PLEATED DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER ASSEMBLY

摘要

A filter assembly is configured to be incorporated into an exhaust treatment device. The filter assembly comprises a frame, a filter media element, and a plurality of dividers supporting the filter media element within the frame. The frame has a first end and a second end defining a frame length therebetween. The filter media element is disposed within the frame and extends generally perpendicular to the frame length as a series of pleated contours. The plurality of dividers includes a first divider and a second divider. The first divider is disposed adjacent to the filter media element at the first end of the frame. The second divider is disposed adjacent to the filter media element at the second end of the frame.