Patents Assigned to La Soudure Autogrene Francaise
  • Patent number: 5409164
    Abstract: A plasma cutting torch has a torch body comprising an electrode and a nozzle, and structure for mounting and connecting the torch body. It further comprises a torch support (A) defining a first series of fluid passages (7, 8, 10, 4, 47, 50, 54) connectable to respective circuits of fluids and a first bearing surface (9); a unitary assembly of torch body (B) comprising the electrode (28, 280) and the nozzle (36) and comprising a second series of fluid passages (25, 27, 38, 39, 42, 48, 49, 55, 56) and a second bearing surface (21); and a quick coupling (D) to assemble the assembly of the torch body to the support for the torch body with the first and second bearing surfaces bearing axially against each other and with the passages of the first series communicating with the respective passages of the second series.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1995
    Assignee: La Soudure Autogrene Francaise
    Inventors: Michel Delzenne, Andre Borne