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US 8,134,097 B2Granted
Multi-position head plasma torch
AssigneeIllinois Tool Works Inc.
InventorJoseph C. Schneider
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Abstract
A plasma torch having a multi-position head is disclosed. The plasma torch includes a torch body and a torch head pivotably connected thereto. Such a construction provides a single plasma torch having several head-to-handle orientations thereby providing a highly versatile plasma torch assembly.
Claims15
A plasma cutting torch comprising:
- a torch body having a handle which extends from a first end to a second end, the first end being fixed with respect to the second end;
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- a torch head having a restricted pivotable connection to the torch body and configured to generate a cutting arc at a plurality of angles relative to the torch body, wherein the restricted pivotable connection includes a plurality of predefined set points.
A plasma cutting assembly comprising:
- a power source;
- a plasma torch electrically connectable to the power source;
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- a multi-position head ratchetably connected to the plasma torch.
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