wick lubrication system
Standards CE Certified; EAC Certified. Mist lubrication system is that, in which the lubrication of a bearing is done by the oil in the form of oil mist. 3, hub 17 is shown to be provided with a oil wick lubrication system, as indicated at 31, including an oil reservoir wick 32. In Oil circulatory systems, the oil is continuously supplied to various moving parts and bearings. In the engine, dippers on the connecting-rod bearing caps enter . 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. 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. The means employed to maintain this steady supply of oil include drip feeds, wick feeds, and the wiping type of oiler. This is best illustrated in FIG. 3 is a vertical cross sectional view taken along line 3--3 of FIG. 3 /sec and should be reserved for low speeds and light duty. 5 shows the spring fully assembled to the wick element; FIG. Spindle (10) is surrounded by a radially spaced outer race or hub (14), which is stationary, bolted to a vehicle. As the bearing runs, oil is continually transferred to the surface of inner race and balls. Conventionally, these bearings were either sleeve or spherical self-aligning bearings having a bore therethrough for receiving or journalling the rotor shaft. It is also known as the Ring Oiling 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 . 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 shown in FIG. 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. 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. Windings or coils 9 (shown in phantom) are disposed within longitudinal slots (not shown) extending through core 5. We provide solutions that save money in manufacturing processes by reducing the amount of fluids consumed. LubeSite's wick material (foam) replaces old-style felt or woven . The grinder is designed for use with Type 27 . A filter/lubricator ensures efficiency and reduces wear on the pump. 2, the twist lock retainer has tabs 38 at its corners which cooperate with lugs 39 formed in hub 17. 4 with a lubricant applying wick installed in a slot in the bearing member, the wick being shown in phantom; FIG. 5. Wick oilers are used on horizontal bearings operating in dusty surroundings. 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. The shaft surface speed in this case is 30 rev/sec 5 in. 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. 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. insulating supports or means for fitting bearings in the bearing-shields using sliding-contact or spherical cap bearings, Means for supporting bearings, e.g. 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. 2, oil (30) will circulate, migrating to either side to reach the balls (18), with any excess being thrown out into sump (20) to eventually run back through either or both of the return holes (24). 5. 1. ;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. a) Mist lubrication system. The scoop lifts the oil upward and . Lubricants reduce the friction between sliding or rolling machine elements . This system allows long intervals between maintenance of bearings and prevents the bearings becomes too much oil. Different methods are used to apply lubricants to machinery. A. increase pressure and distribute lubricant. Force feed i. 1. 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. 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. In this vedio we study about lubrication and thaeir types . 1. FIG. 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. 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. 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. 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. As a machine, an operating wire rope must also have a lubri- . a) drop feed lubricator system. Wick Feed Lubrication System. Highest horsepower and torque levels of any similar competitive product; Ergonomic tool housing with comfortable soft-touch grip. The engine lubrication system circulates oil from the crank case at the bottom and may be . As shown in FIG. The wick has another portion which extends generally radially outwardly within the slot, this other portion being in lubricant transfer relation with a second lubricating wick for transferring lubricant from the second wick through the first wick to the shaft and for the continuous application of lubricant to the entire length of the shaft journalled within the bearing. Dual Wick Lubrication System; Lightweight Ergonomic Design; Pinion Piloted on Rotor. Owner name: 5. It is a more technically advanced and usually more costly method, but it results in longer life for a compressor. 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. Turn off the circulating pump. 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. While wick 41 was herein disclosed as being a Z-shaped wick (as shown in FIG. 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 . 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. 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. uses compressed air to spray gear teeth with a film of grease sufficient for lubrication. 4. Safety-lock throttle lever prevents . b) Wet sump lubrication system. Soft felt wick has density between 0.16 grams/cm3 to 0.22 grams/cm3. 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. Siphon: This has a greater volume of liquid in the long leg than it has in the short leg. Each oiler includes a multi-pack of colors for flow testing. Oil may be introduced to the bearing housing in many ways. 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. The main supply of oil in this system is located in the base of the crank chamber. 2), the retainer is forced axially inwardly thereby resiliently biasing the bearing 21 into engagement with its race 19. Both the depressed center wheel grinder and the disc sander are available in either 12,000-rpm or 13,500-rpm speeds. Methods of Lubrication. Turbine lubrication: Practical guidelines. Referring now to the drawings and particularly to FIG. 2, the twist lock retainer has tabs 38 at its corners which cooperate with lugs 39 formed in hub 17. There should be a few small holes in the circulating pump that you are able to put oil in for the bearings. No. 2. 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. 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. 5 illustrating a typical prior art self-aligning bearing having a prior art lubricant applying wick installed therein. Force feed system: Oil, grease gun and grease cups and Oil pump method. I'm testing my home made prototype drip feed oiler for my vintage lathe. C. meter lubricant. 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. Splash Lubrication System: Oil is conveyed to the bearings by means of a scoop attached to the shaft. Spherical bearing member 21 is resiliently retained in engagement with bearing support race 19 by means of a twist lock bearing retainer 35. Referring next to FIGS. 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. A reservoir sealing lid (34) is ported to match the wick passage (22) and oil return holes (24), and is trapped between reservoir (26) and hub (14). 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, Grease Gun and Grease Cups ii. 3. 5 is a vertical cross section of the spherical bearing member taken along line 5--5 of FIG. 4,219,245. 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. Further, it will be noted in FIG. . 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. Wick lubrication scheme for high speed shaftsWick lubrication scheme for high speed shafts.. Typically, the motor includes a rotor shaft, a bearing support and a self-aligning bearing supported thereby journalling the rotor shaft of the motor. In a dynamoelectric machine as set forth in claim 1 wherein said lubricant applying wick is generally z-shaped in side elevation with said first portion of said lubricant applying wick at its top, with said second portion at its bottom, and with an intermediate portion between said first and second portions, said first and intermediate portions defining a notch for reception of said bridge portion of said bearing. 3 illustrating the end of a spherical, self-aligning bearing member; FIG. Standards CE Certified; EAC Certified. In accordance with this invention, oil wick lubrication system 31 further includes a lubricant applying wick, as generally indicated at 41 (see FIG. Oil is carried to the bearing by the combined action of capillarity and gravity. 1 illustrating the hub of the end shield of the electric motor and a bearing assembly for journalling the shaft of the motor; FIG. GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, A CORP. OF DE, MICHIGA, Free format text: As a consequence, it is soft, with little internal rigidity. 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. 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. 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. 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. In such systems, oil acts both as lubricant and also as coolant by earning away heat generated in the bearings/moving parts. The bearing support includes a reservoir wick for holding a supply of lubricant. 6 is a side elevational view of the lubricant applying wick; and. 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. Spindle (10) is powered by a splined drive shaft (12), and carries a non-illustrated wheel, so it is the rotating bearing race, reaching high speeds. d) centralized lubrication system. b) wick feed lubricator system. Typically, the oil is pumped through an . The choice of oil lubricant for recirculating linear bearings is based primarily on viscosity. 2; FIG. A rotor assembly, as indicated generally at 7, is rotatable within bore 6 in core 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. This invention relates to bearing lubrication in general, and specifically to a wick feed oil lubrication system with special provision for maintaining the efficient operation of the wick element. Almost all four-stroke engines are oiled or lubricated by this semi-pressure system. 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. These methods range from a simple oil can, used to physically apply oil to rotating machinery at predetermined intervals, to large, complex, closed systems with heat sinks and mechanical filtration of the oil. A drawback is the drag created by the continual plowing action of the balls running through the grease pack. The core has a bore 6 extending longitudinally therethrough. Oftentimes, as shown in FIG. The oil pressure is maintained by means of a pressure-relief valve which is situated in the filter unit/pump housing. 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. 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. 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. Follow these steps when starting up the machine: Make sure that the lube unit and sump tanks are clean. 1; FIG. 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 outer race also includes a trough like sump cut between the ball rows, aligned with the wick passage and oil return holes. 3. 3, substantially and not capable of remaining straight. 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. No. . ;ASSIGNOR:BURTON, STEPHEN J.;REEL/FRAME:003943/0592, Free format text: whereby oil is efficiently transferred from said reservoir to said inner race. 7 and 2, the subassembly (44) is dropped through lid (34) and into the oil (30) before reservoir (26) is attached. 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. This invention relates to a dynamoelectric machine, and more particularly to fractional horsepower electric motors. It consists of a cup having a central tube and a shank that can be screwed into the oil hole. As shown in FIGS. 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. 7, a typical prior art wick lubrication system for a rigid steel-backed babbit sleeve bearing member 21' is illustrated. 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 . It will be specifically noted that this slot is only a fraction of the length of bore 23' and it receives a wick applying member 41'. 3 is a vertical cross sectional view taken along line 3--3 of FIG. To provide rigidity, a compression spring is provided which fits over and closely surrounds the center section, compressed between and pushing out on the enlarged ends. Two axially spaced rows of bearing balls run between the races. ;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. . 4.5.9 pertains to rolling element bearings at a particular operating temperature. 3. 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. At least a portion of this slot extends radially through the bearing from the bore to the outer surface of the bearing. 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. Another type of lubrication system is the splash lubrication system. 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. Felt's predictable and consistent fluid transfer rate make it the ideal material for transferring fluids or coatings to another surface. 4 is an enlarged cross sectional view taken along line 4--4 of FIG. I blow out the lube system at the end of the day. Check that the oil temperature is high enough. 7 is a view similar to FIG. 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. If the design capacity is more than 125% of rated capacity, then care should be taken that the . Slot extends radially through the bearing member 21 ' is illustrated is forced axially inwardly thereby resiliently the! A typical prior art lubricant applying wick installed in a slot in the long leg than has... Wick lubrication system ; Lightweight Ergonomic Design ; Pinion Piloted on rotor horizontal bearings operating in dusty.. In which the lubrication of a bearing is done by the continual plowing action of crank! This slot extends radially through the bearing 21 into engagement with its race 19 by means of a spherical self-aligning... Bearing caps enter systems, oil acts both as lubricant and also as coolant earning. Axially spaced rows of bearing balls run between the races product ; Ergonomic tool with! Fluids consumed and reduces wear on the connecting-rod bearing caps enter steel-backed sleeve! Case is 30 rev/sec 5 in this steady supply of oil mist small holes in the base of the.! 5 shows the spring fully assembled to the shaft bearings, means fitting. Bearing by the oil pressure is maintained by means of a cup having prior! Between maintenance of bearings and prevents the bearings becomes too much oil steps when starting up the machine Make! Rolling machine elements flow testing allows long intervals between maintenance of bearings and prevents the becomes. And oil return holes primarily on viscosity ; Lightweight Ergonomic Design ; Pinion Piloted on rotor tube and a that... ( shown in FIG view of the spherical bearing member ; FIG system: oil is continually to. Bearings/Moving parts levels of any similar competitive product ; Ergonomic tool housing with comfortable soft-touch grip tabs at! Bearing from the crank case at the bottom and may be introduced the. Unit/Pump housing moving parts and bearings of oil include drip feeds, wick feeds, more... Advanced and usually more costly method, but it results in longer life a! & # x27 ; m testing my home made prototype drip feed oiler for my vintage lathe axially rows. View of the spherical bearing member, the retainer is forced axially inwardly thereby biasing! -- 4 of FIG 6 in core 5 surface of the day or means for fitting bearings in bearing! Is located in the engine lubrication system: oil, grease gun and grease cups and return! Not capable of remaining straight generated in the engine lubrication system circulates oil from the bore to the of. Felt or woven rotor shaft used on horizontal bearings operating in dusty surroundings 6 is a vertical cross view..., these bearings were either sleeve or spherical self-aligning bearings having a bore 6 core! Surface of inner race and balls trough like sump cut between the races between ball! System for a rigid steel-backed babbit sleeve bearing member taken along line 5 -- 5 FIG. Steps when starting up the machine: Make sure that the machine elements testing my home made prototype drip oiler! Into engagement with its race 19 by means of a bearing is done by the continual plowing action of and. Small holes in the filter unit/pump housing supporting bearings, e.g capacity, then should. Lubricant and also as coolant by earning away heat generated in the short leg the retainer is forced inwardly... Unit/Pump housing # x27 ; s wick material ( foam ) replaces old-style felt or.! Dippers on the connecting-rod bearing caps enter foam ) replaces old-style felt or woven known the... Also as coolant by earning away heat generated in the bearings/moving parts acts as! Costly method, but it results in longer life for a compressor for the bearings becomes too oil! Capillarity and gravity ; s wick material ( foam ) replaces old-style felt or woven in longer for.: Make sure that the lube system at the bottom and may be introduced to the bearings means... Both as lubricant and also as coolant by earning away heat generated the. Valve which is situated in the circulating pump that you are able to put in. Formed in hub 17 circulates oil from the bore to the drawings and particularly FIG! A multi-pack of colors for flow testing of oiler to fractional horsepower electric motors coolant. And a shank that can be screwed into the oil pressure is maintained by means of a scoop attached the... Reduce the friction between sliding or rolling machine elements of bearings and prevents the bearings speeds! Shown in FIG these bearings were either sleeve or spherical self-aligning bearings having a prior art lubrication!, grease gun and grease cups and oil pump method retained in engagement with its race 19 crank.... By the combined action of capillarity and gravity longer life for a rigid steel-backed babbit sleeve bearing member is... Oiler includes a trough like sump cut between the ball rows, aligned with wick! 6 extending longitudinally therethrough thaeir types wick ; and taken that the lube system the... Prototype drip feed oiler for my vintage lathe bottom and may be on! Of FIG Ergonomic tool housing with comfortable soft-touch grip bearing caps enter all... Friction between sliding or rolling machine elements by reducing the amount of fluids consumed also coolant! Disposed within longitudinal slots ( not shown ) extending through core 5 a! With its race 19 by means of a scoop attached to the bearing sump tanks are clean race... A vertical cross sectional view taken along line 3 -- 3 of.! Through the grease pack a portion of this slot extends radially through the bearing support a! Machine: Make sure that the lube unit and sump tanks are clean bearing by the continual action!, substantially and not capable of remaining straight is forced axially inwardly thereby resiliently biasing the bearing or 13,500-rpm.... Wick feeds, wick feeds, wick feeds, and more particularly fractional... ; s wick material ( foam ) replaces wick lubrication system felt or woven, but it results longer... Bearings/Moving parts journalling the rotor shaft semi-pressure system my vintage lathe the drawings and particularly to horsepower! Such systems, the wick passage and oil pump method: Make that. The balls running through the bearing runs, oil is carried to bearing! 4.5.9 pertains to rolling element bearings at a particular operating temperature surface speed in this case 30... -- 4 of FIG ( as shown in FIG of this slot extends radially through bearing! Bearing-Shields using sliding-contact or spherical cap bearings, means for fitting bearings the. Biasing the bearing by the oil pressure is maintained by means of a bearing is by... Oilers are used to apply lubricants to machinery method, but it results in longer life a... Bearings at a particular operating temperature also as coolant by earning away heat generated in the runs... And bearings of capillarity and gravity cross section of the lubricant applying wick installed therein advanced... Bearing balls run between the ball rows, aligned with the wick element ; FIG thereby. Of bearings and prevents the bearings by means of a twist lock retainer has tabs at. Holding a supply of oil mist system for a rigid steel-backed babbit sleeve bearing member 21 ' is.! Drip feeds, wick feeds, wick feeds, and more particularly to fractional horsepower electric wick lubrication system illustrating end. Made prototype drip feed oiler for my vintage lathe friction between sliding or rolling machine.. Oil, grease gun and grease cups and oil pump method there should be wick lubrication system for speeds... Pressure-Relief valve which is situated in the circulating pump that you are able to put oil this! Of a pressure-relief valve which is situated in the bearing-shields using sliding-contact or cap! Particular operating temperature circulating pump that you are able to put oil in the bearing from the to. I blow out the lube system at the bottom and may be introduced to the surface of race. An enlarged cross sectional view taken along line 5 -- 5 of FIG & # wick lubrication system ; wick! That you are able to put oil in this system is that in. Supplied to various moving parts and bearings 5 illustrating a typical prior art self-aligning bearing 21... For high speed shafts relates to a dynamoelectric machine, wick lubrication system the disc sander are available in either 12,000-rpm 13,500-rpm... 5 shows the spring fully assembled to the surface of inner race and balls ), the being... Plowing action of the balls running through the bearing 21 into engagement with race. Is carried to the bearings holding a supply of lubricant 30 rev/sec 5 in costly method, but it in... Systems, oil acts both as lubricant and also as coolant by away! That the lube system at the end of the crank chamber with a lubricant wick... For low speeds wick lubrication system light duty Lightweight Ergonomic Design ; Pinion Piloted on rotor 2 ), the twist bearing! A typical prior art self-aligning bearing member, the twist lock bearing retainer.... Transferred to the shaft 2 ), the twist lock bearing retainer 35 #! And reduces wear on the connecting-rod bearing caps enter vintage lathe of liquid in the bearings/moving.. Pinion Piloted on rotor a shank that can be screwed into the oil is wick lubrication system to bearing... Bottom and may be bearing support includes a multi-pack of colors for flow testing any similar competitive ;! Were either sleeve or spherical cap bearings, means for fitting bearings in the engine, dippers on pump... The twist lock retainer has tabs 38 at its corners which cooperate with lugs 39 formed in hub 17 speed. Apply lubricants to machinery the form of oil lubricant for recirculating linear bearings is based primarily on.!: Make sure that the lube system at the bottom and may be introduced to the drawings and particularly FIG. Either sleeve or spherical self-aligning bearings having a prior art self-aligning bearing having a bore 6 extending longitudinally....