Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a hydraulic circuit capable of recovering energy with a simple structure.SOLUTION: A hydraulic system 40 may include a hydraulic actuator 20. The hydraulic system may also include a pump 44 having a pump inlet 52 and a pump outlet 54, and the pump may be configured to supply fluid to the hydraulic actuator 20, and may also include a first accumulator 68 and a second accumulator 74. The hydraulic system may further include an energy recovery system 48 operatively connected between the hydraulic actuator 20 and the pump 44. The first accumulator 68 may be configured to store fluid from the hydraulic actuator 20 under a first condition, and the stored fluid may be directed through the pump inlet 52 and into the hydraulic actuator 20. The second accumulator 74 may be configured to receive the fluid from the hydraulic actuator 20 under a second condition different from the first condition.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a valve applied to an arbitrary hydraulic system containing a fluid actuator requiring a signal pressure gradually transferred to a compensation valve, and capable protecting a component of the hydraulic system and executing a high responsive pressure regulation providing consistent actuator performance with a simple, inexpensive constitution, wherein the signal pressure gradually transferred reduces pressure serge in hydraulic circuit 22. SOLUTION: The valve for the hydraulic system including a pressurized fluid source, the fluid actuator and a proportional pressure compensation valve is provided. The valve has a bore in fluid communication with the fluid source and the fluid actuator. The valve has a valve element disposed in the bore and movable between a circulation shutoff position and a communication position to selectively bring the fluid source into fluid communication with the fluid actuator. The valve has a valve signal passage disposed in the valve element and in fluid communication with pressurized fluid having the signal pressure indicating pressure supplied to the fluid actuator. The valve further includes first and second orifices disposed within the valve element in fluid communication with the valve signal passage and the bore. The valve signal passage transfers the signal pressure to/from the first and second orifices in liquid communication. The first orifice is brought into fluid communication with the system signal passage by shift of the valve element from the circulation shutoff position to the circulation position before the second orifice. Both the first and second orifices are brought into fluid communication with the system signal passage when the valve element is in circulation position. COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a hydraulic system comprising a flow rate regulator capable of reducing a cost of a hydraulic circuit and achieving optimal performance of an actuator. SOLUTION: The hydraulic system for a working machine is disclosed. This hydraulic system has a pressurized fluid source and a fluid actuator comprising a first chamber and a second chamber. This hydraulic system further comprises a first valve constituted to selectively fluid-communicate the source with the first chamber, and a second valve constituted to selectively fluid-communicate the source with the second chamber. This hydraulic system further comprises a means for controlling a pressure of the fluid directed between the source and the first and second valves. COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electronically operated and hydraulically operated drain valve. SOLUTION: A valve for a fluid circuit is disclosed. The valve has a main valve element having a first end and a second end. The main valve element is movable between a flow passing position and a cut-off position according to fluid pressure applied on the first end and the second end. The valve has a solenoid mechanism to move the main valve element toward one of the flow passing position and the flow cut-off position in relation with the main valve element and operation ability. Further, the valve has a main valve spring constituted such that urging of the main valve element is effected as against movement caused by the solenoid mechanism. In addition, the valve has an escape valve element constituted such that fluid is communicated with the first end of the main valve element according to fluid pressure by which the movement of the main valve element is started. COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI
Abstract:
A hydraulic control system (50) for a machine (10) is disclosed. The hydraulic control system may have a work tool (16) movable through segments of an excavation cycle, a motor (49) configured to swing the work tool during the excavation cycle, at least one accumulator (108, 110) configured to selectively receive fluid discharged from the motor and to discharge fluid to the motor during the excavation cycle, and a controller (100). The controller may be configured to receive input regarding a current excavation cycle of the work tool, and make a determination based on the input that the current excavation cycle is associated with one of a set of known modes of operation. The controller may be further configured to cause the at least one accumulator to receive fluid and discharge fluid during different segments of the excavation cycle based on the determination.
Abstract:
A hydraulic control system (50) for a machine (10) is disclosed. The hydraulic control system may have a work tool (16) movable to perform an excavation cycle having a plurality of segments, a motor (49) configured to swing the work tool during the excavation cycle, and a pump (58) configured to pressurize fluid directed to drive the motor. The hydraulic control system may also have at least one accumulator (108, 110) configured to selectively receive fluid discharged from the motor and to discharge fluid to the motor during the plurality of segments, and a controller configured to implement a plurality of modes of operation. Each of the plurality of modes of operation includes a different combination of segments during which the at least one accumulator receives and discharges fluid.
Abstract:
An energy recovery retrofit kit for a hydraulic control system (50) is disclosed. The energy recover retrofit kit may have at least one of a first accumulator (108) and a second accumulator (110). The energy recover retrofit kit may also have a recovery valve block (106) fluidly connectable between an existing pump (58) and an existing motor (49) of the hydraulic control system. The recovery valve block may be configured to selectively fluidly communicate at least one of the first and second accumulators with the existing motor.
Abstract:
A system (100) including a hydraulic accumulator (102), a pressure sensor (104), a fluid source (106) and a data processor (108) to detect a pre- charge pressure is provided. The hydraulic accumulator (102) includes first and second chambers (302, 304) and a separator (306) therebetween. The hydraulic accumulator (102) has an associated pre-charge pressure. The pressure sensor (104) coupled to the first chamber (302). The data processor (108) is configured to receive pressure readings from the pressure sensor (104). The data processor (108) is configured to determine a first and second rate of pressure changes, and a transition pressure between the first and second rates. The approximate pre- charge pressure is determined based on the transition pressure.
Abstract:
An independent metering valve (24) (IMV) assembly is disclosed that includes a metering stem (21) including an inlet (29). The IMV assembly also includes a hydro-mechanical control valve (37) in communication with a fluid source and the inlet (29). The control valve (37) also including a spool (43) with a closed end (46) and an open end (42). The control valve (37) includes a biasing member (48) that biases the control valve (37) or spool (43) towards an open position thereby establishing communication between the fluid source and the inlet (29). The control valve (37) also including a load signal line (45) providing communication between an outlet (18) of the control valve (37) upstream of the inlet (29) and the closed end (46) of the spool (43). Wherein high pressure in the load signal line (45) allowing the control valve (37) to move towards a closed position thereby overcoming bias of the biasing member (48) and reducing flow to the inlet (29) during a high pressure condition.