Patents Assigned to Lincoln Global, Inc.
  • Patent number: 12136353
    Abstract: A real-time virtual reality welding system including a programmable processor-based subsystem, a spatial tracker operatively connected to the programmable processor-based subsystem, at least one mock welding tool capable of being spatially tracked by the spatial tracker, and at least one display device operatively connected to the programmable processor-based subsystem. The system is capable of simulating, in virtual reality space, a weld puddle having real-time molten metal fluidity and heat dissipation characteristics. The system is further capable of importing data into the virtual reality welding system and analyzing the data to characterize a student welder's progress and to provide training.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignee: Lincoln Global, Inc.
    Inventors: David Anthony Zboray, Matthew Alan Bennett, Matthew Wayne Wallace, Jeremiah Hennessey, Yvette Christine Dudac, Zachary Steven Lenker, Andrew Paul Lundell, Paul Dana, Eric A. Preisz
  • Patent number: 12083630
    Abstract: A welding system can include a carriage having a top surface and a bottom surface. A first set of wheels can be coupled to the top surface of the carriage, and a second set of wheels can be coupled to the top surface of the carriage, spaced apart from the first set of wheels to create a first beam channel. The welding system can further include a first beam that includes a rack extending along a side of the first beam. The first beam can extend through the first beam channel and engage with the first and second sets of wheels. The welding system can further include a first positioning motor that includes a pinion gear. The first positioning motor is removeably coupled to the carriage such that the pinion gear is positioned to engage the rack extending along the first beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.
    Inventor: Dale Andrew Johannesen
  • Patent number: 11999019
    Abstract: The disclosed technology relates generally to welding, and more particularly to consumable electrodes based on aluminum and methods of welding using the same. In one aspect, a consumable welding electrode comprises a base metal composition comprising at least 70% by weight of aluminum and a fluidity-enhancing metal capable of forming a binary eutectic with aluminum, wherein the binary eutectic undergoes a binary eutectic solidification at a eutectic temperature of 595-660° C. The fluidity-enhancing metal is present in form and a hypoeutectic concentration of 0.05-0.5 weight % such that a solidification temperature range of a molten weld metal formed by melting the consumable welding electrode is less than 65° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.
    Inventor: Vivek Sengupta
  • Patent number: 11997779
    Abstract: A plasma arc torch includes a cathode extending along an axis of the torch, a pilot arc conductor, and a nozzle body. A first fluid conduit and second fluid conduit extend parallel to the axis of the torch. A first offset fitting includes a first duct coupled to and in fluid communication with the first fluid conduit, and a second duct in fluid communication with the first duct and outwardly radially offset from the first duct and extending away from the first duct in a proximal direction. A second offset fitting includes a third duct coupled to and in fluid communication with the second fluid conduit, and a fourth duct in fluid communication with the third duct and outwardly radially offset from the third duct and extending away from the third duct in the proximal direction. A spring compression plug electrically connects the pilot arc conductor to the nozzle body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.
    Inventors: Praveen K. Namburu, Wayne S. Severance, Jr., Matthew E. Train
  • Patent number: 11980968
    Abstract: An additive manufacturing system includes an electrode head comprising an array of electrodes for depositing material to form a three-dimensional part. The array includes a first plurality of electrodes formed from a first metallic material having a first ductility and a first hardness, and a second plurality of electrodes formed from a second metallic material having a second ductility and a second hardness, wherein the first ductility is greater than the second ductility and the second hardness is greater than the first hardness. A power source provides electrical power for establishing a welding arc for each electrode. A drive roll system drives each electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.
    Inventors: Jason K. Flamm, William T. Matthews, Michael A. Kottman
  • Patent number: 11980976
    Abstract: The invention described herein generally pertains to a system and method for evaluating one or more conditions or preliminary weld condition related to a welding system and/or method that utilizes a welding sequence to perform two or more welds with respective welding schedules. In an embodiment, an operator registration is provided that verifies the operator and identifies welding sequences to which the operator is authorized to perform. In another embodiment, one or more fixture locations are monitored to determine whether a workpiece is accurately configured prior to a welding operation. In still another embodiment, locations on a workpiece can be displayed to assist an operator in performing two or more welds utilizing a welding sequence. Moreover, a wireless system communications a data signal to a welding work cell in which such data is used to identify a welding sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Daniel, Michael Didion, Edward Enyedy, Daniel Fleming, James Hearn
  • Patent number: 11969835
    Abstract: A method of preventing arc flaring events for a welding system is provided. The method includes determining, by a controller, a real-time welding output characteristic of the welding system. The method additionally includes comparing, by the controller, the real-time welding output characteristic to a threshold welding output characteristic. The method further includes controlling an operating characteristic of the welding system in response to a determination that the real-time welding output characteristic exceeds the threshold welding output characteristic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel P. Fleming, Judah Benjamin Henry, Matthew R. Pischel
  • Patent number: 11969834
    Abstract: A welding or additive manufacturing power supply includes output circuitry configured to generate a welding waveform, a current sensor for measuring a welding current generated by the output circuitry, a voltage sensor for measuring an output voltage of the welding waveform, and a controller operatively connected to the output circuitry to control the welding waveform, and operatively connected to the current sensor and the voltage sensor to monitor the welding current and the output voltage. A portion of welding waveform includes a controlled change in current from a first level to a second level different from the first level. The controller is configured to determine a circuit inductance from the output voltage and the controlled change in current, and further determine a change in resistance of a consumable electrode in real time based on the circuit inductance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel P. Fleming, Judah B. Henry, Jonathon C. Kelm, Edward D. Hillen
  • Patent number: 11964346
    Abstract: A system and method of welding or additive manufacturing is provided where at least two welding electrodes are provided to and passed through a two separate orifices on a single contact tip and a welding waveform is provided to the electrodes through the contact tip to weld simultaneously with both electrodes, where a bridge droplet is formed between the electrodes and then transferred to the puddle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew A. Weeks, Steven R. Peters, Bruce J. Chantry
  • Patent number: 11938064
    Abstract: A mobile oxygen point of use apparatus includes a standalone and portable mounting panel having a first side and a second side and is configured to be portably relocated within a facility by at least one human operator. A first set of oxygen flow regulators are mounted on the first side of the mounting panel and have multiple first oxygen inputs and multiple first oxygen outputs. A second set of oxygen flow regulators are mounted on the second side of the mounting panel and have multiple second oxygen inputs and multiple second oxygen outputs. A low pressure oxygen input is mounted on the mounting panel and a single pipeline or hose is configured to be connected from the low pressure oxygen input to a source of oxygen. Distribution plumbing connects the low pressure oxygen input to the multiple first oxygen inputs and the multiple second oxygen inputs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.
    Inventors: David W. Gailey, Thomas S. Trame, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11931835
    Abstract: Embodiments of systems and methods in pulsed arc welding. A robotic welding system, having a welding torch with a contact tip, is configured to perform the following method: (a) generate and output a series of a determined number of welding output pulses as a welding wire electrode is fed toward a workpiece; (b) stop generating welding output pulses while allowing the welding wire electrode to continue to be fed toward the workpiece in an attempt to electrically short to the workpiece; (c) attempt to confirm that the welding wire electrode has electrically shorted to the workpiece within a determined error time period; and (d) repeat steps (a) through (c) if electrical shorting of the welding wire electrode has been confirmed within the determined error time period, else, shut down the robotic welding system to avoid damaging the welding torch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.
    Inventors: Judah B. Henry, Bruce J. Chantry
  • Patent number: D1021585
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.
    Inventors: Maria Magdalena Herrera Palacios, Daniel Herrera Vazquez, Jeffrey L. Kachline
  • Patent number: D1026177
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.
    Inventors: Ivan P. Pezzo, Marco Arzenton, Silvano M. Bendazzoli, Lucia Travagliati
  • Patent number: D1040437
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.
    Inventors: Paul H. Rumpke, Emily C. Payne, Chase P. Rutti, Joseph R. Brusky
  • Patent number: D1041768
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.
    Inventors: Paul H. Rumpke, Emily C. Payne, Chase P. Rutti, Joseph R. Brusky, Ziqian Wu
  • Patent number: D1046784
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.
    Inventors: Alexander J. Stergios, Jeffrey L. Kachline
  • Patent number: D1047291
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.
    Inventors: Paul H. Rumpke, Chase P. Rutti, Joseph R. Brusky
  • Patent number: D1047292
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.
    Inventors: Paul H. Rumpke, Chase P. Rutti, Joseph R. Brusky
  • Patent number: D1047295
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.
    Inventors: Paul H. Rumpke, Chase P. Rutti, Joseph R. Brusky
  • Patent number: D1047296
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.
    Inventors: Paul H. Rumpke, Chase P. Rutti, Joseph R. Brusky