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Air filter sealing groove
Assignee: Dana Inc
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Filing: 1992-07-08
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Granted: 1993-05-04
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Expires: 2012-07-08
Abstract
Abstract An air filter assembly comprises a filter housing having a filter media is mounted therein, and interposed between the inlet and outlet of the housing. An end cap having an annular groove formed therein is mounted to one end of the filter media. A gasket formed of a pliable material is mounted within the groove. The assembly is provided with means for urging the end cap against an adjacent end wall of the housing to compress the pliable gasket therebetween, thereby sealing the inlet from the outlet, and insuring that air passing through the outlet must first pass through the filter media of the filter unit.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernesto Buonpastore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 08:51
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D46/00; B01D46/24; B01D46/2403; B01D46/2411; B01D46/2414; B01D46/0039; B01D46/0047; B01D46/0049; B01D2271/00; B01D2271/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
An air filter assembly, comprising: a filter housing having opposing end walls and a side wall between the end walls, said housing having an air inlet and an air outlet formed therein; a filter media mounted within said housing and interposed between the inlet and outlet of said housing; a metal end cap secured to one end of said filter media, said end cap having a pair of radially spaced annular projections extending from said end cap to form an annular groove in said metal end cap, each of said projections being comprised of a pair of opposed sidewalls interconnected at the distal ends thereof; a gasket disposed within said groove, said gasket being formed of a pliable material; and means for urging said end cap against an adjacent end wall of said housing to compress said gasket therebetween, thereby sealing said inlet from said outlet and insuring that air passing through said outlet must first pass through said filter media.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
An air filter assembly, comprising: a filter housing having opposing end walls and a side wall between the end walls, said housing having an air inlet and an air outlet formed therein; a filter media mounted within said housing and interposed between the inlet and outlet of said housing; a metal end cap secured to one end of said filter media, said end cap having a pair of radially spaced annular projections extending from said end cap to form an annular groove in said metal end cap, each of said projections being comprised of a pair of opposed sidewalls interconnected at the distal ends thereof; a gasket disposed within said groove, said gasket being formed of a pliable material; and means for urging said end cap against an adjacent end wall of said housing to compress said gasket therebetween, thereby sealing said inlet from said outlet and insuring that air passing through said outlet must first pass through said filter media.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
An air filter assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein said gasket is formed of foamed rubber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
An air filter assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein each of said projections is comprised of a pair of opposed sidewalls stamped from said metal end cap.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
An air filter assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein each of said projections is formed of an inner sidewall adjacent said groove and an associated outer sidewall spaced radially therefrom, both of said outer sidewalls being angularly disposed with respect to the inner sidewall associated therewith.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
An air filter assembly as defined in claim 1, further comprising means for retaining said gasket within said groove.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
An air filter assembly as defined in claim 5, wherein said means for retaining said gasket within said groove comprises a plurality of alternating inwardly-projecting indentations provided on the opposing inner walls of the groove.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
An air filter assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein the inner diameter of said gasket is less than the inner diameter of said groove.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
An air filter assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein the outer diameter of said gasket is greater than the outer diameter of said groove.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
An air filter assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein the inner walls defining said groove are angled inwardly toward the center of said groove.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
An air filter assembly as defined in claim 9, wherein the opposing side walls of said gasket are provided with a bevel cut so that the gasket tapers inwardly away from said end cap.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
153 words
An air filter assembly, comprising: a filter housing having opposing end walls and a side wall between the end walls, said housing having an air inlet and an air outlet formed therein; a filter media mounted within said housing and interposed between the inlet and outlet of said housing; an end cap secured to one end of said filter media, said end cap having a groove formed therein by a pair of radially spaced annular projections extending from said end cap, each of said projections being comprised of a pair of opposed sidewalls stamped from said metal end cap; a pliable, foamed rubber gasket disposed within said groove; and means for urging said end cap against an adjacent end wall of said housing to compress said gasket therebetween, thereby sealing said inlet from said outlet so that no air can pass out of said outlet without having first passed through said filter media.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
153 words
An air filter assembly, comprising: a filter housing having opposing end walls and a side wall between the end walls, said housing having an air inlet and an air outlet formed therein; a filter media mounted within said housing and interposed between the inlet and outlet of said housing; an end cap secured to one end of said filter media, said end cap having a groove formed therein by a pair of radially spaced annular projections extending from said end cap, each of said projections being comprised of a pair of opposed sidewalls stamped from said metal end cap; a pliable, foamed rubber gasket disposed within said groove; and means for urging said end cap against an adjacent end wall of said housing to compress said gasket therebetween, thereby sealing said inlet from said outlet so that no air can pass out of said outlet without having first passed through said filter media.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
38 words
An air filter assembly as defined in claim 11, wherein said groove is provided with of a plurality of alternating inwardly-projecting indentations provided on the opposing inner walls of the groove for retaining said gasket within said groove.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
25 words
An air filter assembly as defined in claim 11, wherein the inner diameter of said gasket is smaller than the inner diameter of said groove.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
An air filter assembly as defined in claim 11, wherein the outer diameter of said gasket is larger than the outer diameter of said groove.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
27 words
An air filter assembly as defined in claim 11, wherein the opposing inner walls of said annular projections are angled inwardly toward the center of said groove.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
28 words
An air filter assembly as defined in claim 15, wherein said gasket is provided with a bevel cut so that the gasket tapers away from said end cap.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
47 words
An air filter assembly as defined in claim 11, wherein each of said projections is formed of an inner sidewall adjacent said groove and an associated outer sidewall spaced radially therefrom, both of said outer sidewalls being angularly disposed with respect to the inner sidewall associated therewith.
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