Access valve evacuation and fill of inaccessible cavities
US5605384A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 6, 1996 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T17/222
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A braking system is provided with the addition of a normally closed access valve that is held in the open position during assembly of the braking system providing a path for the evacuation and fluid filling process of the braking system. Through the additional access valve, all areas, including otherwise inaccessible areas of the hydraulic circuit of the braking system are filled from one access point such as at the master cylinder assembly. After completion of the evacuation and fill process, the valve is closed and remains closed during all braking operation of the system.
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