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Countershaft

  • US 20180149195A1
  • Filed: 01/29/2018
  • Published: 05/31/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/09/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A countershaft comprising:

  • a. an axial channel formed along the longitudinal axis of said countershaft;

    b. a first bearing zone formed on an exterior surface of said countershaft, wherein said first bearing zone includes a groove and a taper positioned adjacent one another;

    c. a second bearing zone formed on said exterior surface of said countershaft, wherein said second bearing zone includes a groove and a taper positioned adjacent one another, and wherein said groove in said first zone and said groove in said second zone are rotationally offset from one another;

    d. a first radial hole formed in said countershaft, wherein said first radial hole fluidly connects said axial channel to said groove in said first bearing zone; and

    ,e. a second radial hole formed in said countershaft, wherein said second radial hole fluidly connects said axial channel to said groove in said second bearing zone.

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