Tensioning device for bag filters
US4813985A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 13, 1987 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D46/0005
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
For an inside to outside dust collector, a self tensioning device for bag filters for connecting the upper end of a fabric sleeve filter to an overhead support. The device includes a modified double draw bar spring assembly interposed between the overhead support of the baghouse and the upper end of the bag filter. Prior to installation, the spring is compressed and captured by a retainer member. After installation, the retainer member may be removed and the spring flexed to appropriately tension the filter sleeve and to permit controlled flexure during cycling from a filtering to a cleaning operation.
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