Hydraulic actuator with mechanical lock and installation
US5379969A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/558
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A plurality of radially extendable/retractable lock bolts (LB) are carried by a piston head (PH). A cylinder body (CB) in which the piston head (PH) is located includes a lock-bolt cavity (52) or cavities. When the actuator is in a lock position (fully extended or fully retracted), the lock bolt or bolts (LB) are in radial alignment with the lock bolt cavity or cavities. A locking piston (LP) within the actuator is movable axially to place a bolt block (62) radially inwardly of the lock bolt or bolts (LB), to in such position block the lock bolt or bolts (LB) against a radial inward movement out from the lock bolt cavity (52) or cavities. The locking piston (LP) includes a piston face (60) against which hydraulic fluid pressure may be directed, to move the locking piston (LP) axially, for retracting the bolt block (62) out from its position radially inwardly of the lock bolt or bolts (LB). This frees the lock bolt or bolts (LB) so that they can move radially inwardly, out from the lock bolt cavity 52 or cavities.
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