Torque limited lube pump for power transfer devices
US7445438B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 23, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04C15/0061
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lube pump is provided for supplying lubricant to various components of a power transmission unit of the type used in motor vehicles. The lube pump includes a pump assembly and a coupling mechanism for releaseably coupling the pump assembly to a driven shaft. The coupling is operable to release the pump assembly when the rotary speed of the shaft exceeds a threshold value.
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