Patent ID: 9671272
Date: 2017-06-06
CPC Classifications: G01F

Claim:
1. An assembly comprising: an oil pan having an inner surface, an outer surface, and a hole through the oil pan between the inner and outer surface; a front fixture; clamping means coupled to the front fixture; a first fastener coupling the front fixture to the clamping means, the first fastener fixed to the clamping means with a bond to prevent rotation of the clamping means with respect to the first fastener; and a second fastener applied to the front fixture for application to the clamping means to move the clamping means toward and away from the front fixture; the clamping means is moveable through the hole to arrange the assembly between a free condition, in which the clamping means is outside the oil pan, and an applied condition, in which the clamping means is inside the oil pan; wherein in the applied condition of the assembly, the front fixture encircles the hole in direct contact against the outer surface of the oil pan and is sealed around the hole.