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Axle system

US8485932B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 6, 2011
Grant dateJul 16, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 19, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/12
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An axle system is provided that included an axle assembly having an axle member, a gear coupled with the axle member, and a housing encasing a lubrication fluid and at least a portion of the axle member and the gear therein. A device may selectively heat and/or cool the lubrication fluid at one or more regions of the axle system.

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