PLEATED FILTER WITH AUTOMATIC LOWER END HOLD DOWN

摘要

A filter for insertion into an air filter enclosure includes a pleated, collapsible filter having a flexible support member and a filter media layer, a top end cap and a bottom end cap. Side edges of the filter media layer cover the edges of the support member. The top end cap is configured for slidably mechanical attachment to a top portion of the enclosure. Weights and/or magnets are provided on the bottom end cap. The top end cap is guided into the top portion of the enclosure, after which the pleated media is released causing the bottom end cap to drop within the enclosure and magnetically attach itself to the bottom of the enclosure.

主权项

1. A filter for an air cleaner including a filter enclosure having a top guide track and a bottom, the filter comprising:
a pleated and collapsible filter media configured to be positioned in the filter enclosure; a top end cap connected to one end of the filter media and being configured for mechanical connection to the top channel of the enclosure; and a bottom end member connected to the other end of the filter media, the bottom end member being configured for holding down the bottom of the filter media within the filter enclosure.