公开(公告)号：WO2020256869A1

公开(公告)日：2020-12-24

申请号：PCT/US2020/033345

申请日：2020-05-18

Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.

Inventor： IMMEL, Jon T. ,  MOREHOUSE, Darrell L., III ,  RIES, Jeffrey R. ,  RODRIGUEZ, Javier A.

IPC: B01D29/21

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a filter element for use in a fluid filter system is disclosed herein. The filter element comprises a filter medium having a longitudinal axis between a first end and a second end, and an end cap assembly attached to the first end of the filter medium. The end cap assembly includes a first end cap aligned with the longitudinal axis and proximate to the first end of the filter medium; a first member concentric with and disposed radially apart from the first end cap and the filter medium and axially between the first end cap and the second end of the filter medium; and a plurality of arms connecting the first end cap with the first member, each arm configured to align the filter element with respect to the container and base plate by absorbing alignment discrepancies between at least the base plate and container.

公开(公告)号：WO2015117117A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-06

申请号：PCT/US2015/014220

申请日：2015-02-03

Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.

Inventor： HUDGENS, Jason Wesley ,  CASSIDY, Theron J. ,  RIES, Jeffrey R. ,  HART, Lynsey

IPC: B01D35/02

CPC classification number: B01D35/0276 ,  B01D29/27

Abstract: A fluid delivery system (500) includes a fluid reservoir (128) having an inlet screen (219) and a main reservoir filter (532). The fluid reservoir is adapted to enclose a fluid (420) therewithin and includes a reservoir body forming a reservoir volume (204) that is fluidly connected to an inlet conduit (506), a supply conduit (508), and a return conduit (510). The inlet screen (219) is disposed fluidly along the inlet conduit (506) and adapted to filter a fluid provided to fill the reservoir (128) through the inlet conduit (506). The main reservoir filter (532) is disposed fluidly along the supply conduit (508) and adapted to filter a fluid (420) drawn from the reservoir volume (204) and provided through the supply conduit (508) to a pump (126).

Abstract translation: 流体输送系统（500）包括具有入口筛网（219）和主储存器过滤器（532）的流体储存器（128）。 流体储存器适于在其中包围流体（420）并且包括储存器本体，其形成流体连接到入口管道（506），供应管道（508）和回流管道（510）的储存器容积（204） ）。 入口筛网（219）沿着入口导管（506）流体地设置并且适于过滤通过入口管道（506）填充储存器（128）的流体。 主储存器过滤器（532）沿着供应管道（508）流体地设置并且适于过滤从储存器容积（204）抽取并通过供应管道（508）提供给泵（126）的流体（420）。

公开(公告)号：WO2012173947A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-20

申请号：PCT/US2012/041982

申请日：2012-06-12

Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC. ,  RIES, Jeffrey R. ,  ARMSTRONG, Christopher L. ,  JONES, John R. ,  MARTIN, Kevin L.

Inventor： RIES, Jeffrey R. ,  ARMSTRONG, Christopher L. ,  JONES, John R. ,  MARTIN, Kevin L.

IPC: F02M37/22 ,  B01D35/027

CPC classification number: F02M37/22 ,  B01D35/0276

Abstract: A fuel system (12) having a fuel tank (4) and a fuel filter (6) is disclosed. The fuel filter (6) is disposed within the fuel tank (4) and connected to a fuel tank opening (8), the fuel filter (6) including a filter basket (16), a perforated tube (18) positioned within the filter basket (16) and a filter cartridge (20) connected to an access cover (52) and extending partially within the perforated tube (18).

Abstract translation: 公开了具有燃料箱（4）和燃料过滤器（6）的燃料系统（12）。 燃料过滤器（6）设置在燃料箱（4）内并且连接到燃料箱开口（8），燃料过滤器（6）包括过滤篮（16），位于过滤器内的多孔管（18） 篮子（16）和连接到进入盖（52）并且在多孔管（18）内部分延伸的过滤器滤芯（20）。

公开(公告)号：WO2021173285A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-02

申请号：PCT/US2021/015166

申请日：2021-01-27

Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.

Inventor： MOREHOUSE III, Darrell L. ,  IMMEL, Jon T. ,  RIES, Jeffrey R. ,  OEDEWALDT, Stephen E. ,  SPENGLER, Philip C.

IPC: B01D29/05

Abstract: A method (500) of assembling a canister filter system includes inserting a first filter component into a second filter component (step 502), and continuing the insertion until a first tab of either the first filter component or the second filter component contacts the other of the first filter component and the second filter component (step 504).

公开(公告)号：WO2021173283A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-02

申请号：PCT/US2021/015161

申请日：2021-01-27

Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.

Inventor： RIES, Jeffrey R. ,  IMMEL, Jon T. ,  MOREHOUSE III, Darrell L. ,  OEDEWALDT, Stephen E. ,  SPENGLER, Philip C.

IPC: B01D29/21

Abstract: A filter element (200) includes a bottom open end (222) joined to a center tube (206) opposite the top open end (220). The bottom open end (222) defines a radially outer surface (232) and a radially inner surface (234) that is in communication with the central reservoir (204) of the filter element (200). A locking feature (236) is disposed proximate to the bottom open end (222). The locking feature (236) includes an entrance slot (238) that is disposed on the radially inner surface (234) of the center tube (206) extending axially from the bottom open end (222).

公开(公告)号：WO2021173282A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-02

申请号：PCT/US2021/015160

申请日：2021-01-27

Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.

Inventor： RIES, Jeffrey R. ,  IMMEL, Jon T. ,  MOREHOUSE III, Darrell L. ,  OEDEWALDT, Stephen E. ,  SPENGLER, Philip C.

IPC: B01D29/21

Abstract: A filter element (200) includes a bottom open end (222') joined to a center tube (206, 206') opposite the top open end (220'). The bottom open end (222') defines a radially outer surface (232) and a radially inner surface (234) that is in communication with the central reservoir (204) of the filter element (200). A first locking feature (236') is disposed proximate to the bottom open end (222'). The locking feature (236') includes an entrance slot (238') that is disposed on the radially inner surface (234) of the center tube (206, 206') extending axially from the bottom open end (222'). A similar or identical second locking feature (236'') is disposed proximte to the top open end (220').

公开(公告)号：WO2018111887A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-21

申请号：PCT/US2017/065836

申请日：2017-12-12

Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.

Inventor： MORRIS, Bryant A. ,  RIES, Jeffrey R. ,  SUTTON, Brian J.

IPC: B01D36/00 ,  F02M37/22

Abstract: A fluid filter system is provided having a canister (20), a bowl (100), and a filter (50) positioned inside the canister (20). The filter (50) includes a sleeve (59) defining a reservoir (52) with filter media (51) surrounding the reservoir (52). A cover (40) is disposed on a first end (61) of the sleeve (59) and an end cap (80) is disposed on a second end (62) of the sleeve (59), the end cap (80) having a lid (81) extending across the filter media (51) and sleeve (59). The bowl (100) includes a sidewall (102), a floor (101), and an upper edge (105). The bowl (100) further includes an upstanding post (110) extending from a floor (101) and the lid (81) further includes a pocket (70) formed along the lid (81). The pocket (70) defines a cavity (75) disposed outside of the reservoir (52) and includes a threaded portion (79) configured to threadably receive the upstanding post (110) of the bowl (100). An O-ring seal (108) provides a seal between the bowl (100) and the canister (20) when the upstanding post (110) is threaded to the pocket (70).

公开(公告)号：WO2016122823A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-04

申请号：PCT/US2015/068242

申请日：2015-12-31

Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.

Inventor： MORRIS, Bryant Alan ,  RIES, Jeffrey R. ,  MOREHOUSE III, Darrell L. ,  SUTTON, Brian J.

IPC: B01D36/00 ,  B01D29/23 ,  B01D29/90

CPC classification number: B01D35/005 ,  B01D29/232 ,  B01D29/90 ,  B01D36/005 ,  B01D36/006 ,  B01D2201/291 ,  B01D2201/302 ,  B01D2201/342

Abstract: A flow cap (32) may include an outer ring (72), an inner ring (74), an inlet portion (54), and an outlet portion (58). The inlet portion may include first portions (76, 78) of the outer and inner rings, and a plurality of arms (84) extending between the first portions of the outer and inner rings, wherein the arms at least partially define an inlet aperture (68) configured to provide flow communication between an inlet port (38) of a filter base (12) and an interior portion (50) of a filter element (16). The outlet portion may include second portions (80, 82) of the outer and inner rings, and a plate (86) including an outlet aperture (70) providing flow communication between an outlet port (40) of the filter base and an exterior portion (52) of the filter element. The outlet portion may also include a wall (88), wherein the plate and the wall prevent flow communication between fluid entering the inlet portion and fluid entering the outlet portion.

Abstract translation: 流动帽（32）可以包括外环（72），内环（74），入口部分（54）和出口部分（58）。 入口部分可以包括外环和内环的第一部分（76,78）和在外环和内环的第一部分之间延伸的多个臂（84），其中臂至少部分地限定入口孔（ 68），其构造成在过滤器基座（12）的入口端口（38）和过滤元件（16）的内部部分（50）之间提供流动连通。 出口部分可以包括外环和内环的第二部分（80,82），以及包括出口孔（70）的板（86），其提供过滤器基部的出口（40）与外部部分 （52）。 出口部分还可以包括壁（88），其中板和壁防止进入入口部分的流体和进入出口部分的流体之间的流动连通。

公开(公告)号：WO2015195237A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-23

申请号：PCT/US2015/030813

申请日：2015-05-14

Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.

Inventor： MORRIS, Bryant Alan ,  CALIENDO, Vincent P. ,  SPENGLER, Philip C. ,  RIES, Jeffrey R.

IPC: B01D46/00 ,  B01D46/10 ,  B01D46/24

CPC classification number: B01D46/002 ,  B01D46/0005 ,  B01D46/0019 ,  B01D46/103 ,  B01D46/2411 ,  B01D46/521 ,  F24F3/1603

Abstract: A filter element (28) may include filter media (48) having an elongated hollow passage (31) extending along a longitudinal axis and between a first end (30) and a second end (32), with the filter media having an exterior surface (33). The filter element may also include first and second fins (44, 46) associated with and extending radially from the exterior surface of the filter media. The filter media may include a first filtration zone (50) extending partially around the hollow passage and between the first fin and the second fin, with the first filtration zone being associated with a first portion (52) of the filter media. The filter media may also include a second filtration zone (54) extending partially around the hollow passage and between the first fin and the second fin, with the second filtration zone being associated with a second portion (56) of the filter media.

Abstract translation: 过滤元件（28）可以包括过滤器介质（48），其具有沿着纵向轴线延伸并且在第一端（30）和第二端（32）之间延伸的细长的中空通道（31），过滤介质具有外表面 （33）。 过滤元件还可以包括与过滤介质的外表面相关联并且从过滤介质的外表面径向延伸的第一和第二散热片（44,46）。 过滤介质可以包括部分围绕中空通道延伸并且在第一翅片和第二翅片之间延伸的第一过滤区域（50），其中第一过滤区域与过滤介质的第一部分（52）相关联。 过滤介质还可以包括部分围绕中空通道延伸并且在第一翅片和第二翅片之间延伸的第二过滤区域（54），其中第二过滤区域与过滤介质的第二部分（56）相关联。

公开(公告)号：WO2015112421A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-30

申请号：PCT/US2015/011598

申请日：2015-01-15

Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.

Inventor： MORRIS, Bryant A. ,  RIES, Jeffrey R.

IPC: B01D29/11 ,  B01D35/30

CPC classification number: B01D35/005 ,  B01D27/105 ,  B01D29/11 ,  B01D35/143 ,  B01D35/306 ,  B01D2201/0415 ,  B01D2201/043 ,  B01D2201/287 ,  B01D2201/291 ,  B01D2201/301 ,  F16M13/02

Abstract: A filter base system (116) may include a mounting bracket (18) configured to be coupled to a machine, and an extension (22) coupled to the mounting bracket. The filter base system may further include a filter assembly coupler (117) associated with the extension. The filter assembly coupler may include an inlet passage (26) configured to provide flow communication from the machine to a filter element (16), and an outlet passage (30) configured to provide flow communication from the filter element to the machine. The filter assembly coupler may also include a receiver (28) including a receiver passage (118) extending transverse to longitudinal axes (P) of the inlet and outlet passages. The filter assembly coupler may further include a base plug (120) including a base plug body (122) including a plug surface (124) configured to cooperate with the filter element, such that orientation of the filter element with respect to the filter assembly coupler depends on orientation of the base plug in the receiver.

Abstract translation: 过滤器基座系统（116）可以包括被配置为联接到机器的安装支架（18）和联接到安装支架的延伸部（22）。 过滤器基座系统还可以包括与延伸件相关联的过滤器组件联接器（117）。 过滤器组件联接器可以包括被配置为提供从机器到过滤器元件（16）的流动连通的入口通道（26），以及被配置为提供从过滤元件到机器的流动连通的出口通道（30）。 过滤器组件联接器还可以包括接收器（28），接收器（28）包括横向于入口和出口通道的纵向轴线（P）延伸的接收器通道（118）。 过滤器组件联接器还可以包括基座塞（120），其包括基座塞本体（122），该基座塞本体（122）包括构造成与过滤元件配合的插头表面（124），使得过滤元件相对于过滤器组件联接器 取决于基座插头在接收器中的方向。