Power plants – Pressure fluid source and motor – With control means for structure storing work driving energy
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-03
2007-04-03
Lopez, F. Daniel (Department: 3745)
Power plants
Pressure fluid source and motor
With control means for structure storing work driving energy
Reexamination Certificate
active
10714171
ABSTRACT:
Engineers are constantly seeking methods to reduce undesirable emissions, noise, and vibrations created by power systems. In the present invention, a power system includes at least one hydraulic cylinder that defines a first fluid volume and a second fluid volume separated from one another via a moveable plunger. Hydraulic power created within the hydraulic cylinder is converted to mechanical energy by a variable displacement hydraulic motor that is fluidly connected to at least the first fluid volume. A generator is attached to the variable displacement hydraulic motor, and produces electrical power that is stored in a power storage system. The stored power can be supplied to an electric motor that is operable to power a hydraulic pump. The hydraulic pump supplies hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic cylinder. The power system of the present invention is a relatively efficient alternative to a power system including a diesel engine that can be a source of undesirable emissions, noise and vibrations.
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Caterpillar Inc
Liell & McNeil
Lopez F. Daniel
Shin Caterpillar Mitsubishi Ltd
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