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TRANSFER CASE WITH A REGULATED LUBRICATION

  • US 20140094333A1
  • Filed: 10/02/2013
  • Published: 04/03/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/02/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A distribution gear mechanism comprising:

  • a torque transmission device having a clutch;

    a fluid sump configured to receive a lubricating fluid, wherein a lower cog is configured to engage in the fluid sump such that the lubricating fluid is conveyed from the fluid sump in the direction of an upper cog by way of a chain drive;

    a fluid reservoir configured to collect the lubricating fluid and which is fluidically connected to the fluid sump;

    an adjustment mechanism configured to open and close an outlet opening of the fluid reservoir to the fluid sump; and

    an actuating mechanism configured to simultaneously activate the adjustment mechanism and the clutch.

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