Filter element with features to improve pre-cleaning performance, sealing, and structural support
AssigneeCummins Filtration IP, Inc.
InventorsRajeev Dhiman, Jim Alonzo, Kelly Detra, Barry Mark Verdegan
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Abstract
Disclosed are filter assembly systems that utilize replaceable filter elements. The filter elements may include a ramp or sleeve for redirecting air intake when the filter elements are installed in the filter assembly systems and air is drawn into the systems. The filter elements and assembly systems may utilize co-acting components that mate with each other to at least one of: a) orient and permit mounting of the filter element in the systems; and b) permit mounting of only an authorized filter element in the systems.
Claims15
1-25. (canceled)
A replaceable air filter element mountable in a housing chamber, the element comprising filter media and end seal caps located at each end of the filter media, the housing chamber comprising end caps located at each end of the housing chamber, the end seal caps of the filter element contacting and sealing against the end caps of the housing chamber, wherein at least one of the end seal caps of the filter element and at least one of the end caps of the housing chamber comprise first and second co-acting components mating with each other to at least one of:
- a) orient and permit mounting of the filter element in the housing;
- and b) permit mounting of only an authorized filter element in the housing, namely a filter element comprising the second co-acting keyed component to mate with the first co-acting keyed component of the housing chamber.
An air filter assembly comprising an air filter element mounted in a housing chamber, the element comprising filter media and end seal caps located at each end of the filter media, the housing chamber comprising end caps located at each end of the housing chamber, the end seal caps of the filter element contacting and sealing against the end caps of the housing chamber, wherein at least one of the end seal caps of the filter element and at least one of the end caps of the housing chamber comprise first and second co-acting components mating with each other to at least one of:
- a) orient and permit mounting of the filter element in the housing;
- and b) permit mounting of only an authorized filter element in the housing, namely a filter element comprising the second co-acting keyed component to mate with the first co-acting keyed component of the housing chamber.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.