US4516439A
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Pump centering control
Assignee: Doosan Bobcat North America Inc
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Filing: 1981-04-06
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Granted: 1985-05-14
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Expires: 2001-04-06
Abstract
Abstract A centering mechanism for the hydrostatic drive system of an articulate loader includes an actuating mechanism disposed between the pedal control and the output pump of the loader which returns to a centered or neutral position when the pedal control is released. A pair of torsion springs bias the actuating mechanism in opposite rotative directions to maintain the control in a centered or neutral position.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas M. Sagaser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 02:10
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H61/00; F16H61/38; F16H61/40; F16H61/42; F16H61/439; G; G05; G05G; G05G23/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20006; Y10T74/20012; Y10T74/20018; Y10T74/20055; Y10T74/20528
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A pump centering control for defining a neutral position in a hydrostatic transmission comprising: a bell crank mechanism including a bell crank lever pivotally mounted on a fixed support bracket having opposite side walls; first and second torsion springs mounted on the pivotal mounting of said bell crank lever on opposite sides thereof, the one ends of the springs engaging elements mounted on said opposite walls of the support bracket, the other ends of said springs engaging a pair of elements rigidly mounted on opposite sides of the bell crank lever; and means for moving the bell crank lever in one direction against the bias of one only of the torsion springs and in the opposite direction against the bias of the other only of the torsion springs whereby release of said moving means causes the spring end engaging the element on the bell crank lever to return the bell crank to a neutral position of the pump centering control.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A pump centering control for defining a neutral position in a hydrostatic transmission comprising: a bell crank mechanism including a bell crank lever pivotally mounted on a fixed support bracket having opposite side walls; first and second torsion springs mounted on the pivotal mounting of said bell crank lever on opposite sides thereof, the one ends of the springs engaging elements mounted on said opposite walls of the support bracket, the other ends of said springs engaging a pair of elements rigidly mounted on opposite sides of the bell crank lever; and means for moving the bell crank lever in one direction against the bias of one only of the torsion springs and in the opposite direction against the bias of the other only of the torsion springs whereby release of said moving means causes the spring end engaging the element on the bell crank lever to return the bell crank to a neutral position of the pump centering control.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A pump centering control as claimed in claim 1 wherein said first and second torsion springs have opposite ends thereof extending tangentially outwardly therefrom.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A pump centering control as claimed in claim 1 wherein said bellcrank lever is operably connected between a foot pedal of a vehicle and a swash plate control lever for controlling the hydrostatic transmission.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A pump centering control as claimed in claim 1 wherein bearings are provided in said opposite side walls for receiving respective portions of a pin which carries the bellcrank mechanism.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A pump centering control as claimed in claim 1 wherein the support bracket comprises a U-shaped channel, and said other ends of the torsion springs are located on opposite sides of the bellcrank lever.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
A pump centering control as claimed in claim 1 wherein said other ends extend tangentially outwardly of said first and second torsion springs in a cross-over relation one to the other.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
A pump centering control as claimed in claim 6 wherein said cross-over spring ends extend outwardly on opposite sides of respective ones of said pair of elements which are mounted on opposite sides of the bellcrank lever.
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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) | 1988-05-13 | 1988-11-12 | 1989-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-05-13 | 1992-11-12 | 1993-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-05-13 | 1996-11-12 | 1997-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |