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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 28, 2018
Filed:
Dec. 28, 2011
Timothy N. Temby, Appleton, WI (US);
James F. Rappl, Neenah, WI (US);
Joseph E. Feldhausen, Appleton, WI (US);
Todd E. Holverson, Appleton, WI (US);
Michael H. Novak, Wautoma, WI (US);
Jeffery R. Ihde, Greenville, WI (US);
Joseph C. Schneider, Menasha, WI (US);
Bruce P. Albrecht, Neenah, WI (US);
Thomas A. Bunker, Black Creek, WI (US);
Clay A. Byron, Mobile, AL (US);
Timothy N. Temby, Appleton, WI (US);
James F. Rappl, Neenah, WI (US);
Joseph E. Feldhausen, Appleton, WI (US);
Todd E. Holverson, Appleton, WI (US);
Michael H. Novak, Wautoma, WI (US);
Jeffery R. Ihde, Greenville, WI (US);
Joseph C. Schneider, Menasha, WI (US);
Bruce P. Albrecht, Neenah, WI (US);
Thomas A. Bunker, Black Creek, WI (US);
Clay A. Byron, Mobile, AL (US);
Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL (US);
Abstract
A method and apparatus for providing welding-type power is disclosed and includes a means for communicating and a means for locating a cable. A welding power supply has a controller, a power circuit and a weld cable locator module with a cable locator output connected to the controller, the power circuit, and/or a weld cable connection. The distal end of the cable is located, and the proximal end is connected to the power supply. An identifying signal is provided to the proximal end and transmitted to the distal end where it is detected. A pendant with a cable sensor and a transmitter responsive to the cable sensor can be provided. The cable sensor can include an RFID reader and/or a bar code reader.