Self-venting filter element for a fuel filter arrangement
US7014766B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2201/316
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A filter element (4; 4′) for a fuel filter arrangement has a first end disk (15; 15′) and a second end disk (16; 16′) between which extends a return line (18; 35), each opening into an outlet opening (24; 24′) on the outside of the filter element (4; 4′). The fuel filter housing (2) for such a filter element (4; 4′) has a fuel connection (11) which opens in a guide tube (10) above a bottom area (7, 8) of the filter housing (2). A first filter sealing area (22) cooperates with a first housing sealing area (9) and a second filter sealing area (21) cooperates with a second housing sealing area (12).
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