Positive commandable oiler for satellite bearing lubrication
Abstract
On-orbit commandable lubrication of ball bearings accomplished by direct oil application to the moving ball surfaces was studied. Test results for the lubricant applicator portion of the system are presented in conjunction with a design approach for the reservoir and metering components.
- Publication:
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11th Aerospace Mechanics Symposium
- Pub Date:
- April 1977
- Bibcode:
- 1977aems.nasa...87J
- Keywords:
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- Ball Bearings;
- Lubricating Oils;
- Mechanical Devices;
- Spacecraft Lubrication;
- Command And Control;
- Lubrication Systems;
- Rotating Bodies;
- Self Lubrication;
- Space Maintenance;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles