Point Of Use Actuator
OwnerGeorge Kadlicko, Wade Stoneinventors
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Abstract
A hydraulic actuator system designed to inwardly contain major portions of its control system. The system includes a unique non-vented and air tight sealed reservoir with expandable bladder. This inward control system and non-vented reservoir optimize space saving advantages and eliminate the need for external elements typically used in a hydraulic system, while extending fluid life, reducing cavitation and fluid oxidation, and increasing performance in the hydraulic system. The system configurations can work for both a single or dual acting linear actuator and further can involve a motor, hydraulic pump, and electro-hydraulic valve circuit used to control fluid throughout the system.
Claims28
A hydraulic actuator system comprising:
- a hydraulic actuator capable of moving under drive from hydraulic fluid;
- a pump mounted to said hydraulic actuator for moving said hydraulic fluid;
- a motor driving said hydraulic pump;
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- a non-vented reservoir that provides fluid to expand said hydraulic actuator.
A hydraulic actuator system comprising:
- a first housing comprising a motor and a pump connected to said motor;
- a second housing comprising an actuator, a reservoir containing hydraulic fluid, and a control valve circuit,
- wherein said reservoir is connected to said actuator via said control valve, and wherein said actuator is capable of moving in an axial direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of said second housing;
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- wherein said first housing and second housing are attached by third housing.
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