Pressure-referenced programmed flow control in a hydraulic valve
US4700748A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 17, 1986 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/87829
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The point at which pump out pressure exceeds load is sensed to provide a point for scheduling flow to an actuator in a hydraulic system. Flow is controlled by a stepper motor (28) that moves a flow control valve (27). The steps needed to achieve fixed flow changes are greater for high flow positions. When the pump (21) is turned on, the valve (27) is positioned to bypass flow; the bypass flow is then programmably decreased to the actuator. Reverse flow is regulated by the valve (27) to control actuator retraction. Reverse flow is initiated by opening a check valve (40) with an actuator (50) that opens it first to reduce pressure across the valve, then fully. The flow control valve (27) also operates to relieve excess pressure in the system.
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