Machine element or mechanism – Elements – Gear casings
Patent
1977-07-18
1978-11-21
Braun, Leslie
Machine element or mechanism
Elements
Gear casings
137561A, 192112, F16H 5702
Patent
active
041260589
ABSTRACT:
A fluid flow divider such as for use in controlling fluid flow in a power transmission mechanism. Illustratively, the flow divider may be utilized for providing connection to a bevel gear case provided with a plurality of fluid flow passages opening through a wall portion thereof. The flow divider includes first connecting structure for connecting a first fluid flow conduit to the wall portion to have fluid flow communication with one of the flow passages through its opening in the wall portion. The flow divider further includes a second connecting structure for connecting a second fluid flow conduit to a wall portion to have fluid flow communication with a plurality of additional ones of the fluid flow passages concurrently through their respective openings in the wall portion. Seals are provided for sealing the flow divider to the wall portion. The second connecting structure may include a removable connecting member secured to a cover member in turn secured to the wall portion.
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Nelson Delbert G.
Shelby Robert L.
Braun Leslie
Caterpillar Tractor Co.
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