A needle valve adjusts the rate of flow, which may be seen as drops passing through the window beneath the glass reservoir. From there, as shown by the arrows in FIG. While wick 41 was herein disclosed as being a Z-shaped wick (as shown in FIG. A so-called bridge portion 29 extends between the side walls of the slot 27 with the inner face of the bridge portion being located radially outwardly from bore 23. Consistency class, as defined by the National Lubricating . 1. Frequent lubrication helps prevent premature gear failure and helps . 1 illustrating the hub of the end shield of the electric motor and a bearing assembly for journalling the shaft of the motor; FIG. a wick element of flexible, lubricant absorbent material sized to pass through said wick passage, said wick element having a center section narrow enough to have surrounding clearance from said wick passage, enlarged ends, and a free state, end-to-end length sufficient to reach from said inner race to the reservoir bottom wall, and, Assigned to GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, A CORP. OF DE, GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, A CORP. OF DE, Application filed by Motors Liquidation Co, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING, ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL, SHAFTS; FLEXIBLE SHAFTS; ELEMENTS OR CRANKSHAFT MECHANISMS; ROTARY BODIES OTHER THAN GEARING ELEMENTS; BEARINGS, Parts of bearings; Special methods for making bearings or parts thereof, Special parts or details in view of lubrication, Special parts or details in view of lubrication with liquid lubricant, Details of supply of the liquid to the bearing, e.g. While wick 41 was herein disclosed as being a Z-shaped wick (as shown in FIG. ;ASSIGNOR:LEDERMAN, FREDERICK E.;REEL/FRAME:006174/0385, PATENT EXPIRED DUE TO NONPAYMENT OF MAINTENANCE FEES UNDER 37 CFR 1.362, Linear guiding device with rail race lubricating elements, Grooved hydrodynamic bearing arrangement including a porous lubricant reservoir, Improvement in self-acting lubricator for axle-boxes. Conventional lubrication methods. 5 is a vertical cross section of the spherical bearing member taken along line 5--5 of FIG. 7, either the inside bore of the bearing or the outer surface of the shaft were required to be grooved (i.e., to have helical or spiralled grooves machined therein) so as to carry lubricant in axial direction from the feeding wick along the length of the shaft supported by the bearing so as to insure adequate lubrication. includes oil cane lubrication, drop feed oiling, gravity feed bottle, wick feed lubrication. Increased machine reliability. 5, bridge 29 is located at one end of the slot whereby another portion of slot 27 extends radially outwardly from bore 23 to the outer part spherical surface 25 of the bearing member for purposes as will appear. Typically, the motor includes a rotor shaft, a bearing support and a self-aligning bearing supported thereby journalling the rotor shaft of the motor. Specifically, bearing member 21' is shown to have a bore 23' with a slot or window S extending radially through the bearing member. Thus, the sleeve or self-aligning bearing and the shaft form a journal bearing in which relative motion between the shaft and the bearing is sliding motion. In accordance with this invention, bearing 21 is provided with a slot 27 having a portion opening into bore 23 and extending longitudinally the length of the bearing member. Oil Mist Lubrication Working Principle. 1; FIG. Circulating systems . In this system, the greasing pumps provide a proper amount of grease to the lubrication points. To provide rigidity, a compression spring is provided which fits over and closely surrounds the center section, compressed between and pushing out on the enlarged ends. Specifically, the bearing has a part-spherical outer surface which is socketed in the bearing . To work properly, the inner end of the wick has to be kept in rubbing . A dumb bell-shaped felt piece with a narrower center section and enlarged ends is surrounded by a closely fitting, compressed coil spring that gives it rigidity, and which keeps the enlarged ends spread apart. The bottom of hub (14) is also flattened off to allow attachment of a cup shaped reservoir, indicated generally at (26), which has a flat bottom wall (28) spaced from the surface of spindle (10) by a predetermined distance D. Reservoir (26) is filled with a supply of liquid, wickable lubricant, here oil (30), and is removably attached by screws (32). Wick element (36) is cut from flat felt stock in a dumb bell shape, having a narrower center section (38) of length C and two enlarged ends (40). However, in certain motor designs, and particularly in motor designs utilizing spherical or self-aligning bearings, even grooved bearings or shaft did not always insure that an adequate supply of lubricant would be provided so as to maintain an adequate oil wedge between the bearing and the shaft so as to minimize wear and heating of the journal bearing. Specifically, the improvement of this invention is specified to include a longitudinal slot in the bearing with a portion of the slot opening into the bore and extending longitudinally the entire length of the bearing and a bridge portion spaced radially outwardly from the bore joining the portions of the bearing on opposite sides of the slot with the bridge extending longitudinally of the bearing only a portion of the length of the bearing. Referring now to the drawings and particularly to FIG. passages or nozzles, Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated, Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with feed by capillary action, e.g. Referring next to FIGS. Automated lubrication methods. Gravity feed system: Oil holes, Oil cups, and wick feed lubricators. 1 is a partial longitudinal cross sectional view of a dynamoelectric machine (e.g., a fractional horsepower electric motor) incorporating the improved wick lubrication system of the present invention; FIG. PATENTED CASE. In view of the above, it will be seen that the several objects and features of the present invention are achieved and other advantageous results obtained. Corresponding reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the several view of the drawings. Wick (cotton or wool s) carries oil from the well to the shaft sleeve. Referring first to FIGS. 3. 3. In FIG. Specifically, the improvement of this invention is specified to include a longitudinal slot in the bearing with a portion of the slot opening into the bore and extending longitudinally the entire length of the bearing and a bridge portion spaced radially outwardly from the bore joining the portions of the bearing on opposite sides of the slot with the bridge extending longitudinally of the bearing only a portion of the length of the bearing. Lubrication (Oil) System $ 0.56 - $ 328.16. 7 is a view similar to FIG. As best shown in FIG. Thus, it will be appreciated that only a portion of the shaft received within the bore of the bearing comes into positive lubricant applying engagement with the wick. 5. Force feed i. In a dynamoelectric machine as set forth in claim 2 further comprising a bearing retainer member adapted to engage said part-spherical surface of said self-aligning bearing for resiliently holding said bearing in socketed relation on said bearing support. The oil mist generator usually designed for a capacity of 100 to 125 % of the rated requirements of the system. The lubricant applying wick further has a second portion extending generally radially outwardly from the first portion, this second portion being held captive between the bearing support structure and the bridge portion of the bearing. LubeSite's wick material (foam) replaces old-style felt or woven . Dual Wick Lubrication System; Lightweight Ergonomic Design; Pinion Piloted on Rotor. Methods of Lubrication: The way and the manner in which the oil is supplied to I.C. Turbine lubricants must control the rust and corrosion that . Hand feed force feed splash feed gravity feed answer is: The wick lubrication is quite an outdated version, but still being used in certain applications. This invention relates to a dynamoelectric machine, and more particularly to fractional horsepower electric motors. Check that the sump tanks are ready for operation. Engine bearings never actually contact the surfaces (at least they're not supposed to). 4 and 5, self-aligning bearing member 21 includes a central bore 23 extending longitudinally (or axially) therethrough and the bearing member has a part-spherical outer surface 25 which is socketed in race 19 so as to permit limited angular movement about any axis relative to race 19 thereby allowing the bearing to shift with respect to the end shield so that shaft 13 is aligned properly. Lubrication systems distribute the lubricant to the moving machine parts in contact. It is also known as the Ring Oiling system. Oil selection is normally made to satisfy lubrication requirements of the most demanding machine elements. . A wick lubrication system for a self-aligning bearing in an electric motor or the like is disclosed. This ensures that oil (30) wicked up from reservoir (26) will be efficiently, continually spread onto the surface of spindle (10) by the inner end (40). While the bearing illustrated in FIG. Corresponding reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the several view of the drawings. . Other objects and features of this invention will be in part apparent and in part pointed out hereinafter. As a consequence, it is soft, with little internal rigidity. 6-29), oil is splashed up from the oil pan or oil trays in the lower part of the crankcase. Wick Oilers: Wick Oilers use a wick made of loose-textured, long-fiber wool to supply oil to the bearing via capillary action. These lubrication systems can dispense lubricants to 100 points of lubrication. This grease type, see Fig. The core has a bore 6 extending longitudinally therethrough. . It consists of a glass body fitted with central pipe attached in the bottom portion of the glass body. Tool Weight 1.7 lb. 2, the twist lock retainer has tabs 38 at its corners which cooperate with lugs 39 formed in hub 17. 5 to 10. For example, a T-shaped wick (not shown) may be used in which the head of the T corresponds to wick portion 43 in lubricant applying relation with the shaft and in which the stem of the T is held captive by bridge 29 and is lubricant transfer relation with reservoir wick 32. done. Typically, the motor includes a rotor shaft, a bearing support and a self-aligning bearing supported thereby journalling the rotor shaft of the motor. Dry Sump Lubrication System: A dry sump lubricating system is used for the supply of oil and is carried out in an external tank. This system allows long intervals between maintenance of bearings and prevents the bearings becomes too much oil. Owner name: 5), as indicated by dimension L. In FIG. Air-Powered Drum Pumps with Hose andFilter/Lubricator for Water, Oil, Coolants, and Chemicals. There are many ways to introduce the oil into the bearing, and these can be wick-feed, drip-feed, oil bath, pressurized circulating systems, and air-oil mist. 2. Gravity Feed i. A total-loss oiling system is an engine lubrication system whereby oil is introduced into the engine, and then either burned or ejected overboard. The oil is thrown upward as droplets or fine mist and provides adequate lubrication to valve mechanisms, piston pins, cylinder walls, and piston rings. Different methods are used to apply lubricants to machinery. Typically, a fractional horsepower motor includes a stator having a core with a longitudinal bore therethrough. The working of this lubricator is based on the siphon principle. Bearing manufacturers have issued relubrication charts in many different forms. 1. A wick lubrication system for a self-aligning bearing in an electric motor or the like is disclosed. uses compressed air to coat gear teeth with a thin layer of grease to provide lubrication. 5. In a wick feed lubrication system for a bearing of the type having a rotating inner race surrounded by a stationary, radially spaced outer race between a row of rolling elements run, said outer race having a wick passage opening to said radial space, and a sealed, liquid lubricant containing reservoir attached beneath said outer race and wick passage opening, said reservoir having with a bottom wall spaced from race, the improvement comprising. ;ASSIGNOR:LEDERMAN, FREDERICK E.;REEL/FRAME:006174/0385, Free format text: The width of center section (38) is smaller than the diameter of the wick passage (22), while end-to-end length L is just slightly greater than D. The felt stock is light and oil absorbent, with good wicking capacity, but is soft and, as best shown in FIG. Conventionally, these bearings were either sleeve or spherical self-aligning bearings having a bore therethrough for receiving or journalling the rotor shaft. Typically, the oil is pumped through an . Typically, the motor includes a rotor shaft, a bearing support and a self-aligning bearing supported thereby journalling the rotor shaft of the motor. 1. 3 is a vertical cross sectional view taken along line 3--3 of FIG. This is best illustrated in FIG. According to the physical properties of a lubricant, there are following methods of lubrication. Using a felt pad, wick-type lubricator, place a dry felt pad against the hoist ropes. Check that the shut-off valves at the main pumps are open. As shown in FIG. Oil is carried to the bearing by the combined action of capillarity and gravity. The forced, the gravity and the wick feeds are more economical. Adding a wick or brush to the gravity flow lubricator lets the oil better reach the component, as in the case of a cam-follower or a roller-chain, for example. Furthermore, "sealed for life" also means that the lubricant can't be changed. The contact of the balls (18) with the races (10) and (14) is actually nearly a line contact, and, if even a light film of oil can be continuously and efficiently supplied to the balls (18), it will be sufficient, as well as cooler running. 3 illustrating the end of a spherical, self-aligning bearing member; FIG. Mist lubrication system is that, in which the lubrication of a bearing is done by the oil in the form of oil mist. Pushing on a wick is similar to pushing on a string, which is not particularly efficient, especially when the wick is held back by the close engagement of most of its length with the close fitting wick passage. Oil, Grease Gun and Grease Cups ii. This drag is translated into extra heat. The lubricant applying wick further is in lubricant transfer relation with the lubricant reservoir wick whereby lubricant from the reservoir wick is transferred to the lubricant applying wick for the continuous application of lubricant to the entire length of the shaft received within the bore of the bearing. The means employed to maintain this steady supply of oil include drip feeds, wick feeds, and the wiping type of oiler. 5. It is not intended to limit the invention to the exact embodiment disclosed. Designed to lubricate individual machines or complete plants, automatic lubrication systems provide proper, precise lubricant replenishment to all required points, enabling a range of benefits in the process. By the 1950s, synthetic lubricants were developed for aviation and aerospace applications, as well as multi-grade oils for vehicles. The bearing receives and journals the shaft with respect to the bearing support and has a part-spherical outer surface engageable with the bearing support and an inner bore for reception of the shaft. 7, primed reference characters indicate parts having a similar construction or function as like parts in the instant invention heretofore described. Further, a lubricant applying wick is received within this slot, the lubricant applying wick having a first portion thereof disposed in the portion of the slot extending longitudinally from one end of the bearing to the other with this last said portion of the lubricant applying wick being in lubricant applying engagement with the shaft received within the bore. Safety-lock throttle lever prevents . 1. Referring now to the drawings and particularly to FIG. Grease lubrication system. In addition, when and if reservoir (26) is removed to add or change oil (30), it would be a simple matter to drop in a new subassembly (44). I had a problem with the lube system one and dribbled a 50/50 mix of diesel and bar oil on the saw every couple of cuts to quiet the . 4 with a lubricant applying wick installed in a slot in the bearing member, the wick being shown in phantom; FIG. Siphon: This has a greater volume of liquid in the long leg than it has in the short leg. Two axially spaced rows of bearing balls run between the races. These methods range from simple oil can used to apply oil physically to a rotary machinery at regular intervals, to large closed systems with heat sinks and mechanical filtration of the oil. C. meter lubricant. As is best shown in FIGS. Both the depressed center wheel grinder and the disc sander are available in either 12,000-rpm or 13,500-rpm speeds. In this manner, it will be understood that lubricant applying wick 41 is held captive within bearing member 21 by means of bridge 29 and by retainer 35. No. 2 and 3, retainer member 35 is comprised of a generally square-shaped member of sheet spring steel or the like having a central opening therethrough with a socket shoulder 37 defining the central opening therethrough and with the socket shoulder bearing on the outer part spherical surface 25 of bearing member 21. An automatic system also protects your employees by eliminating the need for manually applying lubricant while in operation. 6). No. Specifically, the bearing has a part-spherical outer surface which is socketed in the bearing support, a bore for the reception of the rotor shaft, and a longitudinal slot therein with a portion of the slot opening into the bore and extending longitudinally through the bearing. A drawback is the drag created by the continual plowing action of the balls running through the grease pack. Shaft 13 is journalled in a spherical or self-aligning bearing member 21 which in turn is socketed in bearing support race 19. The shaft surface speed in this case is 30 rev/sec 5 in. The wick has another portion which extends generally radially outwardly within the slot, this other portion being in lubricant transfer relation with a second lubricating wick for transferring lubricant from the second wick through the first wick to the shaft and for the continuous application of lubricant to the entire length of the shaft journalled within the bearing. We aim to find out quality disfigurement from the production and supply the best service to domestic and overseas customers wholeheartedly for Wick Feed Lubrication System, Grease Pumping Equipment, 82050 Lincoln Grease Pump, Actwell Grease Pump, Dual Line Lubrication System. Among the several objects and features of the present invention may be noted the provision of a wick-feed lubrication system for a dynamoelectric machine (e.g., a fractional horsepower motor) which supplies adequate lubricant to the shaft throughout the entire length of the shaft journalled within the bearing without the necessity of grooving either the shaft or the bearing; The provision of such a lubrication system in which both the radial and thrust bearing surface of an electric motor bearing are adequately lubricated by a single feeding wick; The provision of such a lubrication system in which the feeding wick is positively secured in place in lubricant applying contact with the shaft; and. . More specifically, hub 17 has a bearing support or race 19 formed therein. 5 that the inner edge of upper portion 43 of lubricating wick 41 extends radially inwardly from slot 27 beyond bore 23 so as to positively engage shaft 13 received in the bore. When installed, the wick element and supporting spring are . D. supply and distribute lubricant. In this manner, both the radial and thrust surfaces (i.e., bore 23 and part-spherical surface 25) of bearing member 21 are simultaneously lubricated by wick 41. Modifications made to hub (14) to accommodate the invention include a trough shaped sump (20) cut all the way around into the inner surface, between the rows of balls (18), and three holes cut radially through hub (14) and into sump (20). Standards CE Certified; EAC Certified. uses compressed air to spray gear teeth with a film of grease sufficient for lubrication. 4. As various changes could be made in the above constructions without departing from the scope of the invention, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense. 4. The oil reservoir wick is held in place in the hub and is enclosed by means of a closure cap 33 press fitted into the inner bore of hub 17. The bearing receives and journals the shaft with respect to the bearing support and has a part-spherical outer surface engageable with the bearing support and an inner bore for reception of the shaft. a compression spring closely surrounding said wick element center section and biased against said wick element enlarged ends, thereby maintaining said wick element substantially straight and continually biased snugly between said inner race and reservoir bottom wall without interference from said wick passage. Oil may be introduced to the bearing housing in many ways. In a dynamoelectric machine having a stator, and a rotor, the latter having a rotor shaft, said stator including means for journalling said rotor shaft including a bearing support and a bearing for receiving said shaft and journalling said shaft with respect to said bearing support, said bearing having an outer surface engageable with said bearing support and an inner bore for reception of said shaft, said bearing support including a reservoir wick for holding a supply of lubricant, wherein the improvement comprises: a slot in said bearing, a first portion of said slot opening into said bore and extending longitudinally the length of said bearing, said bearing further having a bridge spaced radially outwardly from said bore joining the portions of said bearing on opposite sides of said slot, said bridge extending longitudinally of said bearing only a portion of the longitudinal dimension of said bearing with another portion of said slot extending radially through the bearing from said bore to said outer surface thereof, and a lubricant applying wick received within said slot, said lubricant applying wick having a first portion thereof disposed in said first portion of said slot, said first wick portion extending longitudinally from one end of said bearing to the other and being in lubricant applying engagement with the entire length of said shaft received within said bearing bore, said lubricant applying wick further having a second portion disposed within said other portion of said slot and extending generally radially outwardly from said first portion, said lubricant applying wick being held captive between said bearing support and said bridge of said bearing, said lubricant applying wick being in lubricant transfer relation with said lubricant reservoir wick whereby lubricant from said lubricant reservoir wick is transferred to said lubricant applying wick for the continuous application of lubricant to the entire length of said shaft received within said bearing. Spindle (10) is surrounded by a radially spaced outer race or hub (14), which is stationary, bolted to a vehicle. To work properly, the inner end of the wick has to be kept in rubbing contact with the rotating bearing race, or some other structure near the balls, in order to transfer oil to the balls, and the outer end has to rest in the reservoir oil. 1. Benefits. Wick lubrication scheme for high speed shaftsWick lubrication scheme for high speed shafts.. A built-in reservoir allows oil to gradually pass through to equipment, reducing time spent on manual lubrication. Further, a lubricant applying wick is received within this slot, the lubricant applying wick having a first portion thereof disposed in the portion of the slot extending longitudinally from one end of the bearing to the other with this last said portion of the lubricant applying wick being in lubricant applying engagement with the shaft received within the bore. Wick Oilers have a wick of loose textured, long fiber wool that supplies oil to the bearing through capillary action. ;ASSIGNOR:BURTON, STEPHEN J.;REEL/FRAME:003943/0592, Free format text: Should the inner end (40) wear over time, the compressed spring (42) and wick element (36) can expand to take up the slack, maintaining snug engagement automatically and passively. Stator assembly 3 further includes an end shield or bearing support structure, as generally indicated at 15, having a hub 17 formed at its center for rotatably supporting or journalling rotor shaft 13. The aim of the gravity system, as of all lubrication systems, is to provide a reliable means of supplying the bearing surfaces with the proper amount of lubricating oil. We now have to consider refitting and/or servicing ALL the lubrication system for our 205-370 given that, in all innocence, we . 6 is a side elevational view of the lubricant applying wick; and. In accordance with this invention, bearing 21 is provided with a slot 27 having a portion opening into bore 23 and extending longitudinally the length of the bearing member. If you can operate scissors, a drill, and a box cutter, you're qualified. Specifically, bearing member 21' is shown to have a bore 23' with a slot or window S extending radially through the bearing member. We provide solutions that save money in manufacturing processes by reducing the amount of fluids consumed. Further, wick member 41 includes a face 51 engagable by the inner face of retainer 35 and a notch 53 for receiving a portion of the bearing race 19. This lubrication level is about 20% of the full oil-feed rate of 5.6 in. While ISO viscosity grades up to 1,000 and higher can be used, many mist systems employ a mineral gear oil in the ISO VG68 to VG460 viscosity range (68 to 460 cSt at 40C) with anticorrosion, antiwear, and extreme pressure properties.. Past problems with wax and additive separation from . Drip Feed Lubricator iv. 1, a dynamoelectric machine (e.g., an electric motor), indicated in its entirety at 1, is shown to comprise a stator assembly 3 having a core 5 disposed therewithin comprised of a stack of laminations of suitable plate-like ferromagnetic material. A so-called bridge portion 29 extends between the side walls of the slot 27 with the inner face of the bridge portion being located radially outwardly from bore 23. No. Circulating systems keep bearings lubricated at all times. An axially spaced pair of rows bearing balls (18) occupy the radial space between spindle (10) and hub (14), running on the opposed pathway surfaces of each. As shown in FIG. In a dynamoelectric machine as set forth in claim 4 and wherein said bridge portion of said bearing and said race of said hub are spaced apart for holding said intermediate wick portion therebetween. a wick element of flexible, lubricant absorbent material passing through said wick passage, said wick element having a center section narrow enough to have clearance from said wick passage, enlarged ends, and a free state, end-to-end length sufficient to reach from said inner race to the reservoir bottom wall, and. Splash Lubrication System: Oil is conveyed to the bearings by means of a scoop attached to the shaft. Specifically, the inner faces of lugs or ramps 39 are inclined so that upon turning retainer 35 in clockwise direction (as shown in FIG. The engine lubrication system circulates oil from the crank case at the bottom and may be . 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