Patent ID: 8298310
Filing Date: 2012-10-30
Classification: B01D

Abstract:
1. A filter device for filtration of gaseous fluids, the filter device comprising: a multi-part housing comprising a first housing part and a second housing part connected to one another in a mounted state of said multi-part housing; a filter element insertable into said multi-part housing; a connecting device penetrating said filter element and providing a connection between said first and second housing parts; wherein said connecting device comprises at least one housing projection monolithically formed on said first housing part; wherein said connecting device further comprises a damping element arranged intermediately between and contacting against said at least one housing projection and said second housing part; wherein a simple releasable connection is provided between said housing parts that only transmits pressure forces by means of said intermediately arranged damping element but does not transmit tensile forces, wherein said releasable connection enables demounting of said filter element from said multi-part housing without requiring auxiliary tools.