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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 31, 2001
Filed:
Oct. 26, 1999
Ronald N. Brissette, Lake Orion, MI (US);
Christopher S. Keeney, Troy, MI (US);
Dennis A. Kramer, Troy, MI (US);
Jack R. McKenzie, Hendersonville, NC (US);
Brian J. Mueller, Lake Orion, MI (US);
Dale Bell, Ortonville, MI (US);
Meritor Heavy Vehicle Systems, LLC, Troy, MI (US);
Abstract
An improved method of removing heat from a lubricant in an axle housing includes the use of a deflector in the axle housing. The deflector is positioned on a cover secured to the housing bowl. Lubricant is thrown against the deflector by a ring gear in the bowl. The lubricant is directed by the deflector outwardly to the axle ends of the axle assembly. In this way, the lubricant is exposed to a greater surface area, and the cooling efficiency of this system is greatly improved.