| 摘要 |
<p>A chain saw guide bar assembly (30) having improved automatic chain tensioning, vibration damping and lubrication properties, and related lubrication methods are disclosed. A nose guide member (34) rotatably carrying an idler sprocket (34.1) is mounted to an elongate primary guide bar member (32) for reciprocal longitudinal movement relative thereto. Biasing spring members (50, 51), acting on force-imparting surfaces (60.4, 60.5), are protectively enclosed within an internal cavity (33) of the primary guide member and bias the nose guide member with predetermined tensioning force in the longitudinal direction against an endless cutting chain (40). An interchangeable force block member (60) enables preselection of the desired chain tension force. Damping finger members (32.35, 32.36, 50, 51) cooperatively absorb vibratory forces transmitted through the guide bar. Oil passageways (32.33, 32.34, 39) longitudinally extend through the guide bar to provide complete lubrication of the biasing means, the idler sprocket and other moving parts of the bar assembly and to provide improved lubrication of the cutting chain at a position adjacent the juncture of the two guide members comprising the bifurcated guide bar. Method steps for lubricating the cutting chain and the idler sprocket from oil transmitted through the length of the guide bar are also disclosed.</p> |
