Abstract:
An independent metering valve (24) (IMV) assembly is disclosed that includes a metering stem (21) including an inlet (29). The IMV assembly also includes a hydro-mechanical control valve (37) in communication with a fluid source and the inlet (29). The control valve (37) also including a spool (43) with a closed end (46) and an open end (42). The control valve (37) includes a biasing member (48) that biases the control valve (37) or spool (43) towards an open position thereby establishing communication between the fluid source and the inlet (29). The control valve (37) also including a load signal line (45) providing communication between an outlet (18) of the control valve (37) upstream of the inlet (29) and the closed end (46) of the spool (43). Wherein high pressure in the load signal line (45) allowing the control valve (37) to move towards a closed position thereby overcoming bias of the biasing member (48) and reducing flow to the inlet (29) during a high pressure condition.
Abstract:
A control system (48) for a machine is disclosed. The control system may have a pump (51, 53) driven, a low pressure reservoir (64), and at least one actuator (26, 32, 34) connected to receive fluid pressurized by the pump and discharge fluid to the low pressure reservoir. The control system may also have a bypass passage (109, 113) situated to allow fluid to bypass the at least one actuator, and a warmup valve (105) disposed within the bypass passage and being movable between a flow-passing position and a flow-blocking position. The control system may further have a hydraulic temperature sensor (98) configured to generate a signal indicative of a temperature of the fluid, and a controller (112) in communication with the pump, the warmup valve, and the hydraulic temperature sensor. The controller may be configured to move the warmup valve to the flow-passing position, fix a displacement position of the pump, and adjust an input speed of the pump in response to the signal.
Abstract:
An independent metering valve (24) (IMV) assembly is disclosed that includes a metering stem (21) including an inlet (29). The IMV assembly also includes a hydro-mechanical control valve (37) in communication with a fluid source and the inlet (29). The control valve (37) also including a spool (43) with a closed end (46) and an open end (42). The control valve (37) includes a biasing member (48) that biases the control valve (37) or spool (43) towards an open position thereby establishing communication between the fluid source and the inlet (29). The control valve (37) also including a load signal line (45) providing communication between an outlet (18) of the control valve (37) upstream of the inlet (29) and the closed end (46) of the spool (43). Wherein high pressure in the load signal line (45) allowing the control valve (37) to move towards a closed position thereby overcoming bias of the biasing member (48) and reducing flow to the inlet (29) during a high pressure condition.
Abstract:
A control system (48) for a machine is disclosed. The control system may have a pump (51, 53) driven, a low pressure reservoir (64), and at least one actuator (26, 32, 34) connected to receive fluid pressurized by the pump and discharge fluid to the low pressure reservoir. The control system may also have a bypass passage (109, 113) situated to allow fluid to bypass the at least one actuator, and a warmup valve (105) disposed within the bypass passage and being movable between a flow-passing position and a flow-blocking position. The control system may further have a hydraulic temperature sensor (98) configured to generate a signal indicative of a temperature of the fluid, and a controller (112) in communication with the pump, the warmup valve, and the hydraulic temperature sensor. The controller may be configured to move the warmup valve to the flow-passing position, fix a displacement position of the pump, and adjust an input speed of the pump in response to the signal.
Abstract:
A method of calibrating an electrically controlled hydraulic valve (28, 32, 36, 40) having a known relationship between flow rate through the valve and displacement of a valve element (63, 73, 83, 93) is disclosed. The method includes ascertaining a first current level (IQ) for actuating the electrically controlled hydraulic valve to move the valve element to a position adjacent an inlet port, and a first displacement (Xo) of the valve element responsive to the first current level. The method also includes ascertaining a second current level (/2) for actuating the electrically controlled hydraulic valve to move the valve element from the position adjacent the inlet port to a position permitting flow through the inlet port, and ascertaining a second displacement (X2) of the valve element responsive to the second current level. The method further includes establishing a relationship between current and displacement associated with the electrically controlled hydraulic valve.
Abstract:
A method of calibrating an electrically controlled hydraulic valve (28, 32, 36, 40) having a known relationship between flow rate through the valve and displacement of a valve element (63, 73, 83, 93) is disclosed. The method includes ascertaining a first current level (IQ) for actuating the electrically controlled hydraulic valve to move the valve element to a position adjacent an inlet port, and a first displacement (Xo) of the valve element responsive to the first current level. The method also includes ascertaining a second current level (/2) for actuating the electrically controlled hydraulic valve to move the valve element from the position adjacent the inlet port to a position permitting flow through the inlet port, and ascertaining a second displacement (X2) of the valve element responsive to the second current level. The method further includes establishing a relationship between current and displacement associated with the electrically controlled hydraulic valve.