Chain lubricant applicator apparatus
View Patent ↗A chain lubricant applicator apparatus attaches to a container of lubricant. Three wicking pads define a channel for passage of a chain to be lubricated, and apply lubricant to the chain rollers and side plates of the chain. The side wicking pads may be retained in place by a retaining feature such as small serrations or teeth. A valve in the housing regulates lubricant flow from the lubricant container to the wicking pads.
1. A chain lubricant applicator apparatus comprising:
a housing carrying a bottom wicking pad, right side wicking pad, and left side wicking pad, together defining a channel for passage of a chain to be lubricated, wherein the right side wicking pad is held in a right side pad holder, and the left side wicking pad is held in a left side pad holder, wherein the right side pad holder and the left side pad holder each bear a retainer feature to releasably secure a lubricant wicking pad;
a collar on the housing for releasable connection to a lubricant container; and
a valve in the housing to regulate lubricant flow to the bottom wicking pad.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the bottom wicking pad is held in a bottom pad holder bearing an orifice for passage of lubricant.
3. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the retainer feature comprises serrated teeth.
4. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the bottom wicking pad is held in place by the right side wicking pad and left side wicking pad.
5. The apparatus of claim 1 further including a cap for releasable connection to the housing.
6. A chain lubricant applicator apparatus comprising:
a lubricant container;
a housing releasably connected to the lubricant container, the housing carrying a bottom wicking pad, right side wicking pad, and left side wicking pad, together defining a channel for passage of a chain to be lubricated, wherein the right side wicking pad is held in a right side pad holder, and the left side wicking pad is held in a left side pad holder, wherein the right side pad holder and the left side pad holder each bear a retainer feature to releasably secure a lubricant wicking pad; and
a valve in the housing to regulate lubricant flow from the lubricant container to the bottom wicking pad.
7. The apparatus of claim 6 wherein the bottom wicking pad is held in a bottom pad holder bearing an orifice for passage of lubricant.
8. The apparatus of claim 6 wherein the retainer feature comprises serrated teeth.
9. The apparatus of claim 6 wherein the bottom wicking pad is held in place by the right side wicking pad and left side wicking pad.
10. The apparatus of claim 6 further including a cap for releasable connection to the housing.
11. The apparatus of claim 6 wherein the lubricant container includes a dispensing tip.