CN108131450B

CN108131450B - Drain plug assembly

Info

Publication number: CN108131450B
Application number: CN201711422381.2A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 王韶怡; 李博
Original assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc
Current assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc
Priority date: 2017-12-25
Filing date: 2017-12-25
Publication date: 2020-07-10
Anticipated expiration: 2037-12-25
Also published as: DE102018132220A1; CN108131450A

Abstract

Embodiments of a bleed piston assembly configured to be secured to a component are disclosed. The drain plug assembly includes a plug body configured to be secured to a component. The closure is pivotally coupled to the plug body. The lid is configured to pivot between a closed position and an open position. The closure in the open position allows liquid to drain from the drain plug assembly. The closure cap in the closed position prevents foreign objects from penetrating into the drain plug assembly.

Description

Drain plug assembly

Technical Field

Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to a drain plug assembly configured to allow liquid to drain therethrough and prevent the infiltration of foreign objects.

Background

Vehicles include various components that are configured to be sealed to prevent foreign objects (such as dust, dirt, liquids, objects, etc.) outside the vehicle from penetrating into the vehicle. For example, automobiles include a weatherstrip between a component (such as a passenger seat door, an engine cover, a trunk cover, etc.) and the vehicle frame. When the components are closed, the seal prevents liquid from penetrating into the vehicle. In particular, the sealing strip provides a sealed barrier between the closure member and the frame.

However, when the component is opened, liquid may enter the interior portion of the vehicle. Moreover, if the seal strip is damaged (e.g., torn or ripped), liquid may seep into interior portions of the vehicle through the damaged seal strip. Water in the interior portion of the vehicle is not easily discharged outside the vehicle.

Disclosure of Invention

There is a need for a drain plug that can be used in the interior of a vehicle. Further, there is a need for a drain plug that allows water to drain out of the vehicle while preventing foreign objects from entering the vehicle.

In view of these needs, some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a drain plug assembly configured to be secured to a component. The drain plug assembly includes: a plug body configured to be securable to the component; and a cover pivotally coupled to the plug body. The lid is configured to pivot between a closed position and an open position. The closure in the open position allows liquid to drain from the drain plug assembly. The cover prevents the infiltration of foreign matter in the closed position. The lid is configured to pivot to the open position in response to the liquid moving onto the lid

In at least one embodiment, the plug body includes an inlet wall extending from a collar. The inlet wall defines an interior chamber. An outlet wall extends from the collar opposite the inlet wall. The inlet wall may include a plurality of wall segments extending upwardly from an inner base edge of the collar. An inlet passage is formed through the wall section.

In at least one embodiment, a stationary ramp extends outwardly from the inlet wall through the inlet passageway. The securing ramp extends over a portion of the outer edge of the collar, and the plurality of securing ramps are configured to secure the drain plug assembly to the component.

A channel extends through the collar and the outlet wall. The channel is in fluid communication with the interior chamber.

The plug body may include a ramped shoulder extending into the channel. The first portion of the closure sits on the ramped shoulder in the closed position. The exposed edge of the sloping shoulder may be angled. The angle of the exposed edge defines the extent of the open position.

An outlet passage extends within the channel past the exposed edge of the sloping shoulder. A beam extends across the channel and is spaced from the exposed edge of the sloping shoulder. A second portion of the cover is positioned below the beam in the closed position.

The lid may include a weight to hold the lid in the closed position in the absence of liquid on the lid.

The plug body may include a receiving slot configured to receive the liquid and direct the liquid toward the outlet passage. The receiving groove may descend downward toward the outlet passage. The cover may be made of an elastomeric material.

Drawings

Fig. 1 illustrates a top perspective view of a bleed piston assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 2 illustrates a bottom perspective view of a plug body of a drain plug assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3 illustrates an interior perspective view of a portion of a closure within a channel of a drain plug assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 4 illustrates a partial cross-sectional perspective view of a plug body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 5 illustrates a top perspective view of a closure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 6 illustrates a top perspective view of a closure cap inserted into a plug body of a drain plug assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 7 illustrates a bottom perspective view of a closure cap initially inserted into a plug body of a drain plug assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 8 illustrates a perspective view of a cap pivotally coupled to a plug body of a drain plug assembly, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 9 illustrates a side view of a cap pivotally coupled to a plug body of a drain plug assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 10 illustrates a side view of a closure cap pivotally coupled within a channel of a drain plug assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 11 illustrates a perspective view of an exposed edge of an angled shoulder of a plug body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 12 illustrates a perspective view of an exposed edge of a stop protrusion of a plug body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 13 illustrates a perspective side view of a bleed piston assembly aligned within an opening of a component in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 14 illustrates a side view of a bleed piston assembly secured to a component in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 15 illustrates a top perspective view of a bleed piston assembly secured to a component in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 16 illustrates a top perspective view of a bleed plug assembly directing liquid into a channel according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 17 illustrates an interior perspective view of a drain plug assembly directing liquid into a channel according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 18 illustrates a side-in view of a drain plug assembly directing liquid into a channel according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 19 illustrates an interior perspective view of a drain plug assembly with a closure in an open position according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 20 illustrates an interior perspective view of a vehicle trunk according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Before the embodiments of the disclosure are explained in detail, it is to be understood that the disclosure is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the following drawings. The disclosure is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or of being carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. The use of "including" and "comprising" and variations thereof is meant to encompass the items listed thereafter and equivalents thereof as well as additional items and equivalents thereof.

Detailed Description

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a drain plug assembly configured to allow liquid (such as water) to drain therethrough, while also preventing foreign matter (such as dust, dirt, liquid, debris, and/or the like) from penetrating into the drain plug assembly (i.e., preventing foreign matter from passing through the drain plug assembly in a direction opposite to the direction in which the liquid drained out of the drain plug assembly). The drain plug assembly includes a plug body and a cap pivotally coupled to the plug body. The cover is configured to open to allow liquid to drain therethrough while preventing foreign objects from passing in the opposite direction. When liquid is deposited on the closure, the weight of the liquid causes the closure to open, thereby allowing the liquid to drain from the drain plug assembly.

Fig. 1 illustrates a top perspective view of a bleed piston assembly 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The drain plug assembly 100 includes a plug body 102 and a cap 104 pivotally coupled to the plug body 102. The plug body 102 and the closure 104 may be formed from one or more plastics. For example, one or both of the plug body 102 and the closure cap 104 may be formed from a thermoplastic elastomer, such as a thermoplastic vulcanizate.

The plug body 102 includes an annular inlet wall 106 extending upwardly from a circumferential collar 108 and a lower annular outlet wall 110 extending downwardly from the circumferential collar 108 opposite the inlet wall 106. The inlet wall 106 defines an interior chamber 112. The inlet wall 106 may substantially circumferentially surround the inner chamber 112. The inlet wall 106 includes a plurality of wall sections 114 extending upwardly from an interior base edge 116 of the collar 108. A plurality of inlet passages 118 are formed through the wall section 114. Further, a plurality of notches 120 may be formed between the extensions 122 of the wall sections 114.

A stationary ramp 124 extends outwardly from the inlet wall 106 through the plurality of inlet passages 118. The fixed ramps 124 may be regularly spaced around the inlet wall 106. The fixed ramp 124 extends over a portion of the outer edge 126 of the collar 108.

A channel 128 is formed through the collar 108. The channel 128 is in fluid communication with the interior chamber 112 of the inlet wall 106. The channel 128 extends into the outlet wall 110 and through the outlet wall 110. The cover 104 is pivotally secured to the plug body 102 within the channel 128.

Fig. 2 illustrates a bottom perspective view of the plug body 102 of the drain plug assembly 100. The sloping shoulder 130 extends into the channel 128. The outlet passage 132 extends within the channel 128 past an exposed edge 134 of the angled shoulder 130. A beam 136 extends across the channel 128 and is spaced from the exposed edge 134 of the sloping shoulder 130.

Fig. 3 shows an internal perspective view of a portion of the cap 104 within the channel 128 of the drain plug assembly 100. In the closed position, as shown in FIG. 3, a portion 140 of the cover 104 is seated on the ramped shoulder 130, while an opposite portion 142 of the cover 104 extends above the outlet passage 132 and below the beam 136. The stop tab 144 may also extend into the channel 128 and be positioned on an outer edge 146 of the portion 142 of the cover 104.

Fig. 4 shows a partial cross-sectional perspective view of the plug body 102. The angled shoulder 130 angles downward from the interior surface 150 of the outlet wall 110 toward the outlet passage 132. The beams 136 and stop projections 144 are disposed at a height above the exposed edge 134 of the angled shoulder 130 to allow the cover 104 (shown in fig. 1 and 3) to be pivotally secured therebetween.

The opposing pivotal couplings 152 also extend into the channel 128 above the inclined shoulder 130. As shown in fig. 5 and described in relation thereto, the pivot coupling 152 is configured to pivotally retain a pivot pin of the cover 104.

Fig. 5 shows a top perspective view of the cover 104. Cover 104 includes a generally planar main body 154, main body 154 including

portions

140 and 142. The cover 104 is configured to sealingly close the channel 128 (fig. 1-4) in the closed position. Opposing pivot pins 156 extend from opposite sides of the main body 154. The pivot pin 156 may be located near the central lateral axis of the body 154 and/or at the central lateral axis of the body 154. Each pivot pin 156 includes an arcuate (such as semi-circular) lower portion 158 and a flat upper portion 160. Alternatively, the pivot pin 156 may have a fully circular axial cross-section. The pivot pin 156 is configured to be pivotally secured within a complementary bracket 153 of the pivotal coupling 152 (as shown in fig. 4).

In at least one embodiment, cover 104 may include a weight 190 (such as a thickened end) on portion 140. The weight 190 provides an area of increased mass that ensures that the cover 104 returns to a resting, closed position when there is no liquid on the top surface 157 of the body 154.

Fig. 6 shows a top perspective view of the cap 104 inserted into the plug body 102 of the drain plug assembly 100. To secure the cap 104 to the plug body 102, the cap 104 is vertically oriented with the portion 142 aligned with the outlet passage 132 between the angled shoulder 130 and the beam 136. In this position, the pivot pin 156 is positioned above the pivotal coupling 152. The cover 104 is then made of an elastomeric material and is thus deformable to be pressed into the channel 128 in the direction of arrow a or pulled into the channel 128 from below until the pivot pin 156 is received within the pivot coupling 152.

Fig. 7 illustrates a bottom perspective view of the cap 104 initially inserted into the plug body 102 of the drain plug assembly 100. As shown, the portion 142 is positioned through the outlet passage 132 between the angled shoulder 130 and the beam 136. Referring to fig. 6 and 7, a pivot pin 156 is pivotally coupled to the pivotal coupling 152. The cover 104 is then pivoted to the orientation shown in fig. 1 and 3.

Fig. 8 illustrates a perspective view of the cap 104 pivotally coupled to the plug body 102 of the bleed plug assembly 100. Fig. 9 shows a side view of the cap 104 pivotally coupled to the plug body 102 of the bleed plug assembly 100. Referring to fig. 8 and 9, the arcuate lower portion 158 is pivotally retained within a complementary bracket 153 of the pivotal coupling 152. As shown in fig. 9, in particular, the diameter 160 of the bracket 153 is greater than the diameter 162 of the pivot pin 156, thereby allowing the pivot pin 156 to easily fit within the bracket 153 of the pivoting coupling 152 and to easily pivot within the bracket 153 of the pivoting coupling 152.

Fig. 10 shows a side view of the cap 104 pivotally coupled within the channel 128 of the drain plug assembly 100. The cover 104 is configured to pivot about a pivot axis 164, the pivot axis 164 being defined by the coupling of the pivot pins 156 (shown in fig. 5-9) within the bracket 153 of the pivot coupling 152. The lid 104 is configured to pivot between a closed position (e.g., as shown in fig. 1 and 3) and an open position in which the outlet passage 132 is open. The ramped shoulder 130 provides a barrier preventing the portion 140 from rotating downward past. The beam 136 and stop projection 144 provide a barrier that prevents the portion 142 from rotating upward past.

As shown, the ramped shoulder 130, the beam 136, and the stop projection 144 are angled downward within the channel 128 to hold the cover 104 in the closed position at a corresponding downward angle. For example, in the closed position, the cover 104 may be at a fifteen degree angle relative to a horizontal plane 131 (relative to fig. 10) passing through the pivot axis 164. Alternatively, the cover 104 may be inclined at an angle greater or less than fifteen degrees. The downward angular inclination promotes efficient drainage of liquid into the outlet passage 132 and through the outlet passage 132.

Fig. 11 shows a perspective view of the exposed edge 134 of the sloping shoulder 130 of the plug body 102. The exposed edge 134 is beveled to accommodate opening of the cover 104 (as shown in fig. 10). The angle of inclination may be greater or less than that shown in order to accommodate the desired open position of the lid 104. Referring to fig. 10 and 11, the exposed edge 134 is configured to support and abut the lower surface 105 of the cover 104 in the open position.

Fig. 12 shows a perspective view of the exposed edge 166 of the stop tab 144 of the plug body 104. The exposed edge 166 is beveled. To accommodate the desired open position of the lid 104, the angle of inclination may be greater or less than that shown. Referring to fig. 10-12, the exposed edge 166 is configured to support and abut the upper surface 105 of the cover 104 in the open position. The inclination of the exposed

edges

134 and 166 is configured to limit the extent of the open position of the cover 104.

Fig. 13 illustrates a perspective side view of the discharge plug assembly 100 aligned within the opening 200 of the member 202 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The component 202 may be a portion of a vehicle, such as a frame panel, a sheet, and/or the like. To secure the drain plug assembly 100 to the member 202, the inlet wall 106 is axially aligned with the opening 200. Once aligned, the drain plug assembly 100 is pushed into the opening 200 in the direction of arrow B. As the bleed plug assembly 100 is inserted into the opening 200, the stationary ramp 124 deflects inward while the stationary ramp 124 slides over the inner edge 204 of the member 202 defining the opening 200. As the pushing continues in the direction of arrow B, the stationary ramp 124 moves through the opening 200 and deflects outward back to the rest position such that the portion of the component surrounding the opening 200 is captured between the lower flat shoulder 125 of the stationary ramp 124 and the outer edge 126 of the collar 108.

Fig. 14 shows a side view of the bleed piston assembly 100 secured to the member 200. As shown, the component is held securely between the fixed ramp 124 and the collar 108.

Fig. 15 shows a top perspective view of the bleed piston assembly 100 secured to the member 200. Liquid 300 (e.g., water) on the upper surface 206 of the member 200 drains into the interior chamber 112 of the plug body 102, such as through the inlet passage 118 and over the recess 120. The liquid 300 then passes from the interior chamber 112 into the channel 128 and is deposited on the closure 104.

Fig. 16 shows a top perspective view of the drain plug assembly 100 directing liquid 300 into the channel 128. Fig. 17 shows an internal perspective view of the drain plug assembly 100 directing liquid 300 into the channel 128. Fig. 18 shows a side inward view of the drain plug assembly 100 directing liquid into the channel 128. As shown, the inner base edge 116 of the collar 108 may slope downwardly from the outer peripheral edge toward the central longitudinal axis 180. The upstanding interior wall 182 may be inboard of the interior base edge 116. A receiving slot 184 is defined between the interior base edge 116 and the wall 182. The receiving groove 184 receives the liquid 300 within the interior chamber 112 and directs the liquid 300 toward the outlet passage 132. In at least one embodiment, the groove 184 can descend downwardly (as particularly shown in fig. 18) over at least a portion of its length to allow the liquid 300 to flow onto the portion 142 of the cover 104 above the outlet passage 132. For example, a first portion 185 of the receiving slot 184 may be at a higher elevation than a lower second portion 187. Alternatively, the receiving groove 184 may not descend downwardly from the first portion 185 to the second portion 187. In at least one other embodiment, the drain plug assembly 100 may not include the receiving groove 184.

Fig. 19 illustrates an interior perspective view of a drain plug assembly 100 with a cap 104 in an open position according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. When the liquid 300 is deposited on the upper surface of the cover 104, the weight of the water 300 causes the cover 104 to pivot about the pivot axis 164 (shown in fig. 10) in the direction of arc C to the open position. When the cover 104 is pivoted open, the outlet passage 132 is opened, thereby allowing the liquid 300 to drain from the drain plug assembly 100. After the liquid 300 is discharged from the drain plug assembly 100, the closure pivots back to the closed position (such as shown in fig. 1, 3, 15, 17, and 18). In the absence of liquid on the top surface of the lid 104, the weight of the lid 104 automatically moves the lid 104 back to the resting, closed position. In at least one embodiment, the cover 104 can include a weight 190 (such as a thickened end) on the portion 140, the weight 190 ensuring that the cover 104 returns to the resting, closed position by reseating onto the sloping shoulder 130.

Referring to fig. 1, 3, 15, 17, and 18, in the closed position, the ramped shoulder 130, the beam 136, and the protrusion 144 cooperate to prevent opening of the closure due to a force in the direction of arrow D below the drain plug assembly 100. Thus, the cover 104 prevents foreign objects from penetrating into the drain plug assembly in the direction of arrow D while allowing the liquid 100 that enters the internal chamber 112 to drain from the drain plug assembly 100.

Fig. 20 illustrates an interior perspective view of a chassis 400 of a vehicle 402 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The chassis 400 includes a member 202, such as a frame, having an opening 200. Referring to fig. 1-20, the drain plug assembly 100 is configured to be secured into the opening 200, as shown in fig. 13-15.

As described herein, embodiments of the present disclosure provide a bleed piston assembly 100 configured to be secured to a component 202. The drain plug assembly 100 includes a plug body 102 configured to be secured to a member 202. The cover 104 is pivotally coupled to the plug body 102. The lid 104 is configured to pivot between a closed position and an open position. The cap 104 in the open position allows the liquid 300 to drain from the drain plug assembly 100. The cover in the closed position prevents the infiltration of foreign matter.

As described herein, embodiments of the present disclosure provide a drain plug assembly configured to allow liquid to drain while preventing foreign matter from penetrating therein. The drain plug assembly may be used with a vehicle, such as in an area that may be susceptible to water retention.

As may be appreciated herein, the cover is configured to sealingly close the channel in the closed position to prevent the infiltration of foreign matter.

In addition, the fact that each portion of the drain plug assembly is made of an elastomeric material and the outer periphery of the collar has a larger diameter helps to form a more reliable seal against the drain plug assembly.

Although various spatial and directional terms, such as top, bottom, lower, middle, lateral, horizontal, vertical, front, etc., may be used to describe embodiments of the present disclosure, it is understood that such terms are used only with respect to the orientations shown in the drawings. The orientation may be inverted, rotated, or otherwise changed such that the upper portion becomes the lower portion and vice versa, horizontal becomes vertical, and so forth.

Variations and modifications of the above are within the scope of the present disclosure. It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed and defined herein extend to all alternative combinations of two or more of the individual features mentioned or evident from the text and/or drawings. All of these different combinations constitute various alternative aspects of the present disclosure. The embodiments described herein explain the best modes known for practicing the disclosure and will enable others skilled in the art to utilize the disclosure. The claims are to be construed to include alternative embodiments to the extent permitted by the prior art.

Where used in the appended claims, the terms "including" and "in which" are used as the plain-language equivalents of the respective terms "comprising" and "wherein". Furthermore, where the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc. are used in the following claims, they are used merely as labels, and are not intended to impose numerical requirements on their objects. Furthermore, the limitations of the appended claims are not written in a means-plus-function format, nor are they to be construed based on 35u.s.c. § 112(f), unless and until such claim limitations explicitly use a functional statement immediately preceding the phrase "means for.

Various features of the disclosure are set forth in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A bleed plug assembly configured to be secured to a component, the bleed plug assembly comprising:

a plug body configured to be secured to the component and the bleed plug assembly including a channel; and

a lid pivotally coupled to the plug body within the channel, wherein the lid is configured to pivot between a closed position and an open position;

wherein the plug body includes an angled shoulder extending into the channel, a beam extending across the channel and spaced from an exposed edge of the angled shoulder, and a stop projection extending into the channel and disposed on an outer edge of the cover; and the number of the first and second electrodes,

wherein the ramped shoulder, the beam, and the stop protrusion cooperate to provide a barrier to upward and downward rotation of the cover such that the cover opens the passage to allow liquid to drain from the drain plug assembly in the open position and closes the passage to prevent foreign objects from penetrating in the closed position.

2. The drain plug assembly of claim 1, wherein the cap is configured to pivot to the open position in response to the liquid moving onto the cap.

3. A bleed plug assembly according to claim 1, wherein the plug body comprises:

an inlet wall extending from the collar, wherein the inlet wall defines an interior chamber; and

an outlet wall extending from the collar opposite the inlet wall.

4. The vent plug assembly of claim 3, wherein the inlet wall comprises a plurality of wall sections extending upwardly from the inner base edge of the collar, wherein a plurality of inlet passages are formed through the wall sections.

5. The bleed plug assembly of claim 4, wherein a plurality of securement ramps extend outwardly from the inlet wall through the plurality of inlet passages, wherein the plurality of securement ramps extend over a portion of the outer edge of the collar, and wherein the plurality of securement ramps are configured to secure the bleed plug assembly to the component.

6. The drain plug assembly of claim 3, wherein the channel extends through the collar and the outlet wall, and wherein the channel is in fluid communication with the internal chamber.

7. The drain plug assembly of claim 1, wherein a first portion of the cover seats on the angled shoulder in the closed position.

8. The vent plug assembly of claim 7, wherein the exposed edge of the angled shoulder is angled, wherein the angle of the exposed edge defines a limit of the open position.

9. The vent plug assembly of claim 7, wherein an outlet passage extends within the channel past the exposed edge of the ramped shoulder, and wherein a second portion of the cover is located below the beam in the closed position.

10. A drain plug assembly according to any of claims 1-9, wherein the cap includes a counterweight to hold the cap in the closed position in the absence of liquid on the cap.

11. A bleed closure assembly according to any of claims 1 to 9, wherein the closure body comprises a receiving groove configured to receive the liquid and direct the liquid towards an outlet passage.

12. The drain plug assembly of claim 11, wherein the receiving trough descends downward toward the outlet passage.

13. A bleed closure assembly according to any of claims 1 to 9, wherein the cap is made of an elastomeric material.

14. A bleed plug assembly configured to be secured to a component, the bleed plug assembly comprising:

a plug body configured to be secured to the component, wherein the plug body comprises one or more inlet passages allowing water to pass into an interior chamber of the plug body, a channel in fluid communication with the interior chamber, and an angled shoulder extending into the channel; and

wherein the plug body further comprises a beam extending across the channel and spaced from the exposed edge of the ramped shoulder, and a stop projection extending into the channel and disposed on an outer edge of the cover; and the number of the first and second electrodes,

wherein the ramped shoulder, the beam, and the stop protrusion cooperate to provide a barrier to upward and downward rotation for the cover such that the cover opens the channel in the open position to allow liquid to drain from the drain plug assembly, wherein a first portion of the cover seats on the ramped shoulder in the closed position, wherein the cover is configured to pivot to the open position in response to movement of the liquid onto the cover, and such that the cover closes the channel in the closed position to prevent infiltration of foreign objects, and wherein the cover includes a weight to hold the cover in the closed position in the absence of liquid on the cover.

15. The vent plug assembly of claim 14, wherein the plug body comprises:

an inlet wall extending from a collar, wherein the inlet wall defines the interior chamber; and

an outlet wall extending from the collar opposite the inlet wall.

16. The vent plug assembly of claim 15, wherein the inlet wall comprises a plurality of wall sections extending upwardly from an interior base edge of the collar, wherein the one or more inlet passages are formed through the wall sections.

17. The bleed plug assembly of claim 16, wherein a plurality of securement ramps extend outwardly from the inlet wall through the one or more inlet passages, wherein the plurality of securement ramps extend over portions of an outer edge of the collar, and wherein the plurality of securement ramps are configured to secure the bleed plug assembly to the component.

18. The drain plug assembly of claim 15, wherein the channel extends through the collar and the outlet wall, wherein the channel is in fluid communication with the internal chamber.

19. The vent plug assembly of any one of claims 14-18, wherein the exposed edge of the angled shoulder is angled, wherein the angle of the exposed edge defines a limit of the open position.

20. The vent plug assembly of any one of claims 14-18, wherein an outlet passage extends within the channel past the exposed edge of the ramped shoulder and wherein a second portion of the cover is located below the beam in the closed position.

21. A bleed plug assembly according to any of claims 14 to 18, wherein the plug body further comprises a receiving groove configured to receive the liquid and direct the liquid towards an outlet passage, wherein the receiving groove descends downwards towards the outlet passage.

22. A bleed closure assembly according to any of claims 14 to 18, wherein the cap is made of an elastomeric material.