摘要 |
A self cleaning filter assembly for removing suspended matter from fluids, primarily utilized in irrigation or similar distribution systems: The filter assembly comprises a container (11) having at least one inlet aperture (32) and at least one outlet aperture (44) therethrough and a filter screen (18); comprising a hollow perforated body, inserted within the container (11). One end (38) of a conduit (36) is connected in fluid flow relationship to the inlet aperture (32) of the container (11) while the other and (40) of the conduit (36) terminates within the hollow body comprising the filter screen (18). The outlet aperture (44) is so located that the fluid entering the container (11) through the fluid inlet aperture (32) and the conduit (36) must pass through the filter screen (18) before exiting the container (11) through the outlet aperture (44).
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