FR2583106A1 - Automatic oil distributor for maintaining the level in the sump of engines, especially internal combustion engines of motor vehicles - Google Patents

Automatic oil distributor for maintaining the level in the sump of engines, especially internal combustion engines of motor vehicles Download PDF

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FR2583106A1
FR2583106A1 FR8508841A FR8508841A FR2583106A1 FR 2583106 A1 FR2583106 A1 FR 2583106A1 FR 8508841 A FR8508841 A FR 8508841A FR 8508841 A FR8508841 A FR 8508841A FR 2583106 A1 FR2583106 A1 FR 2583106A1
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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
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Device for automatically distributing oil and keeping its level constant in the sump of engines, mainly of motor vehicles. The invention relates to a device consisting of a small reservoir 1 communicating with the bottom of the sump 16 of the engine and enclosing a float 3 whose spindle 2 actuates a lever 6 articulated to a support 7 and pressing, as the level rises, a needle valve 4 which closes the oil inlet 2. A spring 5 facilitates opening of the needle valve as soon as the level drops. An electrical circuit actuates a valve 10, by intervention of two contacts, closing the oil inlet as soon as the engine is started, and opening it when the engine is stopped and cooled down. Thus the distributor 1 only acts when moving oil is lowered back into the sump and away from the disturbances of the oil pump. A manual valve closes the oil inlet to the outlet of the reservoir 13 during oil change operations.

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DItTRIBUPEUR AUTOMxTIQUS D'HUILE POUR LE MAINTIEN DU NIVEAU DANS LE
CARTER DES MOTEURS , NOT2PIMBNT DES MOTEURS A EXPLOSIONS DS VEHICULES
AUTOMOBILES .AUTOMxTIQUS OIL DISTRIBUTOR FOR MAINTAINING THE LEVEL IN THE
CRANKCASE OF MOTORS, NOT2PIMBNT OF EXPLOSION ENGINES OF VEHICLES
AUTOMOBILES.

La présente invention concerne un dispositif de-distribution automatique d'huile permettant de maintenir un niveau constant dans le carter des moteurs , principalement des moteurs des véhicules automobiles
Depuis leur origine , les moteurs , et notamment lesl- moteurs à explosions des véhicules automobiles , sont simplement munis d'une -jauge à main et d'un goulot pour vérifier et faire l'appoint en huile .Nous en sommes toujours à ce meme procédé archaTque obligeant les automobilistes à conserver dans leur coffre un bidon d'huile de réserve pour refaire le niveau de temps en temps avec tous les désagréments que comporte cette intervention
le dispositif , selon l'invention , consiste en un distributeur automatique comprenant un petit réservoir avec flotteur et pointeau , une vanne électrique , une vanne manuelle et unréservoir d'huile
Le distributeur automatique se compose d'un petit réservoir de forme cylindrique ou autre , métallique ou en matière plastique éventuellement transparente (I) - Dessin I Fig I - fixé ou non au moteur et communiquant avec le carter de celui-ci (I6) en son point le plus bas .Un flotteur métallique , en matière plastique cu toute autre matière résistant à l'huile le (3) dont l'axe (2) , qui comporte éventuellement une butée pouvant être réglable , commande le pointeau (4) -muni d'un ressort (5) l'empêchant de rester collé sur son siège - par l'intermédiaire d'un levier articulé (6) sur le support (7) de ce pointeau . I1 est ferme par un couvercle (8) et alimenté par un manchon ou tuyau (9) avec une vanne électrique (IO) sur laquelle est fixé le tuyau d'arrivée d'huile (II) .Une vanne manuelle(I2) pouvant être commandée du tableau de bord , permet de fermer l'arrivée d'huile pour effectuer l'opération de vidange ;elle est fixée à la sortie du réservoir (13) métallique ou en matière plastique éventuellement transparente , et disposé à hauteur de telle manière qu'il soit facile d'accès.The present invention relates to an automatic oil distribution device for maintaining a constant level in the crankcase of engines, mainly engines of motor vehicles.
Since their origin, the engines, and in particular the explosion engines of motor vehicles, are simply provided with a hand gauge and a neck to check and add oil. We are still doing the same archaic process requiring motorists to keep a can of reserve oil in their trunk to replenish the level from time to time with all the inconvenience this intervention entails
the device according to the invention consists of an automatic distributor comprising a small tank with float and needle, an electric valve, a manual valve and an oil tank
The automatic distributor consists of a small cylindrical or other tank, metallic or possibly transparent plastic (I) - Drawing I Fig I - fixed or not to the motor and communicating with the casing of the latter (I6) in its lowest point. A metal float, made of plastic or any other oil-resistant material (3) whose axis (2), which optionally includes an adjustable stop, controls the needle (4) - provided with a spring (5) preventing it from sticking to its seat - by means of an articulated lever (6) on the support (7) of this needle. I1 is closed by a cover (8) and supplied by a sleeve or pipe (9) with an electric valve (IO) on which the oil inlet pipe (II) is fixed. A manual valve (I2) can be controlled from the dashboard, allows the oil supply to be closed to carry out the draining operation; it is fixed at the outlet of the metal or plastic tank (13) possibly transparent, and arranged at a height so that 'it is easy to access.

Selon une variante , le flotteur peut etre fixé à la paroi du réservoir distributeur par une articulation . L'axe du flotteur peut également pousser le pointeau directement , sans l'intermédiaire du levier articulé ,ou se terminer lui-meme en forme de pointeau . L'arrivée d'huile et le siège du pointeau se situent alors sur le couvercle . Pour permettre une certaine tolérance de variation du niveau d'huile et une moindre sensibilité à l'inclinaison du moteur , la butée de l'axe du flotteur supporte un res -sort qui pousse le levier actionnant le pointeau . Selon une variante le levier articulé (6) peut être réalise en lame de ressort pour obtenir la même souplesse . Le réservoir distributeur peut etre fixé ailleurs que sur le moteur pour éviter la transmission des vibrations .L'huile du ré servoir (13) est transmise au distributeur (I) par le canal d'un tuyau (II) soit métallique, soit en matière plastique de préférence semi rigide et pouvant etre transparente . La vanne électrique (IO) peut être fixée en n'importe quel point du circuit d'arrivée d'huile , en amont du réservoir distributeur (I)
FONCTIONNEMENT
Le fonctionnement est illustré par le dessin I Fig.2 et Fig.I
La vanne électrique (IO) ouvre le circuit d'huile lorsque , premièrement le contact général (I4) est coupé , et , deuxièmement-, tandis que le contact thermique (I5) est coupé à son tour ,le moteur étant suffisas- ment refroidi .Ainsi , le flotteur (3) agit correctement , l'huile qui circulait sous pression dans les différents organes du moteur étant retournée au carter (I6) , d'une part , et , d'autre part , hors des pe,r- turbations dues à l'action de la pompe à huile dont les turbulences rendraient la distribution impossible . Lorsque le niveau d'huile a baissé le flotteur (3) descend et le pointeau (4) f poussé par son ressort (5), ouvre l'arrivée d'huile ; Lorsque le niveau remonte , la butée de l'axe(2) du flotteur (3) actionne le levier articulé (6) t lequel pousse le pointeau (4) jusqutà la fermeture de l'arrivée d'huile . Dès que le conduc teur mettra le contact , la vanne électrique (IO) fermera à son tour le circuit d'huile , lequel restera fermé tant qu'elle sera sous tension c'est à dire tant que le contact général (14) ne sera pas à nouveau coupé et tant que le moteur ne sera pas à nouveau refroidi -contact thermique(I5)
Un ou plusieurs voyants lumineux témoignent du bon fonctionnement du dispositif According to a variant, the float can be fixed to the wall of the distributor tank by a hinge. The float axis can also push the needle directly, without the intermediary of the articulated lever, or end itself in the shape of a needle. The oil inlet and the needle seat are then located on the cover. To allow a certain tolerance of variation of the oil level and a less sensitivity to the tilting of the engine, the stop of the axis of the float supports a spring which pushes the lever actuating the needle. According to a variant, the articulated lever (6) can be produced in the form of a spring leaf to obtain the same flexibility. The distributor tank can be fixed elsewhere than on the engine to avoid the transmission of vibrations. The oil from the tank (13) is transmitted to the distributor (I) by the channel of a pipe (II) either metallic or in material preferably semi rigid plastic and can be transparent. The electric valve (IO) can be fixed at any point in the oil supply circuit, upstream of the distributor tank (I)
OPERATION
The operation is illustrated by the drawing I Fig. 2 and Fig.I
The electric valve (IO) opens the oil circuit when, firstly the general contact (I4) is cut, and, secondly, while the thermal contact (I5) is cut in turn, the engine being sufficiently cooled .Thus, the float (3) acts correctly, the oil which circulated under pressure in the various parts of the engine being returned to the crankcase (I6), on the one hand, and, on the other hand, out of pe, r- turbations due to the action of the oil pump whose turbulence would make distribution impossible. When the oil level has dropped the float (3) goes down and the needle (4) f pushed by its spring (5), opens the oil supply; When the level rises, the stop of the axis (2) of the float (3) actuates the articulated lever (6) which pushes the needle (4) until the closing of the oil supply. As soon as the conductor switches on the ignition, the electric valve (IO) in turn closes the oil circuit, which will remain closed as long as it is energized, i.e. as long as the general contact (14) is not not shut off again and until the engine has cooled down again - thermal contact (I5)
One or more indicator lights indicate that the device is working properly

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I Fig. 2 - I) lorsque le contact général (I4) est coupé . 2) lorsque le contact thermique (Ig) est coupé à son tour . I1 est prévu que l'appoint en huile ne puisse s'effectuer que lorsque le moteur est arrêté et refroidi . Un récipient (I3) contient l'huile en réserve . L'huile est transmise au distributeur par le canal d'un tuyau soit métallique , soit en matière plastique de préférence semi rigide et pouvant entre transparente , ou en toute autre matière inaltérable à huile .Le circuit d'huile est fermé par une vanne manuelle (I2) permettant d'effectuer l'opération de vidange du moteur ,.omette vanne manuelle peut être prévue commandée du tableau de bordI Fig. 2 - I) when the general contact (I4) is cut. 2) when the thermal contact (Ig) is cut in turn. It is intended that the oil can only be topped up when the engine is stopped and cooled. A container (I3) contains the oil in reserve. The oil is transmitted to the distributor by the channel of a pipe either metallic, or in plastic material preferably semi rigid and being able between transparent, or in any other material unalterable to oil. The oil circuit is closed by a manual valve (I2) allowing the engine to be emptied, a manual valve can be provided, ordered from the dashboard I) Dispositif de distribution automatique d'huile dans le carter des moteurs , principalement des moteurs de véhicules automobiles , caracté risé en ce qu'il comporte - Dessin I FigI et Fig 2 - un petit réservoir(I) de forme cylindrique ou autre , communiquant avec le carter (I6)-du moteur en son point le plus bas . Ce réservoir renferme un flotteur (3) dont l'axe (2) actionne un levier (6) articulé sur le support (7) du pointeau (4) et poussant celui-ci lorsque le flotteur monte . Un ressort (5) facilite l'ouverture du pointeau et l'empêche de coller-.à-l'orificé-darrivée,'d'hui- le lorsque le flotteur descend . Une faible poussée de l'axe du flotteur sur le levier articulé suffit pour appuyer sur le pointeau et fermer l'arrivée d'huile lorsque le flotteur monte .Une vanne électrique (IO) ferme le circuit d'huile dès la mise de contact ; elle ouvre le circuit -Dessin I) Automatic oil distribution device in the crankcase of engines, mainly of motor vehicle engines, characterized in that it comprises - Drawing I FigI and Fig 2 - a small tank (I) of cylindrical or other shape, communicating with the casing (I6) -the engine at its lowest point. This tank contains a float (3) whose axis (2) actuates a lever (6) articulated on the support (7) of the needle (4) and pushing the latter when the float rises. A spring (5) facilitates the opening of the needle and prevents it from sticking to the inlet orifice, when the float descends. A slight push of the float axis on the articulated lever is enough to press the needle and close the oil supply when the float rises. An electric valve (IO) closes the oil circuit as soon as the ignition is switched on; she opens the circuit -Drawing REVENDICATIONS 2), Dispositif selon la revendication I , caractérisé en ce que le flotteur (3) est fixé au réservoir distributeur par une articulation ou une charnière . L'axe (2) du flotteur est muni d'une butée fixe ou réglable saf s'il agit sans l'intermédiaire du levier articulé 2), Device according to claim I, characterized in that the float (3) is fixed to the distributor tank by a joint or a hinge. The axis (2) of the float is provided with a fixed or adjustable stop saf if it acts without the intermediary of the articulated lever 3) Dispositif selon les revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que l'axe du flotteur peut également pousser le pointeau sans l'intermédiaire d'un levier articulé ou faire directement office de pointeau .L'arrivée d'huile et le siège du pointeau se situent alors sur le couvercle 3) Device according to the preceding claims characterized in that the axis of the float can also push the needle without the intermediary of an articulated lever or act directly as a needle. The oil inlet and the seat of the needle are located so on the cover 4) lDispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que la butée de l'axe (2) du flotteur supporte un ressort qui pousse le levier (6) permettant une certaine tolérance de variation du niveau d'huile et une moindre sensibilité à l'inclinaison du moteur 4) lDispositif according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the stop of the axis (2) of the float supports a spring which pushes the lever (6) allowing a certain tolerance of variation of the oil level and a lesser motor tilt sensitivity 5) Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que le levier articulé (6) est réalisé en lame de ressort permettant une certaine tolérance de variation du niveau d'huile et une moindre sensibilité à l'inclinaison du moteur 5) Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the articulated lever (6) is made of a spring leaf allowing a certain tolerance of variation of the oil level and a less sensitivity to the inclination of the engine. 6) Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que le réservoir distributeur (I) est relié au carter (I6) du moteur seulement par un tuyau souple lui évitant la transmission des vibrations . Dans ce cas le distributeur n1 est pas fixé sur le carter du moteur 6) Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the distributor tank (I) is connected to the casing (I6) of the engine only by a flexible pipe preventing it from transmitting vibrations. In this case the distributor is not attached to the motor housing 7) Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que la vanne électrique (IO) peut s'intercaler à n'importe quel point du circuit d'arrivée d'huile 7) Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the electric valve (IO) can be inserted at any point of the oil supply circuit 8) Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que le flotteur peut être soit métallique soit en matiè.- re plastique plus ou moins rigide ou toute autre matière inaltérable à l'huile  8) Device according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the float can be either metallic or plastic more or less rigid or any other material unalterable with oil 9) Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que des voyants lumineux témoignent du bon fonctionnement de l'installation  9) Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the indicator lights testify to the proper functioning of the installation
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