Dual circuit brake valve differential pressure control mechanism
US4729607A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 1987 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/86919
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A dual circuit brake valve is provided with a delivery differential control mechanism which controls the differential between the delivery pressures of the primary and secondary braking circuits. The delivery differential control mechanism includes a spring retainer which is mounted on the end of the stem of the relay valve and which receives a spring-biased plunger. The plunger engages with the actuating member during the brake application to thereby transfer the force of the spring to the relay member and therefore to the valve members of the secondary circuit. This transfer of the spring force reduces the crack open pressure of the valve members controlling communication through the secondary circuit, to thereby reduce the differential between the pressures generated and the primary and secondary circuits.
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