AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY

摘要

An air filter assembly for use with an internal combustion engine is provided. The air filter assembly includes a casing having an inlet configured to receive air from the environment, the casing having a passage, and an outlet disposed downstream the passage. A collection chamber collects particles from the drawn air. The collection chamber is disposed downstream from the inlet and upstream from the outlet. A partition is disposed between passage and the collection chamber. The partition has openings configured to allow particles to pass through. A side port is downstream the partition and in fluid communication with the passage. An internal combustion engine utilizing the air filter assembly is also provided. The internal combustion engine includes an air manifold, a combustion chamber and a filter. The air filter assembly is disposed upstream the filter.

主权项

1. An air filter assembly, the air filter assembly comprising:
a casing having an inlet configured to receive air from the environment, the casing having a passage, and an outlet disposed downstream the passage; a collection chamber configured to collect particles, the collection chamber disposed downstream from the inlet and upstream from the outlet; and a partition and a side port, the partition disposed between passage and the collection chamber, the partition having openings configured to allow particles to pass through, the side port is downstream the partition and in fluid communication with the passage, wherein air is drawn into the inlet, through the passage and particles of debris are drawn into the openings, the separated air is further drawn through the side port and back into the passage.