Dual wick lubrication system saturated with gear oil for extended gear life over 700 hours. Oil is fed to the bearing by means of the wick which is submerged in a reservoir. 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). 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. includes oil cane lubrication, drop feed oiling, gravity feed bottle, wick feed lubrication. Referring first to FIGS. The forced, the gravity and the wick feeds are more economical. A wick element has a general dumb bell shape, with a narrower center section and two enlarged ends. Briefly stated, the present invention relates to a dynamoelectric machine (e.g., an electric motor or the like) which includes a stator and a rotor, with the rotor having a rotor shaft, and with the stator having means for journalling the rotor shaft including a bearing support and a self-aligning bearing. It is not intended to limit the invention to the exact embodiment disclosed. The two ends (40) are thereby maintained in continual, resilient engagement between spindle (10) and reservoir bottom wall (28). Oil, Grease Gun and Grease Cups ii. Consistency class, as defined by the National Lubricating . UNSPSC 27131511. 4 is an enlarged cross sectional view taken along line 4--4 of FIG. Wick (cotton or wool s) carries oil from the well to the shaft sleeve. 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. 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. 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. 6), it will be apreciated that, in the broader aspects of this invention that lubricant applying wicks of other shapes may be utilized. 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. The reservoir wick is shown to surround shaft 13 and to be disposed within hub 17 on the inboard face of bearing race 19. Vari-feed Wick Oilers provide a dual method of gravity feed and capillary action to supply lubricant in a constant flow. As a consequence, it is soft, with little internal rigidity. 5, wick portion 43 also extends the length of bearing member 21. The means employed to maintain this steady supply of oil include drip feeds, wick feeds, and the wiping type of oiler. 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. Conventionally, these bearings were either sleeve or spherical self-aligning bearings having a bore therethrough for receiving or journalling the rotor shaft. 2. Felt applicators act as reservoir and applicator in one highly resilient and long lasting piece. If you can operate scissors, a drill, and a box cutter, you're qualified. Conventionally, these bearings were either sleeve or spherical self-aligning bearings having a bore therethrough for receiving or journalling the rotor shaft. Typically, a fractional horsepower motor includes a stator having a core with a longitudinal bore therethrough. Turbine lubricants must control the rust and corrosion that . 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. Tool Weight 1.7 lb. A wick lubrication system for a self-aligning bearing in an electric motor or the like is disclosed. Mist lubrication system is that, in which the lubrication of a bearing is done by the oil in the form of oil mist. 4,219,245. 4 is an enlarged cross sectional view taken along line 4--4 of FIG. ;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. b) Wet sump lubrication system. Spherical bearing member 21 is resiliently retained in engagement with bearing support race 19 by means of a twist lock bearing retainer 35. 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. In the splash lubricating system (fig. 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. A filter/lubricator ensures efficiency and reduces wear on the pump. It is also known as the Ring Oiling system. 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 . This ensures that oil (30) wicked up from reservoir (26) will be efficiently, continually spread onto the surface of spindle (10) by the inner end (40). Oil is easier to keep clean for recirculating systems. 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. 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 main supply of oil in this system is located in the base of the crank chamber. 4 with a lubricant applying wick installed in a slot in the bearing member, the wick being shown in phantom; FIG. 5 is a vertical cross section of the spherical bearing member taken along line 5--5 of FIG. 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. 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, 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. In positive-feed oil-lubrication systems, the pump is required to. Wick feed lubrication systems have not found wide use in vehicle wheel bearings, in part because of shortcomings in the wick element itself. Standards CE Certified; EAC Certified. When installed, the wick element and supporting spring are . 6-29), oil is splashed up from the oil pan or oil trays in the lower part of the crankcase. 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). 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. 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. Benefits. 5), as indicated by dimension L. In FIG. 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. 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. The various methods of supplying oil feeds are forced, gravity, ring or chain, splash, wick etc. This allows so called "sealed for life" designs. 5, wick portion 43 also extends the length of bearing member 21. 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. 2 is a sectional view taken along the line 2--2 of FIG. Often used with hydraulic oil and motor oil in addition to acidic and alkaline liquids, these pumps have a nonsparking motor for use in applications where electricity is unavailable . Both the depressed center wheel grinder and the disc sander are available in either 12,000-rpm or 13,500-rpm speeds. 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. 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. From there, as shown by the arrows in FIG. The wick is a soft, oil absorbent material capable of capillary action. Check that the shut-off valves at the main pumps are open. Conventional lubrication methods. 1; 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. Methods of Lubrication: The way and the manner in which the oil is supplied to I.C. The core has a bore 6 extending longitudinally therethrough. 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. 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. I'm testing my home made prototype drip feed oiler for my vintage lathe. Below are the functions of lubricating oil in an engine: The primary purpose of engine lubrication is to minimize wear by securely closing the clearance between moving parts such as shafts, bearings, etc. The 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. 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. 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. Standards CE Certified; EAC Certified. Typically, the motor includes a rotor shaft, a bearing support and a self-aligning bearing supported thereby journalling the rotor shaft of the motor. Methods of Lubrication. 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. 5. 2 is a left end view of the electric motor shown in FIG. 2. Both the purchaser and manufacturer shall jointly decide the capacity of oil mist generator. No. 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. 7 is a view similar to FIG. 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. Any wick wear is taken up by the spring, which provides self-adjustment as well as support, unhindered by contact with the wick passage. 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). Owner name: a wick element of flexible, lubricant absorbent material sized to pass through said wick passage, said wick element having a center section narrow enough to have surrounding clearance from said wick passage, enlarged ends, and a free state, end-to-end length sufficient to reach from said inner race to the reservoir bottom wall, and, Assigned to GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, A CORP. OF DE, GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, A CORP. OF DE, Application filed by Motors Liquidation Co, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING, ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL, SHAFTS; FLEXIBLE SHAFTS; ELEMENTS OR CRANKSHAFT MECHANISMS; ROTARY BODIES OTHER THAN GEARING ELEMENTS; BEARINGS, Parts of bearings; Special methods for making bearings or parts thereof, Special parts or details in view of lubrication, Special parts or details in view of lubrication with liquid lubricant, Details of supply of the liquid to the bearing, e.g. Drip Feed Lubricator iv. 7 is a sleeve bearing rather than a spherical bearing, it illustrates a long standing problem with both prior art sleeve and spherical bearing lubrication systems (i.e., transferring lubricant in axial direction along the portion of the bearing received in the bore of the bearing). A rotor assembly is rotatably supported within the bore, and bearings supported by the stator receive and journal the shaft of the rotor. 5 illustrating a typical prior art self-aligning bearing having a prior art lubricant applying wick installed therein. 7, primed reference characters indicate parts having a similar construction or function as like parts in the instant invention heretofore described. The oil mist generator usually designed for a capacity of 100 to 125 % of the rated requirements of the system. Oil Cup ii. While the bearing illustrated in FIG. 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. 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. Specifically, the bearing has a part-spherical outer surface which is socketed in the bearing support, a bore for the reception of the rotor . 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). 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. Referring now to FIG. 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. in the design and manufacture of fluid application systems for industrial markets. As shown in FIG. 2. 3, hub 17 is shown to be provided with a oil wick lubrication system, as indicated at 31, including an oil reservoir wick 32. 7-66. Oftentimes, as shown in FIG. 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. Significant savings in repair and spare costs. No. 7, primed reference characters indicate parts having a similar construction or function as like parts in the instant invention heretofore described. 3. 1. 3. Wick Oilers have a wick of loose textured, long fiber wool that supplies oil to the bearing through capillary action. 5. Another type of lubrication system is the splash lubrication system. This helps administer the right amount and keep the gear oil on the metal gears. Corresponding reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the several view of the drawings. Further, it will be noted in FIG. Pressure Feed by Hand Pump iii. Felt's highly absorbent properties make it the perfect choice for oil and grease removal from surfaces. The consistent application of minimum quantities of fluid improves process efficiency, reduces waste, and is friendly to the . 2 is a left end view of the electric motor shown in FIG. A wick lubrication system for a self-aligning bearing in an electric motor or the like is disclosed. 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 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. Force feed system: Oil, grease gun and grease cups and Oil pump method. Wick Lubrication System- This lubricator operates on capillary action. 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. Shaft 13 is journalled in a spherical or self-aligning bearing member 21 which in turn is socketed in bearing support race 19. Referring next to FIGS. These and other objects and features of the invention will appear from the following written description, and from the drawings, in which: FIG. 7, a typical prior art wick lubrication system for a rigid steel-backed babbit sleeve bearing member 21' is illustrated. 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 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. 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. 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. A wick lubrication system for a self-aligning bearing in an electric motor or the like is disclosed. 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. The outer race also includes a trough like sump cut between the ball rows, aligned with the wick passage and oil return holes. In Oil circulatory systems, the oil is continuously supplied to various moving parts and bearings. As shown in FIG. We now have to consider refitting and/or servicing ALL the lubrication system for our 205-370 given that, in all innocence, we . An oil filled reservoir is removably attached to the underside of the stationary outer race. done. 1. 2. 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. 3 illustrating the end of a spherical, self-aligning bearing member; 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. The oil is thrown upward as droplets or fine mist and provides adequate lubrication to valve mechanisms, piston pins, cylinder walls, and piston rings. Step 3: Locate Lubrication Ports. Check that the oil temperature is high enough. Turbine lubrication: Practical guidelines. This is best illustrated in FIG. Other objects and features of this invention will be in part apparent and in part pointed out hereinafter. Unist is a world leader. 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. 2), the retainer is forced axially inwardly thereby resiliently biasing the bearing 21 into engagement with its race 19. 6 is a side elevational view of the lubricant applying wick; and. In such systems, oil acts both as lubricant and also as coolant by earning away heat generated in the bearings/moving parts. Jump to content. Two axially spaced rows of bearing balls run between the races. Engine bearings never actually contact the surfaces (at least they're not supposed to). As a machine, an operating wire rope must also have a lubri- . . PATENT EXPIRED DUE TO NONPAYMENT OF MAINTENANCE FEES UNDER 37 CFR 1.362. FIG. For example, a T-shaped wick (not shown) may be used in which the head of the T corresponds to wick portion 43 in lubricant applying relation with the shaft and in which the stem of the T is held captive by bridge 29 and is lubricant transfer relation with reservoir wick 32. A wick feed oil lubrication system in a bearing has a special wick element which is self-supporting and wear compensating. Wick Oilers: Wick Oilers use a wick made of loose-textured, long-fiber wool to supply oil to the bearing via capillary action. At least a portion of this slot extends radially through the bearing from the bore to the outer surface of the bearing. 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. 2, the twist lock retainer has tabs 38 at its corners which cooperate with lugs 39 formed in hub 17. 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. Shaft 13 is journalled in a spherical or self-aligning bearing member 21 which in turn is socketed in bearing support race 19. Larger bearing ends are lubricated through a nozzle spray. The grinder is designed for use with Type 27 . 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