Patent ID: 6025571
Filing Date: 2000-02-15
Classification: B23K

Abstract:
A nozzle assembly for a laser cutting head, comprising:a receptacle of insulating material having a generally annular cross section with a central passage therethrough, said receptacle of insulating material further including at least one hole through said generally annular cross section;a conductive insert having a body portion of generally annular cross section which includes a central passage extending therethrough, said central passage including a wall, said conductive insert further including at least one threaded hole therein, wherein said conductive insert is seated on said receptacle such that said central passages are aligned;at least one conductive pin having a threaded end and a head opposite said threaded end, said at least one pin extending through said at least one hole in said receptacle so that said head engages said receptacle and said threaded end mates with the threaded hole in said conductive insert thereby forming a connection which holds said receptacle and said conductive insert together in a removable manner.