Modulation of ejector pumps to provide uniform and controllable ejector speed during ejector stroke for articulated trucks and the like having ejector type dump mechanism
US6736592B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 5, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF15B2211/78
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A material eject system includes an ejector mounted to a bed of a vehicle which is movable between a rear end and a forward end of the bed for ejecting material from the bed. The ejector is powered by a cylinder having different fluid volumes depending on the direction of motion of the cylinder. A control circuit operates with the ejector motor to automatically move the ejector through eject and return cycles. Further, the control circuit detects different positions of the cylinder and automatically operates the cylinder at different speeds to maintain a constant motor and ejector speed throughout the material eject cycle.
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