| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 219132000 | Remote control | 33 |
| 20090039064 | WELDING APPARATUS PROVIDING AUXILIARY POWER - Welding wire feeders and a stick electrode holder capable of providing auxiliary electric power from a welding power source via an electrode cable to an auxiliary welding tool. A welding output of the welding power source may be switched between a regulated primary power and a regulated auxiliary power. An auxiliary welding tool, when connected to the welding wire feeder or the stick electrode holder, may use the regulated auxiliary power provided via the electrode cable when the regulated auxiliary power is selected. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090200283 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A WELDING SYSTEM - A wireless control system ( | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090302015 | Checkcard-Type Remote Controller With Electrode Contacts for Increasing and Reducing a Welding Parameter, and with a Readout - The invention relates to a remote controller for a welding device ( | 12-10-2009 |
| 20100122974 | WELDER HAVING A WIRELESS RECEIVER FOR REMOTE CONTROL - Welding apparatus includes a welding machine that generates welding electric power and an input unit that includes input switches for controlling the operations of the welding machine. The welding apparatus also includes a wireless receiver unit that is electrically connected to the inputs of the input unit to receive wireless instructions for controlling the operations of the welding machine. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20110049116 | REMOTE WELDING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Embodiments of a pendant associated with a multi-process welding power supply that allows a user to switch processes and reverse an output polarity while located remotely from a power supply unit are provided. Certain embodiments include a pendant with a wire spool and wire feeder drive circuitry that is configured to activate spooling during MIG welding. Control circuitry that may include processing circuitry and memory is provided. The control system may disable redundant controls on the power supply unit user interface when the power supply unit is connected to the pendant via a supply cable. Additionally, the control system may set the process, set the polarity, enable or disable a wire feed, and enable or disable gas flow according to inputs received via a user interface on either the power supply unit or the pendant. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110073578 | CONTACTOR ASSEMBLY FOR WIRE FEEDER - A portable wire feeder for providing welding wire and welding current to a welding operation includes an input electrically connected to a power source. An output is selectively electrically connected to the input to receive welding current delivered to the input from the power source and to provide the welding current and welding wire to the welding operation through a guide hose. A contactor includes a first electrical terminal, a second electrical terminal and a conductive bridge member for selectively electrically connecting the input to the output. The first electrical terminal is electrically connected to the input. The second electrical terminal is electrically connected to the output. The conductive bridge member is movable between the first position in which the bridge member electrically connects the first electrical terminal to the second electrical terminal and a second position wherein the bridge member is separated from at least one of the first and second electrical terminals to electrically isolate the terminals from one another. At least one of the first electrical terminals, the second electrical terminal and the bridge member is independently removable from the contactor for servicing or replacement. A motorized wire feeding system includes a motor and a feed roll driven by the motor to direct the welding wire from a wire supply to the output for provision of the welding wire to the welding operation through the guide hose. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110248008 | WIRELESS FOOT PEDAL CONTROLLER FOR WELDING SYSTEM - A wireless controller ( | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110248009 | WIRELESS FOOT PEDAL CONTROLLER FOR WELDING SYSTEM - A wireless controller ( | 10-13-2011 |
| 20130299477 | REMOTELY CONTROLLED WELDING MACHINE - The present invention is directed to a remotely controlled welding machine. A remote control uses the welding circuit to transfer information to a welding power source. The information to be communicated to the power source includes welding power source output command information (amperage/voltage control), welding circuit on/off information (power source output contactor control), and power source mode control (constant voltage/constant current). A transmitter transmits the desired welding operational parameters to a receiver disposed in the power source. The transmitter is constructed to use only a small amount of power which, preferably, is supplied by one or two low voltage replaceable and/or rechargeable batteries. Additionally, an open circuit voltage is not created between the power source and an electrode holder when an arc is not present. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130319987 | REMOTE POLARITY DETECTION AND CONTROL FOR WELDING PROCESS - A system includes a welding torch, a welding power supply unit, a remote device, and control circuitry. The welding power supply unit is configured to supply power to the welding torch. The remote device is coupled between the welding torch and the welding power supply unit. Additionally, the remote device is configured to detect a polarity of a welding operation. The control circuitry is configured to determine if the detected polarity is appropriate based on one or more welding parameters. Further, the control circuitry is configured to adjust the polarity of the welding operation. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20140048522 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORK FOR CONTROL OF INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT IN HARSH ENVIRONMENTS - In certain embodiments, a system includes a master node device. The master node device includes communication circuitry configured to facilitate communication with a welding power supply unit via a long-range communication link, and to facilitate wireless communication with one or more welding-related devices via a short-range wireless communication network. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140076872 | WELD CABLE COMMUNICATIONS CONTROLLER MODULE - The present invention is directed to a system and method of remotely controlling a welding machine with command signals transmitted to the welding power source across a weld cable connecting the power source to a remote device, such a wire feeder. A transmitter transmits the control commands containing desired welding operational parameters to a receiver disposed in the power source across a weld cable also designed to carry welding power from the power source to the wire feeder. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140144898 | TORCH-MOUNTED FINGERTIP WELDING CONTROLLER - A torch-mounted power controller mounts to the handle of a welding torch and includes a control lever that is operated by the user's finger. The control lever is arranged to allow the user to hold the torch with a normal grip. Power supply to the welding torch is controlled by applying finger pressure to a control lever. A voltage control circuit is operatively connected to the control lever and controls the amount of power supplied responsive to the movement of the control lever. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140144899 | WELD PARAMETER INTERFACE - A system and method for determining settings or parameters for a welding-type power source are provided. By presenting an operator with an interface that is positioned along the path of a weld cable and configured to input weld characteristics, an operator is not required to determine electrical parameters for setting a welding-type power source output at the power source. The interface is presented to the operator at a remote welding-type device, such as a wire feeder, a weld robot, a torch, or the like. From the operator-specified weld characteristics, the system and method determine appropriate settings for the power source. In some embodiments, the system and method may automatically set the power source accordingly. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140166634 | REMOTELY CONTROLLED WELDING MACHINE - The present invention is directed to a remotely controlled welding machine. A remote control uses the welding circuit to transfer information to a welding power source. The information to be communicated to the power source includes welding power source output command information (amperage/voltage control), welding circuit on/off information (power source output contactor control), and power source mode control (constant voltage/constant current). A transmitter transmits the desired welding operational parameters to a receiver disposed in the power source. The transmitter is constructed to use only a small amount of power which, preferably, is supplied by one or two low voltage replaceable and/or rechargeable batteries. Additionally, an open circuit voltage is not created between the power source and an electrode holder when an arc is not present. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140238964 | REMOTE MASTER RESET OF MACHINE - A welding machine includes one or more processors configured to control the welding machine and remote reset circuitry communicatively coupled to the one or more processors. The remote reset circuitry is configured to receive a remote signal and to reset the one or more processors based at least in part on the remote signal. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140238965 | INTERFACE OF A WELDING POWER SOURCE AND METHOD FOR DEFINING THE SAME - The invention relates to a method for defining an interface ( | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140263244 | ELECTRICAL WELDING MACHINE TRANSPORTER AND SYSTEM - A transporter for an electrical welding machine having an auxiliary electrical power output includes: a chassis, the chassis being adapted to removably carry the welding machine; a propulsion mechanism mounted to the chassis; an electrical motor operable to drive the propulsion mechanism to propel the transporter on land; and an interface unit on the transporter, the interface unit being operable to receive electrical power output from the welding machine. The transporter is operable to transport the welding machine using electrical power from the welding machine auxiliary electrical power output. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140332515 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL COMMUNICATION OF A WELDER - A method and apparatus of communicating control signals to a welding power source from a remote location includes a welding system operated by control signals transmitted by a wireless remote control that can be remotely located from the welding power source. A plurality of welding parameters in the welding system are set and adjusted in response to wireless command signals transmitted to a controller including a control transceiver located on the welding power source. In this regard, an operator is able to quickly and efficiently control a welding system from a remote location, with no more cables than are necessary to perform the intended task. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20150114941 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DATA EXCHANGE AND CONTROL WITH A WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL FOR WELDING SYSTEMS - A system and method for wirelessly controlling, monitoring, and updating various welding parameters from a remote device using a single remote control. The remote does not need to have the software to communicate with the welding-type system prior to initiating communications with the welding-type system. Rather, the welding-type system can provide a code download to the remote to perform an over-the-air programming of the remote to configure the remote to control the welding-type system. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150114942 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DATA EXCHANGE AND CONTROL WITH A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION TERMINAL ON A WELDING SYSTEM - A system and method for determining providing a welding-type system capable of wirelessly controlling, monitoring, and updating various welding parameters from a remote device using a single remote control. The welding-type device includes a welding power source with a radio apparatus capable of operating as a wireless communication terminal (WCT) to communicate with a terminal device and provide a user interface for data and file exchange. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150375330 | WELDING SYSTEM AND COMMUNICATION METHOD FOR WELDING SYSTEM - A welding system performs communication accurately without provision of a control line between a welding power supply device and a wire feeding device. The welding system includes a welding power supply device, a wire feeding device, a welding torch, and power cables for supplying welding power from the welding power supply device to the welding torch. The system also includes power transfer lines for supplying power for driving a feeding motor disposed in the wire feeding device, so that the welding power supply device and the wire feeding device perform communication via the power transfer lines. The power transfer lines have less superimposed noise compared to the power cables. Accordingly, communication can be performed more accurately than in the case of performing communication via the power cables. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20160039035 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL COMMUNICATION OF A WELDER - A method and apparatus of communicating control signals to a welding power source from a remote location includes a welding system operated by control signals transmitted by a wireless remote control that can be remotely located from the welding power source. A plurality of welding parameters in the welding system are set and adjusted in response to wireless command signals transmitted to a receiver that is connected to the welding power source via a connection port and is further connected to a controller in the welding power source. In this regard, an operator is able to quickly and efficiently control a welding system from a remote location, with no more cables than are necessary to perform the intended task. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160045971 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A PERSONALLY ALLOCATED INTERFACE FOR USE IN A WELDING SYSTEM - A welding system having a welding power supply, a wire feeder coupled to the welding power supply, and a welding torch coupled to the wire feeder and configured to output wire from the wire feeder is provided. In particular, the welding system includes a wireless module (e.g., gateway) disposed within a component of the welding system, or as an independent component within the welding system. For example, the wireless module may be disposed within the welding power supply, the wire feeder, or the welding torch. The wireless module is configured to wirelessly transmit to and receive welding information, such as operator identification information, from a wireless personal device. The wireless personal device is uniquely associated with a welding operator operating the welding system. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160101482 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A REMOTE WIRE FEEDER WHERE STANDBY POWER AND SYSTEM CONTROL ARE PROVIDED VIA WELD CABLES - The present invention is directed to a remotely controlled welding machine that uses serializing and modulating circuits to transfer modulated data packets to a welding power source across a weld cable. A transmitter transmits the data packets of desired welding operational parameters to a receiver disposed in the power source across a weld cable also designed to carry welding power from the power source to the wire feeder. The transmitter and other electronics of the wire feeder are constructed to use only a small amount of power which, preferably, is supplied by a DC power supply external to the wire feeder. The DC power supply is designed to provide power to the electronics of the wire feeder when the wire feeder is in a standby mode of operation. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160107257 | SENSOR-BASED POWER CONTROLS FOR A WELDING SYSTEM - A welding system includes a torch motion sensing system associated with a welding torch and is configured to sense welding torch orientations or movements. The welding system also includes a processing system that is configured to vary operation of a power source based on the sensed orientations or movements. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160107258 | REMOTE POWER SUPPLY PARAMETER ADJUSTMENT - A welding system includes power supply configured to provide a welding power output. The welding system also includes a welding helmet having an electronic display and an inertial measurement unit. The electronic display is configured to display a representation of the power supply and to display one or more indications of one or more parameters of the power supply. The inertial measurement unit is configured to detect movement of the welding helmet. The welding system also includes a processing system communicatively coupled to the inertial measurement unit and configured to adjust at least one parameter of the one or more parameters based at least in part on the movement of welding helmet. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160136746 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CURRENT MODE COMMUNICATION VIA A WELD CABLE - A system for communicating between at least two welding components may include a transmitter circuit that sends a first set of data via a welding cable that may couple the at least two welding components. The system may also include a receiver circuit that receives a second set of data via the welding cable and a coupling transformer that couples to the welding cable, the transmitter circuit, and the receiver circuit, such that the first set of data is sent and the second set of data is received via the coupling transformer. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160158869 | WELDING ASSEMBLY FOR HIGH-BANDWIDTH DATA COMMUNICATION - A welding or cutting system is provided that uses welding cables between a wire feeder and a power supply for high-speed data communications between the wire feeder and the power supply. A system designed as discussed herein eliminates the need for voltage and/or current sense leads for communication arc voltages/currents detected at the welding operation. | 06-09-2016 |
| 20160167153 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING LOCATION SERVICES FOR A WELDING POWER SUPPLY | 06-16-2016 |
| 20160175972 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A WELDING SYSTEM ACCESS TO A NETWORK VIA POWER LINES | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160193682 | Force Sensing Control Apparatus For Welding Machines | 07-07-2016 |
| 20180021873 | WELDING SYSTEM WITH POWER LINE COMMUNICATION | 01-25-2018 |
