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Lubricating device for a planetary gear unit

US5597370A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 17, 1995
Grant dateJan 28, 1997
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/19991
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A lubricating device for use with a planetary gear unit that includes a plug member integrally formed with a funnel member and is located in an opening formed in the pinion shaft for effectively channelling oil to the bearings of the planetary pinion gear.

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