| 摘要 |
The present invention comprises an oil drain plug apparatus. In one embodiment, the oil drain plug apparatus includes a housing having an opening for receiving a member that moves within the opening between first and second positions. The housing includes a top opening that screwably receives an inlet port of an oil drain plug. The oil drain plug includes an outlet port for mounting to an oil pan of an engine. The housing includes a bottom opening that is substantially aligned with the top opening. The member includes a center opening that is substantially parallel to the top and bottom openings of the housing. When the member is in a first position, the center opening is not aligned with the top and bottom opening, preventing oil from draining from the oil pan. When the member is moved to the second position, the center opening is substantially aligned with the top and bottom openings of the housing, allowing oil to be drained from the oil pan. The member is coupled to a plate. At least one spring element is placed between the plate and the housing. When the member is in the first position, the spring element provides resistance against the plate, preventing the member from moving due to vibrations. When a force causes the member to move to the second position, the spring element provides greater resistance against the plate, forcing the member back to the first position when the force is removed.
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