Lubrication system with extended emergency operability
US8020665B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 22, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H57/0486
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lubrication system, includes an auxiliary lubricant tank 48 and a supply conduit 58 extending from a source of lubricant 26 and through the auxiliary lubricant tank. A portion of the conduit resides within the tank and has an opening 136 for allowing lubricant transfer between the tank and the conduit.
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