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Integrated hydraulic system for automotive vehicle

US5540203A · kind A · utility

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10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 5, 1994
Grant dateJul 30, 1996
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Expiry dateOct 5, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D5/07
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An integrated hydraulic system for an automotive vehicle includes a hydraulic pump (16) coupled with and driven by an internal combustion engine (12) and internal and external hydraulic circuits for operating hydraulically powered engine accessories and hydraulically powered chassis components. An electronic controller (18)) sensing a variety of operating parameters controls the output of the hydraulic pump (16) so as to assure that adequate hydraulic fluid is provided to the various components and accessories.

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