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Air introduction device for a hydro-pneumatic reservoir

US6047721A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 30, 1998
Grant dateApr 11, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 30, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/3133
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Device 7 for introducing air into a hydraulic system comprising a hydro-pneumatic reservoir 3 mounted on a pipe 1. The air introduction device 7 is mounted in such fashion as to introduce air into an area of the system containing water in which the pressure P.sub.s is either below or slightly above atmospheric pressure. The device is active when a lack of air is to be made good in the hydro-pneumatic reservoir 3.

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