Supporting device for a bearing mounted on a differential housing
US10962102B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 31, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H57/0471
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A supporting device to be secured in a housing of an axle unit includes a main portion in the shape of a ring having a longitudinal axis and forming a circular opening intended to receive an outer ring of a bearing which, in use, is mounted on a differential housing. The supporting device further includes a collector capable of collecting lubricant projected inside the housing by at least one rotating part, in use, the collector including an outlet port for allowing lubricant to flow towards the longitudinal axis.
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