公开(公告)号：US20240044270A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-08

申请号：US17881237

申请日：2022-08-04

Applicant: LOMBARDINI S.R.L.

Inventor： Alice Magnani ,  Vincenzo Perrone ,  Massimiliano Bonanni ,  Makio Hasuike

IPC: F01M11/12 ,  B08B1/00 ,  B08B1/02 ,  B08B13/00 ,  G01F23/04

CPC classification number: F01M11/12 ,  B08B1/005 ,  B08B1/02 ,  B08B13/00 ,  G01F23/045

Abstract: A dipstick assembly includes a first handle attached to an end of the rod, a second handle including a second handle opening configured to receive the first handle and the rod, and a cleaning pad disposed at the bottom end of the second handle. The cleaning pad is configured to receive the rod and contact the rod to clean the rod when the first handle and rod are moved vertically relative to the second handle and the cleaning pad.

公开(公告)号：US11859521B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-02

申请号：US17267926

申请日：2019-08-12

Applicant: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft

Inventor： Maximilian Rosenberger

IPC: F01M11/12 ,  G01F23/04

CPC classification number: F01M11/12 ,  G01F23/04

Abstract: A measuring rod for measuring a fill level of a lubricant in a reservoir of an internal combustion engine includes a rod element, at one end of which is arranged a measuring tongue which can be submerged into the lubricant and by which the fill level can be measured and can be detected visually. At least one sealing element is arranged on the measuring tongue, by way of which the measuring rod can be sealed in relation to a guide tube for guiding the measuring rod.

公开(公告)号：US11614354B2

公开(公告)日：2023-03-28

申请号：US16328420

申请日：2019-02-13

Applicant: Renk America LLC

Inventor： David Carl Swenson ,  Timothy Ryan Klein ,  John Wesley Clark ,  Michael Jay Strait

IPC: G01F23/04 ,  F01M11/12 ,  G01F23/263

Abstract: A system, as an engine with a crankcase containing oil or a fluid mixed with oil, has a reservoir containing liquid that extends up to a level of the fluid. A dipstick support structure supports a dipstick on it so that the dipstick extends into the fluid past the level of the fluid, and so that the dipstick is manually removable from the dipstick support structure by a user. An electrical system is connected with the dipstick, and the electrical system electrically senses the level of the fluid based on an electrical characteristic of the dipstick that varies with the varying level of the fluid when the dipstick extends into it. The electrical characteristic may be capacitance of the dipstick detected by sequential charging and discharging of the dipstick to produce a square wave electrical signal the frequency of which corresponds to the level of fluid.

公开(公告)号：US20220299353A1

公开(公告)日：2022-09-22

申请号：US17754190

申请日：2020-09-30

Applicant: JOHNSON MATTHEY PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

Inventor： Graham BARKER ,  Oliver John BECKETT ,  Carl TIPTON

IPC: G01F23/284 ,  G01F23/04 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  G01N33/28

Abstract: An apparatus for determining the identity, location or level of one or more material phases or the location of an interface between two material phases within a vessel, the apparatus having a transmitter for transmitting an electromagnetic transmission signal, a receiver for receiving an electromagnetic return signal, and an enclosure configured to be at least partially submerged within the one or more material phases in the vessel, the enclosure comprising a wall defining an interior and an exterior of the apparatus to seal the apparatus from ingress of the one or more material phases into the apparatus when submerged within the one or more material phases in the vessel, the enclosure wall being non-transparent to the electromagnetic transmission signal.

公开(公告)号：US20220184752A1

公开(公告)日：2022-06-16

申请号：US17688143

申请日：2022-03-07

Applicant: Mitchell S. Olsen

Inventor： Mitchell S. Olsen

IPC: B23P6/00 ,  B25B27/00 ,  G01F23/04

Abstract: A leaking oil dipstick adapter is repaired by removing a flanged nut from a threaded extension of the dipstick adapter. A gasket and preferably also gasket seal forming material are applied surrounding the threaded extension of the dipstick adapter and adjacent to an exterior side of the wall of the oil pan. A washer is applied adjacent to this gasket. A nut is threaded onto the threaded extension of the dipstick adapter and applies a compression force on the washer, compressing the gasket against the exterior surface of the wall of the oil pan. A tool is preferably used to retain the dipstick adapter and keep it from falling into an interior of the oil pan during the repair.

公开(公告)号：US11280657B2

公开(公告)日：2022-03-22

申请号：US16589716

申请日：2019-10-01

Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.

Inventor： Kenan Kurtovic

IPC: G01F23/04 ,  F01M11/12

Abstract: A dipstick assembly includes a tube, a dipstick, and a wiper. The dipstick assembly is alternatively configurable in a wiping configuration, in which the dipstick is mounted to the tube with the wiper therebetween, and in a standard configuration, in which the dipstick is mounted to the tube without the wiper therebetween. In the wiping configuration and in the standard configuration, the dipstick closes the tube, and reaches through the tube. In the wiping configuration, the dipstick reaches through the tube past the wiper, and the dipstick is alternatively withdrawable from the tube past the wiper, whereupon the wiper wipes the dipstick, and with the wiper, whereupon the wiper leaves the dipstick unwiped.

公开(公告)号：US11267084B1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-08

申请号：US16735477

申请日：2020-01-06

Applicant: Mitchell S. Olsen

Inventor： Mitchell S. Olsen

IPC: B23P6/00 ,  G01F23/04 ,  B60S5/00 ,  B25B27/00

Abstract: A leaking oil dipstick adapter is repaired by removing a flanged nut from a threaded extension of the dipstick adapter. A gasket and preferably also gasket seal forming material are applied surrounding the threaded extension of the dipstick adapter and adjacent to an exterior side of the wall of the oil pan. A washer is applied adjacent to this gasket. A nut is threaded onto the threaded extension of the dipstick adapter and applies a compression force on the washer, compressing the gasket against the exterior surface of the wall of the oil pan. A tool is preferably used to retain the dipstick adapter and keep it from falling into an interior of the oil pan during the repair.

公开(公告)号：US10690027B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-23

申请号：US15984865

申请日：2018-05-21

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Daniel Reynolds ,  Juan Leal ,  Javier Motta-Mena

IPC: G01B3/28 ,  F01M11/12 ,  B62D25/08 ,  G01F23/04

Abstract: A two-segment tube fluid level indicating system attached at one end to the vehicle's engine and at the other end to a fixed structure of the vehicle's engine bay is disclosed. The two-segment tube assembly includes a first tube segment having an end attached to the engine block and a second tube segment having an end attached to a fixed structure of the engine bay. The first tube segment is a common tube segment adapted for use with a given engine. The second tube segment is specific to a vehicle model. The first and second tube segments are axially and rotatably movable with respect to each other. A bracket having an elastomeric isolator attaches the second tube segment to the fixed structure. The movability of the first and second tube segments relative to each other and the elastomeric isolator operate to prevent damage to the tube portion during engine operation.

公开(公告)号：US10663161B2

公开(公告)日：2020-05-26

申请号：US16210096

申请日：2018-12-05

Applicant: Josh Susic, Jr.

Inventor： Josh Susic, Jr.

IPC: F21V33/00 ,  F21V23/04 ,  F21V23/00 ,  G01F23/04 ,  F21S9/03 ,  F21Y115/10

Abstract: A new illuminated dipstick. The illuminated dipstick has a handle and an elongated member with a first end and a second end. The first end of the elongated member extends from the handle. The second end of the elongated member is received within a fluid reservoir housing. The elongated member is composed of a heat resistant material to prevent degradation from exposure to high temperatures. The second end of the elongated member measures fluid levels within the fluid reservoir. The handle comprises a housing, a switch disposed on an exterior of the housing opposite the elongated member, a power source enclosed within a waterproof interior volume of the housing and a light source disposed on an exterior of the housing opposite the switch. The switch, the power source and the light source are operably connected to each other. The switch is configured to selectively actuate the light source.

公开(公告)号：US20190353063A1

公开(公告)日：2019-11-21

申请号：US15984865

申请日：2018-05-21

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Daniel Reynolds ,  Juan Leal ,  Javier Motta-Mena

IPC: F01M11/12 ,  G01F23/04 ,  B62D25/08

Abstract: A two-segment tube fluid level indicating system attached at one end to the vehicle's engine and at the other end to a fixed structure of the vehicle's engine bay is disclosed. The two-segment tube assembly includes a first tube segment having an end attached to the engine block and a second tube segment having an end attached to a fixed structure of the engine bay. The first tube segment is a common tube segment adapted for use with a given engine. The second tube segment is specific to a vehicle model. The first and second tube segments are axially and rotatably movable with respect to each other. A bracket having an elastomeric isolator attaches the second tube segment to the fixed structure. The movability of the first and second tube segments relative to each other and the elastomeric isolator operate to prevent damage to the tube portion during engine operation.