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Hydraulic distributor devices

US4459896A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 18, 1981
Grant dateJul 17, 1984
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Expiry dateJun 18, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/86638
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hydraulic distributor device comprises two members movable relative to one another, either in rotary or translational movement, along a planar sliding interface, at least one narrow groove being provided superficially in one of the members along the interface, so as to minimize or eliminate the axial thrust generated by the fluid pressure. The distributor device may be used in power-assisted steering apparatus for a vehicle.

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