Abstract

An oil filter adapter provides lubrication delivery for lubricating an engine bearing provides high reliability through an externally-supplied lubrication. The oil filter adapter may be supplied as part of a kit including a lubrication delivery tube for supplying the external lubrication to a mounting flange of the bearing.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01M 1/02 - Pressure lubrication using lubricating pumps
• F01M 11/03 - Mounting or connecting of lubricant purifying means relative to the machine or engineDetails of lubricant purifying means
• F16C 17/08 - Sliding-contact bearings for exclusively rotary movement for axial load only for supporting the end face of a shaft or other member, e.g. footstep bearings
• B23P 15/00 - Making specific metal objects by operations not covered by a single other subclass or a group in this subclass
• F16C 33/10 - Construction relative to lubrication
• F01M 7/00 - Lubrication means specially adapted for machine or engine running-in
• F16C 33/04 - BrassesBushesLinings
• F16C 35/02 - Rigid support of bearing unitsHousings, e.g. caps, covers in the case of sliding-contact bearings

Abstract

A system including a lubrication delivery tube and a bearing for an engine provides high reliability through an externally-supplied lubrication. The system may be supplied as a kit including a lubrication delivery tube and an oil filter adapter having a port for supplying the external lubrication to a mounting flange of the bearing.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16C 33/66 - Special parts or details in view of lubrication
• F01M 11/03 - Mounting or connecting of lubricant purifying means relative to the machine or engineDetails of lubricant purifying means
• F16C 17/08 - Sliding-contact bearings for exclusively rotary movement for axial load only for supporting the end face of a shaft or other member, e.g. footstep bearings
• B23P 15/00 - Making specific metal objects by operations not covered by a single other subclass or a group in this subclass
• F16C 33/10 - Construction relative to lubrication
• F01M 7/00 - Lubrication means specially adapted for machine or engine running-in
• F16C 33/04 - BrassesBushesLinings
• F16C 35/02 - Rigid support of bearing unitsHousings, e.g. caps, covers in the case of sliding-contact bearings

Abstract

A tool for installing a retrofit bearing having a length that extends beyond the original location of a tapered sleeve used to secure an original bearing and a method of performing the installation provide a reliable way to replace an engine bearing that supports and extends within a shaft end. The tool includes a flange with holes matching the engine block, a body coupled to the flange for accepting the captive portion of the replacement bearing, and a tapered sleeve disposed within the tool body for compressing a wire lock engaged with a mating channel of the replacement bearing when the captive portion is in the tool. The tapered sleeve has a diameter that mates with an inside diameter of an end of the engine shaft, so that the wire lock remains compressed until it engages with the channel provided in the engine shaft for the original snap ring.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25B 27/00 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for
• B25B 27/06 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for connecting objects by press fit or detaching same inserting or withdrawing sleeves or bearing races
• B23P 6/00 - Restoring or reconditioning objects

Abstract

A bearing for retro-fit or repair of an engine provides high reliability through a sleeved bearing design having externally-supplied lubrication. The bearing assembly may be supplied as a kit including a lubrication delivery tube and an oil filter adapter having a port for supplying the external lubrication to a mounting flange of the bearing. In order to install the bearing a captive sleeve is inserted in a hollow end of the shaft being supported. A cap having a threaded stud is inserted with the sleeve into the hollow end of the shaft and secured by the required snap ring. Then a nut is used to secure the cap and the sleeve to a stud affixed to the mounting flange that secures the bearing assembly to the engine.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16C 33/10 - Construction relative to lubrication
• F16C 17/08 - Sliding-contact bearings for exclusively rotary movement for axial load only for supporting the end face of a shaft or other member, e.g. footstep bearings
• B23P 15/00 - Making specific metal objects by operations not covered by a single other subclass or a group in this subclass