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. Safety-lock throttle lever prevents . 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. 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. a) drop feed lubricator system. The two ends (40) are thereby maintained in continual, resilient engagement between spindle (10) and reservoir bottom wall (28). ;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. Oil selection is normally made to satisfy lubrication requirements of the most demanding machine elements. Consistency class, as defined by the National Lubricating . 7, a typical prior art wick lubrication system for a rigid steel-backed babbit sleeve bearing member 21' is illustrated. Referring now to FIG. 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. 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. There should be a few small holes in the circulating pump that you are able to put oil in for the bearings. To work properly, the inner end of the wick has to be kept in rubbing . 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. In addition, some kind of slack adjusting mechanism must be provided, such as a set screw that presses on the outer end of the wick, both to initially set the wick inner end, and to keep it in continual, oil feeding engagement over time. 1 illustrating the hub of the end shield of the electric motor and a bearing assembly for journalling the shaft of the motor; 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. 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. 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, Free format text: As reservoir (26) is moved into position, the subassembly (44) moves through wick passage (22) freely, because the center section (38) is narrower. The core has a bore 6 extending longitudinally therethrough. . The means employed to maintain this steady supply of oil include drip feeds, wick feeds, and the wiping type of oiler. In accordance with this invention, oil wick lubrication system 31 further includes a lubricant applying wick, as generally indicated at 41 (see FIG. Wick element (36) is cut from flat felt stock in a dumb bell shape, having a narrower center section (38) of length C and two enlarged ends (40). Soft felt wick has density between 0.16 grams/cm3 to 0.22 grams/cm3. 5), as indicated by dimension L. In FIG. Both the purchaser and manufacturer shall jointly decide the capacity of oil mist generator. Drip Feed Lubricator iv. 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 . 2. Ring lubrication system is generally used for lubrication of: A. Vertical bearings: B. Horizontal bearings: C. Inclined bearings: D. None of these 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. 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. insulating supports or means for fitting bearings in the bearing-shields using sliding-contact or spherical cap bearings radially supporting the rotary shaft at both ends of the rotor. I blow out the lube system at the end of the day. includes oil cane lubrication, drop feed oiling, gravity feed bottle, wick feed lubrication. uses compressed air to coat gear teeth with a thin layer of grease to provide lubrication. 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 oil pressure ranges from 100 to 250 psi. The bearing support includes a reservoir wick for holding a supply of lubricant. 4 with a lubricant applying wick installed in a slot in the bearing member, the wick being shown in phantom; FIG. Each oiler includes a multi-pack of colors for flow testing. 4 is an enlarged cross sectional view taken along line 4--4 of FIG. 6). Referring now to FIG. 2. 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). A wick lubrication system for a self-aligning bearing in an electric motor or the like is disclosed. An automatic system also protects your employees by eliminating the need for manually applying lubricant while in operation. Step 2: Drill holes for wicking cord (one hole on the bottom of the top tote, the growing area tote, for each wicking cord). 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. 3. Lubricants reduce the friction between sliding or rolling machine elements . Turbine lubricants must control the rust and corrosion that . d) centralized lubrication 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 shaft, and a longitudinal slot therein with a portion of the slot opening into the bore and extending longitudinally through the bearing. While the bearing illustrated in FIG. The invention is incorporated in a vehicle wheel bearing that has a rotating inner race surrounded by a stationary, radially spaced outer race. 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. 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. Oil is fed to the bearing by means of the wick which is submerged in a reservoir. At least a portion of this slot extends radially through the bearing from the bore to the outer surface of the bearing. 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. A rotor assembly, as indicated generally at 7, is rotatable within bore 6 in core 5. 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. Check that the sump tanks are ready for operation. 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. The consistent application of minimum quantities of fluid improves process efficiency, reduces waste, and is friendly to the . . 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. 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. 2; FIG. Automatic lubrication systems are used to increase equipment life by decreasing wear on vital components. 3 illustrating the end of a spherical, self-aligning bearing member; FIG. As shown in FIG. Engine influence the efficiency of the choice of the lubricant. In positive-feed oil-lubrication systems, the pump is required to. C. meter lubricant. 2 is a sectional view taken along the line 2--2 of 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. Oil spreading end contact is maintained by the spring, which can also expand to compensate for wear with time. c) ladder lubricator system. 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). B. meter and distribute lubricant. Leather Sewing Machines . Other objects and features of this invention will be in part apparent and in part pointed out hereinafter. Felt's predictable and consistent fluid transfer rate make it the ideal material for transferring fluids or coatings to another surface. Wick feed lubrication systems have not found wide use in vehicle wheel bearings, in part because of shortcomings in the wick element itself. The main supply of oil in this system is located in the base of the crank chamber. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 . 2. The wick is a soft, oil absorbent material capable of capillary action. Almost all four-stroke engines are oiled or lubricated by this semi-pressure system. 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. UNSPSC 27131511. Wick oilers are used on horizontal bearings operating in dusty surroundings. . It is a more technically advanced and usually more costly method, but it results in longer life for a compressor. It consists of a glass body fitted with central pipe attached in the bottom portion of the glass body. 6 is a side elevational view of the lubricant applying wick; and. 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. 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. Owner name: The forced, the gravity and the wick feeds are more economical. Air-Powered Drum Pumps with Hose andFilter/Lubricator for Water, Oil, Coolants, and Chemicals. 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. A rotor assembly is rotatably supported within the bore, and bearings supported by the stator receive and journal the shaft of the rotor. This grease type, see Fig. Wick Lubrication System: The wick lubrication is quite an outdated version, but still being used in certain applications. Another method is to attach a sec- 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. Different methods are used to apply lubricants to machinery. 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. 3, substantially and not capable of remaining straight. They 'float' on a thin film of oil that is forced under pressure into . 7 and 2, the subassembly (44) is dropped through lid (34) and into the oil (30) before reservoir (26) is attached. Automated lubrication methods. Gravity Feed i. 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. Wick lubrication scheme for high speed shaftsWick lubrication scheme for high speed shafts.. Lubrication Systems. 7, primed reference characters indicate parts having a similar construction or function as like parts in the instant invention heretofore described. 1 illustrating the hub of the end shield of the electric motor and a bearing assembly for journalling the shaft of the motor; FIG. FIG. 3. Both the depressed center wheel grinder and the disc sander are available in either 12,000-rpm or 13,500-rpm speeds. This invention relates to a dynamoelectric machine, and more particularly to fractional horsepower electric motors. 2. 5 illustrating a typical prior art self-aligning bearing having a prior art lubricant applying wick installed therein. 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 use lots of fresh water for must wood, up to 35 gallons a day, I add some pine-sol when cutting pitchy wood, and add RV anti freeze when milling in cold weather. Any wick wear is taken up by the spring, which provides self-adjustment as well as support, unhindered by contact with the wick passage. 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). Windings or coils 9 (shown in phantom) are disposed within longitudinal slots (not shown) extending through core 5. 6-29), oil is splashed up from the oil pan or oil trays in the lower part of the crankcase. 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. 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 . Wick Oilers have a wick of loose textured, long fiber wool that supplies oil to the bearing through capillary action. 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. As a machine, an operating wire rope must also have a lubri- . 5. . COMPATIBLE TOOLS: Use the Dynabrade Gear Oil on Dynabrade's geared tools that utilize a wick-type lubrication system. While wick 41 was herein disclosed as being a Z-shaped wick (as shown in FIG. Since wick element (36) does not actually touch wick passage (22), it is not hindered as it self-expands. As shown in FIG. 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. Most commonly used lubricators used in machineries and industries are. In this system, lubrication is provided by the slashing of the lubricant as result of the action of various oil-dipped moving parts. As shown in FIGS. 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.