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Lubrication system for a north-south automatic transaxle
Assignee: Old Carco LLC
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Filing: 1992-12-18
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Granted: 1993-12-28
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Expires: 2012-12-18
Abstract
Abstract A lubrication system for a north-south transaxle includes a case having a passageway extending longitudinally and a cavity at one end of the passageway having an opening generally perpendicular to the passageway. The lubrication system also includes a transfer assembly disposed in the passageway and a differential assembly disposed in the cavity and engaging the transfer assembly. The lubrication system further includes means for delivering fluid in the cavity to the transfer assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 Berthold Martin
- 👤 Steven A. Mikel
- 👤 Michael A. Bartolino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 13:06
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H57/00; F16H57/04; F16H57/042; F16H57/0421; F16H57/048; F16H57/0482; F16H57/0483; F16C; F16C2361/00; F16C2361/61; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/19; Y10T74/19991; Y10T74/21; Y10T74/2186
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A lubrication system for a north-south transaxle comprising: a case having a first passageway extending longitudinally and a second passageway spaced from said first passageway and being generally parallel to said first passageway and extending longitudinally and a cavity at one end of said second passageway having an opening generally perpendicular to said second passageway; a transmission assembly disposed in said first passageway; a transfer assembly disposed in said second passageway; means interconnecting said transmission assembly and said transfer assembly; said transfer assembly including a transfer shaft disposed in said passageway and a bearing rotatably supporting said transfer shaft in said second passageway; a differential assembly disposed in said cavity and engaging said transfer assembly; a differential cover member closing said opening of said cavity; a fluid passageway in said case communicating with said cavity and an inlet aperture extending through said case between said second passageway and said bearing; and a hypoid gear connected to said differential assembly for pumping differential fluid into said fluid passageway to deliver differential fluid to said bearing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A lubrication system for a north-south transaxle comprising: a case having a first passageway extending longitudinally and a second passageway spaced from said first passageway and being generally parallel to said first passageway and extending longitudinally and a cavity at one end of said second passageway having an opening generally perpendicular to said second passageway; a transmission assembly disposed in said first passageway; a transfer assembly disposed in said second passageway; means interconnecting said transmission assembly and said transfer assembly; said transfer assembly including a transfer shaft disposed in said passageway and a bearing rotatably supporting said transfer shaft in said second passageway; a differential assembly disposed in said cavity and engaging said transfer assembly; a differential cover member closing said opening of said cavity; a fluid passageway in said case communicating with said cavity and an inlet aperture extending through said case between said second passageway and said bearing; and a hypoid gear connected to said differential assembly for pumping differential fluid into said fluid passageway to deliver differential fluid to said bearing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
A lubrication system as set forth in claim 1 including at least one seal disposed in said second passageway and about said transfer shaft and located past said inlet aperture to separate a differential fluid from another fluid in said second passageway.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A lubrication system as set forth in claim 2 wherein said transfer shaft has a head portion with a plurality of teeth.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A lubrication system as set forth in claim 3 wherein said hypoid gear has a plurality of teeth engaging said teeth of said transfer shaft.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A lubrication system as set forth in claim 4 wherein said bearing has a cup disposed in said second passageway and a cone having rollers disposed about said transfer shaft and engaging said cup.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
237 words
A lubrication system for a north-south transaxle comprising: a case having a first passageway extending longitudinally and a second passageway spaced from said first passageway and being generally parallel to said first passageway and extending longitudinally and a cavity at one end of said second passageway having an opening generally perpendicular to said second passageway; a transmission assembly disposed in said first passageway; a transfer shaft disposed in said second passageway; means interconnecting said transmission assembly and said transfer assembly; a bearing rotatably supporting said transfer shaft in said second passageway, said transfer shaft having a head portion with a plurality of teeth; a differential assembly disposed in said cavity and including a hypoid gear having teeth engaging said teeth of said transfer shaft; a differential cover member closing said opening of said cavity; a fluid passageway in said case communicating with said cavity and an inlet aperture extending through said case between said second passageway and said bearing; at least one seal disposed in said second passageway and about said transfer shaft and located past said inlet aperture to separate a differential fluid from another fluid in said second passageway; and said bearing having a cup disposed in said second passageway and a cone having rollers disposed about said transfer shaft and engaging said cup, whereby the hypoid gear pumps differential fluid into said fluid passageway and inlet aperture and between the rollers of the bearing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
237 words
A lubrication system for a north-south transaxle comprising: a case having a first passageway extending longitudinally and a second passageway spaced from said first passageway and being generally parallel to said first passageway and extending longitudinally and a cavity at one end of said second passageway having an opening generally perpendicular to said second passageway; a transmission assembly disposed in said first passageway; a transfer shaft disposed in said second passageway; means interconnecting said transmission assembly and said transfer assembly; a bearing rotatably supporting said transfer shaft in said second passageway, said transfer shaft having a head portion with a plurality of teeth; a differential assembly disposed in said cavity and including a hypoid gear having teeth engaging said teeth of said transfer shaft; a differential cover member closing said opening of said cavity; a fluid passageway in said case communicating with said cavity and an inlet aperture extending through said case between said second passageway and said bearing; at least one seal disposed in said second passageway and about said transfer shaft and located past said inlet aperture to separate a differential fluid from another fluid in said second passageway; and said bearing having a cup disposed in said second passageway and a cone having rollers disposed about said transfer shaft and engaging said cup, whereby the hypoid gear pumps differential fluid into said fluid passageway and inlet aperture and between the rollers of the bearing.
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