GEARBOX LUBRICATION SYSTEM

摘要

The present disclosure is directed to a lubrication system for a gearbox that is part of a drivetrain assembly, e.g. of a wind turbine. The lubrication system includes a ring assembly having a first ring and a detached, second ring. The first and second rings are configured to fit within a gap located between a planetary gear system and a gearbox housing of the gearbox, e.g. due to operational and/or system tolerances. When installed, the first and second rings of the ring assembly are arranged together so as to form at least one opening therebetween, thereby being configured to direct a lubricant from the gearbox housing to the planetary gear system.

主权项

1. A gearbox assembly, comprising:
a gearbox housing; a planetary gear system configured within the gearbox housing such that a gap is defined therebetween, the planetary gear system comprising a plurality of planet gears, at least one sun gear, at least one ring gear, and a planetary carrier operatively coupled with the plurality of planet gears, the plurality of planet gears being engaged with the ring gear and configured to rotate about the sun gear; and, a ring assembly configured within the gap between the planetary gear system and the gearbox housing, the ring assembly comprising a first ring and a detached, second ring, the first and second rings arranged together so as to form at least one opening therebetween, wherein the at least one opening is configured to direct a lubricant from the gearbox housing to the planetary gear system.