Welding torch for a welding training system

摘要

A welding training system includes a welding training software having a first training mode configured to simulate a welding arc and a second training mode configured to use a live welding arc. The welding training system is configured to block welding power flow between a welding power supply and a welding torch while the welding training software is in the first training mode. The welding training system is also configured to enable the welding power to flow between the welding power supply and the welding torch while the welding training software is in the second training mode.

主权项

1. A welding torch comprising:
a mechanically actuated trigger switch having a trigger open position and a trigger closed position; and an electrically actuated training switch coupled with the mechanically actuated trigger switch via a conductor, wherein the electrically actuated training switch is configured to close when the electrically actuated training switch receives a trigger enable signal, and wherein welding power flows through the welding torch only while both the electrically actuated training switch is closed and the mechanically actuated trigger switch is in the trigger closed position.