Filter element locking mechanism for clean service
US-2018065066-A1 · Mar 8, 2018 · US
Filter cap with insert
US10399015B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-10399015-B2 |
| Application number | US-201615299498-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Oct 21, 2016 |
| Priority date | Oct 21, 2016 |
| Publication date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2019 |
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An insert for use with a filter cap is provided. The insert comprises a cover portion including a top surface, a bottom surface, and a hexagonal perimeter defining a center, and an attachment portion extending from the bottom surface of the cover portion including a cylindrical annular wall centered on the cover portion.
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What is claimed is: 1. A filter cap assembly comprising: a filter cap including a body including a hollow cylindrical configuration, defining a radial direction and longitudinal axis, the body further including a cylindrical sidewall, an open end disposed along the axis, and an enclosed end disposed along the axis; a domed wall that encloses the filter cap at the enclosed end and includes a hexagonal structure extending outwardly from the domed wall, wherein the hexagonal structure defines a hexagonal outer perimeter, an inner perimeter, and at least a first void disposed between the outer perimeter and the inner perimeter outwardly from the domed wall; and a first rib extending inwardly from the domed wall, the first rib being disposed radially between the hexagonal structure and the cylindrical sidewall; an insert including a cover portion including a top surface, a bottom surface, and a hexagonal perimeter; and a first projection that extends from the bottom surface of the cover portion and that is configured to be press fit into the at least first void.
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Details of removable closures, lids, caps, filter heads · CPC title
Filter mounting adapter · CPC title
- B01D29/96Primary
in which the filtering elements are moved between filtering operations; Particular measures for removing or replacing the filtering elements; Transport systems for filters (B01D29/09, B01D29/70 take precedence) · CPC title
Snap, latch or clip connecting means · CPC title
Cap nuts; Nut caps or bolt caps · CPC title
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- What does patent US10399015B2 cover?
- An insert for use with a filter cap is provided. The insert comprises a cover portion including a top surface, a bottom surface, and a hexagonal perimeter defining a center, and an attachment portion extending from the bottom surface of the cover portion including a cylindrical annular wall centered on the cover portion.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Caterpillar Inc, Advanced Filtration Systems Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B01D29/96. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Sep 03 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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- We list 2 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).