Abstract: A lubrication system for supplying lubricants between two environments is provided. The first environment is disposed within a first housing and the second environment is disposed within a second housing having a supply opening and an exhaust opening. The system includes a lubricant supply tube disposed within the supply opening and configured to supply lubricant from the first environment to the second environment. The system also includes a receptacle disposed within the second housing and configured to receive lubricant supplied from the supply tube and to hold a predetermined volume of the lubricant. A check valve is disposed within the second housing and is in fluid communication with the exhaust opening. The check valve is configured to receive overflow lubricant from the receptacle, if the lubricant exceeds the predetermined volume and to provide a seal between the first and second environments in response to a pressure differential therebetween.

Abstract: A compressor assembly includes a compressor mechanism mounted within a hermetically sealed housing. The housing is effectively divided into a low pressure area at a relatively low temperature and a high pressure area at a relatively high temperature. A motor and a lubrication system are contained within the low pressure area and the discharge side of the compressor mechanism is disposed in the high pressure area. A cylinder block effectively separates the high and low pressure areas of the compressor. The lubrication system includes an axial passage for communication oil from a sump to various compressor components, including rotational bearings. A seal cap is disposed at the end of the crankshaft that extends into the high pressure area and in combination with the cylinder block defines an oil discharge chamber at low pressure and isolated from the high pressure area.

Abstract: A hermetic reciprocating compressor is provided.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided an engine oil deterioration preventing agent comprising, an addition agent for preventing a deterioration of an engine oil, and a housing body for housing the addition agent therein to discharge the addition agent to the engine oil when the engine oil is deteriorated.

Abstract: A lubricating system for an internal combustion engine maintains lubrication even in extreme emergency positions of the engine such as slants within the range of about 90.degree. to about 270.degree., relative to the horizontal and even for upside down engine positions. For this purpose, a hydraulic accumulator (16) is connected to the lubricant circulating circuit through a parallel connection of a non-return valve (17) and a controllable valve. Under normal operating conditions, the hydraulic accumulator is charged with lubricant under the pressure prevailing in the lubricant circulating system. Under emergency conditions, the normal lubrication is stopped and emergency lubrication continues through the controllable valve that is opened in response to a pressure drop in the normal lubricant circulating system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an oil pump of the forced lubrication system in an automobile engine. The oil pump is mounted in the lower crank case, preferably at the bottom of the oil pan in order to be immersed in a lubricating oil filled therein. The oil pump of the present invention is a combination of the well known plunger type oil pump and the swash-plate pump, which has two pistons and one T-shaped operating rod incorporated therein. The outer end of the T-shaped operating rod is extended to the engine crank shaft. The outer end of the operating rod is directly coupled to the bearing load of the crank shaft, opposite to the engine connecting rod, to form a second connecting rod which allows translation of the connecting rod from rotation of the crank shaft.

Abstract: A motorcycle engine having a pair of cylinders, a piston disposed in each-cylinder, rotatably mounted flywheels, a crank pin mounted on the flywheels, and a connecting rod assembly for coupling the crank pin to the pistons. The connecting rod assembly includes a master connecting rod having a connecting rod portion connected at one end to one of the pistons and a base portion at its other end. A cap is removably mounted on the base portion and defines with the base portion a coupling for receiving the crank pin. A split bushing is disposed between the coupling and the crank pin. The connecting rod assembly also includes a slave connecting rod connected at one end to the other piston. An aperture is formed in the base portion, a second bushing is disposed in the aperture and a pin is disposed in the second bushing. The other end of the slave connecting rod is pivotally mounted on the pin.

Abstract: A control unit for circulating lubricating oil to vehicle engine parts comprising an oil tank for collecting lubricating oil; a hydraulic circuit which directs the lubricating oil to the appropriate parts and returns the lubricating oil to the oil tank; an oil pump provided in the hydraulic circuit for circulating the lubricating oil therein; at least one sub-oil tank which can contain an appropriate amount of lubricating oil; at least one hydraulic pipe which connects the sub-oil tank with the hydraulic circuit; and an oil pump which transfers, via the hydraulic pipe, lubricating oil from the sub-oil tank to the hydraulic circuit and from the hydraulic circuit to the sub-oil tank. The unit may also have a cooling bypass for diverting the lubricating oil from the hydraulic circuit to oil cooling means and means for regulating the amount of oil circulated in the hydraulic circuit and in the cooling bypass.

Abstract: A conjugate drive mechanism of a motion converter includes a conjugate driver, which is rotatably mounted on a crankpin, and a bearing conjugate, which is mounted on a linearly movable shuttle. The conjugate drive mechanism is lubricated by supplying lubricating fluid from a pressurized source to an interface between trackable profiles of the bearing conjugate and the conjugate driver. The trackable profiles, which are in continuous conjugating engagement, have equal circumferential lengths.

Abstract: A conjugate drive mechanism of a scotch yoke type motion converter includes a conjugate driver, which is rotatably mounted on a crankpin, and a bearing conjugate, which is mounted on a linearly movable shuttle. The conjugate drive mechanism is lubricated by supplying lubricating fluid from a pressurized source to an interface between meshing portions of the bearing conjugate and the conjugate driver.

Abstract: An oil pick-up device of a refrigeration compressor. This device includes an oil pick-up tube for raising a refrigeration oil to a drive part of the compressor. The oil pick-up tube has an annular protrusion for scattering the refrigeration oil ascending an outer surface of the tube and restricting generation of oil foams. The tube also has an air exhaust port for exhausting air bubbles and foreign substances of the refrigeration oil ascending the inside of the tube. This oil pick-up device efficiently scatters refrigeration oil while restricting the generation of oil foams, exhausts air bubbles as well as foreign substances from the refrigeration oil and prevents the generation of a pressure differential to reduce noise.

Abstract: A radial refrigerant compressor assembly for use in automotive refrigerant systems and capable of being cycled between on and off conditions having a fluid passageway extending between the bottom portion of the discharge chamber which operates at discharge pressure and the suction chamber which operates at a reduced suction pressure. A valve is disposed within the fluid passageway and regulates the flow of lubricant between the discharge and suction chambers under the force of the pressure differential existing between these chambers just after the compressor is cycled on and just after the compressor is cycled off.

Abstract: A refuse compactor includes a refuse container housing an upright compaction ram actuated by a vertically oriented scissors mechanism. The scissors mechanism is actuated by vertical movement of a horizontal crossbar connected to one set of scissors arms. The crossbar is moved by a vertically suspended ball screw acting on a ball nut floatingly connected to the cross bar. The ball screw is suspended at its upper, driven end in thrust bearings while its lower end is unrestrained. An oiler automatically oils the ball screw upon each inversion and return of the container to an upright condition in dumping refuse. An automatic ram cycler periodically extends and retracts the ram to prevent it and the compacted refuse in the container from freezing to the container when ambient air temperatures drop below freezing.

Abstract: A pump supplies pressurized lubricant to an internal combustion engine from an external reservoir through a closed loop system. Delivery channels extending through the crankshaft, connecting rod and other components, supply the pressurized lubricant to the several areas of relative movement. Return channels, extending through the components, conduct lubricant from the several areas to the reservoir. Fuel-air mixture from a carburetor enters the crankcase through the open end of the crankshaft and moves through ports within the several cylinders to the respective combustion chambers. Selected ports are sequentially closed by a valve plate carried by the crankshaft. Incomplete products of combustion are exhausted into an auxiliary exhaust outlet for recycling with the fuel-air mixture. Retainer members engaging the spark plugs assist in dissipating heat therefrom.

Abstract: A lubrication system for an air motor which incorporates a positive feed oil pump, driven by the air motor, which forces lubricant, under pressure to the majority of critical lubrication zones. Because of manufacturing tolerances as well as ease of maintenance, the rotary valve and the main crankshaft are coaxial but separate. The lubricant is forced inwardly to the axis of either the crankshaft or the rotary valve and then transmitted to the other rotating member by way of a hollow elastic snubber which preloads the valve and crankshaft in opposite directions.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for attachment to a bearing housing through an access conduit, which provides means for allowing observation of the lubricating oil in the bearing housing, ascertaining the level of oil in the lubricating housing, and maintaining a desired fluid level in the bearing. The apparatus provided has an upper chamber and lower chamber, separated by a partition. An opening in the partition allows fluid communication between the upper and lower chambers with a tube connected to the opening and extending a distance into the lower chamber. An aperture through the housing in the lower chamber above the lower end of the tube allows ambient pressure in the lower chamber. Lubricating oil in the two chambers may be pushed from the chambers through the access conduit by a plunger in the upper chamber when the aperture is covered by the hand to remove any blockage of the conduit and then upon withdrawal of the plunger bringing fluid back into the lower and upper chamber.