Air filter assembly

摘要

A filter assembly includes a conical filter element sealingly clamped to a cylindrical base. A conical housing is releasably clamped to the base with spring clips in surrounding relation with the filter element to allow for efficient installation and removal of the filter element in the housing. The filter element includes a cap having a plurality of integral turbine blades forming a plurality of channels angularly displaced from the longitudinal axis of the filter element. The channels accelerate the flow of air into the filter assembly and through the filter element. The filter element is mounted on the base to dampen vibration and abate the resultant noise generated by the flow of air through the filter assembly.