Abstract:
A pressure regulation servo-valve comprising a body having a utilization port, a feed port, and a return port, a spool mounted as a sliding fit in the body, the spool co-operating with the body to define a pilot chamber connected to the utilization port. The spool and the body together further define a priming chamber connected to the feed port via a second constriction and connected to the nozzle via a third constriction, and in which there exists a priming pressure acting on the spool in the first direction.
Abstract:
A pressure compensator, particularly for oleodynamic applications, comprising two cylinders: a compensator cylinder in which is slidingly engaged a first piston comprising a first piston rod, and a reducing cylinder, in which is slidingly engaged a second piston comprising a second piston rod axially connected to the first piston rod; said compensator cylinder being coupled to a main oleodynamic cylinder; said compensator cylinder having a size so designed as to provide the same area ratio as that of the main cylinder, thereby to a set position of said main cylinder piston corresponding a precise position of the first piston of the compensator cylinder; said reducing cylinder comprising at least a low-pressure chamber coupled to a pressure gauge; a displacement of the reducing cylinder piston rod either increases or decreases a pressure in said low-pressure chamber, proportionately to a working pressure in the main cylinder.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a circuit for enabling or disabling hydraulic actuating devices, in particular for enabling the braking system of a hydraulic propel drive, having a device for checking the pressure level in working lines or control lines of hydraulic circuits, a maximum or minimum pressure level being checked in two or more working lines or control lines. An ‘OR’ logic circuit is provided for checking the pressures. In said ‘OR’ logic circuit, two or more pistons are arranged in series in a common bore. In each case one of the pressures to be checked is introduced into one of the spaces between the pistons and the space between one of the pistons and the base of the bore.
Abstract:
A pneumatic device having a selectively variable pneumatic output comprises an inlet connectable to an air source and an outlet disposed in a flow path, a control assembly in the flow path and having a plurality of differently sized primary orifi. The control assembly includes a selector having a secondary orifice, the selector moveable relative to the primary orifi between a plurality of positions, the primary orifi and the secondary orifice arrangeable relative to one another to permit the secondary orifice to be in flow communication with a selected one of the primary orifi. The control assembly further blocks the remaining primary orifi when the secondary orifice is aligned with the selected one of the primary orifi.
Abstract:
A control valve includes a single diaphragm as a common wall between an input signal chamber having an input port and an output chamber having a central supply port and an exhaust orifice. The orifice has a seating face parallel to and spaced from the diaphragm. A spring-loaded ball valve unit in the supply passage is aligned with an operator moving with the diaphragm. An increasing input signal first moves the diaphragm to close the exhaust orifice and thereafter moves the operator to open the supply valve. Pressure builds in the output chamber, tending to return the diaphragm and close the supply valve until the output and pilot pressure are balanced. The supply valve then closes. As the exhaust is sealed off, this effectively seals the output chamber. If the signal decreases, the diaphragm uncovers the exhaust orifice until a new balanced state is created. In high flow capacity systems a multiplicity of exhaust orifices are employed to match exhaust and supply flow capacity while maintaining minimal leakage.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an actuating device for an invalid of at least one electrical control circuit of an apparatus comprising a source of a fluid with a constant flow which is feeding at least a pipe with an open end and a branch, said branch feeding a pressure detector which controls, when said open end is closed, the switching on or switching off of an utilization circuit.
Abstract:
This invention relates to pneumatic control systems, particularly to a timing device for the same, wherein a control device is maintained at a constant speed by means of a balance wheel or flywheel, whose kinetic energy furnishes a pneumatic signal and which mechanically shifts a valve to pass on the pneumatic signal. The shifting of the valve is adjustable.
Abstract:
A control device having a pressure sensing element coupled to a balance plate. The balance plate, in turn, is coupled to a microswitch by an actuating rod. Variations in pressure displace the sensing element which, in turn, pivotally displaces the balance plate sequentially about first and second axes. A pair of springs are coupled to the balance plate by bosses which extend different distances from the balance plate. The bosses facilitate use of identical springs and adjusting members in a control device where the differential between control points is fully adjustable. The control device has a housing including upper and lower sections, the upper section having a microswitch associated therewith, the lower section having the balance plate and associated elements disposed therein. A recessed space at the exterior of the housing is defined by the upper and lower housing sections. The adjusting members for the springs extend into the recessed space so as to be readily accessible from the exterior of the housing. The control device includes a detachable pressure transducer which facilitates conversion of the control device from one application to another.
Abstract:
A weighing valve mounted on a vehicle to produce a fluid having a pressure proportional to the load of the vehicle is activated by a force translating device which produces a proportionate force to the valve to thereby generate fluid flow changes of pressure signalling the loading on the vehicle. The force translating device has a differential piston with a plunger of smaller diameter for actuating the valve communicating with a plunger of larger diameter responsive to the load. The plunger and piston are interconnected through a deformable, incompressible medium such as silicone rubber into which both the end and sides of the smaller diameter plunger are extended thereby dampening vibrations.