Self-lubricating machining apparatus
US4344507A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 27, 1979 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/19991
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lubricating system for machining apparatus having a transmission unit for driving a work-performing tool. The lubricating system includes a housing in which the transmission unit is located and which forms a reservoir for lubricating fluid so that those portions of the transmission unit submerged in the lubricating fluid are continuously lubricated. A passage is formed in the housing and a threaded member is positioned in the passage in close fitting relationship therewith. The passage has an inlet in fluid communication with the reservoir and an outlet in fluid communication with a conduit for conveying lubricating fluid from the passage to selected components of the transmission unit requiring lubrication. The threaded member is rotated by the transmission unit to force lubricating fluid from the reservoir through the passage and the conduit onto those selected components of the transmission unit as it operates.
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