The document describes the operation of an Oilgear PVG-130 variable displacement pump. It has a rotating group that moves pistons in and out to create pressure and flow. The swashblock angle determines output volume. A control links to the swashblock and changes its angle based on pressure, allowing the pump to reduce output near zero under low pressure. It uses an accumulator unloading valve and pressure compensator to unload the pump at low pressure and reload it as downstream pressure drops.
The document describes the operation of an Oilgear PVG-130 variable displacement pump. It has a rotating group that moves pistons in and out to create pressure and flow. The swashblock angle determines output volume. A control links to the swashblock and changes its angle based on pressure, allowing the pump to reduce output near zero under low pressure. It uses an accumulator unloading valve and pressure compensator to unload the pump at low pressure and reload it as downstream pressure drops.
The document describes the operation of an Oilgear PVG-130 variable displacement pump. It has a rotating group that moves pistons in and out to create pressure and flow. The swashblock angle determines output volume. A control links to the swashblock and changes its angle based on pressure, allowing the pump to reduce output near zero under low pressure. It uses an accumulator unloading valve and pressure compensator to unload the pump at low pressure and reload it as downstream pressure drops.
The document describes the operation of an Oilgear PVG-130 variable displacement pump. It has a rotating group that moves pistons in and out to create pressure and flow. The swashblock angle determines output volume. A control links to the swashblock and changes its angle based on pressure, allowing the pump to reduce output near zero under low pressure. It uses an accumulator unloading valve and pressure compensator to unload the pump at low pressure and reload it as downstream pressure drops.
Principles of Operation For Oilgear PVG Automatic Low Pressure Unloading System Principle of Operation
Oilgear PVG-130 Pump
The Oilgear PVG pump is a variable displacement, in-line axial piston pump. The angle of the swashblock determines the output volume of the pump. The greater the swashblock angle the more fluid the pump delivers. The swashblock in an axial piston pump acts as an inclined plane. As the piston and shoe assemblies rotate around the face of the swashblock the pistons travel in an inward and outward direction. As the piston travels outward it creates a void, atmospheric pressure then forces fluid from the hydraulic system reservoir into the pump inlet port, thus filling the void. Then as the piston travels inward it forces oil out of the cylinder barrel/valve plate into the hydraulic system. Pressure in the hydraulic system is resistance to this fluid flow.
The distance the pistons travel, times the area of the piston times number of pistons, is the displacement of the pump. The PVG-130 has a full stroke displacement of 130 milliliters per revolution, or 7.94 cubic inches per revolution. The output volume of the pump is determined by multiplying the displacement of the pump (in cubic inches) times the rpm of the prime mover, then dividing by 231 (number of cubic inches in a gallon) which equals gallons per minute. To determine the output volume in liters, multiply displacement in ml/rev times rpm then divide by 1000 (number of milliliters per liter) which equals liters per minute. Stroke Saddle Bearings
Driveshaft & Bearing
Assembly Area
Pump Housing
Valve Plate Rotating Group Swashblock
Principle of Operation
Oilgear PVG-130 Pump Control
The mechanism used to vary the displacement of the pump is called the control. The control is linked to the swashblock via a control pin. The control pin engages the swashblock in the pump and control piston located in the control housing. By changing the position of the control piston, this in turn changes the angle of the swashblock, thus changing the output volume. The special pressure compensator control Liebherr is using on the PVG-130 makes the pump reduce output volume to near zero at low pressure. This occurs automatically once the accumulator system is satisfied that it is up to operating pressure.
Control Housing
End Cap Assembly
Compensator Adjustment
Unloading Pressure Adjustment
Control Piston Assist Piston
OP1
OP6
OP14
End Cap Assembly
Top View Control Spring
Oilgear PVG-130 Pump Control Cutaway of the End Cap Assembly
4-way Bias Spring 4-way Compensator Spool
OP2
Compensator Adjustment OP3
OP4
Unloading Pressure Adjustment
Accumulator Connection Unloading Control Block Assembly
Principle of Operation
At Rest (No Rotation of Prime Mover)
• When the prime mover is idle (not rotating), the control piston bias spring (item 329) pushes the control piston (item 302) partially on stroke.
• The four-way bias spring forces the four-way spool to its normally offset position. • This connects the outlet of the pump to bias side of the control piston through the four-way spool.
• The compensator relief valve and accumulator unloading valve are offset to their normally closed positions.
OP4
OP14
OP1, OP2, OP3
Principle of Operation
Start-up (Prime Mover Running)
• Fluid is pushed into the inlet port and rotating group of the pump by atmospheric pressure acting on the fluid in the reservoir. The fluid is forced out of the rotating group through the outlet port of the pump and into the system past a check valve. As more fluid is forced into the system, resistance to this fluid flow begins and pressure starts to rise. Fluid also flows through drilled passages in the valve plate, pump housing, and control into OP1. • Fluid out of OP1 then flows to the bias (on stroke) side of the control piston and through OP2 to the bias (spring) side of the 4-way compensator spool. At this point pressure has not risen sufficiently to overcome the spring pressure in the compensator valve, so pressure rises on the bias side of the control piston. At approximately 200 psi, the control piston is pushed to full stroke (maximum output volume).
Accumulator Unloading Valve
OP14
OP4
OP6
Pressure Compensator Valve
OP1 OP2 OP3
To System Principle of Operation
Pump Unloading
• When pressure from the system acting on the spool in the Accumulator Unloading Valve becomes sufficient, it will overcome the spring force holding the poppet closed, thus forcing the poppet open. • The open Accumulator Unloading poppet then allows oil to exhaust from the bias side of the 4-way compensator spool. Because of OP2, pressure will be slightly higher on the control side of the 4-way spool, which will cause the 4-way to shift. This connects the outlet port of the pump through OP1 to control (off stroke) side of the control piston. As fluid in the control piston chamber reaches sufficient pressure, it overcomes the control piston bias spring and the pump short strokes (compensates) at low pressure (approximately 200 psi).
Accumulator Unloading Valve
Pressure Compensator
High Pressure
Pump is at low-pressure stand-by
Check Valve
• If the Accumulator Unloading Assembly fails to open, the Pressure Compensator will open, allowing the pump to compensate at high pressure. The Pressure Compensator should be set 150 psi higher than the Accumulator Unloading Assembly. Principle of Operation
Loading • When pressure down stream of the check drops approximately 8-10%, the accumulator unloading valves closes. This allows the pressure to build on the bias side of the 4-way spool, causing the 4-way to shift. This connects the pump outlet port to the on-stroke side (bias) of the control piston, forcing the pump on stroke (increasing the pump output volume).
Pressure Compensator
• The pressure compensator should be set 150 psi above the system operating pressure. This valve will allow the pump to compensate, albeit at high pressure, if the accumulator unloading fails to open. This prevents the pump from exhausting over the system relief valve, which would create high system temperatures.
