FILTRATION ASSEMBLY INCLUDING FILTRATION MODULE SECURED BY ROTATABLE RETAINING RING

摘要

A filtration assembly (10) including: a vessel (12) comprising a partition plate (14) dividing the vessel (12) into a first (16) and second (18) chamber, wherein the partition plate (14) includes at least one cylindrical aperture (20) passing therethrough and comprising an outer section (22) adjacent to the second chamber (18) and at least one slot (28) extending radially outward, an inner section (24) adjacent to the first chamber (16), and a retaining groove (26) located between the inner (24) and outer (22) sections; a filter module (30) comprising: an end cap (40) including a cylindrical base (42) and a distal annular rim (44) wherein the end cap (40) is seated within the aperture (20); and a retaining ring (46) located within the retaining groove (26) and including at least one tab (48) extending radially outward in engagement with the retaining groove (26) to prevent axial removal of the retaining ring (46), wherein the retaining ring (46) is rotatable within the retaining groove (26) to permit alignment of the tab (48) with slot (28).