Fluid reservoir system for vehicle engine or equipment and method of supplying fluid to vehicle engine including fluid reservoir

Abstract

A fluid reservoir system for a vehicle engine, wherein the engine includes a fluid circulation system, the reservoir system includes a container for the fluid, wherein the container includes at least one fluid input port, at least one fluid output port, and at least one vent port, and the ports include each comprising a self-sealing coupling adapted to be connected to a corresponding coupling on a vehicle engine to thereby connect the container into fluid communication with a fluid circulation system of the engine, and wherein the reservoir system comprises at least one latch, It is adapted to keep the container in fluid communication with the vehicle engine fluid circulation system, and it is remotely operable to disconnect the container from the vehicle engine fluid circulation system, and wherein the system includes at least one actuator connected to a one or more, and it is adapted to operate one or more latches, and the container is elongated; the input port, the output port and the ventilation port are located at a common first end of the container; and at least one actuating The trigger is operable at the second end of the container distal to the port. A method of supplying fluid to a vehicle engine using a fluid reservoir system is also provided.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to apparatus and methods, and in particular to a fluid reservoir system for a vehicle engine and a method of supplying fluid to a vehicle engine. Background technique [0002] Many vehicle engines use one or more fluids for their operation. Such fluids are typically liquids. For example, internal combustion engines use liquid lubricating oil components. Also, electric engines use heat exchange fluids to, for example, cool the engine, heat the engine, or cool and heat the engine during different operating conditions. Such fluids are generally held in a reservoir associated with the engine and may require periodic replacement. [0003] Routine periodic replacement of engine lubricating oil components in vehicle engines typically involves draining the components from the engine sump. The procedure may also involve removing and replacing the engine oil filter. This process often requires access to the engine oil pan drain...

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[0015] In the example pictured, the connector is shown at the base of the tank, which would present accessibility issues

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