Patent attributes
A packaged delivery for short term lubrication including dispenser assembly, flow control assembly, pressure supply assembly and releasing mechanism assembly. Dispenser assembly includes a dispenser filled with oil. Dispensers can be placed within a shaft, a bearing house and a strut. Pressure supply assembly provides pressure to the oil stored in the dispenser. In one embodiment pressure supply is a mechanical pressure source. In an alternative embodiment, the pressure is a compressed gas. In one embodiment, the releasing mechanism assembly includes a thermal rupture mechanism. In another embodiment, the releasing mechanism assembly includes a mechanical rupture mechanism. Flow control assembly includes analog and digital controls to control flow rate of oil.
