V-panel filters

摘要

A V-panel filter apparatus and method of construction are provided. The method includes flowing curable potting material into a recess portion of an end cap, positioning first end edge surfaces of first and second filter panels into the contained potting material, and curing the potting material with the first and second filter panels positioned to diverge away from the end cap to define a V-shaped configuration. The method may include flowing curable potting material into a recess portion of a first side plate, positioning edge surfaces of the first and second filter panels into the contained potting material, and curing the potting material. Such steps may be repeated in relation to a second side plate and a header member. By utilizing a pot-and-place sealing methodology, improved seal interfaces are realized. Stability and construction advantages may be provided by snap-fit features of the header member and first and second side plates.

主权项

1. A method of assembly of a V-panel filter apparatus, said method comprising:
forming a first V-panel filter member, including:
flowing a curable potting material into at least one recess portion of an end cap, wherein said potting material is contained by said at least one recess portion of said end cap;positioning a first end edge surface of each of a first filter panel and second filter panel into said potting material contained by said at least one recess portion of said end cap;curing said potting material contained by said at least one recess portion of said end cap to seal said first end edge surfaces of said first and second filter panels within said potting material contained by said at least one recess portion of said end cap, wherein said first and second filter panels are positioned to diverge away from said end cap to define a V-shaped configuration;flowing a curable potting material into at least one recess portion of a header member, wherein said potting material is contained by said at least one recess portion of said header member;positioning a second end edge surface of each of said first filter panel and second filter panel into said potting material contained by said at least one recess portion of said header member;curing said potting material contained by said at least one recess portion of said header member to seal said second end edge surfaces of said first and second filter panels within said at least one recess portion of said header member; forming a second V-panel filter member, the second V-panel filter member including third and fourth filter panels each having a first and a second end edge surface, an end cap in which the first end edge surfaces of the third and fourth filter panels are sealed, and a header member in which the second end edges of the third and fourth filter panels are sealed, such that the first and second V-panel filter members are receivable in an adapter for selective interconnection and disconnection of the first and second V-panel filter members.