Direct drive rotation device for passively moving fluid

摘要

The device is configured for moving a fluid within a gearbox. In one illustrative embodiment, the device includes a base portion coupled to a rotatable member within the gearbox. An inlet portion of the device is configured to draw the fluid from a reservoir portion of the gearbox. The device is configured to utilize a centrifugal force for moving the fluid from the inlet portion toward the base portion along an interior surface of a conical portion. In another illustrative embodiment, the device includes a conical portion having an external threaded portion configured to capture a fluid during a rotation of the device. In such an embodiment, the threaded portion is configured to utilize a centrifugal force for moving the fluid captured by the threaded portion along an exterior surface of the conical portion.

主权项

1. A device for moving a fluid within a gearbox, the device comprising:
a base portion coupled to a rotatable member within the gearbox; an inlet portion configured to draw the fluid from a reservoir portion of the gearbox; a conical portion having an interior surface; and an orifice located in the conical portion, the orifice configured to eject a portion of the fluid to a desired location within the gearbox as the device rotates; wherein the device is configured to utilize a centrifugal force for moving the fluid from the inlet portion toward the base portion.