Power plants – Pressure fluid source and motor – Ram driven by fluid pumped from reservoir
Patent
1974-10-07
1976-04-06
Freeh, William L.
Power plants
Pressure fluid source and motor
Ram driven by fluid pumped from reservoir
91434, 180 792R, F15B 1314
Patent
active
039480500
ABSTRACT:
The invention discloses a power-steering mechanism for an automotive vehicle, having a double acting actuator with two pressure chambers separated by an actuator piston. The actuator is connected both to the chassis of the vehicle and to a linkage associated with the direction controlling wheels of the vehicle. The pressure in the actuator chambers are controlled by a distributing valve operated by the steering wheel moved in either direction from a central, idle position. A reaction device adapted to create a return force biasing the steering wheel into its central position includes a circular cam eccentrically mounted on the rotating shaft of steering wheel and subjected to a thrust transmitted by a tappet. The tappet is projecting into a closed compartment to engage a reaction piston submitted to the pressure prevailing in a fluid accumulator. Two plungers are slidably mounted in the compartment and are submitted to the pressure prevailing in the actuator chambers. Finally stops are provided to limit motions of the plungers out of the closed compartment.
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Antonis William N.
Decker Ken C.
Freeh William L.
Look Edward
Societe Anonyme D.B.A.
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