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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 27, 2018
Filed:
Nov. 10, 2014
Applicant:
Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL (US);
Inventors:
James Francis Rappl, Neenah, WI (US);
Thomas Don Lahti, Combined Locks, WI (US);
Assignee:
Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B23K 9/10 (2006.01); B23K 35/02 (2006.01); B23K 9/28 (2006.01); B23K 9/00 (2006.01); B23K 35/40 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B23K 9/282 (2013.01); B23K 9/0008 (2013.01); B23K 35/0261 (2013.01); B23K 35/404 (2013.01);
Abstract
A welding torch with a welding electrode and a welding electrode holder is provided. One welding torch includes a securing mechanism and an insulated grip. The securing mechanism is configured to secure an exposed central portion of a welding rod bounded by flux covered first and second sides. The securing mechanism is also configured to make electrical contact with the central portion of the rod for arc welding with the first side. The insulated grip is configured to cover the second side of the welding rod.