JPH04130033U - oil level gauge - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To clarify the oil adhesion range of the oil level gauge. [Structure] This oil level gauge 1 includes a gauge body 2 whose lower portion is immersed in engine oil, and an oil level noticeable means provided at the lower portion of the gauge body 2. A slit 5 extending in the longitudinal direction of the gauge body 2 is provided as the oil level checking means. When the lower part of the gauge body 2 is lifted above the engine oil, a film of oil remains in the slit 5 in the area that was submerged in the engine oil, allowing the height of the engine oil level to be determined. . Further, as the oil level conspicuous means, a colored layer may be provided that makes adhesion of engine oil noticeable when the lower part of the gauge body is lifted above the oil.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

This invention is installed in internal combustion engines, transmissions, etc. installed in vehicles. , related to oil level gauges used to check the amount of lubricating oil. do.

0002

[Prior art and its problems]

Internal combustion engines and transmissions are lubricated and cooled with the correct amount of lubricating oil. This prevents wear and seizure of sliding parts, etc. These internal combustion engines The engine and transmission are equipped with oil level gauges. This o Check the amount of lubricating oil using an oil level gauge.

0003 The gauge body of the oil level gauge has an elongated plate shape. this gauge book After soaking the lower part of the body in lubricating oil, lift it up and remove the oil that has adhered to the lower part. Check the oil level of the lubricating oil based on the oil range. For this reason, we would like to make it easier to check the range of oil adhering to the gauge body. There is a request.

0004 This invention was developed in view of the above-mentioned requirements. The purpose is to provide a level gauge.

[0005]

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, the oil level gauge is placed on the side to be inspected. The gauge body, the lower part of which is immersed in the oil stored in the casing, and the gauge body. and an oil level noticeable means provided on the lower part of the engine body. This oil level marking means extends in the longitudinal direction of the gauge body, and the lower part of the gauge body When lifted out of the oil, a film of oil will be applied to the area that was submerged in the oil. It is desirable to have a slit that remains.

[0006] Also, the oil level noticeable means is when the lower part of the gauge body is lifted above the oil level. In some cases, it is desirable to have a colored layer that makes oil adhesion stand out.

[0007]

[Effect]

According to the oil level gauge to which the present invention is applied, the oil level gauge is installed in the lower part of the gauge body. A raised oil level relief means draws this lower portion from the oil stored within the casing. If the oil is removed, clarify the area that was submerged in oil. For example, if a slit is provided as a means to notice the oil level, the slit may The oil remains in the form of a film in the area that was immersed in the oil, and therefore the oil remains inside the casing. You can know the height of the oil level.

[0008] In addition, a colored layer covering the lower part of the gauge body can be used as a means to notice the oil level. If this happens, the area where the oil has adhered will be noticeable, and the oil level in the casing will be lowered. You can know the height of

[0009]

【Example】

Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail based on the accompanying drawings. Figure 1 shows a first embodiment of an oil level gauge to which the present invention is applied. The bell gauge 1 is, for example, installed in a vehicle engine (not shown) and Used when checking the amount of engine oil in the engine.

0010 The gauge body 2 of the oil level gauge 1 is composed of a thin and elongated plate material, The lower part is connected to the oil pump via a level gauge guide that extends from the engine. It is immersed in engine oil stored in a tank (both not shown). And the gauge A seal member 7 and a filler cap 8 are disposed at the upper end of the main body 2. The lower part of this gauge body 2 has a pair of notches 3 and 4 and a means for determining the oil level. slits 5 are provided. Each notch 3, 4 has a substantially triangular shape, and has a gauge It is provided at a predetermined interval in the vertical direction on the right side edge of the main body 2 in the figure. It shows the range of appropriate amount of oil.

[0011] That is, as shown in FIG. Position L corresponding to the limit oil level_Lis formed. Also, the notch 4 is , position L corresponding to the maximum oil level among the appropriate amounts of engine oil. _U is formed. A slit 5 extends in the longitudinal direction of the gauge body 2 and corresponds between each notch 3 and 4. It is formed within the range. This slit 5 is formed in the gauge body 2 as described later. If the lower part is lifted above the engine oil, it may not be immersed in the engine oil. Leaves a film of oil in the area where it was used. Therefore, the width of the slit 5 is the same as that of the gauge body 2. If the lower part is submerged in engine oil, the engine oil will flow through this slide. 5, and the lower part is not pulled up from the engine oil. Dimensions that will prevent a film of engine oil from dripping when the engine oil is pumped up, e.g. For example, it is set to 2mm.

0012 Check the engine oil using this oil level gauge 1 as follows. Check the quantity. First, remove oil level gauge 1 from the engine's level gauge guide, After wiping off the excess engine oil that has adhered to the gauge body 2, check the oil level. Insert level gauge 1 into the level gauge guide. Then check the oil level gauge again 1 from the level gauge guide, and insert the lower part of the gauge body 2 into the engine oil. Raise it above the level.

For example, if the lower part of the gauge body 2 that has been pulled up is immersed in engine oil to a position L _O shown in FIG. 2, a film of oil remains in the slit 5 up to the height of this position L _O . That is, by checking the film of oil remaining in the slit 5, it is possible to confirm that the gauge body 2 was immersed in the engine oil within the shaded area in the figure, and the height of the engine oil level can be confirmed. can be known.

In this embodiment, the notches 3 and 4 are provided in the gauge body 2, but the notches 3 and 4 are not necessarily necessary, and the height corresponding to the position L _U is changed from the height corresponding to the position L _L By forming the slit 5 in a height range corresponding to , the notches 3 and 4 can be omitted. In this case, when no oil remains in the slit 5, the amount of engine oil is less than the minimum limit amount, and when oil remains in the entire slit 5, the amount of engine oil is greater than or equal to the maximum limit amount. It is.

Furthermore, by providing the slit 5 in the gauge body 2, the weight of the gauge body 2 is reduced. FIG. 3 shows a second embodiment of the oil level gauge to which the present invention is applied, in which a colored layer 13 is provided on the lower part of the gauge body 12 of the oil level gauge 11. The gauge body 12 is made of, for example, an elongated linear member such as a piano wire, and is bent toward one side in the radial direction of the gauge body 12 within a predetermined range. In other words, as shown in the figure, the appropriate amount of engine oil is bent between a position L _U corresponding to the maximum oil level and a position L _L corresponding to the minimum oil level. ing.

[0016] In addition, since the gauge body 12 is made of piano wire, it is different from the conventional gauge body. In comparison, weight can be reduced. The colored layer 13 is made of, for example, oil-resistant paint, and is formed from the lower end of the gauge body 12. and is provided up to a position above the bent portion. The color of the colored layer 13 is The color is set to make the engine oil stand out, for example, white. This colored layer 13 As shown in FIG. There is.

[0017] The oil level gauge 11 is used to adjust the engine oil level as follows. Check the amount of oil. First, remove the oil level gauge 11 from the engine's level gauge guide. , after wiping off excess engine oil adhering to the gauge body 12, Insert the level gauge 11 into the level gauge guide. And again the oil level Pull out the gauge 1 from the level gauge guide and insert the lower part of the gauge body 12 into the engine. Higher than gin oil.

Engine oil adheres to the colored layer 13 only in the parts that were immersed in the engine oil, and the colored layer 13 is exposed in the parts that were not immersed in the engine. Since the colored layer 13 is set to white, the parts to which engine oil is attached stand out. In this embodiment, the gauge body 12 is bent in the range between the positions L _U and L _L , but the configuration is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG _. The gauge body 12 may be bent at each portion corresponding to _L.

[0019] Further, in this embodiment, the gauge body 12 is made of piano wire, but this is not limited to this. Of course, it may be constructed from a thin and elongated plate-like member instead of a solid material. Furthermore, in each of the above-mentioned embodiments, there is an option to check the amount of engine oil. Although we have explained the case where it is applied to oil level gauges 1 and 11, it is limited to this. The oil in the transmission is equipped with, not the transmission oil. It can be applied to oil level gauges to check the oil level, and it can also be applied to vehicle radiators. Cooling water in the reservoir tank that stores engine cooling water that overflows from the tank. It is also possible to apply it to a water level gauge, etc. for checking water level.

[0020]

[Effect of the idea]

As explained above, according to the present invention, the oil level gauge is configured as described above. This makes it possible to clearly identify the area of oil that has adhered to the gauge body. Also , it has excellent effects such as being able to reduce the weight of the oil level gauge.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a first embodiment of an oil level gauge to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged view showing the main parts of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a front view showing a second embodiment of an oil level gauge to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view of the gauge body along arrow IV-IV in FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is an enlarged view showing another embodiment of the main part of FIG. 3;

[Explanation of symbols]

1,11 Oil level gauge 2,12 Gauge body 5 slit 13 Colored layer

Claims (3)

[Scope of utility model registration request] Claim 1: A gauge body comprising a gauge body whose lower part is immersed in oil stored in a casing on the side to be inspected, and an oil level noticeable means provided at the lower part of the gauge body. oil level gauge. 2. The oil level noticeable means includes a slit that extends in the longitudinal direction of the gauge body and leaves a film of oil in the area that was immersed in the oil when the lower part of the gauge body is lifted out of the oil. The oil level gauge according to claim 1, characterized in that: 3. The oil level gauge according to claim 1, wherein the oil level conspicuous means includes a colored layer that makes oil adhesion noticeable when the lower portion of the gauge body is lifted above the oil.