Internal expansion tank for hydrostatic transaxle

Details Internal expansion tank for hydrostatic transaxle Internal expansion tank for hydrostatic transaxle

2006-05-30

2006-05-30

Estremsky, Sherry (Department: 3681)

Planetary gear transmission systems or components

With transmission cooling or heating means

C074S60600R

Reexamination Certificate

active

07052429

ABSTRACT:
An expansion chamber for a hydrostatic transaxle to provide for expansion of the hydraulic oil during operation of the transaxle, where the expansion chamber is formed as part of the housing inside the main sump by ribs or other members extending from the housing and is closed by a cap to form a sealed chamber. A siphon tube may be secured to the cap or integrally formed therein, or formed by additional cast ribs or similar features formed into the housing and also sealed by the cap.

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Photograph dated '96 3 4 of Model 310-3000 integrated hydrostatic transaxle.

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