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Assemblies; components and filter features thereof; and, methods of use and assembly

US10029198B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 2016
Grant dateJul 24, 2018
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2265/028
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An air cleaner assembly is disclosed, along with related methods. In one aspect, the air cleaner assembly has a housing including a housing body and a removable cover that together define an interior volume for holding a filter cartridge. The housing body can include a first plurality of lugs, wherein each of the first plurality of lugs has a first engagement surface disposed at a first angle that is oblique to a rotational plane of the cover. A second plurality of lugs can be provided on the cover, wherein each of the second plurality of lugs has a second engagement surface disposed at the first angle. A lock mechanism can also be provided that is disposed on the cover, wherein the lock mechanism includes a lock member axially movable between a locked position and an unlocked position to selectively secure the cover to the housing body.

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