Lubrication – Rail or rail vehicle wheel lubricator – On vehicle
Patent
1985-10-08
1987-12-08
Croyle, Carlton R.
Lubrication
Rail or rail vehicle wheel lubricator
On vehicle
184 622, B61K 300, F01M 500
Patent
active
047113200
ABSTRACT:
A wheel flange and rail lubricating apparatus with adjustable features to accurately lubricate the frictional contact area between a locomotive wheel flange and rail during normal locomotive operations. A system controller, a lubricant distribution system and one or more nozzle assemblies are provided. The controller allows the user to define a lubrication cycle which can be optimized on an individual basis with flexibility to control the lubrication cycle in accordance with the distance traveled by the locomotive, speed variations, time, curves, etc. The lubrication interval is set to deliver a precise amount of lubricant and can be adjusted to take into account the viscosity of the lubricant as well as the ambient temperature. A curve sensor repetitively initiates a lubrication cycle each time the locomotive enters a curve. A wheel position sensor delays and prevents discharge of the lubricant until the nozzle and the point to be lubricated are properly aligned.
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Dombroski Robert M.
Kayser John P.
Croyle Carlton R.
Madison-Kipp Corporation
Obee Jane E.
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