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Air cleaner assemblies and methods of use

US10864469B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 2018
Grant dateDec 15, 2020
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Expiry dateNov 10, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2279/60
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An air cleaner assembly is disclosed. In one aspect, the air cleaner assembly includes a housing defining an inlet and an outlet, and including an access opening between the inlet and outlet. The air cleaner also includes a filter cartridge received within the housing and covering the access opening. The air cleaner also includes a lock mechanism. The lock mechanism is movable between an unlocked position in which the filter cartridge can be installed and removed from the housing and a locked position in which the filter cartridge is secured within the housing. The filter cartridge and lock mechanism include interacting features allowing the lock mechanism to be moved from the unlocked position to the locked position only when the filter cartridge is installed within the housing.

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