Fluid retention and filtration element for a hydraulic transfer case
US10077691B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 25, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/86348
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lubrication and hydraulic actuation system for a transfer case (120) includes a pump (220), a pump sump (210) formed in the transfer case (120), and having an opening (430) in communication with an interior of the transfer case (120), and a fluid retention element (510, 710). The fluid retention element (510, 710) is disposed in the opening (430) of the pump sump (210) and has at least one baffle structure (550) to allow fluids to enter the pump sump (210) through the fluid retention element (510, 710) and restrain fluids from exiting the pump sump (210) through the fluid retention element (510, 710).
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