EP0845929A1 - Torche de coupage à plasma d'arc - Google Patents

Torche de coupage à plasma d'arc

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EP0845929A1
EP0845929A1 EP97120002A EP97120002A EP0845929A1 EP 0845929 A1 EP0845929 A1 EP 0845929A1 EP 97120002 A EP97120002 A EP 97120002A EP 97120002 A EP97120002 A EP 97120002A EP 0845929 A1 EP0845929 A1 EP 0845929A1
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sleeve
torch
tube
conveyed
torch according
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EP0845929B1 (fr
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Giorgio Bassi
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Tecmo SRL
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05H—PLASMA TECHNIQUE; PRODUCTION OF ACCELERATED ELECTRICALLY-CHARGED PARTICLES OR OF NEUTRONS; PRODUCTION OR ACCELERATION OF NEUTRAL MOLECULAR OR ATOMIC BEAMS
    • H05H1/00—Generating plasma; Handling plasma
    • H05H1/24—Generating plasma
    • H05H1/26—Plasma torches
    • H05H1/32—Plasma torches using an arc
    • H05H1/34—Details, e.g. electrodes, nozzles
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05H—PLASMA TECHNIQUE; PRODUCTION OF ACCELERATED ELECTRICALLY-CHARGED PARTICLES OR OF NEUTRONS; PRODUCTION OR ACCELERATION OF NEUTRAL MOLECULAR OR ATOMIC BEAMS
    • H05H1/00—Generating plasma; Handling plasma
    • H05H1/24—Generating plasma
    • H05H1/26—Plasma torches
    • H05H1/28—Cooling arrangements
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05H—PLASMA TECHNIQUE; PRODUCTION OF ACCELERATED ELECTRICALLY-CHARGED PARTICLES OR OF NEUTRONS; PRODUCTION OR ACCELERATION OF NEUTRAL MOLECULAR OR ATOMIC BEAMS
    • H05H1/00—Generating plasma; Handling plasma
    • H05H1/24—Generating plasma
    • H05H1/26—Plasma torches
    • H05H1/32—Plasma torches using an arc
    • H05H1/34—Details, e.g. electrodes, nozzles
    • H05H1/3457—Nozzle protection devices
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05H—PLASMA TECHNIQUE; PRODUCTION OF ACCELERATED ELECTRICALLY-CHARGED PARTICLES OR OF NEUTRONS; PRODUCTION OR ACCELERATION OF NEUTRAL MOLECULAR OR ATOMIC BEAMS
    • H05H1/00—Generating plasma; Handling plasma
    • H05H1/24—Generating plasma
    • H05H1/26—Plasma torches
    • H05H1/32—Plasma torches using an arc
    • H05H1/34—Details, e.g. electrodes, nozzles
    • H05H1/3478—Geometrical details

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a plasma arc cutting torch, particularly for cutting by thermal plasma generated by an electric arc.
  • torches of the above kind operate by supplying the excitation and ionization energy to the gas whose plasma is to be produced.
  • the gas is passed through an electric arc which is triggered between a negative electrode or cathode and the part to be cut, which acts as an anode.
  • a sleeve which has a nozzle and defines, together with the electrode, a tubular channel which is connected to the supply of the gas whose plasma is to be generated.
  • the sleeve can temporarily act as an anode in order to generate a pilot arc which is suitable to facilitate the starting of the main arc between the negative electrode and the part.
  • the main arc lies, through the nozzle, between the negative electrode and the part, while the gas flows out of the nozzle in the form of a plasma jet which strikes the part at high temperature and high speed.
  • the aim of the present invention is to provide a plasma torch whereby the problem is effectively solved.
  • an object of the present invention is to provide a torch in which the stability of the plasma jet is further improved, so as to ensure a cleaner and more precise cut.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a torch which can operate in less accessible regions and in compliance with safety standards in order to avoid electric shocks to users.
  • a plasma arc cutting torch which comprises a sleeve coaxial to a negative electrode from which the arc starts, and defines, together with said electrode, a tubular chamber through which a gas whose plasma is to be obtained is conveyed; characterized in that a tube is arranged coaxially around said sleeve and forms a tubular interspace through which air is conveyed to cool said sleeve.
  • the reference numeral 1 generally designates the portion of a torch that comprises the elements meant to generate the plasma jet.
  • the torch part that comprises the handle and the various electrical and pneumatic connections is not shown, since it is fully conventional and known to operators in this field of technology.
  • the portion 1 comprises a central electrode 2, which acts as a cathode and protrudes axially from a cylindrical body 3.
  • a sleeve 4 is coaxially superimposed on the electrode 2 and forms, together with the electrode, an interspace or tubular chamber 5.
  • the sleeve 4 has an end which tapers in a conical fashion and ends with a flattened region 6, at the center whereof a port 7 is provided which makes the sleeve act as a nozzle.
  • the tubular chamber 5 is connected to the supply of a gas whose plasma is to be generated through holes and passages formed in the body 3 and through the torch handle.
  • the sleeve 4 is centered on an insulating ring 8 which is coaxial to the electrode 2, rests thereon and has an outer flange 9 which acts as an engagement element for a locking bush 10.
  • the bush 10 has, at the top, an internally threaded portion 11 which is suitable to couple by screwing on an external thread 12 of the body 3. In this manner, by screwing the bush 10 on the thread 12 it is possible to lock the sleeve 4 against the shoulder formed by the body 3 with the interposition of the ring 8.
  • a tubular chamber 13 is enclosed between the bush 10 and the body 3 and is connected on one side to an air supply and on the other side to a plurality of holes 14 which pass through the inner collar 15 of the bush 10, which engages under the flange 9.
  • the bush 10 is externally covered with a cladding 16 of thermally insulating material and, in a downward region, by a bush 17.
  • the cladding 16 and the bush 17 are anchored to the bush 10 so as to provide a rotary coupling.
  • the bush 17 is externally threaded, and a ring 18 is formed thereon; said ring is an integral part of a tube 19 which coaxially covers the sleeve 4.
  • the tube 19 forms, together with the sleeve 4, a tubular interspace 20 which is connected to the holes 14.
  • the lower portion of the tube 19 is conical, duplicates the conical end of the sleeve 4, and ends with an annular expansion 21 which is concentric to the port 7.
  • the expansion 21 has an edge which protrudes toward the sleeve 4 until it almost touches the flattened region 6 (see figure 4) and surrounds a circular opening 22 which is concentric to the port 7.
  • the tube 19 is completed by a plurality of slots 23, which are provided radially in its portion which is proximate to the annular expansion 21 and are distributed angularly, and by teeth 24 which protrude downward from the annular expansion 21 and form abutments for resting on the part to be cut when using the torch.
  • the air conveyed through the chamber 13, the holes 14 and the interspace 20 flows along the outer surface of the sleeve 4 and effectively cools it.
  • the slots 23 allow the cooling air to flow out radially without affecting the plasma jet projected through the port 7 and the opening 22.
  • the narrow gap that remains between the flattened portion 6 and the edge of the annular expansion 21 that faces it is so narrow that the outflow of air through the opening 22, surrounded by the annular expansion 21, is practically insignificant.
  • the tube 19 does not appreciably increase the size of the sleeve 4 and therefore the torch maintains its operating features even in less accessible regions.
  • Figures 5, 6 and 7 illustrate an embodiment in which the tube 19 has a substantially reduced length.
  • the tube 19 has no slots 22 and is shorter than the sleeve 4, so that said sleeve protrudes downward with respect to the end edge of the tube.
  • FIGS 9 and 10 illustrate two embodiments in which the tube 19, instead of being screwed onto the bush 17, is simply superimposed thereon and retained by friction.
  • the tube 19, instead of the ring 15, has a cup-shaped element 25 inside which there is provided a groove for accommodating a ring 26 made of heat-resistant elastic material which is suitable to produce friction on the bush 17.
  • Figures 11, 12 and 13 are views of three embodiments in which the tube 19, instead of the ring 18, has an external collar 27.
  • the ring constitutes an independent element which, screwed onto the bush 17, engages below the collar 27 and locks the tube 19 against the bush 17.
  • the annular expansion 21 forms an annular cusp 28, which divides the stream of the air that arrives from the tubular interspace 20 into two streams, one stream flowing out through the slots 23 while the other stream flows out through the opening 22.
  • the tube 19 is significantly shorter and the cusp 28 is located at the conical tapering end of the sleeve 4.
  • figure 13 differs from the one of figure 12 in that there are no teeth 24.

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Plasma & Fusion (AREA)
  • Spectroscopy & Molecular Physics (AREA)
  • Geometry (AREA)
  • Arc Welding In General (AREA)
  • Manufacture And Refinement Of Metals (AREA)
  • Plasma Technology (AREA)
EP97120002A 1996-11-29 1997-11-14 Torche de coupage à plasma d'arc Expired - Lifetime EP0845929B1 (fr)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
IT1996BO000162U IT242449Y1 (it) 1996-11-29 1996-11-29 Torcia per taglio a plasma.
ITBO960162U 1996-11-29

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EP0845929A1 true EP0845929A1 (fr) 1998-06-03
EP0845929B1 EP0845929B1 (fr) 2002-05-22

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DE (1) DE69712714T2 (fr)
ES (1) ES2174164T3 (fr)
IT (1) IT242449Y1 (fr)

Cited By (2)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP1363480A1 (fr) * 2002-05-14 2003-11-19 Tec.Mo S.r.l. Dispositif de butée pour une torche à plasma
CN107835555A (zh) * 2017-11-21 2018-03-23 深圳市诚峰智造有限公司 一种等离子表面处理装置

Citations (6)

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GB1453100A (en) * 1974-06-21 1976-10-20 V N I Pk I T I Elektrosvarochn Method of and apparatus for plasma working of conductive materials
DE2642649A1 (de) * 1976-09-22 1978-03-23 Nuc Weld Gmbh Plasmabrenner
WO1991002619A1 (fr) * 1989-08-17 1991-03-07 Hypertherm, Inc. Appareil de coupage au jet de plasma muni d'un ecran pour le diffuseur et d'un regulateur de flux ameliores
DE4018423A1 (de) * 1990-06-08 1991-12-12 Inst Zavaryavane Plasmatron fuer das brennschneiden von metallen
FR2673352A1 (fr) * 1991-02-25 1992-08-28 Lincoln Electric Co Torche a plasma a refroidissement perfectionne.
DE4234267A1 (de) * 1991-10-14 1993-04-15 Binzel Alexander Gmbh Co Kg Plasmabrennerkopf fuer einen plasmaschweiss- und schneidbrenner

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB1453100A (en) * 1974-06-21 1976-10-20 V N I Pk I T I Elektrosvarochn Method of and apparatus for plasma working of conductive materials
DE2642649A1 (de) * 1976-09-22 1978-03-23 Nuc Weld Gmbh Plasmabrenner
WO1991002619A1 (fr) * 1989-08-17 1991-03-07 Hypertherm, Inc. Appareil de coupage au jet de plasma muni d'un ecran pour le diffuseur et d'un regulateur de flux ameliores
DE4018423A1 (de) * 1990-06-08 1991-12-12 Inst Zavaryavane Plasmatron fuer das brennschneiden von metallen
FR2673352A1 (fr) * 1991-02-25 1992-08-28 Lincoln Electric Co Torche a plasma a refroidissement perfectionne.
DE4234267A1 (de) * 1991-10-14 1993-04-15 Binzel Alexander Gmbh Co Kg Plasmabrennerkopf fuer einen plasmaschweiss- und schneidbrenner

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP1363480A1 (fr) * 2002-05-14 2003-11-19 Tec.Mo S.r.l. Dispositif de butée pour une torche à plasma
CN107835555A (zh) * 2017-11-21 2018-03-23 深圳市诚峰智造有限公司 一种等离子表面处理装置

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EP0845929B1 (fr) 2002-05-22
DE69712714T2 (de) 2002-09-05
DE69712714D1 (de) 2002-06-27
IT242449Y1 (it) 2001-06-14
ES2174164T3 (es) 2002-11-01
ITBO960162U1 (it) 1998-05-29

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