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Safety device for a plasma torch

  • US 6,096,993 A
  • Filed: 07/15/1999
  • Issued: 08/01/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/15/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A plasma torch comprising:

  • a torch head including at least one nozzle holder and a nozzle, the nozzle being fixed to the nozzle holder by fixing means;

    safety electrical switch means for controlling the supply of electric current to said torch head; and

    a removable protective shroud surrounding at least a part of the torch head, said protective shroud including;

    at least one actuating means structured and arranged to interact with the safety electrical switch means in order to make it possible to supply the torch head with electric current; and

    retaining means structured and arranged to interact with at least the nozzle so as to allow the protective shroud to be integrated with at least the nozzle.

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