IP Library Granted Patent US 6,945,041
Granted Patent B2
US 6,945,041 · App. 10/740,022 · Granted Sep 20, 2005

Bent axis hydrostatic module with multiple yokes

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Patent No.
US 6,945,041
App. No.
10/740,022
Granted
Sep 20, 2005
Kind
B2
Abstract

A bent axis hydrostatic module, comprising: a frame, a pair of parallel laterally spaced shafts rotatably supported by the frame and directed outwardly from the frame in the same direction. Two yokes are pivotally mounted about parallel axes on the frame. A hydrostatic power unit is swingably carried by each yoke, and each hydrostatic power unit being operatively connected to one of the shafts to rotate the same. A pair of system pressure conduits in the frame with each of the pressure conduits are fluidly connected to each of the cylinder blocks. A control system is provided for pivoting the yokes including means for independently pivoting the yokes about parallel axes.

Claims (16)

1. A bent axis hydrostatic module, comprising:

a frame;

a pair of parallel laterally spaced shafts rotatably supported by the frame and directed outwardly from the frame in the same direction;

two yokes pivotally mounted about parallel axes on the frame;

a hydrostatic power unit swingably carried by each yoke, and each hydrostatic power unit being operatively connected to one of the shafts to rotate the same;

a pair of system pressure conduits in the frame with each of the pressure conduits being fluidly connected to each of the cylinder blocks; and

a control system for pivoting the yokes including means for independently pivoting the yokes about parallel axes.

2. The hydrostatic module of claim 1 , wherein the yokes are of single piece construction.

3 .The hydrostatic module of claim 1 , wherein the yokes contain integrated fluid passages.

4. A bent axis hydrostatic module, comprising:

a frame;

a pair of parallel laterally spaced shafts rotatably supported by the frame and directed outwardly from the frame in the same direction;

two yokes pivotally mounted about parallel axes on the frame, wherein the yokes are of single piece construction and contain integrated fluid passages;

a hydrostatic power unit swingably carried by each yoke, and each hydrostatic power unit being operatively connected to one of the shafts to rotate the same;

a pair of system pressure conduits in the frame with each of the pressure conduits being fluidly connected to each of the cylinder blocks; and

a control system for pivoting the yokes including means for independently pivoting the yokes about parallel axes.

Assignments (2)
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Apr 9, 2014
From: SAUER-DANFOSS INC.
To: DANFOSS POWER SOLUTIONS INC.
Reel/Frame 032641/0351 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 9, 2004
From: MARKS, JEFFREY C.; FLEMING, JOHN; MEYER, SCOTT; KARDELL, DOUG; MASINI, CHRISTOPHER P.
To: SAUER-DANFOSS INC.; DEERE & COMPANY
Reel/Frame 015203/0748 →