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Integral spring consumables for plasma arc torch using blow forward contact starting system

  • US 5,897,795 A
  • Filed: 10/08/1996
  • Issued: 04/27/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/08/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A nozzle for a plasma arc torch comprising:

  • a generally cylindrical hollow nozzle member having;

    an open end;

    a substantially closed end including a centrally disposed orifice; and

    an exterior surface having a radially extending flange; and

    a spring element disposed along said exterior surface, said spring element having a first end abutting said flange so as to resiliently bias said nozzle member along a longitudinal axis extending through said open and closed ends of said nozzle member when a second end of said spring is further disposed against adjacent structure, wherein said spring element is attached to said nozzle member, forming an integral assembly therewith.

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