Oil breather splash guard structure

摘要

A two stage splash guard structure is provided for an oil breather usable with an hydraulic fluid reservoir or tank. The first splash guard is provided within a neck portion preferably formed as part of the tank. A bowl-like cavity is formed within the neck portion and a ring-like chamber surrounds the cavity to serve as the first stage splash guard. An orifice is provided in the lower portion of the bowl to allow for the flow of air through the neck portion and into and out of the tank as the fluid in the tank shifts or rises and falls. A shelf is formed within the bowl to receive a second stage splash guard plate. A hollow adapter is then threadably secured within the neck portion to secure the second stage splash plate in place on the shelf and an air breather cap with the filtering element is threadably secured to the adapter.