F01M11/0408

Fluid drain system

A fluid drain system is provided, comprising: a fluid reservoir having at least two sumps including a first sump having a first hole for draining fluid from the fluid reservoir and a second sump having a second hole for draining fluid from the fluid reservoir; a first drain plug having a first end with a first drive feature configured to be operated with a tool for insertion and removal of the first drain plug into and out of the first hole of the fluid reservoir and a second end with a second drive feature; and a second drain plug having a first end with a third drive feature configured to be engaged by the second drive feature of the first drain plug for insertion and removal of the second drain plug into and out of the second hole of the fluid reservoir.

OIL DRAINING SYSTEM
20230313717 · 2023-10-05 ·

A system includes an oil catch compartment, at least one magnetic stud or rod, a motor compartment, and a switch. The oil catch compartment includes a first end configured for coupling to an oil filter. The at least one magnetic stud or rod is positioned along a sidewall of the oil catch compartment. The motor compartment includes a gearbox shaft and a puncturing device. The gearbox shaft is telescopically coupled to a second end of the oil catch compartment. The puncturing device is coupled to the gearbox shaft and positioned at least partially within the housing of the motor compartment or the oil catch compartment. The switch is formed on an outside surface of a battery compartment and communicatively connected to a motor coupled to the gearbox shaft. The switch is actuatable to cause the motor to advance the puncturing device via the gearbox shaft.

Valve assembly for machine fluid operations
11746679 · 2023-09-05 · ·

A system. The system includes a valve assembly. The valve assembly includes a first port, a second port fluidically couplable with the first port upon application of negative pressure at the first port, a third port fluidically couplable with the first port upon application of positive pressure at the first port, and a first check valve positioned between the first port and the second port. The system also includes a second check valve fluidically couplable with the third port upon the application of the positive pressure at the first port. The second check valve is positioned external to the valve assembly.

Fluid catchment assembly
11655938 · 2023-05-23 ·

A fluid catchment assembly for capturing fluids leaking from an internal combustion engine includes an oil pan structured to fit over a factory installed oil pan of an internal combustion engine thereby facilitating the oil pan to capture fluids that leak from the internal combustion engine. A sight glass is fluidly integrated into the oil pan thereby facilitating the sight glass to visually display a fluid level in the oil pan. A plug is insertable into the drain for closing the drain and a pair of attachments is each attached between the internal combustion engine and the oil pan. Each of the attachments releasably retains the oil pan on the internal combustion engine.

Oil sump housing for outboard motor

An oil sump housing for an outboard motor of a marine vessel is provided. The oil sump housing includes an upper mounting flange including multiple upper mounting holes, a lower mounting flange including multiple lower mounting holes, and an inner housing wall and an outer housing wall extending between the upper mounting flange and the lower mounting flange. The inner housing wall defines a transmission mounting cavity, and the inner housing wall and the outer housing wall define an oil containment cavity that at least partially surrounds the transmission mounting cavity.

ENGINE OIL STARVATION PREVENTER
20230358152 · 2023-11-09 ·

An apparatus and methods for the lubrication of the engine of an off-road vehicle, such as when the vehicle is airborne or upside down due to tipping over. The apparatus includes an upper chamber and a lower chamber. Fluid communication is established between the upper chamber and the lower chamber by way of a central tube. One or more vanes are arranged in the interior of the central tube to inhibit oil flow from the lower chamber to the upper chamber when the vehicle is upside down. An inlet hose connector is configured for receiving engine oil from an oil cooler and supplying the engine oil to the lower chamber. An outlet hose connector is configured for conducting the engine oil from the lower chamber to the engine. A bypass hose connector is configured for allowing the engine oil to exit from the upper chamber to the engine.

VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR MACHINE FLUID OPERATIONS
20230374922 · 2023-11-23 ·

A system. The system includes a valve assembly. The valve assembly includes a first port, a second port fluidically couplable with the first port upon application of negative pressure at the first port, a third port fluidically couplable with the first port upon application of positive pressure at the first port, and a first check valve positioned between the first port and the second port. The system also includes a second check valve fluidically couplable with the third port upon the application of the positive pressure at the first port. The second check valve is positioned external to the valve assembly.

Oil filter canister drain tool
11458425 · 2022-10-04 · ·

A drain tool assembly adapted to couple to a housing without causing fluid to flow from the housing until moved to a draining position. The drain tool assembly avoids fluid spillage by sealing a body to the housing and then engaging a plunger of the housing by moving and locking a sleeve to initiate a flow of fluid from the housing.

AUTONOMOUS OIL CHANGE SYSTEM
20220243623 · 2022-08-04 ·

An oil change system. The oil change system includes a plurality of fluid systems and a control circuit. Each of the fluid systems is couplable to a quick fit valve of a vehicle. The control circuit is coupled to the plurality of fluid systems, comprises a processing circuit, and is configured to control delivery of a predetermined volume of a fluid to the quick fit valve of the vehicle.

ENGINE OIL RECEIVING STRUCTURE
20220251983 · 2022-08-11 ·

An engine oil receiving structure comprises a vertically disposed crank shaft, a laterally movable piston, a connecting rod connecting the crank shaft and the piston, a cylinder barrel housing the crank shaft and the piston, a crank case containing the crank shaft together with the cylinder barrel, a cylinder head forming a combustion chamber, the combustion chamber connecting to a piston movable part end face of the cylinder barrel, an oil filter filtering engine lubricant, and an oil case storing oil flowing out when the oil filter is removed from a mounted position, and the oil case is fixed to an engine under the oil filter, and comprises a discharge path to discharge the stored oil.