Patent ID: 6157000
Filing Date: 2000-12-05
Classification: B23K

Abstract:
A motor controlled rheostat assembly for a welding torch comprising:a power source for coupling to the welding torch;a rheostat having a motor operatively connected thereto for controlling the power source, the rheostat being electrically connected to the power source and disposed remotely from the welding torch;a rocker switch being connectable to the welding torch, having a first position and a second position, wherein when the rocker switch is depressed toward the first position the motor rotates in a first direction to increase the power to the torch, and when the rocker switch is depressed toward the second position the motor rotates in a second direction to decrease the power to the torch, and when pressure on the rocker switch is released in either the first or second position the motor stops to maintain the power supplied to the torch at the desired level.