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Filter device for filtering a fluid

US12377370B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Mahle International GmbH · DE

Inventors

Markus Lang · Petershöfe, DE
Stefan Moedinger · Neckarrems, DE
Ralf Zink · Stuttgart, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 14, 2022
Grant date	Aug 5, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 28, 2043

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB01D35/30
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A filter device for filtering a fluid may include a flat filter element. The flat filer element may extend flat in a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction. The filter element may include at least one pleated filter medium through which a flow path of the fluid leads in a height direction. The at least one filter medium may include a top side and a bottom side facing away from the top side. At least one strainer may be arranged on the top side. The at least one strainer may extend flat parallel to the filter medium and may include a strainer material having multiple passages such that the flow path leads through the strainer in the height direction.

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