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Device for training welders

  • US 4,931,018 A
  • Filed: 12/21/1987
  • Issued: 06/05/1990
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/21/1987
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A weld simulator comprisinga monitor having a screen on which video images can be produced,means for generating a set up display on the monitor including set up legends representing different parameters to be simulated and associated sensitive areas, and a simulated welding display representing a simulated welding joint with a welding target to be moved and followed therealong,a simulated welding tool having a handle portion and a welding tip portion for movement by an operator to positions adjacent to the displays, the tip portion including first and second distinct sensor means for reacting to selected sensitive areas on the set up display and to the target on the simulated welding display when the tip portion of the tool is moved adjacent thereto to produce changes in the displays and corresponding changes in the simulator functions.

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