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Multiple-directional switching valve

US7059237B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 18, 2004
Grant dateJun 13, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF15B11/20
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

In a multiple-switching valve having a bucket-leveling function, there are provided a diverged passage, which is diverged from a merged passage and connects with an unloading passage or a tank passage, and a switching valve to disconnect and connect the diverged passage. The switching valve allows a pressured oil drained from a rod-side chamber of a boom cylinder via a directional switching valve for boom to be supplied to the merged passage flow in the diverged passage, thereby preventing the pressure oil from being supplied to a head-side chamber of the bucket cylinder. Accordingly, the bucket-leveling function can be cancelled properly, thereby improving the operation of the multiple-directional switching valve.

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