Adaptive load-clamping system

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2006-03-28

2006-03-28

Keenan, James W. (Department: 3652)

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Elevator or hoist and loading or unloading means therefor

Elevator wherein means comprises guide mounted for relative...

C294S907000, C187S224000

Reexamination Certificate

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07018159

ABSTRACT:
A fluid power load-clamping system includes at least one fluid valve for variably regulating the maximum fluid pressure causing closure of the clamp. Preferably the valve increases the maximum fluid pressure automatically in relation to the measured magnitude of the weight of the load to regulate the load-gripping force. A controller causes the valve to permit a relatively high maximum fluid pressure as the clamp closes toward the load to enable high initial clamp closure speed. Thereafter the valve automatically reduces the maximum pressure as the clamping surfaces close into a predetermined relationship with the load, and then increases the maximum pressure to regulate the gripping force. Other preferable features include continuous weight-responsive automatic regulation of the gripping pressure while the load is supported by the clamp, and compensation of the weight measurement for the longitudinally-extensible position of the lifting mechanism, to maximize the accuracy of the load-weight measurement. Gripping pressure regulation is operable in response to linear load-lifting or tilting load-lifting, without concurrent clamp closure actuation. Different predetermined relationships between the weight of the load and the maximum gripping pressure are selectable alternatively. A gravity-referenced tilt controller adjusts the load automatically to an attitude which is untilted with respect to gravity. Lowering of the lifting mechanism is automatically prevented in response to the setting down of the load.

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