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    • 专利摘要:
    The present invention is directed to a filter system comprising a housing (15) and a filter cartridge (10), wherein the housing (15) comprises a housing inlet (16) and a housing outlet (17), the filter cartridge (10) comprising a filter inlet (11) ) that is in fluid communication with the housing inlet (16) and a filter element (12) provided between an upper cap (18) and a lower cap (19), the lower cap (19) comprising the filter inlet (11), the upper cap (18) and the lower cap (19) forming a circular or mainly circular guiding system, and wherein the lower cap (19) further comprises a first part (19a) receiving the filter element (12) and a second part (19b) connected to a mating surface (19) 20) of the housing (5), characterized in that the second part (19b) comprises a first circular part (21a) and a second part (21b); and that the first portion has a different shape than the second portion (21b) so that the bottom cap (19) cannot rotate relative to the mating surface (20).
    公开号:BE1025530B1
    申请号:E2018/5157
    申请日:2018-03-15
    公开日:2019-04-05
    发明作者:Kristof Adrien Laura Martens；Steven Maurits Ray Laurent；Joris Anna L Vleeschouwer
    申请人:Atlas Copco Airpower Naamloze Vennootschap；
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    专利说明:

    A filter system for separating liquid from compressed gas and compressor comprising such a filter system.
    This invention relates to a filter system comprising a housing and a filter cartridge for separating liquid from compressed gas, the filter cartridge being provided within the housing, the housing comprising:
    - a housing inlet adapted to be connected in fluid communication to a compressed gas outlet and, a housing outlet, from which purified gas is extracted, the filter cartridge comprising a filter inlet which is in fluid communication with the housing inlet and a filter element provided between an upper cap and a lower cap which also form part of the filter cartridge, the bottom cap comprising the filter inlet, wherein the top cap and the bottom cap form a circular or mainly circular guide system for mounting the filter element, and wherein the bottom cap further comprises a first part receiving the filter element and a second part connected with a fitting surface of the housing.
    The use of liquid separation flashers in compressors or vacuum pumps is widespread. Whether they are used to provide purified gas for the environment or for one
    BE2018 / 5157 external network, these liquid separation filters are very important components that must be kept in good working order to comply with strict environmental regulations and not to cause damage to the external network or its products.
    Such liquid separation filters must be replaced whenever an error is registered with the amount of liquid available at the outlet of the system or the external network.
    As such a maintenance procedure entails additional costs in connection with the liquid separation filter itself but also because the compressor or vacuum pump is stopped during the procedure, a user of such a system would like to be confronted as little as possible with a replacement of such liquid separation filter, but without the quality. compromise the system.
    Known liquid separation filters do not offer a very long service life due to the simple fact that the seal
    between the liquid separation filter and its fitting surface easy damaged during operation of the compressor or vacuum pump. Usually include of such known
    liquid separation filters an upper cap and a lower cap with a filter element in between, the lower cap comprising the inlet through which the gas containing liquid flows. Hereby the connection of the liquid separation filter is made
    BE2018 / 5157 a fitting surface of a housing that is connected to the gas source via a radial seal that seals a circular connecting part.
    Although this radial seal can work well, tests have shown that it wears very quickly due to the vibrations and movement that are sent to the liquid separation filter.
    Finally, the liquid separation filters rotate about their axis during the operation of the compressor or vacuum pump, which movement can easily damage such a seal.
    Consequently, the material of which the seal is made and also the shape of the seal should be changed, or such a seal would have to be replaced very often, since such a seal changes from what was supposed to be a static seal to a static and dynamic seal, which must withstand radial and axial forces.
    However, even if the material of the seal or its shape were changed, that would not solve the problem with such a filter rotating around its axis and the complexity and cost associated with the liquid separation filter would increase,
    Taking into account the disadvantages mentioned above, it is an object of the present invention to provide a liquid separation filter which does not
    BE2018 / 5157 allows rotational movement about its axis, which has a simpler arrangement and does not increase its production costs.
    Moreover, the present invention seeks to provide a liquid separation filter that would be very durable and easy to assemble during the maintenance procedure.
    The present invention provides a solution to at least one of the aforementioned and / or other problems by providing a filter system comprising a housing and a filter cartridge for separating liquid from compressed gas, the filter cartridge being provided within the housing, including the housing :
    - a housing inlet adapted to be connected in fluid communication to an outlet for compressed gas and,
    - a housing outlet from which purified gas is extracted, the filter cartridge comprising a filter inlet which is in fluid communication with the housing inlet and a filter element provided between an upper cap and a lower cap also forming part of the filter cartridge, wherein the lower cap comprises the filter inlet, the upper cap and the lower cap forming a circular or mainly circular guide system for mounting the filter element, and wherein the lower cap further comprises a first part receiving the filter element and a second part which
    BE2018 / 5157 is connected to a fitting surface of the housing, characterized in that the second part comprises a first part and a second part; and that the first portion has a different shape than the second portion such that the bottom cap cannot rotate relative to the mating surface. Since the second part comprises a second part that is received by the fitting surface of the housing, a rotating movement of the filter cartridge about its axis is prevented.
    Moreover, such a second part makes mounting the filter cartridge in the housing very easy, since the filter cartridge can be mounted in a controlled position in the fitting surface.
    By adopting such a classification, the production costs are de facto kept low and the service life of the filter cartridge is increased by eliminating the extra wear on the seal between the filter cartridge and the housing.
    The aforementioned liquid can for example, but not necessarily, be oil. The invention is not limited thereto. The liquid could also be water.
    Preferably a seal is mounted on the second part, the seal being located between the second part and the fitting surface when the filter cartridge is in mounted condition.
    Due to the elimination of the rotary motion, the seal between the filter cartridge and the housing becomes static
    BE2018 / 5157, so that a more durable and expensive seal is not required.
    The present invention is further directed to a liquid separation vessel provided with a filter cartridge for separating liquid from gas, the liquid separation vessel comprising:
    - a barrel vial adapted to be connected to a gas source and,
    - a vessel outlet from which purified gas is extracted, the filter cartridge comprising a filter inlet which is in fluid communication with the vessel inlet and a filter element provided between an upper cap and a lower cap also forming part of the filter cartridge, wherein the lower cap comprises the filter inlet, the upper cap and the lower cap forming a circular or mainly circular guide system for mounting the filter element, and wherein the lower cap further comprises a first part receiving the filter element and a second part connected to a fitting surface of the liquid separation vessel, characterized in that the second part comprises a first part and a second part; and that the first portion has a different shape than the second portion such that the bottom cap cannot rotate relative to the mating surface.
    The present invention is further directed to a compressor comprising a compressor element that has a gas inlet and a compressed gas outlet, a liquid separation vessel
    BE2018 / 5157 provided on the compressed gas outlet, wherein the liquid separation vessel comprises a vessel inlet that is in fluid communication with the compressed gas outlet and a vessel outlet which provides purified gas, wherein the liquid separation vessel is provided with a filter cartridge comprising a filter inlet which is in fluid communication with the compressed gas outlet , the filter cartridge comprising a filter element provided between an upper cap and a lower cap that also form part of the filter cartridge, the lower cap comprising the filter inlet, the upper cap and the lower cap forming a circular or mainly circular guide system for mounting the filter element, and wherein the lower cap further comprises a first part receiving the filter element and a second part connected to a fitting surface of the liquid separation vessel, characterized in that the second part comprises a first part and a second part; and that the first part has a different shape than the second part, such that the lower cap cannot rotate relative to the fitting surface.
    The present invention is also directed to a vacuum pump comprising a vacuum element having a vacuum inlet and an outlet, a liquid separation vessel provided on the outlet, the liquid separation vessel having a vessel inlet in fluid communication with the outlet and a vessel outlet providing purified gas, liquid separation vessel is provided with a filter cartridge comprising a filter inlet which is in fluid communication
    BE2018 / 5157 with the outlet, the filter cartridge comprising a filter element provided between a top cap and a bottom cap that also form part of the filter cartridge, the bottom cap comprising the filter inlet, the top cap and the bottom cap forming a circular or mainly circular guide system for mounting of the filter element, and wherein the lower cap further comprises a first part receiving the filter element and a second part connected to a fitting surface of the liquid separation vessel, characterized in that the second part comprises a first part and a second part; and that the first part has a different shape than the second part, such that the lower cap cannot rotate relative to the fitting surface.
    The present invention is also directed to a use of a filter system according to the present invention for liquid separation within a compressor or vacuum pump.
    The present invention is also directed to a compressor comprising a compressor element having a gas inlet and a compressed gas outlet, a liquid separation vessel provided on the compressed gas outlet, wherein the liquid separation vessel has a vessel inlet in fluid communication with the compressed gas outlet and a vessel outlet that is purified gas, wherein the compressor is provided with a filter cartridge comprising a filter inlet which is in fluid communication with the vessel outlet, the filter cartridge comprising a filter element provided between an upper cap and
    BE2018 / 5157 a bottom cap that also forms part of the filter cartridge, the bottom cap comprising the filter inlet, the top cap and the bottom cap forming a circular or mainly circular guide system for mounting the filter element and wherein the bottom cap further comprises a first part comprising the filter element and a second part connected to a fitting surface of the vessel outlet or of a conduit connected to the vessel outlet characterized in that the second part comprises a first part and a second part; and that the first part has a different shape than the second part, such that the lower cap cannot rotate relative to the fitting surface.
    In the context of the present invention, it should be assumed that the advantages described above with regard to the filter system also apply to the liquid separation vessel, the compressor, the vacuum pump and the use of the filter system.
    With the insight to better demonstrate the characteristics of the invention, a few preferred embodiments according to the invention are described below, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
    Figures 1 to 3 schematically represent a compressor according to different embodiments of the present invention;
    BE2018 / 5157 Figure 4 schematically represents a cross-section of a filter system according to one embodiment of the present invention;
    figure 5 schematically represents a bottom cap according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein figure 5a illustrates a slightly oblique top view, and figure 5b illustrates a side view;
    figures 6 to 10 schematically represent a bottom cap according to different embodiments of the present invention; and Figure 11 schematically represents a vacuum pump according to an embodiment of the present invention;
    figure 12 schematically represents a bottom cap according to different embodiments, with a corresponding fitting surface.
    Figure 1 illustrates a compressor 1 comprising a compressor element 2 with a gas inlet 3 and an outlet 4 for compressed gas. The compressor element 2 is driven by a fixed or variable speed motor 5.
    In the context of the present invention, the compressor 1 is to be understood to mean the complete compressor installation, including the compressor element 2, all typical connecting pipes and valves, the housing of the compressor 1 and possibly the motor 5 which drives the compressor element 2.
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    In the context of the present invention, the compressor element 2 is to be understood to mean the compressor element box in which the compression process takes place by means of a rotor or via a reciprocating movement.
    Furthermore, the compressor element 2 can be selected from a group comprising: a screw, a tooth, a claw, a scroll, a rotary, a centrifugal, a piston, etc.
    Returning now to Figure 1, the compressor 1 further comprises a separation vessel 6 provided at the outlet for compressed gas, the separation vessel 6 separating the liquid from compressed gas before this compressed gas reaches the network of the user 7. The separation vessel 6 comprises a vessel inlet 8 which is in fluid communication with the compressed gas outlet 4 and a vessel outlet 9 which is in fluid communication with the user's network 7.
    The aforementioned liquid is oil or any other liquid injected into the compressor element 2 and used because of its cooling and / or lubricating properties.
    In a preferred embodiment, but without any limiting character, the compressor 1 is an oil-injected compressor.
    To remove the fine liquid particles from the compressed gas, the compressor 1 may further comprise a filter cartridge 10 mounted on the vessel outlet 9.
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    In such a case, the vessel outlet 9 comprises a conduit that can be connected to the filter inlet 11.
    The compressed gas typically flows through the filter element 12 and the purified, filtered gas further through a filter outlet 13 and further to the user's network 7 or to an external network.
    In another embodiment of the present invention, as illustrated in Figure 2, the filter cartridge may be mounted in the separation vessel 6. In such a case, the compressed gas may be passed through the vessel inlet 8, through the filter inlet 11 and further through the vessel outlet 9. after the compressed gas would have flowed through the filter element 10.
    In yet another embodiment according to the present invention and without any limiting character, the separation vessel 6 may comprise a plurality of filter cartridges 10 mounted therein.
    It is a further object of the present invention to provide a filter system 14 comprising a housing 15 and a filter cartridge 10 for separating oil from compressed gas, the filter cartridge 10 being provided within the housing 15, as illustrated in Figure 4,
    The housing 15 is either the housing in which the filter cartridge 10 is provided when this filter cartridge 10 is provided at the vessel outlet 9 or the chamber provided within the separation vessel 6, such chamber including the filter cartridge
    BE2018 / 5157 or filter cartridges 10, as illustrated in Figures 2 and 3.
    The housing further comprises a housing inlet 16 adapted to be brought into fluid communication with a compressed gas outlet 4 and, a housing outlet 17, from which purified gas is extracted.
    Such a housing outlet 17 may correspond to the filter outlet 13 of Figure 1 or may be in fluid communication with such filter outlet 13; or such housing outlet 17 may correspond to the vessel outlet 9 in Figures 2 and 3 or be in fluid communication therewith.
    Furthermore, the filter inlet 11 is in fluid communication with the housing inlet 16.
    The filter cartridge further comprises the filter element 12, wherein the filter element 12 is provided between an upper cap 18 and a lower cap 19 which also form part of the filter cartridge 10.
    The top cap 18 and the bottom cap 19 form a circular or mainly circular guide system for mounting the filter element 12. In other words, the top cap 18 and the bottom cap 19 hold the filter element 12 in the desired position.
    Consequently, the filter element, when mounted, will form a cylindrical or mainly cylindrical hollow structure between the upper cap 18 and the lower cap 19.
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    The present invention should not be limited to a circular or mainly circular shape for the cross-section of the filter, but it should be assumed that other shapes are also possible without departing from the scope of the invention, as selected from a group comprising : a triangular, a hexagonal, an oval, a rectangular or any other shape in the cross-section, the filter preferably forming a hollow structure in the middle.
    Back to the filter cartridge 10, the bottom cap 19 includes the filter inlet 11 and allows compressed gas to flow into the central portion of the cylindrical or mainly cylindrical hollow structure. The compressed gas flows through the filter element 12 so as to reach the filter outlet 13.
    When the compressed gas flows through the filter element 12, the majority of the oil particles potentially present in the compressed gas are eliminated in the filter element 12, and pure or relatively pure gas flows through the filter outlet 13.
    The lower cap 19 further comprises a first part 19a that receives the filter element 12 and holds it in the desired shape and position and a second part 19b connected to a fitting surface 20 of the housing 15, as illustrated in figure
    5.
    The fitting surface 20 generally comprises a part of a complementary shape with the second part 19b such that the fitting surface
    BE2018 / 5157 allows the second part 19b to generally be received in a desired position, thus ensuring correct mounting of the filter cartridge 10.
    In order to realize a robust and durable filter cartridge 10, the fitting surface 20 comprises a complementary shape of the entire second part 19b, whereby the contact surface between the bottom cap 19 and the fitting surface 20 increases.
    By assuming such a division, the sealing properties of the filter cartridge 10 also increase, since a tilting movement of the filter cartridge during operation or even during the assembly procedure is not permitted and, consequently, compressed gas must not escape between the second part 19b and the fitting surface 20 and not the filter outlet 13 may reach without being filtered through the filter element 12. This tilt forms an angle between the desired axis AA 'with the filter cartridge 10 in the mounted state and the axis of the filter cartridge in a tilted position, the angle being formed at the intersection between the two axes.
    Usually, the second part 19b comprises an axially projecting edge 22 with a height HC, which is circular or oval and which is formed around an opening, the opening being the filter inlet 11. Consequently, the fitting surface 20 will also comprise a part of a circular or oval shape , which corresponds to the height HC, the shape and the diameter of the edge 22.
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    The edge 22 passes over the fitting surface 20 or the fitting surface 20 passes over the edge 22.
    The connection between the edge 22 and the fitting surface 20 is established via a technique such as, for example, without any limiting character: sliding in, snap-in, screwing or any other technique.
    The second part 19b is preferably releasably connected to the fitting surface 20. This is independent of whether or not the second part 19b is provided with an edge 22.
    The second part 19b preferably comprises a first part 21a and a second part 21b. In order to limit the rotational movement of the filter cartridge while the compressor element 2 is running, the second part 21b has a different shape than the first part 21a. As a result, the bottom 19 cannot rotate relative to the fitting surface 20.
    In this case, but not necessarily, the first portion 21a is circular and the second portion 21b is non-circular.
    The aforementioned second part 21b forms part of the edge 22 or is part of the surface of the second part 19b.
    In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the second portion 21b has a relatively limited area compared to the circumference of the second portion 19b. The second portion 21b shows another
    BE2018 / 5157 then shape the shape of the rest of the second part 19b or a cross-section through it.
    In the context of the present invention, by circular is meant a surface that has a cross-section in the form of a circle or an arc and therefore has a constant radius.
    The edge 22 has an inner surface and an outer surface. If the fitting surface 20 passes over the edge 22, the outer surface may comprise the non-circular second portion 21b.
    It is also possible that the inner surface comprises the second part 21b. It is further possible that the inner surface and the outer surface are parallel to each other and therefore both comprise the second part 21b.
    When the fitting surface 20 passes over the edge 22, the fitting surface 20 preferably covers the second part 19b including the edge 22. In other words, the fitting surface 20 has a shape that is complementary to the shape of the second part 19b.
    Consequently, the fitting surface 20 will also comprise a second portion 21b that is brought into contact with the second portion 21b of the second portion 19b when the filter cartridge 10 is mounted.
    In an embodiment of the present invention, the edge 22 includes at least one channel or groove 23 along its periphery for receiving a seal 24 therein. The seal 24 ensures that no gas leaks between the second part 19b and the fitting surface 20.
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    In another embodiment of the present invention, for an even more reliable seal, the edge 22 comprises two or more channels or grooves 23, each of the channels 23 receiving a seal 24 therein.
    The seal can be any type of seal, such as, for example, without any limiting character: a ring, U-profile seal, a seal that is already vulcanized within the channel (s) 23 or the like. Such seals can be made of any material as selected from a group comprising: natural or synthetic rubber, any type of polymer, plastic or ceramic material or any other material.
    It would also be possible to place the seal (s) 24 in the fitting surface 20 by providing channels or one or more grooves in this fitting surface. Preferably but without any limiting character, the first portion 21a has a relatively circular or oval shape.
    Even more preferably, the second portion 21b may have a different radius than the first portion 21a or the aforementioned second portion 21b may be non-circular.
    Such a feature keeps production costs low, since the typical shape of a filter inlet 11 would be round.
    Consequently, the changes are made to the second part 19b and to the fitting surface 20 as a minimum, so that it is very difficult
    BE2018 / 5157 In a cost-effective manner, the problem is solved of the filter cartridge 10 rotating about its axis when the compressor element 2 rotates and without a significant impact on the initial classification of the filter cartridge.
    Moreover, the flow-through section of the inner surface of the edge 22 is reduced only to a very limited extent by such a feature, which minimizes the additional pressure loss of the receiving gas in the filter inlet 11 of the filter cartridge by such a feature.
    As illustrated in Figure 8, the second part 19b may define an oval or mainly oval shape in the circumference of the filter inlet 11. For such a case, the second part 19b may comprise a second part 21b or a part of such cross section may be considered being the second part 21b.
    To mount the filter cartridge very quickly and easily, the bottom cap 19 can comprise a self-aligning element 25.
    Because of the existence of the second portion 21b, the filter cartridge 10 must be oriented such that the second portion 21b corresponds to the portion that is complementary to the fitting surface 20. Consequently, the self-aligning element 25 serves as a guide element for mounting the filter cartridge 10. The self-aligning element 25 is received in a groove of the fitting surface 20 which has a complementary shape.
    BE2018 / 5157
    Such a layout permits an easier assembly procedure, even when the fitting surface and filter inlet 11 are not visually accessible during assembly. It also prevents the filter cartridge 10 from getting stuck or even being damaged by an incorrect inclination of the filter cartridge 10 or by an incorrect position of the second part 21b relative to the position of the complementary part of the fitting surface 20.
    In an embodiment according to the present invention, the self-aligning element 25 can be formed parallel to the axis AA 'of the filter cartridge 10.
    It is also possible that such a self-aligning member 25 is formed in a direction orthogonal or relatively orthogonal to the axis AA r, or even at an angle relative to the axis ΆΆ '.
    Preferably, but without any limiting character, the self-aligning element 25 is provided on the second part 19b.
    In another embodiment of the present invention, the self-aligning element 25 is provided on the mating surface 20 and the groove having a complementary shape is provided on the second part 19b.
    In a preferred embodiment of the present invention but without any limiting character, the self-aligning element 25 forms an integral component of the bottom cap 19.
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    In such a case, the bottom cap 19 is made such that it comprises the self-aligning element 25, such as, for example, as a casting or via 3D printing.
    Such a technique can give the filter cartridge 10 a greater structural strength 5, as a result of which it can withstand a greater pressure and greater forces during the operation of the compressor 1.
    However, it cannot be excluded that such a self-aligning element 25 may be attached to the bottom cap 19 via a process selected from a group comprising: pressing, gluing, welding, screwing, bolting, or any other process.
    In addition, the top cap 18 and bottom cap 19 can be made of any type of material that can withstand the pressure that usually arises within a compressor 1, as selected from a group comprising: any type of plastic with or without reinforced fibers such as fiberglass, whether or not combined with carbon fiber, any type of metal or a ceramic material or the like.
    In another embodiment of the present invention, the self-aligning element 25 is located between the edge 22 and the outer contour of. the bottom 19.
    However, the present invention should not be limited to such a location for the self-aligning element 25, and it should be assumed that the self-aligning element is located at any location on the surface of the second part
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    19b may be located, such as, for example: between the second portion 21b and the outer contour of the lower cap 19, to the outer contour of the lower cap 19, or at any other location.
    If the self-aligning element 25 is positioned on the mating surface 20, the groove receiving the self-aligning element 25 may be positioned at any location on the surface of the second surface 19b, corresponding, of course, to the position of the self-aligning element 25.
    In a preferred embodiment of the present invention but without any limiting character, the self-aligning element 25 comprises a protruding segment 26.
    Preferably but without any limiting character, the protruding segment 26 has a height HP greater than the height HC of the edge 22, which allows easier orientation of the second portion 21b before the edge 22 reaches the fitting surface 20.
    Preferably but without any limiting character, the protruding segment 26 is positioned on the second part 19b, between the edge 22 and the outer contour of the second part 19b.
    The aforementioned protruding segment 26 is positioned between the non-circular portion 21 and the outer contour or at another location of the second portion 19b.
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    As indicated in Figure 12, the fitting surface 20 preferably includes a retracted segment 27 to receive the projecting segment 26.
    The retracted segment 27 is to be seen as a groove or channel made either in the second part 19b or in the mating surface 20.
    The protruding segment 26 must be seen as a segment extending from the fitting surface 20 resp. the second part 19b protrudes.
    Preferably, but without any limiting character, the protruding segment 26 includes a tapered end 28 to facilitate even more precise positioning of the filter cartridge 10 during assembly.
    In another embodiment of the present invention, the retracted segment 27 includes a receiving portion 29 and a mounting portion 30, the receiving portion 29 guiding the projecting segment 26 to the mounting portion 30.
    The receiving portion 29 preferably includes an angular free space for easier mounting, the attachment portion 30 preferably having a shape that is complementary to the protruding segment 26, wherein the protruding segment 26 is brought into a fixed position.
    The mounting portion 30 preferably does not comprise an angular free space. Consequently, the attachment portion 30 corresponds in diameter and shape to the protruding segment 26 that it reaches.
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    In Fig. 12, possible embodiments of the retracted segment 27 described above are shown.
    In Figure 12a, the retracted segment 27 is not provided with a receiving portion 29 but only with a mounting portion 30.
    In figures
    12a and b, the retracted segment 27 is continuously continuous up to the plate on which the filter cartridge 10 is mounted.
    That is, over the full depth or height of the fitting surface 20.
    In figure 12c, on the other hand, the retracted segment does not extend over the full depth or height of the fitting surface
    20, but there is a minimum height between the aforementioned plate and the mounting portion 30. Despite the fact that the retracted segment 27 in Figure 12c is provided with a receiving portion 29, this is not necessarily the case. The tapered portion at the bottom of the withdrawn segment 27 is also not necessarily present.
    In the three aforementioned examples of Figure 12, the protruding segment 26 may or may not be provided with a tapered end 28.
    In another embodiment of the present invention, if the outer contour of the second part 19b has a shape other than a circular shape, an example of which is shown in Figure 9, the protruding segment 26 may be positioned at any location between the edge 22 and the outer contour of the second part 19b.
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    In another embodiment of the present invention without any limiting character, the second portion 21b may be positioned on the edge 22, as illustrated in Figure 10. In such a case, the shape of the second portion 21b is preferably realized within the perimeter defined by the shape of the edge 22. In such a case, the fitting surface 20 comprises a complementary surface that receives the edge 22 and the second portion 21b. The second portion 21b directs the filter cartridge 10 to the desired position.
    In another embodiment according to the present invention, the second part 19b comprises two or more second parts 21b which increase the robustness of the filter cartridge 10 even more when mounted in the housing 15 and during the operation of the compressor element 2.
    The two or more second portions 21b are positioned at any location on the second portion 19b or at a certain distance from each other. For example, if the second portion 19b comprises two second portions 21b, these two second portions 21b may be positioned on opposite portions of the filter inlet 11, as illustrated in Figs. 6 and 8 or in any other manner.
    In a further embodiment according to the present invention, the second part comprises two or more self-aligning elements.
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    The aforementioned self-aligning elements 25 are positioned next to the second part (s) 21b or at any location on the second part 19b.
    Even though the present invention has been explained for the situation in which the filter cartridge 10 is mounted within a compressor 1, it must be assumed that the present invention is not limited to such a situation and that the filter cartridge can also be mounted within a vacuum pump 100, as illustrated in Figure 11. It is to be assumed that such a filter cartridge 110 has the same properties and constructional features and works in the same way as the filter cartridge 10 mounted within a compressor 1.
    Consequently, the vacuum pump 100 comprises a vacuum element 102, which has a vacuum inlet 103 and an outlet 104 and is driven by a fixed speed or variable speed motor 105. The vacuum inlet 103 is connected to a network of the user 107.
    An oil separation vessel 106 is provided on the vacuum outlet 104, said oil separation vessel 106 having a vessel inlet 108 connected to the vacuum outlet 104 and a vessel outlet 109 connected to an external network 131 or to the atmosphere.
    Within the oil separation vessel 106, one or more filter cartridges 110 are provided within a housing 115, each of the filter cartridges 110 having a filter inlet 111 and a
    BE2018 / 5157 has filter outlet 113 which are in fluid communication with the vessel outlet 109.
    filter element 112
    Each of the filter cartridges 110 includes one provided between an upper cap 118 and a lower cap 119.
    The lower cap 119 further comprises a first part 119a which receives the filter element 112 and a second part 119b which is connected to a fitting surface
    120 from the oil separation vessel
    106.
    Furthermore, just as in the case of a filter cartridge 10 mounted within a compressor, the second part 119b comprises a second part 21b.
    Depending on the design of the filter system 14, the filter system 14 may include some or even all of the technical features proposed herein, in any combination without departing from the scope of the invention. Technical characteristics means at least:
    the number of filter cartridges
    10, the position of the filter cartridge within the compressor 1, the second part
    21b, the edge
    22, the channel 23, the seal 24, the self-aligning element 25, the protruding segment 26, the retracted segment 27, part 29 and the mounting part
    The present invention is by no means limited to the embodiments described as examples and shown in the figures, but such a filter cartridge 10
    BE2018 / 5157 can be realized in all kinds of variants without departing from the scope of the invention.
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    Claims (10)
    [1]
    A filter system comprising a housing (15) and a filter cartridge (10) for separating a liquid from compressed gas, the filter cartridge (10) being provided within the housing (15), the housing (15) comprising:
    - a housing inlet (16) adapted to be connected in fluid communication θΡ an outlet (4) for compressed gas and,
    - a housing outlet (17) from which purified gas is extracted, the filter cartridge (10) comprising a filter inlet (11) which is in fluid communication with the housing inlet (16) and a filter element (12) provided between an upper cap (18) and a lower cap (19) which also form part of the filter cartridge (10), the lower cap (19) comprising the filter inlet (11), the upper cap (18) and the lower cap (19) forming a circular or mainly circular guide system for mounting the filter element (12) and wherein the bottom cap (19) further comprises a first part (19a) receiving the filter element (12) and a second part (19b) connected to a mating surface (20) of the housing (5), characterized in that the second part (19b) is a first part
    BE2018 / 5157 (21a) and a second portion (21b); and that the first portion (21a) has a different shape than the second portion (21b) such that the bottom cap (19) cannot rotate relative to the mating surface (20).
    [2]
    Filter system according to claim 1, characterized in that the second part (19b) is relatively circular or oval on the rest of the circumference, excluding the second part (21b).
    [3]
    Filter system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the first part (21a) and the second part (21b) form part of an edge (22) which is provided on the second part (19b), the fitting surface (20) has a corresponding shape.
    [4]
    Filter system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the first part (21a) and / or the second part (21b) are part of the surface of the second part (19b) or of the outer contour of the second part (19b) .
    [5]
    5 form a substantially circular guide system for mounting the filter element (12), and wherein the bottom cap (19) further comprises a first part (19a) receiving the filter element (12) and a second part (19b) connected to a fitting surface (20) of the vessel outlet (9)
    5 the filter element (12), and. the bottom cap (19) further comprising a first part (19a) receiving the filter element (12) and a second part (19b) connected to a mating surface (20) of the liquid separation vessel (6) characterized in that the second part ( 19b) one
    First part (21a) and second part (21b); and that the first portion (21a) has a different shape than the second portion (21b), such that the bottom cap (19) cannot rotate relative to the mating surface (20).
    20.
    A vacuum pump comprising a vacuum element (102) that has a vacuum inlet (103) and a liquid separation vessel (106) provided on the outlet of the liquid separation vessel (106) and a vessel inlet (108) in fluid communication with a vessel outlet (109) providing purified gas, the liquid separation vessel (106) is provided with a filter cartridge (110) comprising a fluid communication with the outlet (104), the filter cartridge (110) comprising a filter element (112) provided between an upper cap (118) and a lower cap (119) which also form part of the filter cartridge (110), the bottom cap (119) comprising the filter inlet (111),
    BE2018 / 5157 in which the upper cap (118) and the lower cap (119) form a circular or substantially circular guide system for the assembly of the filter element (112) r, and wherein the lower cap (119) further comprises a first portion (119a) that covers said filter element (112) and receiving a second portion (119b) connected to a mating surface (120) of the liquid separation vessel (106) characterized in that the second portion (119b) comprises a first portion (121a) and a second portion (121b); and that the first portion (121a) has a different shape than the second portion (121b) such that the bottom cap (119) cannot rotate relative to the mating surface (120).
    A use of a filter system according to claims 1 to 16 for fluid separation within a compressor (1) or vacuum pump (100).
    A compressor comprising a compressor element (2) having a gas inlet (3) and an outlet (4) for compressed gas, a liquid separation vessel (6) provided on the compressed gas outlet (4), wherein the liquid separation vessel (6) is a vessel inlet (6) 8) which is in fluid communication with the compressed gas outlet (4) and a vessel outlet (9) that supplies purified gas, wherein the compressor (1) is provided with a filter cartridge (10) comprising a filter inlet (11) which is in fluid communication with the vessel outlet (9), the filter cartridge (10) comprising a filter element (12)
    BE2018 / 5157 provided between an upper cap (18) and a lower cap (19) that also form part of the filter cartridge (10), the lower cap (19) comprising the filter inlet (11), the upper cap (18) and the lower cap (18) 19) a circular or
    Filter system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an edge (22) is provided on the second part (19b), said edge (22) being provided with one or more grooves (23) along its circumference for mounting of one or more seals (24).
    [6]
    Filter system according to one or more of the preceding claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the bottom cap (19) comprises a self-aligning element (25).
    BE2018 / 5157
    [7]
    Filter system according to claim 6, characterized in that the self-aligning element (25) is provided on the second part (19b).
    [8]
    Filter system according to claims 6 or 7, characterized in that the self-aligning element (25) forms an integral part of the bottom cap (19).
    [9]
    Filter system according to one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that the self-aligning element (25) is positioned between an edge (22) that forms part of the second part (19b) and the outer contour of the bottom cap (19).
    Filter system according to one of claims 6 to 9, characterized in that the self-aligning element (25) comprises a protruding segment (26).
    The filter system of claim 10, wherein the mating surface (20) comprises a retracted segment (27) to receive the projecting segment (26).
    Filter system according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that the protruding segment (26) comprises a tapered end (28).
    The filter system according to claim 11, characterized in that the retracted segment (27) comprises a receiving portion (29) and a mounting portion (30), wherein the receiving portion (29)
    BE2018 / 5157
    excellent segmentmounting portion (30). (26) conducts to it 14. Filter system according to one or more of the previous claims that it second part
    (19b) comprises two or more second portions (21b).
    A filter system according to any of claims 6 to
    14, characterized in that the second part (19b) comprises two or more self-aligning elements (25).
    Filter system according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second part (19b) is releasably connected to the fitting surface (20).
    A liquid separation vessel provided with a filter cartridge (10) for separating liquid from gas, the liquid separation vessel (6) comprising:
    - a vessel inlet (8) adapted to be connected to a gas source and,
    - a vessel outlet (9) from which purified gas is extracted, the filter cartridge (10) comprising a filter inlet (11) in fluid communication with the vessel inlet (8) and a filter element (12) provided between an upper cap (18) and a lower cap (19) which also form part of the filter cartridge (10), the lower cap (19) comprising the filter inlet (11), the upper cap (18) and the lower cap (19) having a circular or mainly
    BE2018 / 5157 form a circular guide system for mounting the filter element (12), and wherein the bottom cap (19) further comprises a first part (19a) receiving the filter element (12) and a second part (19b) connected to a filter element fitting face (20) of the liquid separation vessel (6), characterized in that the second part (19b) comprises a first part (21a) and a second part (21b); and that the first portion (21a) has a different shape than the second portion (21b), such that the bottom cap (19) cannot rotate relative to the mating surface (20).
    Liquid separation vessel according to claim 13, characterized in that it is provided with a plurality of filter cartridges (10).
    A compressor comprising a compressor element (2) having a gas inlet (3) and an outlet (4) for compressed gas, a liquid separation vessel (6) provided on the compressed gas outlet (4), wherein the liquid separation vessel (6) is a vessel inlet (6) 8) which is in fluid communication with the compressed gas outlet (4) and a vessel outlet (9) that provides purified gas, wherein the liquid separation vessel (6) is provided with a filter cartridge (10) comprising a filter inlet (11) which is in fluid communication with the outlet (4) for compressed gas, the filter cartridge (10) comprising a filter element (12) provided between an upper cap (18) and a lower cap (19) that also form part
    BE2018 / 5157 of the filter cartridge (10), wherein the bottom cap (19) comprises the filter inlet (11), the top cap (18) and the bottom cap (19) forming a circular or mainly circular guide system for mounting
    [10]
    10 or from a conduit connected to the vessel outlet (9), characterized in that the second part (19b) comprises a first part (21a) and a second part (21b); and that the first portion (21a) has a different shape than the second portion (21b), such that the bottom cap 15 (19) cannot rotate relative to the mating surface (20).
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