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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 19, 2016
Filed:
Jun. 14, 2012
Bashkim Berisha, Leonberg, DE;
Max Eilers, Stuttgart, DE;
Andreas Schieszl, Ellwangen, DE;
Hendrik Von Merkatz, Remseck, DE;
Bashkim Berisha, Leonberg, DE;
Max Eilers, Stuttgart, DE;
Andreas Schieszl, Ellwangen, DE;
Hendrik Von Merkatz, Remseck, DE;
Mahle International GmbH, , DE;
Abstract
A filter element for a filtering device used for filtering a fluid may include an annular filter body including a web-like, folded filter material, the filter body enclosing an inner space in the circumferential direction. The filter element may include an inner frame arranged on an inner side of the filter body facing the inner space. The inner frame may have a least one radially outwardly projecting and axially extending alignment strip arranged between two adjacent folds in the filter material in the circumferential direction. The at least one alignment strap may bear against the two adjacent folds. The inner frame may include a flow sleeve or may be configured as a flow sleeve.