An integrated device for on-line engine oil detection
The integrated device for online engine oil detection can monitor the oil level and quality in real time, solving the problem of delayed oil consumption in traditional diesel engines, improving engine reliability and extending service life.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GUANGXI YUCHAI MARINE & GENSET POWER CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-04
AI Technical Summary
Traditional diesel engine oil consumption is difficult to monitor in real time and requires regular manual checks, which leads to delays and affects engine efficiency and lifespan.
Design an integrated device for online engine oil detection, which uses a capacitive level sensor and an oil analyzer to detect the oil level and quality in real time, and automatically replenishes or replaces the oil through an oil pump and controller.
It enables real-time detection of engine oil level and quality, improves the reliability and stability of diesel engine operation, reduces maintenance costs, and minimizes downtime losses.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of engine technology, and more specifically, to an integrated device for online engine oil detection. Background Technology
[0002] Diesel engines, as core power equipment in industries and transportation, rely heavily on engine oil, which is both a crucial lubricant and a vital factor in ensuring stable operation. However, traditional diesel engines suffer from difficulties in real-time monitoring of oil consumption, requiring manual periodic checks of oil levels and sampling for testing. This process is cumbersome and prone to delays. If insufficient oil or oil deterioration is not detected in time, it can easily affect engine efficiency and safety, and in severe cases, even shorten the engine's lifespan. Utility Model Content
[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to address the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art by providing an integrated device for online engine oil detection. This device can detect the oil level and quality in the oil pan in real time, and replenish or replace the oil in a timely manner. This not only improves the reliability and stability of diesel engine operation, but also reduces equipment maintenance costs and minimizes downtime losses caused by oil problems.
[0004] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: An integrated device for online engine oil detection includes an oil detection tank and a controller. The oil detection tank is detachably installed on the engine oil pan. The oil detection tank has a hollow cavity. A capacitive level sensor for detecting the oil level in the hollow cavity is located at the top of the oil detection tank, and the probe of the capacitive level sensor extends to the lower part of the hollow cavity. An oil inlet communicating with the hollow cavity is located on one side of the oil detection tank, and the hollow cavity is connected to the cavity of the oil pan through the oil inlet. A filling pipe is provided inside the oil detection tank. One end of the filling pipe penetrates the cavity of the oil detection tank and communicates with the oil pan, and the other end of the filling pipe extends to the side wall of the other side of the oil detection tank. The other end of the filling pipe is connected to an oil pipe. One end of the oil pipe is connected to an external oil tank. The oil pipe also has a first oil pump. The oil detection box between the oil inlet and the filling pipe is also equipped with a detection tube. One end of the detection tube passes through the cavity of the oil detection box and communicates with the oil pan. The other end of the detection tube extends to the side wall of the other side of the oil detection box and is connected to a connecting pipe. One end of the connecting pipe is equipped with an oil analyzer. The output end of the oil analyzer is connected to a return oil pipe that communicates with the cavity of the oil pan. The connecting pipe is equipped with a second oil pump, and the return oil pipe is equipped with a third oil pump. The capacitive level sensor, the first oil pump, the second oil pump, the third oil pump, and the oil analyzer are all electrically connected to the controller.
[0005] As a further improvement, a solenoid valve is also provided on the oil pipe between the first oil pump and the external oil tank, and the solenoid valve is electrically connected to the controller.
[0006] Furthermore, one end of the return oil pipe extends to the middle of the oil pan cavity.
[0007] Furthermore, the oil testing box has a balance hole on the side wall that contacts the oil pan, the filling pipe is inserted into the balance hole, and the diameter of the balance hole is larger than the outer diameter of the filling pipe. The hollow cavity is connected to the cavity of the oil pan through the balance hole.
[0008] Furthermore, a filter screen is detachably provided inside the oil inlet.
[0009] Furthermore, the oil detection boxes at both ends of the oil inlet are provided with multiple mounting slots, which are L-shaped. The filter screen is provided with multiple mounting plates on both sides that are adapted to the mounting slots, and the multiple mounting plates are snapped into the multiple mounting slots one by one.
[0010] Furthermore, a sealing groove is provided on the side wall of the oil testing tank that contacts the oil pan, and a sealing ring is engaged in the sealing groove.
[0011] Beneficial effects
[0012] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages:
[0013] 1. This utility model discloses an integrated device for online engine oil detection. It uses a capacitive level sensor and an oil analyzer to detect the oil level and quality in the oil pan in real time, and replenishes or replaces the oil in a timely manner. This not only improves the reliability and stability of diesel engine operation, but also reduces equipment maintenance costs and reduces downtime losses caused by oil problems.
[0014] 2. This utility model provides an integrated device for online engine oil detection. The gas in the oil pan cavity circulates with the gas in the hollow cavity through the balance hole, making the gas pressure in the oil pan and the hollow cavity consistent, thereby improving the accuracy of the capacitive level sensor in detecting the oil level in the hollow cavity. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a front-view perspective three-dimensional structural diagram of the oil testing box in this utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a rear-view three-dimensional structural diagram of the oil testing box in this utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the oil testing box in this utility model.
[0019] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged structural diagram of A in the middle;
[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the filter screen in this utility model.
[0021] The components are: 1-oil testing tank, 2-hollow cavity, 3-capacitive level sensor, 4-oil inlet, 5-balance hole, 6-filling pipe, 7-testing pipe, 8-oil pipe, 9-external oil tank, 10-first oil pump, 11-oil pan, 12-oil analyzer, 13-second oil pump, 14-return pipe, 15-solenoid valve, 16-filter screen, 17-third oil pump, 18-mounting slot, 19-mounting plate, 20-sealing slot, 21-connecting pipe. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The present invention will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings.
[0023] See Figure 1-6An integrated device for online engine oil level detection includes an oil level detection tank 1 and a controller. The oil level detection tank 1 is detachably mounted on the oil pan 11 of the engine and is bolted to the side wall of the oil pan 11. The oil level detection tank 1 has a hollow cavity 2 inside. A capacitive level sensor 3 for detecting the oil level inside the hollow cavity 2 is located at the top of the oil level detection tank 1, and the probe of the capacitive level sensor 3 extends to the lower part of the hollow cavity 2. A controller is located on one side of the oil level detection tank 1. The hollow cavity 2 is connected to the oil inlet 4, and the hollow cavity 2 is connected to the cavity of the oil pan 11 through the oil inlet 4. The oil level gauge 1 is equipped with a filling pipe 6. One end of the filling pipe 6 passes through the cavity of the oil level gauge 1 and the oil pan 11, and the other end of the filling pipe 6 extends to the side wall of the other side of the oil level gauge 1. The other end of the filling pipe 6 is connected to an oil pipe 8, and the filling pipe 6 and the oil pipe 8 are connected by a flange. One end of the oil pipe 8 is equipped with an external oil tank 9, and the oil pipe 8 is also equipped with a first oil pump 10. An oil testing tank 1 located between the oil inlet 4 and the filling pipe 6 is also equipped with a testing pipe 7. One end of the testing pipe 7 passes through the cavity of the oil testing tank 1 and the oil pan 11, while the other end extends to the side wall of the oil testing tank 1 on the other side. The other end of the testing pipe 7 is connected to a connecting pipe 21, which is connected to the testing pipe 7 via a flange. One end of the connecting pipe 21 is equipped with an oil analyzer 12, and the output end of the oil analyzer 12 is connected to a return oil pipe 14 that communicates with the cavity of the oil pan 11. The oil pan 11 is equipped with a second oil pump 13. The oil in the oil pan 11 is transported to the oil analyzer 12 through the detection pipe 7 and the connecting pipe 21 under the action of the second oil pump 13. The oil return pipe 14 is equipped with a third oil pump 17. The oil after being detected by the oil analyzer 12 flows back to the oil pan 11 through the oil return pipe 14 under the action of the third oil pump 17. The capacitive level sensor 3, the first oil pump 10, the second oil pump 13, the third oil pump 17, and the oil analyzer 12 are all electrically connected to the controller.
[0024] The engine oil in the oil pan 11 flows to the hollow cavity 2 through the oil inlet 4. The capacitive level sensor 3 can directly detect the engine oil level in the hollow cavity 2. When the capacitive level sensor 3 detects that the engine oil level in the hollow cavity 2 has dropped to a predetermined lower limit, the capacitive level sensor 3 feeds back to the controller. The controller starts the first oil pump 10, which delivers the engine oil in the external oil tank 9 to the oil pan 11 through the oil pipe 8 and the filling pipe 6. The oil in the oil pan 11 is also drawn through the detection pipe 7 and delivered to the oil analyzer 12. The oil analyzer 12 then detects the quality of the engine oil in the oil pan 11. The oil condition can be detected in real time to determine whether the engine oil in the oil pan 11 needs to be replaced. This device can detect the engine oil level and quality in the oil pan in real time, and replenish or replace the engine oil in a timely manner. This not only improves the reliability and stability of diesel engine operation and extends the service life of the engine, but also reduces equipment maintenance costs and reduces downtime losses caused by engine oil problems.
[0025] In this embodiment, an electromagnetic valve 15 is also provided on the oil pipe 8 between the first oil pump 10 and the external oil tank 9, and the electromagnetic valve 15 is electrically connected to the controller. When the first oil pump 10 is running and the oil in the external oil tank 9 is transported through the oil pipe 8, the filling pipe 6, and the oil pan 11, the controller will control the electromagnetic valve 15 to open. When the oil is stopped being transported, the electromagnetic valve 15 will close, which can prevent the oil in the oil pipe 8 from flowing back.
[0026] In this embodiment, one end of the oil return pipe 14 extends to the middle of the oil pan 11 cavity. The detection pipe 7 draws out engine oil near the side wall of the oil pan 11 for testing. After being tested by the oil analyzer 12, the engine oil returns to the oil pan 11 through the oil return pipe 14. The extension of the oil return pipe 14 to the middle of the oil pan 11 cavity can prevent the detection pipe 7 from repeatedly drawing out the tested engine oil, thereby improving the accuracy of oil testing.
[0027] In this embodiment, a balance hole 5 is provided on the side wall of the oil detection tank 1 that contacts the oil pan 11. The filling pipe 6 is inserted into the balance hole 5, and the diameter of the balance hole 5 is larger than the outer diameter of the filling pipe 6. There is a gap between the balance hole 5 and the filling pipe 6. The hollow cavity 2 is connected to the cavity of the oil pan 11 through the balance hole 5. When oil is added to the oil pan 11 through the filling pipe 6, the air pressure in the oil pan 11 changes with the addition of oil, which affects the oil level in the hollow cavity 2. This leads to a decrease in the detection accuracy of the capacitive level sensor 3. The gas in the oil pan 11 can enter the hollow cavity 2 through the balance hole, thereby maintaining the air pressure in the oil pan 11 and the hollow cavity 2 consistent.
[0028] In this embodiment, a filter screen 16 is detachably provided inside the oil inlet 4. When the engine oil in the oil pan 11 flows into the hollow cavity 2 through the oil inlet 4, the filter screen 16 can filter the particles in the engine oil, effectively preventing the particles from interfering with the oil analyzer 12 and improving the detection accuracy. At the same time, when the tested engine oil flows into the oil pan 11 from the return oil pipe 14, it will cause liquid level fluctuations. The filter screen 16 can slow down the liquid level fluctuations of the engine oil in the hollow cavity 2 and improve the liquid level detection accuracy of the capacitive liquid level sensor 3.
[0029] In this embodiment, multiple mounting slots 18 are provided on the oil detection boxes 1 at both ends of the oil inlet 4. The mounting slots 18 are L-shaped to prevent the filter screen 16 from loosening during installation or use, thereby improving the stability of the filter screen 16. Multiple mounting plates 19 that are adapted to the mounting slots 18 are provided on both sides of the filter screen 16. The multiple mounting plates 19 are correspondingly engaged in the multiple mounting slots 18. Two mounting slots 18 are provided at both the upper and lower ends of the oil inlet 4, and the mounting slots 18 at the upper and lower ends of the oil inlet 4 are symmetrical about the axis of the oil inlet 4. The mounting plate 19 on the filter screen 16 is installed in the corresponding mounting groove 18, thereby achieving the purpose of detachably installing the filter screen 16 in the oil inlet 14. When the mounting plate 19 is installed in the mounting groove 18, one end face of the mounting plate 19 is flush with the end face of the oil test box 1. When the oil test box 1 is installed on the side wall of the oil pan 11, one end face of the mounting plate 19 is in contact with the side wall of the oil pan 11, further improving the firmness of the filter screen 16. The detachable installation of the filter screen 16 facilitates cleaning or replacement.
[0030] In this embodiment, a sealing groove 20 is provided on the side wall where the oil test tank 1 contacts the oil pan 11. A sealing ring is snapped into the sealing groove 20. When the oil test tank 1 is installed on the oil pan 11, the oil in the cavity of the oil pan 11 flows into the hollow cavity 2 through the oil inlet 4. Installing a sealing ring between the oil test tank 1 and the oil pan 11 can enhance its sealing performance and prevent oil leakage.
[0031] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the structure of the present utility model. These modifications and improvements will not affect the effectiveness of the present utility model or the practicality of the patent.
Claims
1. An integrated device for on-line engine oil monitoring, characterized by, The system includes an oil level gauge (1) and a controller. The oil level gauge (1) is detachably mounted on the oil pan (11) of the engine. The oil level gauge (1) has a hollow cavity (2) inside. The top of the oil level gauge (1) is equipped with a capacitive level sensor (3) for detecting the oil level in the hollow cavity (2), and the probe of the capacitive level sensor (3) extends to the lower part of the hollow cavity (2). One side of the oil level gauge (1) is connected to the hollow cavity (2). The oil inlet (4) is open, and the hollow cavity (2) is connected to the cavity of the oil pan (11) through the oil inlet (4). The oil testing tank (1) is provided with a filling pipe (6). One end of the filling pipe (6) passes through the oil testing tank (1) and is connected to the cavity of the oil pan (11). The other end of the filling pipe (6) extends to the side wall of the oil testing tank (1) on the other side. The other end of the filling pipe (6) is provided with an oil pipe (8) connected to it. One end of the oil pipe (8) is provided with... There is an external oil tank (9), and the oil pipe (8) is equipped with a first oil pump (10). An oil detection tank (1) between the oil inlet (4) and the filling pipe (6) is also equipped with a detection tube (7). One end of the detection tube (7) passes through the cavity of the oil detection tank (1) and the oil pan (11), and the other end of the detection tube (7) extends to the side wall of the oil detection tank (1) on the other side. The other end of the detection tube (7) is equipped with a connecting pipe (21) connected to it. One end of 21) is provided with an oil analyzer (12), and the output end of the oil analyzer (12) is provided with a return oil pipe (14) that communicates with the cavity of the oil pan (11). The connecting pipe (21) is provided with a second oil pump (13), and the return oil pipe (14) is provided with a third oil pump (17). The capacitive liquid level sensor (3), the first oil pump (10), the second oil pump (13), the third oil pump (17), and the oil analyzer (12) are all electrically connected to the controller.
2. The integrated device for on-line engine oil monitoring according to claim 1, wherein A solenoid valve (15) is also provided on the oil pipe (8) between the first oil pump (10) and the external oil tank (9), and the solenoid valve (15) is electrically connected to the controller.
3. The integrated device for on-line engine oil monitoring of claim 1, wherein, One end of the return oil pipe (14) extends to the middle of the oil pan (11) cavity.
4. The integrated device for online engine oil detection according to claim 1, characterized in that, The oil testing box (1) has a balance hole (5) on the side wall that contacts the oil pan (11). The filling tube (6) is inserted into the balance hole (5), and the diameter of the balance hole (5) is larger than the outer diameter of the filling tube (6). The hollow cavity (2) is connected to the cavity of the oil pan (11) through the balance hole (5).
5. The integrated device for online engine oil detection according to claim 1, characterized in that, The oil inlet (4) is detachably equipped with a filter screen (16).
6. The integrated device for online engine oil detection according to claim 5, characterized in that, Multiple mounting slots (18) are provided on the oil testing boxes (1) at both ends of the oil inlet (4). The mounting slots (18) are L-shaped. Multiple mounting plates (19) that are adapted to the mounting slots (18) are provided on both sides of the filter screen (16). The multiple mounting plates (19) are snapped into the multiple mounting slots (18) one by one.
7. The integrated device for online engine oil detection according to claim 1, characterized in that, The oil testing box (1) has a sealing groove (20) on the side wall that contacts the oil pan (11), and a sealing ring is engaged in the sealing groove (20).