Free-wheel provided with variable-opening lubrication barrier
US11466736B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 19, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H57/04
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A free-wheel comprising a driving part and a driven part that are able to rotate about an axis of rotation, the free-wheel comprising a cage carrying at least one rolling element arranged in a connection space, the free-wheel having at least one lubrication device conveying a lubricating fluid into the connection space. The free-wheel comprises at least one variable-opening barrier arranged radially between the driving part and the driven part and longitudinally against the connection space, the opening being indexed on a relative position of the cage and of the driving part.
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