Fluidlexikon

Spherical cone

Pump piston with a spherical piston surface, which contains piston rings for sealing. The piston shaft is lowered (Figure S 75).

The spherical piston is used in axial piston machines, in which the cylinder drum is taken along by the Cardan joint or gear teeth.

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Figure S 75: Spherical cone