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US 2024/0253165 A1Published application
Guarding systems and methods for handheld laser welding
AssigneeIllinois Tool Works Inc.
InventorsShuang Liu, Andrew Pfaller, Todd E. Holverson, Steven B. Massey, JR., Joseph C. Schneider, Bruce Patrick Albrecht, William R. Giese
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Abstract
Systems and methods for laser welding are disclosed. A laser welding system includes a manually operated laser welding torch to direct laser power to a workpiece to generate a puddle during a laser welding operation. The welding system includes a controller to regulate activation and regulation of the laser power based on user inputs, sensor inputs, and/or synergic control of a laser power source.
Claims20
A laser welding system, comprising:
- a laser source to generate laser power to perform a welding operation;
- a handheld laser welding torch to direct the laser power to a workpiece;
- and
- a sensor to measure one or more parameters corresponding to a distance from a focusing lens to a focal plane at or near the workpiece.
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A laser welding system, comprising:
- a laser source to generate laser power to perform a welding operation;
- a handheld laser welding torch to direct the laser power to a workpiece;
- and
- a laser controller to:
- receive a first input from a sensor associated with the laser welding system;
- enable a second input channel or device based on the first input;
- receive a second input from a user;
- and
- activate the laser welding system in response to the second input.
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A laser welding system, comprising:
- a laser source to generate laser power to perform a welding operation;
- a handheld laser welding torch to direct the laser power to a workpiece;
- a protective item arranged to be worn by a user;
- one or more devices arranged on the handheld laser welding torch, or the protective item;
- and
- a laser controller to receive information from the one or more devices prior to activation of the laser source or the handheld laser welding torch.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.