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Hydraulic apparatus return to neutral mechanism

US7703376B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 6, 2007
Grant dateApr 27, 2010
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04B1/324
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A return to neutral mechanism to bias the trunnion of a hydraulic apparatus into the neutral position is provided. The trunnion is rotationally coupled to a bracket which is coupled to a glide member that is positioned between, and biased to a predetermined position by, a pair of compression springs.

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