Patent · US Expired

Valve stack in a mini-excavator directing fluid under pressure from multiple pumps to actuable elements

US6018895A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 4, 1996
Grant dateFeb 1, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE02F9/2296
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A power machine includes a pair of traction motors to provide for travel of the machine. The power machine also includes a boom, an arm and a tool (such as a bucket). The power machine includes a hydraulic power circuit which has a valve stack that enables the boom and at least one of the arm and tool to be operated simultaneously.

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