Patent ID: 6224289
Filing Date: 2001-05-01
Classification: B60K,F16B,F16D

Abstract:
An adapter for connecting a power takeoff unit to a driven unit, the adapter comprising:a body defining an internal lubrication sump the lubrication sump comprising a first opening on a first end of the body and a second opening on the second end of the body, the body comprising a plurality of power takeoff unit fastening holes within the lubrication sump on the first end of the body for fastening the adapter to the power takeoff unit and a plurality of driven unit fastening holes for fastening the adapter to the driven unit;a lubricant port on the body;a first lubricant seal surface surrounding an interior end of each of said plurality of power takeoff unit fastening holes to seal the lubrication sump;a second lubricant seal surface at the second opening of the body for sealing the second end of the adapter body to the driven unit; anda shaft seal receiving surface on the first end of the body for fitting a power takeoff unit shaft seal to the adapter.