Patents Examined by Hoang Ngyyen
  • Patent number: 5313795
    Abstract: The invention is an improvement in a control system having first, second and third sources of fluid at differing pressures. The improvement comprises a tripath pressure selector network connected to the first and second sources. A pressure-sensing device connects the network and the third source when the third source is at a predetermined minimum pressure. The invention has particular utility in mobile construction machinery having, e.g., steering, implement and brake hydraulic circuits, at differing pressures. In one embodiment, the third source is a brake hydraulic circuit. The improvement helps assure that adequate pilot pressure is available for a "downstream" pilot control valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1994
    Assignee: Case Corporation
    Inventor: Donnell L. Dunn