Abstract: A hydraulic drive system raises and lowers an object by supplying and discharging operating oil to and from two ports of an actuator and includes a control device, first to fifth electromagnetic proportional control valves, first and second hydraulic pumps, a first and second control valve, and a lock valve. When a fourth pilot pressure is output, the second control valve causes the operating oil to be discharged from a first port in order to lower the object. The lock valve prevents the operating oil from being discharged from the first port by closing a path between the first port and the second control valve, and when a fifth pilot pressure is output from the fifth electromagnetic proportional control valve per an operating device, discharges the operating oil from the first port by opening the path between the first port and the second control valve, to lower the object.

Abstract: A hydraulic system for a working machine, the hydraulic system includes: a hydraulic fluid reservoir; a boom actuator having an ascending chamber and a descending chamber; a first pump; a first directional control valve comprising a first ascending state configured for moving the boom in the ascending direction, a descending state configured for moving the boom actuator in the descending direction, and a first neutral state; a second pump; a second directional control valve comprising a second ascending state configured for moving the boom actuator in the ascending direction, and a second neutral state; wherein the second directional control valve further comprises a float state configured to connect at least one of the ascending and descending chambers to the hydraulic reservoir for permitting the boom to move freely in the descending and/or descending directions.

Abstract: An example valve section includes: a valve body configured to be fluidly coupled to the source and the actuator; a spool movable in the valve body intermediate the source and the actuator; a pressure compensator valve disposed upstream from the spool and configured to regulate flow received from the source, where the valve body defines (i) a first passage disposed upstream from the spool and configured to fluidly couple the pressure compensator valve to the spool, and (ii) a second passage disposed downstream from the spool and configured to fluidly couple the spool to the actuator; and a counterbalance valve disposed in the second passage downstream from the spool, where the counterbalance valve is opened to permit flow therethrough from the actuator to the spool in response to a pilot pressure derived from the first passage when the spool is shifted from a neutral position.

Abstract: A fluid power system comprises a pump with multiple independently variable outlets (11, 12, 13, 14), each of which is capable of delivering fluid in individually controllable volume units and a plurality of hydraulic loads (15, 16, 18, 20). A system of switching valves is configured to create fluid connections between the pump outlets and the loads. A control system commands both the pump and the switching valves, so as to create valve state combinations to satisfy load conditions as demanded by an operator. The number of pump outlets (11, 12, 13, 14) connected to one or more of the loads (15, 16, 18, 20) is changeable to satisfy the flow required of the load due to the operator demand, each pump outlet being commanded to produce a flow depending on the status of other outlets connected a load to which the outlet is connected and the operator demand for that load.

Abstract: A hydraulic excavator includes control valves connected to a head-side chamber of a boom cylinder, an operating unit configured to switch the control valves, lock valves each provided between the head-side chamber and each of the control valves, and an operation control unit that controls the operation of the lock valves. The lock valves each have a valve element that is configured to move between a locking position at which the discharge of hydraulic oil from the head-side chamber is restricted and an unlocking position at which the discharge of the hydraulic oil from the head-side chamber is allowed. The operation control unit controls the operation of the lock valves so that the valve elements move from the locking position to the unlocking position at different points in time when the operating unit is operated.

Abstract: A fluid pressure control apparatus includes a pilot control valve configured to control a pilot pressure guided from a pilot pump to the control valve and a load retaining mechanism installed in the main passage. The load retaining mechanism includes an operated check valve configured to permit a flow of the working fluid from the load-side pressure chamber to the control valve in accordance with a back pressure and a switch valve configured to switch an action of the operated check valve. The switch valve has a discharge position configured to discharge the working fluid in a back pressure chamber when the pilot pressure has been guided from the pilot control valve. When the switch valve is set to the discharge position, the working fluid in the back pressure chamber is discharged to a tank via a drain port of the pilot control valve.

Abstract: A feedback system for a machine operation that includes a first quantitatively measurable task and a second quantitatively measurable task. A controller stores a first threshold for the first quantitatively measurable task, stores a second threshold for the second quantitatively measurable task, determines the first operating characteristic of a first linkage member, compares the first operating characteristic to the first threshold, and generates and displays a first rating for the first quantitatively measurable task. The controller also determines the second operating characteristic of a work implement operatively connected to the first linkage member, compares the second operating characteristic to the second threshold, and generates and displays a second rating for the second quantitatively measurable task based upon the second operating characteristic and the second threshold.

Abstract: A forming machine for forging metal workpieces which have been heated and/or are in a flowable condition including at least two forming tools (4A, 4B), at least one driving device for driving at least one of the forming tools in an approach motion (R) of the forming tools toward one another or in a return motion of the forming tools away from one another, and wherein the driving device comprises at least one eccentric element (22A, 22B) and at least one hydraulic drive element (11A, 11B), wherein the at least one hydraulic drive element (11A, 11B) is coupled hydraulically directly or indirectly to the eccentric element (22A, 22B) in such a way that an eccentric motion of the eccentric element produces a working motion of the hydraulic drive element by way of a hydraulic medium.

Abstract: A travel control valve includes a valve body and a spool. The valve body includes a first pump port connected on an upstream side from a drive control valve, a first connection port connected on a downstream side from the drive control valve, a second pump port connected to a second pump, and a second connection port connected to a second circuit system. The travel control valve can switch a communication opening between the first pump port and the first connection port to a large opening throttle position in which the communication opening remains smaller than that between the second pump port and the second connection port, and a small opening throttle position in which the communication opening remains smaller than that in the large opening throttle position.

Abstract: A work vehicle has a pump group with two fixed-displacement pumps, an electro-hydraulic diverter openable to divert flow from one of the pumps to a fluid reservoir, and a controller configured to command the diverter to open.

Abstract: A control valve apparatus includes a second-working-actuator acceleration control valve connected to a first working control valve in parallel. The second-working-actuator acceleration control valve includes pilot chambers receiving a pilot pressure for switching first and second working control valves and a flow channel that guides a pressure fluid of a first pump port to an entrance port side of the second working control valve. The second-working-actuator acceleration control valve is switchable between a first priority position in which a pressure fluid is guided to the first working control valve with a higher priority than the second working control valve and a second priority position in which a pressure fluid is guided to the second working control valve with a higher priority than the first working control valve.

Abstract: The present disclosure is a construction machine, such as an excavator, which comprises a plurality of hydraulically driven actuators, in which some of the actuators are provided in a one-to-one pump system where hydraulic pumps are connected to the respective actuators such that a working fluid is supplied from the respective pumps, and the remaining actuators are provided in an auxiliary control valve system where the working fluid is distributed by an auxiliary control valve connected to one or more pumps. When an amount of the working fluid of an actuator associated with the auxiliary control valve is insufficient, the actuator associated with the auxiliary control valve is connected to a pump of the one-to-one pump system to share the pump of the one-to-one pump system.

Abstract: A hydraulic circuit of a construction machine including center bypass passages, into which a pressurized oil from hydraulic pumps is supplied, includes a directional control valve group in tandem with the center bypass passages; a bleed-off valve on a downstream side of each center bypass passage; and a merging circuit that merges the pressurized oil supplied into one center bypass passage and that in another center bypass passage, wherein each directional control valve includes a first internal passage that flows the pressurized oil into the center bypass passages, and a second internal passage that supplies the pressurized oil to a hydraulic actuator, wherein the center bypass passages and the first internal passage form a parallel passage, wherein an opening area of the bleed-off valve is changed, wherein the merging circuit includes a merging directional control valve that controls an inflow direction of the pressurized oil to be merged.

Abstract: A hydraulic cylinder causes a work implement to be lowered due to the exhaust of hydraulic fluid from a first chamber and the supply of hydraulic fluid to a second chamber. A hydraulic fluid flowpath has a first flowpath and a second flowpath. The first flowpath connects a first pump port and the first chamber. The second flowpath connects a second pump port and the second chamber. The hydraulic fluid flowpath configures a closed circuit between a hydraulic pump and the hydraulic cylinder. A bleed-off flowpath branches off from the first flowpath. A portion of hydraulic fluid exhausted from the first chamber when lowering the work implement flows into the bleed-off flowpath.

Abstract: A clutch transmission, in particular a dual clutch transmission, includes a hydraulic circuit for actuating and/or cooling the clutch transmission. The hydraulic circuit includes at least one cooler for cooling a hydraulic medium conveyed by at least one pump, wherein a bypass with a thermostatic bypass valve is associated with the cooler. The thermostatic bypass valve has hereby three switching positions, wherein it can be moved to a first switching position by a spring force, from the first switching position to the second switching position by a thermal element against the spring force and from the second switching position to a third switching position against the spring force by a pressure difference exceeding a predeterminable limit value.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure generator for a hydraulic vehicle brake system for the regulated generation of a hydraulic brake pressure in a brake circuit, the pressure generator having a multiple-piston pump for delivering a brake fluid with at least two pump pistons and associated pressure chambers, on which the pump pistons act, an actuator for actuating the multiple-piston pump, and a fluid feed line which extends to the pressure chambers and is configured for connection to a storage container, in which a hydraulic fluid is stored. At least one valve is arranged in the fluid feed line and divides the latter into a first section which is arranged upstream of the valve and into a second section which is arranged downstream of the valve, the valve being configured to optionally at least partly shut off or open the second section of the fluid feed line and therefore to control the fluid supply of at least one pressure chamber.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a hydraulic system of a construction machine. The hydraulic system of the construction machine includes: an electronic proportional pressure reducing valve configured to control a flow rate, to which a maximum pressure is input as a control current value, and which is set to a minimum flow rate; a gear pump configured to provide pilot operation oil to the EPPRV; a shuttle valve configured to compare a pressure of first pilot operation oil passing through the EPPRV and a pressure of a flow rate control signal, and output second pilot operation oil having the greater pressure; a hydraulic pump of which a swash plate angle is controlled by the second pilot operation oil; and a pump control device configured to control a pressure of the EPPRV to be decreased from a maximum pressure by a predetermined inclination when the flow rate control signal is generated.

Abstract: A hydraulic control device for a forklift includes a hydraulic pump, a single electric motor for driving the hydraulic pump, an outflow control mechanism provided between a lift cylinder and the hydraulic pump, a flow control valve provided between the outflow control mechanism and a draining portion, and a controller. When a lowering operation of a fork and either forward or rearward mast tilting operations of a mast are performed at the same time, the controller controls the electric motor based on a target speed of the hydraulic pump. The flow control valve controls the flow rate of hydraulic fluid from the lift cylinder to the hydraulic pump and the flow rate from the lift cylinder to the draining portion in accordance with the difference between the actual rotation speed of the hydraulic pump and the target rotation speed of the hydraulic pump.

Abstract: In a lowering operation of a boom, the amount of operation of a control lever is detected by a pressure sensor and input to a controller. Based on the input operation amount, the controller obtains a target flow rate Q0 of return oil discharged from a boom cylinder, calculates a deviation ?Q between the target flow rate Q0 and an actual flow rate Q obtained from an actual rotation speed N of an electric motor acquired by a rotation speed sensor, calculates a signal Sm for controlling the opening area of a proportional solenoid valve in a manner allowing hydraulic fluid to flow to a control valve in just as much as ?Q, and controls an operation pilot pressure of the control valve supplied from a sub-pump in accordance with the signal Sm so that the hydraulic fluid will flow to the control valve exactly in the amount of ?Q.

Abstract: A hydraulic system that includes a controller controlling multiple hydraulic pumps to power multiple hydraulic functions. Any ratio of flow can be directed from each of the pumps to each of the functions, including having a pump dedicated to each function, or having one pump dedicated to one function and another pump supplying multiple functions including the one function. The controller can receive machine feedback and failure data indicating regions of the system with functional disruptions, and can direct flow from the pumps to the functions along routes that avoid the functional disruptions. The system can include operator input devices that provide operator inputs to the controller for controlling the system. The system can operate the hydraulic system in different modes, including modes to improve fuel efficiency and to improve productivity. The system can include a mode switch for operator selection of a desired mode.

Abstract: A hydraulic oil supply device includes: a work equipment pump that supplies a hydraulic oil to a hydraulic actuator that drives a work equipment; a fan pump that supplies the hydraulic oil to a hydraulic motor that drives a cooling fan; and a circuit switching valve provided on a hydraulic circuit being branched from a hydraulic circuit connecting the hydraulic actuator with the work equipment pump to be connected to the fan pump, the circuit switching valve selectively connecting a discharge portion of the fan pump to the hydraulic actuator and the hydraulic motor.

Abstract: A hydraulic control system that includes a controller that controls the accumulator flow rate control valve and a discharge flow rate of the hydraulic pump, wherein the controller: determines a minimum value among an operation demand flow rate to be demanded by an operation amount of hydraulic actuator operating members, a pump flow rate to be determined by a discharge pressure of the hydraulic pump under a constant horsepower control and a maximum flow rate of the hydraulic pump such that the determined minimum value is an actuator supply flow rate to be supplied to the plurality of hydraulic actuators, and controls the discharge flow rate and the accumulator flow rate so as to supply the actuator supply flow rate corresponding to a total flow rate of the discharge flow rate and the accumulator flow rate.

Abstract: Electro-hydraulic systems (10, 110, 210, 310, 410, 510, 610 and 710) control multiple hydraulic motors without objectionable erratic or jerky motion. The system (10) includes a variable displacement pump (20), an electronic controller (30), a direction control valve (40), first and second pump outlet valves (60) and (70), and a fluid reservoir (80). The pump (20) does not require or use a load feedback signal to control pump output. The controller (30) provides electric control signals to a pump control (21) and to individual hydraulic motors (51). A load sense circuit (46) resolves a highest load sense pressure Ps, which is communicated to the first and second pump outlet valves (60) and (70). The first pump outlet valve (60) limits the maximum load sense pressure. The second pump outlet valve (70) limits the maximum pressure differential between the pump outlet and the load sense pressure.

Abstract: A hydraulic circuit for an excavator is provided, which includes at least one first working device control valve having a first traveling control valve and a first boom control valve successively installed along a first center bypass line from a downstream side of a first hydraulic pump, at least one second working device control valve having a second traveling control valve and a second boom control valve successively installed along a second center bypass line from a downstream side of a second hydraulic pump, a third hydraulic pump providing fluid pressure to a swing motor installed on a third center bypass line, a swing control valve installed on a downstream side of the third hydraulic pump and shifted, in accordance with a valve switching signal input from the outside, to supply hydraulic fluid discharged from the third hydraulic pump to the swing motor, and a boom confluence line connected between an output port of the swing control valve and an input port of the boom control value to make the hydrauli

Abstract: A hydraulic system for construction equipment is provided, which can increase the driving speed of a corresponding working device by making hydraulic fluid of a hydraulic pump, which is added to the hydraulic system having two hydraulic pumps in the construction equipment, join hydraulic fluid on the working device side, and can intercept the supply of hydraulic fluid from the working device side to a traveling apparatus side when the working device and the traveling apparatus are simultaneously manipulated.

Abstract: Second-gear blocking switching valves 101 to 104 are provided in pipe lines providing communication between remote control valves 22, 24 and pilot operation portions of valve sections of second-gear spools of control valves. A switching selection means 105 switches the second-gear blocking switching valves 101 to 104. Proportional pressure reduction valves 111 to 114 change secondary pressure to be outputted in accordance with secondary pressure of the remote control valves. Secondary pressure changing switching valves 116 to 119 are provided in pipe lines providing communication between the remote control valves and pilot operation portions of valve sections of first-gear spools of the control valves.

Abstract: In the oil pressure system, a control unit sets a flow passage changeover valve to be in a merging state, and sets a relief pressure to a low relief pressure via a relief pressure changeover unit in the case that the rotational speed of the engine is lower than a predetermined threshold level. Also, the control unit sets the flow passage changeover valve to be in a branching state, and sets the relief pressure to a high relief pressure via the relief pressure changeover unit in the case that the rotational speed of the engine is the predetermined threshold level or higher.

Abstract: A regeneration switching valve which communicates with a neutral flow path and a tank at a normal position and cuts off communication between the neutral flow path and the tank to cause the neutral flow path to communicate with a hydraulic motor for power generation at a switched position is provided in at least one of first and second circuit systems including a plurality of control valves.

Abstract: The procedure, provides a simple and retro-fittable manner to align working equipment, mounted to a liftable and lowerable hoisting frame of a working machine in a tilting way to comply with required positions, wherein the working equipment is shifted via a tilting cylinder in other directions than the hoisting framing. The tilting cylinder is supplied with hydraulic oil from a hydraulic pump for the working hydraulic system by a direct-operated control valve, and secondary consumers of the working machine being supplied with hydraulic oil from at least one other hydraulic pump. Once the driver operates a triggering element, the two hydraulic connections of the tilting cylinder are also connected to the hydraulic pump for the secondary consumers by a switch-over valve activated by the control equipment, therefore shifting the tilting cylinder in the direction of the neutral position of the working equipment.

Abstract: A hydraulic circuit includes at least one actuator that may be powered for performing a function. A plurality of valves are associated with the at least one actuator for controlling a flow of fluid into and out of the at least one actuator. The hydraulic circuit also includes multiple pumps for supplying fluid to the at least one actuator. The multiple pumps includes a first pump for primarily powering the at least one actuator for movement in a first direction and a second pump for primarily powering the at least one actuator for movement in a second direction, opposite the first direction.

Abstract: A hydraulic control device of construction machinery is disclosed. The device includes a main merging/diverging valve, operating levers operated to actuate plural actuators, an operating condition judging section, and a pattern collating section. When a load pressure of each actuator is high, a discharge pressure of each discharge oil path is also high, and when a total of the discharge pressures exceeds a predetermined set pressure, the main merging/diverging valve is switched to a diverging position, and when the total of the discharge pressures drops to below the set pressure, the main merging/diverging valve is switched to the merging position.

Abstract: Disclosed is a controller of a hybrid, construction machine wherein electric power is generated by utilizing the standby flow rate of first and second main pumps, and the standby flow rate is converted into energy. Pilot channels are connected to the upstream side of on/off valves which are closed when first and second main pumps ensure a standby flow rate, and a controller unit judges that the first and second main pumps are discharging at the standby low rate based on pressure signals from first and second pressure sensors, and brings first and second solenoid valves to an open position.

Abstract: In a relief pressure switching apparatus for hydraulic working machine for switching a relief pressure of a hydraulic actuator circuit in accordance with a specification of a compression crushing apparatus or a breaker to be installed, electromagnetically variable relief valves for determining the relief pressure are provided, and a controller commands the relief pressure selected by an operator from a plurality of relief pressures preliminarily set and stored in combination with a flow rate as matching a working apparatus to the relief valves.

Abstract: A hydraulic motor is driven by a fixed displacement, three stage gear-type pump. The three equal displacement sections provide 3 equally-stepped flows so that the hydraulic motor can have three speeds. Valving and controls are provided for remote on-the-fly shifting of the speeds, automatic pump unloading in neutral, and adjustable maximum pressure. A closed loop system permits use of a relatively small reservoir. The contamination tolerance of the system is greater than that of variable displacement piston-type pumps typically used. Direct recirculation of hydraulic fluid is provided for unused speeds to permit hydraulic fluid to recirculate in the pump without doing work. A unique control circuit is provided to control the first speed valve in conjunction with a logic cartridge which controls hydraulic motor direction to permit fluid flow to the hydraulic motor to be stopped when coming to neutral without slamming the hydraulic motor and rotating drill pipe to a stop.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention provide features for varying speeds available and/or range of operation of transmissions for use in high performance, increased efficiency, and/or other applications. Increased performance and/or efficiency may be obtained by using additional speeds or gear ranges to maintain drivetrain operation within maximum power and/or efficiency bands of internal combustion engine operation.

Abstract: A machine having a hydraulic power management system. The machine includes an internal combustion engine driving first and second fixed displacement pumps to produce a combined flow of pressurized fluid. Main and auxiliary implements are operable in response to a flow of pressurized fluid, and a control valve selectively directs the combined flow to the main and auxiliary implements. A power management system is operable to stop the flow of pressurized fluid to the main implement from the second pump when the pressure of the combined flow exceeds a pressure indicative of the impending engine stall. A means for providing the combined flow to the auxiliary implement without regard to the pressure of the combined flow is also provided, and may take the form of a power management override or bypass mechanism.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for monitoring the safety of a bending pole (22) in a large manipulator, whereby the arms (23-27) of the mast can be pivoted in relation to each other by means of a drive unit (34-38). The relative position of the arms of the mast in relation to the respective adjacent arm of the mast or frame of the mast (21) is measured for adjusting the position thereof. According to the invention, the positing measuring values (?I) of the arms of the mast are used in order to control the safety of the drive units (34-38) or the actuators thereof (80-84) in relation to a variation of predefined safety values.

Abstract: The driving assistance system for power steering wheel provides various setting statuses of assisting power so that starting and stopping of the power assistance can be adjusted according to practical conditions. The adjustable contents can be set by manufactures, service technicians or drivers according to battery capacity, vehicle speed or both of them. The system can provide multiple control modes for power assistance to match various requirements.

Abstract: A hydraulic control system for a machine is disclosed. The hydraulic control system may have a first fluid actuator, a first pump configured to produce a first stream of pressurized fluid, a second fluid actuator, and a second pump configured to produce a second stream of pressurized fluid. The hydraulic control system may further have a combiner valve, and a controller. The controller may be configured to receive an operator input indicative of a desired velocity for the first fluid actuator, determine a flow rate for the first fluid actuator corresponding to the desired velocity, and determine a flow capacity of the first pump. The controller may also be configured to move the combiner valve to combine the second stream of pressurized fluid with the first stream of pressurized fluid when the determined flow rate for the first fluid actuator is greater than the determined flow capacity of the first pump.

Abstract: A hydraulic pressure control device of a construction machine enabling an increase in operability and working efficiency by suppressing a fluctuation in flow rates occurring before and after the switching of a merging-separating valve, in energy efficiency by accurately determining the switching timing of the merging-separating valve to suppress the pressure energy loss of a pressure compensating valve, and working efficiency in the compound motion of plural hydraulic actuators. When a controller determines that necessary flow rates of first and second hydraulic actuators are less than maximum discharge flow rate of each of first and second variable displacement hydraulic pumps when the first merging-separating valve is in a merging position, the switching of the first merging-separating valve is controlled so that firstly the first merging-separating valve is switched to a separating position and, after the switching is completed, the second merging-separating valve is switched.

Abstract: A first group is supplied with hydraulic power from a first hydraulic pump. In the first group, an arm control valve is disposed at the most downstream position. A throttle is provided at the entrance of the arm control valve. Thus, a circuit is configured to give priority to boom raising or bucket excavation. During a combined operation, according to the operation amount of boom pulling or bucket excavation, a controller decreases the upper limit of the discharge amount of the first hydraulic pump determined by the operation amount of arm pulling and increases the recycling rate of oil to the expansion side of an arm cylinder.

Abstract: A hydraulic controlling device in which, when performing a combined operational process, a position of a straight travel valve is switched to a straight travel position to drive both a travel motor and a working actuator by separate pumps. In this case, to prevent a sudden reduction in travel speed resulting from a reduction in a flow amount at a travel side, pump lines of both pumps are connected to each other at an intermediate position by a connection path, so that a portion of oil at a working side is sent towards the travel side. With such a structure, when a rotational speed of an engine is less than a set rotational speed, an opening amount of the connection path is reduced through a straight travel proportional valve by a controller, thereby preventing pressure interference causing, for example, the working actuator to no longer move.

Abstract: A hydraulic circuit for heavy construction equipment to reduce a speed of a swing apparatus while a working apparatus such as a boom is concurrently operated has a work control valve which controls a working apparatus cylinder; a confluence valve which combines a hydraulic fluid of the second hydraulic pump with the work unit flow path based on a positions switch; a swing control valve which controls the hydraulic swing motor; and a disconnection valve which disconnects the hydraulic fluid supplied to at least one of the swing motors.

Abstract: The hydraulic system for a work vehicle includes a main hydraulic pump, a main supply circuit through which pressurized oil from the main hydraulic pump flows, a sub hydraulic pump, and a sub supply circuit through which pressurized oil from the sub hydraulic pump flows. The main supply circuit supplies pressurized oil to a hydraulic travel motor that drives a travel device and a service actuator that is disposed in an attachment with which the work vehicle is detachably furnished. The sub supply circuit merges with the main supply circuit and supplies pressurized oil to the service actuator. The hydraulic system for a work vehicle further includes a flow amount adjustment valve that adjusts the flow amount of the pressurized oil from the sub supply circuit that merges with the main supply circuit.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a hydraulic system having a first source of pressurized fluid and at least one fluid actuator. The hydraulic system further includes a first valve disposed between the first source and the at least one fluid actuator. The first valve is configured to selectively communicate pressurized fluid from the first source to a tank in response to a first command. The first command is at least partially based on a predetermined flow area of the first valve.

Abstract: A hydraulic control system for a hydraulic excavator of the present invention comprises a boom control valve in a first oil path for providing pressure oil from a first hydraulic pump with a boom cylinder according to operation of a boom operating means, an arm control valve in a second oil path for providing pressure oil from a second hydraulic pump with an arm cylinder according to operation of an arm operating means, a confluence switching valve having a confluence position for joining the paths and a confluence stop position for stopping the confluence, a flow control valve for returning pressure oil in the first oil path to a tank, and a control means for controlling the valves, so as to switch the confluence switching valve to the confluence position and close the flow control valve when the arm operating means is operated independently and so as to switch the confluence switching valve to the confluence stop position and open the flow control valve when both of the operating means are operated simultan

Abstract: The present invention is directed to controlling an operation oil supplied to an option apparatus without changing a design of a control valve assembly which controls an operation oil supplied to a traveling motor, etc. when additionally engaging an option apparatus to a small size excavator.

Abstract: A control for parallel hybrid transmission has a valve mechanism, which is operable to supply fluid pressure to a torque-transmitting mechanism with or without the operation of the vehicle engine. The valve mechanism is responsive to an electrically driven pump to supply fluid pressure whenever the engine is discontinued and the electric driven pump is operated.

Abstract: A hydraulic control apparatus which is used in order to prevent the blade from falling over on the pitch back side during a dual tilting operation, and to operate the left and right tilting cylinders in a uniform manner even in case where there is a large difference in the load pressure between the left and right tilting cylinders. In cases where it is desired to perform a dual tilting operation, the operator moves the operating lever either leftward or rightward while pressing the dual tilting switch of the operating lever. As a result of the switch being pressed, an electrical control signal that places the flow-combining/flow-dividing switching valve or flow-combining/flow-dividing valve in the flow-dividing position is generated by the controller, and the electrical control signal is output to the flow-combining/flow-dividing switching valve so that the flow-combining/flow-dividing switching valve or flow-combining/flow-dividing valve is switched to the flow-dividing position.

Abstract: A hydrostatic propulsion system includes a hydrostatic circuit fluidly connecting left front and right front motors in parallel with an outlet of a pump, left rear and right rear motors in parallel with an inlet of the pump, left front motor and right rear motor in series, and the right front motor and left rear motor in series. A valve system has a first relief valve line providing flow from a right rear motor inlet side to a left rear motor inlet side, and a second relief valve line providing flow from a left rear motor inlet side to a right rear motor inlet side. A first check valve line provides flow from a right rear motor outlet side to the right rear motor inlet side, and a second check valve line provides flow from a left rear motor outlet side to the left rear motor inlet side.