Structural reinforcements for filter assemblies

摘要

A filter assembly is described herein for controlling the air passing therethrough. The filter assembly can include a housing comprising a cavity formed therein. The filter assembly can also include a filter positioned within the cavity and coupled to the housing. Further, the filter assembly can include a reinforcement structure coupled to an end of the housing and adjacent to a top end of the filter.

主权项

1. A porous media assembly for controlling air passing therethrough, the porous media assembly comprising:
a housing comprising a cavity formed therein, wherein the housing is disposed within an aperture of an enclosure, wherein the enclosure is suitable for potentially explosive environments, and wherein the housing and the enclosure are configured to form a flame path where the housing and the enclosure join; a porous media positioned within the cavity and coupled to the housing; and a reinforcement structure coupled to an end of the housing and adjacent to a top end of the porous media.