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Hydraulic ratio changing booster

US4248135A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 22, 1979
Grant dateFeb 3, 1981
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60T13/144
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hydraulic power booster system in which a hydraulic power brake booster has hydraulic ratio changing mechanisms. The ratio is established by trapping hydraulic fluid in a chamber with an input piston having a larger effective area than an output piston forming movable chamber walls. A ratio piston or sleeve exposed to booster power pressure and the trapped pressure is moved upon power runout, causing the booster ratio to change as the ratio of these pressures change, providing a smooth transition from a high ratio toward a 1:1 ratio as the booster shifts to manual operation from hydraulic power operation. These are three booster modifications shown.

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