Patent classifications
F15B11/22
Method to select an active steering input device based on orbital pressure
A work machine having a cab coupled to a frame, a steering system coupled to the frame, a controller configured to selectively articulate the steering system, a joystick assembly positioned in the cab and in communication with the controller, a steering wheel assembly positioned in the cab and configured to selectively articulate the steering system, and a steering wheel sensor coupled to the steering wheel assembly and in communication with the controller to identify movement of the steering wheel assembly. Wherein, the controller does not articulate the steering system responsive to movement of the joystick assembly when the steering wheel sensor identifies movement of the steering wheel.
Method to select an active steering input device based on orbital pressure
A work machine having a cab coupled to a frame, a steering system coupled to the frame, a controller configured to selectively articulate the steering system, a joystick assembly positioned in the cab and in communication with the controller, a steering wheel assembly positioned in the cab and configured to selectively articulate the steering system, and a steering wheel sensor coupled to the steering wheel assembly and in communication with the controller to identify movement of the steering wheel assembly. Wherein, the controller does not articulate the steering system responsive to movement of the joystick assembly when the steering wheel sensor identifies movement of the steering wheel.
HYDRAULIC LEVELING CIRCUIT FOR POWER MACHINES
A hydraulic assembly for an extendable lift arm assembly can include an extension cylinder, a leveling cylinder, a main control valve, a flow combiner/divider, and one or more flow-blocking arrangements. The main control valve can be configured to control commanded movement of the extension and leveling cylinders of the lift arm assembly. The flow combiner/divider can be configured to hydraulically link the extension cylinder with the leveling cylinder for synchronized operation of the extension cylinder and the leveling cylinder. The one or more flow-blocking arrangements can be configured to restrict flow from rod or base ends of the leveling or extension cylinders during commanded extension or retraction of the leveling and extension cylinders, or in the absence of commanded movement of the leveling and extension cylinders, to maintain synchronized orientation of the leveling and extension cylinders.
HYDRAULIC LEVELING CIRCUIT FOR POWER MACHINES
A hydraulic assembly for an extendable lift arm assembly can include an extension cylinder, a leveling cylinder, a main control valve, a flow combiner/divider, and one or more flow-blocking arrangements. The main control valve can be configured to control commanded movement of the extension and leveling cylinders of the lift arm assembly. The flow combiner/divider can be configured to hydraulically link the extension cylinder with the leveling cylinder for synchronized operation of the extension cylinder and the leveling cylinder. The one or more flow-blocking arrangements can be configured to restrict flow from rod or base ends of the leveling or extension cylinders during commanded extension or retraction of the leveling and extension cylinders, or in the absence of commanded movement of the leveling and extension cylinders, to maintain synchronized orientation of the leveling and extension cylinders.
Electro-hydrostatic actuator system
The electrohydrostatic actuator system according to the invention comprises a volume-variable and/or rotational-speed-variable hydro machine, which is driven by an electric motor, for providing a volume flow of a hydraulic fluid, and a main shaft which is movable by the hydraulic fluid and which has at least one first chamber, wherein the first chamber, with at least one first main hydraulic line and a first main valve, is hydraulically connected to the hydro machine via a connection line. The actuator system according to the invention further comprises a secondary shaft which is movable by the hydraulic fluid and which has at least one first chamber, wherein the first chamber, with at least one first secondary hydraulic line and a first secondary valve, is hydraulically connected to the hydro machine via a connection line. Furthermore, according to the invention, a hydraulic accumulator is hydraulically connected to the first secondary hydraulic line in the area between the first chamber of the secondary shaft and the first secondary valve.
Electro-hydrostatic actuator system
The electrohydrostatic actuator system according to the invention comprises a volume-variable and/or rotational-speed-variable hydro machine, which is driven by an electric motor, for providing a volume flow of a hydraulic fluid, and a main shaft which is movable by the hydraulic fluid and which has at least one first chamber, wherein the first chamber, with at least one first main hydraulic line and a first main valve, is hydraulically connected to the hydro machine via a connection line. The actuator system according to the invention further comprises a secondary shaft which is movable by the hydraulic fluid and which has at least one first chamber, wherein the first chamber, with at least one first secondary hydraulic line and a first secondary valve, is hydraulically connected to the hydro machine via a connection line. Furthermore, according to the invention, a hydraulic accumulator is hydraulically connected to the first secondary hydraulic line in the area between the first chamber of the secondary shaft and the first secondary valve.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM WITH AT LEAST ONE PRESSURE SUPPLY DEVICE AND A SAFETY GATE FOR THE CONNECTION OF THE HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS
A hydraulic system includes at least two hydraulic circuits with hydraulic circuit lines and at least one hydraulic component connected to each hydraulic circuit or to a hydraulic circuit line thereof via a respective switch valve used for pressure build-up and release. At least one pressure supply device can build up pressure in both hydraulic circuits. At least one circuit separating valve blocks or releases a hydraulic connection line connecting the two hydraulic circuits. At least one outlet valve selectively connects an accumulator container to at least one hydraulic circuit. A hydraulic connection between a pump of the pressure supply device and a respective hydraulic circuit connects a return flow from the hydraulic circuit into the pressure supply device or its pump. A controlled feed valve or a non-return valve controls the hydraulic connection. A pressure supply device or outlet valve releases pressure in at least one hydraulic component.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM WITH AT LEAST ONE PRESSURE SUPPLY DEVICE AND A SAFETY GATE FOR THE CONNECTION OF THE HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS
A hydraulic system includes at least two hydraulic circuits with hydraulic circuit lines and at least one hydraulic component connected to each hydraulic circuit or to a hydraulic circuit line thereof via a respective switch valve used for pressure build-up and release. At least one pressure supply device can build up pressure in both hydraulic circuits. At least one circuit separating valve blocks or releases a hydraulic connection line connecting the two hydraulic circuits. At least one outlet valve selectively connects an accumulator container to at least one hydraulic circuit. A hydraulic connection between a pump of the pressure supply device and a respective hydraulic circuit connects a return flow from the hydraulic circuit into the pressure supply device or its pump. A controlled feed valve or a non-return valve controls the hydraulic connection. A pressure supply device or outlet valve releases pressure in at least one hydraulic component.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM HAVING AT LEAST TWO HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS AND TWO PRESSURE SUPPLY DEVICES
Apparatus for generating braking force in a vehicle brake system has at least two pressure supply devices and first and second hydraulic brake circuits, each having at least one or two hydraulic wheel brakes. Pressure in at least one brake circuit can be both built up and released by the pressure supply devices, which include a piston pump or gear pump driven by an electric motor drive and deliver continuous volume. At least one valve arrangement may adjust wheel brake pressures individually and/or disconnect/connect the wheel brakes from/to a brake circuit and/or a pressure supply device. At least one electronic control unit enables open-loop and closed-loop control. Pressure increase is enabled in one or both brake circuits, independently or in combination, using first and/or second pressure supply devices that produce changes in pressure simultaneously or temporally offset or overlapping.
BRAKE SYSTEM WITH AT LEAST TWO HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS AND AT LEAST TWO PRESSURE SUPPLY DEVICES
A brake system may include: two hydraulic brake circuits, each having at least one wheel brake; a first pressure supply device for pressure build-up and release in at least one brake circuit via forward and return travel of a piston; a second pressure supply device with a continuous delivery, electromotively-driven piston pump, gear pump, or eccentric piston pump; at least one valve assembly with valves for adjusting pressure for each wheel brake and/or for connecting/disconnecting the wheel brakes and at least one of the pressure supply devices; at least one electronic control unit; a connection line connecting the two brake circuits; and at least one outlet valve for pressure release. The wheel brakes are paired with dedicated switch valves. Each brake circuit has a hydraulic main line to connect the switch valves to the first and second pressure supply devices, which provide different maximum pressures and/or delivery volumes.