Ultra-lightweight rear axle drive (ULRAD) assembly with clutch lubrication system
US11274741B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2057/02052
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pumpless lubrication system for a power transfer assembly equipped with a hypoid gearset having a ring gear and a hollow pinion unit. Lubricant splashed from one of the ring gear and the pinion unit is collected in a collection reservoir and directed through a conduit unit into the hollow pinion unit. The lubricant is delivered to a torque transfer coupling for lubricating and cooling a multi-plate clutch pack.
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