Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A fluid pressure control valve mechanism, comprising a spooltype valve unit having an intake pressure port and at least three output pressure ports, said valve unit having internal pressure flow passage means and a slidable valve spool controlling flow of pressure fluid through said passage means from said intake port to an output pressure port or ports, a valve device operatively connected in communication with each of said output ports to permit a reverse flow of pressure liquid in the latter, means blocking such reverse flow against return to said valve units, and means selectively operating said valve devices to control said reverse flow.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A fluid pressure control valve mechanism, comprising a spooltype valve unit having an intake pressure port and at least three output pressure ports, said valve unit having internal pressure flow passage means and a slidable valve spool controlling flow of pressure fluid through said passage means from said intake port to an output pressure port or ports, a valve device operatively connected in communication with each of said output ports to permit a reverse flow of pressure liquid in the latter, means blocking such reverse flow against return to said valve units, and means selectively operating said valve devices to control said reverse flow.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
The valve mechanism of claim 1, in which said valve unit has internal pilot passage means normally subject to fluid pressure at said intake port, pressure in said pilot passage means being effective on said valve spool to control the position thereof and the flow of pressure fluid in said internal pressure flow passage means to said output pressure ports.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The valve mechanism of claim 2, in which said valve devices are normally closed ones opening in response to the operating means therefor to discharge said reverse flow.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The valve mechanism of claim 2, in which said pilot pressure passage means includes restricted orifices subjecting opposite ends of said valve spool to the pressure of said intake Port.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
97 words
The valve mechanism of claim 1, in which said valve unit has internal pilot passage means normally subject to fluid pressure at said intake port, pressure in said pilot passage means being effective on said valve spool to control the position thereof and the flow of pressure fluid in said internal pressure flow passage means to said output pressure ports, and spring means acting on said valve spool to locate the latter in a position in which pressure is applied from said intake port through said pressure flow passage means to only one of said output ports.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The valve mechanism of claim 5, in which said valve devices are normally closed ones opening in response to the operating means therefor to discharge said reverse flow.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The valve mechanism of claim 6, in which said pilot pressure passage means includes restricted orifices subjecting opposite ends of said valve spool to the pressure of said intake port.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The valve mechanism of claim 5, in which said pilot pressure passage means includes restricted orifices subjecting opposite ends of said valve spool to the pressure of said intake port.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The valve mechanism of claim 1, in which said valve devices are normally closed ones opening in response to the operating means therefor to discharge said reverse flow.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The valve mechanism of claim 1, in which said valve devices are electrically operated solenoid valves opening upon electrical energization to discharge the reverse flow.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
The valve mechanism of claim 1, in which said valve devices are mounted on a body member of said unit in which said passage means is formed.