Traveling torch

Details Traveling torch Traveling torch

1981-04-03

1982-05-04

Stallard, W.

Metallurgical apparatus

Means for cutting solid metal with heat, e.g., blowpipes

With wheeled carriage torch mount

266 72, 266 73, B23K 710

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043278981

ABSTRACT:
What is disclosed is a traveling torch comprising a carriage mounted on wheels and adapted to traverse a track; motor and variable speed traction drive transmission for moving the carriage along the track and carried by the carriage with the weight of the motor toward a first side; a torch rack holder for holding a torch, the torch rack holder being carried by the carriage with its weight toward a first side, the torch rack holder being asymmetrically mounted and extending above and across the carriage so as to carry the torch laterally beyond the second side of the carriage; a torch having a body, tip, and respective fuel and oxygen passageways connected with respective fuel and oxygen conduit means for conveying respective fuel and oxygen to respective fuel and oxygen passageways in the torch and flexible fuel and oxygen conduits connected with respective sources. Also described are preferred embodiments wherein the carriage is bi-directional with controls disposed at each end of the carriage and accesible to an operator; and where, respectively, there are provided, rack handle, dual function rear wheels, power take-off, and angle iron track option.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2515302 (1950-07-01), Hughey
patent: 2541344 (1951-02-01), Davis
patent: 3596892 (1971-08-01), Nakanishi et al.

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