EP0845929B1 - Plasma arc cutting torch - Google Patents
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- EP0845929B1 EP0845929B1 EP97120002A EP97120002A EP0845929B1 EP 0845929 B1 EP0845929 B1 EP 0845929B1 EP 97120002 A EP97120002 A EP 97120002A EP 97120002 A EP97120002 A EP 97120002A EP 0845929 B1 EP0845929 B1 EP 0845929B1
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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
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- H—ELECTRICITY
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- 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
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- H—ELECTRICITY
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- 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
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- H—ELECTRICITY
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- 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
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- 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.
- 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.
Description
- The present invention relates to a plasma arc cutting torch, particularly for cutting by thermal plasma generated by an electric arc.
- Conventional torches of the above kind operate by supplying the excitation and ionization energy to the gas whose plasma is to be produced. For this purpose, 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.
- In order to facilitate the formation of the plasma jet, coaxially to the negative electrode there is provided 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. During steady-state operation, 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.
- In current torches, however, the problem is felt of adequately cooling the plasma ejection nozzles.
- An example of gas cooled torch is available from the document GB-A-1 453 100.
- The aim of the present invention is to provide a plasma torch whereby the problem is effectively solved.
- Within the scope of this aim, 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.
- This aim, these objects and others which will become apparent hereinafter are achieved with a plasma arc cutting torch, according to the invention, which has the features set forth in claim 1.
- Further characteristics and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of embodiments thereof, on the basis of the accompanying drawings, wherein:
- figure 1 is a partially sectional view, taken along a longitudinal plane, of a torch according to the present invention;
- figure 2 is a partially sectional view, taken along a longitudinal plane, of the tube for conveying the cooling air;
- figure 3 is an axial view of the tube of figure 2;
- figure 4 is an enlarged-scale view of a portion of the end of the tube shown in figure 2;
- figures 5, 6 and 7 are views, similar to figures 1, 2 and 3, of a second embodiment of the tube for conveying the cooling air;
- figures 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 are partially sectional views, taken along a longitudinal plane, of torches according to six further embodiments of the present invention.
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- With reference to figures 1, 2, 3 and 4, 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. Asleeve 4 is coaxially superimposed on theelectrode 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 aport 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.
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sleeve 4 is centered on aninsulating ring 8 which is coaxial to theelectrode 2, rests thereon and has anouter flange 9 which acts as an engagement element for alocking bush 10. Thebush 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 thebush 10 on the thread 12 it is possible to lock thesleeve 4 against the shoulder formed by the body 3 with the interposition of thering 8. - A
tubular chamber 13 is enclosed between thebush 10 and the body 3 and is connected on one side to an air supply and on the other side to a plurality ofholes 14 which pass through theinner collar 15 of thebush 10, which engages under theflange 9. - The
bush 10 is externally covered with acladding 16 of thermally insulating material and, in a downward region, by abush 17. Thecladding 16 and thebush 17 are anchored to thebush 10 so as to provide a rotary coupling. - The
bush 17 is externally threaded, and aring 18 is formed thereon; said ring is an integral part of atube 19 which coaxially covers thesleeve 4. - The
tube 19 forms, together with thesleeve 4, atubular interspace 20 which is connected to theholes 14. - The lower portion of the
tube 19 is conical, duplicates the conical end of thesleeve 4, and ends with anannular expansion 21 which is concentric to theport 7. Theexpansion 21 has an edge which protrudes toward thesleeve 4 until it almost touches the flattened region 6 (see figure 4) and surrounds acircular opening 22 which is concentric to theport 7. - The
tube 19 is completed by a plurality ofslots 23, which are provided radially in its portion which is proximate to theannular expansion 21 and are distributed angularly, and byteeth 24 which protrude downward from theannular expansion 21 and form abutments for resting on the part to be cut when using the torch. - From the above description it is evident that when using the torch, the air conveyed through the
chamber 13, theholes 14 and theinterspace 20 flows along the outer surface of thesleeve 4 and effectively cools it. Theslots 23 allow the cooling air to flow out radially without affecting the plasma jet projected through theport 7 and the opening 22. In particular, the narrow gap that remains between the flattened portion 6 and the edge of theannular expansion 21 that faces it is so narrow that the outflow of air through the opening 22, surrounded by theannular expansion 21, is practically insignificant. - In any case, it is always possible to interpose, between the flattened portion 6 and the
annular expansion 21, a washer made of heat-resistant material which, by acting as a gasket, blocks any seepage of cooling air toward thecentral opening 22. - The described invention fully achieves the intended aim and objects. In particular, it should be noted that the
tube 19 does not appreciably increase the size of thesleeve 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. - In the embodiment of figure 8, the
tube 19 has noslots 22 and is shorter than thesleeve 4, so that said sleeve protrudes downward with respect to the end edge of the tube. - Finally, figures 9 and 10 illustrate two embodiments in which the
tube 19, instead of being screwed onto thebush 17, is simply superimposed thereon and retained by friction. For this purpose, thetube 19, instead of thering 15, has a cup-shaped element 25 inside which there is provided a groove for accommodating aring 26 made of heat-resistant elastic material which is suitable to produce friction on thebush 17. - Figures 11, 12 and 13 are views of three embodiments in which the
tube 19, instead of thering 18, has anexternal collar 27. The ring constitutes an independent element which, screwed onto thebush 17, engages below thecollar 27 and locks thetube 19 against thebush 17. - With respect to the preceding embodiments, the
annular expansion 21 forms anannular cusp 28, which divides the stream of the air that arrives from thetubular interspace 20 into two streams, one stream flowing out through theslots 23 while the other stream flows out through the opening 22. - In the embodiment of figure 12, the
tube 19 is significantly shorter and thecusp 28 is located at the conical tapering end of thesleeve 4. - Finally, the embodiment of figure 13 differs from the one of figure 12 in that there are no
teeth 24. - Where technical features mentioned in any claim are followed by reference signs, those reference signs have been included for the sole purpose of increasing the intelligibility of the claims and accordingly such reference signs do not have any limiting effect on the interpretation of each element identified by way of example by such reference signs.
Claims (6)
- A plasma arc cutting torch, comprising: a sleeve (4) having a substantially conical end terminating with a flattened region (6) axially provided with a port (7) for passage of a plasma jet; a negative electrode (2) from which an electric arc starts, said sleeve (4) being arranged coaxial around said electrode (2) so as to define a tubular chamber (5) through which a gas usable for the formation of the plasma jet is conveyed; and a tube (19) arranged coaxially around said sleeve (4) so as to form a tubular interspace (20) therewith through which air is conveyed to cool said sleeve (4), the tube (19) having an end portion the conical shape thereof duplicates the conical shape of the sleeve end, characterized in that said end portion of the tube (19) is provided with a plurality of slots (23) distributed radially around said conical portion of the tube (19) so as to allow the cooling air to flow out radially without affecting the plasma jet projected through said port (7), said end portion of the tube (19) terminating with a lower end thereof which extends under said flattened region (6) so as to form an annular expansion (21) with an edge portion surrounding an opening (22) arranged underneath and coaxial to said port (7), said edge portion of the annular expansion (21) closely facing said flattened portion (6) with a gap remaining therebetween so narrow that air outflow towards said opening (22) is practically insignificant.
- A torch according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises a washer made of heat-resistant material to act as a gasket which blocks cooling air seepage between said flattened region (6) and the edge of said annular expansion (21).
- A torch according to claim 1, characterized in that said tube (19) is provided with a ring (18) which can be screwed on a cylindrical body (17) of said torch.
- A torch according to claim 3, characterized in that said tube (19) can be provided with a cup-shaped element (25) which can be superimposed on the cylindrical body (17) of said torch, a groove being formed inside said cup-shaped element to accommodate a ring (26) made of heat-resistant elastic material which is suitable to produce friction on said body (17).
- A torch according to claim 3, characterized in that said tube (19) is further providable with an external collar (27) which can be locked against the cylindrical body (17) of said torch by a ring (18) which can be screwed onto said body (17).
- A torch according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that teeth (24) are further provided under said edge portion of the tube (19) surrounding said opening (22) so as to protrude downward from said annular expansion (21) and form abutments for resting of the torch, in use, on the part to be cut.
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