Abstract: A handheld hydraulically actuatable crimping device includes a hydraulic piston that can be displaced in a cylinder against the force of a spring. The piston is connected to a crimping part by a piston rod in order to carry out a crimping operation. The piston includes first and second partial pistons with first and second partial application faces which can be acted upon with hydraulic medium that has the same hydraulic pressure. Both partial pistons are respectively connected to a first and a second crimping part. The second crimping part can at a greater traveling distance only be acted upon with the second partial piston. The second crimping part can be acted upon with both partial pistons over a first partial traveling distance that is defined by the displacement of the first partial piston from its initial position up to the point, at which it reaches a stop. The first crimping part is axially covered in its entirety by the second crimping part.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a base, a litter frame, and an elevation assembly supporting the litter frame on the base. The elevation assembly is configured to effect changes in elevation of the litter frame relative to the base. The elevation assembly includes a pair of hydraulic actuators and a hydraulic fluid control system for delivering fluid to the first and second hydraulic actuators. The control system includes a pump and a user operable control coupled to the pump for controlling the flow of hydraulic fluid from the pump to the first and second hydraulic actuators.

Abstract: A non-invasive blood pressure monitoring system, includes an air channel having one or more inlet and exhaust ports to ambient air. An electronically controlled pump inflates and deflates a cuff applied to a patient limb with air via the air channel. A water tight sealed housing containing electronic circuitry for processing signals used in deriving a measurement of patient blood pressure in conjunction with inflating and deflating the cuff. The water tight sealed housing also is sealed from the air channel.

Abstract: A reduce electric power consumption when an electric motor starts an engine and the time required to start the engine. Engine start control is implemented as follows. The RPM of the engine is increased to an RPM (R1) by the electric motor. Fuel is supplied to the engine of which RPM has reached to the RPM (R1) and further increases in the RPM are detected. If a further increase in the RPM is not detected, the supply of electric power to the electric motor is temporarily stopped. If the RPM has decreased to a RPM (R2), the supply of fuel to the engine is interrupted and also the supply of electric power to the electric motor is resumed. If a further increase in the RPM is detected or if the RPM has not decreased to the RPM (R2), it is determined that the engine has been started.

Abstract: A rotor brake for a rotary-wing aircraft includes a rotor shaft, a braking-force actuator configured to be hydraulically actuated, a braking-force pick-up element connected to the rotor shaft and operationally connected to the braking-force actuator, an electromechanical piston control element, and a first hydraulic line connecting the electromechanical piston control element to the braking-force actuator so that the braking-force actuator can be actuated electrohydraulically by the electromechanical piston control element.

Abstract: A pedestal bracket assembly includes a support clamp and a support plate attached to the support clamp. The support clamp is capable of engagement with a vertical support member in a fixed manner. The support plate has an opening formed therein and is adapted for engagement with at least one wire basket. The opening is configured to receive the vertical support member. The support plate is also moveably connected to the support clamp such that the support plate is rotatable about the vertical support member. The pedestal bracket assembly also includes a plurality of retainer clips spaced apart from each other and releasably attached to the support plate.

Abstract: A hydraulic tool including a frame; a ram movably connected to the frame; and a hydraulic drive system on the frame for moving the ram on the frame by hydraulic pressure. The hydraulic drive system includes an automatic release system for automatically releasing hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic drive system. The automatic release system comprises a first valve which is adapted to be automatically opened by a predetermined hydraulic pressure and a second valve which is adapted to be opened by hydraulic fluid passing through the first valve.

Abstract: A hydraulic tool including a frame having a hydraulic conduit system; a ram movably connected to the frame; and a multi-speed ram advancement system for advancing the ram in at least two different rates of movement on the frame. The multi-speed ram advancement system includes a hydraulic pump connected to the hydraulic conduit system of the frame; and a conduit tube extending into a hydraulic chamber inside the ram and fixedly connected to the frame. The conduit tube is adapted to conduit hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic conduit system into the hydraulic chamber inside the ram. The conduit tube is axially rotatably connected to the frame and longitudinally stationarily fixed to the frame.

Abstract: A lower control system serves to regulate the flow rate of lifting jack oil, and is installed between a reverse flow valve and an inner oil chamber, regulates the oil flow from the inner chamber to an outer chamber. The lower control system comprises an outer valve body, a steel ball, a spring, and a throttle body. The throttle body has a tapered portion, formed at its front end, and at least one throttling slot way and one lateral slot way, formed respectively on the tapered portion and the circumferential wall thereof. When the jack is not loaded, a reverse flow valve can lift the steel ball so that oil swiftly flows by the throttle body through the lateral slot ways to complete the reverse flow. When the jack is loaded, oil gently flows by the throttle body through the throttling slot ways, leading to a reduction of oil flow rate and a slower descending of the jack.

Abstract: A lower control system serves to regulat the flow rate of lifting jack oil, and is installed between a reverse flow valve and an inner oil chamber, regulates the oil flow from the inner chamber to an outer chamber. The lower control system comprises an outer valve body, a steel ball, a spring, and a throttle body. The throttle body has a tapered portion, formed at its front end, and at least one throttling slot way and one lateral slot way, formed respectively on the tapered portion and the circumferential wall thereof. When the jack is not loaded, a reverse flow valve can lift the steel ball so that oil swiftly flows by the throttle body through the lateral slot ways to complete the reverse flow. When the jack is loaded, oil gently flows by the throttle body through the throttling slot ways, leading to a reduction of oil flow rate and a slower descending of the jack.

Abstract: A speed regulation jack comprises at least one input cylinder and one output cylinder, and parallel hydraulic lines between the input and output cylinders. A differential oil circuit is connected between the inlet cavity and the return cavity of the output cylinder, and a control valve is connected in series between the return cavity of the output cylinder and the oil tank, and this control valve controls the return oil of the return cavity. This speed regulation jack takes the magnitude of the load as its signal and transfers automatically between different lifting speeds, thus enhancing the lifting efficiency of the jack.

Abstract: A manually operated zero-load rapid lifting hydraulic jack. The jack has a lifting arm and a lever which are connected properly together by contacting one another. A lifting arm is formed with an integral receiver portion, which could be in the form of a receiving hole, a receiving tube, a receiving block or any infinite variety of receiver configurations, such that one end of the lever can be inserted into or locate over those receivers as described above. In zero load, as the lever is being pressed downwards and the lifting arm axle serves as a fulcrum to drive the lifting arm to move upwards rapidly to a position of contacting with a lift point.

Abstract: A continuously auto lifting and lowering hydraulic jack comprises a base, an oil pump, working oil cylinder, a piston, an oil box, an accumulator, a two-position and two-way valve, a dual-controlling check, a pressure-set check and other checks. The two-position and two-way valve, the dual-controlling check and the pressure-set check are arranged in a straight line; a valve bore is formed in the base to serve as a common valve bore for the two-position and two-way valve, the dual-controlling check and the pressure-set check. Valve members of the two-position and two-way valve, the dual-controlling check and the pressure-set check are disposed sequentially in the valve bore in series; a tappet is positioned between the two-position and two-way valve and the dual-controlling check; and another tappet is positioned between the dual-controlling check and the pressure-set check. Also disclosed is a hydraulic circuit for the hydraulic jack.

Abstract: A jack has a first oil cylinder, an inner cylinder disposed in the first oil cylinder, an upper cover covering the first oil cylinder and the inner cylinder, a piston and a piston rod inserted in the inner cylinder, the piston connected to the piston rod, the piston rod passing through the upper cover, an extended plate extending from the upper cover, a collar disposed on a bottom of the extended plate, a second oil cylinder inserted through the collar, the second oil cylinder having a lower enlarged neck, a push rod inserted through the second oil cylinder, an arm plate connected to the collar, a retainer connected to the push rod, a lever fastening a connector and the retainer together, and a handle rod connected to the connector. The connector has a slot for receiving the arm plate. A pivot pin fastens the connector and the are plate together.

Abstract: An apparatus for hydraulic actuation of a movable component on a vehicle, for example a trunk lid, a cover or the like, includes at least one double-action hydraulic working cylinder (1) which is attached on one side to the vehicle and on the other side to the movable component, one of its working chambers (3) being connected to a passive hydraulic accumulator (4) and the other working chamber (7) being connected to a hydraulic pump (8), and a line branches off to a tank (9) between the pump and the working cylinder and into which line there is a pressure relief valve inserted.

Abstract: A hydraulic jack device has a pump, a handle, a hydraulic cylinder, a rocking arm, and a lifting seat. A hydraulic shaft is inserted through the hydraulic cylinder and connected to the rocking arm. The rocking arm is connected to the lifting seat. The pump has a main body connected to the hydraulic cylinder, a chamber formed in the main body, a piston cylinder, a piston, and a C-shaped ring. The driven rod has a round end and a hollow box end. The driven rod passes through the piston cylinder, a coiled spring, and the piston. The round end of the driven rod is inserted in the chamber. A first and a second oil channels are formed in the hydraulic cylinder.

Abstract: Active control system for a movable member, in particular a tailgate or door, includes a pump unit which is connected by at least one fluid connecting line to a piston-cylinder unit. The control system has an on-off valve through which the direction of motion of the piston-cylinder unit is controlled. A pressure-limiting valve is operable, in emergency conditions, to permit a displacement motion of the piston rod of the piston-cylinder unit by opening a connection to the working chamber of the piston-cylinder unit.

Abstract: An oil circuit of a jack for rising an object to a preset position rapidly, wherein the oil inlet circuit of a hydraulic loop system is improved. An oil channel is installed between the inner oil chamber of the piston rod and the sequential valve. A check valve is installed between the oil channel and the sequential valve. An oil channel is installed between the sequential valve and the check valve for being connected to the inner oil chamber of the piston rod. By changing the positions of the check valve and the oil channel. When in the working conditions of dump load or light load, the sequential valve is closed, thus, the hydraulic oil may enter into the inner oil chamber of the piston rod from the pumping oil chamber through the check valve so that the piston rod will rise rapidly to a still condition. In the still condition, since the check valve closes the oil channel, the sequential valve will open automatically so that the inner oil chamber of the piston rod is communicated to the inner oil reservoir.

Abstract: A pump assembly comprises a hydraulic fluid pump having a housing assembled from a plurality of housing components that are pinned together rather than being clamped together by bolts. The pump is disposed in a cavity in a valve block so that the outlet fluid pressure from the pump is applied axially to the housing components to create a greater external axial force on the pump components than the internal axial force and thereby maintain the housing components in tight, sealing relation without the need for clamping bolts or other clamping means.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved hydraulic quick lifting unit used in a jack, especially to improvements made on the valves of the hydraulic system, a fastener assembly and an oil return tube of the lifting shaft. The hydraulic system can return hydraulic liquid to the outer oil reservoir in a slow rate when the lifting shaft according to the invention bears a load. Thus the lifting shaft moves down slowly. When the load on the lifting shaft is removed, the hydraulic liquid flows back to the outer oil reservoir in a larger quantity in a short time. Hence the lifting shaft can quickly return to the its original position. Further, the fastener assembly is located between the lifting shaft and the mandrel, which has the advantages of enhancing the accuracy of the clearance between the mandrel and the inner oil reservoir of the lifting shaft, and preventing the positional shift of the mandrel in the inner oil reservoir. The invention has the benefit of enhancing the stability of product performance.

Abstract: A hydrualic power unit for an auto-hoist lift having a more compact motor and improved noise characteristics. The power unit having a reservoir with a closed end and an open end. A manifold attached to the open end and having an inlet port and an outlet port with a hydrualic circuit located between the ports. The hydrualic circuit having a delay valve for reducing the start-up torque load on the motor, thereby allowing the motor to be sized for normal operating requirements rather than oversized for start-up requirements. The power unit may further include a motor and pump located inside a hydrualic fluid reservoir to thereby reduce the amount of noise reaching the immediate vicinity of the power unit. The motor and pump are submerged in the hydrualic fluid to advantageously utilize the hydrualic fluid to cool the motor.

Abstract: An oil cylinder has a valve body, an oil pressure chamber, and an oil storage chamber. A shaft extends from the oil pressure chamber. The valve body has a piston chamber, an arc-shaped through hole, an enlarged hole receiving a rotating post, a first oil passage, a second oil passage, a third oil passage, a fourth oil passage, an oil hole, a first channel, and a second channel. A piston is disposed in the piston chamber. A trip lever passes through the arc-shaped through hole. The trip lever is connected to the rotating post. A big ball is placed in the third oil passage. A small ball is placed in the second oil passage. A compression spring is connected to the bolt and the big ball. A coiled spring is connected to the big ball and the small ball. A swivel rod is connected to the rotating post. A V-ring oil seal encloses the piston. An oil relief device is disposed on the valve body and inserted in the first channel.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device for opening and closing a closure cap (16) fitted over a cleaning aperture (10) in the floor of the discharge container (12) of a pump (14) for thick-bodies fluids. The cap (16) is linked to a hydraulic drive unit (20) and can be swung out hydraulically, when a control valve (48) is actuated, into the open position in which the discharge outlet is left open. The cap (16) is swung back into the closed position by means of a hand-operated lever (23), the hydraulic drive unit (20) being returned at the same time to its initial position.

Abstract: A hydraulic circuit system for one-touch jack and its structure has an inlet circuit, a return circuit and an overload protection circuit with a hydraulic cylinder, a piston rod, a sequence valve, a safety valve and a relief valve, in which the inlet circuit extends from an outer reservoir of a hydraulic cylinder via a check valve to connect to an oil chamber of a manual pump. The oil chamber of the pump is connected to an oil guide tube via another check valve, the oil guide tube is inserted into an inner oil chamber formed in a piston rod to form a closed circuit. The oil chamber of the pump is connected to an inner chamber of the hydraulic cylinder via a sequence valve and the inner chamber is connected to the outer reservoir via a check valve. When the maximum effect capacity of the oil chamber of the piston rod, a single touch of the pump can raise the hydraulic jack to the required loading position for raising at no load or light load conditions.

Abstract: An oil pressure device for a jack whereby a hydraulic jack is adapted to raise rapidly until the lifting portion of the jack reaches a load sufficient to overcome a spring operating force, at which point the operation of the jack shifts to a slower, more powerful mode to raise the load.

Abstract: A safety valve which prevents the discharge chute from rapidly falling due to a sudden loss of hydraulic fluid pressure. The valve is located between the chute lift cylinder port and hydraulic system hose. The valve is actuated when the flow leaving the chute lift cylinder exceeds a predetermined flow. The valve immediately stops the hydraulic fluid from leaving the chute lift cylinder maintaining the position of the discharge chute.

Abstract: A safety valve which prevents the discharge chute from rapidly falling due to a sudden loss of hydraulic fluid pressure. The valve is located between the chute lift cylinder port and hydraulic system hose. The valve is actuated when the flow leaving the chute lift cylinder exceeds a predetermined flow. The valve immediately stops the hydraulic fluid from leaving the chute lift cylinder maintaining the position of the discharge chute.

Abstract: A control system for the hydraulic operating circuit associated with a vehicle lifting device in which the circuit is provided with pressure fluid control valves and flow sensors which are operative on the vehicle lowering cycle to establish substantial evenness of the lowering mechanism and protection against malfunction of an operating component to arrest the travel of the vehicle lifting device in its lowering cycle.

Abstract: A system of hydraulic tools utilizing removably, replaceable and substantially interchangeable valve assemblies, fluid reservoirs and hydraulic driving mechanisms. The fluid reservoir maintains the hydraulic fluid under moderate pressure. The valve assembly can contain a hydraulic pump for powering the driving mechanism. The hydraulic pump preferably has displacement varying means for changing the power transfer ratio of the pump. The hydraulic assemblies are removably received in a variety of tool bodies.

Abstract: An apparatus for locking of an inertial mass drive hydraulic circuit system having a hydraulic pump, an actuator driven by the hydraulic pump for driving a relatively large inertial mass, and a directional control valve mounted in line connecting the hydraulic pump with the actuator. An on-off device is interposed between the actuator and the hydraulic pump for opening or closing the line, and a sensor is provided for sensing the discharge condition of the hydraulic pump. The sensor generates a signal for actuating the on-off device.

Abstract: A force-delivering tool such as a log splitter wherein a pusher member carried on a cylinder is forced against a blade carried on a frame to which the piston is secured. The cylinder is driven relative to the piston by means of a reciprocating plunger carrying a cup on the end that forces fluid past a one-way valve ahead of the piston. Oil is pressurized by both the bottom of the cup and its annular end but, when resistance is encountered to build up pressure, a relief valve evacuates the annular chamber so that all the force is concentrated in the area at the bottom of the cup. The entire actuating valve may be backed away to relieve pressure as desired or at the completion of a desired stroke.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hoisting gear for patient-lifting device whereby a plunger device (6) is displaceably mounted in a hydraulic cylinder (4), is supporting patient-carrier means (3) such as a seat or a patient-carrying plate and is raisable my means of a pump device (8) provided to move hydraulic oil between two hydraulic-cylinder chambers (9a, 9b) separated by the plunger device, and whereby a lowering device (39) is provided to permit lowering of the plunger device by producing a counter flow of hydraulic oil between the hydraulic-cylinder chambers.

Abstract: A multipurpose, hydraulically actuated apparatus comprising a piston movable in response to fluid under pressure within walls defining a piston chamber. Actuating fluid is supplied to the piston chamber by a uniquely constructed hand operated fluid pump. The area of the fluid impinging surface of the piston is in multiples of one inch. Accordingly, when the apparatus is used as a hydraulic scale the weight being lifted by the piston can be read directly on a pressure gauge which is calibrated in pounds per square inch and which is connected to the piston chamber below the piston.The apparatus can readily be converted to function as a cutting device by connecting a U-shaped member to the walls of the unit and by connecting a cutting element to the outer face of the piston. The U-shaped member includes spaced apart arms and a bight portion defining a closed space adapted to encircle the nut which is to be cut.

Abstract: A single hand held and operated tool comprising a housing; a hydraulic fluid reservoir located in the housing; a hydraulic pressure cylinder located in the housing; a hydraulic piston moving with respect to the pressure cylinder in response to hydraulic pressure produced therein; a hydraulic pump operable by a single hand while grasping the housing and coupled to the fluid reservoir and to the pressure cylinder for forcing hydraulic fluid received from the reservoir into the cylinder; and valve apparatus governing fluid communication between the hydraulic pump and the pressure cylinder and operative in response to hydraulic pressure in the cylinder for lowering the quantity of hydraulic fluid supplied to the cylinder by each pump stroke when the pressure in the cylinder exceeds a predetermined pressure, thus providing two-speed tool operation.

Abstract: The specification discloses a hydraulic pressure operated emergency hand tool of the type in which manual pressure exerted on an all position small-area pump piston creates a hydraulic pressure which is communicated to a power cylinder for activating a plural jaw tool member, such as a pair of cutter blades. The jaw members are pivoted together intermediate their ends and one end of each is pivotally connected one to the power cylinder opposite the free end of the piston and the other to the free end of the piston. A release valve provides instant return displacement of hydraulic medium via a by-pass communication from the cylinder to the reservoir to relieve the activating pressure on the cutter blade and restore it promptly to normal position. Interchangeable tool members are provided.

Abstract: A device for modifying a shock absorber so that the preload of the shock absorber spring may be adjusted. The device has a chamber member having a cylindrical inner member with an inside diameter slightly larger than the outside diameter of the shock absorber body. The chamber also has a cylindrical outer member sealingly attached at the upper end to the inner member. A piston is slidingly positioned in the chamber between the outer and inner cylinders and the piston forms a seat for the shock absorber spring. Hydraulic fluid is pumped into the chamber and by the addition of hydraulic fluid the spring of the shock absorber is compressed and the amount of preload between the shock absorber's relatively moveable parts is thereby increased.

Abstract: A single-hand operated tool comprising: first and second relatively movable elements adapted to be associated with a head assembly for application of pressure to a workpiece; a housing; a hydraulic pump disposed within the housing; hydraulic fluid communication means associated with the pump for exerting hydraulic force on the relatively movable elements; articulated lever means associated with the pump and arranged such that reciprocal motion of the lever means provided by the action of a single hand, unassisted, operates the pump and produces a desired force on the workpiece; release valve means for releasing the force exerted by the hydraulic fluid in response to a manual actuation produced by the single hand and including a valve stem and seat wherein the force urging seating of the valve stem against the valve seat is smaller than the desired force.

Abstract: The unit comprises outer and inner coaxial cylinders defining an hydraulic fluid reservoir between the inner walls of the outer cylinder and the outer walls of the inner cylinder. The opposite ends of the cylinders are closed off by a lower closure means and an upper cylinder head. A single piston within the inner cylinder has first and second piston rods extending from opposite sides through the cylinder head and lower closure. The cylinder head includes an hydraulic pump with passages placing the reservoir into communication with the interior of the inner cylinder above the piston together with appropriate check valves so that operation of the hydraulic pump will move the piston down the inner cylinder to exert a pulling force on the first piston rod and a pushing force on the second piston rod.

Abstract: A hydraulic vehicle jack including a novel release valve is disclosed. The jack is of the type having a high pressure cylinder, a ram partially extensible from and retractable into the cylinder, and a high pressure pump for forcing fluid from a reservoir into the cylinder to extend the jack. When it is desired to lower the jack, the release valve needle is turned so as to withdraw a needle tip from fluid-flow-halting engagement with a valve seat. This needle tip is formed in the shape of a cone having an altitude of a dimension greater than the cone base radius. When the needle tip is withdrawn from its position against the valve seat, a small but precisely defined fluid-flow-permitting orifice is created. Valve lowering action then occurs over an extended time period which permits the jack operator to precisely control or halt valve lowering action as desired.

Abstract: This invention describes a valve in which the flow gate is operated by a piston in a hydraulic cylinder. The piston is forced axially, against the resistance of a coiled spring, by means of hydraulic fluid pressure provided by a motor driven pump. Electrical limit switches are provided on the movement of the piston. A check valve is provided in the output of the pump so that once the gate has been moved to the desired position as set by the limit switch, the motor will be stopped and the piston will remain in its position. To reset the piston to its original position, a solenoid by-pass valve is provided which is energized when the motor is energized, and when de-energized, provides a bypass between the cylinder and a sump, so that the pressure on the piston is released to atmospheric and the spring will force the piston back to its starting point.

Abstract: The invention relates to improved jack-pump devices comprising a pump with a sliding piston forming first and second pump chambers, one on each side, a jack with a sliding piston forming first and second jack-chambers, one on each side, a first valve between the pump chambers, acting unidirectionally from the second to the first pump chambers, a second valve between the first chambers of the pump and the jack, and a communication device between the second chambers of the pump and the jack, the pump and jack pistons being slidably mounted and axially aligned in the same body filled with fluid, a fixed transverse partition disposed in the cylinder body between the two pistons, and a plunger for compensating variations of volume, slidably mounted in one of the two second chambers, close to the corresponding extremity of the body.The main application is as a lifting device for regulating the height of members or parts of moving machines, of seats for chairs, vehicles, building stays, etc.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting articles comprises a deformable, rod-shaped support assembly including a plurality of links interconnected by articulated joints, a plurality of constrictor plates each disposed at the respective articulated joint of the links, the constrictor plates being operable to lock or unlock the articulated joints in response to a hydraulic pressure applied thereto, a base for supporting the support assembly, one end of the support assembly being anchored to the base by a connector, a communication passage extending through the links and their associated articulated joints from said one end to the free end of the support assembly, hydraulic supply means for admitting or displacing hydraulic fluid into or from the communication passage through a path in the base, an article mount fixedly connected with the free end of the support assembly for detachably mounting an article thereon.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydraulic jack with a base plate on which are attached a pump cylinder, a jack cylinder, and a reservoir concentrically surrounding the jack cylinder, the reservoir being connected to the pump cylinder by means of a first passage, passing through the base plate, and a first nonreturn valve which enables hydraulic medium to flow from the reservoir on pumping, the pump cylinder being connected to the jack cylinder by means of a second passage, passing through the base plate, and a second nonreturn valve which enables hydraulic medium to flow from the pump cylinder on pumping, and the jack cylinder being connected to the reservoir by means of a relief passage and a blocking member including an adjustable bolt.