公开(公告)号：US09486718B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-08

申请号：US14192537

申请日：2014-02-27

Applicant: Fram Group IP LLC

Inventor： Gerard W. Bilski ,  Donald W. Baldwin, Jr.

IPC: B01D27/08

CPC classification number: B01D35/005 ,  B01D27/08 ,  B01D35/30 ,  B01D2201/342 ,  F01M1/10

Abstract: A fluid filter such as an oil filter for a vehicle is provided. The fluid filter includes a body having a first, closed end and a second, open end. A plate is coupled to the second end, the plate having a first surface and a threaded portion having a thread pitch. A channel member has an outer edge coupled to the second end of the body, wherein the channel member defines a recess with an open side opposite the first surface of the plate. A stop member is disposed within the recess of the channel member, the stop member having a first height. A sealing member is coupled to the stop member, and the sealing member has a second height greater than the first height of the stop member.

Abstract translation: 提供了诸如用于车辆的滤油器的流体过滤器。 流体过滤器包括具有第一封闭端和第二开口端的主体。 板耦合到第二端，板具有第一表面和具有螺距的螺纹部分。 通道构件具有联接到主体的第二端的外边缘，其中通道构件限定具有与板的第一表面相对的开口侧的凹部。 止动构件设置在通道构件的凹部内，止动构件具有第一高度。 密封构件联接到止动构件，并且密封构件具有大于止动构件的第一高度的第二高度。

公开(公告)号：US20160226224A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-04

申请号：US15008867

申请日：2016-01-28

Applicant: Fram Group IP, LLC

Inventor： Jing Zheng ,  Jeffrey T. Boehler ,  Prabhu Megharaj ,  Philip Treier

IPC: H01T13/06

CPC classification number: H01T13/06 ,  H01T13/14 ,  H01T13/20 ,  H01T13/38

Abstract: An insulator for a spark plug comprises a first segment surrounding the terminal, a second segment extending from the first segment, and a third segment extending from the second segment. A gap is disposed between the third segment of the insulator and the outer shell. At least one coating having a least one layer is disposed on a surface of the third segment.

Abstract translation: 用于火花塞的绝缘体包括围绕端子的第一段，从第一段延伸的第二段和从第二段延伸的第三段。 在绝缘体的第三段和外壳之间设置间隙。 至少一层具有至少一层的涂层设置在第三段的表面上。

公开(公告)号：US20150311682A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-29

申请号：US14710039

申请日：2015-05-12

Applicant: Fram Group IP, LLC

Inventor： Jing Zheng ,  Prabhu Megharaj ,  Jeffrey T. Boehler

IPC: H01T21/02 ,  F02P15/00

CPC classification number: H01T21/02 ,  F02P15/00 ,  H01T13/14 ,  H01T13/20

Abstract: A method of applying a coating to a spark plug insulator comprises the steps of forming a slurry solution and applying the slurry solution as a first coating to an insulative sleeve configured for use in a spark plug. The method further includes the step of heat treating the insulative sleeve to a temperature of between about 500 degrees Celsius and about 1000 degrees Celsius for between about 10 minutes and about 2 hour(s). Still further, the method includes the step of applying a second coating overlying at least a portion of the first coating, wherein the second coating comprises an organic binder.

Abstract translation: 将涂层施加到火花塞绝缘体的方法包括以下步骤：形成浆料溶液并将浆料溶液作为第一涂层施加到构造成用于火花塞的绝缘套筒上。 该方法还包括将绝缘套管热处理至约500摄氏度至约1000摄氏度约10分钟至约2小时之间的温度的步骤。 此外，该方法包括施加覆盖在第一涂层的至少一部分上的第二涂层的步骤，其中第二涂层包含有机粘合剂。

公开(公告)号：US08729784B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-20

申请号：US13766103

申请日：2013-02-13

Applicant: Fram Group IP LLC

Inventor： Ronald P. Rohrbach ,  Peter D. Unger ,  Jeffrey T. Boehler ,  Jing Zheng

IPC: H01T13/20

CPC classification number: H01T13/20

Abstract: An insulator for a spark plug is provided having an insulator tip. The insulator tip includes a feature extending radially inward from an exterior surface of the insulator tip.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于火花塞的绝缘体，其具有绝缘体尖端。 绝缘体尖端包括从绝缘体尖端的外表面径向向内延伸的特征。

公开(公告)号：US08659216B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-25

申请号：US13633315

申请日：2012-10-02

Applicant: Fram Group IP LLC

Inventor： Matthew Brian Below ,  Steven M. Brickner ,  Jerry William Reeves, Jr.

IPC: H01T13/20

CPC classification number: H01T13/32 ,  H01T13/02 ,  H01T13/20

Abstract: A spark plug is provided having an insulator with a center axis. A center electrode is coupled to the insulator and has a second end extending from an end of the insulator, the center electrode having a first tip member. A ground electrode is spaced apart from the center electrode, wherein the ground electrode has a first portion extending substantially parallel to the center axis and a second portion extending on an angle from the first portion and relative to the center axis. A second tip member is disposed on the second portion of the ground electrode such that the first tip member and the second tip member cooperate to form a gap.

Abstract translation: 提供具有中心轴线的绝缘体的火花塞。 中心电极耦合到绝缘体并且具有从绝缘体的端部延伸的第二端，中心电极具有第一尖端构件。 接地电极与中心电极间隔开，其中接地电极具有基本上平行于中心轴线延伸的第一部分和从第一部分相对于中心轴线以一定角度延伸的第二部分。 第二末端构件设置在接地电极的第二部分上，使得第一末端构件和第二末端构件协作以形成间隙。

公开(公告)号：US20130234580A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-12

申请号：US13784309

申请日：2013-03-04

Applicant: FRAM GROUP IP LLC

Inventor： Jeffrey T. Boehler ,  Matthew B. Below ,  Jerry Williams Reeves, JR. ,  Ovidio Bocanegra ,  Jayme R. Eastman ,  Timothy M. Frech

IPC: H01T13/20 ,  H01T21/02

CPC classification number: H01T13/20 ,  H01T13/32 ,  H01T21/02

Abstract: A ground electrode is provided having a ground electrode body, the ground electrode body having an anchored end and a non-anchored end opposite the anchored end. The ground electrode includes a plateau extending from a surface of the ground electrode body adjacent the non-anchored end. In illustrative embodiments, the plateau is formed by removing a portion of the ground electrode body near the non-anchored end. The plateau is configured to be exposed around its periphery. A noble metal tip is fixably attached to the plateau.

Abstract translation: 设置有接地电极，其具有接地电极体，接地电极体具有锚定端和与锚定端相对的非锚定端。 接地电极包括从接地电极体的与非锚定端相邻的表面延伸的平台。 在说明性实施例中，通过在非锚定端附近去除接地电极体的一部分来形成平台。 高原被配置成暴露在其周围。 贵金属尖端固定在高原上。

公开(公告)号：US20130221831A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-29

申请号：US13769955

申请日：2013-02-19

Applicant: Fram Group IP LLC

Inventor： Jeffrey T. Boehler ,  Jayme R. Eastman ,  Matthew B. Below

IPC: H01T21/02 ,  H01T13/20

CPC classification number: H01T21/02 ,  H01T13/20 ,  H01T13/39

Abstract: An electrode for a spark plug includes an electrode tip end. A first weld affixes at least a portion of the noble metal tip to the tip end of the electrode. The noble metal tip has a fold around its periphery. A second weld joins the fold of the noble metal tip to the tip end of the electrode and creates a seal over the first weld.

Abstract translation: 用于火花塞的电极包括电极末端。 第一焊接将贵金属电极头的至少一部分固定在电极的前端。 贵金属端头周围有折痕。 第二焊缝将贵金属尖端的折叠连接到电极的尖端，并在第一焊缝上形成密封。

公开(公告)号：US10992112B2

公开(公告)日：2021-04-27

申请号：US15863427

申请日：2018-01-05

Applicant: FRAM GROUP IP LLC

Inventor： Jing Zheng ,  Ronald P. Rohrbach ,  Peter D. Unger ,  Jeffrey T. Boehler

IPC: H01T13/14 ,  H01T13/38 ,  H01T21/02

Abstract: A spark plug includes an insulative sleeve. A glaze coating is disposed on an exterior surface of the insulative sleeve. The glaze coating includes a boric acid, a borosilicate glass, a barium borate glass, a phosphorous glass, a silicate glass, or a combination thereof. The glasses are independently modified with a modifier selected from the group consisting of alkali group metals, alkali earth group metals, aluminum, silicon, a halogen, or a combination thereof. The glaze coating has a softening point between about 650° C. and about 1100° C.

公开(公告)号：US20210104874A1

公开(公告)日：2021-04-08

申请号：US17063081

申请日：2020-10-05

Applicant: FRAM GROUP IP LLC

Inventor： Matthew B Below ,  Timothy J Smith

IPC: H01T13/08 ,  H01T13/36 ,  H01T13/12

Abstract: A spark plug is provided that includes an improved jamb nut configuration, which provides improved torque transfer and prevents inadvertent separation of the jamb nut from the remaining components of the spark plug, particularly during removal from the engine head. The spark plug is configured for axial insertion into the plug hole, and may have a non-axisymmetric ground shield that fits into the plug hole, wherein the plug hole is also provided with a complementary non-axisymmetric shape. The spark plug includes a central insulator, which has an inner end surrounding a central electrode and supporting the ground shield, which is mounted on the insulator to support a ground strap adjacent the electrode for forming a spark therebetween. The insulator and ground shield are axially slidable into the plug hole, and the jamb nut is rotatable to fix the spark plug in position in a predefined orientation. The insulator includes a retaining clip outwardly of the jamb nut that permits rotation of the jamb nut relative to the insulator but prevents axial separation of the jamb nut during removal of the spark plug from the engine head. An improved tool is also provided which better distributes torque transfer to the jamb nut and includes a catch to facilitate pulling of the spark plug from the engine head.

公开(公告)号：US10258910B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-16

申请号：US15850485

申请日：2017-12-21

Applicant: Fram Group IP LLC

Inventor： Gerard W. Bilski ,  Timothy L. Memmer

IPC: B01D27/10 ,  F16K15/02 ,  B01D35/157 ,  F01M11/03

Abstract: A filter assembly comprises a housing open at a first end and holding a filter element therein and an end plate secured to the housing and closing the first end and enclosing the filter element within the housing. The plate includes a first inlet opening, a second inlet opening, and an outlet opening. The filter assembly further includes a fluid flow controller disposed between an end of the filter element and the end plate. The flow controller includes a valve including a first portion cooperating with the first inlet opening and a second portion cooperating with the second inlet opening. The fluid flow controller further includes a spring-loaded valve seat in communication with the valve and providing resistance to movement of the first portion of the valve.