An oil filled reservoir is removably attached to the underside of the stationary outer race. Methods of Lubrication. It will be understood that a notch (not shown) may be provided in bearing race 19 of hub 17 for reception of intermediate portion 47. Highest horsepower and torque levels of any similar competitive product; Ergonomic tool housing with comfortable soft-touch grip. Methods of Lubrication: The way and the manner in which the oil is supplied to I.C. Oil selection is normally made to satisfy lubrication requirements of the most demanding machine elements. Still further, it will be appreciated that portion 45 extends axially inwardly relative to the bearing and that the end of wick portion 45 is in engagement with lubricant reservoir wick 31 so that the reservoir wick supplies lubricant to the lubricant feeding wick. 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. Other objects and features of this invention will be in part apparent and in part pointed out hereinafter. Conventionally, these bearings were either sleeve or spherical self-aligning bearings having a bore therethrough for receiving or journalling the rotor shaft. FIG. 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. Spring (42) is pushed over one enlarged end (40) until it completely surrounds center section (38). C. meter lubricant. 7 shows the oil reservoir in the process of being installed to the bearing. The core has a bore 6 extending longitudinally therethrough. 2. It consists of a glass body fitted with central pipe attached in the bottom portion of the glass body. 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. Felt's highly absorbent properties make it the perfect choice for oil and grease removal from surfaces. In positive-feed oil-lubrication systems, the pump is required to. As the elevator operates, the hoist ropes are cleaned. 2. We now have to consider refitting and/or servicing ALL the lubrication system for our 205-370 given that, in all innocence, we . 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. 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. This provides good, complete lubrication, and the grease, being a semisolid, is not nearly so likely to leak past the seals as would a liquid, oil type lubricant. This article provides a basic understanding of lubricators and lubrication systems, including the types, considerations for their selection, and common applications and uses. 3. Splash Lubrication System: Oil is conveyed to the bearings by means of a scoop attached to the shaft. Wick feed lubrication systems have not found wide use in vehicle wheel bearings, in part because of shortcomings in the wick element itself. Gravity Feed i. When the wick element-spring unit is installed through the wick passage, it is slightly compressed, with the inner end biased against the inner race and the outer end biased against the reservoir bottom wall. Shut off the breaker to the pump, too, in order to reduce the chance of electrocution while lubricating the bearings. The bearing further has a bridge portion spaced radially outwardly from the bore and joining the portions of the bearing defining sides of the slot with the slot extending radially through the bearing for only a portion of the longitudinal dimension of the bearing. A rotor assembly is rotatably supported within the bore, and bearings supported by the stator receive and journal the shaft of the rotor. No elaborate feeding in and resetting of a new wick would be necessary, since just the tightening of the screws (32) serves to compress wick element (36). 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. 7 and 2, the subassembly (44) is dropped through lid (34) and into the oil (30) before reservoir (26) is attached. 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). Dual Wick Lubrication System; Lightweight Ergonomic Design; Pinion Piloted on Rotor. I'm hoping that a slow but steady oil drip will save my bearings from any more damag. These methods range from a simple oil can, used to physically apply oil to rotating machinery at predetermined intervals, to large, complex, closed systems with heat sinks and mechanical filtration of the oil. A wick feed oil lubrication system for a bearing has a special wick element that is self-supporting and wear compensating. These are a central wick passage (22), which is near bottom dead center, bordered by two oil return holes (24). Up to 50% savings in lubricant costs due to . D. supply and distribute lubricant. Is that okay or should I use some special sewing oil wic. 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. 6). Referring next to FIGS. 5, wick portion 43 also extends the length of bearing member 21. 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. Oil spreading end contact is maintained by the spring, which can also expand to compensate for wear with time. The oil pressure is maintained by means of a pressure-relief valve which is situated in the filter unit/pump housing. Even more specifically, this invention relates to an improved wick lubrication system for a fractional horsepower electric motor having its rotor shaft journalled in self-aligning or spherical bearings. 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. EMERSON ELECTRIC CO., 8100 WEST FLORISSANT AVE., S, Free format text: Spherical bearing member 21 is resiliently retained in engagement with bearing support race 19 by means of a twist lock bearing retainer 35. 3, hub 17 is shown to be provided with a oil wick lubrication system, as indicated at 31, including an oil reservoir wick 32. . 4 shows the spring being assembled to the wick element; FIG. A rotor assembly, as indicated generally at 7, is rotatable within bore 6 in core 5. Reference may be made to U.S. Pat. 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. Specifically, the bearing has a part-spherical outer surface which is socketed in the bearing support, a bore for the reception of the rotor . ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST. Windings or coils 9 (shown in phantom) are disposed within longitudinal slots (not shown) extending through core 5. Safety-lock throttle lever prevents . 3 through 5, a wick element is indicated generally at (36). In FIG. 2. 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 which a row of rolling elements run, comprising. 5. 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. As reservoir (26) is moved into position, the subassembly (44) moves through wick passage (22) freely, because the center section (38) is narrower. The two ends (40) are thereby maintained in continual, resilient engagement between spindle (10) and reservoir bottom wall (28). 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. Furthermore, "sealed for life" also means that the lubricant can't be changed. 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. Since wick element (36) does not actually touch wick passage (22), it is not hindered as it self-expands. A wick lubrication system for a self-aligning bearing in an electric motor or the like is disclosed. Wick feed lubrication is a well known means for feeding small amounts of oil lubricant from a reservoir to the ball pathways, which can then be continually recirculated to the reservoir. Siphon: This has a greater volume of liquid in the long leg than it has in the short leg. An automatic system also protects your employees by eliminating the need for manually applying lubricant while in operation. As shown in FIG. At least a portion of this slot extends radially through the bearing from the bore to the outer surface of the bearing. Each oiler includes a multi-pack of colors for flow testing. Referring now to FIG. Functions of Engine Lubricating System. 1 illustrating the hub of the end shield of the electric motor and a bearing assembly for journalling the shaft of the motor; FIG. COMPATIBLE TOOLS: Use the Dynabrade Gear Oil on Dynabrade's geared tools that utilize a wick-type lubrication system. Turn off the circulating pump. As is best shown in FIGS. Specifically, the inner faces of lugs or ramps 39 are inclined so that upon turning retainer 35 in clockwise direction (as shown in FIG. 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. Now rare in four-stroke engines, total loss oiling is still used in many . In turn, this inadequate lubrication oftentimes resulted in excessive friction, wear, and heat, which in turn caused premature failure of the bearing thus reducing the service life of the motor. 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. Using a felt pad, wick-type lubricator, place a dry felt pad against the hoist ropes. As is best shown in FIGS. Further, it will be noted in FIG. 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. The one shown in Fig. PATENTED CASE. 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. 4 is an enlarged cross sectional view taken along line 4--4 of FIG. Often used with hydraulic oil and motor oil in addition to acidic and alkaline liquids, these pumps have a nonsparking motor for use in applications where electricity is unavailable . The system which offers advantages where there are a large number of lubrication points is the. Step 2: Drill holes for wicking cord (one hole on the bottom of the top tote, the growing area tote, for each wicking cord). Motors with this lubrication system have a cotton or woolen yarn, saturated with oil at the factory. 2. Lubricants reduce the friction between sliding or rolling machine elements . Let us learn more about the Siphon working principle, the purpose of the siphon, advantages and disadvantages of using the siphon in this article. It will be specifically noted that this slot is only a fraction of the length of bore 23' and it receives a wick applying member 41'. Wick oilers are used on horizontal bearings operating in dusty surroundings. 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 weight of the liquid in the long leg is acted upon by gravity and when the liquid flows out from the end of the airtight siphon conduit, vacuum suction is created and the siphon draws liquid up the short leg and over the crest to the outlet. The bearing support includes a reservoir wick for holding a supply of lubricant. The grinder is designed for use with Type 27 . Wick oilers are used in applications where precise oiling is required. 1. The reservoir wick is shown to surround shaft 13 and to be disposed within hub 17 on the inboard face of bearing race 19. Medium hard felt wick has density from 0.26 grams/cm3 to 0.32 grams/cm3 and hard grade refers to 0.36 grams/cm3 and above . Such a twist lock retainer is more fully disclosed in the coassigned U.S. patent, now U.S. Pat. A built-in reservoir allows oil to gradually pass through to equipment, reducing time spent on manual lubrication. Different methods are used to apply lubricants to machinery. Turbine lubricants must control the rust and corrosion that . PATENT EXPIRED DUE TO NONPAYMENT OF MAINTENANCE FEES UNDER 37 CFR 1.362. Typically, the motor includes a rotor shaft, a bearing support and a self-aligning bearing supported thereby journalling the rotor shaft of the motor. Wick Feed Lubricator: Figure 8.7 show the assembled drawing of wick feed lubricator. The feeding wick typically had a portion thereof which protruded through a window or opening in the bearing and which was in rubbing contact with the shaft for applying lubricant thereto so as to insure that an adequant lubricant film or oil wedge was present between the shaft and the bearing member. As shown in FIG. Each is suited for certain types of applications. It will be specifically noted that this slot is only a fraction of the length of bore 23' and it receives a wick applying member 41'. 2 is a left end view of the electric motor shown in FIG. Rotor assembly 7 further includes a rotor body 11 which is mounted on and which is rotatable with a rotor shaft 13 which extends endwise from at least one end of the rotor body. Oil serves as . The most common systems are: 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. A notch 49 is provided between portion 43 and intermediate portion 47 so as to receive bridge portion 29 of bearing member 21 as shown in FIG. a) Oil can Lubricator : This is the direct application of oil to a moving machine When fully assembled, the wick element (36) and surrounding spring (42) form a separate subassembly (44) in which the spring (42) is slightly compressed between the two enlarged ends (40), because S is greater than C. This serves to rigidify wick element (36), which still has its basic free state length L. Spring (42) has an additional function, described next. This allows so called "sealed for life" designs. Larger bearing ends are lubricated through a nozzle spray. 4. 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. 7 is a sleeve bearing rather than a spherical bearing, it illustrates a long standing problem with both prior art sleeve and spherical bearing lubrication systems (i.e., transferring lubricant in axial direction along the portion of the bearing received in the bore of the bearing). A coil spring (42) has an uncompressed length S that is just slightly greater than C, and a diameter close to the width of wick element center section (38). Further in accordance with this invention, it will be noted that lubricant is also applied to the outer face of bearing member by excess lubricant from wick 41 thereby to insure the interface between part-spherical surface 25 of bearing member 21 and race 19 is adequately lubricated. A. increase pressure and distribute lubricant. It is also known as the Ring Oiling system. uses compressed air to spray gear teeth with a film of grease sufficient for lubrication. Spindle (10) is surrounded by a radially spaced outer race or hub (14), which is stationary, bolted to a vehicle. 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. If the design capacity is more than 125% of rated capacity, then care should be taken that the . Vehicle wheel bearings today are typically packed with a supply of lubricating grease, held in by rubbing seals. 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. Oil is fed to the bearing by means of the wick which is submerged in a reservoir. Step 3: Locate Lubrication Ports. Typically, the oil is pumped through an . Specifically, the bearing has a part-spherical outer surface which is socketed in the bearing . Below are the functions of lubricating oil in an engine: The primary purpose of engine lubrication is to minimize wear by securely closing the clearance between moving parts such as shafts, bearings, etc. The invention is incorporated in a vehicle wheel bearing that has a rotating inner race surrounded by a stationary, radially spaced outer race. It is a more technically advanced and usually more costly method, but it results in longer life for a compressor. Wick Lubricator iii. 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. Automated lubrication methods. 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. B. meter and distribute lubricant. What is mist lubrication system? Typically, the motor includes a rotor shaft, a bearing support and a self-aligning bearing supported thereby journalling the rotor shaft of the motor. Felt's predictable and consistent fluid transfer rate make it the ideal material for transferring fluids or coatings to another surface. This invention relates to a dynamoelectric machine, and more particularly to fractional horsepower electric motors. Consistency class, as defined by the National Lubricating . 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. 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. Wick (cotton or wool s) carries oil from the well to the shaft sleeve. . Which type of lubrication system is used in two-stroke engine? Referring now to the drawings and particularly to FIG. 5 to 10. 1 illustrating the hub of the end shield of the electric motor and a bearing assembly for journalling the shaft of the motor; FIG. b) wick feed lubricator system. Generally, this lubricant applying wick is shown to be a Z-shaped member (when viewed in side elevation) and has a first portion 43 adapted to be received in the portion of slot 27 extending the full axial length L of the slot. 2; FIG. 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. Step 1: Cut wicking cord (six to eight sections, each 15 to 20 inches long). ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST. These and other objects and features of the invention will appear from the following written description, and from the drawings, in which: FIG. 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. Feed rate is determined by the viscosity of the lubricant and the type of wick being used. 3 shows the wick element and spring prior to assembly; 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. 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. No. 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. 3. 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). Linear guiding device with rail race lubricating elements. Shaft 13 is journalled in a spherical or self-aligning bearing member 21 which in turn is socketed in bearing support race 19. 5, wick portion 43 also extends the length of bearing member 21. Reference may be made to U.S. Pat. Another type of lubrication system is the splash lubrication system. 3 is a vertical cross sectional view taken along line 3--3 of FIG. 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