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Dual pilot counterbalance valve

US4338856A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 1980
Grant dateJul 13, 1982
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/87265
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A counterbalance valve for controlling the flow of fluid from a hydraulic motor when a load is lowered has a pilot operated valve which modulates the flow of pressure fluid to and from a control port connected to main valve poppet to thereby set the opening of the poppet.

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