Active transfer case with splash recovery clutch lubrication system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10330189
APP PUB NO 20170152933A1
SERIAL NO

15431910

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An active transfer case is disclosed having a multi-plate friction clutch installed on the front output shaft. A splash recovery lubrication system is provided to capture lubricant splashed from the sump in response to rotation of the friction clutch and transfer the captured lubricant to a central clutch feed chamber to cool and lubricate the components of the friction clutch.

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MAGNA POWERTRAIN OF AMERICA INC1775 RESEARCH DRIVE TROY MI 48083

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Drill, Daniel M Rochester, US 6 53
Martinez, Frausto Julio Cesar Sterling Heights, US 2 7
Reth, Borin Rochester Hills, US 3 29

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