Patent ID: 11951572
Assignee: MESTEK MACHINERY, INC.
Field: Machine tools (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC B  F | IPC B  F

Claim 1:
2. A laser cutting assembly, comprising:
a laser torch head configured for mounting to a platen configured to support a workpiece; and
a protection assembly disposed about said laser torch head and substantially enclosing said laser torch head, said protection assembly having an opening permitting communication between said laser torch head and said workpiece to act on said workpiece;
wherein said protection assembly is configured so as to substantially prevent escape of laser energy from said protection assembly other than through said opening;
and,
wherein said protection assembly further comprises a top protection assembly, a middle protection assembly, and a bottom protection assembly; and
wherein said middle protection assembly comprises a semi-translucent shield permitting the viewing of said laser torch head from three sides.