Patent ID: 6533712
Filing Date: 2003-03-18
Classification: B04B

Abstract:
A centrifuge for processing a flow of oil, said centrifuge comprising:a mounting base defining a drain passageway; a unitary housing connected to said mounting base and including a main body and an integral oil fill port, said main body including a lower edge arranged with a plurality of spaced-apart strengthening ribs; centrifugal separation means for separating particulate matter from said flow of oil, said centrifugal separation means being positioned in and cooperating with said unitary housing; said unitary housing defining a centered aperture for use in assembly of a cone-stack subassembly and connection of said centrifuge housing to said mounting base; said integral oil fill port and said centered aperture being concentric to each other; said unitary housing including an inner wall positioned between said integral oil fill port and said centered aperture; and said inner wall and an outer wall of said centered aperture being connected by spaced-apart webs which define clearance openings for the flow of oil into said unitary housing via said integral oil fill port.