A pump element (1), such as a piston pump element, for conveying lubricant. The pump element (1) can be fitted in a pump unit. The pump element (1) has a first housing portion (2) and a second housing portion (4). The first housing portion (2) moves into engagement with the pump unit. The second housing portion (4) receives lubricant through a lubricant inlet (32) and conveys the received lubricant to a lubricant outlet (14, 46). The first housing portion (2) and the second housing portion (4) are in the form of separate elements.
The invention relates to a pump unit (4) for a lubricant pump (100) with a pump housing (6) which is designed to be connected to a lubricant reservoir (2), wherein the pump housing (6) has a lubricant receiving chamber (12) having at least one lubricant outlet (20), wherein at least one pump element (14) can be arranged in the lubricant receiving chamber (12) and is designed to transport lubricant from the lubricant reservoir (2) via the lubricant receiving chamber (12) to the lubricant outlet (20), wherein the pump housing (6) also has an integrally formed base plate (10) which is designed to seal the lubricant receiving chamber (12) from a dry space, in which there is no lubricant, wherein the base plate (10) has a protuberance (40) which extends into the lubricant receiving chamber (12) and defines a receptacle (42) which is open towards the dry space.
G01F 23/22 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water
F04B 23/02 - Pumping installations or systems having reservoirs
A filling level measurement arrangement (1) for measuring the filling level in a reservoir. The arrangement (1) is arrangeable above a surface (2) of a substance present in the reservoir and has a sensor housing (4) with a base plate (6), which defines an interior space (10). A sensor arrangement with an evaluation electronic system (12) and a sensor element (8) is in the interior space (10). The sensor element (8) is in the base plate (6) and sends a measurement signal towards the surface (2) and receives a reflection signal reflected by the surface (2) in response to the measurement signal. The sensor element (8) is set back in the base plate (6) with respect to the underside (14) of the base plate (6), which is facing the surface (2) of the substance, in the direction of the interior space (10) of the sensor housing (4).
G01F 23/28 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring the variations of parameters of electromagnetic or acoustic waves applied directly to the liquid or fluent solid material
A fill level measuring system (1) for measuring the fill level in a reservoir. The system (1) includes a sensor element (8) arranged relative to a surface (2) of a substance in the reservoir. The sensor element (8) transmits a measuring signal in the direction of the surface (2) and receives a reflection signal reflected from the surface (2) in response to the measuring signal. A processing unit (14), based on the time difference between the transmitting of the measuring signal and the receiving of the reflection signal, carries out a travel time measurement and processes measurement values of the travel time measurement, in order to determine a fill level of the reservoir. The processing unit (14) detects disturbances on the surface (2) and takes the disturbances into account when determining the fill level.
G01F 23/28 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring the variations of parameters of electromagnetic or acoustic waves applied directly to the liquid or fluent solid material
The invention relates to a pump unit (4) for a lubricant pump (100), said pump unit comprising a pump housing (6) which is designed to be connected to a lubricant reservoir (2), wherein the pump housing (6) has a lubricant receiving chamber (12) having at least one lubricant outlet (20), wherein at least one pump element (14) can be arranged in the lubricant receiving chamber (12) and is designed to transport lubricant from the lubricant reservoir (2) via the lubricant receiving chamber (12) to the lubricant outlet (20), wherein the pump housing (6) also has an integrally formed base plate (10) which is designed to seal the lubricant receiving chamber (12) from an external environment, and wherein the pump unit (4) also has a pump drive motor (28), in particular an electric motor, which is designed to drive the pump element (14), wherein a motor support (60) is arranged between the base plate (10) and the pump drive motor (28) and is designed to secure the pump drive motor (28) to the pump housing (6), in particular to the base plate (10).
The invention relates to a pump unit (4) for a lubricant pump (100), said pump unit comprising a pump housing (6) which is designed to be connected to a lubricant reservoir (2), wherein the pump housing (6) has a lubricant receiving chamber (12) having at least one lubricant outlet (20), wherein at least one pump element (14) can be arranged in the lubricant receiving chamber (12) and is designed to transport lubricant from the lubricant reservoir (2) via the lubricant receiving chamber (12) to the lubricant outlet (20), wherein the pump unit (4) also has a pump drive motor (28), in particular an electric motor, which is designed to drive the pump element (14), wherein the pump drive motor (28) has an output shaft (30), and a drive shaft (24) is also rotatably mounted in the pump housing (6), wherein the drive shaft (24) can be detachably connected to the output shaft (30) of the pump drive motor (28).
F04B 49/22 - Control of, or safety measures for, machines, pumps, or pumping installations, not otherwise provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups by means of valves
F01M 1/02 - Pressure lubrication using lubricating pumps
F04B 53/16 - CasingsCylindersCylinder liners or headsFluid connections
A fluid velocity sensor unit (10) and/or fluid volume flow rate sensor unit has at least one heating element (12) which can be arranged in a fluid line (14). The heating element is formed at least by a part of a first transistor (16).
G01F 1/698 - Feedback or rebalancing circuits, e.g. self heated constant temperature flowmeters
G01F 1/688 - Structural arrangementsMounting of elements, e.g. in relation to fluid flow using a particular type of heating, cooling or sensing element
G01P 5/10 - Measuring speed of fluids, e.g. of air streamMeasuring speed of bodies relative to fluids, e.g. of ship, of aircraft by measuring thermal variables
A sensor device (4) detects a state of a lubricant. The sensor device (4) has a sensor unit (6). The sensor unit (6) is designed to measure the impedance of the lubricant according to the frequency of an applied alternating current. The sensor device (4) has an evaluation unit (8) which is designed to determine a state of the lubricant based on the measured impedance.
A lubricant pump (1) has a reservoir unit (100) and a pump unit (200). The reservoir unit (100) has a reservoir housing (101). The pump unit (200) has a pump housing (201). The pump unit (200) and the reservoir unit (100) are separably connected. When the housings (101; 201) are connected, the openings (108; 208) are fluid-connected to one another such that lubricant can flow out of the reservoir unit (100) into the pump unit (200). First and second plates (210; 212; 810; 910) are movable such that the opening (108; 208) of the pump unit can be closed and opened. Alternatively or in addition, first and second plates (110; 112; 810; 910) are movable such that the opening (108; 208) of the reservoir unit can be closed and opened.
F16N 7/38 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pumpCentral lubrication systems
F16N 19/00 - Lubricant containers for use in lubricators or lubrication systems
A control block (1) for a lubrication system has a main body (2) with at least one inlet port (4) and at least one outlet port (6). A primary connecting line (8) fluidically connects the inlet port (4) to the outlet port (6). The main body (2) has at least one return port (10). A relief valve (12), in an open state, opens a connection between the primary connecting line (8) and the return port (10), and, in a closed state, builds up pressure in the primary connecting line (8), for lubricant to be conveyed to the at least one lubrication point via the outlet port (6). The relief valve (12) changes from a closed state to an open state when the pressure in the primary connecting line (8) exceeds a predefined pressure value.
F16N 7/38 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pumpCentral lubrication systems
F16N 39/06 - Arrangements for conditioning of lubricants in the lubricating system by filtration
A progressive distributor for lubricant includes a housing block. The housing block includes a lubricant inlet bore, via which receives lubricant, and a plurality of lubricant outlets, via which a metered amount of lubricant is dispensable. A plurality of metering pistons are provided in the housing block for the dispensing of the metered amount of lubricant. The metering pistons are received in associated piston bores. Each piston bore is associated with two lubricant outlets. Each metering piston is displaceable in the piston bore and is configured to alternatingly dispense the metered amount of lubricant to the one or the other lubricant outlet. The piston bores are fluidically connected to the lubricant-inlet bore and to each other via connecting bores to transfer lubricant to the other piston bores. The piston bore includes a first region configured to receive the metering piston and a second region configured as the lubricant outlet.
A lubrication system includes a progressive distributor and at least one pressure sensor. The progressive distributor includes a housing block having a lubricant inlet, a plurality of lubricant outlets, a plurality of piston bores fluidically connected to the lubricant inlet, each of the plurality of piston bores having a first outlet bore and a second outlet bore, and a metering piston in each of the plurality of piston bores. Each of the metering pistons is displaceable in a respective one of the plurality of outlet bores to uncover either the first outlet bore or the second outlet bore. The pressure sensor is disposed at an inlet of the progressive distributor upstream of the metering pistons with respect to a lubricant flow direction and configured to determine a lubricant pressure.
F16N 7/38 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pumpCentral lubrication systems
A lubrication system includes a progressive distributor that is configured to dispense lubricant to a consumer. The lubrication system also includes a control device and at least one sensor that is configured to determine at least one lubricant pressure inside the lubrication system. The control device is configured to receive measured values from the at least one sensor and to recognize a lubrication cycle based on the measured values and also to determine an average pressure of the lubrication cycle, to perform a comparison of the average pressure and at least one normal pressure of the lubrication system, and to determine a state of the lubrication system based on a result of the comparison.
F16N 7/38 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pumpCentral lubrication systems
F16N 29/00 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditionsUse of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems
Disclosed is a fill level measuring assembly (1) for measuring the fill level in a reservoir, wherein the fill level measuring assembly (1) can be arranged over a surface (2) of a material in the reservoir and comprises a sensor housing (4) that has a base plate (6) and defines an interior space (10), wherein a sensor assembly with evaluation electronics (12) and a sensor element (8) is arranged in the interior space (10) of the sensor housing (4), wherein the sensor element (8) is arranged in the base plate (6) and is designed to emit a measuring signal in the direction of the surface (2) and to receive a reflection signal reflected by the surface (2) in response to the measuring signal, wherein the sensor element (8) is set back in the base plate (6) in the direction of the interior space (10) of the sensor housing (4) in relation to the underside (14) of the base plate (6), which faces the surface (2) of the material.
The invention relates to a fill level measuring system (1) for measuring the fill level in a reservoir, comprising a sensor element (8) which is arranged relative to a surface (2) of a substance in the reservoir and designed to transmit a measuring signal in the direction of the surface (2) and to receive a reflection signal reflected from the surface (2) in response to the measuring signal, and comprising a processing unit (14) which is designed such that, based on the time difference between the transmitting of the measuring signal and the receiving of the reflection signal, it carries out a travel time measurement and processes measurement values of the travel time measurement, in order to determine a fill level of the reservoir, wherein the processing unit (14) is designed to detect disturbances on the surface (2) and to take this into account when determining the fill level.
The invention relates to a fluid velocity sensor unit (10) and/or a fluid volume flow sensor unit having at least one heating element (12) which can be arranged in a fluid line (14). It is proposed that the heating element is formed at least by a part of a first transistor (16).
G01F 1/696 - Circuits therefor, e.g. constant-current flow meters
G01F 1/684 - Structural arrangementsMounting of elements, e.g. in relation to fluid flow
G01F 1/688 - Structural arrangementsMounting of elements, e.g. in relation to fluid flow using a particular type of heating, cooling or sensing element
G01K 7/01 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using semiconducting elements having PN junctions
G01F 1/698 - Feedback or rebalancing circuits, e.g. self heated constant temperature flowmeters
The invention relates to a lubrication system (20) having a progressive distributor (1), the progressive distributor (1) having a housing block (2). The housing block (2) has a lubricant inlet bore, via which lubricant can be introduced into the progressive distributor (1), and a plurality of lubricant outlet bores, via each of which a measured amount of lubricant can be dispensed to a consumer unit connected to a particular lubricant outlet bore, a plurality of metering pistons which are accommodated in associated piston bores being provided in the housing block (2) for dispensing the measured amount of lubricant. Two lubricant outlet bores are associated with each piston bore, and the metering piston is displaceable in the piston bore and is designed to free one or the other lubricant outlet bore alternately, in order to dispense the measured amount of lubricant via the lubricant outlet bore to the consumer unit. The piston bores are fluidically connected to the lubricant inlet bore, and the piston bores are fluidically connected to one another via connecting bores in order to deliver lubricant to the other piston bores, at least one pressure sensor (8) being provided, which is designed to determine a lubricant pressure, the pressure sensor (8) being located upstream of the metering piston with respect to a lubricant flow direction.
F16N 7/38 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pumpCentral lubrication systems
F16N 29/00 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditionsUse of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems
A lubricating system (1) is disclosed, having a progressive distributor (2) for dispensing lubricant to a consumer (6), wherein the progressive distributor (2) has at least one sensor (8), which is designed to determine at least one lubricant pressure within the lubricating system (1), wherein the lubricating system (1) also has a control device (10), which is designed to receive measured values from the sensor (8), wherein the control device (10) is designed to detect lubricating cycles on the basis of the measured values and to ascertain the average pressure of a lubricating cycle, to compare the ascertained average pressure with a normal pressure of the lubricating system (1) and to determine the state of the lubricating system (1) on the basis of the result of the comparison.
F16N 7/38 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pumpCentral lubrication systems
F02D 41/22 - Safety or indicating devices for abnormal conditions
F16N 29/00 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditionsUse of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems
A lubricant pumping system includes a lubricant pump having a lubricant pumping space, a first seal configured to seal the lubricant pumping space, at least one signal detector, and a leakage detector for detecting leakage of a lubricant from the pumping space through the first seal and sending a signal to the signal detector in response to a detection of the leakage of the lubricant. The signal detector may produce a visual or acoustic output in response to receipt of the signal.
F16N 13/22 - Lubricating-pumps with distributing equipment
F04B 9/10 - Piston machines or pumps characterised by the driving or driven means to or from their working members the means being fluid the fluid being liquid
F04B 15/02 - Pumps adapted to handle specific fluids, e.g. by selection of specific materials for pumps or pump parts the fluids being viscous or non-homogeneous
F04B 53/16 - CasingsCylindersCylinder liners or headsFluid connections
F16N 11/10 - Arrangements for supplying grease from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricatedGrease cups by pressure of another fluid
The invention relates to a progressive distributor (1) for lubricant, comprising a housing block (2). The housing block (2) has a lubricant inlet bore, via which lubricant can be introduced into the progressive distributor (1), and multiple lubricant outlets (16), each of which can dispense a metered lubricant quantity to a load connected to the respective lubricant outlet (16). In order to dispense the metered lubricant quantity, the housing block (2) is equipped with multiple metering pistons (6), which are received in corresponding piston bores (4). Each piston bore (4) is paired with two lubricant outlets (16), and the metering piston (6) can be moved in the piston bore (4) and is designed to alternately dispense the metered lubricant quantity to one lubricant outlet (16) or the other. Furthermore, the piston bores (4) are fluidically connected to the lubricant inlet bore, and the piston bores (4) are fluidically connected together via connection bores (10) in order to further conduct lubricant to the other piston bores (4). The piston bore (4) is a through-bore which extends through the housing block (2) and has at least two regions (24, 26), wherein the first region (24) is designed to receive the metering piston (6), and the second region (26) is designed in the form of a lubricant outlet (16).
F16N 25/02 - Distributing equipment with reciprocating distributing slide valve
F16N 7/38 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pumpCentral lubrication systems
F16N 21/00 - ConduitsJunctionsFittings for lubrication apertures
A reciprocating piston lubrication pump with a component is proposed having an opening, which has at least one cylinder-shaped part, and with at least one piston, which comprises a radially outer surface built at least partly by a coating. A clearance between the radially outer surface of the piston and the component is between 1 μm and 20 μm when the radially outer surface is positioned in the cylinder-shaped part. The surface hardness of the coating at the radially outer surface is 2 to 10 times higher than that of a region of the component, which forms the cylinder-shaped part.
F04B 15/02 - Pumps adapted to handle specific fluids, e.g. by selection of specific materials for pumps or pump parts the fluids being viscous or non-homogeneous
A progressive distributor includes a housing block with an inlet bore and outlet bores and first and second metering pistons in first and second piston bores. Each piston defines first and second annular workspaces and delimits first and second metering spaces at the ends of each piston, the first and second piston bores each having a central axis and being disposed one atop the other so that their central axes are parallel to each other and located in a central plane. Switching bores connect the metering spaces of the first metering piston to the workspaces of the second metering piston, and the switching bores are located on opposite sides of the central plane.
A housing for a lubricant supply device for supplying a consumer with a lubricant includes a storage space for the viscous medium and a pump space configured to contain a conveying pump for pumping the viscous medium from the storage space to a medium outlet. The storage space is at least partially defined by a side wall, a base wall and a cover wall, and the supply device also includes an outer wall overlying a portion of the storage space side wall and defining with the storage space side wall a first intermediate space. The storage space side wall includes a first opening providing fluid communication between the storage space and the intermediate space.
A lubricant injector includes a lubricant inlet, a lubricant outlet, a control piston and a metering piston. The control piston is configured to conduct lubricant from the lubricant inlet to the metering piston, and the metering piston is configured to pump the lubricant provided by the control piston to the at least one lubricant outlet. The metering piston includes a first metering chamber and a second metering chamber that are each connected to the at least one lubricant outlet. The lubricant injector further includes first and second lubricant channels, and in a first switching state of the control piston the lubricant inlet is connected via the first control space to the first lubricant channel and the second metering chamber, and in a second switching state the lubricant inlet is connected via the second control space to the second lubricant channel and the first metering chamber.
A progressive distributor for lubricant includes a housing block having an inlet and a plurality of outlets and a plurality of metering pistons received in associated piston bores in the housing block. Each piston bore is associated with two lubricant outlet bores, and each metering piston is displaceable and configured to alternatingly release the one or the other lubricant outlet bore in order to dispense the metered lubricant amount to the lubricant outlet bore. The piston bores are fluidically connected to the lubricant inlet bore and to each other via connecting bores in order to transfer lubricant to the other piston bores. A dummy piston is disposed in one of the piston bores that permanently closes both the lubricant inlet bore and both lubricant outlet bores, and includes at least one bypass passageway that fluidically connects two of the connecting bores to each other.
A device for outputting a future state of a central lubrication system includes at least one sensor for recording a parameter of the central lubrication system, a processing unit for processing the recorded parameter, determining a current state of the central lubrication system based on the processed parameter, and estimating a future state of the central lubrication system over a certain period of time based on the current state and stored data, and an output unit for outputting the future state of the central lubrication system.
F16N 7/38 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pumpCentral lubrication systems
F16N 29/02 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditionsUse of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems for influencing the supply of lubricant
A switching device for alternately connecting a hydraulic drive of a lubricating pump to a pressure line and to a return line of a hydraulic circuit. The switching device includes first and second drive lines connected to the hydraulic drive, and pressure and return drive lines connected to the pressure and return lines. A switching valve is in fluid communication with the drive lines and is switchable between first and second switching states to connect the pressure drive line to the first drive line or to the second drive line. A plurality of hydraulic control lines control the position of the switching valve. The drive lines are configured to conduct a first volumetric flow of hydraulic fluid and the hydraulic control lines are configured to conduct a second volumetric flow of the hydraulic fluid different than the first volumetric flow.
F15B 15/04 - Mechanical layout characterised by the means for converting the movement of the fluid-actuated element into movement of the finally-operated member with oscillating cylinder
34.
DEVICE FOR OUTPUTTING A FUTURE STATE OF A LUBRICATION SYSTEM
The invention relates to a device (1) for outputting a future state of a lubrication system (2), comprising: a sensor (4) for sensing a parameter of the lubrication system (2); a processing unit (8) for processing the sensed parameter, determining a current state of the lubrication system (2) on the basis of the processed parameter and estimating a future state of the lubrication system (2) over a defined time period on the basis of the current state and stored data; and an output unit (10) for outputting the future state of the lubrication system (2).
F16N 7/00 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated
F16N 29/00 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditionsUse of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems
A bearing assembly includes an inner ring and an outer ring that define a bearing interior between them and either the inner ring or the outer ring is fixed. When the inner ring is fixed, the inner ring includes at least one substantially radial through opening and when the outer ring is fixed, the outer ring includes at least one substantially axial and/or radial through opening, or at least one substantially axial and/or radial through opening is provided on a ring fixedly connected to the outer ring. The through opening is disposed between a 9 o'clock position and a 3 o'clock position on the inner ring when the inner ring is fixed or on the outer ring when the outer ring is fixed.
A lubrication distribution assembly is provided. The lubrication distribution assembly includes a lubrication metering device, which includes a piston. The lubrication distribution assembly also includes a sensor and a controller. The sensor automatically detects a piston stroke length of the piston over at least two movement cycles of the piston. The controller receives the piston stroke length from the sensor, sets an operating point of the piston based on the piston stroke length, and controls the lubrication metering device by utilizing the set operating point.
A lubricant reservoir system includes a lubricant reservoir having an interior wall and an inlet for receiving lubricant from a supply. A follower device in the reservoir contacts the interior wall of the reservoir in a sliding and sealing manner, and the follower device is movable up and down in the reservoir from a first position to a second position in response to a changing lubricant level. A valve is in fluid communication with the inlet and is configured to selectively prevent a flow of the lubricant through the inlet. A connector operatively connects the follower device to the valve unit such that the flow of the lubricant through the inlet is prevented when the follower device is in the second position. The connector is configured such that the valve is positionable independently of the reservoir.
F16K 21/18 - Self-closing valves, i.e. closing automatically after operation closed when a rising liquid reaches a predetermined level
F16N 19/00 - Lubricant containers for use in lubricators or lubrication systems
F16N 29/02 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditionsUse of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems for influencing the supply of lubricant
F16K 31/363 - Operating meansReleasing devices actuated by fluid in which fluid from the conduit is constantly supplied to the fluid motor the fluid acting on a piston
F16K 31/46 - Mechanical actuating means for remote operation
F16N 13/10 - Actuation of lubricating-pumps with mechanical drive
F16K 37/00 - Special means in or on valves or other cut-off apparatus for indicating or recording operation thereof, or for enabling an alarm to be given
38.
Lubricant distribution system and method for its operation
A lubricant distribution system includes at least one lubricant pump, at least one metering device for distributing metered amounts of lubricant to consumption points, a sensor unit including at least one sensor element configured to detect at least one operating parameter of the metering device, and at least one programmable control unit configured to control the lubricant pump based on the detected operating parameter.
F16N 29/02 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditionsUse of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems for influencing the supply of lubricant
F16N 7/38 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pumpCentral lubrication systems
A gear lubricant line device includes a base body configured to attach to an end surface of a gear and a mount including a holder for a lubricant applicator. The mount is slidably mounted on the base body and releasably fixable to the base body to hold the lubricant applicator in a desired position relative to a tooth base of the gear.
A lubricant application device includes a base body configured to be mounted to an end surface of a gear. The base body includes a port configured to be connected to a source of lubricant and a holder for holding a lubricant applicator supported by the base body. A lubricant passage connects the port to the holder, and a lubricant applicator is mounted in the holder. The lubricant applicator is a coiled wire defining an internal passage for carrying the lubricant and may include a first length of coils with no axial spacing and a second length of coils that are axial spaced.
F16N 7/22 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated the lubricant being conveyed from the reservoir by mechanical means the oil being carried up by a lifting device with one or more members moving around the shaft to be lubricated shaped as rings
F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
F16C 33/66 - Special parts or details in view of lubrication
F16N 11/08 - Arrangements for supplying grease from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricatedGrease cups with mechanical drive, other than directly by springs or weights
F16C 19/06 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing balls essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows for radial load mainly with a single row of balls
A device for detecting a movement of a piston of a lubricant distributor includes a movable actuator including a first magnet element, and a movable indicator including a second magnet element. The actuator is configured to be moved from an initial actuator position to an end actuator position by a movement of the piston, and the actuator and the indicator are configured and disposed such that a repulsive magnetic force prevails between them such that the indicator is moved from an initial indicator position to an end indicator position by the movement of the actuator from the initial actuator position toward the end actuator position.
G01B 7/14 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring distance or clearance between spaced objects or spaced apertures
G01B 7/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques
F16N 25/02 - Distributing equipment with reciprocating distributing slide valve
F16N 13/02 - Lubricating-pumps with reciprocating piston
G01B 11/14 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring distance or clearance between spaced objects or spaced apertures
A device for detecting a movement of a piston of a lubricant distributor includes a movable actuator including a first magnet element, and a movable indicator including a second magnet element. The actuator is configured to be moved from an initial actuator position to an end actuator position by a movement of the piston, and the actuator and the indicator are configured and disposed such that a magnetic force prevails between them such that the indicator is moved from an initial indicator position to an end indicator position by the movement of the actuator from the initial actuator position toward the end actuator position.
F16N 7/38 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pumpCentral lubrication systems
F16N 25/02 - Distributing equipment with reciprocating distributing slide valve
F16K 37/00 - Special means in or on valves or other cut-off apparatus for indicating or recording operation thereof, or for enabling an alarm to be given
F16N 13/02 - Lubricating-pumps with reciprocating piston
F16N 29/04 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditionsUse of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems enabling a warning to be givenSpecial means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditionsUse of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems enabling moving parts to be stopped
G01F 1/20 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using mechanical effects by detection of dynamic effects of the flow
G01F 1/56 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using electric or magnetic effects
G01F 11/04 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with measuring chambers which expand or contract during measurement of the free-piston type
43.
Housing for a device for the metered distribution of a medium, and metering device for use in the housing
A housing for a device for metered dispensing of a medium, the housing including at least one inlet, preferably threadless, configured to allow the medium to enter the housing from a reservoir, a plurality of receptacles, preferably threadless, a metering device in each of the plurality of receptacles, an inlet line connected to the at least one inlet, and a plurality of distribution lines connected to the inlet line and to each of the plurality of receptacles, wherein the housing includes a plastic material.
F16N 25/02 - Distributing equipment with reciprocating distributing slide valve
G01F 15/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus of groups insofar as such details or appliances are not adapted to particular types of such apparatus
F16N 21/00 - ConduitsJunctionsFittings for lubrication apertures
An oil-air lubricant distributor with a tubular distributor body that includes an oil-air mixture inlet and a plurality of lubrication-point outlets for dispensing the oil-air mixture to at least one consumer, wherein the lubrication-point outlets are connected to the oil-air mixture inlet via line channels, and the line channels are provided with an oil-air mixture from a mixture distributor unit, the mixture distributor unit including a single oil inlet, a single air inlet, and a plurality of oil-air-mixture outlets, and wherein the oil-air mixture inlet is directly but releasably connected to the mixture distributor, and the oil-air-mixture outlets are directly but releasably fluidly connected to the line channels in the tubular distributor body.
A lubricant injector includes a lubricant inlet, a lubricant outlet, a control piston and a metering piston. The control piston is configured to conduct lubricant from the lubricant inlet to the metering piston, and the metering piston is configured to pump the lubricant provided by the control piston to the at least one lubricant outlet. The metering piston includes a first metering chamber and a second metering chamber that are each connected to the at least one lubricant outlet. The lubricant injector further includes first and second lubricant channels, and in a first switching state of the control piston the lubricant inlet is connected via the first control space to the first lubricant channel and the second metering chamber, and in a second switching state the lubricant inlet is connected via the second control space to the second lubricant channel and the first metering chamber.
Disclosed is a supply device for supplying a consumer with a viscous medium, in particular a lubricant supply device, including at least a reservoir for the viscous medium including a follower piston which includes a ring seal at its circumferential edges and is supported on the viscous medium and which separates the reservoir into a space supplied with a viscous medium and an air space, and a feed pump for feeding the viscous medium from the reservoir to a medium outlet, such that further in the reservoir at least one opening is provided which serves to receive a ventilation apparatus via which the reservoir is in air-exchanging contact with the exterior surroundings, such that the opening is arranged in the reservoir such that in a determined filling state of the reservoir the ring seal at least partially overrides the opening so that the space supplied with a viscous medium is in fluidic connection with the opening.
F16N 13/22 - Lubricating-pumps with distributing equipment
B05B 9/047 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pressurised or compressible containerSpraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pump supply being effected by follower in container, e.g. membrane or floating piston
F16N 11/10 - Arrangements for supplying grease from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricatedGrease cups by pressure of another fluid
An automatic lubrication device includes a lubricant container configured to receive a lubricant, a lubricant delivery device for delivering the lubricant, a pump configured to pump the lubricant from the lubricant container to the lubricant delivery device, a drive configured to drive the pumping device, the drive being coupled to the pump via a force-transmission device, an internal control device for controlling the drive, and a control panel configured to enter control commands for the internal control device as an interface for an operator. Components of the automatic lubrication device that include potential electrical or non-electrical ignition sources each include at least one suitable type of protection, which makes the potential ignition sources ineffective, so that a potential fire- or explosion-risk emanating from the automatic lubrication device is eliminated when the automatic lubrication device is used in a fire- and/or explosion-endangered environment.
F16N 29/04 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditionsUse of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems enabling a warning to be givenSpecial means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditionsUse of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems enabling moving parts to be stopped
F16N 7/38 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pumpCentral lubrication systems
H04B 7/24 - Radio transmission systems, i.e. using radiation field for communication between two or more posts
F16N 25/02 - Distributing equipment with reciprocating distributing slide valve
F04B 17/03 - Pumps characterised by combination with, or adaptation to, specific driving engines or motors driven by electric motors
F04B 23/02 - Pumping installations or systems having reservoirs
F16N 11/10 - Arrangements for supplying grease from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricatedGrease cups by pressure of another fluid
F01M 1/02 - Pressure lubrication using lubricating pumps
A fill-level measurement apparatus for measuring a fill level of a fluid in a container includes a housing having a first end and a second end and first and second substantially identical thin capacitive sensors mounted on a carrier plate in the housing. The carrier plate includes a circuit board and a microcontroller is mounted on the circuit board. The first sensor is mounted in the housing at a first distance from the first end with a surface portion in contact with a first inner wall portion of the housing, and the second sensor is mounted in the housing between the first sensor and the second end of the housing with a clearance of 0.5 to 10 centimeters from a second inner wall portion of the housing, and the first sensor and the second sensor are configured to communicate with the microcontroller.
G01F 23/26 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring variations of capacity or inductance of capacitors or inductors arising from the presence of liquid or fluent solid material in the electric or electromagnetic fields
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HOUSING FOR A DEVICE FOR THE METERED DISTRIBUTION OF A MEDIUM, AND METERING DEVICE FOR USE IN SAID HOUSING
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.
F16N 25/02 - Distributing equipment with reciprocating distributing slide valve
F16N 29/04 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditionsUse of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems enabling a warning to be givenSpecial means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditionsUse of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems enabling moving parts to be stopped
F16N 7/38 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pumpCentral lubrication systems
F16N 29/00 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditionsUse of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems
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Lubrication pinion module, lubrication pinion, and method for manufacturing a lubrication pinion module
A lubrication pinion module for applying a lubricant onto a to-be-lubricated element includes a gear element having an inner surface mounted on an outer surface of a bearing element, the bearing element being mountable for rotation on a shaft and having at least one recess on its outer surface, and the gear element including a plurality of radially outwardly facing gear teeth, each of the plurality of gear teeth having first and second flanks, and at least one projection on the gear element inner surface extending into the at least one recess of the bearing element outer surface to form an interference fit with the bearing element such that the gear element rotates conjointly with the bearing element.
F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
B22D 19/00 - Casting in, on, or around, objects which form part of the product
B23P 11/02 - Connecting or disconnecting metal parts or objects by metal-working techniques, not otherwise provided for by first expanding and then shrinking or vice versa, e.g. by using pressure fluidsConnecting or disconnecting metal parts or objects by metal-working techniques, not otherwise provided for by making force fits
F16H 55/06 - Use of materialsUse of treatments of toothed members or worms to affect their intrinsic material properties
Disclosed is a lubricant injector (1) having a housing (34) with at least one lubricant inlet (6) and at least one lubricant outlet (26; 50), and a control piston (12) and a metering piston (16), wherein the control piston (12) is configured so as to guide lubricant from the lubricant inlet (6) to the metering piston (16) and the metering piston (16) is configured so as to convey the lubricant provided by the control piston (12) to the at least one lubricant outlet (26; 50), wherein the metering piston (16) has a first metering chamber (18) configured as a first piston working space, and a second metering chamber (20) configured as a second piston working space, which chambers are in each case directly connected to the at least one lubricant outlet (26; 50), such that lubricant can be guided from both the first and the second metering chambers (18; 20) to the at least one lubricant outlet (26; 50), and a lubricant injector block (100) having at least two such lubricant injectors (1).
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