Multi-directional hydraulic systems and apparatus

Abstract

Multi-directional jacks and hydraulic systems are set forth. In one embodiment, a fluid collecting system in a hydraulic apparatus includes an elongate housing for holding fluid, a guide bar, a guide block, and a collection hose. The elongate housing has proximal and distal ends, and the guide bar extends between the proximal and distal ends. The guide block is coupled to the guide bar for sliding movement along the guide bar toward the proximal and distal ends; the sliding movement of the guide block is caused by orientation of the elongate housing and gravity. The collection hose extends inside the housing and is coupled to the guide block such that an open end of the collection hose is adjacent the housing distal end when the guide block is at a maximum amount of travel toward the distal end.

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technical field [0001] The disclosure of the present invention relates to a multidirectional hydraulic system and device, such as a jack. Background technique [0002] Various hydraulic systems for operating lifting equipment are known in the prior art. The most typical hydraulic system includes: a liquid storage tank, a piston chamber, a piston that can expand and retract in the piston chamber, and a pump. The pump moves between the piston chamber and the reservoir, raising and lowering the piston. [0003] In the prior art, failures usually occurred when the system was not properly positioned. In particular, conventional systems cannot reliably deliver air-free hydraulic fluid when not properly positioned. Instead, there are interruptions in the fluid transfer process, reducing the hydraulic performance of the system. Reduced hydraulic performance can lead to system failure or even a dangerous state. Contents of the invention [0004] The purpose of the present inve...

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[0003] In the prior art, when the system is not positioned correctly, failures usually occur

In particular, conventional systems cannot reliably deliver air-free hydraulic fluid when not properly positioned

Instead, there are interruptions in the fluid transfer process, reducing the hydraulic performance of the system

Reduced hydraulic performance can lead to system failure or even a dangerous state

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