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Axle assembly with fluid storage tank

US10808832B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Assignee

DANA HEAVY VEHICLE SYSTEMS GROUP, LLC · US

Inventors

Jordan M. Houser · Sylvania, US
Mark W. Leber · South Hill Park, US
Marcus Schmidt · Maumee, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 31, 2019
Grant date	Oct 20, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 31, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16C33/76
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An axle assembly having an axle housing including a differential assembly having a ring gear and a lubrication directing assembly disposed directly adjacent to the ring gear. The lubrication directing assembly having a first lubrication flow surface, a second lubrication flow surface, and a trough. The axle assembly also includes an axle housing cover surrounding the axle housing. A fluid storage tank is attached to the housing cover, wherein the fluid storage tank includes a fill channel directly attached to the rear housing cover; an expandable air bladder disposed in the fluid storage tank; and a first valve disposed below the air bladder and in contact with the air bladder.

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