Motor vehicles – Steering gear – With fluid power assist
Patent
1995-03-09
1996-07-16
Hurley, Kevin T.
Motor vehicles
Steering gear
With fluid power assist
60424, B62D 507
Patent
active
055358454
ABSTRACT:
A fluid supply system provides hydraulic fluid to a series combination of an automotive fan motor and a power steering unit. There is a bypass line around the fan motor for prioritizing the operation of the power steering unit. A normally closed pressure sequencing valve opens the bypass line when the pressure across the overall series combination exceeds a predetermined limit. Optional second and third bypass lines are disclosed for respectively bypassing either the power steering unit or the fan motor in case of abnormal conditions therein.
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Hurley Kevin T.
ITT Automotive Electrical Systems Inc.
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