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Device for lubricating a component in an assembly of parts

US7938230B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 25, 2005
Grant dateMay 10, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 2, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C2360/23
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for lubricating a component in an assembly of parts comprises a lubricant distribution chamber arranged in the vicinity of the component and formed by an annular setback in a ring mounted on a part of the assembly, said setback being closed automatically when the ring is mounted by means of a corresponding surface of the part into which there open out channels or ducts formed in the part and feeding the setback with lubricant and/or connecting the setback to means for taking lubricant to the component.

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