Leveling valve
US10060542B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/3584
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A leveling valve includes: a seat portion configured to define a flow passage, the flow passage communicating with the air cushion and a compressed air source or communicating with the air cushion and a drain; a valve configured to move in an axial direction in accordance with a relative displacement of the vehicle body with respect to the truck; a spring configured to bias the valve toward a closing side, the valve being in contact with the seat portion in the closing side; a valve guide configured to support one end of the spring, the valve guide being slidably inserted with respect to a housing inner wall surface; and a communication port opened to the housing inner wall surface. A moving region in which the valve guide moves is set to a position offset from the communication port in the axial direction.
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