US3954045A
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Rotary actuator valve
Assignee: Ex-Cell-O Corp
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Filing: 1974-04-10
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Granted: 1976-05-04
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Expires: 1994-04-10
Abstract
Abstract A mechanical feedback controlled valve regulates the fluid flow into the vane or piston compartment for controlling the direction, position, velocity, acceleration and/or deceleration of the output shaft.
Inventors
- 👤 Roland J. Barlow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 05:26
CPC Classifications
F; F15; F15B; F15B13/00; F15B13/02; F15B13/04; F15B13/042; F15B13/043; F15B13/0433; F15B13/0401; F15B13/0402; F15B13/16; F15B9/00; F15B9/02; F15B9/08; F15B9/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
A fluid operated reciprocating rotary actuator with less than 360° rotation having an integral vane and shaft in combination with a control valve providing a degenerative pressure/force response connected to a solenoid assembly comprising: a. a cam means affixed to said actuator shaft, b. a cam follower means engaging said cam means, c. a structure means holding said cam follower means against said cam means, and said structure means connected directly to both ends of said control valve means and to said solenoid assembly means effecting feedback between said cam means, said valve means and said solenoid means, d. an electrical solenoid affixedly held in a housing means and plunger means operatively moveable by energizing and de-energizing said solenoid means, e. a shaft means controlled by said plunger means, f. spring housing means affixed to said solenoid housing means, g. spring retaining means, and h. spring means within said spring housing means cooperating with said shaft means, said spring housing means and said spring retaining means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
A fluid operated reciprocating rotary actuator with less than 360° rotation having an integral vane and shaft in combination with a control valve providing a degenerative pressure/force response connected to a solenoid assembly comprising: a. a cam means affixed to said actuator shaft, b. a cam follower means engaging said cam means, c. a structure means holding said cam follower means against said cam means, and said structure means connected directly to both ends of said control valve means and to said solenoid assembly means effecting feedback between said cam means, said valve means and said solenoid means, d. an electrical solenoid affixedly held in a housing means and plunger means operatively moveable by energizing and de-energizing said solenoid means, e. a shaft means controlled by said plunger means, f. spring housing means affixed to said solenoid housing means, g. spring retaining means, and h. spring means within said spring housing means cooperating with said shaft means, said spring housing means and said spring retaining means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1 wherein said spring means comprises two preloaded springs used in conjunction with said shaft means and said spring retaining means within said spring housing means wherein a first spring is disposed between said shaft means and said spring housing means and a second spring is disposed between said shaft means and said spring retaining means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination as claimed in claim 2 wherein the spring constant of said springs are equal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination as claimed in claim 2 wherein the spring constant of said first spring is greater than the spring constant of said second spring.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination as claimed in claim 2 wherein the spring constant of said first spring is less than the spring constant of said second spring.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
100 words
A fluid operated bidirectional rotary actuator having an integral vane and shaft in combination with a four way control valve spool comprising: a. an adjustable cam means affixed to the said actuator shaft, b. a cam follower means for engaging said cam means, and c. a cradle means including a u-shaped section and two legs, said legs straddling the cam means and being secured to the follower means, said U-shaped section including surfaces which are in direct engagement with the ends of the valve spool such that a feedback connection is effected between the cam means and the valve spool.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
100 words
A fluid operated bidirectional rotary actuator having an integral vane and shaft in combination with a four way control valve spool comprising: a. an adjustable cam means affixed to the said actuator shaft, b. a cam follower means for engaging said cam means, and c. a cradle means including a u-shaped section and two legs, said legs straddling the cam means and being secured to the follower means, said U-shaped section including surfaces which are in direct engagement with the ends of the valve spool such that a feedback connection is effected between the cam means and the valve spool.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination as claimed in claim 6 wherein said valve spool and said cradle means are controlled by a solenoid assembly means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
63 words
The combination as claimed in claim 7 wherein said solenoid assembly means is affixed to said cradle means wherein said solenoid assembly means comprises: a. an electrical solenoid and plunger means, b. a spring positioned shaft means controlled by said plunger means, c. spring housing means affixed to said solenoid means, d. spring retaining means, and e. spring means within said housing means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination as claimed in claim 6 wherein said valve spool is adjustably affixed to said cradle means.
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