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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 29, 2003
Filed:
Jan. 02, 2002
Heinz Andress, Erdmannhausen, DE;
Helmut Luka, Marbach, DE;
Bertram Uebelhoer, Waiblingen, DE;
Gerhard Mayer, Pleidelsheim, DE;
Werner Blossey, Benningen, DE;
Filterwerk Mann & Hummel GmbH, Ludwigsburg, DE;
Abstract
A filter cartridge ( ), especially for installation in an air filter of an internal combustion engine having a housing ( ) with an inlet ( ) for untreated air and an outlet ( ) for clean air, the filter cartridge preferably being made of a pleated filter medium, and being provided with sealing elements on end plates ( ) arranged at the axial end faces of the filter cartridge. A support body ( ) is provided on the inner wall of the filter cartridge with support surfaces ( ) for axially and radially positioning the filter cartridge. A seal element ( ) extending axially along the support body is also provided in the area of the support body.