Abstract:
A segmented valve spool in a fluid control valve permitting very accurate control over spacing between various portions of the spool. The segmented spool portions are selectively separated by shims with resilient means such as springs urging the spool segments toward each other. To avoid binding of the segmented spool within a spool bore, each shim assembly includes a tapered member or ball to establish point contact between each pair of adjacent spool segments.
Abstract:
A hydraulic circuit including a reservoir, a pump for withdrawing fluid therefrom and for directing it under pressure through a control valve and to a hydraulic motor and means for directing return fluid back to the reservoir and through a filter which is disposed entirely within the reservoir. The filter has no external fluidtight housing and fluid is filtered by passing outwardly through a hollow filter unit so that the filtered fluid passes at relatively low pressure and velocity into the body of fluid in the reservoir to avoid agitating and aeration of the fluid supply therein.
Abstract:
A hydraulic control valve including a valve body having an inlet port, first and second outlet ports and a return port with a first movable valve element for selectively and alternately communicating the inlet port with the first outlet port and the return port and a second movable valve element for selectively controlling communication between the first and second outlet ports and a third movable valve element for selectively controlling communication of the second outlet port with the return port when communication between the outlet ports is blocked.
Abstract:
The elevator of a self-loading earth-moving scraper is moveable as a unit relative to the bowl thereof and automatic controls are provided which shift the elevator at predetermined stages in the operating cycle of the scraper. The automatic controls operate by sensing forces which react on other components of the scraper and which are indicative of the need for shifting the elevator. The elevator may, for example, pivot gradually upward as loading progresses or may be raised substantially prior to load ejection without requiring control of these movements by the operator.
Abstract:
The elevator of a self-loading earth-moving scraper is moveable as a unit relative to the bowl thereof and automatic controls are provided which shift the elevator at predetermined stages in the operating cycle of the scraper. The automatic controls operate by sensing forces which react on other components of the scraper and which are indicative of the need for shifting the elevator. The elevator may, for example, pivot gradually upward as loading progresses or may be raised substantially prior to load ejection without requiring control of these movements by the operator.