HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATOR MECHANISM

When hydraulic fluid is delivered into cylinder 1, designed integral with the cover, piston 2 moves downward, compressing springs 3 and 4. One end of the springs bears against the bottom of piston 2 an the other against plate 5, which rests on a boss of the housing. As the springs are compressed, energy is accumulated that can be utilized upon a drop in pressure in the system. If the pressure of t…