公开(公告)号：US09233332B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-12

申请号：US14293052

申请日：2014-06-02

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Vincent P. Caliendo ,  Mark T. Allott ,  Bryant Morris

IPC: B01D46/00 ,  B01D46/10 ,  F02M35/024 ,  B01D46/52

CPC classification number: B01D46/0005 ,  B01D46/10 ,  B01D46/521 ,  B01D46/522 ,  B01D2275/206 ,  F02M35/02416

Abstract: An air filter assembly for use with a plenum having an internal passage with a non-linear configuration comprising is provided. The air filter assembly includes a support assembly including a neck portion that is insertable into the internal passage in the plenum and a mounting face. The air filter assembly includes an air filter with a filter frame supporting a filter media. The filter frame has an annular mounting flange extending around a perimeter of an inlet side of the filter which is configured to be releasably connectable to the mounting face of the support assembly. An outlet side of the filter includes a plurality of planar sections that extend at non-90° angles relative to each other and that are configured to be complementary to the internal passage of the plenum.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于具有包括非线性构造的内部通道的增压室的空气过滤器组件。 空气过滤器组件包括支撑组件，该支撑组件包括可插入集气室内部通道的颈部和安装面。 空气过滤器组件包括具有支撑过滤介质的过滤器框架的空气过滤器。 过滤器框架具有围绕过滤器的入口侧的周边延伸的环形安装凸缘，其构造成可释放地连接到支撑组件的安装面。 过滤器的出口侧包括多个平面部分，其相对于彼此以非90°的角度延伸并且被构造成与集气室的内部通道互补。

公开(公告)号：US20150343358A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-03

申请号：US14293052

申请日：2014-06-02

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Vincent P. Caliendo ,  Mark T. Allott ,  Bryant Morris

IPC: B01D46/00

CPC classification number: B01D46/0005 ,  B01D46/10 ,  B01D46/521 ,  B01D46/522 ,  B01D2275/206 ,  F02M35/02416

Abstract: An air filter assembly for use with a plenum having an internal passage with a non-linear configuration comprising is provided. The air filter assembly includes a support assembly including a neck portion that is insertable into the internal passage in the plenum and a mounting face. The air filter assembly includes an air filter with a filter frame supporting a filter media. The filter frame has an annular mounting flange extending around a perimeter of an inlet side of the filter which is configured to be releasably connectable to the mounting face of the support assembly. An outlet side of the filter includes a plurality of planar sections that extend at non-90° angles relative to each other and that are configured to be complementary to the internal passage of the plenum.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于具有包括非线性构造的内部通道的增压室的空气过滤器组件。 空气过滤器组件包括支撑组件，该支撑组件包括可插入集气室内部通道的颈部和安装面。 空气过滤器组件包括具有支撑过滤介质的过滤器框架的空气过滤器。 过滤器框架具有围绕过滤器的入口侧的周边延伸的环形安装凸缘，其构造成可释放地连接到支撑组件的安装面。 过滤器的出口侧包括多个平面部分，其相对于彼此以非90°的角度延伸并且被构造成与集气室的内部通道互补。

公开(公告)号：US10272372B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-30

申请号：US14970947

申请日：2015-12-16

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Mark T. Allott ,  Bryant Alan Morris

IPC: B01D36/00 ,  B01D35/16 ,  B01D35/00 ,  B01D35/30

Abstract: A filter element is provided that has a generally cylindrical configuration and that defines a longitudinal axis and a radial direction. The filter element comprises a center tube that defines a central reservoir and that includes annular filter media surrounding the center tube and the central reservoir, an open end joined to the center tube disposed along the longitudinal axis, the open end including an opening allowing fluid to flow from the central reservoir to the outside of the filter element, and a closed end joined to the center tube opposite the open end disposed along the longitudinal axis, the closed end including an end cap comprising a body that defines an attachment pocket and an air pocket that surrounds the attachment pocket.

公开(公告)号：US09374497B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-21

申请号：US14518436

申请日：2014-10-20

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Eric D. Misfeldt ,  Mark T. Allott ,  Stephen J. Pierz

IPC: B32B3/10 ,  B28B1/16 ,  B29C67/00 ,  H04N1/32 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y70/00 ,  B33Y80/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/32325 ,  B28B1/16 ,  B29C64/00 ,  B29C64/10 ,  B32B3/10 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y70/00 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  Y10T428/24851 ,  Y10T428/24868

Abstract: A method of forming a three-dimensional article includes sequentially forming a plurality of first two-dimensional layers and a second two-dimensional layer. The second two-dimensional layer includes a second outer edge and a second inner area within the boundary defined by the second outer edge. The second inner area includes uniform physical characteristic and a watermark area within the second inner area having a physical characteristic different from that of the second inner area. An article includes a body with an inner area having a physical characteristic. A watermark is within the inner area and has a physical characteristic different from the physical characteristic of the inner area.

Abstract translation: 形成三维制品的方法包括顺序地形成多个第一二维层和第二二维层。 第二二维层包括由第二外缘限定的边界内的第二外缘和第二内区。 第二内部区域包括均匀的物理特性，并且在第二内部区域内具有与第二内部区域不同的物理特征的水印区域。 物品包括具有物理特性的内部区域的主体。 水印在内部区域内，具有与内部区域的物理特性不同的物理特征。

公开(公告)号：US09361779B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-07

申请号：US14465916

申请日：2014-08-22

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Timothy J. Styfhoorn ,  Nathaniel Kamp ,  Robert W. Schulz ,  Eric R. Strube ,  Mark T. Allott

IPC: B01D35/143 ,  G08B21/20 ,  G01N33/28 ,  B01D36/00

CPC classification number: B01D36/005 ,  B01D35/143 ,  G01N33/2847

Abstract: A positionable water in fuel indicator unit including an indicator housing having a back panel, and a housing cover connected to the back panel. The water in fuel indicator unit can also include a signal receiving device configured to receive a water in fuel signal from a water in fuel sensor located in the fuel filter, a first indicator visible through the housing cover and configured to indicate when a water level in the fuel filter is less than a predetermined threshold, a second indicator visible through the housing cover and configured to indicate when the water level in the fuel filter is equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold, and a controller enclosed by the housing cover. The controller can be configured to activate the first indicator based on the water in fuel signal, and activate the second indicator based on the water in fuel signal.

Abstract translation: 燃料指示器单元中的可定位水包括具有后面板的指示器壳体和连接到后面板的壳体盖。 燃料指示器单元中的水还可以包括信号接收装置，其被配置为从位于燃料过滤器中的燃料传感器中的水接收来自燃料信号的水，第一指示器，其通过壳体盖可见，并且被配置为指示何时水位在 所述燃料过滤器小于预定阈值，所述第二指示器通过所述壳体罩可见，并被配置为指示所述燃料过滤器中的水位何时等于或大于所述预定阈值，以及由所述壳体盖包围的控制器。 控制器可以被配置为基于燃料信号中的水来激活第一指示器，并且基于燃料信号中的水来激活第二指示器。

公开(公告)号：US20160131096A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-12

申请号：US14979622

申请日：2015-12-28

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Mark T. Allott ,  Bryant A. Morris

IPC: F02M37/22 ,  B01D35/30 ,  B01D27/08 ,  B01D35/00

CPC classification number: F02M37/22 ,  B01D27/08 ,  B01D35/005 ,  B01D35/153 ,  B01D35/16 ,  B01D35/30 ,  B01D2201/291 ,  B01D2201/316

Abstract: A filter includes housing and a filter device disposed within the housing to define a circumferential cavity therebetween. The filter further includes a cap coupled to an inlet port and the cap includes a first thread portion. The filter further includes a first seal member attached to a first end of the filter device to restrict entry of fluid from the circumferential cavity into a hollow center tube disposed within the filter device. The filter further includes an engagement member provided on the first seal member and the engagement portion includes a second thread portion. The first thread portion of cap is adapted to engage with the second thread portion of the engagement member for removing filter device from the housing. Further, a second seal member is attached to a second end of the filter device to restrict flow of the fluid from the circumferential cavity into a drain port.

Abstract translation: 过滤器包括壳体和设置在壳体内以在其间限定周向空腔的过滤器装置。 过滤器还包括联接到入口端口的盖，并且帽包括第一螺纹部分。 过滤器还包括附接到过滤器装置的第一端的第一密封构件，以限制流体从周向空腔进入设置在过滤装置内的空心中心管中。 过滤器还包括设置在第一密封构件上的接合构件，并且接合部分包括第二螺纹部分。 帽的第一螺纹部分适于与接合构件的第二螺纹部分接合以从壳体移除过滤器装置。 此外，第二密封构件附接到过滤装置的第二端，以限制流体从周向空腔流入排放口。

公开(公告)号：US09826115B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-21

申请号：US15154303

申请日：2016-05-13

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Eric D. Misfeldt ,  Mark T. Allott ,  Stephen J. Pierz

IPC: B32B3/10 ,  B29C67/00 ,  H04N1/32 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  B28B1/16 ,  B33Y70/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/32325 ,  B28B1/16 ,  B29C64/00 ,  B29C64/10 ,  B32B3/10 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y70/00 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  Y10T428/24851 ,  Y10T428/24868

Abstract: A method of forming a three-dimensional article includes sequentially forming a plurality of first two-dimensional layers and a second two-dimensional layer. The second two-dimensional layer includes a second outer edge and a second inner area within the boundary defined by the second outer edge. The second inner area includes uniform physical characteristic and a watermark area within the second inner area having a physical characteristic different from that of the second inner area. An article includes a body with an inner area having a physical characteristic. A watermark is within the inner area and has a physical characteristic different from the physical characteristic of the inner area.

公开(公告)号：US09504939B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-29

申请号：US14221379

申请日：2014-03-21

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Nathaniel R. Kamp ,  Mark T. Allott ,  Jeffrey R. Ries

IPC: B01D29/15 ,  B01D35/00 ,  B01D35/153 ,  B01D35/16

CPC classification number: B01D35/005 ,  B01D29/15 ,  B01D35/153 ,  B01D35/16 ,  B01D2201/0415 ,  B01D2201/316 ,  B01D2201/4046 ,  B01D2201/4053 ,  B01D2201/4076

Abstract: A filter element includes a substantially cylindrical center tube having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a central longitudinal axis. The filter element also includes filter media extending circumferentially around and longitudinally along the center tube, and a plate connected to the center tube proximate the first end. The plate includes an orifice and a cap. The orifice includes a pilot feature configured to locate the filter element at a single circumferential position relative to the longitudinal axis, the cap extending from a top surface of the plate toward the second end and having an inner wall configured to mate with a drain plug. In such embodiments, the orifice and the cap are disposed radially inward of an inner circumference of the center tube, and at least one of the orifice and the cap extends circumferentially around an additional longitudinal axis spaced radially from the central longitudinal axis of the center tube.

Abstract translation: 过滤元件包括基本上圆柱形的中心管，其具有第一端，与第一端相对的第二端和中心纵向轴线。 过滤元件还包括围绕中心管周向和纵向延伸的过滤介质，以及靠近第一端连接到中心管的板。 板包括孔和盖。 孔口包括引导部件，其被配置为将过滤元件相对于纵向轴线定位在单个周向位置，帽从板的顶表面朝向第二端延伸并且具有被配置为与排水塞匹配的内壁。 在这种实施例中，孔口和盖子设置在中心管的内圆周的径向内侧，并且孔口和盖子中的至少一个围绕围绕中心管的中心纵向轴线径向间隔开的附加纵向轴线周向延伸 。

公开(公告)号：US20160055738A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-25

申请号：US14465916

申请日：2014-08-22

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Timothy J. Styfhoorn ,  Nathaniel Kamp ,  Robert W. Schulz ,  Eric R. Strube ,  Mark T. Allott

IPC: G08B21/20 ,  B01D35/143 ,  B01D36/00 ,  G01N33/28

CPC classification number: B01D36/005 ,  B01D35/143 ,  G01N33/2847

Abstract: A positionable water in fuel indicator unit including an indicator housing having a back panel, and a housing cover connected to the back panel. The water in fuel indicator unit can also include a signal receiving device configured to receive a water in fuel signal from a water in fuel sensor located in the fuel filter, a first indicator visible through the housing cover and configured to indicate when a water level in the fuel filter is less than a predetermined threshold, a second indicator visible through the housing cover and configured to indicate when the water level in the fuel filter is equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold, and a controller enclosed by the housing cover. The controller can be configured to activate the first indicator based on the water in fuel signal, and activate the second indicator based on the water in fuel signal.

Abstract translation: 燃料指示器单元中的可定位水包括具有后面板的指示器壳体和连接到后面板的壳体盖。 燃料指示器单元中的水还可以包括信号接收装置，其被配置为从位于燃料过滤器中的燃料传感器中的水接收来自燃料信号的水，第一指示器，其通过壳体盖可见，并且被配置为指示何时水位在 所述燃料过滤器小于预定阈值，所述第二指示器通过所述壳体罩可见，并被配置为指示所述燃料过滤器中的水位何时等于或大于所述预定阈值，以及由所述壳体盖包围的控制器。 控制器可以被配置为基于燃料信号中的水来激活第一指示器，并且基于燃料信号中的水来激活第二指示器。

公开(公告)号：US20170173507A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-22

申请号：US14970947

申请日：2015-12-16

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Mark T. Allott ,  Bryant Alan Morris

IPC: B01D36/00 ,  B01D35/00 ,  B01D35/30

CPC classification number: B01D36/001 ,  B01D35/005 ,  B01D35/16 ,  B01D35/306 ,  B01D36/006 ,  B01D2201/291

Abstract: A filter element is provided that has a generally cylindrical configuration and that defines a longitudinal axis and a radial direction. The filter element comprises a center tube that defines a central reservoir and that includes annular filter media surrounding the center tube and the central reservoir, an open end joined to the center tube disposed along the longitudinal axis, the open end including an opening allowing fluid to flow from the central reservoir to the outside of the filter element, and a closed end joined to the center tube opposite the open end disposed along the longitudinal axis, the closed end including an end cap comprising a body that defines an attachment pocket and an air pocket that surrounds the attachment pocket.