Lubricating system and method for a textile machine
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1. A method of lubricating a textile machine comprising the step of delivering a programmed sequence of lubricant-mist pulses and gas pulses to at least one lubricating station of the machine.
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The lubricating system generates and delivers a programed sequence of gas (compressed air) pulses and lubricant-mist pulses to the lubricating stations of the textile machine. The pulses are determined by an electronic controller which selectively activates valves in the gas line and the lubricant-mist line. An extractor line is also positioned at each lubricating station for extracting lubricant-mist and dirt therefrom.
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- 1. A method of lubricating a textile machine comprising the step of delivering a programmed sequence of lubricant-mist pulses and gas pulses to at least one lubricating station of the machine.
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16. A lubricating system for a textile machine having at least one lubricating station, said system comprising
first means for supplying a gas to said station; -
second means for supplying lubricant-mist to said station; and an electronic controller connected to each said means for selectively activating said first and second means to deliver a programmed sequence of gas pulses and lubricant-mist pulses to said lubricating station. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A lubricating system for a textile machine having at least one lubrication station, said system comprising
a compressed air tank; -
an air feed line communicating said tank with said lubricating station to deliver compressed air thereto; a pair of parallel branch lines in said air feed line for conveying compressed air therethrough; an oil mister connected to one of said branch lines to deliver oil mist thereto; a first valve in said one branch line upstream of said oil mister to control the flow of air therethrough; a second valve in the other of said branch lines to control the flow of air therethrough; and means connected to each of said valves for selectively opening and closing said valves in a programmed sequence to deliver a programmed sequence of air pulses and lubricant-mist pulses to said lubricating station. - View Dependent Claims (22)
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