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Apparatus and method for lubricating a gear

US8366578B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 2008
Grant dateFeb 5, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 13, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H57/0479
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A gear train assembly includes a first reduction planetary gear set having a rotating carrier and a second reduction planetary gear set having a non-rotating carrier. A plurality of vanes are attached to the carrier to direct oil from an oil bath towards the non-rotating carrier as the rotating carrier rotates.

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