Patent ID: 9162165
Filing Date: 2015-10-20
Classification: B01D

Abstract:
1. A self-cleaning filter for a lubricant, the filter comprising: a body including a first end, a second end in opposition, and a plurality of longitudinal channels between the first end and the second end; a cylindrical filtration media external to the body enclosing the plurality of longitudinal channels in contact with a rotating inlet cover plate with a plurality of entry openings at the first end, and a rotating outlet cover plate with a drain opening at the second end; and a drive mechanism connected to a drive shaft and the inlet cover plate and the outlet cover plate alternately placing the drain opening in fluidic communication with each of the longitudinal channels, wherein the drain opening is in communication with one of the plurality of longitudinal channels not in fluidic communication with one of the plurality of entry openings, and wherein the rotating inlet cover plate and the rotating outlet cover plate rotate relative to said body and said cylindrical filtration media.