Belt, Cable, Chain Or Conveyor Patents (Class 184/15.1)
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Publication number: 20100300811Abstract: A lubricant applicator includes a plurality of applicator bodies fixed to a common manifold. A nozzle from the manifold into the applicator body directs lubricant to a reservoir which allows the lubricant to drip onto the moving conveyor. A spreader bar is used to ensure that the entire cross section of the conveyor run is coated with the lubricant. The amount of lubricant injected into the reservoir is adjusted by selecting a nozzle with an appropriately sized orifice. Thus, a separate applicator can be used for each chain of a multi-chain conveyor and the amount of lubricant for each chain can be precisely controlled using a single manifold controlled by a single solenoid valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2008Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: DIVERSEY, INC.Inventor: Christopher Brink
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Publication number: 20100276229Abstract: A lubricant and method for cleaning a drive chain of an apparatus, such as a bicycle or motorcycle. The lubricant of the present invention comprises a water miscible lubricating material, that will tend to stay on the chain during dry, and typical wet condition encountered on a bicycle, yet enable the removal with a direct blast from a solvent. The method for cleaning the drive chain comprises providing the solvent, such as any polar liquid, such as water. A continuous supply of clean solvent may be available from a source, such as a common garden hose or bottle. Forceful spraying onto the first surface in the direction of the arrows removes lubricant that is contaminated with dirt and/or sand from the first surface of the chain to form a layer of solvent and contaminated lubricant on the ground upon which the apparatus is supported or rides.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventor: Steven J. Winckler
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Patent number: 7789203Abstract: The invention relates to a lubricating device, particularly for use in an apparatus which is used to lubricate mobile lubrication points e.g. on a rotating belt or chain belt. A lubricant discharge body of a lubricating head, which when lubricant is conveyed by a feed pump into a dosing chamber which is separated from the lubricant discharge channel, is placed in a front standby position and, counter to the effect of a restoring force, is moved into a locking and lubricant release position wherein the link between the pump and the dosing chamber is blocked by a reversing piston and the dosing chamber is fluidically connected to the lubricant discharge channel and a predefined volume of lubricant can be pumped out of the dosing chamber into the lubricant discharge channel.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2009Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Lincoln GmbHInventors: Zdravko Paluncic, Karl Rodemer
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Publication number: 20100163345Abstract: The instant invention describes a zipper lubricating applicator device for dispensing a lubricant to one or more components of a zipper. The applicator device is designed to fit various lubricant reservoirs and is capable of dispensing lubricant in the form of liquids, gels, or aerosols. The zipper lubricating applicator device contains a lubricant receiving cavity constructed and arranged to receive a lubricant reservoir. A lubricant dispensed from the lubricant reservoir is received by the lubricant receiving cavity and is directed to at least one inner lumen. The inner lumen provides a pathway for dispersal of a lubricant from the lubricant reservoir receiving cavity to a zipper receiving channel. The lubricant is dispersed at a controlled rate and to a desired portion of a zipper through the zipper receiving channel. The zipper receiving channel is constructed and arranged to provide dispensing of the lubricant to a portion of the zipper as the applicator device slidably moves upon the zipper track.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2009Publication date: July 1, 2010Inventors: Banning Gray Lary, Todd P. Lary
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Publication number: 20100147628Abstract: The system includes a grease pump assembly connected to a conduit having a grease outlet adjacent an endless chain of the chainsaw. The method includes pushing the grease toward the grease pump, pumping the grease, and feeding the grease between the endless chain and the guide bar. The pumping of the grease can be done automatically upon detecting an activation of the chain saw.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2007Publication date: June 17, 2010Applicant: S.T.L. LUBRIFIANTS INC.Inventors: Robert Soucy, Ghyslain Boulianne
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Publication number: 20100101607Abstract: A bicycle sprocket chain cleaning and lubrication apparatus allows a sprocket chain (3) to be cleaned while still mounted on the bicycle. The apparatus includes a includes a housing (10) for enclosing the sprocket chain on all sides consisting of mutually connectable upper half-shell (11) and lower half-shell (12) portions and a securement assembly which includes a mounting plate adapted to attach to a rear wheel quick disconnect of the bicycle. The housing is suspended from the sprocket chain and provides a funnel shaped solvent hopper (17), a hose connection (21) to a compressed air supply, and an air knife (23) adapted to direct high velocity air to impinge upon and thereby dry the sprocket chain.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2008Publication date: April 29, 2010Applicant: CRESTRON ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventor: George Feldstein
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Patent number: 7677361Abstract: The invention relates to a lubricating device, particularly for use in an apparatus which is used to lubricate mobile lubrication points e.g. on a rotating belt or chain belt. A lubricant discharge body of a lubricating head, which when lubricant is conveyed by a feed pump into a dosing chamber which is separated from the lubricant discharge channel, is placed in a front standby position and, counter to the effect of a restoring force, is moved into a locking and lubricant release position wherein the link between the pump and the dosing chamber is blocked by a reversing piston and the dosing chamber is fluidic ally connected to the lubricant discharge channel and a predefined volume of lubricant can be pumped out of the dosing chamber into the lubricant discharge channel.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2004Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Lincoln GmbHInventors: Zdravko Paluncic, Karl Rodemer
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Patent number: 7665577Abstract: A system for lubricating at least one lubricatable element, the system having an injection head for a lubricant that is adapted to be brought into contact with the at least one lubricatable element and a mechanism for evaluating the state of the element.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2001Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignees: Willy Vogel AG, Vogel Mecafluid S.A.Inventors: Christian Javelly, Guy Malbrunot, Jerome Courjault
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Publication number: 20100038178Abstract: The invention relates to a lubricating device, particularly for use in an apparatus which is used to lubricate mobile lubrication points e.g. on a rotating belt or chain belt. A lubricant discharge body of a lubricating head, which when lubricant is conveyed by a feed pump into a dosing chamber which is separated from the lubricant discharge channel, is placed in a front standby position and, counter to the effect of a restoring force, is moved into a locking and lubricant release position wherein the link between the pump and the dosing chamber is blocked by a reversing piston and the dosing chamber is fluidic ally connected to the lubricant discharge channel and a predefined volume of lubricant can be pumped out of the dosing chamber into the lubricant discharge channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2009Publication date: February 18, 2010Inventors: Zdravko Paluncic, Karl Rodemer
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Patent number: 7641042Abstract: An inverted coil brush assembly is particularly useful for the cleaning of a chain or belt and the like as a hand tool or part of an apparatus through which the chain or belt moves. The inverted coil brush assembly has an open coil structure with a long lead and can easily be threaded on and removed from a belt or chain. The tool is sufficiently flexible that the axial hole (ID) through its center can be enlarged or contracted by axial elongation or compression of the tool. The tool and its method of application and use enable it to be used as a hand tool or as a component in a transmission for example. It may be adjusted manually or automatically. The tool preferably has a lead or space between adjacent coils of from about ΒΌ to 2 times or more the outside diameter (OD) of the coil. The OD to ID ratio may vary from our 2:1 to about 7:1. A preferred ratio is about 3:1.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2008Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Inventor: Basil Andrews
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Publication number: 20090253598Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of lubricating a conveyor system comprising i) diluting a conveyor lubricant concentrate with water to obtain an aqueous conveyor lubricant with the concentration c, ii) irradiating an aqueous conveyor lubricant with light, iii) determining the concentration c of the aqueous conveyor lubricant by measuring the absorption of the light by the aqueous conveyor lubricant with an absorption detector and iv) applying the aqueous conveyor lubricant to the conveyor system. The present invention further relates to a conveyor lubrication system including a measuring device with a light source and with an absorption detector for measuring the absorption of light by an aqueous conveyor lubricant within a conveyor lubrication system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2005Publication date: October 8, 2009Inventors: Holger Theyssen, Stefan Grober
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Publication number: 20090047101Abstract: A book binding machine includes a book block transport system and a plurality of clamps for clamping stacks of leaves. The clamps are disposed at a distance from each other and are guided in guide tracks of a machine frame. The book block transport system includes a clamp, which is also referred to as a lubrication clamp, having a device for lubricating the guide track. An applicator is assigned to each track roller of the clamp, and the lubricant is transferred to the track rollers through the use of a respective applicator such as a brush. The track rollers transfer the lubricant to contact surfaces of the guide track. A lubrication clamp for a book block transport system in a book binding machine, is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2008Publication date: February 19, 2009Applicant: HEIDELBERGER DRUCKMASCHINEN AGInventors: Michael Adler, Rolf Bottcher
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Patent number: 7455170Abstract: A lubrication system for delivering high temperature lubricant to a conveyor moving a foodstuff in a heated environment. The lubrication system determines the position of multiple wear points of the conveyor and the speed of the conveyor in order to lubricate the multiple wear points during operation of the conveyor. A single sensor is used to determine both the position of the wear points and the speed of the conveyor. The lubrication system is configured to lubricate the wear points while the conveyor is moving and the foodstuff is being heated. The lubrication system minimizes the amount of lubrication needed in accordance with the nonfood compound regulations for lubricants.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2006Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Assignee: Xact Fluid Solutions division of Behnke Lubricants, JAX USAInventor: Shaun M. Beauchamp
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Patent number: 7412745Abstract: A brushless wire-rope cleaner having a base plate, two side members arranged on a base plate at a distance from one another, and a cover extending from one side member to the other side member so that the base plate, the side members and the cover form a channel. A cleaning element is slideably arranged in the channel and a tensioning mechanism is arranged to slide the cleaning element through the channel.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2004Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Inventor: Michael J Connolly
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Publication number: 20080142305Abstract: The present invention relates generally for a device used to apply a polymeric lubricant to the outer surface of insulated electrical wire or the like while pulling the wire through a conduit and for methods of lubricating an insulated electrical wire as it is pulled through a conduit. It consists of a rigid cylindrical body, an internal reservoir for holding polymeric wire lubricant, a connection means to a conduit and a means for inserting wire into the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2006Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventors: Kenneth Mesker, Thomas James Hagadone
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Patent number: 7335135Abstract: A treadmill belt lubricating device for an electric treadmill comprises a transversal axle rod disposed at a frame of the treadmill, and a swinging lever longitudinally coupled to the axle rod, wherein an end of the lever includes an inertia weight, and the other end of the lever is coupled to a transversal U-shape retaining groove, and the retaining groove includes a wool felt, and a lubricant is filled into the wool felt, such that after the foregoing components are assembled, a roller is positioned precisely under the running board, and another end of the wool felt maintains a gap with the treadmill belt, and if the running board is vibrated, then the inertia swing of the lever weight drives the wool felt to be in contact with the bottom surface of the treadmill belt, so as to achieve the effect of constantly lubricating the treadmill belt.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2005Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Inventor: Leao Wang
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Patent number: 7174999Abstract: An automatic wire lubricating device includes first and second components each having a body section of semi-annular configuration defining a portion of a continuous cylindrical interior reservoir formed by the body sections when they are fastened together into an annular body defining a central opening, a pipe fitting attached on an outer circumferential side of the body section of the first component in flow communication with the interior reservoir such that the pipe fitting can be coupled to a soap line coming from a pump, dispensing holes circumferentially spaced apart defined through the body sections providing flow communication from the interior reservoir to the central opening, and coupler pins formed on opposite ends of the body sections of the first and second components which fit together so as to make a tight seal of the interior reservoir when the first and second components are fastened together.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2003Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignee: WLD, LLCInventors: Timothy L. Coder, Dennis D. Hartman
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Patent number: 7143866Abstract: A strand being pulled through a conduit is automatically lubricated.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2003Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignee: WLD, LLCInventors: Timothy L. Coder, Dennis D. Hartman
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Patent number: 7108104Abstract: A lubricant applicator for disposing lubricant onto a metal surface. The lubricant applicator generally includes a combination holder and dispenser. Lubricant is disposed from the same portion of the combination holder and dispenser as the lubricant was inserted, in the rear portion of the combination holder and dispenser. A dispensing system applies constant force to the rear portion of the combination holder and dispenser so that lubricant is disposed from the rear portion and out of the front portion of the combination holder and dispenser. Lubricant, generally in the form of a stick, can therefore be easily replaced without removing the applicator from its location or without removing its mounting arrangement. Various applications and mounting arrangements for the lubricant applicator are disclosed, as is a method for providing a lubricant applicator.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2002Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Inventors: Michael J Mitrovich, Bernard L. Boyer
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Patent number: 7021426Abstract: A cable is installed in a protective duct or guide tube by means of blowing (and, optionally, synergetic pushing) and lubricating the cable during installation. Lubricating the cable is done after the cable exits from the cable blowing equipment and hence takes place in a pressurized airflow passage. A hollow chamber filled with foam-plugs saturated with lubricant forms the cable lubricator. Lubricant is wiped onto the cable as it moves through the pressurized lubrication compartment. A portion of the airflow used for propelling the cable during blowing installation is bypassed around the lubricator and injected into the duct trajectory downstream of the lubricator.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2004Date of Patent: April 4, 2006Assignee: NKF Kabel B.V.Inventors: Willem Griffioen, Maja Keijzer, Cornelis van 't Hul, Willem Greven
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Patent number: 6990707Abstract: A cylindrical member maintenance device is comprised of a housing comprised of two hinged halves for being closed around a cylindrical member, such as a stranded steel cable. A rotary helical brush assembly and a rotary longitudinal brush assembly are positioned in the housing and rotatable about an axis of the housing. Each rotary brush assembly is comprised of coaxial split rings with rotary cylindrical wire brushes connected in between and which are independently rotatable about their own axes. Nozzles are positioned on the inside of the housing for applying a cleaning fluid or paint to the cylindrical member. Apertures in the housing are for connecting to a suction device for removing debris, cleaning fluid, and paint to avoid contaminating the environment. Loops on the housing are for attaching to cables for moving the housing along the cylindrical member.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2003Date of Patent: January 31, 2006Inventors: Steven A. Heumann, Richard D. Howard
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Patent number: 6957720Abstract: A self-lubrication cable assembly includes a cable with a sheath mounted thereto and an end cap is connected to an end of the sheath. The end cap has a chamber defined therein and a plurality of lubrication rings are received in the chamber and mounted to the cable which extends through the end cap. A hole is defined radially through a wall of the end cap and communicates with the chamber. A protection sleeve is movably mounted to the end cap and covers the hole.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2003Date of Patent: October 25, 2005Inventor: Yung-Pin Kuo
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Patent number: 6942409Abstract: A bicycle chain cleaner fitted on a spray can of cleaning and lubricating solution, comprising: a lower half-shell and an upper half-shell, which are provided centrally with a flat and elongated tray, respectively for collection and for covering the region where a sprayed solution is dispensed, the half-shells being provided with an inlet and an outlet for the chain, which are aligned and co-planar; articulation elements, which are interposed between the half-shells; elements for coupling to the top of the spray can one of the half-shells; and a sort of trigger, which is associated with the other one of the half-shells in order to make the edges of the half-shells mate, respective brushes with tufts of radial bristles being fitted in the half-shells so that they can rotate, the tufts being adapted to penetrate, when the chain advances in the half-shells, between links of the chain.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2004Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Assignee: Barbieri S.N.C. di Barbieri Nadia & KalmanInventor: Adriano Barbieri
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Patent number: 6938732Abstract: A chain with links made of plates connected with hollow pins containing a reserve of lubricant connected with the chain parts to be lubricated. The lubricant reserve is contained in replaceable cartridges inserted removably in the pins through an appropriate end passage. The cartridge can be made with an enlarged section to constitute a plug of the pin in which it is received.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2002Date of Patent: September 6, 2005Assignee: Regina S.I.C.C. S.p.A.Inventor: Carlo Garbagnati
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Patent number: 6932196Abstract: A lubrication device lubricates traveling lubrication sites, such as on a belt (1), in particular, on a roller or chain belt (1). The lubrication device includes a lubricating apparatus (2) having a catch (C) that is capable of assuming a resting position and a catching position relative to the belt (1). In the catching position, a lubricating head (D) of the lubricating apparatus (2) is moved to a lubrication site by relative lateral motion between the belt (1) and the lubricating apparatus (2) in order to supply lubricant to the lubricating site. At the end of the run path, the lubricating head (D) as well as the catch (C) moves relative to the belt (1) to return back to the resting position. Also, before or simultaneously while the catch (C) is brought into engagement with the belt (1), the lubricating apparatus (2) can be extended in a longitudinal direction of the lubrication site motion at a boosting speed, which is greater than zero and less than the speed of the belt (1).Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2004Date of Patent: August 23, 2005Assignee: Lincoln GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Karl Rodemer, Heinz RΓΌhl
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Patent number: 6915745Abstract: Described are a self-lubricating, overhead conveyor system and the component parts thereof. The self-lubricating overhead conveyor system obviates the need for added lubricants, and comprises three main components: a trolley assembly, a conveyor chain and a turn wheel assembly. In one embodiment, all three components are integrated to provide an improved overhead conveyor system; however, individual components may be used to retrofit conventional overhead conveyor systems. The trolley assemblies contain a self-lubricating precision ball bearing assembly, and are joined together by a surface hardened conveyor chain internally treated to resist corrosion and eliminate flaking. The turn wheel assemblies are configured to engage the conveyor chain and provide continuous lubrication and cleaning to the conveyor chain. All components of the conveyor system of the present disclosure meet criteria established by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for use in food processing applications.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2003Date of Patent: July 12, 2005Assignee: Tac Lube, LLCInventor: Tom Carder
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Patent number: 6848541Abstract: A cable is installed in a guide tube by means of blowing (and, optionally, synergetic pushing) and lubricating the cable during this installation. Lubricating the cable is done after the cable has passed the cable blowing equipment and hence takes place in a pressurized airflow passage. A hollow chamber filled with foam-plugs saturated with lubricant forms the cable lubricator. To avoid buckling, cable guide blocks are placed, which also divide the lubricator in different sub-chambers, each with its own foam-plug and content of lubricant. The airflow, needed to propel the cable during blowing, can bypass the lubricator.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2002Date of Patent: February 1, 2005Assignee: NKF Kabel B.V.Inventors: Willem Griffioen, Maja Keijzer, Cornelus Van T'Hul, Willem Greven
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Publication number: 20040222044Abstract: An automatic wire lubricating device includes first and second components each having a body section of semi-annular configuration defining a portion of a continuous cylindrical interior reservoir formed by the body sections when they are fastened together into an annular body defining a central opening, a pipe fitting attached on an outer circumferential side of the body section of the first component in flow communication with the interior reservoir such that the pipe fitting can be coupled to a soap line coming from a pump, dispensing holes circumferentially spaced apart defined through the body sections providing flow communication from the interior reservoir to the central opening, and coupler pins formed on opposite ends of the body sections of the first and second components which fit together so as to make a tight seal of the interior reservoir when the first and second components are fastened together.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2003Publication date: November 11, 2004Applicant: WLD, LLCInventors: Timothy L. Coder, Dennis D. Hartman
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Patent number: 6799661Abstract: A device for lubricating cables having a container in which a cable and oil are placed. Pressurized air is then introduced into the container to lubricate the cable.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2002Date of Patent: October 5, 2004Inventor: Thomas Gene Tapscott, Jr.
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Publication number: 20040178019Abstract: A lubrication device lubricates traveling lubrication sites, such as on a belt (1), in particular, on a roller or chain belt (1). The lubrication device includes a lubricating apparatus (2) having a catch (C) that is capable of assuming a resting position and a catching position relative to the belt (1). In the catching position, a lubricating head (D) of the lubricating apparatus (2) is moved to a lubrication site by relative lateral motion between the belt (1) and the lubricating apparatus (2) in order to supply lubricant to the lubricating site. At the end of the run path, the lubricating head (D) as well as the catch (C) moves relative to the belt (1) to return back to the resting position. Also, before or simultaneously while the catch (C) is brought into engagement with the belt (1), the lubricating apparatus (2) can be extended in a longitudinal direction of the lubrication site motion at a boosting speed, which is greater than zero and less than the speed of the belt (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2004Publication date: September 16, 2004Inventors: Karl Rodemer, Heinz Ruhl
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Publication number: 20040178020Abstract: A lubrication device lubricates traveling lubrication sites, such as on a belt (1), in particular, on a roller or chain belt (1). The lubrication device includes a lubricating apparatus (2) having a catch (C) that is capable of assuming a resting position and a catching position relative to the belt (1). In the catching position, a lubricating head (D) of the lubricating apparatus (2) is moved to a lubrication site by relative lateral motion between the belt (1) and the lubricating apparatus (2) in order to supply lubricant to the lubricating site. At the end of the run path, the lubricating head (D) as well as the catch (C) moves relative to the belt (1) to return back to the resting position. Also, before or simultaneously while the catch (C) is brought into engagement with the belt (1), the lubricating apparatus (2) can be extended in a longitudinal direction of the lubrication site motion at a boosting speed, which is greater than zero and less than the speed of the belt (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2004Publication date: September 16, 2004Inventors: Karl Rodemer, Heinz Ruhl
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Publication number: 20040168857Abstract: A self-lubrication cable assembly includes a cable with a sheath mounted thereto and an end cap is connected to an end of the sheath. The end cap has a chamber defined therein and a plurality of lubrication rings are received in the chamber and mounted to the cable which extends through the end cap. A hole is defined radially through a wall of the end cap and communicates with the chamber. A protection sleeve is movably mounted to the end cap and covers the hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2003Publication date: September 2, 2004Inventor: Yung-Pin Kuo
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Publication number: 20040144598Abstract: The embodiments provide an elongate body that can vertically offset an application area. In an exemplary embodiment, the elongate body can vertically offset the application area from a hand grip. In an exemplary embodiment, the offset can facilitate placing the application area between a running belt and a top surface of a running panel of a treadmill. The application area can then be rubbed against the running panel to clean and/or lubricate the interface with the running belt.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2003Publication date: July 29, 2004Applicant: SLic-STik, Inc.Inventors: James P. Perrone, Craig Burns
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Patent number: 6763914Abstract: A brake cable assembly includes a cable movably received in a sheath and an outer tube is mounted to the sheath and has an aperture defined through a wall of the outer tube. A shoulder extends inward from an inner periphery of the outer tube. A lubrication sleeve is received in the outer tube and contacts an end surface of the shoulder. Lubrication liquid is dropped to the lubrication sleeve via the aperture. The cable extends through the lubrication sleeve so as to be lubricated during operation. A seal member seals the aperture.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Inventor: Yung-Pin Kuo
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Patent number: 6755295Abstract: A conveyor system having an automatic lubricating system for the conveyor chain and its associated guide track is provided. The conveyor system includes a conveyor chain, a guide track, a lubricator, and a support frame. The guide track is carried by the support frame, and has a bottom wall with a guide surface and an aperture. The conveyor chain has interconnecting links, and is supported by the guide track for movement. Each of the links of the conveyor chain has a lower surface that may contact the guide surface of the guide track when the conveyor chain is moved. The lubricator is mounted on the support frame, and includes a separator dividing the lubricator into a lubricant chamber and a gas compartment. The lubricator includes an electrochemical cell in the gas compartment for generating gas that flows against the separator to move the separator against the lubricant in the chamber to force the lubricant through an outlet.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 1999Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: Wes-Tech, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Weskamp, James A. Morbeck
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Publication number: 20040099482Abstract: An automatic wire lubricating device includes first and second components each having a body section of semi-annular configuration defining a portion of a continuous cylindrical interior reservoir formed by the body sections when they are fastened together into an annular body defining a central opening, a pipe fitting attached on an outer circumferential side of the body section of the first component in flow communication with the interior reservoir such that the pipe fitting can be coupled to a soap line coming from a pump, dispensing holes circumferentially spaced apart defined through the body sections providing flow communication from the interior reservoir to the central opening, and coupler pins formed on opposite ends of the body sections of the first and second components which fit together so as to make a tight seal of the interior reservoir when the first and second components are fastened together.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2003Publication date: May 27, 2004Applicant: WLD, LLC, a Massachusetts corporationInventors: Timothy L. Coder, Dennis D. Hartman
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Patent number: 6725973Abstract: An automatic wire lubricating device includes first and second components each having a body section of semi-annular configuration defining a portion of a continuous cylindrical interior reservoir formed by the body sections when they are fastened together into an annular body defining a central opening, a pipe fitting attached on an outer circumferential side of the body section of the first component in flow communication with the interior reservoir such that the pipe fitting can be coupled to a soap line coming from a pump, dispensing holes circumferentially spaced apart defined through the body sections providing flow communication from the interior reservoir to the central opening, and coupler pins formed on opposite ends of the body sections of the first and second components which fit together so as to make a tight seal of the interior reservoir when the first and second components are fastened together.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2001Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Assignee: WLD, LLCInventors: Timothy L. Coder, Dennis D. Hartman
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Publication number: 20040035642Abstract: A strand being pulled through a conduit is automatically lubricated.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2003Publication date: February 26, 2004Inventors: Timothy L. Coder, Dennis D. Hartman
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Patent number: 6679352Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2001Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Inventor: James Gillespie
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Publication number: 20040000452Abstract: An automatic wire lubricating device includes first and second components each having a body section of semi-annular configuration defining a portion of a continuous cylindrical interior reservoir formed by the body sections when they are fastened together into an annular body defining a central opening, a pipe fitting attached on an outer circumferential side of the body section of the first component in flow communication with the interior reservoir such that the pipe fitting can be coupled to a soap line coming from a pump, dispensing holes circumferentially spaced apart defined through the body sections providing flow communication from the interior reservoir to the central opening, and coupler pins formed on opposite ends of the body sections of the first and second components which fit together so as to make a tight seal of the interior reservoir when the first and second components are fastened together.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2001Publication date: January 1, 2004Inventors: Timothy L. Coder, Dennis D. Hartman
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Publication number: 20030146054Abstract: A brake cable assembly includes a cable movably received in a sheath and an outer tube is mounted to the sheath and has an aperture defined through a wall of the outer tube. A shoulder extends inward from an inner periphery of the outer tube. A lubrication sleeve is received in the outer tube and contacts an end surface of the shoulder. Lubrication liquid is dropped to the lubrication sleeve via the aperture. The cable extends through the lubrication sleeve so as to be lubricated during operation. A seal member seals the aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2002Publication date: August 7, 2003Inventor: Yung-Pin Kuo
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Publication number: 20030070880Abstract: A chain with links made of plates (11,12,111,112) connected with hollow pins (13,113) containing a reserve of lubricant connected with the chain parts (16,116) to be lubricated. The lubricant reserve is contained in replaceable cartridges (20,120,220) inserted removably in said pins through an appropriate end passage (19,119). The cartridge can be made with an enlarged section (23) to constitute a plug of the pin in which it is received.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2002Publication date: April 17, 2003Inventor: Carlo Garbagnati
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Publication number: 20020179373Abstract: Lubrication System for Shielded Cable was developed as a method to penetrate and lubricate cables of various sizes at any point on the cable. The system was developed using a split block that straddles the cable, and is held together with fasteners. On one side of the block, there is a small hole centrally located. A hole is to be drilled through that small hole to penetrate one side of the shielded cable to allow passage of the lubricant. Over the small hole and toward the outside surface of the part, a grease or oil fitting is mounted to allow the lubricant to be forced into the cable. Lubrication of shielded cables, as described here, has not been previously accomplished without this system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2001Publication date: December 5, 2002Inventors: Gabriel Luis Font, Joseph Arthur Vinciguerra
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Patent number: 6470528Abstract: An elevator cable cleaning apparatus employing wire brushes. The brushes are securely mounted to brush frame members which are in turn adjustably connected to mounting members. The mounting members are adjustably connected to the legs or frame of the hoist machine of the elevator brush frame members. The adjustable connection of the mounting members allows the brushes to be configured to match the angle of the cables. The apparatus can be configured either in a single or dual brush assembly in order respectively clean one side or opposite sides of the cables.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2000Date of Patent: October 29, 2002Inventor: Michael Connolly
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Publication number: 20020063018Abstract: A method of monitoring and controlling the application of a selected amount of lubricant to a plurality of locations comprising placing of plurality of sensors at each of said plurality of locations respectively; placing a plurality of valves in the vicinity of each of said locations for dispensing said lubricant to each of said locations respectively for a selected on position and a selected off position; monitoring and controlling said plurality of sensors and valves by microprocessor means; programming data to said microprocessor means by separable programming means.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 1999Publication date: May 30, 2002Applicant: KEYSER MASON BALLInventor: JOHN F. SCHIPPERS
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Patent number: 6363981Abstract: In the operation of wood cutting machines such as delimbing machines which use chain saw cutting devices, it is common to either position the lubricating oil reservoir above the chain saw cutting device to create a gravity-fed system or couple a pump apparatus to the chain saw cutting device. Both arrangements may limit the flexibility of placement of the components comprising the lubrication system. The present invention provides a lubrication system for a wood cutting machine in which a receptacle receives lubricating fluid from the reservoir by use of a source of supply pressure within the receptacle. A source of discharge pressure operates on the receptacle to transport the lubrication fluid to the cutting chain device.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2000Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Jeffry A. Butler, Robert H. Holmes, III, Charles H. Menke
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Publication number: 20020014372Abstract: A device for lubrication of a saw chain (23) where lubricant is provided from a lubrication pump and led through a first channel (12) that ends in a flat section (21) where the guide bar (22) is adjustably attached to the flat section (21). The end of the first channel (12) is shaped like a long cup (13) that is connected to the surface of the guide bar (22) and thereby making a tight seal between the first channel (12) and an inlet (25) placed inside the edges of the long cup shaped end (13) of the first channel (12) at the surface of the guide bar (22). The first channel (12) including the long cup-shaped end (13) is made of an elastic material to provide a tight seal between the first channel (12) and the surface of the guide bar (22).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2001Publication date: February 7, 2002Applicant: Aktiebolaget ElectroluxInventor: Dag Edlund
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Patent number: 6257369Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning and lubricating drive chains, in particular of motorcycles, include a substantially closed housing formed of two mutually connectable halves providing openings for allowing the drive chain to pass through and includes brushes which are attached in the housing to wipe off the drive chain. An easy and effective cleaning is achieved by using nozzles in the housing which are directed against the drive chain and are in connection with connections on the outside of the housing. The housing also provides with a drainage opening which is arranged for the bleeding off of the media injected into the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 1999Date of Patent: July 10, 2001Inventor: Josef Pesl
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Patent number: 6247555Abstract: A rotating lubrication applicator is provided for metered lubrication of machine parts including parts of drive mechanisms. The preferred applicator includes an inner hub and an outer lubricating portion. The outer lubricating portion is made out of a solid lubricant containing microporous polymeric matrix material. Tensioning devices including the rotating lubrication applicators are also provided as are methods of using the same. The applicator will provide a metered amount of lubricant to surfaces which come into contact with outer lubricating portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2000Date of Patent: June 19, 2001Assignee: TCI, Inc.Inventor: Raymond E. Millard
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Patent number: 6234539Abstract: A quick connect sealing and clamping apparatus and method having a pair of oppositely positioned sleeves (12) interconnected by a flexible coupling (14). The pair of oppositely positioned sleeves (12) includes a locking device (16) for locking the oppositely positioned sleeves (12) together when in position. The oppositely positioned sleeves (12) in conjunction with flexible coupling (14), form a passageway (18) into which one free end (20) of device (22) is placed from one side of oppositely positioned sleeve (12). The other free end (24) of device (22), or free end (24) of another device (26), is placed into passageway (18) in the other oppositely positioned sleeve (12). Oppositely positioned sleeves (12) are then rotated in opposite directions so as to wind, twist, and torque flexible coupling (14) around device (22) (device 26) thereby sealing them against contaminants and joining them to quick connect sealing and clamping device (10).Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 1999Date of Patent: May 22, 2001Inventor: Richard Allen Foster