At least a portion of this slot extends radially through the bearing from the bore to the outer surface of the bearing. 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). A. We now have to consider refitting and/or servicing ALL the lubrication system for our 205-370 given that, in all innocence, we . Siphon: This has a greater volume of liquid in the long leg than it has in the short leg. Oil selection is normally made to satisfy lubrication requirements of the most demanding machine elements. 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. 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. 5, wick portion 43 also extends the length of bearing member 21. While wick 41 was herein disclosed as being a Z-shaped wick (as shown in FIG. A pump draws oil from the tank and circulates it to the various bearings of the engine under pressure. Further, it will be noted in FIG. Country of Origin USA (subject to change) Product Description. 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). 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. C. meter lubricant. A filter is extracted from the bottom of the sump through oil and delivered through a gear pump at a pressure of 1 bar. Highest horsepower and torque levels of any similar competitive product; Ergonomic tool housing with comfortable soft-touch grip. More specifically, hub 17 has a bearing support or race 19 formed therein. Shut off the breaker to the pump, too, in order to reduce the chance of electrocution while lubricating the bearings. Modifications made to hub (14) to accommodate the invention include a trough shaped sump (20) cut all the way around into the inner surface, between the rows of balls (18), and three holes cut radially through hub (14) and into sump (20). As best shown in FIG. 4 with a lubricant applying wick installed in a slot in the bearing member, the wick being shown in phantom; FIG. Ring lubrication system is generally used for lubrication of: A. Vertical bearings: B. Horizontal bearings: C. Inclined bearings: D. None of these 5. 5, wick portion 43 also extends the length of bearing member 21. As shown in FIG. Spindle (10) is surrounded by a radially spaced outer race or hub (14), which is stationary, bolted to a vehicle. 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. 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. Leather Sewing Machines . 3. 2 is a sectional view taken along the line 2--2 of FIG. 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. 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. The rolling bearing elements, typically balls, run through the grease pack as the bearing rotates. 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). Gravity feed system: Oil holes, Oil cups, and wick feed lubricators. 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. 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. Wick Oilers have a wick of loose textured, long fiber wool that supplies oil to the bearing through capillary action. Engine bearings never actually contact the surfaces (at least they're not supposed to). 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. Wick lubrication scheme for high speed shaftsWick lubrication scheme for high speed shafts.. 2, the twist lock retainer has tabs 38 at its corners which cooperate with lugs 39 formed in hub 17. As shown in 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. Lubrication also avoids the moving parts not to come in direct contact with each other. Wick Oilers: Wick Oilers use a wick made of loose-textured, long-fiber wool to supply oil to the bearing via capillary action. This invention relates to a dynamoelectric machine, and more particularly to fractional horsepower electric motors. The means employed to maintain this steady supply of oil include drip feeds, wick feeds, and the wiping type of oiler. 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. Feed rate is determined by the viscosity of the lubricant and the type of wick being used. Safety-lock throttle lever prevents . Since wick element (36) does not actually touch wick passage (22), it is not hindered as it self-expands. 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. Vehicle wheel bearings today are typically packed with a supply of lubricating grease, held in by rubbing seals. 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. 276. When installed, the wick element and supporting spring are compressed between the bearing spindle and bottom wall of the oil reservoir, running through a loosely fitting passage in the surrounding hub. suspension (16). FIG. Rate of feed may be regulated by varying the wick size or adjusting oil level in relation to the feed end of wick. Typically, the motor includes a rotor shaft, a bearing support and a self-aligning bearing supported thereby journalling the rotor shaft of the motor. Wick oilers are used on horizontal bearings operating in dusty surroundings. Drip Feed Lubricator iv. 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 . Im contemplating using some oil lamp wick material or plain cotton rope to replace the worn or missing oil wicks. What is mist lubrication system? 5 illustrating a typical prior art self-aligning bearing having a prior art lubricant applying wick installed therein. 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. Typically, the motor includes a rotor shaft, a bearing support and a self-aligning bearing supported thereby journalling the rotor shaft of the motor. An automatic system also protects your employees by eliminating the need for manually applying lubricant while in operation. 7 is a view similar to FIG. From there, as shown by the arrows in FIG. 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. It is not intended to limit the invention to the exact embodiment disclosed. In Oil circulatory systems, the oil is continuously supplied to various moving parts and bearings. 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. Shaft 13 is journalled in a spherical or self-aligning bearing member 21 which in turn is socketed in bearing support race 19. Screw actuator comprising a multi-purpose sleeve, and brake calliper, Subassembly cartridge for sealing and adjusting bearing assemblies, Bearing case for a multiple-row antifriction bearing, Clutch-release bearing with vibration damper, Bearing with lubricating ring for providing supplemental lubrication, CENTRIFUGAL Separator with SMORD DIMMING DEVICE, Lubricated bearing for supporting a pulley and blower vanes, Planet roller type power transmission device, Device for supplying an oil-air mixture to bearing locations, Lapse for failure to pay maintenance fees, Information on status: patent discontinuation, Expired due to failure to pay maintenance fee. 5 is a vertical cross section of the spherical bearing member taken along line 5--5 of 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. 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. Conventional lubrication methods. 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. a) Mist lubrication system. 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. Frequent lubrication helps prevent premature gear failure and helps . 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