Recirculating lubricating system with monitor filter unit
US4615413A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 24, 1984 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H57/0404
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A recirculating lubricating system includes a monitor filter unit (16) between a pump (13) and a main filter element (17). The monitor filter unit (16) includes diverting means (23, 31) to ensure that a proportion of the oil flowing between the pump and the main filter element is diverted through a removable monitor filter element (28).
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