Axle differential guard
US11273671B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2057/02056
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A guard for protecting a drain plug and a ground-facing surface of an axle housing on a machine including a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a body configured to be mounted to the axle housing to protect at least portion of the ground-facing surface of the axle housing. The body includes an opening configured to allow access to and removal of the drain plug through the opening. The second portion is removably couplable to the first portion. When the second portion is attached to the first portion, the second portion covers the opening to protect the drain plug. When the second portion is removed, the drain plug is accessible and removable to service oil in the axle housing.
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