Manually operated air valve and actuator in combination control a hydraulic spool valve for maneuvering heavy equipment
CA 2013031 C · Owner: Helfenstein, Jim · Inventors: Helfenstein, Jim
Overview
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A proportional remote control having an air regulating controller and an air operated actuator that have matched components to provide a true linear control of the displacement of a valve spool in proportion to lever displacement on the controller. Minimal displacement of the hand lever applies an initial stepped output pressure to the actuator which moves the spool just short of fluid flow. The controller regulates the air pressure applied to the actuator from the initial stepped pressure to its maximum output in proportion to the displacement of its control lever.
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- Filed March 26, 1990 and granted May 29, 2001. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended March 26, 2010.
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