Wet clutch/brake adapted to access press lubricant
US6321646A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 6, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB30B15/10
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mechanical press having a wet clutch/brake assembly. The wet clutch/brake assembly is cooled and lubricated using a recirculating flow of lubricant. The entire press acts as a heat sink for the recirculating lubricant and effectively cools and lubricates the clutch/brake assembly. The recirculating flow of lubricant can be formed from press lubricant.
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