JP2000110538A - Mounting structure for pcv valve - Google Patents

Mounting structure for pcv valve

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JP2000110538A
JP2000110538A JP10278075A JP27807598A JP2000110538A JP 2000110538 A JP2000110538 A JP 2000110538A JP 10278075 A JP10278075 A JP 10278075A JP 27807598 A JP27807598 A JP 27807598A JP 2000110538 A JP2000110538 A JP 2000110538A
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pcv valve
mounting cylinder
locking
mounting
locking claw
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Yoshiaki Hamamoto
吉昭 浜本
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Nifco Inc
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Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To satisfy both firmly mounting of a PCV valve and sufficiently ensuring of seal performance relating to a separator. SOLUTION: A PCV valve 6 is fitted to a mounting cylinder part 4 formed in an upper part of a separator 3 separating oil mist of an engine and blow-by gas. A cap part 22 is integrally molded in the mounting cylinder part 4, a lock hole 23 formed in the cap part 22 is engaged with a lock pawl part 21 formed in the mounting cylinder part 4, and coming-off from the mounting cylinder part 4 of the PCV valve 6 is prevented.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

【0001】[0001]

【発明の属する技術分野】本発明はPCVバルブの取付
構造に関するものである。
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mounting structure for a PCV valve.

【0002】[0002]

【従来の技術】エンジン、特に自動車用エンジンでは、
燃焼室からクランクケ−ス内に洩れ出たガスつまりブロ
ーバイガスを、セパレータによってオイルミストと分離
させた後、エンジン吸気系に還流させて再燃焼させるこ
とが行われている。そして、セパレータとエンジン吸気
系とを接続するブローバイガス還流通路には、ブローバ
イガスの還流をコントロールするためのPCVバルブ
(Positive Crankcase Venti
ration バルブ)が設けられており、通常PCV
バルブはセパレータに取付、固定されることが多い。従
来、PCVバルブをセパレータに取付けるには、ゴム製
のグロメットをセパレータに形成された取付孔にきつく
嵌合した状態で、グロメットに形成された取付孔にPC
Vバルブをきつく嵌合させることによって行っていた。
2. Description of the Related Art In an engine, particularly an automobile engine,
The gas leaked from the combustion chamber into the crankcase, that is, the blow-by gas, is separated from oil mist by a separator, and then recirculated to the engine intake system to be reburned. A blow-by gas recirculation passage connecting the separator and the engine intake system has a PCV valve (Positive Crackcase Venti) for controlling the recirculation of blow-by gas.
ration valve) is provided, usually PCV
The valve is often attached and fixed to the separator. Conventionally, to attach a PCV valve to a separator, a rubber grommet is fitted tightly into a mounting hole formed in the separator, and a PC grommet is inserted into a mounting hole formed in the grommet.
This has been done by tightly fitting the V-valve.

【0003】[0003]

【発明が解決しようとする課題】しかしながら、上来の
取付手法では、ゴムの弾性力を利用した保持作用だけな
ので、取付の信頼性が必ずしも十分でないものとなる。
また、グロメットは、PCVバルブの取付、保持の機能
と、シール機能とを兼用しているため、シール性も必ず
しも十分満足のいかないものであった。
However, in the conventional mounting method, since only the holding action using the elastic force of rubber is used, the reliability of the mounting is not always sufficient.
Further, since the grommet has both the function of attaching and holding the PCV valve and the function of sealing, the sealing property is not always satisfactory.

【0004】本発明は以上のような事情を勘案してなさ
れたもので、その目的は、セパレータに対するPCVバ
ルブのしっかりとした取付と十分なシール性確保とを共
に満足できるようにしたPCVバルブの取付構造を提供
することにある。
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a PCV valve capable of satisfying both a firm attachment of a PCV valve to a separator and a sufficient sealing performance. It is to provide a mounting structure.

【0005】[0005]

【課題を解決するための手段】前記目的を達成するた
め、本発明にあっては次のような解決手法を採択してあ
る。すなわち、特許請求の範囲における請求項1に記載
のように、エンジンのオイルミストとブローバイガスと
を分離するセパレータに取付けられ、該セパレータとエ
ンジンの吸気系とを接続するブローバイガス還流通路に
介在されるPCVバルブの取付構造において、前記セパ
レータに取付筒部が形成され、前記PCVバルブが前記
取付筒部内に嵌合され、前記PCVバルブの前記取付筒
部からの抜け止めを行う係脱自在な係合手段が、該PC
Vバルブと取付筒部とにそれぞれ一体成形され、前記取
付筒部と前記PCVバルブとの嵌合部位が、シールリン
グによってシールされている、ようにしてある。上記解
決手法を前提とした好ましい態様は、特許請求の範囲に
おける請求項2以下に記載のとおりである。
In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention adopts the following solution. That is, as described in claim 1 of the appended claims, it is attached to a separator that separates oil mist and blow-by gas of the engine, and is interposed in a blow-by gas recirculation passage that connects the separator to the intake system of the engine. In the mounting structure of the PCV valve, the mounting cylinder portion is formed in the separator, the PCV valve is fitted in the mounting cylinder portion, and the detachable engagement member prevents the PCV valve from coming off from the mounting cylinder portion. The combining means is the PC
The V-valve and the mounting cylinder are formed integrally with each other, and the fitting portion between the mounting cylinder and the PCV valve is sealed by a seal ring. Preferred embodiments on the premise of the above solution are as described in claim 2 and the following claims.

【0006】[0006]

【発明の効果】請求項1によれば、PCVバルブをセパ
レータの取付筒部に嵌合させて、係合手段を利用してP
CVバルブの取付筒部からの抜け止めを行うので、PC
Vバルブをしっかりとセパレータに取付けることがで
き、特に振動等を受けても長期に渡ってしっかりとした
取付を維持することができる。また、シールリングによ
ってPCVバルブのセパレータに対する取付部位がシー
ルされるが、シールリングは専らシール作用のみを行え
ばよいので、シール性も十分確保されることになる。さ
らに、点検等のときに係合手段の係合解除を行ってPC
Vバルブをセパレータから容易に取外すことができ、整
備性の点からも好ましいものとなる。以上に加えて、係
合手段を取付筒部、PCVバルブに一体成形してあるの
で、部品点数削減の上で好ましいものとなる。
According to the first aspect of the present invention, the PCV valve is fitted to the mounting cylinder of the separator, and the PV valve is engaged by using the engaging means.
Since it prevents the CV valve from coming off from the mounting cylinder, PC
The V-valve can be firmly attached to the separator, and can maintain firm attachment for a long period of time even when subjected to vibration or the like. In addition, the seal ring seals the mounting portion of the PCV valve with respect to the separator, but the seal ring only needs to perform only the sealing action, so that the sealing property is sufficiently ensured. Further, at the time of inspection, etc., the engagement means is disengaged and the PC
The V valve can be easily removed from the separator, which is preferable in terms of maintainability. In addition to the above, since the engagement means is integrally formed with the mounting cylinder and the PCV valve, it is preferable in terms of reducing the number of parts.

【0007】請求項2によれば、係合手段を簡単な構成
とすることができる。請求項3によれば、PCVバルブ
を、所定方向に回転させた後取付筒部から引き抜くだけ
で容易に取付筒部から取外すことができる。請求項4に
よれば、請求項3と同様の効果を得ることができる。ま
た、PCVバルブに形成された脚部の大きな弾性変形を
利用して、確実な係合状態を維持しつつ、係合解除を容
易にする上で好ましいものとなる。
According to the second aspect, the engaging means can have a simple structure. According to the third aspect, the PCV valve can be easily removed from the mounting cylinder by simply pulling the PCV valve from the mounting cylinder after rotating in the predetermined direction. According to the fourth aspect, the same effect as the third aspect can be obtained. Further, it is preferable to easily release the engagement while maintaining a reliable engagement state by utilizing a large elastic deformation of the leg formed on the PCV valve.

【0008】請求項5によれば、各膨出部同士が嵌合さ
れるようにPCVバルブを取付筒部に差し込むことによ
り、自動的に係合状態を得ることができる。また、PC
Vバルブに形成された膨出部の十分な弾性変形を利用し
て、確実な係合状態を維持しつつ、係合解除を容易にす
る上で好ましいものとなる。また、取付筒部に形成され
た係止孔を外部から目視することにより、係合状態であ
るか否かを容易に確認することができる。
According to the fifth aspect, the engagement state can be automatically obtained by inserting the PCV valve into the mounting cylinder so that the bulging portions are fitted to each other. Also, PC
Utilizing a sufficient elastic deformation of the bulging portion formed in the V-valve, it is preferable in that the engagement is easily released while the reliable engagement is maintained. In addition, by visually checking the locking hole formed in the mounting cylinder from the outside, it is possible to easily confirm whether or not the engagement state is established.

【0009】請求項6によれば、係合状態にあるPCV
バルブを取付筒部から取外すには、互いに異なる方向の
2つの動きが必要になるようにして、係合状態を確実に
維持する上で極めて好ましいものとなる。請求項7によ
れば、請求項6に対応した効果を得るためのより具体的
な構成が提供される。
According to claim 6, the PCV in the engaged state.
In order to remove the valve from the mounting cylinder portion, two movements in different directions are required, which is extremely preferable for reliably maintaining the engaged state. According to the seventh aspect, a more specific configuration for obtaining the effect corresponding to the sixth aspect is provided.

【0010】[0010]

【発明の実施の形態】図1において、エンジン1のうち
クランクケ−ス2の側面には、当該クランクケ−ス2内
で発生されたオイルミストとブローバイガスとを分離す
るセパレータ3が取付けられている。このセパレータ3
は、合成樹脂により形成されて、その上部には取付筒部
4が形成されている。この取付筒部4内に、シールリン
グ(例えばOリング)5を介して、PCVバルブ6の一
部が嵌合され、取付筒部5からのPCVバルブ6の抜け
止めが、後述するように取付筒部4に一体成形された第
1係合手段とPCVバルブ6に一体成形された第2係合
手段とを互いに係合させることによって行われている。
ブローバイガスが、PCVバルブ6を経てエンジン吸気
系へと還流され、このため、PCVバルブ7とエンジン
吸気系とがゴムホース等(図示略)によって接続され
る。
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS In FIG. 1, a separator 3 for separating oil mist generated in the crankcase 2 from blow-by gas is attached to a side surface of the crankcase 2 of the engine 1. . This separator 3
Is formed of a synthetic resin, and a mounting cylinder portion 4 is formed on an upper portion thereof. A part of the PCV valve 6 is fitted into the mounting cylinder portion 4 via a seal ring (for example, an O-ring) 5, and the PCV valve 6 is prevented from coming off from the mounting cylinder portion 5 as described later. This is performed by engaging a first engaging means integrally formed with the cylindrical portion 4 and a second engaging means integrally formed with the PCV valve 6 with each other.
The blow-by gas is recirculated to the engine intake system via the PCV valve 6, and therefore, the PCV valve 7 and the engine intake system are connected by a rubber hose or the like (not shown).

【0011】図2〜図4に、取付筒部4に対するPCV
バルブ6の取付態様の詳細が示される。まず、PCVバ
ルブ6(のケーシング)は、その上方から下方へ順次、
小径の流出筒部(第2筒部)6a、大径部6bと、中径
部6c、流入筒部(第1筒部)6dとを有する。取付筒
部4内の連通路、つまり取付筒部4を経てセパレータ3
内部とを連通する連通路10のうち、外部への開口端部
10dの内径は、上記大径部6bががたつきなく嵌合さ
れる大きさとされている。連通路10のうち、開口端部
10dの下方側部分は、上方から下方へ順次、段階的に
内径が小さくされた3つの部分10a、10b、10c
により構成されている。
FIGS. 2 to 4 show a PCV with respect to the mounting cylinder 4.
The details of the manner of mounting the valve 6 are shown. First, (the casing of) the PCV valve 6 sequentially moves from above to below.
It has a small-diameter outflow cylindrical portion (second cylindrical portion) 6a, a large-diameter portion 6b, a medium-diameter portion 6c, and an inflow cylindrical portion (first cylindrical portion) 6d. The communication passage in the mounting cylinder 4, that is, the separator 3 through the mounting cylinder 4
The inside diameter of the open end portion 10d to the outside of the communication passage 10 communicating with the inside is set to a size in which the large-diameter portion 6b is fitted without looseness. The lower portion of the open end 10d of the communication passage 10 is formed of three portions 10a, 10b, and 10c whose inner diameters are gradually reduced from top to bottom.
It consists of.

【0012】PCVバルブ6の大径部6bを取付筒部4
(の内径部分10d)に嵌合させた状態で、中径部6c
が10aにがたつきなく嵌合され、流入筒部6dが10
cに緩く嵌合され、さらにシールリング5が10bに嵌
合される。つまり、シールリング5は、10bと10c
との段差部によってセパレータ3内へ向けての抜け落ち
が規制された状態で、流入筒部6d外周部分でのシール
作用を行っている。
The large diameter portion 6b of the PCV valve 6 is
(The inner diameter portion 10d), and the middle diameter portion 6c
Are fitted to 10a without play, and the inflow cylinder 6d is
c, and the seal ring 5 is further fitted to 10b. That is, the seal rings 5 are 10b and 10c
In the state where the falling-out toward the inside of the separator 3 is regulated by the stepped portion, the sealing action is performed at the outer peripheral portion of the inflow cylinder portion 6d.

【0013】取付筒部4の外周面には、周方向に間隔を
あけて複数(実施形態では3つ)の係止爪部21が形成
されている。係止爪部21は、その突出端面(取付筒部
4の径方向外方側となる面)において、上方へ向うにつ
れて徐々に低くなる第1傾斜面21aが形成されてい
る。また、係止爪部21のうち、取付筒部4の周方向一
方側の面には、徐々に突出高さが低くなる第2傾斜面
(側方傾斜面)21bが形成されている。
A plurality (three in this embodiment) of locking claws 21 are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the mounting cylinder 4 at intervals in the circumferential direction. The locking claw portion 21 has a first inclined surface 21a which is gradually reduced as it goes upward on a protruding end surface (a surface on the radially outward side of the mounting cylinder portion 4). In addition, a second inclined surface (side inclined surface) 21b of which the protruding height gradually decreases is formed on one surface in the circumferential direction of the mounting cylinder portion 4 of the locking claw portion 21.

【0014】PCVバルブ6には、大径部10bの上縁
部において、キャップ部22が一体成形されている。キ
ャップ部22は、大径部6bと面一とされた外周形状が
円形の天板部(大径部6bのフランジ部)22aと、天
板部22aのが外周縁部から円筒状に下方へ伸びる周壁
部22bとを有し、周壁部22bの内径は取付筒部4の
外周に対してがたつきなく嵌合できる大きさとされてい
る。周壁部22bには、前記係止爪部21に対応して、
周方向に間隔をあけて複数(実施形態では3つ)の係止
孔(係止段部)23が形成されている。各係止孔23の
内周面は、キャップ部22の径方向と平行になるように
形成されて、PCVバルブ6を径方向2つ割りの金型に
よって形成できるようにされている(図4上下方向に2
つ割り)。このようなキャップ部22を有するPCVバ
ルブ6(のケーシング)は、キャップ部22を含めて合
成樹脂による一体成形品とされている。
The cap portion 22 is integrally formed with the PCV valve 6 at the upper edge of the large diameter portion 10b. The cap portion 22 includes a top plate portion 22a (a flange portion of the large diameter portion 6b) whose outer peripheral shape is flush with the large diameter portion 6b, and the top plate portion 22a is cylindrically downward from the outer peripheral edge portion. The inner wall of the peripheral wall portion 22b has a size that can be fitted to the outer periphery of the mounting cylinder portion 4 without play. On the peripheral wall portion 22b, corresponding to the locking claw portion 21,
A plurality (three in the embodiment) of locking holes (locking step portions) 23 are formed at intervals in the circumferential direction. The inner peripheral surface of each locking hole 23 is formed so as to be parallel to the radial direction of the cap portion 22 so that the PCV valve 6 can be formed by a mold divided into two in the radial direction (FIG. 4). 2 vertically
Chopped). The PCV valve 6 (the casing thereof) having such a cap portion 22 is an integrally molded product made of a synthetic resin including the cap portion 22.

【0015】PCVバルブ6の取付筒部4に対する取付
は、次のような手順で行われる。まず、PCVバルブ6
の流入筒部4d外周にシールリング5を嵌合、保持させ
た状態で、当該流入筒部4d側からPCVバルブ6を取
付筒部4内に嵌合つまり挿入していく。このとき、PC
Vバルブ6の取付筒部4に対する相対回転位置は、係止
爪部21が係止孔23とが一致する関係として上記嵌合
が行われていく。
The attachment of the PCV valve 6 to the attachment cylinder 4 is performed in the following procedure. First, PCV valve 6
With the seal ring 5 fitted and held on the outer periphery of the inflow cylinder portion 4d, the PCV valve 6 is fitted or inserted into the mounting cylinder portion 4 from the inflow cylinder portion 4d side. At this time, PC
The relative rotation position of the V-valve 6 with respect to the mounting cylinder portion 4 is such that the engagement is performed such that the engagement claw portion 21 and the engagement hole 23 coincide with each other.

【0016】キャップ部22の周壁部22b(の下方へ
の開口端面)が、取付筒部4の係止爪部21に当接する
と、嵌合方向への抵抗が増大されるが、第1傾斜面21
aのガイド作用(カム作用)によって、係止爪部21に
当接する付近が部分的に拡径方向へ強制的に弾性変形さ
れつつ、嵌合が進行される。嵌合の進行により、やが
て、係止爪部21が係止孔23に進入つまり係合され
て、図3、図4の取付完了状態となる(係止爪部21と
係止孔23との係合によるキャップ部22つまりPCV
バルブ6の取付筒部4からの抜け止め)。係止爪部21
と係止孔23とがきちんと係合しているか否かの確認
が、外部から係止孔23を目視することにより容易に確
認される。
When the peripheral wall portion 22b of the cap portion 22 (opening end face downward) comes into contact with the locking claw portion 21 of the mounting cylinder portion 4, the resistance in the fitting direction increases, but the first inclination is increased. Face 21
Due to the guide action (cam action) a, the fitting progresses while the area near the contact with the locking claw part 21 is forcibly elastically deformed partially in the radially expanding direction. With the progress of the fitting, the locking claw 21 eventually enters or engages with the locking hole 23, and the mounting is completed as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 (the connection between the locking claw 21 and the locking hole 23). Cap part 22 by engagement, ie PCV
The valve 6 is prevented from coming off from the mounting cylinder 4). Locking claw 21
It is easily confirmed whether or not the locking hole 23 is properly engaged with the locking hole 23 by visually checking the locking hole 23 from the outside.

【0017】前述のように、PCVバルブ6の取付に際
しては、PCVバルブ6を取付筒部4に対してその軸線
方向から押圧していくだけでよいので、取付が極めて簡
単となる。なお、キャップ部22(特に天板部22a)
によって、取付筒部4の外部開口端が完全に施蓋され
て、この部分からの取付筒部4内への異物侵入を防止す
る上で好ましいものとなる。
As described above, when the PCV valve 6 is mounted, it is only necessary to press the PCV valve 6 against the mounting cylinder portion 4 in the axial direction, so that the mounting becomes extremely simple. In addition, the cap part 22 (especially the top plate part 22a)
Thereby, the outer opening end of the mounting cylinder 4 is completely covered, which is preferable in preventing foreign substances from entering the mounting cylinder 4 from this portion.

【0018】図3、図4の取付完了状態から、PCVバ
ルブ6を取付筒部4から取外すには、次のような手順で
行われる。まず、PCVバルブ6を、図4反時計方向に
回転させる。これにより、係止爪部21の第2傾斜面2
1bのガイド作用(カム作用)によって、キャップ部2
2の周壁部22bのうち係止孔23付近が拡径方向へ強
制的に弾性変形されつつ、係止孔23と係止爪部21と
の係合が解除される。この後は、PCVバルブ6を取付
筒部4から引き抜けばよい。このように、PCVバルブ
6の取外しは、キャップ部材7の周方向所定方向の回転
と、その後の引き抜きという2モーションの簡単な操作
によって行なうことができる。
In order to remove the PCV valve 6 from the mounting cylinder 4 from the mounting completed state in FIGS. 3 and 4, the following procedure is performed. First, the PCV valve 6 is rotated counterclockwise in FIG. Thereby, the second inclined surface 2 of the locking claw portion 21 is formed.
By the guide action (cam action) of 1b, the cap portion 2
The engagement between the locking hole 23 and the locking claw 21 is released while the vicinity of the locking hole 23 of the second peripheral wall portion 22b is forcibly elastically deformed in the radially expanding direction. After that, the PCV valve 6 may be pulled out of the mounting cylinder 4. As described above, the removal of the PCV valve 6 can be performed by a simple operation of two motions, namely, rotation of the cap member 7 in a predetermined circumferential direction and subsequent withdrawal.

【0019】側方傾斜面としての第2傾斜面21bは、
係止爪部21に形成する代わりに、あるいはこれに加え
て、係止孔23の周方向一方側の内周面に形成するよう
にすることができる。また、係止爪部21が係合される
係止段部としては、係止孔23のように孔の形式でな
く、奥壁(底壁)を有する凹部として形成することもで
きる。なお、係止爪部21をPCVバルブ6に形成する
と共に、係止段部を取付筒部4に形成するようにしても
よい。
The second inclined surface 21b as a side inclined surface is
Instead of, or in addition to, the locking claw portion 21, the locking claw portion 21 may be formed on the inner circumferential surface on one side in the circumferential direction of the locking hole 23. Further, the locking step portion with which the locking claw portion 21 is engaged can be formed as a concave portion having a back wall (bottom wall) instead of a hole type like the locking hole 23. The locking claw 21 may be formed on the PCV valve 6 and the locking step may be formed on the mounting cylinder 4.

【0020】図5、図6は、本発明の第2の実施形態を
示すもので、前記実施形態と同一要素には同一符合を付
してある(このことは、以下のさらに別の実施形態につ
いても同じ)。本実施形態では、係止段部としての係止
凹部25を、取付筒部4の外側面に形成してある。係止
凹部25の底面25aは、取付筒部4の直径方向と平行
に伸びるようにされて、その一端は取付筒部外周面と面
一となるように、取付筒部4の周方向一方側へ向けて傾
斜された傾斜面とされている(係止凹部25が、上記周
方向一方側へ向けて徐々に浅くされている)。
FIGS. 5 and 6 show a second embodiment of the present invention, in which the same elements as those in the above embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals (this is the same as in another embodiment described below). The same applies to). In the present embodiment, a locking recess 25 as a locking step is formed on the outer surface of the mounting cylinder 4. The bottom surface 25a of the locking recess 25 extends in parallel with the diametrical direction of the mounting cylinder 4, and one end thereof is flush with the outer peripheral surface of the mounting cylinder 4 so as to be one side in the circumferential direction of the mounting cylinder 4. (The locking recess 25 is gradually made shallower toward one side in the circumferential direction).

【0021】一方、PCVバルブ6には、大径部4bか
ら下方へ伸びる脚部26が一体成形されて、この脚部2
6の先端部(下端部)に係止爪部27が一体成形されて
いる。なお、実施形態では、係止凹部25と係止爪部2
7(脚部26)とは1組のみ設けた場合を示してある
が、係止凹部25と係止爪部27(脚部26)とを周方
向に間隔を開けて複数組設けることもできる。
On the other hand, the PCV valve 6 is integrally formed with a leg 26 extending downward from the large diameter portion 4b.
A locking claw 27 is integrally formed at the front end (lower end) of No. 6. In the embodiment, the locking recess 25 and the locking claw 2
7 (leg 26) shows a case in which only one set is provided, but a plurality of sets of the locking recess 25 and the locking claw 27 (leg 26) may be provided at intervals in the circumferential direction. .

【0022】本実施形態においても、PCVバルブ6の
取付筒部4への取付け、取外しの作業は、前記実施形態
の場合と同じような要領でもって行われる。すなわち、
取付けに際しては、係止爪部27と係止凹部25との周
方向位置が一致するようにして、PCVバルブ6を取付
筒部4に嵌合させることにより行われる。また、取外し
の際は、PCVバルブ6を図6反時計方向に回転させ
て、係止凹部25の底面25aによるカム作用によって
係止爪部27を係止凹部25から係合解除させた後、P
CVバルブ6を取付筒部4から引き抜くことにより行わ
れる(2モーションによる取外し)。
Also in this embodiment, the work of attaching and detaching the PCV valve 6 to and from the attachment cylinder 4 is performed in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment. That is,
At the time of mounting, the PCV valve 6 is fitted to the mounting tubular portion 4 such that the circumferential positions of the locking claw portions 27 and the locking concave portions 25 match. When the PCV valve 6 is removed, the PCV valve 6 is rotated counterclockwise in FIG. 6 to disengage the locking claw 27 from the locking recess 25 by the cam action of the bottom surface 25a of the locking recess 25. P
This is performed by pulling out the CV valve 6 from the mounting cylinder 4 (removal by two motions).

【0023】図7、図8は、本発明の第3の実施形態を
示すものである。本実施形態では、取付筒部4のうち、
周方向の一部をその全長に渡って径方向外方側へ膨出さ
せた膨出部31が形成されている。そして、この膨出部
31の突出側の面(取付筒部4の径方向もっとも遠い側
の面で、取付筒部4の周方向に沿う面)に、係止段部と
しての係止孔32が形成されている。膨出部31は、取
付筒部4の軸線と平行に伸びており、この膨出部31を
形成することに伴って、取付筒部4の内径部分には、嵌
合溝部33が形成されることになる。
FIGS. 7 and 8 show a third embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, of the mounting cylinder 4,
A bulging portion 31 is formed by bulging a part in the circumferential direction outward in the radial direction over the entire length. A locking hole 32 as a locking step portion is provided on a protruding side surface of the bulging portion 31 (a surface farthest in a radial direction of the mounting cylinder portion 4 and a surface along the circumferential direction of the mounting cylinder portion 4). Are formed. The bulging portion 31 extends in parallel with the axis of the mounting tube portion 4, and a fitting groove portion 33 is formed in the inner diameter portion of the mounting tube portion 4 with the formation of the bulging portion 31. Will be.

【0024】一方、PCVバルブ4のうち、大径部4b
の側面には、当該大径部4bのほぼ全長に渡って突出部
34が形成されている。そして、突出部34の突出側の
面には、係止爪部35が一体成形されている。突出部3
4の断面外周形状は、前記嵌合溝部33の断面形状に対
応していて、当該嵌合溝部33にほぼがたつきなく嵌合
可能とされている。なお、突出部34の背後(大径部6
bとの間)には、隙間つまり空間36が形成されて、突
出部34のうち少なくとも係止爪部35部分は、大径部
6bの径方向に十分弾性変形できるようにされている。
On the other hand, the large diameter portion 4b of the PCV valve 4
A projecting portion 34 is formed on substantially the entire length of the large diameter portion 4b. A locking claw 35 is integrally formed on the surface of the protruding portion 34 on the protruding side. Projection 3
The cross-sectional outer peripheral shape of 4 corresponds to the cross-sectional shape of the fitting groove 33, and can be fitted into the fitting groove 33 almost without rattling. In addition, behind the projecting portion 34 (the large diameter portion 6)
b), a gap, that is, a space 36 is formed, so that at least the locking claw portion 35 of the protruding portion 34 can be sufficiently elastically deformed in the radial direction of the large diameter portion 6b.

【0025】本実施形態においては、PCVバルブ6の
取付筒部4への取付けに際しては、係止爪部35と係止
孔32との周方向位置が一致するようにして、PCVバ
ルブ6を取付筒部4に嵌合させることにより行われる。
すなわち、膨出部31(嵌合溝部33)に突出部34を
嵌合させつつ、PCVバルブ56の取付筒部4への嵌合
が行われる。そして、嵌合が進行して、係止爪部35が
係止孔32に係合した状態で、取付完了状態となる(図
8参照)。
In this embodiment, when the PCV valve 6 is mounted on the mounting cylinder 4, the PCV valve 6 is mounted such that the circumferential positions of the locking claw 35 and the locking hole 32 coincide. This is performed by fitting to the cylindrical portion 4.
That is, the fitting of the PCV valve 56 to the mounting tubular portion 4 is performed while the projecting portion 34 is fitted to the bulging portion 31 (fitting groove portion 33). Then, the fitting progresses, and the mounting is completed in a state where the locking claw portions 35 are engaged with the locking holes 32 (see FIG. 8).

【0026】PCVバルブ6の取外しの際は、取付筒部
4の外部から、先細の工具等によって係止孔32を通し
て係止爪部35を押圧することにより、係止爪部35と
係止孔32との係合を解除した状態で、PCVバルブ6
を取付筒部4から引き抜くことにより行われる。突出部
34は、PCVバルブ6の径方向に十分な弾性変形可能
とされているので、上記押圧による係止爪部35の係止
孔32からの係合解除が、PCVバルブ6を損傷させる
ことなく行われる。
When the PCV valve 6 is removed, the locking claw 35 is pressed from the outside of the mounting cylinder 4 through the locking hole 32 with a tapered tool or the like, so that the locking claw 35 and the locking hole are removed. 32 with the PCV valve 6 released.
Is pulled out of the mounting cylinder 4. Since the protruding portion 34 is sufficiently elastically deformable in the radial direction of the PCV valve 6, the engagement of the locking claw 35 from the locking hole 32 due to the pressing may damage the PCV valve 6. Done without.

【0027】図9、図10は、本発明の第4の実施形態
を示すものである。本実施形態では、PCVバルブ6の
取付筒部4からの抜け防止を、PCVバルブ6を取付筒
部4に対して所定相対回転位置から所定方向へ所定角度
相対回転させることにより得るようにし(第1係合手
段)、この所定角度相対回転された状態から上記所定相
対回転位置へ向けて戻り回転しまうのを係止爪部を利用
して防止するようにしてある(第2係合手段)。
FIGS. 9 and 10 show a fourth embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the PCV valve 6 is prevented from coming off from the mounting cylinder 4 by rotating the PCV valve 6 relative to the mounting cylinder 4 by a predetermined angle in a predetermined direction from a predetermined relative rotation position (first position). (1 engaging means), the return rotation from the state of being rotated by the predetermined angle toward the predetermined relative rotation position is prevented by using the locking claw portion (second engaging means).

【0028】より具体的には、取付筒部4の頂面つまり
開口端面には、複数(実施形態では2つ)の逃げ部41
が形成されると共に、各逃げ部41から所定方向(図1
0反時計方向へ所定角度だけずらした位置において係止
壁部42が形成されている。逃げ部41は取付筒部4の
頂面側へ開口(露出)された形式となるが、係止壁部4
2は、取付筒部4の外周縁部からその径方向内方側へ向
けて伸びるヒサシの形式として構成されている。つま
り、係止壁部42の下方空間43は、取付筒部4の周方
向において逃げ部41と連通する状態とされている。取
付筒部4の頂面には、さらに、係止段部44が形成され
ている。
More specifically, a plurality of (two in the embodiment) relief portions 41 are provided on the top surface, that is, the opening end surface of the mounting cylinder portion 4.
Is formed, and a predetermined direction (see FIG.
0 The locking wall 42 is formed at a position shifted by a predetermined angle in the counterclockwise direction. The relief portion 41 has a form that is opened (exposed) to the top surface side of the mounting cylinder portion 4.
Numeral 2 is a type of a tongue extending from the outer peripheral edge of the mounting cylinder portion 4 to the radially inward side thereof. That is, the space 43 below the locking wall portion 42 is in a state of communicating with the escape portion 41 in the circumferential direction of the mounting cylinder portion 4. A locking step 44 is further formed on the top surface of the mounting cylinder 4.

【0029】一方、PCVバルブ6には、その大径部4
bの上端縁部付近において、径方向外方側へ突出された
複数(実施形態では2つ)の突起部45が形成されてい
る。この突起部45は、前記逃げ部41に対応している
もので、PCVバルブ6を取付筒部4に対して所定相対
回転位置とすることにより、突起部45が逃げ部41に
整合される。そして、突起部45の突出量(PCVバル
ブ6の径方向長さ)および厚さは、上記所定相対回転位
置からPCVバルブ6を取付筒部4に対して図10反時
計方向(係止壁部42へ向う方向)へ相対回転させたと
きに、係止壁部42との干渉を避けつつ、当該係止壁部
42の下方へ位置されることが可能なように設定されて
いる。
On the other hand, the PCV valve 6 has a large diameter portion 4.
A plurality (two in the embodiment) of projections 45 projecting outward in the radial direction are formed near the upper edge of b. The projection 45 corresponds to the relief 41, and the projection 45 is aligned with the relief 41 by setting the PCV valve 6 at a predetermined relative rotational position with respect to the mounting cylinder 4. The protrusion amount (radial length of the PCV valve 6) and the thickness of the protrusion 45 are determined by rotating the PCV valve 6 from the predetermined relative rotation position with respect to the mounting cylinder 4 in the counterclockwise direction in FIG. (In the direction toward 42), it is set such that it can be positioned below the locking wall portion 42 while avoiding interference with the locking wall portion 42.

【0030】PCVバルブ6には、さらに、大径部4b
のほぼ上端縁部付近から、当該大径部4bとほぼ同心状
に細長く伸びる脚部46が一体成形され、この脚部46
の先端部下面に、係止爪部47が一体成形されている。
係止爪部47は、係止段部44に対応するもので、突起
部45を逃げ部41に整合させた図10の状態では、係
止段部44に対して係合解除され、突起部45が係止壁
部42の下方に位置されたときに係止段部44と係合さ
れるようにされている。
The PCV valve 6 further includes a large diameter portion 4b.
A substantially elongated leg 46 extending substantially concentrically with the large diameter portion 4b is formed integrally from the vicinity of the upper end edge of the leg 46.
A locking claw portion 47 is integrally formed on the lower surface of the distal end portion.
The locking claw 47 corresponds to the locking step 44, and in the state of FIG. 10 in which the projection 45 is aligned with the relief 41, the engagement with the locking step 44 is released, and the projection is formed. When the lock 45 is located below the lock wall 42, the lock 45 is engaged with the lock step 44.

【0031】PCVバルブ6の取付けに際しては、PC
Vバルブ6を、突起部45が逃げ部41と整合するよう
に取付筒部4に対して所定相対回転位置として、突起部
45の下面を取付筒部4の頂面に着座させる。この状態
から、PCVバルブ6を取付筒部4に対して図10反時
計方向に回転させて、係止爪部47が係止段部44と係
合される状態とする。この係止爪部47が係止段部44
と係合された状態のときには、突起部45が係止壁部4
2の下方に位置されて、PCVバルブ6の取付筒部4か
らの抜けが規制される。なお、係止爪部47が係止段部
44と丁度係合された状態で、突起部45が、取付筒部
4の頂面に形成されたストッパ壁部48に当接されて、
PCVバルブ6がこれ以上図10反時計方向へ回転する
ことが規制される。
When mounting the PCV valve 6, the PC
The V-valve 6 is set at a predetermined relative rotational position with respect to the mounting cylinder 4 so that the projection 45 aligns with the escape part 41, and the lower surface of the projection 45 is seated on the top surface of the mounting cylinder 4. From this state, the PCV valve 6 is rotated counterclockwise in FIG. 10 with respect to the mounting cylinder 4 to bring the locking claw 47 into engagement with the locking step 44. The locking claw portion 47 is the locking step portion 44.
Is engaged with the locking wall 4
2, the removal of the PCV valve 6 from the mounting cylinder 4 is restricted. In a state where the locking claw portion 47 is just engaged with the locking step portion 44, the projection portion 45 comes into contact with a stopper wall portion 48 formed on the top surface of the mounting cylinder portion 4, and
Further rotation of the PCV valve 6 in the counterclockwise direction in FIG. 10 is restricted.

【0032】PCVバルブ6の取外しの際は、手指ある
いは工具等を利用して、係止爪部47を係止段部44か
ら係合解除させた状態で、PCVバルブ6を取付筒部4
に対して図10時計方向へ回転させて、突起部45が係
止壁部42とずれた位置つまり逃げ部41に整合された
前記所定相対回転位置へ復帰させ、この状態からPCV
バルブ6を取付筒部4から引き抜けばよい。
When removing the PCV valve 6, the PCV valve 6 is attached to the mounting cylinder 4 with the locking claw 47 disengaged from the locking step 44 using fingers or a tool.
10 in the clockwise direction in FIG. 10, the protrusion 45 is returned to the position where the protrusion 45 is displaced from the locking wall 42, that is, the predetermined relative rotation position aligned with the relief 41, and from this state, the PCV is rotated.
The valve 6 may be pulled out of the mounting cylinder 4.

【0033】本実施形態では、PCVバルブ6の取付筒
部4からの抜け防止は、もっぱら係止壁部42によって
突起部45を押さえておくことにより行われ、係止爪部
47(係止段部44)は抜け方向の外力に対抗する必要
のないものとなる(係止爪部47、係止段部44は、も
っぱら、所定相対回転位置へ向けてのPCVバルブ6の
回転防止の機能を果たすだけでよい)。なお、係止爪部
47(係止段部44)は、取付筒部4の頂面側ではなく
て側面側に位置するように設定することもでき、また係
止爪部47と係止段部44とは取付筒部4の周方向に間
隔をあけて複数組設けることもできる。
In the present embodiment, the prevention of the PCV valve 6 from being detached from the mounting cylinder portion 4 is carried out solely by pressing the projection 45 with the locking wall portion 42 and the locking claw portion 47 (locking step). The part 44) does not need to counter external force in the pull-out direction (the locking claw 47 and the locking step 44 have a function of exclusively preventing rotation of the PCV valve 6 toward a predetermined relative rotation position). Just do it). The locking claw 47 (locking step 44) can be set so as to be located on the side surface instead of the top surface of the mounting cylinder 4, and the locking claw 47 and the locking step can be set. A plurality of sets can be provided at intervals from the part 44 in the circumferential direction of the mounting cylinder part 4.

【0034】以上実施形態について説明したが、PCV
バルブ6の内部構造(弁構造)は、従来既知の適宜のも
のを採択することができ、また、PCVバルブ6の外部
形状(ケーシング形状)は、取付筒部4に嵌合できる形
状であれば、実施形態に示すようなものに限定されない
ものである。本発明の目的は、明記されたものに限ら
ず、実質的に好ましいあるいは利点として表現されたも
のを提供することをも暗黙的に含むものである。
Although the embodiment has been described, the PCV
As the internal structure (valve structure) of the valve 6, a conventionally known appropriate structure can be adopted, and the external shape (casing shape) of the PCV valve 6 is a shape that can be fitted to the mounting cylinder 4. However, the present invention is not limited to those shown in the embodiments. The purpose of the present invention is not limited to what is explicitly specified, but also implicitly includes providing what is substantially preferred or expressed as an advantage.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief description of the drawings]

【図1】本発明の第1の実施形態を示す全体分解斜視
図。
FIG. 1 is an overall exploded perspective view showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

【図2】第1の実施形態における要部分解斜視図。FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a main part in the first embodiment.

【図3】第1の実施形態におけるPCVバルブの取付完
了状態を示す要部側面断面図。
FIG. 3 is a side cross-sectional view of a main part showing a PCV valve according to the first embodiment in a state where mounting of the PCV valve is completed.

【図4】取付筒部の係止爪部とPCVバルブの係止孔と
の係合関係を示すもので、図3のX4ーX4線相当での
要部断面図。
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a main part corresponding to a line X4-X4 in FIG. 3, illustrating an engagement relationship between a locking claw portion of a mounting cylinder portion and a locking hole of a PCV valve.

【図5】本発明の第2の実施形態を示す要部分解斜視
図。
FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of a main part showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

【図6】本発明の第2の実施形態を示すもので、図4に
対応した要部断面図。
FIG. 6 shows a second embodiment of the present invention, and is a cross-sectional view of a main part corresponding to FIG.

【図7】本発明の第3の実施形態を示す要部分解斜視
図。
FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of a main part showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

【図8】本発明の第3の実施形態を示すもので、図3に
対応した要部側面断面図。
FIG. 8 shows a third embodiment of the present invention, and is a side sectional view of a main part corresponding to FIG.

【図9】本発明の第4の実施形態を示す要部分解斜視
図。
FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of a main part showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

【図10】本発明の第4の実施形態を示すもので、突起
部と逃げ部とが整合された所定相対回転位置での要部上
面図。
FIG. 10 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention, and is a top view of a main part at a predetermined relative rotation position where a protrusion and a relief are aligned.

【符合の説明】[Description of sign]

1:エンジン 3:セパレータ 4:取付筒部 5:シールリング 6:PCVバルブ 6a:流出筒部 6b:大径部 6c:中径部 6d:流入筒部 21:係止爪部 21a:第1傾斜面 21b:第2傾斜面(側方傾斜面) 22:キャップ部 23:係止孔 25:係止凹部 26:脚部 27:係止爪部 31:膨出部 32:係止孔 33:嵌合溝部 34:突出部 35:係止爪部 36:空間 41:逃げ部 42:係止壁部 43:下方空間 44:係止段部 45:突起部 46:脚部 47:係止爪部 1: Engine 3: Separator 4: Mounting cylinder part 5: Seal ring 6: PCV valve 6a: Outflow cylinder part 6b: Large diameter part 6c: Medium diameter part 6d: Inflow cylinder part 21: Locking claw part 21a: First inclination Surface 21b: Second inclined surface (lateral inclined surface) 22: Cap portion 23: Locking hole 25: Locking concave portion 26: Leg 27: Locking claw portion 31: Swelling portion 32: Locking hole 33: Fitting Mating groove part 34: Projecting part 35: Locking claw part 36: Space 41: Escape part 42: Locking wall part 43: Lower space 44: Locking step part 45: Projection part 46: Leg part 47: Locking claw part

Claims (7)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 【請求項1】エンジンのオイルミストとブローバイガス
とを分離するセパレータに取付けられ、該セパレータと
エンジンの吸気系とを接続するブローバイガス還流通路
に介在されるPCVバルブの取付構造において、 前記セパレータに取付筒部が形成され、 前記PCVバルブが前記取付筒部内に嵌合され、 前記PCVバルブの前記取付筒部からの抜け止めを行う
係脱自在な係合手段が、該PCVバルブと取付筒部とに
それぞれ一体成形され、 前記取付筒部と前記PCVバルブとの嵌合部位が、シー
ルリングによってシールされている、ことを特徴とする
PCVバルブの取付構造。
1. A mounting structure for a PCV valve mounted on a separator that separates oil mist and blow-by gas from an engine, and interposed in a blow-by gas recirculation passage connecting the separator to an intake system of the engine. A mounting cylinder portion is formed, the PCV valve is fitted into the mounting cylinder portion, and a detachable engagement means for preventing the PCV valve from coming off from the mounting cylinder portion is provided with the PCV valve and the mounting cylinder portion. And a fitting portion between the mounting tubular portion and the PCV valve is sealed by a seal ring.
【請求項2】請求項1において、 前記係合手段が、前記PCVバルブと取付筒部とのいず
れか一方に形成された係止爪部と、他方に形成されて該
係止爪部が係脱される係止段部とから構成され、 前記PCVバルブを前記取付筒部に対して所定相対回転
位置でもって嵌合させることにより、前記係止爪部が前
記係合段部に対して係合されるように設定されている、
ことを特徴とするPCVバルブの取付構造。
2. The locking claw according to claim 1, wherein the engagement means is formed by a locking claw formed on one of the PCV valve and the mounting cylinder and a locking claw formed on the other. The PCV valve is fitted to the mounting cylinder at a predetermined relative rotational position, whereby the locking claw is engaged with the engaging step. Are set to match
A mounting structure for a PCV valve, characterized in that:
【請求項3】請求項2において、前記PCVバルブに、
前記取付筒部の外周に嵌合されるキャップ部が形成さ
れ、 前記キャップ部と前記取付筒部とのいずれか一方に前記
係止段部が形成されると共に、他方に前記係止爪部が形
成され、 前記係止爪部の側面に側方傾斜面が形成されて、前記P
CVバルブを前記取付筒部に対して該側方傾斜面側から
前記係止段部に乗り上げる方向に回転させることによっ
て、該係止爪部と前記係止段部との係合が解除される、
ことを特徴とするPCVバルブの取付構造。
3. The PCV valve according to claim 2,
A cap portion fitted to the outer periphery of the mounting tube portion is formed, and the locking step portion is formed on one of the cap portion and the mounting tube portion, and the locking claw portion is formed on the other. A laterally inclined surface is formed on a side surface of the locking claw portion, and the P
The engagement between the locking claw and the locking step is released by rotating the CV valve with respect to the mounting cylinder from the side inclined surface side so as to ride on the locking step. ,
A mounting structure for a PCV valve, characterized in that:
【請求項4】請求項2において、 前記PCVバルブに前記取付筒部に対する嵌合方向に伸
びる脚部に形成されて、該脚部に前記係止爪部が形成さ
れ、 前記係止段部が、前記取付筒部の外周面に形成された係
止凹部として形成され、 前記係止凹部の底面が、前記取付筒部の周方向のうち所
定の一方向に向けて徐々に該係止凹部の深さが浅くなる
ような傾斜面として形成され、 前記PCVバルブを前記取付筒部に対して前記所定の一
方向へ回転させることによって、前記係止爪部の前記係
止凹部に対する係合が解除される、ことを特徴とするP
CVバルブの取付構造。
4. The PCV valve according to claim 2, wherein the PCV valve is formed with a leg extending in a fitting direction with respect to the mounting cylinder, the locking claw is formed on the leg, and the locking step is formed. , Formed as a locking concave portion formed on the outer peripheral surface of the mounting cylinder portion, the bottom surface of the locking concave portion, the bottom of the locking concave portion gradually toward a predetermined one of the circumferential direction of the mounting cylindrical portion The locking claw portion is disengaged from the locking concave portion by rotating the PCV valve in the predetermined one direction with respect to the mounting cylinder portion. P
Mounting structure for CV valve.
【請求項5】請求項2において、 前記取付筒部の側壁の一部に、径方向外方側へ向けて膨
出された膨出部が形成され、 前記膨出部に、前記係止段部としての係止孔が形成さ
れ、 前記PCVバルブに、前記膨出部にほぼがたつきなく嵌
合される突出部が形成され、 前記突出部の外周面に、前記係止爪部が形成され、 前記係止孔に前記係止爪部が係合されている状態におい
て、前記取付筒部の外方側から前記係止爪部に外力を加
えることにより、該係止孔と係止爪部との係合が解除さ
れる、ことを特徴とするPCVバルブの取付構造。
5. The swelling portion according to claim 2, wherein a swelling portion swelling radially outward is formed on a part of a side wall of the mounting cylinder portion. A locking hole is formed as a portion, a protrusion is formed on the PCV valve so as to be fitted to the bulging portion substantially without rattling, and the locking claw portion is formed on an outer peripheral surface of the protrusion. In a state where the locking claw portion is engaged with the locking hole, an external force is applied to the locking claw portion from the outside of the mounting cylinder portion, so that the locking hole and the locking claw are provided. The mounting structure of a PCV valve, wherein the engagement with the part is released.
【請求項6】請求項1において、 前記係合手段が、前記PCVバルブを前記取付筒部に対
して所定相対回転位置で嵌合させた後、該所定相対回転
位置から所定方向へ回転させたときに、該PCVバルブ
の該取付筒部からの抜け規制されると共に該所定方向と
は反対方向への回転が規制されるように設定されてい
る、ことを特徴とするPCVバルブの取付構造。
6. The device according to claim 1, wherein the engaging means rotates the PCV valve in a predetermined direction from the predetermined relative rotation position after fitting the PCV valve to the mounting cylinder at a predetermined relative rotation position. A mounting structure for a PCV valve, wherein the PCV valve is set so that the PCV valve is prevented from coming off from the mounting cylinder portion and rotation in a direction opposite to the predetermined direction is sometimes restricted.
【請求項7】請求項6において、 前記係合手段が、 前記PCVバルブの外周に形成された突起部と、 前記PCVバルブに形成された係止爪部と、 前記取付筒部の頂面に形成され、前記所定相対回転位置
において前記突起部が整合される逃げ部と、 前記取付筒部の頂面に形成され、前記所定相対回転位置
から前記所定方向へPCVバルブを回転させたときに、
前記突起部を覆って該PCVバルブの該取付筒部からの
抜けを防止する係止壁部と、 前記取付筒部に形成され、前記係止壁部によって前記突
起部が係止されているときに、前記係止爪部が係合され
て前記PCVバルブが前記取付筒部に対して前記所定方
向とは反対方向へ回転するのを規制するた係止段部と、
から構成されている、ことを特徴とするPCVバルブの
取付構造。
7. The PCV valve according to claim 6, wherein the engagement means includes: a projection formed on an outer periphery of the PCV valve; a locking claw formed on the PCV valve; A relief portion formed and aligned with the protrusion at the predetermined relative rotation position, formed on the top surface of the mounting cylinder portion, and rotating the PCV valve in the predetermined direction from the predetermined relative rotation position,
A locking wall that covers the protrusion to prevent the PCV valve from coming off the mounting cylinder; and a locking wall formed on the mounting cylinder, wherein the projection is locked by the locking wall. A locking step for preventing the PCV valve from rotating in a direction opposite to the predetermined direction with respect to the mounting cylinder by engaging the locking claw;
A mounting structure for a PCV valve, comprising:
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