CONSUMABLE CARTRIDGE FOR PLASMA ARC CUTTING SYSTEM Russian patent published in 2018 - IPC H05H1/34 

FIELD: technological processes.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to the field of plasma arc cutting systems and processes, specifically to replaceable cartridges for a plasma arc torch. Cartridge includes a cartridge body having a first section and a second section. First and second sections are joined along an interface to form a substantially hollow chamber. Interface provides a coupling force that secures the first and second sections together. Cartridge also includes an arc constricting member located in the second section, an electrode included within the hollow chamber, and a contact start spring element affixed to the electrode, wherein the spring element is directly integrated into the cartridge and is inseparable from the cartridge or is not dismountable with the cartridge.

EFFECT: providing cost-effective design of the cartridge, which enables to reduce production costs, facilitates the production and commercialisation of cartridges, improves installation and ease of use for end-users, and improves the operating parameters of the system.

24 cl, 5 dwg