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Regulating devices for a plurality of pumps driven by a common source

US4405287A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 1981
Grant dateSep 20, 1983
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Expiry dateJun 23, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04B49/002
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A regulating device is provided for an aggregate of several pumps driven by a primary source at least one of which is adjustable and with a constant volume auxiliary control pressure pump driven by the same primary source in the delivery line of which a restrictor is located with the pressure gradient in front of and following the restrictor acting on the control pressures of an hydraulically regulated discharge valve in a drain line connected to the delivery line of the auxiliary pump, the drain line being connected in front of the restrictor, adjusting means connected to each adjustable pump and a control pressure line to which all adjusting means are connected, branching off from the drain line ahead of the discharge valve.

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