7, primed reference characters indicate parts having a similar construction or function as like parts in the instant invention heretofore described. Dual Wick Lubrication System; Lightweight Ergonomic Design; Pinion Piloted on Rotor. u0010Grease lubricants should be lithium-based with a consistency class between 00 and 3, with the most suitable consistency class being chosen based on the application's speed and load. Turbine lubricants must control the rust and corrosion that . 5 shows the spring fully assembled to the wick element; FIG. A needle valve adjusts the rate of flow, which may be seen as drops passing through the window beneath the glass reservoir. 3 illustrating the end of a spherical, self-aligning bearing member; FIG. While wick 41 was herein disclosed as being a Z-shaped wick (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. 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. 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. Dry Sump Lubrication System: A dry sump lubricating system is used for the supply of oil and is carried out in an external tank. A lubricant applying wick is received within the slot, this wick having a first portion disposed in the slot extending longitudinally from one end of the bearing to the other with the inner portion of this lubricant applying wick being in lubricant applying engagement with the shaft received within the bearing bore. 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. Specifically, the bearing has a part-spherical outer surface which is socketed in the bearing . 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. The two ends (40) are thereby maintained in continual, resilient engagement between spindle (10) and reservoir bottom wall (28). A wick lubrication system for a self-aligning bearing in an electric motor or the like is disclosed. 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 . Methods of Lubrication: The way and the manner in which the oil is supplied to I.C. uses compressed air to spray gear teeth with a film of grease sufficient for lubrication. Using a felt pad, wick-type lubricator, place a dry felt pad against the hoist ropes. 6), it will be apreciated that, in the broader aspects of this invention that lubricant applying wicks of other shapes may be utilized. 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. 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. 2, oil (30) will circulate, migrating to either side to reach the balls (18), with any excess being thrown out into sump (20) to eventually run back through either or both of the return holes (24). Ring lubrication system is generally used for lubrication of: A. Vertical bearings: B. Horizontal bearings: C. Inclined bearings: D. None of these Owner name: 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. Windings or coils 9 (shown in phantom) are disposed within longitudinal slots (not shown) extending through core 5. 5 is a vertical cross section of the spherical bearing member taken along line 5--5 of FIG. 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). 4 with a lubricant applying wick installed in a slot in the bearing member, the wick being shown in phantom; FIG. 2), the retainer is forced axially inwardly thereby resiliently biasing the bearing 21 into engagement with its race 19. ;ASSIGNOR:BURTON, STEPHEN J.;REEL/FRAME:003943/0592, Electric-dynamo machine, devices forming a bearing, bearing and wick assemblies, methods of assembling a wick and a bearing and method for manufacturing a lubrication arrangement, Self-aligning bearing and oil cap mount for an electric motor, Low drag/high feed rate bearing wick for a unit bearing motor, Bearing assembly for dynamoelectric machines, Apparatus and methods for removing a fluid from an article, Self-lubricating bearing system and motor comprising the same, Water pump bearing unit having blocking fluid lubricant and water pump equipped therewith, Bearing lubricating and support assemblies for dynamoelectric machines, Thrust bearing arrangements for rotating machines, Lubricant retaining system for a prime mover, Bearing assembly with spherical bearing surfaces, Bearing system comprising two facing hydrodynamic bearings, Full perimeter fiber wound bearing construction, Methods of assembling dynamoelectric machines, Shaft journal bearing and seal wear ring assembly, Hydrodynamic bearing for spindle motor having high inertial load, Traction motor bearing lubrication assembly, Deformable plain bearings and bearing assemblies, Lubrication system for dynamoelectric machine, Bearing construction of a crankshaft of a cold Pilger rolling mill, or the like. 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. Wick oilers are used in applications where precise oiling is required. 7 is a view similar to FIG. Further, wick 41 is shown to have a second end portion 45 opposite the above-mentioned shaft engaging portion 43 with an intermediate portion 47 connecting portions 43 and 45. UNSPSC 27131511. Another type of lubrication system is the splash lubrication system. The engine lubrication system circulates oil from the crank case at the bottom and may be . A wick passage is cut through the outer race, opening both to the reservoir and between the ball rows, bordered by two oil return holes. 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. As best shown in FIG. A total-loss oiling system is an engine lubrication system whereby oil is introduced into the engine, and then either burned or ejected overboard. Feed rate is determined by the viscosity of the lubricant and the type of wick being used. I blow out the lube system at the end of the day. 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. Wick Lubricator iii. 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. 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. 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. 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. Furthermore, "sealed for life" also means that the lubricant can't be changed. Country of Origin USA (subject to change) Product Description. Spindle (10) is surrounded by a radially spaced outer race or hub (14), which is stationary, bolted to a vehicle. Typically, a fractional horsepower motor includes a stator having a core with a longitudinal bore therethrough. Oil serves as . Oil can be introduced to the bearing in many ways, such as drip-feed, wick-feed, pressurized circulating systems, oil bath or air-oil mist. A wick lubrication system for a self-aligning bearing in an electric motor or the like is disclosed. 3 illustrating the end of a spherical, self-aligning bearing member; FIG. When installed, the wick element and supporting spring are . 4, slot 27 has a width, as indicated by dimension W, and a length (shown in FIG. This allows so called "sealed for life" designs. 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. . . 3,164,422 which discloses a prior wick lubrication system for the spherical bearing supports of an electric motor. Standards CE Certified; EAC Certified. Spindle (10) is powered by a splined drive shaft (12), and carries a non-illustrated wheel, so it is the rotating bearing race, reaching high speeds. 2 is a sectional view taken along the line 2--2 of FIG. This lubrication level is about 20% of the full oil-feed rate of 5.6 in. Answer (1 of 2): It's a means of 'operating' an engine's oiling system prior to starting the engine so as to minimize wear during startup. Soft felt wick has density between 0.16 grams/cm3 to 0.22 grams/cm3. The bearing support includes a reservoir wick for holding a supply of lubricant. b) Wet sump lubrication system. This grease type, see Fig. 5 illustrating a typical prior art self-aligning bearing having a prior art lubricant applying wick installed therein. 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. 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. PATENTED CASE. insulating supports or means for fitting bearings in the bearing-shields using sliding-contact or spherical cap bearings, Means for supporting bearings, e.g. 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. 4.5.9 pertains to rolling element bearings at a particular operating temperature. In positive-feed oil-lubrication systems, the pump is required to. 2; FIG. 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. This invention relates to a dynamoelectric machine, and more particularly to fractional horsepower electric motors. C. meter lubricant. Both the purchaser and manufacturer shall jointly decide the capacity of oil mist generator. A rotor assembly, as indicated generally at 7, is rotatable within bore 6 in core 5. 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 . 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. Typically, the oil is pumped through an . Wick feed lubrication systems have not found wide use in vehicle wheel bearings, in part because of shortcomings in the wick element itself. Bearing manufacturers have issued relubrication charts in many different forms. No. The core has a bore 6 extending longitudinally therethrough. 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. The most common systems are: As the bearing runs, oil is continually transferred to the surface of inner race and balls. No. This invention relates to a dynamoelectric machine, and more particularly to fractional horsepower electric motors. 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. A filter/lubricator ensures efficiency and reduces wear on the pump. Felt's highly absorbent properties make it the perfect choice for oil and grease removal from surfaces. 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. The scoop lifts the oil upward and . 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. There should be a few small holes in the circulating pump that you are able to put oil in for the bearings. Wick (cotton or wool s) carries oil from the well to the shaft sleeve. Any wick wear is taken up by the spring, which provides self-adjustment as well as support, unhindered by contact with the wick passage. To work properly, the inner end of the wick has to be kept in rubbing . Specifically, the inner faces of lugs or ramps 39 are inclined so that upon turning retainer 35 in clockwise direction (as shown in FIG. For engine parts, a type of lubrication system adopted is: . Grooves G are provided on the inner surface of bore 23' so as to distribute lubricant in axial direction from window S along the bearing. ;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. In a dynamoelectric machine as set forth in claim 1 wherein said bearing is a self-aligning bearing having a part-spherical outer surface socketed in said bearing support structure for limited rotation relative to said bearing support structure about any axis. Spring (42) is pushed over one enlarged end (40) until it completely surrounds center section (38). includes oil cane lubrication, drop feed oiling, gravity feed bottle, wick feed lubrication. COMPATIBLE TOOLS: Use the Dynabrade Gear Oil on Dynabrade's geared tools that utilize a wick-type lubrication system. 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. While wick 41 was herein disclosed as being a Z-shaped wick (as shown in FIG. Oil, Grease Gun and Grease Cups ii. Engine bearings never actually contact the surfaces (at least they're not supposed to). Referring next to FIGS. 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. They 'float' on a thin film of oil that is forced under pressure into . 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'. Wicks are color coded to coordinate wick speeds with application need. 6 is a side elevational view of the lubricant applying wick; and. 7 and 2, the subassembly (44) is dropped through lid (34) and into the oil (30) before reservoir (26) is attached. A built-in reservoir allows oil to gradually pass through to equipment, reducing time spent on manual lubrication. Typically, the motor includes a rotor shaft, a bearing support and a self-aligning bearing supported thereby journalling the rotor shaft of the motor. 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. 276. 4,219,245. 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. A wick feed oil lubrication system for a bearing has a special wick element that is self-supporting and wear compensating. d) centralized lubrication system. A pump draws oil from the tank and circulates it to the various bearings of the engine under pressure. C. meter lubricant. 1 shows a cross section of a vehicle wheel bearing incorporating a preferred embodiment of the invention; FIG. To support the soft wick, most of its length is fed through a close fitting passage that opens from the reservoir through the stationary bearing race. 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 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. While the bearing illustrated in FIG. Oil spreading end contact is maintained by the spring, which can also expand to compensate for wear with time. a) Mist lubrication system. 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 . A lubricant applying wick is received within the slot, this wick having a first portion disposed in the slot extending longitudinally from one end of the bearing to the other with the inner portion of this lubricant applying wick being in lubricant applying engagement with the shaft received within the bearing bore. From there, as shown by the arrows in FIG. Which type of lubrication system is used in two-stroke engine? 1. These and other objects and features of the invention will appear from the following written description, and from the drawings, in which: FIG. 3 is a vertical cross sectional view taken along line 3--3 of FIG. The means employed to maintain this steady supply of oil include drip feeds, wick feeds, and the wiping type of oiler. Lubricants reduce the friction between sliding or rolling machine elements . 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. No. The oil is thrown upward as droplets or fine mist and provides adequate lubrication to valve mechanisms, piston pins, cylinder walls, and piston rings. Circulating systems . 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). 4 is an enlarged cross sectional view taken along line 4--4 of FIG. Oil can be strained, filtered, and cooled because it is . Referring next to FIGS. 4 is an enlarged cross sectional view taken along line 4--4 of FIG. 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. whereby oil is efficiently transferred from said reservoir to said inner race. It is also known as the Ring Oiling system. Jump to content. 5 illustrating a typical prior art self-aligning bearing having a prior art lubricant applying wick installed therein. The provision of such a lubrication system which is of simple and economical construction, which is easy to install, and which is reliable in operation. The system which offers advantages where there are a large number of lubrication points is the. done. As shown in FIG. 7-66. Step 3: Locate Lubrication Ports. Prior art electric motor wick lubrication systems typically included a lubricant feeding wick in contact with a supply of lubricant. PATENT EXPIRED DUE TO NONPAYMENT OF MAINTENANCE FEES UNDER 37 CFR 1.362. Wick Feed Lubricator: Figure 8.7 show the assembled drawing of wick feed lubricator. Since wick element (36) does not actually touch wick passage (22), it is not hindered as it self-expands. Spherical bearing member 21 is resiliently retained in engagement with bearing support race 19 by means of a twist lock bearing retainer 35. Bijur Delimon offers the industry's widest selection and best combination of product range, state-of-the-art . The wick is a soft, oil absorbent material capable of capillary action. As shown in FIG. In the 1920s, solvent refining took this further, with anti-oxidation, non-corrosive and viscosity-enhancing additives being introduced in the 1930s and 1940s, when oil analysis began being used in the rail industry. Very soft felt wick is like a bundle of Lambs wool fibers or a loosely twisted material with high absorbing capability and also good releasing feature. As is best shown in FIGS. Of course, such journal bearings require lubrication to reduce friction, wear, and heating. Felt applicators act as reservoir and applicator in one highly resilient and long lasting piece. 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. Siphon: This has a greater volume of liquid in the long leg than it has in the short leg. 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. 1. 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. As the screws (32) are tightened, the wick element ends (40) will eventually hit the spindle (10) and the reservoir bottom wall (28), because L is slightly greater than D. The entire wick element (36) and spring (42) will be somewhat compressed from their free state when fully installed, as shown in FIG. Oftentimes, as shown in FIG. Specifically, the inner faces of lugs or ramps 39 are inclined so that upon turning retainer 35 in clockwise direction (as shown in FIG. Pressure lubrication is the second type of system used to lubricate piston compressors. 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. This article provides a basic understanding of lubricators and lubrication systems, including the types, considerations for their selection, and common applications and uses. As shown in FIG. 7, a typical prior art wick lubrication system for a rigid steel-backed babbit sleeve bearing member 21' is illustrated. 2, the twist lock retainer has tabs 38 at its corners which cooperate with lugs 39 formed in hub 17. 5. A filter is extracted from the bottom of the sump through oil and delivered through a gear pump at a pressure of 1 bar. Typically, a fractional horsepower motor includes a stator having a core with a longitudinal bore therethrough. Oil Cup ii. 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. 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. 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. Automated lubrication methods. 1. 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. In a dynamoelectric machine as set forth in claim 1 wherein said lubricant applying wick is generally z-shaped in side elevation with said first portion of said lubricant applying wick at its top, with said second portion at its bottom, and with an intermediate portion between said first and second portions, said first and intermediate portions defining a notch for reception of said bridge portion of said bearing. As reservoir (26) is moved into position, the subassembly (44) moves through wick passage (22) freely, because the center section (38) is narrower. Such a twist lock retainer is more fully disclosed in the coassigned U.S. patent, now U.S. Pat. ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST. 2; FIG. Zhongshan Broad-Ocean Motor Manufacture Co., Ltd. Zhongshan Broad-Ocean Motor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. EMERSON ELECTRIC CO., 8100 WEST FLORISSANT AVE., S, ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST. 5), as indicated by dimension L. In FIG. Check that the shut-off valves at the main pumps are open. 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. 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. . 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