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: As the elevator operates, the hoist ropes are cleaned. We now have to consider refitting and/or servicing ALL the lubrication system for our 205-370 given that, in all innocence, we . Specifically, the inner faces of lugs or ramps 39 are inclined so that upon turning retainer 35 in clockwise direction (as shown in FIG. Referring next to FIGS. 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. Step 1: Cut wicking cord (six to eight sections, each 15 to 20 inches long). 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. Corresponding reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the several view of the drawings. Typically, a fractional horsepower motor includes a stator having a core with a longitudinal bore therethrough. 4,219,245. Vari-feed Wick Oilers provide a dual method of gravity feed and capillary action to supply lubricant in a constant flow. 2 is a left end view of the electric motor shown in FIG. Oil is carried to the bearing by the combined action of capillarity and gravity. 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 reservoir (26) is moved into position, the subassembly (44) moves through wick passage (22) freely, because the center section (38) is narrower. Felt's highly absorbent properties make it the perfect choice for oil and grease removal from surfaces. What is mist lubrication system? 3 illustrating the end of a spherical, self-aligning bearing member; FIG. Grease lubrication system. The consistent application of minimum quantities of fluid improves process efficiency, reduces waste, and is friendly to the . 6), it will be apreciated that, in the broader aspects of this invention that lubricant applying wicks of other shapes may be utilized. 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. As shown in FIG. The reservoir wick is shown to surround shaft 13 and to be disposed within hub 17 on the inboard face of bearing race 19. This grease type, see Fig. 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. 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). 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. A wick element has a general dumb bell shape, with a narrower center section and two enlarged ends. Referring now to FIG. 2 is a left end view of the electric motor shown in FIG. Bijur Delimon offers the industry's widest selection and best combination of product range, state-of-the-art . 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. 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. 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. 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. Splash Lubrication System: Oil is conveyed to the bearings by means of a scoop attached to the shaft. 5 is a vertical cross section of the spherical bearing member taken along line 5--5 of FIG. 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 rotor assembly, as indicated generally at 7, is rotatable within bore 6 in core 5. 3 illustrating the end of a spherical, self-aligning bearing member; FIG. Check that the oil temperature is high enough. FIG. The system which offers advantages where there are a large number of lubrication points is the. 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. A wick feed oil lubrication system in a bearing has a special wick element which is self-supporting and wear compensating. The shaft surface speed in this case is 30 rev/sec 5 in. 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. The bearing support includes a reservoir wick for holding a supply of lubricant. 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. 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. 5. 5. 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. B. meter and distribute lubricant. In the engine, dippers on the connecting-rod bearing caps enter . Oil is easier to keep clean for recirculating systems. by wicks, GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, A CORP. OF DE, MICHIGA, ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST. Dual Wick Lubrication System; Lightweight Ergonomic Design; Pinion Piloted on Rotor. Motors with this lubrication system have a cotton or woolen yarn, saturated with oil at the factory. Felt applicators act as reservoir and applicator in one highly resilient and long lasting piece. 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 Oil circulatory systems, the oil is continuously supplied to various moving parts and bearings. 5), as indicated by dimension L. 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. 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. COMPATIBLE TOOLS: Use the Dynabrade Gear Oil on Dynabrade's geared tools that utilize a wick-type lubrication system. As best shown in FIG. 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. Consistency class, as defined by the National Lubricating . Turn off the circulating pump. 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. 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. Referring now to the drawings and particularly to FIG. Wick Lubricator iii. The scoop lifts the oil upward and . 3. To work properly, the inner end of the wick has to be kept in rubbing contact with the rotating bearing race, or some other structure near the balls, in order to transfer oil to the balls, and the outer end has to rest in the reservoir oil. 5, wick portion 43 also extends the length of bearing member 21. Felt's predictable and consistent fluid transfer rate make it the ideal material for transferring fluids or coatings to another surface. I'm testing my home made prototype drip feed oiler for my vintage lathe. While the bearing illustrated in FIG. 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 . The oil is thrown upward as droplets or fine mist and provides adequate lubrication to valve mechanisms, piston pins, cylinder walls, and piston rings. Lubrication (Oil) System $ 0.56 - $ 328.16. As a machine, an operating wire rope must also have a lubri- . 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 . Country of Origin USA (subject to change) Product Description. Referring now to FIG. Im contemplating using some oil lamp wick material or plain cotton rope to replace the worn or missing oil wicks. Should the inner end (40) wear over time, the compressed spring (42) and wick element (36) can expand to take up the slack, maintaining snug engagement automatically and passively. No. From there, as shown by the arrows in FIG. 1. Check the pressure level in a lubrication system: Step 1. 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. 2 is a sectional view taken along the line 2--2 of FIG. Specifically, the bearing has a part-spherical outer surface which is socketed in the bearing . Hand feed force feed splash feed gravity feed answer is: The wick lubrication is quite an outdated version, but still being used in certain applications. As is best shown in FIGS. 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. 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. Lieuvain's Glass Bottle Lubricator 2. 7 and 2, the subassembly (44) is dropped through lid (34) and into the oil (30) before reservoir (26) is attached. Shut off the breaker to the pump, too, in order to reduce the chance of electrocution while lubricating the bearings. Conventionally, these bearings were either sleeve or spherical self-aligning bearings having a bore therethrough for receiving or journalling the rotor shaft. Other objects and features of this invention will be in part apparent and in part pointed out hereinafter. 3 is a vertical cross sectional view taken along line 3--3 of FIG. Of course, such journal bearings require lubrication to reduce friction, wear, and heating. Functions of Engine Lubricating System. 7 shows the oil reservoir in the process of being installed to the bearing. If you can operate scissors, a drill, and a box cutter, you're qualified. Referring next to FIGS. 2. Oil Cup ii. A. d) centralized lubrication system. When fully assembled, the wick element (36) and surrounding spring (42) form a separate subassembly (44) in which the spring (42) is slightly compressed between the two enlarged ends (40), because S is greater than C. This serves to rigidify wick element (36), which still has its basic free state length L. Spring (42) has an additional function, described next. 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 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. 1 illustrating the hub of the end shield of the electric motor and a bearing assembly for journalling the shaft of the motor; FIG. 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. Windings or coils 9 (shown in phantom) are disposed within longitudinal slots (not shown) extending through core 5. Circulating systems keep bearings lubricated at all times. Reference may be made to U.S. Pat. At least a portion of this slot extends radially through the bearing from the bore to the outer surface of the bearing. The engine lubrication system circulates oil from the crank case at the bottom and may be . No. Conventional lubrication methods. UNSPSC 27131511. 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. This allows so called "sealed for life" designs. The one shown in Fig. In the splash lubricating system (fig. 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. 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. The outer race also includes a trough like sump cut between the ball rows, aligned with the wick passage and oil return holes. 1, 2 and 6, a vehicle wheel bearing includes an inner race or spindle (10). FIG. 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. 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. 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. The aim of the gravity system, as of all lubrication systems, is to provide a reliable means of supplying the bearing surfaces with the proper amount of lubricating oil. PATENT EXPIRED DUE TO NONPAYMENT OF MAINTENANCE FEES UNDER 37 CFR 1.362. The oil pressure ranges from 100 to 250 psi. 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. Two axially spaced rows of bearing balls run between the races. Typically, the motor includes a rotor shaft, a bearing support and a self-aligning bearing supported thereby journalling the rotor shaft of the motor. C. meter lubricant. Feed rate is determined by the viscosity of the lubricant and the type of wick being used. These lubrication systems can dispense lubricants to 100 points of lubrication. 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. 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 non-wick type lubrication systems, use Dynabrade's Gear Grease ; KEEP THINGS RUNNING SMOOTHLY: Apply gear oil to your tools after every 8 hours of use. 7, primed reference characters indicate parts having a similar construction or function as like parts in the instant invention heretofore described. 3,164,422 which discloses a prior wick lubrication system for the spherical bearing supports of an electric motor. Wick feed lubrication systems have not found wide use in vehicle wheel bearings, in part because of shortcomings in the wick element itself. 3. To work properly, the inner end of the wick has to be kept in rubbing . 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. Oil and bearings. Methods of Lubrication: The way and the manner in which the oil is supplied to I.C. Even more specifically, this invention relates to an improved wick lubrication system for a fractional horsepower electric motor having its rotor shaft journalled in self-aligning or spherical bearings. The 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. 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. 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 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. a) drop feed lubricator system. 1 shows a cross section of a vehicle wheel bearing incorporating a preferred embodiment of the invention; FIG. 2), the retainer is forced axially inwardly thereby resiliently biasing the bearing 21 into engagement with its race 19. Linear guiding device with rail race lubricating elements. 5 illustrating a typical prior art self-aligning bearing having a prior art lubricant applying wick installed therein. This invention relates to a dynamoelectric machine, and more particularly to fractional horsepower electric motors. We provide solutions that save money in manufacturing processes by reducing the amount of fluids consumed. 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. Another type of lubrication system is the splash lubrication system. Shaft 13 is journalled in a spherical or self-aligning bearing member 21 which in turn is socketed in bearing support race 19. 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. They 'float' on a thin film of oil that is forced under pressure into . This helps administer the right amount and keep the gear oil on the metal gears. Oil may be introduced to the bearing housing in many ways. Force feed system: Oil, grease gun and grease cups and Oil pump method. 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. No. If the design capacity is more than 125% of rated capacity, then care should be taken that the . . . Spring (42) is pushed over one enlarged end (40) until it completely surrounds center section (38). 3. 3. suspension (16). Further, it will be noted in FIG. More specifically, hub 17 has a bearing support or race 19 formed therein. ;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. 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. done. 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. 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. The most common systems are: The core has a bore 6 extending longitudinally therethrough. 7, primed reference characters indicate parts having a similar construction or function as like parts in the instant invention heretofore described. 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 . 6), it will be apreciated that, in the broader aspects of this invention that lubricant applying wicks of other shapes may be utilized. 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. Lubrication systems distribute the lubricant to the moving machine parts in contact. Lubrication is necessary for the proper main-tenance of any machine. . EMERSON ELECTRIC CO., 8100 WEST FLORISSANT AVE., S, Free format text: 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. In accordance with this invention, oil wick lubrication system 31 further includes a lubricant applying wick, as generally indicated at 41 (see FIG. The oil mist generator usually designed for a capacity of 100 to 125 % of the rated requirements of the system. 3 is a vertical cross sectional view taken along line 3--3 of FIG. The core has a bore 6 extending longitudinally therethrough. Larger bearing ends are lubricated through a nozzle spray. 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. 6). In such systems, oil acts both as lubricant and also as coolant by earning away heat generated in the bearings/moving parts. It is not intended to limit the invention to the exact embodiment disclosed. 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. Medium hard felt wick has density from 0.26 grams/cm3 to 0.32 grams/cm3 and hard grade refers to 0.36 grams/cm3 and above . 4. 276. 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. 4.5.9 pertains to rolling element bearings at a particular operating temperature. Step 3: Locate Lubrication Ports. 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