Steam Engine Lubricator, 1882
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African American mechanical engineer Elijah McCoy patented this version of his of lubricator in 1882. The many moving parts on a steam locomotive required constant lubrication, and crews had to apply oil regularly. McCoy's lubricator automatically deposited metered amounts of oil, reducing the need for manual lubrication.
African American mechanical engineer Elijah McCoy patented this version of his of lubricator in 1882. The many moving parts on a steam locomotive required constant lubrication, and crews had to apply oil regularly. McCoy's lubricator automatically deposited metered amounts of oil, reducing the need for manual lubrication.
Artifact
Lubricator
Date Made
1882
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Patented by Elijah McCoy.
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Made in America
Object ID
31.2039.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Nickel (Metal)
Plate (Material)
Brass (Alloy)
Dimensions
Height: 16.625 in
Width: 10 in
Diameter: 10 in
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