FILTER ASSEMBLIES; COMPONENTS AND FEATURES THEREOF; AND, METHODS OF USE AND ASSEMBLY

摘要

Filter assemblies, components therefor, and features thereof are described. Also described are methods of assembly and use. In depicted examples, the air cleaner assemblies and components use advantageous housing seal features. Also, methods of assembly and use are described.

主权项

1. A filter cartridge comprising:
(a) media having first and second ends; the media surrounding and defining a central open interior; (b) a first piece positioned at the first end of the media;
(i) the first piece having a central air flow aperture arrangement therethrough; (c) a second, closed, end piece positioned at the second end of the media; and, (d) a housing seal arrangement positioned on the first end piece; the housing seal arrangement comprising:
(i) a first, radially directed, seal surface defining a non-circular configuration, in extension around the central air flow aperture arrangement;
(A) the non-circular configuration comprising at least three radially projecting sections, to define a plurality of spaced radially projecting lobes, separated by recesses, in the seal surface as the seal surface extends around the air flow aperture.