Other objects and features of this invention will be in part apparent and in part pointed out hereinafter. This allows so called "sealed for life" designs. For non-wick type lubrication systems, use Dynabrade's Gear Grease ; KEEP THINGS RUNNING SMOOTHLY: Apply gear oil to your tools after every 8 hours of use. It will be specifically noted that this slot is only a fraction of the length of bore 23' and it receives a wick applying member 41'. 3 /sec and should be reserved for low speeds and light duty. 6-29), oil is splashed up from the oil pan or oil trays in the lower part of the crankcase. The scoop lifts the oil upward and . The core has a bore 6 extending longitudinally therethrough. 1, a dynamoelectric machine (e.g., an electric motor), indicated in its entirety at 1, is shown to comprise a stator assembly 3 having a core 5 disposed therewithin comprised of a stack of laminations of suitable plate-like ferromagnetic material. Linear guiding device with rail race lubricating elements. Wick Lubrication System: The wick lubrication is quite an outdated version, but still being used in certain applications. As a machine, an operating wire rope must also have a lubri- . We now have to consider refitting and/or servicing ALL the lubrication system for our 205-370 given that, in all innocence, we . The grinder is designed for use with Type 27 . The oil pressure ranges from 100 to 250 psi. Check that the sump tanks are ready for operation. Tool Weight 1.7 lb. It is a more technically advanced and usually more costly method, but it results in longer life for a compressor. 3. Larger bearing ends are lubricated through a nozzle spray. 3 is a vertical cross sectional view taken along line 3--3 of FIG. Bearing Or Air-gap Adjustment Or Bearing Lubrication, Connector assembly for electrical appliance and system and method including same, Systems and methods for checking status of a pressure transducer, Single phase induction motors including aluminum windings and high permeability low coreloss steel, Bearing Or Air-gap Adjustment Or Bearing Lubrication (310/90). Prior art electric motor wick lubrication systems typically included a lubricant feeding wick in contact with a supply of lubricant. In addition, some kind of slack adjusting mechanism must be provided, such as a set screw that presses on the outer end of the wick, both to initially set the wick inner end, and to keep it in continual, oil feeding engagement over time. Gravity feed system: Oil holes, Oil cups, and wick feed lubricators. 1. Wick Feed Lubricator: Figure 8.7 show the assembled drawing of wick feed lubricator. Specifically, the bearing has a part-spherical outer surface which is socketed in the bearing . FIG. 2; FIG. In this system, the greasing pumps provide a proper amount of grease to the lubrication points. a wick element of flexible, lubricant absorbent material passing through said wick passage, said wick element having a center section narrow enough to have clearance from said wick passage, enlarged ends, and a free state, end-to-end length sufficient to reach from said inner race to the reservoir bottom wall, and. 1. Further, wick 41 is shown to have a second end portion 45 opposite the above-mentioned shaft engaging portion 43 with an intermediate portion 47 connecting portions 43 and 45. Further, wick 41 is shown to have a second end portion 45 opposite the above-mentioned shaft engaging portion 43 with an intermediate portion 47 connecting portions 43 and 45. Wick Lubricator iii. Functions of Engine Lubricating System. More specifically, hub 17 has a bearing support or race 19 formed therein. Referring now to FIG. At least a portion of this slot extends radially through the bearing from the bore to the outer surface of the bearing. 4, slot 27 has a width, as indicated by dimension W, and a length (shown in FIG. 2. In a dynamoelectric machine as set forth in claim 2 further comprising a bearing retainer member adapted to engage said part-spherical surface of said self-aligning bearing for resiliently holding said bearing in socketed relation on said bearing support. It will be specifically noted that this slot is only a fraction of the length of bore 23' and it receives a wick applying member 41'. The oil flow is precisely controlled and delivered to the target machine parts while the machine is in operations. 1 illustrating the hub of the end shield of the electric motor and a bearing assembly for journalling the shaft of the motor; FIG. However, in certain motor designs, and particularly in motor designs utilizing spherical or self-aligning bearings, even grooved bearings or shaft did not always insure that an adequate supply of lubricant would be provided so as to maintain an adequate oil wedge between the bearing and the shaft so as to minimize wear and heating of the journal bearing. Oftentimes, as shown in FIG. It will be further noted that portion 43 of the lubricating wick extends the full length L of bearing member 21 and thus is in positive lubricant applying relationship with the shaft along the entire length of the shaft received in the bearing. 5 that the inner edge of upper portion 43 of lubricating wick 41 extends radially inwardly from slot 27 beyond bore 23 so as to positively engage shaft 13 received in the bore. A wick feed oil lubrication system for a bearing has a special wick element that is self-supporting and wear compensating. Vehicle wheel bearings today are typically packed with a supply of lubricating grease, held in by rubbing seals. UNSPSC 27131511. a) drop feed lubricator system. A needle valve adjusts the rate of flow, which may be seen as drops passing through the window beneath the glass reservoir. d) centralized lubrication system. Circulating systems keep bearings lubricated at all times. 4 shows the spring being assembled to the wick element; FIG. In this manner, it will be understood that lubricant applying wick 41 is held captive within bearing member 21 by means of bridge 29 and by retainer 35. Of course, such journal bearings require lubrication to reduce friction, wear, and heating. Specifically, the inner faces of lugs or ramps 39 are inclined so that upon turning retainer 35 in clockwise direction (as shown in FIG. The forced, the gravity and the wick feeds are more economical. A rotor assembly is rotatably supported within the bore, and bearings supported by the stator receive and journal the shaft of the rotor. 1. Designed to lubricate individual machines or complete plants, automatic lubrication systems provide proper, precise lubricant replenishment to all required points, enabling a range of benefits in the process. 4,219,245. 3 through 5, a wick element is indicated generally at (36). Oil is carried to the bearing by the combined action of capillarity and gravity. b) Wet sump lubrication system. Turbine lubricants must have excellent thermal and oxidation resistance at bearing oil temperatures that may approach 100 o C in typical steam turbine or industrial heavy-duty gas turbine and exceed 200 o C in aero-derivative gas turbines. In such systems, oil acts both as lubricant and also as coolant by earning away heat generated in the bearings/moving parts. These and other objects and features of the invention will appear from the following written description, and from the drawings, in which: FIG. 3 shows the wick element and spring prior to assembly; FIG. a) Oil can Lubricator : This is the direct application of oil to a moving machine The wick has another portion which extends generally radially outwardly within the slot, this other portion being in lubricant transfer relation with a second lubricating wick for transferring lubricant from the second wick through the first wick to the shaft and for the continuous application of lubricant to the entire length of the shaft journalled within the bearing. Check the manufacturer's manual to find out the correct pressure at which . Lieuvain's Glass Bottle Lubricator 2. While the bearing illustrated in FIG. Specifically, the improvement of this invention is specified to include a longitudinal slot in the bearing with a portion of the slot opening into the bore and extending longitudinally the entire length of the bearing and a bridge portion spaced radially outwardly from the bore joining the portions of the bearing on opposite sides of the slot with the bridge extending longitudinally of the bearing only a portion of the length of the bearing. 3, substantially and not capable of remaining straight. This grease type, see Fig. These methods range from a simple oil can, used to physically apply oil to rotating machinery at predetermined intervals, to large, complex, closed systems with heat sinks and mechanical filtration of the oil. 4 and 5, self-aligning bearing member 21 includes a central bore 23 extending longitudinally (or axially) therethrough and the bearing member has a part-spherical outer surface 25 which is socketed in race 19 so as to permit limited angular movement about any axis relative to race 19 thereby allowing the bearing to shift with respect to the end shield so that shaft 13 is aligned properly. Drip Feed Lubricator iv. 4 is an enlarged cross sectional view taken along line 4--4 of FIG. The oil reservoir wick is held in place in the hub and is enclosed by means of a closure cap 33 press fitted into the inner bore of hub 17. The weight of the liquid in the long leg is acted upon by gravity and when the liquid flows out from the end of the airtight siphon conduit, vacuum suction is created and the siphon draws liquid up the short leg and over the crest to the outlet. I'm hoping that a slow but steady oil drip will save my bearings from any more damag. Turbine lubricants must control the rust and corrosion that . As shown in FIG. 3 is a vertical cross sectional view taken along line 3--3 of FIG. 1. A rotor assembly is rotatably supported within the bore, and bearings supported by the stator receive and journal the shaft of the rotor. No. As shown in FIG. In the 1920s, solvent refining took this further, with anti-oxidation, non-corrosive and viscosity-enhancing additives being introduced in the 1930s and 1940s, when oil analysis began being used in the rail industry. 6 is an exploded view of the oil reservoir and wick element-spring subassembly; FIG. 4, slot 27 has a width, as indicated by dimension W, and a length (shown in FIG. Oil, Grease Gun and Grease Cups ii. No. Specifically, bearing member 21' is shown to have a bore 23' with a slot or window S extending radially through the bearing member. Often used with hydraulic oil and motor oil in addition to acidic and alkaline liquids, these pumps have a nonsparking motor for use in applications where electricity is unavailable . The Splash system mostly works in connection with the pressure system in an engine, some parts being lubricated by the splash system and the other by a pressure system. 7 is a view similar to FIG. Grease lubrication system. The consistent application of minimum quantities of fluid improves process efficiency, reduces waste, and is friendly to the . Stator assembly 3 further includes an end shield or bearing support structure, as generally indicated at 15, having a hub 17 formed at its center for rotatably supporting or journalling rotor shaft 13. Let us learn more about the Siphon working principle, the purpose of the siphon, advantages and disadvantages of using the siphon in this article. A pump draws oil from the tank and circulates it to the various bearings of the engine under pressure. Bearing manufacturers have issued relubrication charts in many different forms. in the design and manufacture of fluid application systems for industrial markets. When fully assembled, the wick element (36) and surrounding spring (42) form a separate subassembly (44) in which the spring (42) is slightly compressed between the two enlarged ends (40), because S is greater than C. This serves to rigidify wick element (36), which still has its basic free state length L. Spring (42) has an additional function, described next. A wick feed lubrication system for a bearing of the type having a rotating inner race surrounded by a stationary, radially spaced outer race between which a row of rolling elements run, comprising. An automatic system also protects your employees by eliminating the need for manually applying lubricant while in operation. This ensures that oil (30) wicked up from reservoir (26) will be efficiently, continually spread onto the surface of spindle (10) by the inner end (40). Medium hard felt wick has density from 0.26 grams/cm3 to 0.32 grams/cm3 and hard grade refers to 0.36 grams/cm3 and above . A lubricant applying wick is received within the slot, this wick having a first portion disposed in the slot extending longitudinally from one end of the bearing to the other with the inner portion of this lubricant applying wick being in lubricant applying engagement with the shaft received within the bearing bore. Such a twist lock retainer is more fully disclosed in the coassigned U.S. patent, now U.S. Pat. Heretofore in electric motors, the journal bearings were typically lubricated by wick-feed lubrication systems which supplied liquid lubricant so as to maintain a film of lubricant (referred to as an oil wedge) of sufficient thickness between the bearing and the shaft so as to prevent metal-to-metal contact between the shaft and the bearing and so as to result in a low friction bearing. Oil can be introduced to the bearing in many ways, such as drip-feed, wick-feed, pressurized circulating systems, oil bath or air-oil mist. 5. Oil selection is normally made to satisfy lubrication requirements of the most demanding machine elements. Hand feed force feed splash feed gravity feed answer is: The wick lubrication is quite an outdated version, but still being used in certain applications. a) Mist lubrication system. 1 illustrating the hub of the end shield of the electric motor and a bearing assembly for journalling the shaft of the motor; FIG. Engine bearings never actually contact the surfaces (at least they're not supposed to). 6 is a side elevational view of the lubricant applying wick; and. What is mist lubrication system? When installed, the wick element and supporting spring are . Typically, the motor includes a rotor shaft, a bearing support and a self-aligning bearing supported thereby journalling the rotor shaft of the motor. I'm testing my home made prototype drip feed oiler for my vintage lathe. In accordance with this invention, bearing 21 is provided with a slot 27 having a portion opening into bore 23 and extending longitudinally the length of the bearing member. 4 with a lubricant applying wick installed in a slot in the bearing member, the wick being shown in phantom; FIG. Typically, the motor includes a rotor shaft, a bearing support and a self-aligning bearing supported thereby journalling the rotor shaft of the motor. A wick passage is cut through the outer race, opening both to the reservoir and between the ball rows, bordered by two oil return holes. A wick lubrication system for a self-aligning bearing in an electric motor or the like is disclosed. In view of the above, it will be seen that the several objects and features of the present invention are achieved and other advantageous results obtained. FIG. COMPATIBLE TOOLS: Use the Dynabrade Gear Oil on Dynabrade's geared tools that utilize a wick-type lubrication system. Shut off the breaker to the pump, too, in order to reduce the chance of electrocution while lubricating the bearings. When installed, the wick element and supporting spring are compressed between the bearing spindle and bottom wall of the oil reservoir, running through a loosely fitting passage in the surrounding hub. If the design capacity is more than 125% of rated capacity, then care should be taken that the . 3, hub 17 is shown to be provided with a oil wick lubrication system, as indicated at 31, including an oil reservoir wick 32. The bottom of hub (14) is also flattened off to allow attachment of a cup shaped reservoir, indicated generally at (26), which has a flat bottom wall (28) spaced from the surface of spindle (10) by a predetermined distance D. Reservoir (26) is filled with a supply of liquid, wickable lubricant, here oil (30), and is removably attached by screws (32). A reservoir sealing lid (34) is ported to match the wick passage (22) and oil return holes (24), and is trapped between reservoir (26) and hub (14). Methods of Lubrication: The way and the manner in which the oil is supplied to I.C. 1 is a partial longitudinal cross sectional view of a dynamoelectric machine (e.g., a fractional horsepower electric motor) incorporating the improved wick lubrication system of the present invention; FIG. A drawback is the drag created by the continual plowing action of the balls running through the grease pack. Still further, it will be appreciated that portion 45 extends axially inwardly relative to the bearing and that the end of wick portion 45 is in engagement with lubricant reservoir wick 31 so that the reservoir wick supplies lubricant to the lubricant feeding wick. Circulating systems . The one shown in Fig. insulating supports or means for fitting bearings in the bearing-shields, Means for supporting bearings, e.g. The working of this lubricator is based on the siphon principle. c) ladder lubricator system. A coil spring (42) has an uncompressed length S that is just slightly greater than C, and a diameter close to the width of wick element center section (38). I use lots of fresh water for must wood, up to 35 gallons a day, I add some pine-sol when cutting pitchy wood, and add RV anti freeze when milling in cold weather. UNSPSC 27131511. Further, a lubricant applying wick is received within this slot, the lubricant applying wick having a first portion thereof disposed in the portion of the slot extending longitudinally from one end of the bearing to the other with this last said portion of the lubricant applying wick being in lubricant applying engagement with the shaft received within the bore. Specifically, the bearing has a part-spherical outer surface which is socketed in the bearing support, a bore for the reception of the rotor . Step 1: Cut wicking cord (six to eight sections, each 15 to 20 inches long). 4,219,245. Air-Powered Drum Pumps with Hose andFilter/Lubricator for Water, Oil, Coolants, and Chemicals. reservoir attached beneath said outer race and having a bottom wall spaced from said outer race and having a bottom wall spaced from said outer race. Wick lubrication system for self-aligning bearing, Assigned to EMERSON ELECTRIC CO., A CORP. OF MO, GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER, Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof, Means for supporting bearings, e.g. Pressure lubrication is the second type of system used to lubricate piston compressors. Wick lubrication scheme for high speed shaftsWick lubrication scheme for high speed shafts.. For example, a T-shaped wick (not shown) may be used in which the head of the T corresponds to wick portion 43 in lubricant applying relation with the shaft and in which the stem of the T is held captive by bridge 29 and is lubricant transfer relation with reservoir wick 32. As shown in FIG. Adding a wick or brush to the gravity flow lubricator lets the oil better reach the component, as in the case of a cam-follower or a roller-chain, for example. Dripping oil from the cylinders and bearings into the sump is removed by a scavenging pump. 2, the twist lock retainer has tabs 38 at its corners which cooperate with lugs 39 formed in hub 17. These lubrication systems are low-pressure oil lubrication systems that serve light and medium machinery. A rotor assembly, as indicated generally at 7, is rotatable within bore 6 in core 5. Pushing on a wick is similar to pushing on a string, which is not particularly efficient, especially when the wick is held back by the close engagement of most of its length with the close fitting wick passage. Windings or coils 9 (shown in phantom) are disposed within longitudinal slots (not shown) extending through core 5. 1. Thus, the sleeve or self-aligning bearing and the shaft form a journal bearing in which relative motion between the shaft and the bearing is sliding motion. 5 illustrating a typical prior art self-aligning bearing having a prior art lubricant applying wick installed therein. Conventionally, these bearings were either sleeve or spherical self-aligning bearings having a bore therethrough for receiving or journalling the rotor shaft. Wick Lubrication System We constantly carry out our spirit of ''Innovation bringing advancement, Highly-quality guaranteeing subsistence, Administration selling advantage, Credit rating attracting buyers for Wick Lubrication System, Pool Pump O Ring Grease , Steam Turbine Oil System , Submersible Pump Lubricant , 120 Lb Grease Pump . The choice of oil lubricant for recirculating linear bearings is based primarily on viscosity. Benefits. 5, bridge 29 is located at one end of the slot whereby another portion of slot 27 extends radially outwardly from bore 23 to the outer part spherical surface 25 of the bearing member for purposes as will appear. This drag is translated into extra heat. b) wick feed lubricator system. 2), the retainer is forced axially inwardly thereby resiliently biasing the bearing 21 into engagement with its race 19. Check that the sump tanks are ready for operation. Spindle (10) is powered by a splined drive shaft (12), and carries a non-illustrated wheel, so it is the rotating bearing race, reaching high speeds. 5. Oil Mist Lubrication Working Principle. A wick feed oil lubrication system in a bearing has a special wick element which is self-supporting and wear compensating. It is also known as the Ring Oiling system. 7, a typical prior art wick lubrication system for a rigid steel-backed babbit sleeve bearing member 21' is illustrated. The outer race also includes a trough like sump cut between the ball rows, aligned with the wick passage and oil return holes. Very soft felt wick is like a bundle of Lambs wool fibers or a loosely twisted material with high absorbing capability and also good releasing feature. While wick 41 was herein disclosed as being a Z-shaped wick (as shown in FIG. Significant savings in repair and spare costs. passages or nozzles, Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated, Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with feed by capillary action, e.g. 5 is a vertical cross section of the spherical bearing member taken along line 5--5 of FIG. How do I make a Wick System? Up to 50% savings in lubricant costs due to . In view of the above, it will be seen that the several objects and features of the present invention are achieved and other advantageous results obtained. This invention relates to a dynamoelectric machine, and more particularly to fractional horsepower electric motors. Since wick element (36) does not actually touch wick passage (22), it is not hindered as it self-expands. 5, wick portion 43 also extends the length of bearing member 21. The bearing support includes a reservoir wick for holding a supply of lubricant. A dumb bell-shaped felt piece with a narrower center section and enlarged ends is surrounded by a closely fitting, compressed coil spring that gives rigidity to the felt piece, and which keeps the enlarged ends spread apart . 5), as indicated by dimension L. In FIG. 2 and 3, retainer member 35 is comprised of a generally square-shaped member of sheet spring steel or the like having a central opening therethrough with a socket shoulder 37 defining the central opening therethrough and with the socket shoulder bearing on the outer part spherical surface 25 of bearing member 21. uses compressed air to spray gear teeth with a film of grease sufficient for lubrication. 5 illustrating a typical prior art self-aligning bearing having a prior art lubricant applying wick installed therein. Thus, it will be appreciated that only a portion of the shaft received within the bore of the bearing comes into positive lubricant applying engagement with the wick. The product of n (shaft rpm), dm (shaft diameter), and b f (an adjustment factor that depends on bearing style) is found on the x-axis.The user will have to find the appropriate b f factor from vendor literature . Further, it will be noted in FIG. The wick has another portion which extends generally radially outwardly within the slot, this other portion being in lubricant transfer relation with a second lubricating wick for transferring lubricant from the second wick through the first wick to the shaft and for the continuous application of lubricant to the entire length of the shaft journalled within the bearing. Oil may be introduced to the bearing housing in many ways. Unist is a world leader. The shaft surface speed in this case is 30 rev/sec 5 in. Referring next to FIGS. Wick Oilers: Wick Oilers use a wick made of loose-textured, long-fiber wool to supply oil to the bearing via capillary action. 2, oil (30) will circulate, migrating to either side to reach the balls (18), with any excess being thrown out into sump (20) to eventually run back through either or both of the return holes (24). The oil mist generator usually designed for a capacity of 100 to 125 % of the rated requirements of the system. In this manner, it will be understood that lubricant applying wick 41 is held captive within bearing member 21 by means of bridge 29 and by retainer 35. Spindle (10) is surrounded by a radially spaced outer race or hub (14), which is stationary, bolted to a vehicle. 5), as indicated by dimension L. In FIG. Different methods are used to apply lubricants to machinery. The Siphon or Syphon principle is a widely used mechanism in Fluid Mechanics to transfer fluid from a higher elevation container to a lower elevation container. 3. 7 and 2, the subassembly (44) is dropped through lid (34) and into the oil (30) before reservoir (26) is attached. The recommended minimum temperature is typically at least 120F. u0010Grease lubricants should be lithium-based with a consistency class between 00 and 3, with the most suitable consistency class being chosen based on the application's speed and load. Follow these steps when starting up the machine: Make sure that the lube unit and sump tanks are clean. Lubrication (Oil) System $ 0.56 - $ 328.16. 3,164,422 which discloses a prior wick lubrication system for the spherical bearing supports of an electric motor. Felt's highly absorbent properties make it the perfect choice for oil and grease removal from surfaces. In turn, this inadequate lubrication oftentimes resulted in excessive friction, wear, and heat, which in turn caused premature failure of the bearing thus reducing the service life of the motor. This is best illustrated in FIG. a wick element of flexible, lubricant absorbent material sized to pass through said wick passage, said wick element having a center section narrow enough to have surrounding clearance from said wick passage, enlarged ends, and a free state, end-to-end length sufficient to reach from said inner race to the reservoir bottom wall, and, Assigned to GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, A CORP. OF DE, GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, A CORP. OF DE, Application filed by Motors Liquidation Co, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING, ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL, SHAFTS; FLEXIBLE SHAFTS; ELEMENTS OR CRANKSHAFT MECHANISMS; ROTARY BODIES OTHER THAN GEARING ELEMENTS; BEARINGS, Parts of bearings; Special methods for making bearings or parts thereof, Special parts or details in view of lubrication, Special parts or details in view of lubrication with liquid lubricant, Details of supply of the liquid to the bearing, e.g. In this manner, both the radial and thrust surfaces (i.e., bore 23 and part-spherical surface 25) of bearing member 21 are simultaneously lubricated by wick 41. No. Turbine lubrication: Practical guidelines. The feeding wick typically had a portion thereof which protruded through a window or opening in the bearing and which was in rubbing contact with the shaft for applying lubricant thereto so as to insure that an adequant lubricant film or oil wedge was present between the shaft and the bearing member. Further, it will be noted in FIG. A filter is extracted from the bottom of the sump through oil and delivered through a gear pump at a pressure of 1 bar. Lubrication also avoids the moving parts not to come in direct contact with each other. 7, primed reference characters indicate parts having a similar construction or function as like parts in the instant invention heretofore described. The oil after lubrication is returned to reservoir either directly or through filters. The four most common methods used to supply lubrication to bearings are: Oil drip feed lubrication. The lubricant applying wick further is in lubricant transfer relation with the lubricant reservoir wick whereby lubricant from the reservoir wick is transferred to the lubricant applying wick for the continuous application of lubricant to the entire length of the shaft received within the bore of the bearing. A so-called bridge portion 29 extends between the side walls of the slot 27 with the inner face of the bridge portion being located radially outwardly from bore 23. Standards CE Certified; EAC Certified. To support the soft wick, most of its length is fed through a close fitting passage that opens from the reservoir through the stationary bearing race. Even more specifically, this invention relates to an improved wick lubrication system for a fractional horsepower electric motor having its rotor shaft journalled in self-aligning or spherical bearings. 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