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Pilot-operated valve with load pressure feedback

Patent 4741364 Issued on May 3, 1988. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject June 12, 2007. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

Patent References

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Load responsive fluid control valve
Patent #: 4362088
Issued on: 12/07/1982
Inventor: Budzich

Control valve
Patent #: 4494726
Issued on: 01/22/1985
Inventor: Kumar ,   et al.

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Issued on: 03/18/1986
Inventor: Janecke ,   et al.

Inventors

Assignee

Application

No. 07/060880 filed on 06/12/1987

US Classes:

137/625.64, Electric137/625.6Pilot-actuated

Examiners

Primary: Michalsky, Gerald A.

International Classes

G05D 16/20 (20060101)
F15B 13/04 (20060101)
F15B 13/00 (20060101)
F15B 13/042 (20060101)

Abstract

A pilot-operated electrohydraulic valve has a pilot valve member exposed to load pressure via a load pressure feedback passage. Part of the pilot valve member forms a feedback valve which closes communication through the feedback passage upon a predetermined movement of the pilot valve so that the pilot valve can be fully opened without having to overcome the load pressure which would otherwise act on the pilot valve.

Other References

  • Cox, Craig, "Electronic Control of a Modulated Torque Converter", date unknown, but prior to applicants' invention
  • Patel, Kishor, "Pulse-With Modulated Proportional Flow Control", 1984
  • Jacobson, L. J., "Some Practical Considerations in the Application of Proportional Electro-Hydraulic Pilot Valves
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