Patent ID: 6592643
Filing Date: 2003-07-15
Classification: B01D,Y10S

Abstract:
A method of assembling a filter apparatus comprising the steps of:providing an expanded pleated media filter having a plurality of filter panels with adjacent panels being interconnected at their edges and having two end panels; attaching a pair of end plates to said filter with each end plate being attached to one of said two end panels, each of said end plates having a slot formed in each end thereof; providing a pair of side caps with each cap having a base wall with inwardly extending side walls and end walls for receiving an end of each of said panels and said end plates therein, said caps being elongated in form and with a length being slightly longer than said expanded filter and said end walls each having a boss on an inner side thereof; inserting said expanded filter and end plates into said side caps; and engaging said bosses with respective said slots to secure said side caps to said end plates.