Hydraulic leak detection system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5748077
SERIAL NO

08779377

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A system for detecting leaks in a hydraulic system. The system shuts down the hydraulic system if a leak is detected and notifies individuals in the area that a leak has occurred. The leak detection system has sensors for measuring hydraulic system parameters and a computer for detecting abnormalities in the system based on values returned by the sensors. Sensors used in the example leak detection system include an RPM pickup, a pressure transducer, a flow meter and an hydraulic fluid level and temperature switch. Outputs of the sensors are analyzed by the computer to determine if the hydraulic system has a leak. If a leak is detected, the computer sends response signals to a device for engaging or disengaging the prime mover from the hydraulic pump and to another device for actuating a valve to stop hydraulic fluid flow from the reservoir. The computer may also send indicator signals to a display console for activating a warning light, a buzzer or a display.

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Patent Owner(s)

  • MCNEILUS TRUCK AND MANUFACTURING, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Brandt, Calvin Elk River, MN 3 40

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