CPC F16N 13/02 (2013.01) [F04B 1/053 (2013.01); F04B 23/02 (2013.01); F04B 53/16 (2013.01); F04B 53/18 (2013.01); F04B 53/20 (2013.01); F16N 13/04 (2013.01); F04B 47/00 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. An apparatus, comprising:
a power end of a reciprocating pump assembly, the power end comprising:
a crosshead block formed of a solitary integral mass and having a plurality of bores therethrough, at least one bore of the plurality of bores having a lubrication port and a drain port therein;
a manifold in fluid communication with the lubrication port;
a pump in fluid communication with the manifold,
wherein the pump is operable to pump a lubrication fluid to the crosshead block, via the manifold, and
wherein the lubrication port is configured to pass the lubrication fluid into the bore so that a crosshead disposed within the bore is lubricated as it reciprocates within the bore.
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