| 摘要 |
<p>Disclosed herein is a lubrication system (10) and method. The system (10) includes a main engine bearing (15) and a crankshaft (16) in operational association with the bearing. (15) The crankshaft i (16) includes an end (11) having a cavity with a power transmitting element (13) (e.g., splines). The cavity (19) can receive and engage an additional mechanism to transmit power thereto. The crankshaft (16) further includes a first oil passage (12) that is disposed within the end and a second oil passage (14) that extends from the main engine bearing into the crankshaft. The first oil passage intersects the second oil passage. The system also includes a pump mechanism for circulating lubricating oil from the main engine bearing to the crankshaft through the second oil passage and the first oil passage, and to the cavity to lubricate the power transmitting element. During engine operation, a constant supply of lubricating oil can be provided to the power transmitting element to reduce component wear.</p> |
