Patent ID: 8426773
Filing Date: 2013-04-23
Classification: B23K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An integrated wire drive assembly for electrically connecting to a welding machine power source, the integrated wire drive assembly comprising: a clamping assembly comprised of a first receptacle configured to receive a power sin for a first welding implement, a second receptacle configured to receive a power pin for a second welding implement, a clamping portion and an at least partially threaded rod extending through a slot formed between the first receptacle and the second receptacle, the clamping assembly configured to releasably retain at least one of the power pin for the first welding implement when received by the first receptacle and the power pin for the second welding implement when received by the second receptacle; and wherein the clamping portion is coupled to the threaded rod such that effectuating the threaded rod in a first direction diminishes a gap defined by the slot and presses the clamping portion against at least one of the power pin for the first welding implement and the power pin for the second welding implement retainable within the first and second receptacles.