Patent ID: 6244389
Filing Date: 2001-06-12
Classification: F16C,F16N

Abstract:
A lubrication vent block for use in managing lubrication in a lubricated device, said lubrication vent block comprising:(a) a receiving means, to receive lubrication from an external source;(b) a vent means, to vent lubrication from the lubricated device;(c) a common conduit, fluidly connected to said receiving means and said vent means, to provide a path for lubrication to flow into and out of the lubricated device; and(d) a valve means, located between said common conduit and said vent and receiving means, for controlling the passage of lubrication through said lubrication vent block to said lubricated device, said valve means including a first biasing means to bias said valve means to a predetermined position, said valve means being sized and shaped to selectively block either said receiving means or said vent means;wherein, upon lubrication being received by said receiving means, said valve means blocks said vent means and directs said lubrication through said common conduit to the lubricated device;and wherein, upon an excess of lubrication arising in the lubricated device, said valve means blocks said receiving means and said excess lubrication passes through said common conduit to said vent means.