Patent ID: 6069340
Filing Date: 2000-05-30
Classification: B23K

Abstract:
An electrode holder mirror device used for welding purposes comprising:a) a body structure which comprises an open sleeve member and a flange section, the open sleeve member manufactured of a strong, resilient and non-conductive material and of sufficient size and configuration to facilitate gripping of an electrode holder when affixed thereto, the flange section functioning to releasably engage a handle portion of an electrode holder through usage of a fastening means; andb) a telescoping mirror assembly which comprises a telescoping male member releasably inserted into the open sleeve member at one end thereof, a mirror housing rigidly affixed to a distal end of the telescoping male member, the mirror housing comprising a mirror device therein, and a swivel means rigidly affixed to the distal end of the telescoping male member, the mirror comprising a protective clear lens functioning to protect the mirror from damage and debris, the telescoping male member and swivel means functioning to position the mirror rotationally about its longitudinal and latitudinal axes, allowing the device to be placed in a position to allow a welder to adequately view a process being performed, the electrode holder mirror device removably affixed to an electrode holder by pressing the body structure of the electrode holder mirror device onto the electrode holder in a snap fit, the electrode holder mirror device removable from the electrode holder by pulling the device from the holder manually.