Vertical shaft engine
By designing oil filling pipes and oil drain bolts on both sides of the vertical axis engine, the problem of inconvenient maintenance in the existing technology is solved, convenient refueling and draining operations are achieved, and the maintenance convenience of the entire machine is improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423134022.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-18
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-26
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-18
AI Technical Summary
Existing vertical axis engines are designed with refueling and draining positions on only one side, which makes maintenance inconvenient, especially when refueling or draining, the entire engine needs to be moved.
The oil filling pipe and oil drain bolt are designed on the first and second sides of the engine body respectively to realize oil filling and draining operations from both sides. The oil filling pipe is equipped with a pipe cover and a limit groove structure, the oil drain holes are staggered, and a groove is set at the bottom of the crankshaft cavity to facilitate the precipitation of impurities.
The maintenance convenience of the vertical axis engine has been improved. Users can refuel and drain the oil without moving the engine, which simplifies the maintenance process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of engines, in particular to a vertical axis engine. Background Art
[0002] Vertical-axis engines are distinguished by their compact design, high efficiency, and low noise levels. With their cylinders and crankshaft positioned vertically, they offer a more compact design and are easier to install and maintain. Their low noise levels make them particularly suitable for applications requiring a quiet environment.
[0003] Existing vertical axis engines are usually designed with refueling and draining positions only on one side of the body. If the refueling and draining positions are not exposed at the installation position of the entire machine, or if the refueling and draining positions are blocked by debris, the user needs to move the position of the entire machine before refueling or draining, which causes inconvenience in maintenance and other problems. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of the defects in the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a vertical axis engine to improve the convenience of the entire machine during subsequent maintenance.
[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides a vertical axis engine, including a body, having a first side and a second side relative to each other, a crankshaft cavity being provided in the body, two oil drain holes being provided on the body, the two oil drain holes being respectively connected to the crankshaft cavity, and the two oil drain holes being respectively arranged on the first side and the second side; two oil drain bolts being respectively threadedly engaged in the corresponding oil drain holes; and two oil filling pipes being respectively provided on the first side and the second side, and the oil filling pipes being connected to the crankshaft cavity.
[0006] Preferably, the pipe opening of the oil filling pipe is provided with a pipe cover, and the pipe cover is provided with an oil dipstick, and the oil dipstick passes through the oil filling pipe and extends into the crankshaft cavity.
[0007] Preferably, the outer side wall at the oil filling pipe orifice is provided with two limit grooves and two notches, the limit grooves extend along the circumference of the oil filling pipe, and the two limit grooves are arranged in a central symmetrical manner along the axis of the oil filling pipe orifice; the notches penetrate the end wall of the oil filling pipe orifice and are connected with the corresponding limit grooves; the inner side wall of the pipe cover is provided with two limit protrusions, and the limit protrusions cooperate with the notches and the limit grooves.
[0008] Preferably, the oil filling pipe is provided with a support ear, and the support ear is provided with a through hole.
[0009] Preferably, the pipe opening of the oil filling pipe is inclined away from the engine body.
[0010] Preferably, the two oil drain holes are staggered.
[0011] Preferably, the bottom recess of the crankshaft cavity is formed with a first groove and a second groove, the first groove is communicated with the oil drain hole located on the first side, and the second groove is communicated with the oil drain hole located on the second side.
[0012] Preferably, the bottom of the crankshaft cavity is provided with a plurality of reinforcing ribs.
[0013] Preferably, the outer side wall of the body is provided with a plurality of heat dissipation ribs, and the heat dissipation ribs extend to the bottom of the body.
[0014] Beneficial effects of the utility model:
[0015] The utility model discloses a vertical axis engine. By designing an oil filling pipe and drain bolt on the first and second sides of the engine body, respectively, the user can fill or drain the engine oil from either side. This allows oil filling and draining operations to be performed independently of the engine's installation location, eliminating the need to move the engine body. This solves the maintenance inconvenience associated with conventional vertical axis engines designed with only one side for filling and draining, and improves the convenience of subsequent maintenance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly describes the drawings required for the specific embodiments or the description of the prior art. Similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals throughout the drawings. Elements or parts in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale.
[0017] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a vertical axis engine provided by one embodiment of the present utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 is a top view of the vertical axis engine;
[0019] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the oil filling pipe and the oil drain bolt located on the first side;
[0020] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the oil filling pipe and the oil drain bolt located on the second side;
[0021] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the oil filling pipe;
[0022] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the oil filling pipe opening;
[0023] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the structure of the tube cover;
[0024] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the structure of the crankshaft cavity bottom;
[0025] Figure 9 is a structural schematic diagram of the oil drain hole located on the second side;
[0026] Reference numerals:
[0027] 10. Engine body; 11. First side; 12. Second side; 13. Oil drain hole; 14. First groove; 15. Second groove; 16. Reinforcement rib; 17. Heat dissipation rib; 20. Oil drain bolt; 30. Oil filling pipe; 31. Limiting groove; 32. Notch; 33. Support ear; 34. Through hole; 40. Pipe cover; 41. Limiting protrusion; 50. Oil dipstick. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0028] The following embodiments of the technical solution of the present invention are described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present invention and are therefore only examples and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0029] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the technical terms or scientific terms used in this application should have the common meanings understood by those skilled in the art to which this utility model belongs.
[0030] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.
[0031] In addition, the terms "first," "second," etc. are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the technical features indicated. In the description of this utility model, "plurality" means more than two, unless otherwise specifically defined.
[0032] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on specific circumstances.
[0033] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, when a first feature is "above" or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, when a first feature is "above," "above," or "above" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. When a first feature is "below," "below," or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.
[0034] like Figure 1-9 As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, a vertical axis engine is provided, comprising a body 10, two oil drain bolts 20 and two oil filling pipes 30. The body 10 has a first side 11 and a second side 12 opposite to each other. Figure 2 The first side 11 is on the right side of the engine body 10, and the second side 12 is on the left side of the engine body 10. A crankshaft cavity is provided within the engine body 10, and two oil drain holes 13 are provided on the engine body 10. The two oil drain holes 13 are connected to the crankshaft cavity, and the two oil drain holes 13 are arranged on the first side 11 and the second side 12, respectively. Two oil drain bolts 20 are threadedly engaged with the corresponding oil drain holes 13. Two oil filler pipes 30 are provided on the first side 11 and the second side 12, respectively, and the oil filler pipes 30 are connected to the crankshaft cavity.
[0035] When the engine oil needs to be added, the user can add the engine oil into the crankcase from the first side 11 or the second side 12 of the engine body 10. When the engine oil needs to be replaced, the user can unscrew the oil drain bolt 20 from the first side 11 or the second side 12 of the engine body 10 to drain the engine oil in the crankcase.
[0036] This embodiment discloses a vertical axis engine. By designing an oil filler pipe 30 and an oil drain bolt 20 on the first side 11 and second side 12 of the engine body 10, respectively, the user can add or drain oil from either side 11 or 12. This allows oil filling and draining operations to be performed independently of the engine's installation location, eliminating the need to move the engine body 10. This solves the maintenance inconvenience associated with conventional vertical axis engines designed with only one side for oil filling and draining, and improves the convenience of subsequent maintenance.
[0037] In one embodiment, in order to facilitate the user to check the oil capacity in the crankshaft cavity, a detachable pipe cover 40 is provided at the pipe mouth of the oil filling pipe 30, and an oil dipstick 50 is inserted and fixed on the pipe cover 40. The oil dipstick 50 passes through the oil filling pipe 30 and extends into the crankshaft cavity.
[0038] In one embodiment, the outer wall of the oil filler pipe 30 at the mouth is provided with two limiting grooves 31 and two notches 32. The limiting grooves 31 extend along the circumference of the oil filler pipe 30 and are arranged symmetrically about the axis of the mouth of the oil filler pipe 30. The notches 32 extend through the end wall of the mouth of the oil filler pipe 30 and communicate with the corresponding limiting grooves 31. The inner wall of the pipe cover 40 is provided with two limiting protrusions 41, which cooperate with the notches 32 and the limiting grooves 31.
[0039] To install the pipe cover 40 onto the oil filler pipe 30, the user simply aligns the two stopper protrusions 41 on the pipe cover 40 with the two notches 32, inserting the stopper protrusions 41 into the stopper grooves 31. The pipe cover 40 is then rotated until the stopper protrusions 41 abut against the wall of the stopper groove 31, away from the notches 32. This structural design ensures a tight fit between the pipe cover 40 and the oil filler pipe 30 and facilitates user operation of the pipe cover 40.
[0040] In one embodiment, the oil filler pipe 30 is integrally formed with a lug 33 having a through-hole 34. The lug 33 on the first side 11 of the oil filler pipe 30 is secured to the starter bracket, while the lug 33 on the second side 12 of the oil filler pipe 30 is secured to the air scoop. The lug 33 on the oil filler pipe 30 ensures a secure fit.
[0041] In one embodiment, the opening of the oil filler pipe 30 is tilted away from the engine body 10. This prevents the opening of the oil filler pipe 30 from being too close to other components of the engine body 10, thereby preventing oil leaking during refueling from adhering to the engine body 10. Furthermore, the tilted oil filler pipe 30 does not excessively occupy the side space of the engine body 10, thereby optimizing the overall structural layout of the engine.
[0042] In one embodiment, the two oil drain holes 13 are staggered. The oil drain hole 13 on the first side 11 is opened on the foot of the oil pan of the engine body 10, and the oil drain hole 13 on the second side 12 is opened on the oil pan of the engine body 10.
[0043] In one embodiment, the bottom of the crankshaft cavity is recessed to form a first groove 14 and a second groove 15. The first groove 14 communicates with the oil drain hole 13 located on the first side 11, and the second groove 15 communicates with the oil drain hole 13 located on the second side 12. The design of the first groove 14 and the second groove 15 facilitates the sedimentation of impurities in the crankshaft cavity, thereby facilitating the discharge of oil from the oil drain hole 13 during oil draining.
[0044] In one embodiment, in order to improve the structural strength of the oil pan of the engine body 10 , a plurality of reinforcing ribs 16 are provided at the bottom of the crankshaft cavity.
[0045] In one embodiment, the outer wall of the engine body 10 is provided with a plurality of heat dissipation ribs 17, which extend to the bottom of the oil pan of the engine body 10. These ribs 17 increase the contact area between the engine body 10 and the air, thereby enhancing the heat dissipation performance of the engine body 10. Furthermore, these ribs 17 can increase the structural strength of the engine body 10, providing it with a certain degree of impact resistance.
[0046] In the specification of the present invention, a large number of specific details are described. However, it is understood that the embodiments of the present invention can be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known methods, structures and techniques are not shown in detail so as not to obscure the understanding of this specification.
[0047] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the above embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some or all of the technical features therein. These modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, and they should all be included in the scope of the claims and description of the present invention.
Claims
1. A vertical axis engine, characterized in that: include: A machine body (10) having a first side (11) and a second side (12) opposite to each other, a crank chamber being provided in the machine body (10), two oil drain holes (13) being provided on the machine body (10), the two oil drain holes (13) being respectively communicated with the crank chamber, and the two oil drain holes (13) being respectively arranged on the first side (11) and the second side (12); Two oil drain bolts (20) are respectively threadedly engaged in the corresponding oil drain holes (13); and Two oil filling pipes (30) are respectively arranged on the first side (11) and the second side (12), and the oil filling pipes (30) are communicated with the crankshaft chamber.
2. The vertical axis engine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pipe opening of the engine oil filling pipe (30) is provided with a pipe cover (40), and the pipe cover (40) is provided with an oil dipstick (50). The oil dipstick (50) passes through the engine oil filling pipe (30) and extends into the crankshaft cavity.
3. The vertical axis engine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer wall of the oil filling pipe (30) at the pipe opening is provided with two limiting grooves (31) and two notches (32), the limiting grooves (31) extending along the circumference of the oil filling pipe (30), and the two limiting grooves (31) are arranged in a central symmetric manner along the axis of the pipe opening of the oil filling pipe (30); the notches (32) penetrate the end wall of the pipe opening of the oil filling pipe (30) and communicate with the corresponding limiting grooves (31); The inner side wall of the tube cover (40) is provided with two limiting protrusions (41), and the limiting protrusions (41) are matched with the notch (32) and the limiting groove (31).
4. The vertical axis engine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The oil filling pipe (30) is provided with a support ear (33), and the support ear (33) is provided with a through hole (34).
5. The vertical axis engine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pipe opening of the engine oil filling pipe (30) is inclined toward a side away from the engine body (10).
6. The vertical axis engine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two oil drain holes (13) are arranged in a staggered manner.
7. The vertical axis engine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The bottom recess of the crankshaft cavity is formed with a first groove (14) and a second groove (15), wherein the first groove (14) is communicated with the oil drain hole (13) located on the first side (11), and the second groove (15) is communicated with the oil drain hole (13) located on the second side (12).
8. The vertical axis engine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the crankshaft cavity is provided with a plurality of reinforcing ribs (16).
9. The vertical axis engine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side wall of the machine body (10) is provided with a plurality of heat dissipation ribs (17), and the heat dissipation ribs (17) extend to the bottom of the machine body (10).