Hydraulic accumulator with position sensor
US8146417B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 2, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF15B2201/515
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A linear position sensor is installed inside the pressure vessel of a hydraulic accumulator to provide positional information for the moveable element inside of the accumulator. The positional information provides accumulator charge condition data for use in hydraulic systems such as vehicular regenerative braking systems and generalized industrial accumulator systems. Charge condition data allows for optimized control and operation of the hydraulic system.
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