Method for transmitting power by traction utilizing borate esters as traction fluids and a device for using the method
AssigneeThe British Petroleum Company p.l.c.
InventorsAnthony J. Moore, Howard B. Silver
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Abstract
A method for transmitting power by traction wherein the traction fluid is a borate ester having the general formula: ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is a saturated or unsaturated mono-cyclic group with from 1 to 5 side groups having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are the same or different cyclic groups as defined for R.sub.1 or alkyl groups with from 1 to 20 carbon atoms. A traction drive mechanism utilizing such a borate ester as the traction fluid.
Claims6
A method of transmitting power by traction wherein a traction fluid transmits the torque between rolling elements of a drive mechanism, comprises introducing between rolling elements of a drive mechanism a traction fluid consisting essentially of a borate ester having the general formula:
- ##STR5## where R.sub.1 is a saturated or unsaturated mono-cyclic hydrocarbyl group which from 1 to 5 side groups having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are the same or different cyclic hydrocarbyl groups as defined for R.sub.1 or alkyl groups with from 1 to 20 carbon atoms.
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