WELD MONITORING SYSTEMS WITH UNKNOWN DOWNTIME DISABLING

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Inventor(s)

Stephen P. Ivkovich of East Lansing MI (US)

WELD MONITORING SYSTEMS WITH UNKNOWN DOWNTIME DISABLING - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18746849 titled 'WELD MONITORING SYSTEMS WITH UNKNOWN DOWNTIME DISABLING

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes systems and methods for monitoring welds with unknown downtime disabling. A local monitoring station tracks activities and receives welding data to determine the current activity. If the station cannot determine the activity, it identifies unknown downtime and may disable the welding device until a reason is provided.

Key Features and Innovation:

Local monitoring station tracks activities in a weld monitoring system
Welding data is used to determine the current activity
Ability for users to manually input activities
Identification of unknown downtime if current activity cannot be determined
Welding device may be disabled until a reason for unknown downtime is provided

Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in industries where precise monitoring of welding activities is crucial, such as manufacturing, construction, and automotive sectors.

Problems Solved: This technology addresses the challenge of monitoring welding activities effectively, especially in cases of unknown downtime, ensuring the quality and efficiency of the welding process.

Benefits:

Enhanced monitoring of welding activities
Improved accuracy in tracking downtime
Ensures timely identification of issues for prompt resolution
Enhances overall efficiency and quality of welding processes

Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized in manufacturing plants, construction sites, and automotive workshops to optimize welding processes, improve productivity, and maintain high-quality standards in welding operations.

Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to weld monitoring systems, activity tracking in welding processes, and systems for identifying unknown downtime in industrial equipment.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay informed about the latest advancements in weld monitoring systems, activity tracking technologies, and innovations in downtime detection for industrial equipment.

Questions about Weld Monitoring Systems: 1. How does the local monitoring station determine the current activity in the welding process? 2. What are the potential implications of disabling the welding device due to unknown downtime?

Original Abstract Submitted

Systems and methods for weld monitoring systems with unknown downtime disabling are described. In some examples, a local monitoring station may perform activity tracking as part of a larger weld monitoring system. A welding device may send welding data to the local monitoring system, which may be used to determine a current activity. A user may also manually input an activity to use as the current activity. If the local monitoring station is unable to determine a current activity from the welding data or user input, then the local monitoring station determines that an unknown downtime has occurred. If the local monitoring station cannot determine a reason for the unknown downtime, the welding device may be disabled until the user provides a reason for the unknown downtime.