Engine oil adding funnel for automobile maintenance

By incorporating a top cap, telescopic tube, and positioning rod into the oil filling funnel, the problems of impurity blockage and unstable use are solved, achieving a safe, reliable, and stable oil filling process.

CN223509650UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-04MEISHAN VOCATIONAL & TECH COLLEGE (MEISHAN TECHNICIAN COLLEGE)
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Application Number
CN202422637992.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-30
Publication Date
2025-11-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-30

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Technical Problem

Traditional oil filling funnels lack a top protective structure, allowing impurities to enter and cause blockages, and lack a stable support structure, resulting in unstable use.

Method used

The design incorporates a funnel structure with a top cover, a support system combining a telescopic tube and a positioning rod, and is equipped with a filter and hose for filtration and stable delivery.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents impurities from entering, increasing the safety and reliability of the device, while ensuring the stability and usability of oil addition.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile maintenance tools, and discloses an engine oil adding funnel for automobile maintenance, which comprises a funnel, a top cover for sealing is fixedly mounted at the top of the funnel, a telescopic pipe for switching is fixedly mounted at the bottom of the funnel, and a positioning rod for supporting is clamped on one side of the telescopic pipe. A filter screen for filtering is clamped in the funnel, and the bottom of the telescopic pipe is in threaded connection with a hose for conveying. According to the engine oil adding funnel for automobile maintenance, through cooperative arrangement of the funnel and the top cover, the top cover can be fixedly installed through the funnel, safety and reliability of the device are guaranteed, the situation that particulate matter impurities enter the funnel to cause blockage of the device can be avoided, meanwhile, the interior of the funnel is protected, and through cooperative arrangement of a telescopic pipe and a positioning rod, the safety of the device is improved. The extension length can be adjusted through the telescopic pipe so as to meet the use requirement, the device can be fixedly supported through the positioning rod, and the stability of the device during engine oil adding is guaranteed.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to automobile maintenance tool technical field, concretely is an oil adding funnel for automobile maintenance. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the automobile maintenance process, the replacement and addition of engine oil are routine and important operations. However, the traditional oil adding funnel has some problems in use, such as the inability to effectively prevent particulate impurities from entering the funnel to cause blockage, and the instability of the funnel leading to engine oil splashing, etc. These problems not only affect the efficiency of oil addition, but also may cause damage to the automobile engine.

[0003] Chinese patent publication No. CN217613255U discloses an oil adding funnel for automobile maintenance, which relates to the technical field of automobile repair auxiliary tools. It comprises a funnel body, a connecting port, a flexible pipe, and a filter screen. The connecting port is fixedly connected below the funnel body and communicates with the inside of the funnel body. The upper part of the flexible pipe is provided with a connecting sleeve, and the lower part of the flexible pipe is provided with a liquid injection port. The filter screen is movably connected below the inside of the funnel body. The utility model has a simple structure and a reasonable design. After use, the liquid injection port is upwardly positioned to avoid the turbulent flow of engine oil at the liquid injection port. At the same time, the filter screen adopts a split structure, which facilitates replacement or cleaning of the filter screen.

[0004] However, the utility model has the following problems in actual use:

[0005] The utility model does not set a structure to protect the top of the device in actual use, which may cause the device to be blocked by impurities entering the device during use, and the reliability is not strong. At the same time, there is no structure to stably support the device, which may cause the device to shake and affect the oil addition during use, and the stability is not strong. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0006] (I) Technical problems solved

[0007] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, the utility model provides an oil adding funnel for automobile maintenance, which solves the problems in the prior art:

[0008] The utility model does not set a structure to protect the top of the device in actual use, which may cause the device to be blocked by impurities entering the device during use, and the reliability is not strong. At the same time, there is no structure to stably support the device, which may cause the device to shake and affect the oil addition during use, and the stability is not strong.

[0009] (II) Technical solutions

[0010] In order to achieve the above object, the utility model discloses a kind of oil adding funnel for automobile maintenance, including funnel, the top of the funnel is fixedly installed for the top cover of closure, the bottom of the funnel is fixedly installed for the flexible pipe of switching, the side of the flexible pipe is clamped for the positioning rod of support, the inside of the funnel is clamped for the filter screen of filtering, the bottom of the flexible pipe is threadedly connected for the hose of conveying.

[0011] Optionally, the side of the funnel is fixedly connected for the hanging ring of suspension, the inner wall of the funnel is provided with the clamping groove for positioning.

[0012] Optionally, the top of the top cover is fixedly installed for the cap of lifting, the bottom of the top cover is fixedly connected for the protruding block of positioning.

[0013] Optionally, the side of the flexible pipe is fixedly connected for the positioning ring of clamping, the bottom of the flexible pipe is fixedly connected for the screw pipe of fixing.

[0014] Optionally, the side of the positioning rod is provided with the through hole for positioning, the side of the positioning rod is sleeved for the rubber sleeve of antiskid.

[0015] Optionally, the top of the filter screen is fixedly installed for the annular ring of support, the top of the annular ring is fixedly installed for the pull rod of lifting.

[0016] Optionally, the top of the hose is fixedly installed for the switching sleeve of fixing, the top of the hose is threadedly connected with the bottom of the flexible pipe through switching sleeve.

[0017] Optionally, the outside of the hose is provided with the external thread for positioning, the side of the hose is provided with the port for conveying.

[0018] (Three) beneficial effects

[0019] The utility model provides a kind of oil adding funnel for automobile maintenance, with following beneficial effects:

[0020] This automotive oil filling funnel, designed for automotive maintenance, features a funnel and top cover that work together to securely hold the top cover in place, ensuring the device's safety and reliability. This design prevents particulate matter from entering the funnel and causing blockages, while also protecting the funnel's interior, thus increasing the device's safety and reliability. The telescopic tube and positioning rod allow for adjustable extension length to meet specific needs, while the positioning rod provides stable support during oil filling, enhancing stability. The filter screen and hose work together to filter impurities from the oil, and the hose adds the oil to the tank. The hose can be bent as needed, increasing the device's practicality. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the funnel structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning rod structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the flexible hose structure of this utility model.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Funnel; 2. Top cover; 3. Telescopic tube; 4. Positioning rod; 5. Filter screen; 6. Hose; 7. Hanging ring; 8. Slot; 9. Cap; 10. Protrusion; 11. Positioning ring; 12. Screw tube; 13. Through hole; 14. Rubber sleeve; 15. Ring; 16. Pull rod; 17. Adapter sleeve; 18. External thread; 19. Port. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0027] Please see Figures 1 to 4 This utility model embodiment provides an oil filling funnel for automobile maintenance. This oil filling funnel is applied to automobile maintenance and refueling scenarios. In this embodiment, the structure of fixed support and protection is improved, so that it has the advantages of safety, reliability, stable support and strong practicality.

[0028] Example 1:

[0029] Please see Figures 1 to 2In order to make the device safer and more reliable during use and to prevent foreign objects from entering the device and causing blockage, a funnel 1 and a top cover 2 are provided.

[0030] The device includes a funnel 1, a top cover 2 for sealing is fixedly installed on the top of the funnel 1, a hanging ring 7 for suspension is fixedly connected to one side of the funnel 1, a positioning groove 8 is opened on the inner wall of the funnel 1, a cap 9 for lifting is fixedly installed on the top of the top cover 2, and a positioning protrusion 10 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the top cover 2. Therefore, when in use, the top cover 2 is fixedly installed on the top of the funnel 1, and the top cover 2 is used to seal the upper opening of the funnel 1 to prevent impurities from entering the inside of the funnel 1 during the oil adding process. The cap 9 is also fixedly installed on the top of the top cover 2, which is convenient for the user to lift to open or close the top cover 2. At the same time, the protrusion 10 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the top cover 2. The protrusion 10 cooperates with the groove 8 on the inner wall of the funnel 1 to ensure that the top cover 2 is firmly installed on the funnel 1, which increases the safety and reliability of the device.

[0031] Example 2:

[0032] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 In order to make the device more stable during use and to ensure that the device is supported stably, a telescopic tube 3 and a positioning rod 4 are provided.

[0033] A telescopic tube 3 for transfer is fixedly installed at the bottom of the funnel 1. A positioning rod 4 for support is snapped onto one side of the telescopic tube 3. A positioning ring 11 for snapping is fixedly connected to one side of the telescopic tube 3. A screw tube 12 for fixing is fixedly connected to the bottom of the telescopic tube 3. A through hole 13 for positioning is opened on one side of the positioning rod 4. A rubber sleeve 14 for anti-slip is sleeved on one side of the positioning rod 4. Therefore, when in use, the telescopic tube 3 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the funnel 1 to deliver engine oil from the funnel 1 to the hose 6. The design of the telescopic tube 3 allows the user to adjust its extension length according to actual needs to adapt to oil tank openings of different heights. The positioning rod 4 is snapped onto one side of the telescopic tube 3. The positioning rod 4 cooperates with the positioning ring 11 on the telescopic tube 3 through the through hole 13 to achieve stable support for the telescopic tube 3. A rubber sleeve 14 is also sleeved on one side of the positioning rod 4 to increase the user's grip comfort and prevent slippage, thereby increasing the stability of the device.

[0034] Example 3:

[0035] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 4 To make the device more practical during use, its length and position can be adjusted as needed, and it is equipped with a filter screen 5 and a flexible hose 6.

[0036] A filter screen 5 for filtration is snapped into the inside of the funnel 1. A flexible hose 6 for conveying is threaded to the bottom of the telescopic tube 3. A ring 15 for support is fixedly installed on the top of the filter screen 5, and a pull rod 16 for lifting is fixedly installed on the top of the ring 15. An adapter sleeve 17 for fixing is fixedly installed on the top of the hose 6. The top of the hose 6 is threaded to the bottom of the telescopic tube 3 through the adapter sleeve 17. An external thread 18 for positioning is provided on the outside of the hose 6. A conveying port 19 is opened on one side of the hose 6. Therefore, when in use, the filter screen 5 is snapped into the inside of the funnel 1 to filter impurities in the oil and ensure that the added oil is of the correct type. The filter screen 5 is pure and free of impurities. A ring 15 and a pull rod 16 are fixedly installed on the top of the filter screen 5, which makes it easy for users to lift the filter screen 5 for cleaning or replacement. The bottom of the telescopic tube 3 is threaded with a hose 6. The design of the hose 6 allows it to bend according to the position of the oil tank opening, which facilitates the smooth addition of engine oil. An adapter sleeve 17 is fixedly installed on the top of the hose 6. The adapter sleeve 17 is threaded at the bottom of the telescopic tube 3 to ensure a stable connection between the hose 6 and the telescopic tube 3. The hose 6 has an external thread 18, which can enhance the fixing effect of the device. A port 19 is opened on one side of the hose 6 for the delivery of engine oil, which increases the practicality of the device.

[0037] In this invention, the working steps of the device are as follows:

[0038] First, the user adjusts the extension length of the telescopic tube 3 according to the height of the fuel tank opening, and then attaches the positioning rod 4 to the telescopic tube 3 for stable support. Second, the user opens the top cover 2 and pours the engine oil into the funnel 1. The engine oil is filtered through the filter screen 5 to remove impurities. Then, the engine oil flows into the hose 6 through the telescopic tube 3. The user can bend the hose 6 as needed to align it with the fuel tank opening. Finally, the user inserts the port 19 of the hose 6 into the fuel tank opening, and the engine oil smoothly enters the fuel tank through the port 19.

[0039] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An oil-adding funnel for automotive maintenance, comprising a funnel (1), characterized in that: The top of the funnel (1) is fixedly fitted with a top cover (2) for sealing, and the bottom of the funnel (1) is fixedly fitted with a telescopic tube (3) for transfer. A positioning rod (4) for support is snapped into one side of the telescopic tube (3). A filter screen (5) for filtration is snapped into the inside of the funnel (1). A flexible hose (6) for conveying is threaded into the bottom of the telescopic tube (3).

2. The oil-adding funnel for automotive maintenance according to claim 1, characterized in that: A hanging ring (7) for suspension is fixedly connected to one side of the funnel (1), and a positioning groove (8) is provided on the inner wall of the funnel (1).

3. The oil-adding funnel for automotive maintenance according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the top cover (2) is fixedly fitted with a cap (9) for lifting, and the bottom of the top cover (2) is fixedly connected with a protrusion (10) for positioning.

4. The oil-adding funnel for automotive maintenance according to claim 1, characterized in that: A positioning ring (11) for snapping is fixedly connected to one side of the telescopic tube (3), and a screw tube (12) for fixing is fixedly connected to the bottom of the telescopic tube (3).

5. The oil-adding funnel for automotive maintenance according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning rod (4) has a through hole (13) for positioning on one side, and a rubber sleeve (14) for anti-slip is sleeved on one side of the positioning rod (4).

6. The oil-adding funnel for automotive maintenance according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the filter screen (5) is fixedly installed with a ring (15) for support, and the top of the ring (15) is fixedly installed with a pull rod (16) for lifting.

7. The oil-adding funnel for automotive maintenance according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the hose (6) is fixedly fitted with an adapter sleeve (17) for fixing, and the top of the hose (6) is threadedly connected to the bottom of the telescopic tube (3) through the adapter sleeve (17).

8. The oil-adding funnel for automotive maintenance according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hose (6) is provided with an external thread (18) for positioning, and a port (19) for conveying is provided on one side of the hose (6).

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Engine oil adding funnel for automobile maintenance

    CN217613255U