Lubrication system with tolerance for reduced gravity
US8215454B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 22, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/2587
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lubrication system includes an auxiliary lubricant tank 48, a supply conduit 58 extending from a source of lubricant 26 to the auxiliary lubricant tank. A reduced-G bypass line 108 branches from the conduit and enters the auxiliary tank at a first elevation E1. The system also includes an auxiliary tank discharge conduit 116, a portion of which resides within the tank. The resident portion has an opening 122 at least partially at a second elevation E2 higher than the first elevation.
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