Magnetic fluid filter

Abstract

A magnetic fluid filter for filtering metallic particles from a fluid flow system. The filter comprises a magnetic array, a central support for the magnetic array, and arm pieces for positioning the effective range of the magnetic array in a fluid flow environment. The magnetic array includes a plurality of disc shaped magnets arranged with poles in opposition, interleaved with the arm pieces and disc shaped pole pieces.

1 . A magnetic filter apparatus comprising: 
 a plurality of magnets arranged in a like-pole to like-pole orientation;    a plurality of pole pieces, interleaved between said magnets, thereby creating a magnified magnetic attraction adjacent said pole pieces;    a plurality of arm pieces, extending substantially radially from a center axis of said filter apparatus; and    an assembly piece, configured to support said plurality of magnets, said plurality of pole pieces, and said plurality of arm pieces.