Patent ID: 7238911
Filing Date: 2007-07-03
Classification: B23K

Abstract:
1. An adjustable apparatus for increasing the temperature decay rate of a heated welding device having first and second removably interconnected portions presenting a fixed condition, said apparatus comprising: a cooling system defining an outlet, having an adjustment element, and being thermally coupled to and configured to increase the temperature decay rate of the first portion of the device; and a holding element configured to connect the cooling system to the second portion of the device, and hold the outlet in a first fixed position relative to the first portion of the device when the first and second portions of the device are connected, so as to define a first minimum distance between the outlet and first portion of the device, said cooling system and holding element being cooperatively configured to allow access to the adjustment element, and enable the adjustment of the outlet to a second fixed position when the system is connected to the second portion of the device, and the first and second portions of the device are disconnected, such that the second fixed position defines a second minimum distance between the outlet and first portion of the device, upon reconnecting the first and second portions of the device to the fixed condition.