Abstract: The lubrication system includes a hydraulic cylinder pump which receives oil from the pile driver gearbox and an actuating mechanism connected to the pump to move oil therein through an exit line to a spray mechanism in the gearbox housing, providing lubrication to the gearbox bearings before the gearbox elements begin to operate.

Abstract: A fluid container includes a tank, a magnetic ring, and an adaptor coupled to the tank via an o-ring seal. The magnetic ring includes two half-ring portions that, when assembled, form a full magnetic ring. The fluid container can be used to store DEF or other fluids. Assembling the fluid container includes positioning the magnetic ring within a groove formed in an outer surface of a conduit of the tank, and threading the adaptor onto the conduit to lock the magnetic ring in place.

Abstract: A liquid surface height inside a tank is allowed to be confirmed while blow-back of a liquid is reduced. A strainer body having a substantially bottomed tubular shape has a substantially D shape when viewed in a longitudinal direction. A bottom surface of the strainer body has a shape in which a part of a conical shape is cut away, and a top of the substantially conical shape overlaps with a notched portion notched to form the substantially D shape. The bottom surface protrudes toward an opening of the strainer body. A rod is provided adjacent to the notched portion of the strainer body, and a float is provided on a lower end of the rod.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge device for lubricating a machine, preferably a clipping machine, having a pneumatic system and a pump unit driven by the pneumatic system, the cartridge device comprising a cartridge container for accommodating a supply of lubricant having a longitudinal axis defining a longitudinal direction, wherein the cartridge container comprises a first end portion and a second end portion located opposite the first end portion in the longitudinal direction, and a first closure element for detachably coupling the first end portion of the cartridge container to a suction side of the pump unit, wherein the first closure element has a delivery opening for supplying lubricant contained within the cartridge container to the suction side of the pump unit.

Abstract: A method of providing lubricant to a bearing assembly is provided. The method includes providing a bearing assembly including a housing with an inner surface that forms an outer race, a plurality of rolling elements that roll on the outer race, and a packet having a rupturable membrane and a predetermined volume of lubricant therein. At least one of a shaft or a cage is inserted into the bearing assembly and ruptures the packet via engagement of the packet with at least one of the shaft or the cage such that the volume of lubricant is distributed to contact surfaces of the bearing assembly.

Abstract: An oil recirculation system for an internal combustion engine includes an oil sump for storage of engine oil, a supplemental oil tank configured for storage of supplemental engine oil therein, and a conduit configured to fluidly couple the supplemental oil tank and the oil sump such that supplemental engine oil from the supplemental oil tank is selectively delivered to the oil sump and engine oil is selectively extracted from the oil sump and delivered to the supplemental oil tank. The system is configured to deliver supplemental engine oil to the oil sump from the supplemental oil tank and extract engine oil from the oil sump to the supplemental oil tank during a predetermined time period.

Abstract: An improved grease coupler 3 allows for positive, coupling and uncoupling from a grease nipple 4 via a manually operated trigger mechanism 30. The coupler includes a replaceable seal 13 and has an elongate body 10 with a grease passage 11 through the length of the body. A floating barrel plunger 42 acts as a check valve to prevent grease leaking from the discharge end of the elongate body 10 upon disconnection.

Abstract: A lubricant supply device comprises a tank configured to hold a lubricant. At least one movable piston unit is disposed in the holding tank and at least partially defines a lubricant chamber. The lubricant chamber has at least two openings, of which one is a lubricant inlet and the other is a lubricant outlet. A first one of the openings is disposed in the movable piston unit.

Abstract: An oil-bearing shaft (1) through which the lubrication for components of a transmission is provided, comprising at least one longitudinal bore hole (2) and at least one oil supply bore hole (2) with one longitudinal bore hole (2), each fluid-mechanically connected, whereby the oil supply bore hole (2) is oriented with a setting angle ? is proposed.

Abstract: A lubricating plug is provided which may be applied easily to the stud-type roller bearing with tracking wheel, roller, whether new or already existing, with no need of adding any modification to design of a lubrication hole. The lubricating plug is most suitable for certain replenishment of lubricant and also made slim in construction even with low cost. The lubricating plug is comprised of a radially enlarged portion of cylindrical contour adapted to make the fit-engagement with the lubrication hole in the stud, and a radially reduced portion made integral with the radially enlarged portion. An injection hole is bored throughout in both the radially enlarged portion and the radially reduced portion to accommodate detachably therein a lubricant feeder nozzle.

Abstract: An initial weight of a grease storing cartridge attached to a pump is measured, and the measured value is compared with a reference weight and it is determined whether the initial weight of the cartridge is within an appropriate range or not. The weight of the cartridge is measured before and after execution of one operation cycle of the pump, and it is determined whether the difference therebetween (i.e., weight of grease which is actually supplied during one operation cycle) is within an appropriate range or not.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pneumatic grease applicator includes a receptacle in which a retainer that retains a bearing to which grease is to be applied and a presser that securely holds the presser on the retainer are movably received. The receptacle has a bottom nozzle through which grease is continuously supplied from an external source under a pneumatically induced driving force, whereby the grease can be consecutively applied to a number of bearings without interrupts. Sealing members are provided between the retainer and the presser and side wall of the receptacle to prevent leakage of grease.

Abstract: A lubricant gun includes a housing, a lubricant reservoir, a motor, a final driver, an elongate eccentric seat, a guiding shroud, and a plunger. The elongate eccentric seat is mounted within the housing, and has a first portion connected eccentrically to the final driver, and a second portion opposite to the first portion. The guiding shroud is disposed between the elongate eccentric seat and a longitudinal slide channel within the housing, and defines a guide passage aligned longitudinally with the slide channel. The plunger has a guiding portion pivotally mounted to the second portion and slidably received in the guide passage, and a pushing portion received slidably in the slide channel. The guiding portion is guided by the guide passage when the plunger is driven by the elongate eccentric seat to reciprocate the guiding portion and the pushing portion of the plunger.

Abstract: A control box for an apparatus for removing and replacing lubricants has a pressurized air manifold and a vacuum manifold. The pressurized air manifold is supplied with pressurized air from a source of pressurized air. The vacuum manifold is placed under vacuum by a vacuum source. The pressurized air manifold is connected to a new lubricant hose coupling. The vacuum manifold is connected to a used lubricant hose coupling. A valve assembly is provided having a used lubricant removal mode and a new lubricant injection mode. In the used lubricant removal mode, a vacuum is applied by the vacuum manifold to create a vacuum to draw lubricant into a used lubricant tank. In the new lubricant injection mode, pressurized air is supplied by the pressurized air manifold to pressurize a new lubricant tank, which urges lubricant out of the new lubricant tank.

Abstract: An oil feed assembly suitable for use in a gas turbine engine having a bearing housing, an outer ring surrounding the bearing housing and a monocase extending therebetween. The assembly provides an oil supply tube for extension within the monocase and between the outer ring and the bearing housing. An oil nozzle support means is employed for selective releasable engagement with one end of the oil supply tube. This is also supported by an oil supply tube support means for selective releasable engagement with a second end of the oil supply tube. A coupling means for coupling said oil supply tube support means and the outer ring completes the assembly.

Abstract: A device for supplying several lubrication points on machine parts with a lubricant, comprising an electromechanical lubrication dispenser and a distribution device coupled to a lubricant outlet of the dispenser. The distribution device has a housing, a cylindrical hollow distributor body or tube which is mounted to rotate about a vertical axis. There is also a fixed cylindrical sleeve that surrounds the distributor body, forming a seal. The distributor body has an opening at the top for allowing the lubricant in, and has at least two distributor bores disposed on the circumference but offset axially from one another. Each of these distributor bores has a corresponding opening bore in the distributor sleeve that is assigned to it. This distribution device also has an electric motor drive that has a running path control that has a switch that functions electromechanically or in a contact free manner.

Abstract: An oil level monitoring and replenishment system for use with an internal combustion engine having an oil sump. The system as a sensor which continuously measures the sump level in the reservoir for holding a quantity of oil to be used in replenishment of the sump. A sensor monitors the oil level in the sump and causes replenishment from the reservoir when needed. The reservoir has warning circuit interactive with a reservoir sensor to signal from the reservoir has reached a lower level of oil and requires the filling. The sensor also provides means to signal when the reservoir has been filled to the desired level to prevent overfilling.

Abstract: A bearing arrangement is provided with an area to be supplied with lubricant from a lubricant reservoir via a lubricant line. The lubricant reservoir has a number of individual reservoirs in which a portioned amount of lubricant is contained with closure to the lubricant line. A mechanism is provided for allowing the closure to the lubricant line to be optionally cleared.

Abstract: An automatic lubrication system for a vehicle, comprising a pump assembly having a plurality of outlet ports, a motor operable to drive the pump assembly, and a cartridge that is attachable to the pump assembly to provide a source of lubricant to the pump. The cartridge is removable from the pump assembly and has an interior space that is collapsible as lubricant is dispensed therefrom. A controller is provided to periodically initiate the motor to cause the pump to dispense lubricant to the outlet ports.

Abstract: A battery operated grease gun has a motor that drives a planetary gear assembly that is coupled to a pump assembly that drives a plunger reciprocally in an grease passage to discharge grease through a discharge spout. The pressure in the grease exerts a reaction force on the plunger that will change torque of the motor. The change of the torque of the motor will simultaneously effect voltage applied to the motor. When the voltage in the motor changes, an electronic pressure regulator measures the voltage in the motor to determine the pressure in the grease in the grease passage and stops the motor as the pressure in the grease reaches preset given valves in the pressure regulating device.

Abstract: A portable fluid transfer conduit is disclosed having an elongated flexible conduit having an inlet and outlet port. A coupling is postured at the inlet port for receiving fluid from a fluid source such as prelubrication pump. A flow control member is located at the discharge end which includes an activator for controlling the flow of fluid. The flow control member may include a handheld pump where the fluid source does not have a powered flow.

Abstract: A grease fitting coupler device includes a body member with a slot on one side for engagement with a fitting and a series of passages through the body member connected with a lubrication source. A slidable valve member within the body member is pressurized against the fitting to seal the coupler device while lubricating fluid is passed therethrough.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (10) for depositing a flowable medium, in particular lubricating oil, onto a workpiece (16). The device (10) has a base body (13) having a duct (14a) for supplying the lubricating oil, the duct (14a) ending in a cavity (14d). The cavity (14d) is covered by a mask (15) having an opening. The opening of the mask (15) is closed by a hard metal sphere (11) which is prestressed into this closure position by a spring (12). When contact is made with a workpiece the sphere is pressed into the cavity (14d) and thereby opens up the opening in the mask (15) for the discharge of lubricating oil.

Abstract: An oil injection apparatus for injecting lubricating oil to gears, bushings and the like includes an oil injection dock, which has a housing section for holding a plurality of objects for oil injection, and an oil injection section corresponding to the housing section. The oil injection section has a plurality of oil injection outlets and a sensor. When the object for oil injection drops into the oil injection section, the sensor transmits a signal to an oil supply device to inject lubricating oil through the oil injection outlets to the object.

Abstract: A self-contained automatic lubricator for automatically dispensing fluent lubricant over a period of time is provided. The lubricator comprises a cylinder having a front wall with a discharge outlet, a rear wall and cylindrical side walls. A piston is movable within the cylinder from a rear position to a forward position. The piston and the side and front walls of the cylinder define a variable volume chamber for containing the lubricant to be dispensed, and a spring for moving the piston from its rear position towards it front position to reduce the volume of the variable volume chamber over a period of time for expelling lubricant through the discharge outlet. The lubricator further comprises a controller including gearing and an escapement mechanism, for controlling the transfer of energy from the spring to the piston and an electrical element controlling operation of the escapement mechanism (12).

Abstract: An adaptor (100) for insertion into a housing (900) has a gap (105) at least one tab (101) having a stop (401). The housing (900) has an adaptor seat (703), a tang (705) having a stop (707), and at least one slot (709) designed to receive the at least one tab (101). Once the tab (101) is inserted into the slot (709), the adaptor (100) is rotated in the housing (900) such that the adaptor seat (703) rotates in the gap (105). When the stop (707) of the tang (705) meets the stop (401) of the tab (101), the adaptor (100) is prevented from further rotation, thus providing a unique orientation between the adaptor (100) and the housing (900).

Abstract: A strand being pulled through a conduit is automatically lubricated.

Abstract: A device for supplying several lubrication points on machine parts with a lubricant, comprising an electromechanical lubrication dispenser and a distribution device coupled to a lubricant outlet of the dispenser. The distribution device has a housing, a cylindrical hollow distributor body or tube which is mounted to rotate about a vertical axis. There is also a fixed cylindrical sleeve that surrounds the distributor body, forming a seal. The distributor body has an opening at the top for allowing the lubricant in, and has at least two distributor bores disposed on the circumference but offset axially from one another. Each of these distributor bores has a corresponding opening bore in the distributor sleeve that is assigned to it. This distribution device also has an electric motor drive that has a running path control that has a switch that functions electromechanically or in a contact free manner.

Abstract: A funnel includes a housing that has a perimeter wall for defining an interior space. An attachment assembly is coupled to the housing. The attachment assembly is for stabilizing the housing to a support surface of a vehicle. The housing includes a receiving portion for securely receiving a container of lubricant. The housing includes a directing portion that is in fluid communication with the receiving portion for facilitating the flow of lubricant from the receiving portion to the directing portion into an engine of a vehicle. The housing includes a handle portion that is coupled to the receiving portion for facilitating gripping of the housing by the hand of a user. A light assembly is positioned proximate the handle portion of the housing. The light assembly is for providing light to a distal end of the housing allowing the user to easily position the funnel assembly in low light conditions.

Abstract: An automatic lubricator using a magnetic reflection field plate is provided to thereby achieve a more stable and economic lubricator. The automatic lubricator includes an upper cover enclosed by and combined with a cover holder and a hollow lower cover on the lower end of which a lubrication hole is provided and in which a lubricant is filled, in which the upper cover and the lower cover are combined with each other to form a single body, and respective components for filling a lubricant into the body formed of the upper cover and the lower cover are assembled with a mutual association relationship. Here, a circuit board having a control circuit and a microprocessor for various controls and a movement assembly that transfers power with a driving manner using a magnetic reflection field plate, are mounted and assembled in the upper cover. A dry cell chamber accommodating a dry cell is provided in the upper end of the lower cover and between the upper cover and the lower cover.

Abstract: An array of pre-filled syringes adapted for use in automotive repair and maintenance. Arranged in a kit, the array allows a user to simply choose a syringe, pre-filled with a desired lubricant and to dispose of the entire syringe after use. The kit will contain several syringes filled with different lubricants such as PTFE, SAE oils, PTFE oil mixtures, etc. A single kit may house an array of disposable syringes which would permit a user to perform a complete lubricating maintenance job without the mess and inconvenience of having to refill and/or clean a syringe after each use.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for packing wheel bearings with grease. A frame is provided for supporting an axle assembly comprising an axle shaft with a wheel mounted on a wheel bearing at each end. A horizontally mounted ram and cylinder is mounted adjacent each wheel. Each ram has a greasing head at its distal end and each head has a nose portion adapted to pivot relative to a body portion. Each nose portion has an open-mouthed greasing chamber. Each ram is advanced toward each wheel so that each open-mouthed greasing chamber is in communication with a wheel bearing. Pressurized grease is delivered to a greasing chamber and, therefor, to a bearing.

Abstract: A gravity dispensing flow lubricator for a drive chain operated vehicle, such as a motorcycle, and a method of lubricating the vehicle. The device, mounted on the vehicle, provides a cylindrical container which dispenses lubricant by a manually operated flow valve therein providing a flow orifice which aligns the flow of lubricant to an adjustable flexible flow line which is fixedly set to dispense the lubricant to various areas of the drive chain. The discharge of specific amounts of lubricant by the flow valve is controlled by a spring pressured ball bearing frictionally engaging a plurality of indented seats in the unit.

Abstract: A lubricant discharge device for discharging lubricant from a bearing housing (1) of an electric motor includes a tubular element (3) consisting of components (3a, 3b) arranged at a lubricant discharge opening (2) in the bearing housing. A piston (4) is arranged inside the tubular element (3) being connected to an arm section (5). The tubular element comprises a first end (3d) placed at the grease discharge opening and a second end (3c) that is opposite to the first end and is situated at the outer edge of an end shield of the electric motor. An opening (6) is provided in the casing of the tubular element close to the second end (3c) of the tubular element, and a closing means (7) is arranged inside the tubular element to open and close the opening (6).

Abstract: The invention relates to a lubricant discharge device for discharging lubricant from a bearing housing (1) of an electric motor. The device comprises a tubular element (3) consisting of components (3a, 3b) arranged at a lubricant discharge opening (2) in the bearing housing. A piston (4) is arranged inside the tubular element (3) being connected to an arm section (5). The tubular element comprises a first end (3d) placed at the grease discharge opening and a second end (3c) that is opposite to the first end and is situated at the outer edge of an end shield of the electric motor. An opening (6) is provided in the casing of the tubular element close to the second end (3c) of the tubular element, and a closing means (7) is arranged inside the tubular element to open and close said opening (6).

Abstract: A portable fluid transfer conduit is disclosed having an elongated flexible conduit having an inlet and outlet port. A coupling is postured at the inlet port for receiving fluid from a fluid source such as prelubrication pump. A flow control member is located at the discharge end which includes an activator for controlling the flow of fluid. The flow control member may include a handheld pump where the fluid source does not have a powered flow.

Abstract: A device for lubricating a rolling bearing. The inventive device comprises a lubricant dispenser (1) connected to the lubricating point of the rolling bearing (7) and a measuring unit (8) allocated to the rolling bearing (7) for detecting the condition of the bearing. The lubricant dispenser (1) comprises a lubricant container with a supply of lubricant (2), a discharge device with an electromotor drive (3) and a control device (4) lined with the measuring device (8). The control device (4) of the lubricant dispenser (1) emits control signals to the electromotor drive (3) at certain intervals prompting it to discharge small amounts of lubricant and changes the discharge times and/or the duration of the discharge intervals if the measuring signal emitted by the measuring unit (8) exceeds a defined value. In this case, a signal for displaying an incipient bearing defect is also emitted.

Abstract: A self-contained automatic lubricator (1) for automatically dispensing fluent lubricant over a period of time, comprising cylinder means (2) having front wall means (15) with a discharge outlet (4), rear wall means (3) and cylindrical side walls, piston means (18) movable within the cylinder means (2) from a rear position to a forward position, the piston means (18) and the side and front wall means of the cylinder means defining a variable volume chamber (5a) for containing the lubricant to be dispensed, and spring means (6, 22) for moving the piston means (18) from its rear position towards its front position to reduce the volume of the variable volume chamber (5a) over a period of time for expelling lubricant through the discharge outlet (4).

Abstract: A distributed system for draining and filling oil reservoirs in engines includes an electrically powered reversible pump, a relocated oil filter, a shutoff valve and a plurality of hoses to direct oil through the pump and valve to drain or fill the engine. The pump, valve and oil filter are located remote from each other preferably adjacent the top of the engine to be readily accessible from above without lifting the vehicle.

Abstract: A sensor for continuously releasing a liquid, such as a lubricant, over an adjustable period of time, includes a reservoir from which the liquid is ejected by a movable working plunger. The working plunger is moved with a driving force transmitted from a power transmitter, which is connected to a brake plunger and which counteracts the driving force with a brake force by reducing the volume of a chamber filled with a paste-like liquid and ejecting the liquid. The paste-like liquid is then pressed through a tube, which can then be cut therethrough.

Abstract: There is provided a fluid regulating device for use in regulating fluid in a fluid-using device, the fluid regulating device comprising: a receiver, to receive fluid under pressure from an external source, a vent, to vent fluid from the fluid-using device, and a regulator, operatively connected between the receiving means and the fluid-using device, to regulate a pressure of the fluid, wherein, upon fluid being received by the receiving means, the valve assembly directs the fluid to the fluid-using device at the regulated pressure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lubricating device for telescopic shaft with axial conduits formed in the relatively sliding tubular parts, with conformal profile. It comprises a lubricating sleeve in the inner tubular part connected, internally thereto, to a grease distributor element integrally movable with the same inner tubular part, inside the outer tubular part. The inner and outer tubular parts comprise axial conduits between their opposite surfaces. The distributor element presents two segments, one stably inserted in the inner tubular part, the other one able to slide with reduced play in the inner profile of the outer tubular part. Inside the distributor element a passage of the grease to the axial conduits is obtained.

Abstract: A lubricant supply device having a housing defining a reservoir for holding a supply of lubricant, a pump in the housing, and a lubricant distributor having a sealing connection with the housing. The distributor has an inlet for entry of lubricant into the distributor and multiple outlets for exit of lubricant from the distributor for delivery to multiple points of lubrication. The distributor and housing have mating surfaces which seal against one another whereby lubricant from the pump can flow from the housing directly into the distributor without intervening lines.

Abstract: An automatic lubricant dispenser has a lower housing part formed with an outlet, a piston displaceable along an axis in the lower part and forming therein a compartment, a spindle extending along the axis, threaded into the piston, having an upper end above the piston provided with a lower coupling half, and a body of fluent lubricant filling the compartment. An upper housing part removably securable to the lower part holds an electrical motor unit having an output shaft projecting downward at the axis and provided with an upper coupling half axially engageable with the lower coupling half. The coupling halves are axially engageable to rotationally couple the motor output shaft to the spindle so that electrical energization of the motor when the coupling halves are engaged displaces the piston and expresses lubricant from the outlet. A sensor connected to the shaft generates an output after a predetermined angular displacement of the shaft.