Independent Adjustment Of Opposite Stroke Limits Of Single Reciprocating Working Member Patents (Class 92/13.5)
  • Patent number: 11028923
    Abstract: A piston assembly includes a piston with a first cap disposed on a first end of the piston and a second cap disposed on a second end of the piston. A piston cross-member is in between the first cap and the second cap. A cover is formed with the piston cross-member and extends between the first cap and second cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Josh Kamp, Donald E. Army
  • Patent number: 10865816
    Abstract: The invention relates to a linear drive device having a housing element in which at least one drivable actuating element is arranged, a guide unit which is coupled to the actuation element and moves relative to the housing element between two stroke end positions in linear direction, a stroke limiting device, by means of which a first stroke end position and a second stroke end position of the guide unit are adjustable, wherein the stroke limiting device has a first stop and a first counterstop for setting a limit of the first stroke end position and a second stop and a second counterstop for setting a first limit of the second stroke end position, wherein the stroke limiting device has a third stop which is adapted to set a second limit of the second stroke end position adjusted with the first counterstop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: FESTO SE & CO. KG
    Inventors: Simone Kopp, Ulrich Diener, Dominik Nowak, Philipp Ruthardt, Philip Naumann, Jörg Bitzer
  • Patent number: 9890872
    Abstract: A piston assembly includes a piston with a first cap disposed on a first end of the piston and a second cap disposed on a second end of the piston. A piston cross-member is in between the first cap and the second cap. A first cover is affixed to a first side of the piston cross-member. A second cover is affixed to a second side of the piston cross-member. The second side of the piston cross-member is opposite the first side of the piston cross-member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher McAuliffe, Josh Kamp
  • Patent number: 8464607
    Abstract: A cylinder includes a cylinder body defining a cylinder bore. End caps close opposite ends of the cylinder body. A piston/rod assembly of the cylinder includes a piston portion and a rod portion. The piston portion is located in the cylinder bore and the rod portion extends outwardly of the cylinder body through at least one of the end caps and terminates at an end having a first interlocking member. The cylinder also includes an attachment member having opposite first and second ends. The first end of the attachment member has a second interlocking member for cooperating with the first interlocking member for attaching the attachment member to the end of the rod portion. The second end of the attachment member includes a mating feature for connecting the attachment member and thus, the rod portion to another part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Parker Hannifin Corporation
    Inventor: Todd K. Rhoades
  • Patent number: 7207262
    Abstract: A linear drive having a drive housing on which a carriage runs to an adjustable extent. The carriage covers over a channel-like housing recess, which is delimited by two mutually side wall. For limiting the stroke of the carriage a first abutment is provided on it within the housing recess, such first abutment cooperating is with a first counter abutment, that is so inserted from the outside into an opening in the one side that it extends into the housing recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Festo AG: & Co.
    Inventors: Eric Angué, Simone Kopp
  • Patent number: 6655256
    Abstract: A dual end stop is provided for setting precise open and closed positions for the valve to which the pneumatic actuator is attached. In a preferred embodiment, a stop assembly housing contains two stop adjustment bolts as well as a cam that defines first and second stop surfaces. The stop assembly housing is preferably mounted to the actuator housing outside of the pressurized zone contained by the actuator housing. The stop bolts and associated threaded apertures are designed for minimum overhang of the stop bolts to provide more support. The stop assembly housing not only preferably houses the stop assembly components but also preferably serves as an adaptor plate for the various valves to which the actuator may be mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Inventor: Leopold J. Niessen
  • Patent number: 6612219
    Abstract: A dual end stop is provided for setting precise open and closed positions for the valve to which the pneumatic actuator is attached. In a preferred embodiment, a stop assembly housing contains two stop adjustment bolts as well as a cam that defines first and second stop surfaces. The stop assembly housing is preferably mounted to the actuator housing outside of the pressurized zone contained by the actuator housing. The stop bolts and associated threaded apertures are designed for minimum overhang of the stop bolts to provide more support. The stop assembly housing not only preferably houses the stop assembly components but also preferably serves as an adaptor plate for the various valves to which the actuator may be mounted. The stop bolts preferably have a convex head to provide a defined point contact rather than a random point contact as may be produced with flat heads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Inventor: Leopold J. Niessen
  • Patent number: 6612220
    Abstract: A dual end stop is provided for setting precise open and closed positions for the valve to which the pneumatic actuator is attached. In a preferred embodiment, a stop assembly housing contains two stop adjustment bolts as well as a cam that defines first and second stop surfaces. The stop assembly housing is preferably mounted to the actuator housing outside of the pressurized zone contained by the actuator housing. The stop bolts and associated threaded apertures are designed for minimum overhang of the stop bolts to provide more support. The stop assembly housing not only preferably houses the stop assembly components but also preferably serves as an adaptor plate for the various valves to which the actuator may be mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Inventor: Leopold J. Niessen
  • Patent number: 6604449
    Abstract: A dual end stop is provided for setting precise open and closed positions for the valve to which the pneumatic actuator is attached. In a preferred embodiment, a stop assembly housing contains two stop adjustment bolts as well as a cam that defines first and second stop surfaces. The stop assembly housing is preferably mounted to the actuator housing outside of the pressurized zone contained by the actuator housing. The stop bolts and associated threaded apertures are designed for minimum overhang of the stop bolts to provide more support. The stop assembly housing not only preferably houses the stop assembly components but also preferably serves as an adaptor plate for the various valves to which the actuator may be mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Inventor: Leopold J. Niessen
  • Patent number: 6604448
    Abstract: A dual end stop is provided for setting precise open and closed positions for the valve to which the pneumatic actuator is attached. In a preferred embodiment, a stop assembly housing contains two stop adjustment bolts as well as a cam that defines first and second stop surfaces. The stop assembly housing is preferably mounted to the actuator housing outside of the pressurized zone contained by the actuator housing. The stop bolts and associated threaded apertures are designed for minimum overhang of the stop bolts to provide more support. The stop assembly housing not only preferably houses the stop assembly components but also preferably serves as an adaptor plate for the various valves to which the actuator may be mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Inventor: Leopold J. Niessen
  • Patent number: 6598511
    Abstract: A dual end stop is provided for setting precise open and closed positions for the valve to which the pneumatic actuator is attached. In a preferred embodiment, a stop assembly housing contains two stop adjustment bolts as well as a cam that defines first and second stop surfaces. The stop assembly housing is preferably mounted to the actuator housing outside of the pressurized zone contained by the actuator housing. The stop bolts and associated threaded apertures are designed for minimum overhang of the stop bolts to provide more support. The stop assembly housing not only preferably houses the stop assembly components but also preferably serves as an adaptor plate for the various valves to which the actuator may be mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Inventor: Leopold J. Niessen
  • Patent number: 6520277
    Abstract: A steering cylinder for a tractor with internal, adjustable steering stops that do not occupy packaging space beyond the cylinder itself. End caps of the cylinder, between the piston rod and the cylinder, serve as the stops. The end caps are threadably mounted in the cylinder to enable adjustment. The stops can be rotated relative to the cylinder to thread the stops in or out, thereby changing the stroke of the steering cylinder. Once the stops are set to the desired location, they are held in place by a retainer that is bolted to the cylinder. The retainers can be selectively removed from the cylinder and then used as a wrench to rotate the stops to adjust the cylinder stroke. Adjustment is needed when different wheel and tire combinations are mounted on the tractor or when the tread width is changed. A travel limiter is mounted to the cylinder to prevent complete withdrawal of the stops and the resulting loss of hydraulic oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Dennis Aaron Bowman, James Albert Niebergall
  • Patent number: 6446539
    Abstract: A dual end stop is provided for setting precise open and closed positions for the valve to which the pneumatic actuator is attached. In a preferred embodiment, a stop assembly housing contains two stop adjustment bolts as well as a cam that defines first and second stop surfaces. The stop assembly housing is preferably mounted to the actuator housing outside of the pressurized zone contained by the actuator housing. The stop bolts and associated threaded apertures are designed for minimum overhang of the stop bolts to provide more support. The stop assembly housing not only preferably houses the stop assembly components but also preferably serves as an adapter plate for the various valves to which the actuator may be mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Inventor: Leopold J. Niessen
  • Patent number: 6371439
    Abstract: A device for adjusting the central position of the pistons and the angular position of the pinion in a valve driving actuator comprises a tubular body in which are tightly movably arranged a first and second pistons having opposite racks, meshing with a central pinion which can turn through discrete angles. The main feature of the invention is that the inventive device further comprises limit means for limiting the stroke of the pistons toward the pinion, which means can be accessed from the outside of the tubular body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Inventor: Giovanni Trevisan