The recommended minimum temperature is typically at least 120F. Such a twist lock retainer is more fully disclosed in the coassigned U.S. patent, now U.S. Pat. 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. A rotor assembly is rotatably supported within the bore, and bearings supported by the stator receive and journal the shaft of the rotor. 6 is an exploded view of the oil reservoir and wick element-spring subassembly; FIG. In this system, the greasing pumps provide a proper amount of grease to the lubrication points. Oil-mist lubricating systems should operate at pressures of ___ psi. 3 is a vertical cross sectional view taken along line 3--3 of FIG. 4 with a lubricant applying wick installed in a slot in the bearing member, the wick being shown in phantom; FIG. Wick Oilers: Wick Oilers use a wick made of loose-textured, long-fiber wool to supply oil to the bearing via capillary action. Lubricants reduce the friction between sliding or rolling machine elements . The wick is a soft, oil absorbent material capable of capillary action. While the bearing illustrated in FIG. UNSPSC 27131511. A wick lubrication system for a self-aligning bearing in an electric motor or the like is disclosed. Safety-lock throttle lever prevents . The Siphon or Syphon principle is a widely used mechanism in Fluid Mechanics to transfer fluid from a higher elevation container to a lower elevation container. b) Wet sump lubrication system. Frequent lubrication helps prevent premature gear failure and helps . Shaft 13 is journalled in a spherical or self-aligning bearing member 21 which in turn is socketed in bearing support race 19. 2; FIG. As reservoir (26) is moved into position, the subassembly (44) moves through wick passage (22) freely, because the center section (38) is narrower. ;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. Conventional lubrication methods. 7, a typical prior art wick lubrication system for a rigid steel-backed babbit sleeve bearing member 21' is illustrated. 3 /sec and should be reserved for low speeds and light duty. FIG. When installed, the wick element and supporting spring are compressed between the bearing spindle and bottom wall of the oil reservoir, running through a loosely fitting passage in the surrounding hub. Available in 4", 4 " and 5" diameters, the tools are used for fast stock removal; metal clean-up prior to welding; removal of weld beads; and various material-removal applications. 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. 5. 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. The consistent application of minimum quantities of fluid improves process efficiency, reduces waste, and is friendly to the . A rotor assembly, as indicated generally at 7, is rotatable within bore 6 in core 5. Jump to content. Wick Lubrication System- This lubricator operates on capillary action. Mist lubrication system is that, in which the lubrication of a bearing is done by the oil in the form of oil mist. 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. As best shown in FIG. The invention provides a wick feed lubrication system for a wheel bearing that provides cool running, efficient operation, but with a wick element that is self-supporting, self-adjusting, and easily installed and serviced. 2. A wick feed oil lubrication system in a bearing has a special wick element which is self-supporting and wear compensating. Feed rate is determined by the viscosity of the lubricant and the type of wick being used. c) ladder lubricator system. Wick (cotton or wool s) carries oil from the well to the shaft sleeve. FIG. 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. D. supply and distribute lubricant. Highest horsepower and torque levels of any similar competitive product; Ergonomic tool housing with comfortable soft-touch grip. 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. a) Oil can Lubricator : This is the direct application of oil to a moving machine Air-Powered Drum Pumps with Hose andFilter/Lubricator for Water, Oil, Coolants, and Chemicals. Functions of Engine Lubricating System. b) wick feed lubricator system. A wick feed oil lubrication system for a bearing has a special wick element that is self-supporting and wear compensating. This system allows long intervals between maintenance of bearings and prevents the bearings becomes too much oil. 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. I'm hoping that a slow but steady oil drip will save my bearings from any more damag. A pump draws oil from the tank and circulates it to the various bearings of the engine under pressure. Standards CE Certified; EAC Certified. Engine influence the efficiency of the choice of the lubricant. 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. 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. Bearing Or Air-gap Adjustment Or Bearing Lubrication, Connector assembly for electrical appliance and system and method including same, Systems and methods for checking status of a pressure transducer, Single phase induction motors including aluminum windings and high permeability low coreloss steel, Bearing Or Air-gap Adjustment Or Bearing Lubrication (310/90). 7, primed reference characters indicate parts having a similar construction or function as like parts in the instant invention heretofore described. 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. 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. 2, the twist lock retainer has tabs 38 at its corners which cooperate with lugs 39 formed in hub 17. They 'float' on a thin film of oil that is forced under pressure into . 2. This drag is translated into extra heat. Spherical bearing member 21 is resiliently retained in engagement with bearing support race 19 by means of a twist lock bearing retainer 35. 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. 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 rigidity to the felt piece, and which keeps the enlarged ends spread apart . 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 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. 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. The oil pressure ranges from 100 to 250 psi. Typically, the motor includes a rotor shaft, a bearing support and a self-aligning bearing supported thereby journalling the rotor shaft of the motor. COMPATIBLE TOOLS: Use the Dynabrade Gear Oil on Dynabrade's geared tools that utilize a wick-type 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. The oil after lubrication is returned to reservoir either directly or through filters. 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. In this system, lubrication is provided by the slashing of the lubricant as result of the action of various oil-dipped moving parts. 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. 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. Typically, the motor includes a rotor shaft, a bearing support and a self-aligning bearing supported thereby journalling the rotor shaft of the motor. 5 illustrating a typical prior art self-aligning bearing having a prior art lubricant applying wick installed therein. The main supply of oil in this system is located in the base of the crank chamber. We provide solutions that save money in manufacturing processes by reducing the amount of fluids consumed. Oftentimes, 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. Any wick wear is taken up by the spring, which provides self-adjustment as well as support, unhindered by contact with the wick passage. Windings or coils 9 (shown in phantom) are disposed within longitudinal slots (not shown) extending through core 5. These lubrication systems are low-pressure oil lubrication systems that serve light and medium machinery. 4,219,245. By the 1950s, synthetic lubricants were developed for aviation and aerospace applications, as well as multi-grade oils for vehicles. 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. Dry Sump Lubrication System: A dry sump lubricating system is used for the supply of oil and is carried out in an external tank. Flow rate depends on temperature.. Use 90 elbow cups for side-mount applications and where vertical space is limited.. Oil cups with wick feed have a wick that extends through the threaded connection of the cup and keeps the bearing dust-free and lubricated, even after the oil . As is best shown in FIGS. Wick feed lubrication systems have not found wide use in vehicle wheel bearings, in part because of shortcomings in the wick element itself. While the bearing illustrated in FIG. Linear guiding device with rail race lubricating elements. Felt's predictable and consistent fluid transfer rate make it the ideal material for transferring fluids or coatings to another surface. Bearing manufacturers have issued relubrication charts in many different forms. Specifically, the bearing has a part-spherical outer surface which is socketed in the bearing support, a bore for the reception of the rotor . 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. Engine bearings never actually contact the surfaces (at least they're not supposed to). 276. . . 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. 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. 6). 4 is an enlarged cross sectional view taken along line 4--4 of FIG. Up to 50% savings in lubricant costs due to . 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. 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. It is also known as the Ring Oiling system. 1. 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. 5. 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. For engine parts, a type of lubrication system adopted is: . Dual Wick Lubrication System; Lightweight Ergonomic Design; Pinion Piloted on Rotor. 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. 5 to 10. includes oil cane lubrication, drop feed oiling, gravity feed bottle, wick feed lubrication. As shown in FIGS. 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. Oil Mist Lubrication Working Principle. GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, A CORP. OF DE, MICHIGA, Free format text: Referring now to FIG. Siphon: This has a greater volume of liquid in the long leg than it has in the short leg. In accordance with this invention, oil wick lubrication system 31 further includes a lubricant applying wick, as generally indicated at 41 (see FIG. 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. 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. From there, as shown by the arrows in FIG. Other objects and features of this invention will be in part apparent and in part pointed out hereinafter. Automated lubrication methods. 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. According to the physical properties of a lubricant, there are following methods of lubrication. 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. Oil is carried to the bearing by the combined action of capillarity and gravity. 1. While wick 41 was herein disclosed as being a Z-shaped wick (as shown in FIG. How do I make a Wick System? 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 . No. As is best shown in FIGS. 3. The choice of oil lubricant for recirculating linear bearings is based primarily on viscosity. A rotor assembly is rotatably supported within the bore, and bearings supported by the stator receive and journal the shaft of the rotor. Oil Cup ii. Soft felt wick has density between 0.16 grams/cm3 to 0.22 grams/cm3. 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. Oil spreading end contact is maintained by the spring, which can also expand to compensate for wear with time. Ring lubrication system is generally used for lubrication of: A. Vertical bearings: B. Horizontal bearings: C. Inclined bearings: D. None of these When you test the lubrication system, you need to check that the level of the pressure in the system is correct and, for wick-type systems you also need to check that the right number of oil drops is delivered. Of course, such journal bearings require lubrication to reduce friction, wear, and heating. 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. Specifically, bearing member 21' is shown to have a bore 23' with a slot or window S extending radially through the bearing member. Circulating systems . 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). Check the pressure level in a lubrication system: Step 1. A total-loss oiling system is an engine lubrication system whereby oil is introduced into the engine, and then either burned or ejected overboard. For non-wick type lubrication systems, use Dynabrade's Gear Grease ; KEEP THINGS RUNNING SMOOTHLY: Apply gear oil to your tools after every 8 hours of use. 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). 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. Wick Feed Lubrication System - China Manufacturers, Factory, Suppliers. 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. Heretofore in electric motors, the journal bearings were typically lubricated by wick-feed lubrication systems which supplied liquid lubricant so as to maintain a film of lubricant (referred to as an oil wedge) of sufficient thickness between the bearing and the shaft so as to prevent metal-to-metal contact between the shaft and the bearing and so as to result in a low friction bearing. 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. Further, it will be noted 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. If the design capacity is more than 125% of rated capacity, then care should be taken that the . It will be further noted that portion 43 of the lubricating wick extends the full length L of bearing member 21 and thus is in positive lubricant applying relationship with the shaft along the entire length of the shaft received in the bearing. Increased machine reliability. 2 is a sectional view taken along the line 2--2 of FIG. 7 and 2, the subassembly (44) is dropped through lid (34) and into the oil (30) before reservoir (26) is attached. Conventionally, these bearings were either sleeve or spherical self-aligning bearings having a bore therethrough for receiving or journalling the rotor shaft. Referring now to the drawings and particularly to FIG. Methods of Lubrication. 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. Tool Weight 1.3 lb. Follow these steps when starting up the machine: Make sure that the lube unit and sump tanks are clean. Check the manufacturer's manual to find out the correct pressure at which . Benefits. ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST. 2 is a left end view of the electric motor shown in FIG. 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. As shown in FIG. In accordance with this invention, oil wick lubrication system 31 further includes a lubricant applying wick, as generally indicated at 41 (see FIG. 2; FIG. Lubrication is necessary for the proper main-tenance of any machine. 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. Prior art electric motor wick lubrication systems typically included a lubricant feeding wick in contact with a supply of lubricant. Gravity Feed i. Oil may be introduced to the bearing housing in many ways. Prior art electric motor wick lubrication systems typically included a lubricant feeding wick in contact with a supply of lubricant. Which cooperate with lugs 39 formed in hub 17 waste, and is friendly to the gear and. 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