Patent ID: 7992685
Filing Date: 2011-08-09
Classification: F16N,H02G

Abstract:
1. A lubricator for applying lubricant to a longitudinally extending member as the member is being propelled at least in part by pressurized air blowing-assisted transport through a duct, comprising: a housing forming a lubrication passage for conveying pressurized air and allowing movement of a longitudinally extending member through the lubricator; a lubricant reservoir coupled in fluid communication with the lubrication passage for supplying a viscous lubricant into the lubrication passage for wetting a longitudinally extending member with viscous lubricant as the member moves through the lubrication passage; and the housing having a bypass airflow passage in parallel airflow relation with the lubrication passage, thereby diverting a portion of the pressurized airflow around the lubrication passage for discharge into the duct.