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Hydraulic lubrication filter circuit

US7553408B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 7, 2006
Grant dateJun 30, 2009
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF15B2211/615
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle hydraulic system includes a lube circuit, a pump supplying hydraulic fluid from sump to first and a second hydraulic control circuits and a filter circuit. The filter circuit includes a first outlet connected to the lube circuit, a sump line, and a second outlet connected to the pump. A suction filter is connected between the sump line and second outlet. A return filter is connected to the first control circuit outlet. A return line having an orifice is connected between the return filter and the first outlet. A backpressure valve has a member, an outlet connected to the second outlet, and an inlet and pilot line connected to the return filter outlet. A pressure sense line has one end connected to the return line between the orifice and the first outlet, and a second end connected to the member in opposition to the pilot line.

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