Axle heat absorber
US9562604B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 22, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28D2021/0089
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An axle includes a differential, a cover, and a heat absorber. The differential has a ring gear disposed within a housing. The ring gear is configured to pump a lubricating fluid. The cover is attached to the housing. The heat absorber is attached to the cover within a pump path of the ring gear. The heat absorber has a phase-change material disposed within the heat absorber configured to absorb heat from the lubricating fluid. A method to control fluid temperature in a vehicle axle is also included.
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