Patent ID: 7112231
Filing Date: 2006-09-26
Classification: B01D,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A clutch filter for filtering a fluid having particulate solids from a clutch, comprising: a conduit member having an inlet end and an outlet end; a filter member configured to be removably disposed about an exterior of the conduit member wherein an inner surface of the filter member and an exterior surface of the conduit member are in a spaced relationship; and a collection vessel coupled to the outlet end of the conduit member, the collection vessel defining a first area in fluid communication with the outlet end, a second area being defined between the inner surface of the filter member and the exterior surface of the conduit member that is in fluid communication with the first area, a portion of the exterior surface of the filter member not being covered by the collection vessel, wherein the collection vessel is configured to induce the fluid passing into the inlet end of the conduit member to change a fluid flow direction in the first area from a first direction to a second direction substantially opposite the first direction so that a portion of the particulate solids in the fluid from the clutch is deposited in the first area before the fluid passes through the filter member.