Abstract: A valveless, double acting, positive displacement fluid transfer device is operable either as a pump when driven by a power source, or as a motor when the fluid working portion is driven by fluid under pressure through the inlet and outlet ports of the device. The device is based upon the principle of a plunger and cylinder which are angularly offset from a rotary shaft, and connected to the rotary shaft by radial arm and a spherical bearing. The plunger simultaneously rotates and reciprocates as the rotary shaft revolves, due to the plunger stroke varying cyclically due to the angular offset, as the plunger rotates within the cylinder. The plunger includes separate internal inlet and outlet passages therethrough, which cyclically communicate with an inlet port and an opposite coaxial outlet port in the cylinder to provide both suction and discharge with each plunger stroke.

Abstract: A hydraulic control system provides various internal mechanisms for the control of the internal resistance of the telescoping cylinders of the system. Various devices and principles are provided for the external or remote adjustment of the internal resistance control mechanisms of the cylinders. In addition, various types of readouts are provided in order to determine the internal working condition(s) of the cylinder(s). Fluid systems (hydraulic or pneumatic) are provided for the determination of the working condition and internal resistance adjustment of a single cylinder, and further for such determination and adjustment of plural cylinders either collectively or independently. The system is particularly adaptable to use with exercise machines of various types, allowing the user of such a machine to adjust the internal resistance of the cylinder, and to determine the amount of work being expended due to the readout of the internal working condition of the cylinder.

Abstract: A hydraulic pump provides unidirectional fluid flow regardless of the direction of rotation of the rotary shaft of the pump. The rotary shaft is affixed to a rotating arm, which arm includes a spherical bearing in the outer end thereof which secures to the pin of a plunger. The rotary shaft is inclined at an angle to the axis of the plunger, resulting in a reciprocating action of the plunger when the rotary shaft is turned. The pump may be motorized by a variety of different power sources, and preferably includes a speed reduction for such motors in order to allow smaller motors and valve assemblies. The valves are preferably included in an easily removable and replaceable integrated cartridge, thus enabling the pump to be quickly adapted to various types of hydraulic devices, such as jacks, hoists, presses, etc. The valving within the cartridge also includes various features providing for compactness and efficiency.

Abstract: A positive displacement fluid transfer device is disclosed which may be operated either as a fluid pump, compressor or motor with no modification. The device is based mechanically upon axial cylinder and plunger hydraulic devices using a swash plate to reciprocate the plunger or plungers, but further includes a gear train to cause the plunger or plungers to simultaneously rotate as they reciprocate within the cylinders. Reliefs in the sides of the plungers periodically rotate into alignment with inlet and outlet ports to provide a fluid flow path. One manifold of the device is wholly contained within the bounds of the other, thus providing a compact system with a relatively direct fluid flow path; a special case provides for concentric inlet and outlet minifolds. Other improvements are provided, such as an internal pressure relief bypass between the inlet and outlet manifolds and utility passages which provide for cooling, lubrication and fluid leakage control past the plungers.