18239953. WELD TRAINING SYSTEMS WITH WELDING TECHNIQUE MONITORING simplified abstract (ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.)
Contents
- 1 WELD TRAINING SYSTEMS WITH WELDING TECHNIQUE MONITORING
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 WELD TRAINING SYSTEMS WITH WELDING TECHNIQUE MONITORING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
WELD TRAINING SYSTEMS WITH WELDING TECHNIQUE MONITORING
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
William Joshua Becker of Neenah WI (US)
WELD TRAINING SYSTEMS WITH WELDING TECHNIQUE MONITORING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18239953 titled 'WELD TRAINING SYSTEMS WITH WELDING TECHNIQUE MONITORING
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes weld training systems that monitor welding techniques as part of the training process. The systems have a simple calibration process to recognize joint characteristics for monitoring and providing feedback on welding techniques.
- The weld training systems implement a fast, simple, and intuitive process for calibrating the system to recognize joint characteristics.
- Some examples of the systems can recognize joint characteristics and perform crude welding technique monitoring with minimal calibration.
- This technology can be beneficial for operators who may forget or not have time to fully calibrate the system.
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in welding training programs, industrial settings, and educational institutions to improve welding techniques and provide real-time feedback to operators.
Problems Solved
1. Lack of efficient monitoring of welding techniques during training. 2. Difficulty in calibrating systems for recognizing joint characteristics.
Benefits
1. Improved welding technique monitoring. 2. Simplified calibration process. 3. Real-time feedback for operators.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Enhancing Welding Training Systems for Improved Technique Monitoring"
Possible Prior Art
There are existing welding training systems that focus on technique improvement, but the specific calibration process for recognizing joint characteristics may be a novel aspect of this technology.
Unanswered Questions
== How does the system differentiate between various joint characteristics for monitoring welding techniques? The patent application does not provide detailed information on the specific algorithms or sensors used to differentiate between different joint characteristics.
== What kind of feedback is provided to operators based on the monitoring of welding techniques? The patent application does not specify the exact feedback mechanisms or indicators used to provide feedback to operators during the welding process.
Original Abstract Submitted
Described herein are examples of weld training systems that perform welding technique monitoring as part of the training regime. In particular, the disclosed weld training systems implement a fast, simple, and intuitive process for calibrating a system to recognize joint characteristics later used to monitor (and/or provide feedback regarding) welding technique. In some examples, the weld training systems may even be able to recognize some joint characteristics, and perform some crude welding technique monitoring, with almost no calibration at all, which can be of enormous help where an operator forgets, or is unwilling to take the time to fully calibrate the system(s).
