Abstract:
The invention relates to a fluid distribution valve (1, 25, 29, 37, 43), comprising at least a first fluid port (2), a second fluid port (3) and a third fluid port (4). These ports are connecting to a fluid distribution chamber (5). The second fluid port (3) can be selectively connected to the first fluid port (2) and/or the third fluid port (4) through said distribution chamber (5). The second fluid port (3) is arranged between the first fluid port (2) and the third fluid port (4).
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method of controlling a fluid working machine (12) having a plurality of working cylinders (14) having pistons (16) therein and arranged to drive a shaft (18), in which said cylinders are supplied with pressurised working fluid via a manifold (24), the contents of which may be 5 purged by a de-pressuriser taking one of a number for forms such as to allow re- activation of said machine (10).
Abstract:
When the fluid flow output of a synthetically commutated hydraulic pump is adapted to a given fluid flow demand, pulsations in the fluid output flow of the synthetically commutated hydraulic pump can occur. To avoid such pressure pulsations, it is suggested, to use a set of pre- calculated actuation patterns for actuating the electrically commutated valves of the synthetically commutated hydraulic pump.
Abstract:
To improve the fluid output flow characteristics (14) of a synthetically commutated hydraulic pump (1), it is suggested to use a plurality of different valve (10) actuation strategies. For every fluid flow demand region (I to Vl) a certain actuation strategy is chosen.
Abstract:
In usual hydraulic pumps, a separate assembly opening is provided for every valve of the hydraulic pump. This design causes sealing problems. It is proposed, that the fluid inlet valve (67) and the fluid outlet valve (74) can be assembled through a common assembly access port (38).
Abstract:
A fluid working machine (1) has several working chambers (5) of cyclically changing volume. For pumping hydraulic fluid, the inlet and outlet valves (8, 9) are electrically actuated. The timing of the actuation of said electrically actuated valves (8, 9) is varied depending on the fluid flow demand.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method of controlling a fluid working machine (12) having a plurality of working cylinders (14) having pistons (16) therein and arranged to drive a shaft (18), in which said cylinders are supplied with pressurised working fluid via a manifold (24), the contents of which may be 5 purged by a de-pressuriser taking one of a number for forms such as to allow re- activation of said machine (10).