摘要 |
An improved metal particle removal and retention apparatus includes a canister-retention bracket, a liquid inlet channel connected to the canister-retention bracket, a liquid outlet channel connected to the canister-retention bracket, and a canister assembly connected to the canister-retention bracket. The canister assembly is in communication with the liquid inlet channel and the liquid outlet channel, and a plurality of magnet attachment assemblies are attached to the canister assembly. The canister assembly includes a plurality of interior particle-reception pans attached to a plurality of interior pan-reception portions of the canister housing. The interior pan-reception portions are in registration with the exterior magnet-attachment-reception portions. An outflow tube is connected to the canister-retention bracket and is in communication with the liquid outlet channel. The outflow tube includes a plurality of oil receiving apertures. A plurality of interior funnel elements are connected to the outflow tube at the respective oil receiving apertures. Each of the funnel elements includes a relatively large diameter first end opening positioned adjacent to a respective particle-reception pan and is in communication with an inside region of the canister housing. Also, each of the funnel elements includes a relatively small diameter second end opening in communication with a respective oil receiving aperture. A plurality of plug members are provided for reception in the oil receiving apertures, wherein each of the plug members is selectively employed for plugging a respective oil receiving aperture.
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