. 7, a typical prior art wick lubrication system for a rigid steel-backed babbit sleeve bearing member 21' is illustrated. As shown in FIG. 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. 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 working of this lubricator is based on the siphon principle. . Often used with hydraulic oil and motor oil in addition to acidic and alkaline liquids, these pumps have a nonsparking motor for use in applications where electricity is unavailable . . This lubrication level is about 20% of the full oil-feed rate of 5.6 in. 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. Typically, the motor includes a rotor shaft, a bearing support and a self-aligning bearing supported thereby journalling the rotor shaft of the motor. Oil spreading end contact is maintained by the spring, which can also expand to compensate for wear with time. 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. 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. If you can operate scissors, a drill, and a box cutter, you're qualified. Air-Powered Drum Pumps with Hose andFilter/Lubricator for Water, Oil, Coolants, and Chemicals. As best shown in FIG. 5), as indicated by dimension L. In FIG. 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). Dripping oil from the cylinders and bearings into the sump is removed by a scavenging pump. 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). 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. Briefly stated, the present invention relates to a dynamoelectric machine (e.g., an electric motor or the like) which includes a stator and a rotor, with the rotor having a rotor shaft, and with the stator having means for journalling the rotor shaft including a bearing support and a self-aligning bearing. Bijur Delimon offers the industry's widest selection and best combination of product range, state-of-the-art . 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. Turbine lubrication: Practical guidelines. 1. I'm testing my home made prototype drip feed oiler for my vintage lathe. 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. Pressure lubrication is a process where an oil pump precisely distributes oil to key areas of the pump. Other objects and features of this invention will be in part apparent and in part pointed out hereinafter. 4, slot 27 has a width, as indicated by dimension W, and a length (shown in FIG. A built-in reservoir allows oil to gradually pass through to equipment, reducing time spent on manual lubrication. 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. 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. 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. Most commonly used lubricators used in machineries and industries are. Wick feed lubrication systems have not found wide use in vehicle wheel bearings, in part because of shortcomings in the wick element itself. The recommended minimum temperature is typically at least 120F. 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). Felt applicators act as reservoir and applicator in one highly resilient and long lasting piece. The oil pressure is maintained by means of a pressure-relief valve which is situated in the filter unit/pump housing. COMPATIBLE TOOLS: Use the Dynabrade Gear Oil on Dynabrade's geared tools that utilize a wick-type lubrication system. The oil pressure ranges from 100 to 250 psi. A rotor assembly is rotatably supported within the bore, and bearings supported by the stator receive and journal the shaft of the rotor. 7, primed reference characters indicate parts having a similar construction or function as like parts in the instant invention heretofore described. 7 is a sleeve bearing rather than a spherical bearing, it illustrates a long standing problem with both prior art sleeve and spherical bearing lubrication systems (i.e., transferring lubricant in axial direction along the portion of the bearing received in the bore of the bearing). Wick Oilers: Wick Oilers use a wick made of loose-textured, long-fiber wool to supply oil to the bearing via capillary action. Soft felt wick has density between 0.16 grams/cm3 to 0.22 grams/cm3. The wick is a soft, oil absorbent material capable of capillary action. 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. Specifically, the bearing has a part-spherical outer surface which is socketed in the bearing . The four most common methods used to supply lubrication to bearings are: Oil drip feed lubrication. To work properly, the inner end of the wick has to be kept in rubbing . 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. 5 shows the spring fully assembled to the wick element; FIG. Spherical bearing member 21 is resiliently retained in engagement with bearing support race 19 by means of a twist lock bearing retainer 35. The scoop lifts the oil upward and . 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). 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. Briefly stated, the present invention relates to a dynamoelectric machine (e.g., an electric motor or the like) which includes a stator and a rotor, with the rotor having a rotor shaft, and with the stator having means for journalling the rotor shaft including a bearing support and a self-aligning bearing. 2. Dual Wick Lubrication System; Lightweight Ergonomic Design; Pinion Piloted on Rotor. 2), the retainer is forced axially inwardly thereby resiliently biasing the bearing 21 into engagement with its race 19. As a machine, an operating wire rope must also have a lubri- . 2; FIG. 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. Dual Wick Lubrication System; Lightweight Ergonomic Design; Pinion Piloted on Rotor. 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. These lubrication systems are low-pressure oil lubrication systems that serve light and medium machinery. A needle valve adjusts the rate of flow, which may be seen as drops passing through the window beneath the glass reservoir. The bearing support includes a reservoir wick for holding 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. 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'. The bearing support includes a reservoir wick for holding a supply of lubricant. 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 . 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 . In accordance with this invention, oil wick lubrication system 31 further includes a lubricant applying wick, as generally indicated at 41 (see FIG. Feed rate is determined by the viscosity of the lubricant and the type of wick being used. Typically, the motor includes a rotor shaft, a bearing support and a self-aligning bearing supported thereby journalling the rotor shaft of the motor. Significant savings in repair and spare costs. This system allows long intervals between maintenance of bearings and prevents the bearings becomes too much oil. This drag is translated into extra heat. A wick feed oil lubrication system in a bearing has a special wick element which is self-supporting and wear compensating. Referring first to FIGS. Drip Feed Lubricator iv. Oil serves as . 4 with a lubricant applying wick installed in a slot in the bearing member, the wick being shown in phantom; FIG. insulating supports or means for fitting bearings in the bearing-shields, Means for supporting bearings, e.g. 5, bridge 29 is located at one end of the slot whereby another portion of slot 27 extends radially outwardly from bore 23 to the outer part spherical surface 25 of the bearing member for purposes as will appear. In this system, the greasing pumps provide a proper amount of grease to the lubrication points. 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. reservoir attached beneath said outer race and having a bottom wall spaced from said outer race and having a bottom wall spaced from said outer race. 2. ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST. Which type of lubrication system is used in two-stroke engine? 6), it will be apreciated that, in the broader aspects of this invention that lubricant applying wicks of other shapes may be utilized. Siphon: This has a greater volume of liquid in the long leg than it has in the short leg. 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. 3 illustrating the end of a spherical, self-aligning bearing member; FIG. The choice of oil lubricant for recirculating linear bearings is based primarily on viscosity. 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. 3, substantially and not capable of remaining straight. 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. 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. Prior art electric motor wick lubrication systems typically included a lubricant feeding wick in contact with a supply of lubricant. 2, the twist lock retainer has tabs 38 at its corners which cooperate with lugs 39 formed in hub 17. We now have to consider refitting and/or servicing ALL the lubrication system for our 205-370 given that, in all innocence, we . 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. A wick lubrication system for a self-aligning bearing in an electric motor or the like is disclosed. 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. Safety-lock throttle lever prevents . These and other objects and features of the invention will appear from the following written description, and from the drawings, in which: 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. 4 shows the spring being assembled to the wick element; FIG. a) Mist lubrication system. 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. 1; FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along the line 2--2 of FIG. Another method is to attach a sec- 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. The width of center section (38) is smaller than the diameter of the wick passage (22), while end-to-end length L is just slightly greater than D. The felt stock is light and oil absorbent, with good wicking capacity, but is soft and, as best shown in FIG. Lubrication Systems. 5, wick portion 43 also extends the length of bearing member 21. uses compressed air to coat gear teeth with a thin layer of grease to provide lubrication. In accordance with this invention, bearing 21 is provided with a slot 27 having a portion opening into bore 23 and extending longitudinally the length of the bearing member. 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. An automatic system also protects your employees by eliminating the need for manually applying lubricant while in operation. 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. 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. Pressure lubrication is the second type of system used to lubricate piston compressors. Referring now to 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). 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. 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. Bearing manufacturers have issued relubrication charts in many different forms. While the bearing illustrated in FIG. 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. 3 is a vertical cross sectional view taken along line 3--3 of FIG. 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