EP1138956B1 - Hydraulic circuit for actuating multiple hydraulic users - Google Patents

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EP1138956B1
EP1138956B1 EP01400708A EP01400708A EP1138956B1 EP 1138956 B1 EP1138956 B1 EP 1138956B1 EP 01400708 A EP01400708 A EP 01400708A EP 01400708 A EP01400708 A EP 01400708A EP 1138956 B1 EP1138956 B1 EP 1138956B1
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Description

La présente invention concerne des perfectionnements apportés aux circuits hydrauliques propres à l'actionnement de récepteurs hydrauliques multiples, ces circuits comprenant :

  • une source de fluide hydraulique sous pression,
  • au moins un dispositif de distribution hydraulique multiple comportant une pluralité de moyens distributeurs qui sont affectés à l'actionnement de récepteurs hydrauliques respectifs et qui possèdent une fonction de détection de la pression de charge la plus élevée (pression LS), une fonction antisaturation et une fonction de division de débit indépendante de la charge,
  • au moins un moyen distributeur hydraulique spécifique affecté à l'actionnement d'un récepteur hydraulique particulier qui, en fonctionnement normal, peut requérir au moins la plus grande partie du débit maximum fourni par la susdite source hydraulique,
  • ledit moyen distributeur spécifique étant, lui aussi, du type possédant une fonction de détection de la pression de charge la plus élevée, une fonction antisaturation et une fonction de division de débit indépendante de la charge et étant inclus dans le susdit dispositif de distribution hydraulique multiple en série avec les autres moyens distributeurs, et
  • entre la source hydraulique et au moins une entrée de commande du moyen distributeur spécifique actionnant ledit récepteur particulier, un circuit de commande hydraulique incluant un réducteur de pression propre à abaisser la pression élevée du fluide hydraulique de sortie de la source jusqu'à une valeur de commande, de sorte qu'au moins un autre moyen distributeur peut être sollicité pour actionner un autre récepteur alors que ledit récepteur particulier est en fonctionnement. Le document DE-A-3 844 399 sert à refléter l'état de la technique antérieure.
The present invention relates to improvements made to the hydraulic circuits specific to the actuation of multiple hydraulic receivers, these circuits comprising:
  • a source of hydraulic fluid under pressure,
  • at least one multiple hydraulic distribution device comprising a plurality of distribution means which are assigned to the actuation of respective hydraulic receivers and which have a function for detecting the highest load pressure (LS pressure), an anti-saturation function and a flow division function independent of the load,
  • at least one specific hydraulic distributor means assigned to the actuation of a particular hydraulic receiver which, in normal operation, may require at least the greatest part of the maximum flow rate supplied by the aforesaid hydraulic source,
  • said specific distributor means also being of the type having a function for detecting the highest load pressure, an anti-saturation function and a flow division function independent of the load and being included in the above multiple hydraulic distribution device in series with the other distributor means, and
  • between the hydraulic source and at least one control input of the specific distributor means actuating said particular receiver, a hydraulic control circuit including a pressure reducer capable of lowering the high pressure of the hydraulic fluid leaving the source to a value of control, so that at least one other distributor means can be used to actuate another receiver while said particular receiver is in operation. Document DE-A-3 844 399 serves to reflect the state of the prior art.

Par moyen distributeur hydraulique "spécifique", on entend désigner non pas un moyen distributeur possédant une structure et/ou une fonction spéciale (bien qu'il puisse effectivement en être ainsi), mais seulement désigner celui des moyens distributeurs inclus dans le circuit hydraulique qui est affecté en propre à l'actionnement dudit récepteur hydraulique particulier à forte consommation de débit.By "specific" hydraulic distributor means, we mean not a distributor means having a special structure and / or function (although it may actually be so), but only designate the distributor means included in the hydraulic circuit which is assigned specifically to actuation of said particular hydraulic receiver at high flow consumption.

Dans la description qui suit, le dispositif de distribution hydraulique multiple comportant une multiplicité de moyens distributeurs ayant une fonction de détection de la pression de charge la plus élevée, une fonction antisaturation et une fonction de division de débit indépendante de la charge sera dénommé, pour simplifier, "dispositif distributeur DDIC".In the following description, the multiple hydraulic distribution comprising a multiplicity of distributor means having a function of detection of the highest charge pressure, a anti-saturation function and a division function of charge independent flow will be referred to, for simplify, "DDIC distributor device".

Un exemple courant d'un récepteur hydraulique nécessitant un gros débit hydraulique est constitué par un gros marteau hydraulique supporté à l'extrémité d'un système de flèche et de bras articulés mus par des vérins hydrauliques respectifs commandés par le susdit dispositif de distribution DDIC. Mais un tel récepteur peut également être par exemple un petit marteau hydraulique à main, un moteur hydraulique réversible entraínant une tondeuse portée à l'extrémité d'un système de bras articulés (traitement des talus en bordure de route),....A common example of a hydraulic receiver requiring a large hydraulic flow is constituted by a large hydraulic hammer supported at the end of a articulated boom and arm system driven by cylinders respective hydraulics controlled by the above device DDIC distribution. But such a receiver can also be for example a small hydraulic hand hammer, a reversible hydraulic motor driving a mower carried at the end of a system of articulated arms (treatment of roadside slopes), ....

Dans les circuits antérieurement réalisés, le moyen distributeur spécifique, propre à la commande du récepteur particulier, était connecté directement sur la source hydraulique, en parallèle sur le dispositif distributeur DDIC. Dans ces conditions, lorsque le récepteur particulier était en fonctionnement et qu'il absorbait alors la totalité ou au moins la plus grande partie du débit fourni par la source hydraulique, l'actionnement d'un autre récepteur hydraulique commandé par le dispositif distributeur DDIC se révélait impossible. Par exemple, pour fixer les idées, tandis que le marteau hydraulique était en fonctionnement, il était impossible de commander un ou plusieurs des bras/flèche de son système de support pour faire progresser axialement ce marteau au fur et à mesure que le trou était creusé.In previously completed circuits, the specific distributor means, suitable for ordering particular receiver, was connected directly to the hydraulic source, in parallel on the device DDIC distributor. Under these conditions, when the particular receiver was in operation and he then absorbed all or at least the largest part of the flow supplied by the hydraulic source, actuation of another controlled hydraulic receiver by the DDIC distributor device was revealed impossible. For example, to fix ideas, while the hydraulic hammer was in operation it was one or more of the arms / boom cannot be controlled its support system to axially advance this hammer as the hole was dug.

Dans l'agencement exposé plus haut, on remédie au problème exposé en intégrant le moyen distributeur spécifique de commande du récepteur particulier dans le dispositif distributeur DDIC, de sorte que c'est l'ensemble des moyens distributeurs, y compris le moyen distributeur spécifique, qui fonctionnent selon le mode de la division du débit indépendante de la charge. Il en résulte la possibilité de commander, conjointement avec le récepteur particulier qui peut rester en fonctionnement, au moins un autre récepteur - par exemple déplacement axial d'un marteau hydraulique en fonctionnementIn the arrangement described above, we remedy the problem exposed by integrating the distributor means specific command of the particular receiver in the DDIC dispensing device, so that's all the distributing means, including the means specific distributor, which operate according to the mode of the flow division independent of the load. It results the possibility of ordering, jointly with the particular receiver which can remain in operation, at least one other receiver - for example displacement axial of a hydraulic hammer in operation

Toutefois, malgré les avantages obtenus, le circuit précédent ne se révèle pas encore entièrement satisfaisant dans la mesure où l'utilisateur doit contrôler simultanément un trop grand nombre de paramètres hydrauliques et que, par ailleurs, il est important que le susdit récepteur particulier reste en fonctionnement avec toute son efficacité (les autres récepteurs commandés simultanément conformément aux dispositions indiquées pouvant, quant à eux, fonctionner à vitesse réduite).However, despite the benefits, the previous circuit is not yet fully revealed satisfactory to the extent that the user must check too many parameters simultaneously hydraulic and that, moreover, it is important that the above particular receiver remains in operation with all its effectiveness (the other receivers ordered simultaneously in accordance with the provisions indicated which can operate at reduced speed).

L'invention a donc pour but de remédier, dans toute la mesure du possible, aux inconvénients précités de la pratique actuelle et de proposer un agencement perfectionné de circuit hydraulique qui permette de commander de façon approprié le susdit récepteur particulier maintenu en fonctionnement.The invention therefore aims to remedy, in as far as possible, to the aforementioned drawbacks of current practice and to propose an arrangement improved hydraulic circuit which allows order the above receiver appropriately particular kept in operation.

A ces fins, un circuit hydraulique pour l'actionnement de charges hydrauliques multiples tel que mentionné au préambule se caractérise, étant agencé conformément à l'invention, en ce que le réducteur de pression du circuit hydraulique de commande du moyen distributeur spécifique est réglable, ce grâce à quoi il est possible de prérégler la vitesse de fonctionnement dudit récepteur particulier et donc de le maintenir en fonctionnement dans des conditions prédéterminées.For these purposes, a hydraulic circuit for actuation multiple hydraulic loads as mentioned is characterized in the preamble, being arranged in accordance with the invention, in that the circuit pressure reducer hydraulic control of the specific distributor means is adjustable, thanks to which it is possible to preset the operating speed of said particular receiver and therefore to keep it running in predetermined conditions.

Pour assurer la sécurité de fonctionnement du circuit, il est souhaitable que le circuit hydraulique de commande du moyen distributeur spécifique comprenne en outre un limiteur de pression taré pour une valeur prédéterminée correspondant à la pression maximale admissible pour la commande dudit moyen distributeur spécifique.To ensure operational safety of the circuit, it is desirable that the hydraulic circuit of specific dispenser order includes in addition to a pressure limiter calibrated for a value predetermined corresponding to the maximum pressure admissible for the order of said distributor means specific.

De préférence, afin que le récepteur particulier puisse être mis en fonctionnement indépendamment des autres récepteurs, on peut prévoir que le circuit hydraulique de commande du moyen distributeur spécifique comprenne en outre au moins une électrovanne de commande Marche/Arrêt.Preferably, so that the particular receiver can be operated independently of other receivers, we can foresee that the circuit hydraulic control of the specific distributor means further includes at least one control solenoid valve On Off.

Dans le cas où le récepteur particulier peut fonctionner dans deux sens possible (par exemple moteur hydraulique réversible, vérin à double effet), le circuit hydraulique de commande du moyen distributeur spécifique comprend deux électrovannes de commande Marche/Arrêt correspondant respectivement aux deux sens possible de fonctionnement. In case the particular receiver can operate in two possible directions (e.g. motor reversible hydraulics, double-acting cylinder), the circuit hydraulic control of the specific distributor means includes two on / off control solenoid valves corresponding respectively to the two possible meanings of operation.

Au total, les dispositions mises en oeuvre conformément à l'invention constituent une solution technique très intéressante aux problèmes qui se présentaient dans les agencements antérieurs.In total, the provisions implemented according to the invention constitute a solution very interesting technique to the problems that presented in previous arrangements.

L'invention sera mieux comprise à la lecture de la description détaillée qui suit de certains modes de réalisation préférés donnés uniquement à titre d'exemples non limitatifs. Dans cette description, on se réfère aux dessins annexés sur lesquels :

  • la figure 1 illustre un schéma de circuit hydraulique conforme à l'invention adapté pour un récepteur particulier à un seul sens de fonctionnement ; et
  • la figure 2 illustre un schéma de circuit hydraulique conforme à l'invention adapté pour un récepteur particulier à deux sens possible de fonctionnement.
The invention will be better understood on reading the detailed description which follows of certain preferred embodiments given solely by way of nonlimiting examples. In this description, reference is made to the appended drawings in which:
  • Figure 1 illustrates a hydraulic circuit diagram according to the invention adapted for a particular receiver with only one direction of operation; and
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a diagram of the hydraulic circuit according to the invention adapted for a particular receiver with two possible directions of operation.

En se reportant tout d'abord à la figure 1, il y est représenté un circuit hydraulique qui comporte un dispositif de distribution hydraulique 1 qui comprend une pluralité de moyens distributeurs 2 qui sont affectés à la commande de récepteurs hydrauliques respectifs et qui possèdent une fonction de détection de la pression de charge la plus élevée (pression LS) de tous les récepteurs, une fonction antisaturation et une fonction de division de débit indépendante de la charge (moyens distributeurs DDIC).Referring first to Figure 1, there a hydraulic circuit is represented which includes a hydraulic distribution device 1 which comprises a plurality of distributor means 2 which are assigned to the control of respective hydraulic receivers and which have a pressure detection function highest load (LS pressure) of all receptors, an anti-saturation function and a flow division independent of the load (means DDIC distributors).

D'une façon classique, le dispositif de distribution 1 comprend un bloc d'entrée 3, plusieurs blocs de distribution 2 (ici quatre blocs 21 à 24 sont représentés à titre d'exemple), et enfin un bloc final 4. D'une façon connue, le dispositif de distribution 1 peut être constitué sous forme d'un empilement étanche, face contre face, des blocs énoncés ci-dessus. Chaque bloc d'entrée et de distribution est traversé de face à face par trois conduits, à savoir un conduit d'alimentation en fluide sous pression P, un conduit de retour du fluide de travail T vers un réservoir et un conduit de fluide de commande sous la pression de charge la plus élevée (pression LS). Du fait que les blocs sont empilés les uns contre les autres, les divers conduits se succèdent les uns aux autres et constituent trois lignes continues de circulation de fluide traversant de part en part le dispositif de distribution 1 (ligne P, ligne T et ligne LS, respectivement).In a conventional manner, the distribution device 1 comprises an input block 3, several distribution blocks 2 (here four blocks 2 1 to 2 4 are shown by way of example), and finally a final block 4. D 'In a known manner, the dispensing device 1 can be formed in the form of a sealed stack, face to face, of the blocks listed above. Each inlet and distribution block is traversed face to face by three conduits, namely a conduit for supplying pressurized fluid P, a conduit for returning the working fluid T to a reservoir and a conduit for control fluid under the highest charge pressure (LS pressure). Because the blocks are stacked against each other, the various conduits follow one another and constitute three continuous lines of fluid circulation passing right through the distribution device 1 (line P, line T and line LS , respectively).

Le bloc final 4 obture de façon étanche les extrémités terminales des trois lignes précitées.The final block 4 seals the terminal ends of the above three lines.

Le bloc d'entrée 3 comporte un orifice d'entrée autorisant le raccordement de la ligne P à une source S de fluide sous pression. Dans l'exemple illustré, la source S est constituée par une pompe à débit variable 6 équipée d'un régulateur de puissance 7 piloté par la pression LS délivrée par la ligne LS du dispositif de distribution 1 ; mais d'autres types de source hydraulique peuvent être mis en oeuvre dans le cadre de l'invention. Enfin, le bloc d'entrée 3 comporte un orifice de sortie autorisant le raccordement de la ligne T à un réservoir R.The inlet block 3 has an inlet port authorizing the connection of line P to a source S of fluid under pressure. In the example illustrated, the source S consists of a variable flow pump 6 fitted a power regulator 7 controlled by the LS pressure delivered by the line LS of the distribution device 1; but other types of hydraulic source can be put implemented in the context of the invention. Finally, the block inlet 3 has an outlet opening allowing the connection of line T to a tank R.

Le bloc d'entrée 3 peut être équipé de tous les organes (non représentés) traditionnellement disposés en cet emplacement pour un fonctionnement effectif et efficace du dispositif de distribution 1 et qui sont bien connus de l'homme du métier.Input block 3 can be fitted with all organs (not shown) traditionally arranged in this location for effective operation and distribution device 1 and which are well known to those skilled in the art.

Chaque bloc de distribution 22 à 24 peut être constitué de façon sensiblement identique. En prenant comme exemple le bloc 22 dont la structure a été détaillée (les autres blocs 23 et 24 sont schématisés sous forme de rectangles vides pour ne pas alourdir la figure), il est prévu un distributeur de type DDIC 82 à trois voies et trois positions (montré en position neutre) qui est raccordé, d'une part, aux lignes P, T et LS précitées et, d'autre part, à deux orifices de travail A2, B2 auxquels est connecté un récepteur hydraulique 102 devant être commandé par ledit distributeur 82. Le déplacement du tiroir du distributeur 82 peut par exemple être commandé hydrauliquement et dans ce cas, comme représenté à la figure 1, les deux commandes hydrauliques associées aux extrémités opposées du tiroir sont respectivement raccordées à deux orifices de commande respectifs a2, b2 auxquels est connecté un organe de commande approprié tel que par exemple un manipulateur ou analogue (non montré).Each distribution block 2 2 to 2 4 can be constituted in a substantially identical manner. Taking block 2 2 as an example, the structure of which has been detailed (the other blocks 2 3 and 2 4 are shown diagrammatically in the form of empty rectangles so as not to weigh down the figure), a distributor of type DDIC 8 2 to three tracks and three positions (shown in neutral position) which is connected, on the one hand, to the above lines P, T and LS and, on the other hand, to two working orifices A 2 , B 2 to which a hydraulic receiver is connected 10 2 to be ordered by said distributor 8 2 . The movement of the distributor valve 8 2 can for example be controlled hydraulically and in this case, as shown in FIG. 1, the two hydraulic controls associated with the opposite ends of the drawer are respectively connected to two respective control orifices a 2 , b 2 to which is connected an appropriate control member such as for example a manipulator or the like (not shown).

Une balance 92 à deux voies et trois positions reçoit la pression de fluide de travail (via la troisième voie du distributeur 82) et la pression LS, de manière que cette balance soit soumise à la différence entre la pression LS, d'un côté, et la pression de travail du récepteur 102, de l'autre côté, et qu'elle établisse une liaison avec la ligne LS dans le cas où la pression de travail du récepteur 102 devient supérieure à la pression LS.A two-way and three-position balance 9 2 receives the working fluid pressure (via the third way of the distributor 8 2 ) and the LS pressure, so that this balance is subjected to the difference between the LS pressure, by side, and the working pressure of the receiver 10 2 , on the other side, and that it establishes a connection with the line LS in the case where the working pressure of the receiver 10 2 becomes higher than the pressure LS.

Deux limiteurs de pression 112 sont disposés respectivement dans les lignes de départ A2, B2.Two pressure relief valves 11 2 are disposed respectively in the starting lines A 2 , B 2 .

Les récepteurs hydrauliques 102, 103 et 104 peuvent, par exemple, être des vérins hydrauliques animant des bras et flèche d'un engin de travaux et être en nombre quelconque.The hydraulic receivers 10 2 , 10 3 and 10 4 may, for example, be hydraulic jacks animating the arms and boom of a work machine and be in any number.

Le bloc distributeur spécifique 21 est, lui, destiné à la commande d'un récepteur hydraulique particulier 12. Ce récepteur 12 est supposé, dans le cadre de l'invention, absorber à lui seul la totalité ou au moins la plus grande partie du débit fourni par la source hydraulique S. Un tel récepteur peut par exemple être un marteau hydraulique 121 porté à l'extrémité du système bras/flèche de l'engin, voire être un marteau hydraulique à main 122. Un tel récepteur 12 fonctionne sur le mode à simple effet (rappel par ressort) et il est donc connecté entre un seul des orifices de travail (B1 par exemple) du bloc 21 et le réservoir. De ce fait l'autre orifice de travail A1 est annihilé. Le bloc distributeur 21 peut être identique au bloc 22 décrit plus haut, ou bien (comme illustré) être adapté à sa fonction de commande particulière en ne possédant qu'un seul limiteur de pression 111 associé à l'orifice de travail B1 et une seule commande du tiroir du distributeur 81 raccordé à l'orifice de commande a1.The specific distributor block 2 1 is, for its part, for controlling a particular hydraulic receiver 12. This receiver 12 is assumed, in the context of the invention, to absorb all or at least most of the flow supplied by the hydraulic source S. Such a receiver can for example be a hydraulic hammer 12 1 carried at the end of the arm / boom system of the machine, or even be a hydraulic hand hammer 12 2 . Such a receiver 12 operates in single-acting mode (spring return) and is therefore connected between only one of the working orifices (B 1 for example) of the block 2 1 and the reservoir. Therefore the other working orifice A 1 is annihilated. The distributor block 2 1 can be identical to the block 2 2 described above, or else (as illustrated) be adapted to its particular control function by having only one pressure relief valve 11 1 associated with the working orifice B 1 and a single control of the distributor drawer 8 1 connected to the control orifice a 1 .

A l'orifice de commande a1 est raccordé un circuit de commande 13 qui incorpore un réducteur de pression 14, qui est de type réglable comme montré à la figure 1 pour permettre un préréglage de la vitesse de fonctionnement du récepteur 12. L'entrée de ce réducteur de pression 14 reçoit la pression de pompe P et en sortie est restituée une pression réduite (par exemple entre 0 et 50 bars, contre 150 à 250 bars pour la pression P) qui est appliquée à l'entrée de commande a1 du bloc distributeur 21.To the control orifice a 1 is connected a control circuit 13 which incorporates a pressure reducer 14, which is of the adjustable type as shown in FIG. 1 to allow a presetting of the operating speed of the receiver 12. The input from this pressure reducer 14 receives the pump pressure P and at the output is restored a reduced pressure (for example between 0 and 50 bars, against 150 to 250 bars for the pressure P) which is applied to the control input a 1 distributor block 2 1 .

Pour que le récepteur hydraulique 12 puisse être mis en fonctionnement ou arrêté indépendamment des autres récepteurs 102 à 104, on insère, en aval du réducteur de pression 14, une électrovanne 15 à une voie et deux positions respectivement MARCHE et ARRET. Cette électrovanne peut être commandée par un commutateur électrique (non montré) à disposition de l'utilisateur. So that the hydraulic receiver 12 can be put into operation or stopped independently of the other receivers 10 2 to 10 4 , there is inserted, downstream of the pressure reducer 14, a solenoid valve 15 with one channel and two positions ON and OFF respectively. This solenoid valve can be controlled by an electrical switch (not shown) available to the user.

Pour assurer la sécurité vis-à-vis d'une surcharge hydraulique, on peut prévoir, à la sortie du réducteur de pression 13, un limiteur de pression 16 taré pour la valeur maximale de la pression admissible pour la commande du distributeur 81.To ensure safety against a hydraulic overload, it is possible to provide, at the outlet of the pressure reducer 13, a pressure limiter 16 calibrated for the maximum value of the admissible pressure for the control of the distributor 8 1 .

Ainsi, le bloc distributeur spécifique 21 approprié pour la commande du récepteur particulier 12 est inclus en série dans le dispositif distributeur multiple DDIC 1 et il est soumis à la division du débit indépendant de la charge qui autorise le maintien de ce récepteur particulier 12 en fonctionnement lorsqu'un autre des récepteurs 102 à 104 est mis en fonctionnement simultanément. De plus, ledit récepteur particulier 12 conserve, grâce au circuit de commande propre 13, un mode de commande approprié.Thus, the specific distributor block 2 1 suitable for controlling the particular receiver 12 is included in series in the multiple distributor device DDIC 1 and it is subjected to the division of the flow independent of the load which authorizes the maintenance of this particular receiver 12 in operation when another of the receivers 10 2 to 10 4 is put into operation simultaneously. In addition, said particular receiver 12 retains, thanks to its own control circuit 13, an appropriate control mode.

En particulier, s'agissant d'un gros marteau hydraulique 121, il est possible, grâce à la mise en oeuvre des moyens précédemment exposés, de provoquer, sans arrêt du fonctionnement du marteau 121, son déplacement axial séquentiel en agissant sur un ou plusieurs des vérins 102 à 104 d'actionnement des bras/flèche de support ; le marteau peut alors être maintenu en permanence en appui convenable contre l'obstacle et la qualité de son travail s'en trouve améliorée.In particular, in the case of a large hydraulic hammer 12 1 , it is possible, thanks to the use of the means described above, to cause, without stopping the operation of the hammer 12 1 , its sequential axial displacement by acting on a or more of the actuators 10 2 to 10 4 for actuating the support arms / boom; the hammer can then be kept permanently in suitable support against the obstacle and the quality of its work is improved.

Le ralentissement qui peut intervenir dans le fonctionnement simultané du récepteur particulier et de l'autre récepteur en raison de l'insuffisance du débit fourni par la source S n'est pas une gêne rédhibitoire du fait que l'autre récepteur n'est mis en fonctionnement que séquentiellement et pendant de brefs laps de temps.The slowdown that can occur in the simultaneous operation of the particular receiver and the other receiver due to insufficient flow provided by the source S is not a prohibitive annoyance of the causes the other receiver to operate only sequentially and for short periods of time.

La figure 2 montre un schéma hydraulique analogue à celui de la figure 1, mais adapté pour commander un récepteur hydraulique particulier à double sens de fonctionnement. De ce fait, un tel circuit conserve la possibilité d'une commande d'un outil à fonctionnement à simple effet (gros marteau hydraulique 121 ou petit marteau hydraulique à main 122), mais aussi un vérin à double effet 123 ou un moteur hydraulique réversible 124.Figure 2 shows a hydraulic diagram similar to that of Figure 1, but adapted to control a particular hydraulic receiver with two directions of operation. Therefore, such a circuit retains the possibility of controlling a tool with single-acting operation (large hydraulic hammer 12 1 or small hydraulic hand hammer 12 2 ), but also a double-acting cylinder 12 3 or a reversible hydraulic motor 12 4 .

A cet effet le bloc distributeur spécifique 21 est ici agencé de la même manière que le bloc distributeur 22 décrit plus haut. Ses deux orifices de sortie A1 et B1 sont fonctionnels et deux limiteurs de pression 111 respectifs sont mis en oeuvre. Le distributeur 81 est pourvu de deux commandes hydrauliques respectivement pour chaque sens de déplacement du tiroir, qui sont raccordées respectivement aux orifices de commande a1 et b1.For this purpose the specific distributor block 2 1 is here arranged in the same way as the distributor block 2 2 described above. Its two outlet ports A 1 and B 1 are functional and two respective pressure relief valves 11 1 are used. The distributor 8 1 is provided with two hydraulic controls respectively for each direction of movement of the slide, which are connected respectively to the control orifices a 1 and b 1 .

Le circuit de commande 13 est agencé de la même manière qu'à la figure 1, à ceci près que l'électrovanne unique est remplacée par deux électrovannes 15a1 et 15b1 montées de manière à être activables en opposition afin d'assurer la commande a1 ou b1, sélectivement.The control circuit 13 is arranged in the same way as in FIG. 1, except that the single solenoid valve is replaced by two solenoid valves 15 a1 and 15 b1 mounted so as to be activatable in opposition in order to ensure control. a 1 or b 1 , selectively.

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  1. Hydraulic circuit for actuating multiple hydraulic receivers, comprising:
    a source (S) of hydraulic fluid under pressure,
    at least one multiple hydraulic distribution device (1) comprising a plurality of valves (22-24) which are assigned to activating respective receivers (102-104) and which have a function for detecting the highest load pressure (pressure LS), an anti-saturation function and a function for dividing the flow irrespective of the load,
    at least one specific hydraulic valve (21) assigned to activating a specific hydraulic receiver (12) which, during normal operation, may require at least the greater part of the maximum flow delivered by the hydraulic source, said specific distributor means (21) also being of the type having a function for detecting the highest pressure load, an anti-saturation function and a function for dividing the flow irrespective of the load and being incorporated in said multiple hydraulic distribution device (1) in series with the other valves (22-24), and
    between the hydraulic source (S) and at least one control inlet (a1) of the specific valve (21) actuating said specific receiver (12), a hydraulic control circuit (13) incorporating a pressure reducer (14) designed to lower the high pressure of the hydraulic fluid issuing from the source until a control value is reached so that at least one other valve can be operated in order to activate another receiver whilst said specific receiver continues to function,
    characterised in that the pressure reducer (14) of the hydraulic control circuit (13) of the specific valve (21) is adjustable,
    whereby the operating speed of said specific receiver can be pre-set.
  2. Hydraulic circuit according to claim 1, characterised in that the hydraulic control circuit (13) of the specific valve (21) further comprises a pressure limiter (16) calibrated for a predetermined value corresponding to the maximum permissible pressure for the control of said specific valve (21).
  3. Hydraulic circuit according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the hydraulic control circuit (13) of the specific valve (21) further comprises at least one Go/Stop control solenoid (15).
  4. Hydraulic circuit according to any one of the preceding claims, the specific receiver (12) having two possible operating directions, characterised in that the hydraulic control circuit (13) of the specific valve has two Go/Stop control solenoids (15a1, 15b1) corresponding respectively to the two possible operating directions.
  5. Hydraulic circuit according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the specific receiver (12) is a hydraulic hammer/hammer drill (121, 122).
  6. Hydraulic circuit according to claim 4, characterised in that the specific receiver is a double-acting actuator (123) or a hydraulic motor with two directions of rotation (124).
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