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Active oil management system for axles

US10190673B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21References

14Claims

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Assignee

DANA HEAVY VEHICLE SYSTEMS GROUP, LLC · US

Inventors

Michael Z. Creech · Ann Arbor, US
Marcus Schmidt · Maumee, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 30, 2016
Grant date	Jan 29, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 2, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16H57/0447
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for regulating lubricant having a carrier housing including a lubricant sump. A ring gear disposed within the carrier housing, wherein the ring gear is partially disposed in the lubricant sump. A lubricant catch is disposed in the carrier housing, and a reservoir is disposed outside of the carrier housing. A first conduit is disposed between the lubricant catch and the reservoir. A second conduit is disposed between the reservoir and the lubricant sump. A valve is in fluid communication with the reservoir and the lubricant sump.

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