Integral filter compression seal
AssigneeParker-Hannifin Corporation
InventorRonald Fall
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Abstract
A filter cartridge for installation in a housing having a housing seat includes a filtration media compiled in a cylindrical pack having a radially outer face, a radially inner face defining a central cavity, a first axial end face, and a second axial end face. An end cap having an attachment portion is bonded and sealed to an axial end of the filtration media. A hub portion connects the attachment portion to a non-circular locking portion axially spaced from the attachment portion. The locking portion extends radially beyond the width of the hub portion and includes a sealing face having at least one annular sealing element for sealing against the housing seat.
Claims13
A filter cartridge for installation in a housing having a housing seat, comprising:
- a filtration media compiled in a cylindrical pack having a radially outer face, a radially inner face defining a central cavity, a first axial end face, and a second axial end face;
- an end cap having an attachment portion bonded and sealed to an axial end of the filtration media, and a hub portion connecting the attachment portion to a non-circular locking portion axially spaced from the attachment portion, the locking portion extending radially beyond the width of the hub portion and including a sealing face having at least one annular sealing element for sealing against the housing seat,
- wherein the annular sealing element includes a first axially outwardly facing annular groove, and a first resilient sealing element disposed in the groove for sealing the end cap to the housing seat.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.