A system and method for the controlled lowering and lifting of a load are disclosed. The system and method may include operating a work machine having a hydraulic system including a hydraulic actuator for supporting a load, a first control valve in fluid communication with the actuator, and a controller for operating the first control valve. In one embodiment, the controller includes a first algorithm for operating the first control valve in a load lowering operation. When an operational fault within the hydraulic system is detected, the controller can be configured to enter into a safe lowering mode. In the safe lowering mode, the first algorithm is disabled and a pulse width modulation (PWM) current is sent from the controller to the first control valve. A user interface is provided to allow an operator to control the PWM current duty ratio to allow the load supported by the actuator to be lowered.

A system and method for the controlled lowering and lifting of a load are disclosed. The system and method may include operating a work machine having a hydraulic system including a hydraulic actuator for supporting a load, a first control valve in fluid communication with the actuator, and a controller for operating the first control valve. In one embodiment, the controller includes a first algorithm for operating the first control valve in a load lowering operation. When an operational fault within the hydraulic system is detected, the controller can be configured to enter into a safe lowering mode. In the safe lowering mode, the first algorithm is disabled and a pulse width modulation (PWM) current is sent from the controller to the first control valve. A user interface is provided to allow an operator to control the PWM current duty ratio to allow the load supported by the actuator to be lowered.

A switching valve module which is part of a switching valve control system for use with reciprocating slat-type conveyors is disclosed herein. Disclosed herein is a switching valve module that includes an inner control valve and an outer control valve. A spool is positioned within the inner control valve and a spool positioned within the outer control valve. Movement of each the spool creates both a spool-type seal and a poppet-type seal between the spool and the respective control valve.

A valve structure (1) for driving reversible ploughs (40), comprising a first port (3) adapted to be in fluid communication with a pump (P) in a first configuration of the plough (40) and adapted to be in fluid communication with a tank (T) in a second reversed configuration of the plough (40), and a second port (4) adapted to be in fluid communication with the tank (T) in the first configuration of the plough (40) and adapted to be in fluid communication with the pump (P) in the second reversed configuration of the plough (40), a body (2) which includes a first seat (5) and a second seat (6), the seats housing respective moving spools (13, 14), a first interconnection port (7a) for the connection of the valve structure (1) to a first chamber (10a) of a first hydraulic cylinder (10) for longitudinally aligning the plough (40), and a second interconnection port (7b) for the connection to a second chamber (10b) of the first hydraulic cylinder (10), a third interconnection port (8a) for the connection of the valve structure (1) to a first chamber (12a) of a second hydraulic cylinder (12) for reversing the plough (40), and a fourth interconnection port (8b) for the connection to a second chamber (12b) of the second hydraulic cylinder (12). The valve structure (1) comprises hydraulic components configured to control the relative displacement of the spools (13, 14) to automatically control the movement of the cylinders (10, 12). A check valve (31) enables the fluid to flow in the second reversed configuration of the plough (40).

The oscillation cylinder arrangement (100) comprises a working cylinder (10A) and a piston with a rod (27A), arranged to move therein, and a control valve structure (20) for the working cylinder (10A). The control valve structure (20) incorporates a main valve (24) for transmitting a pressure medium to a first sub-chamber or a second sub-chamber of the working cylinder (10A) for a linear movement (A, B) of the piston, as well as impulse valves (22, 23), and lever arms (25, 26) for controlling them, in order to set the operational state of the main valve (24). Control members (27B) fixed to the piston rod (27A) moving in the working cylinder (10A), the control members (27B) being arranged to contact the lever arms (25, 26) of the impulse valves in order to define the extreme positions of the movement of the piston rod (27A).

An automatic oil return structure is provided. The automatic oil return structure has an oil storage bag, a piston, and a main body assembly. The piston has an oil storage chamber. The main body assembly has a main channel, a piston oil channel, a pressure regulating channel, a control channel, an operation channel, a minor channel, and an oil return channel. When the pressure of the main channel achieves a limit pressure, the pressure pushes the control blocking assembly away such that the pressure regulating channel communicates with the communication channel, and the pressure also pushes the operating assembly away such that the minor channel communicates with the return channel. At the same time, the pressure of the oil storage chamber pushes the oil blocking assembly, so as to isolate the oil storage chamber from the main channel, and the oil storage chamber communicates with the oil return channel.

An automatic oil return structure is provided. The automatic oil return structure has an oil storage bag, a piston, and a main body assembly. The piston has an oil storage chamber. The main body assembly has a main channel, a piston oil channel, a pressure regulating channel, a control channel, an operation channel, a minor channel, and an oil return channel. When the pressure of the main channel achieves a limit pressure, the pressure pushes the control blocking assembly away such that the pressure regulating channel communicates with the communication channel, and the pressure also pushes the operating assembly away such that the minor channel communicates with the return channel. At the same time, the pressure of the oil storage chamber pushes the oil blocking assembly, so as to isolate the oil storage chamber from the main channel, and the oil storage chamber communicates with the oil return channel.

A compressed gas motor. The motor has a port and a hollow cylinder delimited by a wall with a ventilation opening, a rear closure, and a plunger axially movable in the cylinder. The plunger divides the cylinder into front and back chambers. The ventilation opening is periodically opened towards the back chamber during operation of the motor by movement of the plunger. A compression spring in the front chamber urges the plunger towards the rear closure and/or a tension spring in the back chamber draws the plunger towards the rear closure so that the back chamber is closed relative to the ventilation opening by the plunger and the back chamber is connected with the port when the same pressure prevails in the front and back chambers. The motor can be used in surgical drive systems, medical lavage systems and medical devices. Also disclosed is a method for operating the motor.

A compressed gas motor. The motor has a port and a hollow cylinder delimited by a wall with a ventilation opening, a rear closure, and a plunger axially movable in the cylinder. The plunger divides the cylinder into front and back chambers. The ventilation opening is periodically opened towards the back chamber during operation of the motor by movement of the plunger. A compression spring in the front chamber urges the plunger towards the rear closure and/or a tension spring in the back chamber draws the plunger towards the rear closure so that the back chamber is closed relative to the ventilation opening by the plunger and the back chamber is connected with the port when the same pressure prevails in the front and back chambers. The motor can be used in surgical drive systems, medical lavage systems and medical devices. Also disclosed is a method for operating the motor.

A valve structure (1) for driving reversible ploughs (40), comprising a first port (3) adapted to be in fluid communication with a pump (P) in a first configuration of the plough (40) and adapted to be in fluid communication with a tank (T) in a second reversed configuration of the plough (40), and a second port (4) adapted to be in fluid communication with the tank (T) in the first configuration of the plough (40) and adapted to be in fluid communication with the pump (P) in the second reversed configuration of the plough (40), a body (2) which includes a first seat (5) and a second seat (6), the seats housing respective moving spools (13, 14), a first interconnection port (7a) for the connection of the valve structure (1) to a first chamber (10a) of a first hydraulic cylinder (10) for longitudinally aligning the plough (40), and a second interconnection port (7b) for the connection to a second chamber (10b) of the first hydraulic cylinder (10), a third interconnection port (8a) for the connection of the valve structure (1) to a first chamber (12a) of a second hydraulic cylinder (12) for reversing the plough (40), and a fourth interconnection port (8b) for the connection to a second chamber (12b) of the second hydraulic cylinder (12). The valve structure (1) comprises hydraulic components configured to control the relative displacement of the spools (13, 14) to automatically control the movement of the cylinders (10, 12). A check valve (31) enables the fluid to flow in the second reversed configuration of the plough (40).