GB2510104A

GB2510104A - Chain lubrication retainer and protector

Info

Publication number: GB2510104A
Application number: GB201222010A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Jimmy Francis Elizaga
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2012-12-07
Filing date: 2012-12-07
Publication date: 2014-07-30

Abstract

A chain lubricant retainer comprises a flexible insulation that encapsulates an outer side of a drive chain and is attached to and moving with every chain link, holding the chain. The retainer has a petroleum/oil proof foam strip which holds and releases lubricant as and when required, thereby ensuring complete lubrication of all of the drive chain's moving points. By encapsulating the outer side of the chain, it is possible to retain the lubricating agent, against centrifugal force, making the lubricating agent permanently available for all of the chains moving components, for the main purpose of friction reduction. Such encapsulation also protects the chain from the all the outside elements, e.g. dust or dirt, salt from road and off road use, all of which causes early deterioration to the drive chain. This device will extend chain life by a significant margin.

Description

CHAIN LUBRICATION RETAINER &

PROTECTOR

DESCRIPTION:

The main idea behind this invention relates to the retention of the lubricating agent to drive chains with similar designs to the tO-ring or X-ring' design drive chain, in a single loop application, as used iii, for example, but not limited to motorcycles.

As the evolution of modem drive chains are constantly altering the current design, future designs of this CJ.IAJN LUBRICATION RETAINER & PROTECTOR will also adapt to accommodate the alterations to a more modern design drive chains.

Lack of lubrication has always been the main reason for drive chain deterioration that may lead to failure. Holding an adequate amount of lubrication on a drive chain in motion has always been difficult due to centi-ifugal force. The drive chain is subjected to a tremendous amount of centrifugal force as the chain suddenly changes direction as it goes around the sprockets. The faster the drive chain moves, the greater the centrifugal force The lubricating agent is then dispensed away from the drive chain when going around the sprockets, as the drive chain suddenly changes directions.

The absence of lubricant in a high friction environment will eventually cause pre-mature deterioration to all the moving parts of the drive chain. And may eventually lead to drive chain failure usually associated with other engine related consequences.

The chain lube retainer is a flexible insulation that encapsulates the outer side of each chain link whilst moving with every chain link and holding the chain lubricating agent within the chain with the use of a foam strip within the encapsulation, to hold in and release the lubricant as required, ensul-ing complete lubrication of all of the drive chain's moving points.

By encapsulating the outer side of ti-ic chain, it is possible to retain the lubricating agent, against centrifugal force, making the lubricating agent permanently available for all of the chain's moving components, for the main purpose of friction reduction.

Such encapsulation also protects the chain from the all the outside elements ie. Dust or dirt, salt from road and off road use, all of which causes early deterioration to the drive chain.

The time intervals for the re-application of the lubricating agent is also extended as the lubricating agent is encapsulated making the lubricating agent permanently available for all the moving parts, for the purpose of friction reduction.

The life of the drive chain is then prolonged. It is a direct result of friction reduction by making the lubricating agent permanently available. The frequency of diive chain replacement is extended. The cost of drive chain replacement to the consumer is then minimized.

THIS DEVICE WILL NOW BE DESCRIBED WITH REFERENCS AND

CORRESPONDING DRAWINGS.

COMPONENTS: Note: All of the components used were specifically chosen are constructed from materials that will not cause any disruption of any kind to the operation of the chain and sprockets whil.e in motion, in any circumstance. All components will not damage surrounding mechanical parts near the chain and sprockets while in motion.

1. 0-ring or X-rng (or similar design) Chain -variable size depending on

specifications.

2. Cable tie with locking head variable size depending on chain size 3. Foam Strip (attached to the flexible strip) -lubricant/petroleum, proof 4. Flexible Strip -lubricant/petroleum proof cover for the drive chain APPLICATION: Stage I 1. Ensure that the chain and the flexible strip are about the same lengths 2. Identify the outer links of the chain.

3. Wrap a cable tie with locking head around the outer link.

4. Ensure that the locking head is facing away from the chain on both sides.

5. Secure lightly, then trim the excess.

APPLiCATION: Stage 2 I. The flexible strip is then wrapped around the the chain. Leave approximately the length of I x chain link, as both ends of the flexible strip need to be attached togethcr.

2. Paying particular attention to the position of the lubr cant proof foam strip, the foam strip should be sitting on top of [be chain roller, all the way around.

3. Insert the flexible strip edge holes into the protruding cable tic locking head.

4. Repeat whole process. Insert all of the flexible strip edge holes into the protruding cable tie heads On both sides of the chain all around the chain.

SOLUTION FOR THE CONSUMERS: The chain lube retainer is a tlexib]e insulation that encapsulates and. holds the chain lubricating agent within the chain ensuring complete lubrication of each link in all of its moving points.

Practicality: 1. The chain lubricating agent is permanently on the chain, made available all the time to lubricating all of its moving parts.

2. The chain is encapsulated. Protecting it from all hazardous elements that causes excessive chain and sprocket wear.

3. The lubricating agent is kept with in the chain and is not dispensed away by centrifugal force.

4. Increases chain and sprocket life.

5. Eliminates contamination of surrounding components as the lubricating agents is held within and not dispensed or flung off by centrifugal forces.

Economy: 1. The prevention of excessive friction from the chain and sprockets.

2. The time intervals for chain and sprockets replacements is extended or increased by a significant margin 3. The time intervals of the it-application of the lubricating agent will also be extended or increased as the lubricating agent is retained.

4. Eliminates contamination of surrounding components as the lubricating agents is held within and not dispensed or flung off by centrifugal forces.

Claims

CLAIM: 1. The main purpose for this device is to itain the lubricating agent on the drive chain whilst in motion.
2. This device encapsulates the outer side of'an open chain iii a single loop application.
3. By encapsulating an open chain it is possible to retain sufficient amount of lubr eating agent within the proximity of all the components of a drive chain in a single loop chain application in motion or otherwise.
4. Friction reduction is made possibly by retaining the lubricating agent.Permanently rendering it available within the proximity of all the components of a chain in a single ioop chain application in motion or otherwise.
5. The time intervals of the re-application of the lubricating agent will also be extended as the lubricating agent is retained.
6. The lubricating agent is not dispensed by centrifugal force when going around the sprnckets
7. By encapsulating an open chain it is possible to protect the chain from dust, dirt and other outside elements that causes chain deter oration.3. Chain and sprocket life is then extended for practical and economical benefits.