Patent ID: 6666300
Filing Date: 2003-12-23
Classification: B64C,F16H,F16N

Abstract:
A device for lubricating a step-up/down mechanical assembly with a lubricating fluid, said lubricating device comprising:a collection reservoir for collecting the lubricating fluid from said step-up/down mechanical assembly, said collection reservoir being fixed to a structure of said step-up/down mechanical assembly; a circuit for distributing lubricating fluid, said circuit comprising at least one scoop, wherein said scoop has a first end which enters said collection reservoir and which is mounted to rotate with respect to said structure of said step-up/down mechanical assembly; and means for creating a relative movement between at least said first end of the scoop and said collection reservoir, the relative movement causing said lubricating fluid in said collection reservoir to flow through said distribution circuit and to be conveyed to at least one element of said step-up/down assembly that is to be lubricated, and wherein said means for creating said relative movement comprise means for causing said first end of said scoop to rotate about an axis of rotation with respect to said structure of said step-up/down mechanical assembly, wherein said collection reservoir is located beneath said at lest one element to be lubricated, and said scoop is oriented parallel to the axis of rotation.