Piston pump with cam actuated valves

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9140244
APP PUB NO 20130052041A1
SERIAL NO

13222103

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A method of controlling a piston pump is disclosed. The method includes actuating a plurality of pistons housed within a cylinder barrel to cause each of the plurality of pistons to engage in reciprocating motion. Fluid supplied to each of the pistons may be regulated by changing a clock position of an intake cam ring to cause a plurality of intake valves to open and close relative to the clock position of the intake cam ring. Fluid discharged by each of the pistons may be regulated by changing a clock position of an exhaust cam ring to cause a plurality of exhaust valves to open and close relative the clock position of the exhaust cam ring.

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CATERPILLAR INC100 NE ADAMS STREET PEORIA IL 61629-9510

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Henderson, Russell Havana, US 2 20

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