Regenerative and anticavitation hydraulic system for an excavator
US4359931A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 1981 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF15B2211/865
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hydraulic system (40) for an excavator (10) which utilizes regeneration, minimizes cavitation, and provides hose break protection is disclosed. A valve assembly (50) is permanently connected to a hydraulic actuator (30) which is to be controlled. A hydraulic power supply (42) remote from the hydraulic actuator is connected to the valve assembly (50) through a pair of flexible hoses (56, 58). Pressurized hydraulic fluid can flow to the valve assembly through either of the flexible hydraulic hoses, but the valve assembly (50) includes a check valve (60) so hydraulic fluid return is only possible through one hose (56). A two position valve (62) is provided in the valve assembly (50) between a pair of operating ports (36, 38) on the hydraulic actuator (30). The two position valve (62) can be opened in response to a signal from the operator, connecting the two ports (36, 38) together to permit regeneration. The valve assembly (50) also includes a pressure relief valve (64) connected to one of the ports (38) to limit overpressure. A second check valve (66) is connected around the pressure relief valve (64) to permit hydraulic fluid to flow from a reservoir (43) to the hydraulic actuato…
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