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Hydraulic valve control circuit and method for checking the function of a hydraulic valve control circuit

US8189316B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 2009
Grant dateMay 29, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF15B20/002
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hydraulic valve control circuit of a hydraulic valve comprises an external voltage supply, an output stage having a voltage supply input and at least one output configured to actuate an actuator of the hydraulic valve, an overcurrent protective device disposed in a path between the external voltage supply and the voltage supply input, an enable input configured to activate and deactivate the output stage, and a switch configured to connect the at least one output to a fixed potential when the output stage is deactivated.

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