Compressible Oil Filter Adapter for Universal Spin-On Compatibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Vehicles and machinery often use cartridge oil filters, which are difficult to replace and may vary in size, necessitating an adapter that can accommodate different oil filter housing sizes to enable the use of spin-on oil filters, ensuring a proper seal to prevent oil leaks and engine damage.
Innovation Solution
An oil filter adapter with a cylindrical base and docking collar that forms a seal with the oil filter housing, allowing for the attachment of a spin-on oil filter, featuring a compressible docking collar to accommodate various sizes and a spring mechanism for secure attachment, along with optional remote mounting and additional oil system components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a cartridge oil filter is used in a system designed for cartridge filters, then the filter can remove contaminants from engine oil, but the filter is difficult to replace and may require messy procedures
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter assembly acts as an intermediary component between the cartridge filter and the engine oil filter housing. It includes a base that threads onto the housing, a docking collar that receives the filter cartridge, and a cap that secures the filter. This intermediary structure enables easy spin-on filter replacement while maintaining a proper seal with the engine oil system.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the oil filter housing size varies between vehicles, then the system can be designed for specific housing sizes, but an adapter is needed to accommodate different sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter assembly is segmented into three main components: a base portion that threads onto the oil filter housing, a docking collar that receives and secures the filter cartridge, and a cap that completes the assembly. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while collectively providing adaptability to different housing sizes and filter types.
3Ease of operation
If a spin-on oil filter is used instead of a cartridge filter, then the filter is easier to replace, but the filter cannot be directly installed in systems designed for cartridge filters
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter assembly provides universal compatibility by enabling spin-on oil filters to be used in systems originally designed for cartridge filters. The base portion with external threading matches cartridge filter housing specifications, while the docking collar and cap structure accommodates spin-on filter installation methods, thus achieving multi-functionality across different filter types.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables the use of spin-on oil filters in systems designed for cartridge filters, ensuring easy replacement, preventing oil leaks, and accommodating various oil filter housing sizes, thus enhancing maintenance efficiency and engine protection.
Implementation Method 1
a spring mechanism for secure attachment
Implementation Method 2
forms a seal with the oil filter housing, allowing for the attachment of a spin-on oil filter
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AI summary
An oil filter adapter device may be used to enable an engine or other machine that was manufactured for using cartridge oil filters to use spin-on oil filters. In some examples, the oil filter adapter may have a docking collar for coupling with an engine, a cylindrical base for coupling with an oil filter housing, and an attachment piece for coupling with a spin-on oil filter. The oil filter adapter may also have a spring disposed between the docking collar and the cylindrical base such that the docking collar is compressible relative to the cylindrical base to allow the oil filter adapter is able to couple to a variety of oil filter housings ranging in size and shape.