Diffuser Shape Vent Slots in a Hand Torch Shield Castellation
First Claim
1. A torch tip for a plasma arc torch for reducing molten spatter buildup during operation of the plasma arc torch, the torch tip comprising:
- a body having a first end and a second end, the first end of the body configured to attach to the plasma arc torch;
an end wall disposed at the second end of the body;
a plasma exit orifice formed in the end wall at the second end of the body;
at least two castellations formed in the end wall; and
at least one slot disposed between two castellations, the at least one slot defined by a first castellation wall, a second castellation wall opposite the first castellation wall, and a slot floor, the torch tip having at least one of the following characteristics;
(a) a slope of the slot floor within the at least one slot tapers in an outward radial direction relative to the plasma exit orifice toward the first end of the body, or(b) a distance between the first and second castellation walls along the slot floor increases with distance away from the plasma exit orifice.
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Abstract
A torch tip for a plasma arc torch includes a body having a first end, configured to attach to the torch, and a second end, where an end wall is disposed. A plasma exit orifice is formed in the end wall. At least two castellations are formed in the end wall. At least one slot is disposed between two castellations. Each slot is defined by a first and second castellation wall, and a slot floor. The first castellation wall is opposite the second castellation wall. The torch tip has at least one of the following characteristics: a slope of the slot floor within the at least one slot tapers in an outward radial direction relative to the plasma exit orifice toward the first end of the body, or a distance between the first and second castellation walls along the slot floor increases with distance away from the exit orifice.
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19 Claims
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1. A torch tip for a plasma arc torch for reducing molten spatter buildup during operation of the plasma arc torch, the torch tip comprising:
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a body having a first end and a second end, the first end of the body configured to attach to the plasma arc torch; an end wall disposed at the second end of the body; a plasma exit orifice formed in the end wall at the second end of the body; at least two castellations formed in the end wall; and at least one slot disposed between two castellations, the at least one slot defined by a first castellation wall, a second castellation wall opposite the first castellation wall, and a slot floor, the torch tip having at least one of the following characteristics; (a) a slope of the slot floor within the at least one slot tapers in an outward radial direction relative to the plasma exit orifice toward the first end of the body, or (b) a distance between the first and second castellation walls along the slot floor increases with distance away from the plasma exit orifice. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A shield for a plasma arc torch comprising:
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a body having a first end and a second end, the first end of the body configured to attach to the plasma arc torch; an end wall disposed at the second end of the body; a plasma exit orifice formed in the end wall at the second end of the body; at least two castellations formed in the end wall; and no more than three slots disposed between the at least two castellations, each slot having a generally semi-frustoconical geometry and defined by a first castellation wall, a second castellation wall opposite the first castellation wall, and a slot floor. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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15. A torch tip for a plasma arc torch for reducing molten spatter buildup during operation of the plasma arc torch, the torch tip comprising:
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a body having a first end and a second end, the first end of the body configured to attach to the plasma arc torch; an end wall disposed at the second end of the body; a plasma exit orifice formed in the end wall at the second end of the body; three castellations formed in the end wall; and three slots disposed between the castellations, each slot defined by a first castellation wall, a second castellation wall opposite the first castellation wall, and a slot floor. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18)
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19. A plasma arc torch system comprising:
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a torch body defining a plasma gas flow path for directing a plasma gas to a plasma chamber in which a plasma arc is formed; an electrode disposed within the torch body; a nozzle disposed relative to the electrode at a distal end of the torch body to define the plasma chamber; and a shield disposed relative to an exterior surface of the nozzle at the distal end of the torch body, the shield comprising; a shield body having a first end configured to attach to the torch body and a second end; an end wall disposed at the second end of the body; a plasma exit orifice formed in the end wall at the second end of the shield body; at least two castellations formed in the end wall; and at least one slot disposed between two castellations, the at least one slot being defined by a first castellation wall, a second castellation wall opposite the first castellation wall, and a slot floor, the shield having at least one of the following characteristics; (a) a slope of the slot floor within the at least one slot tapers in an outward radial direction relative to the plasma exit orifice toward the first end of the body, or (b) a distance between the first and second castellation walls along the slot floor increases with distance away from the plasma exit orifice.
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