CAPTIVE VOLUME ACCUMULATOR FOR A LOST MOTION SYSTEM

摘要

The present invention is directed to a method or system disclosing a captive volume in a hydraulically or pneumatically locked, or vented circuit in order to corresponding maintain, or increase the total volume of the hydraulic circuit. The structural elements of an embodiment of the present invention may include an accumulator (320) with or without a fixed solid stop (314, 316), which limits its travel. The accumulator can either be a separate entity, or as an assembly within the master (120) or slave (310) pistons.