| abstract |
A cyclic, single line lubricant distributor, utilizing a pair of end members and a plurality of intermediate members sequentially disposed in a line therebetween, with each member in abutting engagement with the adjacent preceding member, each intermediate member having a reciprocable piston and hydraulic circuitry cooperable with hydraulic circuitry in the other of said members for hydraulically effecting, in known manner, sequential or progressive displacement of the respective pistons from one limiting position to another, each member having a portion overlying a cooperable portion of the adjacent member in direction transverse to said line, each successive member being independently connected with the preceding member by respective connectors extending transversely to said line, the meeting faces of cooperable overlying portions of adjoining members having mating fluid ports opening thereon for the operative connection of the fluid circuitry of such members, with said connectors applying compression forces to such cooperable meeting faces. |