Control system for a chair

A hydraulic drive and fluid control system for a mechanism having at least two fluid actuated cylinder includes a bi-directional motor (38)/gear pump (42). A monolithic block manifold (36) has intersecting bores formed therein in which valving and control mechanism for the fluid circuit is mounted. The fluid control system includes a variety of elements for providing smooth action of the cylinders (22,24) at start, stop, and intermediate operations. These include piston-style accumulators (74,76), self-actuating fluid flow rate control valves (54,56) and cushion valves (60,62).