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Device for sequentially supplying several hydraulic motors

US4179981A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 11, 1978
Grant dateDec 25, 1979
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 11, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF15B11/20
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fluid supply circuit for supplying three motors includes means for sequentially connecting two of the motors to the supply conduit of the third motor as the pressure in the supply conduit rises through first and second threshold levels. The circuit includes a manual override for suppressing the automatic sequential action. The circuit is applied to the control of the booms and bucket of a hydraulic excavator, and provides for semi-automatic digging.

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