CA1132109A - Engine additive dispenser - Google Patents
Engine additive dispenserInfo
- Publication number
- CA1132109A CA1132109A CA368,749A CA368749A CA1132109A CA 1132109 A CA1132109 A CA 1132109A CA 368749 A CA368749 A CA 368749A CA 1132109 A CA1132109 A CA 1132109A
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- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- housing
- cover
- bottom end
- oil additive
- valve cover
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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Classifications
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F01—MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
- F01M—LUBRICATING OF MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; LUBRICATING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES; CRANKCASE VENTILATING
- F01M11/00—Component parts, details or accessories, not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups F01M1/00 - F01M9/00
- F01M11/04—Filling or draining lubricant of or from machines or engines
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F01—MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
- F01M—LUBRICATING OF MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; LUBRICATING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES; CRANKCASE VENTILATING
- F01M9/00—Lubrication means having pertinent characteristics not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups F01M1/00 - F01M7/00
- F01M9/02—Lubrication means having pertinent characteristics not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups F01M1/00 - F01M7/00 having means for introducing additives to lubricant
Abstract
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
A pair of pins extending radially from diametrically opposite sides of a cylindrical housing in proximity with the top end thereof. The housing accommodates a can of oil additive. A cover has a pair of inverted L-shaped slots formed therein on diametrically opposite sides thereof and extending from an edge thereof for releasably securing the cover to the housing by receiving the pins. A spring is axially mounted on the bottom end of the housing within the housing for urging a can out of the housing when the housing is uncovered. An externally threaded sleeve extends per-pendicularly from the bottom end of the housing next-adjacent the side of the housing for removably affixing the housing to the valve cover of an automotive vehicle. The bottom end of the housing has a hole formed there-through and opening into the sleeve whereby a can having an opening therein and containing liquid, placed in the housing, empties its liquid completely into the valve cover.
A pair of pins extending radially from diametrically opposite sides of a cylindrical housing in proximity with the top end thereof. The housing accommodates a can of oil additive. A cover has a pair of inverted L-shaped slots formed therein on diametrically opposite sides thereof and extending from an edge thereof for releasably securing the cover to the housing by receiving the pins. A spring is axially mounted on the bottom end of the housing within the housing for urging a can out of the housing when the housing is uncovered. An externally threaded sleeve extends per-pendicularly from the bottom end of the housing next-adjacent the side of the housing for removably affixing the housing to the valve cover of an automotive vehicle. The bottom end of the housing has a hole formed there-through and opening into the sleeve whereby a can having an opening therein and containing liquid, placed in the housing, empties its liquid completely into the valve cover.
Description
The present invention relates to an engine oil additive dispenser. More particularly, the invention relates to an oil additive dispenser for an engine of an automotive vehicle having a valve cover with an opening formed therethrough.
There are engine oil additives which have a very low viscosity. They, therefore, do not pour completely out of the can, even when they are warmed, due to their great stickiness. These oil additives are sold in one pint cans having lids which are completely removed by manual pressure applied to an extending pull tab.
The principal feature of the invention is to provide an engine oil additive dispenser of simple structure, which supplies the complete contents of a can to an engine.
A further feature of the invention is to provide an engine oil additive dispenser of simple structure, which is inexpensive in manufacture and empties the complete contents of an oil additive can into an engine.
Yet another feature of the invention is to provide an engine oil additive dispenser of simple structure, which is inexpensive in manufacture3 installed with facility and convenience, used with safety and ease, and functions efficiently, effectively and reliably to empty the complete contents of an oil additive can into the valve cover of the englne of an automotive vehicle without any waste.
In accordance with the invention, an engine oil additive dispenser for an engine of an automotive vehicle having a valve cover with an opening formed therethrough, comprises a cylindrical housing ' having a cylindrical side and spaced opposite top and bottom base ends, said housing accommodating a can of engine oil additive. A pair of pins extend substantially radially from diametrically opposite sides of the housing in proximity with the top end thereof. A cover has a pair of inverted L-shaped slots formed therein on diametrically opposite sides thereof and extending from an edge thereof for releasably securing the cover to the housing by receiving the pins. A spring is mounted on the bottom end of the housing within the housing for urging a can out of the housing when the housing is uncovered. An externally threaded sleeve extends substantially perpendicularly from the bottom end of the housing outside the housing next-adjacent the side of the housing for removably affixing the housing to the valve cover of the vehicle. The bottom end has a hole formed therethrough and opening into the sleeve whereby a can containing liquid and having an opening therein, placed in the housing, empties its liquid completely into the valve cover.
The invention will now be described by way of example only, ~; reference being had to the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 is a sectional view of an embodiment of the oil ; additive dispenser of the invention;
Figure 2 is a side view of an embodiment of the cover of the embodiment of Figure 1, Figure 3 is a sectional view, on an enlarged scale, of part of the embodiment of Figure l;
Figure 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating the positioning of the oil additive dlspenser of the invention on a valve cover of a first type; and Figure 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating the positioning of the oil additive dispenser of the invention on a valve cover of a second type.
The oil additive dispenser of the invention is for an engine of an automotive vehicle having a valve cover 1 (Figures 1, 4, and 5) with an opening 2 (Figure 1) formed therethrough.
The oil additive dispenser of the invention comprises a cylindrical housing 3 having a cylindrical side 4 (Figure 1) and spaced opposite top and bottom base ends 5 and 6, respectively (Figure 1). The top base end 5 of the housing 3 is open9 and the housing accommodates a can of oil additive, such as, for example, STP or Motor Honey. The empty can may then be used to add regular engine oil.
A pair of pins, of which one pin 7 is shown in Figures 2 and 3, extend substantially radially from diametr;cally opposite sides 4 of the housing 3 in proximity with the top end 5 thereof.
A cover 8 (Figures 1 to 53 has a pair of inverted L-shaped slots, of which one slot 9 is sho~n in Figures 2 and 3, formed therein.
The slots extend from an edge 10 of the cover 8, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, for releasably securing the cover to the housing 3 by receiving the corresponding pins. This is accomplished by manually placing the cover 8 on the housing 3 with the pins passing into the lateral portions of the slots. When the cover 8 has been positioned so that the pins are at the uppermost point of the lateral portions of the slots, said cover is manually rotated clockwise, so that the pins become accommodated in the :, , ~13J~)9 circumferential portions of the slots, thereby securing the cover to the housing.
A spring 11 is axially mounted on the end 6 of the housing 3, within said housing, as shown in Figure 1, for urging a can 12 (Figures 1 and 3) out of the housing when said housing is uncovered. The spring 11 is a curved leaf spring and is compressed by the can 12 in the vie~l of Figure 1.
An externally threaded sleeve 13 extends substantially per-pendicularly from the bottom end 6 of the housing 3 outside said housing, as shown in Figures 1, 4 and 5. In a preferred embodiment of the inven-tion, the externally threaded sleeve 13 is next-adjacent the side 4 of the housing 3, as shown in Figure 1. The sleeve 13 is utilized to removably affix the housing to the valve cover 1 of the vehicle. The bottom end 6 has a hole 14 formed therethrough and opening into the sleeve 13 (Figure 1).
A can 12 containing liquid, such as, for example, an oil additive, and having an opening thereln, placed in the housing 3 with its open end positioned closest to the valve cover 1, empties its liquid contents completely into said valve cover. The can 12 may have its lid completely removed or may be punctured.
A gasket 15 (Flgures 1 and 3) is preferably provided atop the can 12 in the housing 3 and may be permanently affixed to the inside of the cover 8~
A gasket 16 is provided around the sleeve 13, between the bottom end 6 and an extended base 17 of the housing 3, and the valve V5~
cover 1, as shown in Figure 1. The oil additi~/e dispenser of the inven-tion is preferably secured to the valve cover 1, via a pair of nuts 18 and 19 (Figure 1).
Further modifications and alternative embodiments of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the foregoing description. Accordingly, this description is to be construed as illustrative only and is for the purpose of teaching those skilled in the art, the ~anner of carrying out the invention. It is further under-stood that the form of the invention herewith shown and described is to be taken as the presently preferred embodiment. Various changes may be made in the shape, size and general arrangement of components, for example, equivalent elements may be substituted for those illustrated and described herein, parts may be used independently of the use of other features, all as will be apparent to one skilled in the art after having the benefits of the description of the invention.
There are engine oil additives which have a very low viscosity. They, therefore, do not pour completely out of the can, even when they are warmed, due to their great stickiness. These oil additives are sold in one pint cans having lids which are completely removed by manual pressure applied to an extending pull tab.
The principal feature of the invention is to provide an engine oil additive dispenser of simple structure, which supplies the complete contents of a can to an engine.
A further feature of the invention is to provide an engine oil additive dispenser of simple structure, which is inexpensive in manufacture and empties the complete contents of an oil additive can into an engine.
Yet another feature of the invention is to provide an engine oil additive dispenser of simple structure, which is inexpensive in manufacture3 installed with facility and convenience, used with safety and ease, and functions efficiently, effectively and reliably to empty the complete contents of an oil additive can into the valve cover of the englne of an automotive vehicle without any waste.
In accordance with the invention, an engine oil additive dispenser for an engine of an automotive vehicle having a valve cover with an opening formed therethrough, comprises a cylindrical housing ' having a cylindrical side and spaced opposite top and bottom base ends, said housing accommodating a can of engine oil additive. A pair of pins extend substantially radially from diametrically opposite sides of the housing in proximity with the top end thereof. A cover has a pair of inverted L-shaped slots formed therein on diametrically opposite sides thereof and extending from an edge thereof for releasably securing the cover to the housing by receiving the pins. A spring is mounted on the bottom end of the housing within the housing for urging a can out of the housing when the housing is uncovered. An externally threaded sleeve extends substantially perpendicularly from the bottom end of the housing outside the housing next-adjacent the side of the housing for removably affixing the housing to the valve cover of the vehicle. The bottom end has a hole formed therethrough and opening into the sleeve whereby a can containing liquid and having an opening therein, placed in the housing, empties its liquid completely into the valve cover.
The invention will now be described by way of example only, ~; reference being had to the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 is a sectional view of an embodiment of the oil ; additive dispenser of the invention;
Figure 2 is a side view of an embodiment of the cover of the embodiment of Figure 1, Figure 3 is a sectional view, on an enlarged scale, of part of the embodiment of Figure l;
Figure 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating the positioning of the oil additive dlspenser of the invention on a valve cover of a first type; and Figure 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating the positioning of the oil additive dispenser of the invention on a valve cover of a second type.
The oil additive dispenser of the invention is for an engine of an automotive vehicle having a valve cover 1 (Figures 1, 4, and 5) with an opening 2 (Figure 1) formed therethrough.
The oil additive dispenser of the invention comprises a cylindrical housing 3 having a cylindrical side 4 (Figure 1) and spaced opposite top and bottom base ends 5 and 6, respectively (Figure 1). The top base end 5 of the housing 3 is open9 and the housing accommodates a can of oil additive, such as, for example, STP or Motor Honey. The empty can may then be used to add regular engine oil.
A pair of pins, of which one pin 7 is shown in Figures 2 and 3, extend substantially radially from diametr;cally opposite sides 4 of the housing 3 in proximity with the top end 5 thereof.
A cover 8 (Figures 1 to 53 has a pair of inverted L-shaped slots, of which one slot 9 is sho~n in Figures 2 and 3, formed therein.
The slots extend from an edge 10 of the cover 8, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, for releasably securing the cover to the housing 3 by receiving the corresponding pins. This is accomplished by manually placing the cover 8 on the housing 3 with the pins passing into the lateral portions of the slots. When the cover 8 has been positioned so that the pins are at the uppermost point of the lateral portions of the slots, said cover is manually rotated clockwise, so that the pins become accommodated in the :, , ~13J~)9 circumferential portions of the slots, thereby securing the cover to the housing.
A spring 11 is axially mounted on the end 6 of the housing 3, within said housing, as shown in Figure 1, for urging a can 12 (Figures 1 and 3) out of the housing when said housing is uncovered. The spring 11 is a curved leaf spring and is compressed by the can 12 in the vie~l of Figure 1.
An externally threaded sleeve 13 extends substantially per-pendicularly from the bottom end 6 of the housing 3 outside said housing, as shown in Figures 1, 4 and 5. In a preferred embodiment of the inven-tion, the externally threaded sleeve 13 is next-adjacent the side 4 of the housing 3, as shown in Figure 1. The sleeve 13 is utilized to removably affix the housing to the valve cover 1 of the vehicle. The bottom end 6 has a hole 14 formed therethrough and opening into the sleeve 13 (Figure 1).
A can 12 containing liquid, such as, for example, an oil additive, and having an opening thereln, placed in the housing 3 with its open end positioned closest to the valve cover 1, empties its liquid contents completely into said valve cover. The can 12 may have its lid completely removed or may be punctured.
A gasket 15 (Flgures 1 and 3) is preferably provided atop the can 12 in the housing 3 and may be permanently affixed to the inside of the cover 8~
A gasket 16 is provided around the sleeve 13, between the bottom end 6 and an extended base 17 of the housing 3, and the valve V5~
cover 1, as shown in Figure 1. The oil additi~/e dispenser of the inven-tion is preferably secured to the valve cover 1, via a pair of nuts 18 and 19 (Figure 1).
Further modifications and alternative embodiments of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the foregoing description. Accordingly, this description is to be construed as illustrative only and is for the purpose of teaching those skilled in the art, the ~anner of carrying out the invention. It is further under-stood that the form of the invention herewith shown and described is to be taken as the presently preferred embodiment. Various changes may be made in the shape, size and general arrangement of components, for example, equivalent elements may be substituted for those illustrated and described herein, parts may be used independently of the use of other features, all as will be apparent to one skilled in the art after having the benefits of the description of the invention.
Claims
PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:-
1. An engine oil additive dispenser for an engine of an automo-tive vehicle having a valve cover with an opening formed therethrough, said engine oil additive dispenser comprising:
(a) a cylindrical housing having a cylindrical side and spaced opposite top and bottom base ends, said housing adapted to accommodate a can of engine oil additive;
(b) a pair of pins extending substantially radially from diametrically opposite sides of the housing in proximity with the top end thereof, (c) a cover having a pair of inverted L-shaped slots formed therein on diametrically opposite sides thereof and ex-tending from an edge thereof for releasably securing the cover to the housing by receiving the pins;
(d) a spring mounted on the bottom end of the housing within said housing for urging a can out of said housing when said housing is uncovered; and (e) an externally threaded sleeve extending substantially per-pendicularly from the bottom end of said housing outside said housing next-adjacent the side of said housing for removably affixing said housing to the valve cover of the vehicle, said bottom end having a hole formed there-through and opening into said sleeve whereby a can con-taining liquid and having an opening therein, placed in said housing empties its liquid completely into said valve cover.
(a) a cylindrical housing having a cylindrical side and spaced opposite top and bottom base ends, said housing adapted to accommodate a can of engine oil additive;
(b) a pair of pins extending substantially radially from diametrically opposite sides of the housing in proximity with the top end thereof, (c) a cover having a pair of inverted L-shaped slots formed therein on diametrically opposite sides thereof and ex-tending from an edge thereof for releasably securing the cover to the housing by receiving the pins;
(d) a spring mounted on the bottom end of the housing within said housing for urging a can out of said housing when said housing is uncovered; and (e) an externally threaded sleeve extending substantially per-pendicularly from the bottom end of said housing outside said housing next-adjacent the side of said housing for removably affixing said housing to the valve cover of the vehicle, said bottom end having a hole formed there-through and opening into said sleeve whereby a can con-taining liquid and having an opening therein, placed in said housing empties its liquid completely into said valve cover.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA368,749A CA1132109A (en) | 1981-01-16 | 1981-01-16 | Engine additive dispenser |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA368,749A CA1132109A (en) | 1981-01-16 | 1981-01-16 | Engine additive dispenser |
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| CA1132109A true CA1132109A (en) | 1982-09-21 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| CA368,749A Expired CA1132109A (en) | 1981-01-16 | 1981-01-16 | Engine additive dispenser |
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Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO1992016724A1 (en) * | 1991-03-25 | 1992-10-01 | Ventures Unlimited Inc. | Filter for lowering harmful crankcase emissions in an internal combustion engine |
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Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO1992016724A1 (en) * | 1991-03-25 | 1992-10-01 | Ventures Unlimited Inc. | Filter for lowering harmful crankcase emissions in an internal combustion engine |
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