Patent ID: 8809741
Filing Date: 2014-08-19
Classification: B23K

Abstract:
1. A cable system for a welding-type system including a support structure including a controller configured to control operation of the welding-type system, and a welding-type power source, the cable system comprising: a control cable having a non-conductive exterior housing surrounding a conductive interior configured to conduct control signals between the welding-type power source and the controller; a combined power and gas delivery cable including a removable, elongated, and semi-rigid housing surrounding the combined power and gas delivery cable and the control cable to define an elongated umbilical cord configured to extend between the welding-type power source and the support structure, the removable housing configured to be reinstalled after removal; and a strain protection system connected to and extending outwardly from the support structure, the strain protection system engaging the elongated umbilical cord to secure and inhibit movement of the elongated umbilical cord relative to the support structure, and inhibit the control cable and the combined power and gas delivery cable from disconnecting from the support structure.