Simulation stick welding electrode holder systems and methods
First Claim
1. A simulation stick electrode holder comprising:
- a stick electrode retraction assembly configured to mechanically retract a simulation stick electrode toward the stick electrode retraction assembly to simulate consumption of the simulation stick electrode during a simulated stick welding process; and
a plurality of markers fixedly connected to the stick electrode retraction assembly and configured to be detected by a position detecting system, wherein at least one of the plurality of markers is located on the simulation stick electrode.
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Abstract
Present embodiments include systems and methods for stick welding applications. In certain embodiments, simulation stick welding electrode holders may include stick electrode retraction assemblies configured to mechanically retract a simulation stick electrode toward the stick electrode retraction assembly to simulate consumption of the simulation stick electrode during a simulated stick welding process. In addition, in certain embodiments, stick welding electrode holders may include various input and output elements that enable, for example, control inputs to be input via the stick welding electrode holders, and operational statuses to be output via the stick welding electrode holders. Furthermore, in certain embodiments, a welding training system interface may be used to facilitate communication and cooperation of various stick welding electrode holders with a welding training system.
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24 Claims
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1. A simulation stick electrode holder comprising:
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a stick electrode retraction assembly configured to mechanically retract a simulation stick electrode toward the stick electrode retraction assembly to simulate consumption of the simulation stick electrode during a simulated stick welding process; and a plurality of markers fixedly connected to the stick electrode retraction assembly and configured to be detected by a position detecting system, wherein at least one of the plurality of markers is located on the simulation stick electrode. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A system comprising:
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a simulation stick electrode holder comprising; a stick electrode retraction assembly configured to mechanically retract a simulation stick electrode toward the stick electrode retraction assembly to simulate consumption of the simulation stick electrode during a simulated stick welding process, wherein the stick electrode retraction assembly is configured to orient the simulation stick electrode in a plurality of angular orientations relative to the simulation stick electrode holder; and wherein the stick electrode retraction assembly comprises a plurality of discrete slots into which the simulation stick electrode is configured to be inserted, wherein each discrete slot of the plurality of discrete slots has a respective discrete angular orientation. - View Dependent Claims (6, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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7. A system comprising:
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a simulation stick electrode holder comprising; a stick electrode retraction assembly configured to mechanically retract a simulation stick electrode toward the stick electrode retraction assembly to simulate consumption of the simulation stick electrode during a simulated stick welding process, wherein the stick electrode retraction assembly is configured to orient the simulation stick electrode in a plurality of angular orientations relative to the simulation stick electrode holder; and wherein the simulation stick electrode holder comprises a sensor configured to detect a selected angular orientation, relative to the simulation stick electrode holder, of the simulation stick electrode.
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12. A system comprising:
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a stick electrode holder comprising a stick electrode retraction assembly configured to mechanically retract a stick electrode toward the stick electrode retraction assembly to simulate consumption of the stick electrode during a simulated stick welding process; and a controller configured to determine a simulated arc length in relation to a simulated workpiece based at least in part on data relating to a position, movement, or orientation of the stick electrode holder, and to continuously adjust a rate of retraction of the stick electrode during the simulated stick welding process based at least in part on the determined simulated arc length, and based at least in part on a work angle of the stick electrode, a travel angle of the stick electrode, a travel speed of the stick electrode, an aim of the stick electrode, or some combination thereof. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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13. A system comprising:
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a stick electrode holder comprising a stick electrode retraction assembly configured to mechanically retract a stick electrode toward the stick electrode retraction assembly to simulate consumption of the stick electrode during a simulated stick welding process; and a controller configured to determine a simulated arc length in relation to a simulated workpiece based at least in part on data relating to a position, movement, or orientation of the stick electrode holder, and to continuously adjust a rate of retraction of the stick electrode during the simulated stick welding process based at least in part on the determined simulated arc length, and based at least in part on a stick electrode type, a stick electrode diameter, a stick electrode length, a simulation welding current, a desired simulated arc length, or some combination thereof.
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19. A system comprising:
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a stick electrode holder comprising a stick electrode retraction assembly configured to mechanically retract a stick electrode toward the stick electrode retraction assembly to simulate consumption of the stick electrode during a simulated stick welding process; and a controller configured to start retraction of the stick electrode by the stick electrode retraction assembly based at least in part on position, orientation, or movement data relating to markers fixedly connected to the stick electrode retraction assembly, wherein the position, orientation, or movement data is detected by a position detection system and wherein at least one of the plurality of markers is located on the simulation stick electrode. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24)
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20. A system, comprising:
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a stick electrode holder comprising a stick electrode retraction assembly configured to mechanically retract a stick electrode toward the stick electrode retraction assembly to simulate consumption of the stick electrode during a simulated stick welding process; and a controller configured to start retraction of the stick electrode by the stick electrode retraction assembly based at least in part on detected electrical contact between a tip of the stick electrode and a workpiece. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22)
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