Patent ID: 7237518
Filing Date: 2007-07-03
Classification: B01D,F01L,F01M

Abstract:
1. An oil filter for a continuous variable valve timing apparatus in an engine, comprising: a mounting part coupled to an engine block for retaining a mounted state of said oil filter to the engine block; an oil screen for filtering oil; and an adaptor that provides a space between said oil screen and mounting part, wherein the oil enters the space substantially perpendicular to an axis extending between the oil screen and the mounting part; wherein said oil screen is configured in a conelike cylinder shape having a center axis that is substantially parallel to an axis extending between said mounting part and said adaptor; and wherein said adaptor is formed with a plurality of connecting pillars that are substantially parallel to the axis connecting said mounting part and oil screen, and wherein a screen fixing part is configured for mounting said oil screen thereto, wherein said screen fixing part comprises: