Method for cooling an axle

Details Method for cooling an axle Method for cooling an axle

2006-04-18

2006-04-18

Kim, Chong H. (Department: 3682)

Lubrication

Systems

Gearing

C184S006220, C074S60600R

Reexamination Certificate

active

07028810

ABSTRACT:
A work vehicle includes a frame and an axle assembly coupled to the frame. The axle assembly includes a first axle shaft and a first axle housing, with the first axle shaft disposed substantially within the first axle housing; a first wheel coupled to the first axle assembly; an axle lubricating fluid disposed within the first axle housing; and a first axle cooling device disposed within the first axle housing, in contact with at least a portion of the lubricating fluid, and including a first coil. Also disclosed is a method of cooling an axle assembly of a work vehicle. The method includes steps of removing heat from the lubricating fluid by placing the lubricating fluid in contact with the outer surface of a coil, and removing the heat from the inner surface of the coil by circulating the cooling fluid through the passage.

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U.S. Appl. No. 10/802,619, date unknown.

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