The flexible filter element (12) of the filter (10) is pleated in a zig-zag-shaped configuration and has its longitudinal edges (24) connected to support elements (26). Each of the support elements (26) comprises a plurality of support members (40) arranged beside one another and being interconnected by a continuous flange (28). The support elements (26) as well as the rest of the filter element (12) are made of a plastic material. The strength of the flanges (28) is selected in such a manner that the support members (40) are flexible relative to each other which is possible by elastic or plastic deformation of the support elements (26) in the region of the flanges (28), particularly in that region of the flanges (28) wherein these flanges connect adjacent support members (40). The filter (10) can be produced as a filter element (12) extending in a linear plane, which, because of its flexibility, can be deformed while being mounted and/or remain deformed in its mounted condition.
申请公布号
WO9505235(A1)
申请公布日期
1995.02.23
申请号
WO1994US07388
申请日期
1994.06.30
申请人
MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY;MOLL, KARL, A.;WESTERHOF, NICOLAAS, B.;MEYERS, JOHANNES, J.
发明人
MOLL, KARL, A.;WESTERHOF, NICOLAAS, B.;MEYERS, JOHANNES, J.