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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 17, 2006
Filed:
Jun. 08, 2004
Robert E. Trimble, Sullivan, IL (US);
Tage Christiansen, Nordborg, DK;
Anders Kryhlmand, Sydals, DK;
Thomas Kopel, Sullivan, IL (US);
Robert E. Trimble, Sullivan, IL (US);
Tage Christiansen, Nordborg, DK;
Anders Kryhlmand, Sydals, DK;
Thomas Kopel, Sullivan, IL (US);
Hydro-Gear Limited Partnership, Sullivan, IL (US);
Abstract
A valve assembly for use in regulating the flow of fluid between a first fluid side and a second fluid side of a hydraulic circuit. The assembly has an insert mounted in a hydraulic component having at least a portion of the hydraulic circuit formed therein, the insert also has a first end exposed to the first fluid side, a first end opening formed on the first end and a second end open to the second fluid side. The valve assembly additionally has a valve plug retained within the second end of the insert and a valve seat surface formed on the first end of the insert. The valve assembly also has a combination check valve and pressure relief valve located within the insert between the valve seat surface and the valve plug to selectively open and close the first opening.