VEHICLE AIR CLEANER Russian patent published in 2002 - IPC

FIELD: mechanical engineering. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to large-size air cleaners for vehicles operating on heavy terrains and off-roads. Proposed air cleaner has cast rectangular housing consisting of two parts with longitudinal rows of separation holes with vane swirler installed at air inlet side in each hole. Air cleaner is furnished also with common dust collecting pan connected to housing. Separation holes are arranged in staggered order to provide their maximum number. Intake cones with slots or perforation holes for cleaned air are secured in dust collecting pan. Each intake cone is arranged from side of top with clearance inside outlet section of corresponding separation hole to form ring channel. EFFECT: improved reliability of large-size air cleaners at preservation of optimum degree of air cleaning. 4 dwg