Abstract: A filter element (1) for filtering fluids, such as hydraulic fluids or gases, is in a filter housing (12) having an inlet (18) for the fluid to be filtered, an outlet (20) for the filtered fluid. The filter element has a data storage (52). Data stored in the data storage (52) is electronically readable from the data storage (52) by a read and/or write device (70). An antenna (60) extends outside the data storage (52) and provides the signal coupling between the data storage (52) and the read and/or write device (70). The antenna (60) extends at least in sections about a longitudinal axis (44) of the filter element (1) such that independently from the angular position of the filter element (1) and the attached data storage (52) a signal coupling between the data storage (52) and the read and/or write device (70) is ensured.

Abstract: A filter device having at least one filter housing (1), in which at least one filter element (11) that defines a longitudinal axis can be received in the form of a filter cartridge which has on at least one end an end cap (19) forming an enclosure for the relevant end rim of the filter material (23, 25), which end cap, for fixing the position of the filter element (11) in its functional position, can be fixed on an element receiver (13) that interacts with the bottom part (7) of the filter housing (1), is characterized in that the element receiver (13) and the assigned end cap (19) of the filter element (11), on the parts thereof (17 and 15) coming into engagement with one another in the functional position of the filter element are provided with shape irregularities which are matched to one another which enable the engagement in a positional relationship directed towards one another.

Abstract: A filter apparatus, provided for installation in a fluid storage tank, having at least one preferably replaceable filter element (11), through which a fluid can flow from the outside to an inner hollow filter chamber (19), forming the clean side, and which is surrounded by a housing wall (1) which forms a fluid chamber (15), into which the cleaned fluid from the inner hollow filter chamber (19) can flow, the housing wall having at least one wall opening (31) which forms a fluid passage located within the region of the variable fluid level in the storage tank. Said filter apparatus is characterized in that a control device (39, 41, 43) is provided which can be actuated as a function of the fluid level the storage tank and brings the fluid passage of the at least one wall opening (31) close to the position of the surface of the fluid in the storage tank.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filter device, in particular a return line suction filter, having at least one filter housing (3) in which a filter element (17) defining a longitudinal axis in the form of a filter cartridge can be received and comprises an enclosure at at least one end thereof for the corresponding end cap (21) forming the end edge of the filter material (39) and that can be fixed to an element receptacle (5) connected to the filter housing (3) for fixing the location of the filter element (17) in the functional position thereof, characterized in that the element receptacle (5) and the associated end cap (21) of the filter element (17) have design irregularities (63, 65) adapted to each other at the parts thereof (23, 47) engaging each other in the functional position of the filter element (17), said irregularities enabling the engagement in a positional alignment to each other.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filter device. The invention further relates to a filter device comprising a filter element (1), which can be removably accommodated in a sheathing (13) and the filter material (9) of which, through which the fluid to be cleaned can flow, separates a space (3) forming the dirty side during the filtration process from a space forming the clean side, and comprising a bypass valve, the closing body (41) of which, when the pressure difference in the spaces exceeds a limit value range, can be moved counter to the action of a closing spring (21) into an open position that allows the pressure difference to be reduced, is characterized in that the closing body (41) as part of the filter element (1) can be removed from the sheathing (13) while attached to the filter element and can be spatially separated from the closing spring (21) in doing so.

Abstract: A filtering apparatus includes a pot-type filter housing (10), a filter element (28) accommodated in the housing, a holding mechanism (38) disposed in the filter housing (10) to removably fix the filter element along its longitudinal axis, and a sealing device (60) that seals between a lid (20) of the filter housing (10) and the filter element (28). The holding mechanism (38) is provided with cooperating holding elements embodied on the interior face of the filter housing (10) as well as on the filter element (28). The filtering apparatus dispenses with the need for O-seals that are known in prior art and extend in a radial direction between the filter element and the filter head as a housing lid because the sealing device (60) encompasses at least one sealing edge (62) or sealing surface placed parallel to the longitudinal axis in a radial direction and seals under the effect of the pressure applied it by the holding mechanism (38).

Abstract: A modular unit has at least one filter (10), pump (12) and cooling unit (14) fluidically connected to each other by a connection module (16) and connected to a tank unit (18). The connection module (16) opens out inside (22) the tank unit with a suction opening (20), together with the cooling unit (14) when the tank unit is connected (18). The filter unit (10) and pump unit (12) are arranged outside the tank unit (18). The modular unit can then be placed on and connected to a tank unit. The cooling unit protrudes inside the tank unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filter element (1) for filtering fluids, such as hydraulic fluids or gases, the filter element (1) being accommodatable in a filter housing (12), having an inlet point (18) for the fluid to he filtered and an outlet point (20) for the filtered fluid, the filter element (1) comprising a data storage (52), data stored in the data storage (52) being electronically readable from the data storage (52) by means of a read and/or write device (70), characterized in that an antenna (60) extending outside the data storage (52) is provided for the signal coupling between the data storage (52) and the read and/or write device (70), and that the antenna (60) extends at least in sections about a longitudinal axis (44) of the filter element (1) and thus, independently from the angular position of the filter element (1) and the data storage (52) attached thereto, a signal coupling between the data storage (52) and the read and/or write device (70) is ensured.

Abstract: A filter device comprising a filter element (9), which forms a body extending along a longitudinal axis and can be received in a housing (1) that can be closed by means of a cover part (3), a sealing arrangement (49) being provided in order to form a fluid-tight seal between the housing (1) and the cover part (3), is characterized in that the sealing arrangement (49) as a component of the filter element (9) is fixed to a sealing carrier (48) rigidly connected to said element.

Abstract: A filter system for fluids having a fluid vessel (3), especially in the form of a hydraulic tank, and a filter element (1) which can be installed into it and has a fluid-permeable support tube (23) which is surrounded by a filter medium (27) and forms an inner fluid space (21) which is closed at one end by an end cap (39), the support tube (23) being fixable at its other, open end at the edge of an access orifice (5) of the fluid vessel (3), is characterized in that a centering part (41) is present at the end cap (39) of the filter element (1) and in that a positioning part (13) is connected to the wall of the fluid vessel (3) and, interacting with the centering part (41) of the end cap (39), centers the filter element (1) installed into the fluid vessel (3).

Abstract: The invention relates to a filtering apparatus comprising a pot-type filter housing (10), a filter element (28) that is accommodated therein, a holding mechanism (38) which is disposed in the filter housing (10) in order to removably fix the filter element along the longitudinal axis thereof, and a sealing device (60) that seals between a lid (20) of the filter housing (10) and the filter element (28). The holding mechanism (38) is provided with cooperating holding elements which are embodied on the interior face of the filter housing (10) as well as on the filter element (28).

Abstract: The invention relates to a modular unit, comprising at least one filter (10), pump (12) and cooling (14) unit which are fluidically connected to each other by means of a connection module (16) and which can be connected to a tank unit (18). By virtue of the fact that the connection module (16) opens out inside (22) the tank unit with a suction opening (20), together with the cooling unit (14) when the tank unit is connected (18) and the fact that the filter unit (10) and pump unit (12) are arranged outside the tank unit (18), it is possible to place the modular unit on a tank unit and connect it thereto. The cooling unit protrudes inside the tank unit.

Abstract: A filter device has a filter housing (10) receiving a first filter element (12), through which a medium may flow in a given direction, and has a bypass device (22). Along with the first filter element (12), a second filter element (32) is provided. The filter elements are arranged in series, one behind the other, in the direction of flow. When the bypass device (22) is activated, the second filter element (32), immediately following in the direction of flow, filters the medium. The second filter element thus takes over the main filtration of the medium on actuation and operation of the bypass device, since the first filter element is essentially no longer available for a filtration process due to the bypass device.

Abstract: A filter device includes a pot-shaped filter housing (1) that defines a longitudinal axis along which a filter element (13) can be inserted into and removed form the filter housing (1). A retaining device detachably retains the filter element (13) in the filter housing (1) and has first and second retaining elements on the inner side of the filter housing (1) and on the filter element (13) and interacting with one another. At least one set of the retaining elements has a shape coaxial to the longitudinal axis of the filter housing (1) and forms at least a part of a thread. When the filter element (13) is rotated about its longitudinal axis, it is locked in a form-fit.

Abstract: A filter device includes a filter housing (10) in which at least two filter elements (12, 14) with differing filter grades of filter material (16) are arranged. The filter elements are partially separated from each other by a separating device (18), with a through channel (24) of predetermined cross-section for a hydraulic connection between neighboring filter chambers (20, 22),. The filter chambers arranged prior to the filter materials (16) in the flow direction of the fluids for filtering. The filter device permits a combination of main- and side-stream filters in the smallest possible space, whereby very good purity levels for the filtered fluid are nevertheless achieved.

Abstract: A top or bottom mounted, in-line, in-tank return line filter element is mounted in a hydraulic reservoir. The reservoir includes a holding tank, at least one outlet extending from and one return line extending to the reservoir, an in-tank return line within the reservoir and extending to one return line, and an in-tank return line filter element mounted within the in-tank return line. The in-tank return line filter element includes an end cap, a filter media and a by-pass valve coupled thereto. The end cap includes a central fluid opening, a mounting surface for the filter media, and a peripheral attaching mechanism for attaching the filter element to the in-tank return line to form a filter assembly. The mounting surface is positioned between the central opening and the attaching mechanism such that an in-line, in-tank filter element is provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filter device comprising a pot-shaped filter housing (1) that defines a longitudinal axis along which a filter element (13) can be inserted into and removed from the filter housing (1). A retaining device detachably retains the filter element (13) in the filter housing (1) and comprises first and second retaining elements that are provided on the inner side of the filter housing (1) and on the filter element (13) and that interact with one another. At least one set of the retaining elements has a shape coaxial to the longitudinal axis of the filter housing (1) and forms at least a part of a thread in such a manner that, when the filter element (13) is rotated about its longitudinal axis, it is locked in a form-fit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filter device with a filter housing (10) and a first filter element (12), arranged therein through which a medium may flow in a given direction and with a bypass device (22). Along with the first filter element (12), a further second filter element (32) is provided, said filter elements (32) are arranged in series, one behind the other, in the direction of flow and, on the bypass device (22) being activated, the further filter element (32), immediately following in the direction of flow, carries out a filtration of the medium. The further filter element thus takes over the main filtration of the medium on actuation and operation of the bypass device as the first filter element is essentially no longer available for a filtration process due to the bypass device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filter device with a filter housing (10), in which at least two filter elements (12, 14), with differing filter grades of filter material (16), are arranged, which are each partially separated from each other by a separating device (18), with a through channel (24) of predetermined cross-section for a hydraulic connection between neighbouring filter chambers (20, 22), which are arranged prior to the filter materials (16) in the flow direction of the fluids for filtering. According to the invention, the filter device permits a combination of a so-called main- and a so-called side-stream filter in the smallest possible space, whereby very good purity levels for the filtered fluid are nevertheless achieved.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filter device comprising at least one filter element (32), which can be accommodated inside a filter housing (22). Said filter device also comprises an inlet (16) for a fluid to be cleaned and an outlet (18) for the fluid cleaned by the filter element (32), whereby the filter element (32) is retained by at least one element retainer (106) of the filter housing (22). By virtue of the fact that a closing device (98) seals the interior (34) of the filter element (32) off from the environment when the filter element (32) is removed from the element retainer (106), a filter device is created which is improved with regard to the prior art and which, in particular, simplifies the necessary exchange of the filter element while imposing only a slight burden on the environment.