Filter assemblies and end caps for filter assemblies

摘要

The filter assembly has a housing (33,36) accommodating a filter element (45). One end cap (10) of the filter element (45) has a generally annular body (11) with support veins (16) projecting from one surface (13). A peripheral flange (21) extends from the edge (15) of the body (11) and is spaced from the outer ends (20) of the veins (16) to allow differential expansion of the flange (21) without undue stress. The flange (21) carries two opposed sets of pegs (27,28) for supporting respective sealing rings (30,31) to allow the flange (21) to seal between parts (34,38) of the housing (33,36). <IMAGE>