Transmission lubrication system and apparatus
First Claim
1. A manifold for distributing lubricant in a transmission comprising:
- an inlet supply nozzle for receiving transmission lubricant, the inlet supply nozzle arranged at a first terminal end of the manifold and having a first retaining rib that extends radially outwardly from an outer circumferential surface of the inlet supply nozzle;
a main body in fluid communication with the supply nozzle and defining a channel having open side along the channel;
a substantially flat cover connected to the main body at the open side that creates a fluid seal with the channel, wherein the cover is affixed to the main body by one of adhesion welding, laser welding, or vibration welding;
a plurality of outlet ports extending from the main body for dispersing lubricant from the channel across traction components of the transmission; and
an exhaust nozzle that discharges lubricant from the manifold for recirculation within the transmission, the exhaust nozzle arranged at a second terminal end of the manifold and having a second retaining rib that extends radially outwardly from an outer circumferential surface of the exhaust nozzle.
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Abstract
A manifold for distributing lubricant in a transmission includes an inlet supply nozzle for receiving transmission lubricant, and a main body in fluid communication with the supply nozzle. The main body defines a channel having open side. The manifold also includes a cover connected to the main body at the open side that creates a fluid seal along an edge of the channel. A first port extends from the main body for dispersing lubricant in a solid stream spray pattern onto traction components of the transmission. A second port extends from the main body for dispersing lubricant in a fan spray pattern onto traction components of the transmission. The manifold also includes an exhaust nozzle to discharge lubricant from the manifold for recirculation within the transmission.
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16 Claims
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1. A manifold for distributing lubricant in a transmission comprising:
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an inlet supply nozzle for receiving transmission lubricant, the inlet supply nozzle arranged at a first terminal end of the manifold and having a first retaining rib that extends radially outwardly from an outer circumferential surface of the inlet supply nozzle; a main body in fluid communication with the supply nozzle and defining a channel having open side along the channel; a substantially flat cover connected to the main body at the open side that creates a fluid seal with the channel, wherein the cover is affixed to the main body by one of adhesion welding, laser welding, or vibration welding; a plurality of outlet ports extending from the main body for dispersing lubricant from the channel across traction components of the transmission; and an exhaust nozzle that discharges lubricant from the manifold for recirculation within the transmission, the exhaust nozzle arranged at a second terminal end of the manifold and having a second retaining rib that extends radially outwardly from an outer circumferential surface of the exhaust nozzle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A manifold for distributing lubricant in a transmission comprising:
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an inlet supply nozzle for receiving transmission lubricant, the inlet supply nozzle arranged at a first terminal end of the manifold and having a first retaining rib that extends radially outwardly from an outer circumferential surface of the inlet supply nozzle; a main body in fluid communication with the supply nozzle and defining a channel having open side; a cover connected to the main body at the open side that creates a fluid seal along an edge of the channel, wherein the cover is affixed to the main body by one of adhesion welding, laser welding, or vibration welding; a first port extending from the main body for dispersing lubricant in a solid stream spray pattern onto traction components of the transmission; a second port extending from the main body for dispersing lubricant in a fan spray pattern onto traction components of the transmission; and an exhaust nozzle to discharge lubricant from the manifold for recirculation within the transmission, the exhaust nozzle arranged at a second terminal end of the manifold and having a second retaining rib that extends radially outwardly from an outer circumferential surface of the exhaust nozzle. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A transmission lubrication distribution system comprising:
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a sump for collecting lubricant; a pump that draws lubricant from the sump; a first manifold in fluid flow communication with the pump that includes a plurality of ports that disperse lubricant onto transmission traction components, the first manifold having an inlet supply nozzle arranged at a first terminal end that receives lubricant and an exhaust nozzle arranged at a second terminal end that discharges lubricant into a mid-wall of the transmission; and a second manifold in fluid communication with the exhaust nozzle of the first manifold at the mid-wall and that includes a plurality of ports that disperse lubricant onto transmission traction components and an exhaust nozzle that directs lubricant to the sump for recirculation. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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