EP0201470A1 - Hydraulic actuator - Google Patents
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- EP0201470A1 EP0201470A1 EP86850143A EP86850143A EP0201470A1 EP 0201470 A1 EP0201470 A1 EP 0201470A1 EP 86850143 A EP86850143 A EP 86850143A EP 86850143 A EP86850143 A EP 86850143A EP 0201470 A1 EP0201470 A1 EP 0201470A1
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- carrier ring
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- knuckle
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F15—FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS; HYDRAULICS OR PNEUMATICS IN GENERAL
- F15B—SYSTEMS ACTING BY MEANS OF FLUIDS IN GENERAL; FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS, e.g. SERVOMOTORS; DETAILS OF FLUID-PRESSURE SYSTEMS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F15B9/00—Servomotors with follow-up action, e.g. obtained by feed-back control, i.e. in which the position of the actuated member conforms with that of the controlling member
- F15B9/02—Servomotors with follow-up action, e.g. obtained by feed-back control, i.e. in which the position of the actuated member conforms with that of the controlling member with servomotors of the reciprocatable or oscillatable type
- F15B9/06—Servomotors with follow-up action, e.g. obtained by feed-back control, i.e. in which the position of the actuated member conforms with that of the controlling member with servomotors of the reciprocatable or oscillatable type controlled by means using a fluid jet
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F15—FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS; HYDRAULICS OR PNEUMATICS IN GENERAL
- F15B—SYSTEMS ACTING BY MEANS OF FLUIDS IN GENERAL; FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS, e.g. SERVOMOTORS; DETAILS OF FLUID-PRESSURE SYSTEMS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F15B15/00—Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to another; Gearing associated therewith
- F15B15/08—Characterised by the construction of the motor unit
- F15B15/12—Characterised by the construction of the motor unit of the oscillating-vane or curved-cylinder type
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- the present invention is related to a hydraulic actuator for turning movement of a knuckle, such as a steering knuckle, demanding less than 360 turning for actuation.
- Prior art actuators for knuckles of the above cited type are mechanical transmissions or hydraulic actuators having rectilinear movements which are translated to the knuckle by means of levers, resulting that the turning movement is performed with variable forces, dependent of the knuckle position.
- Known actuators of the above-mentioned type furthermore having fixed activation points on the knuckle which may lead to difficulties in connection with especially steering knuckles which due to the force acting against the knuckles, may achieve a bending deviating from the theoretical axis of the knuckle and furthermore an extension due to temperature variations.
- the actuator according to the invention is well suited for turning knuckles where the turning movement being more than 300°, whereby here two pistons are used, one fixed and one displaceable.
- two pistons of each type will be adequate and for steering knuckles on greater ships where normal turning is 2 x 35 degrees, three pistons will be suitable.
- Figure 1 discloses a perspective representation of the hydraulic actuator according to the invention, different parts thereby being removed for simplification
- Figure 2 discloses a horizontal projection of the actuator, the upper part thereby being removed
- Figure 3 discloses a cross section of the actuator, through a piston
- Figure 4 discloses a section along IV-IV in Figure 2
- Figure 5 discloses schematically the actuator including the hydraulic units.
- a torus shaped guiding path is created by the lower part 2 and the upper part 1 of the actuator, together with a carrier ring 3 arranged in the inner sircumference of the guiding path.
- the torus shaped guiding path is arranged around and substantially in a right angel to a knuckle, in the present case a steering knuckle 8.
- pistons 5 are fixed diametrically opposed to each other and two pistons 4 being fixed to the carrier ring 3, also arranged diametrically opposed to each other and between the pistons fixed to the lower part. All pistons having seelings 11 in both sides, seelingly abutting against the torus shaped guiding path.
- the upper part 1 is fixedly connected to the lower part 2, whereas the carrier ring 3 is seelingly turnable as opposed to the upper part and the lower part.
- the pistons 4 fixed to the carrier ring may be displaced in the torus shaped guiding path in relation to the pistons 5 which are fixed to the lower part 2.
- connection channel 12 is arranged to an output 13 near one side of one of the pistons 5 secured to the lower part 2, whereas a corresponding connection channel and an output being arranged on the other side of the same piston from the channel 9.
- connection means being arranged on the lower part 2 for supply and discharge respectively of hydraulic fluid to and from the channels 9 and 10.
- a direction cock 14 is arranged in each connection channel 12 whereby connection can be established between channel 9,, respectively 10, and the guiding path, or from the guiding path to a reservoir 15 arranged in the lower part 2.
- the arrangement of the direction cock 14 makes it possible to decrease the pressure in certain parts of the guiding path if this should be desirable, such as by defects, leakage and such in a certain part of the guiding path.
- the lower part 2 suitably is provided with a flange 16 for securement at a suitable position.
- connection channel 12 By pressurizing one of the channels, such as channel 10, hydraulic fluid will flow through the connection channel 12 and out through the output 13 to the two diametrically opposed arranged spaces of the guiding path and the piston 4, secured to the carrier ring 3, will be pressed away from the corresponding fixed piston 5, whereas the hydraulic fluid on the other side of the piston 5 is discharged through the opposed arranged output, the connection channel and to the channel 9 for returning the hydraulic fluid to the reservoir 15 arranged in connection with the hydraulic unit.
- the carrier ring will be displaced in relation to the lower part 2 and thereby moving two diametrically opposed arranged pins 7 which are connected with the steering knuckle 8.
- the pins 7 are mounted in linings 17 of bearing in such a way that the pins 7 can be turned in relation to the linings 17.
- Each lining 17 is arranged between two guiding means 18 in such a way that the linings 17 can be moved axially in relation to the carrier ring 3, thereby allowing possible extension of compression of the steering knuckle 8, caused by temperature variations.
- the pins 7 are secured to a rotor 6 which again is rigidly connected to the steering knuckle 8.
- the steering knuckle 8 can be turned in both directions by activating the channels 9 or 10 whereby no special forces are created in the connection between the pins 7 and the carrier ring 3 due to length variations of the pins 7 by temperature variations or bending of the steering knuckle from the theoretical middle axis due to forces against the steering knuckle or the rudder.
- An oblique mounting of the actuator in relation to the steering knuckle will not influence the relationship between the actuator and the steering knuckle.
- a possible extension of the rotor 6 also can be adapted by the bearing linings 17.
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Abstract
@ Hydraulic actuator for turning movement of a knuckle, especially a steering knuckle, a torus shaped guiding path for pistons (4, 5) comprising a carrier ring (3) connected to the knuckle (8), the carrier ring (3) thereby establishing the inner circumference of the path and being sealingly moveable against a lower part (2) and an upper part (1) which is secured to the lower part and which together establish the rest of the path and being stationary, at least one piston (4) being sealingly displaceable in the guiding path and fixed to the carrier ring (3) and at least one fixed piston (5) secured to the lower part (2), whereby channels (9,10) establish input and output for hydraulic fluid to diametrically opposed spaces between a displaceable piston (4) and a fixed piston (5), the carrier ring (3) being connected turnable with the steering knuckle (8) and displaceable in the axis direction thereof by means of two diametrically opposed pins (7) connected with the knuckle (8), received in corresponding bearing linings in the inner circumference of the carrier ring.
Description
- The present invention is related to a hydraulic actuator for turning movement of a knuckle, such as a steering knuckle, demanding less than 360 turning for actuation.
- Prior art actuators for knuckles of the above cited type are mechanical transmissions or hydraulic actuators having rectilinear movements which are translated to the knuckle by means of levers, resulting that the turning movement is performed with variable forces, dependent of the knuckle position.
- Known actuators of the above-mentioned type furthermore having fixed activation points on the knuckle which may lead to difficulties in connection with especially steering knuckles which due to the force acting against the knuckles, may achieve a bending deviating from the theoretical axis of the knuckle and furthermore an extension due to temperature variations.
- With the hydraulic actuator according to the invention these disadvantages are avoided due to the fact that the acting point of the actuator permanently have the same distance from the center axis of the knuckle. Furthermore is the activating point displaceable in the actuator in the longitudinal direction of the knuckle and the knuckle is allowed to be bent as opposed to the theoretical longitudinal axis without causing special forces acting between the actuator and the knuckle.
- Theese advantages are achieved by the hydraulic actuator according to the invention by means of the features stated in the characterizing clauses of the claims.
- The actuator according to the invention is well suited for turning knuckles where the turning movement being more than 300°, whereby here two pistons are used, one fixed and one displaceable. For actuating the steering knuckle on ships, however, two pistons of each type will be adequate and for steering knuckles on greater ships where normal turning is 2 x 35 degrees, three pistons will be suitable.
- In the drawing Figure 1 discloses a perspective representation of the hydraulic actuator according to the invention, different parts thereby being removed for simplification, Figure 2 discloses a horizontal projection of the actuator, the upper part thereby being removed, Figure 3 discloses a cross section of the actuator, through a piston, Figure 4 discloses a section along IV-IV in Figure 2 and Figure 5 discloses schematically the actuator including the hydraulic units.
- A torus shaped guiding path is created by the
lower part 2 and theupper part 1 of the actuator, together with acarrier ring 3 arranged in the inner sircumference of the guiding path. The torus shaped guiding path is arranged around and substantially in a right angel to a knuckle, in the present case asteering knuckle 8. - To the lower part two
pistons 5 are fixed diametrically opposed to each other and twopistons 4 being fixed to thecarrier ring 3, also arranged diametrically opposed to each other and between the pistons fixed to the lower part. Allpistons having seelings 11 in both sides, seelingly abutting against the torus shaped guiding path. - The
upper part 1 is fixedly connected to thelower part 2, whereas thecarrier ring 3 is seelingly turnable as opposed to the upper part and the lower part. In this way thepistons 4 fixed to the carrier ring may be displaced in the torus shaped guiding path in relation to thepistons 5 which are fixed to thelower part 2. - The
upper part 1 and thelower part 2 both have two grooves which together establish channels 9, 10 for hydraulic fluid. From the channel 10 aconnection channel 12 is arranged to anoutput 13 near one side of one of thepistons 5 secured to thelower part 2, whereas a corresponding connection channel and an output being arranged on the other side of the same piston from the channel 9. Correspondingly connection means being arranged on thelower part 2 for supply and discharge respectively of hydraulic fluid to and from the channels 9 and 10. - A direction cock 14 is arranged in each
connection channel 12 whereby connection can be established between channel 9,, respectively 10, and the guiding path, or from the guiding path to areservoir 15 arranged in thelower part 2. The arrangement of the direction cock 14 makes it possible to decrease the pressure in certain parts of the guiding path if this should be desirable, such as by defects, leakage and such in a certain part of the guiding path. - The
lower part 2 suitably is provided with aflange 16 for securement at a suitable position. - By pressurizing one of the channels, such as channel 10, hydraulic fluid will flow through the
connection channel 12 and out through theoutput 13 to the two diametrically opposed arranged spaces of the guiding path and thepiston 4, secured to thecarrier ring 3, will be pressed away from the correspondingfixed piston 5, whereas the hydraulic fluid on the other side of thepiston 5 is discharged through the opposed arranged output, the connection channel and to the channel 9 for returning the hydraulic fluid to thereservoir 15 arranged in connection with the hydraulic unit. Hereby the carrier ring will be displaced in relation to thelower part 2 and thereby moving two diametrically opposed arrangedpins 7 which are connected with thesteering knuckle 8. Thepins 7 are mounted inlinings 17 of bearing in such a way that thepins 7 can be turned in relation to thelinings 17. Eachlining 17 is arranged between two guidingmeans 18 in such a way that thelinings 17 can be moved axially in relation to thecarrier ring 3, thereby allowing possible extension of compression of thesteering knuckle 8, caused by temperature variations. - In the disclosed embodiment the
pins 7 are secured to a rotor 6 which again is rigidly connected to thesteering knuckle 8. By the special embodiment of the hydraulic actuator according to the invention, thesteering knuckle 8 can be turned in both directions by activating the channels 9 or 10 whereby no special forces are created in the connection between thepins 7 and thecarrier ring 3 due to length variations of thepins 7 by temperature variations or bending of the steering knuckle from the theoretical middle axis due to forces against the steering knuckle or the rudder. An oblique mounting of the actuator in relation to the steering knuckle will not influence the relationship between the actuator and the steering knuckle. A possible extension of the rotor 6 also can be adapted by thebearing linings 17.
Claims (7)
1. Hydraulic actuator for turning movement of a knuckle, especially a steering knuckle, CHARACTERIZED IN a torus shaped guiding path for pistons (4, 5) comprising a carrier ring (3) connected to the knuckle (8), the carrier ring (3) thereby establishing the inner sircumference of the path and being sealingly moveable against an lower part (2) and an upper part (1) which is secured to the lower part and which together establish the rest of the path and being stationary, at least one piston (4) being sealingly displaceable in the guiding path and fixed to the carrier ring (3) and at least one fixed piston (5) secured to the lower part (2), whereby channels (9, 10) establish input and output for hydraulic fluid to diametrically opposed spaces between a displaceable piston (4) and a fixed piston (5), the carrier ring (3) being connected turnable with the steering knuckle (8) and displaceable in the axis direction thereof by means of two diametrically opposed pins (7) connected with the knuckle (8), received in corresponding bearing linings in the inner sircumference of the carrier ring.
2. Actuator according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED IN sealings (11) being arranged on each side of each piston (4, 5), which sealings bearing seelingly against the guiding path.
3. Actuator according to claim 2, CHARACTERIZED IN the side of each fixed piston (5) facing the carrier ring (3) being chamfered to a sylindrical surface parallel to the axis, thereby making it possible to mount and dismount the piston (5) without removing the carrier ring (3).
4. Actuator according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED IN the bearing linings being rectangular bearing bosses having sentrical holes for pivoting the pins (7) and the linings furthermore being vertically displaceable by means of guidings (18) on the carrier ring (3), abutting the outer vertical end faces of the linings.
5. Actuator according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED IN a reservoir for hydraulic fluid being established in the lower portion of the lower part (2).
6. Actuator according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED IN the channels (9, 10) for hydraulic fluid being two concentrical annular channels (9, 10) in the lower part (2) and the upper part (1), one of the annular channels thereby via a connection channel being connected to an output near one side of each fixed piston (5) and the other annular channel correspondingly being connected with the other side of said piston (5).
7. Actuator according to claims 5-6, CHARACTERIZED IN each output being connected with the corresponding annular channel by a direction cock which in another position connects the output with the reservoir for releasing the hydraulic fluid pressure.
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NO851671A NO156523C (en) | 1985-04-25 | 1985-04-25 | HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR. |
NO851671 | 1985-04-25 |
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EP86850143A Withdrawn EP0201470A1 (en) | 1985-04-25 | 1986-04-21 | Hydraulic actuator |
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EP (1) | EP0201470A1 (en) |
JP (1) | JPS621693A (en) |
KR (1) | KR940008828B1 (en) |
CN (1) | CN86103489A (en) |
NO (1) | NO156523C (en) |
SU (1) | SU1438623A3 (en) |
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EP0346313A1 (en) * | 1988-06-10 | 1989-12-13 | Tenfjord A.S. | Hydraulic actuator |
WO1995012521A1 (en) * | 1993-11-04 | 1995-05-11 | Porsgrunn Steering Gear A.S | Steering apparatus for steering a substantially cylindrical body |
GB2438341B (en) * | 2005-03-03 | 2010-10-20 | Oceaneering Int Inc | Rotary actuator |
US8534642B2 (en) | 2009-02-02 | 2013-09-17 | Dale Moretz | Seal member for fluid transfer system |
WO2018063012A1 (en) * | 2016-09-27 | 2018-04-05 | Zulawski Slawomir | Rotary vane steering gear |
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GB742271A (en) * | 1952-06-28 | 1955-12-21 | Atlas Werke Ag | Improvements in or relating to hydraulic motors |
DE1503328A1 (en) * | 1964-04-17 | 1969-05-14 | Hahn Kg | Hydraulic rotary piston working cylinder |
GB1174028A (en) * | 1968-05-03 | 1969-12-10 | Luis Asenjo Ajamil | Hydraulic Rudder-Acting Gear |
DE1503343A1 (en) * | 1966-12-06 | 1970-07-02 | Hausherr & Soehne Rudolf | Oil engine |
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- 1986-04-21 EP EP86850143A patent/EP0201470A1/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1986-04-24 JP JP61093503A patent/JPS621693A/en active Pending
- 1986-04-24 SU SU864027444A patent/SU1438623A3/en active
- 1986-04-24 CN CN198686103489A patent/CN86103489A/en active Pending
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GB742271A (en) * | 1952-06-28 | 1955-12-21 | Atlas Werke Ag | Improvements in or relating to hydraulic motors |
DE1503328A1 (en) * | 1964-04-17 | 1969-05-14 | Hahn Kg | Hydraulic rotary piston working cylinder |
DE1503343A1 (en) * | 1966-12-06 | 1970-07-02 | Hausherr & Soehne Rudolf | Oil engine |
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EP0346313A1 (en) * | 1988-06-10 | 1989-12-13 | Tenfjord A.S. | Hydraulic actuator |
US4982680A (en) * | 1988-06-10 | 1991-01-08 | Tenfjord A.S. | Hydraulic actuator |
WO1995012521A1 (en) * | 1993-11-04 | 1995-05-11 | Porsgrunn Steering Gear A.S | Steering apparatus for steering a substantially cylindrical body |
GB2438341B (en) * | 2005-03-03 | 2010-10-20 | Oceaneering Int Inc | Rotary actuator |
US8534642B2 (en) | 2009-02-02 | 2013-09-17 | Dale Moretz | Seal member for fluid transfer system |
WO2018063012A1 (en) * | 2016-09-27 | 2018-04-05 | Zulawski Slawomir | Rotary vane steering gear |
US10479470B2 (en) | 2016-09-27 | 2019-11-19 | Sławomir Żuławski | Rotary vane steering gear |
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SU1438623A3 (en) | 1988-11-15 |
CN86103489A (en) | 1987-02-25 |
KR860008378A (en) | 1986-11-15 |
JPS621693A (en) | 1987-01-07 |
NO156523B (en) | 1987-06-29 |
NO156523C (en) | 1987-10-07 |
KR940008828B1 (en) | 1994-09-26 |
NO851671L (en) | 1986-10-27 |
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