Abstract:
An automatic transmission has a rotational shaft with an axial through-hole. The shaft is supported by a case through bearings at opposite ends thereof. In the hole, a cup-type plug with holes is engaged with the shaft at one end thereof. A lubricating means is disposed in the case facing the holes for distributing a lubricating hydraulic fluid to bearings disposed at each end of the shaft.
Abstract:
In a thrust bearing for retaining a planetary gear device of an automatic transmission of an automobile, for example, either or each of the two lateral edges of a race supporting the rollers of the bearing is extended beyond the bearing and this extension is properly bent to guide the lubricating oil flowing through the bearing.
Abstract:
Apparatus to lubricate generator bearings with an oil-air mist is disclosed. A screw pump, preferably an assembly of components comprising a ring, a teflon seal, a pump rotor and a hub is secured onto a rotor shaft of a generator for rotation therewith. The rotor shaft has at least one passageway extending radially from an axial bore therein through which oil is transferred. The screw pump has a first orifice coincident with the rotor shaft passageway, a second orifice, a passageway extending from the first orifice to the second orifice through which the oil is directed into a cavity in the generator housing where it mixes with air to form a mist to lubricate the bearing, a circumferential surface fitting within an opening in the generator housing, and a helical groove in the circumferential surface through which the oil-air mist is evacuated during rotation of the generator rotor shaft.
Abstract:
A pump housing is formed with a recess receiving therein pump elements, and a pump cover is secured to the pump housing to close the recess. The pump cover and the pump housing define an interface area therebetween formed with a pump discharge port. The pump casing is provided with a predetermined passage which normally serves as an oil pressure delivering passage, but serving as a drain passage under a condition when the oil pump discharge pressure increases. The predetermined passage is open within said interface area via a groove extending around the pump discharge port.
Abstract:
A final drive and differential unit for a motor vehicle comprises a differential carrier integrally formed with a cylindrical support structure, a differential gear unit rotatably mounted within the carrier and provided thereon with a ring gear, and a drive pinion shaft supported by a pair of axially spaced outside and inside bearings within the support structure, the pinion shaft extending outwardly through an annular oil seal member mounted within the outer end portion of the support structure and being provided at its inner end with a pinion in mesh with the ring gear. The support structure is formed in one side wall thereof with an oil supply passage for permitting the flow of lubricating oil passing therethrough from the interior of the carrier into an annular space around the pinion shaft between the oil seal member and the outside bearing and is formed in the other side wall thereof with a return passage for permitting the flow of lubricating oil passing therethrough from the annular space into the carrier. The support structure is formed at the inner wall thereof with a recessed portion located above the annular space around the pinion shaft, and an impeller member is mounted on the pinion shaft for rotation therewith to pick up lubricating oil stored in the annular space toward the recessed portion of the support structure.
Abstract:
In order to provide long-term lubrication of bearings, especially ball or roller bearings that hold rotating shafts, there is provided a bearing housing defining internal reservoirs and passages as well as a conveyor mechanism which is attached to a part of the rotating shaft, for example as a helical conveyor screw, which transports lubricant under pressure through the internal channels, and thereby continually resupplies fresh lubricant to the rotating parts of the bearing. The apparatus may be used for holding the ends of shafts as well as for holding the intermediate portions of the shafts. Means for resupplying lubricant and expelling old lubricant are provided.
Abstract:
A dynamic bearing lubricant reservoir for permitting a continuous and centrifugally metered flow of lubricant to the active part of the bearing only when the bearing is in the dynamic state i.e. operating, for extending the life of the bearing without affecting its torque.