WO2017160592A1 - Interlocked stable filter assembly - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to air filtration systems for use with internal combustion engines or the like.
- a number of conventional filtration systems have used a seal with an elastomeric material positioned in an axial compressive or radial compressive configuration along an entire inner circumference of filter housing of the filtration system. This arrangement allows the mass of the filtration system to vibrate freely at the ends of the filter housing.
- a number of such filtration systems also include a planar seal between the various elements of the filtration system and an expensive plastic endcap. Accordingly, such filtration systems do not have a high stability and are relatively expensive to manufacture.
- a filter assembly that includes a filter housing with a housing interlocking feature, a filter cover with a filter cover interlocking feature, and a filter element with a filter element interlocking feature is disclosed.
- the filter element is positionable within the filter housing, and the filter cover is attachable to a top portion of at least one of the filter element and the filter housing.
- the housing interlocking feature, the filter cover interlocking feature, and the filter element interlocking feature are interlockable with each other and extend in a nonplanar configuration along at least one side of the filter element when the filter housing, the filter cover, and the filter element are assembled together.
- a filter assembly that includes a filter housing with a receptacle that is recessed within an inner side of a side wall of the filter housing and a filter element with a protruding portion that extends from an outer side of a side wall of the filter element.
- the protruding portion insertable into the receptacle when the filter element is positioned within the filter housing.
- Still other embodiments provide for a filter assembly that includes a filter housing, a filter cover, a filter element positionable within the filter housing, and an inner locking feature positioned within the filter housing.
- the filter cover is attachable to a top portion of at least one of the filter element and/or the filter housing.
- the inner locking feature is interlockable with the filter element such that the filter element remains in place within the filter housing.
- a filter element that includes a filter media, and a filter element interlocking feature that extends in a nonplanar configuration along at least one side of the filter media.
- the filter element is positionable within a filter housing such that the filter element interlocking feature interlocks with a housing interlocking feature of the filter housing.
- FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a filter assembly according to one embodiment.
- FIG. IB is an exploded perspective view of the filter assembly of FIG. 1 A.
- FIG. 2A is a cross-sectional perspective view of the filter assembly of FIG. 1A.
- FIG. 2B is a close up view of a portion of FIG. 2A.
- FIG. 3A is a perspective view of a filter assembly according to another embodiment.
- FIG. 3B is a top view of the filter assembly of FIG. 3A.
- FIG. 4A is a perspective view of a filter element that can be disposed in a filter assembly according to one embodiment.
- FIG. 4B is a perspective view of a filter element that can be disposed in a filter assembly according to another embodiment.
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a filter element that can be disposed in a filter assembly according to still another embodiment.
- FIG. 6A is a perspective view of a filter assembly according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 6B is a front view of the filter assembly of FIG. 6A.
- FIG. 7A is a perspective view of a filter element that can be disposed in the filter assembly of FIG. 6A according to one embodiment.
- FIG. 7B is a front view of the filter element of FIG. 7A.
- FIG. 8 is an exploded view of a filter element and a filter housing according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional front view of a filter element and a filter housing according to another embodiment.
- FIG. 10A is a cross-sectional, perspective view of a filter element and a filter housing according to yet another embodiment.
- FIG. 10B is a cross-sectional, perspective view of a filter element and a filter housing according to still another embodiment.
- FIG. 11 A is a perspective view of a filter assembly according to another embodiment.
- FIG. 1 IB is a side view of the filter assembly of FIG. 11A.
- FIG. 11C is an exploded perspective view of the filter assembly of FIG. 11A.
- FIG. 1 ID is a perspective view of a filter element that can be disposed in the filter assembly of FIG. 11 A.
- FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a filter element according to one embodiment.
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a filter element according to another embodiment.
- FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a filter element according to yet another embodiment.
- FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a filter element according to still another embodiment.
- FIG. 16A is a cross-sectional view of a filter assembly according to one embodiment.
- FIG. 16B is an exploded view of the filter assembly of FIG. 16A.
- FIG. 16C is a cross-sectional view of a Section 16C of the filter assembly of FIG. 16A.
- FIG. 17A is a cross-sectional view of a filter assembly according to another embodiment.
- FIG. 17B is an exploded view of the filter assembly of FIG. 17A.
- FIG. 18A is a cross-sectional view of a filter assembly according to yet another embodiment.
- FIG. 18B is an exploded view of the filter assembly of FIG. 18A.
- FIG. 19A is a cross-sectional view of a filter assembly according to still another embodiment.
- FIG. 19B is an exploded view of the filter assembly of FIG. 19A.
- FIG. 20A is a cross-sectional view of a filter assembly according to another embodiment.
- FIG. 20B is an exploded view of the filter assembly of FIG. 20A.
- a filter assembly such as an air filter assembly, that includes a filter housing, a filter cover, and a filter element.
- the filter element may be removably positioned within the filter housing, and the filter cover may form a seal with or secure the filter element within the filter housing.
- the filter assembly includes interlocking features and/or an inner locking feature, as described further herein.
- a filter assembly 20 includes a filter housing 30, a filter element 40, and a filter cover 50 which interlock together to form the filter assembly 20.
- FIGS. 11 A-l ID show another embodiment of a filter assembly 20 that also includes a filter housing 30, a filter element 40, and a filter cover 50.
- the features shown in FIGS. 11 A-l ID are substantially identical and like numbers are used compared to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1A-1B.
- the embodiment shown in FIGS. 11A-11D differs from the embodiment in FIGS. 1 A-1B in that the cross-section of the filter assembly in FIGS. 11A- 11D is substantially round or circular, while the cross-section of the filter assembly in FIGS. 1A-1B is substantially rectangular.
- FIGS. 14 and 15 also show an embodiment of a filter element 40 that has a circular cross-section
- FIGS. 18A-20B show another embodiment of a filter assembly 20 with a circular cross-section.
- the filter assembly 20 and its various components can have a variety of different shapes, according to the desired use and configuration.
- the filter assembly 20 (and the filter housing 30, the filter element 40, and the filter cover 50) have a substantially rectangular cross-section.
- Each of the filter housing 30, the filter element 40, and the filter cover 50 of the filter assembly 20 accordingly have corresponding shapes in order to fit with each other.
- the filter assembly 20 (and the filter housing 30, the filter element 40, and the filter cover 50) are substantially cylindrical (e.g., have a substantially circular cross-section).
- the filter assembly 20 can possess variety of other shapes.
- the filter assembly 20 can have a cross-section that is substantially oval, triangular, race-track or any other shape. Regardless of the overall shape of the filter assembly 20, the filter assembly 20 still includes the various interlocking features (as described further herein).
- the various components of the filter assembly 20 may be a part of different arrangements.
- the cross-section of the filter assembly 20 is substantially rectangular (as shown in FIG. IB)
- the side wall 32 of the filter housing 30, the side wall 62 of the filter element 40, and the side wall 52 of the filter cover 50 extend along respective end walls of the filter housing 30, the filter element 40, and the filter cover 50.
- the cross-section of the filter assembly 20 is substantially circular (as shown in FIG.
- the side wall 32 of the filter housing 30, the side wall 62 of the filter element 40, and the side wall 52 of the filter cover 50 extend along a respective circumferential wall that extends at least partially around the respective perimeter of the filter housing 30, the filter element 40, and the filter cover 50.
- the filter housing 30 is configured to at least partially contain the filter element 40. Accordingly, the filter housing 30 at least partially surrounds the filter element 40, and the filter cover 50 covers the remaining portions of the filter element 40. As described further herein, the filter housing 30 may include a housing inner locking or interlocking feature 34 that interlocks with the filter element interlocking feature 44 of the filter element 40 and/or the filter cover interlocking feature 54 of the filter cover 50 to form a seal between the filter assembly elements and hold the filter assembly 20 together.
- the service or filter cover 50 may engage, interlock with, or form a seal with the filter housing 30 in order to secure the filter element 40 within the filter housing 30 and to help stabilize the filter seal member 46 under environments that induce harsh vibration or jerking of the filter assembly 20.
- the filter cover 50 helps reduce the stress load on the filter seal member 46 and reduces abrasion on the filter seal member 46.
- the filter cover 50 includes a top portion 58 and side walls 52 that extend substantially perpendicularly to the top portion 58 such that the top portion 58 and the side walls 52 cover different sides of the filter element 40.
- the top portion 58 covers a top side of the filter element 40, and the side walls 52 overlap or partially cover the side walls 62 of the filter element 40.
- the filter cover 50 may include a cover inner locking or interlocking feature 54 that may interlock with the filter element interlocking feature 44 of the filter element 40 and/or the housing interlocking feature 34 of the filter housing 30 to secure the filter assembly 20 together.
- the filter cover interlocking feature 54 may extend along the lower edge or outer perimeter of the filter cover 50 (e.g., along both the top portion 58 and side walls 52) to interlock with the filter seal member 46 of the filter element 40.
- the filter assembly 20 may optionally include additional sealing mechanisms to further increase the sealing force between the filter housing 30 and the filter cover 50.
- the filter cover 50 includes attachment elements 56 along the perimeter of the filter cover 50 that are configured to attach the filter cover 50 to the filter housing 30.
- the attachment elements 56 may comprise bolted joints, a snap fit elements, or wire form clips and may extend through apertures on the filter cover 50 and the filter housing 30.
- the filter cover 50 may include a cover interlock tongue 97 to improve the seal formed by the filter seal member 46 and a seal intensifier bead 96 positioned on a bottom region of the cover interlocking feature 54 that may also improve the seal by further compressing the filter seal member 46.
- the cover interlocking feature 54 may fit completely within the housing interlocking feature 34 in order to provide a secure seal. Accordingly, both sides and the bottom of the filter cover interlocking feature 53 may be covered by the housing interlocking feature 34 in order to lock the filter cover 50 to the filter housing 30 and to prevent the filter cover 50 from moving outwards.
- the filter element 40 includes a filter media 42 that is used to filter fluids flowing through the filter assembly 20. Accordingly, the filter element 40 is positioned within the filter housing 30 (e.g., between the filter housing 30 and the filter cover 50, as shown in FIG. IB). By attaching the filter cover 50 to the filter housing 30, the filter element 40 is incorporated and secured within the housing 30. As described further herein, the filter element 40 may include a filter element inner locking or interlocking feature 44 that may interlock with the filter cover interlocking feature 54 of the filter cover 50 and/or the housing interlocking feature 34 of the filter housing 30 to secure the filter assembly 20 together.
- the filter element 40 may have a variety of different configurations, depending on the desired type of filtration.
- the filter element 40 may comprise a coiled filter media in a circular or racetrack shape, panelettes, stacked filter media (as shown in FIGS. 4A-4B), or direct flow V-pack filter media (as shown in FIG. 5).
- Various different types of filter elements 40 may be interchangeable within the same filter housing 30.
- One side or end of the filter element 40 such as the top side of the filter element 40, may define a main seal plane 48 of the filter element 40.
- the main seal plane 48 is substantially parallel to the x-z plane (as shown in FIG. IB) and may extend along the top surface of the top portion of the filter element 40.
- the main seal plane 48 may also be also substantially perpendicular to the side walls 62 of the filter element 40 (although the side walls 62 could also define a non-perpendicular angle to the main seal plane 48). According to one embodiment, the top of the filter element 40 with the main seal plane 48 may correspond to an inlet or an outlet of the filter element 40.
- the bottom side of the filter element 40 (e.g., the side that is opposite to the top side of the filter element 40 that defines the main seal plane 48) is inserted into the filter housing 30.
- the filter cover 50 is then placed on the top side of the filter element 40 such that the top portion 58 of the filter cover 50 extends along (e.g., next to and parallel to) and substantially covers the top side (and thus the main seal plane 48) of the filter element 40. Accordingly, the side walls 52 of the filter cover 50 extend along the side walls 62 of the filter element 40.
- the filter element 40 includes a filter seal member 46 positioned along an outside portion of the filter element 40 and configured to attach with the filter housing 30 and the filter cover 50.
- the filter seal member 46 extends around the entire filter element 40 and interfaces with the entire periphery of the filter housing 30 and the entire periphery of the filter cover 50.
- the filter seal member 46 may be constructed out of a variety of different materials, including but not limited to urethane (such as a solid urethane flexible seal).
- the filter seal member 46 may include the filter element interlocking feature 44 in order to interlock with the filter housing 30 and the filter cover 50.
- the flexibility of the filter seal member 46 allows the filter element interlocking feature 44 to have a u-shaped cross-section with flexural compliance within the housing cavity 36 of the housing interlocking feature 34.
- the filter seal member 46 may be configured in a variety of different shapes and may diverge from or correspond with the main seal plane 48.
- the filter seal member 46 is be non-planar or curviplanar by extending within the main seal plane 48 along at least a portion of the top portion of the filter element 40 and diverging from the main seal plane 48 along certain other portions. Accordingly, when the filter element 40 includes at least two side walls (e.g., having a substantially rectangular cross-section), the filter seal member 46 extends and remains within the main seal plane 48 along the perimeter and upper edge of the filter element 40 of a portion (e.g., along two sides) of the filter element 40.
- the filter seal member 46 diverges away from the main seal plane 48 and extends along at least a portion of the length of an end, end panel, or side wall 62 of the filter element 40, thereby creating the non-planar shape of the filter seal member 46. While the filter element 40 has a substantially circular cross-section, the filter element interlocking feature 44 remains within the main seal plane 48 along a portion of the outer perimeter of the filter element 40 and diverges away from the main seal plane 48 along at least another portion of the outer perimeter of the filter element 40. The portion of the filter seal member 46 that diverges away from the main seal plane 48 and extends along the side wall 62 may be the filter element interlocking feature 44.
- the filter seal member 46 (and the filter element interlocking feature 44) is planar and extends entirely within the main seal plane 48. Accordingly, the filter seal member 46 extends along the entire perimeter or upper edge of one end of the filter element 40 within the main seal plane 48.
- the region between the filter element interlocking feature 44 and the main seal plane 48 of the filter element 40 defines a filter element cavity 47 that provides an area for the cover interlocking feature 54 to fit within.
- the cover interlocking feature 54 is configured to fit within the filter element cavity 47 in order to allow the filter element 40 and the filter cover 50 to seal together.
- the region below the filter element interlocking feature 44 interlocks with the filter housing 30.
- the filter seal member 46 of the filter element 40 includes a planar seal feature or side seal member 64 in the region between the filter element interlocking feature 44 and the main seal plane 48 of the filter element 40.
- the side seal member 64 fills in the entire region between the filter element interlocking feature 44 and the main seal plane 48 with additional sealing material.
- the side seal member 64 extends in a substantially planar manner along the side wall 62 of the filter element 40 (and may match the curvature of the filter media 42, if curved). The region below the filter element interlocking feature 44 still interlocks with the filter housing 30.
- the side seal member 64 may prevent the side walls 62 of the filter element 40 from caving inward slightly when the filter media 42 is wet and dirty and under a vacuum collapse scenario. Additionally, as shown in FIGS. 17A-17B and 20A-20B, the side seal member 64 may allow a filter cover 50 that does not include the cover interlocking feature 54 and does not interlock with the housing interlocking feature 34 or the filter element interlocking feature 44 to sealably attach to the filter housing 30 and the filter element 40.
- the side seal member 64 may be formed out of a variety of different materials.
- the side wall may comprise one material or may include two materials (e.g., a hard urethane to form an endcap and a softer urethane to form seal zones). Additionally, the side wall may be a separate component that is molded from a gasket-type material (i.e., EPDM, HNBR, Neoprene, etc.) and installed onto the rest of the filter element 40.
- a gasket-type material i.e., EPDM, HNBR, Neoprene, etc.
- the three-dimensional housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the filter cover interlocking feature 54 on the filter housing 30, the filter element 40, and the filter cover 50 may interlock with each other along the sealing interface of the filter assembly 20 and form a seal between the filter assembly elements (e.g., the filter housing 30, the filter element 40, and the filter cover 50) when the filter assembly elements are assembled together and attached to each other.
- the interlocking features 34, 44, 54 e.g., the "arched humps" provide mass stability for the filter element 40.
- the three-dimensional sealing interface between the filter housing 30, the filter element 40, and the filter cover 50 (which is created by the housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the filter cover interlocking feature 54 ) may improve the sealing integrity and stability of the overall system function and provide a more robust seal within the filter assembly 20 compared to conventional filter assemblies.
- the housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the filter cover interlocking feature 54 may minimize and control any movement of the filter element 40 within the filter assembly 20 during normal use or within hard vibration environments.
- the housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the filter cover interlocking feature 54 may prevent the filter element 40 from freely moving in the x, y, or z directions when the filter assembly 20 is assembled.
- the housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the filter cover interlocking feature 54 may also stabilize the center of mass movement and the weight of the filter element 40 under high oscillatory input loads and during harsh vibration loads, while the filter seal integrity of the filter assembly 20 is maintained. Due to the reduction of vibration of the filter element 40, issues with the filter assembly seal wearing away or failing may therefore be reduced.
- the housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the filter cover interlocking feature 54 may also allow an operator to easily assemble the filter element 40 within the filter assembly 20. Furthermore, the housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the filter cover interlocking feature 54 of the filter assembly 20 are also low cost and the filter assembly no longer requires an expensive plastic endcap, thereby creating a low cost filter assembly 20.
- the filter element 40 fits into the top portion of the filter housing 30 and the filter cover 50 fits onto and over the top portion of the filter element 40.
- the filter cover 50 attaches to a top portion of at least one of the filter element 40 and/or the filter housing 30.
- the housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the filter cover interlocking feature 54 are each positioned on corresponding, respective side walls 32 of the filter housing 30, the filter element 40 (e.g., the side wall 62 of the filter element 40), and the filter cover 50 (e.g., the side wall 52 of the filter cover 50) and accordingly can be stacked on top of each other.
- the filter element interlocking feature 44 is positioned on the side wall 62 of the filter element 40.
- the housing interlocking feature 34 is positioned on a corresponding side wall 32 of the filter housing 30 and the filter cover interlocking feature 54 is positioned on a corresponding side wall 52 of the filter cover 50. Accordingly, when the filter assembly 20 is assembled, each of the housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the filter cover interlocking feature 54 extend along the side wall 62 of the filter element 40.
- Each of the housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the cover interlocking feature 54 also creates a unique "filter signature" within the filter assembly 20 to ensure that the correct filter housing 30, filter element 40, and filter cover 50 are installed together.
- the filter housing 30, the filter element 40, and the filter cover 50 cannot be properly and sealably attached to each other if the housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the cover interlocking feature 54 are complementary to each other, which prevents incorrect or unauthorized components from being installed within the filter assembly 20.
- the housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the cover interlocking feature 54 also creates a "one-way fit" to ensure that each of the filter housing 30, the filter element 40, and the filter cover 50 are assembled together in the correct orientation relative to each other, which may be particularly beneficial in filter assemblies with a circular cross-section (as shown in FIGS. 11A-11D).
- the number, position (e.g., relative spacing), size, and shape of the interlocking features 34, 44, 54 may be unique to the filter assembly 20 and vary according to the desired configuration.
- the variations of the different interlocking features 34, 44, 54 create many different unique filter assemblies.
- the filter assembly 20 may have three of each of the interlocking features 34, 44, 54 that are each spaced approximately 120° from each other.
- two of each of the interlocking features 34, 44, 54 may be spaced approximately 80° from each other and the third of each of the interlocking features 34, 44, 54 is spaced
- the depth or length L as shown in FIGS. 12 and 14
- angle of each of the interlocking features 34, 44, 54 may be unique to the filter assembly 20.
- the housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the filter cover interlocking feature 54 interlock and directly abut each other when the filter assembly 20 is assembled such that the filter element interlocking feature 44 is interlocked within the housing interlocking feature 34 and the filter cover interlocking feature 54.
- the housing interlocking feature 34 and the filter cover interlocking feature 54 cover the outer sides (e.g., the top, bottom, and one side) of the filter element interlocking feature 44.
- the upper edge or perimeter of the filter housing 30 includes a lip 31 that extends substantially perpendicularly to the respective side walls 32 of the filter housing 30.
- the filter seal member 46 has a substantially square or rectangular cross-section (although it is understood that the filter seal member 46 can have a circular cross-section) and a bottom portion, side, or lower surface 92 of the filter seal member 46 rests on top of the lip 31 of the upper edge of the filter housing 30.
- the lip 31 of the filter housing 30 covers at least the lower surface 92 of the filter seal member 46 (including the bottom of the filter element interlocking feature 44).
- the lower edge of the filter cover 50 fits over the top portion, side, or surface 96 (and optionally the side portion, side, or surface 94) of the filter element interlocking feature 44.
- the lower edge of the filter cover 50 includes a lip 84 along a region of the top portion 58 where the interlocking feature 54 does not extend from.
- the lip 84 extends substantially perpendicularly to the top portion 58 of the filter cover 50 and thus overlaps a side surface 94 of the filter seal member 46 while the top portion 58 of the filter cover 50 overlaps the top surface 96 of the filter seal member 46 in regions of the filter cover 50 where the interlocking feature 54 does not extend from.
- the filter cover 50 includes a perpendicular first lip 86 along the interlocking feature 54 that extends substantially perpendicularly to the side wall 52 of the filter cover 50 and overlaps the top surface 96 of the filter element interlocking feature 44 of the filter seal member 46.
- a parallel second lip 88 extends from and forms a recess with the perpendicular first lip 86.
- the parallel second lip 88 is substantially parallel to the side wall 52 such that the parallel second lip 88 overlaps the side surface 94 of the filter element interlocking feature 44 of the filter seal member 46.
- the filter element interlocking feature 44 fits at least partially within the recess formed by the first and second lips 86 and 88 within the filter cover interlocking feature 54 and fits on top of the housing interlocking feature 34 or within a seal pocket or cavity 36 formed by the housing interlocking feature 34, thereby creating a compression seal zone 82 between the housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the filter cover interlocking feature 54.
- Each of the housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the filter cover interlocking feature 54 may form a seal with each other within the same seal zone 82.
- the housing interlocking feature 34 and the filter cover interlocking feature 54 may be formed from an outer perimeter or edge of the filter housing 30 and the filter cover 50, respectively. Accordingly, the upper and lower edges of the filter housing 30, respectively, and the filter cover 50 may be nonplanar and the shapes of each of the edges may directly correspond to each other to create the interlocking seal.
- the filter element interlocking feature 44 of the filter element 40 may be formed from the filter seal member 46, which may also be nonplanar. The shape of the filter seal member 46 may directly correspond to the upper and lower edges of each of the filter housing 30 and the filter cover 50, respectively, to complete the interlocking seal.
- the housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the filter cover interlocking feature 54 may form a seal with each other and may be configured in a variety of different interlocking and complementary shapes that are or have nonplanar surfaces.
- the outer perimeter or upper edge of the filter housing 30, the filter seal member 46 of the filter element 40, and the outer perimeter or lower edge of the filter cover 50 each have a flat upper portion and a housing interlocking feature 34, filter element interlocking feature 44, or filter cover interlocking feature 54 that extends from the respective flat upper portion.
- the flat upper portion of each of the filter housing, the filter element 40, and the filter cover 50 lies within the main seal plane 48 when the filter assembly 20 is assembled.
- the housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the filter cover interlocking feature 54 each extend substantially perpendicularly to the flat upper portions, outside of the main seal plane 48.
- the housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the filter cover interlocking feature 54 have complementary and interlocking wedge shapes or curves in order to interlock with and secure within each other. Accordingly, each of the housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the filter cover interlocking feature 54 each have first and second nonparallel side portions (e.g., the side portions are not parallel to each other) that converge to a curved central portion.
- Each of the side portions and the central portions may extend parallel to and alongside the end wall or side wall 62 of the filter element 40 when the filter assembly 20 is assembled.
- the filter cover interlocking feature 54 may fit within a cavity 47 formed by the filter element interlocking feature 44.
- the filter element interlocking feature 44 may fit within a cavity 36 formed by the housing interlocking feature 34.
- the housing interlocking feature 34 includes first and second housing interlocking feature side portions 33 and a housing interlocking feature central portion 35 that extends between the first and second housing interlocking feature side portions 33.
- the first and second housing interlocking feature side portions 33 and the housing interlocking feature central portion 35 together define a filter housing void, recess, seal pocket, or cavity 36 within the side wall 32 of the filter housing 30.
- the housing interlocking feature side portions 33 are not parallel to each other and converge to the housing interlocking feature central portion 35. However, it is understood that the housing interlocking feature side portions 33 could be parallel to each other.
- the filter element interlocking feature 44 is a protruding portion of the filter seal member 46 that is defined by first and second filter element interlocking feature side portions 43 and a filter element interlocking feature central portion 45 that extends between the first and second filter element interlocking feature side portions 43.
- the first and second filter element interlocking feature side portions 43 and the filter element interlocking feature central portion 45 fit within the housing cavity 36 formed by the housing interlocking feature 34.
- the first and second filter element interlocking feature side portions 43 and the filter element interlocking feature central portion 45 define a filter element void, recess, seal pocket, or cavity 47, as shown in FIG. 16C.
- the filter element interlocking feature side portions 43 are not parallel to each other and converge to the filter element interlocking feature central portion 45. However, it is understood that the filter element interlocking feature side portions 43 could be parallel to each other.
- the filter cover interlocking feature 54 is an extension that is defined by first and second filter cover interlocking feature side portions 53 and a filter cover interlocking feature central portion 55 that extends between the first and second filter cover interlocking feature side portions 53.
- the first and second filter cover interlocking feature side portions 53 and the filter cover interlocking feature central portion 55 fit within the filter element cavity 47 formed by the filter element interlocking feature 44.
- the filter cover interlocking feature side portions 53 are not parallel to each other and converge to the filter cover interlocking feature central portion 55. However, it is understood that the filter cover interlocking feature side portions 53 could be parallel to each other according to other embodiments.
- the filter assembly 20 may have a variety of different dimensions.
- the inside of the filter housing 30 may be on the left of the filter housing 30 and the outside of the filter housing 30 may be to the right of the filter housing 30.
- the various components may be sized in order to create gaps 91 in certain areas within the filter assembly for more easy installation and interlock.
- the dimension 110 of the bone of the filter seal member 46 to the side wall 32 of the filter housing 30 may be approximately 18-23 millimeters (mm), 23-28 mm in particular embodiments, or 28-38.1 mm in more particular embodiments.
- the cover interlock tongue 97 overlaps a filter ledge 93 of the filter housing 30 by at least a portion, as shown in FIG. 16C.
- the dimension 112 may be greater than 0 to approximately 4 mm, preferably 4-8 mm, or optimally greater than 8 mm.
- the cover interlocking feature 54 may overlap a housing ledge 95 by at least a portion, as further shown in FIG. 16C.
- the width of the housing ledge 95 (as shown as dimension 114) may be greater than 0 to approximately 4 mm (or 6 mm), preferably 6-12 mm, or optimally greater than 12 mm.
- nonplanar variants such as the nonplanar and/or wedge aspects disclosed by U.S. Patent Nos. 9,415,333, 8,828,114 and 8,061,530, U.S. Patent Application Publication Nos. 2014/0048468 and 2016/0346719, and International Publication No. WO 2015/187538, the entire disclosures of which are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety.
- the filter element 40 and the housing 30 in order to further interlock and fit the filter element 40 and the filter housing 30 together and easily and correctly position the filter element 40 within the filter housing 30 (during, for example, assembly or service events), the filter element 40 and the housing 30 includes locating details, such as a male locating element or protruding portion 68 on the filter element 40 and a corresponding female locating element or receptacle 38 on the filter housing 30. As shown in FIGS.
- the protruding portion 68 of the filter element 40 abuts and fits within the receptacle 38 of the filter housing 30 when the filter assembly 20 is assembled in order to further secure and interlock the filter element 40 within the filter housing 30.
- the filter housing 30 includes both the housing interlocking feature 34 and the receptacle 38.
- the protruding portion 68 may be positioned along the side wall 62 of the filter element 40.
- the protruding portion 68 may be a thicker or raised inner portion of the side wall 62 that protrudes from the outer side of the side wall 62.
- the protruding inner portion 68 may extend beyond an outer portion 66 of the side wall 62 in order to be inserted within and interlock with the receptacle 38 of the filter housing 30.
- the outer portion 66 (which may be thinner than the protruding portion 68) is positioned outside of the protruding portion 68 along the outer side of the side wall 62.
- the receptacle 38 may be positioned along the side wall 32 of the filter housing 30 (that corresponds to the side wall 62 of the filter element 40). In order to receive the protruding portion 68, the receptacle 38 may be recessed along the inner side of the side wall 32 of the filter housing 30.
- the respective shape and size of the protruding portion 68 and the receptacle 38 correspond with each other such that the protruding portion 68 fits within the receptacle 38.
- the protruding portion 68 and the receptacle 38 may be a variety of different shapes and sizes.
- the protruding portion 68 and the receptacle 38 each have a trapezoidal shape in which the protruding portion 68 and the receptacle 38 each have first and second nonparallel sides and a straight central lower side that extends between and connects the first and second nonparallel sides along the respective side walls 62 and 32.
- the protruding portion 68 and the receptacle 38 may each have a curved, parabolic, or circular end portion in which the protruding portion 68 and the receptacle 38 each have first and second nonparallel sides that converge to a curved central portion.
- the curved central portion can have a variety of different radii according to the desired configuration, as shown in FIG. 8.
- the protruding portion 68 and the receptacle 38 are shaped and sized such that the protruding portion 68 fits securely within the receptacle 38 when the filter assembly 20 is assembled.
- the protruding portion 68 and the receptacle 38 may extend along the entire length or a portion of the length of the side wall 62 and the side wall 32, respectively.
- the filter assembly 20 only includes the receptacle 38 and the protruding portion 68 in order to interlock the filter housing 30 and the filter element 40 (and may not include the housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the filter cover interlocking feature 54 ).
- the filter assembly 20 includes both the receptacle 38 and the protruding portion 68 as well as the housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the filter cover interlocking feature 54.
- the shapes of the housing interlocking feature 34 and the filter element interlocking feature 44 may correspond with or be different from the shapes of the receptacle 38 and the protruding portion 68.
- the filter assembly 20 includes an interlock region or an inner locking feature 70 within the filter housing 30 and between the filter housing 30 and the filter cover 50 in order to further support the filter element 40 within the filter housing 30.
- the inner locking feature 70 may mate or interlock with the filter element 40 and may comprise an air flow guide to guide the air flow on the inside of the filter inlet plenum (e.g., between the two sheets of filter media 42), to stabilize and support the filter element 40 (particularly under vibration), and to locate the filter element 40 to the center of the filter housing 30.
- the inner locking feature 70 may project into the inner region of the filter housing 30 to create boundary surfaces to guide the airflow and to customize the length of the filter element 40 for special filtration requirements.
- the inner locking feature 70 includes first and second nonparallel side portions that converge to a curved central portion. The first and second nonparallel side portions may support the inner sides of the filter element 40.
- the design of the inner locking feature 70 may be refined to optimize the air flow and for stabilization control of the filter assembly 20.
- the length of the inner locking feature 70 may be changed according to the desired configuration.
- the first and second nonparallel side portions may extend along small portion of the filter element 40 (as shown in FIG. 10A).
- the first and second nonparallel side portions may extend along the length of the filter element 40 (as shown in FIG. 10B).
- FIG. 10A depicts an inner locking feature 70 with a length (1) that is relatively shorter than the inner locking feature 70 shown in FIG. 10B with a length (L). Accordingly, the inner locking feature 70 in FIG. 10A extends along a small portion of the filter element 40 while the inner locking feature 70 in FIG. 10B extends along the entire length of the filter element 40.
- the inner locking feature 70 is positioned in the center of the filter housing 30, between two portions or sheets of filter media 42 of the filter element 40. Accordingly, the dirty air flows along the dirty air flow direction 72 through the filter media 42 and becomes clean air that flows along the clean air flow direction 74 through the remainder of the filter housing 30 and to an outlet of the filter housing 30.
- the inner locking feature 70 may be positioned an outlet side of the filter element 40 (e.g., on the side of the filter element 40 that faces the outlet of the filter housing 30 and is away from the inlet of the filter housing 30).
- FIG. 9 shows the inner locking feature 70 positioned along the center line 78 of the filter housing, it is understood that the inner locking feature 70 may be off-set from the center line 78 in order to meet lower spatial requirements.
- the inner locking feature 70 may extend from a portion of the filter housing 30 or the filter cover 50.
- the inner locking feature may optionally define the interface between the filter housing 30 and the filter cover 50.
- connection means the joining of two members directly or indirectly to one another. Such joining may be stationary (e.g., permanent) or moveable (e.g., removable or releasable). Such joining may be achieved with the two members or the two members and any additional intermediate members being integrally formed as a single unitary body with one another or with the two members or the two members and any additional intermediate members being attached to one another.
- FIGURES It should be noted that the orientation of various elements may differ according to other exemplary embodiments, and that such variations are intended to be encompassed by the present disclosure.
Abstract
A filter assembly that includes a filter housing with a housing interlocking feature, a filter cover with a filter cover interlocking feature, and a filter element with a filter element interlocking feature is disclosed. The filter element is positionable within the filter housing, and the filter cover is attachable to a top portion of at least one of the filter element and the filter housing. The housing interlocking feature, the filter cover interlocking feature, and the filter element interlocking feature are interlockable with each other and extend in a nonplanar configuration along at least one side of the filter element when the filter housing, the filter cover, and the filter element are assembled together.
Description
INTERLOCKED STABLE FILTER ASSEMBLY
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/310,330, filed March 18, 2016 and the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in the entirety.
FIELD
[0002] The present invention relates generally to air filtration systems for use with internal combustion engines or the like.
BACKGROUND
[0003] A number of conventional filtration systems have used a seal with an elastomeric material positioned in an axial compressive or radial compressive configuration along an entire inner circumference of filter housing of the filtration system. This arrangement allows the mass of the filtration system to vibrate freely at the ends of the filter housing. A number of such filtration systems also include a planar seal between the various elements of the filtration system and an expensive plastic endcap. Accordingly, such filtration systems do not have a high stability and are relatively expensive to manufacture.
SUMMARY
[0004] Various embodiments provide for a filter assembly that includes a filter housing with a housing interlocking feature, a filter cover with a filter cover interlocking feature, and a filter element with a filter element interlocking feature is disclosed. The filter element is positionable within the filter housing, and the filter cover is attachable to a top portion of at least one of the filter element and the filter housing. The housing interlocking feature, the filter cover interlocking feature, and the filter element interlocking feature are interlockable with each other and extend in a nonplanar configuration along at least one side of the filter
element when the filter housing, the filter cover, and the filter element are assembled together.
[0005] Other embodiments provide for a filter assembly that includes a filter housing with a receptacle that is recessed within an inner side of a side wall of the filter housing and a filter element with a protruding portion that extends from an outer side of a side wall of the filter element. The protruding portion insertable into the receptacle when the filter element is positioned within the filter housing.
[0006] Still other embodiments provide for a filter assembly that includes a filter housing, a filter cover, a filter element positionable within the filter housing, and an inner locking feature positioned within the filter housing. The filter cover is attachable to a top portion of at least one of the filter element and/or the filter housing. The inner locking feature is interlockable with the filter element such that the filter element remains in place within the filter housing.
[0007] Other embodiments provide for a filter element that includes a filter media, and a filter element interlocking feature that extends in a nonplanar configuration along at least one side of the filter media. The filter element is positionable within a filter housing such that the filter element interlocking feature interlocks with a housing interlocking feature of the filter housing.
[0008] These and other features, together with the organization and manner of operation thereof, will become apparent from the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like elements have like numerals throughout the several drawings described below.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0009] FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a filter assembly according to one embodiment. [0010] FIG. IB is an exploded perspective view of the filter assembly of FIG. 1 A. [0011] FIG. 2A is a cross-sectional perspective view of the filter assembly of FIG. 1A.
[0012] FIG. 2B is a close up view of a portion of FIG. 2A.
[0013] FIG. 3A is a perspective view of a filter assembly according to another embodiment.
[0014] FIG. 3B is a top view of the filter assembly of FIG. 3A.
[0015] FIG. 4A is a perspective view of a filter element that can be disposed in a filter assembly according to one embodiment.
[0016] FIG. 4B is a perspective view of a filter element that can be disposed in a filter assembly according to another embodiment.
[0017] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a filter element that can be disposed in a filter assembly according to still another embodiment.
[0018] FIG. 6A is a perspective view of a filter assembly according to an embodiment.
[0019] FIG. 6B is a front view of the filter assembly of FIG. 6A.
[0020] FIG. 7A is a perspective view of a filter element that can be disposed in the filter assembly of FIG. 6A according to one embodiment.
[0021] FIG. 7B is a front view of the filter element of FIG. 7A.
[0022] FIG. 8 is an exploded view of a filter element and a filter housing according to an embodiment.
[0023] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional front view of a filter element and a filter housing according to another embodiment.
[0024] FIG. 10A is a cross-sectional, perspective view of a filter element and a filter housing according to yet another embodiment.
[0025] FIG. 10B is a cross-sectional, perspective view of a filter element and a filter housing according to still another embodiment.
[0026] FIG. 11 A is a perspective view of a filter assembly according to another embodiment.
[0027] FIG. 1 IB is a side view of the filter assembly of FIG. 11A.
[0028] FIG. 11C is an exploded perspective view of the filter assembly of FIG. 11A.
[0029] FIG. 1 ID is a perspective view of a filter element that can be disposed in the filter assembly of FIG. 11 A.
[0030] FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a filter element according to one embodiment.
[0031] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a filter element according to another embodiment.
[0032] FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a filter element according to yet another embodiment.
[0033] FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a filter element according to still another embodiment.
[0034] FIG. 16A is a cross-sectional view of a filter assembly according to one embodiment.
[0035] FIG. 16B is an exploded view of the filter assembly of FIG. 16A.
[0036] FIG. 16C is a cross-sectional view of a Section 16C of the filter assembly of FIG. 16A.
[0037] FIG. 17A is a cross-sectional view of a filter assembly according to another embodiment.
[0038] FIG. 17B is an exploded view of the filter assembly of FIG. 17A.
[0039] FIG. 18A is a cross-sectional view of a filter assembly according to yet another embodiment.
[0040] FIG. 18B is an exploded view of the filter assembly of FIG. 18A.
[0041] FIG. 19A is a cross-sectional view of a filter assembly according to still another embodiment.
[0042] FIG. 19B is an exploded view of the filter assembly of FIG. 19A.
[0043] FIG. 20A is a cross-sectional view of a filter assembly according to another embodiment.
[0044] FIG. 20B is an exploded view of the filter assembly of FIG. 20A.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0045] Referring to the figures generally, the various embodiments disclosed herein relate to a filter assembly, such as an air filter assembly, that includes a filter housing, a filter cover, and a filter element. The filter element may be removably positioned within the filter housing, and the filter cover may form a seal with or secure the filter element within the filter housing. The filter assembly includes interlocking features and/or an inner locking feature, as described further herein.
The Filter Assembly
[0046] As shown in FIGS. 1A-1B, a filter assembly 20 includes a filter housing 30, a filter element 40, and a filter cover 50 which interlock together to form the filter assembly 20. As described further herein, each of the housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the filter cover interlocking feature 54 of the filter housing 30, the filter element 40, and the filter cover 50, respectively, interlock with each other to create a robust seal within the filter assembly 20.
[0047] FIGS. 11 A-l ID show another embodiment of a filter assembly 20 that also includes a filter housing 30, a filter element 40, and a filter cover 50. The features shown in FIGS. 11 A-l ID are substantially identical and like numbers are used compared to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1A-1B. However, the embodiment shown in FIGS. 11A-11D differs from the embodiment in FIGS. 1 A-1B in that the cross-section of the filter assembly in FIGS. 11A-
11D is substantially round or circular, while the cross-section of the filter assembly in FIGS. 1A-1B is substantially rectangular. FIGS. 14 and 15 also show an embodiment of a filter element 40 that has a circular cross-section, and FIGS. 18A-20B show another embodiment of a filter assembly 20 with a circular cross-section.
[0048] The filter assembly 20 and its various components can have a variety of different shapes, according to the desired use and configuration. For example, in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1A-1B, the filter assembly 20 (and the filter housing 30, the filter element 40, and the filter cover 50) have a substantially rectangular cross-section. Each of the filter housing 30, the filter element 40, and the filter cover 50 of the filter assembly 20 accordingly have corresponding shapes in order to fit with each other. In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 11 A-l ID, on the other hand, the filter assembly 20 (and the filter housing 30, the filter element 40, and the filter cover 50) are substantially cylindrical (e.g., have a substantially circular cross-section). However, it is also understood that the filter assembly 20 can possess variety of other shapes. For example, the filter assembly 20 can have a cross-section that is substantially oval, triangular, race-track or any other shape. Regardless of the overall shape of the filter assembly 20, the filter assembly 20 still includes the various interlocking features (as described further herein).
[0049] Depending on the overall shape of the filter assembly 20 (i.e., the filter housing 30, the filter element 40, and the filter cover 50), the various components of the filter assembly 20 may be a part of different arrangements. For example, if the cross-section of the filter assembly 20 is substantially rectangular (as shown in FIG. IB), the side wall 32 of the filter housing 30, the side wall 62 of the filter element 40, and the side wall 52 of the filter cover 50 extend along respective end walls of the filter housing 30, the filter element 40, and the filter cover 50. If the cross-section of the filter assembly 20 is substantially circular (as shown in FIG. 11C), the side wall 32 of the filter housing 30, the side wall 62 of the filter element 40, and the side wall 52 of the filter cover 50 extend along a respective circumferential wall that extends at least partially around the respective perimeter of the filter housing 30, the filter element 40, and the filter cover 50.
The Filter Housing
[0050] The filter housing 30 is configured to at least partially contain the filter element 40. Accordingly, the filter housing 30 at least partially surrounds the filter element 40, and the filter cover 50 covers the remaining portions of the filter element 40. As described further herein, the filter housing 30 may include a housing inner locking or interlocking feature 34 that interlocks with the filter element interlocking feature 44 of the filter element 40 and/or the filter cover interlocking feature 54 of the filter cover 50 to form a seal between the filter assembly elements and hold the filter assembly 20 together.
The Filter Cover
[0051] The service or filter cover 50 may engage, interlock with, or form a seal with the filter housing 30 in order to secure the filter element 40 within the filter housing 30 and to help stabilize the filter seal member 46 under environments that induce harsh vibration or jerking of the filter assembly 20. By allowing the filter cover 50 to interlock with the filter housing 30, the filter cover 50 helps reduce the stress load on the filter seal member 46 and reduces abrasion on the filter seal member 46.
[0052] According to one embodiment shown in FIG. IB, the filter cover 50 includes a top portion 58 and side walls 52 that extend substantially perpendicularly to the top portion 58 such that the top portion 58 and the side walls 52 cover different sides of the filter element 40. The top portion 58 covers a top side of the filter element 40, and the side walls 52 overlap or partially cover the side walls 62 of the filter element 40.
[0053] As described further herein, the filter cover 50 may include a cover inner locking or interlocking feature 54 that may interlock with the filter element interlocking feature 44 of the filter element 40 and/or the housing interlocking feature 34 of the filter housing 30 to secure the filter assembly 20 together. The filter cover interlocking feature 54 may extend along the lower edge or outer perimeter of the filter cover 50 (e.g., along both the top portion 58 and side walls 52) to interlock with the filter seal member 46 of the filter element 40.
[0054] The filter assembly 20 may optionally include additional sealing mechanisms to further increase the sealing force between the filter housing 30 and the filter cover 50. For
example, as shown in FIGS. 3A-3B, the filter cover 50 includes attachment elements 56 along the perimeter of the filter cover 50 that are configured to attach the filter cover 50 to the filter housing 30. The attachment elements 56 may comprise bolted joints, a snap fit elements, or wire form clips and may extend through apertures on the filter cover 50 and the filter housing 30.
[0055] As shown in FIG. 16C, the filter cover 50 may include a cover interlock tongue 97 to improve the seal formed by the filter seal member 46 and a seal intensifier bead 96 positioned on a bottom region of the cover interlocking feature 54 that may also improve the seal by further compressing the filter seal member 46.
[0056] Additionally, as shown in FIGS. 16A-16C and 18A-19B, the cover interlocking feature 54 may fit completely within the housing interlocking feature 34 in order to provide a secure seal. Accordingly, both sides and the bottom of the filter cover interlocking feature 53 may be covered by the housing interlocking feature 34 in order to lock the filter cover 50 to the filter housing 30 and to prevent the filter cover 50 from moving outwards.
The Filter Element
[0057] The filter element 40 includes a filter media 42 that is used to filter fluids flowing through the filter assembly 20. Accordingly, the filter element 40 is positioned within the filter housing 30 (e.g., between the filter housing 30 and the filter cover 50, as shown in FIG. IB). By attaching the filter cover 50 to the filter housing 30, the filter element 40 is incorporated and secured within the housing 30. As described further herein, the filter element 40 may include a filter element inner locking or interlocking feature 44 that may interlock with the filter cover interlocking feature 54 of the filter cover 50 and/or the housing interlocking feature 34 of the filter housing 30 to secure the filter assembly 20 together.
[0058] The filter element 40 may have a variety of different configurations, depending on the desired type of filtration. For example, the filter element 40 may comprise a coiled filter media in a circular or racetrack shape, panelettes, stacked filter media (as shown in FIGS. 4A-4B), or direct flow V-pack filter media (as shown in FIG. 5). Various different types of filter elements 40 may be interchangeable within the same filter housing 30.
[0059] One side or end of the filter element 40, such as the top side of the filter element 40, may define a main seal plane 48 of the filter element 40. The main seal plane 48 is substantially parallel to the x-z plane (as shown in FIG. IB) and may extend along the top surface of the top portion of the filter element 40. The main seal plane 48 may also be also substantially perpendicular to the side walls 62 of the filter element 40 (although the side walls 62 could also define a non-perpendicular angle to the main seal plane 48). According to one embodiment, the top of the filter element 40 with the main seal plane 48 may correspond to an inlet or an outlet of the filter element 40.
[0060] As shown in FIG. IB, in order to assemble the filter assembly 20, the bottom side of the filter element 40 (e.g., the side that is opposite to the top side of the filter element 40 that defines the main seal plane 48) is inserted into the filter housing 30. The filter cover 50 is then placed on the top side of the filter element 40 such that the top portion 58 of the filter cover 50 extends along (e.g., next to and parallel to) and substantially covers the top side (and thus the main seal plane 48) of the filter element 40. Accordingly, the side walls 52 of the filter cover 50 extend along the side walls 62 of the filter element 40.
[0061] As shown in FIGS. 4A-4B, the filter element 40 includes a filter seal member 46 positioned along an outside portion of the filter element 40 and configured to attach with the filter housing 30 and the filter cover 50. In order to hold the filter assembly 20 together, the filter seal member 46 extends around the entire filter element 40 and interfaces with the entire periphery of the filter housing 30 and the entire periphery of the filter cover 50. The filter seal member 46 may be constructed out of a variety of different materials, including but not limited to urethane (such as a solid urethane flexible seal). According to one embodiment, the filter seal member 46 may include the filter element interlocking feature 44 in order to interlock with the filter housing 30 and the filter cover 50. As shown in FIG. 16C, the flexibility of the filter seal member 46 allows the filter element interlocking feature 44 to have a u-shaped cross-section with flexural compliance within the housing cavity 36 of the housing interlocking feature 34.
[0062] The filter seal member 46, with the filter element interlocking feature 44, may be configured in a variety of different shapes and may diverge from or correspond with the main seal plane 48. For example, according to one embodiment shown in FIG. 4A, the filter seal
member 46 is be non-planar or curviplanar by extending within the main seal plane 48 along at least a portion of the top portion of the filter element 40 and diverging from the main seal plane 48 along certain other portions. Accordingly, when the filter element 40 includes at least two side walls (e.g., having a substantially rectangular cross-section), the filter seal member 46 extends and remains within the main seal plane 48 along the perimeter and upper edge of the filter element 40 of a portion (e.g., along two sides) of the filter element 40. Along at least one of the other two sides of the filter element 40 (e.g., along the side walls 62), the filter seal member 46 diverges away from the main seal plane 48 and extends along at least a portion of the length of an end, end panel, or side wall 62 of the filter element 40, thereby creating the non-planar shape of the filter seal member 46. While the filter element 40 has a substantially circular cross-section, the filter element interlocking feature 44 remains within the main seal plane 48 along a portion of the outer perimeter of the filter element 40 and diverges away from the main seal plane 48 along at least another portion of the outer perimeter of the filter element 40. The portion of the filter seal member 46 that diverges away from the main seal plane 48 and extends along the side wall 62 may be the filter element interlocking feature 44.
[0063] According to another embodiment as shown in FIG. 4B, the filter seal member 46 (and the filter element interlocking feature 44) is planar and extends entirely within the main seal plane 48. Accordingly, the filter seal member 46 extends along the entire perimeter or upper edge of one end of the filter element 40 within the main seal plane 48.
[0064] According to one embodiment as shown in FIGS. 13, 15, 16B, 18B, and 19B, the region between the filter element interlocking feature 44 and the main seal plane 48 of the filter element 40 defines a filter element cavity 47 that provides an area for the cover interlocking feature 54 to fit within. As shown in FIGS. 16A-16B, 18A-18B, and 19A-19B, the cover interlocking feature 54 is configured to fit within the filter element cavity 47 in order to allow the filter element 40 and the filter cover 50 to seal together. The region below the filter element interlocking feature 44 interlocks with the filter housing 30.
[0065] According to another embodiment as shown in FIGS. 12, 14, 17B, and 20B, the filter seal member 46 of the filter element 40 includes a planar seal feature or side seal member 64 in the region between the filter element interlocking feature 44 and the main seal
plane 48 of the filter element 40. The side seal member 64 fills in the entire region between the filter element interlocking feature 44 and the main seal plane 48 with additional sealing material. The side seal member 64 extends in a substantially planar manner along the side wall 62 of the filter element 40 (and may match the curvature of the filter media 42, if curved). The region below the filter element interlocking feature 44 still interlocks with the filter housing 30.
[0066] The side seal member 64 may prevent the side walls 62 of the filter element 40 from caving inward slightly when the filter media 42 is wet and dirty and under a vacuum collapse scenario. Additionally, as shown in FIGS. 17A-17B and 20A-20B, the side seal member 64 may allow a filter cover 50 that does not include the cover interlocking feature 54 and does not interlock with the housing interlocking feature 34 or the filter element interlocking feature 44 to sealably attach to the filter housing 30 and the filter element 40.
[0067] The side seal member 64 may be formed out of a variety of different materials. The side wall may comprise one material or may include two materials (e.g., a hard urethane to form an endcap and a softer urethane to form seal zones). Additionally, the side wall may be a separate component that is molded from a gasket-type material (i.e., EPDM, HNBR, Neoprene, etc.) and installed onto the rest of the filter element 40.
The Interlocking Features
[0068] The three-dimensional housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the filter cover interlocking feature 54 on the filter housing 30, the filter element 40, and the filter cover 50 may interlock with each other along the sealing interface of the filter assembly 20 and form a seal between the filter assembly elements (e.g., the filter housing 30, the filter element 40, and the filter cover 50) when the filter assembly elements are assembled together and attached to each other. The interlocking features 34, 44, 54 (e.g., the "arched humps") provide mass stability for the filter element 40.
[0069] The three-dimensional sealing interface between the filter housing 30, the filter element 40, and the filter cover 50 (which is created by the housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the filter cover interlocking feature 54 ) may improve the sealing integrity and stability of the overall system function and provide a more
robust seal within the filter assembly 20 compared to conventional filter assemblies. The housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the filter cover interlocking feature 54 may minimize and control any movement of the filter element 40 within the filter assembly 20 during normal use or within hard vibration environments. For example, the housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the filter cover interlocking feature 54 may prevent the filter element 40 from freely moving in the x, y, or z directions when the filter assembly 20 is assembled. The housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the filter cover interlocking feature 54 may also stabilize the center of mass movement and the weight of the filter element 40 under high oscillatory input loads and during harsh vibration loads, while the filter seal integrity of the filter assembly 20 is maintained. Due to the reduction of vibration of the filter element 40, issues with the filter assembly seal wearing away or failing may therefore be reduced. The housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the filter cover interlocking feature 54 may also allow an operator to easily assemble the filter element 40 within the filter assembly 20. Furthermore, the housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the filter cover interlocking feature 54 of the filter assembly 20 are also low cost and the filter assembly no longer requires an expensive plastic endcap, thereby creating a low cost filter assembly 20.
[0070] As shown in FIGS. IB and 2A-2B and 11C- 1 ID, the filter element 40 fits into the top portion of the filter housing 30 and the filter cover 50 fits onto and over the top portion of the filter element 40. The filter cover 50 attaches to a top portion of at least one of the filter element 40 and/or the filter housing 30. Accordingly, the housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the filter cover interlocking feature 54 are each positioned on corresponding, respective side walls 32 of the filter housing 30, the filter element 40 (e.g., the side wall 62 of the filter element 40), and the filter cover 50 (e.g., the side wall 52 of the filter cover 50) and accordingly can be stacked on top of each other. For example, the filter element interlocking feature 44 is positioned on the side wall 62 of the filter element 40. The housing interlocking feature 34 is positioned on a corresponding side wall 32 of the filter housing 30 and the filter cover interlocking feature 54 is positioned on a corresponding side wall 52 of the filter cover 50. Accordingly, when the filter assembly 20 is
assembled, each of the housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the filter cover interlocking feature 54 extend along the side wall 62 of the filter element 40.
[0071] Each of the housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the cover interlocking feature 54 also creates a unique "filter signature" within the filter assembly 20 to ensure that the correct filter housing 30, filter element 40, and filter cover 50 are installed together. For example, the filter housing 30, the filter element 40, and the filter cover 50 cannot be properly and sealably attached to each other if the housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the cover interlocking feature 54 are complementary to each other, which prevents incorrect or unauthorized components from being installed within the filter assembly 20. The housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the cover interlocking feature 54 also creates a "one-way fit" to ensure that each of the filter housing 30, the filter element 40, and the filter cover 50 are assembled together in the correct orientation relative to each other, which may be particularly beneficial in filter assemblies with a circular cross-section (as shown in FIGS. 11A-11D).
[0072] In order to create the unique "filter signature" and the "one-way fit," the number, position (e.g., relative spacing), size, and shape of the interlocking features 34, 44, 54 may be unique to the filter assembly 20 and vary according to the desired configuration. The variations of the different interlocking features 34, 44, 54 create many different unique filter assemblies. For example, the filter assembly 20 may have three of each of the interlocking features 34, 44, 54 that are each spaced approximately 120° from each other. Alternatively, two of each of the interlocking features 34, 44, 54 may be spaced approximately 80° from each other and the third of each of the interlocking features 34, 44, 54 is spaced
approximately 140° apart from the other two. As used herein, "approximately" should be interpreted as including at least a de minimis level of variance from the identified value. Alternatively or additionally, the depth or length L (as shown in FIGS. 12 and 14) and/or angle of each of the interlocking features 34, 44, 54 may be unique to the filter assembly 20.
[0073] The housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the filter cover interlocking feature 54 interlock and directly abut each other when the filter
assembly 20 is assembled such that the filter element interlocking feature 44 is interlocked within the housing interlocking feature 34 and the filter cover interlocking feature 54.
Accordingly, the housing interlocking feature 34 and the filter cover interlocking feature 54 cover the outer sides (e.g., the top, bottom, and one side) of the filter element interlocking feature 44. For example, as shown in FIGS. 1A-2B, the upper edge or perimeter of the filter housing 30 includes a lip 31 that extends substantially perpendicularly to the respective side walls 32 of the filter housing 30. As shown in FIG. 2B, the filter seal member 46 has a substantially square or rectangular cross-section (although it is understood that the filter seal member 46 can have a circular cross-section) and a bottom portion, side, or lower surface 92 of the filter seal member 46 rests on top of the lip 31 of the upper edge of the filter housing 30. Accordingly, the lip 31 of the filter housing 30 covers at least the lower surface 92 of the filter seal member 46 (including the bottom of the filter element interlocking feature 44).
[0074] The lower edge of the filter cover 50 (including the filter cover interlocking feature 54) fits over the top portion, side, or surface 96 (and optionally the side portion, side, or surface 94) of the filter element interlocking feature 44. For example, as shown in FIGS. 1A- 1B, the lower edge of the filter cover 50 includes a lip 84 along a region of the top portion 58 where the interlocking feature 54 does not extend from. The lip 84 extends substantially perpendicularly to the top portion 58 of the filter cover 50 and thus overlaps a side surface 94 of the filter seal member 46 while the top portion 58 of the filter cover 50 overlaps the top surface 96 of the filter seal member 46 in regions of the filter cover 50 where the interlocking feature 54 does not extend from.
[0075] As shown in FIG. 2B, along the interlocking feature 54 of the filter cover 50, the filter cover 50 includes a perpendicular first lip 86 along the interlocking feature 54 that extends substantially perpendicularly to the side wall 52 of the filter cover 50 and overlaps the top surface 96 of the filter element interlocking feature 44 of the filter seal member 46. A parallel second lip 88 extends from and forms a recess with the perpendicular first lip 86. The parallel second lip 88 is substantially parallel to the side wall 52 such that the parallel second lip 88 overlaps the side surface 94 of the filter element interlocking feature 44 of the filter seal member 46. Accordingly, the filter element interlocking feature 44 fits at least partially within the recess formed by the first and second lips 86 and 88 within the filter cover
interlocking feature 54 and fits on top of the housing interlocking feature 34 or within a seal pocket or cavity 36 formed by the housing interlocking feature 34, thereby creating a compression seal zone 82 between the housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the filter cover interlocking feature 54.
[0076] As shown in FIG. 2B, the upper and lower edges (including respective lips, the housing interlocking feature 34 and the filter cover interlocking feature 54) of the filter housing 30 and the filter cover 50, respectively, directly abut each other. Each of the housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the filter cover interlocking feature 54 may form a seal with each other within the same seal zone 82.
[0077] The housing interlocking feature 34 and the filter cover interlocking feature 54 may be formed from an outer perimeter or edge of the filter housing 30 and the filter cover 50, respectively. Accordingly, the upper and lower edges of the filter housing 30, respectively, and the filter cover 50 may be nonplanar and the shapes of each of the edges may directly correspond to each other to create the interlocking seal. The filter element interlocking feature 44 of the filter element 40 may be formed from the filter seal member 46, which may also be nonplanar. The shape of the filter seal member 46 may directly correspond to the upper and lower edges of each of the filter housing 30 and the filter cover 50, respectively, to complete the interlocking seal.
[0078] The housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the filter cover interlocking feature 54 may form a seal with each other and may be configured in a variety of different interlocking and complementary shapes that are or have nonplanar surfaces. For example, in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1A-1B, the outer perimeter or upper edge of the filter housing 30, the filter seal member 46 of the filter element 40, and the outer perimeter or lower edge of the filter cover 50 each have a flat upper portion and a housing interlocking feature 34, filter element interlocking feature 44, or filter cover interlocking feature 54 that extends from the respective flat upper portion. The flat upper portion of each of the filter housing, the filter element 40, and the filter cover 50 lies within the main seal plane 48 when the filter assembly 20 is assembled.
[0079] The housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the filter cover interlocking feature 54 each extend substantially perpendicularly to the flat upper portions, outside of the main seal plane 48. The housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the filter cover interlocking feature 54 have complementary and interlocking wedge shapes or curves in order to interlock with and secure within each other. Accordingly, each of the housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the filter cover interlocking feature 54 each have first and second nonparallel side portions (e.g., the side portions are not parallel to each other) that converge to a curved central portion. Each of the side portions and the central portions may extend parallel to and alongside the end wall or side wall 62 of the filter element 40 when the filter assembly 20 is assembled. As shown in FIG. 16C, when the filter assembly 20 is assembled, the filter cover interlocking feature 54 may fit within a cavity 47 formed by the filter element interlocking feature 44. As further shown in FIG. 16C, the filter element interlocking feature 44 may fit within a cavity 36 formed by the housing interlocking feature 34.
[0080] According to one embodiment as shown in FIG. IB, the housing interlocking feature 34 includes first and second housing interlocking feature side portions 33 and a housing interlocking feature central portion 35 that extends between the first and second housing interlocking feature side portions 33. The first and second housing interlocking feature side portions 33 and the housing interlocking feature central portion 35 together define a filter housing void, recess, seal pocket, or cavity 36 within the side wall 32 of the filter housing 30. As shown in FIG. IB, the housing interlocking feature side portions 33 are not parallel to each other and converge to the housing interlocking feature central portion 35. However, it is understood that the housing interlocking feature side portions 33 could be parallel to each other.
[0081] As further shown in FIG. IB, the filter element interlocking feature 44 is a protruding portion of the filter seal member 46 that is defined by first and second filter element interlocking feature side portions 43 and a filter element interlocking feature central portion 45 that extends between the first and second filter element interlocking feature side portions 43. The first and second filter element interlocking feature side portions 43 and the
filter element interlocking feature central portion 45 fit within the housing cavity 36 formed by the housing interlocking feature 34. The first and second filter element interlocking feature side portions 43 and the filter element interlocking feature central portion 45 define a filter element void, recess, seal pocket, or cavity 47, as shown in FIG. 16C. As shown in FIG. IB, the filter element interlocking feature side portions 43 are not parallel to each other and converge to the filter element interlocking feature central portion 45. However, it is understood that the filter element interlocking feature side portions 43 could be parallel to each other.
[0082] As also shown in FIG. IB, the filter cover interlocking feature 54 is an extension that is defined by first and second filter cover interlocking feature side portions 53 and a filter cover interlocking feature central portion 55 that extends between the first and second filter cover interlocking feature side portions 53. The first and second filter cover interlocking feature side portions 53 and the filter cover interlocking feature central portion 55 fit within the filter element cavity 47 formed by the filter element interlocking feature 44. As shown in FIG. IB, the filter cover interlocking feature side portions 53 are not parallel to each other and converge to the filter cover interlocking feature central portion 55. However, it is understood that the filter cover interlocking feature side portions 53 could be parallel to each other according to other embodiments.
[0083] As shown in FIG. 16C, the filter assembly 20 may have a variety of different dimensions. For reference in FIG. 16C, the inside of the filter housing 30 may be on the left of the filter housing 30 and the outside of the filter housing 30 may be to the right of the filter housing 30. The various components may be sized in order to create gaps 91 in certain areas within the filter assembly for more easy installation and interlock. For example, the dimension 110 of the bone of the filter seal member 46 to the side wall 32 of the filter housing 30 may be approximately 18-23 millimeters (mm), 23-28 mm in particular embodiments, or 28-38.1 mm in more particular embodiments.
[0084] In order to improve filter stability, the cover interlock tongue 97 overlaps a filter ledge 93 of the filter housing 30 by at least a portion, as shown in FIG. 16C. For example, the dimension 112 may be greater than 0 to approximately 4 mm, preferably 4-8 mm, or optimally greater than 8 mm. In order to improve the seal formed between the filter housing
30, the filter element 40, and the filter cover 50, the cover interlocking feature 54 may overlap a housing ledge 95 by at least a portion, as further shown in FIG. 16C. Accordingly, the width of the housing ledge 95 (as shown as dimension 114) may be greater than 0 to approximately 4 mm (or 6 mm), preferably 6-12 mm, or optimally greater than 12 mm.
[0085] It is also understood that other nonplanar variants may be used, such as the nonplanar and/or wedge aspects disclosed by U.S. Patent Nos. 9,415,333, 8,828,114 and 8,061,530, U.S. Patent Application Publication Nos. 2014/0048468 and 2016/0346719, and International Publication No. WO 2015/187538, the entire disclosures of which are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety.
The Housing Receptacle and the Filter Element Protruding Portion
[0086] According to another embodiment as shown in FIGS. 3A, 6A-6B, 7A-7B, and 8, in order to further interlock and fit the filter element 40 and the filter housing 30 together and easily and correctly position the filter element 40 within the filter housing 30 (during, for example, assembly or service events), the filter element 40 and the housing 30 includes locating details, such as a male locating element or protruding portion 68 on the filter element 40 and a corresponding female locating element or receptacle 38 on the filter housing 30. As shown in FIGS. 16B and 17B, the protruding portion 68 of the filter element 40 abuts and fits within the receptacle 38 of the filter housing 30 when the filter assembly 20 is assembled in order to further secure and interlock the filter element 40 within the filter housing 30. As shown in the interlocked filter assembly 20 of FIG. 3 A, the filter housing 30 includes both the housing interlocking feature 34 and the receptacle 38.
[0087] The protruding portion 68 may be positioned along the side wall 62 of the filter element 40. The protruding portion 68 may be a thicker or raised inner portion of the side wall 62 that protrudes from the outer side of the side wall 62. The protruding inner portion 68 may extend beyond an outer portion 66 of the side wall 62 in order to be inserted within and interlock with the receptacle 38 of the filter housing 30. The outer portion 66 (which may be thinner than the protruding portion 68) is positioned outside of the protruding portion 68 along the outer side of the side wall 62.
[0088] The receptacle 38 may be positioned along the side wall 32 of the filter housing 30 (that corresponds to the side wall 62 of the filter element 40). In order to receive the protruding portion 68, the receptacle 38 may be recessed along the inner side of the side wall 32 of the filter housing 30.
[0089] The respective shape and size of the protruding portion 68 and the receptacle 38 correspond with each other such that the protruding portion 68 fits within the receptacle 38. The protruding portion 68 and the receptacle 38 may be a variety of different shapes and sizes. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the protruding portion 68 and the receptacle 38 each have a trapezoidal shape in which the protruding portion 68 and the receptacle 38 each have first and second nonparallel sides and a straight central lower side that extends between and connects the first and second nonparallel sides along the respective side walls 62 and 32. According to another embodiment as shown in FIGS. 6A-8, the protruding portion 68 and the receptacle 38 may each have a curved, parabolic, or circular end portion in which the protruding portion 68 and the receptacle 38 each have first and second nonparallel sides that converge to a curved central portion. The curved central portion can have a variety of different radii according to the desired configuration, as shown in FIG. 8. Regardless of the shape of the protruding portion 68 and the receptacle 38, the protruding portion 68 and the receptacle 38 are shaped and sized such that the protruding portion 68 fits securely within the receptacle 38 when the filter assembly 20 is assembled. Further, the protruding portion 68 and the receptacle 38 may extend along the entire length or a portion of the length of the side wall 62 and the side wall 32, respectively.
[0090] According to one embodiment as shown in FIGS. 6A-6B and 7A-7B, the filter assembly 20 only includes the receptacle 38 and the protruding portion 68 in order to interlock the filter housing 30 and the filter element 40 (and may not include the housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the filter cover interlocking feature 54 ). According to another embodiment as shown in FIG. 8, the filter assembly 20 includes both the receptacle 38 and the protruding portion 68 as well as the housing interlocking feature 34, the filter element interlocking feature 44, and the filter cover interlocking feature 54. The shapes of the housing interlocking feature 34 and the filter
element interlocking feature 44 may correspond with or be different from the shapes of the receptacle 38 and the protruding portion 68.
Inner Locking Feature
[0091] According to another embodiment as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10A-10B, the filter assembly 20 includes an interlock region or an inner locking feature 70 within the filter housing 30 and between the filter housing 30 and the filter cover 50 in order to further support the filter element 40 within the filter housing 30. The inner locking feature 70 may mate or interlock with the filter element 40 and may comprise an air flow guide to guide the air flow on the inside of the filter inlet plenum (e.g., between the two sheets of filter media 42), to stabilize and support the filter element 40 (particularly under vibration), and to locate the filter element 40 to the center of the filter housing 30.
[0092] The inner locking feature 70 may project into the inner region of the filter housing 30 to create boundary surfaces to guide the airflow and to customize the length of the filter element 40 for special filtration requirements. According to one embodiment shown in FIGS. 9-10B, the inner locking feature 70 includes first and second nonparallel side portions that converge to a curved central portion. The first and second nonparallel side portions may support the inner sides of the filter element 40.
[0093] The design of the inner locking feature 70 may be refined to optimize the air flow and for stabilization control of the filter assembly 20. For example, the length of the inner locking feature 70 may be changed according to the desired configuration. The first and second nonparallel side portions may extend along small portion of the filter element 40 (as shown in FIG. 10A). Alternatively, the first and second nonparallel side portions may extend along the length of the filter element 40 (as shown in FIG. 10B). FIG. 10A depicts an inner locking feature 70 with a length (1) that is relatively shorter than the inner locking feature 70 shown in FIG. 10B with a length (L). Accordingly, the inner locking feature 70 in FIG. 10A extends along a small portion of the filter element 40 while the inner locking feature 70 in FIG. 10B extends along the entire length of the filter element 40.
[0094] As shown in FIG. 9, the inner locking feature 70 is positioned in the center of the filter housing 30, between two portions or sheets of filter media 42 of the filter element 40.
Accordingly, the dirty air flows along the dirty air flow direction 72 through the filter media 42 and becomes clean air that flows along the clean air flow direction 74 through the remainder of the filter housing 30 and to an outlet of the filter housing 30. The inner locking feature 70 may be positioned an outlet side of the filter element 40 (e.g., on the side of the filter element 40 that faces the outlet of the filter housing 30 and is away from the inlet of the filter housing 30).
[0095] Although FIG. 9 shows the inner locking feature 70 positioned along the center line 78 of the filter housing, it is understood that the inner locking feature 70 may be off-set from the center line 78 in order to meet lower spatial requirements. The inner locking feature 70 may extend from a portion of the filter housing 30 or the filter cover 50. The inner locking feature may optionally define the interface between the filter housing 30 and the filter cover 50.
[0096] It is understood that the various components, configurations, and features of the different embodiments of the filter assembly 20 may be combined according to the desired use and configuration.
[0097] The term "connected" and the like as used herein mean the joining of two members directly or indirectly to one another. Such joining may be stationary (e.g., permanent) or moveable (e.g., removable or releasable). Such joining may be achieved with the two members or the two members and any additional intermediate members being integrally formed as a single unitary body with one another or with the two members or the two members and any additional intermediate members being attached to one another.
[0098] References herein to the positions of elements (e.g., "top," "bottom," "above," "below," etc.) are merely used to describe the orientation of various elements in the
FIGURES. It should be noted that the orientation of various elements may differ according to other exemplary embodiments, and that such variations are intended to be encompassed by the present disclosure.
[0099] It is important to note that the construction and arrangement of the various exemplary embodiments are illustrative only. Although only a few embodiments have been described in detail in this disclosure, those skilled in the art who review this disclosure will
readily appreciate that many modifications are possible (e.g., variations in sizes, dimensions, structures, shapes and proportions of the various elements, values of parameters, mounting arrangements, use of materials, colors, orientations, etc.) without materially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described herein. For example, elements shown as integrally formed may be constructed of multiple parts or elements, the position of elements may be reversed or otherwise varied, and the nature or number of discrete elements or positions may be altered or varied. The order or sequence of any process or method steps may be varied or re-sequenced according to alternative embodiments. Other substitutions, modifications, changes and omissions may also be made in the design, operating conditions and arrangement of the various exemplary embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A filter assembly comprising:
a filter housing with a housing interlocking feature;
a filter cover with a filter cover interlocking feature; and
a filter element with a filter element interlocking feature, the filter element positionable within the filter housing, the filter cover attachable to a top portion of at least one of the filter element and the filter housing,
wherein the housing interlocking feature, the filter cover interlocking feature, and the filter element interlocking feature are interlockable with each other and extend in a nonplanar configuration along at least one side of the filter element when the filter housing, the filter cover, and the filter element are assembled together.
2. The filter assembly of claim 1, wherein the filter element includes a filter seal member that interfaces and forms a seal with an entire periphery of the filter housing and an entire periphery of the filter cover, and wherein at least a portion of the filter seal member includes the filter element interlocking feature.
3. The filter assembly of claim 2, wherein the filter seal member extends within a main seal plane along at least a portion of a top portion of the filter element, and wherein the main seal plane extends along a top surface of the top portion of the filter element.
4. The filter assembly of claim 3, wherein the filter element includes at least two side walls, and wherein the filter element interlocking feature diverges away from the main seal plane along the at least one side of the filter element.
5. The filter assembly of claim 3, wherein the filter element has a substantially circular cross-section, and wherein the filter element interlocking feature diverges away from the main seal plane along at least a portion of an outer perimeter of the filter element.
6. The filter assembly of claim 1, wherein the filter cover includes additional sealing mechanisms configured to attach with the filter housing.
7. The filter assembly of claim 1, wherein the housing interlocking feature comprises a first housing interlocking feature side portion, a second interlocking feature side portion, and a curved housing interlocking feature central portion that extends between the first housing interlocking feature side portion and the second interlocking feature side portion, wherein the first and second housing interlocking feature side portions and the curved housing interlocking feature central portion together define a housing cavity within a wall of the filter housing.
8. The filter assembly of claim 7, wherein the filter element interlocking feature comprises a protruding portion that is defined by a first filter element interlocking feature side portion, a second filter element interlocking feature side portion, and a curved filter element interlocking feature central portion that extends between the first filter element interlocking feature side portion and the second filter element interlocking feature side portion, and wherein the filter element interlocking feature fits within the housing cavity of the housing interlocking feature when the filter assembly is assembled.
9. The filter assembly of claim 8, wherein the first filter element interlocking feature side portion and the second filter element interlocking feature side portion together define a filter element cavity, wherein the filter cover interlocking feature comprises an extension that is defined by a first filter cover interlocking feature side portion, a second filter cover interlocking feature side portion, and a curved filter cover interlocking feature central portion that extends between the first filter cover interlocking feature side portion and the second filter cover interlocking feature side portion, wherein the filter cover interlocking feature fits within the filter element cavity of the filter element interlocking feature when the filter assembly is assembled.
10. A filter assembly comprising:
a filter housing with a receptacle that is recessed within an inner side of a side wall of the filter housing; and
a filter element with a protruding portion that extends from an outer side of a side wall of the filter element, the protruding portion insertable into the receptacle when the filter element is positioned within the filter housing.
11. The filter assembly of claim 10, wherein the shape and size of the protruding portion and the receptacle correspond to each other such that the protruding portion securely fits within the receptacle.
12. The filter assembly of claim 10, wherein the filter housing includes a housing interlocking feature, and the filter element includes a filter element interlocking feature, wherein the housing interlocking feature and the filter element interlocking feature are interlockable with each other and extend in a nonplanar configuration along at least one side of the filter element when the filter housing and the filter element are assembled together.
13. A filter assembly comprising:
a filter housing;
a filter cover;
a filter element positionable within the filter housing, the filter cover being attachable to a top portion of at least one of the filter element and/or the filter housing; an inner locking feature positioned within the filter housing, the inner locking feature being interlockable with the filter element such that the filter element remains in place within the filter housing.
14. The filter assembly of claim 13, wherein the filter element includes two portions of filter media, and wherein the inner locking feature is positioned between the two portions of filter media when the filter housing, the filter cover, and the filter element are assembled together.
15. The filter assembly of claim 13, wherein the inner locking feature is positioned on an outlet side of the filter element.
16. A filter element comprising:
a filter media; and
a filter element interlocking feature that extends in a nonplanar configuration along at least one side of the filter media,
the filter element positionable within a filter housing such that the filter element interlocking feature interlocks with a housing interlocking feature of the filter housing.
17. The filter element of claim 16, wherein the filter element includes a filter seal member that interfaces and forms a seal with an entire periphery of the filter housing, wherein at least a portion of the filter seal member includes the filter element interlocking feature.
18. The filter element of claim 17, wherein the filter seal member extends within a main seal plane along at least a portion of a top portion of the filter element, wherein the main seal plane extends along a top surface of the top portion of the filter element.
19. The filter element of claim 18, wherein the filter element includes at least two side walls, wherein the filter element interlocking feature diverges away from the main seal plane along the at least one side of the filter media.
20. The filter element of claim 18, wherein the filter element has a substantially circular cross-section, wherein the filter element interlocking feature diverges away from the main seal plane along a portion of an outer perimeter of the filter element.
21. The filter element of claim 18, wherein the filter seal member includes a side seal member positioned between the filter element interlocking feature and the main seal plane of the filter element.
22. The filter element of claim 16, wherein the filter element interlocking feature comprises a protruding portion that is defined by a first filter element interlocking feature side portion, a second filter element interlocking feature side portion, and a curved filter element interlocking feature central portion that extends between the first filter element interlocking feature side portion and the second filter element interlocking feature side portion.
23. The filter element of claim 22, wherein the first filter element interlocking feature side portion and the second filter element interlocking feature side portion together
define a filter element cavity, wherein the filter element cavity provides an area for a cover interlocking feature of a filter cover to fit within.
24. The filter element of claim 16, wherein the filter element includes a protruding portion that extends from an outer side of the at least one side of the filter media, wherein the protruding portion is insertable into a receptacle of the filter housing when the filter element is positioned within the filter housing.
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