Grease lubrication system. 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. c) ladder lubricator system. Oil is easier to keep clean for recirculating systems. 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. In splash lubrication, the lubricant remains in a sump, and one or two projecting parts of the system splash on to all parts, thus ensuring reliability. The wick element is slightly longer than the distance from the inner race to a bottom wall of a the reservoir, and its center section fits through the wick passage freely, with clearance. 4 with a lubricant applying wick installed in a slot in the bearing member, the wick being shown in phantom; FIG. 5, wick portion 43 also extends the length of bearing member 21. Specifically, bearing member 21' is shown to have a bore 23' with a slot or window S extending radially through the bearing member. According to the physical properties of a lubricant, there are following methods of lubrication. The grinder is designed for use with Type 27 . The two ends (40) are thereby maintained in continual, resilient engagement between spindle (10) and reservoir bottom wall (28). Typically, the motor includes a rotor shaft, a bearing support and a self-aligning bearing supported thereby journalling the rotor shaft of the motor. 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. 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. 1. This lubrication level is about 20% of the full oil-feed rate of 5.6 in. 1. 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 . 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. When installed, the wick element and supporting spring are . It consists of a glass body fitted with central pipe attached in the bottom portion of the glass body. 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. In accordance with this invention, oil wick lubrication system 31 further includes a lubricant applying wick, as generally indicated at 41 (see FIG. ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST. 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. As best shown in FIG. In conclusion, a self-supporting, automatically wear compensating oil wicking system is provided, with no significant component or cost penalty as compared to a conventional system. a) Oil can Lubricator : This is the direct application of oil to a moving machine 3,164,422 which discloses a prior wick lubrication system for the spherical bearing supports of an electric motor. Turbine lubricants must control the rust and corrosion that . Significant savings in repair and spare costs. 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. 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. 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. ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST. 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. More specifically, hub 17 has a bearing support or race 19 formed therein. Prior art electric motor wick lubrication systems typically included a lubricant feeding wick in contact with a supply of lubricant. 1. 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. Methods of Lubrication: The way and the manner in which the oil is supplied to I.C. 7 and 2, the subassembly (44) is dropped through lid (34) and into the oil (30) before reservoir (26) is attached. 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. In FIG. 6 is a side elevational view of the lubricant applying wick; and. 4, slot 27 has a width, as indicated by dimension W, and a length (shown in FIG. Is that okay or should I use some special sewing oil wic. 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. Referring now to FIG. 5. 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 . Leather Sewing Machines . 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. 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. FIG. Lubrication systems distribute the lubricant to the moving machine parts in contact. In such systems, oil acts both as lubricant and also as coolant by earning away heat generated in the bearings/moving parts. Another type of lubrication system is the splash lubrication system. Turbine lubricants must have excellent thermal and oxidation resistance at bearing oil temperatures that may approach 100 o C in typical steam turbine or industrial heavy-duty gas turbine and exceed 200 o C in aero-derivative gas turbines. For engine parts, a type of lubrication system adopted is: . UNSPSC 27131511. Oil Cup ii. 1, 2 and 6, a vehicle wheel bearing includes an inner race or spindle (10). 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. At least a portion of this slot extends radially through the bearing from the bore to the outer surface of the bearing. Specifically, the bearing has a part-spherical outer surface which is socketed in the bearing . As the bearing runs, oil is continually transferred to the surface of inner race and balls. 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. 1. Wick Feed Lubricator: Figure 8.7 show the assembled drawing of wick feed lubricator. It is a more technically advanced and usually more costly method, but it results in longer life for a compressor. Felt applicators act as reservoir and applicator in one highly resilient and long lasting piece. 5 to 10. 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. Soft felt wick has density between 0.16 grams/cm3 to 0.22 grams/cm3. 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. Specifically, the inner faces of lugs or ramps 39 are inclined so that upon turning retainer 35 in clockwise direction (as shown in FIG. 5, wick portion 43 also extends the length of bearing member 21. 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. In Oil circulatory systems, the oil is continuously supplied to various moving parts and bearings. Consistency class, as defined by the National Lubricating . 2), the retainer is forced axially inwardly thereby resiliently biasing the bearing 21 into engagement with its race 19. B. meter and distribute lubricant. Force feed i. I blow out the lube system at the end of the day. Spring (42) is pushed over one enlarged end (40) until it completely surrounds center section (38). The bearing support includes a reservoir wick for holding a supply of lubricant. Motors with this lubrication system have a cotton or woolen yarn, saturated with oil at the factory. Wick oilers are used in applications where precise oiling is required. 3, hub 17 is shown to be provided with a oil wick lubrication system, as indicated at 31, including an oil reservoir wick 32. 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. 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. 6 is a side elevational view of the lubricant applying wick; and. Further, it will be noted in FIG. 2. 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. 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. Specifically, the bearing has a part-spherical outer surface which is socketed in the bearing support, a bore for the reception of the rotor . No. A wick lubrication system for a self-aligning bearing in an electric motor or the like is disclosed. Larger bearing ends are lubricated through a nozzle spray. 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. a) drop feed lubricator system. Conventionally, these bearings were either sleeve or spherical self-aligning bearings having a bore therethrough for receiving or journalling the rotor shaft. Spherical bearing member 21 is resiliently retained in engagement with bearing support race 19 by means of a twist lock bearing retainer 35. Methods of Lubrication. D. supply and distribute lubricant. Oil and bearings. In this vedio we study about lubrication and thaeir types . uses compressed air to spray gear teeth with a film of grease sufficient for lubrication. b) wick feed lubricator system. Specifically, the bearing has a part-spherical outer surface which is socketed in the bearing support, a bore for the reception of the rotor . 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. Check that the sump tanks are ready for operation. ;ASSIGNOR:BURTON, STEPHEN J.;REEL/FRAME:003943/0592, Free format text: 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. Jump to content. 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. This helps administer the right amount and keep the gear oil on the metal gears. Check that the oil temperature is high enough. Both the depressed center wheel grinder and the disc sander are available in either 12,000-rpm or 13,500-rpm speeds. . Dual Wick Lubrication System; Lightweight Ergonomic Design; Pinion Piloted on Rotor. 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. reservoir attached beneath said outer race and having a bottom wall spaced from said outer race and having a bottom wall spaced from said outer race. insulating supports or means for fitting bearings in the bearing-shields using sliding-contact or spherical cap bearings, Means for supporting bearings, e.g. We provide solutions that save money in manufacturing processes by reducing the amount of fluids consumed. 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. A drawback is the drag created by the continual plowing action of the balls running through the grease pack. Reference may be made to U.S. Pat. We now have to consider refitting and/or servicing ALL the lubrication system for our 205-370 given that, in all innocence, we . 3. 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. 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. The core has a bore 6 extending longitudinally therethrough. 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). 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. 4. Oil, Grease Gun and Grease Cups ii. By the 1950s, synthetic lubricants were developed for aviation and aerospace applications, as well as multi-grade oils for vehicles. As is best shown in FIGS. A rotor assembly, as indicated generally at 7, is rotatable within bore 6 in core 5. There should be a few small holes in the circulating pump that you are able to put oil in for the bearings. No. 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. 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. 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. 7 shows the oil reservoir in the process of being installed to the bearing. Such a twist lock retainer is more fully disclosed in the coassigned U.S. patent, now U.S. Pat. Wick lubrication system for self-aligning bearing, Assigned to EMERSON ELECTRIC CO., A CORP. OF MO, GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER, Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof, Means for supporting bearings, e.g. 3 illustrating the end of a spherical, self-aligning bearing member; FIG. Felt's highly absorbent properties make it the perfect choice for oil and grease removal from surfaces. 3. 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. Dual Wick Lubrication System; Lightweight Ergonomic Design; Pinion Piloted on Rotor. While the bearing illustrated in FIG. This is best illustrated in FIG. Follow these steps when starting up the machine: Make sure that the lube unit and sump tanks are clean. Corresponding reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the several view of the drawings. Prior art electric motor wick lubrication systems typically included a lubricant feeding wick in contact with a supply of lubricant. 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). 4,219,245. 2. Standards CE Certified; EAC Certified. Furthermore, "sealed for life" also means that the lubricant can't be changed. UNSPSC 27131511. 2. No. . Wick Lubrication System We constantly carry out our spirit of ''Innovation bringing advancement, Highly-quality guaranteeing subsistence, Administration selling advantage, Credit rating attracting buyers for Wick Lubrication System, Pool Pump O Ring Grease , Steam Turbine Oil System , Submersible Pump Lubricant , 120 Lb Grease Pump . 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. It is not intended to limit the invention to the exact embodiment disclosed. Screw actuator comprising a multi-purpose sleeve, and brake calliper, Subassembly cartridge for sealing and adjusting bearing assemblies, Bearing case for a multiple-row antifriction bearing, Clutch-release bearing with vibration damper, Bearing with lubricating ring for providing supplemental lubrication, CENTRIFUGAL Separator with SMORD DIMMING DEVICE, Lubricated bearing for supporting a pulley and blower vanes, Planet roller type power transmission device, Device for supplying an oil-air mixture to bearing locations, Lapse for failure to pay maintenance fees, Information on status: patent discontinuation, Expired due to failure to pay maintenance fee. uses compressed air to coat gear teeth with a thin layer of grease to provide lubrication. Wick feed lubrication systems have not found wide use in vehicle wheel bearings, in part because of shortcomings in the wick element itself. Increased machine reliability. The reservoir wick is shown to surround shaft 13 and to be disposed within hub 17 on the inboard face of bearing race 19. Different methods are used to apply lubricants to machinery. The oil pressure ranges from 100 to 250 psi. 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. 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. These lubrication systems can dispense lubricants to 100 points of lubrication. I'm testing my home made prototype drip feed oiler for my vintage lathe. A wick lubrication system for a self-aligning bearing in an electric motor or the like is disclosed. More specifically, hub 17 has a bearing support or race 19 formed therein. Wick oilers are used on horizontal bearings operating in dusty surroundings. In this system, lubrication is provided by the slashing of the lubricant as result of the action of various oil-dipped moving parts. In the splash lubricating system (fig. Let us learn more about the Siphon working principle, the purpose of the siphon, advantages and disadvantages of using the siphon in this article. Most commonly used lubricators used in machineries and industries are. 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. 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. 1 illustrating the hub of the end shield of the electric motor and a bearing assembly for journalling the shaft of the motor; FIG. 2; FIG. Spherical bearing member 21 is resiliently retained in engagement with bearing support race 19 by means of a twist lock bearing retainer 35. Tool Weight 1.7 lb. This drag is translated into extra heat. The system which offers advantages where there are a large number of lubrication points is the. 2 is a sectional view taken along the line 2--2 of FIG. 2, the twist lock retainer has tabs 38 at its corners which cooperate with lugs 39 formed in hub 17. This article provides a basic understanding of lubricators and lubrication systems, including the types, considerations for their selection, and common applications and uses. No. Ring lubrication system is generally used for lubrication of: A. Vertical bearings: B. Horizontal bearings: C. Inclined bearings: D. None of these 5 illustrating a typical prior art self-aligning bearing having a prior art lubricant applying wick installed therein. Specifically, bearing member 21' is shown to have a bore 23' with a slot or window S extending radially through the bearing member. C. meter lubricant. Circulating systems . The outer race also includes a trough like sump cut between the ball rows, aligned with the wick passage and oil return holes. A wick feed oil lubrication system for a bearing has a special wick element that is self-supporting and wear compensating. 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. Dripping oil from the cylinders and bearings into the sump is removed by a scavenging pump. Owner name: 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). The means employed to maintain this steady supply of oil include drip feeds, wick feeds, and the wiping type of oiler. Gravity feed system: Oil holes, Oil cups, and wick feed lubricators. Oil splash feed lubrication. 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. As shown in FIG. 2 is a left end view of the electric motor shown in 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. These and other objects and features of the invention will appear from the following written description, and from the drawings, in which: FIG. 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. 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. Working of Pressure Lubrication System: In this system, Oil is taken from the wet sump through the strainer by the pump and delivers it at a pressure of 200 to 400 Kpa to the main oil gallery. Automated lubrication methods. 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. 3 is a vertical cross sectional view taken along line 3--3 of FIG. Owner name: The oil after lubrication is returned to reservoir either directly or through filters. 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. 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. Engine influence the efficiency of the choice of the lubricant. Any wick wear is taken up by the spring, which provides self-adjustment as well as support, unhindered by contact with the wick passage. ;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. 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