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Filter housing

US10350523B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Caterpillar Inc. · US

Inventors

Bryant Morris · Peoria, US
Jeffrey R. Ries · Metamora, US
Brian J. Sutton · Albion, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 6, 2017
Grant date	Jul 16, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 15, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF02M37/24
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A filter housing is provided. The filter housing includes a circumferential rib provided on an outer surface thereof. The filter housing also includes a first longitudinal rib provided on the outer surface thereof. The first longitudinal rib connects and extends away from the circumferential rib along a length of the filter housing. The first longitudinal rib defines a first thickness thereof. The first thickness tapers towards the circumferential rib. The filter housing further includes a second longitudinal rib provided on the outer surface thereof. The second longitudinal rib is provided opposing the first longitudinal rib. The second longitudinal rib connects and extends away from the circumferential rib along the length of the filter housing. The second longitudinal rib defines a second thickness thereof. The second thickness tapers towards the circumferential rib.

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