Patent ID: 8844680
Filing Date: 2014-09-30
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. A lubrication system for a utility vehicle, comprising: a lubricating unit, comprising a lubricant reservoir, a pump, and a distributor attached thereto, to which supply lines to a plurality of lubrication points can be attached, and a control module with at least two different lubrication programs stored therein, wherein the pump initiates an ejection of grease in a cycle predetermined by one of the at least two different lubrication programs, wherein the lubricating unit is connected directly to an input and display device disposed in a driver's cabin or another accessible location of the vehicle, by which a switching between the different lubrication programs and an initiating of an intermediate lubrication is done, wherein the intermediate lubrication is initiated by the driver during the driving operation and occurs independently of one of the at least two different lubrication programs that is being used.