1979-03-29
1981-01-06
Footland, Lenard A.
Cutlery
308 85A, 308168, B61F 1716
Patent
active
042432758
ABSTRACT:
A bearing and lubrication system for a rotatable shaft comprising a journal bearing assembly for supporting the shaft, a thrust bearing assembly for limiting axial movement of the shaft, and a ring surrounding the shaft and having a portion of the inner surface thereof drivingly engaged by the shaft wherein rotation of the shaft causes rotation of the rings. A supply of lubricant is disposed beneath the ring in the path of travel thereof as the ring rotates under the influence of the shaft, wherein rotation of the ring causes lubricant to cling thereto and be elevated thereby. A first portion of the elevated lubricant is introduced to the journal bearing assembly to lubricate surfaces thereof, and a second portion of the elevated lubricant is radially thrown outward by the ring. The bearing and lubrication system further comprises collecting troughs for collecting lubricant radially thrown outward by the ring, and a plurality of channels for conducting lubricant from the collecting troughs into the thrust bearing assembly to lubricate surfaces thereof.
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Carrier Corporation
Curtin J. Raymond
Footland Lenard A.
Sensny John S.
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