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Dual displacement motor control

US6629411B2 · kind B2 · utility

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30Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 9, 2001
Grant dateOct 7, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/2665
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hydraulically operated fan for a cooling system in an automotive vehicle. Two hydraulic motors drive a common fan shaft. A control system provides means to bypass flow in parallel with both motors or direct flow to both or one of the motors dependent on inlet flow and cooling signal conditions.

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