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Coupling lubrication system
Assignee: Warner Electric Technology LLC
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Filing: 1979-02-22
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Granted: 1981-09-29
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Expires: 1999-02-22
Abstract
Abstract A backstop and standby drive coupling using a sprag-type clutch is disclosed. The coupling includes a lubrication arrangement providing oil lubrication and cooling from an external supply and internal recirculation from an internal sump. Lubrication flow paths for distributing oil to critical parts of the coupling and to control the flow of surplus oil are provided.
Inventors
- 👤 Loris J. Charchian
- 👤 Donald O. Emmons
- 👤 Thaddeus F. Zlotek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 16:11
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16N; F16N9/00; F16N9/02; F16D; F16D41/00; F16D41/06; F16D41/069; F16D41/07
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
A coupling comprising a first member adapted to be fixed against rotation, a rotatable member having an annular lubricant sump and unidirectional drive means adapted for engagement with said first member and said rotatable member, said first member having a ring extending into said sump, said ring having a radially outer surface and at least one lubrication passageway extending from said radially outer surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
64 words
A coupling comprising a first member adapted to be fixed against rotation, a rotatable member having an annular lubricant sump and unidirectional drive means adapted for engagement with said first member and said rotatable member, said first member having a ring extending into said sump, said ring having a radially outer surface and at least one lubrication passageway extending from said radially outer surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The coupling of claim 1 wherein said ring passageway comprises a flush inlet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The coupling of claim 2 wherein said entry is defined by two intersecting walls, whereby said entry has a generally "L" shaped cross section, wherein one of said walls extends generally axially and the other of said walls extends generally radially.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The coupling of claim 2 wherein said ring comprises an entry extending generally circumferentially from said inlet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The coupling of claim 4 wherein said entry opens to said sump radially and axially.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The coupling of claim 5 herein said ring has a bottom portion, wherein said axial opening is from said bottom portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The coupling of claim 1 wherein said lubrication passageway extends at an angle to the radial direction through said ring.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The coupling of claim 1 wherein said first member defines a lubrication channel and wherein said lubrication passageway extends to said lubrication channel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The coupling of claim 8 further including a bearing between said first member and said rotatable member, wherein said lubrication channel extends to said bearing.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The coupling of claim 1 wherein said cylindrical unidirectional driving means comprises a plurality of sprags.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The coupling of claim 1 in combination with means exterior of said coupling for normally providing lubricant to said coupling.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
The coupling of claim 1 wherein said rotatable member is generally "U" shaped and wherein said unidirectional driving means and said first member are at least partially surrounded by said rotatable member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
The coupling of claim 1 wherein said first member comprises gear teeth axially spaced from said unidirectional driving means and an holdback arm having gear teeth drivingly engaging said first member gear teeth.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
39 words
The coupling of claim 1 wherein said first member includes a generally cylindrical radially outer portion for engagement with said unidirectional driving means and said rotatable member includes a generally cylindrical portion for engagement with said unidirectional driving means.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-09-28 | 1989-03-30 | 1989-09-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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