Engine with remote oil fill assembly

Abstract

A remote oil fill assembly for an internal combustion engine that has an engine oil fill point is provided. The remote oil fill assembly comprises a main body portion, an engine oil port end, and an oil fill end. The engine oil port end is disposed at a first end of the main body portion. The oil port end is fixedly attached to the engine oil fill point. The oil fill end is disposed at a second end of the main body portion. A flow path forms between the engine oil port end and the oil fill end to deliver fluid to the engine oil fill point.

1 . A unitary remote oil fill assembly for an internal combustion engine having an engine oil fill point, the remote oil fill assembly comprising:
 a main body portion;   an engine oil port end disposed at a first end of the main body portion, the oil port end being fixedly attached to an engine oil fill point; and   an oil fill end disposed at a second end of the main body portion,   wherein a flow path forms between the engine oil port end and the oil fill end to deliver fluid to the engine oil fill point.   
     
     
         2 . The remote oil fill assembly of  claim 1  further comprising a bellows region, the bellows region providing a flexible area on the remote oil fill assembly. 
     
     
         3 . The remote oil fill assembly of  claim 1  further comprising a mounting structure, the mounting structure disposed on a periphery of the main body portion, the mounting structure forming a through hole adapted to receive a fastener to secure the remote oil fill assembly. 
     
     
         4 . The remote oil fill assembly of  claim 1  further comprising a removable oil fill cap, the removable oil fill cap adapted to be received by the oil fill end. 
     
     
         5 . The remote oil fill assembly of  claim 4 , wherein the removable oil fill cap connects to the oil fill end via threads. 
     
     
         6 . The remote oil fill assembly of  claim 4 , wherein the removable oil fill cap connects to the oil fill end via a press fit. 
     
     
         7 . The remote oil fill assembly of  claim 4 , wherein the removable oil cap forms a generally fluid tight seal with the oil fill end. 
     
     
         8 . The remote oil fill assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the main body comprises a first polymeric material. 
     
     
         9 . The remote oil fill assembly of  claim 8  wherein the main body comprises polypropylene. 
     
     
         10 . The remote oil fill assembly of  claim 8 , wherein the engine oil port end is over-molded onto the main body. 
     
     
         11 . The remote oil fill assembly of  claim 10 , wherein the engine oil port end forms a seal with an engine oil fill point. 
     
     
         12 . The remote oil fill assembly of  claim 11 , wherein the engine oil port end comprises a second polymeric material. 
     
     
         13 . The remote oil fill assembly of  claim 11 , wherein the second polymeric material is softer than the first polymeric material. 
     
     
         14 . The remote oil fill assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the engine oil fill point is in a valve cover of the engine. 
     
     
         15 . A remote oil fill assembly for an internal combustion engine having an engine oil fill point, the remote oil fill assembly comprising:
 a main body portion;   an over-molded engine oil port end disposed at a first end of the main body portion, the over-molded engine oil port end forming a seal with an engine oil fill point;   an oil fill end disposed at a second end of the main body portion; and   a removable oil fill cap adapted to be removably connected to the oil fill end   wherein a flow path forms between the engine oil port end and the oil fill end to deliver fluid to the engine oil fill point.   
     
     
         16 . The remote oil fill assembly of  claim 15  further comprising a bellows region, the bellows region providing a flexible area on the remote oil fill assembly, the bellows region being disposed between the over-molded engine oil port end and the oil fill end of the remote oil fill assembly. 
     
     
         17 . The remote oil fill assembly of  claim 15  further comprising a mounting structure, the mounting structure disposed on a periphery of the main body portion, the mounting structure forming a through hole adapted to receive a fastener to secure the remote oil fill assembly to a vehicle. 
     
     
         18 . The remote oil fill assembly of  claim 15 , wherein the removable oil fill cap connects to the oil fill end via threads. 
     
     
         19 . The remote oil fill assembly of  claim 15 , wherein the main body comprises a first polymeric material, and the over-molded engine oil port comprises a second polymeric material, the first polymeric material being a harder material than the second polymeric material. 
     
     
         20 . A remote oil fill assembly for an internal combustion engine having an engine oil fill point, the remote oil fill assembly comprising:
 a main body portion;   an over-molded engine oil port end disposed at a first end of the main body portion, the over-molded engine oil port end forming a seal with an engine oil fill point;   an oil fill end disposed at a second end of the main body portion;   a bellows region, the bellows region providing a flexible area on the remote oil fill assembly, the bellows region being disposed between the over-molded engine oil port end and the oil fill end of the remote oil fill assembly; and   a removable oil fill cap adapted to be removably connected to the oil fill end,   wherein a flow path forms between the engine oil port end and the oil fill end to deliver fluid to the engine oil fill point.