Patent ID: 9175585
Filing Date: 2015-11-03
Classification: B60K,F01M,G01F,H01H

Abstract:
1. An engine comprising: an engine block; an oil pan operatively connected to the engine block, the oil pan including a chamber floor, a first chamber wall and a second chamber wall defining a chamber configured for collecting a fluid therein; wherein the fluid in the chamber defines a present fluid volume and a present fluid level relative to the chamber floor; a fluid level detection device operatively connected to the oil pan, the fluid level detection device including: wherein the third sidewall is contiguous with both the second and fourth sidewalls; wherein the first sidewall defines a drain slot extending from a slot level to the second end of the stabilizer, such that the drain slot opens into the second end of the stabilizer; wherein the plurality of sidewalls and the base portion define a storage well configured to store a portion of the fluid around the sensor; and wherein the stabilizer is configured to prevent the sensor from indicating the second state when the present fluid volume in the chamber is above the predetermined minimum volume.