HAND-TURNABLE WELDING CABLE CONNECTION

摘要

A hand-turnable welding cable connection includes a welding cable portion and a cooperable welding torch portion. The welding cable portion includes a receiver having an opening defined by an inner, generally cylindrical surface. A slit extends through the receiver. A fastener extends across the slit generally transverse to a longitudinal axis of the receiver and partially protrudes into the opening. The welding torch portion includes a tubular member having a generally cylindrical outer surface. A transverse, circumferentially extending groove is formed on the outer surface of the tubular member. The groove may extend generally 90 degrees around the outer surface. A flat portion is formed on the outer surface of the tubular member. The flat surface extends longitudinally from an end of the groove toward an end of the tubular member. The welding torch portion is insertable in the welding cable portion, and the fastener engages the groove.

主权项

1. A hand-turnable welding cable connection comprising:
a welding cable portion and a cooperable welding torch portion; said welding cable portion including a receiver having an opening defined by an inner, generally cylindrical surface; a slit through said receiver; a fastener extending across said slit generally transverse to a longitudinal axis of said receiver, said fastener partially protruding into said opening; said welding torch portion including a tubular member having a generally cylindrical outer surface; and a transverse, circumferentially-extending groove formed on said outer surface of said tubular member; a flat portion formed on said outer surface of said tubular member, said flat portion extending longitudinally from an end of said groove toward an end of said tubular member; said welding torch portion being insertable in said welding cable portion by aligning said flat portion with said fastener, and said fastener being engagable with said groove, wherein rotation of said welding cable portion holds said welding cable portion on said welding torch portion, and tightening said fastener narrows said slit and decreases the circumference of the opening to lock said welding cable portion on said welding torch portion.