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Power steering system for electric-drive lift truck

US3976158A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 25, 1975
Grant dateAug 24, 1976
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Expiry dateApr 25, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D5/09
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hydraulic system for an electrically powered lift truck or the like supplies pressurized fluid for powering implements and for powering a hydraulic power steering system which is provided with hydraulic accumulator means for accumulating a supply of pressurized fluid for providing fluid for steering the vehicle for a predetermined period of time. A pressure-responsive charging valve is provided for maintaining a minimum amount of pressure in the accumulator and includes control means responsive to system pressure for activation and deactivation of an electric motor for powering a pump for the system.

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