LUBRICATION SYSTEM FOR A FOOD PRODUCT SLICER

摘要

A food product slicer includes (50) a base (52) and a knife (54) mounted for rotation relative to the base (52). A slide rod (80) extends in a direction past the knife (54). A carriage assembly (56) is mounted for reciprocal movement back and forth past a cutting edge of the knife (54). At least one bearing arrangement (82) connects the carriage assembly (56) to the slide rod (80) to facilitate the reciprocal movement of the carriage assembly (56). The bearing arrangement (82) includes a lubricant reservoir (86). A bearing bracket (84) holds a bearing (90) that rides on the slide rod (80). The lubricant reservoir (86) is fluidly connected to deliver lubricant to the slide rod (80) in proximity to the bearing (90).