TECHNICAL FIELD:
The present disclosure relates to a device for storing and applying lubricants on auto
parts. The present disclosure also relates to a method of controlling and spreading
equal amount of lubricant to the auto part when the auto parts are placed in the
device.
BACKGROUND:
A lubricant is a substance which is introduced to reduce friction between surfaces
which are in mutual contact with each other and reduces the heat generated when
the surfaces move. Grease is a semisolid lubricant which possess high
initial viscosity and upon the application of shear, the viscosity drops. The reduction
in viscosity gives the effect of oil and lubricates the component. Greases are applied
to mechanisms where lubricating oil is not able stay in its position for a required
period of time. Since grease plays an important and vital role in the industry its
application to the component is also important. It should be applied to a given
component in a controlled amount.
The main problems addressed by the present disclosure are:
(a) Non-uniform distribution of grease
(b) Abundance of grease in a component
Non-uniform distribution of grease in a component causes energy loss and increase
in the temperature. Rapid oxidation (or chemical degradation) of grease is
accelerated, which eventually leads to the increase in the rate of oil bleed, thereby
separating the oil from a grease thickener. The high temperature and increased rate
of oil bleed makes grease thickener into a hard, crusty build-up that hinders future
lubrication applications as it blocks new grease from reaching the core of the
component. This phenomenon accelerates the wear of the elements and leads to the
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complete failure of the component. Over greasing also damages a seal and is
responsible for seal failure
Hence the aim of the present disclosure is to develop a device and a method which
addresses to the above-mentioned problem and applies uniforms amount of lubricant
on the face of the auto parts.
SUMMARY
The present disclosure relates to a device for storing and applying lubricants on auto
parts which comprises of a container filed with lubricant. The container is provided
with a mesh at its open end and is fixed with a mesh holder. The mesh is covered
with a mesh cover and is made up of textile fabric, polymeric sheet, acrylic having
pores size in the range of 100-300 micron. The mesh is having one or more layer of
textile fabric or polymeric sheet. The device is filled with the lubricants which is
selected from group comprising of grease, oil or fats. The container of the device is
having shape of rectangular, square or circular, or oval or triangular or any
combination thereof. The mesh allows lubricant to flow out in desired quantity and
is applied uniformly on the auto parts. The present disclosure also relates to a method
of applying lubricant on auto parts using the device having steps such as placing the
auto parts on the top surface of mesh; applying manual pressure on the mesh so that
lubricant pours out from the mesh thereby controlling the amount of lubricant
applied on the auto part.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES
Figure 1 illustrates the perspective view of the device in accordance with the
embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 2 illustrates the perspective view of the device in accordance with another
embodiment of the present disclosure.
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Figure 3 illustrates the perspective view of the device in accordance with yet another
embodiment of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
While the invention is subject to various modifications and alternative forms,
specific embodiment thereof has been shown by way of example in the figures and
will be described below. It should be understood, however that it is not intended to
limit the invention to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the
invention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternative falling within the
scope of the invention.
It is to be noted that a person skilled in the art can be motivated from the present
invention and can perform various modifications. However, such modifications
should be construed within the scope of the invention.
Accordingly, the drawings are showing only those specific details that are pertinent
to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the
disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the
art having benefit of the description herein.
The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, or any other variations thereof, are intended
to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that an assembly, setup, system,
device that comprises a list of components does not include only those
components but may include other components not expressly listed or inherent
to such system or device or setup. In other words, one or more elements in the
system or apparatus or device proceeded by “comprises a” does not, without more
constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the
assembly or system or apparatus. The following paragraphs explain present
invention.
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Accordingly the present disclosure provides a device for storing and applying
lubricants on auto parts comprises of a container filed with lubricant and being
provided with a mesh at its open end, the said mesh being fixed with a mesh
holder, the said mesh is covered with a mesh cover.
In another embodiment of the present disclosure the lubricant is selected from the
group comprising grease, oil and fats.
In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure the mesh is made of textile
fabric, polymeric sheet, acrylic and having pores size in the range of 100-300
micron.
In a further embodiment of the present disclosure the mesh is having one or more
layer of textile fabric or polymeric sheet.
In a further embodiment of the present disclosure the container is having shape of
rectangular, square or circular, or oval or triangular or any combination thereof
In an alternate embodiment of the present disclosure the mesh allows lubricant to
flow out in desired quantity and is applied uniformly on the auto parts.
In another embodiment of the present disclosure the auto parts are rings or bearings
or gears or any automotive parts.
In another embodiment of the present disclosure the mesh cover is made up of
acrylic material
The present disclosure provides a method of applying lubricant on auto parts using
device which is having steps such as placing auto parts on the top surface of mesh;
applying manual pressure on the mesh so that lubricant pours out from the mesh;
controlling the amount of lubricant applied on the auto part.
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The following paragraphs describe the present disclosure with reference to Figure 1-
3 according to an embodiment of the present description.
The present disclosure relates to a device (1) for storing and applying lubricants on
auto parts which comprises of a container (2) filed with lubricant. The container (2)
of the device (1) has ability to retain high density lubricant such as grease. In
accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure the container (2) of the
device (1) is having shape of rectangular or square or circular, or oval or triangular
or any combination thereof. It is within the purview of skilled person to adapt any
shape or size of the container (2) and design ergonomically.
The container (2) is provided with a mesh (4) at its open end and is fixed with a
mesh holder (3) . The mesh (4) is covered with a mesh cover (5) and is made up of
textile fabric, polymeric sheet, acrylic having pores size in the range of 100-300
micron. The mesh (4) is having one or more layer of textile fabric or polymeric sheet.
As illustrated in Figures 1-3 the shape of mesh holder (3) also changes as the shape
of lubricant container (2) changes
In the present disclosure the lubricant is poured from the open end of the lubricant
container (2) and is stored in it. The mesh (4) with small pores is fixed over the
open end of the lubricant container (2) with the help of mesh holder (3) such that
the mesh (4) pores are always in contact with the layer of the lubricant. Figures 1-3
illustrates a cavity (6) so that the mesh holder (3) is fixed with container (2) using
fasteners.
During the working of the device (1), the face of the auto part is manually placed
over the top surface of the mesh. The auto parts are rings or bearings or gears or any
other automotive parts. When the auto part comes in contact with the top surface of
the container (2) it automatically makes a contact with the small pores of the mesh
(4) thereby contacting with the lubricant, as the pores of mesh (4) are always in
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contact with lubricant. During the process of applying lubricant over the face of the
auto part, a small amount of pressure is applied on the mesh (4) by the auto part,
thereby pouring out measured amount of lubricant from the device (1). The amount
of lubricant pouring out of the mesh (4) depends on the amount of pressure applied
on it. Due to presence of small pores over the lubricant only a small and equal
amount of lubricant pours out of the pores of the mesh (4) thus controlling the
amount of lubrication on the component. The amount of lubricant over the
component can be varied by changing the size of the mesh pores.
When the device (1) is not in use, it is covered by the cover (5) which is made up
of acrylic, so that dust does not settle on the mesh. The impurities present in the
lubricant increases the friction between the surfaces. Hence to reduce the friction,
acrylic cover is used.
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Equivalents:
The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof
are explained with reference to the non-limiting embodiments in the description.
Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so
as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein
are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments
herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the
embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting
the scope of the embodiments herein.
The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the
general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current
knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific
embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such
adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within
the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be
understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose
of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have
been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will
recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the
spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.
Throughout this specification the word “comprise”, or variations such as
“comprises” or “comprising”, will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated
element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps, but not the exclusion
of any other element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps.
The use of the expression “at least” or “at least one” suggests the use of one or more
elements or ingredients or quantities, as the use may be in the embodiment of the
disclosure to achieve one or more of the desired objects or results.
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Any discussion of documents, acts, materials, devices, articles and the like that has
been included in this specification is solely for the purpose of providing a context
for the disclosure. It is not to be taken as an admission that any or all of these matters
form a part of the prior art base or were common general knowledge in the field
relevant to the disclosure as it existed anywhere before the priority date of this
application. The numerical values mentioned for the various physical parameters,
dimensions or quantities are only approximations and it is envisaged that the values
higher/lower than the numerical values assigned to the parameters, dimensions or
quantities fall within the scope of the disclosure, unless there is a statement in the
specification specific to the contrary.
While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the particular features of
this disclosure, it will be appreciated that various modifications can be made, and
that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiments without departing
from the principles of the disclosure. These and other modifications in the nature of
the disclosure or the preferred embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the
art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the
foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the
disclosure and not as a limitation.
LIST OF REFERNCE NUMERALS
Device for storing lubricant (1)
Container of the device (2)
Mesh Holder (3)
Mesh with small pores (4)
Mesh Cover (5)
Cavity (6)
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WE CLAIM:
1. A device (1) for storing and applying lubricants on auto parts comprises of a
container (2) filed with lubricant and being provided with a mesh (4) at its
open end, the said mesh (4) being fixed with a mesh holder (3) , the said
mesh (4) is covered with a mesh cover (5) .
2. The device (1) as claimed in claim 1 wherein the lubricant is selected from
the group comprising grease, oil and fats.
3. The device (1) as claimed in claim 1 wherein the mesh (4) is made of textile
fabric, polymeric sheet, acrylic and having pores size in the range of 100-
300 micron.
4. The device (1) as claimed in claim 1 wherein the mesh (4) is having one or
more layer of textile fabric or polymeric sheet.
5. The device (1) as claimed in claim 1 wherein the container (2) is having
shape of rectangular, square or circular, or oval or triangular or any
combination thereof.
6. The device (1) as claimed in claim 1 wherein mesh (4) allows lubricant to
flow out in desired quantity and is applied uniformly on the auto parts.
7. The device (1) as claimed in claim 1 wherein the auto parts are rings or
bearings or gears or any automotive parts.
8. The device (1) as claimed in claim 1 wherein the mesh cover (5) is made
up of acrylic material.
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9. A method of applying lubricant on auto parts using device (1) as claimed in
claim 1 having following steps:
- placing auto parts on the top surface of mesh;
- applying manual pressure on the mesh (4) so that lubricant pours out
from the mesh;
- controlling the amount of lubricant applied on the auto part.