Top and bottom loaded filter and locking mechanism

A filter element (200) includes a bottom open end (222') joined to a center tube (206, 206') opposite the top open end (220'). The bottom open end (222') defines a radially outer surface (232) and a radially inner surface (234) that is in communication with the central reservoir...

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Hauptverfasser: IMMEL, Jon T, RIES, Jeffrey R, OEDEWALDT, Stephen E, SPENGLER, Philip C, MOREHOUSE III, Darrell L
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A filter element (200) includes a bottom open end (222') joined to a center tube (206, 206') opposite the top open end (220'). The bottom open end (222') defines a radially outer surface (232) and a radially inner surface (234) that is in communication with the central reservoir (204) of the filter element (200). A first locking feature (236') is disposed proximate to the bottom open end (222'). The locking feature (236') includes an entrance slot (238') that is disposed on the radially inner surface (234) of the center tube (206, 206') extending axially from the bottom open end (222'). A similar or identical second locking feature (236'') is disposed proximte to the top open end (220').