Hydraulic fluid warm-up using ride control circuit
US11091899B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF15B2211/8613
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In accordance with an example embodiment, a hydraulic system may include a pump, reservoir, accumulator, hydraulic cylinder, ride control valve assembly, and controller. The ride control valve assembly may include a charging valve, discharging valve, and a head ride control valve. The controller may open the head ride control valve when a ride control feature has been activated, or open the charging valve if the ride control feature has not been activated and a hydraulic fluid warmup is to be performed.
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