Abstract: To provide a manufacturing method of a dynamic pressure bearing device and a dynamic pressure bearing device to inject a proper amount of lubricating oil to a bearing unit by using a simple process without leaving air bubbles in the bearing unit. The bearing unit is exposed in an atmosphere of reduced pressure such as in a vacuum chamber or the like to evacuate air in a gap between a shaft body and a bearing. The proper amount of lubricating oil is dropped to an open end of the gap of the bearing unit by using a dispenser. The bearing unit is released to an atmospheric air to fill the lubricating oil into a gap of the bearing unit.

Abstract: The present invention is a lubrication supply system for a self-lubricating machine that provides filling of a lubricant reservoir of the machine directly from a supply reservoir. The system includes a supply reservoir in fluid communication with the machine reservoir, a transfer mechanism in communication with the supply reservoir and the machine reservoir, and a control system in communication with the transfer mechanism, wherein the control system controls operation of the pump to maintain a predetermined lubricant level within the reservoir. The system of the present invention allows for lubricant to be supplied directly from an original supply container of lubricant from the lubricant manufacturer or supplier, as well as any other type of container.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for leak testing and adding lubricating oil to enclosed reservoirs of undercarriage components of crawler-type equipment. Barometric pressure is measured by a transducer mounted on a handle from which an elongated wand extends, the wand having a nozzle on the end opposite the handle. The wand is inserted into the reservoir and communication is successively established and terminated between the handle and a source of pressurized nitrogen, a vacuum generator and a source of lubricating oil. After raising the pressure in the reservoir by connecting it to the nitrogen source, pressure is again measured at the end of a wait period to determine if the drop is greater or less than a predetermined amount indicating seal integrity.

Abstract: A lubrication system includes a fluid reservoir, a housing having an interior with an inlet and an outlet fluidly coupled to the reservoir, a fluid pump configured to pump fluid from the reservoir to the interior of the housing through the inlet and a fluid conduit between the fluid pump and the inlet of the axle housing. The conduit has an inflow portion, an outflow portion, a throat and an aspiration passage. The inflow portion has a first cross sectional area. The outflow portion has a second cross sectional area. The throat extends between the inflow and outflow portions, has an exit proximate the outflow portion and has a third cross sectional area less than the first and second cross sectional areas. The aspiration passage extends from a location proximate the exit of the throat to a source of air. Fluid pumped through the first and second internal portions of the fluid conduit by the fluid pump draws air into the outflow portion through the aspiration passage to aerate the fluid.

Abstract: A device for controlling the flow of an oil mist through barb outlets in a lubricating oil distributor having a mist-receiving chamber into which the barb outlets extend comprises a fitting mounted to the barb to collect oil precipitating and flowing upon the exposed surfaces of the barb and fitting and divert the collected oil away from the mist entranceway of the barb. The collected oil is thus prevented from being entrained by the mist flow through the barbs and increasing the oil output from the distributor.

Abstract: A device for recovering fluid from a reservoir having a lower drain. The device includes a first coupling connectable to a drain of a reservoir and having an internal passage for fluid flow therethrough. A conduit has one end connected to the first coupling for fluid flow into the conduit and a second end opposite the first end with a valve to control fluid flow through the conduit. A probe, defining a fluid passage, has a tip portion for actuating the valve from its normally closed position to an open position upon insertion of the tip portion in the valve to allow fluid flow through the valve and the probe. A portable receptacle is attached to the probe for collecting fluid when the valve is actuated to the open position. A portable pump reduces the pressure in the receptacle to draw fluid through the conduit and into the receptacle.

Abstract: A pump apparatus for a milking machine is provided with an oil container for the supply of lubricant to the pump. A joint device is inserted in the container. The joint device comprises a casing enclosing an inlet conduit for bringing back oil to the container and an outlet conduit for the removal of oil from the container and supply to the pump.

Abstract: A pump apparatus for a milking machine is provided with a distribution device for the supply of lubricant to the bearings of the pump. The distribution device comprises an inlet for the supply of lubricant from a container, a distributor and at least two outlets for the delivery of lubricant to the different bearings of the pump. The distributor is provided to guide the lubricant, independently of the incoming amount thereof such that the lubricant is equally distributed to each outlets and hence to each bearing.

Abstract: A compressed air lubricator with a novel and improved means for dispersing lubricant into small particle sizes and providing for their introduction into and uniform distribution within an air stream flowing through the lubricator.

Abstract: This invention relates to a device for returning oil to at least one compressor (1) in a cooling or refrigerating system, in which the compressor sucks oil (16) from an oil collecting container (13) through at least one suction conduit (14) connected to the collecting container (13) and having one or more gas and oil intakes (15) which is or are situated above the oil level (16a) in the collecting container (13).

Abstract: An improved lubricant metering valve for use in air line lubricant systems is disclosed. To preclude improper tampering with the system the device is not adjustable. The valve has a center metering pin which is permitted to undergo limited movement within the valve body to prevent clogging.

Abstract: Open-end spinning machine apparatus is provided which includes a spinning shaft with a spinning rotor at one end and a driving whorl at the other. A bearing assembly is provided including two sets of roller bearings spaced axially from one another and in bearing engagement with the spinning shaft. In order to accommodate replenishment of lubricant to the roller bearings during operation, an oil-feed device is provided which is responsive to the speed of the spinning shaft to supply oil thereto. In preferred embodiments, the oil-feed device includes an oil reservoir adjacent a sealing element which faces the spinning shaft, which sealing element is responsive to reduced pressure caused by rotation of the spinning shaft to supply oil thereto, with no oil being supplied with a stopped spinning shaft.

Abstract: An oiler assembly is disclosed for feeding a relatively precise and consistent lubrication. The assembly includes a supply of the lubricant and a flow line placing the supply in communication with the lubrication point. A metering valve is interposed in the flow line and generally comprises a body having an inlet and an outlet. The body further includes a bore having one end thereof in communication with the inlet and the other end thereof in communication with the outlet. A porous rod is disposed in the bore of the body. A sealing member is disposed in the bore to preclude the passage of lubricant from the inlet end to the outlet end of the bore except by passage through said porous rod.

Abstract: An oil leak scavenger apparatus for collecting oil drippings of automobile vehicles which is mounted externally to engine crankcases, transmission housings, and other oil containing units is provided. The scavenger apparatus comprises: (a) an oil collector; (b) a reservoir in fluid communication with the oil collector; (c) a vacuum source in fluid communication with the reservoir; and (d) a vacuum metering valve positioned intermediate the vacuum source and the reservoir. In one embodiment the reservoir is also in fluid communication with the oil containing unit of the automobile, and a check valve is positioned intermediate the reservoir and the oil containing unit of the automobile thus allowing the collected oil to return to its source when the engine is not running.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is mechanism for lubricating the traverse portion of winding apparatus. The lubricating mechanism includes an atomizing system for introducing an oil mist into a housing which generally encloses a traverse cam mounted for rotation on suitable bearings within the housing. The oil mist is effective to lubricate the various parts of the traverse system notwithstanding that the traverse cam may be rotating at speeds of 7,000 r.p.m. and higher. The housing enclosing the traverse cam is provided with a slot through which a strand guide, attached to a cam follower, projects. The cam follower is engaged in an endless groove in the traverse cam and as the traverse cam is rotated the guide is reciprocated from end to end of the traverse cam groove and is thus operable to distribute an advancing strand with which it is engaged onto a rotating package.