Abstract: AC inverters that are electrically connected to a direct current source to convert the direct current source such that the transistor power module of an inverter can power a plurality of AC motors wherein the motors can be located remote from the inverters or within the inverter housings.

Abstract: An electro-hydraulic power unit with an improved hydraulic fluid flow through the unit. The unit accomplishes the improved fluid flow by having an inlet port in a housing that is fluidly connected to an electric motor that has a rotor with vanes cast thereon and at least one opening within the rotor. A hydraulic pump inlet is fluidly connected to the electric motor such that the vanes of the electric motor will supply hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic pump inlet.

Abstract: A power switching assembly includes a circuit board mounted on an insulating substrate, a power switching transistor having a mounting surface mounted to the circuit board and a top surface located opposite the mounting surface, and a heat sink associated with the top surface of the power switching transistor, the heat sink operating to dissipate thermal energy from the top surface of the power switching transistor. The power switching assembly forms a part of a current inverter electrically connected between a direct current power source and an alternating current motor on a vehicle. The current inverter is adapted to converts DC current into three phase AC energy.

Abstract: AC inverters that are electrically connected to a direct current source to convert the direct current source such that the transistor power module of an inverter can power a plurality of AC motors wherein the motors can be located remote from the inverters or within the inverter housings.

Abstract: A combination of a bull nose type and slipper type axial piston pumps. The pseudo slipper axial piston pump has an elongated piston body with a bore disposed therethrough. The bore has a spring within to create a hold down mechanism. Swivelably connected to the piston body is a pseudo slipper that engages an anti-frictional thrust bearing having first and second race elements in parallel relation with a bearing element therebetween. The anti-frictional thrust bearing then controls the angle of the swashplate.

Abstract: An electrical conductor is provided for a fluid filled motor having a housing. The electrical conductor comprises insulating elements received by a passage extending through the housing, and a terminal bolt passing through the insulating elements. The electrical conductor further comprises sealing means between the terminal bolt, insulating elements, and the housing, and a fastening nut secured to the terminal bolt compressing the sealing means to seal against fluid flow through the passage. A method of sealing said electrical conductor through the housing of a fluid filled motor also is provided.

Abstract: A hydraulic cartridge valve is provided that is moveably received within a manifold in fluid communication with a hydraulic unit, such as that which drives heavy machinery. The present invention comprises a solenoid coil secured to and operatively connected to the hydraulic cartridge valve. In addition, a circuit board is secured to and in electronic communication with the solenoid coil. A controller area network is electronically connected to the circuit board such that a computer controls the operation of the solenoid coil, thereby controlling the performance of the hydraulic cartridge valve. The solenoid coil is secured to the cartridge valve by a securing nut and has a plurality of pins for directly mounting the coil to the circuit board.

Abstract: An electro-hydraulic power unit is disclosed that includes a housing filled with hydraulic fluid. A hydraulic power unit is disposed within the housing, the power unit having a mechanical power shaft. Additionally, an electric machine is disposed within the housing adjacent to the hydraulic power unit, the electric machine having a rotor secured to the mechanical power shaft of the hydraulic power unit. Hydraulic fluid within the housing passes over the electric machine, thus cooling the electric machine and providing for improved efficiency and performance.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a hydraulic power unit including a housing, an internal hydraulic power means, an external hydraulic power means, and a mechanical power shaft associated with the hydraulic power means. In addition, the hydraulic power unit comprises a transducer adapted for measuring torque mounted in the housing in a non-contact relation to the mechanical power shaft adjacent a portion of the shaft imposed with a magnetic field. The hydraulic power unit further comprises a controller associated with the transducer to monitor the measured torque and adjust the operation of the hydraulic power unit accordingly.

Abstract: A loop flushing circuit in a closed circuit hydraulic system has a variable displacement hydraulic pump that is fluidly connected to a hydraulic motor. The flushing flow in the closed circuit is controlled by an electronically proportional flow control valve. The electronically proportional flow control valve is controlled by a control that ensures that the control valve being used is connected to a low pressure side of the closed loop flushing circuit.