Axle assembly having a lubricant reservoir
US10167944B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 12, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H57/0457
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An axle housing having a lubricant reservoir. An arm portion of an axle housing and a dam may cooperate to define a reservoir that retains lubricant in the arm portion. A conduit or a deflector may be provided to direct lubricant that is sprayed by a ring gear to the reservoir.
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