Hydraulic elevator control valve
US5014824A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 1990 |
| Grant date | May 14, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66B1/24
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The flow of hydraulic fluid to and from an hydraulic elevator piston is controlled by a motor-actuated spool valve operated by a microprocessor. To lower the elevator, a main check valve is opened by a down piston using hydraulic fluid from the system. Pressure is equalized on both sides of the main check valve just before the latter is opened thereby allowing the use of a smaller down piston using less hydraulic fluid. This results in smoother car motion during descent of the car. The addition of a solenoid valve bleed passage to equalize pressure on both sides of the check valve also prevents rapid descent of the elevator car in the event that the spool valve were to be open at the time descent commences.
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