Abstract:
Disclosed herein are embodiments of a servo-control system comprising at least one pneumatic actuator comprising a movable member, at least one proportional pneumatic valve configured to control fluid flow between the at least one pneumatic actuator and a pressurized fluid supply or a vent, a plurality of pressure sensors each configured to independently measure pressure in a respective supply line to the at least one pneumatic actuator, at least one position sensor configured to measure a position of the moveable member, and a controller. The controller is configured to determine a control signal based at least in part on pressure measurements of the plurality of pressure sensors and a position measurement of the at least one position sensor, and apply the control signal to at least one proportional pneumatic valve to move the movable member to a target position.
Abstract:
A mine door installation has a frame installed in a mine passageway. At least one door leaf is mounted on the frame for swinging movement between open and closed positions. Movement of the door leaf is powered by a pneumatic actuator. A pneumatically-powered control system may be provided to control the door installation. The pneumatic control system may comprise a calibrated vent to shorten the delay in the response of the door leaf to direction from the control system to stop moving. The pneumatic control system may also comprise a limit valve to prevent the door installation from opening when a second door installation is open, thereby preventing both door installations in an air lock from being open at the same time.
Abstract:
A handling equipment of the swingable lever type comprises a driving double acting cylinder (5) having a chamber (18) in which a main piston (15) is sealingly mounted, which is slidable as a result of the selective delivery of fluid under pressure from opposite zones of the chamber (18) of the cylinder (5). The main piston (15) is connected to a rod (10) having a driving end (10a) which projects from the cylinder (5) and is associated with a movable arm (7). The equipment (1) is provided with a device for dampening the oscillation of the arm (7), which comprises an axial cavity (27) formed in the rod (10) and containing a service fluid. A stem (30) rigidly connected to the cylinder (5) and provided with at least one orifice (31, 31a) for the service fluid is sealingly and slidably mounted in the cavity (27), so that the movement of the rod (10) with respect to the stem (30) is slowed down as a consequence of the flowing of the service fluid through said orifice (31, 31a), if the sliding speed of the main piston (15) inside the cylinder (5) exceeds a threshold speed set by the cross-section of said orifice (31, 31a).
Abstract:
A hybrid of the pneumatic and hydraulic actuators for combining pneumatically powered actuation with incompressible and controllable hydraulic damping in order to achieve smooth displacement, rapid stopping and steady and accurate positioning of the hybrid actuator in which hydraulic damping of a pneumatic actuator is obtained through utilizing positive-displacement hydraulic actuator means with zero volumetric differential.
Abstract:
A controllable pneumatic apparatus including a pneumatic actuator coupled with a linear-acting brake including a field responsive medium. The pneumatic actuator has a housing with a gas cavity, a first piston slidably disposed in the gas cavity subdividing the gas cavity into first and second gas chambers, and an output member coupled to the first piston. The linear-acting controllable brake includes a medium containing cavity subdivided into a first and second chambers, and a second piston rigidly interconnected with, and longitudinally aligned with, the first piston. A passageway interconnects the first and the second chambers and a field responsive medium (e.g., a magnetic fluid) is contained in the passageway. A field generator produces a field to change a rheology of the medium and cause a braking force to be applied to the output member to control motion thereof. A preferable control method implements motion control based upon the kinetic energy and the braking force in the system.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a pneumatically powered actuator having hydraulic control for both locking and controlling the velocity of an output rod without any sponginess. The invention includes a double-acting pneumatic actuator having a bore, a piston slidably engaged within the bore, and a control rod connected to the piston. The double-acting pneumatic actuator is mounted to a frame. A first double-acting hydraulic actuator having a bore, a piston slidably engaged within the bore, and a follower rod mounted to the piston is mounted to the frame such that the follower rod is fixedly connected to the control rod. The maximum translation of the piston within the bore of the first double-acting hydraulic actuator provides a volumetric displacement V.sub.1. The present invention also includes a second double-acting hydraulic actuator having a bore, a piston slidably engaged within the bore, and an output rod mounted to the piston. The maximum translation of the piston within the bore of the second double-acting hydraulic actuator provides a volumetric displacement V.sub.2, where V.sub.2 =V.sub.1. A pair of fluid ports in each of the first and second double-acting hydraulic cylinders are operably connected by fluid conduits, one of which includes a valve circuit which may be used to control the velocity of the output rod or to lock the output rod in a static position by regulating the flow of hydraulic fluid between the double-acting cylinders.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a pneumatically powered actuator having hydraulic control for both locking and controlling the velocity of an output rod without any sponginess. The invention includes a double-acting pneumatic actuator having a bore, a piston slidably engaged within the bore, and a control rod connected to the piston. The double-acting pneumatic actuator is mounted to a frame. A first double-acting hydraulic actuator having a bore, a piston slidably engaged within the bore,and a follower rod mounted to the piston is mounted to the frame such that the follower rod is fixedly connected to the control rod. The maximum translation of the piston within the bore of the first double-acting hydraulic actuator provides a volumetric displacement V.sub.1. The present invention also includes a second double-acting hydraulic actuator having a bore, a piston slidably engaged within the bore, and an output rod mounted to the piston. The maximum translation of the piston within the bore of the second double-acting hydraulic actuator provides a volumetric displacement V.sub.2, where V.sub.2 =V.sub.1. A pair of fluid ports in each of the first and second double-acting hydraulic cylinders are operably connected by fluid conduits, one of which includes a valve circuit which may be used to control the velocity of the output rod or to lock the output rod in a static position by regulating the flow of hydraulic fluid between the double-acting cylinders.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method and apparatus for controlling the rate of flow of fluid in a high (e.g. 100 kg/sq cm) pressure hydraulic circuit such as is found in pneumatic piston and cylinder arrangements having hydraulic damping and which may be used to control the feed rate of a cutting tool. Control is achieved by incorporating into the fluid circuit, upstream of the flow control orifice, a pressure reducing valve designed to provide a controlled low (e.g. 7 kg/sq cm) pressure independently of changes in applied pressure or demanded flow rates and which further automatically clears itself of any silt deposited thereon from the hydraulic fluid.
Abstract translation:本发明提供了一种用于控制高(例如100kg / sqcm)压力液压回路中流体流速的方法和装置,例如在具有液压阻尼的气动活塞和气缸装置中发现的,并且可用于控制 切削刀具的进给速度。 通过在流量控制孔的上游结合到流体回路中来实现控制,减压阀被设计成独立于所施加的压力或所需流量的变化提供受控的低(例如7kg / cm 2)的压力,并进一步自动地 从液压流体中清除沉积在其上的任何淤泥。
Abstract:
For retarding the motion of a piston traveling on its forward stroke in an air cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder having shorter piston stroke than that of the air cylinder is mounted on its rear side in axial alignment therewith. The piston rod of the hydraulic cylinder projects into the air cylinder to be telescopically received in an axial bore formed through the rear end portion of the air cylinder piston rod. Hence, as the air cylinder piston travels forwardly in the usual manner to a predetermined point intermediate both extremities of its stroke, a larger diameter portion on the front end of the hydraulic cylinder piston rod engages the air cylinder piston at the rear end of the aforesaid axial bore. The forward motion of the air cylinder piston is thereafter retarded by the hydraulic cylinder piston also traveling forwardly against the resistance offered by hydraulic fluid in the intercommunicated chambers of the hydraulic cylinder. The passageway intercommunicating the hydraulic fluid chambers can be closed by a solenoid-operated shut-off valve whereby the air cylinder piston traveling forwardly at reduced speed as above can be stopped whenever required.
Abstract:
An apparatus is described for intermittently feeding strip material to a punch press or like machine and including a reciprocal carriage member having material grippers provided thereon. The carriage member is reciprocated by way of an air or hydraulic cylinder and the stroke of the carriage cylinder is controlled by means of a counteracting hydraulic plunger cylinder connected to a closed hydraulic system.