View source for 18520637. POWER SAVING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ISOLATION CIRCUITRY IN A VOLTAGE SENSING ACCESSORY simplified abstract (ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.)

=POWER SAVING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ISOLATION CIRCUITRY IN A VOLTAGE SENSING ACCESSORY=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.|ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.]]


[[Category:ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Brian Lee Ott of Sherwood WI (US)|Brian Lee Ott of Sherwood WI (US)]][[Category:Brian Lee Ott of Sherwood WI (US)]]

==POWER SAVING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ISOLATION CIRCUITRY IN A VOLTAGE SENSING ACCESSORY - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18520637 titled 'POWER SAVING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ISOLATION CIRCUITRY IN A VOLTAGE SENSING ACCESSORY

==Simplified Explanation==

The patent application describes systems and methods for controlling isolation circuitry in a welding device based on power characteristics, ensuring power is only available during welding operations. 

* The innovation involves providing isolation circuitry in a welding wire feeder to create a path between input and output terminals during welding operations, and disrupting the path during idle modes.
* The isolation circuitry ensures that power is only available at the output terminal during welding or gouging operations, preventing power wastage during standby periods.

== Potential Applications ==
The technology can be applied in various welding devices and systems to improve power efficiency and control during welding operations.

== Problems Solved ==
1. Prevents power wastage during idle or standby modes.
2. Ensures power is available only during welding or gouging operations, improving efficiency.

== Benefits ==
1. Improved power efficiency.
2. Enhanced control over power distribution.
3. Reduced energy costs.

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
Optimizing power usage in welding devices for industrial applications.

== Possible Prior Art ==
There may be prior art related to power control and efficiency in welding devices, but specific examples are not provided in the abstract.

== Unanswered Questions ==

=== How does the isolation circuitry detect when to switch between creating a path and disrupting it? ===
The abstract does not detail the specific mechanism by which the isolation circuitry determines when to allow power flow and when to disrupt it.

=== What impact does the isolation circuitry have on the overall performance and longevity of the welding device? ===
The abstract does not mention any potential effects of the isolation circuitry on the overall performance or lifespan of the welding device.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

Systems and methods are disclosed for controlling isolation circuitry in a welding device based on one or more power characteristics. In particular, a power supply and a welding wire feeder are provided to support both arc welding and gouging operations. To ensure power at an output power terminal is available only during periods of operation, isolation circuitry is provided in the wire feeder. The isolation circuitry is operable to create a path between a input power terminal and an output terminal during an arc welding and/or gouging operation, and to electrically or physically disrupt the path between the input power terminal and the output power terminal during an idle or standby mode.



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