Moldable twist lock snap fit design for plastic air cleaner
US6723148B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02M35/024
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An air induction system comprises flow body (32) and a filter housing (20). The filter housing (20) has a first housing portion (36) and a second housing portion (40) in communication with the air flow body (32). A filter (44) is disposed in the filter housing (20). A connector comprises a wing (54) mounted to a post (70) extending from the first housing portion (36) and a slot (56) on the second housing portion (40). (FIG. 4). The first housing portion (36) has at least one cutout (60) adjacent post (72). (FIG. 4).
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