Patent · US Expired

Oil pan including a snap-fit cover and removable oil filter element

US6488844B2 · kind B2 · utility

13Cited by

23References

21Claims

0Family size

Assignee

Federal-Mogul Worldwide, Inc. · US

Inventors

Todd M. Willis · San Diego, US
Robert Waters · Hartland, US
John Kapcoe · Bretten, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 23, 2001
Grant date	Dec 3, 2002
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 23, 2021

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49876
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An oil reservoir for vehicle transmissions includes an oil pan, cover, and filter cartridge which are manufactured as separate components. The cover 14 is attached to the pan 12 preferably with a snap-fit connection. The filter cartridge 16 is releasably secured in position between the cover 14 and pan 12 so as to enable the module 16 to be installed and removed without having to disconnect the cover 14 from the pan 12.

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