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公开(公告)号:US10731791B2
公开(公告)日:2020-08-04
申请号:US15568320
申请日:2016-04-22
Applicant: Graco Minnesota Inc.
Inventor: John C. Holman , Benjamin J. Paar , Mike V. Atkinson , Brandon T. Gustafson
IPC: F16N13/22 , F16N11/08 , F16N39/00 , F16K31/18 , F04B53/12 , F16N7/38 , F16N19/00 , F04B49/04 , F04B53/06 , F04B53/16 , F04B23/02 , F16N13/02 , F16N37/00 , F16N21/00 , F16K31/24 , F16K21/18 , F16K31/22 , F16K37/00 , F16N13/00 , F16N29/00
Abstract: A centerfill assembly for a lubricant reservoir includes a hollow tube for receiving lubricant from the top of the reservoir and loading the lubricant into the reservoir near the bottom of the reservoir. Loading the lubricant near the bottom of the reservoir introduces lubricant near where the stirring paddles mix the lubricant and near where the lubricant is loaded to the lubricant pump. Adding the lubricant near where the pumps load and near the stirring paddles helps to eliminate air pockets in the lubricant. In addition, having the centerfill rod minimizes exterior plumbing and allows for the mounting of valves on the fill line.
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公开(公告)号:US10527228B2
公开(公告)日:2020-01-07
申请号:US15568301
申请日:2016-04-22
Applicant: Graco Minnesota Inc.
Inventor: John C. Holman , Mike V. Atkinson , Benjamin J. Paar , Brandon T. Gustafson
IPC: F16N11/08 , F16K21/18 , F16N19/00 , F16N13/22 , F16N13/02 , F16N37/00 , F16K31/22 , F16K37/00 , F16N21/00 , F16N13/00 , F16N29/00 , F16N7/38
Abstract: A protection mechanism for a lubricant reservoir is mounted within a valve protection chamber disposed on an actuator. The protection mechanism includes a valve actuating plate and an elastic member biasing the valve actuating plate upwards. The actuator is pushed upwards by a rising level of lubricant as the lubricant reservoir is filled. When the reservoir is full, the actuator causes the valve actuating plate to contact a valve stem. The valve actuating plate pushes the valve stem up to shut off a flow of lubricant to the reservoir through the shut off valve. During an overfill event the actuator shifts upward due to the rising level of the lubricant in the reservoir. As the actuator shifts upward, the elastic member compresses such that valve actuating plate remains static relative to the lubricant reservoir as actuator rises.
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公开(公告)号:US20180112776A1
公开(公告)日:2018-04-26
申请号:US15568290
申请日:2016-04-22
Applicant: Graco Minnesota Inc.
Inventor: Suresha Saragur Nijaguna , John C. Holman , Dustin A. Tichy
CPC classification number: F16J15/164 , F04B53/143 , F16J15/002 , F16J15/324 , F16N7/385 , F16N11/04 , F16N13/02 , F16N13/16 , F16N19/00 , F16N21/00
Abstract: A sealing assembly includes retaining clips fit within grooves in a throat disposed between a fluid chamber and a working fluid cylinder. The retaining clips define individual seal glands, and seals and spacers are disposed within the seal glands. A piston rod passes through the throat seal, and the throat seal provides a seal against lubricant pressure from inside the fluid chamber and working fluid pressure from inside the working fluid cylinder.
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公开(公告)号:US10781971B2
公开(公告)日:2020-09-22
申请号:US15568324
申请日:2016-04-22
Applicant: Graco Minnesota Inc
Inventor: John C. Holman , Mike V. Atkinson , Brandon T. Gustafson , Benjamin J. Paar
IPC: F16N13/22 , F16N11/08 , F16N7/38 , F04B49/04 , F04B23/02 , F16N13/02 , F16N39/00 , F16K31/18 , F04B53/12 , F16N19/00 , F04B53/06 , F04B53/16 , F16K31/24 , F16K21/18 , F16N37/00 , F16K31/22 , F16K37/00 , F16N21/00 , F16N13/00 , F16N29/00
Abstract: An autofill shutoff valve includes a valve body mounted to a lubricant reservoir and secured to a fill tube extending into the reservoir. The autofill shutoff valve has a valve stem extending through the valve body and into the lubricant reservoir. The valve stem is actuated by a plate disposed within the reservoir from a first position, wherein lubricant flows from a lubricant inlet to a lubricant outlet through the valve body, to a second position, wherein the valve stem blocks the flow of lubricant through the valve body. The autofill shutoff valve provides lubricant directly to the reservoir, thereby eliminating external plumbing and the autofill shutoff valve also prevents overfill of the reservoir by cutting off the flow when the reservoir is full.
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公开(公告)号:US10774988B2
公开(公告)日:2020-09-15
申请号:US15568278
申请日:2016-04-22
Applicant: Graco Minnesota Inc.
Inventor: John C. Holman , Brandon T. Gustafson
IPC: F16N13/22 , F16K31/18 , F16N7/38 , F16N11/08 , F16N39/00 , F04B53/12 , F16N19/00 , F04B49/04 , F04B53/06 , F04B53/16 , F04B23/02 , F16K31/24 , F16N13/02 , F16K21/18 , F16N37/00 , F16K31/22 , F16K37/00 , F16N21/00 , F16N13/00 , F16N29/00
Abstract: A vent valve for an actuator disposed in a lubricant reservoir includes a bore extending through the plate, a seal disposed within the bore proximate a top surface of the plate, a retaining member extending about a lower opening of the bore, and a ball disposed within the bore between the seal and the retaining member. The vent valve is configured to allow air to pass from a lower portion of a lubricant reservoir as lubricant fills the lower portion. The vent valve also allows air to pass to the lower portion of the lubricant reservoir as lubricant is dispensed from the reservoir. The vent valve closes when the lubricant level reaches the vent valve, thereby preventing lubricant from flowing through the vent valve. The sealed vent valve allows the actuator to rise in response to a rising lubricant level.
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公开(公告)号:US20160312953A1
公开(公告)日:2016-10-27
申请号:US15136297
申请日:2016-04-22
Applicant: Graco Minnesota Inc.
Inventor: John C. Holman , Ryan David Kennedy , Suresha Saragur Nijaguna
Abstract: A dual parallel outlet check valve includes a first one-way valve and a second one-way valve. The first one-way valve and the second one-way valve are normally closed valves. Both the first one-way valve and the second one-way valve are disposed in a valve housing, and the first one-way valve is disposed adjacent to and runs parallel with the second one-way valve. The first one-way valve allows lubricant to flow downstream from a fluid chamber to build a downstream pressure, thereby causing lubricant applicators to dispense lubricant. The second one-way valve allows lubricant to flow upstream back into the fluid chamber, thereby allowing the downstream pressure to drop and the lubricant applicators to reset.
Abstract translation: 双平行出口止回阀包括第一单向阀和第二单向阀。 第一单向阀和第二单向阀是常闭阀。 第一单向阀和第二单向阀均设置在阀壳体中,并且第一单向阀设置成与第二单向阀相邻并平行。 第一单向阀允许润滑剂从流体室的下游流动以形成下游压力,从而使润滑剂施加器分配润滑剂。 第二单向阀允许润滑剂上游流动到流体室中,从而允许下游压力下降并且润滑剂施加器复位。
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公开(公告)号:US20180100620A1
公开(公告)日:2018-04-12
申请号:US15568320
申请日:2016-04-22
Applicant: Graco Minnesota Inc.
Inventor: John C. Holman , Benjamin J. Paar
IPC: F16N11/08
Abstract: A centerfill assembly for a lubricant reservoir includes a hollow tube for receiving lubricant from the top of the reservoir and loading the lubricant into the reservoir near the bottom of the reservoir. Loading the lubricant near the bottom of the reservoir introduces lubricant near where the stirring paddles mix the lubricant and near where the lubricant is loaded to the lubricant pump. Adding the lubricant near where the pumps load and near the stirring paddles helps to eliminate air pockets in the lubricant. In addition, having the centerfill rod minimizes exterior plumbing and allows for the mounting of valves on the fill line
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公开(公告)号:US09458966B2
公开(公告)日:2016-10-04
申请号:US14909639
申请日:2014-08-07
Applicant: Graco Minnesota Inc.
Inventor: John C. Holman , Andrew J. Klaphake
CPC classification number: F16N37/00 , F01M1/02 , F01M11/0004 , F01M2001/0215 , F01M2001/023 , F01M2001/0238 , F01M2001/0253 , F04B17/03 , F04B19/22 , F04B49/06 , F04B49/065 , F04B53/18 , F04B2203/0201 , F04C2/08 , F04C14/00 , F04C15/008 , F16N7/40 , F16N13/00 , F16N13/06 , F16N19/00 , F16N19/003 , F16N21/00 , F16N29/00 , F16N29/02 , F16N31/02 , F16N2013/063 , F16N2037/006 , F16N2250/00 , G01F23/22 , G01F23/40
Abstract: A lubrication system comprises a lubricant reservoir, a inlet into the lubricant reservoir, a diaphragm plate, an actuator pin, a refill inlet, a refill outlet, and a shutoff valve. The diaphragm plate is disposed at a topmost location within the lubricant reservoir. The actuator pin is coupled to the diaphragm plate such that filling the lubricant reservoir drives the actuator pin from a first position to a second position. The refill inlet is configured to receive lubricant, and the refill outlet is fluidly connected to the inlet of the lubricant reservoir. The shutoff valve is connected between the refill inlet and the refill outlet, and actuated by the actuator pin so as to fluidly connect the refill inlet and refill outlet when the actuator pin is in the first position, and fluidly isolate the refill inlet from the refill outlet when the actuator pin is in the second position.
Abstract translation: 润滑系统包括润滑剂储存器,进入润滑剂储存器的入口,隔膜板,致动器销,再填充入口,再填充出口和截止阀。 隔膜板设置在润滑剂储存器内的最上部位置。 致动器销联接到隔膜板,使得填充润滑剂储存器将致动器销从第一位置驱动到第二位置。 再填充入口配置为接收润滑剂,并且再填充出口流体地连接到润滑剂储存器的入口。 截止阀连接在补充入口和补充出口之间,并由致动器销致动,以便当致动器销处于第一位置时流体地连接再填充入口和再填充出口,并且将再填充入口与补充物流体隔离 当执行器销处于第二位置时,出口。
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公开(公告)号:US20160186928A1
公开(公告)日:2016-06-30
申请号:US14910581
申请日:2014-08-07
Applicant: Graco MInnesota Inc.
Inventor: John C. Holman , Andrew J. Klaphake , Suresha S. Nijaguna
CPC classification number: F16N37/00 , F01M1/02 , F01M11/0004 , F01M2001/0215 , F01M2001/023 , F01M2001/0238 , F01M2001/0253 , F04B17/03 , F04B19/22 , F04B49/06 , F04B49/065 , F04B53/18 , F04B2203/0201 , F04C2/08 , F04C14/00 , F04C15/008 , F16N7/40 , F16N13/00 , F16N13/06 , F16N19/00 , F16N19/003 , F16N21/00 , F16N29/00 , F16N29/02 , F16N31/02 , F16N2013/063 , F16N2037/006 , F16N2250/00 , G01F23/22 , G01F23/40
Abstract: A fluid inlet/outlet manifold for a lubrication system comprises inlet and outlet passages, and a vent valve. The outlet passage fluidly connects a lubricant reservoir to a lubricant work line. The inlet passage fluidly connects a inlet to the lubricant reservoir. The vent valve is actuatable between a first state fluidly isolating the inlet passage from the outlet passage, and a second state that fluidly connects the inlet passage to the outlet passage, thereby permitting lubricant in the lubricant work line to be vented into the lubricant reservoir.
Abstract translation: 用于润滑系统的流体入口/出口歧管包括入口和出口通道以及排气阀。 出口通道将润滑剂储存器流体地连接到润滑剂工作线。 入口通道将入口流体地连接到润滑剂储存器。 排气阀可在将入口通道与出口通道流体隔离的第一状态与将入口通道流体连接到出口通道的第二状态之间起动,从而允许润滑油工作线中的润滑剂排放到润滑剂储存器中。
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公开(公告)号:US20160169448A1
公开(公告)日:2016-06-16
申请号:US14909639
申请日:2014-08-07
Applicant: GRACO MINNESOTA INC.
Inventor: John C. Holman , Andrew J. Klaphake
CPC classification number: F16N37/00 , F01M1/02 , F01M11/0004 , F01M2001/0215 , F01M2001/023 , F01M2001/0238 , F01M2001/0253 , F04B17/03 , F04B19/22 , F04B49/06 , F04B49/065 , F04B53/18 , F04B2203/0201 , F04C2/08 , F04C14/00 , F04C15/008 , F16N7/40 , F16N13/00 , F16N13/06 , F16N19/00 , F16N19/003 , F16N21/00 , F16N29/00 , F16N29/02 , F16N31/02 , F16N2013/063 , F16N2037/006 , F16N2250/00 , G01F23/22 , G01F23/40
Abstract: A lubrication system comprises a lubricant reservoir, a inlet into the lubricant reservoir, a diaphragm plate, an actuator pin, a refill inlet, a refill outlet, and a shutoff valve. The diaphragm plate is disposed at a topmost location within the lubricant reservoir. The actuator pin is coupled to the diaphragm plate such that filling the lubricant reservoir drives the actuator pin from a first position to a second position. The refill inlet is configured to receive lubricant, and the refill outlet is fluidly connected to the inlet of the lubricant reservoir. The shutoff valve is connected between the refill inlet and the refill outlet, and actuated by the actuator pin so as to fluidly connect the refill inlet and refill outlet when the actuator pin is in the first position, and fluidly isolate the refill inlet from the refill outlet when the actuator pin is in the second position.
Abstract translation: 润滑系统包括润滑剂储存器,进入润滑剂储存器的入口,隔膜板,致动器销,再填充入口,再填充出口和截止阀。 隔膜板设置在润滑剂储存器内的最上部位置。 致动器销联接到隔膜板,使得填充润滑剂储存器将致动器销从第一位置驱动到第二位置。 再填充入口配置为接收润滑剂,并且再填充出口流体地连接到润滑剂储存器的入口。 截止阀连接在补充入口和补充出口之间,并由致动器销致动,以便当致动器销处于第一位置时流体地连接再填充入口和再填充出口,并且将再填充入口与再填充物流体隔离 当执行器销处于第二位置时,出口。
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