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Hydraulically-actuated system having a variable delivery fixed displacement pump

US6035828A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 11, 1998
Grant dateMar 14, 2000
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Expiry dateMar 11, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04B49/08
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hydraulically-actuated system includes a fixed displacement pump with a plurality of parallel disposed pistons that reciprocate in a pump housing that defines a high pressure area and a low pressure area. A control valve is attached to the pump housing and moveable between a first position in which the pistons displace fluid in a first proportion between the high pressure area and the low pressure area, and a second position in which the pistons displace fluid in a second proportion between the high pressure area and the low pressure area. A high pressure common rail is connected to the high pressure area of the pump. At least one hydraulically-actuated device is connected to the high pressure rail. A source of low pressure fluid is connected to the low pressure area of the pump. An electronic control module is in communication with and capable of controlling the position of the control valve.

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