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US 12,394,950 B2Granted
Reconfigurable welding-type power sockets and power plugs
AssigneeIllinos Tool Works, Inc.
InventorsKenneth C. Altekruse, Brian L. Ott
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Abstract
In some examples, apparatuses, systems, and/or methods for configuring and/or reconfiguring welding-type power sockets and/or welding-type plugs may include welding-type power sockets and/or welding-type plugs that may be configurable (and/or reconfigurable) through custom socket inserts, socket connectors, plug adapters, and plug receptacles.
Claims20
A removable insert for a socket of a welding power supply, comprising:
- a base having a keyed entryway configured to connect with a key interface of a plug, the keyed entryway comprising a bore encircled by an inner surface of the base, the inner surface having a fixed keyed surface comprising a TWECO style latch that protrudes into the bore or a DINSE style axial groove that expands the bore;
- a nose comprising a contact surface configured to make electrical contact with a complementary contact surface of a socket connector of the welding power supply, thereby enabling conduction of electricity from the welding power supply to the plug, the contact surface comprising a frustoconical surface having a first frustoconical end with a first outer diameter and a second frustoconical end with a second outer diameter, the first outer diameter being larger than the second outer diameter, and the first frustoconical end abutting the base;
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- a coupler configured to couple the removable insert to the socket connector, thereby ensuring good electrical contact and connection with the socket connector of the welding power supply.
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A removable insert for a socket of a welding power supply, comprising:
- a base having a keyed entryway configured to connect with a key interface of a plug, the keyed entryway comprising a bore encircled by an inner surface of the base, the inner surface having a fixed keyed surface comprising a TWECO style latch that protrudes into the bore;
- a nose comprising a contact surface configured to make electrical contact with a complementary contact surface of a socket connector of the welding power supply, thereby enabling conduction of electricity from the welding power supply to the plug, the contact surface comprising a frustoconical surface having a first frustoconical end with a first outer diameter and a second frustoconical end with a second outer diameter, the first outer diameter being larger than the second outer diameter, and the first frustoconical end abutting the base;
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- a coupler configured to couple the removable insert to the socket connector, thereby ensuring good electrical contact and connection with the socket connector of the welding power supply.
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A removable insert for a socket of a welding power supply, comprising:
- a base having a keyed entryway configured to connect with a key interface of a plug, the keyed entryway comprising a bore encircled by an inner surface of the base, the inner surface having a fixed keyed surface comprising a DINSE style axial groove that expands the bore;
- a nose comprising a contact surface configured to make electrical contact with a complementary contact surface of a socket connector of the welding power supply, thereby enabling conduction of electricity from the welding power supply to the plug, the contact surface comprising a frustoconical surface having a first frustoconical end with a first outer diameter and a second frustoconical end with a second outer diameter, the first outer diameter being larger than the second outer diameter, and the first frustoconical end abutting the base;
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- a coupler configured to couple the removable insert to the socket connector, thereby ensuring good electrical contact and connection with the socket connector of the welding power supply.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.