Tank breather assembly and mounting configuration

摘要

A breather assembly is disclosed for use with a fluid tank. The breather assembly may include a mounting collar having a first end and an opposing second end. The first end of the mounting collar may be connected to a distal end of a fluid tank spout. The breather assembly may also include a breather insert connected to the mounting collar. The breather insert may have a perforated screen extending a distance past a base end of the fluid tank spout. The breather assembly may further include a breather cap having a first end and an opposing second end. The first end of the breather cap may be connected to the breather insert. The breather cap may also have a passage in common with a hollow center of the mounting collar.

主权项

1. A breather assembly, comprising:
a mounting collar having a first end and an opposing second end, the first end of the mounting collar being connected to a distal end of a fluid tank spout; a breather insert connected to the second end of the mounting collar and having a perforated screen extending a distance past a base end of the fluid tank spout, wherein the perforated screen includes:
a lower half and an upper half, the upper half not extending past the first end of the mounting collar; andapertures arranged in only the lower half, wherein the apertures extend at least a first distance above the base end of the fluid tank spout, and a second distance below the base end of the fluid tank spout, wherein the first distance is greater than the second distance; and a breather cap having a first end and an opposing second end, the first end of the breather cap being connected to the breather insert and having a passage in communication with a hollow center of the mounting collar.