The 771/2/3 Series flow control
servovalves are throttle
valves for 3- and preferably
4-way applications.They are a
high performance, two-stage
design that covers the range of
rated flows from 1 to 15 gpm
at 1000 psi valve drop.
The
output stage is a closed center,
four-way sliding spool.The pilot
stage is a symmetrical doublenozzle
and flapper, driven by
a double air gap, dry torque
motor. Mechanical feedback of
spool position is provided by
a cantilever spring.The valve
design is simple and rugged for
dependable, long life operation.
These valves are suitable
for electrohydraulic position,
speed, pressure or force control
systems with high dynamic
response requirements.
Principle of operation
An electrical command signal
(flow rate set point) is applied
to the torque motor coils, and
creates a magnetic force which
acts on the ends of the pilot
stage armature.This causes a
deflection of the armature/flapper
assembly within the flexure
tube. Deflection of the flapper
restricts fluid flow through one
nozzle which is carried through
to one spool end, displacing
the spool.
Movement of the spool
opens the supply pressure port
(P) to one control port, while
simultaneously opening the
tank port (T) to the other
control port.The spool motion
also applies a force to the
cantilever spring, creating a
restoring torque on the
armature/flapper assembly.
Once the restoring torque
becomes equal to the torque
from the magnetic forces, the
armature/flapper assembly
moves back to the neutral
position and the spool is held
open in a state of equilibrium
until the command signal
changes to a new level.
In summary, the spool
position is proportional to the
input current and with constant
pressure drop across the
valve, flow to the load is proportional
to the spool position.
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