Multiple Position Wire Feed Spool Delivery System
AssigneeIllinois Tool Works Inc.
InventorMark Christopher
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Abstract
Disclosed are systems and methods for feeding welding wire for welding-type applications. The wire-feeder system comprises a spool hub configured to support a wire spool and a multiple-angle hub stand. The multiple-angle hub stand is configured to support the spool hub and the wire spool relative to a mounting surface. The multiple-angle hub stand comprises a lock configured to secure the spool hub relative to the mounting surface at one of a plurality of selectable angles.
Claims20
A wire-feeder system comprising:
- a spool hub configured to support a wire spool;
- and
- a multiple-angle hub stand configured to support the spool hub and the wire spool relative to a mounting surface,
- wherein the multiple-angle hub stand comprises a lock configured to secure the spool hub relative to the mounting surface at one of a plurality of selectable angles.
A wire-feeder system comprising:
- a spool hub configured to support a wire spool;
- and
- a multiple-angle hub stand comprising an adjustable portion pivotally coupled to a fixed portion via a hinge,
- wherein the multiple-angle hub stand is configured to support the spool hub and the wire spool relative to a mounting surface of a base platform at one of a plurality of selectable angles;
- and
- a lock configured to secure the adjustable portion relative to the fixed portion at a selected one of the plurality of selectable angles.
A method for operating a multiple-angle hub stand of a wire-feeder system in a welding-type system, the method comprising:
- mounting a wire spool to a spool hub of the multiple-angle hub stand, wherein the spool hub is position at a first selectable angle selected from a plurality of selectable angles;
- adjusting, via the multiple-angle hub stand, the spool hub from the first selectable angle to a second selectable angle selected from the plurality of selectable angles;
- and
- passing a welding wire from the wire spool to a welding torch via a drive roll assembly.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.