Transfer case having a lubrication guide
US10274074B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 16, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K2023/0875
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A transfer case having a lubrication guide with an inlet, an outlet and an elongated tubular portion that is disposed between the inlet and the outlet. The lubrication guide is coupled to a drive assembly that transmits rotary power between a pair of output shafts such that the inlet is disposed proximate a first rotary component of the drive assembly to receive splash lubrication (i.e., slung lubrication and/or surge lubrication) therefrom.
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