FILTER ELEMENT HAVING END CAP SEAL AND FILTER ASSEMBLY

摘要

A filter element may include a tubular member including an end portion at least partially defining an inlet port configured to provide flow communication to a filter medium of the filter element, and at least partially defining an outlet port configured to provide flow communication from the filter medium. The filter element may further include a filter medium associated with the tubular element, and an end cap associated with the end portion of the tubular member and the filter medium. The end cap may include a plate transverse to the longitudinal axis of the tubular member, and a sealing wall coupled to the plate and extending transverse to the plate. The sealing wall may include a seal portion configured to be compressed between a filter canister and a portion of a filter base to provide a seal between the filter canister and the portion of the filter base.

主权项

1. A filter element comprising:
a tubular member having a longitudinal axis and including an end portion at least partially defining an inlet port configured to provide flow communication to a filter medium of the filter element, and at least partially defining an outlet port configured to provide flow communication from the filter medium; a filter medium associated with the tubular element and configured to filter particles from fluid passing through the filter medium; and an end cap associated with the end portion of the tubular member and the filter medium, the end cap including:
a plate transverse to the longitudinal axis of the tubular member, the plate having an end cap aperture through which the end portion of the tubular member is received; anda sealing wall coupled to the plate and extending transverse to the plate, the sealing wall including a seal portion configured to be compressed between a filter canister and a portion of a filter base to provide a seal between the filter canister and the portion of the filter base, wherein the filter element is configured such that fluid passing through the filter element from the inlet port to the outlet port passes through the filter medium.