Method and apparatus for oiling splines in a bevel gearbox
US8356695B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 17, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D69/12
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for providing improved lubrication of a spline connection between a PTO driver and a bevel gearbox in which lubricant from the bevel gear housing is directed to a location above and radially outwardly from the splined connection and the apparatus then directs the lubricant flow toward the splined connection by force of gravity. The apparatus is configured to be self-aligning when installed in an existing receptacle in the gearbox housing thereby enabling the apparatus to be conveniently installed in a housing designed to utilize gearbox lubricant to lubricate the splines.
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