In-line metal particle removal and retention apparatus

Abstract

An improved metal particle removal and retention apparatus includes an input end wall which includes a fluid input connector. An output end wall includes a fluid output connector which includes a first connector end and a second connector end. A magnet support housing is connected between the input end wall and the output end wall. The magnet support housing includes an internal housing diameter. The magnet support housing includes one or more external magnet-reception areas. The first connector end of the fluid output connector is contained within the internal fluid reception chamber. The second connector end of the fluid output connector extends out from the output end wall and outside of the internal fluid reception chamber. The fluid input connector extends out from the input end wall and outside of the internal fluid reception chamber. One or more magnets are retained on the external magnet-reception areas. A flow guide is connected to the first connector end of the fluid output connector. The flow guide includes an external guide diameter which is less than the internal housing diameter, whereby a restricted flow space is provided between the magnet support housing and the flow guide. Fluid flowing in the restricted flow space is treated by the magnetic flux of the magnets, and magnet-susceptible particles are trapped by the magnets and removed from the flowing fluid which exits the metal particle removal and retention apparatus. The flow guide includes a plurality of flow reception apertures in communication with the restricted flow space and which preferably have a total effective cross-sectional area equal to or greater than that of the normal engine oil lines with which the apparatus is to be used therefore producing no loss of oil flow pressure or oil flow rate.

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