Steam Engine Lubricator, 1882
THF152419 / Steam Engine Lubricator, 1882
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Lubricator
Date Made
1882
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Patented by Elijah McCoy.
Location
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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articleElijah McCoy’s Steam Engine Lubricator
Learn how Elijah McCoy, the Black son of formerly enslaved parents, secured at least 52 patents and design registrations during his lifetime--and explore his 1882 steam engine lubricator, on exhibit in Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation.