Typically, the motor includes a rotor shaft, a bearing support and a self-aligning bearing supported thereby journalling the rotor shaft of the motor. Larger bearing ends are lubricated through a nozzle spray. Wick lubrication: C. Ring lubrication: D. All are correct View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum. Lubrication also avoids the moving parts not to come in direct contact with each other. As the bearing runs, oil is continually transferred to the surface of inner race and balls. Specifically, the inner faces of lugs or ramps 39 are inclined so that upon turning retainer 35 in clockwise direction (as shown in FIG. No. insulating supports or means for fitting bearings in the bearing-shields using sliding-contact or spherical cap bearings, Means for supporting bearings, e.g. Wick (cotton or wool s) carries oil from the well to the shaft sleeve. Different methods are used to apply lubricants to machinery. Functions of Engine Lubricating System. Methods of Lubrication. 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. Increased machine reliability. 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. A filter/lubricator ensures efficiency and reduces wear on the pump. 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. In FIG. 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. 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. Dual wick lubrication system saturated with gear oil for extended gear life over 700 hours. Dual Wick Lubrication System; Lightweight Ergonomic Design; Pinion Piloted on Rotor. 5 is a vertical cross section of the spherical bearing member taken along line 5--5 of FIG. PATENT EXPIRED DUE TO NONPAYMENT OF MAINTENANCE FEES UNDER 37 CFR 1.362. 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. 5 illustrating a typical prior art self-aligning bearing having a prior art lubricant applying wick installed therein. The grinder is designed for use with Type 27 . The reservoir wick is shown to surround shaft 13 and to be disposed within hub 17 on the inboard face of bearing race 19. 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. . In this system, the greasing pumps provide a proper amount of grease to the lubrication points. Oil, Grease Gun and Grease Cups ii. 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. 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. 6). ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST. Unist is a world leader. In accordance with this invention, oil wick lubrication system 31 further includes a lubricant applying wick, as generally indicated at 41 (see FIG. It is a more technically advanced and usually more costly method, but it results in longer life for a compressor. 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. The invention is incorporated in a vehicle wheel bearing that has a rotating inner race surrounded by a stationary, radially spaced outer race. Step 1: Cut wicking cord (six to eight sections, each 15 to 20 inches long). Oil can be strained, filtered, and cooled because it is . The forced, the gravity and the wick feeds are more economical. 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. Oftentimes, as shown in FIG. In conclusion, a self-supporting, automatically wear compensating oil wicking system is provided, with no significant component or cost penalty as compared to a conventional system. 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. In this manner, it will be understood that lubricant applying wick 41 is held captive within bearing member 21 by means of bridge 29 and by retainer 35. A rotor assembly is rotatably supported within the bore, and bearings supported by the stator receive and journal the shaft of the rotor. Lubrication (Oil) System $ 0.56 - $ 328.16. 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. 2; FIG. 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. 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. In positive-feed oil-lubrication systems, the pump is required to. 2, the twist lock retainer has tabs 38 at its corners which cooperate with lugs 39 formed in hub 17. 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. 3 is a vertical cross sectional view taken along line 3--3 of FIG. Wick oilers are used in applications where precise oiling is required. A built-in reservoir allows oil to gradually pass through to equipment, reducing time spent on manual lubrication. 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. 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. 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 . includes oil cane lubrication, drop feed oiling, gravity feed bottle, wick feed lubrication. 1. 276. by wicks, GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, A CORP. OF DE, MICHIGA, ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST. 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. Gravity feed system: Oil holes, Oil cups, and wick feed lubricators. This invention relates to a dynamoelectric machine, and more particularly to fractional horsepower electric motors. Grease lubrication system. Soft felt wick has density between 0.16 grams/cm3 to 0.22 grams/cm3. 4, slot 27 has a width, as indicated by dimension W, and a length (shown in 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. 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. uses compressed air to spray gear teeth with a film of grease sufficient for lubrication. 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. 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. 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'. 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. 5. D. supply and distribute lubricant. 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. Force feed i. 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. b) Wet sump lubrication system. 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. Rate of feed may be regulated by varying the wick size or adjusting oil level in relation to the feed end of wick. c) ladder lubricator system. Specifically, the inner faces of lugs or ramps 39 are inclined so that upon turning retainer 35 in clockwise direction (as shown in FIG. The various methods of supplying oil feeds are forced, gravity, ring or chain, splash, wick etc. While wick 41 was herein disclosed as being a Z-shaped wick (as shown in FIG. Tool Weight 1.7 lb. Oil is easier to keep clean for recirculating systems. 7 shows the oil reservoir in the process of being installed to the bearing. Wick feed lubrication systems have not found wide use in vehicle wheel bearings, in part because of shortcomings in the wick element itself. Referring now to FIG. 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. Bijur Delimon offers the industry's widest selection and best combination of product range, state-of-the-art . 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. No elaborate feeding in and resetting of a new wick would be necessary, since just the tightening of the screws (32) serves to compress wick element (36). 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 means employed to maintain this steady supply of oil include drip feeds, wick feeds, and the wiping type of oiler. This lubrication level is about 20% of the full oil-feed rate of 5.6 in. Such a twist lock retainer is more fully disclosed in the coassigned U.S. patent, now U.S. Pat. 4. 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. Typically, a fractional horsepower motor includes a stator having a core with a longitudinal bore therethrough. The recommended minimum temperature is typically at least 120F. The core has a bore 6 extending longitudinally therethrough. Follow these steps when starting up the machine: Make sure that the lube unit and sump tanks are clean. Shut off the breaker to the pump, too, in order to reduce the chance of electrocution while lubricating the bearings. a) Oil can Lubricator : This is the direct application of oil to a moving machine 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. As shown in FIG. a) Mist lubrication system. 5 shows the spring fully assembled to the wick element; 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. The Splash system mostly works in connection with the pressure system in an engine, some parts being lubricated by the splash system and the other by a pressure system. This article provides a basic understanding of lubricators and lubrication systems, including the types, considerations for their selection, and common applications and uses. Check that the sump tanks are ready for operation. Further, it will be noted in FIG. 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. 3, substantially and not capable of remaining straight. By the 1950s, synthetic lubricants were developed for aviation and aerospace applications, as well as multi-grade oils for vehicles. This allows so called "sealed for life" designs. 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. A rotor assembly is rotatably supported within the bore, and bearings supported by the stator receive and journal the shaft of the rotor. Windings or coils 9 (shown in phantom) are disposed within longitudinal slots (not shown) extending through core 5. As is best shown in FIGS. Tool Weight 1.3 lb. 3 is a vertical cross sectional view taken along line 3--3 of FIG. Oil splash feed lubrication. While the bearing illustrated in FIG. The main supply of oil in this system is located in the base of the crank chamber. 2 is a sectional view taken along the line 2--2 of FIG. Reference may be made to U.S. Pat. 4 with a lubricant applying wick installed in a slot in the bearing member, the wick being shown in phantom; 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. 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. Standards CE Certified; EAC Certified. Air-Powered Drum Pumps with Hose andFilter/Lubricator for Water, Oil, Coolants, and Chemicals. Oil-mist lubricating systems should operate at pressures of ___ psi. Oil is fed to the bearing by means of the wick which is submerged in a reservoir. . 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). Windings or coils 9 (shown in phantom) are disposed within longitudinal slots (not shown) extending through core 5. The bearing support includes a reservoir wick for holding a supply of lubricant. To work properly, the inner end of the wick has to be kept in rubbing . How do I make a Wick System? Is that okay or should I use some special sewing oil wic. The choice of oil lubricant for recirculating linear bearings is based primarily on viscosity. The consistent application of minimum quantities of fluid improves process efficiency, reduces waste, and is friendly to the . 5, wick portion 43 also extends the length of bearing member 21. The shaft surface speed in this case is 30 rev/sec 5 in. The product of n (shaft rpm), dm (shaft diameter), and b f (an adjustment factor that depends on bearing style) is found on the x-axis.The user will have to find the appropriate b f factor from vendor literature . Lubrication systems distribute the lubricant to the moving machine parts in contact. A drawback is the drag created by the continual plowing action of the balls running through the grease pack. This is best illustrated in FIG. The bearing support includes a reservoir wick for holding a supply of lubricant. 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. 1. 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. 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. As shown in FIGS. Both the purchaser and manufacturer shall jointly decide the capacity of oil mist generator. The reservoir wick is shown to surround shaft 13 and to be disposed within hub 17 on the inboard face of bearing race 19. The scoop lifts the oil upward and . They 'float' on a thin film of oil that is forced under pressure into . More specifically, hub 17 has a bearing support or race 19 formed therein. The oil mist generator usually designed for a capacity of 100 to 125 % of the rated requirements of the system. Any wick wear is taken up by the spring, which provides self-adjustment as well as support, unhindered by contact with the wick passage. 4,219,245. 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. As best shown in FIG. Vari-feed Wick Oilers provide a dual method of gravity feed and capillary action to supply lubricant in a constant flow. 3. 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). While the bearing illustrated in FIG. Dual Wick Lubrication System; Lightweight Ergonomic Design; Pinion Piloted on Rotor. 5 to 10. 4 is an enlarged cross sectional view taken along line 4--4 of FIG. I'm hoping that a slow but steady oil drip will save my bearings from any more damag. 3 illustrating the end of a spherical, self-aligning bearing member; FIG. C. meter lubricant. Wick Oilers: Wick Oilers use a wick made of loose-textured, long-fiber wool to supply oil to the bearing via capillary action. 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. This set of Automobile Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on "Lubrication Systems". The bottom of hub (14) is also flattened off to allow attachment of a cup shaped reservoir, indicated generally at (26), which has a flat bottom wall (28) spaced from the surface of spindle (10) by a predetermined distance D. Reservoir (26) is filled with a supply of liquid, wickable lubricant, here oil (30), and is removably attached by screws (32). Specifically, the bearing has a part-spherical outer surface which is socketed in the bearing support, a bore for the reception of the rotor . 4 is an enlarged cross sectional view taken along line 4--4 of 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. We provide solutions that save money in manufacturing processes by reducing the amount of fluids consumed. 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. 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. Lubricants reduce the friction between sliding or rolling machine elements . 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. Consistency class, as defined by the National Lubricating . Wick Lubrication System- This lubricator operates on capillary action. 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. 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. Check that the sump tanks are ready for operation. When installed, the wick element and supporting spring are . 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). Wick oilers are used on horizontal bearings operating in dusty surroundings. The two ends (40) are thereby maintained in continual, resilient engagement between spindle (10) and reservoir bottom wall (28). Flow rate depends on temperature.. Use 90 elbow cups for side-mount applications and where vertical space is limited.. Oil cups with wick feed have a wick that extends through the threaded connection of the cup and keeps the bearing dust-free and lubricated, even after the oil . 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. Typically, the oil is pumped through an . 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). 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