FILTER ELEMENT SUPPORT ASSEMBLY, QUICK INSTALLATION SYSTEM, AND METHODS

摘要

A filter element support assembly for mounting a filter element to a tube sheet includes a plurality of elongated rods; a first clamp having a through-hole; the first clamp defining a plurality of rod seats sized to receive a first end of one of the rods; a clamp rod extending through the through-hole in the first clamp; a second clamp having a through-hole; the clamp rod extending through the second clamp through-hole; the second clamp being mounted against the first clamp; the second clamp having radially projecting bumps mounted against the rods adjacent to the first clamp to hold the rods in the rod seats; a plurality of feet; each foot being secured to a second end of one of the rods; and a handle secured to an end of the clamp rod.

主权项

1. A quick-release system to clamp and release a filter element onto a tube sheet having an aperture; the system comprising:
(a) a filter element support assembly constructed and arranged to be secured to the tube sheet; (c) a filter element arrangement mounted over the support assembly and having a tube sheet end mountable against the tube sheet so that the filter element arrangement is in communication with the aperture of the tube sheet; (d) an end cover oriented over an end of the filter element arrangement opposite of the tube sheet end; and (e) the support assembly including a handle; the handle being pivotable between a clamped position and a release position; the handle including,
(i) a gripper sized to be gripped by a human hand; and(ii) a head extending from the gripper;
(A) the head having a flat bearing surface; and(B) the head defining an open slot, opposite of the bearing surface;wherein the clamped position includes the handle bearing surface engaged against the end cover; and the release position includes the handle bearing surface being away from the end cover.