Clear plastic injection molded fuel/water separator
View Patent ↗A fuel/water separator threadingly engaging a base at a first open end and a drain valve at a second open end. The fuel/water separator is constructed of a translucent plastic material enabling a viewer to evaluate the presence of contaminants without having to loosen the filter or open a drain valve.
1. A fluid separator assembly comprising:
a one-piece, injection-molded filter body housing an annular filter element entirely therewithin and having a first open end receiving a base plate and a second open end defining a dome;
a first molded threaded portion integrally formed with said first open end threadingly receiving said base plate;
a second molded threaded portion integrally formed with said second open end threadingly receiving a self-venting drain valve; and
wherein said filter body is translucent to permit viewing of internal components of said separator assembly.
2. The fluid separator assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said first molded threaded portion is externally threaded for engaging said base plate having internal threads.
3. The fluid separator assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said base plate is formed of a material selected from the group consisting of steel, aluminum, and brass.
4. The fluid separator assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said base plate is manufactured from a plastic and further comprises a ring integrally formed during manufacturing.
5. The fluid separator assembly according to claim 4 , wherein said ring is formed of a material selected from the group consisting of steel, aluminum, and brass.
6. The fluid separator assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said filter body is formed from a plastic material.
7. The fluid separator assembly according to claim 6 , wherein said filter body is tinted to match a color of one of a plurality of fluids within said separator assembly.
8. The fluid separator assembly according to claim 1 , wherein an indication line is located on said filter body.