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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 26, 2022
Filed:
Dec. 16, 2019
Applicant:
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Inventors:
Brandon Schwoerer, Washington, IL (US);
Lance Cowper, Metamora, IL (US);
Justin Krager, Germantown Hills, IL (US);
Joshua Hicke, Glasford, IL (US);
Mark Smith, Bartonville, IL (US);
Assignee:
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H02K 9/197 (2006.01); H02K 7/00 (2006.01); H02K 5/20 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
H02K 9/197 (2013.01); H02K 5/20 (2013.01); H02K 7/003 (2013.01);
Abstract
A lubrication system is disclosed. The lubrication system may include a mounting case, a tube internal to the mounting case that is configured to carry oil, and an electric motor. The electric motor may include a motor housing, a mounting flange extending radially from the motor housing, and an oil passageway in the mounting flange. The mounting flange may be mounted to the mounting case to provide a fluid connection between the oil passageway and the tube.