Lubrication distribution systems, powertrains incorporating the same, and methods of using the same
US12325262B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C33/6659
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Vehicles, powertrains for vehicles, and methods of delivering pressurized lubrication fluid to at least one wheel end bearing of a vehicle are disclosed. A vehicle includes a chassis, a plurality of wheels coupled to the chassis, and a powertrain mounted to the chassis. The powertrain includes a transaxle that includes a housing, an axle assembly at least partially disposed in the housing, and a lubrication distribution system at least partially disposed in the housing that includes a feed tube assembly to deliver pressurized lubrication fluid to at least one wheel end bearing in use of the vehicle.
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