Method and apparatus for lubricating a transmission of a motor vehicle
US8930096B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 23, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16N2270/72
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for lubricating a transmission of a motor vehicle, particularly a power divider, wherein the oil is conveyed by an oil pump from an oil sump to components of the transmission. The amount of oil conveyed is set as a function of the predetermined parameters. The conveyed amount of oil is controlled in that the oil pump is operated intermittently, e.g. is switched on and off repeatedly. The invention further describes a device for carrying out the method.
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