CA2574385A1 - Oil level indicator - Google Patents
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- CA2574385A1 CA2574385A1 CA 2574385 CA2574385A CA2574385A1 CA 2574385 A1 CA2574385 A1 CA 2574385A1 CA 2574385 CA2574385 CA 2574385 CA 2574385 A CA2574385 A CA 2574385A CA 2574385 A1 CA2574385 A1 CA 2574385A1
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- oil level
- oil
- level indicator
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- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01F—MEASURING VOLUME, VOLUME FLOW, MASS FLOW OR LIQUID LEVEL; METERING BY VOLUME
- G01F23/00—Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm
- G01F23/02—Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by gauge glasses or other apparatus involving a window or transparent tube for directly observing the level to be measured or the level of a liquid column in free communication with the main body of the liquid
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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
- F01M11/10—Indicating devices; Other safety devices
- F01M11/12—Indicating devices; Other safety devices concerning lubricant level
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Abstract
The invention is the oil level indicator that is used for the oil level control in the closed space of mechanisms and vehicles. The main component of the invention is the light reflecting material which is placed behind the display (control) window.
The light reflecting from the mirror surface, allows for determining the oil level in the mechanism with any degree of oil contamination.
The light reflecting from the mirror surface, allows for determining the oil level in the mechanism with any degree of oil contamination.
Description
Description Oil level indicator The invention possesses numerous benefits and advantages over known oil level indicator. The existing methods of oil controls are rather labourious. The presently used display window that is made of transparent material is imperfect in a way that it enables the oil control only at early stage of the oil change in a mechanism. Over the course of the operation of mechanism, the oil darkens gradually making it difficult or even impossible to see and detennine the oil level.
What contrasts the invention from the existing oil level control methods is that under the new method, a light-reflecting window gets installed inside the display window within 10 mm. This provides a clear reflection of oil level in a mechanism.
The example of practical application of the invention can be its usage in the wheel hub of commercial transportation devices. Presently existing display windows are extremely ineffective.
Oil absorbs the light and determination of its level becomes unfeasible. The untimely note of insufficient oil level leads to deterioration of the hub bearing that in turn, may lead to catastrophic consequences, such as loss of the wheel during the transport operation.
The hub oiler cap (Element 1 of Figure 1) of a commercial transportation vehicle is shown in the attached drawing (Figure 1). A light-reflecting screen (Element 4 of Figure 1) is installed inside the hub oiler cap within 10 mm from the display window (Element 2 of Figure 1).
With the presently used oil control window, the only way to determine if the oil is present in the hub or check the oil level, is to open the tap (element 3 of Figure 1) and manually check the oil level by hand.
Although the invention has been described in connection with a truck hub, it should be understood that various modifications additions and alterations may be made to the invention by one skilled in the art without deporting from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the appended claim.
What contrasts the invention from the existing oil level control methods is that under the new method, a light-reflecting window gets installed inside the display window within 10 mm. This provides a clear reflection of oil level in a mechanism.
The example of practical application of the invention can be its usage in the wheel hub of commercial transportation devices. Presently existing display windows are extremely ineffective.
Oil absorbs the light and determination of its level becomes unfeasible. The untimely note of insufficient oil level leads to deterioration of the hub bearing that in turn, may lead to catastrophic consequences, such as loss of the wheel during the transport operation.
The hub oiler cap (Element 1 of Figure 1) of a commercial transportation vehicle is shown in the attached drawing (Figure 1). A light-reflecting screen (Element 4 of Figure 1) is installed inside the hub oiler cap within 10 mm from the display window (Element 2 of Figure 1).
With the presently used oil control window, the only way to determine if the oil is present in the hub or check the oil level, is to open the tap (element 3 of Figure 1) and manually check the oil level by hand.
Although the invention has been described in connection with a truck hub, it should be understood that various modifications additions and alterations may be made to the invention by one skilled in the art without deporting from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the appended claim.
Claims
Claims The embodiment of the invention in which on exclusive property or privilege is claimed is defined as follows.
A light-reflecting screen in the oil level indicator enables the oil level control at any point in time under any wear and tear and any amount of oil contamination.
A light-reflecting screen in the oil level indicator enables the oil level control at any point in time under any wear and tear and any amount of oil contamination.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA 2574385 CA2574385A1 (en) | 2007-01-15 | 2007-01-15 | Oil level indicator |
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA 2574385 CA2574385A1 (en) | 2007-01-15 | 2007-01-15 | Oil level indicator |
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| CA2574385A1 true CA2574385A1 (en) | 2008-07-15 |
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| CA 2574385 Abandoned CA2574385A1 (en) | 2007-01-15 | 2007-01-15 | Oil level indicator |
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- 2007-01-15 CA CA 2574385 patent/CA2574385A1/en not_active Abandoned
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