FILTER ASSEMBLY

摘要

A filter assembly includes a filter body; a central support for the filter body; an opening provided in each of upper and lower ends of the filter body for receiving a respective end of the central support; and a disposable filter cartridge housed within the filter body for receiving a filter member for filtering contaminates. The filter member is arranged for fluid flow in a radial direction from a first side of the filter member to a second side of the filter member. The disposable filter cartridge includes an impermeable wall that extends axially through the filter member adjacent the second side thereof to protect the second side of the filter member during replacement of the disposable filter cartridge. The impermeable wall is defined by a hollow cylinder which is axially aligned with the openings provided in the upper and lower ends of the filter body.

主权项

1. A filter assembly comprising:
a filter body; a central support for the filter body; an opening provided in each of upper and lower ends of the filter body, for receiving a respective end of the central support; and a disposable filter cartridge adapted to be housed within the filter body for receiving a filter member in the form of a hollow cylinder for filtering contaminates from a flow of fluid through the filter assembly; wherein the filter member is arranged for fluid flow in a radial direction from a first side of the filter member to a second side of the filter member, and wherein the disposable filter cartridge further comprises an impermeable wall that extends axially through the filter member adjacent the second side thereof to protect the second side of the filter member during replacement of the disposable filter cartridge; and wherein the impermeable wall is defined by a hollow cylinder which is axially aligned with the openings provided in the upper and lower ends of the filter body.