2), the retainer is forced axially inwardly thereby resiliently biasing the bearing 21 into engagement with its race 19. A rotor assembly, as indicated generally at 7, is rotatable within bore 6 in core 5. Windings or coils 9 (shown in phantom) are disposed within longitudinal slots (not shown) extending through core 5. 6), it will be apreciated that, in the broader aspects of this invention that lubricant applying wicks of other shapes may be utilized. C. meter lubricant. Oil can be strained, filtered, and cooled because it is . 5. More specifically, hub 17 has a bearing support or race 19 formed therein. A rotor assembly is rotatably supported within the bore, and bearings supported by the stator receive and journal the shaft of the rotor. 7-66. Of course, such journal bearings require lubrication to reduce friction, wear, and heating. Typically, the motor includes a rotor shaft, a bearing support and a self-aligning bearing supported thereby journalling the rotor shaft of the motor. 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. 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. 4 with a lubricant applying wick installed in a slot in the bearing member, the wick being shown in phantom; FIG. ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST. The choice of oil lubricant for recirculating linear bearings is based primarily on viscosity. 4. Oil splash feed lubrication. Pressure lubrication is a process where an oil pump precisely distributes oil to key areas of the pump. 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. It is a more technically advanced and usually more costly method, but it results in longer life for a compressor. 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. A filter/lubricator ensures efficiency and reduces wear on the pump. 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). I blow out the lube system at the end of the day. 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. As shown in FIG. b) Wet sump lubrication system. As shown in FIG. 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 one shown in Fig. Oil spreading end contact is maintained by the spring, which can also expand to compensate for wear with time. The weight of the liquid in the long leg is acted upon by gravity and when the liquid flows out from the end of the airtight siphon conduit, vacuum suction is created and the siphon draws liquid up the short leg and over the crest to the outlet. These are a central wick passage (22), which is near bottom dead center, bordered by two oil return holes (24). 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. 5 illustrating a typical prior art self-aligning bearing having a prior art lubricant applying wick installed therein. 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. 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. 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. The oil pressure ranges from 100 to 250 psi. 6 is a side elevational view of the lubricant applying wick; and. 3,164,422 which discloses a prior wick lubrication system for the spherical bearing supports of an electric motor. Typically, the motor includes a rotor shaft, a bearing support and a self-aligning bearing supported thereby journalling the rotor shaft of the motor. 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. 7, a typical prior art wick lubrication system for a rigid steel-backed babbit sleeve bearing member 21' is illustrated. Wicks are color coded to coordinate wick speeds with application need. Pressure Feed by Hand Pump iii. 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. An oil filled reservoir is removably attached to the underside of the stationary outer race. 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. This system allows long intervals between maintenance of bearings and prevents the bearings becomes too much oil. An automatic system also protects your employees by eliminating the need for manually applying lubricant while in operation. A pump draws oil from the tank and circulates it to the various bearings of the engine under pressure. The oil after lubrication is returned to reservoir either directly or through filters. 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. 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 provision of such a lubrication system which is of simple and economical construction, which is easy to install, and which is reliable in operation. 3 illustrating the end of a spherical, self-aligning bearing member; FIG. Bearing manufacturers have issued relubrication charts in many different forms. 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. 3. a) drop feed lubricator system. 4, slot 27 has a width, as indicated by dimension W, and a length (shown in FIG. I'm testing my home made prototype drip feed oiler for my vintage lathe. Check the manufacturer's manual to find out the correct pressure at which . No. They 'float' on a thin film of oil that is forced under pressure into . Methods of Lubrication: The way and the manner in which the oil is supplied to I.C. 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. Such a twist lock retainer is more fully disclosed in the coassigned U.S. patent, now U.S. Pat. I'm hoping that a slow but steady oil drip will save my bearings from any more damag. Owner name: 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. done. Oil can be introduced to the bearing in many ways, such as drip-feed, wick-feed, pressurized circulating systems, oil bath or air-oil mist. . 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). 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. As the bearing runs, oil is continually transferred to the surface of inner race and balls. Circulating systems keep bearings lubricated at all times. 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. 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. 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. Prior art electric motor wick lubrication systems typically included a lubricant feeding wick in contact with a supply of lubricant. 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. 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. This is best illustrated in FIG. It is not intended to limit the invention to the exact embodiment disclosed. 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. Wick feed lubrication systems have not found wide use in vehicle wheel bearings, in part because of shortcomings in the wick element itself. LubeSite's wick material (foam) replaces old-style felt or woven . The forced, the gravity and the wick feeds are more economical. 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. 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. 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. Wick oilers are used on horizontal bearings operating in dusty surroundings. 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. by wicks, GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, A CORP. OF DE, MICHIGA, ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST. Wick (cotton or wool s) carries oil from the well to the shaft sleeve. Unist is a world leader. b) wick feed lubricator system. 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. 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. 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. Referring now to FIG. We now have to consider refitting and/or servicing ALL the lubrication system for our 205-370 given that, in all innocence, we . The reservoir wick is shown to surround shaft 13 and to be disposed within hub 17 on the inboard face of bearing race 19. Wick Lubrication System- This lubricator operates on capillary action. 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. 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. 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 . The core has a bore 6 extending longitudinally therethrough. 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'. 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. 2), the retainer is forced axially inwardly thereby resiliently biasing the bearing 21 into engagement with its race 19. 3 is a vertical cross sectional view taken along line 3--3 of FIG. Referring now to the drawings and particularly to FIG. Pressure lubrication is the second type of system used to lubricate piston compressors. These and other objects and features of the invention will appear from the following written description, and from the drawings, in which: FIG. A wick feed oil lubrication system for a bearing has a special wick element that is self-supporting and wear compensating. Increased machine reliability. A wick lubrication system for a self-aligning bearing in an electric motor or the like is disclosed. 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. Wick Oilers have a wick of loose textured, long fiber wool that supplies oil to the bearing through capillary action. 2. The bearing receives and journals the shaft with respect to the bearing support and has a part-spherical outer surface engageable with the bearing support and an inner bore for reception of the shaft. 6). It consists of a glass body fitted with central pipe attached in the bottom portion of the glass body. 1. 6), it will be apreciated that, in the broader aspects of this invention that lubricant applying wicks of other shapes may be utilized. Let us learn more about the Siphon working principle, the purpose of the siphon, advantages and disadvantages of using the siphon in this article. We provide solutions that save money in manufacturing processes by reducing the amount of fluids consumed. 3. 4,219,245. Wick Feed Lubrication System - China Manufacturers, Factory, Suppliers. Benefits. 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. FIG. In the engine, dippers on the connecting-rod bearing caps enter . The wick is a soft, oil absorbent material capable of capillary action. Referring now to the drawings and particularly to FIG. Oil and bearings. 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, 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. 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. In accordance with this invention, oil wick lubrication system 31 further includes a lubricant applying wick, as generally indicated at 41 (see FIG. 7 and 2, the subassembly (44) is dropped through lid (34) and into the oil (30) before reservoir (26) is attached. Referring next to FIGS. Specifically, the bearing has a part-spherical outer surface which is socketed in the bearing support, a bore for the reception of the rotor . Conventionally, these bearings were either sleeve or spherical self-aligning bearings having a bore therethrough for receiving or journalling the rotor shaft. Check that the oil temperature is high enough. A total-loss oiling system is an engine lubrication system whereby oil is introduced into the engine, and then either burned or ejected overboard. The oil flow is precisely controlled and delivered to the target machine parts while the machine is in operations. 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. 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. If you can operate scissors, a drill, and a box cutter, you're qualified. Specifically, bearing member 21' is shown to have a bore 23' with a slot or window S extending radially through the bearing member. 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. Referring first to FIGS. 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. Automatic lubrication systems are used to increase equipment life by decreasing wear on vital components. 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. Dual wick lubrication system saturated with gear oil for extended gear life over 700 hours. Other objects and features of this invention will be in part apparent and in part pointed out hereinafter. Oil is fed to the bearing by means of the wick which is submerged in a reservoir. 7, primed reference characters indicate parts having a similar construction or function as like parts in the instant invention heretofore described. Check that the shut-off valves at the main pumps are open. ;ASSIGNOR:BURTON, STEPHEN J.;REEL/FRAME:003943/0592, Free format text: Step 1: Cut wicking cord (six to eight sections, each 15 to 20 inches long). This set of Automobile Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on "Lubrication Systems". 7 is a view similar to FIG. . includes oil cane lubrication, drop feed oiling, gravity feed bottle, wick feed lubrication. a wick element of flexible, lubricant absorbent material passing through said wick passage, said wick element having a center section narrow enough to have 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. Consistency class, as defined by the National Lubricating . 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. 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. 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. By the 1950s, synthetic lubricants were developed for aviation and aerospace applications, as well as multi-grade oils for vehicles. Force feed i. Such a twist lock retainer is more fully disclosed in the coassigned U.S. patent, now U.S. Pat. The recommended minimum temperature is typically at least 120F. 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. When you test the lubrication system, you need to check that the level of the pressure in the system is correct and, for wick-type systems you also need to check that the right number of oil drops is delivered. 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. . Wick Feed Lubricator: Figure 8.7 show the assembled drawing of wick feed lubricator. In FIG. 3 /sec and should be reserved for low speeds and light duty. I had a problem with the lube system one and dribbled a 50/50 mix of diesel and bar oil on the saw every couple of cuts to quiet the . Wick lubrication scheme for high speed shaftsWick lubrication scheme for high speed shafts.. 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. Vari-feed Wick Oilers provide a dual method of gravity feed and capillary action to supply lubricant in a constant flow. Referring next to FIGS. Check the pressure level in a lubrication system: Step 1. Almost all four-stroke engines are oiled or lubricated by this semi-pressure system. FIG. Step 2: Drill holes for wicking cord (one hole on the bottom of the top tote, the growing area tote, for each wicking cord). 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. Lubrication Systems. As shown in FIG. 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. 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