Motor vehicles – Surface effect vehicles – Dynamic seal or fluid curtain
Patent
1988-10-25
1990-04-10
Mitchell, David M.
Motor vehicles
Surface effect vehicles
Dynamic seal or fluid curtain
180152, 60561, 91508, 92181P, 138 31, 251 51, B62D 506
Patent
active
049151860
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a mechanical hydraulic pressure dampening devices for use in a steering system of an articulated self-propelled work vehicle. The dampening devices are hydraulically positioned between the steering cylinders of the work vehicle and absorb hydraulic pressure spikes in the steering system. In the preferred embodiment, the pressure dampener comprises a pressure accumulator that is fluidly coupled to the steering cylinder by a shuttle check valve. The shuttle check valve shifts in response to a pressure spike so that it can be absorbed by the pressure accumulator. In a second embodiment, the pressure dampener comprises a cylinder having two pistons that are biased into a normal position by a spring extending between the pistons. Spaces are formed on either side of the pistons and are hydraulically coupled to the steering cylinders. A central space formed between the two pistons is hydraulically coupled to a sump return line. Both of the pistons are also provided with restricted orifice having check valves which permit hydraulic fluid to flow out of the central space and into the adjoining outer spaces. A third embodiment of the pressure dampener comprises a cylinder having a single piston which is biased into a normal position by two springs located on either side of the piston. Each of the spaces formed on either side of the piston are hydraulically coupled to one of the steering cylinders.
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Boehler Anne Marie
Deere & Company
Mitchell David M.
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