Patent ID: 8881421
Filing Date: 2014-11-11
Classification: G01F

Abstract:
1. A dipstick assembly, comprising: a dipstick including a cap with an extension extending from the cap for measuring a fluid level, the cap having a gripping end and a distal engagement end; and a cup for cooperatively engaging with the cap, a slot and a tab on one of the cap and the cup and a lug and a recess on the other of the cap and the cup, wherein the cap and the cup cooperatively engage in both an unlocked engagement position and a locked engagement position, in the unlocked engagement position the tab is disposed in one end of the recess and a portion of the slot engages the lug; in the locked engagement position the tab is disposed in another end of the recess and a remaining portion of the slot engages the lug creating a lock between the slot and the lug, wherein the tab and recess limit assembly of the cap and cup to one locked position relative to each other.