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Hydraulic flow control valve with flow rate setting adjustability

US7861741B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 29, 2006
Grant dateJan 4, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/8292
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hydraulic flow control valve allowing easy adjustment of fluid flow for a variety of hydraulic attachments is disclosed. The hydraulic flow control valve comprises a spool and a flow rate setting adjustment device configured to adjust a flow rate setting of the hydraulic flow control valve by adjusting the amount of travel allowed for the spool. An associated method of operating the hydraulic flow control valve is disclosed.

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