Swiveling check plug for heavy-duty commercial gear system housings

摘要

A check plug that incorporates a gravity-induced attached swiveling dipstick component is provided. Such a device facilitates the measurement of fluid levels for gear system housings without the need for traditional high profile, cumbersome methods and tools. The swivel aspect coupled with a suitable connected dipstick measurement component allows the user to open the housing through a screwed-in (or other reliably connected) plug and raise the plug to a proper level to read the fluid level on the dipstick measurement component. Once such a measurement is completed, the plug can be placed back in a secure manner to the target housing and the dipstick will remain swiveled downward towards, at least (and preferably immersed to a certain degree) within the subject measured fluid. The method of performing such a measurement with the inventive check plug is also contemplated herein.

主权项

1. A fluid measurement device that includes a check plug and an integrated swiveling dipstick that extends from and is attached to said check plug, wherein said dipstick is configured with a perpendicular bend and a registration end having a top and bottom, wherein said registration end includes indicia for fluid level measurements, and wherein said registration end is weighted to ensure downward disposition of said swiveling dipstick.