Flow control for oil in transit
US6044645A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 7, 1998 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H59/72
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A power transmission has a hydraulic control from which oil is distributed to various transmission components, a cooler and reservoir. A flow direction control valve is disposed in the distribution system to direct oil in transit to the reservoir during cold operation and to a transmission lubrication circuit or cooling circuit during normal operating temperatures.
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