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 also include an outer tubular member (54) extending between the first cap and the second cap. The filter element may further include an inner tubular member (58) at least partially inside the outer tubular member, and filter media (70) configured to promote separation of a first fluid from a second fluid. The filter media may extend between the first cap and the second cap. The filter element may be configured such that fluid entering the filter element flows between the inner tubular member and the outer tubular member, and through the filter media. The filter element may be configured such that a portion of the fluid may flow from a first side (120) of the second cap to a second side (122) of the second cap, but not into the inner tubular member.
Abstract:
A system for detecting a pressure differential between an inlet and an outlet of a filter element (16) may include a housing (164) configured to be associated with a filter element coupled to a filter base (12) of a filter assembly (10). The system may further include a first sensor (166) configured to provide signals indicative of pressure associated with at least one of an inlet port (62) and an outlet port (64) of the filter element. The system may further include a controller (170) configured to receive the signals from the first sensor, and determine a pressure differential between the inlet port and the outlet port of the filter element based on the signals. The system may be configured such that a flow path of fluid flowing between the inlet port and the outlet port does not include flowing through a portion of the filter base.
Abstract:
A filter element (104), assembly (100) and method of filtering is disclosed. The filter element (104) may comprise an outer filter (112) having a top (114) and a bottom (116), and an inner filter (118). The outer filter (112) may define an interior space (120) and a longitudinal axis (O). The interior space (120) may extend from the top (114) to the bottom (116) of the outer filter (112) along the longitudinal axis (O). The inner filter (118) may be disposed inside the interior space (120). The inner filter (118) may be offset along the longitudinal axis (O) from the bottom (116) of the outer filter (112). The offset may define a cavity (122) disposed below the inner filter (118) and adjacent to the bottom (116) of the outer filter (112). The outer filter (112) may be configured to guide fluid in a first direction and the inner filter (118) may be configured to guide fluid in a second direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis (O), the second direction different from the first direction.
Abstract:
A filter element (16) may include a tubular member (46), and tubular member may include a partition (54) at least partially defining first and second chambers (56, 58). The tubular member may further include an end portion (60) at least partially defining an inlet port (62) configured to provide flow communication into the first chamber, and at least partially defining an outlet port (64) configured to provide flow communication from the second chamber. The tubular member may further include a cover portion (106) at the end portion of the tubular member, with the cover portion extending from the partition. The cover portion may be configured to at least partially cover a longitudinal end of the second chamber. The filter element may further include a filter medium (48) associated with at least one outlet aperture and the at least one inlet aperture of the tubular member.
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 partition (54) at least partially defining first and second chambers (56, 58). The partition may be configured to prevent flow communication between the first and second chambers within the tubular member. The tubular member may further include an inlet port (62) configured to provide flow communication into the first chamber, and an outlet port (64) configured to provide flow communication from the second chamber. The tubular member may also include at least one outlet aperture (66) configured to provide flow communication out of the first chamber, and at least one inlet aperture (72) configured to provide flow communication into the second chamber. The filter element may also include a filter medium (48) associated with the at least one outlet and inlet apertures. The filter element may be configured such that fluid passing through the filter element passes through both the first chamber and the second chamber.
Abstract:
An integrated seal member (300a) includes an at least partially annular body defining a longitudinal axis (216a), a radial direction (218a), and a circumferential direction (217). The at least partially annular body includes a top annular mounting portion (324c), a sealing portion (302a) including at least one top sealing feature (343) and at least one bottom sealing feature (336), and a connecting portion (318a) that extends at least radially outwardly from the top annular mounting portion (324c) to the sealing portion (302a).