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Radial seal for axial flow air filter

US7670402B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 1, 2007
Grant dateMar 2, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2271/027
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An air cleaner located in the air intake tract of an internal combustion engine includes a filter housing, a filter element, and a sealing ring. The sealing ring comprises a support rim and a lip seal. The sealing ring is adapted to form a seal between an internal annular sealing surface of the filter housing and an interior annular sealing surface of a sealing band that is attached to one axial end of the filter element.

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