SMART WELDING HELMETS WITH ARC TIME TRACKING VERIFICATION AND LENS MAINTENANCE DETECTION

    公开(公告)号:US20220183889A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-06-16

    申请号:US17539617

    申请日:2021-12-01

    IPC分类号: A61F9/06

    摘要: Described herein are examples of smart welding helmets with arc time tracking verification and lens maintenance detection. In some examples, the arc time tracking verification checks whether certain conditions are satisfied before tracking the arc time. This may make arc time tracking more reliable by preventing tracking during certain false positive arc detection scenarios. In some examples, the lens maintenance detection notifies an operator to clean and/or replace their lens when the lens becomes substantially occluded (e.g., due to weld spatter) and/or has been in use for a certain amount of time (and/or arc time). This may assist operators who become too engrossed in their work to notice the gradual diminishment in visibility that can be caused by slow build up of weld spatter, debris, and/or other particulates on the cover lens.

    WELDING SYSTEM WITH POWER LINE COMMUNICATION
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    发明申请
    WELDING SYSTEM WITH POWER LINE COMMUNICATION 有权
    电力线通信焊接系统

    公开(公告)号:US20150158104A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-11

    申请号:US14624104

    申请日:2015-02-17

    IPC分类号: B23K9/10 B23K9/12

    摘要: Various welding systems that provide communication over auxiliary or weld power lines are provided. The disclosed embodiments may include a multi-process welding power supply that is communicatively coupled to a pendant via an auxiliary conduit that facilitates the exchange of data and power between components of the welding system. In some embodiments, the pendant may also include auxiliary outlets that allow an operator to power auxiliary devices at the weld location. The disclosed embodiments further include a pendant with a wire spool and wire feeder drive circuitry that is configured to activate spooling during MIG welding. Embodiments are provided that also allow for bidirectional data communication over a power line in networked welding systems.

    摘要翻译: 提供了通过辅助或焊接电力线提供通信的各种焊接系统。 所公开的实施例可以包括多工艺焊接电源,其通过辅助管道可通信地耦合到悬臂,辅助管道有助于在焊接系统的部件之间交换数据和动力。 在一些实施例中,吊件还可以包括允许操作者在焊接位置对辅助装置供电的辅助出口。 所公开的实施例还包括具有电线卷轴和送线器驱动电路的吊件,其被配置为在MIG焊接期间启动绕线。 提供的实施例也允许在网络焊接系统中通过电力线进行双向数据通信。

    TRACKING WELDING TORCHES USING RETRACTABLE CORDS

    公开(公告)号:US20220126404A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-04-28

    申请号:US17508588

    申请日:2021-10-22

    IPC分类号: B23K26/70 B23K9/095 B23K9/32

    摘要: Described herein are examples of torch tracking systems that monitor travel directions, speeds, and/or distances of welding torches using retractable cords. In some examples, the torch tracking systems use a sensor to measure a speed at which a reel extends and/or retracts a cord, and/or measure a length of the cord that is extended and/or retracted. The reel or cord can be attached to some portion of the welding torch, such that movement of the torch away from the reel causes the reel to extend more cord, and movement towards the reel allows a spring loaded spool of the reel to automatically retract the cord. While reel based torch tracking systems may provide coarser tracking than the more complex and/or expensive torch tracking solutions, their simplicity and low cost may make them an attractive alternative.

    SMART WELDING HELMET MODULES WITH ADAPTABLE HELMET DEVICES

    公开(公告)号:US20220031516A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-02-03

    申请号:US17340737

    申请日:2021-06-07

    IPC分类号: A61F9/06

    摘要: Described herein are examples of smart helmet modules that can be affixed to conventional welding helmets. In some examples, a smart helmet module may include one or more sensors configured to detect if/when welding is occurring, and/or whether a welding helmet is being worn in an up or down position, or not at all. In some examples, a smart helmet module may include one or more helmet devices configured to automatically activate or deactivate based on whether welding is taking place and/or the welding helmet is being worn up, down, or not at all.

    SMART WELDING HELMET MODULES WITH ADAPTABLE HELMET DEVICES

    公开(公告)号:US20220031515A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-02-03

    申请号:US17340380

    申请日:2021-06-07

    IPC分类号: A61F9/06 G02C7/10

    摘要: Described herein are examples of smart helmet modules that can be affixed to conventional welding helmets. In some examples, a smart helmet module may include one or more sensors configured to detect if/when welding is occurring, and/or whether a welding helmet is being worn in an up or down position, or not at all. In some examples, a smart helmet module may include one or more helmet devices configured to automatically activate or deactivate based on whether welding is taking place and/or the welding helmet is being worn up, down, or not at all.

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WELDING ASSET IDENTIFICATION

    公开(公告)号:US20210060681A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-04

    申请号:US16935803

    申请日:2020-07-22

    摘要: Systems and methods for welding asset tracking are disclosed. In some examples, a welding asset tracking system may comprise an asset tracking network of tags, hubs, and/or gateways retained by welding assets within a welding area. The asset tracking network may obtain and/or communicate to an asset tracking server welding data related to one or more of the welding assets, as well as position data obtained via an internal and/or external positioning system. In this way, the welding asset tracking server may continually receive updated information regarding each welding assets identity, location, and/or use. The asset tracking server may additionally send a command to a selected welding asset that causes an interface of the selected welding asset to emit an output that enables an operator to physically identify the welding asset.