公开(公告)号：US20160178424A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-23

申请号：US14581599

申请日：2014-12-23

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Tyler Martin ,  Timothy Harreld

IPC: G01F23/04

CPC classification number: G01F23/04

Abstract: A dipstick assembly for an oil tank may include a tube with a receiving end and an outwardly projecting lip disposed near the receiving end. The assembly may also include a dipstick having a lower portion configured to be inserted into the tube, and an upper portion including a flexible arm. The flexible arm may be configured to releasably engage the outwardly projecting lip when the lower portion is inserted into the tube.

Abstract translation: 用于油箱的量油尺组件可以包括具有接收端的管和设置在接收端附近的向外突出的唇缘。 组件还可以包括具有被配置为插入管中的下部的量油尺和包括柔性臂的上部部分。 柔性臂可以构造成当下部插入管中时可释放地接合向外突出的唇缘。

公开(公告)号：US09752915B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-05

申请号：US14581599

申请日：2014-12-23

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Tyler Martin ,  Timothy Harreld ,  Alexander Weldum

IPC: G01F23/04

CPC classification number: G01F23/04

Abstract: A dipstick assembly for an oil tank may include a tube with a receiving end and an outwardly projecting lip disposed near the receiving end. The assembly may also include a dipstick having a lower portion configured to be inserted into the tube, and an upper portion including a flexible arm. The flexible arm may be configured to releasably engage the outwardly projecting lip when the lower portion is inserted into the tube.