Axle system
US8485932B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 6, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 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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