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Method of retrofitting a gear box assembly with an emergency lubrication system

US11280397B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 2019
Grant dateMar 22, 2022
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2057/02026
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of retrofitting a gear box assembly with an emergency lubrication system includes removing plugs from visual inspection ports of a gearbox housing, removing a breather from a breather port of the gearbox housing, and installing jet plugs into the respective visual inspection ports and breather port, wherein each jet plug includes a respective jet tube.

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