Pump authority switching apparatus for a fluid distribution system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9850917
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14494309

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A fluid distribution system includes a boost supply providing a fluid flow, and a fluid metering system downstream of the boost supply. The fluid metering system supplies fluid to a downstream device. A main fluid pump supplies at least a portion of the fluid flow to the fluid metering system. A shut-off valve is positioned upstream of a main fluid pump inlet. An actuation system is positioned downstream of the boost supply. The actuation system supplies fluid to one or more hydraulically-operated devices. An actuation pump supplies at least a portion of the fluid flow to the fluid metering system and to the actuation system. A first valve is positioned between the actuation pump and the fluid metering system. The first valve and the shut-off valve are operable to switch between the main fluid pump and the actuation pump as a source of fluid supply to the fluid metering system.

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WOODWARD INC1081 WOODWARD WAY FORT COLLINS CO 80524

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Baker, Carthel C Oregon, US 18 200
Garry, Michael P Rockford, US 5 62
Mueller, Austin Wade Clinton, US 6 19

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