US5575912A
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Self-driven, cone-stack type centrifuge
Assignee: Atmus Filtration Inc
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Filing: 1995-01-25
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Granted: 1996-11-19
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Expires: 2015-01-25
Abstract
Abstract A bypass circuit centrifuge for separating particulate matter out of a circulating liquid includes a hollow and generally cylindrical centrifuge bowl which is arranged in combination with a base plate so as to define a liquid flow chamber. A hollow centertube axially extends up through the base plate into the hollow interior of the centrifuge bowl. The bypass circuit centrifuge is designed so as to be assembled within a cover assembly and a pair of oppositely disposed tangential flow nozzles in the base plate are used to spin the centrifuge within the cover so as to cause particles to separate out from the liquid. The interior of the centrifuge bowl includes a plurality of truncated cones which are arranged into a stacked array and are closely spaced so as to enhance the separation efficiency. The stacked array of truncated cones is sandwiched between a top plate positioned adjacent to the top portion of the centrifuge bowl and a bottom plate which is positioned closer to the base plate. The incoming liquid flow exits the centertube through a pair of oil inlets and from there flows through the top plate. The top plate in conjunction with ribs on the inside surface of the centrifuge bowl accelerate and direct this flow into the upper portion of the stacked array of truncated cones. As the flow passes through the channels created between adjacent cones, particle separation occurs as the liquid continues to flow downwardly to the tangential flow nozzles.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter K. Herman
- 👤 Byron A. Pardue
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 16:11
CPC Classifications
B; B04; B04B; B04B1/00; B04B1/04; B04B1/08; B04B5/00; B04B5/005; B04B7/00; B04B7/08; B04B7/12; B04B7/14; F; F01; F01M; F01M1/00; F01M1/10; F01M2001/1028; F01M2001/1035; F01M13/00; F01M13/04; F01M2013/0422
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 30
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
A bypass circuit centrifuge which is constructed and arranged to be assembled within a cover assembly for separating particulate matter out of a circulating liquid, said centrifuge comprising: a centrifuge bowl constructed and arranged to rotate about an axis; a base plate assembled to said centrifuge bowl, said base plate including at least one tangential flow nozzle for creating an exit flow jet said exit flow jet causing the centrifuge bowl to rotate; a hollow centertube axially extending through said base plate and through said centrifuge bowl; a flow-control plate positioned adjacent a first end of said centertube; a support plate spaced apart from said flow control plate and positioned adjacent said base plate; and a plurality of truncated cones positioned into a stacked array which is sandwiched between said flow control plate and said support plate, said plurality of cones being constructed and arranged so as to define a plurality of fluid flow paths from a first opening to a second opening which is located radially inward from said first opening, said fluid flow paths being in flow communication with said at least one tangential flow nozzle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
A bypass circuit centrifuge which is constructed and arranged to be assembled within a cover assembly for separating particulate matter out of a circulating liquid, said centrifuge comprising: a centrifuge bowl constructed and arranged to rotate about an axis; a base plate assembled to said centrifuge bowl, said base plate including at least one tangential flow nozzle for creating an exit flow jet said exit flow jet causing the centrifuge bowl to rotate; a hollow centertube axially extending through said base plate and through said centrifuge bowl; a flow-control plate positioned adjacent a first end of said centertube; a support plate spaced apart from said flow control plate and positioned adjacent said base plate; and a plurality of truncated cones positioned into a stacked array which is sandwiched between said flow control plate and said support plate, said plurality of cones being constructed and arranged so as to define a plurality of fluid flow paths from a first opening to a second opening which is located radially inward from said first opening, said fluid flow paths being in flow communication with said at least one tangential flow nozzle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The bypass circuit centrifuge of claim 1 wherein said hollow centertube includes a plurality of flow inlets for directing an entering flow of liquid toward said flow-control plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The bypass circuit centrifuge of claim 2, wherein said flow-control plate includes a plurality of flow apertures arranged fluid communication with said plurality of flow inlets.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The bypass circuit centrifuge of claim 3 wherein said centrifuge bowl includes an inner surface which defines a plurality of ribs, said flow control plate being positioned adjacent said ribs and arranged therewith to define a plurality of fluid flow channels.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
The bypass circuit centrifuge of claim 3 wherein said flow-control plate includes a plurality of raised ribs, said flow-control plate raised ribs being positioned adjacent an inner surface of said centrifuge bowl so as to define a plurality of fluid flow channels between said flow-control plate and said inner surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The bypass circuit centrifuge of claim 1 wherein each truncated cone of said plurality of truncated cones includes a plurality of mounting holes.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The bypass circuit centrifuge of claim 6 wherein said flow-control plate includes a plurality of mounting holes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The bypass circuit centrifuge of claim 7 wherein said support plate includes a plurality of mounting holes.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
The bypass circuit centrifuge of claim 8 which further includes a plurality of mounting rods each of which extends through said plurality of truncated cones and is received by the mounting holes in said flow-control plate and in said support plate.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
The bypass circuit centrifuge of claim 9 wherein each of said plurality of truncated cones includes a plurality of ribs which define a cone-to-cone spacing in said stacked array.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
40 words
The bypass circuit centrifuge of claim 1 wherein said centrifuge bowl includes an inner surface which defines a plurality of ribs, said flow-control plate being positioned adjacent said ribs and arranged therewith to define a plurality of fluid flow channels.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
49 words
The bypass circuit centrifuge of claim 1 wherein said flow-control plate includes a plurality of raised ribs, said flow-control plate raised ribs being positioned adjacent an inner surface of said centrifuge bowl so as to define a plurality of flow channels between said flow-control plate and said inner surface.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
29 words
The bypass circuit centrifuge of claim 1 wherein each of said plurality of truncated cones includes a plurality of ribs which define a cone-to-cone spacing in said stacked array.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
59 words
The bypass circuit centrifuge of claim 1 wherein said flow control plate has an annular body portion and an annular flange portion, said annular body portion defining a hollow interior and having an annular lip adjacent one end of said annular body portion, said annular lip being assembled into sealing relationship with an outer surface of said hollow centertube.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
32 words
The bypass circuit centrifuge of claim 14 wherein said annular body portion includes an annular inner wall and an annular clearance region positioned between said annular lip and said annular inner wall.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
39 words
The bypass circuit centrifuge of claim 15 wherein said hollow centertube includes an outer wall and at least one fluid flow inlet aperture extending through said outer wall, said fluid flow inlet aperture opening into said annular clearance region.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
173 words
A bypass circuit centrifuge for use in combination with a cover assembly and axial shaft and comprising: a centrifuge bowl constructed and arranged to rotate about an axis, having a partly closed first end defining a centrally positioned aperture therein and an open second end; a base plate assembled to said second end of said centrifuge bowl, said base plate including at least one tangential flow nozzle for creating an exit flow jet, said exit flow jet causing the centrifuge bowl to rotate; a flow tube extending axially through said base plate and through the aperture in said first end of said centrifuge bowl, said flow tube including a flow passageway; a space-apart of support plates including a first support plate position adjacent said aperture and a second support plate which is assemble into said base plate; a stacked array of particular separation cones positioned around said flow tube and axially extending between said pair of support plates; and alignment means for securing together said stacked array with said pair of support plates.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
173 words
A bypass circuit centrifuge for use in combination with a cover assembly and axial shaft and comprising: a centrifuge bowl constructed and arranged to rotate about an axis, having a partly closed first end defining a centrally positioned aperture therein and an open second end; a base plate assembled to said second end of said centrifuge bowl, said base plate including at least one tangential flow nozzle for creating an exit flow jet, said exit flow jet causing the centrifuge bowl to rotate; a flow tube extending axially through said base plate and through the aperture in said first end of said centrifuge bowl, said flow tube including a flow passageway; a space-apart of support plates including a first support plate position adjacent said aperture and a second support plate which is assemble into said base plate; a stacked array of particular separation cones positioned around said flow tube and axially extending between said pair of support plates; and alignment means for securing together said stacked array with said pair of support plates.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
36 words
The bypass circuit centrifuge of claim 14 wherein said flow tube is hollow and includes an externally threaded first end extending through said centrifuge bowl aperture and a shouldered second end anchored into said base plate.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
20 words
The bypass circuit centrifuge of claim 18 wherein said first support plate has a plurality of flow holes extending therethrough.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
41 words
The bypass circuit centrifuge of claim 19 wherein said centrifuge bowl includes on inner surface which defines a plurality of ribs, said first support plate being positioned adjacent said ribs and arranged therewith to define a plurality of fluid flow channels.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
21 words
The bypass circuit centrifuge of claim 17 wherein each separation cone of said stacked array includes a plurality of mounting holes.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
18 words
The bypass circuit centrifuge of claim 21 wherein said first support plate includes a plurality of mounting holes.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
18 words
The bypass circuit centrifuge of claim 22 wherein said second support plate includes a plurality of mounting holes.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
43 words
The bypass circuit centrifuge of claim 23 which further includes a plurality of mounting rods each of which extends through said plurality of separation cones and is assembled into the mounting holes of said first support plate and of said second support plate.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
29 words
The bypass circuit centrifuge of claim 24 wherein each of said plurality of separation cones includes a plurality of ribs which define a cone-to-cone spacing in said stacked array.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
31 words
The bypass circuit centrifuge of claim 17 wherein each of said plurality of separation cones includes a plurality of straight, radial ribs which define a cone-to-cone spacing in said stacked array.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
22 words
The bypass circuit centrifuge of claim 26 wherein each of said plurality of separation cones further includes a plurality of raised protuberances.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
59 words
The bypass circuit centrifuge of claim 17 wherein said first support plate having an annular body portion and an annular flange portion, said annular body portion defining a hollow interior and having an annular lip adjacent one end of said annular body portion, said annular lip being assembled into sealing relationship with an outer surface of said flow tube.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-11-19 | 2000-05-20 | 2000-11-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-11-19 | 2004-05-20 | 2004-11-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-11-19 | 2008-05-20 | 2008-11-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |