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Fluid filtration using splines

US9863432B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 2017
Grant dateJan 9, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16N7/363
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for filtering a fluid that includes collecting contaminates in the fluid, passing the fluid from inside an internal cavity of a first shaft through a tight clearance at a spline connection between the first shaft and a second shaft such that the fluid is filtered of contaminates as a result of the tight clearance, and delivering the filtered fluid to a delivery location.

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