Hydraulic valve with an annular filter element secured by a helical spring

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8656948
APP PUB NO 20130061959A1
SERIAL NO

13231486

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A wide variety of machines have moveable members that are operated by an hydraulic actuator. For example, an internal combustion engine has a camshaft which is mechanically coupled to rotate with the crankshaft and which opens and closes cylinder intake and exhaust valves. Traditionally the camshaft timing was fixed at a setting that produced the best operation for all engine operating conditions. However, it has been recognized that engine performance can be improved if the valve timing varies as a function of engine speed, engine load, and other factors. Thus a hydraulic actuator is being used on some engines to vary the coupling relationship of the camshaft to the crankshaft. A solenoid operated valve controls the application of pressurized fluid to operate the hydraulic actuator.

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HUSCO AUTOMOTIVE HOLDINGS LLCN19 W24101 N RIVERWOOD DRIVE WAUKESHA WI 53188

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Stephens, Kirt N New Berlin, US 1 12

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