METHODS AND SYSTEMS RELATING TO IMPROVEMENTS IN RELIABILITY OF FLUID POWER ACTUATORS

摘要

Methods and systems relating to improvements in reliability of fluid power actuators are disclosed. An exemplary fluid power actuator (300) comprises, an actuator body (305) having a cylindrical cavity (310), fitted with a first end cap (315) and a second end cap (320) at longitudinal ends, a piston (325) with a piston rod (330) disposed inside the cylindrical cavity (310), wherein the actuator (300) is characterised by, a hollow tie rod (335) in the cylindrical cavity (310), wherein the hollow tie rod (335) is for conveying a pressurised fluid into a volume (A) in the cylindrical cavity (310) between the second end cap (320) and the piston (325) for exerting a force on the piston (325) for a stroke or stroke reversal. The hollow tie rod 335 serves dual purpose of holding the pressure retaining components together, providing a flow path for the fluid enabling actuator stroking and stroke reversal.