Patent ID: 8729428
Filing Date: 2014-05-20
Classification: B23K

Abstract:
1. A welding rod expander assembly for expanding a welding rod to a remote location, the welding rod expander assembly adapted to be carried by a stinger, the welding rod expander assembly comprising: a first attachment member having a first internal threaded portion and a first attachment portion; a second attachment member having a second internal threaded portion and a second attachment portion, the second attachment portion pivotally carried by the first attachment portion; at least one elongated member having an external threaded end portion and a connecting end portion, the external threaded end portion capable of being removably carried by the first internal threaded portion and the connecting end portion capable of being removably carried by the stinger; and a welding rod holder carried by the second attachment member, the welding rod holder comprising a holding unit carried by the second internal threaded portion, the holding unit capable of receiving the welding rod, and a clamping unit disposed on the second internal threaded portion, the clamping unit capable of assuming at least one of an open position and a closed position, wherein the clamping unit is capable of securing the welding rod in the holding unit, and wherein the welding rod secured in the holding unit is capable of expanding to the remote location.