-2526 reaction force of filler wire against workpiece propels arc torch along weld seam
2514d-2527 filler wire drives mechanical system that in turn propels torch along weld seam
2514d-2528 moveable compartment or cage for human welder and torch system, moves along seam
2514d-2529 human welder(s) stand on conveyor belt that move them along workpiece
2514d-2530 mechanical arrangement urges hand-held torch along seam.
2503b-2532 Type of Guidance or Support Arrangement for motion along seam
2532b-2533 SYSTEMS FOR ORBITAL MOTION OF TORCH AROUND EXTERNAL CIRCUMFERENCE
2533d-2534 entire structure of torch carriage and circumferential clamp rotates around circum.
2533d-2535 torch carriage pulls in, pushes out largely stationary, flexible circumferential clamp for orbital motion
2533d-2536 track structure is fixed around circumference of workpiece, torch carriage moves on this track structure
2533d-2537 ring rotates around circumference of workpiece, torch carriage mounted to this ring
2532b-2539 TRACKS OR RAILS GUIDE MOTION OF TORCH (CARRIAGE) ALONG SEAM
2539d-2540 air cushion rails for moveable torch system
2539d-2541 magnetic track associated with moveable torch system
2539d-2542 completely rigid rail guides motion of torch carriage along seam
2539d-2543 tracks, rails with one degree of flexibility guide torch carriage along seam
2539d-2544 completely flexible tracks, rails guide torch carriage along seam
2459b-2548 Hardware for producing motion Transverse to Seam or Bead
2548d-2549 hydraulic or pneumatic system moves torch transverse to seam
2548d-2550 stepper motor moves/positions torch transverse to seam
2548d-2551 threaded rod moves/positions torch transverse to seam
2548d-2552 rack and pinion arrangement moves/positions torch transverse to seam
2459b-2554 Hardware for producing motion Toward and Away from Seam or Bead
2554d-2555 stepper motor for torch motion toward and away from seam
2554d-2556 manual energy (from human) applied to mechanical system to move torch toward and away from seam
2554d-2557 hydraulic or pneumatic system moves torch toward/away from seam
2554d-2558 two motors plus differential gear combo produce torch motion toward, away from seam
2554d-2559 flexible transmission transmit motive power to arrangement to produce torch motion toward, away from seam
2554d-2560 rack and pinion system effects torch motion toward, away from seam
2554d-2561 threaded rod drives torch system toward, away from seam
2554d-2562 torch mounted on pivoted structure -- pivot action moves torch toward/away from seam
2457b-2565 Broad Nature of the movement, support, or orientation of Torch
2565b-2566 Orientation of Torch with respect to the workpiece
2566d-2567 torch inside of hollow workpiece
2566d-2568 torch below seam (e.g. over head welding)
2566d-2569 unspecified out-of-position welding
2566d-2570 torch is on non-seam side of a T-joint
2566d-2571 torch axis in radial plane when path is circumferential
2566d-2572 torch axis contained in cylindrical surface, path is circular
2566d-2573 torch axis contained in conical surface, path is circular
2566d-2574 torch axis maintained perpendicular to seam tangent for curvi-linear path
2566b-2575 Orientation of multiple torches with respect to workpiece
2575d-2576 multiple torches, arrayed on both sides of seam
2575d-2577 multiple electrodes on same side of workpiece
2575d-2578 multiple torches or electrodes arrayed around cylindrical workpiece
2575d-2579 welding stations at each end of an extended workpiece
2565b-2582 Torch Adjustments which remain stationary during welding
2582d-2583 spherical position adjustment
2582d-2584 angular position adjustment of torch with respect to workpiece
2582d-2585 unspecified stationary torch
2582b-2586 CARTESIAN TORCH POSITION ADJUSTMENT
2586d-2587 x-torch position adjusted in general direction of planar seam
2586d-2588 y-torch position adjusted transverse to seam
2586d-2589 z-torch position adjusted perpendicular to plane of workpiece
2582b-2591 CYLINDRICAL TORCH POSITION ADJUSTMENT
2591d-2592 theta-circumferetial position around cylinder
2591d-2593 r-radial position with respect to cylinder
2591d-2594 h-axial position with respect to cylinder
2565b-2597 Torch Moves during welding
2597b-2598 Broad Characterization of Torch Movement with respect to workpiece
2598d-2599 torch scans along seam repeatly at high speeds; one scan will not melt workpiece, but the accumulated heat from multiple scans does
2598d-2600 torch(es) execute(s) two half circumference welds, each in different direction around circumferential seam
2598d-2601 torch maintains constant speed with respect to curved path seam
2598b-2602 Identifiable Torch Movement Choreography with respect to time points/passage/epochs in the arc welding process
2602d-2603 torch moves into contact with workpiece, then backs away a predetermined distance
2602d-2604 torch approaches workpiece at fast speed, slows down at predetermined point
2602d-2605 torch movement alternates between fast and slow (or pause) speeds
2602d-2606 torch moved back along welded seam before executing arc restart
2602d-2607 torch motion executes predetermined acceleration to operational speed along seam
2602d-2608 torch motion decelerates in predetermined manner from operational speed along seam
2602d-2609 torch speed starts at a low value near workpiece edge, assumes higher value in middle portion, finishes at a low value at other edge
2602d-2610 torch speed starts at a higher value near workpiece edge, assumes lower value in middle portion, finishes at a higher value at other edge
2602d-2611 toch speed starts fast, then slows down for main part of weld
2602d-2612 torch initially moves in reverse direction for predetermined distance (after ignition), then moves forward in normal weld direction
2602d-2613 orbital torch motion reverses direction at predetermined point in orbit
2598b-2615 Characterization of Locus of the Torch Movement Path with respect to Seam
2615d-2616 torch path horizontal for horizontal workpiece
2615d-2617 torch path horizontal along vertical workpiece
2615d-2618 torch path vertical along vertical workpiece
2615d-2619 vertical path -- torch moves from top to bottom
2615d-2620 torch path in sloped plane for inclined workpiece
2615d-2621 torch path is a planar spiral
2615d-2622 torch path is alphanumeric character
2615d-2623 path follows a misc. 2 or 3 dimensional locus
2597b-2626 Primary torch motion, coordinate system with respect to weld seam
2626d-2627 spherical primary torch motion
2626d-2628 articulated primary torch motion
2626d-2629 unspecified primary torch motion
2626b-2630 CARTESIAN PRIMARY TORCH MOTION
2630d-2631 full cartesian torch motion
2630d-2632 x-torch moves in general direction of seam
2630d-2633 y-torch moves transverse to seam
2630d-2634 z-torch moves perpendicular to plane of workpiece
2626b-2636 CYLINDRICAL PRIMARY TORCH MOTION
2636d-2637 full cylindrical movements for primary torch motion
2636d-2638 theta-circumferential movement around cylinder for primary arc torch motion
2636d-2639 r-radial movement with respect to cylinder for primary arc torch motion
2636d-2640 h-axial movement with respect to cylinder for primary arc torch motion
2597b-2643 Secondary torch motion, coordinate sys with respect to sec. movement module
2643d-2644 spherical coordinate system for secondary module
2643d-2645 miscellaneous multiple degrees of freedom for secondary module
2643b-2646 ROTATIONAL DEGREES OF FREEDOM IN SECONDARY TORCH MOTION MODULE
2646d-2647 only one rotational degree of freedom in secondary module
2646d-2648 only two degrees of rotational freedom in secondary module
2646d-2649 only three degrees of rotational freedom in secondary module
2646d-2650 more than three degrees of rotational freedom in secondary module
2643b-2652 CARTESIAN COORDINATE SYSTEM FOR SECONDARY MODULE
2652d-2653 one degree of linear freedom in secondary system
2652d-2654 two degrees of linear freedom in secondary system
2652d-2655 three degrees of linear freedom in secondary system
2643b-2657 CYLINDRICAL COORDINATE SYSTEM FOR SECONDARY MODULE
2657d-2658 circumferential degree of freedom in secondary system
2657d-2659 radial degree of freedom in secondary system
2657d-2660 axial degree of freedom in secondary system
2457b-2665 Open Loop and Human Interface Aspects of Torch Movement
2665d-2666 interpolation between specified points on torch path
2665d-2667 manually actuated teach box to teach torch path
2665d-2668 indicia or markings on workpiece for control of arc torch motion
2665d-2669 foot actuated controller for control of arc torch motion or orientation
2665d-2670 wireless connection of torch movement controller module to movement system
2665d-2671 open loop signal for torch movement/orientation: workpiece material or composition signal
2665b-2672 MEMORIZED EXECUTION OF TORCH MOVEMENT
2672d-2673 taught by manually moving torch over desired path, grasping at or near torch itself
2672d-2674 taught by controlling pendant or teach box to move torch over desired path
2672d-2675 mechanical cam memory system controls torch movement
2672d-2676 template with template follower system controls arc torch movement
2672d-2677 unspecified or misc. stored program controls torch movement
2665b-2679 Torch Movement Human Interface Features
2679b-2680 Manual Setting Features for Torch Orientation/Movement
2680d-2681 pointer on numerical scale or dial mechanically associated with manual adjustment of torch orientation/movement
2457b-2685 Closed Loop Aspects of Torch Movement
2685d-2686 coarsely taught or directed torch path, movement refined by sensor
2685b-2687 Feedback from arc region, weld puddle or bead controls torch movement
2687d-2688 acoustical feedback for torch movement/position control
2687d-2689 electromagnetic radiation from arc controls torch movement/position
2687d-2690 sensed arc voltage controls torch movement/position
2687d-2691 sensed arc current controls torch movement/position
2687d-2692 sensed presence or absence of arc provides movement/position siganl
2687d-2693 sensed arc short-circuiting parameter provides movement/position signal
2687d-2694 sensed resistance of feed wire touching workpiece controls torch movement/position
2687d-2695 electrical parameter(s) from two separate arcs at different positions in the seam control torch movement/position
2687d-2696 electrical param. from oscillating ARC provides torch m/p signal
2687d-2697 electrical param. from oscillating TORCH provides torch m/p signal
2687b-2698 INTEGRATION OF ELECTRICAL SIGNALS FOR TORCH MOVEMENT CONTROL
2698d-2699 full torch oscillation cycle integration for torch height control
2698d-2700 integration window at the extremes of oscillation, not quarter cycle
2687b-2702 OPTICAL FEEDBACK FROM ARC REGION, WELD PUDDLE,BEAD CONTROLS TORCH
2702d-2703 imaging of solidified weld bead controls torch movement/position
2702d-2704 imaging or optical detection of arc controls torch movement/position
2702d-2705 imaging or optical detection of molten puddle controls torch movement/position
2702d-2706 imaging or optical detection of torch or electrode controls torch movement/posiition
2702d-2707 sensing of particular spectral wavelength(s) controls torch movement/position
2685b-2710 Feedback from workpiece controls torch movement/positioning
2710d-2711 sense radioactive tack welds to provide position signal
2710d-2712 two dimensional image of workpiece provides seam position signal
2710d-2713 imaging or optical detection of line/indicia marked, painted, placed on workpiece controls torch movement/position
2710d-2714 detection of path formed from sand (silicon dioxide) or other welding powders placed along desired arc path
2710d-2715 temperature measurement(s) provide position or movement signal
2710d-2716 inductive or magnetic-based sensor provides position signal
2710d-2717 probe in mechanical contact with workpiece provides position signal
2710d-2718 unspecified torch-to-workpiece proximity sensor
2710d-2719 feedback signal based on a sensed distance to a solid, non-groove portion of workpiece
2710d-2720 torch positioning/movement signal dervied from voltage difference between seam edges
2710d-2721 signal derived from voltage between a backing member and the workpiece controls torch movement or positioning
2710d-2722 signal indicative of groove width controls torch movement or positioning
2710d-2723 signal indicative of rotational speed of workpiece controls torch movement or positioning
2710d-2724 signal indicative of workpiece speed with respect to troch controls torch movement or positioning
2710d-2725 signal indicative of distance along seam controls torch movement or postiioning
2685b-2727 Feedback from Torch Movement System itself Controls Torch Movement
2727d-2728 robotic coordinate system calibrated by sensing position of known point in space
2727d-2729 signal indicating torch position is out-of-bounds or improper controls movement system
2727d-2730 signal indicating torch has moved to a predetermined position controls movement system
2727d-2731 magnet and reed switch sense when torch is at particular location, control movement system
2727d-2732 feedback indicating the effective radius of rotation of an arm holding a torch controls the movement system
2685b-2734 Feedback from torch system controls torch movement
2734d-2735 sensor arrangement indicates if torch nozzle is grounded
2734d-2736 sensor arrangement indicates that torch has made an unexpected collision
2734d-2737 sensor arrangement indicates weld electrode to workpiece contact
2734d-2738 sensor arrangment indicates that welding torch is deformed (e.g., bent)
2734d-2739 gas pressure sensor generates control signal for torch movement
2685b-2741 Feedback from Material Supply Systems controls torch movement
2741d-2742 feedback signal indicating wire feed speed controls torch motion/positioning
2741d-2743 feedback signal indicating wire stick out controls torch motion/positioning
2685b-2745 Multiplicitiies Associated with Closed Loop Feedback Control of Torch Movement/Position
2745d-2746 different closed loop signal source for torch motion/position activated after a predetermined time delay
2457b-2749 Torch Parameter control'd by Open/Closed Loop signal
2749b-2750 the output torch movement parameter
2750d-2751 transverse position of torch moving along seam path is controlled
2750d-2752 angular orientation of torch with respect to workpiece is controlled
2750d-2753 speed of torch along seam path is controlled
2750d-2754 torch swithces between a predetermiend fast speed and a slower welding speed in response to signal
2750d-2755 height of torch or torch electrode above/below seam is controlled
2750d-2756 height of torch or torch electrode above/below UNMELTED workpiece is controlled
2750d-2757 radius of circle traced by a driven torch/electrode is controlled
2750d-2758 vertical motion of torch along vertical seam is controlled
2750d-2759 torch motion is started in response to signal
2750d-2760 torch motion is halted (e.g.: for safety reasons; end of operation)
2750d-2761 torch is retracted from welding workpiece (e.g., for safety reasons or in response to unexpected conditions)
2750d-2762 torch is returned to designated start point in response to signal
2750d-2763 alignment of one torch with respect to another torch on opposite side of workpiece is controlled
2750d-2764 spacing of two torches on same side of seam controlled on basis of signal
2750d-2765 in a torch with an arc between electrodes, spacing between non-consumable electrodes is controlled
2750d-2766 torch oscillation parameter is controlled in response to signal
2750d-2767 unspecified torch motion control in response to signal
2749b-2769 parameter internal to torch movement mechanism controlled
2769d-2770 the position of the torch is stored in memory in response to signal
2769d-2771 wire contactor position with respect to torch axis is controlled in response to signal
2769d-2772 signal causes a switch in feedback loop parameters
2769d-2773 velocity of the wheel(s) of a torch supporiting carriage controlled
2769d-2774 torch orientation module is unclamped/clamped to allow movement to desired location/orientation
2457b-2777 Housing features of the Torch Movement/Support System
2457b-2779 Torch Movement, Support Multiplicities
2779d-2780 torches move toward each other from opposite ends of the seam
2779d-2781 torch or arc electrode system moveable between multiple distinct workstations
2779d-2782 multiple torch systems, one can move to service location while other is in operational location
2779d-2783 arc torch carrying system is convertible to carry non-arc tool or different types of arc torches
2779d-2784 different torches weld different portions of circumferential workpiece(s), little or no overlap
2779d-2785 different torches/electrodes weld different sequential segments of linear or curvi-linear seam
2779d-2786 one torch proceeds to given point in seam, stops, another torch starts at that point
2779d-2787 one motor provides motive power for plural arc torches
2457b-2789 Miscellaneous Torch Movement, Support Facets
2457b-2791 Auxiliary Torch Movement, Support Features, Hardware
2791d-2792 arrangement to hold torch when torch is not in use
2791d-2793 cooling system for torch movement motor / arrangement
2457b-2795 Purpose of Torch Movement System
2795d-2796 torch movement opposite to rotating workpiece, maintains molten pool at horizontal section of seam
2795d-2797 purpose: dampen, mitigate, correct vibrations in the torch support system
2795d-2798 torch motion explicitly designd to produce droplet separation at tip of consumable electrode
2457b-2800 Specialized Arc Torch Motion Systems
2800b-2801 SPECIAL: Torch Oscillation System
2801b-2802 Broad Nature of Torch Oscillator Mechanism
2802d-2803 straight wire guide thru: eccentric hole in rotary disk; bearing mount
2802d-2804 gear driven torch oscillator
2802d-2805 pneumatic/hydraulic powered torch oscillator
2802d-2806 flexible cable system transmit mechanical power to torch oscillator mechanism
2802d-2807 torch oscillator is mounted on or part of a hand held torch
2802d-2808 stepping motor provides motive power for torch oscillation
2802d-2809 human power activates mechanism for torch oscillation
2802d-2810 sequentially energized electromagnet(s) provides motive power for torch oscillation
2802d-2811 arc torch/ torch holder is pivotally mounted for torch oscillation
2802d-2812 arc torch/torch holder moves along linear path for torch oscillation
2801b-2814 Broad Characterization of Torch Oscillation Path
2814d-2815 sawtooth path executed by torch
2814d-2816 square wave path executed by torch
2814d-2817 trapezoidal path executed by torch
2814d-2818 sine wave path executed by arc torch across seam
2814d-2819 circular oscillatory path executed by torch (full circle)
2814d-2820 elliptical oscillatory path executed by torch
2814d-2821 semi-circular oscillatory path executed by torch(part of circum.)
2814d-2822 circular oscillation path superimposed on side-to-side seam oscillation path
2814d-2823 torch oscillation is in direction of seam
2814d-2824 torch oscillation is or includes a component into and out of seam (toward/away from seam)
2814d-2825 upwardly directed spiral path (combined circular, upward motion)
2814d-2826 oscillation path shape is asymmetric with respect to the seam
2814d-2827 torch oscillation occurs only for predetermined time at start of weld, then is stopped for remainder of torch movement along seam
2814d-2828 unspecified torch oscillation path
2801b-2830 Open Loop Aspects of Torch Oscillation
2830d-2831 torch oscillation pattern or parameter(s) stored in digital memory
2830d-2832 cam system controls arc torch oscillation pattern
2830d-2833 multiple oscillation patterns stored, individual pattern can be selected, activated
2801b-2835 Closed Loop Aspects of Torch Oscillation
2835d-2836 sensed torch body, workpiece contact provides torch osc. control signal
2835d-2837 counted number of molten droplets provides torch oscillation control signal
2835d-2838 seam gap geometry signal provides torch oscillation control
2801b-2840 Torch Oscillation Parameter Controlled by Open/Closed loop signal
2840b-2841 TORCH OSCILLATION PARAMETER
2841d-2842 torch oscillation frequency is controlled
2841d-2843 torch oscillation amplitude is controlled
2841d-2844 torch oscillation center point is controlled
2841d-2845 torch oscillation weave pattern is controlled
2841d-2846 time of direction reversal in osc. torch is controlled
2841d-2847 dwell time at extreme(s) of oscillation path controlled
2841d-2848 radius of oscillation in rotating arc is controlled
2841d-2849 torch oscillation on/off (in the midst of a weld seam) is controlled
2841d-2850 general type of oscillation path is changed in response to signal
2801b-2853 Multiplicities Associated with Torch Oscillation
2853d-2854 multiple torches oscillating simultaneously
2853d-2855 oscillating torch and non-oscillating torch used simultaneously
2853d-2856 circular torch oscillation combined with lateral or pivoted osc.
2853d-2857 different torch oscillation patterns for different parts of same pass on same seam
2853d-2858 different torch oscillation patterns for different passes in mulitple pass arc weld
2853d-2859 transverse linear oscillation combined with transverse pivoted oscillation
2801b-2861 Reason for Torch Oscillation, beyond default reason
2861d-2862 torch osc. provides electrical signals indicating seam geometry
2861d-2863 purpose: torch oscillation agitates molten weld puddle
2861d-2864 torch oscillation control takes into account non-uniform weld joint width
2861d-2865 torch oscillation explicitly designed to ignite arc
2861d-2866 torch weaving frequency explicitly chosen to avoid mechanical resonant frequency of torch support system
2800b-2869 Robotic System for Moving Arc Torch
2869b-2870 CONNECTION OF ARC TORCH TO ROBOT ARM
2870d-2871 breakaway connection of arc torch to robot arm
2870d-2872 quick-release structure for connection of arc torch to robot arm
2869b-2874 Open Loop, Human Interface, Teaching Aspects of Arc Robot Control
2874d-2875 robotic teaching unit includes in-process correction mode
2874d-2876 robot program / motion control derived from human motion of welding tool in a virtual enviroment
2874d-2877 robot program / motion control derived from human motion of welding tool in an actual arc welding / heating operation
2874d-2878 real time remote control of robotic welding system by human operator
2869b-2880 Closed Loop Aspects of Arc Robot Control
2869b-2882 General Structural or Environmental Aspects of Arc Robotic System
2882d-2883 modular robotic system can be moved into place as a unit
2882d-2884 robotic torch system mounted on workpiece supporting system
2882d-2885 robotic torch system mounted directly on the workpiece to be arc welded
2882d-2886 robotic torch system mounted on vertically extending wall or surface
2882d-2887 robotic torch system mounted on or extends from ceiling or other elevated surface
2882d-2888 robotic torch system mounted on a rotating / rotatable turntable
2869b-2890 Robotic System Multiplicities
2890d-2891 multiple robots operational in arc welding environment
2869b-2893 Purpose of Robotic System
2893d-2894 robot path for arc welding is explicitly designed to avoid collisions with workpiece sections, other equipment
2893d-2895 robot control system explicitly designed to avoid collisions between multiple arc welding robots
2893b-2896 Robot functions beyond simple controlled movement of arc torch
2896d-2897 robot moves torch between weld station and torch maintenance / testing station
2896d-2898 sensor indicates robot has moved torch to particular location
2896d-2899 clamp at robot maintenance station holds torch nozzle stationary
2896d-2900 robotic system changes arc torches or selects an arc torch
2896d-2901 robotic system changes torch nozzles
2896d-2902 robotic system changes wire contact tips
2896d-2903 robotic system changes non-consumable electrodes
2896d-2904 robotic system changes stud welding guns
2896d-2905 robotic system can select a grinder tool
2896d-2906 robotic system can select a rotating brush tool
2896d-2907 robotic system can select a heating torch
2800b-2911 Stick electrode feeders, gravity, spring, or motor powered movement
2911d-2912 pivoted arm holds stick electrode, allows motion along seam as electrode is consumed
2911d-2913 stick electrode holder moves along tilted track, gravity powered
2911d-2914 stick electrode holder moves along tilted track, motor powered
2911d-2915 stick electrode holder movement is spring powered
2b-2919 Torch Arrangement For Arc Welding/Heating
2919b-2921 Torch Body, Handle or Torch Connection to Support
2921d-2922 pistol-shaped hand held welding gun holds welding electrode (includes pistol type handle)
2921d-2923 gooseneck type welding torch
2921d-2924 Y, T, or wishbone-shaped welding torch body
2921d-2925 straight cylinder for arc welding torch body
2921d-2926 torch body is rigid member with non-tubular cross section, does not enclose any cables
2921d-2927 unspecified hand held welding gun
2921d-2928 gas flow control valve is part of or on torch handle
2921d-2929 shield or guard mounted on torch handle protects user's hand
2921d-2930 flexible, removable cover fits over torch handle, body, or portion thereof
2921d-2931 electrically insulating cover for torch body
2921d-2932 explicit recitation of heat insulation cover for torch body
2921d-2933 over-handle structure provides grip relief by partially supporting torch on top of grip hand
2921d-2934 clamp mounts torch system
2921d-2935 torch structure includes make/break switch or contactor in weld current path
2921d-2936 torch body includes fuse in main weld current path
2921b-2937 Torch Trigger features
2937d-2938 torch trigger includes locking mechanism
2937d-2939 trigger includes an extension attached thereto
2937d-2940 torch trigger located on top of torch (i.e., away from workpiece in normal use)
2937d-2941 torch triggers located both on top and bottom of torch
2937d-2942 torch trigger includes two switches connected in series
2937d-2943 torch trigger actuates a reed switch
2937d-2944 torch trigger is a reed switch actuated by an external magnet
2937d-2945 torch trigger includes membrane switch(es)
2937d-2946 torch trigger is an acoustic wave trigger
2937d-2947 torch trigger comprised of two coaxial, squeezable conductive surfaces, extending around torch body circumference
2937d-2948 torch switch explicitly designed for easy replacement
2937d-2949 torch trigger has more than 2 operating positions to activate multiple operational modes
2937d-2950 torch trigger subsystem can be selectively positioned on torch handle
2919b-2953 Torch Nozzle Features
2953b-2954 Composition of Torch Nozzle
2954d-2955 silicon carbide torch nozzle
2954d-2956 silicon nitride (Si3N4) torch nozzle
2954d-2957 silicon nitride coating on torch nozzle
2954d-2958 ceramic coating on torch nozzle
2954d-2959 aluminum based torch nozzle
2954d-2960 copper torch nozzle or nozzle part
2954d-2961 nozzle composition: copper tellurium alloy
2954d-2962 nozzle composition: chromium copper alloy
2954d-2963 brass torch nozzle or nozzle part
2954d-2964 iron torch nozzle or nozzle part
2954d-2965 nozzle composition: Mg or Mg alloy
2954d-2966 nozzle composition: Mo
2954d-2967 nozzle composition: Ta
2954d-2968 nozzle composition: W
2954d-2969 nozzle composition aspect: polished metal for nozzle or nozzle part
2954d-2970 graphite/carbon comprises, is part of, or is coated on torch nozzle
2954d-2971 asbestos nozzle or nozzle part
2954d-2972 sponge nozzle or nozzle part
2954d-2973 paper based nozzle or nozzle part
2954d-2974 stainless steel nozzle or nozzle part
2954d-2975 shape memory alloy nozzle or nozzle part
2954d-2976 thermosetting resin nozzle or nozzle part
2954d-2977 woven glass fiber nozzle or nozzle part
2954d-2978 unspecified ceramic nozzle
2954d-2979 boron nitride (BN) is a material constituent of nozzle
2953b-2981 Broad Geometry or Type of Torch Nozzle
2981d-2982 nozzle outlet is variable or adjustable in size
2981d-2983 nozzle tapers from a larger diameter / area at the torch end to a smaller diameter / area at the exit end
2981d-2984 nozzle flares outwardly at exit end
2981d-2985 nozzle is adjustable with respect to longitudinal direction of torch
2981d-2986 nozzle curves away from main torch axis
2981d-2987 nozzle exit end is contained in a plane that is slanted with respect to main longitundinal torch axis
2981d-2988 nozzle includes both front and rear gas flow openings
2981d-2989 transparent gas nozzle
2981d-2990 flexible gas nozzle
2981d-2991 nozzle in form of helically wound wire
2981d-2992 telescoping nozzle structure
2981d-2993 nozzle or nozzle part rotates around longitudinal axis
2981d-2994 nozzle mounted to be spring loaded for axial movement
2981d-2995 gas nozzle melts or is consumed during welding
2981d-2996 non-circular nozzle output cross section (e.g., shapes gas flow)
2981d-2997 pipe(s) mounted on side of torch, non-concentric with arc electrode, consititute(s) nozzle
2981d-2998 torch gas nozzle or gas cup is water cooled
2981d-2999 nozzle includes removable insert liner portion at front end
2981d-3000 nozzle has removable longitudinal extension portion
2981d-3001 conductive coating or strap on torch nozzle
2981d-3002 iron ring at exit end of nozzle
2981d-3003 enamel coated metal nozzle for arc torch
2981d-3004 flux coated nozzle
2981d-3005 spatter shield is at front of gas nozzle
2953b-3007 Attachment of Torch Nozzle to Torch Body
3007d-3008 threaded attachment of gas nozzle to torch body
3007d-3009 clamp for attaching gas nozzle to torch body
3007d-3010 collar provides axial clamping force to secure nozzle to torch body
3007d-3011 friction fit system for attaching gas nozzle to torch body
3007d-3012 quick-release nozzle attachment using spring biasing and nozzle groove interacting with locator pin
3007d-3013 pneumatically or hydraulically expandable/contractable member exerts radial force to secure nozzle to torch body
3007d-3014 axial force compresses elastic material which buldges outward to provide radial force to secure torch nozzle
3007d-3015 camming arrangement for attaching gas nozzle to torch
3007d-3016 magnetic system attaches gas nozzle to torch body
3007d-3017 set screw arrangement for attaching gas nozzle to arc torch
3007d-3018 nozzle is electrically insulated from main torch body
3007d-3019 ball socket joint connects nozzle to torch body
3007d-3020 rubber washer provided between nozzle and torch body
3007d-3021 interior radial arms extend between torch body and inside of nozzle to attach nozzle to torch
3007d-3022 flexible connection of nozzle to torch body, allows angular displacement of nozzle with respect to torch axis
3007d-3023 spring loaded nozzle attachment allows for axial motion of nozzle with repsect to torch axis
3007d-3024 nozzle rotates with respect to torch body
2953b-3026 Torch Nozzle Multiplicities
3026d-3027 nozzle has multiple concentric gas/fluid openings
3026d-3028 nozzle has multiple gas supply ports, at least one of which supplies gas in a specific direction, different from other ports
2953b-3030 Function, Features of Nozzle Beyond Simple Gas Direction
3030d-3031 nozzle structure or auxiliary unit attached to nozzle intended to conform to workpiece
3030d-3032 wheels attatched to or included in nozzle structure
3030d-3033 electrical conduction between nozzle and workpiece monitored to detect contact with workpiece
3030d-3034 sensor mounted directly on nozzle
3030d-3035 nozzle serves as sensor for spatter build-up
3030d-3036 nozzle serves as electrical ground contact for arc power supply
3030d-3037 nozzle includes dielectric barrier discharge plasma generator
3030d-3038 nozzle includes a ceramic heater at exit end
3030d-3039 nozzle creates curtain of water around welding arc
3030d-3040 nozzle creates curtain of gas around welding arc area, independent of any other shielding gas
3030d-3041 nozzle serves to apply pressure / compression to workpiece(s)
3030d-3042 nozzle serves to set up a resonant oscillation in shielding gas pressure
3030d-3043 nozzle explicitly designed to increase shielding gas flow velocity
3030d-3044 nozzle is explicitly elongated to accomodate an increased stickout length of welding wire
2919b-3047 Arc-Electrode features in Torch System
3047b-3048 Consumable electrode subsystems in torch,exclusive of electrode
3048b-3049 Contactor Structure for Wire Consumable Electrode
3049b-3050 Compositional Aspects of the wire Electrode Contactor
3050b-3051 INSERT,TIP, OR CAP COMPOSITIONS OF WIRE ELECTRODE CONTACTOR
3051d-3052 carbon or graphite contactor insert, tip, or cap
3051d-3053 diamond powder based contactor insert, tip, or cap
3051d-3054 cobalt steel alloy for contactor insert, tip, or cap
3051d-3055 copper/copper alloy for contactor insert, tip, or cap
3051d-3056 tungsten / tungsten alloy for contactor insert, tip, or cap
3051d-3057 plastic contactor insert, tip, or cap
3051d-3058 ceramic contactor insert, tip, or cap
3051d-3059 fiber-based contactor insert, tip, or cap
3051d-3060 soapstone (hydrous magnesium silicate) contactor insert, tip, or cap
3051d-3061 teflon contactor insert, tip, or cap
3051d-3062 wire passage or bore has different compositon than the main contactor body
3050b-3064 COATING COMPOSITIONS OF WIRE ELECTRODE CONTACTOR
3064d-3065 graphite or carbon coating on wire contactor
3064d-3066 ceramic coating for contact tip
3064d-3067 nickel coating for wire contact tip
3064d-3068 silver coating for wire contact tip
3064d-3069 tin oxide film coats wire contact tip
3064d-3070 plastic coating on wire contact tip
3064d-3071 unspecified electrical insulating coating on contactor body
3050b-3073 MAIN BODY COMPOSITIONS OF WIRE ELECTRODE CONTACTOR
3073d-3074 carbon or graphite consumable electrode contactor
3073d-3075 porous metal fiber contactor
3073d-3076 aluminum or aluminum alloy for main body of contactor
3073d-3077 main contactor body composition: cobalt or cobalt alloy
3073d-3078 copper alloy consumable electrode contactor
3073d-3079 copper-tungsten alloy for main body of wire electrode contactor
3073d-3080 copper-chromium-zirconium alloy for main body of wire electrode contactor
3073d-3081 copper-ceramic matrix for main body of wire electrode contactor
3073d-3082 copper and carbon mixture for electrode contactor
3073d-3083 copper-silver alloy for electrode contactor
3073d-3084 copper-iron alloy for main body of wire electrode contactor
3073d-3085 contactor includes or is mercury
3073d-3086 main contactor body composition: Mg or Mg alloy
3073d-3087 main contactor body composition: nickel or nickel alloy
3073d-3088 main contactor body composition: stainless steel
3073d-3089 main contactor body composition: silicon carbide
3073d-3090 main contactor body composition: titanium or titanium alloy
3073d-3091 tungsten for main body of wire electrode contactor
3073d-3092 ceramic for main body of wire electrode contactor
3073d-3093 wire electrode contactor is flexible
3073d-3094 wire electrode contactor comprised of plural wire strands, moveable or flexible with respect to the wire electrode
3049b-3097 Wire Contactor: Types, Typical Features, Geometrical Aspects
3097b-3098 Overall type, General Geometric Aspects of Wire Electrical Contactor
3098d-3099 contact tip structure is curved with respect to torch axis
3098d-3100 contactor is pointed in region of contact with electrode
3098d-3101 polygonal cross section for contactor
3098d-3102 oval cross section for contactor
3098d-3103 contactor exterior includes flat portion to serve as gripping area
3098d-3104 contactor chip has grooves or fins on exterior surface
3098d-3105 contactor rolls along stationary (with respect to workpiece) consumable electrode
3098d-3106 contactor is wiped along stationary (with respect to workpiece) consum. electrode
3098d-3107 electrically conductive roller drives wire, supplies current to wire
3098d-3108 roller supplies current to wire
3098d-3109 consum. electrode placed against stationary contactor bar or rod
3098d-3110 wire contactor is energized rod, wire partially wraps about outer circumference
3098d-3111 wire contactor is two plates,at least one with groove, wire passes between
3098d-3112 wire contactor includes two jaws or two distinct contacting pieces
3098d-3113 wire contactor includes brush structure to convey electrical current to moving wire
3098d-3114 ball bearing contactor arrangement (current flows thru bearings)
3098d-3115 cylindrical elements longitudinally parallel to electrode wire provide electrical current to wire
3098d-3116 electrical contactor carried on driven chain(s) or is a chain
3097b-3118 Connection / Orientation of Wire Electrode Contactor to rest of Torch
3118d-3119 contactor location in axial torch direction is adjustable or movable
3118d-3120 contactor position is axially rotatable inside main torch structure
3118d-3121 non-weld end of contactor has bore to receive electrode wire carrying tube
3118d-3122 contactor structure is axially recessed in torch, away from the wire exit end of torch
3118d-3123 contactor structure extends beyond nozzle opening end
3118d-3124 contactor chip is cone shaped at gun-side end
3118b-3125 THREADED CONNECTION OF WIRE CONTACTOR TO TORCH BODY
3125d-3126 threaded portion of contactor tip is conically shaped
3125d-3127 threaded portion of contactor tip is smaller diameter than unthreaded portion
3125d-3128 stub acme threads for contactor tip threaded portion
3125d-3129 unspecified threads for contactor tip
3118b-3131 NON-THREADED CONNECTION OF WIRE CONTACTOR TO TORCH BODY
3131d-3132 collet stucture holds contactor tip
3131d-3133 tip has camming surface, is twisted into locked position
3131d-3134 spring biased detent system holds contactor tip in place
3131d-3135 set screw holds contactor tip to torch body
3131d-3136 contactor tip connected to main torch body by friction fit arrangement
3131d-3137 contactor tip has shoulder that interacts with separate connection system to connect tip to torch
3097b-3140 Arrangements to apply pressure against wire in contactor structure
3140d-3141 set screw adjustment to set contact pressure against wire
3140d-3142 wire contactor has integral spring biased fingers (e.g., a collet type structure) to contact wire
3140d-3143 wire contactor is collet type structure with externally applied axial force, converted into radial force by collet fingers
3140d-3144 biasing arrangement(eg spring,pneumatic) presses electrode, contactor against each other
3097b-3146 Characteristics, Features of wire passageway in contactor chip
3146d-3147 bent, curved, serpentine, or undulating wire passageway or borehole in contactor
3146d-3148 contactor borehole or wire passageway is non-circular in cross-section
3146d-3149 contactor borehole or wire passageway is formed by drilling operation
3146d-3150 contactor borehole or wire passageway is electroplated
3146d-3151 overall contactor passageway includes relatively large entry diameter, tapering to a smaller diameter
3146d-3152 overall contactor passageway includes relatively narrow entry section, larger diameter mid section, and relatively narrow exit section
3146d-3153 overall contactor passageway is narrow in midsection, flares out / opens out / or has larger diameter at exit
3146d-3154 contactor includes side openings, ports, apertures
3097b-3156 Contactor Tip, End Portion (i.e., portion closest to workpiece) Features and Characteristics
3156d-3157 simple annulus for contactor tube insert
3156d-3158 spiral or spring contactor tube insert
3156d-3159 extended tube for contactor insert
3156d-3160 extended solid insert in contactor structure
3156d-3161 rubber vibration dampening arrangement inside contactor tube
3156d-3162 cap fits over exit end of contactor tube
3156d-3163 externally threaded tip at exit end of contactor tube
3156d-3164 internally threaded tip at exit end of contactor tube
3156d-3165 non-conductive elongated extension at arc / workpiece end of contactor (eg ensures a minimum stickout)
3156d-3166 conductive elongated extension piece(s) at torch end of contactor to adjust conductive length of contactor
3156d-3167 multiple inserts inside of same contactor tube
3156d-3168 contact tip has hemispherical shape at exit end
3156d-3169 contactor tip has conical shape at exit end
3156d-3170 contactor tip arc end tapers or is smaller diameter than main body
3156d-3171 contact chip has asymetrical exit end shape with respect to axis of chip
3156d-3172 contactor end face has grooves or slots to reduce end-face surface area
3049b-3175 Wire Contactor multiplicities
3175d-3176 unitary contactor structure has multiple wire passages
3175d-3177 unitary contactor structure has single passage way explicitly designed for multiple wires
3175d-3178 multiple contactors for one consum. elec. (eg- selectable to control stickout)
3175d-3179 multiple contactor structures in one torch, adjustable with respect to each other
3049b-3181 Functions or Purpose(s) of Wire Contactor Beyond Simple Electrical Contacting
3181d-3182 contactor pierces insulative cover on electrode
3181d-3183 contactor allows gas flow through the wire passage or through auxiliary passages in the contactor structure
3181d-3184 purpose: contactor shape, design allows for non-turbulent shielding gas flow
3181d-3185 contactor does double duty as part of wire drive system
3181d-3186 contactor performs wire straightening function
3181d-3187 contactor includes structure explicitly designed to dampen wire vibration
3181d-3188 distinct sensor module mounted on or in the wire contactor
3181d-3189 wire contactor designed to be consumed in welding arc
3181d-3190 purpose: contactor explicitly designed for longer life span
3048b-3193 Stick Electrode Holders, Contactors
3193d-3194 vibrating stick electrode holder
3193d-3195 mercury contactor conveys electrical power to stick electrode
3193d-3196 collet type stick electrode holder
3193d-3197 chuck with jaws for stick electrode holder
3193d-3198 pneumatic clamping of stick electrode in stick welding torch
3193d-3199 stick electrode is welded to stick electrode holder
3193d-3200 multiple stick electrodes or stick electrode welding sections held in same contactor structure
3193d-3201 two stick electrode arrangements -- while one is welding, the other can be loaded
3193d-3202 two stick-electrode holding arrangments on one torch -- used for backup or extending overall life of torch
3048b-3204 Generic Features of Consumable Electrodes (ie common to stick,wire)
3204d-3205 high frequency or ultrasonic mechanical oscillator vibrates consumable electrode
3204d-3206 low-frequency (e.g. line freq) mechanical oscillator vibrates or oscillates an arc consumable electrode or filler wire
3048b-3208 Misc. Consumable Electrode subsystems in torch
3208d-3209 preheat wire electrode by passing current thru segment of wire
3208d-3210 selectively actuated wire brake in or directly attached to torch
3208d-3211 wire storage buffer located in or on torch
3208d-3212 dampening system reduces wire vibrations associated with wire feed in torch
3047b-3215 Non-Consumable electrode subsystems in torch,including electrode
3215b-3216 Composition of the non-consumable electrode
3216d-3217 carbon based non-consumable electrode
3216d-3218 aluminum coated carbon based non-consumable electrode
3216d-3219 silicon carbide non-consumable electrode
3216d-3220 copper non-consumble arcing electrode
3216d-3221 mercury (liquid) non-consumable electrode
3216d-3222 molten solder for non-consumable electrode
3216d-3223 insulating coating applied to non-consumable electrode
3216d-3224 conductive ceramic for non-consumable electrode
3216d-3225 unspecified metal non-consumable electrode
3215b-3227 Geometrical Aspects of the Non-Consumable Electrode
3227d-3228 endless loop, moving wire is non-con. elec., discharge from side
3227d-3229 longitudinally extending non-consum. electrode parallel to workpiece, arc between edge and workpiece
3227d-3230 triangular cross section for non-consumable electrode
3227d-3231 rectangular cross-section, blade-type non-consum. electrode
3227d-3232 bent, curved or L-shaped non-consumable electrode
3227d-3233 disc shaped (usually rotating or rotatable) non-consumable electrode
3227d-3234 circular cylindrial shaped non-consumable electrode, dischage from circumferential surface
3227d-3235 non-consumable electrode has helical ridge on cylindrical surface
3227d-3236 ring shaped or substantially closed loop non-consumable electrode
3227d-3237 t-shaped cross section for non-consumable electrode
3227d-3238 non-consumable electrode rod has circumferential notch to create snap-off or break-off location
3227b-3239 HOLLOW NON-CONSUMABLE ELECTRODE, THROUGH PASSAGE
3239d-3240 suction or fume extraction thru non-con. electrode hollow
3239d-3241 gas (usually shielding) passes thru non-con. electrode hollow
3239d-3242 metallic powder or flux passes thru non-con. electrode hollow
3239d-3243 consumable electrode or filler passes thru non-con. electrode hollow
3239d-3244 liquid passes through hollow non-consumable electrode
3239d-3245 hollow non-consum. electrode also serves as wire contactor for mig
3239d-3246 another non-consumable electrode in electrode hollow
3239d-3247 magnetic pole piece inside of hollow non-consumable electrode
3239d-3248 hollow non-consumable electrode allows laser beam to pass therethrough
3239d-3249 unspecified hollow non-consumable electrode
3227b-3251 TIP STRUCTURES OR TIP FEATURES OF NON-CONSUMMABLE ELECTRODE
3251d-3252 electrode tip is asymmetric with respect to central axis of electrode
3251d-3253 tip of non-consumable electrode threadedly attached to main body
3251d-3254 tip of non-consumable electrode is flat
3251d-3255 ball or hemisphere at tip of non-consumable electrode
3251d-3256 slit or slot at tip of non-consumable electrode
3251d-3257 empty cavity, bore, or recess at tip of non-consumable electrode
3251d-3258 non-consumable electrode has main body, welding end cylindrical with different diameters and conical portion connecting the two
3251d-3259 tip of non-consumable electrode has multiple conical segments of different angles along longitudinal axis
3251d-3260 insert material at tip of non-consumable electrode
3251d-3261 tip of non-consumable electrode has metallic coating
3215b-3264 Non-Consumable Electrode Holder
3264d-3265 non-slotted clamping sleeve or chuck for holding non-consumable electrde
3264d-3266 set screw holds non-consumable electrode
3264d-3267 eccentric cam clamps the non-consumable electrode in place
3264d-3268 spring loaded jaws hold non-consumable electrode
3264d-3269 twistable helix-fluted tube holds non-consumable electrode
3264d-3270 arrangement advances non-consum. elec. with respect to torch (e.g.to adjust for deterioration or to adjust stick out distance)
3264d-3271 arrangement oscillates non-consumable electrode back and forth with respect to torch axis
3264d-3272 arrangement rotates non-consumable electrode around torch axis
3264d-3273 non-consum. elec. withdraws into holder for protection from arc environment
3264d-3274 arrangement to adjust angle of non-consumable electrode with respect to torch nozzle
3264d-3275 thermally conductive paste or material is between non-consumable electrode and electrode holder
3264d-3276 liquid mercury is in electrical path providing current to non-consumable electrode
3264d-3277 non-consumable electrode holder has a ceramic coating
3264b-3278 COLLET FINGERS GRIP NON-CONSUMMABLE ELECTRODE
3278d-3279 coiled spring push/pulls collet to tighten fingers
3278d-3280 collet fingers grip rear of electrode, opposite arc end
3278d-3281 threaded collet rotates to push/pull collet, tighten fingers
3278d-3282 threaded plunger rotates to push/pull collet, tighten fingers
3278d-3283 resilient material (not spring) push/pulls collet to tighten fingers
3278d-3284 collet structure is integral with gas lens or diffuser structure
3278d-3285 collet fingers are themselves spring loaded to clamp electrode without external structures
3278d-3286 unspecified slotted collet holds non-consumable electrode
3215b-3289 Misc. Aspects of Non-Consumable Electrode Subsystem
3289d-3290 unspecified non-consummable electrode
3289d-3291 motor system positions non-consumable electrode linearly along axis of torch body
3289d-3292 manual adjustment to position non-consumable electrode holder linearly along axis of torch body
3289d-3293 vibrating system vibrates non-consumable electrode
3289d-3294 magazine in torch structure for holding plural non-consumable electrodes
3289d-3295 shaped conductive element surrounds non-consumable electrode, influences geometry of elctrodstatic field during discharge
3289d-3296 shielding gas at least partially flows through non-consumable electrode holder
3047b-3299 Non-Coaxial Orientation of Electrode Axis and Torch Body Axis
3299d-3300 straight electrode is perpendicular to main electrode subsystem axis
3299d-3301 torch-axis-to-electrode-axis angle is acute
3299d-3302 torch-axis-to-electrode-axis angle is obtuse
3299d-3303 electrode is parallel to but offset from the main torch axis
2919b-3306 Relationships of Torch Handle, Support,Nozzle, Electrode subsystems
3306d-3307 flexible connector joins torch handle and torch nozzle or electrode holder
3306d-3308 length extender system between torch dorsal strucutre (e.g., handle) and torch nozzle or electrode holder
3306d-3309 non-consumable electrode holder portion convertible between acute and obtuse angle with respect to handle
3306d-3310 plastic nut secures arc torch neck to torch handle
3306d-3311 torch handle designed to be selectively removed from torch body
3306d-3312 electrode subsystem linearly or axially adjustable or moveable with respect to torch handle/main body
3306d-3313 electrode susbsystem executes oscillations with respect to torch nozzle or main body
3306d-3314 gooseneck portion and handle of torch share a quick connect / disconnect structure
3306b-3315 ELECTRODE SUBSYSTEM ROTATABLY ADJUSTABLE WRT TORCH HANDLE
3315d-3316 nozzle, contactor part of mig/consum. torch rotatable or angularly adjustable with respect to handle portion
3315d-3317 stick electrode holder rotatably adjustable with respect to handle portion
3315d-3318 non-consumable electrode holder rotatably adjustable with respect to handle
3315d-3319 unspecified electrode subsys. rotates with respect to torch handle
3306b-3321 ELECTRODE SUBSYSTEM ROTATABLY DRIVEN WRT TORCH HANDLE, SUPPORT
3321d-3322 continuous, unidirectional rotation of electrode subsystem
3321d-3323 back and forth, bidirectional rotation of electrode subsystem
2919b-3326 Torch Multiplicities
3326b-3327 Multiple arc or electrode torch system(s)
3327b-3328 Multiple Consumable Electrodes
3328d-3329 multiple separate consumable electrode torches for one operation
3328d-3330 multiple consumable electrodes share one torch nozzle
3328d-3331 multiple stick electrodes separately energized, combined into bundle
3328d-3332 multiple stick electrodes in bundle, energized by common source
3328d-3333 unspecified multiple consumable electrodes
3327b-3335 Multiple NON-Consumable Electrodes
3335d-3336 multiple separate tig/non-consum. elec. torches for one operation
3335d-3337 multiple non-consumable electrodes share one torch nozzle or structure
3335d-3338 multiple tig torches or electrodes in magazine, turret, or standby position for use one at a time
3327b-3340 Mixed Consumable, Non-Consumable Electrodes
3340d-3341 consumable and nonconsumable electrodes share one torch nozzle
3340d-3342 separate consumable and non-consumable electrode torches for one operation
3327b-3344 Number of Multiple Arcs in Operation
3344d-3345 two arcs only in operation
3344d-3346 three arcs only in operation
3344d-3347 four arcs only in operation
3344d-3348 more than four arcs in operation
3327b-3350 Miscellaneous arc, electrode, torch Multiplicites
3350d-3351 unspecified multiple separate welding torches for one operation
3350d-3352 orientation or spacing of multiple electrodes in one torch nozzle/structure can be adjusted
3326b-3355 Arc is Sustained Between Plural Torch Electrodes
3355d-3356 arc between non-consummable electrodes in torch
3355d-3357 arc between consummable wire electrodes in torch
3355d-3358 arc between consummable and non-consum. electrodes in torch
3355d-3359 nozzle directs air / gas jet at arc between torch electrodes
3355d-3360 powder introduced into arc that is sustained between torch electrodes
3355d-3361 arc is between three or more torch electrodes
3355b-3362 Function of arc between torch electrodes, other than welding
3362d-3363 arc spray coating system
3362d-3364 arc explicitly designed to produce a shock wave
3362d-3365 arc used for cutting/severing a wire
3362d-3366 vacuum chamber deposition of material from arcing electrodes onto workpiece
2919b-3370 Misc. Torch Features
3370d-3371 torch includes rotating screen with aperture to periodically block arc
2919b-3373 Auxiliary Torch Features or Hardware
3373d-3374 torch includes magazine for holding multiple electrode rods
3373d-3375 arc torch structure includes some type of electronic identification to specify identity or type of function of torch
3373d-3376 torch includes spacing structure to contact workpiece, maintain fixed separation between torch, workpiece
3373d-3377 torch includes hanging hook or structure for not-in-use mounting or storage
3373d-3378 torch body includes a plug/connector for auxiliary electrical power
3373d-3379 arc welding torch associated with detachable protective shell or covering
3373b-3380 TORCH COMBINED WITH OR CONVERTIBLE TO NON-WELDING TOOL
3380d-3381 hammer structure included on torch body structure
3380d-3382 brush combined with torch structure
3380d-3383 torch convertible to pneumatic hammer, chisel tool
3380d-3384 torch convertible to soldering iron
3380d-3385 torch convertible to sensing probe (eg, sensing unit fits over end of torch)
3380d-3386 torch combined with carbon electrode used to electrically heat workpiece
3373b-3388 Cooling of arc torch
3388b-3389 Type of Cooling Used to Cool Torch
3389d-3390 liquid water flow cools arc torch component
3389d-3391 glycol flow cools arc torch component
3389d-3392 unspecified coolant fluid flow cools arc torch component
3389d-3393 water vapor mist cools arc torch component
3389d-3394 structure for convective flow of ambient air to cool torch
3389d-3395 compressed air flow cools torch component
3389d-3396 shielding gas flow cools torch component
3389d-3397 refrigerated fluid cools torch component
3389d-3398 liquid metal cools torch component
3389d-3399 heat radiating fins for torch cooling
3389d-3400 metal thermal storage unit explicitly designed for torch cooling
3389d-3401 non-refrigerated forced air heat exchange unit for coolant
3389d-3402 heat pipe for torch cooling
3389d-3403 heat of fusion cooling device (eg, lithium melting absorbs heat)
3389d-3404 phase change of water to steam cools arc torch component
3389d-3405 peltier effect device for torch cooling
3389d-3406 thermally conductive paste used in torch construction to improve heat flow
3388b-3408 Particular Component of Torch is Cooled
3408d-3409 gas nozzle is cooled
3408d-3410 gas nozzle holder or mounting piece is cooled
3408d-3411 wire electrode contactor is cooled
3408d-3412 stick electrode holder is cooled
3408d-3413 non-consummable electrode holder is cooled
3408d-3414 non-consummable electrode itself is cooled
3408d-3415 torch handle is cooled
3408d-3416 torch head, torch body is cooled
3408d-3417 cable carrying arc current is cooled
3408d-3418 unspecified torch cooling
3388b-3420 Control Aspects of Torch Cooling
3420d-3421 timer controls flow of coolant to torch
3420d-3422 coolant flow sensing device is present
3420d-3423 coolant temperature sensing device is present
3420d-3424 solenoid valve controls coolant flow
3388b-3426 Torch Cooling Multiplicities
3426d-3427 one coolant supply simultaneously cools multiple torches
3426d-3428 one coolant supply selectively connected to one of multiple torches
3388b-3430 Misc. Torch Cooling Features
3430d-3431 unspecified water cooled torch
3373b-3434 Sensor or Monitoring arrangements associated with the torch structure
3434d-3435 optical sensor, integral with torch structure
3434d-3436 spatial position/orientation/movement detector mounted on torch
3434d-3437 mechanical torch-workpiece-contact detector
3434d-3438 detector for spatter buildup on torch
3434d-3439 detector for presence/absence, or amount of non-consum. elec. in torch
3434d-3440 torch-mounted sensor or detector for consumable electrode position with respect to torch nozzle
3434d-3441 gas flow sensor on/in arc torch
3434d-3442 arc voltage or current meter mounted on the torch
3434d-3443 light bulb, led, other indicator on arc torch indicates power on/off
3434d-3444 neon bulb in torch handle indicates presence of r.f. ignition power
3434d-3445 display on torch handle indicates shielding gas pressure
3434d-3446 LEDs or light bulb on torch handle indicate welding parameter state
3434d-3447 alpha-numeric or graphical data display is on torch handle or body
3434d-3448 acoustical indicator on torch body or handle indicates welding parameter state
3434d-3449 tactile indicator on torch body indicates welding parameter state
3434d-3450 target mounted on torch for explicit purpose of being detected by external optical system
2919b-3453 Purpose(s), Functions or Features of Torch System Beyond Default
3453d-3454 explicit recitation of ergonomic issues solved by arc torch system
3453d-3455 torch explicitly designed to accomodate both left or right hand use
3453b-3456 Torch System Convertible to Multiple Types of Welding/Heating
3456d-3457 torch convertible to tig or non-consumable electrode welding torch
3456d-3458 torch convertible to stick welding torch
3456d-3459 torch convertible to mig welding torch
3456d-3460 torch convertible to gasless welding with wire electrode
3456d-3461 torch convertible to plasma welding torch
3456d-3462 torch convertible to arc spray torch (arc between consumable electrodes)
3456d-3463 torch convertible to submerged arc welding torch
3456d-3464 torch convertible to arc brazing/soldering torch
3456d-3465 torch convertible to a cutting or gouging torch
3456d-3466 torch convertible to combustible gas, flame torch
3456d-3467 torch convertible to using electrodes of different sizes
3456d-3468 torch convertible to high current or to low current mode
3456d-3469 torch convertible between and external and internal welding operations
3456d-3470 torch convertible between straight handle grip and pistol handle grip
2919b-3473 Specialized Arc Welding/Heating Torches
2b-3476 Movement, Support, or Orientation of the Workpiece(s) being arc welded/heated
3476b-3478 Broad Nature of Workpiece movement/support Mechanism
3478d-3479 stationary table supports workpiece during arc welding
3478d-3480 inclined plane for workpiece to roll down for motion during welding
3478d-3481 support surface comprised of array of projections to support work at many discrete areas
3478d-3482 axially rotatable table for supporting workpiece during arc welding
3478d-3483 rack and pinion mechanism for workpiece motion
3478d-3484 threaded rod for workpiece motion
3478d-3485 hydraulic system provides motive force to move workpiece
3478d-3486 stepper motor provides motive power to move workpiece
3478d-3487 manually cranked or manually driven gear system provides motive power for workpiece movement
3478d-3488 conveyor moves workpiece to or from arc welding station
3478d-3489 track mounted carriage moves workpiece
3478d-3490 rotary indexer sequentially positions workpieces at weld station
3478d-3491 hydraulic/pneumatic clamps hold workpiece(s) in place
3478d-3492 pre-positioned clamps hold workpieces in place
3478d-3493 spring biased clamp system holds workpiece in place
3478d-3494 vacuum or suction device holds workpiece in place
3478d-3495 magnetic holder holds workpiece in place
3478d-3496 magnetic grasping arrangement moves workpiece from storage area to welding area
3478d-3497 linear motion for workpiece provided by series of rollers along path of motion
3478d-3498 driven rollers provide linear motion for workpiece
3478d-3499 rollers support or drive rotating workpiece
3478d-3500 driven magnetic rollers rotate or move workpiece
3478d-3501 rollers for workpiece support/motion have rubber layer at outer circumference
3478d-3502 workpiece supported at both ends for rotary motion
3478d-3503 workpiece supported at one end only for rotary motion
3478d-3504 driven belt around workpiece periphery rotates arc welded workpiece
3478d-3505 arrangement to vibrate workpiece on supports to reduce friction of workpiece/support contact
3478d-3506 pipe alignment system - external
3478d-3507 pipe alignment system - internal
3478d-3508 workpiece holder includes conical support surface (e.g., fits inside pipe or circular opening on workpiece).
3478d-3509 articulated arm system (eg, robot) for workpiece motion
3478d-3510 stud feeding arrangements for arc stud welding
3478d-3511 workpiece holder arrangement is actively cooled
3478d-3512 workpiece holder arrangement has air flotation cell for moving/positioning the entire workpiece holder assembly
3476b-3514 Broad Nature of the orientation, support, or movement associated with the workpiece
3514b-3515 Orientation aspects of the Workpiece
3515d-3516 welding takes place on a workpiece surface that is inclined with respect to horizontal
3515d-3517 coating process takes place on a vertical surface of a workpiece
3514b-3519 Workpiece adjustment aspects that are stationary during welding
3519d-3520 spherical coord. sys. workpiece position adjustment
3519d-3521 workpiece orientation adjustment: angle of workpiece with respect to torch
3519b-3522 CARTESIAN WORKPIECE POSITION ADJUSTMENT
3522d-3523 x-workpiece. pos. adjust in general direction of planar seam
3522d-3524 y-workpiece. pos. adjust transverse to seam
3522d-3525 z-workpiece. pos. adjust perpendicular to plane of workpiece
3519b-3527 CYLINDRICAL WORKPIECE POSITION ADJUSTMENT
3527d-3528 theta-circumferetial position adjustment of workpiece
3527d-3529 r-radial position adjustment of workpiece
3527d-3530 h-axial position adjustment of workpiece
3514b-3533 Workpiece Moves during welding
3533b-3534 Broad Characterization of Workpiece Movement
3534d-3535 workpiece motion alternates between fast and slow speeds
3534d-3536 workpiece movement is an indexed motion to plural discreet welding areas
3534d-3537 workpiece is caused to execute oscillatory motion
3534d-3538 workpiece executes translational movement along vertical axis
3534d-3539 workpiece executes translational movement along an inclined axis
3534d-3540 workpiece movement controlled for constant speed with respect to torch for arbitrary non-linear weld seam
3534b-3541 Workpiece rotates about an axis during arc welding/heating
3541d-3542 workpiece rotates about a horizontal axis during arc welding/heating
3541d-3543 workpiece rotates about a vertical axis during arc welding/heating
3541d-3544 workpiece rotates about an inclined axis during arc welding/heating
3533b-3547 Workpiece motion, coordinate system with respect to weld seam
3547d-3548 spherical workpiece motion
3547d-3549 articulated workpiece motion
3547d-3550 misc. workpiece motion
3547b-3551 CARTESIAN WORKPIECE MOTION
3551d-3552 x-workpiece motion in general direction of linear seam
3551d-3553 y-workpiece motion transverse to seam
3551d-3554 z-workpiece motion perpendicular to plane of workpiece
3547b-3556 CYLINDRICAL WORKPIECE MOTION
3556d-3557 theta-circumferetial movement of workpiece during welding
3556d-3558 r-radial movement of workpiece during welding
3556d-3559 h-axial movement of workpiece during welding
3476b-3564 Open Loop and Human Interface Aspects of Workpiece Movement / Support
3564d-3565 mechanical cam, cam-follower system controls workpiece motion parameters
3564b-3566 Human Interface Features for Workpiece Movement or Support
3566d-3567 informational markings, indicia are on the workpiece support arrangement
3566d-3568 pointer on numerical scale or dial mechanically associated with manual adjustment of workpiece motion/support arrangement
3566d-3569 foot pedal activates or powers workpiece clamping arrangement
3476b-3572 Closed Loop Aspects of Workpiece Movement
3572b-3573 Feedback from arc region controls workpiece motion
3573d-3574 workpiece-electrode contact sensed, provides signal for workpiece motion
3573d-3575 workpiece motion controlled on basis of sensed presence/absence of arc
3573d-3576 workpiece motion controlled on basis of arc current or sensed arc current
3572b-3578 Feedback from workpiece controls workpiece motion
3578d-3579 workpiece temperature signal controls workpiece motion / support
3578d-3580 workpiece diameter signal controls workpiece motion
3578d-3581 workpiece position signal controls workpiece motion
3578d-3582 workpiece rotational speed signal controls workpiece motion
3578d-3583 position of solid weld bead controls workpiece motion
3572b-3585 Feedback from torch system controls workpiece motion
3585d-3586 wire feedrate signal for workpiece motion control
3585d-3587 tilt of torch system with respect to vertical for workpiece motion control
3585d-3588 signal indicating position of torch along welding seam for workpiece motion control
3476b-3591 Workpiece Movement Parameter controlled by Open/Closed Loop signal
3591b-3592 the output workpiece movement parameter
3592d-3593 initiation of workpiece motion controlled by signal
3592d-3594 workpiece velocity (linear or rotational) with respect to arc torch controlled by signal
3592d-3595 workpiece angle/inclination with respect to arc torch system is controlled by signal
3592d-3596 compressive force between workpiece parts is controlled
3592d-3597 halting workpiece motion is controlled
3592d-3598 welding seam gap between workpieces is controlled
3591b-3600 parameter internal to workpiece movement mechanism controlled
3600d-3601 roller used to adjust angular position of workpiece is controlled
3600d-3602 clutch mechanism associated with workpiece motion is controlled
3600d-3603 electromagnet used to hold workpiece is controlled
3600d-3604 pneumatic / hydraulic system used to hold or position workpiece is controlled
3600d-3605 pressure of workpiece clamp is controlled
3476b-3608 Housing Features for Workpiece Movement/Support Mechanism
3476b-3610 Multiple workpieces Moved, Supported
3610d-3611 workpiece holder allows workpiece to be loaded/unloaded while another workpiece is being arc welded
3610d-3612 storage area for unwelded/unheated workpieces
3476b-3614 Miscellaneous Facets for Workpiece Movement, Support Hardware
3476b-3616 Auxilary or Additional Functions of Workpiece Movement/Support Mechanism
3616d-3617 workpiece movement/support arrangement directs cooling fluid to workpiece
3616d-3618 workpiece support arrangement explicitly designed for low heat conduction
3616d-3619 workpiece holder / support is itself cooled by fluid flow arrangement
3476b-3621 Purpose of Workpiece Movement or Support System
3621d-3622 purpose: move planar workpieces into abutting alingment before welding
3621d-3623 purpose: workpiece holder electrically insulated from arc welding circuit
3476b-3625 Specialized Workpiece Movement/Support Hardware, Mechanisms
2b-3628 Workpiece (i.e., the object that is arc welded)
3628b-3629 Particular Metal(s) or Workpiece Composition
3629b-3630 Sole Metal or Primary Alloy Constituent for Workpiece
3630d-3631 aluminium is sole or primary alloy constituent of workpiece(s)
3630d-3632 beryllium is sole or primary alloy constituent of workpiece(s)
3630d-3633 chromium is sole or primary alloy constituent of workpiece(s)
3630d-3634 cobalt is sole or primary alloy constituent of workpiece(s)
3630d-3635 columbium is sole or primary alloy constituent of workpiece(s)
3630d-3636 copper is sole or primary alloy constituent of workpiece(s)
3630d-3637 gold is sole or primary alloy constituent of arc welded workpiece(s)
3630d-3638 graphite workpiece(s)
3630d-3639 hafnium is sole or primary alloy constituent of workpiece(s)
3630d-3640 iridium is sole or primary alloy constituent of workpiece(s)
3630d-3641 iron is sole or primary alloy constituent of workpiece(s)
3630d-3642 lead is sole or primary alloy constituent of workpiece(s)
3630d-3643 magnesium is sole or primary alloy constituent of workpiece(s)
3630d-3644 molybdenum is sole or primary alloy constituent of workpiece(s)
3630d-3645 nickel is sole or primary alloy constituent of workpiece(s)
3630d-3646 niobium is sole or primary alloy constituent of workpiece(s)
3630d-3647 palladium (Pd) is sole or primary alloy constituent of arc welded workpiece(s)
3630d-3648 Platinum (Pt) is sole or primary alloy constituent of arc welded workpiece(s)
3630d-3649 rhenium is sole or primary alloy constituent of workpiece(s)
3630d-3650 silver is sole or primary alloy constituent of workpiece(s)
3630d-3651 tantalum is sole or primary alloy constituent of workpiece(s)
3630d-3652 titanium is sole or primary alloy constituent of workpiece(s)
3630d-3653 tungsten is sole or primary alloy constituent of workpiece(s)
3630d-3654 uranium is sole or primary alloy constituent of workpiece(s)
3630d-3655 vanadium is sole or primary alloy constituent of workpiece(s)
3630d-3656 zinc is sole or primary alloy constituent of workpiece(s)
3630d-3657 zirconium is sole or primary alloy constituent of workpiece(s)
3629b-3659 Secondary Alloy Constituents of Workpiece Metal
3659d-3660 aluminum is a secondary alloy constituent of the arc welded workpiece
3659d-3661 antimony is a secondary alloy constituent of the arc welded/heated workpiece
3659d-3662 beryllium is a secondary alloy constituent of workpiece
3659d-3663 boron is a secondary alloy constitutent of the arc welded workpiece
3659d-3664 carbon is a secondary alloy constituent of the arc welded workpiece
3659d-3665 Calcium (Ca) is a secondary alloy constituent of the arc welded workpiece
3659d-3666 Cerium (Ce) is a secondary alloy constituent of the arc welded workpiece
3659d-3667 chromium is a secondary alloy constituent of the arc welded workpiece
3659d-3668 cobalt is a secondary alloy constituent of the arc welded workpiece
3659d-3669 columbium is a secondary alloy constituent of the arc welded workpiece
3659d-3670 copper is a secondary alloy constituent of the arc welded workpiece
3659d-3671 Gold (Au) is a seconday alloy constituent of the arc welded workpiece
3659d-3672 iron is a secondary alloy constituent of the arc welded workpiece
3659d-3673 Iridium (Ir) is a seconday alloy constituent of the arc welded workpiece
3659d-3674 lead is a secondary alloy constituent of the arc welded workpiece
3659d-3675 lithium is a secondary alloy constituent of the arc welded workpiece
3659d-3676 magnesium is a secondary alloy constituent of the arc welded workpiece
3659d-3677 manganese is a secondary alloy constituent of the arc welded workpiece
3659d-3678 molybedinum is a secondary alloy constituent of the arc welded workpiece
3659d-3679 nickel is a secondary component of the workpiece
3659d-3680 neodymium (Nd) is a secondary component of the workpiece
3659d-3681 niobium is a secondary alloy constituent of the arc welded workpiece
3659d-3682 nitrogen is a secondary component of the workpiece
3659d-3683 phosphorous (P) is a secondary component of the workpiece
3659d-3684 rare earth metal (REM) secondary component of workpiece
3659d-3685 Rhodium (Rh) is a seconday alloy constituent of the arc welded workpiece
3659d-3686 scandium is a secondary alloy constituent of the arc welded workpiece
3659d-3687 silicon is a secondary constituent of the arc welded workpiece
3659d-3688 silver is a secondary constituent of the arc welded workpiece
3659d-3689 tantalum is a secondary alloy constituent of the arc welded workpiece
3659d-3690 tin (Sn) is a secondary alloy constituent of the arc welded workpiece
3659d-3691 titanium is a secondary alloy constituent of the arc welded workpiece
3659d-3692 tungsten (W) is a secondary alloy constituent of the arc welded workpiece
3659d-3693 vanadium is secondary component of workpiece
3659d-3694 zinc is a secondary alloy constituent of the arc welded workpiece
3659d-3695 zirconium is a secondary component of the arc welded workpiece
3629b-3697 Common Alloys for Workpiece
3697d-3698 cast iron is arc welded workpiece
3697d-3699 stainless steel workpiece(s)
3697d-3700 high Ni, Cr alloy steel
3697d-3701 maraging nickel steel is arc welded workpiece
3697d-3702 nitrogen alloyed steel is arc welded workpiece
3697d-3703 explicit specification of low carbon steel as arc welded/heated workpiece
3697d-3704 very low carbon (e.g. less than 0.1% C) steel is the arc welded workpiece
3697d-3705 Cr, Mo steel is arc welded workpiece
3697d-3706 HSLA steels (High Strength Low Alloy)
3697d-3707 TRIP steel (Transformation Induced Plasticity) for arc welded workpiece
3697d-3708 silicon steel is the arc welded/heated workpiece
3697d-3709 brass workpiece
3697d-3710 aluminum bronze workpiece is arc welded
3697d-3711 phospher bronze workpiece is arc welded
3697d-3712 silver cadmium oxide (AgCdO) workpiece is arc welded
3697d-3713 glassy metal is workpiece for arc welding
3697d-3714 nitinol is arc welded workpiece
3697d-3715 shape-memory alloy is arc welded/heated workpiece
3697d-3716 nickel aluminide (Ni3Al) is arc welded workpiece
3697d-3717 HASTELLOY is arc welded workpiece
3629b-3719 Broad or Misc. Compositional Aspects of the Workpiece
3719d-3720 workpieces of dissimilar metals or alloys are bonded or arc welded
3719d-3721 painted workpiece is arc welded
3719d-3722 metal workpiece coated with ceramic, enamel, or vitreous material is arc welded
3719d-3723 metal workpiece coated with a semiconductor material is arc welded
3719d-3724 metal workpiece coated with resin is arc welded / heated
3719d-3725 clad or metal coated workpieces are arc welded
3719d-3726 galvanized or zinc coated steel workpiece(s)
3719d-3727 radiactive workpiece
3719d-3728 stone for workpiece
3719d-3729 plastic for workpiece (e.g., coated with a metal layer)
3719d-3730 refractory or ceramic material for arc welded/heated workpiece
3719d-3731 glass or vitreous material for arc welded / heated workpiece
3719d-3732 semiconductor material for workpiece
3719d-3733 graphite or carbon constitutes at least part of workpiece
3719d-3734 composite material for workpiece, includes fibers in metal matrix
3719d-3735 workpiece formed by powder metallurgical technique (prior to welding)
3719d-3736 porous metal structure is arc welded workpiece
3628b-3739 Groove Type
3739d-3740 square groove
3739d-3741 v groove
3739d-3742 groove has multiple planar surfaces at different angles of inclination
3739d-3743 bevel groove
3739d-3744 u groove
3739d-3745 J groove
3739d-3746 x groove
3739d-3747 k groove (e.g., double J groove)
3739d-3748 flare v groove
3739d-3749 flare bevel groove
3739d-3750 groove has channel-type expanded region below root area, channel not filled in after welding
3739d-3751 edge of workpiece has projections to space edge from the other edge, forming slots between the workpieces
3739d-3752 slots formed in workpiece transverse to direction of seam
3739d-3753 different groove shapes on different sides of arc weld seam
3739d-3754 groove shape deliberately changes along weld seam from one position to another
3739d-3755 main symmetry axis of groove is inclined (i.e., between horizontal and vertical)
3739d-3756 surface(s) of groove deliberately roughened
3628b-3758 Joint Type and Joint Considerations
3758d-3759 butt joint
3758d-3760 edge joint
3758d-3761 corner joint
3758d-3762 lap joint
3758d-3763 tee joint
3758d-3764 tongue-in-full-groove type joint between workpieces to be arc welded
3758d-3765 tongue-in-half-groove type joint between workpieces to be arc welded
3758d-3766 space-welding joint
3758d-3767 plural grooves, passages, or channels in faying surface between workpieces to be arc welded
3758d-3768 vertical joint in vertical workpiece
3758d-3769 horizontal joint in vertical workpiece
3758d-3770 intermediate member between workpieces to be welded
3758d-3771 deliberate longitudinal void along seam between workpieces and between two deposited beads
3758d-3772 deliberate tunnel or longitudinal void directly below intended weld line or seam
3758d-3773 cushioning material, gasket, or a spacer incorporated into joint between arc welded workpieces
3758d-3774 open root joint between two workpieces
3758d-3775 gap or joint width is non-uniform along the length of the seam
3628b-3777 General Geometrical Features of the Arc Welded Workpiece(s)
3777b-3778 Pipe / Solid Cylinder Workpiece(s)
3778b-3779 Single Pipe Structure Produced by Welding or is Welded
3779d-3780 longitudinal seam in a pipe or cylindrical workpiece is arc welded
3779d-3781 spiral seam in tubing or pipe is arc welded
3779d-3782 sheet material welded in circumferential seam to make cylindrical structure
3779d-3783 tapered tube or pipe produced (one end diameter larger than other) by arc welding
3779d-3784 pipe wound into spiral, contacting surfaces arc welded
3779d-3785 two cylindrical halves welded longitudinally to planar piece midway between
3779d-3786 unspecified pipe structure welded
3778b-3788 Two Pipe/Cylindrical Structures Welded together
3788d-3789 pipe end abutted/aligned to pipe end, the two are arc welded
3788d-3790 pipe ends abutted along complementary angle cuts that are not perpendicular to axis of pipes
3788d-3791 one pipe has expanded end portion (increase both inner/outer diam), other pipe inserted into this end, a weld is made
3788d-3792 smaller diameter pipe/tube inside larger diameter pipe/tube, the two are welded
3788d-3793 end section(s) of abutting pipes have reduced outer (increased inner) diameter(s) for insertion of one into the other
3788d-3794 small diam pipe,plug partly inside larger pipe, the two are welded
3788d-3795 at least one pipe end inserted into connecting sleeve, welded/bonded to sleeve
3788d-3796 at least one pipe end overlaps connecting sleeve, welded/bonded to sleeve or to another pipe
3788d-3797 pipe end includes concentric flared skirt into which other pipe end inserted, welded to
3788d-3798 flanged pipe end welded to flanged pipe end
3788d-3799 non-welded end of at least one pipe has a flange structure
3788d-3800 pipe end to pipe surface or to other cylindrical surface (eg, branch pipe)
3788d-3801 two pipes welded along longitudinal surfaces of contact
3788d-3802 two pipes welded along transverse surfaces of contact
3788d-3803 side of pipe-to-web-to-side of pipe structure welded or produced
3788d-3804 pipe ends expanded into hexagonal shape, edges of hex. welded together
3778b-3806 Pipe/Cylindrical Welded to NON-(Pipe/Cylindrical
3806d-3807 tube or pipe end to plate or structural surface of non-pipe workpiece (not a tubesheet)
3806d-3808 outer side of pipe/tube is welded to plate, sheet, band, or strip
3806d-3809 flange is arc welded to pipe end(s)
3806d-3810 plugs or other sealing arrangement arc welded to pipe end
3806d-3811 bracket or strap arc welded to side of pipe/cylinder
3806d-3812 tube or pipe arc welded to spherical surface
3806b-3813 TUBE ARC WELDED TO TUBESHEET
3813d-3814 tube abuts tubesheet
3813d-3815 tube passes thru tubesheet
3813d-3816 weld between tubesheet surface and interior of tube
3813d-3817 weld between tubesheet surface and exterior of tube
3813d-3818 weld between edge of tube and tubesheet surface
3813d-3819 weld between a flange on the tube and tubesheet surface
3813d-3820 unspecified tube to tubesheet welding
3806b-3822 FINNED PIPES OR CYLINDERS (FINS WELDED TO PIPE/CYLINL. SURFACE)
3822d-3823 spirally wound fin welded to pipe/cylinder
3822d-3824 circular fin(s) welded to pipe/cylinder
3822d-3825 longitudinally extending fins welded to pipe/cylinder or created by welding
3778b-3828 COATING of Pipe/Cylinder
3828b-3829 Coating the inside of Pipe or Cylindrical Surface
3829d-3830 coating inside pipe, beads (spiral or circular) overlap
3829d-3831 coating inside pipe, beads (spiral or circular) are spaced, do not overlap
3829d-3832 longitudinal coating inside pipe, along axis of pipe
3829d-3833 wear resistant rods arc welded inside pipe
3829d-3834 unspecified coating of the inside of a pipe
3828b-3836 Coating the outside of Pipe/Cylinder
3836d-3837 built-up flanges produced on the pipe/cylinder
3836d-3838 longitudinal seams for coating outside of pipe/cylinder
3836d-3839 spiral or circumferential coating seams overlaying/contacting each other on outside of pipe/cylinder
3836d-3840 spiral coating seams on outside of pipe/cylinder, spaced, do not overlap
3836d-3841 plate(s) arc welded to outside of pipe/cylinder
3836d-3842 constrained, defined area on outer circumference of pipe/cyliner coated
3836d-3843 pipe-side-to-pipe-side or pipe-side-to-web-to-pipe-side structure is coated on exterior
3836d-3844 unspecified coating of outside of pipe/cylinder
3778b-3847 Solid Rods or Bars for Workpiece(s)
3847d-3848 solid rods placed end to end, arc welded together
3847d-3849 solid rods or bars placed transverse to each other, arc welded together
3847d-3850 solid rod, bar, or stud is arc welded to non-rod, bar, stud workpiece
3847d-3851 cut end of solid rod, bar, wire exposed to arc (e.g., for smoothing, rounding, deburring)
3777b-3854 Sheet Material or Planar Workpiece(s)
3854d-3855 foil workpiece is arc welded
3854d-3856 foil workpiece is produced by an arc melting process
3854d-3857 steel/metal wool for at least one of the workpieces being arc welded
3854d-3858 bands, sheets, webs of indefinite length joined by transverse weld
3854d-3859 bands, sheets, webs of indefinite length joined by transverse weld that is at an angle with respect to longitudinal direction
3854d-3860 bands, sheets, webs of indefinite length joined by longitudinal weld
3854d-3861 bands, sheets, webs of indefininte length joined by annular weld
3854d-3862 bands, sheets, webs of indefinite length placed over/under each other, joined by arc weld
3854d-3863 rolled coil of a metal sheet or band is arc welded workpiece
3854d-3864 plug is welded into a hole in a sheet
3854d-3865 at least one of the workpieces is corrugated sheet
3854d-3866 previously laminated or clad workpiece(s) are arc welding workpieces
3854d-3867 laminated workpiece includes both metal and plastic laminate layers
3854d-3868 laminated or clad structure is produced by arc welding/deposition operation
3854d-3869 metal workpiece that is coated with non-metal coating is arc welding workpiece
3854d-3870 composite workpiece panels/segments with metal exterior, non-metal interior
3854d-3871 sheet metal workpiece arc welded to wire/bar/pipe lying thereon
3854d-3872 sheet metal workpiece arc welded to wire mesh or wire screen
3777b-3874 Workpiece Geometry, Geometrical Aspects
3874d-3875 workpieces are of unequal thicknesses
3874d-3876 explicit designation of 'thin' metal workpiece
3874d-3877 explicit designation of 'thick' metal workpiece
3874d-3878 thickness of workpiece varies along the seam to be arc welded
3874d-3879 spherical or hemispherical workpiece(s)
3874d-3880 elliptical cross-sectional workpiece(s)
3874d-3881 irregular curved cross section workpiece(s) arc welded
3874d-3882 rectangular cross-sectional workpiece(s) arc welded
3874d-3883 workpiece: flat ring structure (i.e., the shape of a washer) is arc welded or produced by arc welding
3874d-3884 rectangular box or cube-like structure arc welded/produced by arc welding
3874d-3885 toroidal or doughnut shaped workpiece is arc welded
3874d-3886 polygonal cross-sectional workpiece(s) arc welded
3874d-3887 polygonal cross-sectional workpiece(s) produced by arc welding
3874d-3888 conical shaped workpiece(s) arc welded
3874d-3889 workpiece: continuous length of wire, heated by an arc discharge
3874d-3890 workpiece is metal powder or granulated metal -- grains melted together by arc
3628b-3893 Particular Product is Arc Welded/Arc Heated
3893b-3894 Heavy Industry Products are arc welded/heated
3894d-3895 die assembly is arc welded workpiece
3894d-3896 punch assembly is arc welded workpiece
3894d-3897 billet or ingot is workpiece
3894d-3898 metal casting is the arc welded/heated workpiece
3894d-3899 forged metal item is at least one of the arc welded/heated workpieces
3894d-3900 oxygen lance (used in steel industry) is workpiece
3894d-3901 roll or roller (e.g., for rolling mill/crushing mill or for supporting moving object) is arc welded workpiece
3894d-3902 cone crusher part(s) is/are arc welded workpiece
3893b-3904 Mechanical Elements/Parts or Simple Mechanical Systems for arc welded/heated workpiece(s)
3904d-3905 chain links for arc welded workpiece
3904d-3906 screen or grating for arc welded workpiece
3904d-3907 filter components, structure for arc welded workpiece
3904d-3908 bellows structure is the arc welded workpiece
3904d-3909 nozzle to direct gas/fluid flow is the arc welded workpiece
3904d-3910 extruder die is the arc welded workpiece
3904d-3911 compressor unit is arc welded workpiece
3904d-3912 torque converter structure or gearbox structure for workpiece
3904d-3913 differential housing is at least one arc welded workpiece
3904d-3914 gear teeth or gear structure is workpiece
3904d-3915 non-vehicle wheel with grooved circumference, e.g., for pulleys, is arc welded workpiece
3904b-3916 Fasteners or Connectors are the arc welded/heated workpiece
3916d-3917 fastener, screw, or rivet is workpiece to be arc welded/heated
3916d-3918 bolt or nut is workpiece to be arc welded
3916d-3919 nail(s) is/are workpiece(s) to be arc welded
3916d-3920 fastener secures non-metallic lining to metallic wall
3904b-3922 IMPELLER WORKPIECE(S) (eg, PROPELLERS, TURBINE PARTS, AUGERS)
3922d-3923 turbine blades, blade holder, shaft, or turbine housing is workpiece
3922d-3924 ship propeller is workpiece
3922d-3925 ship propeller drive shaft is arc welded workpiece
3922d-3926 airplane propeller is workpiece
3922d-3927 auger flight is workpiece
3922d-3928 extruder screw is arc welded workpiece
3922d-3929 air blower or fan component is workpiece
3922d-3930 mud motor components for arc welded workpiece
3922d-3931 dredge pump components for arc welded workpiece
3922d-3932 hydraulic pump components for arc welded workpiece
3922d-3933 unspecified impeller structure for workpiece
3893b-3936 EARTH DIGGING, MOVING, BORING IMPLEMENTS FOR WORKPIECE
3936d-3937 joint member or collar for earth boring drill pipe, oil well, is arc welded/heated workpiece
3936d-3938 earth boring drill bits for arc welded/heated workpiece
3936d-3939 well casing centering device is arc welded/heated workpiece
3936d-3940 oil rig superstructure part(s) arc welded
3936d-3941 dipper, plow, shovel, other earth moving implement is arc welded/heated workpiece
3936d-3942 ground peg, ground spike is the arc welded/heated workpiece
3893b-3944 CONTAINERS, CONTAINER STRUCTURES
3944d-3945 barrels, tanks, high pressure cylinders, boilers, other integral container type structure is the arc welded workpiece
3944d-3946 ground standing storage tank is the arc welded workpiece
3944d-3947 can(s) is/are the arc welded workpiece
3944d-3948 crucible(s) or molds for molten metal/material is/are the workpiece
3944d-3949 injection mold arrangement is workpiece
3944d-3950 fuel tank for rocket / satellite is arc welded workpiece
3944d-3951 cryogenic container (eg, for liquified gas, etc.) is arc welded workpiece
3944d-3952 thermos type container (e.g., has vacuum section for thermal insulation) is arc welded workpiece
3944d-3953 washing machine drum is the arc welded workpiece
3944d-3954 kitchen sink is the arc welded workpiece
3944d-3955 bathtub is the arc welded workpiece
3944d-3956 hot water tank is the arc welded workpiece
3893b-3958 Particular Pipe, Conduit, or Pipeline workpieces/components are arc welded/heated
3958d-3959 cross-country pipeline, either above ground or underground, is workpiece
3958d-3960 underwater pipeline / conduit is workpiece
3958d-3961 vertical pipeline workpiece (eg, for oil well)
3958d-3962 pipeline filled with liquid product is arc welded/heated workpiece
3958d-3963 well casing is arc welded/heated workpiece
3958d-3964 at least one of workpieces is elbow pipe or bent pipe
3958d-3965 pipe or conduit having an internal, non-metallic liner is workpiece
3958d-3966 pipe or conduit having a non-metallic coating (e.g., concrete) is the arc welded/heated workpiece
3958d-3967 pipe or conduit having a metal external liner is the workpiece
3958d-3968 coaxial pipe-within-a-pipe structure is produced, arc welded
3958d-3969 nozzle attachments, access passages, pipe couplings for workpiece
3958d-3970 joint fixtures, joining arrangements welded to end(s) of a cylindrical pipe
3958d-3971 unspecified pipeline workpiece
3893b-3973 General Structural Workpiece(s) arc welded/heated
3973d-3974 stiffener for I-beam is arc welded workpiece
3973d-3975 stiffener web or stiffener structure is arc welded to generally planar workpiece
3973d-3976 I-beam or H-beam is arc welded/heated workpiece
3973d-3977 hollow box pillar, beam is the arc welded/heated workpiece
3973d-3978 honey-comb girder(s) is arc welded/heated workpiece
3973d-3979 concrete reinforcing rods/bars (rebar) is arc welded workpiece
3893b-3981 ARCHITECTURAL, BUILDING COMPONENT WORKPIECES
3981d-3982 roof, wall, floor components for workpiece
3981d-3983 flashing, e.g. for roof construction, is workpiece
3981d-3984 door, door components for workpiece
3981d-3985 window frame for arc welded workpiece
3981d-3986 air duct is arc welded workpiece
3981d-3987 frame or structural part of building is workpiece
3981d-3988 retaining-wall sections made of metal are arc welded
3981d-3989 steel deck for a bridge is the arc welded workpiece
3981d-3990 unspecified architectural component(s) arc welded
3893b-3992 Internal Combustion Engine Part(s) for arc welded/heated workpiece(s)
3992d-3993 engine crankshaft is arc welded workpiece
3992d-3994 engine connecting rod is arc welded workpiece
3992d-3995 engine valve (eg, poppet valve) is workpiece
3992d-3996 valve tappet is workpiece
3992d-3997 engine camshaft is workpiece
3992d-3998 engine cylinder head, engine block is workpiece
3992d-3999 piston or piston related structure is the workpiece
3992d-4000 exhaust manifold for ic engine is workpiece
3992d-4001 turbine engine part is arc welded workpiece
3893b-4003 Mechanized Transport Technology Workpieces
4003d-4004 ship hull or ship structural memeber(s) for workpiece
4003d-4005 bicycle part (e.g., frame, wheel, component) for arc welded workpiece
4003d-4006 motorcycle frame is arc welded workpiece
4003d-4007 motorcycle fuel tank is arc welded workpiece
4003d-4008 aerospace/aircraft frame, frame part, outer skin
4003d-4009 jet engine part is arc welded workpiece
4003d-4010 rocket combustion chamber or nozzle is arc welded workpiece
4003d-4011 linked track (eg for bulldozer, tank), linked track part is workpiece to be arc welded
4003d-4012 roller for tractor treads is arc welded workpiece
4003d-4013 sprocket for tractor treads is arc welded workpiece
4003b-4014 Automobile component workpieces (Excluding engine parts)
4014d-4015 automobile or vehicle body, frame is workpiece that is arc welded/heated
4014d-4016 tie rod or other steering system component is arc welded workpiece
4014d-4017 automobile bumper is arc welding workpiece
4014d-4018 towing arrangement attached to automobile is arc welding workpiece
4014d-4019 automobile shock absorber or suspension system part is arc welded workpiece
4014d-4020 automobile drive-shaft is workpiece
4014d-4021 automobile axle housing or differential housing is arc welded/heated workpiece
4014d-4022 automotive axle, axle mounted brake or wheel mount assembly for workpiece
4014d-4023 brake shoe(s) for arc welded workpiece
4014d-4024 brake drum assembly is arc welded workpiece
4014d-4025 master cylinder for hydraulic brake or clutch system is arc welded workpiece
4014d-4026 automobile wheel(s) for arc welded workpiece
4014d-4027 automobile muffler/exhaust pipe is arc welded workpiece
4014d-4028 catalytic converter is arc welded workpiece
4014d-4029 automobile radiator is workpiece
4014d-4030 fuel tank for automobile, motor vehicle is arc welded workpiece
4014d-4031 automobile airbag component is arc welded workpiece
4014d-4032 automobile steering wheel is arc welded workpiece
4014d-4033 automobile pedal is arc welded workpiece
4014d-4034 automobile seat is arc welded workpiece
4003b-4036 Railroad related arc welded workpiece(s)
4036d-4037 railroad rail for arc welded/heated workpiece
4036d-4038 railroad frog for arc welded workpiece
4036d-4039 railroad tie for arc welded workpiece
4036d-4040 rail bond for arc welded workpiece
4036d-4041 rail car coupler or coupler component is arc welded workpiece
4036d-4042 railorad wheel or wheel component is the arc welded / arc metal heated workpiece
4036d-4043 bogie frame for railroad car is the arc welded / arc metal heated workpiece
4036d-4044 railway car or railway car component is workpiece
4036d-4045 unspecified rail related workpiece
3893b-4048 ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC COMPONENT WORKPIECES
4048d-4049 thermocouple is the arc welded workpiece
4048d-4050 electrical wires, cables, busses joined together by arc welding
4048d-4051 electrical wire terminated or joined to terminal connector by arc welding/heating
4048d-4052 electrical wire bonded or welded to extensive metal piece (e.g., for grounding, cathodic protection)
4048d-4053 electrical terminal or grounding stud is the arc welded workpiece
4048d-4054 electrical contactor structure is the arc welded workpiece
4048d-4055 electrode for spark plug is the arc welded workpiece
4048d-4056 cable sheath is workpiece
4048d-4057 metal parts of fiber optic cable assembly is workpiece
4048d-4058 clad electrical wire produced by arc welding
4048d-4059 wire or cable clamp is a workpiece that is arc welded
4048d-4060 capacitor part(s) are arc welded/heated
4048d-4061 resistor parts joined by arc welding
4048d-4062 battery (usually the terminal) is the arc welded/heated workpiece
4048d-4063 fuel cell component(s) arc welded
4048d-4064 electric light bulb is the arc welded workpiece
4048d-4065 electrical resistance heating element is arc welded workpiece
4048d-4066 vacuum tube is arc welded workpiece
4048d-4067 television tube is arc welded workpiece
4048d-4068 x-ray tube is arc welded/heated workpiece
4048d-4069 phonograph stylus, needle is arc welded/heated workpiece
4048d-4070 electric motor, electric solenoid, or electric generator part is arc welded/heated workpiece
4048d-4071 metal shielding structure for electo-magnet is arc welded/heated workpiece
4048d-4072 transformer part(s) for workpiece
4048d-4073 laminated core parts joined
4048d-4074 superconducting workpieces joined or produced by arc welding
4048d-4075 housing for electric/electronic components, circuit boards is the arc welded workpiece
4048d-4076 heat sink for electrical/electronic component is arc welded workpiece
4048d-4077 canister for electronic part (e.g. transistor, res. cap.) is arc welded
4048d-4078 printed circuit board is arc welded/heated workpiece
4048d-4079 antenna structure is arc welded/heated workpiece
4048d-4080 unspecified electrical / electronic part(s) arc welded / heated
3893b-4082 Sensors, light tools, misc. industry and high tech components/workpieces are arc welded/heated
4082d-4083 pressure gauge is arc welded workpiece
4082d-4084 endoscope component is an arc welded/heated workpiece
4082d-4085 saw blade is workpiece
4082d-4086 drill bit is arc welded / heated workpiece
4082d-4087 chain guide for chain saw is arc welded workpiece
4082d-4088 lawn-mower blade or agrcultural cutting blade is arc welded workpiece
4082d-4089 machine-mounted knife blade is arc welded workpiece
4082d-4090 tailored blank is produced or welded by arc welding
4082d-4091 EDM electrode is the arc welded/arc heated workpiece
4082d-4092 resistance welding electrode is the arc welded/arc heated workpiece
4082d-4093 non-consumable welding electrode is itself the arc welded/heated workpiece
4082d-4094 consumable welding electrode is itself the arc welded/heated workpiece
4082d-4095 sputtering target assembly is the arc welded workpiece
4082d-4096 object produced by rapid prototyping is the arc welding workpiece
3893b-4098 NUCLEAR REACTOR COMPONENT, NUCLEAR INDUSTRY WORKPIECES
4098d-4099 nuclear fuel rod(s) for workpiece
4098d-4100 structure for holding nuclear fuel rods is workpiece
4098d-4101 plate type nuclear fuel element is workpiece
4098d-4102 water displacer rod for use in nuclear reactor is workpiece
4098d-4103 nuclear reactor vessel, and/or associated structures is arc welded workpiece
4098d-4104 transport or storage container for radioactive material is workpiece
4098d-4105 miscellaneous or unspecified nuclear industry workpiece
3893b-4107 MILITARY RELATED OR WEAPON RELATED WORKPIECES
4107d-4108 artillery shell, rifle shell, or bomb is arc welded workpiece
4107d-4109 gun barrel or other gun part is arc welded workpiece
4107d-4110 battle tank (parts), other armored vehicle (parts), armor plate is arc welded workpiece
4107d-4111 unspecified military workpiece is arc welded
3893b-4113 Decorative, household, sports items -- light, everyday use items
4113d-4114 jewelry for arc welded/heated workpiece
4113d-4115 watch part is one of the workpieces arc welded
4113d-4116 toy, ornamental object, or playground object is arc welded/heated workpiece
4113d-4117 golf club is the arc welded workpiece
4113d-4118 pen point, pen nib, or writing implement is arc welded/heated workpiece
4113d-4119 hair pin is arc welded/heated workpiece
4113d-4120 wire brush is arc welded workpiece
4113d-4121 hand-held hammer is arc welded/heated workpiece
4113d-4122 hammock stand is the arc welded/heated workpiece
4113d-4123 chair (as furniture) is the arc welded/heated workpiece
4113d-4124 support structures for use in home, kitchen, bathroom, etc.
3893b-4126 Misc. Particular Products
4126d-4127 heat exchanger is arc welding workpiece
4126d-4128 labyrinthed platen is arc welded workpiece
4126d-4129 furnace, oven, or kiln is arc welded workpiece
4126d-4130 heat pipe is arc welded / heated workpiece
4126d-4131 valve seat for workpiece
4126d-4132 valve body flow conduit, valve housing is arc welded workpiece
4126d-4133 valvle stem is arc welded/heated workpiece
4126d-4134 gate valve body is arc welded workpiece
4126d-4135 piston for hydraulic system is arc welded/heated workpiece
4126d-4136 piston rod bearing unit is arc welded/heated workpiece
4126d-4137 skis, snow plow runners, other snow implements for workpiece
4126d-4138 metal tag bearing a barcode or printed indicia is workpiece
4126d-4139 printing related component (e.g., plate or roller) is workpiece for arc heating/welding
4126d-4140 knife or cutting implement is arc welded workpiece
4126d-4141 knife handle is arc welded workpiece
4126d-4142 chisel edge is arc welded / treated workpiece
4126d-4143 tab-plate arc welded to larger plate --- tab used for arc ignition/extinction in subsequent process
4126d-4144 electrolysis electrode, electro-chemical electrode is the arc welded workpiece
4126d-4145 dental or dentistry oriented workpiece is arc welded / heated
4126d-4146 ladder is arc welded workpiece
4126d-4147 workpiece: brush seal for rotating element
3628b-4150 Workpiece Multiplicities
4150d-4151 simultaneous arc welding/heating of multiple discrete workpieces or multiple distinct joints
4150d-4152 sequential arc welding/heating of multiple discrete workpieces or multiple distinct joints
4150d-4153 one arc weld seam or spot joins more than two workpiece sections
4150d-4154 multiple seams or beads intersect each other
2b-4157 Process Feedback or Monitoring Hardware Details
4157b-4159 Optical Sensor Hardware for Arc Welding/Heating
4159b-4160 Optical System Components
4160b-4161 Light Source Components
4161d-4162 laser illumination of arc weld site
4161d-4163 illumination of arc weld site with light bulb
4161d-4164 illumination of arc weld site with infrared source
4161d-4165 illumination of arc weld site with ultraviolet source
4161d-4166 illumination of arc weld site / hardware with an LED - based light source, for the purpose of measurement
4161d-4167 pulsating light source illuminates arc weld site
4161d-4168 light source emits light at controllable plural intensitites
4161d-4169 multiple different colors of light beams explicitly used
4161d-4170 unspecified light source for illuminating arc weld site
4161d-4171 weld site illumination serves to align torch with workpiece
4161d-4172 general illumination of workpiece for imaging or viewing puposes
4161d-4173 light source wavelength explicitly chosen to match particular bandpass at detector (eg for noise reduction)
4161d-4174 battery powered light source for arc welding monitoring
4161d-4175 light source is powered from welding cables
4161d-4176 mirror reflects arc light to be used for general illumination purposes
4161b-4177 LIGHT PATTERN PROJECTOR
4177d-4178 linear light pattern
4177d-4179 circular light pattern
4177d-4180 converging plural light beams produce mulitple dots
4177d-4181 projected light shape, no scan
4177d-4182 projected light shape procduced by scanning
4177d-4183 unspecified light pattern projected
4160b-4186 Passive Optical Components (light in, light out)
4186d-4187 periscope or endoscope type system for viewing arc weld area
4186d-4188 window or viewport allows operator to view weld area
4186d-4189 telescope for viewing arc welding area
4186d-4190 microscope for viewing arc welding area
4186d-4191 prism(s) as a component in optical feedback system
4186d-4192 beam splitter is a component in optical feedback system
4186d-4193 diffraction gratings
4186d-4194 fiber optic component in optical system
4186b-4195 HARDWARE TO BLOCK OR LIMIT ARC LIGHT FROM EYES, SENSORS
4195d-4196 dark welding glass blocks arc light
4195d-4197 neutral density (ND) filters are present in arc welding optical system
4195d-4198 on/off liquid crystal pane arrangement blocks arc light
4195d-4199 moveable spot or area on liquid crystal pane blocks arc light
4195d-4200 2-D array of photo-sensors laminated onto 2-D array of photo-emitting diodes, protects against arc light
4195d-4201 photochromic plate (density changes with respect to intensity) blocks arc light
4195d-4202 nonlinear reflector, scatterer - high intensity arc light reflected, scattered less efficiently
4195d-4203 chopper wheel or periodically activated shutter blocks/unblocks arc light
4195d-4204 optical unit face has regions of high/low transmissivity to block arc light, allow other light to pass
4195d-4205 shutter system to block arc light
4195d-4206 adjustable iris system blocks or limits arc light
4195b-4207 SIMPLE MECHANICAL SYSTEM BLOCKS ARC LIGHT
4207d-4208 collimator type structure blocks arc light
4207d-4209 slit structure blocks arc light
4207d-4210 pin hole arrangement blocks arc light
4207d-4211 iris structure blocks light from arc welding/heating environment
4207d-4212 electrode itself is arranged to block arc light
4207d-4213 flexible material/structure contacts workpiece so as to block arc light
4207d-4214 mesh type material or plate with holes arranged to reduce arc light
4207d-4215 transparent curtain or shroud attenuates or filters arc light
4207d-4216 light blocking plate or screen is between arc and sensor/viewer
4186b-4219 LENSES
4219d-4220 concave lens
4219d-4221 convex lens
4219d-4222 cylindrical lens
4219d-4223 magnifying lens
4219d-4224 zoom lens present in arc welding/heating optical system
4186b-4226 MIRRORS
4226d-4227 planar mirror part of arc welding sensor
4226d-4228 concave mirror part of arc welding sensor
4226d-4229 cylindrical or convex mirror present in optical system
4226d-4230 conical mirror present in optical system
4226d-4231 mirror with hole or central opening is present in optical system
4226d-4232 oscillating mirror assembly part of arc welding sensor
4226d-4233 arc welding electrode itself is intentionally used as mirror to reflect an impinging light beam
4226d-4234 unspecified mirror present in optical system
4186b-4236 WAVELENGTH FILTERS
4236d-4237 infrared filter
4236d-4238 filter w. passband for a particular non-infrared wavelength
4236d-4239 low pass optical filter
4236d-4240 high pass optical filter
4236d-4241 rotating/rotatable optical filter assembly
4236d-4242 plural filters with different transmission characteristics view same arc welding situation
4160b-4245 Optical Sensor Components
4245b-4246 IMAGING SENSORS
4246d-4247 one dimensional image sensor (eg, photo-diode array or 1-D CCD device)
4246d-4248 two dimensional semiconductor (eg, CCD) image sensor
4246d-4249 vidicon (vacuum tube) image sensor
4246d-4250 infrared image sensor in arc welding system/environment
4246d-4251 unspecified image or television sensor
4246d-4252 stereoscopic imager for arc weld scene/workpiece
4245b-4254 NON-IMAGING SENSORS
4254d-4255 photo-sensitive diode
4254d-4256 photo-sensitive transistor
4254d-4257 photo-electric sensor: cadmium sulfide cell (resistance varies with light intensity)
4254d-4258 photo-electic multiplier or photocell tube
4254d-4259 photo sensor combined with light beam source senses broken light beam
4254d-4260 photosensor combined with light beam source senses reflectivity of object
4254d-4261 at least one non-imaging sensor measures an ambient or reference light level
4254d-4262 unspecified photo-detector(s) in arc welding/heating system
4254d-4263 optical triangulation distance sensor
4254d-4264 optical speed sensor in arc welding environment
4254d-4265 optical Doppler Effect speed sensor
4254d-4266 optical interferometer present in arc system
4254d-4267 light sensitive paper or film exposed to arc light (no imaging)
4245b-4269 SPECTROGRAPHIC OR PARTICULAR WAVELENGTH(S) SENSORS
4269b-4270 SPECTROGRAPHIC OR WAVELENGTH SENSITIVE HARDWARE
4270d-4271 narrow band-pass filter(s) for spectrographic purposes
4270d-4272 prism used for spectrographic purposes
4270d-4273 diffraction grating used for spectrographic purposes
4270d-4274 blue pixels only from red-green-blue television sensor are monitored
4270d-4275 unspecified spectrographic, wavelength sensitive sensor
4269b-4277 WAVELENGTH(S) OR WAVELENGTH BAND THAT IS MONITORED
4277d-4278 argon spectral line is monitored
4277d-4279 hydrogen spectral line is monitored
4277d-4280 nitrogen spectral line is monitored
4277d-4281 nitrogen oxide spectrum monitored
4277d-4282 oxygen spectral line is monitored
4277d-4283 spectral line(s) from a tracer substance(s) placed in welding area monitored
4277d-4284 spectral line(s) from workpiece or filler metal(s) monitored
4277d-4285 ultraviolet light is monitored
4160b-4289 Auxilary Hardware for Optical Componentry
4289d-4290 optical system cooling
4289d-4291 hardware for protection of optics from fume or spatter damage
4160b-4293 Optical System Multiplicities
4293d-4294 multiple optical sensors operational in system
4159b-4297 Relationship of Optical System, Torch, Workpiece, Other welding equipment
4297d-4298 separate optical unit attached to torch and stationary w.r.t torch
4297d-4299 separate optical unit attached to torch, moveable into and out of position
4297d-4300 optical unit incorporated into torch structure
4297d-4301 optical unit replaces existing torch nozzle (e.g., for pre-weld teaching function)
4297d-4302 optical unit entirely separate from torch
4297d-4303 optical unit rotates or is rotatable around torch system
4297d-4304 optical unit executes back & forth oscillation across seam
4297d-4305 optical unit moveable along axis of torch, toward/away from workpiece
4297d-4306 selectable positoning of either torch or optical unit at weld seam
4297d-4307 optical unit positioned on same side of workpiece as torch
4297d-4308 optical unit positioned on opposite side of workpiece from torch
4297d-4309 optical unit is hand-held
4297d-4310 optical unit mounted in/on wire feed cable
4297d-4311 optical sensing unit mounted on welding helmet
4297d-4312 light source on one side of seam, light detector on other side
4297d-4313 light source on one side of electrode, detector on other side
4297d-4314 optical unit detects indicia or lines painted/marked on workpiece
4159b-4316 Transformation of original Optical Input to Produce an intermediate output
4316d-4317 digital two dimen. image filtering enhances detection of seam edges
4316d-4318 multiple images of the same arc welding related scene are superimposed into a single image
4316d-4319 rotation of seam image
4316d-4320 magnification of seam or weld area image
4159b-4322 Optical System Operation Synchronized with other Weld Parameters
4322d-4323 optical sensor activated/deactivated/synchronized with sensed arc condition
4322d-4324 illumination system activated/deactivated/synchronized/controlled with sensed arc condition
4157b-4327 Electrical, Magnetic, or RF Sensor Hardware for Arc Welding/Heating
4327b-4328 Current through electrode-workpiece or through arc sensed
4328d-4329 transformer or inductive current sensor
4328d-4330 saturable reactor current transducer
4328d-4331 hall-effect current sensor
4328d-4332 shunt resistor current sensor
4328d-4333 reed switch or reed relay current sensor
4328d-4334 thermostatically actuated relay in contact with shunt resistor
4328d-4335 volt drop over length of welding cable for current sensing
4328d-4336 series connected relay senses presence of current in arc load
4328d-4337 series connected solenoid structure senses current in arc load
4328d-4338 unspecified current sensor in arc welding/heating system
4327b-4340 Voltage across electrode and workpiece or across arc sensed
4340d-4341 voltage divider or pot. provides electrode-workpiece voltage signal
4340d-4342 untapped resistor across power supply output (bleeder resistor) is part of voltage sensor
4340d-4343 hall effect device used in electrode-workpiece voltage sensor
4340d-4344 optical isolator arrangement used with arc voltage sensor
4340d-4345 relay connected across arc electrode and workpiece
4340d-4346 comparator type circuit senses electrode-workpiece voltage
4340d-4347 zener or breakdown diode in series with electrode-workpiece voltage
4340d-4348 voltage controlled oscillator connected across electrode and workpiece
4340d-4349 transfomer arcross arc load is part of voltage sensor
4340d-4350 full-wave recitifier is at voltage sensor input
4340d-4351 half-wave rectifier is at voltage sensor input
4340d-4352 roller in contact with wire electrode is voltage sensor input point
4340d-4353 voltage sensing contact points different than power supply contact points
4340d-4354 voltage between two arcing electrodes is sensed
4340d-4355 non-consumable proble inserted into arc for voltage sensing
4340d-4356 unspecified voltage sensor in arc welding/heating system
4327b-4358 Voltage (other than arc) sensing or Capacitive Sensing
4358d-4359 supply line voltage is sensed
4358d-4360 voltage between backing member section and workpiece is sensed
4358d-4361 capacitance with respect to the workpiece sensed
4327b-4363 Magnetic sensing (other than associated with arc current), Inductive based sensing
4363d-4364 eddy currents induced in the workpiece sensed
4363d-4365 inductive coupling between transmitter coil, receiver coil sensed
4363d-4366 inductive bridge circuit produces output signal
4363d-4367 inductive proximity sensor in arc welding/heating system
4363d-4368 inductive sensor(s) sense known magnetic field source e.g., for position sensing
4363d-4369 inductive sensor(s) senses magnetic field in vicinity of arc, produced by arc
4363d-4370 magnetically activated mechanical switch, e.g., reed switch, senses presence of magnetic field
4363d-4371 hall-effect or other device senses magnetic field in vicinity of workpiece seam
4363d-4372 hall-effect device senses magnetic field associated with arc welding equipment (NOT for current sensing)
4363d-4373 unspecified magnetic field sensor
4327b-4375 Radio Frequency or Electromagnetic Radiation Sensing
4375d-4376 electromagnetic radiation from arc sensed
4375d-4377 microwave-based sensor (e.g., radar type, microwave interferometer type
4375d-4378 rf or high frequency signal injected into welding circuit is sensed
4327b-4380 Miscellaneous Electrical Parameter Sensing
4380d-4381 resistance between electrode, workpiece sensed
4380d-4382 electrical contact between two workpieces sensed
4380d-4383 contact of probe wires with workpiece sensed electrically
4380d-4384 spark parameters from a spark gap separate from arc sensed.
4380d-4385 potential gradient of ions in vicinity of arc sensed
4380d-4386 conductivity between torch nozzle and torch interior sensed
4380d-4387 conductivity between torch nozzle and workpiece sensed
4380b-4388 Electrical Parameters Associated with a Motor Sensed
4388d-4389 current into a drive motor is sensed
4388d-4390 voltage across drive motor or back EMF is sensed
4388d-4391 electrical impedance parameter of motor is sensed
4327b-4394 Components Used for Electrical Input
4394d-4395 optical coupling device isolates sensing electronics
4394d-4396 analog multiplier present in sensing electronics
4394d-4397 schmidt trigger is present in sensing electronics
4394d-4398 differential amplifier is present in sensing electronics
4157b-4401 Acoustical Sensor Hardware for Arc Welding/Heating
4401d-4402 acoustical transducer detects airborne arc sounds
4401d-4403 acoustical transducer detects airborne sounds from associated acoustical source
4401d-4404 acoustical transducer detects sounds transmitted thru workpiece
4401d-4405 acoustical transducder detects sounds transmitted thru electrode
4401d-4406 sonar type sys. has acoustical source and acoustical transducer
4401d-4407 acoustical source is a laser beam that induces ultrasonic oscillations in the solid workpiece
4401d-4408 EMAT (electromagnetic acoustic transducer) is used in an arc welding environment
4401d-4409 unspecified acoustical transducer at feedback input
4157b-4411 Pneumatic Sensor Hardware for Arc Welding/Heating
4411d-4412 sensor senses pressure of shielding gas flowing to or in the torch
4411d-4413 sensor senses pressure in a pneumatic system external to torch
4411d-4414 spring loaded magnet / reed switch gas pressure sensor
4411d-4415 calorimetric gas flow sensor
4411d-4416 torch nozzle receptacle connected to pressure sensor
4411d-4417 MEMS pressure sensor in arc welding / heating system
4411d-4418 unspecified gas parameter sensor
4157b-4420 Thermal Sensor Hardware for Arc Welding/Heating
4420b-4421 Type of Temperature Sensor
4421d-4422 thermochromic semiconductor, thermochromic activated material for a temperature sensor
4421d-4423 unspecified temperature sensor
4421b-4424 Radiant Temperature Sensor
4424d-4425 infra-red temperature sensor
4424d-4426 one-dimensional array of radiant temperature sensors
4424d-4427 two-dimensional array of radiant temperature sensors
4421b-4429 Temperature Sensor in Direct Contact with Heated Object
4429d-4430 thermocouple temperature sensor in contact with heated object
4429d-4431 thermistor temperature sensor in contact with heated object
4429d-4432 bi-metallic thermostat switch in contact with heated object
4429d-4433 gas filled pipe in contact with workpiece with pressure sensor for temp. measurement
4429d-4434 displacement sensors sense thermal elongation of workpiece
4429d-4435 temperature sensitive paint evaporates to indicate particular temp. has been reached
4429d-4436 thermal themochromic liquid crystal chemical themometer --- indicates temperature by change in color
4429d-4437 unspecified temperature sensor in contact with object
4420b-4440 Relationship of Temperature Sensor to Workpiece or Weld Sys.
4440d-4441 temperature sensor is on same side of workpiece as arc
4440d-4442 temperature sensor is on opposite side of workpiece as arc
4440d-4443 temperature sensor is in direct contact with solid workpiece
4440d-4444 temperature sensor is in direct contact with molten workpiece
4420b-4446 Processing or Treatment of Temperature Signal
4446d-4447 temperature information processed to produce isothermal lines data or 2d plot with third dimension temperature
4446d-4448 temperature information processed to produce torch travel speed signal
4157b-4451 Mechanical Sensor Hardware for Arc Welding/Heating
4451b-4452 Characterization of Mechanical Probe or Mechanical Parameters Sensor
4452b-4453 Mechanical Contact Probes in arc welding environment
4453d-4454 finger type mechanical probe
4453d-4455 conical probe
4453d-4456 wheel probe
4453d-4457 spherical or ball probe
4453d-4458 fliexible, electrically conductive mechanical probe
4453d-4459 ring shaped mechanical probe
4453d-4460 spring loaded scissor probe
4453d-4461 torch itself constitutes mechanical probe
4453d-4462 torch or electrode contact with workpiece/grounded object produces contact signal
4453d-4463 mechanical probe constituted by the housing of another probe unit that is distinct from the mechanical probe
4452b-4465 Tilt Sensors, Inclinometers, other sensors that detect an orientation with respect to gravity, in an arc welding environment
4465d-4466 balls roll inside tube surrounded by inductive sensors
4465d-4467 pendulum based tilt sensor
4465d-4468 mercury switch -- on/off when tilted and mecury blob moves
4465d-4469 bubble level device in arc welding environment
4465d-4470 tilt sensor based on sensing resistance of tiltable electrolytic fluid
4465d-4471 accelerometer based tilt or angular orientation sensor
4465d-4472 unspecified tilt or angular orientation sensor
4452b-4474 Force or Motion mechanical sensors in an arc welding environment
4474d-4475 tachometer unit
4474d-4476 mechanical differential unit constitutes sensor
4474d-4477 accelerometer sensing unit
4474d-4478 MEM - based (micro - electro - mechanical) accelerometer
4474d-4479 strain gauge or load cell sensor
4474d-4480 unspecified force sensing device
4452b-4482 Misc. mechanical sensors in an arc welding / heating environment
4482d-4483 unspecified mechanical probe sensor
4451b-4486 Output Function or Signal-Producing-Hardware Actuated by Probe
4486d-4487 probe actuates switch(es)
4486d-4488 probe controls variable resistor
4486d-4489 probe moves magnet in vicinity of hall effect device
4486d-4490 probe moves magnet into vicinity of reed switch
4486d-4491 probe controls inductive coupling or LVDT transformer
4486d-4492 probe connected to strain gauge to produce signal
4486d-4493 probe connected to light blocking arrangement located between light source and photodetector
4486d-4494 probe connected to tachometer
4486d-4495 probe connected to pneumatic sensing system
4486d-4496 probe directly, mechanically connected to indicator system (dials, indicia, etc.)
4486d-4497 conductivity between probe and workpiece sensed
4486d-4498 conductivity between probe and non-workpiece conductive block sensed
4451b-4500 Relationship of Mechanical Probe with Torch, Workpiece or Other Welding Environment Object
4500d-4501 mechanical probe, sensor is attached to torch
4500d-4502 mechanical probe, sensor rotates or is rotatable around torch
4500d-4503 mechanical probe or sensor is replaceable with torch or completely fits over torch
4500d-4504 probe or signal actuator secured to torch moving module
4500d-4505 mechanical probe or sensor is attached to body / garment(s) of human welder
4451b-4507 Mechanical Probe Multiplicities
4507d-4508 multiple fingers arrayed across width of groove to indicate groove shape
4507d-4509 one finger type probe is inside of another hollow finger probe
4507d-4510 two different types of mechanical probe are present
4507d-4511 multiple mechanical probes of same type are present
4451b-4513 Misc. and Auxiliary Mechanical Probe Features
4513d-4514 unspecified switch activated by presence/absence workpiece
4513d-4515 unspecified switch activated by presence/absence torch or electrode
4513d-4516 actuator moves mechanical probe into/out-of sensing position
4513d-4517 cooling for mechanical probe sensor
4157b-4520 Misc. Sensor Hardware for Arc Welding/Heating
4520d-4521 x-ray input into monitor or feedback hardware
4520d-4522 radioactive isotope emits detectable rays, part of sensing system
4520d-4523 geiger counter or other radiation sensor in arc welding environment
4520d-4524 hollow probe extracts gas sample from the arc region
4520d-4525 GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) data is monitored
4520d-4526 type-of-gas monitor for arc welding environment
4520d-4527 ruler or gauge type measuring tool for measuring arc welding parameters
4520d-4528 stop-watch or elapsed time indicator in arc welding environment
4520d-4529 computer mouse serves as sensing unit to sense an arc welding parameter
4520d-4530 human physiological sensors present in arc welding environment.
4157b-4532 Processing of Sensor Signal to arrive at Output Signal
4532b-4533 Hardware for transforming input signal to output signal
4533d-4534 microprocessor or computer used to translate input signal to output
4533d-4535 digital signal processor (DSP) translates input signal to output signal
4533d-4536 trained neural network translates input signal into output signal
4533d-4537 multiplexing, demultiplexing of plural input signals
4533d-4538 wireless radio frequency transmission of monitored arc welding signal
4533d-4539 wireless optical, light frequency transmission of monitored arc welding signal
4533d-4540 fiber optic optical transmission of monitored arc welding signal
4533d-4541 twisted wires for transmission of monitored arc welding/heating signal
4533b-4542 General Structural Details of Monitoring Hardware
4542d-4543 battery powered monitoring hardware for arc welding/heating
4542d-4544 photo-voltaic powered monitoring hardware for arc welding/heating
4533b-4546 Misc. circuitry used in processing monitored signal
4546d-4547 sample and hold circuit is present in signal processing component
4546d-4548 temperature compensation incorporated into signal processing circuitry
4532b-4551 Signal processing type operation performed on input signal to produce output signal
4551d-4552 phase comparison of two input signals produces output signal
4551d-4553 low pass filtering of an electrical signal
4551d-4554 high pass filtering of an electrical signal
4551d-4555 pass-band filtering of an electrical signal
4551d-4556 frequency analysis of input signal (e.g., fourier, passband filters)
4551d-4557 correlation analysis of input signals
4551d-4558 convolution operation performed on input signal(s) from an arc welding/heating environment
4551d-4559 signal subjected to a dithering operation
4532b-4561 Statistical operation performed on input signal to obtain output signal
4561d-4562 averaging of input signal to produce output signal
4561d-4563 mean signal of arc parameter signal is produced
4561d-4564 root mean square operation performed on input arc parameter signal to produce output signal
4561d-4565 standard deviation signal of arc parameter signal is produced
4561d-4566 linear regression analysis performed on arc welding parameter signal
4561d-4567 input signal subjected to least squares approximation
4561d-4568 input signal subjected to analysis based on Markov statistics
4532b-4570 Integral and/or differential operation performed on input signal to obtain output signal
4570d-4571 input signal is differentiated with respect to a spatial coordinate
4570d-4572 input signal is differentiated with respect to time
4570d-4573 input signal is integrated with respect to time
4570d-4574 proportional, integral (pi) signal is produced
4570d-4575 proportional, integral, derivative (pid) signal is produced
4532b-4577 Predetermined Function Transforms Input Signal to Output Signal
4577d-4578 input signal goes to interpolation system to be interpolated between data points
4577d-4579 input signal goes to extrapolation system to predict data point based on previous data points
4577d-4580 monitoring/feedback signal compared to both upper and lower limits
4577d-4581 monitoring/feedback signal compared to threshold limit, no output unless limit exceeded
4577d-4582 monitoring / feedback signal compared to lower threshold limit, no output unless signal value BELOW limit
4577d-4583 fractional or percentage deviation of input signal from given value computed
4577d-4584 input signal sent to a 'dead-zone' processor or window comparator
4577d-4585 minimum value of a signal in predetermined time duration is detected
4577d-4586 maximum value of a signal in a predetermined time duration is detected
4577d-4587 gain or amplification of input signal is variably controlled
4577d-4588 input signals multiplied together
4577d-4589 input signal transfomed through volt-ampere curve of arc
4577d-4590 input signal is raised to nth power
4577d-4591 input goes to piece-wise linear but overall non-linear conversion box
4577d-4592 input signal is transformed through a logarithmic function
4532b-4594 Special Timing issues/features for measurement of input signal
4594d-4595 time delay to correct for sensor-effector separation
4594d-4596 input signal measured at the extremes of linear torch oscillation
4594d-4597 input signal measured during middle of linear torch oscillation
4594d-4598 input signal measured for quarter cycle of linear torch oscillation
4594d-4599 input signal measured at predetermined phase of circular torch osc.
4594d-4600 input measured at particular portion of periodic power output waveform (eg, pulsed arc, short circuit, other periodicities)
4594d-4601 input measurement synchronized with internal operations of switching mode power supply
4594d-4602 input measured at snips separated by delays where a snip includes plural cyles of repeating waveform
4594d-4603 input measured during period of time when electrode is in contact with workpiece
4594d-4604 measurements timed with respect to a dithering perturbation
4594d-4605 measurements delayed for predetermined time after arc start or arc start signal
4532b-4607 Misc. Features/Aspects/Facets involved with transforming an input signal into an output signal
4607d-4608 relative sensor, effector positions memorized to process feedback signal
4607d-4609 exclude short-circuit portion(s) of a prolonged electrical measurement
4157b-4612 Torch System Signals and Signals Associated with Torch-Workpiece Relationships
4612b-4613 signal: Torch Existence, Type, Qualitative Issues, General Use Issues
4613d-4614 signal indicating buildup of spatter on torch is produced
4613d-4615 signal indicating deformation of torch is produced (e.g. accidentally bent torch)
4613d-4616 time-in-use signal produced for torch system
4613d-4617 data point for number of discreete welds performed by a torch system or electrode
4613d-4618 signal indicating the remaining life in an arc torch/gun is produced
4613d-4619 type of torch/gun signal produced
4613d-4620 unique identity of torch/gun signal is produced
4613d-4621 signal indicating cooling fluid flow to torch is produced
4612b-4623 signal: Torch Electrode Related
4623d-4624 consumable electrode/filler stickout length signal is produced
4623d-4625 non-consumable electrode wear/consumption/life signal or indication is produced
4623d-4626 non-consumable electrode diameter signal or indication is produced
4623d-4627 polarity of arc electrode with respect to workpiece indication is made
4623d-4628 electrode accidently welded to workpiece condition signal produced
4623d-4629 signal indicating wear or contamination of wire electrode contactor
4623d-4630 signal indicating the pressure of a contactor against a consumable electrode wire
4623d-4631 consumable electrode or filler temperature signal produced
4623d-4632 non-consumable arc electrode temperature signal is produced
4612b-4634 signal: Torch Position, Orientation Aspects
4634d-4635 torch height above arc welded/heated workpiece signal is produced
4634d-4636 contact tip to workpiece distance (CTWD) signal is produced
4634d-4637 transverse torch position with respect to seam signal is produced
4634d-4638 signal indicates that oscillating torch has reached particular position or phase of oscillation path (e.g., extreme end of oscillation)
4634d-4639 angle of torch with respect to workpiece signal is produced
4634d-4640 signal indicates alignment/orientation of torch with respect to torch holder or torch movement system
4634d-4641 angle of torch with respect to direction of gravity signal is produced
4634d-4642 angular orientation of torch in terms of predefined coordinate system signal is produced
4634d-4643 signal to indicate location of torch with respect to predefined coordinate system
4634d-4644 signal to indicate location of torch with respect to the torch movement system itself
4634d-4645 circumferential position of torch with respect to cylindrical workpiece signal
4634d-4646 signal indicates position or displacement of torch along seam path
4634d-4647 signal indicates torch has reached a limit of motion
4634d-4648 signal indicates position of torch with respect to welding helmet
4634d-4649 position of a second torch system on opposite side of workpiece signal procduced
4634d-4650 signal to indicate torch/electrode, workpiece contact is produced
4634d-4651 workpiece presence/absence below the torch
4612b-4653 signal: Torch Motion Aspects
4653d-4654 signal indicates: oscillation direction of torch
4653d-4655 signal to indicate elapsed time of no torch motion is produced
4653d-4656 torch speed with respect to workpiece signal is produced
4653d-4657 torch acceleration signal is produced
4157b-4660 Workpiece Geometry Output Signal
4660d-4661 two dimensional cross sectional representation of workpiece produced
4660d-4662 three dimensional topographic map of workpiece produced
4660d-4663 signal indicating non-seam geometrical features of workpiece such as holes or openings
4660d-4664 position and orientation of workpiece with respect to predetermined coordinate system signals are produced
4660d-4665 signal indicating angle of one workpiece with respect to another is produced
4660d-4666 signal indicating misalignment of workpieces produced
4660d-4667 signal indicating cracks or deformities in workpiece(s) produced
4660d-4668 tube/pipe/cylinder diameter signal or indication is produced
4660d-4669 tube/pipe/cylinder ovality signal or indication is produced
4660d-4670 tube/pipe/cylinder axial alignment signal or indication is produced
4660d-4671 thickness-of-workpiece signal is produced
4660d-4672 outer-edge-of-workpiece signal is produced
4660d-4673 length/width-of-workpiece signal is produced
4660d-4674 slope of workpiece (at welding point) signal is produced
4660d-4675 presence of a corner along seam of workpiece signal is produced
4660b-4676 Groove or Seam - Related Signal is Produced
4676d-4677 groove path postion signal is produced
4676d-4678 groove edge location signal is produced
4676d-4679 center-of-groove, with respect to two edges, signal produced
4676d-4680 groove edge height signal is produced
4676d-4681 groove width signal is produced
4676d-4682 groove depth signal is produced
4676d-4683 groove cross-sectional area signal is produced
4676d-4684 center of groove area signal is produced
4676d-4685 groove cross-section shape signal is produced
4676d-4686 root gap width of groove or seam signal is produced
4676d-4687 presence/absence of gap in groove/seam signal is produced
4676d-4688 radius of curvature of groove path signal is produced
4676d-4689 unspecified groove or seam signal produced
4157b-4692 Generic Workpiece Parameter Output Signals
4692d-4693 signal indicates temperature of the solid workpiece
4692d-4694 signal indicates iso-thermal or temperature map of solid workpiece
4692d-4695 signal indicative of temperature difference between seam sides
4692d-4696 signal indicative of incipient melting of solid workpiece produced
4692d-4697 weld area rate of cooling signal is produced
4692d-4698 signal indicates the stress of a workpiece
4692d-4699 geometrical distortion of workpiece during welding signal produced
4692d-4700 signal indicates thermal expansion of workpiece
4692d-4701 signal indicates compressive force between workpiece parts
4692d-4702 signal indicates torque at weld seam or welded workpiece
4692d-4703 weldability of workpiece determination
4692d-4704 signal indicates contamination of workpiece for arc welding
4692d-4705 signal indicates that coating on coated workpiece has been removed
4692d-4706 signal indicates an electrical potential difference between seam sides
4692d-4707 signal indicative of electrical potential diff. between solid workpiece and seam backing member
4692d-4708 signal indicates magnetic field across groove, seam, or solid weld bead
4692d-4709 weight of arc welded workpiece signal is produced
4692d-4710 signal indicates that workpiece is present at expected welding position or has been clamped or secured in jig or workpiece holder
4692d-4711 signal indicates that welding stud is in contact with other workpiece
4692d-4712 signal indicates undesired movement between stud and other workpiece
4692d-4713 signal indicates misalignment of workpieces to be arc welded
4692d-4714 signal indicates that stud is present in stud welding gun
4692d-4715 signal indicates rotational speed of workpiece
4692d-4716 signal indicates vibrational state of workpiece
4157b-4718 Material Supply Signals
4718b-4719 Signals related to gas(es) and gas supply system for arc welding/heating
4719d-4720 signal which indicates oxygen concentration at weld site or in shield gas produced
4719d-4721 signal to indicate presence or absence of shielding gas produced
4719d-4722 signal to indicate amount or presence of gas in gas-supply cylinder used for arc welding
4719d-4723 signal to indicate amount of gas consumed
4719d-4724 shielding gas pressure or flowrate signal produced
4719d-4725 shielding gas density signal produced
4719d-4726 shielding gas temperature signal is produced
4719d-4727 shielding gas dew point signal is produced
4719d-4728 gas composition signal produced
4719d-4729 gas leakage signal produced
4719d-4730 signal produced to indicate purity or contamination of shielding gas
4719d-4731 signal indicates generic quality of gas shielding
4718b-4733 Signals related to filler wire or to consumable electrode in an arc welding/heating system
4733b-4734 signal: Related to Supply System and Overall Supply parameters for consumable electrode / filler wire
4734d-4735 amount of wire in a buffer area signal is produced
4734d-4736 presence / absence / low amount of wire on reel signal is produced
4734d-4737 amount of wire remaining on reel signal is produced
4734d-4738 wire reel or spool rpm signal is produced
4734d-4739 signal indicating that wire reel or spool needs to be replaced
4734d-4740 signal indicating that wire reel or spool HAS been replaced
4734d-4741 wire twisting signal is produced
4734d-4742 tangled, blocked, abnormal wire feed signal is produced
4734d-4743 signal representing wire feed motor torque is produced
4734d-4744 signal representing wire slippage on feed rollers is produced
4734d-4745 signal representing pressure or force between feed rollers is produced
4734d-4746 signal indicative of reactive force of wire against feeder cable is produced
4734d-4747 signal indicative of reactive force of wire against workpiece is produced
4734d-4748 signal indicative of electrode/filler wire axial tension during feed is produced
4733b-4750 signal: Type, Composition, Quality aspects of consumable electorde / filler wire
4750d-4751 wire composition signal produced
4750d-4752 wire contamination signal is produced
4750d-4753 welding wire structural/compositional homogeneity signal is produced
4750d-4754 welding wire damage or surface scoring signal is produced
4750d-4755 signal indicates type of stick electrode
4750d-4756 Stackability performance of stick electrode determination made
4750d-4757 signal indicates electrical resistance of consumable electrode / filler
4733b-4759 signal: Related to thermal aspects of consumable electrode / filler wire feed
4759d-4760 wire melting rate signal is produced
4759d-4761 heat or electrical energy per unit weight or length of wire electrode signal produced
4759d-4762 signal indicating temperature of electrode/filler -before melting in arc- is produced
4733b-4764 signal: Geometrical Aspects of consumable electrode / filler wire itself
4764d-4765 wire diameter signal is produced
4764d-4766 wire cross-sectional shape signal is produced
4764d-4767 signal for wall thickness of cored welding wire is produced
4764d-4768 signal indicates eccentricity of electrode wire/rod with respect to flux coating on same
4764d-4769 signal or indication of straightness or amount of bending of stick-out portion of wire
4733b-4771 signal: Positional or Orientational Aspects of consumable electrode / filler wire
4771d-4772 wire stick-out-length signal is produced
4771d-4773 wire position with respect to torch nozzle signal is produced
4771d-4774 signal indicating presence of wire end at wire cutting station is produced
4771d-4775 wire contact with workpiece signal is produced
4771d-4776 wire end position signal is produced
4771d-4777 signal: position of wire tip below workpiece surface
4771d-4778 signal: contact of filler wire with non-consumable electrode
4771d-4779 signal derived from or related to image of shadow cast by wire
4771d-4780 signal: distance between consumable electrodes or fillers in a multi-wire system
4733b-4782 signal: Motion Aspects of consumable electrode / filler wire
4782d-4783 wirefeed speed signal is produced
4782d-4784 wire acceleration signal is produced
4733b-4786 signal: Related to Bulk Mass or other Bulk supply aspects of consumable electrode / filler wire fed to arc zone
4786d-4787 total length of wire fed to arc weld signal produced
4786d-4788 total weight of wire fed over an extended period of time
4786d-4789 deposition rate or weight of metal in arc process signal produced
4718b-4792 Signals related to flux or to the flux supply system in an arc welding/heating system
4792d-4793 signal indicative of moisture content of flux used in arc welding
4792d-4794 signal indicating amount of flux consumed over extended period of arc welding operations
4792d-4795 signal indicating the unexpected lack of flux in the welding area
4792d-4796 signal indicating the amount of flux applied to the weld seam
4792d-4797 signal indicating flux grain size(s) produced
4792d-4798 signal indicating weight of flux in hopper is produced
4157b-4801 Arc Region and Immediate Weld Area Output Signal
4801b-4802 Signals pertaining to Arc Existence
4802d-4803 signal to indicate either the presence or absence of arc produced
4802d-4804 imminent arc extinction signal is produced
4801b-4806 Signals pertaining to Arc or Arc Region / Immediate Weld Area Quality features
4806d-4807 signal indicating generic arc quality, stability, or abnormality is produced
4806d-4808 signal indicating arc blow is produced
4806d-4809 spatter event signal is produced
4806d-4810 arc illuminance or brightness signal is produced
4806d-4811 moisture content in the region of the weld signal is produced
4806d-4812 signal indicating unspecified contamination in weld area
4801b-4814 Signals pertaining to Arc Timing issues
4814d-4815 signal to indicate arc duration or duty factor is produced
4814d-4816 signal indicative of time passage since arc extinction is produced
4801b-4818 Signals pertaining to Arc Position, Location issues
4818d-4819 signal to indicate that arc is at a predetermined location on the workpiece is produced.
4818d-4820 signal to indicate arc position with respect to sensor is produced
4801b-4822 Signals pertaining to Arc Geometry, Shape, or Image
4822d-4823 arc length (spatial extent) signal/indication is produced
4822d-4824 arc width signal/indication is produced
4822d-4825 arc image or arc shape signal produced
4801b-4827 Arc Electrical Parameter Signal is Produced
4827d-4828 arc voltage signal is produced
4827d-4829 average arc voltage signal is produced
4827d-4830 arc voltage too high signal/indication is produced
4827d-4831 arc voltage too low signal/indication is produced
4827d-4832 signal indicative of value of one polarity of a.c. arc voltage
4827d-4833 arc voltage vs. pulse frequency signal is produced
4827d-4834 fault signal produced - supposed arc voltage signal out of range to be arc voltage
4827d-4835 arc current signal is produced
4827d-4836 average arc current signal is produced
4827d-4837 arc power signal is produced
4827d-4838 average arc power signal is produced
4827d-4839 arc energy signal is produced
4827d-4840 arc energy per unit length of seam signal is produced
4827d-4841 incremental resistance at arc, dV/dI, signal is produced
4827b-4842 Short circuiting between arc electrode and workpiece signal is produced
4842d-4843 signal to indicate impending occurrence of a short circuit
4842d-4844 short circuit occurence signal is produced
4842d-4845 short circuit cleared signal is produced
4842d-4846 short circuit frequency signal is produced
4842d-4847 short circuit duration signal/indication is producted
4842d-4848 time since short circuit initiated signal produced
4842d-4849 signal: time duration of arc portion in a short-circuiting cycle
4842d-4850 ratio of short circuit time to arc time signal is produced
4842d-4851 M signal - the ratio or means of arc duration to means of short circuit duration - is produced
4842d-4852 ETA signal - the ratio of short time to short plus arc time - is produced
4842d-4853 period between short circuits signal is produced
4842d-4854 short circuit energy or heat signal is produced
4842d-4855 signal to indicate necking or impending rupture of a short circuited consumable electrode
4842d-4856 duration of constriction or necking phase is produced (i.e., time between start of constriction and start of arc)
4801b-4859 Molten metal droplet or molten metal transfer signal produced
4859d-4860 droplet size (either free droplet or droplet at end of wire) signal produced
4859d-4861 droplet separation into arc signal is produced
4859d-4862 droplet count signal is produced
4859d-4863 droplet frequency signal is produced
4859d-4864 visual image of droplet transfer is produced
4859d-4865 signal indicating type of metal transfer thru arc (eg, spray, globular) is produced
4157b-4868 Molten Puddle parameter Output Signal
4868d-4869 puddle mass signal is produced
4868d-4870 puddle penetration or depth signal is produced
4868d-4871 molten puddle 'blow through' (puddle flows out of root or bottom of weld) is sensed
4868d-4872 puddle vibrational frequency signal is produced
4868d-4873 molten puddle width signal is produced
4868d-4874 molten puddle length signal is produced
4868d-4875 molten puddle area signal is produced
4868d-4876 molten puddle volume signal is produced
4868d-4877 molten pool contour signal is produced
4868d-4878 molten puddle 3-D shape signal is produced
4868d-4879 puddle root width signal produced
4868d-4880 molten puddle position signal produced
4868d-4881 molten puddle angular orientation signal produced
4868d-4882 immediate weld area or molten puddle temperature signal
4157b-4884 Solidified Weld Bead or Finished Weld Output Signal
4884d-4885 solidified bead contour signal produced
4884d-4886 solidified bead height output signal produced
4884d-4887 solidified bead width output signal produced
4884d-4888 solidified bead penetration output signal produced
4884d-4889 solidified bead area output signal produced
4884d-4890 solidified bead wetting angle (angle of bead with respect to wrk surface) signal
4884d-4891 solidified bead weld toe radius signal produced (weld toe is the intersection of bead with workpiece)
4884d-4892 solidified bead concavity or convexity signal/indication is produced
4884d-4893 solidified bead location or position signal/indication is produced
4884d-4894 solidified bead or finished weld LENGTH signal is produced
4884d-4895 porosity of weld bead signal is produced
4884d-4896 color of solidified weld bead signal is produced
4884d-4897 defects in solidified bead or general weld quality signal is produced
4884d-4898 composition of or contamination in solidified bead signal is produced
4884d-4899 signal: oxygen content of solidified arc weld bead
4884d-4900 presence/absence of solidified bead signal is procduced
4884d-4901 signal/calculation of number of beads in a multi-bead arc welded groove
4884d-4902 signal: type of weld method used to produce weld bead
4884d-4903 tack weld presence signal produced
4884d-4904 signal indicating adequacy of tack weld(s) is produced
4884d-4905 unspecified solidified bead output signal
4157b-4907 Signals related to overall environment where arc weld takes place
4907d-4908 gravitational direction vector is computed for use in arc welding situation
4907d-4909 signal to indicate windspeed in vicinity of arc welding operation
4907d-4910 signal to indicate ambient air or gas pressure in vicinity of arc welding
4907d-4911 signal to indicate ambient air temperature in vicinity of arc weld
4907d-4912 signal to indicate humidity in vicinity of arc weld
4907d-4913 signal to indicate water depth at which arc welding takes place
4907d-4914 signal to indicate presence of combustible gases in vicinity of arc welding
4907d-4915 signal to indicate presence of humans in vicinity of arc welding
4157b-4917 Signals related to the general status of any hardware used for arc welding
4917d-4918 signal to indicate presence, absence, or type of sensor connected to arc welding system
4917d-4919 signal to indicate opacity or dirtiness of viewing window, other optical element exposed to arc welding fumes
4917d-4920 signal indicates location of electrical apparatus associated with arc welding/heating
4917d-4921 signal indicates height above ground of apparatus associated with arc welding / heating
4917d-4922 signal indicates connection / disconnection of arc welding cable
4917d-4923 signal indicating electrical resistance of arc cable
4917d-4924 signal indicating the inductance of arc cable
4917d-4925 signal indicating electrical impedance (reactive+resisitive) of arc cable
4917d-4926 signal indicating wear or failure of main electrical arc cable
4917d-4927 signal indicative of temperature of main electrical cable is produced
4917d-4928 signal indicative of length or changes in length of cables used in arc system
4917d-4929 signal indicates ground fault in electrical apparatus associated with arc welding/heating
4917d-4930 signal indicates the quality of the ground connection between power supply and workpiece
4917d-4931 signal indicates presence/absence of power main electrical power
4917d-4932 signal indicates temperature of apparatus associated with arc welding/heating
4917d-4933 signal indicates fault in connection of feedback cable between arc area and controlled system
4917d-4934 signal indicates fault, failure, diagnositics in a module of an arc welding system
4917d-4935 signal to indicate type of robotic system is produced
4917d-4936 signal to indicate specific model or type of arc welding equipment
4917d-4937 signal to indicate unique identity of arc welding equipment
4917d-4938 signal to indicate open/closed status of ports, doors, or openings in arc welding enclosure
4917d-4939 signal to indicate the calculated time left for the charge in a battery used in arc equipment
4917d-4940 signal(s) to indicate operational parameters of internal combustion engine that is part of arc welding system
4917d-4941 signal indicates fuel level for internal combustion engine that is part of arc welding system
4917d-4942 signal to indicate that non-consumable electrode should be replaced
4917d-4943 signal to indicate that torch should be replaced
4917d-4944 signal to indicate that contact tip should be replaced
4917d-4945 signal to indicate that torch nozzle or torch part should be cleaned
4917d-4946 signal to indicate that torch nozzle should be replaced
4917d-4947 signal indicates flow rate in fume extractor used with arc system
4917d-4948 signal indicates the presence or status of an air filter in a fume extractor system
4917d-4949 signal indicates movement of helmet used in arc welding
4157b-4951 Human Readable/Perceivable Output Signal Produced
4951d-4952 audible tone signal is produced (eg headphones, speakers, buzzer, bell)
4951d-4953 synthesized voice signal or selectively activated tape recorded voice output is produced
4951d-4954 haptic, tactile, or touch-perceivable output is produced
4951d-4955 digital output in the form of readable numbers
4951d-4956 bar-graph output (e.g., led, on computer monitor)
4951d-4957 arc welding data display uses different colors for different parameters/situations
4951d-4958 arc welding data display uses flashing light for particular situation
4951d-4959 analog output meter for arc welding parameter
4951d-4960 light bulb or single LED indicates status/value of arc welding parameter
4951d-4961 alarm indication or alarm signal is produced
4951d-4962 oscilloscope type display of welding parameter(s)
4951d-4963 electronic indicator/monitor for arc weld parameter(s) located inside of helmet
4951d-4964 human perceiveable indicator/monitor for arc weld parameter(s) located on torch or torch handle
4951d-4965 human perceivable indicator/monitor for arc weld parameter(s) worn by human operator
4951d-4966 paint or marking applied to defective area on arc welded/heated workpiece
4951d-4967 unspecified human perceivable signal output hardware
4951b-4968 VIEW OF WELD AREA
4968d-4969 visual image of weld area, viewable by human (eg tv monitor,window)
4968d-4970 weld area image is projected onto a screen
4968d-4971 false-color output on a color tv monitor
4968d-4972 High Dynamic Range (HDR) image(s) of arc welding environment produced
4968d-4973 view of weld area comprised of superimposed multiple images of same subject, each image has a different optical characteristic
4968d-4974 view of weld area comprised of superimposed multiple images with mechaical stressing of workpiece between images
4968d-4975 stereoscopic (3-D) view of weld area produced
4968d-4976 head mounted video display of arc weld area
4968d-4977 magnified view of weld area produced
4157b-4980 Logging or Recording Arc Welding Data
4980b-4981 Arc Welding Parameter or Signal that is Recorded/Logged
4981d-4982 time of occurence of arc weld, arc weld event is logged or recorded
4981d-4983 duration of arc weld is logged or recorded
4981d-4984 type of arc weld is logged or recorded
4981d-4985 identity of person performing arc weld is logged or recorded
4981d-4986 human physiological signals associated with an arc welder logged or recorded
4981d-4987 arc voltage during weld is logged or recorded
4981d-4988 arc current during weld is logged or recorded
4981d-4989 arc energy is logged or recorded
4981d-4990 arc blow parameter(s) logged or recorded
4981d-4991 energy consumption of a welder system is logged or recorded
4981d-4992 pulse waveform of an arc welding power supply is logged or recorded
4981d-4993 consumable welding electrode short-circuiting frequency is logged or recorded
4981d-4994 battery based arc power supply, battery charging data is logged or recorded
4981d-4995 workpiece temperature during arc weld is logged or recorded
4981d-4996 ambient temperature during arc weld is logged or recorded
4981d-4997 arc welding torch trajectory is logged or recorded
4981d-4998 arc welding torch angular orientation is logged or recorded
4981d-4999 joint location of arc weld is logged or recorded
4981d-5000 volt-ampere curve for particular arc welding power supply logged, recorded
4981d-5001 quantity of gas used in arc welding operation is logged or recorded
4981d-5002 parameter(s) associated with wire used in arc welding operation logged or recorded
4981d-5003 quantity of wire used in an arc welding operation is logged or recorded
4981d-5004 wire feed speed during arc welding operation is logged or recorded
4981d-5005 wire stickout length during arc welding operation is logged or recorded
4981d-5006 wire feed motor current during arc welding operation is logged or recorded
4981d-5007 number of welding rods / sticks used in an operation is logged or recorded
4981d-5008 faults or alarm events/occurences in arc welding operation are logged or recorded
4981d-5009 history of software versions or configurations for given arc welding module is logged or recorded
4981d-5010 history of maintenance activities logged or recorded
4981d-5011 ip addresses of any external connections to a network enabled arc welding system are logged or recorded
4980b-5013 Recording or Logging Medium/Technology used to record Arc Welding Signal
5013d-5014 video recording of weld area images
5013d-5015 audio recording of weld signals
5013d-5016 paper (e.g., from a printer or plotter) recording of weld signals
5013d-5017 CDROM, DVD, other optical media to record weld log signals
5013d-5018 floppy disc storage of recorded arc weld log signals
5013d-5019 flash memory module stores arc welding log data
5013d-5020 RuBee Technology used for storing arc welding log data
5013d-5021 computer or digital logging or recording of arc weld signals
5013d-5022 unspecified recording of weld signals
4980b-5024 Purpose of Recording/Logging Arc Welding Parameter or Post-Recording Processing
5024d-5025 financial or cost computation performed on weld parameter inputs
5024d-5026 work record of human arc welder is purpose of recording
5024d-5027 inventory management of consumables used in arc welding
5024d-5028 maintenance or service of arc welding components is purpose of logging operation
5024d-5029 superimpose graph of logged parameters on image or model of workpiece
4157b-5032 Misc. Output Signals
5032d-5033 fume generation rate or fume quantity signal is produced
5032d-5034 spatter generation/amount signal is produced
5032d-5035 signal indicating presence of non-arc flame
5032d-5036 signal for human body gesture, body motion, or body configuration is produced
5032d-5037 signal indicating the position of a welding helmet wrt a given co-ordinate system
5032d-5038 signal indicating alcohol intoxication of human user of arc welding / heating equipment
2b-5041 Misc. Hardware Facets pertinent to arc welding/heating
5041b-5042 Computer or Digital Electronics Topics in Arc Welding
5042b-5043 Computer or digital hardware features in arc welding/heating system
5043b-5044 Computer / Digital Features: Processor Aspects, Facets
5044d-5045 microprocessor/digital computer present in the arc welding/heating environment
5044d-5046 multiple microprocessors or computers present in one arc welding / heating system
5044d-5047 digital signal processor (DSP) present in arc welding/heating system
5044d-5048 FPGA (field programmable gate array) type processor is present in arc welding/heating system
5044d-5049 explicit recitation of an analog computer in an arc welding/heating system
5043b-5051 Computer / Digital Features: Memory Aspects, Facets
5051d-5052 battery backup of ram memory
5051d-5053 dual port ram (DPRAM) used in arc welding computer system
5051d-5054 bubble memory present in system
5051d-5055 solid state hard disc emulator present in arc welding/heating computer system
5051d-5056 manually removable ROM system (e.g., EEPROM) is in arc system
5051d-5057 manually removable read/write memory chip is in arc system
5043b-5059 Computer / Digital Features: Human Portable Digital Device
5059d-5060 PDA (personal digital assitant) hardware present in arc welding system
5059d-5061 explicit recitation of a "smart phone" or app-capable cell phone
5059d-5062 explicit recitation / showing of a lap-top type computer
5043b-5064 Computer / Digital Features: Misc. Hardware
5064d-5065 general purpose calculator is part of arc welding system/arrangement
5064d-5066 USB port in arc welding system
5042b-5069 Human Interface features for computer or digital hardware in arc welding/heating system
5069d-5070 graphical user interface for interaction between computer/arc welder
5069d-5071 touch-screen for user interface for interaction between computer and arc welder
5069d-5072 web browser used for interaction with welding system and/or computer system
5069d-5073 virtual reality or augmented reality interaction with arc welding system or computer
5069d-5074 voice recognition software for interaction with arc welding system and/or computer system
5069d-5075 password authorization for users of arc welding computer arrangement
5069d-5076 biometric based authorization for users of arc welding computer arrangement
5069d-5077 arc welding arrangement has ability to change the human language at the interface or is responsive to a selected one of multiple human languages
5042b-5079 Networking or telecommunication features of arc welding/heating system
5079d-5080 computer network associated with arc welding system
5079d-5081 arc welding system connects to internet
5079d-5082 explicit mention of cloud type internet technologies for arc welding environment
5079d-5083 wireless networking used in arc welding system
5079d-5084 wireless telephone technology (e.g., cell phone) used with arc welding system
5079d-5085 text-messaging technology used with arc welding system
5079d-5086 arc welding system includes embedded web server
5079d-5087 Facsimile (fax) technology used with arc welding system
5079d-5088 Firewall is part of network used with arc welding system
5079b-5089 Networking or internet protocols used in arc welding system
5089d-5090 Arclink protocol used in arc welding system
5089d-5091 DeviceNet protocol used in arc welding system
5089d-5092 CAN (controller area network) protocol used in arc welding system
5089d-5093 FTP used in arc welding system
5089d-5094 HTML used in arc welding system
5089d-5095 HTTP used in arc welding system
5089d-5096 SSL (secure sockets layer) used in arc welding system
5089d-5097 email is used in arc welding system
5089d-5098 NTP (network time protocol) is used in arc welding system
5089d-5099 WiFi is used in arc welding system
5079b-5101 Purpose of Arc Welding Associated Network
5101d-5102 computer network used to transfer files between separate welding modules connected thereto
5101d-5103 computer network used for software updates of arc welding modules connected thereto
5101d-5104 computer network used to transfer output wave form descriptions to arc welding power supply
5101d-5105 computer network used for remote monitoring of parameters of an arc welding process
5101d-5106 computer network used for servicing/repair/warranty-activity of connected arc welding machine
5101d-5107 unspecified purpose of network connection between plural standalone arc welding stations or cells
5042b-5110 Specific software or specific algorithmic approach used in arc welding/heating system
5110d-5111 expert systems for arc weld control
5110d-5112 fuzzy logic included in arc welder
5110d-5113 neural network for arc welding system control or monitoring
5110d-5114 program has majority voting feature to arrive at control signal
5110d-5115 database or digitally stored data table is part of welding computer system
5110d-5116 spread-sheet program explicitly disclosed as part of arc welding system
5110d-5117 CAD, CAD/CAM program associated with arc welding system
5110d-5118 virtual reality program associated with arc welding system
5110d-5119 finite element modeling algorithm for arc welding problem
5110d-5120 state table or state machine approach explicitly used in arc welding/heating system
5110d-5121 special algorithms for imaging problems
5110d-5122 Hough transformation used in imaging algorithm for arc welding / heating system
5110d-5123 algorithms for designing or editing arc power supply output waveforms
5110b-5124 Specific programming language or specific application in arc welding environment
5124d-5125 JAVA programing language used for arc welding system
5124d-5126 PERL programming language used in arc welding system
5124d-5127 KAREL programming language used in arc welding system
5124d-5128 LISP programming language used in arc welding system
5124d-5129 VISUAL BASIC programming language used in arc welding system
5124d-5130 C programming language used in arc welding system
5124d-5131 RAPID programming language used in arc welding system
5124d-5132 UML (unified modeling language) used in conjunction with arc welding system
5124d-5133 XML used in arc welding system
5124d-5134 VRML used in arc welding system
5124d-5135 LabView software associated with the arc welding system
5124d-5136 VHDL (very high speed integrated circuit hardware description language) associated with the arc welding/heating system
5042b-5139 Overall Purpose of computer/digital hardware in arc welding environment, beyond direct control or monitoring of the process
5139d-5140 business related activities carried out by arc welding computer system
5139d-5141 system accomodates software with limited lifespan, e.g., demonstration software
5139d-5142 computer based system performs hardware diagnostics upon startup
5139b-5143 Modeling of Arc Welding Physical System or Situation by software
5143d-5144 shape of welding bead is modeled by software
5143d-5145 amount of deposited material is modeled by software
5143d-5146 heat or temperature distribution in arc welding area is modeled by software
5143d-5147 workpiece distortion due to arc welding is modeled by software
5143d-5148 electrical circuit related to arc welding modeled by software
5143d-5149 overall arc welding process is simulated or modeled by software
5143d-5150 arc welding robot motion is simulated or modeled by software
5143d-5151 welding proceedure for particular workpiece is edited or created by software
5041b-5155 Automatic ID Technology (e.g., barcode, RFID, etc.) used in Arc Welding Environment
5155d-5156 bar code is automatic ID technology for arc welding environment
5155d-5157 RFID (radio frequency identification) is automatic ID technology for arc welding environment
5155d-5158 RuBee (low frequency magnetic wireless signal) is the automatic ID technology used for arc welding environment
5155d-5159 NFC (near field communication) is the automatic ID techonology used for arc welding environment
5155d-5160 Touch Memory Button is automatic ID technology for arc welding environment
5155d-5161 automatic ID technology on welding wire reel or welding wire reel holder
5155d-5162 automatic ID technology encoded onto consumable welding wire itself
5155d-5163 automatic ID technology on wire feed motor used in arc welder
5155d-5164 automatic ID technology on arc welding workpiece
5155d-5165 automatic ID technology on gas supply tank
5155d-5166 automatic ID technology on cable(s) used in arc welding system
5155d-5167 automatic ID technology in arc welding power supply
5155d-5168 automatic ID technology in/on arc welding torch
5155d-5169 automatic ID technology on/carried by human arc welder/operator
5155d-5170 automatic ID technology incorporated into remote control unit
5155d-5171 automatic ID technology on unspecified arc welding equipment
5041b-5173 Particular Communications (data or voice) Technology used in Arc Welding Environment
5173d-5174 data for arc welding is encoded into parameter(s) of a single dc pulse
5173d-5175 data for arc welding encoded into specific number of pulses in a packet
5173d-5176 data for arc welding into continuous continuous pulse signals of specific frequency for specific data
5173d-5177 ultrasonic transeiver used to transmit/receive arc welding data
5173d-5178 utility power lines used to transmit/receive arc welding/heating data
5173d-5179 frequency-shift-keying (FSK) or phase-shift-keying (PSK) modulation used to transmit/receive arc welding heating data
5173d-5180 data packet related to arc welding includes error detection and/or correction bits
5173d-5181 spread-spectrum wireless technology (e.g., Bluetooth) or frequency hopping communication technology used in arc welding environment
5173d-5182 frequency of rf signal used in arc welding environment set by user from plural choices
5173d-5183 near field communication (NFC) devices, protocols used in arc welding environment
5041b-5185 Arbitrary concepts or themes in an arc welding/heating environment
5185d-5186 Teflon (polytetrafluorethylene, PTFE) is disclosed in an arc welding document
5185d-5187 VELCRO (tm) (i.e., hook and loop fastener) disclosed in an arc welding document
2b-5190 Auxilary or Accessory Arc Welding Hardware
5190b-5191 Arc Ignition Arrangements
5191b-5192 Arrangements to Facilitate Ionization of Arc Gap
5192b-5193 AUXILIARY IGNITION ELECTRODE, SEPARATE FROM WELDING ELECTRODE
5193d-5194 an aux. ignition electrode near but spaced from main electrode
5193d-5195 auxilary electrode, main electrode touch, then retract from each other
5193d-5196 ring-shaped auxiliary electrode
5193d-5197 consumable auxiliary ignition electrode
5193d-5198 non-consumable auxiliary ignition electrode
5193d-5199 plural auxiliary ignition electrodes
5193d-5200 the torch nozzle itself is the auxilary electrode
5192b-5202 ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE OR RADIOACTIVITY USED TO IONIZE THE GAP
5202d-5203 laser induced ionization/excitation facilitates arc ignition
5202d-5204 radioactive gas directed to arc gap to facilitate ionization
5202d-5205 radioactive substance placed in vicinity of arc gap to facilitate arc ignition
5202d-5206 ultraviolet radiation used to ionize gap and aid in arc ignition
5202d-5207 x-rays or other ionizing radiation facilitates arc ignition
5192b-5209 PLASMA, GAS, LIQUID, OR SOLID INTRODUCED INTO GAP FOR IGNITION
5209d-5210 gas burner flame directed at arc gap to lower ionization potential
5209d-5211 separate plasma torch ionizes electrode-workpiece gap
5209d-5212 first gas fed to gap - after arc ignites, different gas
5209d-5213 metal powder placed betwn electrode, workpiece facilitates arc ignition
5209d-5214 using steel wool between electrode, workpiece to facilitate arc ignition
5209d-5215 shaped metal piece between electrode, workpiece to facilitate arc ignition
5209d-5216 carbon between electrode, workpiece to facilitate arc ignition
5209d-5217 solid ionizable chemical between arc electrode, workpiece to facilitate arc ignition
5209d-5218 liquid ionic chemical sprayed between arc electrode, workpiece to facilitate arc ignition
5209d-5219 fuse with pointed region secured to electrode-arc occurs at point
5209d-5220 metal foil between electrode and workpiece to facilitate arc ignition
5209d-5221 metal piece between two workpieces to facilitate arc ignition between the workpieces
5209d-5222 tab extends from metal insert or filler to facilitate arc ignition between welding electrode and insert/filler
5209d-5223 paper between elec., workpiece - when paper burns, electrode ignites
5192b-5225 Miscellaneous Techniques to Facilitate Ionization of the Arc Gap
5225d-5226 arc electrode is preheated to facilitate ignition
5225d-5227 insulative flux coating on electrode provided with/made into a conductive region to facilitate arc ignition
5225d-5228 electrode nozzle has conductive coating to facilitate ignition
5225d-5229 non-consumable electrode holder has electrically insulative coating to facilitate arc ignition
5225d-5230 tip of consumable electrode is shaped for better arc ignition
5225d-5231 burr or pointed region of workpiece is used to facilitate arc ignition
5191b-5234 Arc Ignition by Electrode-Workpiece Contact (and Retraction)
5234d-5235 auxiliary electrode touches/retracts from main electrode
5234d-5236 auxiliary electrode touches/retracts from workpiece
5234d-5237 main electrode touches/retracts from workpiece
5234d-5238 ignition by electrode touching then retracting from the workpiece
5234d-5239 electrode is vibrated transversly of workpiece as it touches workpiece for arc ignition
5234d-5240 manual retraction of electrode
5234d-5241 solenoid or electro-magnet retractor
5234d-5242 spring release auxiliary electrode retractor
5234d-5243 bimetallic retractor
5234d-5244 controlled motor retraction
5234d-5245 pre-programmed robot motion for electrode/workpiece contact/scraping for arc ignition
5191b-5247 IGNITION OF THE ARC IN A PROBLEM SITUATION
5247d-5248 ignition in problem situation by electrical impulses
5247d-5249 arc ignition in the presence of flux
5247d-5250 arc ignition in the presence of slag (e.g., solidified from a previous weld bead)
5247d-5251 problematic ignition of twin series connected arcs
5190b-5254 Magnetic Hardware for Interaction With the Arc, Electrode, Workpiece
5254b-5255 Broad Type of Magnetic Hardware
5255d-5256 solenoidal electromagnet, with hollow
5255d-5257 electromagnet with core having north, south poles
5255d-5258 unspecified type coil for electromagnet
5255d-5259 magnetic field from cable carrying the weld current is utilized
5255d-5260 magnetic field from current carrying conductive strip, loop or cable that is independent of weld cable
5255d-5261 magnetic field from a current flowing in the workpiece is utilized
5255d-5262 magnetic field from current flowing in non-arcing filler wire is utilized
5255d-5263 alternating current to electromagnet
5255d-5264 polyphase alternating current to electromagnet system
5255d-5265 pulsating direct current to electromagnet
5255d-5266 electromagnet coil is in series with welding arc, powered by arc current
5255d-5267 permanent magnet structure
5255d-5268 superconducting magnet structure
5255d-5269 magnet structure is moved in an oscillating or rotating manner
5255d-5270 magnet structure is moved along seam independently of torch mover
5255d-5271 high mag. permeability material structured to redirect mag. field
5255d-5272 magnet structure is cooled
5255d-5273 multiple magnets or magnetic field sources present in arc welding system
5255d-5274 unspecified magnetic hardware
5254b-5276 Closed Loop Aspects of Magnetic System Control
5276b-5277 Feedback from Arc Region, Weld Puddle, or Weld Bead for Magnetic System Control
5277d-5278 magnetic field sensor for magnetic system control in arc environment
5277d-5279 optical sensor for magnetic system control in arc environment
5277b-5280 Electrical Parameter from Arc System for magnetic system control
5280d-5281 sensed arc voltage controls magnetic system
5280d-5282 sensed arc current controls magnetic system
5276b-5285 Feedback from the Torch or Torch Movement system for Magnetic System Control
5285d-5286 position of torch in torch oscillation cycle provides magnetic system control signal
5254b-5289 Open Loop Aspects of Magnetic System Control
5289d-5290 manual adjustment of current to electro-magnet
5254b-5292 Magnetic System Parameter Controlled by Open/Closed Loop Signal
5292b-5293 Output Parameter of the Magnetic System that is controlled by opened/closed loop signal
5293d-5294 polarity of magnetic field is controlled by open/closed loop signal
5293d-5295 intensity of magnetic field is continuously, variably controlled by open/closed loop signal
5292b-5297 Internal Parameter of the Magnetic system that is controlled by the open/closed loop signal
5297d-5298 spatial orientation of magnetic system with respect to torch is controlled/adjustable
5254b-5301 Orientation of Magnetic Hardware with respect to Torch System or Workpiece
5301d-5302 torch or main torch electrode passes thru electromagnet
5301d-5303 torch passes through cylindrical stack of laminated silicon steel plates
5301d-5304 filler wire passes through electromagnet
5301d-5305 magnetic hardware inside or directly attached to torch structure
5301d-5306 magnetic hardware in contactor tip for consumable electrode
5301d-5307 one pole only of magnet system near arc
5301d-5308 two poles of magnet system on either side of the welding seam
5301d-5309 two poles of magnet system on either side of arc
5301d-5310 three poles of magnet system spaced around arc
5301d-5311 six poles of magnet system spaced around arc
5301d-5312 magnetic system is on opposite side of seam from arc torch
5301d-5313 electromagnet in vicinity of but non-coaxial with torch
5301d-5314 longitudinal axis of extended workpiece passes through electromagnet
5254b-5316 Overall Purpose of the Magnetic Hardware
5316d-5317 magnetic field demagnetizes workpiece
5316d-5318 magnet attracts backing member on seam side opposite torch, urging backing member against the workpiece
5316d-5319 magnet system secures/attaches an arc welding component to workpiece or to other welding equipment
5316d-5320 magnetic system effects small movements of stick electrode toward/away from workpiece
5316d-5321 magnet attracts weld-produced particles for cleaning function
5316d-5322 magnet removes magnetic paricles from powdered flux or particulate filler
5316d-5323 magnetic system part of a sensing/monitoring/feedback arrangement for arc weldng/heating
5316b-5324 Magnetic field interacts with arc between electrode and workpiece or between two torch electrodes
5324d-5325 magnetic field extinguishes arc
5324d-5326 magnetic field(s) stabilizes arc(s) against arc blow
5324d-5327 reduction of magnetic interference between multiple arc systems
5324d-5328 magnetic field produces a constant deflection or positioning of welding arc
5324d-5329 magnetic field shapes the welding arc (e.g., produces an oblong shape)
5324d-5330 magnetic field continuously positions arc (responsive to feedback)
5324d-5331 magnetic field oscillates arc (between electrode and workpiece) along predetermined path
5324d-5332 magnetic field rotates arc around circumference of torch electrode
5324d-5333 magnetic field produces linear motion of arc between elongated electrode and workpiece
5324d-5334 unspecified movement of arc due to ext. generated mag.field
5324d-5335 magnetic field interacts with arc between two torch electrodes
5324d-5336 magnetic shield reduces strength of ambient magnetic fields at arc
5316b-5338 Magnetic field produces motion in an arc drawn between workpieces
5338d-5339 rotating arc produced by interaction of mag. field with arc between pipe/tubular workpiece(s)
5338d-5340 arc between workpieces with linear seam moves due to mag. field
5338d-5341 no torch, external magnetic field moves arc along seam
5338d-5342 magnetic system stabilizes against arc blow in stud welding system
5316b-5344 Magnetic field interacts with current carrying weld electrode, including molten tip region of electrode
5344d-5345 magnetic field moves, oscillates current carrying wire electrode
5344d-5346 magnetic field pinches or breaks off droplet from electrode
5344d-5347 magnetic field 'focuses' or directs spray of molten particles
5344d-5348 magnet system for explicit purpose of magnetizing a consumable electrode/filler
5316b-5350 Magnetic field interacts with molten puddle
5350d-5351 magnetic field helps position or shape molten puddle (eg out of position)
5350d-5352 magnetic field stirs, agitates, or vibrates molten puddle
5350d-5353 magnetic field explicitly controls depth of penetration of molten puddle
5350d-5354 magnetic field removes molten metal from arc region
5190b-5358 Heat Weld System Components, Weld Area, or Workpiece
5358d-5359 heating unit to preheat stick electrodes
5358d-5360 arrangement to preheat electrode wire immediately before melting, independent of any I2R heating from arc current
5358d-5361 preheating of electrode wire by delibrately large stickout length
5358d-5362 electric heater heats electrode/filler wire spool
5358d-5363 inductive heating of arc welding electrode/filler
5358d-5364 flame heating of arc welding electrode/filler
5358d-5365 laser heating of arc welding electrode/filler
5358d-5366 an auxiliary arc heats an arc welding electrode/filler
5358d-5367 electric blanket to heat workpiece
5358d-5368 misc. electrical resistance heater to heat workpiece
5358d-5369 thermostatically controlled workpiece heating
5358d-5370 heat treatment of workpiece with predefined temperature vs. time profile
5358d-5371 flame heater heats arc welded workpiece
5358d-5372 exothermic chemical reaction heats arc welded workpiece
5358d-5373 inductive heating of workpiece (in addition to arc)
5358d-5374 incandescent, halogen, or quartz lamp heats workpiece
5358d-5375 laser heats arc welding workpiece
5358d-5376 electrical current (independent of active arc current) passes through workpiece to heat the workpiece
5358d-5377 mirror or reflector focuses arc light / infrared to heat workpiece or weld system component
5358d-5378 hot water heats workpiece or weld system component
5358d-5379 waste heat from torch cooling system is used for auxiliary heating elsewhere in welding system
5190b-5381 Cool Weld System Components, Weld Area, or Workpiece
5381d-5382 dry ice cools workpiece
5381d-5383 liquid carbon dioxide cools arc welding workpiece
5381d-5384 liquid nitrogen cools arc welding workpiece
5381d-5385 liquid argon cools arc welding workpiece
5381d-5386 liquid helium cools arc welding workpiece
5381d-5387 water tank for cooling workpiece
5381d-5388 water spray for cooling workpiece
5381d-5389 water or cooling liquid flows through pipe workpiece for cooling pipe
5381d-5390 water flows through conduits in or on workpiece for cooling workpiece
5381d-5391 liquid impregnated sponge-type structure in contact with, cools workpiece
5381d-5392 electrostatic cooling of workpiece
5381d-5393 wet clay for cooling workpiece
5381d-5394 oil for cooling arc welded/heated workpiece
5381d-5395 air blast or directed air flow for cooling workpiece
5381d-5396 cooling of workpiece is controlled on basis of sensed parameter
5381d-5397 water cooling arrangment for sensor in arc welding system
5381d-5398 peltier device cooling arragnement for a sensor in an arc welding system
5381d-5399 refrigerated system for cooling cleaning bath used by torch cleaner
5381d-5400 metal chill block or heat-radiator structure for cooling arc welded/heated workpiece
5381d-5401 liquid carbon dioxide cools surface that is exposed to metal spatter
5190b-5403 Machining or Treatment of the Welding Electrode Itself
5403d-5404 grinder for shaping tig electrode
5403d-5405 oxy-fuel flame torch used to sharpen tig electrode
5403d-5406 non-consumable electrode is shaped before its use in welding by melting from an arc discharge
5403d-5407 scraper removes coating from stick or rod arc electrode
5403d-5408 scrapper or grinder for finishing a weld joint between wire electrodes/filler in a consumable arc system
5403d-5409 mechanically form the tip of a consumable electrode / filler to a predetermined shape
5403b-5410 ELECTRODE WIRE SEVERING ARRANGEMENTS
5410d-5411 rotary grinder wire severing arrangement
5410d-5412 actuated blade wire severing arrangement
5410d-5413 laser severing of wire electrode / filler
5410d-5414 unspecified wire severing arrangement
5410d-5415 wire severing arrangement cuts/strips only outer portion of electrode.
5410d-5416 pneumatically powered wire cutter
5410d-5417 electric current passed through welding wire for severing the same
5190b-5420 Clean, Keep Clean Weld System Components, Weld Area, Workpiece
5420b-5421 CLEAN OR KEEP CLEAN THE WORKPIECE
5421d-5422 solvent cleans the arc welding workpiece
5421d-5423 sand blasting or shot blasting to clean workpiece
5421d-5424 water jet or water flow cleans workpiece
5421d-5425 air jet, air blast cleans workpiece or blows away debris
5421d-5426 ultrasonic cleaning of arc welding workpiece
5421d-5427 carbon dioxide pellets directed against workpiece to clean same
5421d-5428 electrolytic cleaning of workpiece
5421d-5429 sandpaper arrangement to clean workpiece
5421d-5430 brush cleans workpiece
5421d-5431 vacuum system sucks up debris from workpiece
5421d-5432 high voltage electrostatic system cleans / keeps clean workpiece
5421d-5433 protective covering (eg blanket, tape, coating) for workpiece during welding
5421d-5434 liquid, grease, solid applied to workpiece; protects surface from spatter
5421d-5435 fast cooling of air borne molten spashes keeps workpiece(s) clean
5421d-5436 pneumatic vibrator removes slag from deposited metal after welding
5421d-5437 hammer to remove slag from deposited metal after arc welding
5421d-5438 rotating wheel pressed against solidified slag to crack and remove slag
5421d-5439 motor driven impact tool to clean deposited material from arc welded workpiece
5421d-5440 tig torch used solely to remove oxides,contaminants (i.e., no welding)
5420b-5442 CLEANING OF ELECTRODE/FILLER & STRUCTURES DIRECTLY RELATED THERETO
5442d-5443 liquid,grease,solid coating on filler contactor structure keeps clean
5442d-5444 clean contact tip by scraping
5442d-5445 clean interior passage of contact tip by moving non-energized electrode wire back and forth in interior passage
5442d-5446 provision to clean inside of electrode/filler conduit with solvent
5442d-5447 inside of electrode/filler conduit cleaned with blast/flow of compressed air or shielding gas
5442d-5448 clean electrode/filler with an auxilary (non-welding) arc
5442d-5449 clean electrode/filler with ultrasonic cleaning device
5442d-5450 clean consumable electrode/filler with resistance heating of same
5442d-5451 clean consumable electrode/filler with inductive heating of same
5442d-5452 clean consumable electrode/filler with cold plasma or dielectric discharge plasma
5442d-5453 compressed air stream or blast cleans welding electrode
5442d-5454 compressed air blasts flux particles against electrode for cleaning
5442d-5455 arrangement to scrape or file to clean electrode/filler
5442d-5456 grinders clean electrode/filler
5442d-5457 shield gas directed against electrode/filler for cleaning purposes
5442d-5458 solvents or chemical process to clean arc welding electrode/filler
5442d-5459 metal coating on contact tip prevents weld splashes from adhering
5420b-5461 CLEAN OR KEEP CLEAN THE WELDING TORCH NOZZLE
5461d-5462 scraper (e.g. blades, files) scrape clean the inside of torch nozzle
5461d-5463 scraper (e.g., blades, files, rough surface) scrapes clean the nozzle entrance or the outside of the nozzle
5461d-5464 brush cleans torch nozzle
5461d-5465 hammer striking nozzle or mechanical impact cleans nozzle
5461d-5466 vibrator vibrates nozzle, prevents or removes spatter buildup
5461d-5467 air suction or vaccum cleaner type action to remove spatter from nozzle
5461d-5468 air jet or shielding gas jet removes spatter from nozzle
5461d-5469 blast of shot balls driven by compressed air cleans torch nozzle
5461d-5470 blast of dry ice (CO2) pellets cleans torch nozzle
5461d-5471 externally generated magnetic field removes spatter from nozzle
5461d-5472 high-freq. inductive heater melts spatter on nozzle
5461d-5473 ceramic heater incorporated into nozzle prevents spatter buildup
5461d-5474 ultrasonic sound waves for cleaning torch nozzle
5461d-5475 segmented nozzle pieces moved apart to clean spatter
5461d-5476 telescoping nozzle parts scrape against each other to remove spatter
5461d-5477 nozzle comprised of shape memory alloy changes shape with temperature changes to remove spatter
5461d-5478 nozzle ring part moves along torch longitudinal axis to scrape spatter
5461d-5479 fluid or liquid bath for cleaning spatter from nozzle
5461d-5480 liquid, grease,solid anti-spatter compound coated/applied to nozzle
5461d-5481 removable refractory or ceramic tube inside nozzle prevents spatter buildup
5461d-5482 shield in vicinity of nozzle or inside nozzle blocks spatter, prevents spatter buildup
5461d-5483 sublimable material which forms gas cushion keeps nozzle clean
5461d-5484 metal-adhesive laminate structure inside of nozzle to keep nozzle clean
5461d-5485 propeller driven by flow of shielding gas drives nozzle cleaner
5461d-5486 motor driven nozzle rotates about its longitudinal axis, prevents spatter buildup
5461d-5487 unspecified cleaning of torch nozzle
5420b-5489 CLEAN OR KEEP CLEAN MISC. WELDING SYSTEM COMPONENTS
5489d-5490 anti-stick coating on or structure for sensor
5489d-5491 anti-stick coating applied to arc welding machine(s)
5489d-5492 anti-stick coating applied to workpiece holder/positioner
5489d-5493 wiper arrangement to clean sensor window
5489d-5494 air jet or directed air/gas flow keeps clean optics associated with arc welding system
5489d-5495 over-pressurized housing keeps welding equipment clean
5489d-5496 protective shield between arc area and nearby associated equipment
5489d-5497 sheet material in misc. proximity (eg, on the floor, as a panel) to welding station as splatter shield
5489d-5498 abrasive pad to clean non-consumable torch electrode
5190b-5501 Fume Extraction or Removal
5501b-5502 FUME EXTRACTOR NOZZLE MOUNTED ON TORCH
5502d-5503 fume extractor orifice concentric with main torch, arc electrode axis
5502d-5504 fume extractor orifice mounted to side of main torch, arc electrode axis
5502d-5505 fume extractor mounts on stick electrode torch
5502d-5506 multiple fume extractor orifices mounted on torch
5501b-5508 FUME EXTRACTOR SYSTEM SEPARATE FROM TORCH
5508d-5509 fume extraction from side of seam opposite torch
5508d-5510 fume extractor separate from torch, generally on same side of workpiece as torch
5508d-5511 fume extractor built into table supporting workpiece
5508d-5512 fume extractor or fume disperser mounted on welder's person
5508d-5513 moveable carriage mounted fume extractor
5508d-5514 fume extractor mounted on articulated arm or boom
5508d-5515 control system moves fume extractor in synch with arc motion
5508d-5516 fume extractor ventilates an enclosed arc welding area or arc welding compartment
5501b-5518 MISC. FUME EXTRACTION, REMOVAL FEATURES
5518d-5519 fume extraction tube is consumed by heat
5518d-5520 fumes are blown away from weld area or from human welder, not sucked away
5518d-5521 fume extractor comprised of directed, collimated air jet flowing from source to sink
5518d-5522 fume extraction based on venturi-effect device
5518d-5523 fume extractor is or includes an electrostatic precipitator
5518d-5524 fume removal effected by a water spray or steam flow in vicinity of arc area
5518d-5525 fume extraction controlled on basis of sensed parameters for arc welding (electrical, environmental, etc.)
5518d-5526 fume extraction amount variably controlled (beyond on/off control)
5518d-5527 filtering or cleaning of extracted fumes
5518d-5528 fume extraction filter includes activated charcoal
5518d-5529 fume extractor system can switch to ejecting gas at weld site for fire extinguishing
5518d-5530 fume extractor surface(s) cooled to mitigate spatter adhesion
5518d-5531 multiple distinct fume extraction areas for one welding arc
5518d-5532 multiple distinct fume extaction locations powered by one suction system
5518d-5533 multiple suction units connected in series to same fume extraction nozzle
5518d-5534 unspecified fume extraction arrangement
5190b-5537 Seam Backing arrangements
5537b-5538 Broad Characterization of the Backing Member or Backing System
5538d-5539 movable seam backing
5538d-5540 expandable seam backing
5538d-5541 tape or strip for seam backing
5538d-5542 ring or sleeve for seam backing
5538d-5543 elongated tube for seam backing in arc welding
5538d-5544 solid circular cylinder for seam backing in arc welding
5538d-5545 rotating wheel or disc for seam backing in arc welding
5538d-5546 backing member curves away from seam in direction of seam
5538d-5547 a weld bead explicitly formed to be a goove backing
5538d-5548 backing member formed from high melting point material
5538d-5549 water or fluid cooled backing member
5538d-5550 heated backing member
5538d-5551 fins on backing member for cooling
5538d-5552 granular flux or other particulate material, in contact with workpiece, is part of backing member
5538d-5553 backing member compostion starts with metal, transitions to ceramic along drecction of weld
5538d-5554 backing member comprised of putty or clay type substance
5538d-5555 backing member comprised of refractory fiber fabric (e.g., woven fiberglass)
5538d-5556 backing member comprised of glass sheet
5538d-5557 backing member comprised of silicon dioxide (SiO2)
5538d-5558 backing member comprised of zirconia ceramic
5538d-5559 backing member comprised of compressed ceramic powder
5538d-5560 backing member comprised of ceramic (unspecified type)
5538d-5561 backing member is composed of carbon
5538d-5562 backing member composed of aluminum
5538d-5563 backing member is composed of tungsten
5538d-5564 backing member composed of copper
5538d-5565 backing member comprised of stainless steel
5538d-5566 backing member comprised of paper
5538d-5567 backing member comprised of dry ice (solid carbon dioxide)
5538d-5568 backing member comprised of water ice
5538d-5569 backing member includes laminated metal sheets
5538d-5570 backing member comprised of ceramic coated metal
5538d-5571 solidified or molded flux composition in contact with workpiece is part of backing member
5538d-5572 backing member for arc welding is flux filled tube
5538d-5573 backing member includes alignment structures / markings
5537b-5575 Relationship of Backing Member to Workpiece, How Held in Place
5575d-5576 backing member is inserted into seam to be welded
5575d-5577 adhesive holds backing member in place
5575d-5578 magnetic arrangement to hold backing member in place
5575d-5579 spring urges backing member against workpiece
5575d-5580 elastomeric material urges backing member against workpiece
5575d-5581 pneumatic system urges backing member against workpiece
5575d-5582 clamp(s) hold backing member against workpiece
5575d-5583 adjustable positioning system to adjust backing member with respect to workpiece
5575d-5584 backing member held in place by a robot
5575d-5585 backing member is welded onto workpieces to be arc welded
5537b-5587 Relationship of Backing Member to Torch System
5587d-5588 backing member is rigidly attached to torch system
5587d-5589 backing member separate from moving torch but moves synchronously with torch
5537b-5591 Purpose of Backing Member
5591d-5592 backing member in direct contact with and directly supports molten puddle
5591d-5593 backing member conducts heat better in parallel direction than perpendicular direction
5591d-5594 backing member includes grooves or features explicitly designed for venting gases associated with the welding process
5591d-5595 backing member explicitly designed to reflect heat back into weld area
5591d-5596 backing member specifically designed to hold welding flux in place
5591d-5597 backing member explicitly designed to assist in arc ignition
5591d-5598 backing member designed to allow or facilitate shielding gas flow
5537b-5600 HEAT SINK FOR WORKPIECE, REMOVES EXCESS WELDING HEAT FROM WRKPC
5600d-5601 workpiece heat sink includes flow of refrigerated coolant
5600d-5602 heat sink located at end of seam
5600d-5603 unspecified heat sink
5190b-5606 Helmets for arc welding
5606d-5607 tilt switch mounted on welding helmet to issue control signal
5606d-5608 control switch actuated by welding helmet visor motion
5606d-5609 welding helmet includes respirator or forced air flow ventilator to protect user from fumes
5606d-5610 welding helmet includes thermoelectric cooling module (e.g., peltier effect device)
5606d-5611 welding helment includes fume dispersal or extraction arrangement
5606d-5612 welding helmet includes flexible protective veil or flap
5606d-5613 welding helmet includes ear protection arrangement
5606d-5614 headphones inside of welding helmet
5606d-5615 microphone/amplifier/loudspeaker system in/on welding helmet
5606d-5616 sound source mounted on helmet, used with external sensor system
5606d-5617 indicia on helmet, used with external sensor system
5606d-5618 microphone inside helmet controls helmet lens
5606d-5619 wireless manually actuated remote control (e.g., radio, optical) signal controls helmet lens
5606d-5620 data recording arrangement mounted in or on helmet
5606d-5621 electrical contacts on welding glove power helmet lens motor when torch is grasped
5606d-5622 breath activated pressure switch activates helmet lens motor
5606d-5623 switch on welding torch handle activates helmet lens motor
5606d-5624 helmet lens moved into/out of position by motor or solenoid
5606d-5625 helmet lens moved into/out of position by welder's jaw or chin
5606d-5626 helmet lens moved into/out of position by flexible cable, manually activated
5606d-5627 helmet lens moved into/out of position by spring based system
5606d-5628 helmet includes liquid crystal or electro-optical visor
5606d-5629 helmet includes polarized filters which are mechanically moved with respect to each other to block arc light
5606d-5630 helmet includes auxiliary viewports for non-weld scene or non-arc viewing
5606d-5631 helmet includes visual display system for non-image data derived from weld
5606d-5632 helmet includes electronic visual display system to display image of welding area
5606d-5633 helmet includes light source that illuminates weld area
5606d-5634 helmet includes photovoltaic cells to power electrical equipment associated with helmet
5190b-5636 Arrangments to support, carry, move, or position arc welding equipment
5636d-5637 wheeled cart or carrier for arc welding equipment
5636d-5638 driven carrier for arc equipment secured to pipeline exterior, moves along length of pipeline
5636d-5639 driven carrier for arc related equipment, inside of pipeline, moves along length of pipeline
5636d-5640 moveable, moving platform (e.g., vertical, horizontal, rotating motion) for arc welding equipment
5636d-5641 truck, tractor, or automobile carries arc welding equipment
5636d-5642 fork-lift moveable platform for welding equipment
5636d-5643 crane or hoisting arrangement moves arc welding equipment
5636d-5644 air pallet or air cushion system for facilitating movement of arc welding equipment
5636d-5645 arc welding equipment on a moveable structure with skids
5636d-5646 arc welding equipment in a shipping container structure
5190b-5648 Misc. Aux. Arc Welding Hardware
5648d-5649 acoustic weld puddle agitator(s)
5648d-5650 ultrasonic weld puddle agitator(s)
5648d-5651 vibrator comprised of eccentric weight rotated by motor for weld puddle agitator
5648d-5652 controlled electrostatic field interacts with arc, positions same
5648d-5653 changer mechanism for wire contact tips
5648d-5654 changer mechanism for torch nozzles
5648d-5655 air or gas compressor is combined with arc welding equipment
5648d-5656 hydraulic pump for auxiliary hydraulic system combined with arc welding equipment
5648d-5657 grinder is combined with arc welding equipment
5648d-5658 beeper, flashing light, metronome or timer to assist in maintaing constant speed for manual welding
5648d-5659 flexible / adjustable boot or blocking shield at arc welding area (may or may not be a gas nozzle)
5648d-5660 packaging for an arc welding power supply (e.g., for transport or storage)
5648d-5661 electronic system to make reference information/publications available to human arc welder
5648d-5662 welding information data, reference data made available in the form of data sheets attached to, embossed on, or printed on welding equipment surfaces
5648d-5663 explicit disclosure of a separate instruction manual with welding data/information associated with a specific weldng system
5648d-5664 arc welding system provides music to user
5648d-5665 solar cells, photo-voltaic cells provide electrical power to auxiliary arc welding/heating equipment
5648d-5666 protective clothing, gloves, clothing accessories for protecting human arc welder
5648b-5667 ELECTRODE, TORCH CARRYING CASES, POUCHES, HOLDERS
5667d-5668 pouch or carrying case for torch, stick electrodes, or arc welding equipment
5667d-5669 carrying case, portable container,dispenser, package for stick electrodes
5667d-5670 cabinet or compartment for stick electrodes/welding rods
5667d-5671 receptacle for stick electrode stubs
5667d-5672 holder for arc welding gun or torch is on housing of welding equipment
5667d-5673 self-standing, dedicated holder for arc welding torch / gun
2b-5677 Specialized Arc Welding Systems for particular Workpiece(s)/Application(s)
5677d-5678 hand portable, tube clamping, tube-to-tube orbital welder, external weld
0b-5681 Arc Welding Procedural Aspects -- methods and other non-hardware facets
5681b-5683 Arc Processes
5683b-5684 Consumable Arc Electrode Methods
5684d-5685 consumable wire arc electrode with shielding gas externally supplied (e.g., MIG, MAG, SIGMA, or GMAW)
5684d-5686 electrogas arc welding
5684d-5687 submerged arc welding
5684d-5688 consumable wire electrode arc welding, no externally supplied shielding gas or externally supplied flux
5684d-5689 stick or rod electrode arc welding
5684d-5690 gravity welding
5684d-5691 insulated consumable electrode lays along seam or workpiece (eg, firecracker)
5684d-5692 unspecified consumable electrode welding
5684b-5693 Consumable Arc Electrode combined with Non-Arcing Filler/Filler Wire
5693d-5694 submerged arc welding plus non-energized filler
5693d-5695 submerged arc welding plus energized (but non-arcing) filler
5693d-5696 non-energized filler wire or filler is fed into or is at site of mig-type arc
5693d-5697 energized filler wire fed into mig-type arc
5693d-5698 non-energized filler wire or filler fed into or is at site of consumable electrode arc, no shielding gas
5693d-5699 stick electrode welding with energized filler wire fed to arc
5684b-5701 Metal Transfer Mode for consumable electrode arc welding / arc metal heating
5701d-5702 globular or drop transfer in consumable electrode arc welding
5701d-5703 spray transfer in consumable electrode arc welding
5701d-5704 pulsed transfer in consumable electrode arc welding
5701d-5705 synergic transfer in consumable electrode arc welding
5701d-5706 gas metal buried arc transfer mode
5701d-5707 rotating arc spray transfer, rotating liquid vein transfer
5701b-5708 Short Circuit or Dip Metal Transfer in Consumable Electrode Arc Welding
5708d-5709 short circuit metal transfer: no active waveform or multi-mode control of power supply output or of wirefeed during distinct short circuit/arcing periods beyond simple feedback for coarse control of power supply / wirefeeder
5708d-5710 short circuit metal transfer: binary control of power supply output -- one mode/state for short circuiting phase, another mode/state for arcing phase
5708d-5711 short circuit metal transfer: waveform control of power supply output for arcing and/or short circuit phase(s)
5708d-5712 short circuit metal transfer: wire feed control (beyond simple speed control) associated with the short-circuiting process
5708d-5713 short circuit metal transfer: arc is extinguished prior to short-circuit; motion of wire continues, short circuit ensues
5708d-5714 short circuit metal transfer: unspecified short-circuit arc welding
5683b-5718 NON-Consumable Arc Electrode Methods
5718d-5719 tig torch(es) or non consummable electrode with shielding gas
5718d-5720 non-consumable electrode welding/metal heating, no shielding gas present
5718d-5721 brazing with non-consumable electrode arc system
5718d-5722 autogenous non-consumable electrode welding process is explicitly disclosed
5718d-5723 keyhole welding with gas tungsten arc system
5718d-5724 cumulative heat from multiple passes of non-consumable electrode melts workpiece
5718b-5725 Non-Consumable Arc Electrode combined with Non-Arcing Filler Wire
5725d-5726 non-consumable arcing electrode, cold filler feed or unspecified filler feed
5725d-5727 non-consumable arcing electrode, hot wire feed
5683b-5730 Arc is Between the Workpieces to be Welded Togther
5730d-5731 stud welding with arc discharge between stud workpiece and other workpiece
5730d-5732 percussive arc welding
5730d-5733 arc between non-stud workpieces
5683b-5735 Generic Methods not specific to consumable/non-consumable
5735d-5736 narrow gap welding
5735d-5737 arc spot welding
5735d-5738 plug welding
5735d-5739 annular weld
5735d-5740 tack welding (e.g.., welds to hold parts together pending final weld)
5735d-5741 braze-welding by arc -- one workpiece is brazed, the other welded
5735d-5742 buried arc welding
5735d-5743 arc-between-torch-electrodes methods (excluding plasma torches)
5735d-5744 short linear weld bead segments or multiple spot welds alternate with no weld
5735d-5745 single short linear arc weld bead
5735d-5746 two main workpieces joined by arc welding each to an intermediate metal strip
5735d-5747 unspecified arc welding technology
5683b-5749 Arc present, used for purposes other than joining workpieces by melting
5749b-5750 Coating or Building Up
5750d-5751 coating of solid workpiece
5750d-5752 creation of object by build-up welding
5750d-5753 built up object includes passageways or openings
5750d-5754 wear resistant layer or hardfacing layer deposited on workpiece by arc melting
5750d-5755 isolated molten spots, blobs deposited on solid workpiece by arc melting
5750d-5756 wear resistant plate or sheet joined to another workpiece by arc welding
5750d-5757 wear resistant rods joined to another workpiece by arc welding
5750d-5758 coating for explicit purpose of roughening or increasing friction of surface
5750d-5759 coating for explicit purpose of stress relief of residual stresses
5750d-5760 decorative or artistic arc welding or lettering (by deposition) with arc
5750d-5761 coating directed to forming a crystalline layer on workpiece
5749b-5763 Repair of damaged, defective, or worn workpiece
5763d-5764 repair, refurbishing, or rebuilding of worn or defective workpiece
5763d-5765 repair or extraction of broken bolt or stud includes arc welding/cutting
5763d-5766 repair dented sheet metal by welding pin/stud to dent, pulling
5763d-5767 repair a defective weld bead
5749b-5769 Heat Treatment for some Metalurgical purpose
5769d-5770 spark treatment of surface
5769d-5771 preheating of workpiece with the heat of an arc
5769d-5772 annealing or hardening with application of arc to workpiece
5769d-5773 arc remelting of workpiece surface e.g. for : stress relief, crack/defect removal, hardening, smoothing solidified bead
5769d-5774 arc initiation of a scarfing process
5769d-5775 unspecified arc based heat treatment of a metal workpiece
5749b-5777 Cutting or Vaprorization
5777d-5778 vaporization of sample
5777d-5779 arc-oxygen cutting
5777d-5780 arc cutting, gouging, or material removal
5777d-5781 arc cutting of wire
5777d-5782 arc is used to remove insulation from an electrical wire
5777d-5783 engraving or lettering by arc removal of material from workpiece
5777d-5784 arc ignition of non-arc, exothermic cutting process
5777d-5785 arc is used to destroy hypodermic needle
5777d-5786 arc used to distintegrate a broken bolt or drill in a hole of a larger workpiece
5777d-5787 arc used to remove plating layer of a clad or metal plated workpiece
5749b-5789 Misc. Uses of Arc Other Than Welding
5789d-5790 sealing bore hole or small diam pipe by melting with arc or filling hole with molten metal
5789d-5791 arc is used to clean a workpiece
5789d-5792 arc used to roughen or texture the surface of a workpiece
5789d-5793 arc used to groove a workpiece
5789d-5794 arc used to etch alpha-numeric information or to record data onto workpiece
5789d-5795 arc weld radioactive material at specific location for a subsequent sensing operation
5789d-5796 arc used to deliberately weaken a predetermined area of metal
5789d-5797 arc weld used to delibrately distort workpiece to assume desired geometric configuration
5789d-5798 arc heat used to melt metal for subsequent molding operation
5789d-5799 arc heat used to melt/deform predetermined portion of workpiece into a mold to assume desired shape
5789d-5800 arc used to smooth or deburr a workpiece by remelting
5789d-5801 balancing a rotatable workpiece by weld deposition or arc cutting
5789d-5802 arc forms ball or hemispherical portion on end of wire or rod (eg, EFO for wire bonding)
5789d-5803 arc used to remelt tube interior to decrease its outside diameter
5789d-5804 arc heat used to melt previously created weld so welded workpieces can be separated
5789d-5805 arc is heat source for production of particles, particulate matter
5789d-5806 arc used as heat source in brazing or soldering operation
5789d-5807 arc is used to conduct high frequency resistance welding current to a workpiece
5789d-5808 arc used to heat metal workpiece for testing or simulation purposes
5681b-5812 Pre-Weld Activity and Pre-Weld Treatment of the Workpiece
5812b-5813 Data Processing or Informational Operation Performed Before Arc Welding
5813d-5814 determine presence or absence of workpiece before arc welding commences
5813d-5815 determine position, orientation, or alignment of workpiece(s) before arc welding commences
5813d-5816 determine type or identity of workpiece before arc welding commences
5813d-5817 place informational marks (e.g., spray paint, chalk, etc) on a workpiece before arc welding commences
5813d-5818 determine position of welding electrode, e.g., with respect to workpiece coordinate system, before arc welding commences
5813d-5819 determine seam or joint position before welding commences
5813d-5820 determine seam or joint geometrical features before welding commences
5813d-5821 determine position of cracks or deformities on workpiece before arc welding/heating operation begins
5813d-5822 teach robot a welding torch path before welding commences
5813d-5823 determine/adjust welding system dynamic operational parameters before welding commences
5813d-5824 design an arc welding system
5813d-5825 predict potential failure locations in a workpiece based on modeling or testing
5813d-5826 record data from a known good weld for use in determining quality of subsequent welds
5813d-5827 determine the identities of welding modules that are connected to each other
5812b-5829 Operations performed on or with Arc Electrode Before Arc Welding / Heating
5829d-5830 cleaning of consumable electrode/filler before welding
5829d-5831 cleaning of non-consumable electrode before welding
5829d-5832 heat non-consumable electrode before arc welding / heating
5829d-5833 mechanically shape / form tip of consumable electrode / filler before arc welding
5812b-5835 Thermal Treatments of Workpiece Before Arc Welding / Heating
5835d-5836 preheating of workpiece before arc welding occurs
5835d-5837 cooling of workpiece before welding occurs
5812b-5839 Mechanical Operation Performed on WorkPiece(s) Before Welding
5839d-5840 polishing of workpiece before welding
5839d-5841 roughening of workpiece before arc welding occurs
5839d-5842 sand blasting workpiece before arc welding/heating occurs
5839d-5843 peening or hammering operation applied to workpiece before arc welding/heating occurs
5839d-5844 ultrasonic vibration applied to workpiece before arc welding
5839d-5845 fracture workpiece into separate pieces before arc welding/heating
5839d-5846 compress workpieces together before arc welding
5839d-5847 high pressure roller travels along seam prior to arc welding
5839d-5848 weld groove or area subjected to hammering or peening before welding operation
5839d-5849 coining or punching operation on overlapping workpieces produces indentation for arc spot weld
5839d-5850 cold pressure weld performed on workpiece before arc welding
5839d-5851 friction fit joining of workpieces before welding
5839d-5852 position strip metal spacer/dam at mid-depth in seam gap before arc welding
5839d-5853 elastically deform workpiece before arc welding
5839d-5854 workpieces clamped along seam with sufficient pressure to prevent deformation as molten metal solidifies
5839d-5855 inelastically bend workpiece in vicinity of seam before arc welding
5839d-5856 expand tube/pipe diameter before welding to assure proper fit
5839d-5857 upset edge of workpiece to thicken it, before butting workpieces together along seam to be welded
5839d-5858 deform facing pipe ends into circular configuration before welding
5812b-5860 Cleaning, Removal, or other Subtractive Operation Performed on Workpiece(s) Before Welding
5860d-5861 remove moisture or water from workpiece before arc welding
5860d-5862 cleaning of the workpiece before welding
5860d-5863 cutting, grinding, knurling, drilling or milling of workpiece(s) before arc welding/heating
5860d-5864 remove layer from workpiece (e.g., galvanized layer, oxide layer) before arc welding operation commences
5860d-5865 remove defective portion of a workpiece before main arc welding operation
5860d-5866 EDM operation performed on workpiece before main arc welding operation
5812b-5868 Coating (of any type) or other Additive operation applied to workpiece before welding
5868d-5869 metal coating applied to workpiece(s) before main welding operation
5868d-5870 non-welding metal bead is applied to workpiece before main arc welding operation
5868d-5871 electrolytic deposition performed on workpiece(s) before main arc welding operation
5868d-5872 metal bar is rubbed against edge of weld seam prior to arc welding
5868d-5873 paint workpiece(s) before arc welding
5868d-5874 resin, shellac, varnish applied to workpiece(s) before arc welding
5868d-5875 ceramic or glass coating applied to metal workpiece before arc welding
5868d-5876 graphite lubricant applied to workpiece before welding
5868d-5877 apply luminescent, fluorescent, or phosphorescent informational markings to workpiece before welding
5868d-5878 spatter protecting coating applied to workpiece before welding
5868d-5879 flux coating or electron-emissive material coating applied to workpiece(s) before welding
5868d-5880 corrosion resistant coating applied to workpiece(s) before arc welding
5868d-5881 insulator with hole at intended arc area is placed over workpiece
5868d-5882 water repellant coating applied to workpiece before welding
5812b-5884 Alignment or positioning of workpieces or workpieces and torches prior to welding
5884d-5885 align torch electrode to workpiece before weld start using dedicated alignment tool
5884d-5886 align workpiece edges along seam before weld start
5884d-5887 adjust gap between workpiece edges to desired amount before welding start
5884d-5888 glue workpieces together before arc welding operation
5884d-5889 press-fit workpieces together before arc welding
5884d-5890 axially align pipes or tubes before arc welding operation
5812b-5892 Misc. Activities Performed Before Arc Welding / Heating
5892d-5893 evacute chamber holding workpiece prior to introducing shield gas
5892d-5894 demagnetize workpiece before welding
5681b-5897 Activity During the Arc Method Beyond the Basic Arc Welding/Heating Process
5897b-5898 Data / Information related, Control, Welding Equipment Activities Performed during arc welding / heating
5898d-5899 arc started at location away from weld area, then moved to weld area
5898d-5900 arc is started on workpiece, but a predetermined distance away from edge of workpiece
5898d-5901 test tack weld before proceeding with main weld
5898d-5902 automatic control of arc welding operation is overriden or modified by manual control
5898d-5903 arc stopped and is later restarted during middle welding of one seam
5898d-5904 de-energize one torch, energize another on same seam / bead
5898d-5905 weld bead on one side of groove; rotate torch; weld bead on other side of groove
5898d-5906 arc weld on one side of workpiece; flip workpiece, arc weld on other side
5898d-5907 weld is continued past end of seam onto metal auxiliary to main workpiece (eg for preventing crater on workpiece at arc cessation)
5898d-5908 at end-of-weld, arc is continued for short distance beyond start point of circumferential weld
5898d-5909 arc is maintained at low, non-welding level as it is moved to new weld location
5898d-5910 exhange worn non-consumable electrode with fresh one during arc welding
5897b-5912 Thermal Activities (either cooling or heating beyond normal arc welding / heating) Performed during arc welding / heating
5912d-5913 cooling of solid portion of workpiece during arc welding/heating
5912d-5914 cooling of molten puddle during welding
5912d-5915 cooling/soldifying molten flux during arc welding
5912d-5916 thermal shield prevents weld heat from causing damage
5912d-5917 heating of workpiece during welding, independently of main welding arc
5897b-5919 External Forces or Mechanical Action applied to Workpiece(s) during arc welding / heating
5919d-5920 compress overlapping workpieces together during arc welding
5919d-5921 compression force applied along abutting seam during arc welding
5919d-5922 transverse pressure applied across seam during arc welding
5919d-5923 compression force applied against workpiece that is acted on by a resilient counter force to maintain workpiece in position
5919d-5924 forge non-stud workpieces together after arc heating/melting stage
5919d-5925 workpiece(s) subjected to externally applied tensile stress during the arc welding operation
5919d-5926 at least one of the workpieces subjected to externally applied compressive force during arc welding operation
5919d-5927 molten or semi-molten weld puddle is shaped by mechanical contact with tool
5919d-5928 partially solidified weld bead subjected to ultrasonic impact treatment
5919b-5929 VIBRATE OR AGITATE THE MOLTEN WELD PUDDLE
5929d-5930 magnetic field(s) cause puddle vibration
5929d-5931 airborne acoustical waves or gas pulsations cause puddle vibration
5929d-5932 mechanical vibrations transmitted thru workpiece cause puddle vibration or agitation
5929d-5933 pulsating arc current/voltage causes puddle vibration
5929d-5934 mechanical vibrations transmitted thru wire which dips into molten pool for puddle vibration
5929d-5935 mechanical vibrations to weld pool by way of a non-melting, rotating stirring device
5929d-5936 oscillating or rotating torch produces puddle vibration
5929d-5937 laser beam causes molten puddle vibration
5929b-5938 Purpose of Molten Puddle Vibration or Agitation
5938d-5939 liberation of undesired gases from molten metal the purpose of puddle vibration or agiation
5938d-5940 overheating of molten metal is avoided by puddle vibration or agitation
5938d-5941 increased bead penetration is purpose of puddle vibration or agitation
5938d-5942 residual stress reduction in final solidified weld is purpose of vibration or agitation
5897b-5946 Subtractive Activity, including Cleaning, performed during arc welding / heating
5946d-5947 oxide cleaning at workpiece
5946d-5948 cleaning of workpiece during arc welding / heating at least at areas removed from immediate weld area
5946d-5949 clean consumable electrode/filler as it is being fed to the arc zone.
5946d-5950 remove slag (solidified or molten) simultaneously with arc welding operation
5897b-5952 Additive Activity, including Coating, performed during arc welding / heating
5952d-5953 apply ceramic or glass coating to opposite side of welding seam during an arc welding operation
5897b-5955 Misc. Activities that are performed during arc welding / heating
5955d-5956 arc is periodically blocked from workpiece (eg, rotating screen with aperture)
5955d-5957 arc passes through a slit in a blocking plate interposed between torch and seam to affect the shape of the arc impinging on the workpiece
5955d-5958 press non-arcing filler into seam during arc welding process
5955d-5959 molten pool shaped or restrained by stationary mold or dam structure that is removed after arc welding
5955d-5960 molten pool is shaped or restrained by mold or dam that is moved along with torch
5681b-5963 Post-Weld Activities and Treatment of the Workpiece
5963b-5964 Data / Information Related, Testing, Control, Welding Equipment Activities Performed After arc welding / heating
5964d-5965 replace welding electrode after predetermined number of welds
5964d-5966 testing or analysis performed on actual welded seam.
5963b-5968 Thermal Activities (either cooling or heating) Performed After arc welding / heating
5968d-5969 cooling of workpiece after arc welding
5968d-5970 heating of workpiece after arc welding
5968d-5971 thermal insulator covers weld bead or weld area immediately after arc welding for heat retention
5968d-5972 worpiece subjected to flame scarfing (e.g., by oxy-aceteylene flame) after arc welding
5968d-5973 explicit cooling action performed on non-consumable electrode after weld completion
5963b-5975 External Forces or Mechanical Action applied to Workpiece(s) After arc welding / heating
5975d-5976 weld seam subjected to rolling operation (flattening) after weld
5975d-5977 weld seam subjected to hammering or peening after weld
5975d-5978 weld seam/area subjected to laser shoot peening after arc weld
5975d-5979 weld bead subjected to ultrasonic impact treatment after welding
5975d-5980 weld bead subjected to high pressure water jet treatment after welding
5975d-5981 arc welded workpiece subjected to stamping, rolling, or metal deformation operation following welding step
5975d-5982 tubular workpiece is processed into corrugated tubular structure after arc welding operation
5975d-5983 welded workpieces subjected to tensile force(s) after welding
5975d-5984 welded workpieces subjected to a seperating force to test weld
5963b-5986 Subtractive Activity, including Cleaning, performed After arc welding / heating
5986d-5987 cutting, grinding, or machining is perfomed on workpiece after welding
5986d-5988 grinding/cutting of the deposited bead after welding
5986d-5989 clean weld joint with an acid after welding has been completed
5986d-5990 clean weld area with water flow after welding has been completed
5986d-5991 clean weld area with brush, brushing action after welding has been completed
5986d-5992 electrolytic cleaning of arc welded workpiece after welding
5986d-5993 EDM machining of weld area following weld operation
5986d-5994 remove slag or scale from surface of deposited metal after welding
5986d-5995 sever/remove welding electrode that is accidentally welded to workpiece at end of operation
5986d-5996 remove welded-on backing member from seam after arc welding
5963b-5998 Additive Activity, including Coating, performed After arc welding / heating
5998d-5999 apply non-metallic coating (eg, paint, oil) to weld seam area after welding operation
5998d-6000 workpiece is coated with porcelain after an arc welding operation
5998d-6001 chromium oxide passivation film formed on arc welded joint
5998d-6002 thermal spray a metal coating onto arc welded workpiece after welding
5998d-6003 braze or solder a metal coating onto an arc welded bead or area
5998d-6004 secondary weld layer or bead applied to toe region(s) of main weld for metalurgical purposes
5998d-6005 electroplate region of weld seam after welding operation
5998d-6006 cover weld bead with elongated strip of material immediatealy after welding
5963b-6008 Misc. Activities that are performed After arc welding / heating
6008d-6009 solid arc welded bead subjected to friction stir welding
6008d-6010 tubular workpiece is cut and flattened into a plate after arc welding step
6008d-6011 cut or shape the end of a consumable electrode/filler after the end of an arc operation
5681b-6014 Environment in which Arc Welding is Carried Out
6014d-6015 underwater arc welding, arc metal heating
6014d-6016 arc welding takes place submerged in hydrocarbon oil, mineral oil
6014d-6017 arc welding/heating takes place submerged in an electrolytic bath
6014d-6018 arc welding in weather or atmospheric conditions that are detrimental to welding
6014d-6019 arc welding/heating takes place in vacuum or low pressure environment
6014d-6020 radioactive environment is where arc welding takes place
6014d-6021 arc welding takes place in high pressure (above atmoshperic) environment
6014d-6022 workpiece being arc welded is bouyant, floating in water
6014d-6023 arc welding takes place aboard a floating ship or barge
6014d-6024 arc welding takes place in a zero-gravity environment
6014d-6025 arc welding takes place underground, e.g., in a mine
6014b-6026 ENCLOSURE OR SHIELD AT ARC WELD AREA
6026d-6027 sealed box is where welding takes place
6026d-6028 tent or flexible shroud is where welding takes place
6026d-6029 flexilble curtain is part of arc welding enclosure
6026d-6030 shaped air blast, wall of air shields arc area
6026d-6031 rigid panel(s) or screen(s) shield or enclose arc welding area
6026d-6032 rigid cover or container, not pneumatically sealed
6026d-6033 glove-box: box or enclosure which has gloves extending thereinto
6026d-6034 enclosure, shield, or box for arc welding secured to support by vacuum suction cups
6026d-6035 body suit extends into atmoshperically controlled welding enclosure
5681b-6038 Arc Method Multiplicities
6038b-6039 Different welding/metal heating processes combined, at least one of which is arc based
6039d-6040 multiple different processes used sequentially on one workpiece
6039d-6041 multiple different processes used simultaneously in one pass on one workpiece
6039d-6042 autogeneous pass (i.e., non-filler pass) alternates with filler pass
6039b-6043 At least one arc welding/heating process combined with a different welding/heating process
6043d-6044 MIG combined other welding/heating
6043d-6045 electrogas process combined with other welding / heating process
6043d-6046 TIG welding/heating or non-consumable electrode plus gas combined with other welding/heating
6043d-6047 TIG/filler-wire torch combined with other welding/heating
6043d-6048 stick welding combined with other welding/heatiing
6043d-6049 consumable arc electrode wire, no gas method combined with other welding/heating
6043d-6050 plasma combined other welding/heating
6043d-6051 submerged arc welding combined other welding/heating
6043d-6052 short circuit or dip welding combined with other welding/heating
6043d-6053 spray transfer arc welding combined with other welding/heating
6043d-6054 pulsed arc welding combined with other welding/heating
6043d-6055 autogenous arc welding/heating combined with other welding/heating
6043d-6056 stud welding is one of plural welding processes
6043d-6057 arc between non-stud workpieces welds same, combined with another welding / heating process
6043d-6058 electro-spark process combined with other welding/heating process
6043d-6059 arc between consumable electrodes combined with other welding/heating
6043d-6060 arc between non-consumable electrodes combined with other welding/heating
6043d-6061 arc between a consumable and a non-consumable electrode is combined with other welding/heating
6043d-6062 arc coating process combined with a non-coating process
6043d-6063 arc welding process combined with non welding process
6039b-6065 Non-arc welding/heating process combined with arc welding/heating process
6065d-6066 arc welding combined with laser heating of weld environment
6065d-6067 arc welding combined with electron beam welding of the workpiece
6065d-6068 arc welding combined with explosive welding of the workpiece
6065d-6069 arc welding/heating combined with gas flame or fuel combustion welding/heating
6065d-6070 arc welding/heating combined with exothermic reaction
6065d-6071 arc welding combined with friction welding
6065d-6072 arc welding combined with friction stir welding
6065d-6073 arc welding/heating combined with pressure bonding
6065d-6074 arc welding/heating combined with joining by riveting
6065d-6075 arc welding combined with plasma welding/coating/heating/cutting
6065d-6076 arc welding/heating combined with resistance welding
6065d-6077 arc welding combined with electro-slag welding
6065d-6078 arc welding/heating step combined with a soldering or brazing step
6065d-6079 arc welding/heating step combined with an EDM step
6038b-6082 Multiple beads, layers (coating or welding), or spots, same seam or workpiece
6082d-6083 multiple arc weld beads laid in same groove during multiple passes
6082d-6084 arc welding on both sides of welding seam
6082d-6085 multiple coating layers deposited on top of one another in arc coating/build-up method
6082d-6086 multiple overlapping arc spot welds produced to effect continuously welded seam
6082b-6087 Different Parameters for different layers/beads of multi-layer/bead arc weld
6087d-6088 different arc currents for different layers/beads of multi-layer weld
6087d-6089 different arc voltages for different layers/beads of multi-layer weld
6087d-6090 different polarities for different passes in d.c. multi-layer weld
6087d-6091 different passes utilize an a.c. arc and a d.c. arc
6087d-6092 different metal transfer modes for consumable electrode for different layers of multi-layer weld
6087d-6093 different passes use different arc pulsation parameters
6087d-6094 different passes use pulsed and non-pulsed d.c. arcs
6087d-6095 different deposit materials for different layers/beads of multi-layer/bead weld
6087d-6096 different electrode/filler diameters for different layers/beads of multi-layer/bead weld
6087d-6097 using non-circular cross section filler/electrodes, different electrode/filler angles-with-respect-to-seam for different layers/beads of multi-layer/bead weld
6087d-6098 ribbon electrode(s)/filler(s), initially at angle, flattened out with subsequent deposition beads
6087d-6099 different shielding gas compositions for different layers/beads of multi-layer/bead weld
6087d-6100 different gas nozzles for different layers/beads of multi-layer bead weld
6087d-6101 different passes position torch for different weld start locations
6087d-6102 different passes alternate between different sides of weld groove
6087d-6103 different passes use different torch angles with respect to workpiece
6087d-6104 different passes use different directions of torch motion
6087d-6105 different passes use different arc torch speeds along weldment
6087d-6106 different passes use different torch oscillation parameters
6082b-6108 Non-weld processing of weld bead/layer or workpiece between beads/layers.
6108d-6109 hammering or peening of bead/layer between application of multiple beads/layers
6108d-6110 grinding of intermediate weld bead/layer between application of multiple beads/layers
6108d-6111 cooling of workpiece or weld deposit between application of multiple beads/layers
6108d-6112 heat treating of workpiece or weld deposit between application of multiple beads/layers
6108d-6113 cleaning of layer deposit between application of multiple beads/layers
6108d-6114 testing or measuring of arc weld deposit between application of multiple beads/layers
6108d-6115 cutting or gouging of new groove on opposite side of workpiece to completed weld
6038b-6118 Miscellaneous arc method multiplicities
6118d-6119 multiple passes of autogeneous welding torch (no filler) to achieve desired penetration
6118d-6120 heat from single arc welds multiple, overlapping butt joints
5681b-6123 Miscellaneous method facets
6123d-6124 explict mention of Welding Proceedure Specification (WPS) in an arc welding context
6123b-6125 Mathematical modeling or physics discussion of arc system, arc region
6125b-6126 General type of modeling or abstract representation of arc welding/heating situation, environment
6126d-6127 digital modeling of arc welding/heating situation, environment
6126d-6128 electrical analog circuit/computation models arc welding/heating situation, environment
6125b-6130 Material Science Issues
6130d-6131 crystallization
6130d-6132 phase transistion
6130d-6133 alloys
6125b-6135 Thermal Issues
6135d-6136 heat affected zone of weld is modeled or mathematically analyzed
6135d-6137 wire stickout heating is modeled or mathematically analyzed
6135d-6138 cooling rate of arc welded workpiece is an explicit issue
6135d-6139 thermal properties of the shielding gas affect metal heating
6125b-6141 Electrical
6141d-6142 electrical field around the arc
6125b-6144 Magnetic
6144d-6145 magnetic interactions with the arc
6125b-6147 Optical
6147d-6148 arc spectrum
6125b-6150 Arc Plasma related
6150d-6151 details related to the ionization of the arc gap
6150d-6152 arc voltage derived from contactor voltage minus stick-out voltage drop
6150d-6153 electrical analog circuit to model the electrical arc is in welding system
6125b-6155 Metal Transfer Mechanisms
6155d-6156 spray transfer is discussed
6155d-6157 short circuit transfer is discussed
6155d-6158 globular transfer is discussed
6155d-6159 pinch effect is discussed
6125b-6161 Mechanics of the Puddle Region
6161d-6162 puddle oscillation is discussed
6161d-6163 bead sag
6161d-6164 bead penetration control issues discussed
6123b-6167 Misc. teachings of potential interest in document
6167d-6168 oxyacetylene welding contrasted with arc welding
6167d-6169 teaching concerning change of composition between initial electrode composition and final bead composition
6167d-6170 energy expended by arc welder directly related to amount of consumable electrode consumption
6167d-6171 teaching: resistance welding contrasted with arc welding
5681b-6174 Auxiliary or peripheral methods
6174d-6175 methods for manufacturing consumable arc welding electrodes or filler wires
6174d-6176 methods for manufacturing non-consumable arc welding electrodes
6174d-6177 methods for manufacturing a holder for a non-consumable electrode
6174d-6178 methods for manufacturing a contact tip for a consumable electrode/filler
6174d-6179 methods for rejuevinating contact tips for a consumable electrode/filler
6174d-6180 methods for manufacturing a gas nozzle for arc welding or arc welding torch
6174d-6181 methods for manufacturing an arc welding torch
6174d-6182 methods for manufacturing flux compositions for use in arc welding
6174d-6183 methods for testing (e.g., quality testing) of arc welding electrodes, materials, or equipment
6174d-6184 methods for testing, experimenting with welding parameters in a simulated welding environment
6174b-6185 Non-arc Machining or Processing performed on Workpiece
6185d-6186 cutting of workpiece performed
6185d-6187 grinding of workpiece performed
5681b-6190 Explicit Overall Purpose(s) of or Problem Solved by Disclosed Welding Arrangement
6190b-6191 Purposes associated with human factors in arc welding/heating
6191d-6192 training for arc welding situations
6191d-6193 ergonomics of the welding situation or equipment is an explicit concern
6191d-6194 acoustical noise abatement in arc welding environment
6191d-6195 helmets used in an arc welding environment
6191d-6196 purpose: mitigating confusion / extra work from presence of multiple cables in arc welding workspace
6191d-6197 purpose: theft prevention, theft recovery for arc welding / heating equipment
6191b-6198 Safety issues in arc welding
6198d-6199 arc welding system addresses electrical dangers
6198d-6200 mechanical dangers addressed in arc welding/heating system
6198d-6201 purpose: protect human welding personnel from sharp ends of welding wire
6198d-6202 chemical hazards (e.g., fumes or combustible gases)
6198d-6203 arc welding system addresses acoustical hazards
6198d-6204 sunscreen lotion for protection from arc welding UV rays
6198d-6205 determine/indicate cumulative UV exposure for humans exposed to arc
6198d-6206 protect bystanders (i.e., non-welding people) from arc light
6190b-6209 Purposes associated with efficiencies, savings, or economic considerations in the arc welding/heating process
6209d-6210 purpose: preventing consumption or improving life of a non-consumable electrode
6209d-6211 purpose: minimizing amount of gas used or the waste of gas in an arc process
6209d-6212 purpose: improving deposition rate or melting rate of consumable electrode / filler
6209d-6213 purpose: minimizing waste of filler/consumable electrode in arc welding operation
6209d-6214 purpose: maximizing life of contact tip for consumable electrode
6209d-6215 purpose: increasing the life of an electromechanical contactor / relay used in an arc welding/heating environment
6209d-6216 purpose: increasing speed of welding
6209d-6217 purpose: welding without workpiece heat treatment for greater process efficiency
6209d-6218 purpose: welding without machining a groove in workpiece for greater process efficiency
6209d-6219 purpose: welding without a backing member for greater process efficiency
6209d-6220 purpose: welding without cleaning the workpiece
6209d-6221 purpose: eliminate the need for wire straightening in consumable electrode/filler feed
6209d-6222 purpose: optimizing billing costs of electricity used for arc welding
6209d-6223 purpose: marketing of arc welding equipment
6190b-6225 Puposes associated with preventing undesirable equipment or process operations, events, or conditions
6225d-6226 shielding to protect circuitry from rfi due to welding
6225d-6227 purpose: eliminating radio frequency interference due to arc welding operation
6225d-6228 purpose: spatter reduction when welding with consumable electrode
6225d-6229 purpose: preventing or dealing with burn-back of consumable electrode
6225d-6230 purpose: preventing the consumable electrode or filler from becoming frozen in the solidified weld puddle
6225d-6231 purpose: assuring a particular shape at the tip of a consumable electrode at the end of a weld
6225d-6232 purpose: reducing hydrogen content of consumable electrode/filler
6225d-6233 purpose: minimizing fumes
6225d-6234 purpose: dealing with issues associated with non-uniform joint widths or gap dimensions
6225d-6235 purpose: dealing with issues associated with overhead or out-of-position welding
6190b-6237 Purposes associated with arc welding/heating a workpiece for specific conditions or for special reason
6237d-6238 repair of damaged, worn, broken workpiece is purpose of disclosed arc welding/coating operation
6237d-6239 purpose: an opening in an extended workpiece surface is welded shut by welding a plug piece into opening
6237d-6240 purpose: welding workpiece for exposure to cryogenic temperatures
6237d-6241 purpose: welding workpiece for low temperature (meterological) exposure
6237d-6242 purpose: welding workpiece(s) for high axial loading capabilities (load is perpendicuar to weld seam direction)
6190b-6244 Purposes associated with the condition or form of the arc discharge
6244d-6245 purpose: improved arc starting
6244d-6246 purpose: rectification effect of arc on a.c. current is mitigated
6244d-6247 purpose: 'blow' of arc due to interaction with magnetic fields is mitigated
6244d-6248 purpose: reduce bad effects of interaction between multiple arcs
6244d-6249 wider arc is produced by welding arrangement/process
6244d-6250 narrower or more constrained arc is produced by welding arrangement/process
6190b-6252 Purposes associated with the Penetration of the molten puddle into the workpiece
6252d-6253 purpose: increasing penetration of molten weld pool
6252d-6254 purpose: decreasing penetration of molten weld pool
6252d-6255 purpose: maintaining constant peneteration of molten weld pool
6252d-6256 purpose: controlling penetration to a desired amount
6190b-6258 Purposes associated with the condition of the solidified weld bead or workpiece after arc welding has occurred
6258d-6259 purpose: addressing dilution or admixture issues between workpiece metal and weld metal
6258d-6260 purpose: decreasing undercutting in weld bead
6258d-6261 purpose: mitigating cratering at the finish of an arc welding operation
6258d-6262 purpose: eliminating/mitigating bead droop caused by gravity acting on non-horizontal molten puddle
6258d-6263 purpose: decreasing porosity or blow-holes in weld seam or deposited arc weld bead
6258d-6264 purpose: decreasing burn-through holes in a deposited arc weld bead
6258d-6265 purpose: maintaining constant bead height or size in a deposited arc weld bead
6258d-6266 purpose: prevent cracking or crack propagation in a workpiece
6258d-6267 purpose: heat-induced distortion of workpieces is mitigated, corrected, used, or otherwise taken into account
6258d-6268 purpose: stress corrosion cracking (SCC) problems mitigated
6258d-6269 purpose: sulfide stress cracking or corrosion problems mitigated
6258d-6270 purpose: reducing helium content of metal arc welded / to be arc welded
6258d-6271 purpose: reduce hydrogen content in deposited weld metal
6258d-6272 purpose: reducing nitrogen content in deposited weld metal
6258d-6273 purpose: reducing oxygen content in deposited weld metal
6258d-6274 purpose: producing chromium-free deposit
6258d-6275 purpose: decreasing slag in/on solidified weld metal
6258d-6276 purpose: making welded bead delibrately visible to human, e.g., by making solidified bead a noticeable color
0b-6280 General Characteristics of the Document
6280b-6281 Doc. officially classified in topic, but not arc metal heating
6281d-6282 plasma technology document
6281d-6283 resistance welding technology document
6281d-6284 electroslag welding/heating, no arc welding document
6281d-6285 friction welding document, no arc welding
6281d-6286 vibrational (e.g., ultrasonic) welding, no arc welding
6281d-6287 forge welding, impact welding, explosive welding, riveting -- no arc welding
6281d-6288 diffusion welding, no arc welding/heating mentioned
6281d-6289 exothermic type welding/casting/cutting or welding from heat produced by chemical reaction
6281d-6290 dielectric welding, no arc welding mentioned
6281d-6291 general recitation of welding, bonding, or coating no explicit mention of arc welding
6281d-6292 soldering/brazing, no explicit disclosure of arc heating
6281d-6293 electron beam technology document
6281d-6294 laser technology, no arc welding document
6281d-6295 EDM technology document
6281d-6296 electric arc gas heater, no welding, no metal heating document
6281d-6297 electric arc furnace related, not arc welding document
6281d-6298 inductive heating or welding, no arc heating document
6281d-6299 resistance heating, no arc welding/heating
6281d-6300 gas flame welding, coating or cutting document, no arc welding disclosed
6281d-6301 arc is present, but workpiece is not metal or workpiece is not welded/heated
6281d-6302 arc lamp or arc illumination
6281d-6303 no disclosure in document of any material directed to arc welding/heating of metal
6280b-6305 Document indexation or Document availability includes a mistake/error.
6305d-6306 document includes both correct and incorrect indexations
6305d-6307 document fatally defective - should be deleted from system
6305d-6308 document that is available from official site(s) is defective in some sense
6280b-6310 Inventors of note
6310d-6311 inventor: Charles L. Coffin, arc welding / metal-heating patents
6310d-6312 inventor: Thomas A. Edison, arc welding / metal-heating patents
0b-6315 United States Subclasses associated with arc welding / heating
6315s-6316 219/54 Arc Weld[ed Rail bond]
6315s-6317 219/60R Electric arc heating of cylinders
6315s-6318 219/60A Rotatable tube welders
6315s-6319 219/60.2 Tube sheet welding
6315s-6320 219/61 Methods [of arc welding cylinders]
6315s-6321 219/69.1 Electric Arc [cutting or distintegrating]
6315s-6322 219/72 Nonatmospheric environment at hot spot
6315s-6323 219/73 Slag (e.g., submerged arc)
6315s-6324 219/73.2 With granular Flux supply
6315s-6325 219/73.21 For deposition welding
6315s-6326 219/74 Gas Supply
6315s-6327 219/75 Nonconsumable electrode
6315s-6328 219/76.1 For deposition welding
6315s-6329 219/76.11 With cooling means
6315s-6330 219/76.12 Of multiple distinct layers
6315s-6331 219/76.13 By spark discharge
6315s-6332 219/76.14 By electric arc
6315s-6333 219/76.15 With nonconsumable electrode
6315s-6334 219/76.16 Plasma
6315s-6335 219/98 Stud [welding]
6315s-6336 219/99 Methods [of stud welding]
6315s-6337 219/121.11 By Arc
6315s-6338 219/122 Control of arc direction
6315s-6339 219/123 Magnetic [control of arc direction]
6315s-6340 219/124.01 With ignition by retraction
6315s-6341 219/124.02 With gap control
6315s-6342 219/124.03 by arc voltage
6315s-6343 219/124.1 With automatic positioning of arc
6315s-6344 219/124.21 including work cutting
6315s-6345 219/124.22 in response to work shape
6315s-6346 219/124.31 Having carriage supported by work
6315s-6347 219/124.32 having variable welding head travel rate(gravity feed)
6315s-6348 219/124.33 having electrode angle control
6315s-6349 219/124.34 by using probe means
6315s-6350 219/124.4 In response to work position
6315s-6351 219/124.5 In response to the transfer rate of the weld metal
6315s-6352 219/125.1 With predetermined welding operation
6315s-6353 219/125.11 For closed path welding
6315s-6354 219/125.12 For oscillating electrode welding
6315s-6355 219/126 Vertical work
6315s-6356 219/127 Spot arc bonding (e.g. arc riveting)
6315s-6357 219/128 With working of bonding metal (e.g. by peening)
6315s-6358 219/129 Brazing or soldering [by arc]
6315s-6359 219/130.01 including circuits for monitoring arc parameters
6315s-6360 219/130.1 including arc-power supplies
6315s-6361 219/130.21 with automatic output control
6315s-6362 219/130.31 responsive to arc voltage only
6315s-6363 219/130.32 responsive to arc current only
6315s-6364 219/130.33 responsive to both arc voltage and current
6315s-6365 219/130.4 with arc ignition and stabilization arrangements
6315s-6366 219/130.5 with predetermined time variation of arc volts, current
6315s-6367 219/130.51 pulsating or periodic output
6315s-6368 219/132 remote control
6315s-6369 219/133 with generator (e.g. gas engine driven)
6315s-6370 219/134 electric motor driven
6315s-6371 219/136 welding
6315s-6372 219/137R Process
6315s-6373 219/137PS power supply
6315s-6374 219/137WM weld metal composition
6315s-6375 219/137.2 with consumable electrode device
6315s-6376 219/137.31 Gun [for consumable electrode arc welding]
6315s-6377 219/137.41 having fume extractor
6315s-6378 219/137.42 having gas flow limiting shape
6315s-6379 219/137.43 having spatter shield
6315s-6380 219/137.44 having integral electrode guide
6315s-6381 219/137.51 with flexibility
6315s-6382 219/137.52 with wear resistant liner
6315s-6383 219/137.61 having filler electrical contact structure
6315s-6384 219/137.62 having cooling means
6315s-6385 219/137.63 having supply connection means (e.g. quick disconnect)
6315s-6386 219/137.7 rate control
6315s-6387 219/137.71 Circuits [for controlling feed rate of arc consumable electrode]
6315s-6388 219/137.8 including filler wire deforming
6315s-6389 219/137.9 supply cables(current, coolant, gas)
6315s-6390 219/138 electrode holder (spring biased tong)
6315s-6391 219/139 plural adjustable electrodes (hand torch)
6315s-6392 219/140 spring jaw (sprung by electrode)
6315s-6393 219/141 with separate actuator
6315s-6394 219/142 plunger jaw (screw actuated)
6315s-6395 219/143 spring biased
6315s-6396 219/144 positive grip
6315s-6397 219/145.1 weld rod structure
6315s-6398 219/145.21 nonconsumable
6315s-6399 219/145.22 flux cored
6315s-6400 219/145.23 flux coated
6315s-6401 219/145.31 partially
6315s-6402 219/145.32 with wire wrap
6315s-6403 219/145.41 nonmetal cover
6315s-6404 219/146.1 weld rod composition
6315s-6405 219/146.21 nonconsumable
6315s-6406 219/146.22 nonferrous
6315s-6407 219/146.23 containing nickel, chromium, and iron
6315s-6408 219/146.24 metal deoxidizer or denitrogenizer
6315s-6409 219/146.3 particulate
6315s-6410 219/146.31 particulate
6315s-6411 219/146.32 alloying
6315s-6412 219/146.41 nickel or chromium
6315s-6413 219/146.51 containing carbide
6315s-6414 219/146.52 shielding
6315s-6415 219/147 with eye shield
0b-6417 CPC subclasses associated with arc welding / heating
6417b-6418 B23K_9/00 Arc welding or cutting
6418s-6419 B23K9/0008 . {Welding without shielding means against the influence of the surrounding atmosphere}
6418s-6420 B23K9/0017 . . {using more than one electrode}
6418s-6421 B23K9/0026 . {specially adapted for particular articles or work}
6418s-6422 B23K9/0035 . . {of thin articles}
6418s-6423 B23K9/0043 . . {Locally welding a thin plate to a thick piece( spot arc welding B23K9/007 )}
6418s-6424 B23K9/0052 . . {Welding of pipe panels}
6418s-6425 B23K9/0061 . {Underwater arc welding}
6418s-6426 B23K9/007 . Spot arc welding
6418s-6427 B23K9/013 . Arc cutting, gouging, scarfing or desurfacing
6418s-6428 B23K9/0135 . . {Arc saw cutting}
6418s-6429 B23K9/02 . Seam welding ; Backing means ; Inserts
6418s-6430 B23K9/0203 . . {Inserts}
6418s-6431 B23K9/0206 . . {of horizontal seams in assembling vertical plates, a welding unit being adapted to travel along the upper horizontal edge of the plates}
6418s-6432 B23K9/0209 . . {of non-horizontal seams in assembling non-horizontal plates}
6418s-6433 B23K9/0213 . . {Narrow gap welding}
6418s-6434 B23K9/0216 . . {Seam profiling, e.g. weaving, multilayer}
6418s-6435 B23K9/022 . . Welding by making use of electrode vibrations
6418s-6436 B23K9/025 . . for rectilinear seams
6418s-6437 B23K9/0253 . . . {for the longitudinal seam of tubes}
6418s-6438 B23K9/0256 . . . {for welding ribs on plates}
6418s-6439 B23K9/028 . . for curved planar seams
6418s-6440 B23K9/0282 . . . {for welding tube sections}
6418s-6441 B23K9/0284 . . . . {with an electrode working inside the tube}
6418s-6442 B23K9/0286 . . . . {with an electrode moving around the fixed tube during the welding operation}
6418s-6443 B23K9/0288 . . . {for welding of tubes to tube plates}
6418s-6444 B23K9/032 . . for three-dimensional seams
6418s-6445 B23K9/0325 . . . {helicoidal seams}
6418s-6446 B23K9/035 . . with backing means disposed under the seam
6418s-6447 B23K9/0352 . . . {the backing means being movable during the welding operation}
6418s-6448 B23K9/0354 . . . {the backing means being expandable}
6418s-6449 B23K9/0356 . . . {the backing means being a tape or strip}
6418s-6450 B23K9/0358 . . . {the backing means being a ring or sleeve}
6418s-6451 B23K9/038 . . using moulding means( not restricted to arc welding B23K 37/06 )
6418s-6452 B23K9/04 . Welding for other purposes than joining, e.g. built-up welding
6418s-6453 B23K9/042 . . {Built-up welding on planar surfaces}
6418s-6454 B23K9/044 . . {Built-up welding on three-dimensional surfaces}
6418s-6455 B23K9/046 . . . {on surfaces of revolution}
6418s-6456 B23K9/048 . . . . {on cylindrical surfaces}
6418s-6457 B23K9/06 . Arrangements or circuits for starting the arc, e.g. by generating ignition voltage, or for stabilising the arc
6418s-6458 B23K9/067 . . Starting the arc
6418s-6459 B23K9/0671 . . . {by means of brief contacts between the electrodes}
6418s-6460 B23K9/0672 . . . {without direct contact between electrodes}
6418s-6461 B23K9/0673 . . . . {Ionisation of the arc gap by means of a tension with a step front( pulses or high frequency tensions )}
6418s-6462 B23K9/0675 . . . . {Ionization of the arc gap by means of radiation or particle bombardtent}
6418s-6463 B23K9/0676 . . . . {Ionization of the arc gap by means of heating}
6418s-6464 B23K9/0677 . . . . {Ionization of the arc gap by means of a contact piece disposed between the electrodes}
6418s-6465 B23K9/0678 . . . . {Ionization of the arc gap by means of an auxiliary arc}
6418s-6466 B23K9/073 . . Stabilising the arc
6418s-6467 B23K9/0731 . . . {Stabilising of the arc tension}
6418s-6468 B23K9/0732 . . . {Stabilising of the arc current}
6418s-6469 B23K9/0734 . . . {Stabilising of the arc power}
6418s-6470 B23K9/0735 . . . {Stabilising of the arc length}
6418s-6471 B23K9/0737 . . . {Stabilising of the arc position}
6418s-6472 B23K9/0738 . . . {Stabilising of the arc by automatic re-ignition means}
6418s-6473 B23K9/08 . Arrangements or circuits for magnetic control of the arc{ stabilising of the arc position by magnetic means B23K9/0737}
6418s-6474 B23K9/09 . Arrangements or circuits for arc welding with pulsed current or voltage
6418s-6475 B23K9/091 . . {characterised by the circuits}
6418s-6476 B23K9/092 . . . {characterised by the shape of the pulses produced}
6418s-6477 B23K9/093 . . . {the frequency of the pulses produced being modulatable}
6418s-6478 B23K9/095 . Monitoring or automatic control of welding parameters
6418s-6479 B23K9/0953 . . {using computing means}
6418s-6480 B23K9/0956 . . {using sensing means, e.g. optical}
6418s-6481 B23K9/10 . Other electric circuits therefor ; Protective circuits ; Remote controls
6418s-6482 B23K9/1006 . . {Power supply}
6418s-6483 B23K9/1012 . . . {characterised by parts of the process}
6418s-6484 B23K9/1018 . . . . {Improvements of the cos (phi) of arc welding installations}
6418s-6485 B23K9/1025 . . . . {Means for suppressing or reducing DC components in AC arc welding installations}
6418s-6486 B23K9/1031 . . . . {Reduction of the arc voltage beneath the arc striking value, e.g. to zero voltage, during non-welding periods}
6418s-6487 B23K9/1037 . . . . {Means preventing crater forming at the extremity of the seam}
6418s-6488 B23K9/1043 . . . {characterised by the electric circuit( B23K9/1012 takes precedence )}
6418s-6489 B23K9/105 . . . . {by using discharge tubes or mechanical contactors( B23K9/1068 takes precedence )}
6418s-6490 B23K9/1056 . . . . {by using digital means( B23K9/1068 takes precedence )}
6418s-6491 B23K9/1062 . . . . . {with computing means}
6418s-6492 B23K9/1068 . . . . {Electric circuits for the supply of power to two or more arcs from a single source}
6418s-6493 B23K9/1075 . . . {Parallel power supply, i.e. multiple power supplies or multiple inverters supplying a single arc or welding current}
6418s-6494 B23K9/1081 . . {Arc welding by means of accumulated energy}
6418s-6495 B23K9/1087 . . {Arc welding using remote control}
6418s-6496 B23K9/1093 . . {Consumable electrode or filler wire preheat circuits}
6418s-6497 B23K9/12 . Automatic feeding or moving of electrodes or work for spot or seam welding or cutting
6418s-6498 B23K9/121 . . {Devices for the automatic supply of at least two electrodes one after the other}
6418s-6499 B23K9/122 . . {Devices for guiding electrodes, e.g. guide tubes}
6418s-6500 B23K9/123 . . . {Serving also as contacting devices supplying welding current to an electrode}
6418s-6501 B23K9/124 . . {Circuits or methods for feeding welding wire}
6418s-6502 B23K9/125 . . . {Feeding of electrodes( for stabilising arc B23K9/073 )}
6418s-6503 B23K9/126 . . {Controlling the spatial relationship between the work and the gas torch( between wire tip and piece B23K9/073 )}
6418s-6504 B23K9/127 . . Means for tracking lines during arc welding or cutting( copying in general B23Q 35/00 )
6418s-6505 B23K9/1272 . . . {Geometry oriented, e.g. beam optical trading}
6418s-6506 B23K9/1274 . . . . {Using non-contact, optical means, e.g. laser means}
6418s-6507 B23K9/1276 . . . . {Using non-contact, electric or magnetic means, e.g. inductive means}
6418s-6508 B23K9/1278 . . . . {Using mechanical means}
6418s-6509 B23K9/133 . . Means for feeding electrodes, e.g. drums, rolls, motors
6418s-6510 B23K9/1333 . . . {Dereeling means}
6418s-6511 B23K9/1336 . . . {Driving means}
6418s-6512 B23K9/14 . making use of insulated electrodes
6418s-6513 B23K9/142 . . {Drag welding, the arc length being determined by an insulated layer between the welding electrode and the welding spot or seam}
6418s-6514 B23K9/145 . . . {the insulated welding electrode being laid along the seam}
6418s-6515 B23K9/147 . . . {the insulated welding electrode resting with one extremity on the workpiece}
6418s-6516 B23K9/16 . making use of shielding gas{ selection of media B23K 35/38}
6418s-6517 B23K9/162 . . {making use of a stationary fluid}
6418s-6518 B23K9/164 . . {making use of a moving fluid}
6418s-6519 B23K9/167 . . and of a non-consumable electrode
6418s-6520 B23K9/1675 . . . {making use of several electrodes}
6418s-6521 B23K9/173 . . and of a consumable electrode
6418s-6522 B23K9/1735 . . . {making use of several electrodes}
6418s-6523 B23K9/18 . Submerged-arc welding
6418s-6524 B23K9/182 . . {making use of a non-consumable electrode}
6418s-6525 B23K9/184 . . . {making use of several electrodes}
6418s-6526 B23K9/186 . . {making use of a consumable electrodes}
6418s-6527 B23K9/188 . . . {making use of several electrodes}
6418s-6528 B23K9/20 . Stud welding
6418s-6529 B23K9/201 . . {of the extremity of a small piece on a great or large basis}
6418s-6530 B23K9/202 . . . {by means of portable equipment, e.g. stud welding gun}
6418s-6531 B23K9/203 . . {of cooling fins}
6418s-6532 B23K9/205 . . {Means for determining, controlling or regulating the arc interval}
6418s-6533 B23K9/206 . . {with automatic stud supply}
6418s-6534 B23K9/207 . . {Features related to studs( welding studs per se B23K 35/0288 )}
6418s-6535 B23K9/208 . . . {Ferrules, e.g. for confining molten material}
6418s-6536 B23K9/22 . Percussion welding
6418s-6537 B23K9/23 . taking account of the properties of the materials to be welded
6418s-6538 B23K9/232 . . {of different metals}
6418s-6539 B23K9/235 . Preliminary treatment
6418s-6540 B23K9/24 . Features related to electrodes( form or composition of electrodes B23K 35/00 )
6418s-6541 B23K9/26 . . Accessories for electrodes, e.g. ignition tips
6418s-6542 B23K9/28 . . Supporting devices for electrodes( not restricted to arc welding or cutting B23K 37/02 )
6418s-6543 B23K9/282 . . . {Electrode holders not supplying shielding means to the electrode}
6418s-6544 B23K9/285 . . . {Cooled electrode holders}
6418s-6545 B23K9/287 . . . {Supporting devices for electrode holders( not restricted to arc welding B23K 37/02 )}
6418s-6546 B23K9/29 . . . Supporting devices adapted for making use of shielding means
6418s-6547 B23K9/291 . . . . {the shielding means being a gas}
6418s-6548 B23K9/293 . . . . . {using consumable electrode-rod}
6418s-6549 B23K9/295 . . . . . {using consumable electrode-wire}
6418s-6550 B23K9/296 . . . . . {using non-consumable electrodes}
6418s-6551 B23K9/298 . . . . {the shielding means being a powder}
6418s-6552 B23K9/30 . . . Vibrating holders for electrodes( B23K9/022 takes precedence )
6418s-6553 B23K9/32 . Accessories( earthing connections H01R )
6418s-6554 B23K9/321 . . {Protecting means( protecting means in general F16P 1/06 )}
6418s-6555 B23K9/322 . . . {Head protecting means( masks, shields or hoods for weldersp A61F9/06 )}
6418s-6556 B23K9/323 . . {Combined coupling means, e.g. gas, electricity, water or the like( electrical only H01R )}
6418s-6557 B23K9/324 . . {Devices for supplying or evacuating a shielding or a welding powder, e.g. a magnetic powder}
6418s-6558 B23K9/325 . . {Devices for supplying or evacuating shielding gas}
6418s-6559 B23K9/326 . . . {Purge gas rings, i.e. devices for supplying or evacuating shielding gas inside of hollow or tubular articles, e.g. pipes, vessels}
6418s-6560 B23K9/327 . . {Means for transporting supplies( carriages in general B23K 37/02 )}
6418s-6561 B23K9/328 . . {Cleaning of weld torches, i.e. removing weld-spatter; Preventing weld-spatter, e.g. applying anti-adhesives}
6417b-6563 A61F_9/06 Masks, Shields, Hoods for Welders
6563s-6564 A61F9/06 . .Masks, shields or hoods for welders (safety devices for welding in general F16P 1/00)
6563s-6565 A61F9/061 . . .{with movable shutters, e.g. filter discs; Actuating means therefor}
6563s-6566 A61F9/062 . . . .{with movable polarising filter discs}
6563s-6567 A61F9/064 . . .{with two windows, one for viewing and one for use during the welding process}
6563s-6568 A61F9/065 . . .{use of particular optical filters (A61F9/022, A61F9/062 take precedence)}
6563s-6569 A61F9/067 . . . .{with variable transmission}
6563s-6570 A61F9/068 . . .{with supply or suction of gas, air or smoke inside or outside the welding hood}
6417b-6572 B23K_35/00 Rods, electrodes, materials, or media, for use in soldering, welding, or cutting
6572s-6573 B23K35/001 .{Interlayers, transition pieces for metallurgical bonding of workpieces}
6572s-6574 B23K35/002 . .{at least one of the workpieces being of light metal}
6572s-6575 B23K35/004 . .{at least one of the workpieces being of a metal of the iron group}
6572s-6576 B23K35/005 . .{at least one of the workpieces being of a refractory metal}
6572s-6577 B23K35/007 . .{at least one of the workpieces being of copper or another noble metal}
6572s-6578 B23K35/008 . .{at least one of the workpieces being of silicium}
6572s-6579 B23K35/02 .characterised by mechanical features, e.g. shape
6572s-6580 B23K35/0205 . .{Non-consumable electrodes; C-electrodes}
6572s-6581 B23K35/0211 . .{for use in cutting (B23K35/0205 takes precedence)}
6572s-6582 B23K35/0216 . . .{Rods, electrodes, wires}
6572s-6583 B23K35/0222 . .{for use in soldering, brazing (B23K35/0205 takes precedence)}
6572s-6584 B23K35/0227 . . .{Rods, wires (B23K35/0244 takes precedence)}
6572s-6585 B23K35/0233 . . .{Sheets, foils (B23K35/0244 takes precedence)}
6572s-6586 B23K35/0238 . . . .{layered}
6572s-6587 B23K35/0244 . . .{Powders, particles or spheres; Preforms made therefrom}
6572s-6588 B23K35/025 . . . .{Pastes, creams, slurries}
6572s-6589 B23K35/0255 . .{for use in welding (B23K35/0205 takes precedence)}
6572s-6590 B23K35/0261 . . .{Rods, electrodes, wires}
6572s-6591 B23K35/0266 . . . .{flux-cored}
6572s-6592 B23K35/0272 . . . .{with more than one layer of coating or sheathing material}
6572s-6593 B23K35/0277 . . . .{of non-circular cross-section}
6572s-6594 B23K35/0283 . . . .{multi-cored; multiple}
6572s-6595 B23K35/0288 . . .{Welding studs}
6572s-6596 B23K35/0294 . . .{Consumable guides}
6572s-6597 B23K35/22 .characterised by the composition or nature of the material
6572s-6598 B23K35/222 . .{Non-consumable electrodes}
6572s-6599 B23K35/224 . .{Anti-weld compositions; Braze stop-off compositions}
6572s-6600 B23K35/226 . .{Non-corrosive coatings; Primers applied before welding}
6572s-6601 B23K35/228 . .{Selection of materials for cutting}
6572s-6602 B23K35/24 . .Selection of soldering or welding materials proper (B23K35/34 takes precedence)
6572s-6603 B23K35/26 . . .with the principal constituent melting at less than 400 degrees C
6572s-6604 B23K35/262 . . . .{Sn as the principal constituent}
6572s-6605 B23K35/264 . . . .{Bi as the principal constituent}
6572s-6606 B23K35/266 . . . .{Cd as the principal constituent}
6572s-6607 B23K35/268 . . . .{Pb as the principal constituent}
6572s-6608 B23K35/28 . . .with the principal constituent melting at less than 950 degrees C
6572s-6609 B23K35/282 . . . .{Zn as the principal constituent}
6572s-6610 B23K35/284 . . . .{Mg as the principal constituent}
6572s-6611 B23K35/286 . . . .{Al as the principal constituent}
6572s-6612 B23K35/288 . . . . .{with Sn or Zn}
6572s-6613 B23K35/30 . . .with the principal constituent melting at less than 1550 degrees C
6572s-6614 B23K35/3006 . . . .{Ag as the principal constituent}
6572s-6615 B23K35/3013 . . . .{Au as the principal constituent}
6572s-6616 B23K35/302 . . . .{Cu as the principal constituent}
6572s-6617 B23K35/3026 . . . .{Mn as the principal constituent}
6572s-6618 B23K35/3033 . . . .{Ni as the principal constituent}
6572s-6619 B23K35/304 . . . . .{with Cr as the next major constituent}
6572s-6620 B23K35/3046 . . . .{Co as the principal constituent}
6572s-6621 B23K35/3053 . . . .{Fe as the principal constituent}
6572s-6622 B23K35/306 . . . . .{with C as next major constituent, e.g. cast iron}
6572s-6623 B23K35/3066 . . . . .{with Ni as next major constituent}
6572s-6624 B23K35/3073 . . . . .{with Mn as next major constituent}
6572s-6625 B23K35/308 . . . . .{with Cr as next major constituent}
6572s-6626 B23K35/3086 . . . . . .{containing Ni or Mn}
6572s-6627 B23K35/3093 . . . . .{with other elements as next major constituents}
6572s-6628 B23K35/32 . . .with the principal constituent melting at more than 1550 degrees C
6572s-6629 B23K35/322 . . . .{a Pt-group metal as principal constituent}
6572s-6630 B23K35/325 . . . .{Ti as the principal constituent}
6572s-6631 B23K35/327 . . . .{comprising refractory compounds, e.g. carbides}
6572s-6632 B23K35/34 . .comprising compounds which yield metals when heated
6572s-6633 B23K35/36 . .Selection of non-metallic compositions, e.g. coatings, fluxes (B23K35/34 takes precedence); Selection of soldering or welding materials, conjoint with selection of non-metallic compositions, both selections being of interest
6572s-6634 B23K35/3601 . . .{with inorganic compounds as principal constituents}
6572s-6635 B23K35/3602 . . . .{Carbonates, basic oxides or hydroxides}
6572s-6636 B23K35/3603 . . . .{Halide salts}
6572s-6637 B23K35/3605 . . . . .{Fluorides}
6572s-6638 B23K35/3606 . . . .{Borates or B-oxides}
6572s-6639 B23K35/3607 . . . .{Silica or silicates}
6572s-6640 B23K35/3608 . . . .{Titania or titanates}
6572s-6641 B23K35/361 . . . .{Alumina or aluminates}
6572s-6642 B23K35/3611 . . . .{Phosphates}
6572s-6643 B23K35/3612 . . .{with organic compounds as principal constituents}
6572s-6644 B23K35/3613 . . . .{Polymers, e.g. resins}
6572s-6645 B23K35/3615 . . . .{N-compounds}
6572s-6646 B23K35/3616 . . . .{Halogen compounds}
6572s-6647 B23K35/3617 . . . .{B-compounds}
6572s-6648 B23K35/3618 . . . .{Carboxylic acids or salts}
6572s-6649 B23K35/362 . . .Selection of compositions of fluxes (B23K35/365 , B23K35/368 take precedence)
6572s-6650 B23K35/365 . . .Selection of non-metallic compositions of coating materials either alone or conjoint with selection of soldering or welding materials
6572s-6651 B23K35/368 . . .Selection of non-metallic compositions of core materials either alone or conjoint with selection of soldering or welding materials
6572s-6652 B23K35/38 . .Selection of media, e.g. special atmospheres for surrounding the working area
6572s-6653 B23K35/383 . . .{mainly containing noble gases or nitrogen}
6572s-6654 B23K35/386 . . .{for condensation soldering}
6572s-6655 B23K35/40B23K9/00 .Making wire or rods for soldering or welding (processes involving a single technical art, see the relevant subclasses, e.g. B05D , B21C)
6572s-6656 B23K35/402 . .{Non-consumable electrodes; C-electrodes}
6572s-6657 B23K35/404 . .{Coated rods; Coated electrodes}
6572s-6658 B23K35/406 . .{Filled tubular wire or rods (B23K35/402 takes precedence)}
6572s-6659 B23K35/408 . . .{with welded longitudinal seam}