Variable rate ride control
US6167701A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 6, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF15B1/033
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A variable rate ride control is disclosed and adapted to control the ride of a machine having varying load conditions. The variable rate ride control system includes an accumulator arrangement selectively connectable to an actuator arrangement of the machine. The accumulator arrangement has a variable pressure rate so that the accumulator arrangement can adapt to varying load conditions.
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