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US 2006/0037945 A1Published application
Plasma torch having a quick-connect retaining cup
AssigneeIllinois Tool Works Inc.
InventorJoseph Schneider
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Abstract
A plasma torch assembly having a quick-connect retaining cup is disclosed. The plasma torch has a torch body constructed to receive an electrode therein. A retaining cup secures the electrode to the torch body by rotating the retaining cup less than approximately 360 degrees relative to the torch body.
Claims29
A plasma torch assembly comprising:
- a torch body having a handle portion and a tip portion;
- an electrode disposed in the tip portion of the torch body;
- and
- a retaining cup constructed to encircle the electrode in the torch body and connect to the tip portion with less than approximately 180 degrees rotation relative to the torch body.
1 more element
A plasma cutter comprising:
- a power source configured to condition power into a form usable by a plasma cutting process;
- a torch connected to the power source and configured to effectuate the plasma cutting process;
- an electrode disposed in the torch;
- and
- a cup having a twist-lock quick-connect mechanism removably connecting the cup to the torch and constructed to maintain an operable position of the electrode and prevent overtightening of the cup to the torch.
2 more elements
A plasma torch assembly comprising:
- a torch body;
- an electrode;
- means for connecting the electrode to the torch body having a fully engaged position with less than one complete rotation of the means from an unlock position to a lock position.
A plasma torch consumable comprising a quick connect cup having a partial-turn engagement mechanism engageable with another engagement mechanism of a plasma torch.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.