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Apparatus for positioning an adjusting member
Assignee: Bosch Rexroth AG
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Filing: 1985-03-29
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Granted: 1986-03-11
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Expires: 2005-03-29
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for positioning an adjustable member as a function of a command signal and a control condition, especially for the positioning of a hoisting mechanism on a tractor or the like, comprises an operating circuit and a control circuit. The operating circuit has a bidirectional positionable valve with a valve side and first and second control devices for regulating flow of pressure medium from a supply tank to the adjustable member. The control circuit connects a control pressure medium source to the control devices at first and second junctions and includes adjustable throttles and a flow-regulating valve. A first adjustable throttle is connected between the supply tank and the first junction. The second adjustable throttle is connected between the control pressure medium source and the first junction and in series with the first adjustable throttle. Third and fourth throttles are connection in series with the third throttle being connected between the supply tank and the second junction, and with the fourth adjustable throttle being connected between the control pressure medium source and the second junction. The flow regulating device is connected between the control pressure medium source and the first junction in parallel with the second adjustable throttle such that the flow regulating valve can be located in a remote location from the remaining controls, permitting remote operation of the adjustable member.
Inventors
- 👤 Wolfgang Kauss
- 👤 Heinz Schulte
- 👤 Kurt Wittich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 17:31
CPC Classifications
F; F15; F15B; F15B9/00; F15B9/02; F15B9/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
262 words
An apparatus for positioning an adjustable member as a function of a command signal and a controlled condition, especially for the positioning of a hoisting means on a tractor, the apparatus comprising: an operating circuit having a bidirectional positionable valve with a valve slide and with first and second control devices for regulating flow of pressure medium from a supply tank to the adjustable member; a control circuit connecting a control pressure medium source to said control devices for said positionable valve at first and second junctions, said control circuit having first and second adjustable throttles connected in series between said control pressure medium source and the supply tank, said first adjustable throttle being connected between the supply tank and said first junction, said second adjustable throttle being connected between said control pressure medium source and said first junction; third and fourth throttles connected in series between said control pressure medium source and the supply tank, said third throttle being connected between the supply tank and said second junction, said fourth throttle being connected between said control pressure medium source and said second junction; and a flow regulating valve connected in series between said control pressure medium source and said first junction, and in parallel relative to said second adjustable throttle, said flow regulating valve including an adjustable throttle and a pressure compensator connected in series to said adjustable throttle of said flow regulating valve; whereby control pressure medium flows through said second adjustable throttle or said flow regulating valve when flowing from said control pressure medium source and said first junction.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
262 words
An apparatus for positioning an adjustable member as a function of a command signal and a controlled condition, especially for the positioning of a hoisting means on a tractor, the apparatus comprising: an operating circuit having a bidirectional positionable valve with a valve slide and with first and second control devices for regulating flow of pressure medium from a supply tank to the adjustable member; a control circuit connecting a control pressure medium source to said control devices for said positionable valve at first and second junctions, said control circuit having first and second adjustable throttles connected in series between said control pressure medium source and the supply tank, said first adjustable throttle being connected between the supply tank and said first junction, said second adjustable throttle being connected between said control pressure medium source and said first junction; third and fourth throttles connected in series between said control pressure medium source and the supply tank, said third throttle being connected between the supply tank and said second junction, said fourth throttle being connected between said control pressure medium source and said second junction; and a flow regulating valve connected in series between said control pressure medium source and said first junction, and in parallel relative to said second adjustable throttle, said flow regulating valve including an adjustable throttle and a pressure compensator connected in series to said adjustable throttle of said flow regulating valve; whereby control pressure medium flows through said second adjustable throttle or said flow regulating valve when flowing from said control pressure medium source and said first junction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said flow regulating valve has a stop preventing closing of a through-flow cross-section and permitting a constant flow of pressure medium from said control pressure medium source.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
An apparatus according to claim 2 wherein said flow regulating valve comprises a housing having a flow-through channel in fluid communication with and between said control pressure medium source and said second adjustable throttle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said flow regulating valve comprises a housing having a flow-through channel in fluid communication with and between said control pressure medium source and said second adjustable throttle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said third and fourth throttles comprising adjustable pressure ratio valve means for adjustably maintaining pressure at said second junction at a predetermined pressure level independent of flow-through opening cross-sectional areas in said first and second adjustable throttles.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said third and fourth throttles are adjustable.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
87 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said adjustable throttles have the same maximum flow passage cross-sectional area and are adjustable in the same manner, said maximum cross-sectional area being selected such that said adjustable throttles have a maximum adjustable cross-sectional area determined by Sadj=(ds·F)+Smin, and F=100/G wherein Sadj=maximum adjustable cross-sectional area, ds=minimum cross-sectional area change sufficient to cause response of said valve slide of said bidirectional positionable valve, Smin=minimum flow cross section for each throttle, and G=predetermined sensitivity of said bidirectional positionable valve expressed in percent.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
265 words
An apparatus for positioning an adjustable member as a function of a command signal and a controlled condition, especially for the positioning of a hoisting means on a tractor, the apparatus comprising: an operating circuit having a bidirectional positionable valve with a valve slide and with first and second control devices for regulating flow of pressure medium from a supply tank to the adjustable member; a control circuit connecting a control pressure medium source to said control devices for said positionable valve at first and second junctions, said control circuit having first and second adjustable throttles connected in series between said control pressure medium source and the supply tank, said first adjustable throttle being connected between the supply tank and said first junction, said second adjustable throttle being connected between said control pressure medium source and said first junction; third and fourth throttles connected in series between said control presure medium source and the supply tank, said third throttle being connected between the supply tank and said second junction, said fourth throttle being connected between said control pressure medium source and said second junction; and a flow regulating valve connected in series between said control pressure medium source and said first junction, and in parallel relative to said second adjustable throttle, said flow regulating valve having a stop preventing closing of a through-flow cross-section and permitting a constant flow of pressure medium from said control pressure medium source; whereby control pressure medium flows through said second adjustable throttle or said flow regulating valve when flowing from said control pressure medium source and said first junction.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
265 words
An apparatus for positioning an adjustable member as a function of a command signal and a controlled condition, especially for the positioning of a hoisting means on a tractor, the apparatus comprising: an operating circuit having a bidirectional positionable valve with a valve slide and with first and second control devices for regulating flow of pressure medium from a supply tank to the adjustable member; a control circuit connecting a control pressure medium source to said control devices for said positionable valve at first and second junctions, said control circuit having first and second adjustable throttles connected in series between said control pressure medium source and the supply tank, said first adjustable throttle being connected between the supply tank and said first junction, said second adjustable throttle being connected between said control pressure medium source and said first junction; third and fourth throttles connected in series between said control presure medium source and the supply tank, said third throttle being connected between the supply tank and said second junction, said fourth throttle being connected between said control pressure medium source and said second junction; and a flow regulating valve connected in series between said control pressure medium source and said first junction, and in parallel relative to said second adjustable throttle, said flow regulating valve having a stop preventing closing of a through-flow cross-section and permitting a constant flow of pressure medium from said control pressure medium source; whereby control pressure medium flows through said second adjustable throttle or said flow regulating valve when flowing from said control pressure medium source and said first junction.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
275 words
An apparatus for positioning an adjustable member as a function of a command signal and a controlled condition, especially for the positioning of a hoisting means on a tractor, the apparatus comprising: an operating circuit having a bidirectional positionable valve with a valve slide and with first and second control devices for regulating flow of pressure medium from a supply tank to the adjustable member; a control circuit connecting a control pressure medium source to said control devices for said positionable valve at first and second junctions, said control circuit having first and second adjustable throttles connected in series between said control pressure medium source and the supply tank, said first adjustable throttle being connected between the supply tank and said first junction, said second adjustable throttle being connected between said control pressure medium source and said first junction; third and fourth throttles connected in series between said control pressure medium source and the supply tank, said third throttle being connected between the supply tank and said second junction, said fourth throttle being connected between said control pressure medium source and said second junction, said third and fourth throttles comprising adjustable pressure ratio valve means for adjustably maintaining pressure at said second junction at a predetermined pressure level independent of flow-through opening cross-sectional areas in said first and second adjustable throttles; and a flow regulating valve connected in series between said conrol pressure medium source and said first junction, and in parallel relative to said second adjustable throttle; whereby control pressure medium flows through said second adjustable throttle or said flow regulating valve when flowing from said control pressure medium source and said first junction.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
275 words
An apparatus for positioning an adjustable member as a function of a command signal and a controlled condition, especially for the positioning of a hoisting means on a tractor, the apparatus comprising: an operating circuit having a bidirectional positionable valve with a valve slide and with first and second control devices for regulating flow of pressure medium from a supply tank to the adjustable member; a control circuit connecting a control pressure medium source to said control devices for said positionable valve at first and second junctions, said control circuit having first and second adjustable throttles connected in series between said control pressure medium source and the supply tank, said first adjustable throttle being connected between the supply tank and said first junction, said second adjustable throttle being connected between said control pressure medium source and said first junction; third and fourth throttles connected in series between said control pressure medium source and the supply tank, said third throttle being connected between the supply tank and said second junction, said fourth throttle being connected between said control pressure medium source and said second junction, said third and fourth throttles comprising adjustable pressure ratio valve means for adjustably maintaining pressure at said second junction at a predetermined pressure level independent of flow-through opening cross-sectional areas in said first and second adjustable throttles; and a flow regulating valve connected in series between said conrol pressure medium source and said first junction, and in parallel relative to said second adjustable throttle; whereby control pressure medium flows through said second adjustable throttle or said flow regulating valve when flowing from said control pressure medium source and said first junction.
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