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Transmission system

US9377099B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 2013
Grant dateJun 28, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/2188
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A transmission system includes a housing having a sump, the housing containing a crown wheel and a pinion. The transmission system further includes an oil reservoir and a pump selectively operable to pump fluid from the oil reservoir to the sump for lubricating the crown wheel. The pump is selectively operable to pump fluid from the sump to the reservoir.

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