# US 2014/0197149 A1 · Torch adjustment apparatus > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2014/0197149 A1 - Document ID: US20140197149A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 14/129,913 - Filed: 2012-06-19 - Published: 2014-07-17 - Earliest claimed: 2011-06-27 - Inventors: Satoshi Ohta; Kiyoshi Dezuno; Yoshiki Todate; Tetsuo Koike - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140197149A1 ## CPC - B23K 9/126: {Controlling the spatial relationship between the work and the gas torch (between wire tip and piece B23K9/073)} - B23K 7/00: Cutting, scarfing, or desurfacing by applying flames - B23K 9/013: Arc cutting, gouging, scarfing or desurfacing - B23K 9/28: Supporting devices for electrodes - B23K 10/00: Welding or cutting by means of a plasma - B23K 37/0217: {the guide member being fixed to the workpiece} - B23K 37/0241: {Attachments between the welding or cutting element and the carriage} - B23K 37/0282: {Carriages forming part of a welding unit} - B23K 37/0288: {Carriages forming part of a cutting unit} - B23K: SOLDERING OR UNSOLDERING; WELDING; CLADDING OR PLATING BY SOLDERING OR WELDING; CUTTING BY APPLYING HEAT LOCALLY, e.g. FLAME CUTTING; WORKING BY LASER BEAM ## Abstract [Problem] To provide a torch adjustment apparatus that improves anti-heat measures while making it easy to set the angle of the torch. [Solution] Provided is a torch adjustment apparatus for adjusting the position of a torch in relation to the material to be processed. The apparatus has the following: a torch holder (27) that supports the torch so that the torch is detachable; a torch angle adjustment unit that adjusts the angle of the torch holder in relation to the material to be processed; and a torch in and out adjustment unit that adjusts the in and out position of the torch holder by moving the holder on a plane parallel to the material to be processed in a direction perpendicular to the traveling direction of the carriage (B). The torch holder is formed in a channel shape comprising a pair of flanges (27a and 27b) and a connecting piece (27c) that connects the pair of flanges. A mounting member (28) for mounting the torch so that the torch is detachable is disposed on the connecting piece, and the torch holder is mounted to the torch angle adjustment unit via one of the flanges (27a). ## Claims ### Claim at position 1 1: A torch adjustment apparatus for adjusting a position of a torch in relation to a material to be processed, the torch comprising a welding torch or a cutting torch mounted on a carriage that travels on top of the material to be processed, the apparatus comprising: a torch holder that supports the torch so that the torch may be detachable; a torch angle adjustment unit that adjusts an angle of the torch holder in relation to the material to be processed; and a torch in and out adjustment unit that adjusts an in and out position of the torch holder by moving the holder on a plane parallel to the material to be processed in a direction perpendicular to a traveling direction of the carriage, wherein the torch holder is formed in a channel shape comprising a pair of flanges and a connecting piece that connects the pair of flanges, a mounting member for mounting the torch so that the torch may be detachable is disposed on the connecting piece, and the torch holder is mounted to the torch angle adjustment unit via one of the flanges. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The torch adjustment apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the torch in and out adjustment unit is configured to include a shaft member arranged on the plane parallel to the material to be processed in the direction perpendicular to the traveling direction of the carriage and a bracket driven by the shaft member to be configured to enable reciprocating movement and provided at a predetermined position with a turning shaft, wherein the torch angle adjustment unit is configured to include a turning member turnably mounted to the turning shaft provided in the bracket and provided at a position away from the turning shaft with a nut member and a screw member arranged turnably in the bracket approximately in a vertical direction to the material to be processed and screwed in the nut member provided in the turning member, and wherein the torch holder is mounted to the turning member via one of the flanges. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The torch adjustment apparatus according to claim 2, wherein a handle is fixed at an end portion of the shaft member, and by an operation of the handle, the turning member is turned via the bracket, the nut member, and the screw member to adjust an angle of the torch. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The torch adjustment apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the nut member moves along an elongated hole of the turning member along with turning of the turning member. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The torch adjustment apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the torch in and out adjustment unit is configured to include a shaft member arranged on the plane parallel to the material to be processed in the direction perpendicular to the traveling direction of the carriage and a bracket driven by the shaft member to be configured to enable reciprocating movement and provided at a predetermined position with a turning shaft, wherein the torch angle adjustment unit is configured to include a turning member turnably mounted to the turning shaft provided in the bracket and provided at a position away from the turning shaft with a pinion and a rack arranged turnably in the bracket approximately in a vertical direction to the material to be processed and screwed in the pinion provided in the turning member, and wherein the torch holder is mounted to the turning member via one of the flanges. ### Claim 6 (depends on 3) The torch adjustment apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the nut member moves along an elongated hole of the turning member along with turning of the turning member.