Borgwarner Inc.

Robert Martin Quinn

Ian D Worcester

Branden Levi Reeves

A lubrication system for a transfer case may include a sump. A drive chain may be in operable association with the sump. A snubber may be disposed in close proximity to the drive chain. The snubber may include a channel and a conduit in fluid communication with the channel.

Transfer case lubrication system with snubber

An active transfer case for a motor vehicle may comprise a clutch assembly configured to rotatably couple a primary output shaft to an input sprocket when engaged. The clutch assembly may include a clutch pack having a plurality of clutch plates, and a clutch hub having a clutch hub center defined between an inner ring and an outer ring. The outer ring of the clutch hub may have a hub aperture placing the clutch hub center in fluid communication with the clutch plates. The active transfer case may further comprise a retainer slidingly inserted in the clutch hub center between the inner ring and the outer ring. The retainer may include a retainer aperture that aligns with the hub aperture of the clutch hub when the clutch assembly is engaged to permit a flow of a lubricant fluid from the clutch hub center to the clutch plates.

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Washington, MI, United States of America

Robert Martin Quinn