Method for automating hydraulic manifold design
US7558713B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 16, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF15B13/0814
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for automating the manifold design process based on a hydraulic circuit cavity geometry and manifold design parameters successively merges stored design patterns, including orientations and connectivity data of each cavity into an evolving manifold topology. Cross-drill connections are added to the topology. A complete 3-D manifold model is then exported through a CAD program.
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