Abstract: A vehicle cabin filter assembly comprising a filter module and a further filter module positioned downstream of the filter module. Each filter module comprises one or more filter elements. The filter elements of the filter module are pleated at a first pleat pitch and comprise a gas filter element. The filter elements of the further filter module are pleated at a second pleat pitch and comprise a particulate filter element. And the second pleat pitch is smaller than the first pleat pitch.

Abstract: Air cleaner assemblies, components, and features are described. The features can be used to provide that the air cleaner assembly includes a housing and cover within which a filter cartridge having a media pack and a seal arrangement surrounding the media pack can be installed. The air cleaner assembly may also include a projection-receiver arrangement in which the filter cartridge has at least one first member and the housing has at least one second member that interacts with the first member. In one example, a portion of the seal arrangement is coplanar with the first member and a portion that is below the first member such that the first member is located between the seal arrangement and an inlet end of the filter cartridge.

Abstract: A system for binding horizontal and vertical panels is provided. The system comprises a casing comprising a barrel and a cover, the casing inserted into an end of a horizontal panel. The system also comprises a cylindrical metal insert embedded into a first surface of a vertical panel. The system also comprises a sliding metal pin inside the casing that receives attraction with a magnet placed on a second surface of the horizontal panel proximate the casing. The pin moves, based on the received attraction and after the end of the horizontal panel is placed against the vertical panel at a location of the insert, the movement of the pin based on movement of the magnet. The pin also protrudes partially, based on the movement through a first hole in the cover, into a second hole in the insert.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method are provided for an air filter configured to be mounted onto air inlets of turbochargers and superchargers. The air filter a proximal base including an inlet receiver configured to receive an air inlet, a clamp to secure the air inlet within the inlet receiver, and a first opening aligned with a screw mechanism of the clamp. A filter medium fastened to the proximal base is configured to remove particulate matter and other contaminates from an incoming air stream. A distal end cap fastened to the filter medium comprises a second opening aligned with the first opening. A conduit within an interior cavity of the air filter is disposed between the first opening and the second opening, facilitating tightening and loosening the clamp by extending an appropriate tool through the interior cavity so as to engage the screw mechanism of the clamp.

Abstract: A filtered air vent apparatus has a vent housing body comprising a first sidewall and a second sidewall defining a portion of an air passageway that extends between at least a first open end and a second open end. There is a grill hingedly attachable to the vent housing body and securable to the vent housing body. A connector provides a snap-in configuration that permits or effectuates toolless installation of the filtered air vent apparatus. A filter is selectively and removably positioned behind the grill and in the air passageway.

Abstract: A filter element for coupling adsorption and regeneration of volatile organic compounds and a purification device are provided. The filter element includes a filter element body, a photocatalytic mechanism and adsorption-filtration body(s). The adsorption-filtration body(s) may be of a hollow columnar structure where the photocatalytic mechanism is located. VOCs are quickly adsorbed by the adsorption-filtration body(s), then thermal desorption regeneration is performed on the adsorption-filtration body(s) during a time interval of stopping discharging of the exhaust gas, and a photocatalysis technology is used to cyclically purify the thermally desorbed VOCs, which achieves the synergy of high-density and purification in the two technologies. Furthermore, it takes full advantages of high adsorption, filtration and purification efficiency, low photolysis catalysis costs, and easy operation and maintenance of the on-site regeneration.

Abstract: A filter assembly includes a body of filter media, a seal, and a compression ring. The body of filter media having a first end surface, a second end surface spaced apart from and opposing the first end surface, and an outer surface extending between the first end surface and the second end surface. The seal surrounds the first end surface. The compression ring is disposed about the second end surface. The compression ring includes a first channel configured to allow fluid communication between the second end surface and the outer surface.

Abstract: Fibrous filter medium that includes a melt-blown filter layer comprising melt-blown fibers and a high-efficiency glass-containing filter layer comprising glass fibers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filter element for mounting in an air cleaner housing of a vehicle. The filter element comprises a circumferential filtering wall through which air is allowed to enter. The filter element also comprises a first end and an open second end for fluidly connecting the filter element to a turbo. The open second end is located opposite the first end. The circumferential filtering wall extends from the first end towards the open second end. The filter element further comprises a resonator. The entire resonator is encircled by the circumferential filtering wall such that air entering through the circumferential filtering wall passes on the outside of the resonator to and through the open second end.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are replaceable filter frame gaskets and air filters having the same. The gasket is secured elastically to a filter frame of the air filter, making the gasket easily reusable and removable from the air filter.

Abstract: A filter cartridge for an air cleaner assembly is disclosed. The filter cartridge can include a media pack configured for installation into an air cleaner housing, the media pack extending along a longitudinal axis between opposite inlet and outlet flow ends, the media pack defining an outer perimeter. The filter cartridge can also include a circumferential shell surrounding at least a portion of the media pack outer perimeter. A radial flange extending from the circumferential shell proximate the media pack inlet end can also be provided. The flange can define a plurality of openings that are configured to receive protrusions on a housing body of the air cleaner assembly. The interaction between the protrusions and openings operates to ensure a secure seal between the housing body and the seal member.

Abstract: A collective NBC filtration system (FIG. 1A) for providing positive-pressure purified air to a plurality of subjects in a protected space, or in an environment which cannot be maintained at positive pressure, in conjunction with one or more facepiece fluidly connected to the NBC filtration system. The system comprises: A casing body [102] including a first section [136] defining an inner volume therein, and a second section [138] adjacent to the first section. The second section includes an inlet port [116], The first section has a larger cross-section than the second section, and forms a peripheral first ledge [142] surrounding the second section. At least one NBC filter accommodated in the inner volume. The at least one NBC filter is supported on the first ledge [142], A lid [104] including a central portion [154] and a second ledge [152] surrounding the central portion. The central portion [154] includes a plurality of outlet ports [118], which are sealable.

Abstract: Provided is an air cleaner apparatus for an automotive air induction system. The apparatus includes a housing having an upper housing member and a lower housing member. An inlet is provided on the lower housing member, while an outlet is provided on the upper housing member. The apparatus also includes a replaceable serviceable filter. The upper housing member and the lower housing member are connected at an interface therebetween to define an internal volume. The filter is mounted within the internal volume proximal the interface. The upper and lower housing members are maintained in an assembled state using a serviceable latch assembly.

Abstract: There is provided a resin structure including: a first resin body; a second resin body; and a third resin body. A recessed groove of the first resin body is configured to guide an inspection tool, which is used for inspecting an engagement state between a first engagement portion and a second engagement portion, toward the first engagement portion along the recessed groove in a state where the second resin body is assembled to the first resin body and the third resin body is not assembled to the first resin body. A groove bottom surface of the recessed groove and the second engagement portion engaged with the first engagement portion are spaced apart from each other in a thickness direction by a protruding portion protruding in the thickness direction of a wall portion of the first resin body.

Abstract: A gas filtering device includes an element and a case. The element includes a filter that filters a gas and a frame that holds a periphery of the filter. The case accommodates the element. The case includes a first member and a second member that are coupled to each other with the element interposed therebetween. The first member includes a frame holder that holds a periphery of the frame when the first member is coupled to the second member, and a temporary holder that performs temporary holding of the frame so that a part of the frame is separated from the frame holder and the frame is curved when the first member is not coupled to the second member. The second member includes a temporary-holding canceller that cancels the temporary holding of the frame by the temporary holder when the second member is being coupled to the first member.

Abstract: Air cleaner assemblies, components, and features are described. The features can be used to provide that the air cleaner assembly includes a housing and cover within which a filter cartridge having a media pack and a seal arrangement surrounding the media pack can be installed. The air cleaner assembly may also include a projection-receiver arrangement in which the filter cartridge has at least one first member and the housing has at least one second member that interacts with the first member. In one example, a portion of the seal arrangement is coplanar with the first member and a portion that is below the first member such that the first member is located between the seal arrangement and an inlet end of the filter cartridge.

Abstract: A filter seal member mold includes a first mold end and a second mold end disposed axially away from the first mold end. A first mold surface is disposed between the first mold end and the second mold end and includes at least one lobe mold and at least one guide channel mold. The at least one lobe mold is configured to form at least one lobe on an end of a filter element. The at least one guide channel mold is configured to form at least one guide channel on the end of the filter element. A second mold surface is disposed between the first and second mold end and disposed radially away from the first mold surface. A mold channel is formed between a first mold surface and a second mold surface. The mold channel includes a closed portion and an open portion adjacent the second mold end.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are air intake assemblies for internal combustion engines. In some embodiments, an air intake assembly includes an air filter configured to produce filtered air, a sealed filter housing configured to house the air filter therein, and an intake tube configured to convey the filtered air to an internal combustion engine. The filter housing includes an air intake port configured to provide intake air to the air filter. The air filter is configured to remove particulate matter from the intake air and produce the filtered air. The air filter includes a multi-component coupling interface configured to accept an intake-end portion of the intake tube in the coupling interface. The filter housing includes an aperture configured to accept the coupling interlace of the air filter in the aperture. Also disclosed herein are methods of the air intake assemblies.

Abstract: A dust collector includes an enclosure and a tube sheet separating filter and clean air compartments. The tube sheet forms a filter opening and a filter is located within the filter compartment and includes a filter flange having an air outlet aligned with said filter opening. The flange includes first and second alignment structures located on a first lateral side of the flange. A clamping assembly includes first and second filter clamps that are movable between a sealing position for sealing the filter flange against the tube sheet, and a release position. The first filter clamp engages the first alignment structure when in the sealing position. The second filter clamp engages the second alignment structure when in the sealing position. The dust collector includes means for moving the filter clamps between the sealing position and the release position.

Abstract: A filter element comprising a filter media having a first end and a first endcap coupled to the first end of the filter media. The first end-cap includes a flexible first endcap body having a first endcap rigid reinforcing member internally embedded therein. The first endcap rigid reinforcing member may comprise a wire mesh screen and the filter media may comprise a pleated filter media. The filter element may further comprise a second end-cap coupled to a second end of the filter media. The second endcap may include a flexible second endcap body having a second endcap rigid reinforcing member internally embedded therein.

Abstract: A filter box mounts to an air intake opening of an air handler. The filter box includes an inner shell, insulator, and an outer shell. The inner shell is adapted to confine one or more filters therein. The inner shell defines an airflow channel from a front end opening of the inner shell through the filter(s) to a rear end opening of the inner shell. The outer shell defines a chamber from a front end opening of the outer shell to a rear end opening of the outer shell. The outer shell contains the inner shell in the chamber and the insulator is sandwiched between the outer shell and the inner shell. The inner shell and the outer shell are separated and spaced apart all over by the insulator and the insulator insulates and seals the inner shell from the outer shell.

Abstract: Air filters, and air filter devices for use in helicopters, and methods of use, are disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and apparatuses include a generator set including a chassis, an engine mounted to the chassis, an inverter coupled to the engine, and a housing coupled to the chassis. The engine and inverter are contained within the chassis and the housing. An air cleaner is sized to fit within the housing and includes an air cleaner housing defining an inlet and an outlet, and a sealing surface positioned between the inlet and the outlet, and a cover pivotably coupled to the air cleaner housing and including a carrier sized to be received within the air cleaner housing. The cover includes an air filter receiving feature structured to support an air filter and position the air filter between the inlet and the outlet, and a carrier flange structured to seal a portion of the air filter between the sealing surface and the carrier flange when the cover is arranged in a closed position.

Abstract: A siloxane mitigation system for a machine system having an internal combustion engine includes a siloxane trap having a plurality of adsorbent cartridges fluidly in parallel with one another, an air precleaner fluidly connected to a trap housing inlet, and a blower structured to blow intake air to the siloxane trap to compensate for a pressure drop across the siloxane trap. A trap performance sensor of the siloxane mitigation system is structured for monitoring an exhaust pressure to indicate performance degradation of the siloxane mitigation system and activate an operator-perceptible alert.

Abstract: A filter device for filtering particles from an air flow has an inlet channel through which the air to be cleaned flows, at least one filter element through which the air can flow and which is held replaceably in a flow channel, and an outlet channel through which the cleaned air flows. The filter device has an insertion chamber which can be closed by a door and from which a filter element can be fed to the flow channel, and an output chamber which can be closed by a closure element and into which a filter element can be fed from the flow channel. A cover is attachable to the filter element, which covers a filter cake on the filter element so that the unit of filter element and cover is removable from the output chamber together.

Abstract: A filter unit configured to be arranged on a process apparatus for particulate removal from process air of a process apparatus includes a filter housing, a filter basket including a filter basket ring, and a filter. The filter is permeable to process air and impermeable to particles being treated. The filter basket is arranged between the filter housing and the filter, and the filter basket and the filter are fastenable to the filter housing. The filter unit includes a sealing mechanism including a sealant element. The sealing mechanism including a sealing element is arranged on the lower region of the filter housing.

Abstract: A method for replacing a filter in a dust collector includes: accessing a filter carriage, at least one filter being connected to the filter carriage and being disposed inside a dust collector housing of the dust collector; lowering the filter carriage, the at least one filter being lowered with the filter carriage; translating the filter carriage out of the dust collector housing with the at least one filter; removing the at least one filter from the filter carriage; placing at least one other filter on the filter carriage; translating the filter carriage into the dust collector housing with the at least one other filter; and raising the filter carriage to lock the at least one other filter into an operational location.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are air intake assemblies for internal combustion engines. In some embodiments, an air intake assembly includes an air filter configured to produce filtered air, a sealed filter housing configured to house the air filter therein, and an intake tube configured to convey the filtered air to an internal combustion engine. The filter housing includes an air intake port configured to provide intake air to the air filter. The air filter is configured to remove particulate matter from the intake air and produce the filtered air. The air filter includes a multi-component coupling interface configured to accept an intake-end portion of the intake tube in the coupling interface. The filter housing includes an aperture configured to accept the coupling interface of the air filter in the aperture. Also disclosed herein are methods of the air intake assemblies.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides one filter with multiple standing compression seals that work together to seal against the mating filter housing assembly. The first compression bead design enables the second bead to seal against the Housing surface for maximum sealing performance for preventing unfiltered fluid from passing through a filter housing assembly.

Abstract: A filter element, a safety element and fluid cleaner assembly. The fluid cleaner assembly generally includes a housing having a cover and a primary fluid cleaner section. The element generally comprises z-filter media, arranged in a straight through configuration, and an axial seal gasket positioned to extend continuously around at outer perimeter of the straight through flow construction. The fluid cleaner assembly can have a precleaner positioned therein. Methods of assembly and use are provided.

Abstract: A filter assembly includes a body of filter media, a seal, and a compression ring. The body of filter media having a first end surface, a second end surface spaced apart from and opposing the first end surface, and an outer surface extending between the first end surface and the second end surface. The seal surrounds the first end surface. The compression ring is disposed about the second end surface. The compression ring includes a first channel configured to allow fluid communication between the second end surface and the outer surface.

Abstract: A device and system for purifying a fluid is provided. The device includes a tank having a hollow interior and a lock feature. A cover is sealingly coupled to the tank. A release assembly is pivotally coupled to the cover and engaged with the lock feature, the release assembly having a relief valve fluidly coupled to the hollow interior and a lock member, the release assembly being rotatable between a first position and a second position, wherein the relief valve is in a closed position and the lock member is engaged with the lock feature in the first position, and wherein the relief valve is open and the lock member rotates away from and is disengaged from the lock feature in the second position.

Abstract: The present invention is to prevent an absorption member from dropping off while reducing damage to the absorption member. An absorption rotor includes plural spokes extending in a radial manner from the circumference of the rotation axis, a tubular rim 4 coupling end portions of the plural spokes, an absorption member accommodated in a space which is surrounded by the plural spokes and the rim, the absorption member that absorbs a substance to be absorbed when a gas passes through, and a drop-off prevention member respectively fixed to the spoke and the absorption member, the drop-off prevention member that prevents the absorption member from dropping off the spoke. The drop-off prevention member is arranged between the absorption member and the spoke, and between a surface from which the gas flows into the absorption member and a surface from which the gas flows out of the absorption member.

Abstract: A filter cartridge arrangement for use in air cleaners is provided. The filter cartridge arrangement includes a media pack including a plurality of inlet flutes and outlet flutes extending between first and second opposite flow faces and formed from an arrangement of facing sheet secured to corrugated sheet. An example cartridge includes a preform secured to the media pack. In some forms, the preform includes an arrangement extending over one of the flow faces.

Abstract: Filters for semiconductor tool and clean room applications to control airborne molecular contamination. The filter cartridge system includes a filter cartridge having a non-woven fiber and at least one adsorbent. In some embodiments, the filter cartridge is constructed of substantially combustible materials to support its end of service destruction.

Abstract: A flange for a filter insert for separating oil aerosol from air has a flange region with radial contact surface for supporting the flange; an axial first wall region adjoining radially inwardly the flange region; a radial cover region adjoining an end of the first wall region opposite the flange region; a second axial wall region adjoining radially inwardly the cover region and surrounding a central cutout. Radial lifting regions adjoin an end of the second wall region opposite the cover region and extend into the central cutout. First and second wall regions and cover region are concentric to each other. The lifting regions are arranged exclusively in a radially outer region of the central cutout. A coaxial imaginary circle with outer circumference defined by radially innermost points of the lifting regions has a radius of at least three fourths of a radius of the second wall region.

Abstract: A relief unit that is attached to an attachment hole penetrating through a wall of a housing accommodating a power transmission mechanism of a robot together with lubricating oil in a sealed state, which includes a body that is provided with an attachment section attachable to the attachment hole and that forms a communication passage disposed at a position where an internal space of the housing and an external space are connected when the attachment section is attached to the attachment hole. An opening and closing mechanism that is provided in the communication passage, closes the communication passage in a sealed state when the opening and closing mechanism is closed, and that opens the communication passage when the opening and closing mechanism is opened. a catching part is disposed at an intermediate position of the communication passage that catches the lubricating oil.

Abstract: An annular filter element has a filter medium body configured to be flowed through by a fluid to be purified in a radial direction. A sealing element is arranged at the end face of the filter medium body and extends circumferentially around the end face. The sealing element has at least one first sealing section comprising a massive and large cross-sectional area and one or more second sealing sections with a cross-sectional area that is at least partially reduced in comparison to the large cross-sectional area. The one or more second sealing sections include a second sealing section with a groove-type recess, wherein the groove-type recess extends at least approximately across a length of the second sealing section with the groove-type recess or across a portion of said length.

Abstract: According to the present disclosure, air cleaner assemblies, housings, serviceable filter cartridges and features, components, and methods, relating thereto are disclosed. In general, the features relate to systems that are configured to aid in inhibiting an improper cartridge from being installed in an air cleaner housing, during servicing. A variety of features are characterized, and in many examples, the cartridge includes a seal arrangement having radially directed seal surface with at least a first non-wavy or non-projection/recess section and a second wavy or projection/recess section. Examples are shown and described in detail.

Abstract: A filter element (100) that is to be mounted in a housing (102) has at least one substantially hollow cylindrical pleated filter (10, 20) designed to separate liquid from aerosol, and two cover elements (30, 40) designed to cover axial end regions (12, 14, 22, 24) of the pleated filter (10, 20). The axial end portions (12, 14, 22, 24) of the at least one pleated filter (10, 20) are pressed against the cover element (30, 40) by an axial compressing force. The at least one pleated filter (10, 20) is secured in the axial direction, and one respective sealing zone (16, 18, 26, 28) is formed between each pleated filter (10, 20) and each cover element (30, 40).

Abstract: A solid fragrance carrier comprising a fragrance-containing polymeric matrix adhesively bonded to a filter or filter bag for filtering an air stream in a vacuum cleaner for providing a fragranced scent to air exhausted from the vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: A filter system and filters and housing components for use in the filter system are provided. The filter system includes at least one filter received within a housing having a cover and a housing body. The filter includes at least one latch tab engaged by the cover to secure the cover. First and second seals seal the system. The latch tab extends axially beyond a catch of the housing body. A filter system is also provided that includes a pre-cleaner through which fluid moves in a first direction different than a second direction as the fluid flows through the filters thereof. Methods of servicing the filter system are also provided.

Abstract: A filter cartridge arrangement for use in air cleaners is provided. The filter cartridge arrangement includes a media pack including a plurality of inlet flutes and outlet flutes extending between first and second opposite flow faces and formed from an arrangement of facing sheet secured to corrugated sheet. An example cartridge includes a preform secured to the media pack. In some forms, the preform includes an arrangement extending over one of the flow faces.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filter element unit for an air filter of a vehicle with an internal combustion engine, including: a filter element, a filter medium; and a one-piece gasket. The gasket includes: a first part circumferentially surrounding the filter element and adapted to seal the filter element against a first channel of a filter housing of the air filter and a second part formed unitary with the first part and spaced away from the first part and spaced away from the filter medium, the second part is adapted to seal a second channel of the filter housing; wherein the first part and the second part are connected with each other via at least two bridges.

Abstract: A filter element has a curved filter medium body, which at least partially encloses a flow chamber, and a carrier connector that is guided through the filter medium body. The carrier connector is a carrier of a sealing element for sealing the contact with a flow channel, wherein a section of the sealing element is arranged between the carrier connector and the filter medium body.

Abstract: An air filter system for a motor vehicle includes a common housing, first and second D-shaped filter elements and a common cover. The common housing defines a first airflow chamber extending between a first inlet duct and a first outlet duct and a second airflow chamber extending between a second inlet duct and a second outlet duct. The first airflow chamber is fluidly separated from the second airflow chamber. The first D-shaped filter element is disposed in the first airflow chamber for filtering air passing through the first airflow chamber. The second D-shaped filter element is disposed in the second airflow chamber for filtering air passing through the second airflow chamber. The common cover is secured to the housing and closes the first airflow chamber and the second airflow chamber.

Abstract: Filter cartridge arrangements, features, and methods of construction are described. Also described are filter assemblies having the filter cartridge installed therein as a removable service component. The filter cartridge generally comprises a media pack having an end with an end cap positioned thereon. The end cap includes an end cap section, a seal support and a seal member secured thereto. Methods of assembly and use are described.

Abstract: Disclosed is an air filter element (200) for insertion into an air filter housing, comprising an intake surface (275), a discharge surface (285), a filter medium (210), and a filter element-retaining device (240) which extends along at least a section of the periphery of the filter medium (210), between the intake surface (275) and the discharge surface (285), and which includes a retaining arrangement (270) that radially projects from the filter medium (210).

Abstract: Filter assemblies, components therefor, and features thereof are described. Also described are methods of assembly and use. In depicted examples, the air cleaner assemblies and components use advantageous housing seal features. Also, methods of assembly and use are described.

Abstract: The present application provides a filtration system for a gas turbine engine. The filtration system may include a holding frame with a positioning element extending therefrom and a filtration unit for mounting within the holding frame. The filtration unit may include a positioning slot therein such that the positioning element extends through the positioning slot when the filtration unit is mounted within the holding frame.