Fluid handling – Systems – Multi-way valve unit
Patent
1990-10-24
1992-01-14
Michalsky, Gerald A.
Fluid handling
Systems
Multi-way valve unit
60384, 91467, F15B 1304, F15B 1310
Patent
active
050801350
ABSTRACT:
A fluid controller (11) is disclosed for controlling the flow of fluid from a source (73) to a steering cylinder (77), especially for use on large, articulated vehicles. The controller includes a fluid meter (17) and a valving arrangement including a spool (33) and a sleeve (37). The housing and the valving define a main fluid path (113) including a main variable flow control orifice (A1), and the fluid meter (17) in series flow relation between an inlet port (23) and the first control fluid port (27). In accordance with the invention, the main variable flow control orifice is formed by a first fluid passage (93R; 123L) defined by the spool, being in fluid communication with a first fluid port means (101R; 131R) defined by the sleeve. The first fluid port means extends circumferentially to provide continuous fluid communication between the inlet port and the first fluid passage of the spool, as the spool rotates relative to the sleeve from the neutral position to the first operating position. The relative rotation of the spool and sleeve extends at least about 45 degrees, and in the subject embodiment, extends about 60 degrees. The substantially greater rotational displacement between the spool and the sleeve substantially reduces the incidence of lateral jerk without the need for a cushion valve or an accumulator within the system.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3819307 (1974-06-01), Uppal
patent: 4232708 (1980-11-01), Miller
Eaton Corporation
Kasper L. J.
Michalsky Gerald A.
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