| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 184700400 | With measuring or metering value system | 34 |
| 20080202854 | Feeding Lubricating Device - The invention relates to a feeding lubricating device comprising a lubricant reservoir ( | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080217106 | Metering device for a lubricant dispenser - A metering device for a lubricant dispenser has an inflow opening and at least two outflow openings for dividing up the amounts of lubricant being conveyed, and has a slide inserted into a housing of the metering device so as to move lengthwise, which slide has an axial bore on the inflow side. The outflow openings are connected to the axial bore of the slide on the inflow side by way of a displacement chamber, in each instance. The displacement chambers are hydraulically separated from one another by kickback valves. A forward stroke of the slide brings about a reduction in volume of the displacement chambers and flow of the lubricant out of the outflow openings. A backward stroke of the slide brings about an increase in volume of the displacement chambers and follow-up flow of the lubricant through the kickback valves. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080271950 | LUBRICANT-DISPENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME - A lubricant dispenser has a housing whose interior is subdivided by a shiftable piston into a generally closed gas compartment and a lubricant compartment having an outlet port and filled with a body of lubricant. A gas generator associated with the gas compartment is electrically energizable to produce gas and thereby pressurize the gas compartment, shift the piston, and express lubricant from the outlet. A controller including a power supply and a circuit is connected between the power supply and the gas generator for feeding current from the power supply to the gas generator. During a first predetermined part of an operational cycle of the dispenser, the gas generator is energized at a first level. During a second predetermined part of an operational cycle after the first time, the gas generator is energized at a second level lower than the first level. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20080277202 | Lubricant delivery systems and methods for controlling flow in lubricant delivery systems - Embodiments are directed to lubricant delivery systems and methods. In one embodiment, the system comprises a lubricant feeder; a pipe comprising at least one nozzle; and at least one lubricant flow outlet extending upwardly from the nozzle. The nozzle comprises at least one flow area reducing portion along the length of the pipe near the lubricant feeder and the at least one lubricant flow outlet is configured to provide lubricant to at least one portion of a machine. In one embodiment, a method for controlling flow is provided comprising; delivering lubricant to an initial section of a lubricant delivery system; increasing the speed of the lubricant as it approaches a first outlet; allowing a portion of the lubricant to exit through the outlet; decreasing the speed of the lubricant after it passes the outlet; and allowing at least a portion of the lubricant to exit through a second outlet. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20080289906 | Single Line Distributor - The invention relates to a single line distributor ( | 11-27-2008 |
| 20090000875 | Lubricating Oil Balance Equipment and One Shaft Equipped with the Same - This invention relates to a lubricating oil balance equipment, which includes a main body forming a non-closed loop and a extending portion which extends from said main body along axis direction. This structure can make the lubricating oil entered the open end of said main body flow out from the extending portion. Lubricating oil in the lubricating oil balance equipment can be only when it reaches the highest level of the main body and flows through the extending portion, this structure can ensure the uniformity of oil in different parts, which is beneficial to lubricate bearings and the life of bearings. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090057063 | Lubrication system and method of control - A lubrication system is provided that includes a pump operatively connected to one or more supply lines for delivery of a lubricant, the system including a first pressure sensor associated with the supply line at a first position, and a second pressure sensor associated with the supply line at a second position downstream of the first position and pump, a controller configured to receive pressure signals and control operation of the pump based upon the pressure differential between the pressures at the first position and second position. The pressure differential may be employed to determine when a pressure at a third position downstream of the second position has been achieved. At least one of the pressure sensors may be positioned adjacent to the pump, the controller further being operable to deactivate the pump in the event that a maximum pump pressure has been met. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090071754 | Metering Lubrication oil at low flow rates - A lubrication system that transfers sequential defined quantities of lubrication oil to lubrication points comprises: a lubrication oil reservoir for storing the lubrication oil; at least one positive displacement metering capsule; and a transfer valve for each capsule that alternately transfers lubrication oil from the lubrication oil reservoir to its respective capsule and from its respective capsule to its respective lubrication points; wherein each capsule increases its volume to receive the lubrication oil when its respective transfer valve transfers lubrication oil from the lubrication oil reservoir and decreases its volume to discharge lubrication oil when its respective transfer valve transfers lubrication oil to its respective lubrication points. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090101443 | LUBRICATING DEVICE, PRINTER, LUBRICATING METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR LUBRICATION - An object is to supply a fixed amount of oil determined in advance. In the present invention, a lubricating device that supplies oil to each sliding device of a printing machine includes a lubricating section and a metered valve. The lubricating section ejects oil in an oil reservoir section into a piping when lubrication is performed. The metered valve is configured to eject oil accumulated in an ejection side cylinder chamber from an ejection opening by oil pressure from the oil ejected into the piping. The oil ejected into the piping is accumulated in a supply side cylinder chamber. When a lubricating pump is stopped and depressurized, the oil accumulated in the supply side cylinder chamber moves to the ejection side cylinder chamber. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090107771 | Oil consumption monitoring for aircraft engine - A system and method for accurately calculating the oil quantity and oil consumption rate of an aircraft engine detects the level of oil in an oil tank, calculates the oil quantity in the oil tank by compensating for the acceleration of the aircraft, as well as changes in the pitch, yaw and roll of the aircraft. The oil consumption rate of the aircraft is also calculated by calculating the oil quantity at different times, and dividing the difference in oil quantity by the difference in times. The percentage change in oil consumption of the aircraft engine is also calculated. The oil quantity and oil consumption rate can be reported during and after the aircraft's flight. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090145694 | Lubrication Delivery System for Linear Bearings - A lubrication delivery system for a rolling facility having a plurality of roll stands. A centralized lubrication source is arranged to supply lubrication to a plurality of liners within the roll stands during a rolling campaign. The lubrication source can supply one or more lubricants via controlled conduits in fluid communication with the liners. Liners are provided with a plurality of conduits for directing pressurized lubricant from the centralized lubricant source so as to minimize lubricant loss. A plurality of different lubricants may be provided at a centralized source with a controller or other device directing a flow of pressurized lubricant to the plurality of roll stands during the campaign. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090173581 | Air Tool Oil Apparatus - An air tool oil apparatus is disclosed that may be used by all automotive mechanics to provide easy and convenient maintenance of all air tool equipment. The air tool apparatus may include a holding tank, a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion may include a vent and a fill plug. The bottom portion may include a nozzle and a drain valve positioned above the nozzle. The apparatus may further include a valve actuator configured to open and close the drain valve. The valve actuator may be embodied in different forms including a side mounted push-button, a lever, and a movable nozzle. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090229920 | Automatic Lubricant Dispenser Using Opposite Directional Pressurization - An automatic lubricant dispenser is detachably mounted on a bearing of a machine to continuously supply lubricant to the bearing. The dispenser includes a housing for storing the lubricant inside, a piston upwardly compressing the lubricant inside the housing, a spring installed at a bottom of the piston, for compressing and elastically supporting the piston, and a flow pipe installed vertically by extending through both the housing and the piston. The flow pipe is formed with an inflow hole on a top portion thereof and an inside hollow channel so that the lubricant compressed by the piston flows into the flow pipe and is then discharged into a bottom of the housing. An operator can voluntarily control the accurate flow amount of the fluent lubricant. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20100038176 | CONVEYOR CHAIN LUBRICATION SYSTEM - A conveyor chain lubricating system and method in which lubricant is applied effectively and efficiently and in response to the condition of the chain by monitoring the level of lubrication required for the chain and in response to such level, synchronizing the speed of the dispensing valve and dispensing means with the speed of the chain's movement and the predetermined position of the pin with respect to the dispensing outlet, to accurately deposit a shot of lubricant onto each consecutive pin for a sufficient number of chain revolutions for the required level of lubrication to be attained. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100096218 | LUBRICANT DISTRIBUTOR - The invention relates to a lubricant distributor with a distributor plate ( | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100147627 | MACHINE CONDITIONING MONITORING CLOSED LOOP LUBRICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - In one embodiment, the disclosed method for lubricating a machine bearing system includes monitoring a bearing system using a vibration sensor, such as an accelerometer, receiving a signal from the vibration sensor, calculating a parameter based on the signal; and adding a lubricant to the bearing system based upon the parameter. In another embodiment, a system may include a vibration sensor, a monitor configured to receive a signal from the vibration sensor and calculate a spike energy value, and a lubrication device configured to add a lubricant to a bearing system based on the spike energy value. The system and method help reduce maintenance and repair costs, while prolonging the life of the machine system components being monitored. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100206667 | Lubricant Distributor - A lubricant distributor comprising a progressive distributor and a single-line metering valve is disclosed. An outlet of the single-line metering valve is in fluidic connection, or can be brought into fluidic connection, with an inlet of the progressive distributor. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100219020 | Pressure accumulator tank system for applying a substance - A pressure accumulator tank system for applying a substance and a method of applying substance are provided. The pressure accumulator tank system of an embodiment includes a main distribution line, a main pump, a pressure switch and at least one feeding line. The main pump is configured to pump the substance into the main distribution line. The pressure switch is located in the main distribution line and is configured to control operation of the main pump to maintain a select pressure in the main distribution line. Each feeding line includes a feeding conduit, a pressure accumulator and a manifold. The feeding conduit is coupled to the main distribution line to receive the substance in the main distribution line. The pressure accumulator is coupled to provide a select pressure in the feeding conduit. The manifold has an inlet and at least one outlet. The inlet of the manifold is coupled to the feeding conduit. Each outlet is configured to output the substance to a distribution zone. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100314200 | LUBRICATION AND EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR A POWERED SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A lubrication cartridge includes a cartridge body. A cartridge coupling is located on the cartridge body and defines a first passage and a second passage. A lubricant reservoir is housed in the cartridge body and comprises a pressurized fluid inlet coupled to the first passage and a lubricant outlet coupled to the second passage. A metering insert is located between the lubricant outlet and the second passage and comprises a density that controls lubricant flow between the lubricant reservoir and the second passage. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110132688 | COUPLING WITH ELECTRIC CONTACTS FOR AN OIL/AIR MIXTURE - The invention relates to a coupling for an oil/air mixture used in oil/air lubrication, and a method for the use thereof, wherein the oil/air coupling also comprises electric contacts ( | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110147127 | Positional setting tool for use in an oil sump lubrication system - A tool for use in a lubrication system having an oil-containing sump for supplying lubricating oil to a mechanical device and an oiler device connected to the sump for delivering a supply of oil to the sump, the oiler device comprising a base for supporting an oil reservoir and an adjustable element movably disposed within the base for predetermining a level of oil to be maintained within the sump. The tool has a first portion configured to extend into the base for engagement with the adjustable element and a second portion disposed exteriorly of the base to visually indicate the disposition of the adjustable element relative to the oil-containing sump, preferably in the form of a pointing device, optimally a laser beam generating instrument, for representing the disposition of the adjustable element. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110303491 | Backup Lubrication System For A Rotor Bearing - A pressurized backup lubricant reservoir ( | 12-15-2011 |
| 20120037457 | Lubrication monitoring system for linear transmission device - A lubrication monitoring system for monitoring the lubricative state of two relatively movable elements of a linear transmission device includes a contact resistance capturing device and a processing unit. The contact resistance capturing device for detecting the contact resistance between the two elements and converting it into a corresponding value. A maximum delay time and a threshold value are preset in the processing unit. A period of time during which the linear transmission device starts to run and then the corresponding value reaches the threshold value defines a delay time. If the specific value of the delay time to the maximum delay time is larger than or equal to a predetermined specific one, it will be judged that the lubrication needs resupply. Therefore, monitoring the lubricative state as the linear transmission device is accelerated can get correct lubricative state to enable correct lubrication resupply. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120273305 | LUBRICANT DISTRIBUTOR - The invention relates to a lubricant distributor ( | 11-01-2012 |
| 20130092475 | COMPACT LUBRICANT INJECTOR AND INJECTOR SYSTEM - A compact lubricant injector is disclosed. The injector includes an injector body having an inlet for lubricant under pressure, an outlet, and a measuring chamber for receiving lubricant from the inlet. A piston is movable in the injector body along a first axis through a stroke in the measuring chamber for the discharge of a measured volume of lubricant from the measuring chamber and thence through the outlet. A valve is movable in the injector body along a second axis different from the first axis. The valve is responsive to pressure conditions in the inlet for operation of the injector in a cycles ending in a state for venting the injector to effect recharging of the measuring chamber involving the transmission of lubricant from the inlet to the measuring chamber. A combination of at least one such lubricant injector and a manifold is also disclosed. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130220736 | LUBRICATION DEVICE WITH FLOWMETER - A lubrication device including a tank of fluid lubricant to be dispensed to a user position, a component for raising the pressure of the lubricant, a device for regulating the flow rate of the lubricant under pressure, and a distributor for enabling the lubricant flow to be conveyed to the user position with regulated flow rate, the lubricant flow rate regulator device being provided with a lubricant flowmeter which reads the flow rate regulated by the regulator device. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130220737 | LUBRICATION DEVICE WITH FLUID LUBRICANT FLOW RATE REGULATION - A lubrication device including a tank of fluid lubricant to be dispensed to a user position, a component for raising the pressure of the lubricant, a device for regulating the flow rate of a pressurized lubricant, and a distributor for enabling the lubricant flow to be conveyed to the user position with regulated flow rate. The regulating device including a body provided at least with one feed channel and one outflow channel put into communication by an aperture within the interior of which a valving element is movable provided with a perimetral lateral surface in which at least one window is provided in communication with a free end of the valving element. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130284539 | GREASE SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR ROLLING BEARING - An grease supply system includes a discharge portion that forcibly discharges a grease from a rolling bearing, a discharge amount measuring portion that measures a discharge amount of grease, a replenishing amount setting portion that sets a replenishing amount of grease on the basis of the discharge amount of grease measured by the discharge amount measuring portion, and a supply portion that automatically replenishes the rolling bearing with the set amount of grease. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20140305740 | DEBRIS DETECTOR FOR NON-FERROUS BEARINGS - A system and method to detect non-ferrous debris from a non-ferrous roller bearing element. The system includes a trap in fluid communication with a lubrication fluid of the non-ferrous bearing and a sensor operably associate with the trap. The method includes trapping the non-ferrous material debris in the lubrication fluid with the trap and triggering the sensor upon detection of the non-ferrous material debris trapped within the trap. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20150129362 | LUBRICANT INJECTOR - A lubricant injector is provided including a body having a passageway, an inlet, an outlet, and an aperture for lubricant to flow from a measuring chamber into the passageway. A piston is slidable along the passageway. When the piston is in a retracted position, a discharge chamber is present in the passageway between the piston and the outlet. A biasing spring is disposed in the passageway for urging the piston towards the retracted position. The injector has a rest mode, wherein no pressurized lubricant is supplied to the inlet, and the piston is retracted. The injector has a pressurized mode wherein the piston is under pressure and is moved to its extended position to urge lubricant out the outlet. In the rest mode, the spring urges the piston towards its retracted position to create the discharge chamber and to open the aperture between the measuring chamber and the discharge chamber. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150136527 | LUBRICATING OIL MONITORING AND MAINTENANCE CAP WITH OIL LEVEL MONITORING SYSTEM - A lubricating oil reservoir has an open end closed by a cap removably coupled to the open end. The cap is formed with a sensor located in the lubricating oil reservoir. The sensor is for sensing the presence of lubricating oil that fills the lubricating oil reservoir to a recommended oil level for providing machine lubrication, and the non-presence of lubricating oil that does not fill the lubricating oil reservoir to the recommended oil level, and a signal apparatus is operatively coupled to the sensor for issuing a first stimulus in response to the sensor sensing the presence of lubricating oil for identifying a normal lubricating oil level condition, and for issuing a second different stimulus in response to the sensor sensing the non-presence of lubricating oil for identifying a low oil level condition. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150330564 | METERING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR METERED DISPENSING OF A LUBRICATING GREASE ONTO A SURFACE - A metering device for metered dispensing of a lubricating grease onto a surface includes at least one nozzle configured to dispense the lubricating grease in a given direction and a metering chamber fluidly connectable with a lubricating-grease reservoir and configured to portion the lubricating grease. The metering chamber is configured to hold the lubricating grease, at a location upstream of the nozzle, at an excess pressure without the lubricating grease being dispensed at the nozzle. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20160033079 | LUBRICANT DISTRIBUTOR FOR DISPENSING LUBRICANT TO AT LEAST ONE LUBRICATION POINT, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAID LUBRICANT DISTRIBUTOR - A lubricant distributor for delivering lubricant to at least one lubrication point includes a lubricant distributor housing with a cylinder bore, a metering piston mounted for reciprocal movement in the cylinder bore, and a detector connected at an end of the cylinder bore, the detector including an entry bore configured to receive a portion of the metering piston, and the entry bore being in fluid communication with the cylinder bore, and the detector including an interior space separated from the entry bore by a wall and a Hall sensor in the interior space. The detector is configured to output a detection signal in response to detecting the portion of the metering piston in the entry bore. Also a method of operating the lubricant distributor. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160169447 | Lubricant Injector | 06-16-2016 |
