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|N�mero de publicaci�n
|Tipo de publicaci�n
|N�mero de solicitud
|Fecha de publicaci�n
|6 Sep 2011
|Fecha de presentaci�n
|1 Jun 2010
|Fecha de prioridad
|20 Ene 2006
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|Bradley A. Kuempel, Richard J. Osendorf
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|Donaldson Company, Inc.
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|Citas de patentes (197), Otras citas (8), Citada por (17), Clasificaciones (27), Eventos legales (1)
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The present application is a continuing application of U.S. Ser. No. 11/625,096, filed Jan. 19, 2007, now U.S, Pat. No. 7,736,410 which claimed priority to U.S. provisional 60/760,559, filed Jan. 20, 2006. A claim of priority to each of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/625,096 and U.S. provisional application 60/760,559 is made herein, to the extent appropriate. Also, each of U.S. Ser. No. 11/625,096 and U.S. provisional 60/760,559 is incorporated herein by reference.
The present disclosure concerns air cleaner for use, for example, for cleaning engine combustion air for vehicles and other equipment. The disclosure provides preferred components, assemblies and methods.
Selected components described herein are improvements in such air cleaner arrangements as those described in U.S. Provisional Application 60/567,121, filed Apr. 30, 2004; U.S. Provisional Application 60/604,549, filed Aug. 25, 2004; U.S. Provisional Application 60/649,301, filed Feb. 1, 2005; and PCT Publication WO 05/107924, published Nov. 17, 2005. Each of these references is incorporated herein by reference.
Gas streams often carry particulate material therein. In many instances it is desirable to remove some or all of the particulate material from the gas flow stream. For example, air intake streams to engines for motorized vehicles or power generation equipment often include particulate material therein. The particulate material, should it reach the internal workings of the mechanisms involved, can cause substantial damage. It is therefore preferred, for such systems, to remove the particulate material from the gas flow upstream of the engine or other equipment involved. A variety of air cleaner arrangements have been developed for particulate removal.
There has been a general trend for the utilization of air cleaner arrangements that utilize, as a media pack, z-filter media constructions. In general z-filter media constructions can be characterized as comprising fluted media sheet material secured to a facing media sheet material, formed into a media pack configuration. Examples of z-filter arrangements are described in PCT Publication WO 97/40918, published Nov. 6, 1997; U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,190,432 and 6,350,291; PCT application US 04/07927, filed Mar. 17, 2004; U.S. Provisional application 60/532,783, filed Dec. 22, 2003; PCT Publication 03/095068, published Nov. 20, 2003; PCT publication WO 04/007054, published Jan. 22, 2004; PCT publication WO 03/084641, published Oct. 16, 2003; and, U.S. Provisional Application 60/543,804, filed Feb. 11, 2004; the complete disclosures of each of these cited references being incorporated herein by reference.
With some arrangements, it has been desired to develop configurations in which the z-filter media is loaded into an air cleaner housing through a side (as opposed to an end) of the housing. Such arrangements are described for example in WO 03/095068, incorporated herein by reference.
In general, improvements have been sought.
The present disclosure concerns air cleaners and componentry therefor. A variety of features and component features are described, for air cleaners and their components, including serviceable filter cartridges. Selected features described herein relate to features in an air cleaner housing facilitating installation, alternatively, of different sized primary filter cartridges; and, features of primary filter cartridges that facilitate installation in such housings.
It is noted that not all of the features described herein must be incorporated in an arrangement, for the arrangement to have some selected advantage according to the present disclosure.
Fluted filter media can be used to provide fluid filter constructions in a variety of manners. One well known manner is as a z-filter construction. The term "z-filter construction" as used herein, is meant to refer to a filter construction in which individual ones of corrugated, folded or otherwise formed filter flutes are used to define sets of longitudinal, typically parallel, inlet and outlet filter flutes for fluid flow through the media; the fluid flowing along the length of the flutes between opposite inlet and outlet flow ends (or flow faces) of the media. Some examples of z-filter media are provided in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,820,646; 5,772,883; 5,902,364; 5,792,247; 5,895,574; 6,210,469; 6,190,432; 6,350,296; 6,179,890; 6,235,195; Des. 399,944; Des. 428,128; Des. 396,098; Des. 398,046; and, Des. 437,401; each of these fifteen cited references being incorporated herein by reference.
One type of z-filter media, utilizes two specific media components joined together, to form the media construction. The two components are: (1) a fluted (typically corrugated) media sheet; and, (2) a facing media sheet. The facing media sheet is typically non-corrugated, however it can be corrugated, for example perpendicularly to the flute direction as described in U.S. provisional 60/543,804, filed Feb. 11, 2004, incorporated herein by reference.
The fluted (typically corrugated) media sheet and the facing media sheet, together, are used to define media having parallel inlet and outlet flutes. In some instances, the fluted sheet and non-fluted sheet are secured together and are then coiled to form a z-filter media construction. Such arrangements are described, for example, in U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,235,195 and 6,179,890, each of which is incorporated herein by reference. In certain other arrangements, some non-coiled sections of fluted media secured to flat media, are stacked on one another, to create a filter construction. An example of this is described in FIG. 11 of U.S. Pat. No. 5,820,646, incorporated herein by reference.
For specific examples described herein below, coiled arrangements are depicted, although many of the principles can be applied with stacked arrangements.
Typically, coiling of the fluted sheet/facing sheet combination around itself, to create a coiled media pack, is conducted with the facing sheet directed outwardly. Some techniques for coiling are described in U.S. provisional application 60/467,521, filed May 2, 2003 and PCT Application US 04/07927, filed Mar. 17, 2004, each of which is incorporated herein by reference. The resulting coiled arrangement generally has, as the outer surface of the media pack, a portion of the facing sheet, as a result.
The term "corrugated" used herein to refer to structure in media, is meant to refer to a flute structure resulting from passing the media between two corrugation rollers, i.e., into a nip or bite between two rollers, each of which has surface features appropriate to cause a corrugation affect in the resulting media. The term "corrugation" is not meant to refer to flutes that are formed by techniques not involving passage of media into a bite between corrugation rollers. However, the term "corrugated" is meant to apply even if the media is further modified or deformed after corrugation, for example by the folding techniques described in PCT WO 04/007054, published Jan. 22, 2004, incorporated herein by reference.
Corrugated media is a specific form of fluted media. Fluted media is media which has individual flutes (for example formed by corrugating or folding) extending thereacross.
Serviceable filter element or filter cartridge configurations utilizing z-filter media are sometimes referred to as "straight through flow configurations" or by variants thereof. In general, in this context what is meant is that the serviceable filter elements generally have an inlet flow end (or face) and an opposite exit flow end (or face), with flow entering and exiting the filter cartridge in generally the same straight through direction. (The term "straight through flow configuration" disregards, for this definition, air flow that passes out of the media pack through the outermost wrap of facing media.) The term "serviceable" in this context is meant to refer to a media containing filter cartridge that is periodically removed and replaced from a corresponding air cleaner. In some instances, each of the inlet flow end and outlet flow end will be generally flat or planar, with the two parallel to one another. However, variations from this, for example non-planar faces are possible.
A straight through flow configuration (especially for a coiled media pack) is, for example, in contrast to serviceable filter cartridges such as cylindrical pleated filter cartridges of the type shown in U.S. Pat. No. 6,039,778, incorporated herein by reference, in which the flow generally makes a turn as its passes through the serviceable cartridge. That is, in a U.S. Pat. No. 6,039,778 filter, the flow enters the cylindrical filter cartridge through a cylindrical side, and then turns to exit through an end face (in forward-flow systems). In a typical reverse-flow system, the flow enters the serviceable cylindrical cartridge through an end face and then turns to exit through a side of the cylindrical filter cartridge. An example of such a reverse-flow system is shown in U.S. Pat. No. 5,613,992, incorporated by reference herein.
The term "z-filter media construction" and variants thereof as used herein, without more, is meant to refer to any or all of: a web of corrugated or otherwise fluted media secured to (facing) media with appropriate sealing to allow for definition of inlet and outlet flutes; and/or, such a media coiled or otherwise constructed or formed into a three dimensional network of inlet and outlet flutes; and/or, a filter construction including such media.
In general, the corrugated sheet 3,
The term "wave pattern" in this context, is meant to refer to a flute or corrugated pattern of alternating troughs 7 b and ridges 7 a. The term "regular" in this context is meant to refer to the fact that the pairs of troughs and ridges (7 b, 7 a) alternate with generally the same repeating corrugation (or flute) shape and size. (Also, typically in a regular configuration each trough 7 b is substantially an inverse of each ridge 7 a.) The term "regular" is thus meant to indicate that the corrugation (or flute) pattern comprises troughs and ridges with each pair (comprising an adjacent trough and ridge) repeating, without substantial modification in size and shape of the corrugations along at least 70% of the length of the flutes. The term "substantial" in this context, refers to a modification resulting from a change in the process or form used to create the corrugated or fluted sheet, as opposed to minor variations from the fact that the media sheet 3 is flexible. With respect to the characterization of a repeating pattern, it is not meant that in any given filter construction, an equal number of ridges and troughs is necessarily present. The media 1 could be terminated, for example, between a pair comprising a ridge and a trough, or partially along a pair comprising a ridge and a trough. (For example, in
In the context of the characterization of a "curved" wave pattern of corrugations, the term "curved" is meant to refer to a corrugation pattern that is not the result of a folded or creased shape provided to the media, but rather the apex 7 a of each ridge and the bottom 7 b of each trough is formed along a radiused curve. Although alternatives are possible, a typical radius for such z-filter media would be at least 0.25 mm and typically would be not more than 3 mm. (Media that is not curved, by the above definition, can also be useable.)
An additional characteristic of the particular regular, curved, wave pattern depicted in
A characteristic of the particular regular, curved, wave pattern corrugated sheet 3 shown in
Referring to the present
Adjacent edge 8 is provided sealant, in this instance in the form of a sealant bead 10, sealing the corrugated (fluted) sheet 3 and the facing sheet 4 together. Bead 10 will sometimes be referred to as a "single facer" bead, since it is a bead between the corrugated sheet 3 and facing sheet 4, which forms the single facer or media strip 1. Sealant bead 10 seals closed individual flutes 11 adjacent edge 8, to passage of air therefrom.
Adjacent edge 9, is provided sealant, in this instance in the form of a seal bead 14. Seal bead 14 generally closes flutes 15 to passage of unfiltered fluid therein, adjacent edge 9. Bead 14 would typically be applied as the media 1 is coiled about itself, with the corrugated sheet 3 directed to the inside. Thus, bead 14 will form a seal between a back side 17 of facing sheet 4, and side 18 of the corrugated sheet 3. The bead 14 will sometimes be referred to as a "winding bead" since it is typically applied, as the strip 1 is coiled into a coiled media pack. If the media 1 is cut in strips and stacked, instead of coiled, bead 14 would be a "stacking bead."
Referring to
For the particular arrangement shown herein in
Z-filter constructions which do not utilize straight, regular curved wave pattern corrugation (flute) shapes are known. For example in Yamada et al. U.S. Pat. No. 5,562,825 corrugation patterns which utilize somewhat semicircular (in cross section) inlet flutes adjacent narrow V-shaped (with curved sides) exit flutes are shown (see FIGS. 1 and 3, of U.S. Pat. No. 5,562,825). In Matsumoto, et al. U.S. Pat. No. 5,049,326 circular (in cross-section) or tubular flutes defined by one sheet having half tubes attached to another sheet having half tubes, with flat regions between the resulting parallel, straight, flutes are shown, see FIG. 2 of Matsumoto '326. In Ishii, et al. U.S. Pat. No. 4,925,561 (
In general, the filter media is a relatively flexible material, typically a non-woven fibrous material (of cellulose fibers, synthetic fibers or both) often including a resin therein, sometimes treated with additional materials. Thus, it can be conformed or configured into the various corrugated patterns, without unacceptable media damage. Also, it can be readily coiled or otherwise configured for use, again without unacceptable media damage. Of course, it must be of a nature such that it will maintain the required corrugated configuration, during use.
In the corrugation process, an inelastic deformation is caused to the media. This prevents the media from returning to its original shape. However, once the tension is released the flute or corrugations will tend to spring back, recovering only a portion of the stretch and bending that has occurred. The facing sheet is sometimes tacked to the fluted sheet, to inhibit this spring back in the corrugated sheet.
Also, typically, the media contains a resin. During the corrugation process, the media can be heated to above the glass transition point of the resin. When the resin then cools, it will help to maintain the fluted shapes.
The media of the corrugated sheet 3 facing sheet 4 or both, can be provided with a fine fiber material on one or both sides thereof, for example in accord with U.S. Pat. No. 6,673,136, incorporated herein by reference.
An issue with respect to z-filter constructions relates to closing of the individual flute ends. Typically a sealant or adhesive is provided, to accomplish the closure. As is apparent from the discussion above, in typical z-filter media, especially that which uses straight flutes as opposed to tapered flutes, large sealant surface areas (and volume) at both the upstream end and the downstream end are needed. High quality seals at these locations are critical to proper operation of the media structure that results. The high sealant volume and area, creates issues with respect to this.
Still referring to
From the above, it will be apparent that the corrugated sheet 3 is typically not secured continuously to the facing sheet, along the troughs or ridges where the two adjoin. Thus, air can flow between adjacent inlet flutes, and alternately between the adjacent outlet flutes, without passage through the media. However air which has entered in inlet flute cannot exit from an outlet flute, without passing through at least one sheet of media, with filtering.
Attention is now directed to
In the corrugated cardboard industry, various standard flutes have been defined. For example the standard E flute, standard X flute, standard B flute, standard C flute and standard A flute.
Donaldson Company, Inc., (DCI) the assignee of the present disclosure, has used variations of the standard A and standard B flutes, in a variety of z-filter arrangements. These flutes are also defined in Table A and
(Flute definitions for FIG. 3)
DCI A Flute:
Flute/flat = 1.52:1; The Radii (R) are as follows:
R1000 = .0675 inch (1.715 mm);
R1001 = .0581 inch (1.476 mm);
R1002 = .0575 inch (1.461 mm);
R1003 = .0681 inch (1.730 mm);
DCI B Flute:
Flute/flat = 1.32:1; The Radii (R) are as follows:
R1004 = .0600 inch (1.524 mm);
R1005 = .0520 inch (1.321 mm);
R1006 = .0500 inch (1.270 mm);
R1007 = .0620 inch (1.575 mm);
Std. E Flute:
Flute/flat = 1.24:1; The Radii (R) are as follows:
R1008 = .0200 inch (.508 mm);
R1009 = .0300 inch (.762 mm);
R1010 = .0100 inch (.254 mm);
R1011 = .0400 inch (1.016 mm);
Std. X Flute:
Flute/flat = 1.29:1; The Radii (R) are as follows:
R1012 = .0250 inch (.635 mm);
R1013 = .0150 inch (.381 mm);
Std. B Flute:
Flute/flat = 1.29:1; The Radii (R) are as follows:
R1014 = .0410 inch (1.041 mm);
R1015 = .0310 inch (.7874 mm);
R1016 = .0310 inch (.7874 mm);
Std. C Flute:
Flute/flat = 1.46:1; The Radii (R) are as follows:
R1017 = .0720 inch (1.829 mm);
R1018 = .0620 inch (1.575 mm);
Std. A Flute:
Flute/flat = 1.53:1; The Radii (R) are as follows:
R1019 = .0720 inch (1.829 mm);
R1020 = .0620 inch (1.575 mm).
Of course other, standard, flutes definitions from the corrugated box industry are known.
In general, standard flute configurations from the corrugated box industry can be used to define corrugation shapes or approximate corrugation shapes for corrugated media. Comparisons above between the DCI A flute and DCI B flute, and the corrugation industry standard A and standard B flutes, indicate some convenient variations.
Techniques for conducting a process as characterized with respect to
Still in reference to
Still in reference to
Referring to
Of course the equipment of
The type of corrugation provided to the corrugated media is a matter of choice, and will be dictated by the corrugation or corrugation teeth of the corrugation rollers 94, 95. One useful corrugation pattern will be a regular curved wave pattern corrugation, of straight flutes, as defined herein above. A typical regular curved wave pattern used, would be one in which the distance D2, as defined above, in a corrugated pattern is at least 1.2 times the distance D1 as defined above. In example applications, typically D2=1.25-1.35�D1, although alternatives are possible. In some instances the techniques may be applied with curved wave patterns that are not "regular," including, for example, ones that do not use straight flutes. Also, variations from the curved wave patterns shown, are possible.
As described, the process shown in
A fold arrangement 118 can be seen to form a darted flute 120 with four creases 121 a, 121 b, 121 c, 121 d. The fold arrangement 118 includes a flat first layer or portion 122 that is secured to the facing sheet 64. A second layer or portion 124 is shown pressed against the first layer or portion 122. The second layer or portion 124 is preferably formed from folding opposite outer ends 126, 127 of the first layer or portion 122.
Still referring to
The terms "upper" and "lower" as used in this context are meant specifically to refer to the fold 120, when viewed from the orientation of
Based upon these characterizations and review of
A third layer or portion 128 can also be seen pressed against the second layer or portion 124. The third layer or portion 128 is formed by folding from opposite inner ends 130, 131 of the third layer 128.
Another way of viewing the fold arrangement 118 is in reference to the geometry of alternating ridges and troughs of the corrugated sheet 66. The first layer or portion 122 is formed from an inverted ridge. The second layer or portion 124 corresponds to a double peak (after inverting the ridge) that is folded toward, and in preferred arrangements, folded against the inverted ridge.
Techniques for providing the optional dart described in connection with
Techniques described herein are particularly well adapted for use in media packs that result from coiling a single sheet comprising a corrugated sheet/facing sheet combination, i.e., a "single facer" strip. Certain of the techniques can be applied with arrangements that, instead of being formed by coiling, are formed from a plurality of strips of single facer.
Coiled media pack arrangements can be provided with a variety of peripheral perimeter definitions. In this context the term "peripheral, perimeter definition" and variants thereof, is meant to refer to the outside perimeter shape defined, looking at either the inlet end or the outlet end of the media pack. Typical shapes are circular as described in PCT WO 04/007054 and PCT application US 04/07927. Other useable shapes are obround, some examples of obround being oval shape. In general oval shapes have opposite curved ends attached by a pair of opposite sides. In some oval shapes, the opposite sides are also curved. In other oval shapes, sometimes called racetrack shapes, the opposite sides are generally straight. Racetrack shapes are described for example in PCT WO 04/007054 and PCT application US 04/07927.
Another way of describing the peripheral or perimeter shape is by defining the perimeter resulting from taking a cross-section through the media pack in a direction orthogonal to the winding access of the coil.
Opposite flow ends or flow faces of the media pack can be provided with a variety of different definitions. In many arrangements, the ends are generally flat and perpendicular to one another. In other arrangements, the end faces include tapered, coiled, stepped portions which can either be defined to project axially outwardly from an axial end of the side wall of the media pack; or, to project axially inwardly from an end of the side wall of the media pack.
The flute seals (for example from the single facer bead, winding bead or stacking bead) can be formed from a variety of materials. In various ones of the cited and incorporated references, hot melt or polyurethane seals are described as possible for various applications.
A. General Air Cleaner Features
The reference numeral 200,
In general, the central region 205 defines an installation and receiving space for a primary air filter cartridge or cartridge arrangement, which is serviceable, removable and replaceable. During air cleaner use, air to be filtered: (a) enters the air cleaner 200 through inlet arrangement 210 in inlet section 202; (b) is directed through a primary filter cartridge received within central region 205; and, then, (c) the resulting filtered air is passed into outlet section 203, from which it passes through outlet arrangement 211 into appropriate ductwork into an engine air intake.
The particular air cleaner 200 depicted, would typically be manufactured in modular pieces comprising: the inlet section 202; the outlet section 203; and, the central section 205, comprising base 214 and separable access cover 206. In a typical approach, the parts 202, 203, 206 and 214 can be molded from plastic utilizing a variety of molding techniques. However, alternate materials and approaches to construction can be used with the principles described herein.
Herein the base 214 will sometimes be referred to as a "primary filter cartridge receiving section." The term "primary filter cartridge" in this context, is meant to refer to a serviceable filter cartridge including z-filter media in accord with the general descriptions above, positioned within housing 201 during use. The term "primary filter cartridge" is not meant to include within its scope, any separate safety filters that may be positioned within the housing 201. The term "primary filter cartridge receiving section" is meant to refer to the portion of base 214, in which the primary filter cartridge is positioned, during installation. It is noted that in some instances portions of the primary filter cartridge, during installation, can project out of the primary filter cartridge receiving section 214, for example into cover 206 and as described below, portions of a seal arrangement on the primary filter cartridge may project into the outlet section 203.
As a result of the modular construction, the air cleaner 200 of
In a typical arrangement, once the modular housing assembly 201 is created, the inlet section 202 and outlet section 203 would not be removed from the base 214. Thus, typically these components will typically be provided with an interference fit or be sonically welded or otherwise secured together.
The access cover 206 is configured to removable from a remainder of housing 201, for service access to an interior of the housing 201. In the example shown, the access cover 206 is secured in place by over center latches 216. Such latches 216 would typically be manufactured from metal wire and then would be mounted on latch mounts 217 molded into the access cover 206.
Still referring to
The air cleaner 200 depicted in
Attention is now directed to
Referring still to
For the example shown the mounting pads 225 are directed at an angle of about 90� from a direction of removal of cover 206, although alternatives are possible. This example, then, is consistent with a depicted orientation in which the cover 206 is removed laterally from the air cleaner housing 201, as opposed to being lifted directly upwardly, during servicing. Alternative orientations of mounting can be used with principles described herein, however.
Air cleaners that are in accord with the descriptions herein can be manufactured in a variety of sizes, for use with a variety of equipment. Typically the air cleaners will be used with mobile equipment such as trucks, and will be installed under a hood arrangement of the trucks. In
As will be understood from discussion with respect to the following figures, the air cleaner housing 201 is configured specifically to accept more than one size of primary filter cartridge, securely, as alternatives. That is, for example, the air cleaner housing 201 can be used with a first primary filter cartridge of a first axial length, or can alternatively be used with a second primary filter cartridge of a second, different, axial length. Examples of this are discussed below in connection with other figures. Configurations that allow for this, provide for a wide variety of options in the use of the air cleaner 200. In particular the same air cleaner 200 can be used with a variety of different specific vehicles, depending on the vehicle engine size and air cleaner demands, by modifying the installed filter cartridge without modifying the air cleaner housing itself. Also the same vehicle can be provided with different primary filter cartridge configurations, depending on the environment of use (for example: city; over-the-highway; and, off-road).
Herein the term "axial length" when used in connection with a primary filter cartridge, is meant to refer to a direction of extension generally between, or generally parallel with, a direction between inlet and outlet flow faces. A total overall axial filter cartridge, of course, would be measured including axial projection of any structures positioned on the media pack projecting axially outwardly therefrom. The total axial length of the media pack, would typically only refer to a maximum distance between the inlet flow face and the opposite outlet flow face.
Referring to
In the previous paragraph reference was made to the housing seal member sealing in place using an "outwardly directed radial seal." The term "radial" in this context, is generally meant to refer to a direction generally perpendicular to an axial direction of extension of a media pack or filter cartridge. The term "outwardly" in this context, is meant to refer to a direction radially outwardly from a center axis of the media pack. These terms are discussed further below, in connection with drawings that show the primary filter cartridges.
It is noted that interior 214 i of base 214 is configured with multiple (in this instance two) biasing tracks therein, to accommodate two different sized elements. A first biasing track is indicated generally at 236 and a second at 237. Operation and use of these biasing tracks will be understood from further discussion below. In general, however, it should be noted that the first biasing track 236 is positioned a different distance from inlet section 202 and outlet section 203, that is the second biasing track 237. That is, the two biasing tracks 236, 237 are spaced, axially, within the air cleaner housing 201, with biasing track 237 closer to the outlet section 203, and biasing track 236 positioned closer to the inlet section 202. Typically air cleaner housings according to the present disclosure will include at least two primary filter cartridge biasing tracks, although more than two are possible. Herein first and second biasing tracks will be discussed, and features thereof, without regard to whether they are the only two biasing tracks on only the first and second of more than two biasing tracks.
Still referring to
Biasing track 236 generally finds a u-shaped slide surface 236 s which is oriented directed axially, generally toward outlet section 203 and away from outlet section 202. Surface 236 s, as discussed below, is generally in a plane not quite perpendicular to a direction of extension between sections 202, 203, but rather tilted slightly with respect to a plane perpendicular to a flow direction between inlet section 202 and outlet section 203 such that center 236 c is slightly closer to outlet section 203, than are side tips 236 t of each of the side sections 236 a, 236 b.
The second biasing track 237 is also viewable having generally u-shape with opposite sides 237 a, 237 b, and rounded center 237 c. Again, it is noted that biasing track 237 is positioned axially closer to outlet section 203 than is by track 236. Alternately stated, biasing track 236 is positioned closer to inlet section 202 than is biasing track 237.
The second biasing track 237 generally defines a track surface 237 s oriented directed axially toward outlet section 203 and away from outlet section 202. Surface 237 s typically is planar, and is typically oriented in a plane not quite perpendicular to a flow direction between sections 202 and 203, but rather slanted slightly therefrom, typically at a different declination angle than surface 236 s, as discussed below. For surface 237 s, tips 237 t, then, are generally oriented closer to section 202, than is the surface 237 s in center 237 c.
Typically, the biasing tracks 236, 237 are configured with selected, different, dimensions. For the example shown, one dimensional difference is the width between the opposite sides of the u-shape. In particular for first biasing track 236, sides 236 a and 236 b (and tips 236 t) are spaced closer together, than the sides 237 a, 237 b (and tips 237 t) for the second biasing track 237. Such a difference in dimension can be utilized to advantage, as discussed further below.
Herein, in some instances a comparison will be made between the direct distance between tips 236 t and the direct distance between tips 237 t, with a comparison being that the distance between tips 237 t is greater than the distance between 236 t. When the term "direct distance" is used in connection with this comparison, the intent is to refer to the shortest distance between the tips characterized, not the distance that follows the u-shape of the corresponding biasing track.
Referring to
As above noted, each of the u-shaped biasing tracks 236, 237 generally extends inwardly of section 214 at an acute angle tapering toward outlet section 203 from inlet section 202. Somewhat different angles can be used, to advantage, for these two tracks. Typically each of the tracks will extend at a declination angle of at least 0.5�, usually not more than 15�, typically within the range of 2� to 10�. The term "declination angle" as used in this context, is meant to refer to an acute angle between a plane defining a respective one of the tracks 236, 237 and a plane perpendicular to the general direction of air flow through air cleaner 200 from inlet 202 to outlet 203. Typically when a difference in the declination angle is used for the two tracks 236, 237, it is at least 0.5�.
Dimensions provided in
As indicated previously, air cleaner housing 201 is configured to allow for alternate receipt for at least two different sizes (lengths) of primary filter cartridges therein. This is facilitated by the two biasing tracks 236, 237. As indicated, the air cleaner 200 could be provided with a biasing track arrangement that allows for more than two alternate possibilities for cartridge lengths using the same principles discussed.
Although alternatives are possible, typically the air cleaner housing 201 would be configured to alternately accept different cartridges which differ in overall axial length by at least 40 mm, typically at least 60 mm, often at least 80 mm, and usually 100-200 mm, although alternatives are possible. The distance between the locations of the biasing tracks 236, 237 is not necessarily the same as the difference of the lengths of the cartridges, since in one example shown the cartridge engages a biasing track at its end, whereas the second cartridge engages a biasing track at a location spaced from an end of the media pack. However, in general, a difference in axial spacing between the biasing tracks will be at least 40 mm, typically at least 60 mm, and usually at least 80 mm. Often the distance is also within the range of 100-200 mm.
B. An Example First Primary Filter Cartridge and Installation
Referring to
The media pack 251 generally comprises z-filter media in accord with the descriptions provided above. As explained above, z-filter media can be provided in any of two forms: as a coiled arrangement of a single facer comprising a fluted (corrugated) media sheet secured to a facing media sheet; or, as a stack of strips of single facer each comprising a fluted (corrugated) media sheet secured to a facing media sheet. Either type of arrangement can be provided with the general techniques described herein. However, the assemblies depicted are specifically configured for use with coiled arrangements, and variations in shape and other detail would typically be used when a stacked media pack arrangement is to be used. Thus, the example media pack 251 depicted comprises a coiled z-filter media arrangement 251 z, comprising a fluted (corrugated) media sheet secured to a facing media sheet, coiled with the facing sheet directed outwardly.
The media pack 251 generally includes (defines) an inlet face 255 and an outlet face 256. The outlet face 256 is generally located at an opposite (axial) end of the media pack 250 from the inlet face 255.
The media pack 251 is generally closed to flow of air therethrough, between inlet face 255 and outlet face 256, unless the air passes through a media sheet (fluted or facing) with filtering.
The particular media pack 251 depicted has a generally obround perimeter (peripheral) shape, particularly an oval perimeter shape comprising two opposite curved ends 251 a, 251 b with sides 251 c and 251 d extending therebetween. The particular shape is racetrack, with sides 251 c and 251 d being approximately straight and parallel to one another.
The seal arrangement 252 is depicted mounted at an end of the media pack 251 defining outlet face 256. However in some embodiments, alternate arrangements are possible. The seal arrangement 252 comprises housing seal member 265 oriented, positioned and sized to form a housing seal with housing seal surface 230,
Typically, the seal region 265 is positioned at a location axially beyond end face 256 of the media pack 251, in a direction opposite face 255. That is, the seal region 265, which sealingly engages housing section 230, does not extend around the media pack 251, but rather is mounted on a frame structure or extension projecting axially outwardly from the media pack 251, away from the media pack 251 in a direction opposite surface 255. For the example shown, the seal region 265 is part of an overmold 266 which has a second, but integral, portion 267 that does engage and surround the media pack 251.
The principles described herein can be utilized with alternate seal arrangements, including ones that extend around a media pack. However for the particular housing 201 depicted, and primary filter cartridges 250 described herein, a seal arrangement 252 described, in which the housing seal member 265 includes a radially outwardly directed seal region positioned at a location axially outwardly from the media pack 251, is typical.
Still referring to
Typically, the preform support 270 would be molded from an appropriately robust plastic material with the features of the inlet grid 271, guide arrangement 253 and handle arrangement 254, molded integrally as part thereof.
For the example shown, the guide arrangement 253 comprises an edge 253 a of the preform support 270 adjacent (typically slightly axially outwardly from) end face 255. The edge 253 (guide arrangement 253) engages surface 236 s of the first biasing track 236, slidably, during installation of the cartridge 250 into housing interior 201 a. More specifically, during installation of cartridge 251, edge 253 a of the guide arrangement 253 is positioned in axial overlap in contact with surface 236 s, to slide therealong during installation.
Referring now to
Handle member 254 is sized and shaped to be easily grasped by an installer and service provider. It is also sized with a perimeter (in this instance generally rectangular with finger scallops) to engage a feature in the access cover 206,
During installation, the handle member 254 is typically grasped, and the cartridge 250 is inserted into base interior 214 i with: end 277,
It is noted that in
Referring to
Still referring to
When the access cover, discussed below in connection with
Example dimensions provided in
Referring to
Referring to
It is noted that the spacers 284, 285 are spaced from end face 255 of the media pack. This will be typical for arrangements as described herein. The amount of this spacing can be varied, depending on the particular housing arrangement, but typically will be at least 10 mm, usually at least 15 mm. For the particular example shown in
Attention is now directed to
Cartridge 250 is shown positioned within housing interior 201 a, in particular in section 205. Access cover 206 is depicted positioned in place as part of housing section 205.
Selected features of the access cover 206 relating to the installation of cartridge 250 are as follows: (a) the access cover 206 includes interiorly directed projection 290 thereon positioned to extend axially behind a portion of end 255 of the media pack 251, and also behind an axial end of preform 270. The term "behind" in this context, is meant to refer to a projection or extension to a location between the cartridge features indicated (end 255 and preform support 270) and outlet section 202. Projection 290 will prevent the cartridge 250 from tipping or backing out of sealing contact with housing seal surface 230, in the direction of arrow 281, until access cover 206 is removed. Referring to
Another feature in access cover 206 is receiver 300 sized and positioned to receive therein handle arrangement 254, as a projection, in a mating manner, when service cover 206 is installed. The receiver 300 will help stabilize the cartridge 250 is proper position, and will help ensure that a proper cartridge 250 has been installed, for the air cleaner configuration desired.
Many of the housing of the filter cartridge features just described, are also characterized in PCT Publication WO 05/107924, published Nov. 17, 2005, incorporated herein by reference.
Still referring to
Still referring to
It is noted that the air cleaner 200 can be configured (typically by modification of outlet section 203), for receipt therein, and mounting therein, of a secondary or safety filter if desired. Such arrangements as those described in PCT Publication WO 05/107924, published Nov. 17, 2005, incorporated herein by reference, could be adapted for systems in accord with the principles described herein.
C. Installation of a Second, Shorter, Filter Cartridge Within the Air Cleaner Housing 201 as an Alternative,
As discussed previously, the air cleaner assembly 200 is specifically configured as to be capable of alternately receiving, securely, as least two different sized filter cartridges therein, depending on the needs of the vehicle or vehicle operator. By "alternately receiving" in this and related context, it is meant that the air cleaner housing 201 can be configured to receive a first sized primary filter cartridge or second sized primary filter cartridge, but not the two at the same time. Description of features and installation of a second, shorter, filter cartridge is described in connection with
Turning first to
Although alternatives are possible, typically a length between opposite flow faces for a smaller cartridge, installed within arrangements according to the present invention, by comparison to the larger cartridge, will be such the smaller cartridge is at least 40 mm shorter in length, typically at least 60 mm shorter, often at least 80 mm shorter in length, and in many instances at least 100 mm shorter in length, for example 100 mm-200 mm shorter, inclusive. Alternatives from this, of course, are possible.
The seal arrangement 352 may be generally as described previously for seal arrangement 252, in some instances can be identical. Thus, the depicted housing seal arrangement 252 comprises housing seal member 365 and an integral portion 366; the integral portion 366 surrounding media pack 351 and the seal member 365 being positioned on a support projecting axially outwardly away from the media pack face 356, in a direction opposite face 355. The housing seal member 365 defines an outer periphery for the example shown that is of a same general shape as the outer periphery of the media pack 351, in this instance oval with two opposite curved ends and two opposite sides, the example shown being racetrack with the opposite sides being straight and parallel to one another. Further, media pack 350 comprises a preform support 370 positioned thereon including an end grid 371 extending across face 355. The preform support 370 includes many features analogous to preform support 270, but is sized and shaped differently for convenience. In particular handle arrangement 354, positioned on preform support 370, is of a smaller size (and different shape) than handle arrangement 254, for convenience.
Proper installation of the filter cartridge 350 will be understood by reference to
Referring first to
Referring still to
It is noted that groove or trough 392 is sized, to accommodate the tipping motion of the cartridge 350. That is, the groove or trough 392 has a general v-shape, so that side projection 373, 374 with projections 384, 383, respectively thereon, can tip forwardly than the groove 392.
Of course dismounting of cartridge 350 would generally involve a reverse process, with an overall operation analogous to that described for cartridge 250 above.
Referring again to
It is noted that the size of top 354 c of handle arrangement 354 is generally smaller than a perimeter size of top 254 c, of handle arrangement 254,
D. Selected Structural Variations, System of Use and Example Seal Variations,
(a) Seal Variations,
Finally in
An example polymeric material useable for housing the seal regions (and overmold is present) as described herein is polyurethane. An example useable polyurethane is a foamed polyurethane which will increase in volume during use. Preferred ones increase by at least 40% in volume, to fill the mold cavities (typically at least 80% in volume) and having an as-molded density of no greater than 30 lbs/cu.ft (0.48 g/cc), typically no greater than 22 lbs/cu.ft. (0.35 g/cc) and usually with in the range of 10 lbs/cu.ft (0.16 g/cc) to 22 lbs/cu.ft (0.35 g/cc); and, a hardness (Shore A) typically of not greater than 30, preferably not greater than 25 and typically within the range of 10 to 22. Of course polyurethanes outside of this range can be used, but the characterized ones are advantageous for manufacturing and handling.
(b) Housing Variations and Use,
Referring to
E. Summary of Selected Features and Feature Combinations
In general terms, herein above an air cleaner assembly is disclosed including a housing defining an interior and having: an air flow inlet section; air flow outlet section; primary filter cartridge receiving section between the air flow outlet section and the air flow inlet section; and, an access cover removably positioned on the primary filter cartridge receiving section. In an example shown, the housing also includes a primary filter cartridge housing radial seal surface, for sealing an installed filter cartridge in use.
The primary filter cartridge receiving section of the housing includes at least first and second primary filter cartridge biasing tracks. In the example shown, two biasing tracks are depicted, but it is described that more biasing tracks can be used.
A first one of the at least two primary filter cartridge biasing tracks is spaced, axially, first distance (D10) from the housing seal surface. A second one of the at least two primary filter cartridge biasing tracks is spaced axially a second distance (D20) from the housing radial seal surface. The first distance (D10) is greater than the second distance (D20). More generally phrased, the first primary filter cartridge biasing track is spaced from a region in which a cartridge arrangement seals to the housing (radially or otherwise) a first distance (D10) and the second primary filter cartridge biasing track is spaced from the same region a second distance (D20), with the distance (D10) being greater than the distance (D20). Thus the arrangement is configured to bias at least two different size cartridges into position with the same seal arrangement.
In general, the assembly includes a first removable and replaceable filter cartridge positioned within the housing. The filter cartridge comprises a media pack having opposite inlet flow and outlet flow faces. The media pack is typically a z-filter media pack comprising a plurality of inlet flutes and outlet flutes extending between the inlet flow face and the outlet flow face. The inlet flutes are open adjacent the inlet flow face and closed adjacent the outlet flow face; and, the outlet flutes are closed adjacent the inlet flow face and open adjacent the outlet flow face, in a typical z-pack arrangement. The media pack is closed to passage of unfiltered air therethrough, between the inlet and outlet flow faces, so that air entering the inlet flow face must pass through the media in order to exit adjacent the outlet flow face. The primary filter cartridge includes a housing seal member thereon. For a typical arrangement described herein, the housing seal member is positioned in radial seal engagement with the primary filter cartridge housing radial seal surface.
In at least one assembly, with a larger or longer filter cartridge, the filter pack would have an axial length extending from a location adjacent the housing radial seal surface to a location adjacent the first primary cartridge biasing track. By "adjacent" in this context, it is not meant that there is necessarily contact between the two described features.
In a second arrangement, the media pack would have an axial length extending from a location adjacent the first housing radial seal surface to a location substantially shorter than the first primary filter cartridge biasing track. In this instance, the cartridge would typically be installed using the second primary filter cartridge biasing track. Typically when installed with the second primary filter cartridge biasing track, the cartridge has an axial length of at least 40 mm, typically at least 60 mm, and usually at least 80 mm, and often 100-200 mm shorter than a distance between the housing radial seal surface and the first primary filter cartridge biasing track.
In general terms, an air cleaner assembly as disclosed, include primary filter cartridges (whether configured to use the first biasing track or the second biasing track) which include a preform support mounted on an end of the media pack opposite the housing seal member. The preform support includes a guide arrangement positioned to slidably engage a selected one of the at least two biasing track, during installation. In one example shown, the guide arrangement comprises an end edge of the preform support adjacent the inlet face. This type of arrangement, for the example shown, is used to engage the first primary filter cartridge biasing track, when that biasing track is positioned the furthest from the housing radial seal surface, of any of the biasing tracks.
In selected examples shown herein, the guide arrangement comprises a side projection or flange arrangement projecting radially outwardly from sides of the preform support location spaced at least 5 mm, typically at least 10 mm, usually at least 15 mm, for example 15-30 mm, from the inlet face toward the outlet face. Such a guide arrangement is not configured for engagement with a typical first biasing track as described herein, but rather is positioned for engagement with a second biasing track that accommodates a shorter filter cartridge than the first biasing track.
In typical arrangements, the air cleaner assembly is configured such that the access cover includes a primary filter cartridge engagement and retainment arrangement thereon. An example features of a primary filter cartridge engagement and retainment arrangement, is a projection on the cover which extends interiorly of the air cleaner, to a location behind a primary filter cartridge. Such an arrangement is shown and described in which the projection on the access cover is positioned to project to a location behind a primary filter cartridge that is installed utilizing the first biasing track, i.e., the longer possibility for a primary filter cartridge.
Other features of a primary filter cartridge engagement and retainment arrangement in the access cover, include spaced handle arrangement receivers in the access cover, each of which is sized and located to engage handle member on one of the possible primary filter cartridges for installation.
Another example feature of a primary filter cartridge engagement and retainment arrangement on the access cover, is a groove or trough, for engagement with a projection on one of the possible filter cartridges.
In an example shown, the first biasing track within the primary filter cartridge receiving section has a u-shaped slide surface facing generally toward the air flow outlet and facing generally away from the air flow inlet section. This first u-shaped slide surface includes side tips projecting toward the access cover and a center projecting away from the access cover. This first u-shaped slide surface is typically planar and is positioned at plane, at an acute angle X, from a plane perpendicular to flow direction between the inlet section and the outlet section by at least 0.5�, typically 2�-10�. A typical arrangement is with the tipping such that the side tips of the first u-shaped slide surface is spaced further from the outlet section than the center of the u-shaped slide surface.
In example arrangements described herein, the biasing track also has a u-shaped slide surface with side tips projecting toward the access cover and a center projecting away from the access cover. The second u-shaped slide surface in an example shown is planar is angled in an angle Y from a plane perpendicular to flow direction between the inlet section and the outlet section, by at least 0.5�, with the side tips further from the outlet section than a center of the u-shaped slide surface.
Typically the angle X is different from the angle Y, usually the angle X is at least 0.5� larger than angle Y. The angle Y is typically within the range of 2� to 10�, inclusive.
Typically a direct distance between side tips of the first u-shaped slide surface is smaller than a direct distance between side tips of the second u-shaped slide surface. In this context the term "direct" is meant to refer to a shortest distance between the tips, as opposed to a distance that extends along the curve of the u-shape.
Typically a second biasing track is an interior slide surface of the u-shaped outward projection or trough, in the primary cartridge receiving section of the housing.
Herein, various air filter cartridges are described for use in the air cleaner assembly. A typical air filter cartridge comprises a z-filter media pack as previously characterized. Typically that media pack has a perimeter shape with two opposite curved ends and two opposite sides extending therebetween, an example being oval and a specific example being racetrack as characterized herein. The principles can be utilized with other types of perimeter shapes, but the example shown utilize a shape as characterized.
A preform support is positioned on the media pack adjacent the inlet flow face. The preform support includes a handle arrangement thereon positioned overlapping one of the curved ends of the media pack. The preform support includes first and second opposite side spacer projections overlapping opposite sides of the media pack. Each one of the first and second side spacer projections typically has a length of extension corresponding to 5% to 40% of the maximum width of the media pack between the first and second curved ends, although alternatives are possible. By the term "maximum width" herein, it is meant to the largest distance across the media pack outside surfaces of the curved ends.
In typical filter cartridge of the type characterized, each one of the first and second side spacer projections has a radial outward projection of at least 2 mm, typically 3-15 mm, inclusive, relative to adjacent portions of the preform support. Also each one of the first and second side spacer projections typically has an axial thickness of at least 6 mm, and each one of the first and second side spacer projection is spaced at least 10 mm from an inlet end face of the media pack.
It is noted that the side spacer projections can be positioned on projections that include an axial surface for engagement with a slide track, although alternatives are possible. It is also noted that spacer projections can be continuous, however alternatives are possible.
In one example, the handle arrangement includes a lip projection directed axially toward the outlet face under which fingers can be placed, in a closed end (preventing fingers being placed thereunder) directed axially toward the inlet face.
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A boorish or aggressive person, especially an Australian man.
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For more than 150 years, Mayo Clinic community outreach activities in Rochester, Minnesota, have made meaningful contributions to improve the quality of life in our communities, nation and world. We do not do this alone. The Mayo Clinic Community Contributions Program partners with members of the community who share our vison of a healthy and vibrant world, offering support to a wide range of organizations.
By collaborating, we work to reduce the burden on individuals and humanity. It is our mission, our responsibility and our privilege to serve.
Mayo Clinic helped create and offers ongoing support to the Salvation Army's Good Samaritan Health Clinic, which provides free and reduced-cost health care to community members without health insurance or who cannot otherwise afford care. The clinic is staffed by volunteer doctors, dentists, pharmacists, nurses and other medical professionals from the community. Last year, the Good Samaritan Health Clinic served more than 3,000 people.
Mayo Clinic, known throughout the world for its medical practice, education and research, supports a number of educational programs with schools and partnering organizations to advance student achievement in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), as well as diversity awareness and appreciation for the arts. We help expose students to STEM through internships, apprenticeships, mentorships, field trips, specialized programming and enrichment, and by continually bringing specialists into the classroom.
This helps ensure that all children, including East African, Hmong and Hispanic immigrants, will acquire the skills, knowledge base, educational preparation and motivation required to succeed in an increasingly technological world all within a college-focused culture to support their embarking in postsecondary studies.
Mayo Clinic actively reaches out, with collaborative partners, to emerging businesses in our community. Our Supplier Diversity Initiative is a collaborative effort to provide business level opportunities, certification assistance and education to small and diverse area suppliers who seek access to the southeastern Minnesota economy and business community. Together with the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce, the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, the city of Rochester, the Chicano Latino Affairs Council, the Council on Black Minnesotans, Salute Minnesota, the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Small Business Development Center, the Women's Business Development Center — Minnesota, and North Central Minority Supplier Diversity Council, Mayo Clinic works to provide small businesses, minority, women and veteran-owned enterprises better access to opportunities in the economy.
Mayo Clinic, in partnership with the Rochester YMCA, offers LIVESTRONG, a free, 12-week program to help ease cancer survivors back into fitness and to increase and maintain confidence. Cancer survivors know the tremendous toll the disease and its treatment can have on mind, body and spirit. This innovative program helps people begin to heal and reclaim their health. Physical activities are tailored to match participants with what they are able to accomplish. Important relationships are built with empathy. Strong connections are made among cancer survivors and their families.
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Mayo Clinic continuously strives to improve environmentally friendly operations to minimize its impact on the environment and contribute to the long-term health and wellness of Rochester and our regional communities.
More than 35 percent of the overall waste stream from Mayo Clinic's Rochester, Minnesota, campus is recycled. Each year, the Rochester campus diverts approximately 1.5 million pounds of food waste from the waste stream. A portion of Mayo Clinic's municipal solid waste is disposed of at the Olmsted County Waste-to-Energy Facility and helps generate energy for the community.
Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester uses reusable waste containers for sharps, glass and hazardous medication waste. This practice prevents the disposal of approximately 380,000 pounds of plastic each year.
Sustainability and green initiatives have changed the way we look at every project. As we work to conserve resources, recycle materials and reduce waste, everything we do incorporates green thinking.
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Miami got an 8-4 victory over New York on Sunday, with Heath Bell earning the victory and helping Marlins moneyline bettors cash out.
Miami won as a -143 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 7.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Miami got 7 innings from Carlos Zambrano, who gave up 1 earned run on 5 hits, while striking out 7. Heath Bell earned the victory, while the Marlins got 4 RBIs from Mike Stanton in the win.
New York's starting pitcher Jonathon Niese worked 6 innings, giving up 5 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Kirk Nieuwenhuis in a losing cause.
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Astharoshe - Call me Duchess by sumyunaWatch
©2011-2016 sumyuna
This is the costume I made for the photoshoot day of ECG. I know it cant compare to others cosplays of this same design, but it's truly my pride and joy. When I got fustrated about the other costumes and depressed about how bad they will look, I loved to go back and work on this one and it allways cheered me up. Of course it can be vastly improved, but I still love it
Photo by waiting to receive more
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I have no words for it ^^ LOVELY ^^
I can see why this cosplay is your pride in joy, since it looks amazing, espically with all the detail. Along with the fact of just how amazing you look in it. Truelly a work of art, that is a pleasure to behold.
I really liked your costume at japex
Can you tell me what fabric did you use, it was absolutely magnificent !
Can you tell me what fabric did you use, it was absolutely magnificent !
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. The fabrics are satin, but I don't know what kind :/ I choose the lighter one because instead of being truly white the inside was a light grayish-blue, I think that gives it a pretty finish :3
me encanta ese cosplay :3, y a ti te ha quedado genial ^^
Que wapisima!
Es una puta PASADA!!!!111
Pero cómo puedes molar tanto? *-* Y qué bien te sientan las pelucas grises/plateadas, jodía!
It's really really beautiful! Amazing craftmanship!
AYOMÁ!!! *_________*!! Creo que te acoso en todas partes U_U
Es que me encanta cómo te queda.
Sabía que Astharoshe era para ti.
Sabía que Astharoshe era para ti.
Tremendo *_________*!!
Ayer vi esta foto y me quedé alucinando! Muy consteguido señorita Sumyuna ^^
es impresionante *_*
I really liked your costume and everybody can see how much you like it ^o^


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Sherwood Shelter Hours
Tues-Fri 12 - 7 pm
Sat-Sun 12 - 6 pm
Closed Monday
Directions »
Click on any question to view its answer.
You can make a difference for homeless cats and kittens! Join CAT as an individual fundraiser or make a donation — but hurry, the challenge ends August 4!
Thank you for choosing to support the Cat Adoption Team! Your community fundraising activity—whether it's an event, cause-related marketing (i.e. donating a portion of sales of item/services to CAT), Cat Food Bank drive, or a personal appeal—will make a big difference to cats and kittens!
While we welcome all ideas that help raise positive awareness of CAT, we want to ensure that all activities are lawful and align with CAT's mission and values. There are some activities that will not be approved. For more information, please review our Community Fundraising Activities Packet and read through the Fundraiser FAQ below. Thanks again!
Q. Who can host a fundraiser to benefit the Cat Adoption Team (CAT)?
A. Anyone! Any individual or group (employees of a corporation, school/university organization, religious group, etc.) can host a fundraiser as long as it is approved by the Communications and Development Manager or Volunteer Manager.
Q. How do I get approval to host an event?
A. Once you have decided the the type of fundraiser you would like to host and when you would like to host it, the first step towards getting approval from CAT is to complete, sign and return the Community Fundraising Activities Packet. We ask that you allow one week (at least 5 business days) for the office to approve your event. During busy times of year, it may take longer to review and approve your packet—we appreciate your patience and understanding!
Q. What kinds of events do people hold?
A. Individuals and groups hold all sorts of events and fundraisers from cat food drives to concerts to Tupperware sales, wine tastings, and more!
Q. Is there a minimum donation required to host a fundraiser?
A. There is no minimum amount required to host a fundraiser, but the amount of logistical support you can expect to receive CAT as well as the use of our trademarked logo in your publicity and advertising materials will depend on the proceeds you anticipate making to CAT.
Q. I want to publicize this event through media outlets in my community. Is that allowed?
A. Yes! CAT will provide specific wording about our mission and those we serve which you can use in your publicity materials. Whenever possible, CAT should have the opportunity to review and approve press materials (posters, invitations, email announcements, press releases, etc.) prior to print and distribution. This is so we can make sure that the terminology and images used accurately represent our organization's mission and values.
Q. Can I solicit organizations, companies, stores, etc. for donations, auction items, or sponsorships for my event?
A. We ask that you refrain from soliciting organizations/companies/stores without prior approval from CAT. This is due to the fact that our organization may have an existing relationship or request with an organization and we do not want to impede on these efforts.
Q. Will CAT send me materials or help me staff an event/fundraiser?
A. As wonderful as it would be to help staff and print materials for every community fundraiser, CAT's limited fundraising resources and volunteers are typically reserved for activities run directly by our organization. Whenever feasible, we may be able to provide printed CAT brochures and/or donation box for your event/fundraiser. However, we ask that your fundraising team pick-up any materials (and return unused materials) from our Sherwood shelter location. If CAT is able to provide PDF files for posters or other CAT-specific marketing materials, you will be responsible for printing these items.
Q. Where does the money raised at my event go?
A. The proceeds from your event go directly toward our mission. Donations assist by providing supplies, staff, and other support that helps cats and kittens have better lives!
On Saturday, June 25, the Cat Adoption Team (CAT) will open early at 10 a.m. for our annual Kitten Palooza adoption event. This special event will feature more than 100 kittens waiting to meet you! Plus, lots of great adult cats too.
Kitten Palooza is busy and fun, and you won't want to miss this chance to find the kitty of your dreams! Be sure to get here early — all adoptions are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Last year we "sold out" of kittens with a record-breaking 101 adoptions in one day.
When: Saturday, June 25, 2016
Where: CAT's Sherwood Shelter - 14175 SW Galbreath Dr - Sherwood, OR 97140 map »
Beat the Heat:
With temperatures likely to be very warm, CAT wants to make sure you stay comfortable and have fun at Kitten Palooza. Here are some event details to help you plan:
CAT's shelter closes at 6 p.m., and adoptions end at 5:30 p.m. Because this is a special event, CAT does not offer "holds" the day before or during Kitten Palooza. Unaltered cats and kittens who are available for adoption will not be ready to go home same-day (they must be at least 8 weeks old and spayed/neutered in order to go home). Pre-adoptions will be available for these cats and kittens.
Before you attend, be sure to check out CAT's adoption policies and fees
"Kitten Season" is coming and much like a mother-to-be, CAT is in need of supplies to care for the many kittens who will come into the shelter during this busy time of year. With your support, the foster program cares for close to 1,000 mama cats and kittens each year—and the summer months are especially busy. You can give these kittens get a great start to life!
The following items are some of our highest need supplies. Your gift is deeply appreciated!
Kitten Baby Shower: It's Raining Kittens
Who: Open to cat lovers of all ages! No RSVP needed
What: Enjoy games and refreshments with CAT staff, volunteers, and other guests
When: Saturday, April 30, 2016 from 1 pm - 2:30 pm
Where: Cat Adoption Team, 14175 SW Galbreath Dr, Sherwood, OR 97140
Why: Your contribution provides much-needed supplies to the kitten foster program
How much: Free to attend; suggested donation of cash or supplies
Can't Attend? From April 1 to April 30, you can drop off supplies at CAT"s Sherwood shelter, the CAT Thrift Store, and Purringtons Cat Lounge during open hours.
Here are some tips to re-homing your cat without going through a shelter:
It's important to note that many municipal and county shelters are only able to assist with lost and found animals. Many animal organizations, including CAT, may have a waiting list or appointment-only process for bringing cats into the shelter and cannot accept walk-ins.
Do not abandon your cat at any shelter or veterinary clinic. Animal abandonment is a misdemeanor offense in Oregon. Shelters can fine and prosecute those who leave animals at their doorstep.
*A small percentage of cats were transferred to other shelters for adoption or were lost cats returned to their owners.
**A shelter's "Live Release Rate" is the number of live outcomes divided by the number of total outcomes. CAT gives every cat in our care the time and support they need to find a loving home. However, because we take in some very vulnerable and sick cats and kittens—including newborn orphaned kittens—some of the cats in our care do pass away or are humanely euthanized to end suffering due to incurable disease. Click here for more detail.
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After years living in animal shelters, tabby cat Lacey was adopted on January 10, 2016!
Every year, thousands of cats and kittens are adopted from animal shelters in the Pacific Northwest. Yet sometimes a cat has a harder time than usual meeting the right family and going into a new home. Such is the case for Lacey, a six-year-old female tabby cat who has spent most of her life in animal shelters.
No one knows if Lacey has ever had a family. In May 2010, she was found at a landfill and taken to the Florence Area Humane Society (FAHS). At that time, FAHS staff determined that Lacey was about 1 year old, covered in fleas, full of ear mites, and pregnant. She had no collar, tag, or microchip, so the shelter took her in as a stray.
In FAHS' care, Lacey received treatment for parasites and had her litter of kittens. After the kittens were all adopted, Lacey was spayed and became available for adoption herself. Though she is friendly and curious, she was repeatedly overlooked—for four years. When FAHS had an opportunity to transfer Lacey to another shelter—the Cat Adoption Team (CAT)—they took it with the hopes that the change would be just what Lacey needed to find a new home.
Almost 4 years to the day after entering FASH, Lacey moved to CAT. Like her friends at FAHS, the staff and volunteers at CAT have rallied to help Lacey find a loving home. She's been introduced to many potential adopters, but she just can't seem to meet the right match. And no one quite knows why.
Lacey is sweet, inquisitive, and friendly. She is low-key but enjoys a good play session with one of her favorite feather toys. She's been known to settle in for a good brushing or petting session. CAT's volunteers and staff have taken a shine to Lacey, who gets frequent cuddle visits. She enjoys attention and being around people, but the stress of life in a shelter has taken a toll. Lacey can become overstimulated quickly and has had some stress-related health issues. CAT has done everything possible to make her comfortable, but what Lacey really needs is a home of her own.
Recently, Lacey moved into one of CAT's foster homes. Her health and overall comfort have greatly improved there. Dan Oberst, who is fostering Lacey and is one of her biggest advocates, says, "She's a super dedicated cat—once she's decided you're 'her' person, she's very chatty, affectionate, and becomes attached." He shares that she would likely be most comfortable as an only cat in a quiet, stable home.
Though the foster home has been a good change for Lacey, a permanent home is CAT's ultimate wish for her.
"We will continue to do everything we can to make Lacey comfortable and happy, but I truly hope 2015 was the last year that Lacey had to spend in shelter care," says Karen Green, CAT's executive director. "She's been waiting five years, and no shelter can compare to a loving family and a home of her own."
Brittany Chandler saw a post about Lacey in her Facebook feed, and hoped she would be able to give Lacey a home. She met Lacey on Sunday, Jan. 10, fell in love, completed the adoption process, and took Lacey home the same day. Brittany told the Portland Tribune that Lacey is doing very well in her new home. She said Lacey is "so sweet" and shared that "she head-butts me and nestles up to me."
Everyone at CAT is thrilled that Lacey now has a loving, permanent home. A few other longtime residents at CAT are still in need of a homes, including Allegory, a loving companion who has been adopted and returned to the shelter more than once. Allegory has a similar personality to Lacey, and is looking for her own, special one-cat family.
If you or someone you know would like to add a new cat to your family, check out the cats available for adoption right now.
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