Gear baffle
US10208848B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 5, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H57/0463
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fluid containing component is provided having a structure and a sump for storing a fluid. A gear baffle is disposed between the rotatable component and the structure. The gear baffle includes a first side end and a second side defining a gear cavity therebetween. The fluid displaced by rotation of a gear positioned within the gear baffle collects on inner surfaces of the gear baffle and is directed out of the gear baffle through at least one flow port of the baffle.
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