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Anti-snow module and air filter including same

US8080078B2 · kind B2 · utility

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6Claims

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Assignee

MANN+HUMMEL GmbH · DE

Inventors

Robert Zbiral · Erbach, DE
Herbert Schenk · Memmingen, DE
Dagmar Ruder · Aichholzhof, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 11, 2008
Grant date	Dec 20, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 28, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF02M35/10013
WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An anti-snow module designed for installation into an air filter housing includes a support plate configured for support in the housing. A partition is provided for mounting into the interior of the housing of the air filter. A valve plate is configured to seals the housing of the air filter below a predetermined differential pressure existing between the interior of the housing of the air filter behind the valve plate and the exterior of the housing of the air filter and open when the differential pressure exceeds a predetermined differential pressure value. At least one guide rail is provided on which the valve plate is slideably supported by at least one guide sleeve provided on the valve plate.

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