Patent ID: 6145623
Filing Date: 2000-11-14
Classification: F01M,F16N

Abstract:
An apparatus for draining oil from a side-draining crankcase, the crankcase having an oil outlet, the crankcase being supported on a chassis defining edge portions distal from the oil outlet, the apparatus comprising:a flexible fluid conduit having a first end and a second end and forming a fluid passageway there between;a first coupling secured to the first end of the flexible fluid conduit and configured to be connectable to the oil outlet;a sealing element removably connectable to the second end of the flexible fluid conduit; andwherein the oil outlet includes a female threaded portion to engage a male threaded drain plug, the first coupling further comprising at a first end of the coupling a male threaded portion configured to be compatible with the female threaded portion of the oil outlet; andfurther wherein the flexible fluid conduit is defined by an inside surface and an outside surface, and wherein the inside surface at the first end of the flexible fluid conduit comprises an elastomeric portion, and further wherein the first coupling comprises at a second end of the coupling a hose barb configured to engage the elastomeric portion at the first end of the flexible fluid conduit.