US 12,465,997 B2Granted

Heat-absorbing adapter for enhanced heat dissipation and durability

OwnerRocky Avilesinventor

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Abstract

A tungsten inert gas (TIG) torch heat adapter is disclosed. The TIG torch heat adapter comprises a body, a first connection unit, a second connection unit, and a welding lead connector. The TIG torch heat adapter is a heat-absorbing adapter that is configured to connect the TIG torch head to the welding lead and the argon gas hose, providing enhanced heat dissipation and durability while ensuring secure and efficient connections. The TIG torch heat adapter is applicable in industrial, commercial, and hobbyist TIG welding operations where thermal management and reliability are critical. The TIG torch heat adapter mitigates heat-related issues, ensure secure connections for both the welding lead and argon gas hose, and enhance the overall durability and performance of a TIG torch. The TIG torch heat adapter enables welders to achieve higher productivity and longer operational lifespans for their equipment.

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A tungsten inert gas (TIG) torch heat adapter, comprising:

a body having a first end and a second end, wherein the body is formed as a single solid piece;
a first connection unit positioned at the first end, wherein the first connection unit is configured to attach to a bottom portion of a tungsten inert gas (TIG) torch head;
a second connection unit positioned at the second end, wherein the second connection unit is configured to attached with an argon gas hose, thereby facilitating a flow of an argon gas;
and
a welding lead connector positioned at the second end, wherein the welding lead connector is configured to securely attach a welding lead,
wherein the TIG torch heat adapter is configured to absorb and dissipate heat generated by the welding lead during welding operations, thereby reducing heat transfer to the TIG head and accelerating cooling between welding operation,
wherein the body comprises a first threaded connection having dimensions and thread pitch matching those of a 26 or 26V series TIG torch head, thereby ensuring compatibility with a plurality of TIG torch heads including at least one of the 26 and 26V series.

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