A multi-functional in-situ engine oil recovery vehicle

Abstract

This utility model discloses a multifunctional in-situ engine oil recovery cart, including a base and an oil recovery tank mounted on the base. The base is equipped with casters at its four corners. The oil recovery tank includes a bottom plate and side plates vertically mounted on the four sides of the bottom plate. The bottom plate has an oil outlet. An oil tank is also mounted on the base, located below the bottom plate, and connected to the oil outlet via a pipe. This utility model's oil recovery cart improves the safety of aircraft fuel collection, transfer, and storage, saves space, increases the standardization of aircraft fuel storage and transfer, improves maintenance efficiency, reduces personnel workload, and is applicable to all general aviation aircraft of this model, enabling convenient collection, storage, and transfer of aircraft waste fuel.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of aircraft ground support equipment technology, and in particular to a multi-functional in-situ engine lubricating oil recovery vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] When performing maintenance or repair work on an aircraft, it is necessary to collect the dripping oil. The traditional method of oil collection is to place several waste oil drums under oil lines and components where engine lubricating oil may drip, and then collect the waste oil in the drums for centralized disposal after the work is completed.

[0003] Traditional oil recovery methods have the following drawbacks: 1. The effective oil recovery area is too small, resulting in low recovery efficiency, and the oil drum may interfere with the landing gear. 2. The waste lubricating oil lacks a filtration device, which may cause parts to fall into the oil drum during operation, contaminating aircraft parts and potentially leading to the loss of parts during waste oil disposal. 3. There is a lack of electrostatic discharge devices, which may ignite the oil in the oil recovery vehicle, causing a fire. 4. The oil drum may be accidentally knocked over during oil recovery, increasing the cleanup time after the operation. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a multifunctional in-situ engine lubricating oil recovery vehicle.

[0005] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: A multi-functional in-situ engine lubricating oil recovery cart includes a base and an oil recovery tank disposed on the base. The base is provided with casters at the four corners. The oil recovery tank includes a bottom plate and side plates vertically disposed on the four sides of the bottom plate. The bottom plate is provided with an oil outlet hole. The base is also equipped with an oil drum, which is located below the base plate and is connected to the oil outlet through a pipe.

[0006] Furthermore, each of the two opposing side plates is connected to an inclined side baffle.

[0007] Furthermore, the side baffle has a U-shaped structure and is welded and fixed to the baffle.

[0008] Furthermore, the base is also equipped with an electrostatic discharge brush.

[0009] Furthermore, the base is made by welding together multiple square tubes.

[0010] Furthermore, the base is a rectangular frame structure, the bottom plate is fixedly installed on the top of the base, and the oil drum is installed in the middle of the base.

[0011] Furthermore, a retractable self-locking handrail is provided on one side of the base, and the self-locking handrail is located on the adjacent side of the side baffle.

[0012] Furthermore, the base is equipped with a foldable small table, which is located next to the oil drum.

[0013] Furthermore, a filter screen is provided at the oil outlet.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1) The fuel collection vehicle of this utility model improves the safety of aircraft fuel collection, transfer and storage, saves space, increases the standardization of aircraft fuel storage and transfer, improves maintenance efficiency, reduces the labor intensity of personnel, and can be applied to all general aviation aircraft of this model, realizing convenient collection, storage and transfer of aircraft waste fuel.

[0015] 2) The base and fuel sump were modified into a concave three-dimensional structure that conforms to the structure of the Cessna 172 aircraft, which can avoid interference with the nose landing gear when sumpting fuel, and is placed directly below the engine.

[0016] 3) Use casters with brakes and retractable handles to facilitate the transfer and securing of the oil collection vehicle and prevent accidental operation of the oil collection vehicle during the oil collection process, which could lead to oil spillage.

[0017] 4) A foldable small table has been added to the base partition for placing small parts, making it easier for maintenance personnel to clean the oil collection cart. When in use, it can be unfolded and placed in the oil collection tank; when not in use, it can be folded and placed on the base partition, without taking up extra space on the oil collection cart. An electrostatic discharge brush has also been added to prevent static electricity from igniting fuel, improving safety.

[0018] 5) The small table increases the space utilization of the oil collection vehicle, improves the efficiency of staff during the final stages of the work, and reduces the labor intensity of cleaning up after the oil collection is completed. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the multifunctional in-situ engine lubricating oil recovery vehicle in this embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 A 3D view of a multi-functional in-situ engine oil recovery vehicle; In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Oil collection tank; 3. Casters; 4. Oil outlet; 5. Base plate; 6. Side plate; 7. Oil drum; 8. Side baffle; 9. Self-locking handrail; 10. Small table; 11. Electric discharge brush; 12. Steel cable. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0021] See Figures 1-2 This utility model provides a technical solution: Example: like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a multi-functional in-situ engine lubricating oil collection vehicle includes a base 1 made of multiple square tubes welded together and an oil collection tank 2 disposed on the base 1. The base 1 has casters 3 at its four corners. The oil collection tank 2 includes a base plate 5 and side plates 6 vertically disposed on the four sides of the base plate 5. The base plate 5 has oil outlet holes 4. The base 1 has a rectangular frame structure, and the base plate 5 is fixedly disposed on the top of the base 1. The oil tank 7 is disposed in the middle of the base 1 (the middle refers to the area above the bottom square tubes of the base 1).

[0022] The base 1 is also provided with an oil drum 7, which is located below the base plate 5. The oil drum 7 is connected to the oil outlet 4 through a pipe.

[0023] Two opposing side plates 6 are respectively connected to inclined side baffles 8; the side baffles 8 have a U-shaped structure and are welded and fixed to the baffles.

[0024] The base 1 is also equipped with an electrostatic discharge brush.

[0025] A retractable self-locking handrail 9 is provided on one side of the base 1, and the self-locking handrail 9 is located on the adjacent side of the side baffle 8.

[0026] The base 1 is provided with a foldable small table 10, which is located next to the oil drum 7.

[0027] The base 1 has a concave three-dimensional structure, which makes it easy to avoid the front landing gear and place it under the engine. There is a partition at the bottom, and the oil drum 7 and the small table 10 are both placed on the partition.

[0028] The bottom plate 5 and side plate 6 of the oil collection tank 2 form a concave basin structure with grooved edges, which facilitates avoidance of the front landing gear. The collected waste oil is connected to the oil drum 7 through a pipe (hose) connected to the oil outlet 4. The oil outlet 4 is equipped with a filter screen to filter impurities and prevent pipe blockage.

[0029] The side panel 6 is hinged (the side baffle 8 is also connected to the oil collection tank 2 via a steel cable; when opened, the side baffle 8 can be pulled to maintain its angle; the steel cable is flexible and will not obstruct the closing of the side baffle 8, such as...). Figure 2 (As shown) The side baffle 8 is used to enlarge the opening size of the oil collection tank 2, thereby increasing the oil collection area. When not in use, it can also be folded to form a cover plate for the oil collection tank 2 to prevent oil evaporation.

[0030] The side-retractable handrail is existing technology. Specifically, it can be, but is not limited to, a telescopic rod installed within a sleeve, with the telescopic rod self-locking to the sleeve via a lateral pin. The handrail facilitates transportation.

[0031] The oil drum 7 is set up independently and located below the oil collection pool 2. The oil drum 7 has a handle and can be transported separately. Aircraft maintenance personnel can easily lift it with one hand, which facilitates the easy and timely transfer of waste oil to the oil collection area.

[0032] The foldable small table 10 is used to place small parts for easy cleaning by maintenance personnel. When in use, it is unfolded and placed in the oil collection tank 2; when not in use, it is folded and placed on the partition of the base 1.

[0033] like Figure 2 As shown, the electrostatic brush 11 is used to release static electricity, preventing static electricity from igniting fuel and improving safety. Its striking blue color helps prevent accidental damage to the aircraft.

[0034] This utility model of a fuel collection vehicle improves the safety of aircraft fuel collection, transfer and storage, saves space, increases the standardization of aircraft fuel storage and transfer, improves maintenance efficiency, reduces the labor intensity of personnel, and is applicable to all general aviation aircraft of this model, realizing convenient collection, storage and transfer of aircraft waste fuel.

[0035] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be understood that this utility model is not limited to the forms disclosed herein and should not be construed as excluding other embodiments. It can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments, and can be altered within the scope of the concept described herein through the above teachings or related technologies or knowledge. Modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art that do not depart from the spirit and scope of this utility model should be protected within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A multi-functional in-situ engine lubricating oil recovery vehicle, characterized in that: It includes a base and an oil collection tank set on the base. The base is equipped with casters at the four corners. The oil collection tank includes a bottom plate and side plates vertically set on the four sides of the bottom plate. The bottom plate is provided with oil outlet holes. The base is also equipped with an oil drum, which is located below the base plate and is connected to the oil outlet through a pipe.

2. The multifunctional in-situ engine lubricating oil recovery vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two opposite side plates are each connected to an inclined side baffle.

3. The multifunctional in-situ engine oil recovery vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The side baffle has a U-shaped structure and is welded and fixed to the baffle.

4. The multifunctional in-situ engine oil recovery vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base is also equipped with an electrostatic discharge brush.

5. The multifunctional in-situ engine oil recovery vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base is made by welding together multiple square tubes.

6. The multifunctional in-situ engine oil recovery vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that: The base is a rectangular frame structure, the bottom plate is fixedly installed on the top of the base, and the oil drum is installed in the middle of the base.

7. The multifunctional in-situ engine oil recovery vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The base has a retractable self-locking handrail on one side, which is located on the adjacent side of the side panel.

8. The multifunctional in-situ engine oil recovery vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that: The base is equipped with a foldable small table, which is located next to the oil drum.

9. The multifunctional in-situ engine oil recovery vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: A filter screen is installed at the oil outlet.

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