Electro-hydraulic actuator or positioning drive for continuous control or regulation operations
US4648245A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 1985 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF15B15/18
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A piston sealed by a rolling membrane is arranged in a cylindrical housing comprising two components and this piston translates against the force of a return spring. A vibrating armature pump driven via two wires by a variable alternating voltage serves for operating the positioning drive. The vibrating armature pump draws hydraulic fluid from a reservoir chamber through an inlet opening and transports the hydraulic fluid through a return valve and through a first orifice into a pressure chamber. The piston is displaced downwardly conjointly with a piston rod. The pressure generated by the vibrating armature pump is dependent upon the applied voltage. A state of equilibrium between this pressure and the counterpressure of the spring arises such that the positioning drive is suitable for continuous control or regulation operations. The return valve comprises a membrane valve which decisively influences the intended working characteristics of the positioning drive, since it responds to small differences in pressure.
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