FILTERING DEVICE WITH DEMOUNTABLE FILTER CARTRIDGE

摘要

A fluid filter cartridge is disclosed herein. The filter cartridge includes a generally tubular casing closed at one end and having at the opposite, open end, an annular member defining a filter element receiving aperture and provided with a single seal extending circumferentially of the casing and projecting axially away from the casing. The filter element includes a base ring and a generally tubular filter screen extending from the base ring to an end closure therefor. The base ring and tubular filter screen are dimensioned to fit within the filter receiving aperture. A removable connection is provided between the annular member and the base ring whereby the filter element is removably retained in the casing after rotation of the filter element about its axis relative to the axis of the casing.