Baffle for lubrication management in an axle assembly
US9810311B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H57/0483
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle axle includes a housing defining a sump, a gear assembly and a baffle. The gear assembly includes a ring gear disposed within the housing. The ring gear is configured to pump fluid throughout the housing. A pinion gear is meshed with the ring gear. The baffle is disposed within the sump and connected to the housing. The baffle has a first part being configured to control fluid flow across the ring gear and a second part attached to the first part. The second part is configured to control fluid flow across the pinion gear.
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