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US 5,224,524 AGranted
Multi-variable regulator having at least four mechanical ports and system provided with such a regulator
AssigneeKoppens Automatic Fabrieken B.V.
InventorAndreas J. L. Nijsen
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Abstract
Multi-variable regulator having at least four mechanical ports having a linear transfer function between at least two of the ports. The multi-variable regulator has a body which is movable in three dimensions. Joint structure connect the body to the ports at three different points on the body. A pneumatic converter controls the position of the body.
Claims13
Multi-variable regulator, characterized in that the regulator has at least four mechanically operated ports, with one of said ports having a linear transfer function to at least one of the other ports;
- a mechanical body coupled to each of said ports, said body being movable under the influence of an eternal force exerted on one or more of said ports;
- at least three out of four of said ports being mechanically coupled to each other;
- and said body including ball joint mans coupling at least some of the ports to said body.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.