Electronic Hydraulic Pump Pressure Setting for Tool Adaptability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hydraulic pumps lack the ability to efficiently and precisely control the pressure of hydraulic fluid delivery to hydraulic tools, which can affect the performance and versatility of these tools.
Innovation Solution
A hydraulic pump with an electronic adjustable pressure setting, featuring a controller that monitors and controls the pump assembly to maintain a set operating pressure, allowing operators to adjust and save pressure settings through a user interface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If existing hydraulic pumps use fixed pressure mechanisms, then the structure is simple, but the pressure control precision and adaptability are poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by replacing fixed pressure mechanisms with adjustable and electronically controllable pressure regulation systems. The pump allows operators to dynamically adjust pressure settings according to different hydraulic tool requirements, transforming a static system into a flexible, adaptive one that maintains optimal performance across varying operational conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent substitutes traditional mechanical pressure control mechanisms with electronic control systems. Sensors, controllers, and electronic interfaces replace purely mechanical regulators, enabling more precise pressure measurement and control while providing digital adjustment capabilities and enhanced monitoring functions.
2Adaptability or versatility
If hydraulic pumps lack adjustable pressure settings, then the device is simple to operate, but the versatility and performance adaptability are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements universality by designing a hydraulic pump that can serve multiple functions and adapt to different hydraulic tools through adjustable pressure settings. The electronic control system allows the same pump to be configured for various applications by programming different pressure parameters, making it a multi-functional device that replaces the need for multiple specialized pumps.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies self-service through automated pressure control systems that can maintain set pressure levels without continuous manual intervention. The electronic control system automatically adjusts pressure based on sensor feedback, reducing the operational burden on users while providing precise pressure management.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables precise control of hydraulic fluid pressure, enhancing the performance and versatility of hydraulic tools by ensuring consistent and adjustable pressure delivery.
Implementation Method 1
a pump assembly that pumps hydraulic fluid from the bladder through the work port
Implementation Method 2
The controller is configured to store a current operating pressure in memory, update the current operating pressure based on input from the user interface, and control the pump assembly to pump the hydraulic fluid from the bladder through the work port at the current operating pressure
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AI summary
A hydraulic pump and a method of operating a double acting hydraulic pump is provided. The method includes retrieving a current operating pressure from memory of a controller, controlling a pump assembly to pump hydraulic fluid from a bladder through one of two work ports to a hydraulic tool at the current operating pressure, and updating the current operating pressure based on input from a user interface.