Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Machine lubricant additive distribution systems and methods
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Application No.: US15653583Application Date: 2017-07-19
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Publication No.: US10227903B2Publication Date: 2019-03-12
- Inventor: Michael B. Viola , Eric W. Schneider
- Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
- Applicant Address: US MI Detroit
- Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
- Current Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
- Current Assignee Address: US MI Detroit
- Agency: Quinn IP Law
- Main IPC: F01M9/02
- IPC: F01M9/02 ; F01M11/12 ; G01F23/04 ; F01M11/02 ; F01M11/00

Abstract:
A lubrication system for a machine includes a sump to collect a bulk portion of a fluid lubricant and a pump adapted to circulate the lubricant from the sump through a lubricant line to a lubrication target area of the machine. The lubrication system also includes a dip stick defining a first end outside of the machine, a second end immersed in the bulk portion of lubricant, and a lubricant level indicator between the first end and the second end. The lubrication system further includes an additive fixture coupled to the second end of the dip stick. The additive fixture includes at least one additive material section adapted to dissolve in the lubricant to distribute an additive chemical in lubricant circulating through the machine.
Public/Granted literature
- US20190024544A1 MACHINE LUBRICANT ADDITIVE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS Public/Granted day:2019-01-24
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