Patents Issued in March 22, 1978
  • Patent number: 4080108
    Abstract: A differential comprises a pair of face gears, a carrier rotatably mounted between the face gears and a plurality of pinion gears rotatably mounted on the carrier and intermeshing with the face gears for differentially permitting one face gear to rotate relative to the other face gear. The pinion gears are each rotatably mounted in bearings and a lubrication system is provided for pumping lubricating fluid to the bearings for lubrication and cooling purposes. The lubrication system comprises a double-acting pump mounted adjacent to the carrier and a rocker arm pivotally mounted adjacent to each end of the pump. A first end of the rocker arm engages a cam attached to the carrier whereas a second thereof engages an end of a piston rod reciprocably mounted in the pump to pump lubricating fluid to the bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1976
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1978
    Assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co.
    Inventors: Frank E. Keske, David E. Hackett