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Pneumatic actuator apparatus

US4741247A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 17, 1986
Grant dateMay 3, 1988
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Expiry dateSep 17, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF15B11/128
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The apparatus disclosed herein provides controlled operation of a pneumatic actuator by effecting charging and discharging of the actuator through an intermediate step volume, the pressure in the step volume being regulated as a respective function of the existing pressure in the actuator during charging and discharging.

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