Abstract:
A filter element (16) may include a canister (14), a first cap (44) coupled to a first end (32) of the canister, and a second cap (52) coupled to a second end (34) of the canister. The filter element may further include an outer tubular member (54) extending between the first cap and the second cap, and an inner tubular member (58). The outer and inner tubular members may each include a plurality of apertures (56, 60). The filter element may further include filter media (70) configured to promote separation of a first fluid from a second fluid as fluid passes through the filter media. The filter element may be configured such that fluid entering the filter element flows between an interior surface (80) of the canister and an exterior surface (72) of the filter media and through the filter media, such that a portion of the fluid flows into the outer tubular member but not into the inner tubular member.
Abstract:
A filter element (56) includes a tubular member (86) including a partition (94) at least partially defining first and second chambers (96, 98). The tubular member includes at least one outlet aperture (106) and at least one inlet aperture (112) configured to provide flow communication exiting from the first chamber and flow communication into the second chamber, respectively. The filter element is configured such that fluid passing through the filter element from an inlet port (102) to an outlet port (104) passes through the first chamber, a filter medium (88), and the second chamber. The filter element also includes an end cap (90) having a return aperture (126) configured to provide flow communication between fluid exiting from the first chamber and fluid entering the inlet port, wherein a portion of fluid exiting from the first chamber is returned to the inlet port for recirculation through the first chamber.
Abstract:
A filter element (100) is disclosed. The filter element (100) includes an angled first end cap (106) and a second end cap (108), each having angled surfaces. The first and second end caps (106, 108) each include an inner sidewall (118) and an outer sidewall (126) projecting longitudinally from the respective angled surfaces. The outer sidewall (126) is axially spaced apart from the inner sidewall (118). Further, the inner sidewall (118) defines a centrally disposed through-hole (104) on the respective first and second end caps (106, 108). The filter element (100) also includes a filter media (102) disposed between the first and second end caps (106, 108). A first and a second locking mechanism are respectively provided on the first and second end caps (106, 108). Further, the second locking mechanism of the filter element (100) is configured to abut completely with the first locking mechanism of another filter element (100).
Abstract:
A filter element (16) may include a tubular member (46), including a first end portion (60), with the first end portion being substantially open, at least partially defining an inlet port (62) configured to provide flow communication into a first chamber (56) of the tubular member, and at least partially defining an outlet port (64) configured to provide flow communication from a second chamber (58). The tubular member may further include a second end portion (61), with the second end portion being located at an end of the tubular member opposite the first end portion. The tubular member may also include at least one outlet aperture (68), at least one inlet aperture (74), and a vent tube (88) extending longitudinally between the first end portion and the second end portion. The vent tube may be configured to provide flow communication between the first end portion and the second end portion of the tubular member.
Abstract:
A filter element (16) may include a tubular member (46) including an end portion (60) at least partially defining an inlet port (62) configured to provide flow communication to a filter medium (48) of the filter element, and at least partially defining an outlet port (64) configured to provide flow communication from the filter medium. The filter element may further include a filter medium associated with the tubular element, and an end cap (50) associated with the end portion of the tubular member and the filter medium. The end cap may include a plate (142) transverse to the longitudinal axis ( X ) of the tubular member, and a sealing wall (146) coupled to the plate and extending transverse to the plate. The sealing wall may include a seal portion (148) configured to be compressed between a filter canister (14) and a portion of a filter base (12) to provide a seal between the filter canister and the portion of the filter base.
Abstract:
A filter assembly (10) may include a canister (14) and a filter element (16) received in the canister. The filter element may include filter media (126) configured to promote separation of a first fluid from a second fluid having different characteristics than the first fluid as fluid passes through the filter media. The filter element may further include a first end cap (92), a second end cap (116), and a tubular member (114) extending between the first and second end caps. The filter assembly may further include a flow cap (32) associated with the first end cap of the filter element. The flow cap may include an inlet portion (54) configured to provide flow communication between an inlet port (38) of a filter base (12) and the tubular member of the filter element, and an outlet portion (58) configured to provide flow communication between an outlet port (40) of the filter base and an exterior portion (52) of the filter element.
Abstract:
A flow cap may include an outer ring, an inner ring, an inlet portion, and an outlet portion. The inlet portion may include first portions of the outer and inner rings, and a plurality of arms extending between the first portions of the outer and inner rings, wherein the arms at least partially define an inlet aperture configured to provide flow communication between an inlet port of a filter base and an interior portion of a filter element. The outlet portion may include second portions of the outer and inner rings, and a plate including an outlet aperture providing flow communication between an outlet port of the filter base and an exterior portion of the filter element. The outlet portion may also include a wall, wherein the plate and the wall prevent flow communication between fluid entering the inlet portion and fluid entering the outlet portion.