JP2006283617A - Oil pan with built-in filtering element - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an oil pan with a built-in filtering element lighter than a conventional oil pan, by enhancing the degree of freedom of design to a positional change in an oil pump, without receiving influence of vibration input on the oil pan. <P>SOLUTION: This oil pan P2 with built-in filtering element has an oil flow passage communicating with the oil pump, and has a filter F2 for filtering oil turning to the oil pump. A hollow cover body C2 having in an upper surface part an oil pipe K connected to the oil pump side, is arranged in a predetermined part of a bottom wall W2 of the oil pan. The filter is arranged in a predetermined place on the upstream side of the oil pipe of the cover body. An opening part 11h for making the oil flow in the hollow side of the cover body, is formed on the upstream side of the filter. An under surface part 17 of the cover body is fixed to the predetermined part of the bottom wall of the oil pan. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an oil pan provided in an oil circulation system such as a mechanical device or a power device, and more particularly to an oil pan having a built-in filter element.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an oil circulation system such as a mechanical device or a power device is known in which an oil pan for storing circulating oil is attached to a lower portion of an oil using device. For example, an engine or transmission of a vehicle such as an automobile has an oil pan attached to the lower part thereof. The oil in the oil pan is sucked up by an oil pump and supplied to the engine or transmission, and used in the engine or transmission. The oil collected in the oil pan is circulated.

In such an oil circulation system, a filter element such as an oil filter for filtering circulating oil (hereinafter, simply referred to as “filter” as appropriate) is usually disposed upstream of the oil pump. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a configuration in which such a filter is disposed inside an oil pan. In this conventional configuration, the baffle plate disposed in the oil pan is composed of a synthetic resin main plate and a sub plate, a passage-shaped strainer chamber is formed between both plates, and both plates are formed in the strainer chamber. A mesh plate sandwiched therebetween is disposed. As described above, the oil circulation system can be simplified by incorporating the filter in the oil pan.
JP 2002-364325 A

  However, in the conventional configuration, the filter is held by a large-area baffle plate attached to the top of the oil pan. Therefore, particularly when vibration is applied to the oil pan, the filter is affected by the vibration. It is easy to cause damage if the input vibration is large. Further, when the position of the oil pump is changed, the shape of the baffle plate (especially the main plate) must be changed, which causes a problem that a considerably large design change is required. Furthermore, the oil pan has a considerably large volume as a component attached to the lower part of an oil using device such as an engine or a transmission. However, since the oil pan is conventionally made of metal, there is a problem that the weight is increased.

  The present invention has been made in view of the technical problems as described above, and is not easily affected by vibration input to the oil pan, or has a high degree of design freedom for changing the position of the oil pump. The basic objective is to provide an oil pan with a light filter.

  For this reason, a filter element built-in oil pan according to the invention of claim 1 of the present application (first invention) includes an oil flow path communicating with an oil pump and a filter element having a filter element for filtering oil toward the oil pump. An oil pan with a built-in element, and a hollow cover member having an oil pipe connected to the oil pump side on an upper surface portion is disposed at a predetermined portion on the bottom wall side of the oil pan, An opening is formed at a predetermined location on the upstream side of the oil pipe of the member, and an opening for allowing oil to flow into the hollow interior of the cover member is formed on the upstream side of the filter element. Is fixed to a predetermined part on the bottom wall side of the oil pan.

  The invention according to claim 2 of the present application (second invention) is that, in the first invention, a recess having a predetermined shape opened upward is formed in a predetermined portion of the bottom wall of the oil pan, and the cover member The lower surface portion of the recess is fixed to the bottom wall of the oil pan so as to straddle the upper opening of the recess, and a part of the upper opening of the recess allows the oil to flow into the hollow interior of the cover member. It is characterized by constituting a part.

  Further, the invention of claim 3 of the present application (third invention) is that, in the first invention, a predetermined portion of the bottom wall of the oil pan is surrounded by a vertical wall provided integrally with the bottom wall. A cylindrical portion having an upper opening of a predetermined shape opened upward is formed, and the filtering element and the cover member are disposed so as to cover the upper opening of the cylindrical portion. is there.

  Furthermore, the invention of claim 4 of the present application (fourth invention) is characterized in that, in the first invention, the cover member is formed with the opening for allowing oil to flow into the hollow interior of the cover member. It is characterized by being provided integrally with the cover member so as to cover the opening.

  Further, the invention of claim 5 (fifth invention) is characterized in that, in the first invention, the oil pan is made of a synthetic resin.

According to the first invention of the present application, the filtering element is disposed at a predetermined location upstream of the oil pipe of the hollow cover member having an oil pipe connected to the oil pump side on the upper surface portion, A lower surface portion of the cover member is fixed to a predetermined portion on the bottom wall side of the oil pan. That is, the lower surface portion of the cover member having the filtration element is fixed to the bottom wall side of the oil pan. Therefore, even when there is vibration input to the oil pan, the filter element is less susceptible to vibration than in the past, and the risk of breakage even with large input vibration can be reduced.
Further, even when the position of the oil pump is changed, the arrangement of the cover member having the filtering element on the oil pan bottom wall may be changed, which can be easily handled. That is, it is possible to ensure a high degree of design freedom with respect to position change.

In addition, according to the second invention of the present application, basically, the same operational effects as the first invention can be achieved. In particular, the lower surface portion of the cover member is fixed to the bottom wall of the oil pan so as to straddle the upper opening of the recess formed in a predetermined portion of the bottom wall of the oil pan. Foreign matter such as dust and chips can be deposited on the bottom of the recess before reaching the filter element, and clogging of the filter element can be effectively suppressed.
In addition, since a part of the upper opening of the recess constitutes an opening that allows oil to flow into the hollow interior of the cover member, it is not necessary to provide such an opening in the cover member. It can be simplified and its manufacture can be facilitated.

  Furthermore, according to the third invention of the present application, basically the same function and effect as the first invention can be achieved. Particularly, a predetermined portion of the bottom wall of the oil pan is formed with a cylindrical portion having an upper opening of a predetermined shape surrounded by a vertical wall integrally provided with the bottom wall and opened upward. The member is disposed so as to cover the upper opening of the cylindrical portion. Therefore, foreign matters such as metal dust and chips contained in the oil can be deposited on the bottom of the cylindrical portion before reaching the filter element, effectively suppressing clogging of the filter element. it can.

  Still further, according to the fourth invention of the present application, basically, the same operational effects as those of the first invention can be obtained. In particular, the opening for allowing oil to flow into the hollow interior of the cover member is formed in the cover member, and the filtration element is provided integrally with the cover member so as to cover the opening. Therefore, it is not necessary to handle the filter element as a separate part from the cover member, the number of parts can be reduced, and the fixing work when the cover member is fixed to the bottom wall side of the oil pan is facilitated.

  Furthermore, according to the fifth invention of the present application, basically, the same effect as any one of the first to fourth inventions can be achieved. In particular, by making the oil pan made of synthetic resin, it is possible to reduce the weight of the oil pan that occupies a large volume as a part attached to the lower part of the oil using device, and to reduce the weight of the entire device equipped with the oil circulation system. Can contribute. In addition, by applying resin molding, even when the recess or the cylindrical portion is provided on the bottom wall side of the oil pan, it can be easily formed integrally.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, taking as an example a case where the present invention is applied to an oil pan attached to an engine of an automobile.
First, a first embodiment representing the basic concept and configuration of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 1 is a partial perspective view showing the main part of the internal structure of the oil pan according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in this figure, in the present embodiment, a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box-shaped hollow cover body C1 opened downward is disposed at a predetermined portion of the bottom wall W1 of the oil pan P1, and the upper surface portion of the cover body C1. 5, an oil pipe K connected to an upstream pipe of an engine oil pump (both not shown) is integrally provided upright. The position of the cover body C1 on the oil pan bottom wall W1 is set so that the upper end of the oil pipe K is a position suitable for connection to the oil pump side. In FIG. 1, the symbol Ws indicates the side wall of the oil pan P1, and the symbol Wf is provided so as to connect the upper ends of the side walls Ws and is used when the oil pan P1 is attached to the engine (not shown). The top flange is shown.

  Further, an opening 6h is formed at an appropriate position on the side surface portion 6 of the cover body C1 to allow oil in the oil pan P1 to flow into the hollow interior of the cover body C1. Further, although not specifically shown, a filter (not shown) as a filter element that filters oil going to the oil pump is disposed at a predetermined location upstream of the oil pipe K of the cover body C1. ing. The opening 6h is located on the upstream side of the filter. And the lower surface part of the said cover body C1 is being fixed to the said predetermined site | part of the bottom wall W1 of the oil pan P1 by the vibration welding method, for example. As this fixing method, other various known methods such as adhesion and heat welding can be applied.

The oil pan P1 is more preferably manufactured by using, for example, an injection molding method using a predetermined synthetic resin material.
As described above, the oil pan P1 made of a synthetic resin can significantly reduce the weight of the oil pan P1 that occupies a large volume as a component attached to the lower part of the engine as compared with the case of a conventional metal. It is possible to contribute to the weight reduction of the entire engine and the weight reduction of the vehicle.

Also, the cover body C1 is more preferably manufactured by using, for example, an injection molding method using a predetermined synthetic resin material.
In this way, by applying resin molding to the production of the cover body C1, the oil pipe K can be easily formed integrally with the upper surface portion 5 of the cover body C1. In addition, a filter (not shown) disposed inside the cover body C1 is integrally formed by, for example, insert molding or the like, so that the cover body C1 provided with the oil pipe K and the filter (not shown) are combined into one unit. It can be handled. That is, the number of parts can be reduced, and the process of incorporating the filter into the cover body C1 can be eliminated, which can contribute to the improvement of productivity. Even in this case, the cover body C1 can be significantly reduced in weight as compared with the case where a metal material is used.

  In the above configuration, the oil in the oil pan P1 flows into the hollow inside of the cover body C1 through the opening 6h, is filtered by a filter, and is sucked into an oil pump (not shown) through the oil pipe K. . That is, the hollow interior of the cover body C1 opened to the side by the opening 6h and the oil pipe K constitute an oil passage communicating with the oil pump.

  In this embodiment, the filter (not shown) is disposed at a predetermined location upstream of the oil pipe K of the hollow cover body C1 having the oil pipe K connected to the oil pump side on the upper surface portion 5. The lower surface of the cover body C1 is fixed to a predetermined part of the oil pan bottom wall W1. That is, the lower surface portion 7 of the cover body C1 having a filter (not shown) is fixed to the bottom wall W1 side of the oil pan P1. Therefore, even when there is vibration input to the oil pan P1, the filter is less susceptible to vibration than in the prior art, and the possibility of damage to large input vibration can be reduced.

  Further, when the position of the oil pump (not shown) is changed, the position of the cover body C1 on the oil pan bottom wall W1 may be changed, which is much easier than conventional. That is, it is possible to ensure a high degree of design freedom for changing the position of the oil pump.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to components having the same configuration and the same function as those in the first embodiment, and further description thereof is omitted.
2 is an overall perspective view of the oil pan according to the second embodiment, FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional explanatory view of the oil pan along the line Y3-Y3 in FIG. 2, and FIG. 4 is an oil along the line Y4-Y4 in FIG. FIG. 5 is a partial perspective view showing the main part of the internal structure of the oil pan, and FIG. 6 is an overall perspective view of the cover body according to the second embodiment.

The oil pan P2 according to the second embodiment is formed in a box shape that opens upward as a whole, and is configured, for example, in a substantially rectangular shape in plan view. The overall shape of the oil pan P2 is the same as in the oil pan P1 of the first embodiment.
A cover body C2 is fixed on the bottom wall W2 at a predetermined portion biased to one end side in the longitudinal direction of the oil pan P2. As can be clearly seen from FIGS. 3 to 5, a recess 10 having a predetermined shape opened upward is formed in the bottom wall W <b> 2 corresponding to the predetermined portion. As can be clearly seen from FIG. 5, the recess 10 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape in plan view, and an inclined portion 11 that is inclined outward as it goes upward is provided at a substantially central portion of each side. Yes.

Accordingly, at the upper end portion of the recess 10, only the respective inclined portions 11 protrude outward, and the flat portions 12 are provided at portions including the respective corner portions of the recess 10 except for the inclined portions 11. Is formed.
The recess 10 has a certain depth, and when oil flows into the recess 10, foreign matter such as metal dust or chips contained in the oil is removed from the bottom of the recess 10. Can be deposited.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the cover body C2 according to the present embodiment has a shape similar to that in the first embodiment, is formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box shape opened downward, and the cover body C2 An oil pipe K is integrally erected on the upper surface portion 15. However, the side part 16 of the cover body C2 is not provided with an opening as in the first embodiment.

A filter F2 shown in FIG. 5 is incorporated in the hollow inside of the cover body C2 as a filter element for filtering the circulating oil in the oil pan P2. The filter F2 includes a mesh body S2 (screen) formed in a rectangular shape in plan view and a frame body T2 (frame) that integrally surrounds the periphery of the screen S2.
The screen S2 is formed in a net shape having a predetermined mesh number (numerical aperture per unit area), and prevents dust and foreign matters (for example, chips) having a predetermined size or more from passing downstream.

  In the filter F2, more preferably, both the frame T2 and the screen S2 are configured as a synthetic resin molded body, and both T2 and S2 are integrally molded. Alternatively, both T2 and S2 may be formed separately, and then both T2 and S2 may be integrated by welding or adhesion. Alternatively, the screen S2 is formed of metal, for example, a metal mesh or a perforated plate, and the metal screen S2 is set in a resin molding die of the frame T2, and both T2 and S2 are integrally formed by so-called insert molding. You can also

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, when fixing the cover body C2 on the oil pan bottom wall W2, the filter F2 is assembled at the lower end of the cover body C2 and then the lower surface of the cover body C2. 17 are positioned on the upper surface of the flat portion 12 at the upper end of the recess 10 in the bottom wall W2, that is, the lower surface portion 17 of the cover body C2 straddles the upper opening of the recess 10 in the bottom wall W2. It arranges and the lower surface part 17 of the cover body C2 is fixed to the upper surface of the said flat part 12. FIG. As a fixing method, the same method as in the first embodiment can be applied.
At this time, since each inclined portion 11 at the upper end of the recess 10 protrudes outward, an opening portion 11h is formed between the lower end of the cover body C2, and oil passes through the hollow portion of the cover body C2 from the opening portion 11h. Can flow into. That is, a part of the upper opening of the recess 10 constitutes an opening 11h that allows oil to flow into the hollow interior of the cover body C2.

According to the present embodiment, basically the same operational effects as in the case of the first embodiment can be obtained. In particular, the lower surface portion 17 of the cover body C2 is fixed to the bottom wall W2 of the oil pan P2 so as to straddle the upper opening of the recess 10 formed in a predetermined portion of the bottom wall W2 of the oil pan P2. Foreign matter such as metal dust and chips contained in the oil can be deposited on the bottom of the recess 10 before reaching the filter F2, effectively causing the screen S2 of the filter F2 to be clogged. Can be suppressed.
Further, since a part of the upper opening of the recess 10 constitutes an opening 11h for allowing oil to flow into the hollow inside of the cover body C2, it is not necessary to bother to provide such an opening in the cover body C2. The structure of the body C2 can be simplified and the manufacture thereof can be facilitated.

  In this embodiment, the oil pan P2 and the cover body C2 are made of synthetic resin. Therefore, the same operational effects as those in the first embodiment can be achieved in manufacturing these with synthetic resin. In particular, since the oil pan P2 is made of synthetic resin, the recess 10 having a complicated shape can be easily formed in the bottom wall W2 of the oil pan P2.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
7 is an overall perspective view of the oil pan according to the third embodiment, FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional explanatory view of the oil pan along the line Y8-Y8 in FIG. 7, and FIG. 9 is a portion showing the main part of the internal structure of the oil pan. FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the entire cover body according to the third embodiment.

In the oil pan P3 according to the third embodiment, a cylindrical portion 20 having a predetermined height and having a substantially rectangular upper opening surrounded by the vertical wall 21 and opened upward is provided at a predetermined portion of the bottom wall W3. It is provided integrally with W3.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10, the cover body C3 according to the present embodiment has a shape similar to that in the second embodiment, and is formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box shape that opens downward. An oil pipe K is integrally provided on the upper surface portion 25 of the body C3. The outer dimension of the cover body C3 in plan view is set to be substantially the same as the outer dimension of the cylindrical portion 20 in plan view. In addition, the opening part is not provided in the side part 26 of this cover body C3 similarly to the case in 2nd Embodiment.

In the hollow interior of the cover body C3, as shown in FIG. 9, a filter F3 composed of a screen S3 formed in a rectangular shape in plan view and a frame T3 that integrally surrounds the periphery of the screen S3. Incorporated. The filter F3 has a shape similar to that in the second embodiment.
As can be seen from FIG. 9, at least one of the four vertical walls 21 of the cylindrical portion 20 is formed with a notch 21 h having a predetermined depth that opens upward. Further, a step portion 22 for fitting the filter F3 (that is, the frame T3) is formed along the inner edge of the inner portion of the vertical wall 21 of the cylindrical portion 20.

When the cover body C3 is fixed on the oil pan bottom wall W3, the filter F3 is fitted into the stepped portion 22 of the tubular portion 20 and incorporated, and the lower surface portion 27 of the cover body C3 is tubular. It arrange | positions and fixes so that it may be located in the upper surface of the vertical wall 21 of the part 20, and the upper surface of the flame | frame T3 of the filter F3. As a fixing method, the same method as in the first embodiment can be applied.
At this time, the upper side of the notch portion 21h of the vertical wall 21 is closed by the lower surface portion 27 of the cover body C3, so that oil is hollowed between the vertical wall 21 and the side surface portion 26 of the cover body C3. An opening 21h that flows into the interior is formed.
As a method for assembling the filter F3, the filter F3 is incorporated in the cover body C3 as in the second embodiment (see FIG. 3 and FIG. 4). Also good. In that case, it is not necessary to provide the step part 22 on the upper surface of the cylindrical body 20.

In this way, the filter F3 and the cover body C3 are arranged so as to cover the upper opening of the cylindrical portion 20 of the oil pan bottom wall W3.
Therefore, according to the present embodiment, basically the same operational effects as in the first embodiment can be obtained, and foreign matters such as metal dust and chips contained in the oil can be filtered. It can be deposited on the bottom of the cylindrical portion 20 before reaching F3, and the screen S3 of the filter F3 can be effectively prevented from being clogged.

  In the present embodiment, the oil pan P3 and the cover body C3 are made of synthetic resin. Therefore, the same operational effects as those in the first embodiment can be achieved in manufacturing these with synthetic resin. In particular, since the oil pan P3 is made of synthetic resin, the cylindrical portion 20 having a complicated shape can be easily formed on the bottom wall W3 of the oil pan P3.

Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
11 is an overall perspective view of the oil pan according to the fourth embodiment, FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional explanatory view of the oil pan along the line Y12-Y12 in FIG. 11, and FIG. 13 is a portion showing the main part of the internal structure of the oil pan. FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the entire cover body according to the fourth embodiment.

  In the oil pan P4 according to the fourth embodiment, a cylindrical portion 30 having a predetermined height and having a substantially rectangular upper opening surrounded by the vertical wall 31 and opened upward is provided at a predetermined portion of the bottom wall W4. It is provided integrally with W4. The cylindrical portion 30 is similar in outer shape to that of the third embodiment 20, but is not provided with the notch portion 21 h and the step portion 22 as in the third embodiment.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14, the cover body C4 according to the present embodiment has an outer shape similar to that in the third embodiment, is formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box shape opened downward, An oil pipe K is integrally provided on the upper surface portion 35 of the cover body C4. The outer dimension of the cover body C4 in plan view is set to be substantially the same as the outer dimension of the cylindrical portion 30 in plan view. In addition, the side part 36 of this cover body C4 is not provided with the opening part similarly to the case in 3rd Embodiment.

In the present embodiment, the cover body C4 (specifically, on the upper surface portion 35) is formed with an opening 35h for allowing oil to flow into the hollow interior of the cover body C4, and the screen S4 as a filtering element is formed in the opening. The cover body C4 is integrally provided so as to cover the portion 35h.
In this case, more preferably, both the screen S4 and the cover body C4 are configured as a synthetic resin molded body, and both C4 and S4 are integrally molded. Alternatively, both C4 and S4 may be formed separately, and then both C4 and S4 may be integrated by welding or adhesion. Alternatively, the screen S4 is formed of metal, for example, a metal mesh or a perforated plate, the metal screen S4 is set in a resin molding die of the cover body C4, and both C4 and S4 are integrated by so-called insert molding. It can also be configured.

When fixing the cover body C4 on the oil pan bottom wall W4, the cover body C4 is disposed and fixed so that the lower surface portion 37 of the cover body C4 is positioned on the upper surface of the vertical wall 31 of the cylindrical portion 30. As a fixing method, the same method as in the first embodiment can be applied.
In this configuration, oil flows into the hollow interior of the cover body C4 from the opening 35h formed in the upper surface part 35 of the cover body C4, and is filtered by the screen S4 and then travels toward the oil pipe K side.

According to the present embodiment, basically the same operational effects as in the case of the first embodiment can be obtained. In particular, an opening 35h for allowing oil to flow into the hollow interior of the cover body C4 is formed in the cover body C4 itself, and a screen S4 is provided integrally with the cover body C4 so as to cover the opening 35h. Therefore, it is not necessary to handle the filter element as a separate part from the cover body C4, the number of parts can be reduced, and the fixing work when the cover body C4 is fixed to the bottom wall W4 of the oil pan P4 is facilitated.
The opening 35h provided on the upper surface portion 35 of the cover body C4 and the opening and the screen similar to the screen S4 may be provided not only on the upper surface portion 35 of the cover body C4 but also on the side surface portion 36.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing an internal structure and a cover body of an oil pan according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. This corresponds to a modification of the fourth embodiment.
In the fifth embodiment, the bottom wall W5 of the oil pan P5 is not provided with a cylindrical portion as in the fourth embodiment, and the bottom wall W5 is formed flat. In addition, the cover body C5 has openings 46h formed on the side surface portions 46 instead of the upper surface portion 45, so that the screen S5 covers the openings 46h in the same manner as in the fourth embodiment. Are integrally provided with the cover body C5.

When the cover body C5 is fixed on the oil pan bottom wall W5, the lower surface portion 47 of the cover body C5 is positioned on the upper surface of the vertical wall 31 of the cylindrical portion 30 as in the fourth embodiment. It is not necessary to arrange in a stable manner, and it can be stably arranged and easily fixed on the flat bottom wall W5.
In this configuration, the oil flows into the hollow interior of the cover body C5 from the opening 46h formed in the side surface section 46 of the cover body C5, is filtered by the screen S5, and then travels toward the oil pipe K side.
It should be noted that the opening 46h provided on the side surface 46 of the cover body C5 and the opening and the screen similar to the screen S5 are not only the side surface portion 46 of the cover body C5 but also the upper surface portion as shown in the fourth embodiment. 45 may also be provided.

  Also in the fourth and fifth embodiments, the oil pans P4 and P5 and the cover bodies C4 and P5 are made of synthetic resin. Therefore, the same operational effects as those in the first embodiment can be achieved in manufacturing these with synthetic resin. In particular, in the fourth embodiment, the cylindrical portion 30 can be easily formed on the bottom wall W4 of the oil pan P4 by making the oil pan P4 made of synthetic resin.

  In addition, although the above embodiment was about the oil pans P1-P7 attached to the lower part of the engine (not shown) of a motor vehicle, this invention is not limited to such a case, For example of transmission The present invention can be effectively applied to an oil pan provided in an oil circulation system such as various other mechanical devices and power devices such as an oil pan attached to a lower portion.

  Thus, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various changes and improvements can be made without departing from the scope of the invention.

  The present invention relates to an oil pan provided in an oil circulation system such as a mechanical device or a power device, and more particularly to an oil pan with a built-in filter element, which is hardly affected by vibration input to the oil pan or an oil pump. It is possible to provide an oil pan with a built-in filter that is lighter than in the past and is effective as an oil pan attached to the lower part of an engine or transmission of a vehicle such as an automobile. Can be used.

It is a fragmentary perspective view which shows the principal part of the internal structure of the engine oil pan of the motor vehicle which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a whole perspective view of the oil pan concerning a 2nd embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional explanatory view of the oil pan taken along line Y3-Y3 in FIG. 2. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional explanatory view of the oil pan taken along line Y4-Y4 in FIG. 2. It is a fragmentary perspective view which shows the principal part of the internal structure of the oil pan which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a whole perspective view of the cover body concerning a 2nd embodiment. It is a whole perspective view of the oil pan concerning a 3rd embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional explanatory view of the oil pan taken along line Y8-Y8 in FIG. 7. It is a fragmentary perspective view which shows the principal part of the internal structure of the oil pan which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a whole perspective view of the cover body concerning a 3rd embodiment. It is a whole perspective view of the oil pan concerning a 4th embodiment of the present invention. It is a section explanatory view of the oil pan along line Y12-Y12 of FIG. It is a fragmentary perspective view which shows the principal part of the internal structure of the oil pan which concerns on 4th Embodiment. It is the whole cover body perspective view concerning a 4th embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure and cover body of the oil pan which concern on 5th Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

5, 15, 25, 35, 45 Upper surface part (of cover body) 6h, 11h, 21h, 35h, 46h Opening part 7, 17, 27, 37, 47 (of cover body) Lower surface part 10 Recess 20, 30 Tube C1, C2, C3, C4, C5 Cover body F2, F3 Filter P1, P2, P3, P4, P5 Oil pan S2, S3, S4, S5 Screen W1, W2, W3, W4, W5 (Oil pan) Bottom wall

Claims (5)

An oil pan with a built-in filter element, having an oil flow path communicating with the oil pump and having a filter element for filtering the oil directed to the oil pump;
A hollow cover member having an oil pipe connected to the oil pump side on the upper surface is disposed at a predetermined portion on the bottom wall side of the oil pan,
The filtration element is disposed at a predetermined location upstream of the oil pipe of the cover member,
On the upstream side of the filter element, an opening for allowing oil to flow into the hollow interior of the cover member is formed,
The lower surface portion of the cover member is fixed to a predetermined portion on the bottom wall side of the oil pan,
An oil pan with a built-in filtration element. In a predetermined portion of the bottom wall of the oil pan, a recess having a predetermined shape opened upward is formed.
The lower surface portion of the cover member is fixed to the bottom wall of the oil pan so as to straddle the upper opening of the recess,
Part of the upper opening of the recess constitutes the opening that allows oil to flow into the hollow interior of the cover member,
The oil pan with a built-in filtration element according to claim 1. In a predetermined part of the bottom wall of the oil pan, a cylindrical part having a top opening of a predetermined shape surrounded by a vertical wall provided integrally with the bottom wall and opened upward is formed.
The filtration element and the cover member are disposed so as to cover an upper opening of the cylindrical portion,
The oil pan with a built-in filtration element according to claim 1. In the cover member, the opening for allowing oil to flow into the hollow interior of the cover member is formed,
The filtration element is provided integrally with a cover member so as to cover the opening.
The oil pan with a built-in filtration element according to claim 1.   The oil pan according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the oil pan is made of a synthetic resin.

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