초록

An oil level gauge including an ullage rod that is segmented and retained as a unit by a tensioned cable and having a fluted surface in the fluid measuring area to assure accurate nonwiping reading of the oil level.

대표청구항 ▼

An oil level measuring device comprising an ullage rod including a handle attached thereto for controlling said ullage rod, a plurality of axially aligned cylindrical segments having axially aligned openings therethrough including an end segment and a base segment, said segments being unattached to

An oil level measuring device comprising an ullage rod including a handle attached thereto for controlling said ullage rod, a plurality of axially aligned cylindrical segments having axially aligned openings therethrough including an end segment and a base segment, said segments being unattached to each other, said base segment engaging said handle, a tension cable extending from said handle through said base segment to said end segment through said openings, and a spring for tensioning said cable, said spring and cable being disposed to bias said segments into abutting relationship, at least one of said segments defining an oil reading surface for indicating the oil level.