Curved lobed seal lock air filter system

US11969687B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Cummins Filtration IP, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Mark V. Holzmann · Stoughton, US
• Ken Tofsland · Stoughton, US
• Scott G. Manke · Sun Prairie, US
• Wesley J. Martin · Pueblo, US
• Benjamin L. Scheckel · Stoughton, US
• Joseph Appelhans · Belvidere, US
• Guiliang Zheng · West Lafayette, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 18, 2022
• Grant date: Apr 30, 2024
• Expiry date: Oct 18, 2042

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B01D2271/025
• WIPO field: Chemical engineering
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Various embodiments provide for a filter assembly. The filter assembly includes a filter housing, a filter element, and a cover. The filter housing has a first housing end and a second housing end that define an internal cavity. The filter housing has a housing seal member formed on the second housing end. The filter element is disposed in the internal cavity. The filter element includes a filter media, an endplate, and a filter seal member. The filter media has a first media end and a second media end. The endplate is disposed at the first media end. The filter seal member is formed on the endplate. The filter seal member includes an inner seal portion and an outer seal portion. The filter seal member is configured to engage the housing seal member. The cover secures the engagement of the housing seal member and the filter seal member.