US4067195A
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Fluid-borne noise-suppressor for hydraulic pump
Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
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Filing: 1975-11-20
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Granted: 1978-01-10
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Expires: 1995-11-20
Abstract
Abstract A noise-suppressor for fluid-borne noises in a hydraulic system comprises a cylindrical shaped housing consisting of a pair of cup-shaped end caps and a tubular center section connected therebetween such that the joint between the section and end caps is spaced from the end of the housing. The housing includes fins on the outer surface for radiating heat therefrom. An inertance tube is disposed within the housing coaxially thereof and communicating directly with the outlet thereof which in turn is coaxial with an inlet thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard J. Malecha
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 06:51
CPC Classifications
F; F15; F15B; F15B21/00; F15B21/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A segmented noise-suppressor for fluid-borne noises in hydraulic systems, comprising: a pair of first segments including cup-shaped unitary end caps, each having a flat end and a tubular wall extending therefrom; at least one second segment including one tubular center section joining said end caps at joints spaced from the flat ends thereof by said tubular walls thereof for defining an enlarged chamber with said caps at the ends thereof and aligned coaxially with one another; one of said caps having means defining an inlet coaxial thereof; the other of said caps having an outlet coaxial thereof and an internal inertence tube coaxial with said inlet and said outlet and communicating with said outlet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A segmented noise-suppressor for fluid-borne noises in hydraulic systems, comprising: a pair of first segments including cup-shaped unitary end caps, each having a flat end and a tubular wall extending therefrom; at least one second segment including one tubular center section joining said end caps at joints spaced from the flat ends thereof by said tubular walls thereof for defining an enlarged chamber with said caps at the ends thereof and aligned coaxially with one another; one of said caps having means defining an inlet coaxial thereof; the other of said caps having an outlet coaxial thereof and an internal inertence tube coaxial with said inlet and said outlet and communicating with said outlet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A noise-suppressor as in claim 1, wherein said internal inertence tube extends from said outlet substantially linearly towards said inlet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The noise suppressor of claim 2 including a plurality of radially extending fins extending axially along the outer surface of said tubular housing for radiating heat from said housing for thereby cooling the fluid flowing therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The noise-suppressor of claim 3 wherein said suppressor is disposed in a hydraulic system between a pump which comprises a major source of noise in said system and a directional control valve.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The noise-suppressor of claim 4 wherein said pump is a positive displacement pump.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-01-09 | 1981-07-11 | 1982-01-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-09 | 1985-07-11 | 1986-01-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-09 | 1989-07-11 | 1990-01-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |