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Lubrication system and wind turbine incorporating same

US8366390B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 8, 2011
Grant dateFeb 5, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 8, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/72
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A lubrication system and wind turbine are provided having one or more input ports in a component and one or more output ports in the component. An expandable lubrication receptacle is connected to the one or more output ports, and the expandable lubrication receptacle is configured for receiving a lubrication medium from the component.

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