Thermal valve assembly stand tube
US7766126B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 3, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/86228
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An integral stand tube for regulating fluid level within a transmission is provided. The stand tube includes an upper opening, at least one lower opening, and an internal volume defined by at least one internal passage for directing fluid from a valve body-side of a transmission to a main sump located on a gear-side of the transmission. The lower opening is operatively connected to a thermal valve assembly and a fluid passage formed in the transmission case between the auxiliary sump of the valve body-side and the main sump of the gear-side. Fluid passing from auxiliary sump to main sump bypasses dynamic transmission components to thereby minimize fluid aeration due to contact therebetween.
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