Torque allocating system for a variable displacement hydraulic system
US9488169B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 22, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04B49/022
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a system for allocating torque, supplied in one embodiment by an engine, to multiple variable and fixed displacement pumps coupled together in a series by coupling elements interspersed between the pumps. A controller is included which monitors the torque applied to each coupling element. The controller automatically varies displacement in one or more of the variable displacement pumps to prioritize and allocate torque to optimize available torque while keeping the torque applied to each coupling element within the torque limit for that particular coupling element.
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