Swirl ring and contact element for a plasma arc torch cartridge
First Claim
1. A cartridge frame for mating with a plasma arc torch having a cartridge sensing switch and one or more consumables seated in the frame of the plasma arc torch during operation, the cartridge frame comprising:
- a body configured to at least partially surround and slidingly engage an electrode of the plasma arc torch, the body including a first end and a second end nearest the torch and opposite the first end, the first and second ends defining a longitudinal axis, and at least one discrete protuberance extending from the second end of the body in a direction of the longitudinal axis,wherein the at least one protuberance is configured to mechanically engage the cartridge sensing switch of the plasma arc torch during operation of the plasma arc torch.
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Abstract
A swirl ring for a plasma arc torch includes a body configured to at least partially surround and slidingly engage an electrode of the plasma arc torch. The body includes a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first and second ends defining a longitudinal axis, and at least one protuberance extending from the second end in a direction of the longitudinal axis. The at least one protuberance is configured to engage a switch of the plasma arc torch for sensing a presence of a swirl ring in the plasma arc torch.
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23 Claims
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1. A cartridge frame for mating with a plasma arc torch having a cartridge sensing switch and one or more consumables seated in the frame of the plasma arc torch during operation, the cartridge frame comprising:
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a body configured to at least partially surround and slidingly engage an electrode of the plasma arc torch, the body including a first end and a second end nearest the torch and opposite the first end, the first and second ends defining a longitudinal axis, and at least one discrete protuberance extending from the second end of the body in a direction of the longitudinal axis, wherein the at least one protuberance is configured to mechanically engage the cartridge sensing switch of the plasma arc torch during operation of the plasma arc torch. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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12. A consumable cartridge for mechanically engaging with a consumable sense feature of a plasma arc torch having one or more consumables seated in the frame of the plasma arc torch during operation, the consumable cartridge including a cartridge frame comprising:
means for engaging the consumable sense feature of the plasma arc torch during operation of the plasma arc torch, the means extending in a direction of a longitudinal axis of the consumable cartridge.
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20. A consumable cartridge for mechanically engaging with a consumable sense feature of a plasma arc torch having one or more consumables seated in the frame of the plasma arc torch during operation, the consumable cartridge comprising:
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a body configured to at least partially surround and slidingly engage an electrode of the plasma arc torch, the body including a distal first end and a proximal second end opposite the first end, the first and second ends defining a longitudinal axis; and an intermediate component configured to be positioned between the body and a safety switch of the plasma arc torch, the intermediate component including at least one discrete protuberance affixed to a proximal end of the intermediate component, the discrete protuberance extending from the proximal end of the intermediate component in a direction of the longitudinal axis, wherein the at least one discrete protuberance is configured to enable an operation of the plasma arc torch by the plasma arc torch sensing a presence of a consumable of the plasma arc torch by the safety switch. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22)
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23. A method of enabling an operation of a plasma arc torch having a safety switch and one or more consumables seated in the frame of the plasma arc torch during operation, the method comprising:
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providing a plasma arc torch cartridge having a protuberance on a body of the plasma arc torch cartridge, the protuberance extending from the plasma arc torch cartridge; and installing the plasma arc torch cartridge in a plasma arc torch, the protuberance mechanically activating a safety switch for sensing a presence of the torch cartridge of the plasma arc torch during operation of the plasma arc torch.
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