Lubrication pinion module, lubrication pinion, and method for manufacturing a lubrication pinion module

A lubrication pinion module for applying a lubricant onto a to-be-lubricated element, the lubrication pinion module comprising:

• a gear element including a plurality of teeth, the teeth being formed from foam rubber or foam plastic;
• and
• a bearing element,
• wherein the gear element is configured to supply the to-be-lubricated element with lubricant, and the bearing element is configured to support the lubrication pinion module on a shaft,
• wherein the bearing element and the gear element are connected to each other for conjoint rotation,
• wherein the bearing element includes at least one recess configured to provide an interference-fit connection with the gear element, and
• wherein the at least one recess of the bearing element is filled with the material used for the manufacture of the gear element,
• wherein a lubrication passage having a longitudinal axis extending at an acute angle to a radial direction extends from a first flank of each tooth of the plurality of gear teeth, and
• wherein the bearing element includes a first lubrication passage portion coaxial with the lubrication passage of the gear element and a second, radial, lubrication passage portion that intersects the first lubrication passage portion.