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Valves for hydraulic brakes

US4271937A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 29, 1977
Grant dateJun 9, 1981
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Expiry dateNov 29, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D2055/0058
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Hydraulically-operable rotary friction brake comprising a retarding device incorporating hydraulically actuated operating members have a hydraulic circuit including a valve whereby in periods of operation a major portion of the hydraulic flow is directed through the hydraulically actuated operating members and in periods of non-actuation only a minor proportion of the hydraulic flow is directed through the operating members.

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