Abstract: A hydraulic operating device for a fluid of a cycle or of a motorcycle hydraulic system including a body, a first chamber carved in the body adapted to house an actuating piston, a second tank-chamber carved in the body and in fluid communication with said first chamber, a floating plug, a sphere, an elastic element, a rear sealing element and a rear plug.

Abstract: Master cylinder of a hydraulic braking circuit, particularly for a motor vehicle, comprising a piston (2) sliding axially in a body (4) comprising an annular lip seal (51) produced by molding, and comprising an internal, dynamic sealing lip (14) surrounding the piston and connected by a curved surface (36) to a planar rear face (30) comprising radial passages which are defined by blocks formed as projections on the rear face of the seal, these blocks being separated from the curved surface (36).

Abstract: A sub master cylinder includes a body formed with a chamber in which oil is stored; a first sub piston having one end which is secured to one end of the body and the other end which extends toward the other end of the body and is disposed to cross the chamber; and a second sub piston disposed between an inner surface of the body and an outer surface of the first sub piston to be moved in the chamber.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method and a device as part of a complete brake system, that is, a brake system comprising a conventional part and a further part, such as a recuperative part, by means of which volume displacements of brake fluid are possible. The method according to the disclosure and the device according to the disclosure are used particularly if the pressure conditions in the hydraulic part of the brake system are adapted by the controllable braking force amplifier to a change in the additional braking effect of the further part of the brake system. A blending of the braking effects of the different brake systems into a constant total braking effect is thus accomplished, even if the proportion of the individual brake systems in the total braking effect change.

Abstract: A hydrostatic transmission assembly includes a first gerotor motor, a pump housing, a first variable displacement pump, a second gerotor motor, and a second variable displacement pump. The first gerotor motor includes a first output shaft aligned along a first axis. The pump housing connects to and contacts the first gerotor motor. The first variable displacement pump includes a first driven shaft mounted to the pump housing and aligned along a second axis, the second axis being generally perpendicular to the first axis (the first output shaft axis). The first variable displacement pump is in fluid communication with the first gerotor motor via passages in the pump housing. The second gerotor motor includes a second output shaft generally aligned along or generally parallel to the first axis. The second gerotor motor is connected to the pump housing on an opposite side of the pump housing as the first gerotor motor.

Abstract: A hydrostatic transmission assembly includes a first gerotor motor, a pump housing, a first variable displacement pump, a second gerotor motor, and a second variable displacement pump. The first gerotor motor includes a first output shaft aligned along a first axis. The pump housing connects to and contacts the first gerotor motor. The first variable displacement pump includes a first driven shaft mounted to the pump housing and aligned along a second axis, the second axis being generally perpendicular to the first axis (the first output shaft axis). The first variable displacement pump is in fluid communication with the first gerotor motor via passages in the pump housing. The second gerotor motor includes a second output shaft generally aligned along or generally parallel to the first axis. The second gerotor motor is connected to the pump housing on an opposite side of the pump housing as the first gerotor motor.

Abstract: This invention relates to a master cylinder of the so-called “penetration” type, in which a cup (3), which is fitted inside a groove (11) of the master cylinder, bears on the wall (20) of a piston (2) in a sealing manner, and in which such wall (20) is provided with main resupply ports (51). According to the invention, the wall (20) of the piston (2) also comprises secondary resupply ports (52) having a smaller size than that of the main resupply ports (51) and disposed farther from the bottom part (33) of the cup (3), and achieving an outstanding static resupply of the master cylinder with brake fluid, with a reduced dynamic dead stroke.

Abstract: An hydraulic system that includes a master cylinder, a slave cylinder, a fluid conduit extending between the cylinders, and a pressure relief valve within the conduit between the cylinders. The pressure relief valve includes at least one port that is closed by an elastic member that overlies the port and that opens when fluid pressure acting through the port exceeds a predetermined level to cause the elastic member to open the port.

Abstract: A brake system includes a pedal feel emulator and a master cylinder with a damping mechanism having a damping piston. When the emulator piston is moved from the at-rest position, fluid is displaced from the emulator through a compensation port and through a flow restrictive orifice in the damping piston to the reservoir. Flow rate of the fluid is dependent on the apply rate of the brake pedal. When the brake pedal is applied relatively slowly, sufficient flow volume will occur through the flow restrictive orifice and the damping piston will remain unmoved. As apply rates increase, a sufficient pressure differential will eventually be established across the damping piston to cause it to move. Damping piston movement compensates for rapid fluid displacement out of the variable chamber and enables a desirable pedal feel characteristic where pedal force increases relatively slowly as pedal velocity increases relatively rapidly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a master cylinder comprising a body (12) comprising a bore (14) in which slides, in leaktight manner, at least one piston (16, 18) movable between a rest position and at least one working position and defining at least one pressure chamber (20, 22) connected to an application fluid system, the piston (18) having a peripheral groove (44). According to the invention, a finger (42) actuated by an external mechanism (46) is capable of entering the groove (44) so as to lock the piston in one of its positions.

Abstract: A remote compensation valve (20) through which pressurized fluid from a master cylinder (14) is communicated to the wheel brakes (24, 26) of a vehicle. The compensation valve (20) has a housing (200) with a bore (202) therein for retaining a shuttle piston (210). The shuttle piston (210) has a first land (212) separated from a second land (214) by a groove (216) and an axial bore (218) connected to the groove (216) by a radial bore (224). A first spring (250) carried by the piston (210) urges a poppet valve (244) toward a seat (230) to control the communication of pressurized fluid through the axial bore (218) to an outlet port. A second spring (254) located in the housing (200) urges the piston (210) toward a rest position where the first land (212) engages a pin (234) of a tilt valve (232) to establish communication between the source of fluid and the bore (202) and the poppet valve (244) is seated on the piston (210) to prevent communication through the axial bore (218).

Abstract: A motor vehicle has a manually operated change speed gearbox driven by an internal combustion engine through a clutch which is automatically disengageable and re-engageable by operation of a power hydraulic clutch control. The hydraulic control comprises a fluid reservoir connected by a conduit to a control valve connected to the reservoir by a conduit which includes a pump and a one-way valve and a pressure accumulator and a piston and cylinder or fluid pressure operated actuator connected by piping to the control valve. The clutch is operated by the actuator causing disengagement of the clutch when the control valve is operated to relieve fluid pressure in the actuator. The hydraulic control is assembled and filled with hydraulic fluid at some place which can be distant from the vehicle manufacturer's production line. The filled control is transported to where the vehicle is being made and the control is installed in the vehicle; possibly after the filled control has been stored first.

Abstract: A reservoir construction for use with a hydraulic clutch actuator for a motor vehicle. The reservoir includes a blow molded bellows portion including a plurality of pleats or convolutions and is arranged to be moved to a stressed expanded condition in response to filling of the system so that the reservoir serves not only as a source of hydraulic fluid for the system but also serves to pressurize the system by virtue of its stressed condition. The reservoir may comprise a two-part assembly including a main body member and a lid closing the upper end of the main body member, in which case the system is filled through the upper end of the main body member, the lid is secured to the upper end of the main body member, and the output member of the associated slave cylinder is retracted to pressurize the system.

Abstract: A diaphragm for a vented master cylinder reservoir which further includes means for opening the slit thereby assuring venting of the master cylinder reservoir is provided. The slit opening means are configured in such a manner that contact of the slit opening means with the master cylinder cap will cause the diaphragm to be stressed and to elastically deform, therefore assuring the opening of the venting slit.

Abstract: A pneumatic-hydraulic booster for vehicle includes a master cylinder part; a pneumatic cylinder part combined with the master cylinder part which includes a power piston slidable fitted to a cylindrical casing and an output rod fixed to the power piston, extending to the master cylinder part; a partition wall body fitted to the cylindrical casing; and a relay valve part arranged at the opposite side of the partition wall body from the power piston in the cylindrical casing. The relay valve supplies compressed air into an air pressure chamber formed between the partition wall body and the power piston and discharges the compressed air from the air pressure chamber to the atmosphere. When compressed air is suppplied into the air pressure chamber through the relay valve part the power piston and the output rod are moved forwards to generate hydraulic pressure in the master cylinder. The hydraulic pressure is applied to a wheel cylinder for braking.

Abstract: A pneumatic-hydraulic booster for vehicles includes a master cylinder part; a pneumatic cylinder part combined with the master cylinder part including a power piston slidably fitted to a cylindrical casing and an output rod fixed to the power piston, extending to the master cylinder part; a partition wall body fitted to the cylindrical casing; and a relay valve part being arranged at the opposite side of the partition wall body to the power piston in the cylindrical casing. The relay valve supplies compressed air into an air pressure chamber formed between the partition wall body and the power piston and discharges the compressed air from the air pressure chamber to the atmosphere. When compressed air is supplied into the air pressure chamber through the relay valve part, the power piston and the output rod are moved forwards to generate hydraulic pressure in the master cylinder part. The hydraulic pressure is applied to a wheel cylinder.

Abstract: Fluid actuation device with compensation for wear, particularly for friction clutch mechanisms of the type having a cylinder in which there are placed a first piston resting on a spring and a second piston extended by a declutching control rod, and in which the space between the pistons is filled with an incompressible fluid. The cylinder carries a separation wall between two compartments which house respectively the first and the second pistons. An orifice for communication between said compartments carried by the separation wall is associated with a stopper valve rigidly connected to a membrane that is subjected to a pressure for control and transmission of a thrust force on the cylinder and for driving the control rod.

Abstract: A method of shipping and installing a hydraulic system such as a motor vehicle clutch hydraulic release mechanism comprising a driver-operable hydraulic master cylinder, a hydraulic slave cylinder and a conduit connecting the outlet of the master cylinder to the inlet of the slave cylinder. Prior to shipment and installation on a motor vehicle, the hydraulic system is filled with hydraulic fluid and bled or purged of atmospheric air, and installation on a motor vehicle is therefore greatly simplified as the requirement of filling with hydraulic fluid and bleeding or purging the hydraulic system after installation is entirely eliminated.

Abstract: An improved pneumatic-hydraulic actuated single action pull type installation tool for installing pull type fasteners is disclosed which includes a continuously pressurized fluid reservoir operative to maintain a minimum positive pressure on the hydraulic circuit during operation so as to protect the integrity of the hydraulic circuit during normal operating pressure fluctuations and to reduce the possibility of air being drawn into the hydraulic system during sudden pressure drops in the actuating pressure chamber which may occur at the time the pintail portion is separated from the fastener. Further, the reservoir provides a source of make up hydraulic fluid to replace any fluid which may be lost due to leakage. Suitable valves are provided to enable the reservoir to selectively communicate with both driving and return portions of the hydraulic circuit while still enabling selective pressurization thereof.

Abstract: A two-stage, hydro-pneumatic actuator suitable for use as a railway vehicle brake. The hydraulic cylinder comprises a large diameter bore in which a low- and a high-pressure piston operate jointly during a first stage of operation to effect a high volumetric displacement of hydraulic fluid via a small diameter bore in order to take up the clearance between the brake shoes and wheel. As the brake shoes contact the wheel, the high-pressure piston enters the small bore to interrupt further displacement of hydraulic fluid from the large bore. The force of the high-pressure piston alone during this second stage of operation produces the required brake forces with a high multiplication factor. Make-up fluid is drawn into a chamber on the backside of the low-pressure piston during a brake application stroke an amount corresponding to the over-travel of the high-pressure piston and is subsequently discharged into the hydraulic cylinder during retraction of the brakes to compensate for brake shoe wear.

Abstract: A braking oil pressure control device for a hydraulically operated anti-skid brake system comprising a pair of serially aligned first and second cylinder chambers defined in a cylinder body on the opposite sides of a partition wall. The first cylinder chamber is divided by a brake piston on the opposite sides thereof into a first brake chamber communicating with a brake master cylinder and a second brake chamber communicating with a wheel brake such that when the pressure in the first brake chamber is pressurized under the action of the master cylinder, the brake piston is moved to pressurize the second brake chamber for actuation of the wheel brake. A control piston is slidably received in the second cylinder chamber and cooperates with the partition wall to define a control chamber communicating with an anti-skid brake control hydraulic circuit.

Abstract: A liquid cable transfer device is provided for transmitting input forces and/or displacements to corresponding output forces and/or displacements. The transfer device includes a section of tubing adapted to accommodate liquid under pressure, and terminal units attached to opposite ends of the tubing. Each unit includes a piston and a biasing element acting against the piston whereby the pistons of both units coact to maintain a certain minimum liquid pressure within the tubing. The piston displacement stroke within one terminal unit caused by either a pull or push input force being applied thereto is transmitted to the piston within the second terminal unit whereby the latter piston is displaced from its initial equilibrium position a predetermined amount.

Abstract: A hydraulic circuit (10) has a fluid supply source (12) to a work element, such as a control valve (14) for a work implement, connected by a first fluid pathway (18). A second work element (16), such as a master cylinder reservoir of a brake system, has a fluid level (36) which is desirably maintained against leakage in the system to prevent problems in using the brake system. The master cylinder reservoir (16) is associated with the hydraulic circuit (10) by apparatus (38,42) which initiate pressure conditions in fluid pathways (22,24) positioned in fluid communication with the master cylinder reservoir (16) to maintain the desired fluid level. The pressure conditions create a pressure differential which initiates or induces a fluid flow from the hydraulic circuit (10) to the master cylinder reservoir (16) to maintain the reservoir fluid level and substantially prevent undesirable braking characteristics which can result from an improper fluid level.

Abstract: A remote control actuating mechanism for adjusting the angular position of an outside vehicle rearview mirror. The mechanism comprises a master control device and a slave device, each having a piston reciprocable within a cylinder. Closed hydraulic circuits connect the two devices so that when the control piston is manually moved in one direction or the other, there is a corresponding movement of the slave piston. A rack and gear connection between the slave piston and the mirror causes the mirror to be angularly adjusted in response to movement of the slave piston.A reversible electric motor drives the master piston through an overload slip clutch assembly.

Abstract: In a fluid reservoir for a brake master cylinder, a cap is coupled over the upper opening of a reservoir casing, and an extendable diaphragm seal member is coupled in a fluid-tight manner within the casing to subdivide the interior space of the casing into upper and lower chambers. The cap is provided at its center with a vertical rod extending into the casing and having a pair of axially spaced recesses at its intermediate portion, the seal member is provided at its inner periphery with an annular valve part movable along the intermediate portion of the rod and cooperating with the recesses to permit the flow of air to and from the lower chamber, and the valve part is normally retained between the recesses to close the lower chamber.

Abstract: A sealed type hydraulic reservoir including a casing for storing brake fluid therein, a cap member detachably mounted on the casing and an elastic diaphragm member dividing the casing into upper and lower chambers. The lower chamber is defined by the diaphragm member and the liquid surface, and the pressure in the lower chamber is always maintained at the level of atmospheric pressure by two check valves, one for allowing the air flow from the upper to the lower chamber when the pressure in the lower chamber drops below the atmospheric level and the other for allowing the air flow from the lower to upper chamber when the pressure in the lower chamber rises above the atmospheric level.

Abstract: A sealed type hydraulic reservoir including a check valve for normally preventing communication between a sealed chamber in which brake fluid is stored and the surrounding atmospheric environment. The check valve allows atmospheric air to flow into the sealed chamber only when the pressure in the chamber drops below atmospheric level. A second check valve may be included for allowing air flow only out of the sealed chamber when the pressure in the chamber rises above atmospheric level.

Abstract: Hydraulic pulse generating apparatus for actuating one or more slave motors, comprises at least one hydraulic master cylinder, which in use is connected to a slave motor by flexible tubing or otherwise.The master cylinder is fitted with a reciprocating plunger which is operated by power actuated driving means, and the cylinder communicates with a hydraulic fluid reservoir which is maintained at a pressure intermediate the maximum and minimum pressures produced in the cylinder by operation of the plunger.Manual control means are provided, to prevent the transmission of pressure pulses to the motor while the power actuated driving means continues to operate and for this purpose the master cylinder preferably communicates with a transfer chamber, the volumetric capacity of which is variable by operation of the manual control means.Means are also provided whereby, when the capacity of the transfer chamber is thus increased beyond its normal capacity, the further inflow of fluid from the reservoir is prevented.