Welding torch

Disclosed is a welding torch. The welding torch comprising a torch head, a cup, a handle and a connector removably. Further, the torch head comprising a first tube, a second tube and an extension member. Further, the first tube and the second tube joined together in parallel along the length of the first tube and the second tube. Further, the extension member coupled to a rear end of the second tube. Further, the cup removably coupled to a front end of the first tube. Further, the handle removably coupled to the rear end of the extension member. Further, the connector removably enclosed within the handle. Further, the connector connects to a gas supply hose, wherein the welding torch is generally parallel to the gas supply hose.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The invention relates generally to welding equipment, and in particular to an improved Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding torch.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Traditionally, a tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding torch is configured in a shape similar to number 7 with a right-angle design, and points away from the operator. The electrode of the TIG must maintain a distance of no more than 0.125 inch from the welding surface, and the operator must also feed his own wire with his free hand, unlike other types of welding torches that feed wire automatically. It is very important for the operator to have an unobstructed field of view of the welding surface, with a torch designed to point away from the operator.

Accordingly, there is a need for an improved TIG that may overcome one or more of the abovementioned problems and/or limitations.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

According to some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a welding torch. The welding torch comprising a torch head, a cup, a handle and a connector removably. Further, the torch head comprising a first tube, a second tube and an extension member. Further, the first tube and the second tube joined together in parallel along the length of the first tube and the second tube. Further, the extension member coupled to a rear end of the second tube. Further, the cup removably coupled to a front end of the first tube. Further, the handle removably coupled to the rear end of the extension member. Further, the connector removably enclosed within the handle. Further, the connector connects to a gas supply hose, wherein the welding torch is generally parallel to the gas supply hose.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure includes many aspects and features. Moreover, while many aspects and features relate to, and are described in, the context of welding torches, embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to use only in this context.

OVERVIEW

According to some embodiments, the present disclosure may describe a welding torch. The torch provides a torch head and ceramic cup which rotate on top of a handle, and can be locked into position at any angle, starting from a position which may be parallel with the gas supply hose. The torch further eliminates the gas flow control knob from the design, relying instead on an electronic solenoid control valve, which may be built into the welder. The overall result may be a substantially improved physical posture and field of vision for the user, enhancing productivity. For example, the welding torch may be Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding torch.

Further, the welding torch may direct a TIG welding flaming in different directions relative to the operator, and provide an unobstructed field of view. Further, the TIG welding torch with a torch body that exists in a singular linear plane and may be absent of any acute or right angles.

According to some embodiments, a modified welding torch is disclosed. The welding torch gives the operator a wider range of visibility, leading to greater safety and more flexible positioning. This allows the operator to maintain a more natural and ergonomic body posture. Also, the increase in field of view increases productivity. Less time may be spent getting into the right position so that the operator can see what he is doing, and a more comfortable position means the operator will not tire as quickly, and can maintain a higher rate of production for longer periods. In the trade of sanitary stainless steel, the operator may be most likely working in an industrial food or pharmaceutical processing facility where the process runs non-stop, around the clock, to produce food and medicine globally. When that process breaks down, a very valuable inventory sits idle, much of which has only a few hours at best before it becomes unsuitable for human consumption.

The disclosed wielding torch works by eliminating blind spots for the TIG welder operator, which are created by a traditional design through its physical occupation of two planes, intersecting perpendicularly. The absence of a gas flow control knob simplifies the overall design of the torch body, and also simplifies the welding process itself by utilizing the electronic solenoid control valve, which may be built into the welder. This valve may be programmed to open when the operator strikes a welding arc, and provides a timed amount of post flow after the operator tails off.

FIG. 1is a rear perspective view of a welding torch100, displaying a torch head102, a handle104, and a cup106.FIG. 2is a side view of the welding torch100, displaying the torch head102, the handle104, and the cup106.FIG. 3is a front perspective view of the welding torch100, displaying the torch head102, the handle104, the cup106, and a tungsten element108.FIG. 4is a side exploded view of the welding torch100when fully disassembled, displaying the torch head102, the handle104, the cup106, the tungsten element108, a collet110, a gas lens112, a rear cap114, and a connector122.FIG. 5is a side exploded view of the welding torch100when partially disassembled, displaying the torch head102, the handle104, the cup106, the tungsten element108, the collet110, the gas lens112, and the rear cap114.

According to some embodiments, the welding torch100may include the torch head102, the cup106, the handle104and the connector122. The torch head102may include a first tube116, a second tube118and an extension member120. Further, the first tube116and the second tube118may be joined together in parallel along the length of the first tube116and the second tube118. Further, the extension member120may be coupled to a rear end of the second tube118. Further, at least one of the first tube116and second tube118may be generally cylindrical shaped.

Further, the cup106may be removably coupled to a front end of the first tube116. Further, the cup106may be tubular shaped. Further, the cup106may taper from the rear end of the cup106to the front end of the cup106. Further, the diameter of the cup106may decrease from the rear end of the cup106to the front end of the cup106. Further, the cup106may be made ceramic material.

Further, the handle104may be removably coupled to the rear end of the extension member120. Further, the handle104may be tubular shaped. Further, the outer surface of the handle104may include a gripping surface.

Further, the connector122may removably enclosed within the handle104, wherein the connector122connects to a gas supply hose. Further, the connector122comprises a valve. Further, the welding torch100may be generally parallel to the gas supply hose. Further, the welding torch100may comprise a flow path for a gas from the gas supply hose to the cup106. Further, the flow path comprises at least one of the gas supply hose, the handle104, the second tube118, the first tube116and the cup106. Further, each of the first tube116and the second tube118comprises a hole on the side wall to allow the gas to travel from the gas supply hose to the cup106.

Further, the gas lens112may be fitted within the first tube116, wherein a front end of the gas lens112is connected to the cup106, wherein the rear end of the gas lens112is connected to a rear cap114, wherein the cup106and the rear cap114securely retain the gas lens112within the first tube116. Further, the gas lens112may be tubular shaped. Further, the gas lens112may taper from the front end of the gas lens112towards the rear end of the gas lens112. Further, the diameter of the gas lens112decreases from the front end of the gas lens112towards the rear end of the gas lens112. Further, the gas lens112may be configured to provide a laminar gas flow to the cup106.

Further, the collet110may be fitted within the gas lens112. Further, the tungsten element108may be fitted within the collet110. Further, a front end of the tungsten element108may be exposed from the front end of the cup106. Further, the length of each of the collet110, the tungsten element108and the gas lens112may be approximately same. Further, the collet110may be tubular shaped, wherein a front end of the collet110may be open and a rear end of the collet110may be closed. Further, the tungsten element108may be fitted within the collet110through the open front end of the collet110. Further, the collet110may form a collar around the tungsten element108to securely hold the tungsten element108.

Further, the tungsten element108is generally cylindrical shaped with tapered ends. Further, the welding torch100may include an electrical connection providing electricity to the tungsten element108.

The various components, component sizes, and materials mentioned above are preferable, but artisans will recognize that alternate components and materials could be selected without altering the scope of the invention.