Patent ID: 6155431
Filing Date: 2000-12-05
Classification: B01D,Y10S

Abstract:
A filter assembly for use in a fluid circulation system, said filter assembly comprising:a generally cylindrical housing defining a housing edge;a filtering element disposed in said housing for filtering a fluid;a tapping plate being generally circular and defining a tapping plate edge, said tapping plate further having a fluid inlet port, a fluid outlet port, and mounting means for removably mounting the filter assembly to the fluid circulation system disposed therein;an external seal having a generally rectangular cross-section; andan interconnecting device for interconnecting said housing with said tapping plate for retaining said external seal generally about said tapping plate edge, said interconnecting device including:a first extension formed integrally with said tapping plate, said first extension being positioned adjacent said tapping plate edge;a second extension formed integrally with said housing, said second extension being positioned adjacent said housing edge; anda seal support tray being generally U-shaped having opposing first and second legs, said first and second legs being positioned adjacent to a base potion of said seal, said first extension being Positioned radially outwardly of said first and second legs, said seal being positioned between said first and second legs, and said second extension terminating between said first and second legs;wherein said second extension extends substantially around said first extension and a portion of said seal support tray, thereby providing an interconnection impervious to fluid leakage and a generally U-shaped surface for retaining said seal.