Attitude insensitive lubrication systems
US4429587A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 10, 1981 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/19991
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lubrication system for a gearbox having a forced flow of lubricant around one or more flow loops using dynamic forces imparted to the lubricant by a major element, preferably one primarily serving another function, which acts as a pump and cooperates with the gearbox casing to provide a dynamic reservoir. The primary lubrication flow loop includes an efficient flow diverter to feed a lubricant distribution reservoir, dispensers, predetermined regulated flow paths to critical items and a centrifugal separator built into the pump to deaerate the lubricant.
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