FILTER-IN-FILTER WITH FUNNEL SHAPED PASSAGEWAY

A parallel flow filter-in-filter design for a filter system is provided. The filter-in-filter design provides two distinctly parallel or independent flow paths within a filter assembly in a single housing or shell. The filter assembly includes a first outer filter element radially spaced apart from a second inner filter element. A centertube and a funnel shaped passageway housed within the centertube are provided in a space between the first outer filter element and the second inner filter element. The centertube and funnel shaped passageway work in tandem to provide two distinct parallel or independent flow paths within the filter assembly. The funnel shaped passageway is provided generally below the second inner filter element within the centertube. 1. A filter-in-filter fluid filter cartridge comprising:a first filter element;a second filter element radially spaced apart from the first filter element;a centertube positioned between the first filter element and the second filter element, the centertube having a cylindrical side wall and first and second open ends at opposite ends of the cylindrical side wall, the cylindrical side wall including a solid top portion that extends along a length of the second filter element and a bottom portion that includes a plurality of centertube flow passages that is adjacent the second open end and generally below the second filter element, the solid top portion being formed without openings to prevent fluid communication between the first filter element and the second filter element;a funnel passageway attached to an interior surface of the cylindrical side wall of the centertube above the bottom portion, the funnel passageway including a central flow passage and a plurality of perimeter funnel flow passages fluidly isolated from the central flow passage;wherein a first fluid is configured to pass through the first filter element and the centertube flow passages and the second fluid is configured to pass through the second ...

NO FILTER NO RUN FLUID FILTRATION SYSTEM

An upper endcap of a fuel filter cartridge includes a skirt, an axially extending pin surrounded by the skirt, and a plurality of ribs that define fluid flow channels leading to the pin. The pin is extendable through an axially facing fuel inlet opening at the upper end of a standpipe for actuating a valve to an open position allowing fuel to flow through the axially facing inlet opening and into the standpipe. The valve can include a hole that receives the pin therein to help stabilize the valve when the valve is actuated open. 113-. (canceled)14. A filter housing , comprising:a housing body defining a filter cartridge space for receiving a filter cartridge, a standpipe disposed in the filter cartridge space, the standpipe including an internal flow passage, and an axially facing fluid inlet opening that places the internal flow passage in communication with the filter cartridge space, the axially facing fluid inlet opening being disposed at a first end of the standpipe;a valve disposed in the standpipe adjacent the first end thereof that controls fluid flow through the axially facing fluid inlet opening and into the internal flow passage, the valve being axially moveable between a first position preventing fluid flow through the axially facing fluid inlet opening and into the internal flow passage and a second position at which fluid flow through the axially facing fluid inlet opening and into the internal flow passage is permitted, and the valve is actuatable to the second position by a protrusion extending through the axially facing fluid inlet opening, the protrusion being part of a filter cartridge installed in the filter cartridge space; andthe valve including a valve poppet and a spring engaged with the valve poppet that biases the valve poppet to the first position; and the valve poppet and the standpipe are configured such that a flow path is defined between the valve poppet and the standpipe when the valve poppet is at the second position thereby ...

No filter no run fluid filtration system

Improvements to “no filter, no run” fluid filtration systems are described. In one example, a filter includes a movable pin cage that has a first pre-installation position adjacent the bottom end plate and is temporarily connected thereto by a snap connection system, and a second position adjacent the upper end plate where it performs a valve interaction function. In another example, a filter includes non-centered valve pins that are rotatable relative to an upper end plate of the filter.

Fluid filter and head with quick connector

A connection between a fluid filter and a head is described that permits quick connection/disconnection between the two without requiring disconnection of fluid lines from the head. The head includes a lock to connect inlet and outlet fluid lines to a fluid filter using a non-threaded attachment method. The lock that retains the head to the fluid filter is flexible to allow for connection and disconnection. The head has fluid inlet and outlet ports to which fluid lines attach to flow unfiltered fluid into and filtered fluid out of the fluid filter when the head is connected to the fluid filter. The head closes the fluid filter, which has a protrusion with adjacent passageways that guide and separate unfiltered from filtered fluid.

Electronic filter detection feature for liquid filtration systems

A filter monitor system (“FMS”) module is installed on the engine/vehicle and is connected to the filter systems, sensors and devices to monitor various performance parameters. The module also connects to the engine control module (“ECM”) and draws parameters from the ECM. The FMS module is capable of interfacing with various output devices such as a smartphone application, a display monitor, an OEM telematics system or a service technician's tool on a computer. The FMS module consists of hardware and software algorithms which constantly monitor filter systems and provide information to the end-user. FMS module provides necessary inputs and outputs for electronic sensors and devices.

Electronic Filter Detection Feature for Liquid Filtration Systems

A filter monitor system (“FMS”) module is installed on the engine/vehicle and is connected to the filter systems, sensors and devices to monitor various performance parameters. The module also connects to the engine control module (“ECM”) and draws parameters from the ECM. The FMS module is capable of interfacing with various output devices such as a smartphone application, a display monitor, an OEM telematics system or a service technician's tool on a computer. The FMS module consists of hardware and software algorithms which constantly monitor filter systems and provide information to the end-user. FMS module provides necessary inputs and outputs for electronic sensors and devices. 135-. (canceled)36. A filter monitoring system for an internal combustion engine , the filter monitoring system comprising:a filter control module (“FCM”) having a first input that receives a filtration parameter from an engine filtration system for filtering a fluid in the internal combustion engine; determine, based upon the filtration parameter, if a genuine filter or a non-genuine filter is installed in the engine filtration system;', 'in response to a determination that the non-genuine filter is installed, at least one of limit functionality of the FCM or communicate a non-genuine filter signal to the ECM to limit functionality of the internal combustion engine;', 'in response to a determination that the genuine filter is installed, calculate a service life for a component of the engine filtration system using the filtration parameter and the engine parameter; and', 'output a command signal via a first output based upon the filtration parameter and engine parameter., 'a second input that receives an engine parameter from an engine control module (“ECM”), the ECM controlling operations of the internal combustion engine, the FCM configured to37. The system of claim 36 , wherein the filtration parameter comprises a genuine filter recognition signal.38. The system of claim 37 , wherein ...

ELECTRONIC FILTER DETECTION FEATURE FOR LIQUID FILTRATION SYSTEMS

A filter monitor system (“FMS”) module is installed on the engine/vehicle and is connected to the filter systems, sensors and devices to monitor various performance parameters. The module also connects to the engine control module (“ECM”) and draws parameters from the ECM. The FMS module is capable of interfacing with various output devices such as a smartphone application, a display monitor, an OEM telematics system or a service technician's tool on a computer. The FMS module consists of hardware and software algorithms which constantly monitor filter systems and provide information to the end-user. FMS module provides necessary inputs and outputs for electronic sensors and devices. 1. A filter monitoring system , comprising: receive a filtration parameter from a filtration system associated with an equipment;', 'receive an equipment parameter from an equipment control module that controls operations of an equipment;', 'in response to the filtration parameter being available, calculate a service life of a component of the filtration system based on the filtration parameter and the equipment parameter;', 'in response to the filtration parameter being unavailable, apply a fixed service interval; and', 'output a command signal based on the filtration parameter and the equipment parameter., 'a controller configured to2. The filter monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein the equipment parameter comprises at least one of a mass air flow claim 1 , an engine speed of an engine claim 1 , a filter flow rate claim 1 , a temperature-barometric atmospheric pressure sensor output claim 1 , or a water-in-fuel sensor output.3. The filter monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein the filtration system comprises at least one of a fuel-water separator system claim 1 , a fuel filtration system claim 1 , a lubricant filtration system claim 1 , an air filtration system claim 1 , a hydraulic filtration system claim 1 , a crankcase ventilation filtration system claim 1 , a crankcase ...

Electronic Filter Detection Feature for Liquid Filtration Systems

A filter monitor system (“FMS”) module is installed on the engine/vehicle and is connected to the filter systems, sensors and devices to monitor various performance parameters. The module also connects to the engine control module (“ECM”) and draws parameters from the ECM. The FMS module is capable of interfacing with various output devices such as a smartphone application, a display monitor, an OEM telematics system or a service technician's tool on a computer. The FMS module consists of hardware and software algorithms which constantly monitor filter systems and provide information to the end-user. FMS module provides necessary inputs and outputs for electronic sensors and devices. 1. A filter monitoring system for an internal combustion engine , the filter monitoring system comprising: a filter control module (“FCM”) having a first input that receives at least one filtration parameter from an engine filtration system for filtering a fluid in the internal combustion engine , a second input that receives at least one engine parameter from an engine control module (“ECM”) , the ECM controlling operations of the internal combustion engine , wherein the FCM outputs a command signal via a first output based upon the filtration parameter and engine parameter.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the FCM is connected to the engine filtration system via a wired or wireless link.3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the FCM is connected to the ECM via a wired or wireless link.4. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the FCM is connected to a user display via a wired or wireless link.5. The system according to claim 4 , wherein the user display comprises a portable communication device.6. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the filtration parameter comprises a genuine filter recognition signal.7. The system according to claim 6 , wherein the genuine filter recognition signal is at least one of an analog signal and a digital signal.8. The system ...

System for Monitoring and Indicating Filter Life

Disclosed are systems, methods, and algorithms for monitoring and indicating filter life. In particular, the disclosed systems, methods, and algorithms may be utilized for monitoring and indicating the useful life of a filter in an internal combustion engine.

"no filter does not work" fluid filtration system.

Filter with flow surge protection and method of protecting filter from flow surge

Fluid flow surge protection is provided for a filter by increasing upstream plenum fluid volume. In one embodiment, an accumulator or transfer mechanism transfers or trades downstream plenum fluid volume to or for upstream plenum fluid volume.

No filter no run fluid filtration system

An upper endcap of a fuel filter cartridge includes a skirt, an axially extending pin surrounded by the skirt, and a plurality of ribs that define fluid flow channels leading to the pin. The pin is extendable through an axially facing fluid opening disposed on a filter head for actuating a valve to an open position allowing fluid to flow through the axially facing opening and exit from a fluid outlet opening. The valve can include a hole that receives the pin therein to help stabilize the valve when the valve is actuated open.

System for monitoring and indicating filter life

Disclosed are systems, methods, and algorithms for monitoring and indicating filter life. In particular, the disclosed systems, methods, and algorithms may be utilized for monitoring and indicating the useful life of a filter in an internal combustion engine.

Filter with installation integrity and magnetic flow-control

A filter with installation integrity permits fluid flow only in a first installation condition and not in a second undesired or mis-installation condition, including improper alignment or mounting of a filter element in a housing, an incorrect replacement filter element, absence of a filter element, and an incorrect housing cover. A magnetically actuated valve has a piston controlling fluid flow according to installation condition.

High water content fuel detection system

A water detection system in a fuel delivery system of an engine that helps to limit the occurrence of water related corrosion or damage to various engine components by detecting if a fuel supply has a high level of water content, and providing a notice that appropriate action should be taken. The system includes a fuel filtration module, a water sensor to sense high water content of a fuel supply, and a control device connected to the water sensor and receiving inputs therefrom relating to the water sensed by the sensor. The system also includes an indication source connected to the control device for communicating that a problem with the fuel exists if high water content is detected.

Magnetic check valve

A magnetic check valve includes a cage mountable in a fluid flow duct and supporting a plunger movable between a closed position blocking fluid flow past the valve, and an open position permitting fluid flow past the valve. One of the cage and the plunger includes a magnet, and the other of the cage and the plunger includes ferrous material magnetically attracted to the magnet to magnetically bias the plunger to the closed position.

Fluid filter with low-cost housing

Kraftstoff/Wasser-Abscheidungs-Filtrationssystem zum Filtern von Kraftstoff und zum Entfernen von Wasser aus dem Kraftstoff, wobei das Filtrationssystem (20) Folgendes aufweist: eine Gehäusevorrichtung (21), die ein einstückiges Gehäuse (26) und ein Standrohr (36) umfasst, wobei das Gehäuse (26) ein hohles Inneres aufweist, eine innerhalb des Gehäuses (26) positionierte Filterelementvorrichtung (22), die so aufgebaut und angeordnet ist, dass eine Abdichtung gegenüber dem Gehäuse (26) bewirkt und das Filtern von Kraftstoff ermöglicht wird, – wobei sich das Standrohr (36) durch die Filterelementvorrichtung (22) erstreckt und einen Stutzen (43) aufweist, der sich axial über die Filterelementvorrichtung (22) hinaus erstreckt, – wobei die Filterelementvorrichtung (22) zum Verschließen des hohlen Inneren des Gehäuses (26) eine Abdeckung (51) mit einer oberen Wand (62) aufweist, – wobei die obere Wand (62) der Abdeckung (51) eine Durchsteck– bohrung (62a) definiert, und einen Verschlussdeckel (23), der am Stutzen (43) des Standrohrs (36) befestigt ist und manuell festgezogen und gelöst werden kann, wobei der Verschlussdeckel (23) mit der Filterelementvorrichtung (22) zusammenwirkt, um das hohle Innere des Gehäuses (26) abdichtend zu verschließen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Gehäusevorrichtung (21) mehrere Strömungsverbindungspassstücke (32) aufweist, dass die Durchsteckbohrung (62a) eine erste Dichtung (54) aufnimmt, dass das Innere der ersten Dichtung (54) den Stutzen (43) des Standrohrs (36) aufnimmt, dass die erste Dichtung (54) gegen die entgegengesetzten Seiten der oberen Wand (62) der Abdeckung (51) zusammengedrückt und axial gegen eine obere Wand (63) des Standrohrs (36) gedrückt wird, so dass eine Druckabdichtung zwischen dem Standrohr (36) und der Abdeckung (51) erfolgt, und dass eine Druckbeaufschlagung des Filtrationssystems (20) es erfordert, dass die Filterelementvorrichtung (22) im Gehäuse (26) eingebaut ist.

No filter no run fluid filtration system

An upper endcap of a fuel filter cartridge includes a skirt, an axially extending pin surrounded by the skirt, and a plurality of ribs that define fluid flow channels leading to the pin. The pin is extendable through an axially facing fuel inlet opening at the upper end of a standpipe for actuating a valve to an open position allowing fuel to flow through the axially facing inlet opening and into the standpipe. The valve can include a hole that receives the pin therein to help stabilize the valve when the valve is actuated open.

Filter with installation integrity and magnetic flow-control

A filter with installation integrity permits fluid flow only in a first installation condition and not in a second undesired or mis-installation condition, including improper alignment or mounting of a filter element in a housing, an incorrect replacement filter element, absence of a filter element, and an incorrect housing cover. A magnetically actuated valve has a piston controlling fluid flow according to installation condition.

No filter no run fluid filtration system

An upper endcap of a fuel filter cartridge includes a skirt, an axially extending pin surrounded by the skirt, and a plurality of ribs that define fluid flow channels leading to the pin. The pin is extendable through an axially facing fluid opening disposed on a filter head for actuating a valve to an open position allowing fluid to flow through the axially facing opening and exit from a fluid outlet opening. The valve can include a hole that receives the pin therein to help stabilize the valve when the valve is actuated open.

Modular fuel filter assembly

A fuel heater module and a water-in-fuel sensor module are disclosed that are configured to be connected to an outside surface of a filter assembly. The fuel heater module includes an inlet port and an outlet port with a heating element positioned in the fluid path between the inlet and outlet. A thermostat is included for controlling operation of the heating element. The water-in-fuel sensor module is configured to detect water in the filter housing that it may be drained from the filter housing. Both modules are configured to be attached to an outside surface of the filter housing thereby being readily replaceable.

Tub lip alignment system for a dishwasher

A dishwasher, including a tub provided with a front lip, has a front door provided with alignment structure on an inner bottom portion which is designed to abut and deflect the front lip, when the front lip is bowed or otherwise deformed, to control the relative positioning between the door and the frontal lip in order to prevent the development of a leakage gap or undesirable engagement between the door and lip. The alignment feature preferably includes at least one cam rib located on the lower underside of the door, as well as adjacent abutment rib(s) adapted to extend toward the front lip of the tub when the door is opened. The cam rib functions to guide the lip along a smooth surface when the tub is bowed or otherwise significantly shifted from a design position to assure quiet shifting of the door, while the abutment rib functions to prevent the development of a potential leakage gap between the front lip and the door.

No filter no run fluid filtration system

An upper endcap of a fuel filter cartridge includes a skirt, an axially extending pin surrounded by the skirt, and a plurality of ribs that define fluid flow channels leading to the pin. The pin is extendable through an axially facing fuel inlet opening at the upper end of a standpipe for actuating a valve to an open position allowing fuel to flow through the axially facing inlet opening and into the standpipe. The valve can include a hole that receives the pin therein to help stabilize the valve when the valve is actuated open.

non-flow type filterless fluid filtration system.

Modular fuel filter assembly

A fuel heater module and a water-in-fuel sensor module are disclosed that are configured to be connected to an outside surface of a filter assembly. The fuel heater module includes an inlet port and an outlet port with a heating element positioned in the fluid path between the inlet and outlet. A thermostat is included for controlling operation of the heating element. The water-in-fuel sensor module is configured to detect water in the filter housing that it may be drained from the filter housing. Both modules are configured to be attached to an outside surface of the filter housing thereby being readily replaceable.

Filter with flow protection

Filter, der ein Gehäuse mit einem Einlass, der zu filterndes, schmutziges Fluid empfängt, und einem Auslass, der sauberes, gefiltertes Fluid abführt, und ein Filterelement im Gehäuse, das das Fluid filtert, umfasst, wobei das Filterelement eine stromaufwärtige Seite, die Fluid entlang einem stromaufwärtigen Strömungsweg von dem Einlass empfängt, und eine stromabwärtige Seite, die Fluid entlang dem stromabwärtigen Strömungsweg zum Auslass abführt, aufweist, wobei das Gehäuse eine stromaufwärtige Kammer, die mit der stromaufwärtigen Seite des Filterelements in Verbindung steht, aufweist, wobei das Gehäuse eine stromabwärtige Kammer, die mit der stromabwärtigen Seite des Filterelements in Verbindung steht, und einen elastisch komprimierbaren Speicher, der im Wesentlichen das ganze Volumen der stromaufwärtigen Kammer einnimmt und auf Fluidströmungsstoß zum Komprimieren auf ein kleineres Volumens und Vergrößern des verbleibenden Fluidvolumens der stromaufwärtigen Kammer reagiert, aufweist. A filter comprising a housing having an inlet for receiving dirty fluid to be filtered and an outlet for discharging clean filtered fluid and a filter element in the housing for filtering the fluid, the filter element being an upstream side containing the fluid along an upstream flow path from the inlet, and a downstream side, which discharges fluid along the downstream flow path to the outlet, wherein the housing has an upstream chamber, which communicates with the upstream side of the filter element, wherein the housing has a downstream chamber communicating with the downstream side of the filter element and an elastically compressible reservoir occupying substantially the entire volume of the upstream chamber and fluid flow shock for compressing to a smaller volume and increasing the remaining fluid volume of the upstream chamber mer has reacted.

Electronic filter detection feature for liquid filtration systems

A filter monitor system (“FMS”) module is installed on the engine/vehicle and is connected to the filter systems, sensors and devices to monitor various performance parameters. The module also connects to the engine control module (“ECM”) and draws parameters from the ECM. The FMS module is capable of interfacing with various output devices such as a smartphone application, a display monitor, an OEM telematics system or a service technician's tool on a computer. The FMS module consists of hardware and software algorithms which constantly monitor filter systems and provide information to the end-user. FMS module provides necessary inputs and outputs for electronic sensors and devices.

Filterüberwachungssysteme, Überwachungssysteme und Verfahren

Filterüberwachungssystem („FMS“: Filter Monitoring System) zum Überwachen eines Filtrationssystems für einen Verbrennungsmotor, wobei das FMS Folgendes umfasst:ein FMS-Modul mit einem ersten Eingang, der mindestens einen Filtrationsparameter von einem Motor-Filtrationssystem zum Filtern eines Fluids in dem Verbrennungsmotor empfängt,einem zweiten Eingang, der mindestens einen Motorparameter von einem Motor-Steuermodul („ECM“: Engine Control Module) empfängt, wobei das ECM den Betrieb des Verbrennungsmotors steuert, wobei das FMS-Modul auf der Grundlage des Filtrationsparameters und des Motorparameters ein Befehlssignal über einen ersten Ausgang ausgibt, wobei der Filtrationsparameter von einem der Motor-Filtrationsvorrichtung zugeordneten Druck- oder Differenzdrucksensor bereitgestellt wird, und wobei das FMS-Modul dafür konfiguriert ist, einen Modus mit festem Wartungsintervall anzuwenden, wenn der Filtrationsparameter nicht zur Verfügung steht.

System for monitoring and indicating filter life

Disclosed are systems, methods, and algorithms for monitoring and indicating filter life. In particular, the disclosed systems, methods, and algorithms may be utilized for monitoring and indicating the useful life of a filter in an internal combustion engine.

No filter no run fluid filtration system

An upper endcap of a fuel filter cartridge includes a skirt, an axially extending pin surrounded by the skirt, and a plurality of ribs that define fluid flow channels leading to the pin. The pin is extendable through an axially facing fuel inlet opening at the upper end of a standpipe for actuating a valve to an open position allowing fuel to flow through the axially facing inlet opening and into the standpipe. The valve can include a hole that receives the pin therein to help stabilize the valve when the valve is actuated open.

Fluid filter and head with quick connector

A connection between a fluid filter and a head is described that permits quick connection/disconnection between the two without requiring disconnection of fluid lines from the head. The head includes a lock to connect inlet and outlet fluid lines to a fluid filter using a non-threaded attachment method. The lock that retains the head to the fluid filter is flexible to allow for connection and disconnection. The head has fluid inlet and outlet ports to which fluid lines attach to flow unfiltered fluid into and filtered fluid out of the fluid filter when the head is connected to the fluid filter. The head closes the fluid filter, which has a protrusion with adjacent passageways that guide and separate unfiltered from filtered fluid.