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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 30, 2021
Filed:
Jul. 31, 2015
Volvo Truck Corporation, Gothenburg, SE;
Thomas Barillot, Mornant, FR;
Serge Vananty, Chassieu, FR;
Yann Depoorter, Saint Alban Leysse, FR;
Chris Clezardin, Saint Maurice sur Dargoire, FR;
Michael Joliet, Montseveroux, FR;
VOLVO TRUCK CORPORATION, Gothenburg, SE;
Abstract
A supporting device to be secured in a housing of an axle unit includes a main portion in the shape of a ring having a longitudinal axis and forming a circular opening intended to receive an outer ring of a bearing which, in use, is mounted on a differential housing. The supporting device further includes a collector capable of collecting lubricant projected inside the housing by at least one rotating part, in use, the collector including an outlet port for allowing lubricant to flow towards the longitudinal axis.