Lubrication system for a drive train of a wind turbine
US10975850B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 12, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/72
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lubrication system for a drive train of a wind turbine including a gearbox is provided. The gearbox has a first stage with a first internal oil level and a second stage with a second internal oil level. The second internal oil level is at a geodetic higher level than the first internal oil level. The gearbox further includes a supply passage for supplying oil from the first stage to the second stage of the gearbox.
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