Abstract: An impact-resistant balanced hydro-cylinder with pressure relief and buffering protection comprises a cylinder body (11), a piston (13), a piston rod (14), and a first valve core (21) and a second valve core (51) slidable relative to the cylinder body (11). A closed first gas cavity (22) and a closed second gas cavity (52) are respectively formed between the two valve cores and inner walls of two opposite ends of the cylinder body (11). A closed first oil cavity (32) and a closed second oil cavity (42) are respectively formed between the two valve cores and two end faces of the piston (13). A through hole (33) for the first oil cavity and a through hole (43) for the second oil cavity are respectively provided in the positions on the cylinder body (11) corresponding to the first oil cavity (32) and the second oil cavity (42).

Abstract: An electro-mechanical transmission shifter preferably includes a first actuator, a second actuator, a shift linkage device, actuator mounting bracket, a programmable controller and a gear shift remote. The shift linkage device includes a mounting base plate, a first transmission shifting bracket, a second transmission shifting bracket and a linkage rod. The linkage rod couples the first and second transmission shifting brackets. The actuation rods of the first and second actuators are pivotally connected to the first and second transmission shifting brackets, respectively. A mounting end of the first and second actuators are retained on the actuator mounting bracket with first and second clevis blocks. The programmable controller receives a signal from a gear selector remote to change a gear in a transmission. The programmable controller also monitors the electrical current sent to the first and second actuators.

Abstract: A reciprocation pump has a supply liquid-side sub-pumping chamber and a waste liquid side sub-pumping chamber for containing and sending out liquid adapted to communicate with the supply liquid-side pumping chamber and with the waste liquid-side pumping chamber, respectively. The supply liquid-side sub-pumping chamber and the waste liquid-side sub-pumping chamber are interlocked with a reciprocation mechanism to vary their volume reversely to that of the volume variation of the supply liquid-side pumping chamber and the waste liquid-side pumping chamber, respectively. The reciprocating motion of the reciprocation mechanism enables the liquid to be supplied to the objective apparatus through the supply liquid-side pumping chamber and the supply liquid-side sub-pumping chamber. Also, it enables the waste liquid from the objective apparatus to be discharged to the outside through the waste liquid-side pumping chamber and the waste liquid-side sub-pumping chamber.

Abstract: The present invention provides a gas-liquid auxiliary supporter for dry granulator including a hydraulic cylinder housing, a lower air piston, a plunger, an upper cover and an upper air piston, wherein the hydraulic cylinder housing is arranged with a hydraulic oil inlet, the lower air piston is arranged with an oil channel for hydraulic oil to flow through, an opening at one end of the oil channel connects to the hydraulic oil inlet on the hydraulic cylinder housing, while an opening at the other end of the oil channel is arranged on the lower end face of the lower air piston, the plunger is arranged in the opening arranged at the lower end face of the lower air piston, the upper cover is fixedly connected to the upper end face of the hydraulic cylinder housing, the upper air piston is disposed in the upper cover with sliding fit, a containing chamber is defined by the lower end face of the upper air piston, the upper end face of the lower air piston and the hydraulic cylinder housing.

Abstract: The various embodiments herein provide a coaxial hydraulic actuator assembly for an aircraft hydraulic system for providing the dual redundancy operations in normal and emergency operations. The embodiments herein adopt a coaxial hydraulic cylinder based actuator system comprising a conventional fixed cylinder with a moving piston actuator. The fixed cylinder with a moving piston actuator is located in a first region. The fixed cylinder with the moving piston actuator is manufactured in tandem with a moving cylinder with fixed piston actuator. The moving cylinder with a fixed piston actuator is located in a second region. The fixed piston actuator in the second region is also referred to as actuation rod. Further, the coaxial hydraulic cylinder based actuator system comprises a first adapter and a first cap for the first region. Similarly, a second adapter and a second cap are provided for the second region.

Abstract: A fluid pressure increasing/decreasing machine can continuously supply an output pressure to a destination of supply by converting an input pressure from a source of supply. A control device selects at least one input pressure chamber and at least one output pressure chamber from among at least three pressure chambers in a fluid pressure cylinder or a plurality of fluid pressure cylinders operating inter-connectedly, the input pressure chamber being supplied with the input pressure, the output pressure chamber creating the output pressure including a pressure higher than the input pressure and a pressure lower than the input pressure. A flow control valve causes the selected input pressure chamber to communicate with the source of supply, and the selected output pressure chamber to communicate with the destination of supply. At least one of the pressure chambers is capable of being either of the input pressure chamber and the output pressure chamber.

Abstract: Actuators having override apparatus are described herein. An example actuator having an override apparatus includes a first actuator stem coupled to a control actuation member. The override apparatus is operatively coupled to the actuator. A spring is coupled to an override member to move the first actuator stem to a predetermined position in response to an override condition.

Abstract: A pneumatic cylinder includes a cylinder housing, a central piston displaceable longitudinally in the cylinder housing, a first trailing piston configured to work with a first trailing stop of the central piston and a first positioning stop on the cylinder housing, and a second trailing piston configured to work with a second trailing stop of the central piston and a second positioning stop on the cylinder housing. The cylinder housing comprises a base body in which the first trailing piston runs, a cylinder cover in which the second trailing piston runs, and an intermediate washer on which the first positioning stop and the second positioning stop are formed.

Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, an elevator assembly for placing an elevator within a structure is provided. The elevator assembly may include elevator housing, such that the elevator housing may have a metal frame to secure a movable elevator cab. The metal frame may be formed using at least one of steel or aluminum or a combination thereof or the like. The metal frame may be reinforced material such that the metal frame is a self-supporting structure.

Abstract: An aircraft store ejector systems and subsystems thereof. Embodiments can include a two-reservoir re-pressurization system wherein a remote reservoir is used to maintain desired pressure in a local ejector reservoir. The system can include a release valve having a vent valve and valve piston. The release valve can control release of pressurized gas to a pitch control valve. The pitch control valve can be configured to distribute the pressurized gas between two or more ejector piston assemblies. One or more of the ejector piston assemblies can include multiple concentric piston stages and piston chambers, the piston chambers configured to contain a volume of gas. The ejector piston assemblies can be configured to compress the volume of gas within the piston chambers as the piston stages are extended out from the aircraft. Such compression can provide a return force to the piston stages.

Abstract: In a module system for manufacturing variants of two and three stable positions fluid-operated actuators a cylinder housing of both variants of two and three stable positions actuators is manufactured from a blank. The blank includes at least one opening for a cover and is identical for the variants of the two and three stable position actuator, and is at least prepared for the arrangement of a first pressure duct, a second pressure duct, and a first cylinder diameter of the cylinder housing.

Abstract: A combined service brake and the stored-energy brake cylinder is provided, in which a ventilation valve which forms or shuts off a flow connection between the spring chamber and the service brake chamber of the brake cylinder ensures that disruptive noise is avoided while also preventing loss of air volume for building up the service brake force.

Abstract: A shift mechanism for a transmission having a first and a second combination of gears is disclosed. The shift mechanism has a rod member and a hydraulic actuator operatively connected to an end of the rod member. The hydraulic actuator is configured to move the rod member between a first position at which the first combination of gears is engaged to transmit power, a second position at which the second combination of gears is engaged to transmit power, and a third position at which neither the first nor the second combination of gears is engaged to transmit power. The hydraulic actuator has a first piston slidably connected to the rod member, a second piston fixedly connected to the rod member, and a housing. The housing forms three chambers and has only two fluid conduits in communication with the three chambers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pneumatic cylinder (10) having a cylinder housing (12), a central piston (16) displaceable longitudinally in the cylinder housing (12), a first trailing piston (18) designed for working together with a first trailing stop (30) of the central piston (16) and a first positioning stop (44) on the cylinder housing (12) and a second trailing piston (20) designed for working together with a second trailing stop (32) of the central piston (16) and a second positioning stop (46) on the cylinder housing (12). According to the invention, the cylinder housing (12) comprises a base body (24) in which the first trailing piston (18) runs, a cylinder cover (28) in which the second trailing piston (20) runs, and an intermediate washer (26) on which the first positioning stop (44) and the second positioning stop (46) are formed.

Abstract: A pneumatic actuator (100) is provided according to the invention. The actuator (100) comprises an actuator body (102) and a piston rod (108) extending from the actuator body (102). The piston rod (108) moves over an actuation span. The actuation span comprises a first stroke span that is traversed by the piston rod (108) at a first actuation speed and a second stroke span that is traversed at a second actuation speed that is substantially slower than the first actuation speed.

Abstract: A brake actuator including a chamber in which is provided a movable pressure responsive element which divides the chamber into first and second compartments, the brake actuator also including a valve assembly with an inlet which is connected to a source of pressurised fluid, an outlet which is connected to a volume within the brake actuator not including the second compartment, and an exhaust port through which fluid from the volume may be released, wherein the exhaust port of the valve assembly is connected to the second compartment.

Abstract: A portable grease gun with a dual pressure output capability which can be selectively changed by the user with little effort. The larger diameter plunger is slidable within a plunger retainer. The larger diameter plunger has a bore through them in which a smaller diameter plunger is slidable. The smaller diameter plunger moves when an actuating lever is operated to compress grease in the grease gun. The larger diameter plunger may be adjusted to remain static during operation of the actuating lever or it may be adjusted to move during all or part of the compression stroke of the actuating lever. A high pressure can be generated by movement of the smaller diameter plunger alone, or a high flow volume can be generated by movement of the smaller and larger diameter plungers in unison.

Abstract: A portable grease gun with a dual pressure output capability which can be selectively changed by the user with little effort. A larger diameter plunger is longitudinally coupled to an extension. The larger diameter plunger and its extension are variable in length by manual rotation of the extension relative to the larger diameter plunger. The larger diameter plunger is slidable within a plunger retainer over a limited range and is not free to rotate within the plunger retainer. The larger diameter plunger and the plunger extension have aligned bores through them in which a smaller diameter plunger is slidable. The smaller diameter plunger moves when an actuating lever is operated to compress grease in the grease gun. The larger diameter plunger may be adjusted to remain static during operation of the actuating lever or it may be adjusted to move during all or part of the compression stroke of the actuating lever.

Abstract: There is provided an apparatus that is composed of a first plurality of zones. The zones are capable of being separately driven in order to accumulate or transport cartons. A sensor is disposed within each zone for sensing the presence of a carton within the zone, and an actuator allows movement of the sensor between an up position wherein the sensor is capable of contacting the cartons and a down position wherein the sensor is not capable of contacting the cartons. The actuators are adapted such that when the conveyor switches from an accumulation mode to a transportation mode each actuator provides a signal to an adjacent, upstream zone to begin conveying cartons only when the zone senses the absence of a carton within the zone. A novel method for using the apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: A cylinder-piston drive, e.g., an hydraulically controlled actuator for actuating a gas-exchange valve of an internal combustion engine, has an operating piston that is displaceable inside a cylinder and delimits pressure chambers by piston sides facing away from one another. The operating piston has a multipart design and is made up of at least two partial pistons that are placed inside one another, are displaceable relative to each other and strike against one another at stop faces. One pressure chamber is delimited by all, and the other pressure chamber is delimited by only a part, of the partial pistons and the sliding paths of the partial pistons not delimiting the other pressure chamber may be reduced compared to the overall sliding path of the operating piston. At least one stop face, arranged on the cylinder, may be provided against which a stop face of one of the partial pistons strikes after traveling the reduced sliding path.

Abstract: A spring brake actuator that utilizes a valve for providing compressed air to a spring cavity, the air having previously been dried and filtered so as to prevent contaminates and moisture from corroding and/or damaging the spring in the spring cavity, the valve being actuated by a difference in pressure from one side of the valve to the other.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a power cylinder apparatus for varying actuation forces applied to a workpiece. The present invention provides an enclosure having a piston rod connectable to a workpiece and slidably disposed within an enclosure. The piston rod moves between a retracted position, wherein the piston rod is retracted within the enclosure, and an extended position, wherein the piston rod extends outwardly from the enclosure. A piston is slidably disposed on the piston rod for movement between the retracted position and the extended position. A bushing is provided within the enclosure for slidably supporting the piston rod and positively stopping the piston in the extended position. The piston rod and piston have varying surface areas substantially perpendicular to the direction of movement such that varying actuation forces may be provided to the workpiece through a supply of a constant fluid pressure.

Abstract: A pusher which has a stroke shorter than that of a piston at either position on a head side or a rod side in a cylinder main body and which serves as both means for pushing the piston from a stroke end back to an intermediate stopping position and means for stopping the piston at the intermediate stopping position is disposed so as to be movable independently from the piston, and pressing means for causing the pusher to displace to the intermediate stopping position is provided.

Abstract: A fluid discharging device is provided with diaphragm members 20 and 30. The diaphragm member 30 being a valve member comprises an outlet 35 and a suction passage opening and closing portion 33, and can be moved forward and backward relative to the diaphragm member 20 being a pump member. The diaphragm member 20 comprises an outlet opening and closing portion 25 capable of opening and closing the outlet 35 and a measuring portion 26 capable of changing the volume of a measuring space 42. An outlet opening and closing means 50 opens and closes the outlet 35 by moving the outlet opening and closing portion 25 backward and forward relative to the outlet 35, and opens a liquid suction passage 40 by detaching the suction passage opening and closing portion 33 from the diaphragm member 20. A diaphragm moving means 55 changes the volume of the measuring space 42 by moving the measuring portion 26 forward and backward.

Abstract: A multi-stroke air cylinder providing a precisely directed and controlled stroke in the face of lateral, torsional and tilting loads on a tooling plate. The multi-stroke cylinder utilizes a plurality of mechanically linked pneumatic or hydraulic pistons having different stroke lengths that can be added together in any combination, allowing the user to select any stroke length up to a predetermined, total combined stroke length, in increments equal to the stroke length of the smallest cylinder. The multi-stroke cylinder includes a head assembly having a fluid inlet for introducing fluid to the cylinder at a first pressure. The cylinder also includes a first positioning system having a plurality of pistons capable of moving a piston rod away from the first positioning system, and a second positioning system located between the head assembly and the first positioning system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a spring brake cylinder with an emergency release device, comprising the following: a housing (4) in which a spring-loaded piston (6) can be moved axially with a piston rod (24), at least one spring-loaded spring (14, 16), a pressure line (20) for supplying pressurized fluid to the spring-loaded piston, wherein the emergency release device comprises an actuation device, an emergency release mechanism to interrupt the power flux between the spring-loaded piston (6) and the piston rod (18) and a holding device (30) for holding the emergency release device. The invention is characterized by a blocking device (48) to prevent engagement of the holding device (30) of the emergency release mechanism when the spring-loaded piston (6) is only partly released.

Abstract: The invention concerns an actuator (21) comprising a pre-stroke rod (29) which can be fixed to the tool body, for example soldering pliers. Thus by pressurising the pre-stroke chamber (27) the working rod (34) for closing the pliers can be brought into an intermediate small opening position, the working piston (31) and the amplifying pistons (36 and 37) remaining retracted in the actuator. Since the rod (29) can then be locked relative to the actuator body (21), pressurisation of the working chamber (32) and the amplifying chambers (38 and 40) will then cause the working rod to be extracted (34) and the soldering pliers to be closed without any recoil from the actuator body.

Abstract: A spring brake actuator having a flange case and a head, each of which includes a radially outwardly extending annular flange, is provided. The actuator also includes an annular retaining member comprised of two halves and having an annular peripheral groove therearound. The retaining member includes first and second radially inwardly protruding portions, the first radially inwardly protruding portion engaging the annular flange of the head and having an inner diameter smaller than an outer diameter of the annular flange of the head, and the second radially inwardly protruding portion engaging the annular flange of the flange case and having an inner diameter smaller than an outer diameter of the annular flange of the flange case. A retaining ring is disposed within the annular peripheral groove, and exerts compressive forces to hold the halves of the retaining member together to inhibit disassembly of the head and the flange case.

Abstract: A pressurized-fluid-operated actuator has two piston surfaces for providing increased output force. The actuator includes a hollow piston that is divided into two inner chambers by a stationary inner dividing wall that is rigidly connected with a cylinder end wall. The piston has an outer diameter that is smaller than the inner diameter of the cylinder, and the piston carries three axially spaced sealing rings that define two axially-spaced annular chambers between the piston and the cylinder. Each of the annular chambers is in fluid communication with a respective port provided in the cylinder wall. Introduction of pressurized fluid into one port causes the fluid pressure to act on a single piston surface to retract the piston and rod, and introduction of pressurized fluid into the other port causes the fluid pressure to act on two axially-spaced piston surfaces to provide an increased output force without increasing the diameter of the cylinder and piston and without increasing the pressure of the fluid.

Abstract: A material eject system includes an ejector mounted to a bed of a vehicle which is movable between a rear end and a forward end of the bed for ejecting material from the bed. The ejector is powered by a cylinder having different fluid volumes depending on the direction of motion of the cylinder. A control circuit operates with the ejector motor to automatically move the ejector through eject and return cycles. Further, the control circuit detects different positions of the cylinder and automatically operates the cylinder at different speeds to maintain a constant motor and ejector speed throughout the material eject cycle.

Abstract: An improved brake actuator, particularly an improved sealed service chamber, having a flexible tubular seal affixed at one end in the central pushrod opening in sealed relation and surrounding the pushrod in sealed relation in the service chamber housing. The improved seal is generally hourglass-shaped including a midportion which closely circumscribes the pushrod in sealed relation and a free end portion which closely circumscribes the pushrod. A relatively inflexible generally diamond-shaped washer surrounds the midportion of the seal which improves sealing, assures concentricity of the tubular seal, prevents the seal from being pushed through the pushrod opening and provides for easy assembly of the seal and washer assembly in the service chamber around the pushrod. The improved end wall of the service chamber housing includes an offset recessed central portion surrounding the mounting bolts and relatively thin preferably V-shaped contact surfaces which generally circumscribe the recessed portion.

Abstract: Disclosed is a diaphragm-based spring brake actuator assembly which allows for the delivery of more force to the push rod without increasing the size of the actuator unit. The invention allows for the use of a stronger heavy main compression spring in the emergency brake chamber to provide greater emergency or parking brake force to the push rod. The invention also allows the service brake chamber to operate more efficiently when braking pressure is introduced. These functions are accomplished through modifications in the design of the actuators which allow for the deployment of a larger pressure plate inside either the emergency housing or the service brake housing, or both, allowing delivery of more force to the push rod of the actuator; and are made possible in actuator units having the same dimensional profile as existing weaker units.

Abstract: A combination cylinder and pistons wherein the pistons are provided with piston rods coaxially located in the cylinder so that fluid under pressure may be introduced into the head of one of the pistons at one end of the cylinder and transmitted through a tubular opening coaxial with said piston rod to the space above the head of the next adjoining piston and if desired, through similar openings in a plurality of additional pistons, until the last piston rod which is not provided with such an opening therethrough and which is connected to a tool.

Abstract: A multistage switching valve includes a valve stem which is adapted to open or close a fluid passage, a biasing biasing means for biasing the valve stem in a direction to close the fluid passage, a plurality of pistons which are relatively slidably fitted onto the valve stem at different axial positions to provide different flow rates, a plurality of stops which are provided on the valve stem to move the valve stem in a valve opening direction opposite to the direction of the movement of the valve stem caused by the biasing biasing means, together with the pistons when the pistons are moved in the valve opening direction, a valve opening means for exerting a pilot pressure in the valve opening direction on each piston, and a flow rate controller for individually restricting the axial displacements of the pistons in the valve opening direction. A two-stage switching valve and a toggle type two-stage switching valve are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides an interchangeable modular valve-actuator combination whereby the valve stem on the valve and the actuators are configured to be interchangeably engageable. The components of the valve-actuator are sized accordingly so that when engaged, the valve-actuator combination fits within the confines of an emergency hood located under the dome of a transportable tanker.

Abstract: An actuating device for automation of a manual transmission of a vehicle has a housing in which a first main piston and a second main piston are slidably supported. A control lever, fixedly connected to the actuator shaft of the manual transmission, is provided to select a gate of the manual transmission. The control lever is positioned between the first and second main pistons. A first valve hydraulically controls and actuates the first main piston by a hydraulic medium. A second valve hydraulically controls and actuates the second main piston by the hydraulic medium.

Abstract: The selecting actuator 16 is an operating member being capable of shifting a selecting lever by way of a neutral position. The shifting actuator 15 is an operating member being capable of shifting a shifting fork by way of the selecting lever 30. A flow controlling means 12 drives the selecting actuator 16 by a controlling hydraulic flow introduced from the hydraulic pressure source. Hydraulic pressure generating means 10,12 supply a hydraulic fluid discharged from the hydraulic pressure source into hydraulic chambers 15A,15B respectively, thereby carrying out a double action of the shifting actuator 15. A high hydraulic pressure is not supplied to the hydraulic chambers 15A,15B.

Abstract: A pneumatic drive unit is provided for partially opening a vehicle body part such as a trunk lid. The pneumatic drive unit includes a working chamber which in use applies pressure to move a control member which engages a contact surface of the vehicle body part. A vent channel is provided which selectively connects the working chamber with the atmosphere as a function of the position of a movable closing element of the drive unit element and contact of the control member with the vehicle body part such that when the body part is closed after a partial opening, the drive unit is ready for another control operation.

Abstract: A self-centering motor (16) includes a piston (130) which is disposed in a housing (112) and is movable in opposite directions from a centered condition. A pair of centering members (160 and 162) are disposed in the housing (112) to effect movement between the piston (130) and the housing toward the centered condition upon the occurrence of a predetermined condition, such as failure of a pump (44) to supply fluid under pressure. The members (160 and 162) which effect movement of the piston (130) to the centered condition are normally disposed in an overlapping relationship which enables the motor (16) to have a compact construction. In one embodiment of the invention, the members (160 and 162) which effect movement between the piston (130) and the housing (112) toward the centered condition include an inner centering member (162) and a cylindrical outer centering member (160) which extends around the inner centering member.

Abstract: A fluid pressure-operated actuator comprises a cylinder body containing a piston slidable therein, the piston defining respective chambers at opposite sides thereof. A rod projects from one side of the piston and extends through an end wall of the cylinder and a plunger is slidable on the rod and also extends through the end wall. The arrangement is such that the application of fluid pressure simultaneously to the chambers results in movement of the piston lengthwise of the rod, the piston movement including a first part during which the plunger applies force to the rod in addition to that arising on the piston, and a second part during which the force from the plunger is absent.

Abstract: A valve and actuator in combination with a transportation tank to operate off of low pneumatic pressures including a valve having a valve body with a tank end, a valve seat near the tank end of the valve body, the valve seat having a valve sealing surface; a stem chamber extending through the valve body, the stem chamber having an actuator port, a seat port, and an outlet port; a valve stem slidably positioned in the stem chamber, the valve stem having a plug end and a plug attached to the plug end, the plug having a plug sealing surface to sealingly contact the valve sealing surface; an actuator having a hollow housing with a valve end, the valve end attached to the valve body; a plurality of piston assemblies, each having a piston slidable in the housing and a partition fixed in the housing, the piston and the partition defining an actuator chamber; piston spacers joining the pistons so that each piston is fixed in position with respect to the others; the pistons being operatively joined to the valve stem;

Abstract: An improved compensation piston arrangement for use with a dual circuit master cylinder having a single service piston for simultaneously pressurizing a first fluid chamber and a second fluid chamber, wherein the compensation piston arrangement provides for pressure balancing between the first fluid chamber and the second fluid chamber to compensate for minor normal differences between the first and second fluid chamber. The compensation piston arrangement includes a movable compensation piston slidably disposed within a bore of a compensation housing, wherein the housing defines a pair of end stops positioned on opposing sides of the compensation piston. The bore is in fluid communication with the fluid chambers such that the pressure within the first fluid chamber acts on a first side of the compensation piston, and the pressure within the second fluid chamber acts on a second end of the compensation piston which is opposite the first end.

Abstract: A fluid-controlled actuator assembly for a gearbox of a vehicle. The actuator is provided with a four-position mobile element, with a first and a second chamber separated in a sealed manner from the mobile element, and with auxiliary positioning elements suitable for determining a stop position of the mobile element. Also included are first and second solenoid valves suitable for supplying pressurized fluid respectively to the first and to the second chamber and for discharging it from them, such that when the fluid is supplied into both the chambers, the mobile element is maintained by the auxiliary positioning elements in the stop position. When the fluid is supplied into one of the chambers and is discharged from the other, the mobile element adopts one of two lateral positions with respect to the stop position.

Abstract: A cylinder for hydraulic systems, in particular for motor vehicles, includes a housing with an axial boring, in which a piston fastened to a piston rod is displaced axially in a guided manner, and one end surface of which is pressurized with hydraulic fluid, and which is guided in a sealed manner with respect to the housing. The cylinder is provided with connections for at least one pressure line, a connection to a fluid chamber and for fastening, and at least one lip seal, which lip seal is located in the housing to seal the housing with respect to the exterior surface of the piston. The piston and/or the piston rod, between the hydraulic fluid and the terminal area of the piston rod farther from the piston, is provided with a device for damping pressure surges from the hydraulic fluid. These cylinders are preferably used in hydraulically operated clutch assemblies for motor vehicles and alternatively for braking systems in motor vehicles.

Abstract: Pressure medium pliers for clamping rings, comprising a pressure medium connection and a pressure medium valve connected thereto, at least one piston controlled by the pressure medium valve, a traverse member drivable by the piston and pivoted pliers members at the inner lever ends of which the traverse member engages for pivoting them, the pressure medium valve having a valve pin which is shiftable in traverse direction of the movement of the piston and operatable by a release trigger, the valve pin blocking the connection of the piston with the pressure medium connection and connecting it with a lower pressure level in a rest position and blocking the connection of the piston with the lower pressure level and connecting it with the pressure medium connection in a working position being reachable by operation of the release trigger, a switching bar which is held in a slideway movable in the direction of the piston and which is mechanically biased by a spring towards the valve pin, the switching bar having a

Abstract: A valve/actuator combination to operate off of low pneumatic pressures for use on tanker railcars including a valve having a valve body with a tank end, a valve seat near the tank end of the valve body, the valve seat having a valve sealing surface; a stem chamber extending through the valve body, the stem chamber having an actuator port, a seat port, and an outlet port; a valve stem slidably positioned in the stem chamber, the valve stem having a plug end and a plug attached to the plug end, the plug having a plug sealing surface to sealingly contact the valve sealing surface; an actuator having a hollow housing with a valve end, the valve end attached to the valve body; a plurality of piston assemblies, each having a piston slidable in the housing and a partition fixed in the housing, the piston and the partition defining an actuator chamber; piston spacers joining the pistons so that each piston is fixed in position with respect to the others; the pistons being operatively joined to the valve stem; a helic

Abstract: A fluidic actuator includes dual-element, differential area pistons consisting of a power piston and an extender piston that are mounted in a double-chamber cylinder. A spring-loaded throttling plunger is slidingly mounted in a longitudinal bore in the power piston to meter the flow of pressurized fluid against to the extender piston as a function of the incremental stroke length of the extender piston.

Abstract: A rotary actuator and a linear actuator are combined to provide an output shaft with independent linear and rotary motion. The linear actuator causes the rotary actuator to move linearly, and there is a guide which restricts the movement of the rotary actuator to linear motion and a bearing which receives the output shaft of the rotary actuator to prevent orbiting and deflection of the rotary output shaft.

Abstract: Positive adjustable flow is provided for a dual flow valve for paint dispensing or the like utilizing a sliding piston and a lost motion device in combination with an adjustable stop and wherein operating lift is provided by a single pressure source alternatively applied to a plurality of operating pistons.

Abstract: A second pressure intensifying cylinder subchamber is employed for moving a pressure intensifying piston toward the other side, and the necessity for a control valve with a throttle is thereby eliminated. The pressure intensifying piston is incorporated integrally into a fluid cylinder, and, hence, the fluid cylinder can be installed in an even narrow space. A main cylinder chamber communicates with a pressure intensifying cylinder chamber in the interior of the fluid cylinder, and it is therefore possible to prevent such a situation that a high-pressure fluid sprouts out. A structure of the fluid cylinder is thus simplified enough to reduce the costs, and the safety is improved.