Sump filter restraining device
US8764977B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 9, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H57/0404
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sump filter assembly for filtering hydraulic fluid supplied by a transmission sump includes a filter housing, a support member, a retainer member, and a biasing member. The filter housing has a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the bottom surface opposes a bottom surface of the transmission sump. The support member includes a first end portion attached to the filter housing. The retainer member is slideably connected to the support member and includes a first end portion having a retaining surface, wherein the retaining surface opposes the top surface of the filter housing. The biasing member has a first end in contact with the retaining surface of the retainer member and a second end in contact with the top surface of the filter housing.
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