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Abstract

In many hydraulic systems, fluid borne noise is generated during operation due to the effects of the hydraulic pump. This fluid borne noise is many times transmitted to the hydraulic valves, hydraulic lines, and other structures that valves and lines are mounted on. The structure then emits vibrations that create the largest portion of the system air borne noise. In the subject invention, an apparatus is provided for the attenuation of fluid borne noise in a hydraulic system. The apparatus includes a fluid vessel having a volumetric space of a predetermined size located in the system generally adjacent a pump and a flow restrictor located in the system downstream of the fluid vessel. In the subject arrangement, the flow restrictor may be adjustable in response to various system parameters so that the fluid borne noise is effectively controlled over wide ranges of system pressures, pump drive speeds, and pump displacements. By reducing the fluid borne noise in the hydraulic system, the associated air borne noise that is created by various components that are associated with the hydraulic system is further attenuated.

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First Claim