Abstract: An enhanced safety coil that prevents crack formation and propagation to the coil windings from external sources and prevents exposure to fuel is provided. The enhanced safety coil may be used in a solenoid operated gas admission valve (SOGAV), and includes a plastic encapsulation body having at least one body de-stress feature, a coil wound on the plastic encapsulation body, a sleeve forming an outermost side protective wall configured to accommodate the plastic encapsulation body and coil therewithin, and potting provided between the plastic encapsulation body and the sleeve to seal the coil therein. The body de-stress feature is configured to reduce at least one of a formation or a propagation of a crack through the potting to the coil. The plastic encapsulation body forms retention latches configured to mate with a stator.

Abstract: A starter assembly for a gas turbine engine according to an example of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a fluid-actuated starter coupled to a spool, and a controller operable to cause a reduction in torque output of the starter in response to determining that a first threshold is met. The first threshold relates to an engine operational condition. A method for starting a gas turbine engine is also disclosed.

Abstract: A diaphragm pump having a crankshaft that is rotatable about a rotational axis and coupled to a piston. The piston is reciprocally displaceable within a piston cylinder along an axis of motion between suction and discharge strokes. A diaphragm housing coupled to the piston cylinder at least partially defines a pumping chamber through which fluid is pumped as the piston reciprocates. The axis of motion, which intersects a connection between the piston and the connecting rod, may not intersect the rotational axis of the crankshaft such that, relative to an arrangement in which the axis of motion does intersect the rotational axis, a peak magnitude of piston side load forces during the discharge stroke is reduced and a peak magnitude of piston side load forces during the suction stroke is increased so as to attain an improved balance between the peak magnitudes of piston side load forces of the discharge and suction strokes.

Abstract: A power unit with manual override control for a hydraulic system having an initial state and at least one operational state is provided, comprising: a tank for storing hydraulic fluid that moves between a first chamber and a second chamber of a hydraulic cylinder; a pump that routes the hydraulic fluid in and out of the tank; a first relief valve; a first solenoid valve configured to shift between a plurality of positions based on the at least one operational state of the hydraulic system; a first check valve connected to the first solenoid valve; a manual override control unit comprising: a second check valve; and a second solenoid valve configured to shift between a plurality of positions based on activation of a manual override control, wherein the activation of the manual override control returns the hydraulic system from the at least one operational state to the initial state.

Abstract: A device for supporting and/or guiding a first structure that includes machines, instruments and/or structures in general, particularly for supporting and/or guiding a telescope, relative to a second structure, includes a sliding system with a slide block adapted to slide relative to the second or the first structure; for a fluid, a chamber that is separate from and independent of the sliding system and that includes a first portion fixed to the sliding system and a second portion adapted to be associated with the first or the second structure; a fluid circuit that is also separate from and independent of the sliding system and that communicates with the chamber to control the passage of the fluid into and from the chamber; and an elastic member housed in the chamber to absorb the oscillations between the first and the second portion.

Abstract: Configurations are provided for vehicular robots or other vehicles to provide shifting of their centers of gravity for enhanced obstacle navigation. Various head and neck morphologies are provided to allow positioning for various poses such as a stowed pose, observation poses, and inspection poses. Neck extension and actuator module designs are provided to implement various head and neck morphologies. Robot control network circuitry is also provided.

Abstract: A pneumatic motor of the present invention is provided for pneumatic tool. The pneumatic motor includes a cylinder, a rotor and a controlling valve. The rotor is rotatably disposed in the cylinder. Two gas passages and an exhaust hole are defined by the cylinder. The exhaust hole extends along a circular direction of the rotor. The exhaust hole has a first end and a second end. The exhaust hole is partially covered by the controlling valve. The exhaust hole has a remained opened portion which is adapted for air to flow therethrough. The controlling valve is adjustable so as to change position of the opened portion. As such, a power stroke in the cylinder is able to be adjusted, so that the power generated by the pneumatic motor is changeable.

Abstract: Hydraulic actuator as an element of a system for controlling an engine valve is presented. The actuator includes a fluidic actuation chamber, defined by an actuation piston that increases chamber volume as the actuation piston is urged away from a neutral. Chamber includes a high pressure fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. A fluidic actuator control chamber, defined by a control piston connected to the actuation piston that increases chamber volume as the actuation piston is urged away from neutral. A control fluid outlet is connected to a fluid control spool valve. The fluid outlet of the actuation chamber is fluidly connected to an inlet of the control valve. There is a valve actuation plunger operably connected to the actuation piston, and a drain outlet to maintain a fluidic backpressure to the actuator control chamber.

Abstract: A piston space (7) of the consumer (10) has two delivery lines (6, 8), such that when the consumer (10, 12, 13, 14) is not actuated, pressure medium flows continuously via the second delivery line (6) through the piston space (7) and into a pressure medium reservoir (2) to maintain a consumer (10, 12, 13, 14) in readiness for actuation and operate it with uniform pressure medium viscosity. Pressure medium is passed into the piston space (7) through both the first pressure medium delivery line (8) and the second pressure medium delivery line (6) to actuate the consumer (10, 12, 13, 14).

Abstract: A pressure-operated linear actuator in which the working liquid is Electro-Rheological (ER) fluid in which there is a single flow path between an inlet and an outlet of an associated pump in which there are two or more pistons and fluid chambers delineated by these pistons, which fluid chambers are connected in series by stationary ER valves distinct from the pistons such that the pressure as determined by each of the ER valves is applied to one or more of the chamber(s), wherein one or both of the ER valves are divided into two or more sections in order to minimize the length, and maximize the cross-sectional area, of the inactive connecting passages.

Abstract: To improve a rack and pinion steering of the generic type to reduce noise development upon opening of the pressure-relief bore as well as in steady-state operation, the invention proposes that at least one filter element forming a flow resistance be inserted between the additional bore and the pressure connection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an internal-combustion engine having at least one piston sliding in a cylinder, at least one combustion chamber (4) and a compressed air or gas storage tank (14) connected to a volume compressed by the motion of said piston via a connection means provided with a nonreturn device (16) allowing a gas at a pressure greater than or equal to that of the compressed volume to be stored in said tank (14). According to the invention, the gas under pressure present in said tank (14) fulfills a purpose other than that related to the feeding of the combustion chamber (4).

Abstract: An air tool torque control system includes a controller operative to independently control two air tools with continuous programmed adjustment of the torque shut off point for each tool after each fastener joint is made. The torque specification is measured for each fastener joint made, is verified as being within an acceptable torque range, is compared to the set point of that torque specification range to determine the variation therebetween, and is then adjusted toward the mid point by the applicable correction factor for the variation determined to continuously compensate for variations in joint rate, line pressure and/or tool output. To enhance the effectiveness of the system, fast acting solenoid valves utilizing line pressure to assist in valve closure may be included to improve shut off control.

Abstract: A device for limiting a working stroke of a hydraulic cylinder has a working cylinder and a working piston comprising a hollow piston rod connected to its top portion. A pressure reservoir is connected to a first working chamber for constantly supplying a pressure medium thereto, and a pressure source is connected via an inlet line to a second working chamber for supplying a pressure medium thereto. A shut-off valve comprises a push piston and a return spring for holding the push piston in its closed position. A drag link is slidably connected inside the push piston and extends through the working piston into the interior of the hollow piston rod. One end of the drag link has a first abutment that comes into contact with the working piston before the working piston reaches its end position.

Abstract: A hydraulic circuit arranged to prevent the load pressure in one of the hydraulic actuators at the time of starting from becoming abnormally high thereby preventing fluid under pressure from being relieved by the safety valve when a plurality of hydraulic actuators are operated at the same time, wherein the function of one of the pressure compensating valves is temporarily enhanced by introducing the load pressure in the hydraulic actuator so as to supply a large quantity of fluid under pressure to the hydraulic actuator connected to the pressure compensating valve so that the operating speed of the hydraulic actuator can be increased.

Abstract: For the relief of a highly pressurized hydraulic liquid in a working chamber of pilot controlled 2/2 poppet valve is used. The working chamber is further connected to a pressure relief valve, the output of which is connected to a control conduit extending between a control chamber of the 2/2 poppet valve and the pilot valve. The apparatus of the invention requires a shorter period of time for the pressure relief without the danger of relief noise.

Abstract: A control system for a fluid operated jack reduces the speed of retraction of a piston rod of the jack to an acceptable rate during a preselected range of operation by adding pressurized fluid flow to the fluid being exhausted from the jack through a restrictor valve to the reservoir. This reduction in speed reduces the potential for damage to the jack and associated componentry without sacrificing efficiency of operation. An implement controller causes fluid flow from a fluid source to be combined with the flow of fluid being exhausted from the jack in response to receiving a position signal from a implement position sensor and subsequent to the implement controller commanding the shifting of a control valve to a position at which fluid flow is passed from the fluid operated jack to the reservoir. The control system is particularly suitable for use on an automatic guided vehicle.

Abstract: Device for positioning an adjusting member which includes a pneumatic adjusting cylinder and an electromagnetically actuated valve operating in a low-wattage range for controlling aeration and venting, respectively, of the adjusting cylinder, comprising an electromagnetic system as well as an armature plate serving simultaneously, as a valve member for venting the cylinder, the armature plate being displaceable from a position thereof at which it defines a maximum air gap with the electromagnetic system to a position thereof at which it defines a zero air gap with the electromagnetic system in an excited condition of said electromagnetic system, said electromagnetic system in said excited condition thereof closing the cylinder against venting, and in the unexcited condition thereof opening the cylinder for venting.

Abstract: A single-blow pneumatic percussive tool includes a hollow cylindrical casing (1) having inlet and outlet ports (2, 3). A hammer piston (4) mounted in the casing (1) divides the interior space of the casing (1) into lower and upper chambers (5,6). A working tool (7) is mounted in the casing (1) on the side of the lower chamber (5). A handle (9) having passages and an air distribution device (8) is mounted in the upper part of the casing (1). A sleeve (12) with ports (13) is mounted on the casing (1) to define a space (14) therewith. An air distribution sleeve (15) is axially biased by a spring mounted in the space (14). The outlet ports (3) of the casing (1) are aligned with the ports (13) of the sleeve (12). The air distribution sleeve (15) has radial ports and recesses (17) which are aligned with the radial ports ( 16) on both surfaces of the air distribution sleeve (15). At least one passage (18) is made in the hammer piston (47) which is biased by spring on the side of the lower chamber (5).

Abstract: An electrohydraulic control system for a hydraulic working cylinder, for example of a press, the piston of which has a main working surface and a smaller working surface on the rod side. A low-pressure circuit is provided for the feed or retraction movement of the piston, and a high-pressure circuit is provided for the loading movement at increased feed force and reduced speed. The connection or disconnection of these two circuits, when required, is produced with two 3/2 way valves that are coupled together. To control these control valves, there is provided an electrical reference motor that drives a cam disk which brings about the deflection of the coupled control slide valves of the control valves against a spring. A mechanical feedback is provided via the power piston, so that altogether a closed hydromechanical position control circuit is formed.

Abstract: In hydraulic control devices comprising a two-way flow regulator in a resoir return passage, in which the flow regulator comprises a metering restriction and a pressure equalizer including a control piston with the piston ends disposed in control chambers and subjected to the action of control pressures, the actuation of a single-acting hydraulic motor under load often results in an unavoidable switching shock, because the displacement of the control piston involves the consumption of a certain volume of the pressure fluid. In order to eliminate the switching shock with a simple construction, the end of the control piston subjected to the action of the load pressure is formed as a closure element cooperating with a valve seat in the manner of a poppet valve for holding the load pressure.

Abstract: A hydraulic control valve for a single-acting cylinder includes a valve housing having a cylindrical valve bore. A supply port present in the valve housing is in communication with the valve bore, as is a discharge port and a delivery port. A valve pin is slidable within the valve bore between first and second pin positions, the valve pin including a pin groove positionable to establish communication at the first pin position between the supply port and the delivery port to the exclusion of the discharge port. The pin is slidable from the first position to the second position to establish simultaneous communication with the pin groove between the supply port, the discharge port and the delivery port.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a hydraulic single acting cylinder has first and second solenoid operated valves disposed in a supply line through which a working fluid is supplied to a working chamber defined in the cylinder which a piston is disposed, a third solenoid operated valve disposed in a return line through which the working fluid returns from the working chamber to a hydraulic tank, and a control unit for controlling the first to third solenoid operated valves. The second and third solenoid operated valves are solenoid operated proportional pressure control valves so that the piston speed can be regulated.

Abstract: A differential pressure responsive switch utilizes an operating diaphragm which has a position controlled by a pressure being monitored with the diaphragm acting through a transmission member upon an electrical switch and includes a first chamber divided by a control diaphragm and having an inlet for the pressure to be monitored to one side of the control diaphragm while the other side of the control diaphragm carries a closure member for an adjacent bleed valve seat. An inlet for the bleed valve is connected via a throttle to a source of a pressurized gas and to a second chamber defined by the operating diaphragm and a spring is engaged through the transmission member to urge the operating diaphragm against the pressure in the second chamber.

Abstract: A device of this nature incorporates at least one control piston displaceable within a casing, the casing having at least one venting nozzle authorizing the insertion of the piston into one of its possible operating positions, which nozzle may be shut off by means of an electromagnetically operated closing device for preparation of the outward displacement of the piston out of this operating position. To accomplish that such devices may manage with a substantially reduced electrical battery power for their electromagnetic closing device, a permanent magnet is provided which co-operates with a ferromagnetic member of the closing device, in such manner that the closing device continues to be held in its closing position while the control piston is being reversed, although the supply of electrical power to the closing device had already been turned off.

Abstract: A combined brake cylinder/air reservoir device in which a relatively small, tubular-shaped piston in a positioning chamber is connected to a larger power piston having an application chamber on one side and a release chamber on the other side in which air is stored in place of separate reservoirs. A replaceable cylinder liner is provided to receive different-sized power pistons. During a brake application, the power piston enters the cylinder liner and is displaced from the liner during brake release to provide free air flow between the application and release chambers and thereby facilitate piston return movement by means of a return spring. A dynamic pressure seal between the application chamber and positioning chamber engages the outer periphery of the tubular-shaped small piston, while a smaller diameter dynamic pressure seal between the release chamber and atmosphere engages the inner periphery of the tubular-shaped small piston.

Abstract: A diesel-engine pile driving hammer provided with interchangeable rams for use in a single, outer, cylindrical casing. A large diameter hole or orifice is provided in the casing between a pair of an array of alternate orifices which are capable of being plugged. The larger orifice or alternate orifices provide an air inlet-exhaust port or ports of sufficient dimension to enable all of the exhaust gases of combustion to be expelled in the time it takes a ram of designated weight to travel its upward stroke in the casing and to vary the swept volume of air introduced into the combustion chamber in the casing so that different weight, interchangeable rams may be accomodated in the same outer cylindrical casing to obtain prescribed impact energy values.

Abstract: The flow of fluid to a hydraulic load (18) is controlled by controlling a bleed-off path (31, 32) by means of a main valve (20) responsively to the difference between a first input force produced by a force motor (52) and a second (hydraulic feedback) force produced by a flow sensor (74) in the passage (33) leading to the load (18). The pressure difference across the flow sensor is applied by lines (75, 76 and 71, 70) to opposed feedback chambers (56, 55) to act on the pilot spool (40) upon which the force motor (52) acts.

Abstract: Fluid operated time modulated position control mechanisms are operated with a sub-critical carrier frequency. The carrier frequency is selected to be within a band lying between the minimum critical or natural frequency of an actuator system including the control mechanism and the maximum control signal frequency as determined by the system dynamics. The carrier signal is also selected to provide a dither amplitude sufficient to overcome the coulomb friction of the control mechanism and load.

Abstract: A flapper valve having a negative rate characteristic is variably opened by an external force and controls fluid pressure to a piston which moves, in response to this pressure, in order to return the valve to a null position. A positive rate flapper valve applies force to the negative rate flapper valve and balances the fluid pressure in the negative rate flapper valve, thus providing high sensitivity negative flapper valve operation in the null position region and a negative rate in the region to overcome piston friction, without instability.

Abstract: In the case of a pressure-worked automatic control system with a closed loop, and, more specially, a position automatic control system, the position of a servo-element is dependent on a spring placed between the servo-element or servo-motor and the sensing unit of the position automatic control system. The spring, placed between the servo-element or servo-motor and the sensing unit of the position automatic control system, is made up of at least one spiral spring, whose one end is able to be turned by a moving servo-part of the servo-element or servo-motor, while its other end is designed for acting on the sensing unit of the position automatic control system.

Abstract: Disclosed is a liquid inertia tool in which the kinetic energy of flowing liquid is converted to useful work by decelerating the liquid flow and directing the inertia force in the water against a movable element in the liquid flow-containing structure which in turn moves against a work piece. Flow deceleration is achieved by an orifice-effect valve. The valve is reset for flow resumption or acceleration by automatically or selectively applying hydraulic pressure to a reset mechanism. Use of the inertia tool in pile driving and punch press applications is disclosed.

Abstract: Two fluid passages are connected through flow restrictors to a fluid supply. Downstream of the restrictors the fluid supply has a drooping pressure-load characteristic. Venting means for the fluid passages comprises vent openings therein downstream of the restrictors and variable position obstructor means cooperating with vent openings to vary venting and thereby vary fluid pressures in the fluid passages.Fluid conduits connect these pressure outputs to a fluid to mechanical translator comprising a double acting piston moving in a cylinder whose opposite ends are connected to the fluid conduits.A receiver is formed by a piston and cylinder or other fluidic motor remotely fluidically connected to the responder, the motor driving a load. Alternatively the remote motor may be omitted, the responder itself constituting a receiver and its piston connected, mechanically or fluidically, to an output display or load for indication or proportional control.

Abstract: The booster is installed downstream of a vehicle's power steering gear. The booster has a power piston and a valve seat piston reciprocably mounted in a bore of the booster housing. Hydraulic inlet pressure is introduced into the housing bore between these pistons and flows through a normally open poppet valve, which acts as a booster control valve. Movement of the booster input push rod restricts hydraulic fluid flow through the control valve and causes pressure to be built up in the power chamber between the pistons. The pressure acts on the power piston to move the booster output member. The pressure also holds the valve seat piston in position against the bore and wall so that it does not move during normal power boost operation. In the power mode brake pedal travel can be very low, permitting a high brake pedal ratio for the no-power operating mode.

Abstract: The booster is installed downstream of a vehicle's power steering gear. The booster has a power piston and a valve seat piston assembly reciprocably mounted in a bore of the booster housing. The valve seat piston assembly includes two nested control pistons separated by a rubber cushion member which permits limited relative control piston movements. Hydraulic inlet pressure is introduced into the housing bore between these pistons and flows through a normally open poppet valve, which acts as a booster control valve. Movement of the booster input push rod restricts hydraulic fluid flow through the control valve and causes pressure to be built up in the power chamber between the power piston and the valve seat piston assembly. The pressure acts on the power piston to move the booster output member. The pressure also holds one of the control pistons of the valve seat piston assembly in position against the bore end wall so that it does not move during normal power boost operation.

Abstract: A device designed to effect automatic activation or deactivation of electrically, hydraulically or pneumatically operated control means, comprising a body freely movable in an air-tight housing and in its normal position sealing an aperture, a spring-biased control member arranged in a conduit one end of which is connected to the chamber and the opposite end of which is closed by said control member, which member may be displaced in said conduit between an activating and a deactivating position, said displacement effected by the pressure differential or the pressure blance in said conduit on the opposite side of said control member arising as a consequence of said body being forced from its aperture-sealing position upon tilting of the housing past a predetermined angle or upon acceleration or retardation of a certain magnitude of said housing.

Abstract: An apparatus for delivering power to a marine propulsion device comprises an engine, a propeller, and a transmission which operatively connects the engine with the propeller and which is operative between a neutral position and a drive position. The apparatus further includes a source of pressurized fluid, a cylinder and a differential piston movable within the cylinder in response to pressurized fluid. A first conduit continuously conducts pressurized fluid from the source to the cylinder to locate the piston in a first position in the cylinder, and a second conduit conducts pressurized fluid from the source to the cylinder to locate the piston in a second position in the cylinder which second position is spaced from the first position. A flow control device communicates with the second conduit for selectively permitting the flow of pressurized fluid through the second conduit to displace the piston from the first position to the second position.

Abstract: A fluidic actuator includes a retainer block having an internal regulating passage and air inlet and outlet passages interiorly connected to the regulating passage. Obstruction means, preferably a needle valve, partially obstruct the regulating passage, thereby causing a reduction in the pressure of air flowing therethrough. There is a backpressure passage within the needle valve, and this backpressure passage joins the retainer block outlet passage with a sensing cavity. The sensing cavity is covered by a diaphragm which supports a pusher. The air outlet passage is connected to an exit line, and when the end of the exit line is in any manner occluded, a backpressure condition is created within the actuator. This backpressure condition produces movement of the diaphragm, and the diaphragm in turn urges the pusher against a mechanically operated switch. A magnetic insert provides a latching capability.

Abstract: A pneumatic ejector device suitable for use in an aerial bomb ejection system, in which pivotably operable jaws for gripping the bomb or other device are operatively interconnected to a pneumatically operated piston which engages with the bomb to effect positive release. The piston is contained within a gas tight cylinder and a radial clearance is provided therebetween to allow for gas leakage to both sides of the piston. The piston is locked in the loaded position by means of a spring and ball detent and is "armed" by charging air or other gas under pressure into the cylinder. Ejection is achieved by releasing gas pressure from the lower side of the piston at a rate in excess of the rate of leakage past the piston, by means of a solenoid controlled release valve.

Abstract: A brake booster includes a housing with an inner wall defining a pair of pressure chambers. A passage in the inner wall communicates the pressure chambers with each other and an input member is slidably disposed in one of the pressure chambers and an output member is slidably disposed in the other pressure chamber. A resilient member extends between the inner wall and the input member and substantially defines a variable orifice to control fluid communication between an inlet and a return. The return is disposed within the inner wall and the resilient member comprises a coil spring which permits fluid communication between the coils. When the input member is moved the coil spring is contracted to decrease the spacing between the coils, thereby restricting fluid communication between the inlet and the return. Consequently, increased fluid pressure within the other chamber urges the output member to move thereby actuating braking.

Abstract: A hand-tool housing a pneumatic and a hydraulic piston joined together with a common piston rod, and separated into an air chamber and a hydraulic chamber by a stationary divider through which the piston rod is sealed for free movement is used as a pulling device. Compressed air moves the puller to a starting position, and an air powered hydraulic unit supplies hydraulic pressure to effect the pulling cycle. Sequencing of the complete pulling cycle is controlled by a trigger actuated air valve mounted in the hand tool.

Abstract: A fluid motor or vacuum break for use with the carburetor of an internal combustion engine in which an output plunger of the motor moves in two stages and at different rates in each of the stages through means of an auxiliary housing supported within the main housing. Upon admission of vacuum pressure to the primary housing and output plunger moves in a first stage at the end of which vacuum pressure is admitted to the auxiliary housing causing it to collapse and move the plunger in a second stage.

Abstract: A vacuum operated road speed control system release valve with vacuum in the release chamber exerting a closing force on the valve. When the release circuit is opened to atmosphere by brake actuation, vacuum is lost in the release chamber and the valve is opened by the higher pressure in the control system. The open valve then connects the higher pressure side of the servomotor of the control system to vacuum to provide a powered release.

Abstract: A water cylinder compacting and squeezing apparatus has a control valve requiring a connection of only one tube to the water cylinder for driving and retracting the piston in the cylinder. A water cylinder is mounted to a frame having a removable container and a compacting or squeezing portion connected to a piston rod so that the water cylinder can be connected to the household water supply for squeezing or compacting foods or other materials. A water flow control system includes a first valve for turning on the flow of water which is directed into the water cylinder for driving a piston. A second valve allows the water to flow to the drain and create a suction to draw the water from the cylinder to return the piston. Once the piston is returned, the first valve shuts off the flow of water.

Abstract: A function generator is provided which establishes an output signal according to a functional relationship determined by the preformed contour of an easily precut cam member. The function generator includes a variable gain controller section coupled to a proximity sensing motion balance servomechanism which varies the gain of the controller according to the sensed proximity of the servomechanism to the edge of the cam member without physical contact therewith. The cam member's position is in turn determined by an input signal which may be related to the controller input signals or may be an independent signal from a remote source. The gain and consequently the output of the controller is varied according to the functional relationship determined by the precut contour of the cam member.

Abstract: A feedback PDM encoder and method is presented which permits utilization of neumatic pulse duration modulation (PDM) actuators with potentiometer position pickoffs in a digital autopilot loop. The actuator is directly driven by a signal derived in the digital autopilot which is in the pulse duration modulation (PDM) format. This signal is derived within the autopilot digital computer using conventional digital techniques. Analog feedback from the potentiometer which indicates angular excursion of the actuator is formatted into a PDM format. This method yields all signals necessary to operate the actuator in a closed loop missile control system.

Abstract: A carburetor has a vacuum operated diaphragm type choke control device that acts in connection with a thermostatic control to permit the carburetor choke valve to be closed during starting but provides a controlled gradual opening of the choke valve after starting. An adjustable stop member permits adjustment of the opening by limiting the extent of movement of the diaphragm. The device includes purge feature for continual self-cleaning of the device. A one-way check valve device and precision by-pass means give exact control of the choke opening.

Abstract: An actuator device includes a chamber partly bounded by a movable wall and connected to atmosphere through a permanently open orifice and an electromagnetic valve which is maintained in a closed position when de-energized and which controls the connection to said chamber of a volume of gas at other than atmospheric pressure when said valve is open.

Abstract: An anti-lock brake system includes a center hydraulically boosted master cylinder for hydraulically actuation of wheel master cylinder associated with a wheel brake, a center brake control valve assembly functioning to channel pump generated fluid pressure to a booster of a center master cylinder for actuation thereof and including an operator actuating assembly functioning to dampen the reaction force to an operator pedal during anti-lock control operation and permit booster actuation in the event of the loss of pump generated fluid pressure, an hydraulically actuated return piston for return actuation of the wheel master cylinder to relieve brake pressure to the wheel brake, and an anti-lock control valve functioning to cyclically apply and release fluid pressure to the hydraulically actuated return piston for actuation thereof during anti-lock control operation.

Abstract: A control for a damper providing a variable volume air flow through a duct in response to a sensed condition has means for damping oscillations of the damper.