Patent ID: 6419078
Filing Date: 2002-07-16
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
A chain lubricating device for lubricating a chain in a conveyor system having a conveyor track and a plurality of trolleys movable along the track, the trolleys being interconnected by a drive chain, the conveyor track having multiple horizontal sections, at least two of which are at dissimilar heights and interconnected by arcuate transition sections to accommodate movement of the trolleys from one height to the other, said lubricating device comprising:a reservoir of lubricating fluid; a metering device which meters the flow of lubricating fluid; and at least one applicating device interconnected to said metering device, said metering device being positionable adjacent to an arcuate section, said applicating device being located alongside one of said adjacent arcuate sections whereby the drive chain is lubricated while transitioning through the arcuate section.