Patent · US Expired

Electrohydraulic system for towed vehicle

US4046399A · kind A · utility

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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 5, 1975
Grant dateSep 6, 1977
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Expiry dateNov 5, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S60/911
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tractor towed vehicle having a frame and hydraulic functions powered by a plurality of hydraulic devices. An electrohydraulic valve assembly is coupled to the devices and is rigidly secured to the frame of the towed vehicle. A switching assembly having a plurality of switches is adapted for electrically switching the valve assembly with a cable coupled between the switching assembly and the valve assembly. The switching assembly is disposed within the tractor cab for easy access of the plurality of switches to the operator of the tractor.

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