Fluid sump for accommodating a lubricating fluid

A fluid sump for accommodating a lubricating fluid, comprising:

• a first compartment for collecting the lubricating fluid;
• a second compartment in which the lubricating fluid is able to be brought into contact with a rotating member;
• and
• an intermediate compartment having a first opening for introducing the lubricating fluid from the first compartment into the intermediate compartment, a second opening for introducing the lubricating fluid from the intermediate compartment into the second compartment, and a floating element, wherein the first opening is configured such that the first opening is able to be opened and closed by the floating element, wherein
• the first compartment, the intermediate compartment and the second compartment are provided with ambient pressure, and wherein
• dimensions of the intermediate compartment and the floating element are defined such that a length and a width of the floating element is basically equal to an inner length and an inner width of the intermediate compartment.

A fluid sump for accommodating a lubricating fluid, comprising:

• a first compartment for collecting the lubricating fluid;
• a second compartment in which the lubricating fluid is able to be brought into contact with a rotating member;
• an intermediate compartment having a first opening for introducing the lubricating fluid from the first compartment into the intermediate compartment, a second opening for introducing the lubricating fluid from the intermediate compartment into the second compartment, and a floating element, wherein the first opening is configured such that the first opening is able to be opened and closed by the floating element;
• and
• a hollow tube which is fluidly connected with the intermediate compartment for equalizing a pressure within the intermediate compartment with ambient pressure, wherein
• the first compartment, the intermediate compartment and the second compartment are provided with ambient pressure.