Patent ID: 6959818
Filing Date: 2005-11-01
Classification: B01D

Abstract:
1. A filter cleaning apparatus including: a housing having an inlet, a clean outlet, and a flushing outlet; a filter element positioned to filter fluid flowing from said housing inlet to said clean outlet; a cleaning element having a vacuum rotor, wherein said vacuum rotor further includes a rotor inlet positioned to collect debris from said filter element and guide the debris for eventual dispense out said flushing outlet; a tracking guide positioned between said cleaning element and a central screw; and a pressure line connecting said housing inlet to a port located remotely on said housing, said port located to offset or generally balance pressure that would otherwise be exerted on said cleaning element; wherein the cleaning element is configured and positioned to be actuated by opening the flushing outlet; and wherein the vacuum rotor passes over substantially the entire filter element to vacuum debris therefrom.