Hydraulic pressure actuating systems and reservoirs for same
US5261235A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 22, 1992 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D25/08
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hydraulic pressure actuating system has a master cylinder pivotally mounted to the dash panel in line with the actuator pedal, a remotely mounted hydraulic fluid reservoir assembly positioned at the high point of the system for selfbleeding, and an actuating device actuated by pressurized fluid generated by actuation of the master cylinder. The reservoir assembly uses a fluid flow valve mechanism to control its connection with the fluid passage of the system. Several types of reservoirs are disclosed, including a siphon tube arrangement and various flexible bag arrangements. The reservoir volume is contained in minimum space by using a sidesaddle reservoir arrangement. Indicator arrangements are also disclosed which when actuated indicate actuation and release of the master cylinder in one instance and the amount of fluid in a flexible bag reservoir in another instance.
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