Welding torch comprising a device for feeding a consumable welding wire towards the tool center point

A welding torch (3), in particular a TIG welding torch, comprising a torch body (3′) and at least one device (1) for feeding a consumable welding wire (2) towards the tool center point (TCP), wherein at least one feed device (1) has an attachment means (6) for attachment to the welding torch (3) or an element connected thereto, comprising a base support (5), which is connected to the attachment means (6) and comprises at least two deflection elements (9, 9′) for guiding the welding wire (2) towards the tool center point (TCP), wherein the at least two deflection elements (9, 9′) are arranged on the base support (5) in such a way that a first path length (l1) of the welding wire (2) from the last deflection element (9′) located closest to the tool center point (TCP) to the tool center point (TCP) is shorter than a second path length (12) of the welding wire (2) between the last deflection element (9′) and a further deflection element (9) as viewed counter to a main feed direction (F) of the welding wire (2), and wherein the at least two deflection elements (9, 9′) are further arranged on the base support (5) in such a way that the welding wire (2), which runs arcuately, has a greater segment height (h2) along the second path length (l2) than the segment height (h1) along the first path length (l1).